VTech SP1733 User Manual
SP1733 Owner's Manual
900MHz Digital Cordless Phone
Sprint
with Call Waiting Caller ID
National HelpDesk
1 800 949-4357
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION......................................................................1
SPECIAL FEATURES...........................................................................2
PARTS CHECKLIST..........................................................................3
FCC AND IC REGULATIONS..........................................................4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................7
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK...........................................9
TO CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK..............................................9
A WORD ABOUT RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES..............................9
REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK.................................10
SPARE BATTERY CHARGER/POWER BACK UP FUNCTION...................10
GETTING STARTED..............................................................................11
WALL MOUNTING................................................................12
HANDSET UNIT LAYOUT........................................................13
BASE UNIT LAYOUT......................................................................14
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.......................................................15
SET-UP...........................................................................................15
SETTING TIME..............................................................................15
MAKING CALLS..................................................................................15
ANSWERING CALLS................................................................................16
TEMPORARY TONE....................................................................16
VOLUME CONTROL..............................................................................16
RINGER CONTROL...........................................................................16
HOLD.................................................................................17
MUTE..........................................................................................17
REDIAL WITH THE HANDST OFF(ON HOOK).........................................17
REDIAL WITH THE HANDST ON(OFF HOOK).....................................18
PAGE/HANDSET LOCATOR............................................................18
INTERCOM BETWEEN THE HANDSET AND THE BASE ......................18
CONFERENCE.......................................................... ......................20
REVIEW THE CALLER ID RECORDS.....................................................20
MEMORY DIALLING............................................................................20
FLASH................................................................................... ......................20
SOFT MENU FUNCTIONS..................................................................22
RDL(Redial)................................................................................22
MEM(Memory)......................................................................................23
MENU.....................................................................................23
CALLER ID.......................................................................25
SAVE...........................................................................25
DIAL....................................................................................26
DEL(Delete)..................................................................26
CALLER ID - CALL WAITING ID.................................................27
NOTES ABOUT CALLER ID & CALL WAITING ID............................27
43
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PHONE BOOK..............................................................28
EDITING PHONE BOOK RECORDS....................................28
ADDING NEW PHONE BOOK RECORDS...............................29
RINGER TONE / VOLUME..................................................31
KEY BEEP ON / OFF............................................................31
SET TIME................................................................................32
CLEAR ALL MEMORY...............................................................32
AUTO ANSWER ON/OFF...........................................................33
SET TONE /PULSE.............................................................33
HEADSET OPERATION.......................................................34
ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIPS........................................35
OUT OF RANGE INDICATION........................................................35
MESSAGE WAITING INDICATOR(for use with Voicemail)........................35
CUSTOM PAY-PER-USE (PPU) FEATURES...............................................36
LOW BATTERY INDICATION....................................................................37
CHECK AC POWER INDICATION.............................................................37
MAINTENANCE.........................................................................38
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY............................................................39
WARRANTY STATEMENT..........................................................40
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................41
44
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated
cordless telephones on the market!
The Sprint cordless phone has been
designed to offer a new standard in
cordless telephone technology.
Unlike most other cordless phones,
the Sprint cordless phone digitizes
your voice using advanced digital voice
coding to provide noise and distortion
free performance. In most conditions
you will not be able to tell you are using
a cordless phone. Gone are the annoyances of static, interference and
having to listen to other people’s conversations on your cordless phone.
The Sprint cordless phone
scrambles your voice before it transmits
it. This allows you the security of
knowing that no one can tune in and
eavesdrop on your conversations.
The Sprint cordless phone decodes
and displays name and number Caller
ID (CID) information where available
and when subscribed to. The alphanumeric display will show both the
name and number of the calling party
(when available). Up to 15 name
characters and/or 11 phone number
digits can be displayed on the LCD.
Base Unit. This enables you to make
and receive calls hands-free at the
Base. In addtion, the Intercom feature
allows two-way communication
between the Handset and Base Unit.
Pressing INTER.COM on the Base can
also assist you in locating a misplaced
Handset.
The Sprint cordless phone uses
special memory in both the Base Unit
and Handset which is not susceptible
to power failures. This provides permanent storage of all speed dial numbers, CID information as well as the
Base Unit and Handset security codes.
When the spare battery is installed in
the Base Unit, the Sprint cordless
phone uses this battery to provide operational backup in case of power
failure. In this way, you have access to
all normal phone functions during a
total power outage. Calls can still be
placed and received without interruption. More than 4 hours backup will be
possible with a fully charged battery in
the Base Unit.
The phone will also alert you when
you are Out of Range even when you're
not using the phone!
With the Sprint cordless phone, the
user can easily answer a call by
pressing any key other than the OFF,
VOLUME keys or 3 PPU keys. In
addition, the handset keypad and LCD
illuminate while the handset rings to
signal an incoming call. This is very
useful in a dark environment.
The Sprint cordless phone includes
a Speakerphone and keypad on the
1
INTRODUCTION
SPECIAL FEA TURES
• 900 MHz Operation.
• Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum - Digital Cordless Telephone.
• Digitally-Scrambled Voice Communication.
• Simultaneous display of Name,
Number, and Time/Date stamp for
Caller ID.
• 50 Caller ID memory locations.
• 4-row by 16-character dot matrix
alphanumeric display.
• Backlit display on handset.
• Backlit handset keypad.
• Three Soft Keys which allow the
user to access different functions,
depending on which mode the
phone is currently in (i.e. Caller ID,
Memory Programming, etc.).
• Smart Dialing from Caller ID
memory eliminates the need to
pre-program your local area code.
• 25 locations Programmable
Memory for 16-Digit Phone
Number. Each location can also
be assigned up to a 15 character
name.
• Out of Range indication while the
handset is in use or in standby
mode.
• Speakerphone and keypad on the
Base Units.
• Two-way intercom between
Handset and Base Unit.
• Removable handset battery pack.
• Spare battery charger in the base
unit.
• Complete battery back-up in case
of power failure (with additional
battery pack installed in base).
• Face up or down Handset charging.
• Easy answer - When the phone
rings, simply press any key other
than OFF, the Volume keys or the
3 PPU key on the handset to
answer.
• Auto hang up when returning the
handset to the base cradle.
• 24-Bit Digital Security Code.
• Low Battery Detect and Warning
indicator.
• Tone or Pulse dialing.
• Visual Message Waiting Indication
(VMWI) for use with voicemail
service.
• Up to 7 hours of continuous talk
time or 14 days standby time.
• 8-level Volume control on Handset.
• Programmable Ringer Tones and
Volume.
• Headset Compatible, for use with
2.5mm headsets.
This manual is designed to familiarize you with the Sprint cordless phone.
We strongly recommend you read the
manual before using your phone.
2
INTRODUCTION
P ARTS CHECKLIST
1.
Base unit, Handset, Belt Clip and AC adaptor
2.One-Line Telephone Cord
3.Battery Pack (x2)
4.Wall mount accessory
To purchase replacement battery
packs, call VTech at 1-800-835-8023.
3
FCC AND IC REGULATIONS
This equipment complies with Parts
15 and 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules for
the United States. It also complies with
regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry and Science 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 underside of the Base Unit containing engravements of either the FCC
registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN), or the IC registration number . You must, upon
request, provide this information to your
local telephone company.
This equipment is compatible with
inductively coupled hearing aids.
Should you experience trouble with
this telephone equipment, please contact:
Sprint National Help Desk at
1-800-949-4357.
The equipment has been tested and
found to comply with part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed 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 and
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
or on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
The telephone company may ask
you to disconnect this equipment from
the line network until the problem has
been corrected.
FCC Part 15
Warning: Changes or modifications
to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance's
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
4
FCC AND IC REGULATIONS
FCC Part 68
The FCC requires that you connect
your cordless telephone to the nationwide telephone network through a
modular telephone jack (USOC
RJ11C, RJ11W or RJ14).
Your telephone company may discontinue your service if your equipment causes harm to the telephone
network. They will notify you in advance of disconnection, if possible.
During notification, you will be informed
of your right to file a complaint with the
FCC.
Occasionally, your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the operation of
your equipment. If so, you will be given
advance notice of the change to give
you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service.
This equipment may not be used on
coin service provided by the phone
company or Party Lines.
The REN is useful in determining the
number of devices you may connect to
your telephone line and still enable the
devices to ring when you receive a call.
The general rule is that the REN value
should not exceed 5.0 total; however,
contact your local telephone company
for the specific number in your area.
The Base Unit contains no user serviceable parts. The Handset contains a
user replaceable battery pack.
If it is determined that your telephone
equipment is malfunctioning, the FCC
requires that it not be used and that it
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 or by others
who may be authorized by the FCC.
For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited
Warranty.
5
FCC AND IC REGULATIONS
IC (Industry Canada)
This telephone is registered for use
in Canada.
Notice:The Ringer Equivalence
Number(REN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of
the total load to be connected to a
telephone loop which is used by the
device, to prevent overloading. The
termination of a loop may consist of any
combination of devices subject only to
the requirement that the sum of the
Ringer Equivalent Numbers of all devices not exceed 5.0.
Notice: The Industry Canada label
identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment
meets certain telecommunications
network protective, operational and
safety requirements. The Department
does not guarantee the equipment will
operate to the user's satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment,
users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of
the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be
installed using an acceptable method
of connection. The customer should
be aware that compliance with the
above conditions may not prevent degradation of services in some situations.
tions company cause to request the
user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure, for their own
protection, that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic
water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may
be particularly important in rural areas.
Caution: Users should not attempt
to make such connections themselves,
but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
Your Sprint cordless phone is
designed to operate at the maximum
power allowed by the FCC and IC. This
means your Handset and Base Unit
can communicate only over a certain
distance - which will depend on the
location of the Base Unit and Handset,
weather, and the construction and
layout of your home or office.
Repairs to certified equipment
should be made by an authorized
Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or
alterations made by the user to this
equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunica-
6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and injury to persons, 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 cleaners 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 cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious
damage to the product.
6.Slots and openings in the cabinet
on the back or bottom are provided
for ventilation. To protect it from
overheating, these openings must
not be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. This product
should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register.
This product should not be placed
in a built-in installation 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 to your home, consult your dealer or local power
company.
8.Do not allow anything to rest on the
power cord. Do not locate this
product where the cord will be
abused by persons walking on it.
9.Never push objects of any kind into
this product through cabinet slots
as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts
that could result in a risk of fire 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 cabinet parts other than specified access doors may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other
risks. Incorrect reassembling can
cause electric shock when the
appliance is subsequently used.
11.Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result
in the risk of fire 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 into the
product.
7
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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, because
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by an
authorized technician to restore
the product to normal operation.
E. If the product has been dropped
and the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
13.Avoid using a telephone (other
than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from
lighting.
14.Do not use the telephone to
report a gas leak in the vicinity of
the leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
8
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
The Handset of your Sprint
cordless phone cordless telephone is
powered by a rechargeable battery
pack. It charges automatically when-
ever the Handset is in the Base Unit.
You should charge the battery pack for
16 hours when you first receive your
phone. You’ll know the battery pack
needs charging when:
• The low battery message is
displayed:
• The Handset seems completely
dead, the LCD is completely clear
and does not activate when you
press the keys.
TO CHARGE THE BA TTER Y P ACK
To charge the battery pack, place the
Handset in the Base Unit. The
CHARGING indicator will light to show
the Handset is seated properly and the
battery pack is charging. It is recommended that the battery pack be
charged for at least 16 hours initially.
Afterwards, 8 hours of maintenance
charging should be sufficient. You can
use your telephone before that with
diminished capacity, but it is best to
charge the battery pack fully. It will take
several recharge cycles to maximize
the charge capacity of your battery
pack. The maximum battery life between charges is 7 hours of continuous
talk time or 14 days of stand by.
Alternatively, if the
spare battery pack has been
charging in the Base Unit, simply exchange the drained Handset battery
pack with the fully charged replacement battery pack from the Base Unit
charger. Place the drained Handset
battery pack into the Base Unit charger
so that it will charge.
The Base Unit spare battery charger
does NOT charge a battery pack as
quickly as the main Handset battery
charger. A full charge requires 24
hours.
A WORD ABOUT RECHARGEABLE BA TTERIES
Your Ni-Cd battery pack recharges
whenever the Handset is returned to
the Base Unit.
IT’S IMPOSSIBLE TO OVERCHARGE THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack can be recharged
many times but if you get a low-battery
signal even after 8 hours of charging in
the Base Unit cradle (or 24 hours in the
Base Unit spare battery charger), the
battery pack(s) should be replaced.
To purchase replacement battery
packs, call VTech at 1-800-835-
8023.
9
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
REPLACING THE HANDSET BA TTERY PA CK
Follow the steps below:
1.Remove the battery case cover by
pressing on the ridged lines and
sliding downward.
2.Discard the old battery pack. Don’t
put the old battery pack in a trash
compactor or a fire - it could burst.
Please recycle.
3.Place the new battery pack in its
housing with the metal contacts
facing down.
1.Use only Sprint rechargeable battery pack, or equivalent.
2.Do not dispose of the battery pack
in a fire. The cell may explode.
IMPORTANT: Do not dispose of this
battery pack into household garbage. For information on recycling
or proper disposal, consult your
local solid waste collection or
disposal organization.
3.Do not open or mutilate the battery
pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to
the eyes or skin. It may be toxic
if swallowed.
4.Exercise care in handling batteries
in order not to short the battery with
conducting materials such as rings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery
pack or conductor may overheat
and cause burns.
To purchase replacement battery
packs, call VTech at 1-800-835-
8023.
4.Replace the battery case cover by
sliding the cover upwards.
5.If the new battery pack is not
already charged, place the Handset in the cradle of the Base Unit
to allow it to charge for 16 hours.
CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of
Fire or Injury to Persons, Read and
Follow the Instructions
SPARE BATTERY CHARGER /
POWER BA CKUP FUNCTION
When the Spare Battery pack is
installed in the Base Unit, the Sprint
cordless phone uses this battery to
provide operational backup in case of
a power failure. If you have a fully
charged battery pack in the Spare
Battery charger and there is a power
outage, you will still be able to place
and receive calls on the Sprint cordless
phone Handset for up to 4 hours.
The Spare Battery pack can also be
used to replace a drained Handset
battery to ensure uninterrupted use.
Be sure to put the drained battery pack
in the Spare Battery charger.
10
GETTING STARTED
SETTING UP AC POWER
ADAPTER
Plug the AC power adaptor into an
electrical outlet and the DC connector
to the back of the Base Unit.
CAUTION: USE CLASS 2, 9V
DC POWER SUPPLY ONLY.
SETTING RINGER
The Handset ringer is programmed
ON as the factory default setting. To
change ringer settings, see RINGER
TONE / VOLUME.
The Base Unit ringer is controlled
independently, by a switch located on
the front, right hand side (antenna
side) of the Base.
The Base ringer have 3 settings,
High, Low and Off.
TONE/PULSE SELECTION
Your Sprint cordless phone is
preset for Tone dialing. If you have
rotary (pulse) service, program the
Handset accordingly. See SET TONE/
PULSE for details.
CHARGE THE HANDSET BA TTER Y
P ACK BEFORE USE.
The battery pack recharges
automatically whenever the Handset
is in the Base Unit. The battery pack
must be charged for 16 hours before
using your phone for the first time.
CONNECT THE TELEPHONE
LINE CORD
Plug one end of the telephone line
cord into the jack on the back of the
Base Unit, plug the other end of this
cord into the wall jack.
CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE
After the battery is charged, rotate
the Base Unit antenna to upright position. Now press PHONE on the Handset. PHONE ON will appear on the
LCD, and you will hear a dial tone. If
not, see IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY.
Fill in the telephone number card on
the Base Unit.
CAUTION:
1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
2.Never install telephone jacks in
wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet locations.
3.Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless
the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
4.Use caution when installing or
modifying telephone lines.
11
Loading...