VTech Telecommunications 80 7540 00 Users manual

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Grand Cordless Phone

Instruction manual

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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 place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing
serious damage to the product.

5. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to protect it from
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never 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 heater. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation.

6. 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.

7. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to a qualified
serviceman when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect re-assembly can cause electric shock when the
appliance is subsequently used.

8. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel in the
following cases:
A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into 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 an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a

qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
E. I f the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will
be damaged by persons walking on it.

10. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

11. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

12. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

13. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a
fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

14. CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Use only the provided
2xAAA battery pack.

15. Use only the power adapters supplied with this product.

16. Plug the adaptor to the socket-outlet which near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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 uninstalled telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.

4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

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CONSUMER INFORMATION

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 identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.
This identifier 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 the 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 identifier (e.g., if ## is 03, the
REN is 0.3). In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (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 the alarm equipment,
consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

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
interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified 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 file 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.

NOTICE:

If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the
installation of this [equipment ID] does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions
about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

NOTICE:

According to telephone company reports, AC electrical surges, typically resulting from lighting
strikes, are very destructive to telephone equipment connected to AC power sources. To minimize
damage from these types of surges, a surge arrestor is recommended.

Should you experience trouble with this equipment, please Contact PBteen Customer Service, by
calling Toll Free: 1-866-472-0500 for repair or warranty information. If the equipment is causing
harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the
equipment until the problem is resolved.

WARNING:

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:

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.

Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to 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 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.

EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS NOTICE

NOTICE:

This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications.
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 service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier.
Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give
the telecommunications 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
electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

NOTICE:

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
termination 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 five.

This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

AC Adaptor SMPS Adaptor; Input: 100-120V AC,

Telephone Base Voltage 6V DC, 400mA

Handset Battery 2.4V DC, 500mA, Ni-MH

Frequency Band 1921.536 - 1928.448 MHz

Operation Temperature +5 to -40ºC

Channels 5

60Hz; Output: 6V DC, 400mA

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CONTROLS

1. Handset Antenna 12. Pause Button

2. Ear Piece Cover 13. Talk Button

3. LCD Display 14. Format Button

4. Redial Button 15. Charge Indicator

5. Memory Button 16. Charging Contact Plate

6. Caller ID/Volume (D and E) Button 17. Telephone Line in Jack

7. Battery Contact Plate 18. DC Jack

8. Tone/Exit Button 19. Base

9. Channel/Delete Button 20. Antenna

10. Mouth Piece Cover 21. Page Button

11. Flash/Program Button 22. Cradle

IMPORTANT

Charge the handset battery pack for 24 continuous hours prior to f irst use. The initial battery
charge is important for best performance.

INTRODUCTION

• Your DECT 6.0 Cordless Retro Phone is a fine-quality home communications product. It is care­fully designed and produced by a world leader of consumer and industrial electronics equipment.
With proper maintenance and care, it will provide you with years of enjoyment and convenience.

MAIN FEATURES

DECT 6.0 Technology

Extended Range - The use of DECT 6.0 frequency band for signal transmission

Ultra-Low Noise - The high frequency communication also features significantly

5-Channel Auto Scan - Your new telephone uses one of 5 channels in the DECT 6.0

COMPANDER PLUS Noise Reduction

The noise reduction technology now filters out more background noise.

• Caller ID* and Caller ID with Call Waiting*

(*Each feature works with your telephone comp any. A subscription is required.)

• 30-number Caller ID list

• 30-name/number directory

• Receiver volume control

• Trilingual display (English/French/Spanish)

• Low battery warning

Important: To use all of the features of this phone, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/

Number Caller ID Service or Caller ID with Call Waiting Service. To know who is
calling while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting
Service.

between base and handset means greater communication range
compared to conventional cordless telephones.

reduced noise levels.

frequency band.

GETTING STARTED

Checking the package contents

• Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

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