Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste
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User's manual w w w.v t e c h p h o n e s .c o m Model: DS6151 - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 2
Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read the Important safety instructions on page 81 of this manual. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 3
Table of contents Getting started 1 Parts checklist 1 Telephone base installation........2 Battery installation 4 Battery charging 5 Handset layout 6 Telephone base layout 8 Handset settings 10 Settings 10 LCD language 10 Clear voicemail indicator 11 Key tone 12 Set date/time 12 Home - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 4
Handset screen icons 69 Telephone base screen icons.....70 Battery 71 Expand your telephone system 72 Add and register a handset (optional 72 Replace a handset 73 Troubleshooting 74 Important safety instructions......81 Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers 82 iii - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 5
sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. Telephone base Handset Telephone line cords (2) Battery compartment cover Battery Telephone base power adapter User's manual Quick start guide To purchase a replacement battery or power adapter, visit our - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 6
DSL filter between each telephone line cord and telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters. Figure One: Installation with 2-line jack Electrical outlet not controlled by - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 7
adapter L1 telephone L2 telephone wall jack wall jack Electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch If you have DSL high-speed Internet service, a DSL filter (not included) is required. Connect the black telephone line cord to jack labeled LINE 2. Telephone base Connect the clear telephone - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 8
Getting started Battery installation Install the battery as shown below. 1. If the battery compartment cover is on the handset, press on the indentation and slide the cover to remove. 2. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment, matching the color- - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 9
Getting started Battery charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the table below). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base when not in use. The battery - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 10
the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory (page 57). TONE Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily when using the pulse service (page 32). REDIAL/PAUSE Press to review the redial list (page 34). While dialing or entering numbers into the directory, press and hold to - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 11
Getting started Handset layout (continued) CHARGE light On when the handset is charging in the telephone base (page 4). OFF During a call, press to hang up (page 29). While the handset is ringing, press to silence the ringer temporarily (page 30). Press and hold while the telephone is not in use to - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 12
Getting started Telephone base layout /CID (volume/caller ID) Press to review the call log when the telephone is not in use (page 56). During a call, press to access the call log (page 33). While in a menu, press to scroll down. /DIR (volume/directory) Press to enter the directory when the - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 13
to receive an incoming call if you subscribe to call waiting (page 30). TONE Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily when using the pulse service (page 32). /VOL/ During a call, press to adjust the speakerphone volume (page 30). Press to adjust the volume during message playback (page 62 - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 14
Handset settings Settings In the settings menu, you can change and edit the handset settings of LCD language, voicemail indicator, key tone, date and time, home area code and dial mode. 1. Press the MENU softkey to show the menu when the handset is not in use. HANDSET 2. Press or to select - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 15
; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As long as you have new voicemail messages, your telephone service provider continues to send the signal that turns on the indicators. To manually turn off these indicators: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use. 2. Press or - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 16
. Set date/time The answering system announces the day and time of each message prior to playing it. If you subscribe to caller ID service from your telephone service provider, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. However, the year must be correct so that the day - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 17
date/time Home area code BACK SELECT If, in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to dial the area code when making a local call, mode The dial mode is preset to tone. If you do not have touchtone service, you need to change the setting to pulse. To change the setting: 1. Press - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 18
Handset settings Ringers In the ringers menu, you can adjust the ringer volume and select the ringer tone for each telephone line. Ringer volume You can adjust the ringer volume or turn the ringer off. To adjust the handset ringer volume: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 19
Telephone base settings Settings In the settings menu, you can change and edit the telephone base settings of LCD language, voicemail indicator, key tone, date and time, home area code and dial mode. 1. Press the MENU softkey to show the menu when the telephone base is not in use. 2. Press /CID - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 20
; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As long as you have new voicemail messages, your telephone service provider continues to send the signal that turns on the indicators. To manually turn off these indicators: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use. 2. Press - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 21
Set date/time The answering system announces the day and time of each message prior to playing it. If you subscribe to caller ID service from your telephone service provider, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. However, the year must be correct so that the day - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 22
BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu. If, in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to dial the area code when making a local call, or, if The dial mode is preset to tone. If you do not have touch-tone service, you need to change the setting to pulse. To change the setting: - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 23
Telephone base settings Ringers In the ringers menu, you can adjust the ringer volume and select the ringer tone for each telephone line. Ringer volume You can adjust the ringer volume or turn the ringer off. To adjust the ringer volume: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 24
Answering system settings Answering system set up For each telephone line, you can change the settings of the answering system using your handset or telephone base. Answer ON/OFF You must turn on the answering system for answering and recording messages. To turn the answering system on or off : - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 25
Answering system settings Call screening The call screening feature lets you listen at the telephone base to a caller leaving a message. You can turn this feature on or off with either your handset or telephone base. Unless you change it, the call screening feature is preset to on. To change the - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 26
Answering system settings Announcement The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with "Hello, please leave a message after the tone." You may use this preset announcement, or replace it with your own. Play your announcement Using the telephone base: 1. Press the MENU softkey when - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 27
Answering system settings Record your own announcement Using the telephone base: 1. Press •/REC while the telephone base is not in use. 2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Announcement, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 28
Answering system settings Record your own announcement (continued) Using the handset: 1. Press the MENU softkey menu when the handset is not in use. 2. Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS. 3. Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. The - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 29
Answering system settings Delete your announcement Using the telephone base: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use. 2. Press the SELECT softkey to select Answering sys. 3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. The - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 30
Answering system settings Number of rings You can choose from two, four, or six rings; or toll saver. With toll saver selected, the answering system answers after two rings when you have new messages, and after four rings when you have no new messages. This enables you to check for new messages and - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 31
Answering system settings Remote access code A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 19. You can set the code to any number from 10 to 99. To change the setting: Using the telephone base: 1. Press the MENU - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 32
Answering system settings Message alert tone When the answering system is turned on, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds to alert you of new messages. The tone stops when all new messages have been reviewed. To change the setting: Using the telephone base: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 33
Telephone operation Make, answer or end a call Using the handset: To make a call: • Press , , or , then enter the telephone number. To predial a call: • Enter the telephone number, then press , or . To answer a call: • Press or to answer. • Press (speakerphone) picks the first available line, - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 34
Telephone operation Call waiting When you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone service provider, you hear an alert tone if there is an incoming call while you are on another call. • Press the corresponding line button, or , on - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 35
Telephone operation Mute During a call, the mute function enables you to turn off the microphone. You can hear the caller, but the caller cannot 1 Line 1 0:05:35 hear you. 800-595-9511 To mute a call on the handset or telephone base: • Press the MUTE softkey to turn off the microphone. The - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 36
pressing TONE on the handset or telephone base. This is useful if you need to send touchtone signals to access telephone banking or long distance services. Once you have initiated your call by dialing the phone number in pulse (rotary), press TONE on the handset or telephone base. Now, all - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 37
Telephone operation Chain dialing Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the directory, call log or redial while you are on a call. Chain dialing can be useful if you wish to access other numbers (such as bank account information or access codes) from the directory, - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 38
Telephone operation Chain dialing (continued) To access the last number redial while on a call: 1. Press REDIAL/PAUSE on the handset to display the last number dialed. Press the DIAL softkey to dial the displayed number or press the BACK softkey to cancel the chain dialing. -OR1. Press the OPTION - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 39
Telephone operation Dial a redial entry (continued) Using the telephone base: 1. Press the REDIAL softkey when the telephone base is not in use. 2. Press /CID or /DIR to browse to the desired number. 3. Press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to dial. Save a redial entry to the directory Using the handset: 1. Press - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 40
Telephone operation Multiple handset use You can use up to 4 system handsets, or three system handsets and the telephone base at the same time on an outside call. If a handset or the telephone base is already on a call on line 1 or line 2 and you would like to join the call, press the corresponding - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 41
Telephone operation Intercom (continued) To initiate an intercom call from the telephone base: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use. 2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Intercom. 3. When you have only one system handset, your telephone base shows Calling handset and the - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 42
Telephone operation Answer an incoming call during an intercom call If you receive an incoming call during an intercom call, there will be an alert tone. To answer an incoming call with the handset during an intercom call: • To answer the call, press for line 1 or for line 2. The intercom call - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 43
Telephone operation Transfer a call From the handset: 1. During a call, press INT. The outside call is put on hold automatically. 2. When you have only one system handset, your handset shows Calling base and the telephone base rings and shows Handset is calling. -OR- When you have more than one - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 44
Telephone operation Transfer a call (continued) At the telephone base: 1. During a call, press HOLD and the outside call is put on hold. Press the MENU softkey and then press /CID or /DIR to select Intercom. -OR- During a call, press the OPTION softkey and the press /CID or /DIR to select - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 45
Telephone operation Share an outside call You can let another system handset or telephone base join you on an outside call. That call continues until all participants hang up. • During a call on line 1, press on the handset or LINE 1 on the telephone base to join the call. • During a call on line 2, - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 46
Telephone operation Conference line 1 and line 2 calls (continued) To initiate an intercom call while on a conference call: When you initiate an intercom call during a conference call, it places every participant in the conference call on hold. 1. Press INT on the handset (see To initiate an - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 47
hear a beep if someone calls on line 1 or line 2 while you are already on a conference call. When you subscribe to caller ID service with your telephone service provider, you see the incoming call information either on line 1 or line 2. To answer the incoming call while on a conference call: • On - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 48
Telephone operation Directory The directory can store up to 50 entries with up to 30 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name. • Directory entries are stored at the telephone base and shared by all system handsets. Any changes made on the handset or the telephone base apply to - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 49
Telephone operation Create a new directory entry (continued) Using the telephone base: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use. 2. Press /CID or /DIR to select DIRECTORY and then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Add contact, then press the SELECT - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 50
Telephone operation Character chart Use the dialing keys and the chart below to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Each press of a particular key causes the characters to be displayed in the following order: Characters by number of key presses Number key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 # , , - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 51
Telephone operation Review the directory Entries are sorted alphabetically. To review the directory: Using the handset: 1. Press when the handset is not in use. -ORPress the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use. Press or to select DIRECTORY and then press the SELECT softkey. Press the - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 52
Telephone operation Edit a directory entry Using the handset: 1. Search for the desired entry in the directory (see Review the directory or Alphabetical search on page 47). 2. When the desired entry appears, press the EDIT softkey. The screen shows EDIT NUMBER. 3. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to edit - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 53
Telephone operation Delete a directory entry You can delete a directory entry using a handset or the telephone base. Once a directory entry is deleted, it cannot be retrieved. To delete an entry: 1. Search for the desired entry in the directory (see Review the directory or Alphabetical search on - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 54
Telephone operation Store a speed dial entry You can store up to 10 directory entries in the speed dial directory. The speed dial entries are shared by all system handsets and telephone base. Using the handset: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use. 2. Press or to select - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 55
Telephone operation Review the speed dial directory Using the handset: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use. 2. Press or to select DIRECTORY, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Press or to select Speed dial, then press the SELECT softkey. 4. Press or to browse. DIRECTORY - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 56
Telephone operation Edit a speed dial entry Using the handset: 1. When the handset is not in use, press and hold the assigned number of the desired speed dial entry. 2. When the desired entry appears, press the EDIT softkey. The screen shows EDIT NUMBER. 3. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to edit - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 57
Telephone operation Reassign a speed dial entry You can reassign a speed dial entry using a handset or the telephone base. To edit an entry: 1. Search for the desired entry in the speed dial directory (see Review the speed dial directory on page 51). 2. When the desired entry appears, press the - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 58
operation About caller ID This product supports caller ID services provided by most telephone service providers. Depending on your service subscription, you may see the caller's number, or the caller's name and number that are sent by the telephone service provider after the first or second - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 59
Telephone operation Caller ID history If you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your telephone service provider, information about each caller will appear after the first or second ring. If you answer a call before the caller information appears on the screen, - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 60
is how you entered it into your directory. The number shown in the call log is in the format sent by the telephone service provider. The telephone service provider usually delivers ten-digit phone numbers (area code plus phone number). If the telephone number of the caller does not exactly match - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 61
Telephone operation Make a call log entry ready to dial Although the call log entries received have 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit number), in some areas, you may need to dial only the seven digits, 1 plus the seven digits, or 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits. You can - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 62
Telephone operation Save a call log entry to the directory Using the handset: 1. Select a desired entry in the call log (see Review the call log on page 56). 2. When the desired entry appears, press the SAVE softkey. The screen shows EDIT NUMBER. 3. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to edit the number. • - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 63
Telephone operation Delete from the call log You can use a handset or the telephone base to delete from the call log. To delete a single entry: 1. Select a desired entry in the call log (see Review the call log on page 56). 2. When the desired entry appears, press the DELETE softkey. The screen - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 64
indicating that it has new voicemail for you. To listen to your voicemail, you typically dial an access number provided by your telephone service provider, followed by a security code or PIN. • If the /MAILBOX LINE 1 or /MAILBOX LINE 2 button on the telephone base flashes, your digital answering - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 65
Answering system operation New message indication When there are new messages on the answering system of line 1, L1)X New Msgs and 1 display on the handset and 1 on the telephone base. /MAILBOX LINE 1 flashes on the telephone base. 1 2 L1) X New Msgs L2) X New Msgs When there are new messages on - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 66
Answering system operation Message playback If you have new messages, the telephone plays only the new messages (oldest first). If there are no new messages, the telephone plays back all messages (oldest first). When playback begins, you hear the total number of messages followed by the day and time - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 67
Answering system operation Delete all messages To delete all old messages with the telephone base: 1. Press X/DELETE when the telephone base is not in use. 2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. The telephone base shows Delete all old messages? - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 68
Answering system operation Record and play memos Memos are your own recorded messages used as reminders for yourself or others who use the same answering system. You can record your own memos using the handset or telephone base. Playback and delete them the same way as incoming messages. Record a - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 69
Answering system operation Remote access A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 19. See Remote access code on page 27 to change the code. 1. Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone. 2. When the - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 70
line 1 is full. Answering system of line 2 is full. Line 1 is in use. Line 2 is in use. There are new voicemail messages from your telephone service provider on line 1. There are new voicemail messages from your telephone - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 71
Appendix Screen display messages (continued) L1)NO LINE There is no telephone line connected on line 1. L2)NO LINE There is no telephone line connected on line 2. Line 1 Incoming call There is an incoming call on line 1. Line 2 Incoming call There is an incoming call on line 2. Microphone - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 72
Appendix Handset and telephone base indicators Handset lights On when the handset speakerphone is in use. CHARGE On when the handset is charging in the telephone base. Telephone base lights LINE 1 LINE 2 On when line 1 is in use. Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call on line 1 or - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 73
1 1 New voicemail received on line 1 from the telephone service provider. 1 2 New voicemail received on line 2 from the telephone service provider. 1 1 New voicemail received on lines 1 and 2 from the telephone 2 service provider. 1 New answering system message(s) on line 1. 2 1 2 AnS1 - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 74
turned off. New voicemail received on line 1 from the telephone service provider. New voicemail received on line 2 from the telephone service provider. New voicemail received on lines 1 and 2 from the telephone service provider. 1 New answering system message(s) on line 1. 2 New answering system - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 75
materials. • Charge the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual. • Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and metallic contacts. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 76
Appendix Expand your telephone system The handset provided with your telephone system is already registered as HANDSET. Additional handsets registered to the telephone system are assigned in sequential order. If you register another new handset to your telephone system, the new registered handset is - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 77
of a registered handset, you must deregister all the handsets and then individually register each handset. To make deregistration easier, read all of the instructions on this page before you begin. To deregister all handsets: 1. Remove any handset from the telephone base. Press and hold HOLD on the - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 78
Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply). - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 79
Appendix Troubleshooting Low battery shows on handset screen. • Place the handset in If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply). • Other electronic products such as - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 80
Appendix Troubleshooting • The telephone line cord may be malfunctioning. Install a new telephone and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters. • Appliances or other - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 81
Troubleshooting I hear other calls when using the telephone. • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack. Plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in the wiring or telephone service. Contact your telephone service the instructions on page - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 82
Appendix Troubleshooting Caller ID entries do not match the numbers I need to dial. • Caller ID service delivers 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit number). If you need to dial something other than 10 digits, see page 57 for instructions on changing the number. • If you dial seven digits - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 83
Troubleshooting • In some cases, the answering system is affected by the ringing system used by the telephone service provider. • If you subscribe to voicemail service try disconnecting the fax machine. If that solves the problem, consult your fax machine documentation for information on - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 84
Appendix Troubleshooting • The answering system may not detect the remote access code is working properly. • Make sure that the software is installed and running for your nontraditional telephone service. • Make sure to plug your USB telephone adapter into a dedicated USB port on your computer. - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 85
service facility under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled onto 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 - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 86
an independent research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, WTR recommends to physicians that: Pacemaker patients • Should keep wireless telephones at - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 87
makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC® program or at authorized VTech product service centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERYTM for information on Ni-MH battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. VTech's involvement in this - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 88
and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech; or 3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 89
. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377. NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user's manual - a check of the Product's controls and features may save you a service call. Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 90
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 service provider or a qualified installer. If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 91
as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone service provider is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone service provider may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 92
Appendix Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Handset: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Telephone base: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Channels 5 Nominal Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range effective range may vary according to - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 93
lights 68 Handset locator 32 Handset screen icons 69 Handset settings 10 Handset speakerphone 30 Hold 7, 9, 31 Home area code 13, 18 I Important safety instructions 81 Indicators 68 Initiate an intercom call while on a conference call 42 Installation 2, 3, 4 Intercom 36, 37 K Key tone 12, 17 89 - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 94
settings 15 Temporary tone dialing 32 Time and date 12, 17 Toll saver 26 Tone 14, 19 Tone dialing 13, 18 Transfer a call 39, 40 Troubleshooting 74 Turn the answering system on or off 20 V Voicemail indicator 11, 16 Volume 14, 19, 30 W Warranty 84, 85 90 - Vtech 2-Line Four Handset Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Syste - Page 95
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