VTech LS6475-3 User Manual

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User’s manual

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	Models:
	LS6475-2/LS6475-3/	BC
	LS6476-4

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on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read

Important safety instructions on page 81 of this manual.

This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com. In Canada, please visit www.vtechcanada.com.

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Table of contents
Getting started..................................	1
Parts checklist....................................	1
Telephone installation........................	2
Handset battery installation................	3
Handset battery charging...................	4
Headset charging...............................	5
Headset battery..................................	5
Earbud installation..............................	6
Ear hook installation...........................	7
Head band installation......................	10
Handset layout.................................	12
Telephone base layout.....................	15
Headset layout.................................	16
Telephone settings........................	17
Using the menu................................	17
Ringer volume (telephone base)......	18
Ringer volume (handset)..................	18
Ringer volume (headset)..................	18
Ringer tone.......................................	19
Set date and time.............................	19
LCD language..................................	20
Caller ID Announce..........................	20
Clear voicemail indicators................	21
Rename handset..............................	22
Key tone...........................................	22
CID time synchronization.................	23
Home area code...............................	23
Dial mode.........................................	24
Website............................................	24
Telephone operation......................	25
Make a call.......................................	25
Predial a call.....................................	25
Answer a call....................................	25
End a call.........................................	25
Speakerphone..................................	25
Listening volume..............................	25

Mute.................................................	26
Temporary ringer silencing...............	26
Temporary tone dialing....................	27
Find handset/headset.......................	27
Call waiting.......................................	28
Equalizer..........................................	28
Redial ..............................................	28
Review and dial a redial entry..........	29
Delete a redial entry.........................	29
Copy a number from the redial
list to the directory........................	29
Chain dialing....................................	30
Multiple handset use......................	31
Join a call in progress......................	31
Intercom...........................................	32
Answer an incoming call
during an intercom call.................	33
Announced transfer..........................	34
Blind transfer....................................	35
Push-to-talk (PTT)............................	36
Turn PTT on or off............................	36
PTT to a single handset...................	37
PTT to multiple handsets.................	38
Answer a PTT call............................	39
Change a one-to-one PTT call to
intercom call................................	39
End a PTT call..................................	40
Answer an incoming call during
a PTT call.....................................	40
Make an outgoing call during
a PTT call.....................................	40
Directory.........................................	41
About the directory...........................	41
Add a directory entry........................	42
Search the directory.........................	43
Alphabetical search..........................	43

Table of contents
Dial a directory entry........................	43
Edit a directory entry........................	44
Delete a directory entry....................	44
Assign a directory entry to a
speed dial location.......................	45
Dial a speed dial entry......................	45
Reassign a speed dial number.........	46
Delete a speed dial entry.................	46
Caller ID...........................................	47
About caller ID..................................	47
Information about caller ID with
call waiting....................................	47
Caller ID log.....................................	48
Memory match.................................	48
Missed call indicator.........................	49
Review the caller ID log...................	49
View dialing options.........................	49
Dial a caller ID log entry...................	50
Save a caller ID log entry to the
directory.......................................	50
Delete the caller ID log entries.........	51
Caller ID log display
screen messages.........................	51
Answering system settings...........	52
Answering system............................	52
Announcement.................................	52
Record your own announcement.....	52
Play your announcement.................	53
Delete your announcement..............	53
Answer on/off...................................	54
Call screening..................................	54
Number of rings................................	55
Remote access code........................	55
Message alert tone...........................	56
Message recording time...................	56

Answering system operation........	57
Answering system and voicemail.....	57
Using the answering system and
voicemail together.......................	57
Message capacity............................	58
New message indication..................	58
Call screening..................................	58
Call intercept....................................	58
Message playback...........................	59
Delete all old messages...................	61
Record, play and delete memos......	62
Message window displays................	62
Remote access................................	63
Appendix.........................................	64
Handset display screen messages....	64
Handset and telephone base
indicators.....................................	66
Headset indicators...........................	67
Expand your telephone system........	68
Add and register a handset..............	68
Deregister handsets/headsets.........	70
Troubleshooting...............................	71
Important safety instructions............	81
The RBRC® seal...............................	83
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations........	84
Operating range...............................	86
Maintenance.....................................	86
California Energy Commission
battery charging testing
instructions...................................	87
For C-UL compliance only................	88
Limited warranty...............................	91
Technical specifications...................	93
Index................................................	94

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Getting started

Parts checklist

Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service.

Ear hooks (3) Ear pad Additional	Telephone	Cordless headset
earbuds (3)	line cord	with an earbud
		attached

Handset

(1 for LS6475-2, 2 for LS6475-3

and 3 for LS6476-4)

Head band	Telephone base	Handset battery	Handset battery
	power adapter	compartment cover	(1 for LS6475-2,
		(1 for LS6475-2, 2 for	2 for LS6475-3 and 3
			for LS6476-4)
		LS6475-3 and 3 for LS6476-4)
		User’s manual	Quick start guide

Handset charger and	Telephone base	User’s manual Quick start guide
charger adapter
(1 for LS6475-3 and 2 for LS6476-4)

•The headset battery is not replaceable.

•To purchase replacement batteries or power adapters, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 [phone].

Getting started

Telephone installation

Install the telephone base and charger(s) as shown below.

Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.

If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.

	Telephone base	Telephone
		wall jack
	power adapter
		Electrical outlet
		not controlled
		by a wall switch Charger adapter
Electrical		If you have
outlet not		DSL high
controlled by		speed Internet
a wall switch		service, a
		DSL filter (not
		included) is
		required.
		Telephone
		line cord

Telephone base				Charger

Getting started

Handset battery installation

Install the battery as shown below.

1.Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment, matching the color-coded label.

2.Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires inside the battery compartment.

3.Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it towards the center of the handset until it clicks into place.

4.Charge the handset by placing it in the telephone base or charger. The CHARGE light is on when the handset is charging.

1

2

3	4	CHARGE light
		remains on when
		charging.

•If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage.

•To purchase replacement batteries, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call

1 [phone].

SET DATE

MM/DD/YY

Getting started

Handset battery charging

Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the table below).

•For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use.

•The battery is fully charged after 10 hours of continuous charging.

•If you place the handset in the telephone base or the charger without plugging in the battery, the screen displays No battery.

Battery indicators							Battery status	Action
The screen is blank, or							Battery has no or	Charge without interruption
displays Place in charger							very little charge. The	(about 30 minutes).
and		flashes.					handset cannot be used.
The screen displays							Battery has enough	Charge without interruption
Low battery and						flashes.	charge to be used for a	(about 30 minutes).
							short time.
The screen displays							Battery is charged.	To keep the battery charged,
HANDSET X.								place it in the telephone base
								or charger when not in use.

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

Operation	Operating time
While in handset use (talking*)	Up to seven hours
While in speakerphone mode (talking*)	Up to five hours
While not in use (standby**)	Up to seven days

*Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery. **Handset is not charging or in use.

After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage, the handset will prompt you to set the date and time (see page 19). To skip setting the date and time, press OFF/CANCEL.

Getting started

Headset charging

After installing the telephone base, charge the headset as shown below. If the light does not turn on while charging, you need to charge the headset without

interruption for at least 15 minutes to give the headset enough charge to use for a short time.

•The headset is fully charged after three hours of continuous charging.

•For best performance, keep the headset in the telephone base when not in use.

1.Place the tip of the headset in the small cradle on the telephone base.

2.The magnet holds the top of the headset in place. The light turns on when charging.

The light

Headset battery

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

Operation	Operating time
While in use (talking*)	Up to nine hours
While not in use (standby**)	Up to ninety hours

*Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery. **Headset is not charging or in use.

The battery needs charging when:

•The headset beeps twice every 20 seconds.

•The light is off when in idle mode.

•The light flashes every 10 seconds in red.

Conserve battery life:

•The headset battery is not replaceable.

•If the headset will not be used for a long period of time, press and hold on the headset for two seconds to power it off.

Getting started

Earbud installation

There are four earbuds provided and one of them has already been attached to the headset.

To remove the earbud from the headset earpiece:

Hold both sides of the earbud and then pull the earbud until it separates from the earpiece.

To attach the earbud to the headset earpiece:

1.Choose an appropriate earbud.

2.Press the earbud towards the earpiece until it clicks into place. Move the earbud around so that the protruding bump on the earbud is pointing towards your mouth when placed on your ear. The protruding bump on the earbud holds the headset securely in your ear.

Protruding bump

Getting started

Ear hook installation

There are three ear hooks provided. The smallest ear hook is a flexible ear hook. If you choose to use it, adjust to suit your ear comfortably before use.

To attach the ear hook to the headset:

1.Remove any headset attachment (earbud excluded) connected to the headset.

2.Choose an appropriate ear hook.

3.Insert the ear hook [A] into the rotating clip [B] on the headset until it clicks into place.

[A]

[B]

4.Hook the headset on your right ear. Adjust the angle of the headset until the microphone is pointing towards your mouth. Firmly grip the earpiece with one hand whenever adjusting the headset microphone up or down.

Getting started

Ear hook installation

To adjust the headset to wear on your left ear:

1.Hold the headset with one hand. Lift the ear hook upward.

2.Twist the ear hook 180 degrees clockwise.

3. Push the ear hook downward.

4.Hook the headset on your left ear. Adjust the angle of the headset until the microphone is pointing towards your mouth.

Getting started

Ear hook installation

To remove the ear hook from the headset:

1.Hold the headset with one hand and the ear hook with your other hand.

2.Pull the end of the ear hook up until it separates from the rotating clip on the headset.

Getting started

Head band installation

To attach the head band to the headset:

1.Remove any headset attachment connected to the headset.

2.Attach the ear pad to the headset earpiece.

3.To wear the headset on your right ear, insert the end [A] of the head band into the rotating clip [B] on the headset until it clicks into place.

[A]

[B]

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Head band installation

4.Adjust the head band to fit your head. Adjust and rotate the angle of the headset until the microphone is pointing towards your mouth. Firmly grip the earpiece with one hand whenever adjusting the headset microphone up or down.

To wear on your left ear, hold the headset on one hand and the head band with your other hand. Rotate the head band within the rotating clip on the headset.

To remove the head band from the headset:

1.Hold the headset with one hand and the head band with your other hand.

2.Pull the end of the head band until it separates from the rotating clip on the headset.

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Getting started

Handset layout

CHARGE light

On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger (page 3).

//VOLUME (directory/volume)

Press to enter the directory when the telephone is not in use (page 43).

While in a menu, press to scroll up.

During a call or message playback, press to increase the listening volume (page 25 or page 60).

When entering numbers or names in the directory, press to move the cursor to the right.

MUTE/DELETE

While on a call, press to mute the microphone (page 26).

While reviewing the redial list, directory or caller ID log, press to delete an individual entry (pages 29, 44

and 51 respectively).

While the handset is ringing, press to silence the ringer temporarily (page 26).

While predialing, press to delete digits (page 25).

/FLASH

Press to make or answer a call (page 25).

During a call, press to answer an incoming call when you receive a call waiting alert (page 28).

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While reviewing a caller ID log entry, press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory (page 49).

With the phone set for pulse dialing, press to temporarily change to tone dialing while on a call (page 27).

/SPEAKER

Press to make or answer a call (page 25).

During a call, press to switch between the speakerphone and the handset (page 25).

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Getting started

Handset layout

CID//VOLUME (caller ID/volume)

Press to review the caller ID log when the telephone is not in use (page 49).

While in a menu, press to scroll down.

During a call or message playback, press to decrease the listening volume (page 25 or page 60).

When entering numbers or names in the directory, press to move the cursor to the left.

MENU/SELECT

Press to show the menu.

While in a menu, press to choose an item, or save an entry or setting.

OFF/CANCEL

During a call, press to hang up (page 25).

While the handset is ringing, press to silence the ringer temporarily (page 26).

While the telephone is not in use, press and hold to delete the missed call indicator (page 49).

While in a menu, press to go back to the previous menu. While in a menu, press and hold to return to idle mode.

Dialing keys

Press to enter numbers or characters.

# (pound key)

Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry (page 49).

When saving the caller ID log entries to the directory, press to switch the name order (page 50).

EQ

During an outside call, intercom call, message or announcement playback, press to change the audio quality to best suit your hearing (page 28).

REDIAL/PAUSE

Press to review the redial list (page 29).

While predialing or entering numbers into the directory, press and hold to insert a dialing pause (page 42).

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Getting started

Handset layout

PUSH TO TALK

PUSH TO TALK (PTT)

Press to begin a broadcast to one or multiple handsets (page 37 or page 38).

Press and hold to broadcast to a group of handsets when the handset is not in use (page 38).

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Getting started

Telephone base layout

IN USE light

Flashes when there is an incoming call, another telephone sharing the same line is in use or when the handsets/headsets are being deregistered.

On when the telephone is in use, or the answering system is answering a call.

On when the handset/headset is being registered.

X/DELETE

Press to delete the message currently playing (page 59).

When the telephone is not in use, press twice to delete all old messages

(page 61).

Message window

Shows the number of messages and other answering system information (page 62).

/SKIP

Press to skip to the next message

(page 59).

/FIND HANDSET

Press to page all system handsets and the headsets (page 27).

/REPEAT

Press once to repeat a message or press twice to play the previous message (page 59).

/VOL/

Press to adjust the speaker volume during playback (page 59).

Press to adjust the base ringer volume when the telephone is not in use (page 18).

/ANS ON/OFF

Press to turn the answering system on or off (page 54).

/PLAY/STOP

Press to play messages or press to stop message playback (page 59).

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Getting started

Headset layout

(on/off)

Press and hold two seconds to power on or off. Press to answer, end or join a call (pages 25 and 31).

On in red when charging in the telephone base.

On in blue when fully charged in the telephone base.

Flashes once every 10 seconds in blue when in idle mode.

Flashes once every 10 seconds in red when in low battery mode. Flashes twice every three seconds in blue while on a call.

Flashes quickly in blue while being paged.

Flashes quickly and alternately in red and blue while being registered.

Flashes four times every four seconds in blue when there is an incoming call.

Earpiece

+/-/VOLUME

While on a call, press to adjust the listening volume (page 25).

When the headset is not in use, press to adjust the ringer volume

(page 18).

Rotating clip

Connect the ear hook or head band.

RESET inset button

Insert a paper clip or similar object to reset the headset when deregistration fails (page 70).

MUTE/FLASH

While on a call, press to mute the microphone (page 26).

While on a call, press and hold to answer an incoming call when you receive a call waiting alert (page 28).

When there is an incoming call, press to silence the ringer in the earpiece temporarily.

Microphone

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Telephone settings

Using the menu

In the ringers menu, you can select the ringer tones and adjust the ringer volume for incoming calls.

In the settings menu, you can change the settings for LCD language, announce caller ID, voicemail indicators, handset name, key tone, CID time synchronization, home area code and dial mode.

Go to Answering system settings starting on page 52 for instructions on how to use a system handset to modify the answering system settings shown below.

Setting	Page
Announcement (record, play and delete)	52-53
Answer on/off	54
Call screening	54
Number of rings	55
Remote access code	55
Message alert tone	56
Message recording time	56

To enter the handset menu:

1.Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.

2.Press or until the screen displays the desired feature menu.

3.Press MENU/SELECT to enter that menu.

•To return to the previous menu, press OFF/CANCEL.

•To return to idle mode, press and hold OFF/CANCEL.

The settings in the handset menus do not affect the headset.

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Telephone settings

Ringer volume (telephone base)

•Press /VOL or /VOL on the side of the telephone base to adjust the ringer volume when the telephone is not in use. When you set the base ringer volume to off, the message window displays 0 and the system announces, “Base ringer is off.” When the telephone is ringing, press /VOL to temporarily turn the base ringer off.

Ringer volume (handset)

You can set the ringer volume or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is off, Ringer off and appear on the screen.

1.Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.

2.Press or to highlight >Ringers, then press

MENU/SELECT.

3.Press MENU/SELECT to select >Ringer volume.

4.Press or to sample each volume level.

5.Press MENU/SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone.

>Ringers

Set date/time

>Ringer volume Ringer tone

RINGER VOLUME

•The ringer volume also determines the ringer volume of the intercom calls and paging tone. However, paging volume ranges from levels 4 to 6 only.

•If the ringer volume is set to off, the handset displays

Caller ID won’t be announced when you save the setting. The caller ID will not be announced when you have an incoming call (page 20).

Ringer volume (headset)

The headset does not have an external ringer. When there is an incoming call, the headset earpiece rings.

To adjust the ringer volume:

Press +/-/VOLUME on the side of the headset when it is not in use.

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Telephone settings

Ringer tone

You can choose from different ringer tones for each handset.

1.Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.

2.Press or to highlight >Ringers, then press MENU/SELECT.

3.Press or to highlight >Ringer tone, then press

MENU/SELECT.

4.Press or to sample each ringer tone.

5.Press MENU/SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone.

Ringer volume >Ringer tone

RINGER TONE >Tone 1

If you turn off the ringer volume, you will not hear ringer tone samples.

Set date and time

The answering system announces the date and time of each message prior to playing it. Before using the answering system, set the date and time as follows. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. However, the year must be correct so that the day of the week can be calculated from the caller ID information. You can also turn off the date and time settings of the caller ID service (see CID time synchronization on page 23) and set the date and time manually.

1.Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.

2.Press or to highlight >Set date/time, then press MENU/SELECT.

3.When the month is flashing, press or until the screen displays the correct month. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm.

-OR-

Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the current month (for example, if the month is March, you must enter 03).

4.Repeat Step 3 to set the correct date and year and then press MENU/SELECT to advance to set the time.

5.Repeat Step 3 until the time is set. Press or to select AM or PM, or press 2 for AM or 7 for PM.

6.Press MENU/SELECT to save the settings and return to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone.

Ringers

>Set date/time

SET DATE

MM/DD/YY

SET TIME

HH:MM --

•If the date and time are not set when a message is recorded, the system

announces, “Time and date not set,” before each message plays.

•The telephone plays two beeps if you enter an invalid number.

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	Telephone settings
	LCD language
		Set date/time
	You can select a language (English, French or Spanish) to
		>Settings
	be used in all screen displays.

1.Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.

2.Press or to highlight >Settings, then press MENU/SELECT. >LCD language

3.	Press	MENU/SELECT to select >LCD language.	Annc Caller ID
4.	Press	or to highlight English, Français or Español.

5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your selection and return to

the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone. LCD LANGUAGE

>English

Caller ID Announce

The caller ID announce feature lets you know who’s calling without

having to look at the display. When you have an incoming call, the handset and/or base announces the caller’s name based on the directory or caller ID information. If the caller’s name is private or unknown, the phone number will be announced. If the caller’s phone number is also private or unknown, no caller information will be announced. If the telephone number has over 11 digits, only the last 11 digits will be announced. Unless you change it, the caller ID announce feature is already turned on.

	1.	Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.
					LCD language
	2.	Press	or	to highlight >Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.
					>Annc Caller ID
	3.	Press	or	to highlight >Annc Caller ID, then press
		MENU/SELECT.
	4.	Press	or	to highlight >HANDSET or >BASE, then press
					ANNC CALLER ID
		MENU/SELECT.			>HANDSET
	5.	Press	or	to choose >On or >Off.
	6.	Press MENU/SELECT to save your selection and return to the
		previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
					HS ANNOUNCE CID
		• To use the caller ID announce feature, you must subscribe			>On
			to caller ID service from your telephone service provider.

•Caller ID announce is available in English only.

•The caller ID announceis muted when you turn the ringer off.

•Only the first four registered handsets are able to use the caller ID announce feature.

•It takes at least 2 rings for the phone to receive caller ID information and announce it. If the phone is answered before the end of the second ring, it will not have time to announce the caller ID information.

•Pronunciation of names may vary with this feature. Not all names may be pronounced correctly.

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Annc Caller ID >Clr voicemail

Turn off indicator?

HANDSET 2 New voicemail

Telephone settings

Clear voicemail indicators

If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, New voicemail and appear on the handset when you have new voicemail messages. Contact your telephone service provider for more information and assistance about using your voicemail service.

After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on the handset turn off automatically.

Use the clear voicemail feature when the telephone indicates that there is new voicemail but there are none (for example, when you have accessed your voicemail while away from home). Clearing the voicemail waiting indicator only turns off the indicators; it does not delete your voicemail

messages. As long as you have new voicemail messages,

your telephone service provider continues to send the signal to turn on the indicators.

1. Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.

2. Press or to highlight >Settings, then press

MENU/SELECT.

3. Press or to highlight >Clr voicemail, then press

MENU/SELECT. The screen displays Turn off indicator?

4. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm and return to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone.

•Your telephone service provider may alert you of new messages with a stutter

(broken) dial tone. Contact your telephone service provider for details.

•Voicemail is different from answering system messages recorded in your cordless phone’s answering system. For more information about the difference, see page 57.

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Telephone settings

Rename handset

You can change the name for each registered handset. The name can be up to 11 characters.

	1.	Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.
					Clr voicemail
				to highlight >Settings, then press
	2.	Press	or		>Rename handset
		MENU/SELECT.
	3.	Press	or	to highlight >Rename handset, then press
		MENU/SELECT.			RENAME HANDSET
	4.	Use the dialing keys to enter a name.			HANDSET____

•Press MUTE/DELETE to delete a character.

•Press and hold MUTE/DELETE to delete all characters.

•Press or to move the cursor to the left or right.

5.Press MENU/SELECT to save the name and return to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone.

If the new handset name contains no characters or digits, the default handset name will be used.

Key tone

You can adjust the key tone volume or turn it off for each handset. If you turn the key tone off, there are no beeps when you press the handset keys.

1.Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.

2.Press or to highlight >Settings, then press

MENU/SELECT.

3.Press or to highlight >Key tone, then press

MENU/SELECT.

4.Press or to select the desired volume or Off.

5.Press MENU/SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone.

Rename handset >Key tone

KEY TONE

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CID TIME SYNC >On

Key tone >CID time sync

Telephone settings

CID time synchronization

This feature allows the time and date to be set by incoming caller ID information. The default setting is On.

1. Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.

2. Press or to highlight >Settings, then press

MENU/SELECT.

3. Press or to highlight >CID time sync, then press

MENU/SELECT.

4. Press or to choose >On or >Off.

5.Press MENU/SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone.

Home area code

If you dial your local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can program your home area code so that when you receive a call within your local area, the telephone number is automatically stored without the area code in the caller ID log.

1.Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.

2.Press or to highlight >Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.

3.Press or to highlight >Home area code, then press MENU/SELECT. The screen displays

Only for 7digit dial from CID, then advances to home area code edit mode.

4.Use the dialing keys to enter a three-digit home area code.

•Press MUTE/DELETE to delete a digit.

•Press and hold MUTE/DELETE to delete all digits.

•Press or to move the cursor to the left or right.

5.Press MENU/SELECT to save. You hear a confirmation tone. The screen displays Area code will not show in CID, then automatically returns to the previous menu.

CID time sync >Home area code

Only for 7digit dial from CID

HOME AREA CODE

___

If, in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to dial the area code when making a local call, or, if you move to a location that requires it, delete the home area code you have already programmed, following the steps above. After you have deleted the home area code, _ _ _ will appear on the display.

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Telephone settings

Dial mode

The dial mode is preset to tone dialing. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you must change the dial mode to pulse dialing before using the telephone to make calls.

1.Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.

2.Press or to highlight >Settings, then press

MENU/SELECT.

3.Press or to highlight >Dial mode, then press

MENU/SELECT.

4.Press or to choose >Tone or >Pulse.

5.Press MENU/SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone.

Home area code >Dial mode

DIAL MODE >Tone

While on a call in pulse dialing mode, press to temporarily change to tone dialing mode.

Website

Use this feature to view the VTech website address.

1.Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.

2.Press or to highlight >Website, then press MENU/SELECT. The screen displays the website address.

Settings >Website

www.vtechphones

.com

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Telephone operation

Make a call

1. Press /FLASH or /SPEAKER on the handset. 2. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number.

3. Press on the headset to join the call. Hang up the handset at any time to leave the call and the headset continues the call.

Predial a call

1. Dial the number on the handset. 2. Press /FLASH or /SPEAKER.

3. Press on the headset to join the call. Hang up the handset at any time to leave the call and the headset continues the call.

Answer a call

•Press on the headset.

•Press /FLASH, /SPEAKER or any dialing key (0-9, # or ) on the handset to answer a call.

End a call

• Press on the headset or place the headset in the telephone base.

•Press OFF/CANCEL on the handset or place the handset in the telephone base or charger.

•The handset screen shows the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and

seconds).

•When predialing (preview numbers before dialing), press MUTE/DELETE to backspace and delete a digit; press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a p appears).

•The handset displays Unable to call. Line in use if you predial a number while your telephone line is in use.

Speakerphone

When the handset is on a call, press /SPEAKER to switch between the speakerphone and the handset. When the speakerphone is active, the handset displays Speaker and .

Listening volume

During a call, press /VOLUME or /VOLUME on the handset, or +/-/VOLUME on the side of the headset to adjust the

listening volume.

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Telephone operation

Mute

The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you.

On a handset:

• During a call, press MUTE/DELETE. The handset displays Muted for a few seconds and MUTE displays until the mute function is turned off.

•Press MUTE/DELETE again to resume the conversation. The handset screen temporarily displays Microphone ON.

On a headset:

•During a call, press MUTE/FLASH. The headset announces, “Mute on.” The headset beeps every 30 seconds until the mute function is turned off. Press MUTE/FLASH again to resume the conversation. The headset announces, “Mute off.”

Temporary ringer silencing

When the telephone is ringing, you can temporarily silence the ringer of the handset, headset or telephone base without disconnecting the call. The next call rings normally at the preset volume.

To silence the handset ringer:

•Press OFF/CANCEL or MUTE/DELETE on the handset. The handset displays

Ringer muted and .

To silence the headset ringer:

• Press MUTE/FLASH on the headset.

To silence the telephone base ringer:

• Press /VOL on the telephone base to turn off the base ringer.

Each handset rings when there is an incoming call unless the ringer volume is turned off on that handset.

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