VTech Telecommunications 80 8938 00 User Manual

USER MANUAL

PHONE-DEX

MODEL: PHONE-DEX USC

Table of contents

Handset layout � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 Information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2

Parts checklist � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2

Installation� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2

Connection � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2 Battery � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3 Range � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4

The display � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5 Telephone settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6

Using the handset menu � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6 Turn on the telephone for the rst time � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6 Display settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 Sound settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 Call settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8

Operation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9

Calling � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9

Directory � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10 Caller ID � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 12 Intercom � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 13

Find handset � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 13 Add and register additional handset � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 13 To join a call � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 14 Intercom (two or more handsets) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 14

Troubleshooting � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 15 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16 Equipment Approval Information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 18 Disclaimer and limitation of liability � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21 Warranty and other information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21

Support � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 23

Handset layout

1� Charge light 2� { scroll up, increase volume,

directory

3� MUTE / REMOVE entered digits or

characters, or delete entry

4� q/ FLASH 5� Dialing keypad

6� switch to tone dialing temporarily

when using the pulse service

7� speakerphone

PQRS

8� REDIAL / press and hold PAUSE to

insert a dialing pause 9� INT Intercom 10� dialing options for call log 11� } scroll down, decrease volume,

call log

12�

13� MENU / SELECT show menu or save an

/ CLEAR silence the ringer

temporarily or exit menus

entry or setting

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Information

Before using this telephone, please read “IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION” on pages 16-17� The PHONE-DEX is made for use in USA and Canada only�

The PHONE-DEX is a cordless phone that streams sound directly to your hearing aids� It is incredibly easy to use – the only thing you need to do is hold the phone normally against the ear using the hearing aid� The PHONE-DEX works as a conventional phone as well� So family and friends can use it� See “Operation” on page 9 for more information�

Parts checklist

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

• Battery compartment cover

• Battery

• Telephone line cord

• Telephone base

• Power adapter

• Handset

• User’s manual

Installation

Connection

1� Connect the telephone line cord to the telephone wall jack and to the telephone base (T)�

Note! If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service through your telephone line, you may need to install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL service provider for more information.

2� Connect the telephone base power adapter to an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall

switch and to the telephone base (Y)�

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3� Insert the battery connector in accordance with the markings for the

batteries (2�4V NiMH 500mAh) inside the handset battery compartment�

4� Replace the battery cover� Align the cover flat against the battery

compartment, then slide it towards the center of the handset until it clicks into place�

5� Place the handset into the base unit with the keypad facing outwards to

charge� The charge light is on when charging�

Note!

The power adapter is the disconnect device between the product and wall power. The wall socket outlet must be close to the equipment and easily accessible.

Battery

When the batteries are relatively new (less than 6 months) and fully-charged (10 hours) they will last for approx 100 hours standby time or approx 10 hours call time� Full battery capacity will not be reached until the batteries have been charged 4–5 times� It is not possible to overcharge or damage the batteries by charging them for ”too long”�

Warning!

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type� Use only original type of batteries� The guarantee does not cover any damage caused by using the wrong batteries�

Note!

When the battery is low or when there is too great a distance to the base unit the telephone will be unable to connect to a line. Do not place the base unit close to other electrical equipment, in direct sunlight or other strong heat sources! This is to minimize the risk of any interference. It is normal for the device to become warm during charging and this is not dangerous. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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Charging

To keep the battery charged, place the handset in the telephone base or telephone charger when not in use� The battery is fully charged after 10 hours of continuous charging�

If the screen is blank, you need to charge the handset without interruption for at least 30 minutes to give the handset enough charge to use the telephone for a short time�

When the batteries are running low a warning tone is heard and LOW BATTERY and flashes on the display�

After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage, date and time needs to be set� See “Date / Time” on page 7 for more information�

Range

This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)� Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance - which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the layout of your home or office�

When the handset is out of range, the handset displays OUT OF RANGE OR NO PWR AT BASE� If there is a call while the handset is out of range, it might not ring, or if it does ring, the call might not connect well when you press / FLASH� Move closer to the telephone base, then press / FLASH to answer the call�

If the handset moves out of range during a telephone conversation, there might be interference� To improve reception, move closer to the telephone base� Coverage can be improved by turning the head so that the handset is facing the base unit�

Indicator Function

Battery status� Flashes while charging

Speakerphone mode activated

Ringer volume Off

Voicemail indicator�

Note! This function requires a subscription from your service provider!

See also “Clear voicemail indicators” on page 8

New Caller ID Note! This function requires a subscription from your service provider!

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The display

Time� See also “Date / Time” on page 7

Microphone is muted during a call

Date� See also “Date / Time” on page 7

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Telephone settings

Using the handset menu

The settings described in this chapter are carried out in idle mode� The handset menu contains feature menus with submenus� The selected menu is marked with >�

To enter the handset menu:

1� Press MENU / SELECT� 2� Press { / } to scroll the feature menu:

DIRECTORY (b)

• REVIEW

• ADD CONTACT

• SPEED DIAL

3� Press MENU / SELECT to enter a menu�

• To return to the previous menu, press

• To return to idle mode, press and hold

CALL LOG ( )

• REVIEW

• DEL ALL

CALLS

RINGERS

• RINGER VOLUME

• RINGER TONE

/ CLEAR�

SETTINGS

• LCD LANGUAGE

• CLR VOICEMAIL

• KEY TONE

• SET DATE /

TIME

• HOME AREA CODE

• DIAL MODE

REGISTRATION

Turn on the telephone for the first time

The first time you turn on your telephone, you need to set date and time� See “Date / Time” on page 7 for more information�

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Display settings

LCD language

1� Press MENU / SELECT�

2� Select SETTINGS â LCD LANGUAGE� 3� Select language and press MENU / SELECT to save�

Date / Time

1� Press MENU / SELECT�

2� Select SETTINGS â SET DATE / TIME� 3� Press the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the month (mm), date (dd) and year (yy)� When done,

press MENU / SELECT�

• If needed, press MUTE / REMOVE to delete a digit� Press and hold MUTE / REMOVE to delete the entire entry�

4� Press the dialing keys (0-9) to enter hour and minute� Press { / } to choose AM or PM�

When done, press MENU / SELECT to save�

Sound settings

Ringer volume

1� Press MENU / SELECT�

2� Select RINGERS â RINGER VOLUME:

• Press { to increase the volume (max 6)�

• Press } to decrease the volume or to silence the ringer�

3� When done, press MENU / SELECT to save�

Tip!

You can also press MUTE / DELETE or CLEAR to temporarily silence the ringer when the handset is ringing.

Ringer tone

1� Press MENU / SELECT�

2� Select RINGERS â RINGER TONE� Make sure that the ringer volume is not off� 3� Press { / } to listen to the 10 different ringer tones� 4� When done, press MENU / SELECT to save�

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Key tone

1� Press MENU / SELECT�

2� Select SETTINGS â KEY TONE� 3� Select ON or OFF and press MENU / SELECT to save�

Call settings

Home area code

1� Press MENU / SELECT�

2� Select SETTINGS â HOME AREA CODE� 3� Press the dialing keys (0-9) to enter home area code�

• If needed, press MUTE / REMOVE to delete a digit� Press and hold MUTE / REMOVE to delete the entire entry�

4� When done, press MENU / SELECT to save�

Dial mode

1� Press MENU / SELECT�

2� Select SETTINGS â DIAL MODE� 3� Select TONE or PULSE and press MENU / SELECT to save�

Clear voicemail indicators

If you subscribe to a voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, NEW VOICEMAIL appears on the handset when you have new voice mail messages� After listened to

the message, the indicators on the handset turns off automatically� You can manually turn off the indicator if you for example access your voicemail while away from home�

1� Press MENU / SELECT�

2� Select SETTINGS â CLR VOICEMAIL and TURN OFF INDICATOR? is shown� 3� Press MENU / SELECT to save or press

Tip!

This only turns off the indicator, it does not delete your voicemail messages.

/ CLEAR to return to the previous menu�

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Operation

Your telephone is also specially adapted to work with wireless Widex hearing aids� This means that the sound from the telephone is transmitted directly into your hearing aid(s)� When you place the telephone near one of your ears wearing a hearing aid, a ‘dong’ sound in the hearing aid will indicate that the function is activated� Hold the phone close to one ear using the hearing aid�

When the telephone is moved out of range, your hearing aid(s) will return to the listening program chosen as program number 1 (usually the Master program)�

If the telephone sound is too weak or too loud, you can use the volume keys } / { to adjust the volume� If you need further information, please consult your hearing health care professional�

For users who do not wear hearing aids, the telephone works as otherwise described in this manual�

Calling

Make a call

• Press q/ FLASH or and dial the telephone number�

• Dial the telephone number and press q/ FLASH or � If needed, delete number with

MUTE / REMOVE�

Receive a call

When the handset rings, press q/ FLASH, or any dialing key (0-9, or )�

End a call

Press

/ CLEAR or put the handset in the telephone base�

Use the speakerphone

During a call, press to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use�

Redial

The handset stores the last 10 telephone numbers dialed� 1� Press REDIAL / PAUSE�

2� Press } / { or REDIAL / PAUSE repeatedly until the desired entry is displayed� 3� Press / FLASH or to dial�

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Call waiting

If you subscribe to a call waiting service from your telephone service provider, you hear an alert tone when there is an incoming call while you are on another call�

1� Press q/ FLASH to put the current call on hold to take the new call� 2� Press q/ FLASH to switch back�

Volume control

During a call, press { / } to adjust the listening volume�

Note!

The handset earpiece volume setting and speakerphone volume setting are independent.

Mute

1� During a call press MUTE / REMOVE to turn off your microphone� MUTE is displayed when

activated�

2� Press MUTE / REMOVE to turn on your microphone� The screen temporarily displays

MICROPHONE ON�

Temporary silent mode

When someone calls, you can press off the handset ringsignal� RINGER MUTED is displayed� The next call rings automatically at the present volume�

/ CLEAR or MUTE / REMOVE on the handset to turn

Directory

You can save up to 50 entries in the directory� Only one handset can review the directory at a time� Any modifications made on one handset apply to all�

Save contact

1� Press MENU / SELECT� 2� Select DIRECTORY â ADD CONTACT� 3� Press the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the number (up to 30 digits)� When done, press MENU

/ SELECT�

• If needed, press MUTE / REMOVE to delete a digit� Press and hold MUTE / REMOVE to delete the entire entry�

4� Press the dialing keys (0-9) to enter name (up to 15 characters)� Press the equivalent key

several times for the wanted letter� When done, press MENU / SELECT to save�

• If needed, press 0 to add a space�

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Tip!

You can copy number from the redial list, when entering number press REDIAL / PAUSE and locate the number, then press MENU / SELECT to copy. Then press MENU / SELECT again to edit number and to enter name.

Make a call from the directory

1� Press { / b� 2� Press { / } to scroll between contacts or quick search by pressing the corresponding

number key for the first letter�

3� When the wanted contact appears, press q/ FLASH or to dial�

Edit number

1� Press { / b� 2� Scroll to wanted contact and press MENU / SELECT� 3� When EDIT NUMBER is displayed, use the dialing keys (0-9) to edit� Press MENU / SELECT

to continue� 4� When EDIT NAME is displayed, use the dialing keys (0-9) to edit� 5� Press MENU / SELECT to save�

Delete number

1� Scroll to wanted contact and press MUTE / REMOVE� 2� When the screen displays DELETE CONTACT?, press MUTE / DELETE�

Store a speed dial entry

You can add up to 10 entries� 1� Press MENU / SELECT�

2� Select DIRECTORY â SPEED DIAL and scroll to the wanted speed dial location, then press

MENU / SELECT� 3� Scroll to wanted directory entry, then press MENU / SELECT to save�

Speed dial an entry

1� Press and hold the corresponding dialing key (0-9) to display the wanted speed dial entry� 2� Press q/ FLASH or to dial�

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Caller ID

The telephone supports caller ID service offered by most telephone service providers� Caller ID allows you to see the name, number, date and time of calls� The call log stores the 50 most recent calls� Any modifications made on one handset apply to all�

Contact your service provider for more information about the service� The handset shows missed calls as NEW, after reviewing them the indicator is no longer shown�

If you don’t want to review the missed calls one by one, press and hold entries are then considered as old and kept in the call log�

Review and dial from the call log

1� Press } / 2� Scroll to browse through the call log� When the dialed number appears:

• Press repeatedly to show different dialing options�

• Press 1 repeatedly if you need to add 1 in front of the telephone number�

3� Press q/ FLASH or to dial�

Save number from the call log

1� Scroll to browse through the call log, when the wanted number is displayed press MENU /

SELECT�

2� When EDIT NUMBER is displayed, use the dialing keys (0-9) to edit� Press MENU / SELECT

to continue� 3� When EDIT NAME is displayed, use the dialing keys (0-9) to edit� 4� Press MENU / SELECT to save�

/ CLEAR� All

Delete number in the call log

To delete one entry, when the wanted entry displays press MUTE / REMOVE� Delete all entries:

1� Press MENU / SELECT�

2� Select CALL LOG â DEL ALL CALLS� 3� When the screen displays DELETE ALL CALLS?, press MENU / SELECT�

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Intercom

Your handset and base station is pre-registered� Up to five handsets can be registered to the base station� Each new handset is assigned in sequential order� The number is shown on the display� The base unit should be positioned centrally so that the coverage area is roughly equal for all handsets� If for some reason, the handset is not registered to the base station (OUT OF RANGE OR NO PWR AT BASE is displayed even when the handset is near the base station), register your handset according to the following procedure�

Find handset

Press the find handset icon (J) on the telephone base once� The handset rings and the display shows **PAGING**� To stop:

• Press the find handset icon on the telephone base again�

• Press q/ FLASH, or any dialing key (0-9, or )�

• Place the handset in the telephone base or charger�

Add and register additional handset

1� Place the new handset in the telephone base or charger� 2� On the telephone base: press and hold the find handset icon J for 5-8 seconds� 3� On the handset: remove the handset from the telephone base or charger�

Press MENU / SELECT â REGISTRATION OR press and REGISTERING�� PLEASE WAIT

is displayed�

When the registration is complete, HANDSET REGISTERED is displayed� If the handset registration is successful, you will hear a confirmation tone� The handset will

automatically be allocated the next available handset number� If the handset registration is unsuccessful, the OUT OF RANGE OR NO PWR AT BASE will again be displayed�

Replace handset

If you want to replace a handset or reassign the designated handset number, you must unregister all handsets and then individually register each handset�

On the telephone base: press and hold the find handset icon J for about 10 seconds, then press J again�

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To join a call

1� When a handset is in a call, press q/ FLASH or on another handset� 2� Press

/ CLEAR to exit the call� The call continues until all handsets hungs up�

Intercom (two or more handsets)

1� Press INT on your handset when it is not in use� If having more than three handsets, use

the dialing keys to enter a destination handset number� 2� To answer the intercom call, press q/ FLASH, , INT or any dialing keys (0-9, or )

on the other handset� 3� To end the call, press

Answer incoming call during intercom call

If you receive a call during an intercom call, an alert tone is heard�

• To answer the incoming call: press q/ FLASH and the intercom call ends automatically�

• To end the intercom call and not answering the incoming call: press

the intercom call ends and the telephone continues to ring�

Transferring calls

During an intercom call, you have the following options:

• Add an destination handset to the outside call in a three-way conversation� Press and hold INT on the original handset�

• Transfer a call� Press The destination handset automatically connects to the outside call�

• Switch between the outside call (OUTSIDE CALL) and the intercom (INTERCOM) call by pressing INT�

• End the intercom call by pressing telephone base/charger� The outside call continues with the original handset�

/ CLEAR or place the handset in the telephone base or charger�

/ CLEAR or place the handset in the telephone base/charger�

/ CLEAR or by placing the handset back in the

/ CLEAR and

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Troubleshooting

Check that the telephone line cord is undamaged and properly plugged in� Disconnect any additional equipment, extension cords and other telephones� If the problem is resolved, the fault is with some other equipment�

Test the equipment on a known working line (e�g� at a neighbor’s house)� If the equipment works there, the fault is probably with your telephone line� Please report this to your network operator�

No number shown when ringing

• This function requires a Caller ID subscription from your service provider�

Warning tone/Not possible to make calls

• The batteries may be running low (charge the handset)�

• The hand unit may be nearly out of range� Move closer to a base unit�

Telephone does not work

• Check that the power adapter/telephone line cord is connected correctly�

• Check that you have selected Tone Dial, see System Settings�

• Check the charge status of the handset batteries�

• Connect another functioning telephone to the network wall socket�

The telephone continues to ring

Some of the telephone’s ringers do not follow the line signal, which means that the signal may continue for up to 8 seconds after answering a call�

If the telephone still does not work, please contact the place of purchase for service� Don’t forget the receipt or a copy of the invoice�

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