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This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this manual th

www.vtechphones.com7InstallationBasic operationPLEASE WAIT...HANDSET X REGISTEREDInstallation• If you experience difculty registering a handset, see

www.vtechphones.com8NOT REGISTEREDTo de-register all handsetsPress and hold FIND HANDSET on the telephone base for about 10 seconds (until the IN USE

www.vtechphones.com9InstallationBasic operationBelt clip & headset (optional)For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5

www.vtechphones.com10InstallationHandset layout1. Earpiece2. MENU/SELECT SKIP (page 15)3. Headset jack (2.5mm) (page 9) 4. CID (caller ID) (page 2

www.vtechphones.com11InstallationBasic operationInstallationTelephone base layout1. CHARGE light (page 37)2. IN USE light (page 37)3. VOICEMAIL light

www.vtechphones.com12Telephone settingsRinger volumeThe ringer volume can be adjusted either by the volume control on the right side of the handset or

www.vtechphones.com13Basic operationTelephone settings>KEY TONE LANGUAGETelephone settingsKEY TONEONLANGUAGEENGLISH>LANGUAGECLR VOICE MAILPress

www.vtechphones.com14Telephone settings>CLR VOICE MAILVOICEMAIL SETUPTURN INDICATOROFF?Clear voicemailIf you subscribe to voicemail service provide

www.vtechphones.com15Basic operationTelephone settingsTelephone settings>VOICEMAIL SETUPDIRECTORY>ACCESS NUMBERPASSWORDVoicemail setupIf you sub

www.vtechphones.com16Telephone settings A single pause (approximately three seconds) is automatically programmed between the access number and the pas

www.vtechphones.comInstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Parts checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

www.vtechphones.com17Basic operationBasic operationMake, answer and end calls • To make a call, press /FLASH or , then dial the number. -OR- Dial

www.vtechphones.com18Basic operationCall waitingIf you subscribe to call waiting service, you will hear a tone if there is an incoming call during a t

www.vtechphones.com19Basic operation• Once the VOICEMAIL button is pressed, the CID , and MENU/SELECT buttons will be disabled and replaced by PLAY

www.vtechphones.com20CALLINGHANDSET XHANDSET X IS CALLINGIntercomThe intercom feature allows conversation between one handset and another.Press

www.vtechphones.com21Basic operationBasic operation• If the destination handset does not answer the intercom call, the originating handset can return

www.vtechphones.com22Switch between external and internal callsWhen on an external call and you wish to make an intercom call to another system handse

www.vtechphones.com23Advanced operationDirectoryThe directory is shared by all handsets. The directory can store up to 50 entries. Each entry may cons

www.vtechphones.com24Advanced operationCharacter chartUse the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 16 characters). Each press of a part

www.vtechphones.com25Advanced operationAdvanced operationSearch the directoryEntries are sorted alphabetically, and names beginning with numbers are p

www.vtechphones.com26Edit a directory entryPress when the handset is not in use.Press or to scroll to the desired entry.Press MENU/SELECT, and th

www.vtechphones.comTable of contentsCharacter chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Search the directory . . . . . . . . . .

www.vtechphones.com27Advanced operationAdvanced operationAbout caller IDIf you subscribe to caller ID service from your local telephone company, this

www.vtechphones.com28• Due to regional service differences, the caller ID information may not be available for every incoming call. In addition, the

www.vtechphones.com29Advanced operationOnly one handset can review the directory or call log at a time. If another handset attempts to enter the call

www.vtechphones.com30SAVEDDial a call log entry • When in the call log, press or to scroll to the desired entry. Press # repeatedly to display th

www.vtechphones.com31Advanced operationDELETE ALL CALLS?Advanced operationCall log display screen messagesDisplay: Means:PRIVATE NAMEThe caller is blo

www.vtechphones.com32Advanced operationRedialThe telephone stores the ve most recently dialed numbers on the redial list. You can review or redial th

www.vtechphones.com33AppendixHandset display screen messagesALREADY SAVEDThe telephone number entered is already stored in the directory.CALL LOG EMPT

www.vtechphones.com34INCOMING CALLThere is an incoming external call.LINE IN USEA handset or an extension on the same telephone line is in use.LIST

www.vtechphones.com35AppendixHandset display screen messagesOUTSIDEConnected to the external call during call transfer.NO SIGNAL, CALL ENDEDCommunicat

www.vtechphones.com36Handset indicatorsHandset indicators• On when the handset speakerphone is in use.MUTE• Microphone is muted.• Ringer off.NEW•

www.vtechphones.com1InstallationBasic operationInstallationParts checklistYour telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt

www.vtechphones.com37AppendixTelephone base indicatorsIN USE • On when the handset is in use or you are registering a handset.• Flashes while there

www.vtechphones.com38BatteryAfter the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:Operation Operating timeWhile in use (talking

www.vtechphones.com39AppendixTroubleshootingProblem SuggestionMy telephone does not work at all.Make sure the battery is installed and charged correct

www.vtechphones.com40Problem SuggestionRegistration failure. Only one handset can be registered at a time. If you have multiple handsets to register,

www.vtechphones.com41AppendixTroubleshootingProblem SuggestionThe battery does not charge in the handset or the handset battery does not accept charge

www.vtechphones.com42TroubleshootingProblem SuggestionThere is no dial tone. Ensure the handset has been registered to the telephone base (page 6).Mov

www.vtechphones.com43AppendixTroubleshootingProblem SuggestionThe telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call.Ensure the handset has been r

www.vtechphones.com44TroubleshootingProblem SuggestionThere is noise or interference during a telephone conversation.-OR-My calls fade out when I am u

www.vtechphones.com45AppendixTroubleshootingProblem SuggestionI hear other calls when using the telephone.Disconnect the telephone base from the telep

www.vtechphones.com46Problem SuggestionThe system does not receive caller ID or the system does not display caller ID during call waiting.Make sure yo

www.vtechphones.com2• Use only the VTech batteries and power adapters supplied with this telephone.To obtain a replacement, visit our website at www.

www.vtechphones.com47AppendixTroubleshootingProblem SuggestionMy cordless handset beeps and is not performing normally.Make sure the power cord is sec

www.vtechphones.com48Important safety instructionsWhen using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed:1. Read and

www.vtechphones.com49AppendixOperating rangeThis cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (

www.vtechphones.com50About cordless telephones• Privacy: the same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telepho

www.vtechphones.com51Appendix2. Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modication by anyone other than an authorized service rep

www.vtechphones.com52FCC, ACTA and IC regulationsFCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B dig

www.vtechphones.com53AppendixThe RBRC® Seal on the nickel-metal-hydride battery indicates that VTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily part

www.vtechphones.com54Technical specicationsFrequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizerTransmit frequency Telephone base: 1921.536-1928.448 M

www.vtechphones.com55AppendixIndexAAbout caller ID 27About cordless telephones 50Adding a new handset 6Advanced operation 23Answer an

www.vtechphones.com56IndexLLanguage 13MMaintenance 49Make, answer and end calls 17Make CID entries ready to dial 29Multiple handset use

www.vtechphones.com3InstallationBasic operationInstallationDSL lter (not included)If you subscribe to Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) high-spee

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www.vtechphones.com4• If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect the battery to avoid potential damage.• To purchase replacement ba

www.vtechphones.com5InstallationBasic operationCharger adapter Electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switchPlace the handset in the telephone bas

www.vtechphones.com6InstallationAdding a new handsetYour telephone can accomodate up to ve cordless handsets. You can add new handsets (DS3101, purch