VTech Telecommunications 80-6270-00 Users Manual

Table of contents

Appendix G, FCC Part 68 and

ACTA ................................................65

Appendix H, FCC Part 15 ......67

Appendix I,

Limited warranty .........................68

Appendix J, Technical

specifications ................................71

Appendix K,

Troubleshooting ..........................72

Index ...................................................80

Getting started

Quick reference guide - handset

CHARGE indicator

On when the handset is
charging in the telephone base
or charger.

DIR / CID

Press DIR to display
directory entries (page 34).
Press to scroll up while in
menus.
While entering names or
numbers, press to move the
cursor to the right.

Press CID to display caller ID
history (page 40).
Press to scroll down while in
menus.
While entering names or
numbers, press to move the
cursor to the left.

REDIAL/PAUSE

Press to view redial memory
(page 22).
While entering numbers, press
and hold to insert a dialing
pause (page 32).

PHONE/FLASH

Press to make or answer a call.
During a call, press to receive
an incoming call if call waiting
is activated (page 24).

SPEAKER

Press to turn on the handset
speakerphone.
Press again to resume normal
handset use (page 21).

MENU/SELECT

Press to display the menu.
While in the menu, press to

select an item or save an entry
or setting.

DELETE/MUTE

During a call, press to mute
microphone (page 25).
While reviewing the caller
ID history, press to delete an
individual entry, or press and
hold to clear the caller ID
history (page 40).
While predialing, press to delete
digits (page 21).

VOLUME

Press the volume key on the side
of the handset to adjust listening
volume when on a call.
Press to adjust ringer volume
when in idle mode.

OFF/CLEAR

During a call, press to hang up.
While using menus, press to can­cel an operation, back up to the
previous menu, or exit the menu
display.

INT

Press to begin an intercom
conversation or to transfer a
call (pages 27-30).

Feature menu

The > symbol shows a
highlighted menu item.

>DIRECTORY

CALL LOG

Menu

Feature menu

DIRECTORY (page 34)
CALL LOG (page 40)
RINGER VOLUME (page 16)
RINGER TONE (page 17)
KEY TONE (page 17)
LANGUAGE (page 18)
CLR VOICE MAIL (page 19)

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Using menus

Press or to scroll

through menu items.
Press MENU/SELECT to

select or save changes to a
highlighted menu item.

Press OFF/CLEAR to
cancel an operation, back
up to the previous menu, or
exit the menu display.

Getting started

Quick reference guide - telephone base

IN USE indicator

On when the handset

•
is in use, when the
answering system is
answering an incoming
call or when you are
registering a handset.

Flashes when another

•
telephone is in use
on the same line, or
you are deregistering
handset(s) from the
telephone base.

Flashes quickly when

•
there is an incoming
call.

MESSAGE COUNTER

Number of messages (or
during playback, message
number currently playing).

X/DELETE

Press to delete the
message currently playing.
Press twice to delete all
old messages when the
phone is not in use
(page 51).

/REPEAT

Press to repeat a
message. Press twice to
play the previous message
(page 51).

CLOCK

Press to review or set the
clock (page 43).

SETUP

Press to hear and change
setup options (page 47).

ANNC.

Press to review or
record the outgoing
announcement.
Press again to end
announcement playback
or recording (page 45).

Answering System Functions

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VOICEMAIL indicator

Flashes when you have
new voicemail. Voicemail
is a service offered by
your local telephone
company, and is different
from answering system
messages (page 19).

HANDSET LOCATOR

Press to make handsets
beep so you can locate
them (page 23).

PLAY/STOP

Press to start or stop
message playback (page

51).

/SKIP

Press to skip a message
(page 51).

ANSWER ON

Press to turn the
answering system on or
off (page 44).

VOLUME

Press to adjust playback
volume (page 51).

RECORD

Press to record a
memo (page 52) or,
after pressing ANNC.
to record an outgoing
announcement
(page 45).

Getting started

Installation preparation

You must install and
charge the battery before
using the telephone.

If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (Digital Subscriber Line - DSL)
through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the
telephone base and the telephone wall jack (see the following page). The filter
will prevent noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please
contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.

Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the handset or
telephone base display - remove it before use.

For customer service or product information, visit our website at

STOP!

See page 8
for easy instructions.

www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, dial
1 [phone].

Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:

• Communication devices such as: television sets, VCRs, or other cordless
telephones.

• Excessive heat sources.

• Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave ovens,
refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting.

• Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.

• Excessive moisture.

• Extremely low temperature.

• Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of the washing machine or work
bench.

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Getting started

Telephone base & charger installation

Install the telephone base as shown below. Make sure that the electrical outlet
is not controlled by a wall switch.

If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (Digital Subscriber Line - DSL)
through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the
telephone base and the telephone wall jack. The filter will prevent noise and
caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service
provider for more information about DSL filters.

The telephone base comes with the mounting bracket installed for desktop use.
Also, the telephone line cord and the power adapter are already plugged into the
telephone base. If you want to change to wall mounting installation, see page 10
for details.

Telephone base installation

1. Plug the other end

of the telephone line
cord into a telephone
jack.

Telephone
line cord

DSL filter (not included),
required if you have DSL
high-speed Internet service.

4. Raise the antenna.

2. Plug the power

adapter into an outlet
not controlled by a
wall switch.

Power
adapter

3. Make sure the

telephone line cord
and power adapter
cord are routed
through the slots on
the bracket.

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Getting started

Telephone base & charger installation

Charger installation

Plug the power adapter

into an electrical outlet.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Use only the power adapter(s) supplied with this product. To order a replacement

1.

power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call

1 [phone]. In Canada, dial 1 [phone].

The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor

2.
mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is
plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.

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Getting started

Battery Pack

BT18433 / BT28433

2.4V 500mAh Ni-MH

WARNING: DO NOT BURN OR

PUNCTURE BATTERIES

MADE IN CHINA

THIS SIDE UP

Battery Pack

BT18433 / BT28433

2.4V 500mAh Ni-MH

WARNING: DO NOT BURN OR

PUNCTURE BATTERIES

MADE IN CHINA

THIS SIDE UP

Battery installation & charging

Install the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you can make
and receive short calls, but replace the handset in the telephone base or
charger when not in use. For optimal performance, charge the handset battery
for at least 16 hours before use. When fully charged, the handset battery
provides approximately five hours of talk time or three days of standby time.

Step 1

Press the depression
and slide the battery
compartment cover
downwards.
(if necessary)

Step 2 Step 3

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

Align the cover flat
against the battery
compartment
cover, then slide
it upwards until it
clicks into place.

with the label THIS SIDE
UP facing up as indicated.

Step 4

Charge the handset by placing it face up in the
telephone base or charger. The CHARGE light will
be on when charging.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT8001). To
order, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-

3111. In Canada, dial 1 [phone].

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Getting started

Belt clip & optional headset

To attach the belt
clip:

Snap the belt clip
into the retaining tabs
on both sides of the
handset as shown in the
figure.

To remove the belt
clip:

Gently lift either of the
belt clip retaining tabs,
shown in the figure,
outwards to remove
the belt clip from the
handset.

For handsfree telephone conversations, you can use any industry standard

2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5

mm headset. To purchase a headset, visit our website atvisit our website at

www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada dial
1 [phone].

Lift the rubber
flap here.

Plug a 2.5 mm headset
into the jack on the side
of handset (beneath the
small rubber flap).

Side of handset

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Getting started

Mounting bracket procedure

The telephone base comes with the mounting bracket installed for desktop
use. Wall mounting requires a telephone outlet wall mounting plate with
mounting studs that may require professional installation. You can purchase
the mounting plate from many hardware or consumer electronics retailers.

NOTE: The mounting bracket must be used for both tabletop and wall mounting positions.

Desktop to wall mount installation

To change the telephone base to the wall mount position:

1. Remove the cords from the routing
slots on the bracket.

2. Place the telephone base on a flat
surface with the antenna on the left
side as shown in Figure 2.

Antenna

Figure 1. Cords removed from the routing slots

Figure 2. Desktop mounting bracket location

3. Position your hands as shown in Figure 3. Press your thumbs down on the tabsPosition your hands as shown in Figure 3. Press your thumbs down on the tabs
that are below the bracket, holding it in place. Use your index fingers to move
the bracket towards yourself.

Figure 3. Detaching the bracket from the telephone base

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Getting started

Mounting bracket procedure

Desktop to wall mount installation

4. Make sure the cords are pointing towards you as shown in Figure 4.

Upper keeper tabs

Figure 4. Upper keeper tab location

5. Tilt the top of the bracket away from you until it is resting on the telephoneTilt the top of the bracket away from you until it is resting on the telephone
base. Align the grooves of the bracket with the upper keeper tabs on theAlign the grooves of the bracket with the upper keeper tabs on the
telephone base.

6. Slide the bracket away from you
until it clicks into the keeper
tabs. Bundle the telephone line
cord and power adapter cord,
and secure them with a twist tie.

Figure 5. Bracket installation

7. Place the bundled telephone
cord and power adapter cord
under the bracket as shown
below.

Figure 6. Cord bundles

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Getting started

Mounting bracket procedure

Desktop to wall mount installation

8. Route the other end of the telephone line cord through the bottom of the
bracket until it loops through the large rectangular opening in the middle
of the bracket as shown in Figure 7 below.

9. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall
switch.

Figure 7. Cord routing

10. Plug the telephone line cord into

the wall plate telephone jack.
Align the holes on the telephone
base with the standard wall plate.

Figure 8. Wall mount alignment

11. Slide the telephone base down
until it locks in place. Make
sure the telephone is securely
positioned as shown in Figure 9,
and raise the antenna.

Figure 9. Wall mount position

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Getting started

Mounting bracket procedure

Wall mount to desktop installation

To change the telephone base to the desktop position:

1. Remove the telephone base from the wall and unplug the telephone line
cord from the wall plate. Loop the telephone line cord through the largelarge
rectangular opening in the middle of the bracket, making sure both cords, making sure both cords
are pointing downwards as shown in Figure 10 below.

Figure 10. Cord routing

2. Untie the bundled telephone cord and power adapter cord. Place the telephone
base on a flat surface with the antenna on the left side as shown in Figure 11.

Antenna

Figure 11. Unbundled cords

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Telephone operation

Mounting bracket procedure

Wall mount to desktop installation

3. Position your hands as shown in Figure 12. Press your thumbs down on the
tabs that are below the bracket, holding it in place. Use your index fingers to
move the bracket towards yourself.

Figure 12. Detaching the bracket from the telephone base

4. Tilt the top of the bracket towards you until it is resting on the telephone base.

5. Align the grooves of the bracket with the lower keeper tabs on the base. MakeAlign the grooves of the bracket with the lower keeper tabs on the base. Make
sure the cords are pointing away from you as shown in Figure 13.

Lower keeper tabs

Figure 13. Bracket installation

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