VTech IA5824 User Manual

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Table of contents

Parts checklist ...................................................................1

Installation .........................................................................2

Connect power and telephone line cords .....................2

Choose location ............................................................3

Install handset batter y ...................................................3

Wall mounting ................................................................4

Desk/table bracket installation ......................................4

If you subscribe to DSL service ....................................5

Belt clip ..........................................................................6

Headset .........................................................................6

Telephone operation .........................................................7

Handset layout ..............................................................7

Telephone base layout ..................................................8

Handset operation .........................................................9

Telephone base operation ..........................................11

Set language ...............................................................12

Set dial mode ..............................................................12

Set handset date and time ..........................................12

Check for dial tone ......................................................12

Charge the handset battery ........................................13

Handset ringer style/battery save ...............................13

Ringer volume .............................................................13

Temporary tone dialing ...............................................14

Operating range ..........................................................14

Voice mail ....................................................................15

Clear voice mail alert ..................................................15

Display screen messages ...........................................16

Director y ..........................................................................17

Store a directory entry ................................................17

Edit a directory entry ...................................................18

Erase a directory entr y ................................................19

Move a directory entry to the speed dial.....................19

Dial a directory number ...............................................20

Speed dial ......................................................................21

Store a speed dial entry ..............................................21

Edit a speed dial entry ................................................22

Erase a speed dial entry .............................................23

Dial a speed dial number ............................................23

Reassign locations in speed dial ................................23

Caller ID .........................................................................24

About call history (caller ID) ........................................25

Review call history ......................................................25

Delete records from call history ..................................26

Delete a specic call ...................................................26

Delete all calls .............................................................26

Dial a displayed number ..............................................26

Store a call history record in the directory ..................26

Display screen messages ...........................................27

Battery information ..........................................................28

Troubleshooting ..............................................................29

Maintenance ....................................................................38

Limited Warranty ............................................................38

Important safety instructions ..........................................40

FCC, ACTA and IC regulations .......................................41

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The RBRC® seal ..............................................................42

Technical specications ..................................................43

Index ................................................................................44

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Important! Before using this telephone,

please read the Important safety

instructions on page 40 of this manual.

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This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting you need to install

and operate your new VTech telephone. Please take the time to review thoroughly

to ensure proper installation of this VTech innovative and feature rich product.

You can also visit our website at www.vtechphones.com for support,

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In Canada, please visit www.vtechcanada.com.

Parts checklist

Your phone should include the following

• Handset

• Telephone base

• Desk/wall mount bracket

• Base power adapter

• Battery

• Battery cover

• Belt clip

• Telephone line cord

• User’s manual

To p u rc h a s e r e p l ac e m e nt batteries, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call us at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call us at 1-800-267-7377.

Handset

Telephone base

with desk/wall mount bracket

Getting started

• Important! Before using this telephone, please read the Important

safety instructions on

page 40.

Base power adapter

Battery

Battery covers

Belt clip Telephone line cord User’s manual

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• Install the telephone base away from electronic equipment such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.

• Connect the power and telephone line cords to the underside of the base as illustrated.

• Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Connect the telephone line cord to the wall jack.

• This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated

in a vertical or oor

mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling or an under the table/cabinet outlet.

Installation

Connect power and telephone line cords

Modular telephone jack

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Standard electrical outlet

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Choose location

For maximum performance of your cordless telephone system:

1. Choose a central location for your telephone base.

2. Install your telephone base and handset away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets and microwave ovens.

3. In loc ati ons where there are multiple cordless telephones, separate telephone bases as much as possible.

4. Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and sunlight.

5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold.

Install handset battery

a) Align the two holes in the plug with the socket pins in the

handset battery compartment, matching the red and black wires to the color-coded label. Snap the plug into place. Put the battery into the compartment.

Place the battery in the compartment with the wires tucked

inside. c) Replace cover by sliding it up into place. d) The batter y may have enough power for some calls. For

best performance, put the handset in the telephone base

and charge the battery for at least 16 hours.

Getting started

• Use only the provided VTech battery, or equivalent.

• To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www. vtechphones. com or call us at 1-800-595-

9511. In Canada, go to www. vtechcanada. com or call us at 1-800-267-7377.

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Wall mounting bracket installation (optional)

Your telephone base comes with the wall mounting/desktop bracket installed, ready for desktop use. If you prefer to mount your telephone on the wall (optional), it is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate. For wall mounting, follow these instructions:

• First, insert the lower portion tabs of the wall mounting/desktop bracket into the lower grooves in the telephone base, then snap the upper portion tabs of the bracket into place.

• Mount the telephone base on the wall by positioning it so the mounting studs will t into the holes

on the telephone base and wall mounting/desktop bracket. Slide the telephone base down on the mounting studs until it locks into place.

To remove the bracket, press both upper portion tabs rmly inward and pull the bracket downward

• until it release from the grooves.

upper portion tab

lower portion tab

lower groove

Desk/table bracket installation

To place your telephone base on a desk or table, insert the wall mounting/desktop bracket.

Insert the lower portion tabs of the bracket into the upper

• grooves of the telephone base.

• Snap the upper portion tabs of the bracket into place. To remove the bracket, press both upper portion tabs

• firmly inward and pull the bracket upward until it is released from the grooves.

upper grooves

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If you subscribe to DSL service

If you receive high speed internet through your telephone line (commonly referred to as DSL) and you are experiencing interference during conversations and/or your caller ID features aren’t functioning properly, install

a DSL lter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL provider to obtain a DSL lter.

To single telephone jack (RJ11C)

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Telephone line cord

DSL lter (For DSL users)

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Belt clip (optional)

To attach

To remove

Headset jack

You can use this telephone handsfree when you install any VTech 2.5 mm headset, purchased separately. Plug the headset into the jack located on the right side

of the handset (under the small rubber ap). Do not force

the connection, but make sure the plug ts securely. To purchase a headset, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call us at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call us at 1-800-267-7377.

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Telephone operation

Handset layout

1. TALK

2. FLASH

3. CHAN (channel)

4. REMOVE

5. Answer a call

6. /CID VOL-

/VOL+

7. SELECT

8. OFF

9. REDIAL/PAUSE

10. PROG (program)

1,2

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3,4

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Telephone operation

Telephone base layout

11. CHARGE/IN USE

12. Message waiting indicator

13. FIND HANDSET

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Telephone operation

Handset operation

Making calls

• Press TALK /FLASH, then dial the number. — OR — Dial the number (press then press CHAN/REMOVE to backspace), then press TALK/FLASH.

• To answer a call, press TALK/FLASH.

• To end a call, press OFF.

Ending Calls

• Press OFF to end your call. — OR — Put the handset on the telephone base to end your call.

Answering calls

• Press any key to answer a call (except OFF, or ).

FLASH

• During a call, press TALK/FLASH to receive an incoming call, if call waiting is activated.

CHAN

• Press CHAN to switch to a clear channel while on a call.

REMOVE

When viewing the call log, press to delete the current record displayed. While handset is in idle mode, press and hold to delete all records in the call log.

/CID (caller ID) VOL- and /VOL+ (directory) /CID (caller ID) VOL-

• While on a call, press to decrease the volume. A double beep will sound when you reach the lowest setting.

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Telephone operation

• While phone is not in use, press to display caller ID information.

• While entering names or numbers into memory, press then press CHAN/REMOVE to delete the

last character entered.

/VOL+ (directory)

• While on a call, press to increase the volume. A double beep will sound when you reach the highest setting.

• While phone is not in use, press to display directory entries.

• While entering names, press twice to add a space.

SELECT

• Press to conrm an entry of operation or to select highlighted item from menu.

OFF

• During a call, press to hang up. While in a menu, press to cancel an operation or exit the menu.

REDIAL/PAUSE

• Press to view redial number. Press again to delete the redial number. Press to insert a dialing pause while entering a number.

PROG (program)

• With the handset in idle (on-hook), press to enter programming mode.

Volume

• During a call, press or

to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level.

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Telephone base operation

CHARGE/IN USE

• Flashes slowly when the handset is in use.

• Glows steadily when the handset is charging in its base.

• Flashes in unison with an incoming call.

Voice mail indicator

If you subscribe to telephone company voice mail with a visual message waiting signal, this light ashes, NEW VOICEMAIL and an icon will also display on the handset screen when you have voicesplay on the handset screen when you have voice mail waiting.

FIND HANDSET

Press to page the handset. Press again, press OFF on handset, or place handset in the telephone base to cancel the page.

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• In the event the battery loses all power or if the battery is removed, the time setting will be lost.

Telephone operation

Set language

• Press PROG, then press or

• The current setting blinks. Press Espanol, Francais).

• Press SELECT to save your selection.

Set dial mode

If you have touch tone ser vice, the phone is ready to use as soon as the battery is charged. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you’ll need to change the dial mode.

• Press PROG.

• Press or

• Press SELECT. The current setting blinks.

• Press or

• Press SELECT to save.

until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the current setting.

to select TONE or PULSE.

Set handset date and time

If you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with the rst incoming

call. If you do not have caller ID service, you can set the date and time manually:

• Press PROG, then press or

• The month is ashing. Press

• The day is ashing. Press or

• The hour is ashing. Press

• The minute is ashing. Press or

• AM or PM is ashing. Press

Check for dial tone

After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press TALK/FLASH; you should hear a dial

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until LANGUAGE is displayed. Press SELECT.

until DATE/TIME is displayed. Press SELECT.

until the screen displays the correct language (English,

until the screen displays the correct month. Press SELECT.

until the screen displays the correct day. Press SELECT.

until the screen displays the correct hour. Press SELECT.

until the screen displays the correct minute. Press SELECT.

to choose between AM or PM. Press SELECT.

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tone. If you do not, refer to the Troubleshooting section in the back of this user’s manual.

Charge the handset battery

The battery may have enough power to allow for short calls. If the batter y power is low, NEEDS RECHARGING will appear on the handset screen. For best performance charge the battery for at

least 16 hours the rst time.

Handset ringer style/battery save

You can select from four different handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and extend the battery life.

1. With the handset in idle (off) mode, press PROG.

2. Press or

3. Press SELECT. The current setting blinks, you will hear a sample of the ring.

4. Press

5. Press SELECT to conrm the displayed ringer setting.

until the screen displays RINGER: and the current setting.

to select RINGER: 1, 2, 3, 4 or OFF. You will hear a sample of each ring tone.

Ringer volume

You can select from two different handset ringer volume, or turn the ringer off.

1. Begin with the handset in idle (off) mode.

2. Press and hold or

3. The current setting blinks, and you will hear a sample of the ring volume. Press

5. Press SELECT to conrm the displayed ringer setting.

or to select ringer volume: OFF/LOW/HIGH. You will hear a sample of each ring tone.

until the screen displays OFF LOW HIGH.

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• Temporary tone dial mode is useful if you need to send touch tone signals for access to telephone banking or long distance services.

•

For clearer reception while on a call, press the

CHAN but ton until the interference is eliminated.

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Temporary tone dialing

If you have pulse (rotary) dialing, you can change from dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing *TONE. This is useful if you need to send touch tone signals for access to telephone banking or long distance services.

1. Press TALK/FLASH.

2. Press TONE*.

3. Dial the number.

3. When you end the call by pressing OFF, the phone automatically returns to pulse dialing.

Operating range

Th i s cor d les s tele p hon e oper ate s with in th e maxim um po wer allowed by the Feder al Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and base can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the

construction of your home or ofce.

If you receive a call while you are out of range, the handset might not ring or if it does ring, the call might not connect when you press TALK/FLASH. Move closer to the base, then press TALK /FLASH to answer the call. If you move out of range during a phone conversation, you might hear noise or interference. To improve reception, move closer to the base.

If you move out of range without pressing OFF, your phone will be left off the hook. To hang up

properly, walk back into range, periodically pressing OFF.

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Voice mail

Your phone is designed to work with most local and regional telephone service provider’s voice messaging systems, providing alerts on both the handset and telephone base when new messages come in.

Voice messaging is a subscription service, available through most service providers, for a fee. Contact your local telephone company for more information.

When a caller leaves a message in your voice mailbox, the VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base

will ash. In addition, the handset will display:

NEW VOICEMAIL

5:40 PM 5/01

Clear voice mail alert

If after you review your message(s) your message waiting alert does not go off, you may manually turn it off by:

1. Press PROG.

2. Press or

3. Press SELECT, the screen displays:

4. Press or

5. Press SELECT to conrm.

until screen displays CLR VOICEMAIL

CLEAR? YES

to select YES or NO.

• Turning off the voice mail indicator only turns off the displayed NEW VOICEMAIL message on the handset screen; it does not delete your voice mail message(s). Use this feature when the phone indicates there is voice mail when you have none, or you have accessed your voice mail from a remote location (other than your home). If there actually is a new voice mail message, your local telephone company will continue to send the message which turns the displayed

NEW VOICEMAIL

message.

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Display screen messages

Screen displays: When:

** RINGING **

CONNECTING...

PHONE ON

NEW VOICEMAIL

** PAGING **

BATTERY LOW

SCANNING...

There is a call coming in.

The handset is waiting for dial tone.

The handset is in use.

You have been alerted by the telephone company that you have received new voice mail.

The telephone base is paging the handset.

The battery needs to be recharged.

The handset is changing to another of the 30 channels available.

OTHER HANDSET ON OR OUT OF RANGE

RINGER: OFF

1. Displays when base power is off and TALK/FLASH is pressed.

You’ll hear ve rapid beeps.

2. Displays when an out-of-range dial fails to connect.

The handset ringer is turned off.

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Directory

Your phone can store 20 (including the nine speed dial entries) telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters for the name and 24 digits for the number in each location) in the handset.

Store a directory entry

1. Press PROG. The screen displays DIRECTORY.

2. Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER NAME.

3. Using the chart below, enter up to 15 characters for the name you’re storing with the number. Press

then press CHAN/REMOVE

twice to add a space.

Presses

Dial key Once Twice 3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

A B C 2

D E F 3

G H I 4

J K L 5

M N O 6

P Q R S 7

T U V 8

W X Y Z 9

& ‘ , - . #

4. When you nish entering the name, press SELECT or PROG. The screen displays

ENTER NUMBER.

to backspace and make corrections; press to advance or press it

• Press OFF at any

time to exit the directory.

• When the memory is full the screen will display MEMORY FULL, an error tone sounds and you will not be able to store a new number until you delete a stored number to make room for another entry.

• If the director y isIf the directory is empty and you try to access the directory,

DIRECTORY EMPT Y will show

on the screen.

• When you reachWhen you reach the end of the list in the directory, END OF LIST will be shown on the screen.

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• When you are using the dial pad key(s) to search for a name/ number while in directory mode and there is not an entry for that letter, NO DATA will be shown in the display.

Directory

5. Enter the telephone number. Press then press CHAN/REMOVE to backspace and make

corrections. Press REDIAL /PAUSE to store a pause (a P will be shown) if necessary.

— OR —

Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last number dialed from this handset.

6. Press SELECT or PROG. The screen displays DISTINCT RING? and the current setting.

7. Press or to choose Y (yes) if you wish the phone to aler t you to calls from this number by

changing to a distinctive ringer after the rst ring. Choose N for a normal ringer.

8. Press SELECT or PROG to conrm. If you chose Y in Step 7, a will be displayed with the

director y entry.

Edit a directory entry

1. Press . The screen displays DIRECTORY.

2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in directory.

— OR —

Press the dial pad key for the rst letter of the entry you want to edit.

3. When the screen displays the entry you want to edit, press SELECT. Then press or until EDIT ashes.

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4. Press SELECT. The screen displays the name and number. The cursor appears at the beginning of the name. Use and and the dial pad keys to edit the name. Pressand the dial pad keys to edit the name. Press SELECT to conrm and move on to edit the number. press then press CHAN/REMOVE to backspace and make corrections. Press SELECT to conrm and move to edit the distinctive ring setting.

5. Press SELECT to save the edited information.

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Directory

Erase a directory entry

1. Press . The screen displays DIRECTORY.

2. Press or

— OR —

Press the dial pad key for the rst letter of the entry you want to delete.

3. When the screen displays the entry you want to delete, press SELECT. Then press or until ERASE ashes.

4. Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES and the number. The current choice

ashes.

5. Press until YES ashes.

6. Press SELECT. You’ll hear a conrmation beep.

Move a directory entry to the speed dial

1. Press . The screen displays DIRECTORY.

2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in directory.

— OR —

Press the dial pad key for the rst letter of the entry you want to move.

3. When the screen displays the entry you want to move, press SELECT. Then press or until

SPEED ashes.

to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in directory.

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• When memory is full the screen

displays MEMORY

FULL, an error tone

sounds, and you cannot store a new number until you delete a record in speed dial memory or the directory.

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Directory

4. Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER 1-9.

5. Press the key (1-9) for the memory location where you want to store this entry. You’ll hear afor the memory location where you want to store this entry. You’ll hear a You’ll hear a

conrmation beep. A memory location number (1 through 9) will be displayed with this entry.

Dial a directory number

1. Press . The screen displays DIRECTORY.

2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in directory.

— OR —

Press the dial pad key for the rst letter of the entry you want to dial.

3. When the screen displays the entry you want to dial, press TALK/FLASH.

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Speed dial

Your phone can store up to nine telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters and 24 digits in each location) into the speed dial memory locations you assign (1 through 9). You can also store telephone numbers with names alphabetically in the directory. See Telephone directory for instructions.

Store a speed dial entry

1. Press PROG on the handset.

2. Press

3. Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER 1-9.

4. Press the key (1 through 9) for the memory location where you want to store this entry. The screen

displays ENTER NAME.

5. Using the chart below, enter up to 15 characters for the name you’re storing with the number. An error tone will sound if you try to enter more than 15 characters. Press to backspace and make corrections; press to advance or press it twice to add a space.

Presses

Dial key Once Twice 3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times

until the screen displays SPEED DIAL.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

A B C 2

D E F 3

G H I 4

J K L 5

M N O 6

P Q R S 7

T U V 8

W X Y Z 9

& ‘ , - . #

then press CHAN/REMOVE

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• The entries you stored in speed dial memory will be marked with 01 through 09 in the telephone directory.

• Press OFF at any time to exit speed dial mode.

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Speed dial

Store a speed dial entry

6. When you nish entering the name, press SELECT or PROG. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER.

7. Enter the telephone number. Press then press CHAN/REMOVE to backspace and make corrections. Press REDIAL/PAUSE if you wish to store pauses in the dialing sequence. (A P will display when a pause has been successfully inser ted.)

— OR —

Press REDIAL /PAUSE to display the last number dialed from this phone.

8. Press SELECT or PROG to store your entry. The screen displays DISTINCT RING? and the current setting.

9. Press or

from this number by changing to a distinctive ringing pattern after the rst ring. Choose N for a

normal ringing pattern.

10. Press SELECT or PROG to conrm your selection. If you chose Y, a will be displayed with the speed dial entry.

Edit a speed dial entry

1. Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish to edit.

2. When the screen displays the entry you want to edit, press SELECT. Then press or untiluntil EDIT ashes.

3. Press SELECT. The screen displays the name and number. The

cursor appears at the beginning of the name. Press , and the dial pad keys to edit the name. Press SELECT to move on to edit the number. Press then press CHAN /REMOVE to backspace and make corrections. Press

SELECT to move to edit the distinctive ring setting.

4. Press SELECT to save the edited information.

to change the setting. Choose Y (for yes) if you wish the phone to alert you to calls

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Speed dial

Erase a speed dial entry

1. Press and hold the speed dial location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish to delete.

2. When the screen displays the entry you want to delete, press SELECT. Then press or until

ERASE ashes.

3. Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES and the number.

4. Press until YES ashes.

5. Press SELECT. You’ll hear a conrmation beep.

Dial a speed dial number

1. Press and hold the speed dial location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish to dial.

2. Press TALK /FLASH to dial the displayed memory number.

Reassign locations in speed dial

1. Press and hold the speed dial location key (1 through 9) of the entry you want to reassign.

2. When the screen displays the entry you want to reassign, press SELECT. Then press or

SPEED ashes.

3. Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER 1-9.

4. Press the keys (1 through 9) to reassign this entry into another memory location. You’ll hear a

conrmation beep.

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• Whenever the phone is in use, call timer will be shown at the top right corner.

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Caller ID

Your phone has a caller ID (CID) with call waiting feature that works with service from your local phone ser vice provider. Caller ID with call waiting lets you see who’s calling before you answer the phone, even when you are on another call. You may need to change your phone service to use this feature. Contact your phone service provider if:

• You have both caller ID and call waiting, but as separate ser vices (you may need combined service)

• You have only caller ID service, or only call waiting service.

• You don’t subscribe to any caller ID or call waiting services.

You can use this product with regular caller ID service, and you can use this product’s other features without subscribing to either caller ID or combined caller ID with call waiting service. There are fees for caller ID services, and they may not be available in all areas. This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment.

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Caller ID

Caller’s telephone number

Caller’s name

Time of call

Indicate whether the record is new or not

About call history (caller ID)

Your phone can store up to 45 calls in its caller ID (CID) memory. When the memory is full, the oldest call will automatically be deleted to make room for new incoming call information.

For each call that comes in, the screen displays the following information between the rst and second rings:

• Your caller’s name (15 letters are sent by your telephone company).

• The caller’s area code and telephone number.

• The time and date of the call.

• The repeat tag (*) in the upper right corner, indicating the party has called more than once.

Review call history

1. Press ((CID) to enter call history viewing mode.

2. Use or to scroll through records in call history.to scroll through records in call history.

This party has called more than once.

Position of call in call history

Date of call

• If you answer a call before the information appears on the screen, it will not be in the call history.

• Press OFF at any time to exit call history.

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• Caller ID numbers may appear with an area code that may not be required for local calls, or without a 1 that may be needed for long distance calls. If the number displayed is not in the correct format, press # repeatedly to see the different dialing options. You can choose to dial with or without the area code and with or without the 1.

Caller ID

Delete records from call history

Delete a specic call:

1. Locate the record you want to delete from call histor y.

2. Press the REMOVE key. You’ll hear a conrmation beep.

Delete all calls:

1. With the handset in idle (off) mode, press and hold the REMOVE key. The screen displays ERASE ALL NO YES. The current choice ashes.

2. Press until YES ashes.

3. Press SELECT. You’ll hear a conrmation beep.

Dial a displayed number

1. Locate the record in call history that you want to dial.

Although the call log entries you receive are 10 digits, (the area plus the 7-digit number,) in some areas, you may need to dial only the seven digits, or a 1 plus the seven digits, or a 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits. You can change the number of digits that you dial or store from the call log. While reviewing the call log, press # repeatedly to display these dialing options for local and long distance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number. See an example below.

595-9511

1-595-9511

800-595-9511

1-800-595-9511

3. Press SELECT. Press or untiluntil DIAL ashes.

4. Press SELECT. The number is automatically dialed.

— OR — When the number is correctly displayed for dialing, press TALK/FLASH.

Store a call history record in the directory

1. Locate the record in the call history you want to store in the directory.

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Caller ID

You can change the number of digits that you dial or store from the call log. While reviewing the call log, press # repeatedly to display these dialing options for local and long distance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number illustration on the previous page) for more information on changing the dialing format.

3. Press SELECT, then press or until PROGRAM ashes, then press SELECT again.

4. You will be given the option to edit the name and press SELECT. Then you can edit the number and press SELECT.

5. Press or to select Y or N for distinctive ringer.

6. Press SELECT. You’ll hear a conrmation beep. If you choose Y in step 5 a will be displayed with the directory entry.

Display screen messages

Screen displays: When:

PRIVATE CALLER

UNKNOWN CALLER

(after name)

. See the side column (and

The ot h er party is blocki n g na me and/o r nu mber information.

Your phone company is unable to receive information about this caller’s name and/or number.

This caller has called you more than once.

800-595-9511

NEW28

5:40PM 12/30

DIAL PROGRAM

800-595-9511

NEW28

5:40PM 12/30

DISTINCT RING? N 800-595-9511

• Caller ID numbers may appear with an area code that may not be required for local calls, or without a 1 that may be needed for long distance calls. If the number displayed is not select in the correct format, press # repeatedly to see the different dialing options. You can choose to dial with or without the area code and with or without the 1.

Basic operation

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• If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after charging overnight, the battery should be replaced.

• To reduce the

risk of re or

injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully: Charge the battery provided with

or identied for

use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations

specied in this

user’s manual.

Battery information

Battery care and maintenance

After your battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:

Operation Operating time

While in use (talking) up to 5 hours

While not in use (standby*) up to 7 days

* Handset is off the telephone base but not in use.

• The battery needs charging when:

— A new battery is installed in the handset.

— The phone beeps twice every ve seconds.

— The screen displays BATTERY LOW and the low battery icon.

• Place the handset in the base so the charge light turns on. The batter y is typically fully charged in 16

hours.

• You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the base after each use.

Replace the handset battery

1. Remove the batter y compartment cover on the handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the cover downward.

2. Lift out the old battery and disconnect.

3. Align the two holes in the new battery’s plug with the socket pins, and snap the plug into place. Snap the battery in the compartment, as described in Installation, on page 3.

4. Replace the cover by sliding it up into place.

5. The new battery must be charged before using the phone. Place the handset in the base and allow it to charge for

at least 16 hours the rst charge. The telephone might

operate before that, but for best performance, let the battery charge fully.

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Troubleshooting

If you have difculty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difculty after

trying these suggestions, call VTech Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.

Problem Suggestion

My telephone does not work at all.

BATTERY LOW is displayed on screen

• Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly (see page 3 and 28). For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the telephone base after use.

• Make sure the power adapter is securely plugged into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged rmly into the telephone base and the modular

wall jack.

• Unplug the unit’s electrical power and remove the battery from the handset. Wait for 15 seconds then plug in the battery and plug in the power. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and base to synchronize.

• Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours.

• Remove and re-insert the battery. If that still does not work, it may be necessary to purchase a new battery pack.

• Disconnect the telephone base from the modular jack and plug in a working telephone. If this telephone does not work, the problem is probably in the wiring or the local service. Call the local telephone company.

• Place the handset in the telephone base for recharging.

• Remove and re-install the battery and use it normally until fully discharged, then recharge the handset on the telephone base for 16 hours.

• If the above measures do not correct the problem, the battery may need to be replaced.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Suggestion

The battery does not charge in the handset or the handset battery does not accept charge

The CHARGE light is off

• Make sure the handset is placed in the charger correctly. The CHARGE light on the telephone

base should be on.

• Remove the battery from the handset and install it in the spare battery compartment on the side of the telephone base and let it charge for 16 hours. Then re-install the charged battery into the handset.

• If the cordless handset is in the telephone base but the CHARGE light is not on, refer to The charge light is off in this section.

• It may be necessar y to purchase a new battery. Please refer to the Batteries section on page 28 of this user’s manual.

• The telephone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to the Warranty section on pages 38 to 39 of this user’s manual for further instruction.

• Clean the charging contacts on the cordless handset(s) and telephone base each month using a pencil eraser or a dry non-abrasive fabric.

• Make sure the power ada pter and telephone line c ords are plugged in correc tly and securely.

• Unplug the power adapter. Wait for 15 seconds before plugging it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.

• The telephone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to the Warranty section on pages 38 to 39 of this user’s manual for further instruction.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Suggestion

The CHARGE/IN USE Indicator on the

telephone base is

ashing

There is no dial tone. • First, try all the above suggestions.

• This is a signal that the battery is very low, completely depleted, or when there is no electrical contact between the battery and the telephone base.

• Ensure the connector of the battery is securely plugged into the handset and place the handset in the telephone base for charging.

• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. It might be out of range.

• The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new telephone line cord.

• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack and connect a different telephone. If there is no dial tone on the telephone either, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Suggestion

The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call.

• Make sure the ringer is on. (See page 13).

• Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter are plugged in properly (see page 2).

• The cordless handset may be too far from the telephone base. Move it closer to the telephone base.

• There may be too many extension phones on the telephone line to allow all of them to ring simultaneously. Try unplugging some of them.

• If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or local service. Contact the local telephone company (charges may apply).

• Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Try installing your telephone as far away as possible from the following electronic devices: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, digital telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, VCRs, personal computers, kitchen appliances, and other cordless telephones.

• Test a working telephone at the telephone jack. If another telephone has the same problem, the problem is in the telephone jack. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply).

• The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new telephone line cord.

• Re-install the battery pack and place the cordless handset in the telephone base.

• Wait for the cordless handset to synchronize with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute for this to take place.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Suggestion

My handset does not rin g when I re c eive a call.

• Make sure you have the ringer activated. Refer to the section(s) on ringer selection in this user’s manual.

• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged rmly into the telephone base and the telephone jack.

Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

• You may be too far from the telephone base.

• Charge the battery in the handset for 16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to its base when not in use.

• You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring. Try unplugging some of the other phones.

• The layout of your home or ofce might be limiting the operating range. Try moving the base to another location, preferably on an upper oor.

• If the other phones in your home are having the issue, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply.)

• Test a working phone at the phone jack. If another phone has the same problem, the problem is the phone jack. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply.)

• Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones

• Your line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new line cord.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Suggestion

I cannot dial out. • First, try all the above suggestions.

I hear other calls when using the telephone.

I hear noise in the cordless handset, and none of the keys or buttons work.

• Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if the cordless handset takes a second or two to synchronize with the telephone before producing a dial tone. Wait an extra second before dialing.

• Make sure the telephone is set to the correct dial mode (pulse dial or tone dial) for the service in your area. Refer to the Set dial mode section of this user’s manual (page 12) to set the dial mode.

• If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply).

• Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio, or other appliances may cause

the telephone to not dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background noise, rst try

muting the cordless handset before dialing, or dialing from another room in your home with less background noise.

• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack. Plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in the wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company.

• Press the CHAN key to switch to a clear channel when on a call.

• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged in securely.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Suggestion

There is noise or interference during a telephone conversation.

My calls fade out or cut in and out when I am using the cordless handset.

• The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base.

• Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the same circuit as the telephone base can cause interference. Try moving the appliance or telephone base to another outlet.

• Microwave ovens operate on the same frequency as your telephone. It is normal to experience static on your telephone while the microwave oven is operating. Do not install this telephone in the same outlet or near a microwave oven.

• If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector, plug the telephone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location. If this solves the problem, re-locate your telephone or modem farther apart from each other, or use a different surge protector.

• The layout of your home or ofce might be limiting the operating range. Try moving the base to

another location, preferably a higher location for better reception.

• Disconnect the telephone base from the modular jack and plug in a corded telephone. If calls are still not clear, the problem is probably in the wiring or local service. Contact your local service company (charges may apply).

• Select channels four through 10 for your router (refer to the user’s manual of your router for more information).

• If you still have problems with the telephone or the router, make sure the handset is on and press CHAN until the performance improves.

• Press the CHAN button while on a call until the interference has been eliminated.

• If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or local ser vice. Contact the local telephone company (charges may apply).

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Troubleshooting

Problem Suggestion

• Do you have DSL service? If yes, you need to have a DSL lter installed at every telephone jack that has a telephone connected to it. Contact your DSL service provider for lter information.

My caller ID features are not working properly.

The system does not receive caller ID or the system does not display caller ID during call waiting.

Caller ID entries do not match the numbers I need to dial.

• Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your local telephone company for this feature to work on your telephone.

• The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID.

• Both you and the caller’s telephone companies must use equipment which are compatible with caller ID ser vice.

• If you subscribe to DSL service, install a noise lter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL service provider for lter information.

• Make sure you subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting features services provided by the local telephone company.

• The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID.

• Both you and the caller’s telephone companies must use equipment which are compatible with caller ID ser vice.

• If you subscribe to DSL service, install a noise lter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL service provider for lter information.

• Although the call log entries you receive are 10 digits, (the area plus the 7-digit number,) in some areas, you may need to dial only the seven digits, or a 1 plus the seven digits, or a 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits. You can change the number of digits that you dial or store from the call log.

• While reviewing the call log, press # repeatedly to display these dialing options for local and long distance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Suggestion

My cordless handset

beeps ve times and

is not performing normally

Common cure for electronic equipment

• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Plug the unit into a different working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. It may be out of range.

• Reset the telephone base by unplugging and removing the battery from the handset. Wait for 15 seconds then plug in the battery and plug in the power. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and the telephone base to synchronize.

• Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Try installing your telephone as far away from these electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones

• If the unit is not responding normally, try putting the cordless handset in the telephone base. If it does not seem to respond, try the following (in the order listed):

• Disconnect the power to the telephone base.

• Disconnect the battery on the cordless handset and the spare battery in the telephone base.

• Wait a few minutes before connecting power to the telephone base.

• Re-install the battery and place the cordless handset into the telephone base or charger.

• Wait for the cordless handset to synchronize its connection with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute for this to take place.

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Maintenance

Taking care of your telephone

Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care.

Avoid rough treatment Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it.

Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install your telephone base near a sink, bathtub or shower.

Electrical storms Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment. For your own safety, use caution when using electric appliances during storms.

Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap. Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.

Limited Warranty

What doe s this limited warr anty cover?

The manuf acturer of this V Tech Product w arrants to the holde r of a valid p roof of pur chase (“C onsumer” or “y ou”) that the Produc t and all access ories prov ided in the sales package ( “Produc t”) are free f rom defec ts in material an d workman ship, pursuant to the follo wing term s and cond itions, when in stalled a nd used normall y and in accorda nce with the Pro duct operating instruc tions. This limi ted warrant y extends only to the C onsumer for Produc ts purchased and u sed in the Uni ted States of Americ a and Canada.

What will V Tech d o if the Prod uct is not fr ee from defect s in materi als and work manship during th e limited warrant y period (“Mat erially D efective Produ ct”)?

During th e limited warrant y period, V Tech’s aut horized se rvice re presentative wil l repair or re place at V Tech’s option, wit hout charge, a Mater ially Defective Pr oduct. If we repair the Product, we may use new or refurbi shed replaceme nt parts. If we c hoose to re place the Produ ct, we may re place it with a ne w or refurb ished Pro duct of th e same or similar d esign. We will ret ain defec tive parts, mo dules, or equipment . Repai r or replaceme nt of the Product, at VTech’s optio n, is your exclusive remedy. VTech wil l return repair ed or replace ment Produc ts to you in working condit ion. You should expe ct the repair or repl acement to t ake approxim ately 30 days.

How long is t he limited warra nty peri od?

The limited warra nty period for the Produc t exten ds for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchas e. If VTech repairs or replaces a Materiall y Defective Produ ct under the terms of this limited warra nty, this limite d warra nty also applies to repair ed or repl acement Product for a peri od of either (a) 90 days from the date the repair ed or replacem ent Product is sh ipped to you or (b) the time rema ining on the orig inal one-year warra nty; whichever is lo nger.

What is no t covered by t his limite d warranty?

This limi ted warrant y does not cover:

1. Prod uct that has been subjec ted to misuse, acciden t, shipping or other phys ical damag e, improper in stallati on, abnorma l oper ation or handling, neg lect, inun dation, re, water or other liq uid

intrusi on; or

2. Prod uct that has been dam aged due to repair, altera tion or modi cation by anyone oth er than an authorized s ervice repres entative of V Tech; or

3. Prod uct to the extent that t he problem experi enced is ca used by signa l conditions, net work reliabilit y, or cab le or antenna s ystems; or

4. Prod uct to the extent that t he problem is cause d by use with non-VTech ac cessori es; or

5. Prod uct whose warrant y/quality sticke rs, Produc t serial numbers pl ates or electronic s erial numbers have b een removed, a ltered or rendered i llegible; o r

6. Prod uct purchased, used, ser viced, or ship ped for rep air from outside the United States of A merica or Canada, or used fo r commerc ial or instituti onal purp oses (includin g but not lim ited to Product s used for rental pur poses); or

7. Prod uct returned with out valid proof of pur chase (see ite m 2 below); or

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Limited Warranty

8. Char ges for installati on or set up, adju stment of customer c ontrols, and inst allation or repair of sy stems outside the u nit.

How do you ge t warrant y service?

To obtain warranty ser vice in the United States of America , pleas e call 1-800- 595-9511; In Canada, please dial 1 (800) 267-7377. NOTE: Before callin g for service, plea se revie w the user’s manual

- a check of t he Produc t controls a nd features may save you a ser vice call. Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of l oss or damage during trans it and transpor tation and ar e responsible for deliver y or han dling c harges i ncurred in the trans port of the Pro duct(s) to the ser vice locati on. V Tech w ill return rep aired or repl aced Pro duct under t his limi ted warranty to you, transp ortatio n, delivery or handl ing char ges prepaid. VTech a ssumes no risk f or damage or loss of the Produ ct in tran sit. If the Prod uct failu re is not c overed by th is limite d warrant y, or proof of p urchase does no t meet the terms of th is limited warran ty, VTech will notify you and wil l request that you authorize the co st of repair prio r to any fur ther repair act ivity. You mus t pay for th e cost of r epair and return s hipping costs for the re pair of Pro ducts th at are not covere d by this limit ed warrant y.

What mus t you return w ith the Pro duct to get w arranty serv ice?

1. Retu rn the entir e original p ackage and c ontents includi ng the Produ ct to the VTech servi ce locati on along wit h a description of th e malfunction or d ifcul ty; and

2. Inc lude “val id proof of pu rchase” (sa les recei pt) identif ying the Product p urchase d (Product m odel) and th e date of purc hase or rece ipt; and

3. Prov ide your name, c omplete and corre ct mailing addres s, and teleph one number.

Other Li mitations

This warrant y is the comple te and exclusive agreem ent between you and VTech. It supersede s all other written or oral commun ications related to this Produc t. VTech provides no other warranti es

for this Pr oduct. T he warrant y exclusively desc ribes all of VTech’s res ponsibil ities reg arding the Product. There are no o ther express warra nties. No on e is authorized to ma ke modic ations to this limi ted warrant y and you should not rel y on any such modic ation. State/Pr ovincial Law Right s: This warranty gi ves you speci c legal rights, an d you may also have other ri ghts, whic h vary from state to sta te or provinc e to province. Limitat ions: Imp lied warr anties, i ncluding thos e of tness for a particular purpose and m erchanta bility (an unwr itten war ranty that th e Produc t is t f or ordin ary use) a re limite d to one year fr om

date of purchas e. Some s tates/province s do not allow limitat ions on how long an implied war ranty lasts, so the above l imitation may n ot apply to yo u. In n o event shall V Tech b e liable for a ny

indirec t, special, incide ntal, conse quential, or similar dam ages (inclu ding, but not limi ted to lost prots or revenue, inab ility to use the Pro duct or other ass ociated equ ipment, the co st of sub stitute

equipme nt, and claims by third parti es) resu lting from the us e of this Product . Some states/pr ovinces do not allow the exclu sion or limitat ion of incidental or cons equential damages , so the above limitati on or exclusion may not a pply to you.

Please retain your origi nal sale s rece ipt as pro of of purc hase.

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Important safety instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock and injury, including the following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink or swimming pool).

5. Do not place this product on an unstable surface, such as a table, shelf or stand. The product may fall, causing serious damage.

6. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the telephone base and handset are provided for v entilatio n. To pro tect them f rom overh eating, t hese o penings m ust not b e blocked by placing

the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in any area where proper

ventilation is not provided.

7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your dealer or local power

company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where the cord may have anyone walking on it.

9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the base or handset as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of re or electric

shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the base or handset other than specied access

doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other r isks. I ncorrec t reas semb ling can cau se e lect ric shoc k when the pro duct is subsequently used.

11. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of re or electric shock.

12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the

following conditions:

A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled onto the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as improper adjustment of

other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation. E. If the pro duct has been dropped and the base and/or handset has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

13. Avoid usin g a telephon e (other than co rdless) during an ele ctrical storm. T here is a remot e risk of ele ctric sho ck from lightning.

14. Do not use t he telepho ne to repor t a gas leak in the vicin ity of the leak.

15. Only put t he handset o f your teleph one next to you r ear when it is in normal t alk.

16. This pow er unit is intended to be correctl y orienta ted in a ver tical or oor mount po sition. T he prongs are not designe d to hold the plug i n place if it is plugged into a cei ling or an under th e

table/c abinet out let.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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FCC, ACTA and IC regulations

FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. * Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. * Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. * Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product. This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The handset may be safely held against the ear of the user. The telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm (8 inches) or more. If you choose to use a clipping device, please make sure to only use the supplied VTech belt clip.

FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). The label on the back or bottom of this

equipment contains, among other things, a product identier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identier must be provided to your local telephone company upon request.

The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See Installation Instructions in the user’s manual.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called. The REN for this product is

encoded as the 6th and 7th characters following the US: in the product identier (e.g., if ## is 03, the REN is 0.3). In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be ve (5.0) or less. For more

information, please contact your local telephone company.

This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this equipment does not disable

your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualied installer.

If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty.

If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone company is required to notify you before inter-

rupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notied as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to le a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product.

The telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned.

If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible.

If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers (e.g., police, re, medical) in these locations. If you do store or test emergency numbers, please:

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FCC, ACTA and IC regulations

* Remain on the line and briey explain the reason for the call before hanging up.

* Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.

Industry Canada This equipment complies with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The term ‘’IC: ‘’ before the certication/registration number only signies that the Industry Canada technical specications were met.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1. The REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termina-

tion on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed ve.

The RBRC® seal

The RBRC® Seal on the nicke l-cadm ium batte ry indi cates that VTech Communic ations, Inc. is vo luntarily par ticipati ng in an in dustry progra m to colle ct and recycle these bat teries at the end of their use ful lives, wh en taken out of s ervice within t he United St ates and Canada.

The RBRC® program p rovides a co nvenient alternati ve to placing u sed nickel-cad mium batteries int o the trash or m unicipal waste, whi ch may be illegal in your a rea.

VTech’s par ticipati on in RBRC® makes i t easy for you to drop of f the sp ent batte ry at lo cal retailers participatin g in the RBRC® progr am or at au thorized VTech product ser vice centers . Please call 1-8 00-8 -BATTERY™ for informati on on Ni-Cd bat tery recycling an d disposal b ans/restr ictions in your area. V Tech’s involvement in th is program is pa rt of its

commit ment to prote cting our env ironment and cons erving natural re sources.

RBRC® is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

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Technical specications

Enhanced 5.8GHz technology–your phone operates on a dual band transmission that combines the best of 5.8GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones.

Frequency control Crystal controlled

Transmit frequency Base: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz

Receive frequency Base: 5863.80 - 5872.5 MHz

Channels 30

Nominal effective range Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to

Size Handset: 184mm X 52mm X 41mm

Weight Handset: 130 grams Base: 219.8 grams (with wall mount)

Power requirements Handset: 400mAH Ni-Cd Batter y

Memory

PLL synthesizer

Handset: 5863.80 - 5872.5 MHz

Handset: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz

environmental conditions at the time of use.

Base: 143.61mm X 108mm X 103.26mm (with wall mount)

Base: 9V AC@ 250mA

Nine speed dial locations; up to 24 digits, 15 characters per location Director y: 20 memor y locations (including the nine speed dial entries); up to 24 digits, 15 characters per location Caller ID: 45 memory locations

Additional information

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Index

About call history (caller ID) 25 Answering calls 9

Batteries 28 Belt clip 6

Caller ID 24-27 Charge the handset battery 13 Check for dial tone 12 Choose location 3 Clear voice mail alert 15 Connect power and telephone line cords 2

Delete all calls 26 Delete a specic call 26 Delete records from call history 26 Desk/table bracket installation 4 Dial a directory number 20 Dial a displayed number 26 Dial a speed dial number 23 Directory 17-20 Display screen messages 16, 27

Edit a directory entry 18 Edit a speed dial entry 22

Ending calls 9 Erase a directory entry 19 Erase a speed dial entry 23

FCC, ACTA and IC regulations 41, 42

Handset layout 7 Handset operation 9 Handset ringer style/battery save 13 Headset 6

If you subscribe to DSL service 5 Important safety instructions 40 Installation 2-6 Install handset battery 3 Internet 5

Limited Warranty 38,39

Maintenance 38 Making calls 9 Move a directory entry to the speed dial 19

Operating range 14

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Parts check list 1

Reassign locations in speed dial 23 Replace the handset battery 28 Review call history 25 Ringer volume 13

Set dial mode 12 Set handset date and time 12 Set language 12 Speed dial 21, 22, 23 Store a call history record in the directory 26 Store a directory entry 17 Store a speed dial entry 21

Table of contents i, ii Technical specications 43 Telephone base layout 8 Telephone base operation 11 Telephone operation 7-16 Temporary tone dialing 14 The RBRC® seal 42 Troubleshooting 29-37

Voice mail 15

Index

Voice mail indicator 11 Volume 10, 13

Wall mounting 4

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VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.

A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES.

Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon

Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada, Ltd., Richmond, B.C.

Printed in China.

v0.5

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Model: ia5824

User’s manual

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VTech IA5824 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual