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Installing the Batteries
1 Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the battery
door lock and open the battery cover located on
top of the base. Please note this construction is
for compliance with safety regulations. Install
the batteries according to the diagram.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that the batteries are installed
correctly. Wrong polarity may damage the unit.
2 For better performance and longer operating
time, we recommend the use of alkaline
batteries.
a Do not mix old and new batteries.
b Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc)
or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium)
batteries.
3 If the unit is not to be used for an extended
period of time, remove all the batteries.
Desktop
1 Unwrap the long telephone line cord.
2 Insert one plug into the LINE modular jack on
the bottom of the base.
VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD
Printed in China Issue VT2 02/03
USER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
When using your phone equipment, basic
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 unstable stand or
table. The product may fall, causing damage
to the product.
6 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 by placing the product on
a 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, 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 a Vtech
authorized service facility. Opening or
removing cabinet parts other than specified
access doors may expose you to dangerous
voltages 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 the fire or
electric shock.
12 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to a Vtech 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.
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 a Vtech 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 lightning.
14 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak
in the vicinity of the leak.
VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
SERVICE DEPT. in the US
At 1-800-595-9511.
In Canada, call Vtech Electronics Ltd.
At 1-800-267-7377.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO
PERSONS, READ AND FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
1 Use only the type and size batteries designed
for this product. Do not dispose of the
batteries in a fire. The cell may explode.
Check with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.
2 Do not open or mutilate the batteries.
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be
toxic if swallowed.
3 Exercise care in handling batteries in order not
to short the battery with conducting materials
such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery
or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
4 Do not attempt to recharge the batteries
provided with or identified for use with this
product. The batteries may leak corrosive
electrolyte or explode.
5 Do not attempt to recharge the batteries
provided with or identified for use with this
product by heating them. Sudden release of
the battery electrolyte may occur causing
burns or irritation to eyes or skin.
6 When replacing batteries, all batteries should
be replaced at the same time. Mixing fresh
and discharged batteries could increase cell
pressure and rupture the discharged batteries.
(Applies to products employing more than one
separately replaceable primary battery.)
7 When inserting batteries into this product, the
proper polarity or direction must be observed.
Reverse insertion or batteries can cause
charging, and that may result in leakage or
explosion. (Applies to product employing
more than one separately replaceable primary
battery.)
8 Remove the batteries from this product if the
product will not be used for along period of
time (several months or more) since during
this time the battery could leak in the product.
Discard "dead" batteries as soon as possible,
since "dead" batteries are more likely to leak in
a product.
9 Do not store this product, or the batteries
provided with or identified for use with this
product, in high-temperature areas. Batteries
that are stored in a freezer or refrigerator for
the purpose of extending shelf life should be
protected from condensation during storage
and defrosting. Batteries should be stabilized
at room temperature prior to use after cold
storage.
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FEATURESINSTALLATION
TELEPHONE OPERATION
3 Insert the other modular plug into the
telephone wall jack.
4 Insert one modular plug of the coiled cord into
the handset jack, and the other plug into the
left side of the base.
Wall-mount
1 Unwrap the short telephone line cord.
2 Install the wall-mounting bracket on the bottom
of the base.
3 Insert one plug into the LINE modular jack on
the bottom of the base.
4 Insert the other modular plug into the
telephone wall jack.
5 Align the holes on the base with the mounting
studs on the wall plate and pull the base down
onto the studs.
6 Insert one modular plug of the coiled cord into
the handset jack, and the other plug into the
left side of the base.
Setting the Caller ID
Setting the Caller ID includes language selection,
contrast selection, area code pre-set (one home
area code and four local area codes) and time/date
setting in this order.
Select the Language
1 Press the OPTIONS button.
2 The display will show SET LANGUAGE.
Press UP or DOWN to see “ENGLISH,”
“FRANCAIS,” and “ESPANOL.”
3 Press the UP or DOWN button until your
desired language is displayed.
4 Press the OPTIONS button to confirm
selection and advance to next option in the
menu.
Select the Contrast Level
The contrast adjustment allows you to fine-tune the
display. The contrast has five levels of adjustment
(the default setting is 3).
1 Press the OPTIONS button twice.
2 Press UP or DOWN to adjust the contrast
level.
3 Press the OPTIONS button to confirm and
save.
Enter Your Area Code
1 Press the OPTIONS button three times.
Note: Only input area codes 2, 3 and
4 if there is more than one local area code
within the same area. Otherwise, press
the OPTIONS button to skip Area Codes 2, 3
and 4.
Note: If you do not press any button within 10
seconds, you unit will automatically terminate
the setting and revert to the standby mode with
the display showing the current time and date.
2 Press UP or DOWN to display the first digit of
your HOME AREA CODE (HAC), then press
DISPLAY DIAL to move to the next digit.
Press OPTIONS to save, and advance to the
next option in the menu.
3 Follow the directions in Step 2 to input LOCAL
AREA CODES (LAC)1, 2, 3 and 4 if
necessary.
Setting Time and Date
4 Press the OPTIONS button eight times.
5 Press UP or DOWN to enter the hours setting.
Then press DISPLAY DIAL to set the hour.
(You might need to scroll through 12 hours to
set AM or PM.)
6 Press UP or DOWN to enter the minute
setting. Then press DISPLAY DIAL to set the
minute.
7 Follow the procedure in Steps 7 and 8 to set
the month and the date.
8 Press OPTIONS to save the settings, and exit
the OPTIONS MENU.
Note: On receiving a Caller ID call, the date
and time of your unit will be automatically
updated to synchronize with the date and time
registered by the Central Office. On
completion of setting, the unit will revert to the
standby mode, displaying the current time and
date and TOTAL: 0 and NEW: 0.
Note: The clock will automatically be set when
you receive a Caller ID call. However, you can
set the clock manually by following the steps
below.
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1 Hook Switch
2 M1 Button (one - Touch Memory)
3 M2 Button (one - Touch Memory)
4 M3 Button (one - Touch Memory)
5 Dial Buttons
6 MUTE Button
7 FLASH Button
8 MEM Button
9 REDIAL Button
10 REMOVE Button
11 REVIEW Up & Down Buttons
12 OPTIONS Button
13 DISPLAY DIAL Button
14 TONE/PULSE Switch
15 PROG Button
16 Receiver VOLUME Switch
17 RINGER Switch
18 Battery Compartment with
removable memory card cover
19 LINE Modular Jack
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• 70 name-and-number Caller ID
• 3-language Operation
• Display number dialing capability
• 3 One-Touch Memory Locations
• 10 Two-touch Memory Locations
• Mute
• Redial
• Flash
• Handset Hi-Med-Low Switch
• Ringer Hi-Low-OFF Switch
• Hearing-aid Compatible
• Dial Mode Selectable
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