VTech DS4121-4 Telephone User Manual


 
Quick start guide
for models DS4121-3/DS4122-3/DS4121-3/DS4122-3/
DS4121-4/DS4122-4
NOTE: Use only the power adapters supplied with
your VTech telephone or equivalent.
NOTE:
For complete feature instructions, please refer to your
user’s manual.
Telephone base installation
Plug the connector into the power jack at the
bottom of the telephone base and chargers then
plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not
controlled by a wall switch.
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the
telephone line jack at the bottom of the telephone
base. Then plug the other end of the cord into the
modular wall telephone outlet.
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Install and charge the battery
If the battery compartment cover is on the handset,
press the indentation and slide the cover to
remove.
Align the two holes of the battery plug with the socket
pins in the handset battery compartment, matching
the red and black wires to the color-coded label, then
snap the plug securely into place.
Place the battery in the compartment with the wires
in the upper left corner.
Position the battery compartment cover and slide it
up until it clicks into place.
Place the handset in the telephone base or charger to
charge. The CHARGE light on the telephone base or
charger will be on when the battery is charging.
For optimal performance, we recommend that you
charge the handset for 16 hours. The new battery may
have enough charge for some calls.
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Make, receive and end calls
Make a call
• Press /FLASH or /SPEAKER to ensure there
is a dial tone, then dial the telephone number.
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For predialing:
Dial the number (press MUTE/REMOVE or
OFF/CLEAR to backspace, or press and hold
REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a pause).
Press /FLASH or /SPEAKER if you want to
use the speakerphone function.
Receive a call
Press /FLASH or /SPEAKER or any dialing
keys (0-9, #, *).
End a call
Press OFF/CLEAR or put the handset in the
telephone base or charger.
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Set the answering system clock
Press CLOCK and the system will announce
the current clock setting. The system will then
announce
“To set the CLOCK, press CLOCK.”
Press CLOCK again and the system will announce
the year.
Press /SKIP or /REPEAT until the system
announces the correct year, then press CLOCK.
The system will announce the hour.
Press /SKIP or /REPEAT, until the system
announces the correct hour, then press CLOCK.
The system will announce the minute.
Press /SKIP or /REPEAT until the system
announces the correct minutes, then press
CLOCK. The system will announce the day.
Press /SKIP or /REPEAT until the system
announces the correct day, then press CLOCK.
The system will announce the new clock setting
and return to idle mode.
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Activate the answering system
The answering system must be turned on to function.
If the answering system is turned off, the telephone
base light will be off.
To turn on/off the answering system:
Press ANS ON/OFF to turn on the answering system
and press ANS ON/OFF again to turn it off.
Record outgoing announcement (optional)
The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers
calls with “Hello, please leave a message after the tone.”
You can use this preset announcement, or replace it
with your own. While in the ANNC menu, press ANNC
again to exit at anytime.
To replace the default announcement:
Press ANNC while in idle mode and the system will
announce “Announcement, press PLAY or press
RECORD.”
Press RECORD and the system announces “Record
after the tone, press STOP when you are done.”
After the tone, speak towards the microphone at the
bottom front of the telephone base from about nine
inches away.
Press /PLAY/STOP when nished.
The answering system will automatically playback
the newly recorded announcement and there will be
a conrmation tone. Press /PLAY/STOP to stop
the playback at anytime.
Press /PLAY/STOP again to replay the recorded
announcement. Press RECORD to record again if
you do not like the announcement just recorded.
Press ANNC to exit and return to idle mode.
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IMPORTANT!
If your product is not working properly:
Refer to the Troubleshooting section of your
user’s manual.
Visit our website at www.vtechphones.com, or in
Canada, www.vtechcanada.com.
Call our customer service at 1 (800) 595-9511 or
1 (800) 267 7377 in Canada.
Exchangeable colorful handset ring
Your telephone comes with additional colorful handset
rings. Change it to suit your mood or match your
room decor.
To remove the handset ring:
Insert your thumbnail into the slot underneath the
MENU/SELECT button.
Lift up the colorful handset ring.
To install a new handset ring:
Align the desired handset ring against the
MENU/SELECT button.
Press the colorful handset ring downward until it
clicks into place.
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