Vtech CS5121-4 User Manual

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    User's manual www.vtechphones.com Models: CS5121-2/CS5121-3 CS5122-3/CS5121-4
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    product. Before using this telephone, please read the Important safety instructions on page 47 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 to ensure proper installation
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    Home area code 10 Language 11 Telephone operation 12 Make calls 12 Answer calls 12 End calls 12 Volume 12 Channel 12 Call waiting 13 Temporary tone dialing 13 Redial 14 Find handset 14 Transfer an external call 15 Directory 16 Store a directory entry 16 Character chart 17 Review the
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    rings 34 Set telephone base ringer 35 Set remote access code 35 Set message alert tone 36 Outgoing access 43 Appendix 44 Handset display screen messages 44 Battery 46 Important safety instructions 47 Troubleshooting 48 Operating range 59 Maintenance 59 About cordless telephones
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    warranty service. CHARGE 1. Quick start guide A BC DEF JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ TONE OPER 3. 2. Handsets (2 for CS5121-2, 3 for CS5121-3/CS5122-3, 4 for CS5121-4) Telephone base with mounting bracket 4. Telephone base power adapter • To purchase replacement batteries or power adapter
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    prevent noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters. Telephone wall jack DSL filter (not included) required if you have DSL high-speed Internet service Telephone base power adapter Electrical outlet (not
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    into place. 4. Charge the handset by placing it in the telephone base or charger. The handset charge light will be on when charging. • If the handset will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent possible leakage. • To purchase replacement batteries, visit our website at
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    base comes with the mounting bracket installed, ready for desktop use. You may also mount your telephone onto a standard telephone wall plate. Wall mounting bracket installation: To prepare the telephone base for wall mounting, you will need to remove the bracket if it is currently attached for
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    bracket installation: Your phone comes ready for table or desktop use. If you have repositioned the bracket for wall mounting and now want to return to desktop use, follow these steps: 1. Insert the lower portion tabs of the mounting bracket into the upper grooves of the telephone base. 2. Snap the
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    receive a call waiting alert. * TONE • Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily when using the pulse service (page 13). CHAN/REMOVE • Switch to a clearer channel while on a call. • Press and hold to delete all records in the call log when the phone is not in use. • When reviewing the call log or
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    Telephone base layout X/DELETE • Press to delete message currently playing (page 39). • Press twice to delete all old messages when answering system call. FIND HANDSET • Press to page all handsets (page 14). RECORD • Press to record a memo (page 40) or an announcement on the answering system (page 38
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    need to be reset. Telephone settings Date and time If you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with the next incoming call. If you do not have caller ID service, you can set the date and time manually and individually for each handset. 1. Press PROG when the
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    your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone. www.vtechphones.com • If the ringer volume is set to off, RINGER OFF and will be displayed. • Even if the ringer volume is set to off, the handsets will still ring when you press FIND HANDSET. • The telephone base ringer volume is set separately
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    the stored home area code. ___ will be displayed. Telephone settings Dial mode If you have touch tone service, the telephone is ready for use as soon as the battery is charged. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you will need to change the dial mode. 1. Press PROG when the handset is not in use
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    seBtatisnigc soperation Telephone settings Language 1. Press PROG when the handset is not in use. 2. Press or until LANGUAGE is displayed. 3. Press SELECT. The current setting flashes. 4. Press or until the screen displays the desired language (
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    be activated during a call to show call duration. • The handset will beep if it is moved out of range while on a call. Telephone operation Make calls • Press /FLASH and then use the dial pad keys to dial a number. -OR- 1. Enter the phone number first. You can press to backspace and press
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    change from pulse to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing TONE*. This is useful if you need to send touch tone 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*. Now, all subsequent key
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    until the desired entry displays, then press /FLASH to dial the number. Find handset • Press FIND HANDSET on the telephone base to locate the handsets when the telephone is not in use and there is no handset in the telephone base. All handsets will ring and **PAGING** will be displayed on all
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    has answered the transferred call, the originating handset screen will display SYSTEM HS BUSY. • Press /FLASH on the originating handset to cancel the call forwarding before any other handset answers the call. • If no handset answers the forwarded call within 30 seconds, the call will be forwarded
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    . If you make changes to the directory of one handset, they will not be reflected in the other handsets. Telephone operation Directory The directory can store up to 20 entries (including nine speed dial entries). Each entry may consist of a number up to 24 digits and a name up to 14 characters
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    Telephone operation Character chart Use the dial pad keys and the chart below to enter a name (up to 14 characters). An error tone will sound if you try to enter more than 14 characters. Each press of a particular key causes the characters to be displayed in the following order: Dial key 1 2 3 4 5
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    Telephone operation Edit a directory entry 1. Press /VOL+/ when the handset is not in use. The screen displays DIRECTORY. 2. Press or to scroll through the entries stored in the directory alphabetically. - OR - Press the dial move on to the phone number. • Use the dial pad keys to edit
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    TelBeapshiconoepeorpateiorantion Telephone operation Delete a directory entry 1. Press /VOL+/ when the handset is not in use. The screen displays DIRECTORY. 2. Press or to scroll through the entries stored in the directory alphabetically. - OR - Press the dial pad key for the first
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    Telephone operation Copy a directory entry into speed dial 1. Press /VOL+/ when the handset is not in use. The screen displays DIRECTORY. 2. Press or to scroll through the entries stored in the directory alphabetically. - OR - Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry
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    Telephone operation Speed dial Your telephone can store up to nine telephone numbers with names (up to 14 characters and 24 digits in each location) in the speed dial memory locations you assign in each handset. Store a speed dial entry 1. Press PROG when the handset
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    Telephone operation Edit a speed dial entry 1. Press and hold the speed dial location key (1-9) of the desired entry when the handset is not in CHAN/REMOVE to erase a character. 4. Press SELECT to move on to the phone number. Use the dial pad keys to edit the number. • Press to move the cursor to
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    TelBeapshiconoepeorpateiorantion Telephone operation Delete a speed dial entry 1. Press and hold the speed dial location key (1-9) of the desired entry when the handset is not in use. 2. When the screen displays the desired entry, press SELECT. Then press or until DEL (delete) flashes. 3. Press
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    Telephone operation Reassign speed dial locations 1. Press and hold the speed dial location key (1-9) of the desired entry when the handset is not in use. 2. When the screen displays the desired entry, press SELECT. Press or until SPEED flashes. 3. Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER 1-9.
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    caller ID with call waiting feature in this telephone lets you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answering the call, even when already on a call. These features require services provided by your telephone service provider. Contact your telephone service provider if: • you have
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    subscribe to this service. • Due to regional service differences, the caller ID information may not be available for every incoming call. In addition, the callers may intentionally block their names and/or telephone numbers. 26 Telephone operation Call log Caller's name VTECH Time of call 800
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    1 plus the area code plus the seven digits. You can change the number of digits that you dial from or store in the call log. While reviewing the call log, press # repeatedly to display different dialing options for local and long distance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number in the
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    Telephone operation Dial a call log number 1. Press /VOL-/CID to enter the call log when the handset is not in use. 2. Press or to select the desired entry, then press /FLASH. -OR1. Press /VOL-/CID to enter the call log when the handset is not in use. 2. Press or to select the desired entry. 3.
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    handset is not in use. 2. Press or to select the desired entry. If you wish to change how the number is saved, press # repeatedly until the desired option displays. See the Make call log entries ready to dial . Press SELECT to move on to the phone number. 6. Edit the number if necessary.
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    select the entry to be deleted. 3. Press CHAN/REMOVE. You will hear a confirmation beep. Delete all entries: 1. Press and hold CHAN/REMOVE when the telephone is not in use. The screen displays ERASE ALL? N Y. The current choice flashes. 2. Press until Y (yes) flashes. 3. Press SELECT. You will hear
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    : PRIVATE NAME When: The caller is blocking the name information. PRIVATE NUMBER PRIVATE CALLER UNKNOWN NAME The caller is blocking the telephone number information. The caller is blocking the name and number information. This caller's name is unavailable. UNKNOWN NUMBER This caller's number
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    remain available for replay until they are deleted. Press to delete message currently playing (page 39). Press twice to delete all old messages when answering system is not in use (page 40). Press to repeat a message. Press twice to play back previous messages (page 39). Press to skip to the next
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    announces the current year. 6. Press /SKIP or /REPEAT until the system announces the correct year, then press CLOCK. The system announces the current clock setting and exits the clock menu. • If you have caller ID service the clock will be set automatically with incoming calls, but you will need
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    system Answering system setup The answering system uses voice prompts to guide you through the steps to set up the answering system. Press /PLAY/STOP anytime to save and exit the SET UP menu. Set number of rings This feature allows you to select the number of rings before the answering system
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    save and return to the idle mode. Set remote access code A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system from any touch tone telephone. The preset code is 19. You can set the remote access code from 10 to 99. To set the remote access code: 1. Press SET UP when in idle mode until
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    be turned on for the message alert tone to function. Answering system Set message alert tone This feature programs the system to beep every 10 seconds to alert you of new messages when the telephone is not in use. The tone will stop when all new messages have been reviewed. To set the message alert
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    is the greeting callers hear when calls are answered by the answering system. 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
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    "Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD." 2. Press RECORD and the system announces, "Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done." 3. After the tone, speak towards the microphone at the bottom front of the telephone base from about nine inches away. 4. Press /PLAY/STOP when finished
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    message indication The message display counter will flash when there are new answering system messages. If the new message alert tone is turned on, the telephone base will beep every ten seconds when there are unreviewed messages. Message playback 1. Press /PLAY/STOP to listen to messages. 2. Press
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    messages. Record a memo 1. Press RECORD when in idle mode. The system announces, "Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done." 2. After the tone, speak towards the microphone at the bottom front of the telephone base from about nine inches away. 3. Press /PLAY/STOP when finished recording
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    is on, you can listen at the telephone base to a caller leaving a message on the answering system. If the base volume is set to 1, you will not hear your messages as callers leave them. Call intercept When a caller is leaving a message on the answering system and you decide to answer the call, press
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    Total number of new and old messages recorded. The telephone base may have lost and regained power. Time and day may need to be set. Memory access code while setting. Current number of rings while setting. System is answering a call, or being set the time and date, or being accessed remotely. System
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    system Remote access A two-digit security code is required to access the system remotely from any touch tone telephone that does not share the same line with your answering system. The factory preset code is 19; see page 35 to change it. 1. Dial your telephone number from any touch tone telephone
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    MISSED CALLS **PAGING** PARALLEL SET ON PHONE POWER FAILURE OR OUT OF RANGE **RINGING** When: The battery needs to be recharged. There are no call log entries. The cordless handset is searching for the telephone base. There are no directory entries. The answering system is in use. The directory is
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    Handset display screen messages Displays: RINGER OFF SCANNING... SYSTEM HS BUSY When: The handset ringer is turned off. The telephone base is searching for another available channel. Another system handset is in use. Appendix www.vtechphones.com 45
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    the handset. • The handset beeps. • LOW BATTERY is displayed and the battery indicator on the handset screen is flashing. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions: • Use only the battery(ies) provided or equivalent. To order a replacement, visit
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    than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is 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. 15. Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode. 16. The power adapters are
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    1 (800) 267-7377. Problem Suggestion My telephone does not work at all. • Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly (page 3). For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the telephone base or charger(s) after use. • Make sure the power adapter is securely plugged into an
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    Warranty section of this user's manual (page 60) for further instruction. The CHARGE light is off. • Clean the charging contacts on the handset(s) and telephone base each month using a pencil eraser or a dry non-abrasive fabric. • Make sure the power adapter and telephone line cords are plugged
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    base from the telephone jack and connect a different telephone. If there is no dial tone on the other telephone either, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your telephone service provider. POWER FAILURE OR OUT OF RANGE shows on the handset screen. • The handset may be out
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    Troubleshooting Problem The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call. Suggestion • Make sure the handset ringer is on (page 9) and the telephone base ringer is on (page 35). • Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter are plugged in properly (page 2). • The handset may be
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    Troubleshooting Problem I cannot dial out. Suggestion • First, try all the above suggestions. • Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if the handset takes a second or two to synchronize with the telephone base before producing a dial tone. Wait an extra second before dialing.
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    Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion There is noise or interference during a telephone conversation. My calls cut in and out when I am using the cordless handset. • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base. • Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the
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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 telephone service provider for this feature to work on your telephone. • The caller may not be calling from an area which
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    Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Caller ID entries do not match the numbers I need to dial. • Although the call log entries you receive have 10 digits, (the area code plus the seven-digit number,) in some areas, you may need to dial only seven digits, or a 1 plus the seven digits, or a 1 plus
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    sure you are calling from a touch-tone telephone. When dialing a number, there should be tones. If there are clicks, then it is not a touch-tone telephone and cannot activate the answering system. • The answering system may not detect the remote access code when the announcement is playing. Wait
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    Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The messages on the system are very difficult to hear. • Press VOL+ on the telephone base to increase the speaker volume. My cordless handset beeps and is not performing normally. • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Plug
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    Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Common cure for electronic equipment • If the unit is not responding normally, try putting the handset in the telephone base or the charger(s). If it does not seem to respond, try the following (in the order listed): • Disconnect the power to the telephone base
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    Operating range This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance ---- which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather
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    About cordless telephones • Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and the cordless handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that the cordless telephone conversations could be
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    , please call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, please call 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
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    Instructions in the user's manual. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone telephone service provider. This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone
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    the proper functioning of this product. The telephone service provider is required to notify you if such changes are planned. If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible. If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency
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    X 92.0mm X 50.0mm) Handset: 5.14oz (145.6g) (including battery) Telephone base: 9.17oz (260g) Charger: 2.37oz (67.2g) Handset: 3.6V 400mAh Ni-Cd battery Telephone base: 7.5V AC @ 350mA Charger: 7.5V AC @150mA Handset directory: 20 memory locations (including 9 speed dial entries); up to 24 digits
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    directory entry 18 Edit a speed dial entry 22 End calls 12 F FCC, ACTA and IC regulations 62 Find handset 14 H Handset display screen messages 44 Handset layout 6 Handset volume 9 Home area code 10 www.vtechphones.com I Important safety instructions 47 Index 65 L Language 11 M Maintenance
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    38 Redial 14 Remote access 43 Review the directory 17 Review the call log 27 Ringer 9 Ringer volume 9 S Save a call log entry to the directory 29 Set message alert tone 36 Set number of rings 34 Set remote access code 35 Set telephone base ringer 35 Set the clock 33 Speed dial 21 Store
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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 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTech Technologies Canada, Ltd., Richmond, B.C. V6W 1L5 Copyright ©2008 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China. 91
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User’s manual
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Models:
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