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  • Vtech 5145 | User Manual - Page 1
    on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read the Important safety instructions on page 99 of this manual. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly
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    Table of contents Getting started 1 Parts checklist 1 Installation 2 Telephone base installation 3 Battery installation and charging 4 Spare battery 5 Expanding your telephone system 6 Adding new handsets 7 Handset layout 8 Telephone base layout 9 Handset status icons 10 Telephone base
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    73 Creating a new phone book entry 74 Searching for phone book entries 77 Dialing a phone book entry 78 Editing a phone book entry 79 Deleting phone book entries 80 Information about caller ID with call waiting 81 Call log 82 Call log information 83 Memory match 83 Reviewing the call log
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    missed calls 88 Redial list 89 Saving redial entries into the phone book 90 Dialing a redial entry 91 Editing a redial entry Remote access 97 Battery 98 Important safety instructions 99 Troubleshooting 100 Operating range 114 Maintenance 114 About cordless telephones 115 Warranty
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    original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service. Make sure the telephone package includes the following: 1. Quick start guide 3. Telephone base • To purchase a replacement battery or telephone base power adapter, visit our website at www.vtechphones. com or
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    Depending on the environmental conditions, make sure that your Bluetooth enabled cellular phone is within 12 feet of where you install the telephone base in wireless routers (wireless broadband, Wi-Fi, or 802.11) or other cordless telephones. • Excessive heat sources. • Noise sources such as a window
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    to as DSL), install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters. Electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch Telephone base power adapter Telephone wall jack DSL filter
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    call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada. com or call 1 (800) 267-7377. Getting started Battery installation and charging Install the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you can make and receive short calls, but replace the handset in the telephone base when not in
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    cover and slide it towards the center of the telephone base until it clicks into place. • Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or compatible replacement (purchased separately). To order a replacement, visit our website at www.vtechphones. com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www
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    Getting started Expanding your telephone system Your LS5145 telephone system can accommodate up to 12 cordless handsets. You can add new handsets to your telephone system (LS5105, purchased separately), but each handset must be registered with the telephone base before use. To register new handsets
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    separately). Before using a newly purchased handset (LS5105), it must be registered with the telephone base. Before registering an additional handset, make sure that the handset battery is installed and charged. To register a new handset: 1. Place the unregistered handset in the telephone base
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    Getting started Handset layout Softkeys (2) Press to select a menu item displayed just above the key. HOME/FLASH Press to make or answer a home call. Flashes rapidly when there is an incoming home call. Flashes slowly when a home call is on hold. During a home call, press to receive an incoming call
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    Getting started Getting started Telephone base layout Softkeys (3) Press to select a menu item displayed just above the key. MESSAGE light Flashes when there are new answering system messages or new voice mail. Basic operation CANCEL Press to cancel an operation and/or return to a previous menu.
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    when there is an incoming HOME call. 1 CELL (cell phones 1 or 2) - depending on which cell phone is active, on steady when the CELL line is in use ringers are off. Battery status - shows the approximate battery charge level. Flashes when the battery is low and animates when charging. 10
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    rapidly when there is an incoming HOME call. 1 CELL (cell phones 1 or 2) - depending on which cell phone is active, on steady when the CELL line is in use. or two of the HOME, CELL1, or CELL2 ringers are off. Battery status (optional, see page 4) - On steady when fully charged. Animates when charging
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    your answering system messages. Phone Book page 73 Phone Book Alice Amy Chris Deborah Jenny Kristen FIND 1 NEW Messages Messages 0 New Messages 10 Old Messages page 93 PLAY DELETE Call Log allows you to review your most recent incoming calls. Call Log Call Log VTech 1-800-595-9511 Jan
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    Getting started Basic operation Getting started Handset main menu (continued) Intercom allows you to page the telephone base and other handsets. Ringers allows you to set up ringers for the HOME and CELL lines. IInntteercrcoomm Intercom Global Page BASE HANDSET 1 Ringers Ringers Ringer for
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    idle mode, press and hold CANCEL. Main Menu allows you to review and setup features and settings. Main Menu Phone Book Call Log Messages Select page 73 Call Log allows you to review your most recent incoming calls. Call Log VTECH 1-800-595-9511 JUL 4 1:49PM HOME options delete page 82 Voice
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    up Headset Active Devices Select page 19 Answering System allows you to review and change the answering system settings. Answering System Answer On/Off Handset allows you to register a new handset (LS5105, purchased separately) with the telephone base. Main Menu Settings Ringers Register Handset Select
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    to the user's manual of your cell phone or headset for phone and telephone base to a location where the cell phone signal strength may be stronger. • Charge your Bluetooth cell phone while it is connected to the telephone base. Your cell phone's battery Troubleshooting section (page 100)
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    or headset can be on a call at a time. Bluetooth cell phone - Refers to a Bluetooth enabled cell telephone. CELL line - The communication service provided through your Bluetooth enabled cell telephone. Connected - A Bluetooth device (cell phone or headset) can only be used when it is connected to
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    two paired devices connected at anytime (two cell phones, or one cell phone and one headset), but only one cell phone or headset can be on a call at up your Bluetooth device(s), please follow the instructions in each section and refer to the Troubleshooting section for help (page 100). IMPORTANT
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    and hold CANCEL on the telephone base to return to the idle screen. See the Troubleshooting section on page 100 if you experience difficulty pairing or connecting your Bluetooth device(s). Main Menu Phone Book Call Log Messages Select Main Menu Voice Mail Intercom Bluetooth Select Bluetooth Set up
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    sure that your Bluetooth enabled cell phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth device. Refer to your cell phone user's manual to learn how to search for or search for devices, then press NEXT next Set up Cellular VTech LS5145 in Discoverable Mode PIN=0000 STOP HELP Set up Cellular
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    up headset Before you begin, make sure that your Bluetooth enabled headset is not connected to any other Bluetooth device. Refer to your headset user's manual to determine the headset's PIN and how to set your headset in discoverable mode. To pair and connect a headset: 1. Using the telephone base
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    Bluetooth Setting up headset (continued) 8. When the pairing is complete, press the YES softkey to connect to your headset. • If successful, Headset setup completed will appear on the telephone base display. • If you already have one headset on the Active Devices list, press the YES softkey to
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    devices are stored on the Paired Devices list. Up to eight devices (any combination of cell phones and headsets) can be paired with the telephone base. If a device is successfully paired, the icon (for cell phone) or (for headset) and the corresponding name of the device will be shown on the Paired
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    Bluetooth Renaming a paired device (continued) • Use the dial pad to enter the name (up to 16 characters). See the character chart on page 74 for more information on how to enter a name. 6. Press the DONE softkey to save the setting. Deleting a paired device If you already have the maximum of eight
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    Bluetooth Bluetooth Deleting all paired devices If you delete all paired devices, you will need to repeat the pairing process to connect a device. To delete all the paired devices: 1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while in idle mode. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight
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    base. Although two paired devices can be connected to the telephone base, only one Bluetooth cell phone or headset can be on a call at a time. To enter the Active Devices list: to any other Bluetooth device. See the Troubleshooting section for more information (page 100). 26 www.vtechphones.com
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    Bluetooth Bluetooth Replacing an active device Replacing a Bluetooth device on the Active Devices list will replace an active device with a device from the Paired Devices list. To replace an active device: 1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while in idle mode. 2. Press the UP and DOWN
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    • Devices on the Active Device list temporarily disconnect during this process, but automatically reconnect afterwards. It may take up to two minutes to reconnect. 1 Bluetooth Removing an active device Removing an active device will only remove it from the Active Devices list. To remove an active
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    Bluetooth Bluetooth Adding an active device (continued) 4. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select an empty device number, then press the ADD softkey. 5. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select one of the paired devices. 6. Press the SELECT softkey. The paired device that you selected will be added
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    System setup Handset settings In the handset Settings menu, you can change and edit the handset settings. You can also clear the voice mail indication, delete a handset registration or restore the default settings. To enter the Settings menu: 1. Press MENU/SEL in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2.
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    System setup Editing handset name The handset name can be up to 15 characters including spaces. To edit the handset name: 1. Press MENU/SEL in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2. Press the UP or DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press MENU/SEL to enter the Settings menu. 3. When Edit Handset
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    System setup Keypad tone By default, the handset beeps when you press a key. To change the keypad tone setting: 1. Press MENU/SEL when in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2. Press the UP or DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press MENU/SEL to enter the Settings menu. 3. Press the UP and DOWN
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    save the setting. Clearing voice mail If you subscribe to voice mail service provided by the local telephone company, and when you have new voice you have no new voice mail messages, you can manually turn off the voice mail indication. To manually turn off the voice mail indication: 1. Press
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    • Restoring the handset default settings does not clear the redial list, phone book, call log, messages, or reset the time or handset name. • After deleting the handset registration, the handset will reset and display Place in Charger.
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    in the Active Devices list (page 26). • Ringer for CELL 2 - Set the ringer volume and melody for the second connected cellular phone in the Active Devices list (page 26). • Record New Ringer - Record a customized ringer. After a setting has been saved or set, you will hear a confirmation tone,
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    call. 36 System setup Ringer volume You can change the handset ringer volume to a comfortable level. The ringer can also be turned off so the phone does not ring during incoming calls. To adjust the handset ringer volume: 1. Press MENU/SEL when in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2. Press
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    on the Active Devices list (page 26). • Ringer for CELL 2 - Set the ringer volume and melody for the second connected cellular phone on the Active Devices list (page 26). 4. Press MENU/SEL. 5. Press the DOWN NavKey to highlight Ringer Melody, then press MENU/SEL. The current ringer
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    will hear a tone. 5. Record your ringer melody, then press the STOP softkey. 6. When you finish recording, you can: • PLAY - Press the PLAY softkey to review the recorded ringer. • SAVE - Press the SAVE softkey to save the recorded ringer. -OR• Press OFF/CANCEL to discard the new recording and exit
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    In the handset Pictures menu, you can select a background image for a handset screen. These images can also be programmed for individual callers in the phone book so that the corresponding images will be shown when different callers call in (see page 75). To enter the Pictures menu: 1. Press MENU
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    In the handset Animations menu, you can select an animation for a handset screen. These animations can also be programmed for individual callers in the phone book so that the corresponding animations will be shown when different callers call in (see page 75). To enter the Animations menu: 1. Press
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    select Settings, then press the SELECT softkey to enter the Settings menu. You can then select: • Set Date - Manually set the date (if you do not subscribe to caller ID, page 42). • Set Time - Manually set the time (if you do not subscribe to caller ID, page 42). • Keypad Tone - Turn the
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    59 for the minute. 42 System setup Setting date If you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your local telephone company, the time and date will automatically be set with an incoming HOME call. To manually set the date: 1. Press the MENU softkey when in idle mode to enter the main
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    System setup System setup Keypad tone By default, the telephone base will beep when you press a key. You can turn these keypad tones on or off: To change the keypad tone setting: 1. Press the MENU softkey when in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Settings
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    System setup LCD contrast You can adjust the telephone base LCD screen display contrast to suit different lighting conditions. To adjust the display contrast: 1. Press the MENU softkey when in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press the
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    you have no new voice mail messages, you can manually turn off the voice mail indication. To manually turn off the MESSAGE light: 1. Press the . • Contact your local telephone company for more information about voice mail service. • All handsets and the telephone base share the same voice mail
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    • The LS5145 will only access your voice mail service from the HOME line. 46 System setup 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press the SELECT softkey to enter the Settings
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    Voice Mail Codes Default Settings Select Default Settings Restore Default Settings? yes no • Restoring the telephone base default settings does not clear the phone book, call log, answering system messages, active devices, paired devices, redial list, or reset the time. www.vtechphones.com 47
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    the handset screen will display Place in Charger. After deleting the registrations of all handsets, see page 7 for handset registration instructions. Settings Voice Mail Codes Default Settings Delete Handsets Select Delete Handsets Delete Registration of all handsets? yes no 48 www.vtechphones
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    Set the ringer volume and melody for the first connected cell phone in the Active Devices list (page 26). • Ringer for CELL 2 - Set the ringer volume and melody for the second connected cell phone in the Active Devices list (page 26). After a setting has been
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    on the Active Devices list (page 26). • Ringer for CELL 2 - Set the ringer volume and melody for the second connected cell phone on the Active Devices list (page 26). 4. Press the SELECT softkey to confirm your selection. 5. Press SELECT softkey again to select Ringer Volume. 6. To change
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    on the Active Devices list (page 26). • Ringer for CELL 2 - Set the ringer volume and melody for the second connected cellular phone on the Active Devices list (page 26). 4. Press the DOWN NavKey to highlight Ringer Melody, then press the SELECT softkey. You will then hear a sample
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    to highlight one of the items below, then press the SELECT softkey. • Answer On/Off - Set the answering system on or off (page 53). • Announcement - Review, record, or delete the outgoing announcement (page 54). • Record Memo - See page 96. • Number of Rings - Set the number of rings before the
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    System setup Answer on/off By default, the answering system is on. When the answering system is off, ANS. OFF will be displayed on the telephone base and all incoming calls will not be answered by the answering system. However, when the answering system is off, you can still play the recorded
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    hear when the answering system answers an incoming HOME call. To review, record, or delete the announcement: 1. Press the MENU softkey on DOWN NavKeys to highlight an option below, then press the SELECT softkey. • Review Annc. - Play your current announcement. By default, the announcement is preset
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    as your outgoing announcement. Main Menu Intercom Bluetooth Answering System Select Answering System Answer On/Off Announcement Record Memo Select Announcement Review Annc. Record Annc. Delete Annc. Select • For optimal audio quality when recording an announcement, speak facing the microphone from
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    • To intercept a call and stop the answering system recording an incoming message at any time, press HOME/FLASH or on the handset, or HOME on the telephone base. For more information about call intercept, see page 96. System setup Number of rings By default, the answering system answers an incoming
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    Screening On Off set System setup Remote code By default, the Remote Code is 5000. To access your answering system remotely from any touch tone phone (page 97), you need to enter the fourdigit remote access code. To change the remote access code: 1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base
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    • If the message alert tone is on, but the answering system is off, the telephone base will not beep when there are new messages. System setup Message alert tone By default, the Msg Alert Tone is off. When the message alert tone and the answering system is on, the telephone base will beep every 10
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    the telephone base again. See the user's manual of your device for more information. • If you experience difficulty operating the telephone system, see the Troubleshooting section (page 100). • You can only use one Bluetooth device on a call at a time, either one cell phone on the CELL line or one
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    • To erase the last digit entered when entering a telephone number, press OFF/CANCEL on the handset or CANCEL on the telephone base. Telephone operation Making a HOME call You can make HOME calls using a handset and telephone base. You can also use a wireless Bluetooth enabled headset on HOME calls
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    DOWN NavKeys to highlight Use Headset. To end a HOME call: • Press HOME. -OR- • Press the call button on your headset. Refer to the user's manual of your headset for more information. 11:48 PM 1 Speaker 1:02 options flash mute Call Options Hold Home call Use Headset select back • When using
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    • When using a headset on the HOME line, press HEADSET to switch between headset use and the telephone base speakerphone. • Refer to the user's manual of your headset for more information on using your headset's call button. Telephone operation Receiving a HOME call You can receive HOME calls using
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    Telephone operation Call waiting on the HOME line If you subscribe to call waiting service, you will hear a short beep if you have an incoming HOME call while already on another HOME call. To answer a call waiting HOME call: • Press
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    connected to the telephone base and on the Active Devices list (page 26), you will be prompted to select a cell phone before continuing to make a CELL call. You can make CELL calls using a handset and the telephone base. Using a handset To make a CELL call: • Enter the
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    receive a CELL call: • Press CELL. To end a CELL call: • Press CELL. Call waiting on the CELL line If you subscribe to call waiting service provided by your cell phone service provider, you will hear one or more beeps if you have an incoming CELL call while already on another CELL call. To answer
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    system will answer the incoming call. • If you reject an incoming CELL call and you have voice mail service active on your cell phone, the call will be forwarded to your cell phone's voice mail. Telephone operation Adjusting the listening volume You can adjust the listening volume on a handset or
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    Telephone operation Mute While on a HOME or CELL line call, you can mute the microphone. This allows you to hear the caller, but the caller will not be able to hear you. To mute a call on a handset or telephone base: • Press the MUTE softkey to silence the microphone. Microphone Muted will appear on
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    you do not answer the incoming CELL call, the call will be answered by your cell phone's voice mail. Contact your cell service provider for more information about voice mail service. • If the answering system is on and you do not answer an incoming HOME call while on the CELL line, the incoming
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    Basic opeTrealteiopnhone operation Telephone operation Conferencing HOME and CELL calls While you are on a HOME or CELL call, and the other line is on hold or in use, you can connect the lines using a handset or the telephone base. To conference both HOME and CELL calls: 1. Press the OPTIONS
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    Telephone operation Call waiting while on a conference call If you subscribe to call waiting service and you receive an incoming HOME call while on a conference call, you can answer the call waiting HOME call by pressing: • HOME/FLASH on the
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    Telephone operation Intercom (continued) Using the telephone base 1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is in idle mode. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Intercom, then press the SELECT softkey to enter the Intercom menu. While in the Intercom menu, you can select: • Global
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    telephone base, but you must first program your voice mail codes as instructed on page 45. Voice Mail To access your programmed voice mail codes: base to dial your voice mail service. Main Menu Call Log Messages Voice Mail Select 4. When connected to your service, press the OPTIONS softkey to
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    to assign a unique ringer, picture, or animation for specific callers (page 75), if you subscribe to caller ID service, provided by your local telephone company. To enter the Phone Book menu: Using a handset Phone Book • Press MENU/SEL when the handset is in idle mode, then press MENU/SEL to enter
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    or editing an entry, if no keys are pressed within 60 seconds, changes will be discarded, and the display will timeout and return to the Phone Book menu. • The cursor moves to the right automatically after two seconds. It also moves to the right when you press another dial pad key
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    UP and DOWN NavKeys to select: • Edit the name - Highlight the name, then press MENU/SEL to edit the name (see step 3 on page 74). Phone Book VTech 800-595-9511 • Edit the number - Highlight the telephone number, then press MENU/SEL to edit the number (see step 5). Ringer: Picture: Freedom
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    telephone base 1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is in idle mode. 2. Press the SELECT softkey to enter the Phone Book menu. 3. Press the NEW softkey to create a new phone book entry. 4. Enter the name (up to 16 characters) by using the dial pad (0-9). See the character chart on page
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    a name using the dial pad keys (0-9). If you have name entries such as Alice, Amy, Chris, Deborah, Jenny, and Kristen in a handset or telephone base phone book and you enter: • A in the Search for screen, and then press the DONE softkey, Alice will be highlighted. • AM in the Search for screen
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    the desired entry, then press MENU/SEL. 3. Press HOME/FLASH, or CELL to dial. Using the telephone base 1. Search for the desired entry in the Phone Book menu (see page 77). 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight the desired entry, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Press HOME or CELL
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    softkey or MENU/SEL to edit the entry. 4. See page 75 for instructions on how to edit the name, number, ringer, and picture or animation for a phone book entry. 5. Press the SAVE softkey to save the entry. Entry saved to Phone Book will appear on the display and then the details of that
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    and the display will show the name and number of the next alphabetical entry in the phone book. Deleting all phone book entries To delete the entire phone book on a handset or on the telephone base: 1. Enter the Phone Book menu from a handset or the telephone base (see page 73). 2. Press MENU/SEL on
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    operation Telephone operation Information about caller ID with call waiting Your new LS5145 telephone system supports caller ID services provided by most local telephone service companies. Depending on your service subscription, you may see the caller's number, or the caller's name and number which
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    call log, you can review a list of the caller ID) softkey when the telephone base is in idle mode. Call Log VTech 1-800-595-9511 Jan 9 10:39AM HOME -OR- • Press the in the call log menu, you can: • Save a number to the phone book (page 86). • Dial a telephone number (page 85). • Play a recorded message
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    If you subscribe to caller ID services provided by your local telephone company and/or cellular service provider, the Call Log records your number matches the last seven digits of a telephone number in the phone book, then the name from the phone book will appear in the call log entry. For example,
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    review the Call Log: 1. Enter the Call Log menu (see page 82). 2. Press the DOWN NavKey to review the most recent to the earliest entries. In the Call Log, you can select the following: • OPTIONS - Allows you to change the dialing options (page 85), save the entry to the phone reviewing the
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    as pre-dial digits. You can then save the entry, edit the number, or dial the telephone number. www.vtechphones.com • Pressing the # key when reviewing a call log entry also modifies the format as shown on the left. 85 Basic opeTrealteiopnhone operation
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    YES softkey to delete all entries. 86 Telephone operation Saving call log entries into the phone book When viewing a call log entry, you can save the entry into the Phone Book. To save an entry into the Phone Book: 1. Enter the Call Log menu (page 82). 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to
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    Basic opeTrealteiopnhone operation Telephone operation Playing recorded messages in the call log When a caller records a message on the answering system, the recorded message icon appears in the call log entry icon status bar. You can play that recorded message from the handset and the telephone
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    Telephone operation Clearing missed calls You can clear the missed call indication using the call log option on the handset or telephone base. Missed calls refers to unreviewed calls in the Call Log. To clear the missed call indication: 1. Enter the Call Log menu (see page 82). 2. Press the UP and
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    an entry on either the HOME or CELL line, save the entry into the Phone Book, or delete entries. To enter the Redial menu: 1. Press the REDIAL (page 91). • SAVE - Press this softkey to save the redial entry into the Phone Book (page 90). • DELETE - Press this softkey to delete the selected entry or
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    2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select an entry to save to the Phone Book, then press the SAVE softkey. You will then be prompted to enter a the telephone base to save the redial entry, the entry is now stored in the Phone Book. -OR- If you use a handset, press the SAVE softkey to store the
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    entry has been selected, you can edit the entry and save it to the phone book or dial the telephone number. To edit a redial entry: 1. Press the enter a dialing pause. 4. Press the SAVE softkey to save the entry in the Phone Book (see pages 74-76). • When editing the number, you can also press
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    • If you select Delete All Entries, Delete all Redial numbers? will appear on the display. Press the YES softkey to delete all entries. Telephone operation Deleting redial entries From the Redial list, you can delete one entry or all of the entries. To delete entries from the Redial list: 1. Press
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    announce "Date and time not set" if the clock is not set. To manually set the time and day, see page 42. If you have new messages, idle mode, depending on how the playback was initiated. Messages Messages NEW 1 VTech 800-595-9511 April 18 2:35PM Duration: 0:35 REPEAT SKIP STOP DELETE
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    Answering system Playing answering system messages: Using a handset 1. Press the RIGHT NavKey when the handset is in idle mode to enter the Messages menu. -OR- Press MENU/SEL when the handset is in idle mode. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Messages. 3. Press MENU/SEL to enter the
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    softkey to delete the message currently being played. • Press the STOP softkey to stop the playback. Deleting all messages You can only delete reviewed messages. New messages must be played before you can delete them. Messages deleted cannot be retrieved again. To delete all old messages: 1. Press
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    • Speak facing the MIC just below the HOME key on the telephone base from about nine inches away when recording a memo. Answering system Call screening (on the telephone base) If the answering system is on, you can listen to a caller leaving a message on the answering system. See page 57 for Call
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    will automatically announce the number of new messages and then begin to play them. 3. Enter the following remote commands on a touch-tone phone. Remote command Action 1 Play all messages. 2 Play only new messages. 3 Delete the current message (during playback). 33 Delete all old messages
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    and/or conductor may overheat and cause burns. 5. 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. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR ANY
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    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
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    Troubleshooting If you have difficulty operating your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377. Problem I cannot pair my cell phone to the
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    Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I cannot connect my cell phone with the telephone base. • Make sure that the Bluetooth function of your cell phone is turned on. See the user's manual of your cell phone for more information. • Make sure that your Bluetooth cell phone is not connected
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    Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I cannot put my headset • Refer to the user's manual of your headset for base is in discoverable mode. Carefully follow the setup instructions on page 20. • Make sure that you manually set your cell phone to find or search for devices. • Remove the LS5145
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    Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My cell phone disconnects with the telephone base. • Turn off your cell phone, then turn it on again. • Make sure that you are not using your cell phone when on a CELL call. • Verify that the LS5145 is an authorized device on your cell phone and is
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    Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My telephone system does not work at all. • Make sure the handset battery re-insert the battery. If that still does not work, it may be necessary to purchase a new battery. There is no problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company
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    charge light is off in the section below. • It may be necessary to purchase a new battery. Please refer to the Battery section of this user's manual. • The telephone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to the Warranty section of this user's manual for further instruction. www.vtechphones.com 105
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    Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or local service. Contact the local telephone company (charges may apply). • Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Try
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    Appendix Troubleshooting Problem I cannot dial out. Suggestion • Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing on the HOME line. It is normal if the handset takes a second or
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    Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion There is interference during a telephone conversation. -OR- My calls fade out or cut in and out when I am using the handset. • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base. • Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the same
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    Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I hear other calls when using the telephone. • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack. Plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in the wiring or local service. Call your local telephone
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    Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My caller ID features are not working properly. • Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your local telephone company for this feature to work on your telephone. • The caller may not be calling from an area which supports
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    Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The answering system does not answer after the correct number of rings. • Make sure the answering system is on (ANS. OFF will appear in
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    Troubleshooting Problem The messages on the system are very difficult to hear. Suggestion • Press the UP NavKey on the handset or on the telephone base to increase the speaker volume. The answering system does not respond to remote commands. I am having trouble using the voice mail feature. •
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    Troubleshooting Problem • If the telephone is not responding normally, try putting the cordless handset in the telephone base or the charger. If it does the power to the telephone base. • Disconnect the battery on the handset and the spare battery in the telephone base. • Wait a few minutes before
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    the handset will display Searching for Base.... The user can access the handset phone book and certain parts of the menu system. Still searching for Base will be telephone base. Maintenance Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be
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    instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America and Canada. What will VTech anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech; or 3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal
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    to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech accessories; or 5. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, product serial number plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or 6. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from
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    device, please make sure to only use the supplied VTech belt clip. FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment jack for two lines. See Installation Instructions in the user's manual. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this
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    changes are planned. If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible. If this product has memory 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
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    effective range Power requirements Memory Cordless system: 5.725-5.850 GHz Bluetooth system: 2.400-2.4835 GHz Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use. Handset: 3.6V 550mAh NiMH battery Telephone base: DC 7V@ 800mA
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    54 Answering system 93 Answering system settings 52 Answer on/off 53 B Battery 4, 98 Bluetooth 16 Bluetooth setup 19 C Call intercept 96 Call log calls 88 Clear voice mail 33, 45 Conference calls 69 Creating a new phone book entry 74 D Default settings 34, 47 Delete paired devices 24, 25
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    ringers 35 Handset settings 30 Handset status icons 10 Hold 67 I Important safety instructions 99 Index 120 Installation 2 Intercom 70 K Keypad tone 32, 43 L 94 P Paired devices 23 Parts checklist 1 Phone book 73 Pictures menu 39 Play recorded messages in the call log 87
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    a paired device 23 Replace an active device 27 Reviewing the call log 84 Ringer melody 37, 51 Troubleshooting 100 V View device information 25 Voice mail 45, 72 Volume 36, 50 S Saving call log entries into the phone book 86 Saving redial entries into the phone book 90 Searching for phone
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    TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon Distributed in Canada by VTech Technologies Canada, Ltd., Richmond, B.C. Copyright ©2007 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China. 91-001415-050
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    Model: LS5145 User's manual www.vtechphones.com
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