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1. Turn the answering system on or off 4 Hang up or press 8 to end the call f9 NOTES e f you do not press any keys after you enter the remote access code all new messages play If there are no new messages all old messages play Once the new messages have played the telephone announces the help menu options If you do not press any key within 20 seconds the remote access call automatically disconnects When the answering system memory is full the telephone announces Memory is full Enter the remote access code EA Set 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 from 00 to 99 Press MENU when the phone is not In use Press W or Ato scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT Press W or Ato scroll to Ans sys setup then press SELECT Press W or A to scroll to Remote code and then press SELECT Use the dialing keys to enter a two digit number OR Press W or Ato scroll to a desired two digit number Press SELECT to save and you hear a confirmation tone Call screening To screen a Call at the telephone base If the answering system and call screening are turned on the announcement and the incoming message broadcast at the telephone base while the call is answered by the answering system Options while a message is being recorded Press A
2. To stop the paging tone e Press rx OFF 4 or any dialing key 0 9 Afauiet or Htone on a handset Transfer a call While on an outside call you can transfer the call from one handset to another 1 During a call press MENU 2 Press VW or Ato scroll to Transfer then press SELECT e If you have two handsets your handset displays Calling HS X and then Transferred e If you have three or more handsets your handset displays Transfer to Use the dialing keys to select a destination handset Your handset displays Calling HS X and then Transferred The destination handset rings and its screen displays Incoming call 3 To answer on the destination handset press x or any dialing key 0 9 FFaiet or Mtone on the destination handset f9 NOTES e f the destination handset does not answer the call within 30 seconds the call will be reverted to the originating handset If you do not press 3 or any dialing key 0 9 Fauiet or HEtone on your handset to reconnect the outside call within 30 seconds the call ends automatically e f the destination handset is in the directory or caller ID log or is out of range the originating handset displays Unable to call and then reconnects to the outside call Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between two handsets You can buy additional expansion handsets CS6709 for this telephone base You can register up to five handsets to the
3. telephone line cord from cannot hear your telephone and the dial tone connect it to another telephone If there is no dial tone on that other telephone either then the telephone line cord may be defective Try installing a new telephone line cord If changing telephone line cord does not help the wall jack or the wiring to this wall jack may be defective Contact your telephone service provider You may be using a new cable or VoIP service the existing telephone jacks in your home may no longer work Contact your service provider for solutions 32 cannot dial out The display shows To register HS and see manual alternately The handset does not work at all The display shows Low battery The battery does not charge in the handset or the handset battery does not accept charge The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call My handset beeps and is not performing normally 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 Eliminate any background noise Mute the handset before dialing or dial from another room in your home with less background noise The handset is deregistered from the telephone base Place the handset in the telephone base to register it back The handset shows Registered
4. Ringer tone ie cicisiss cnenocainnes sciccuseaveceanons 21 Handset ringer volume n 22 Temporary ringer silencing 22 Quiet MOdE Sivsencceadoeccnteatinndnedeoeedensoueus 22 New message indication 25 About the built in answering system and voicemail 1g 6 n eee 23 Set your built in answering Turn the answering system on O D oe ce eee ee ere 23 Default announcement 0005 24 Record your own announcemert 24 Play your announcement 24 Delete your announcement 24 Set number of ringS ccceeeee 24 Turn the call screening on or off 25 Turn the message alert tone on Or Off een ee ee eee ee ee ee 25 Set the voice language 00 25 System ne 26 New message indication 26 Message playback ccccccseeeeeees 26 Delete all messages seeeee 26 Remote ACCESS ceccseeeeseeeeeeeeeees 27 Set remote access COdE 0006 27 Call SCrE Ning ccceceeeeeeseeeeeeeees 28 Call INMGNC SDs ccirnrececccnonedieeeupetentanesctcs 28 Record play and delete memos 28 Using your built in answering system and voicemail SOIVICC oo acncncecnsecneeensnenseensnensnens 29 Retrieve voicemail ccceeeeeeees 29 Turn off the new voicemail DU CUS AN OS es ee cee eet cence seacccicensice 29 Expand your telephone SV SOI esca 30 Screen messages 30 Fr
5. The screen displays Clear SD X 5 Press SELECT to confirm You hear a confirmation tone 9 NOTE e Deleting the speed dial entries does not affect the entries in the directory 19 Caller ID If you subscribe to caller ID service information about each caller appears after the first or second ring If you answer a Call before the caller information appears on the screen it will not be saved in the caller ID log The caller ID log stores up to 50 entries Each entry has up to 24 digits for the phone number and 15 characters for the name If the telephone number has more that 15 digits only the last 15 digits appear If the name has more than 15 characters only the first 15 characters are shown and saved in the caller ID log Entries appear in reverse chronological order When the caller ID log is full the oldest entry is deleted to make room for new incoming call information Caller ID log entries are shared by all system handsets for multiple handset models only Any deletions made on one handset are reflected on all other handsets S NOTE e This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service and if both telephone service providers use compatible equipment The time and date are sent by your telephone service provider along with the call information Review the caller ID log Review the caller ID log to find out who called to return
6. selection Then the handset returns to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone Q NOTE e If in the future your telephone service provider requires you to dial the area code when making a local call or if you move to a location that requires it delete the home area code you have already programmed following the steps above After you have deleted the home area code _ _ _ will appear on the display Dial mode The dial mode is preset to touch tone dialing If you have pulse rotary service you must change the dial mode to pulse dialing before using the telephone to make a call 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press wor A to highlight Settings and then press SELECT 3 Press W or A to highlight Dial mode and then press SELECT 4 Press W or A to choose Touch tone or Pulse 5 Press SELECT to save your selection Then the handset returns to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone Temporary tone dialing If you have pulse rotary service only you can switch from pulse to touch tone dialing temporarily during a call This is useful if you need to send touch tone signals to access your telephone banking or long distance services 1 During a call press tone 2 Use the dialing keys to enter the number you wish to dial 3 The telephone sends touch tone signals The telephone automatically returns to pulse dialing mode after you end the call 10 Telephone Opera
7. 10 To reduce the risk of electric shock 11 do not disassemble this product but take it to an authorized service facility Opening or removing parts of the telephone base or handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords 12 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the following conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed e If liquid has been spilled onto the product e If the product has been exposed to rain or water e Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the Operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation e lf the product has been dropped and the telephone base and or handset has been damaged e If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance 13 Avoid using a telephone other 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 Under certain circumstances a spark may
8. ID log 50 memory locations up to 24 digits and 15 characters Memory Designed to fit your home And your life VTech Communications Inc A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES VTech is a registered trademark of VTech Holdings Limited Specifications are subject to change without notice Copyright 2014 for VTech Communications Inc All rights reserved 09 14 CS6729 X_CA_WEBCIB_ V4 0
9. VOL V to adjust the call screening volume Press A VOL W to temporarily turn on the call screening if the call screening is set to off Press a PLAY STOP to temporarily turn on or off the call screening To screen a call at a handset If the answering system is on a call is answered by the answering system At the same time the handset shows To screen call press SELECT Press SELECT to screen the call on your handset The handset shows the caller s information If you do not subscribe to caller ID service the handset shows Screening Options while a message is being recorded e Press W VOLUME A to adjust the call screening volume Press to switch between speakerphone mode and handset mode 28 Call intercept If you want to talk to the caller whose message is being recorded press HOME or on the handset Record play and delete memos Memos are your own recorded messages used as reminders for yourself or others using the same answering system You can record your own memos using a system handset Each message can be up to 3 minutes in length Play and delete them in the same way as incoming messages see Message playback To record a memo 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use Press W or A to scroll to Answering sys and then press SELECT Press VW or A to scroll to Record memo and then press SELECT The system announces Record after the tone Press 5 when you
10. a built in answering system and it also support voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider subscription is required and fee may apply The main differences between them are Voicemail from telephone service Built in answering system Category Messages are stored in the telephone base Messages are stored in a server or system provided by your telephone service Your messages may be automatically deleted after a period of time Contact your telephone service provider for more details When you received new messages the handset displays 8 and New voicemail messages and the message window on the telephone base flashes To retrieve messages usually there are two ways e Pressa button on the telephone base or e Access remotely with an access code Storage Your messages will not be deleted automatically You have to delete your messages manually When you received new messages handset Method to retrieve messages To retrieve messages you need an access number and or a passcode provided by your telephone service provider Telephone base control key panel fj ans ON A Wilts Y voL FIND HANDSET system The answering system can record and store up to 99 messages Each recording time depends on individual message characteristics messages activate call screening to set number of rings before pick up to acce
11. and then displays the first entry in the directory Press W or A to browse through the directory OR 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use Press W or A to highlight Directory and then press SELECT Press W or A to highlight Review and then press SELECT The handset displays Entries in DIR X for a few seconds and then displays the first directory entry Press W or A to browse through the directory I NOTE If the telephone number in the directory exceeds 15 digits appears in front of the telephone number and shows the remaining numbers alternately Alphabetical search 1 Press V when the phone is not in use OR i Press MENU when the phone is not in use li Press V or A to highlight Directory and then press SELECT iii Press V or A to highlight Review and then press SELECT Use the dialing keys to enter the letter associated with the name For example if you have entries for Jenny Jessie Kristen and Laura in your directory press 5 JKL once to see Jenny when Jenny displays press w to see Jessie twice to see Kristen or three times to see Laura If there is no name entry matching your search the next closest match in alphabetical order appears If necessary press V or A to browse Delete a directory entry 1 Search for the desired entry in the directory see Review and dial from the directory or Alphabetical search When the desired e
12. and you hear a beep when the registration process completes This process takes about 90 seconds to complete Place the handset in the telephone base or charger for charging Make sure the handset is placed in the telephone base or charger correctly If the battery is completely depleted charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before use You may need to purchase a new battery Make sure the ringer volume is not set to off The handset may be too far from the telephone base Move it closer to the telephone base Move the handset closer to the telephone base It may be out of range hear other calls when using the telephone hear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work There is interference during a telephone conversation My calls fade out when am using the cordless handset 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 provider Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged in securely The handset may be out of range Move it closer to the telephone base If you subscribe to high speed Internet service DSL digital subscriber line through your telephone line you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack The filter prevents noise and
13. be created when the adapter is plugged into the power outlet or when the handset is replaced in its cradle This is a common event associated with the closing of any electrical circuit The user should not plug the phone into a power outlet and should not put a charged handset into the cradle if the phone is located in an environment containing concentrations of flammable or flame supporting gases unless there is adequate ventilation A spark in such an environment could create a fire or explosion Such environments might include medical use of oxygen without adequate ventilation industrial gases cleaning solvents gasoline vapors etc a leak of natural gas etc 15 Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode 16 The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling under the table or cabinet outlet SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Battery CAUTION Use Only Supplied Battery Do not dispose of the battery in a fire Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions Do not open or mutilate the battery Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed e Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conducti
14. corded telephones Electrical power The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet The electrical outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch Calls cannot be made from the cordless handset if the telephone base is unplugged switched off or if the electrical power is interrupted Potential TV interference Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to televisions and VCRs To minimize or prevent such interference do not place the telephone base of the cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR If interference is experienced moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR often reduces or eliminates the interference Rechargeable batteries Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conducting material such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger Nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner Do not burn or puncture the battery Like other batteries of this type if burned or punctured they could release caustic material which could cause injury Table of contents What s in the DOX cccesseeeeees 1 OVEFVICW 0 ccccccccecceeseeeeteeeeeeees 2 Handset overview cccececseeeeeeeees 2 Telephone ba
15. entry unless you delete some current entries You have just ended a call The handset registration is not successful Another handset is magi biped calling for intercom for models with two calls or more handsets only There is an incoming call Two handsets are required for an intercom call The handset is on an intercom call The intercom call has just ended eyb gnenn Eu You have started the for models wit intercom process or three or more started transferring a handsets only call and need to enter the desired handset number 30 A system handset or another telephone on the same line is in use The battery needs to be recharged MUTE is turned off and the person on the other end can hear you You have turned off the handset microphone The other party cannot hear you but you can hear the other party There are new voicemail message s from your telephone service provider You place the handset in the telephone base or charger without installing a battery in it There is no telephone line connected There are no message in the answering system There are no old messages in the answering system You have no old messages to be deleted Another handset is already in the directory or caller ID log The telephone number you have entered is already stored in the directory 31 The telephone base has lost power or the handset is out of range Th
16. or A to choose Tone On or Tone Off 6 Press SELECT to save and you hear a confirmation tone f9 NOTES e The answering system must be turned on for the message alert tone to be functional e Press any key on the telephone base except FIND HANDSET to temporarily silence the message alert tone Set the voice language You can select a language English or French to be used for the answering system s voice prompts 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press W or A to scroll to Answering sys and then press SELECT 3 Press W or A to scroll to Ans sys setup and then press SELECT 4 Press or A to scroll to Voice language and then press SELECT 5 Press W or A to choose English or Francais 6 Press SELECT to save and you hear a confirmation tone Using your built in answering system New message indication XX new messages displays and the message window in the telephone base flashes when there are new answering system messages If the message alert tone is turned on the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds when there are messages that have not been reviewed 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 date and time of the message After the last message the teleph
17. press SELECT 3 Press SELECT to choose To Directory Then the handset displays Enter number 4 Use the dialing keys to edit the number when necessary Press SELECT to move to the name The handset displays Enter name 5 Use the dialing keys to add or edit the name 6 Press SELECT when done and the screen shows Saved While entering names and numbers you can e Press W or A to move the cursor to the left or right e Press DELETE to erase a digit e Press and hold DELETE to erase all digits e Press and hold PAUSE to enter a dialing pause a p appears e Press 0 to add a space 9 NOTE e If you save an entry which already exists in the directory the handset displays Number repeated and then returns to previous screen Delete the caller ID log entries 1 Search for the desired caller ID log entry see Review the Caller ID log 2 Press DELETE to delete the displayed entry To delete all entries 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press W or A to scroll to Caller ID log and then press SELECT 3 Press W or A to scroll to Del all calls and then press SELECT 4 When the screen shows Delete all Press SELECT to confirm The screen displays Deleting and then you hear a confirmation tone Sound settings Key tone You can turn the key tone on or off for each handset If you turn the key tone off there are no beeps when you press the handset keys 1 Press MENU when the hands
18. this limited warranty or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty VTech will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty What must you return with the Product to get warranty service 1 Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty and Include a valid proof of purchase sales receipt identifying the Product purchased Product model and the date of purchase or receipt and Provide your name complete and correct mailing address and telephone number Other limitations This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and VTech It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this Product VTech provides no other warranties for this Product The warranty exclusively describes all of VTech s responsibilities regarding the Product There are no other express warranties No one is authorized to make modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification State Provincial Law Rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to provin
19. 1 The REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications 38 Limited Warranty What does this limited warranty cover The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase Consumer or you that the Product and all accessories provided in the sales package Product are free from defects in material and workmanship pursuant to the following terms and conditions when installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating 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 do if the Product is not free from defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period Materially Defective Product During the limited warranty period VTech s authorized service representative will repair or replace at VTech s option without charge a Materially Defective Product If we repair the Product we may use new or refurbished replacement parts If we choose to replace the Product we may replace it with a new or refurbished Produc
20. Go to www vtechcanada com CS67 29 for latest VTech product news j CS6729 2 CS6729 26 CS6729 3 CS6729 4 DECT 6 0 cordless telephone vtech User s manual Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product Before using this telephone please read Important safety instructions 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 and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product For support shopping and everything new at VTech visit our website at www vtechcanada com The ENERGY STAR program www energystar gov OK recognizes and encourages the use of products that save energy and help protect our environment We are proud to mark this product with the ENERGY STAR label indicating it meets the latest energy efficiency guidelines aaa Telephones identified with this logo have reduced noise and interference when used with most T coil equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants The TIA 1083 Compliant Logo is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association Used under license Compatible with Hearing Aid T Coil TIA 1083 Important safety instructions When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury including the followi
21. and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset the weather and the layout of your home or office When the handset is out of range the handset displays Out of range or no pwr at base If there is a call while the handset is out of range it may not ring or if it does ring the call may not connect well when you press Move closer to the telephone base and then press max to answer the call If the handset moves out of range during a telephone conversation there may be interference To improve reception move closer to the telephone base Configure your telephone Using the handset menu 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use Press W or A until the screen displays the desired feature menu Press SELECT to enter that menu To return to the previous menu press CANCEL on the handset To return to idle mode press and hold CANCEL on the handset Set language The LCD language is preset to English You can select English French or Spanish to be used in all screen displays 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use Press V or A to highlight Settings and then press SELECT Press SELECT to select LCD language Press W or A to highlight English Fran ais or Espa ol and then press SELECT The screen displays Set English when you choose English The screen displays Set Fran ai
22. are done After the tone speak towards the microphone Press 5 to stop recording The system announces Recorded f9 NOTES The system will announce Memory is full if you record a memo when the memory is full Memos shorter than two seconds are not recorded 2 Using your built in answering system and voicemail service You can use your answering system and voicemail service together by setting your answering system to answer before voicemail service answers as described below To learn how to program your voicemail settings contact your telephone service provider If you are on a call or if the answering system is busy recording a message and you receive another call the second caller can leave a voicemail message Set your answering system to answer calls at least two rings earlier than your voicemail service is set to answer For example if your voicemail service answers after six rings set your answering system to answer after four rings Some voicemail service providers may program the delay before answering calls in seconds instead of rings In this case allow six seconds per ring when determining the appropriate setting 29 Retrieve voicemail from telephone service Voicemail is a feature available from most telephone service providers It may be included with your telephone service or may be optional Fees may apply Retrieve voicemail When you received a voicemail the ha
23. by one When you have reviewed all the missed calls the missed call indicator goes away If you do not want to review the missed calls one by one press and hold CANCEL on the handset when not in use to clear the missed call indicator All the entries are then considered old and kept in the caller ID log View dialing options Although the caller ID 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 or 1 plus the seven digits or 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits You can change the number of digits that you dial from the caller ID log and store the new number to the directory While reviewing the caller ID log press FFaiet pound key repeatedly to display different dialing options for local and long distance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number in the directory Press 1 repeatedly if you need to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory When the number is displayed in the correct format for dialing press max or 4 to dial Dial a caller ID log entry 1 Search for the desired caller ID log entry see Review the Caller ID log 2 When the desired entry displays press Xx or to dial Save a caller ID log entry to the directory 1 Search for the desired caller ID log entry see Review the Caller ID log 2 When the desired entry displays
24. caller ID problems caused by DSL interference Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the same circuit as the telephone base can cause interference Try moving the appliance or telephone base to another outlet The location of your telephone base can impact the performance of your cordless phone For better reception install the telephone base in a centralized location within your home or office away from walls or other obstructions In many environments elevating the telephone base improves overall performance The telephone does not receive caller ID or the telephone does not show caller ID during call waiting The display shows Out of range or no pwr at base subscribe to a nontraditional telephone service that uses my computer to establish connections and my telephone doesn t work 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 Both your and the caller s telephone service providers must use equipment compatible with the caller ID service The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID The caller ID information displays after the first or second ring The handset may be out of range Move it closer to the telephone base Make sure the power cord is se
25. cation you selected is occupied the new directory entry you selected replaces the old one Take caution not to replace entries you do not wish to delete from the speed dial locations Reassign a speed dial entry 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press w or Ato scroll to Directory then press SELECT 3 Press w or A to scroll to Speed dial then press SELECT 4 Press w or A or use the dialing keys to choose the speed dial location you want to reassign 5 Press SELECT twice The screen displays Reassign SD 6 Press SELECT The screen displays Copy from DIR and then the first entry of the directory 7 Press w or A to browse to the desired entry OR Use the alphabetical search to find the desired entry 8 Press SELECT to save You hear a confirmation The name up to 12 characters appears in the selected speed dial location Dial a speed dial number e Press and hold a dialing key 0 or 2 9 to dial the number stored in the corresponding speed dial location When the speed dial location is empty the screen displays the speed dial list See Assign a speed dial entry to add a new entry 18 Delete a speed dial entry 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press w or A to scroll to Directory then press SELECT 3 Press w or A to scroll to Speed dial then press SELECT Press w or A or use the dialing keys to choose the desired speed dial location then press DELETE
26. ce Limitations Implied warranties including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability an unwritten warranty that the Product is fit for ordinary use are limited to one year from the date of purchase Some states provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect special incidental consequential or similar damages including but not limited to lost profits or revenue inability to use the Product or other associated equipment the cost of substitute equipment and claims by third parties resulting from the use of this Product Some states provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase Technical Specifications Frequency Crystal controlled PLL control synthesizer Transmit Handset frequency 1921 536 1928 448 MHz Telephone base 1921 536 1928 448 MHz Channels 5 Nominal Maximum power allowed effective by FCC and IC Actual range operating range may vary according to environment conditions at the time of use Power Handset 2 4V Ni MH requirements battery Telephone base 6V DC 400mA Charger 6V AC 300mA Handset directory 50 memory locations up to 30 digits and 15 characters Handset caller
27. curely plugged into the telephone base Use a working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch Make sure your computer is powered on and your Internet is working properly Make sure to plug your USB telephone adapter into a dedicated USB port on your computer Do not plug into a multiple port USB hub USB splitter that is not powered In a few rare instances the USB port on your computer may not have enough power In these instances try using a USB hub with its own external power supply If you are using a firewall it may prevent access to your nontraditional telephone service Contact your service provider for more information The answering system does not record messages The answering system does not announce the correct day of the week for recorded messages time stamp The messages on the answering system are incomplete accidentally set my LCD language to Spanish or French and don t know how to change it back to English Make sure the answering system is on When the answering system is on ANS ON should display on the handset and the telephone base When the answering machine memory is full it does not record new messages until some old messages are deleted If you subscribe to voicemail service change the number of rings so that your answering system answers before your voicemail service answers To determine how many rings activate your voicemail
28. d handSet ccccsseeeseeeeeeeeeeees 13 Transfer a Call scoceaiccieceaviecticeendeverdessedes 13 NE VC OMNI seactedaaae ctcntacuesuenscsceneucactdaeeaee 13 Answer an incoming call during an intercom call 14 Call transfer using intercom 14 Redial list annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 15 Review a redial list entry 15 Dial a redial list entry cee 15 Delete a redial list entry 8 15 DIFC CLON Y secessweccsucweesscsecacesatucececen 16 Add a directory entry c ceeeeee 16 Review directory entries 05 17 Alphabetical search ccccceeee 17 Delete a directory entry 08 17 Dial a directory entry 17 Speed amp 6 gt Eh ee eee eee nee 18 Assign a speed dial entry 18 Reassign a speed dial entry 18 Dial a speed dial number 18 Delete a speed dial entry 19 Caller ID aetna one ene 19 Review the caller ID log 19 Memory MAIC cn acinccassiccsncendunttmeameonca 20 Missed call indicator cccccceeeees 20 View dialing options c c cccceeeee 20 Dial a caller ID log entry 20 Save a caller ID log entry to the directory sciewicicaradsnvacenvescuten sieeabecendiat 21 Delete the caller ID log entries 21 Sound settings ccceeeeeeeeees 21 Key TONE sa cctcsmcchieccsuanscencitunshtamasoonan 21
29. dial list entry 1 Press REDIAL to enter the redial list 2 Press V A or REDIAL repeatedly to browse until the desired entry displays e When the handset displays the number you want to delete press DELETE 15 Directory The directory can store up to 50 entries which are shared by all handsets Each entry may consist of a telephone number up to 30 digits and a name up to 15 characters Each handset directory is independent for multiple handset models only Any additions deletions or edits made on one handset are not reflected on other handsets If the telephone number in the directory exceeds 15 digits a dash appears after the 14th digit and then the remaining digits are shown beginning with a dash alternately Add a directory entry 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press Ww or A to highlight Directory and then press SELECT 3 Press SELECT to choose Add contact 4 When Enter number displays use the dialing keys to enter a number up to 30 digits OR Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL Then press Y A or REDIAL repeatedly to find the desired number Press SELECT to copy the number Press SELECT to move on to the name 16 6 When Enter name displays use the dialing keys to enter a name up to 15 characters Each time you press a key the character on that key appears Additional key presses produce other characters on that key Press the key repea
30. e handsetis ona call The battery is very low Put the handset in the telephone base or charger for recharging The quiet mode is turned off The quiet mode is turned on The answering system has no recording time left The answering system has less than three minutes of recording time left The handset registration is in progress The handset ringer is muted temporarily during an incoming call The handset ringer is turned off Your selection has been saved The handset speakerphone is in use Screen display on a non registered handset You have transferred an outside call to another cordless handset The handset is out of Frequently asked range while on a call s Failed phone call the questions telephone line is in Below are the questions most frequently eee asked about the cordless telephone Failed intercom call If you cannot find the answer to your there are already two l a i handsets being used question visit our website at www vtechcanada com or call a le Digas in 4 800 267 7377 for customer service There are new My telephone Make sure the telephone messages in the does not work base is installed properly answering system at all and battery is installed and charged correctly All system handsets For optimum daily are being paged performance return the handset to the telephone base after use The display Disconnect the shows No line
31. em is caused by use with non VTech accessories or Product whose warranty quality stickers product serial number plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed altered or rendered illegible or Product purchased used serviced or shipped for repair from outside the United States of America or Canada or used for commercial or institutional purposes including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes or Product returned without a valid proof of purchase see item 2 on the next page or Charges for installation or set up adjustment of customer controls and installation or repair of systems outside the unit 39 How do you get warranty service To obtain warranty service in the United States of America please visit our website at www vtechcanada com or 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 transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport of the Product s to the service location VTech will return repaired or replaced Product under this limited warranty Transportation delivery or handling charges are prepaid VTech assumes no risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit If the Product failure is not covered by
32. equently asked questions 32 EGO MOGE iraani 35 General product care 35 The RBRC Seal ss ssssssssessseeee 36 FCC ACTA and IC FEQUIATIONS ccceeeseeeeneneeeeeees 36 Limited Warranty scccssssee 38 Technical Specifications 40 What s in the box Your telephone package contains the following items Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service SI NOTE To purchase replacement batteries or power adapters visit our website at www vtechcanada com or call 1 800 267 7377 1 set for CS6729 CS6729 2 CS6729 26 CS6729 3 CS6729 4 1 set for CS6729 2 sets for CS6729 2 CS6729 26 3 sets for CS6729 3 4 sets for CS6729 4 1 set for CS6729 2 CS6729 26 2 sets for CS6729 3 3 sets for CS6729 4 Abridged user s Important Safety manual Instructions 1 set for CS6729 CS6729 2 CS6729 26 CS6729 3 CS6729 4 Overview Handset overview REE SELECT E REE v BSS oy eB El s Se 1 Handset earpiece 2 LCD display 3 MENU SELECT e Show the menu e While in a menu press to select an item or save an entry or setting 4 OFF CANCEL e Hang up a call e Silence the ringer temporarily while the handset is ringing e Press and hold to erase the missed call indicator while the phone is not in use e Press to return to the previous menu or press and hold to r
33. ery to prevent possible leakage Install the battery as shown below 4 Connect the power adapter to the telephone base and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch THIS SIDE UP Charge the battery Place the handset in the telephone base When it is fully charged you can expect or the charger to charge the following performance Operation Operating time While in handset Seven hours use talking While in Three hours speakerphone mode talking While not i use Five days standby Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery Handset is not charging or in use Once you have installed the battery the handset LCD display indicates the battery status see the table below gaia e For best performance keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use e The battery is fully charged after 12 hours of continuous charging e If you place the handset in the telephone base or the charger without plugging in the battery the screen displays No battery Battery Battery indicators status The screen The battery Charge is blank or has no without shows Put charge or interruption in charger very little at least 30 and charge The minutes flashes handset cannot be used The screen The battery Charge shows Low has enough without battery and charge to be interruption flashe
34. et is not in use 2 Press wor A to highlight Settings and then press SELECT 3 Press W or A to highlight Key tone and then press SELECT 4 Press W or A to highlight Key tone On or Key tone Off 5 Press SELECT to save your selection Then the handset returns to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone Ringer tone You can choose from different ringer tones for each handset 1 Press MENU when the handset Is not In use 2 Press W or A to highlight Ringers and then press SELECT 3 Press W or A to highlight Ringer tone and then press SELECT 4 Press W or A to sample each ringer tone 5 Press SELECT to save your selection Then the handset returns to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone 9 NOTE e f you turn off the ringer volume you will not hear ringer tone samples Handset ringer volume You can set the ringer volume or turn the ringer off on each handset When the ringer is off amp appears on the screen 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use 2 Press Wor A to highlight Ringers and then press SELECT 3 Press W or A to select Ringer volume and then press SELECT 4 Press W or A to Sample each volume level 5 Press SELECT to save your selection Then the handset returns to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone S NOTE e The ringer volume also determines the ringer volume for intercom calls If the ringer volume is set to off that ha
35. eturn to idle mode without making changes 5 ffoviet e Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry 6 INT e Press to start an intercom conversation or transfer a call for multi handset models only 7 Microphone 8 1 e Make or answer a call using the handset speakerphone e During a call press to switch between the speakerphone and the handset 9 MUTE DELETE e Mute the microphone during a call e Delete digits or characters while using the dialing keys e Silence the ringer temporarily while the handset is ringing 10 Kore e While you have set the dial mode to pulse and on a call press to switch to tone dialing temporarily 11 0 e Press to add a space when entering names 12 1 e Press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the caller ID log entry before dialing or saving it to the directory e Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail number 13 x FLASH e Make or answer a home call e Answer an incoming home call when you hear a call waiting alert 14 REDIAL PAUSE Telephone base overview e Press repeatedly to review the redial list e Press and hold to insert a dialing pause while entering a number 15 VOLUME a m e Review the directory when the phone is not in use e Increase the listening volume during a call 1 IN USE light e Scroll up while in a menu or in the directory caller ID log or redial lis
36. ical you will be notified 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 37 may make changes in its facilities equipment operation or procedures that could affect 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 telephone numbers e g police fire medical in these locations If you do store or test emergency numbers please Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up Perform such activities in off peak hours such as early morning or late evening Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone The term IC before the certification registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met The Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this terminal equipment is 0
37. isplays Incoming call Answer an incoming call during an intercom call When you receive an outside call during an intercom call there is an alert tone e To answer the outside call press tm The intercom call ends automatically e To end the intercom call without answering the outside call press OFF The telephone continues to ring Call transfer using intercom Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another system handset 1 During a call press INT e If you have two handsets the outside call is put on hold and your handset displays Calling HS X e f you have three or more handsets your handset displays Intercom to Use the dialing keys to enter a handset number The outside call is put on hold and your handset displays Calling HS X The destination handset rings and its screen displays HS X is calling 2 To answer the intercom call on the destination handset press sxx INT or any dialing key 0 9 faviet or tone The outside call is still on hold and both handsets now display Intercom You can now have a private conversation with the destination handset f9 NOTES e To cancel the intercom call before it is answered press OFF ax or INT on your handset e If the destination handset does not answer within 100 seconds is in use on a call or is out of range the originating handset displays Unable to call and then reconnects to the outside call 3 From this intercom cal
38. l you have the following options e You can let the destination handset join you on the outside call in a three way conversation Press and hold INT on the Originating handset e You can transfer the call Press OFF or place your handset back in the telephone base or charger Your handset displays Transferred The destination handset is then connected to the outside call e You can press INT to switch between the outside call Outside call displays and the intercom call Intercom displays e The destination handset can end the intercom call by pressing OFF or by placing the handset back in the telephone base or charger The outside call continues with the original system handset Redial list Each handset stores the last 10 telephone numbers dialed up to 30 digits When there are already 10 entries the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the new entry Review a redial list entry 1 Press REDIAL to enter the redial list 2 Press VW A or REDIAL repeatedly to browse until the desired entry displays Dial a redial list entry 1 Press REDIAL to enter the redial list 2 Press WV A or REDIAL repeatedly to browse until the desired entry displays 3 Press mz or to dial OR 1 Press max or to take the line 2 Press REDIAL to enter the redial list 3 Press V A or REDIAL repeatedly to browse until the desired entry displays 4 Press SELECT to dial the displayed number Delete a re
39. ll volume on the CS6729 handset fI NOTES e The handset and speakerphone volume settings are independent When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum setting you hear two beeps Mute The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you During a call press MUTE The handset displays Muted until the mute function is turned off Press MUTE again to resume the conversation The handset briefly displays Microphone on Join a call in progress for multiple handset models only Another handset can join you on a home call That call continues until all parties hang up You can share an outside call with up to two handsets at the same time You can buy additional expansion handsets CS6709 for this telephone base You can register up to five devices to the telephone base To join a call e When a handset is already on a call press x or on another handset to join the call Press OFF or place the handset in the telephone base or handset 12 charger to exit the call The call continues on the other handset until both handsets hang up Q NOTE e If you have paired a DECT 6 0 cordless headset and speakerphone to the telephone base you can also join a call in progress using the paired device Refer to the user s manuals of the respective product for more information Call waiting When you subscribe to call waiting service with your telephone service provider
40. ment can be up to 90 seconds in length 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press W or A to scroll to Answering sys and then press SELECT 3 Press SELECT again to choose Announcement 4 The handset displays Play 2 Del 3 Rec 7 and it announces To play press 2 To record press 7 Press 7 to record The handset announces Record after the tone Press 5 when you are done After the tone speak towards the handset microphone Press 5 when done Play your announcement 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press or A to scroll to Answering sys and then press SELECT 3 Press SELECT again to choose Announcement 4 The handset displays Play 2 Del 3 Rec 7 and it announces To play press 2 To record press 7 Press 2 to play the current announcement Delete your announcement 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press VW or A to scroll to Answering sys and then press SELECT 3 Press SELECT again to choose Announcement 4 The handset displays Play 2 Del 3 Rec 7 and it announces 7o play press 2 To record press 7 Press 3 to delete your recorded announcement The handset displays Annc deleted and then the system announces Announcement deleted You hear a confirmation tone fI NOTE e When your announcement is deleted calls are answered with the preset announcement Set number of rings You can set the answering sy
41. mmunications Commission FCC rules These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Privacy of communicati
42. ndset is silenced for all incoming calls except paging tone Temporary ringer silencing When the telephone is ringing you can temporarily silence the ringer of the handset without disconnecting the call The next call rings normally at the preset volume To silence the handset ringer e Press OFF or MUTE on the handset and it displays Ringer muted and XX f9 NOTES e Each handset and the base ring when there is an incoming call unless the ringer volume of that device is turned off e You can also press W or A on the base unit to adjust the ringer volume The adjustment will be saved and applied to the next incoming call Quiet mode You can turn on the quiet mode for a period of time 1 12 hours During this period all tones except paging tone are muted 1 Press and hold fauiet when the handset is not in use 2 The handset displays Quiet _ _ hours Use the dialing keys 0 9 to enter the desired duration 1 12 3 Press SELECT to save You hear a confirmation tone The handset displays Quiet mode on and A To turn off the quiet mode e Press and hold QUIET when the handset is not in use The handset displays Quiet mode off briefly and then returns to idle 9 NOTE e When you change the settings of the ringer tone or ringer volume you can still hear the samples even if the quiet mode is on About the built in answering system and voicemail service For message recording your telephone has
43. ndset displays New voicemail and NA To retrieve you typically dial an access number provided by your telephone service provider and then enter a security code Contact your telephone service provider for instructions on how to configure the voicemail settings and listen to messages Turn off the new voicemail indicators If you have retrieved your voicemail while away from home and the handset still displays the new voicemail indicators use this feature to turn off the indicators 9 NOTE e This feature turns off the indicators only it does not delete your voicemail messages Press MENU when the handset is not in use Press V or A to highlight Settings and then press SELECT Press W or A to highlight Cir voicemail and then press SELECT The handset displays Reset VM icon Press SELECT to save your selection You hear a confirmation tone Expand your telephone Screen messages system There are no caller ID You can add new handsets CS6709 ee log entries purchased separately to your telephone You are calling system Your telephone base supports a for ae en ane another handset for maximum of five handsets or more intercom calls For more details refer to the user s handsets only manual that comes with your CS6709 Deyk aE A directory entry is new handset chee her deleted Didier icy There are no directory moped Ad entries The directory is full You cannot save any new
44. ng 1 Read and understand all instructions 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 3 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 4 Do not use this product near water such as near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink laundry tub or swimming pool or in a wet basement or shower 5 Do not place this product on an unstable table shelf stand or other unstable surfaces 6 Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the telephone base and handset are provided for ventilation To protect them from overheating these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed sofa or rug This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided 7 This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home or office consult your dealer or local power company 8 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not install this product where the cord may be walked on Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots in the telephone base or handset because they may touch dangerous voltage points or create a short circuit Never spill liquid of any kind on the product
45. ngle line and an RJ14 jack for two lines See the installation instructions in the user s manual The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called The REN for this product is encoded as the 6th and 7th characters following the US in the product identifier e g if is 03 the REN is 0 3 In most but not all areas the sum of all RENs should be five 5 0 or less For more information contact your telephone service provider This equipment may not be used with Party Lines If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line ensure the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone service provider or a qualified installer If this equipment is malfunctioning it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents For repair procedures follow the instructions outlined under the Limited warranty If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone service provider may temporarily discontinue your telephone service The telephone service provider is required to notify you before interrupting service If advance notice is not pract
46. ntry appears press DELETE The screen displays Delete contact and the number Press SELECT to confirm The screen displays Deleting and then Contact deleted You hear a confirmation tone Dial a directory entry 1 Search for the desired entry in the directory see Review directory entries or Alphabetical search 2 Press Xx or to dial Speed dial You can copy up to 9 directory entries into the speed dial locations 0 and 2 9 so that you can dial these numbers using fewer keys than usual The speed dial memory locations are stored in the telephone base and are shared by all handsets Changes made to the speed dial entries on one handset apply to all Assign a speed dial entry 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press w or Ato scroll to Directory then press SELECT 3 Press w or A to scroll to Speed dial then press SELECT 4 Press w or Aor the dialing keys 0 or 2 9 to choose the desired speed dial location 5 Press SELECT The screen displays Copy from DIR and then the first entry in the directory 6 Press w or A to browse to the desired entry OR Use the alphabetical search to find the desired entry 7 Press SELECT to save You hear a confirmation The name up to 12 characters appears in the selected speed dial location f9 NOTES e f the directory is empty when you press SELECT in Step 5 the screen displays Directory empty e If the speed dial lo
47. one announces End of messages S9 NOTE e Make sure you set the date and time correctly Refer to Set date and time under the Configure your telephone section for more details To play messages at the telephone base Press gt 8 PLAY when the telephone base is not in use Options during playback Press w VOL or AVOL to adjust the message playback volume Press SKIP to skip to the next message Press REPEAT to repeat the message Press twice to hear the previous message Press X DELETE to delete the playing message Press gt 8 STOP to stop the playback 26 To play messages on a handset 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press SELECT to choose Play messages Options during playback Press W VOLUME A to adjust the message playback volume Press 6 to skip to the next message Press 4 to repeat the message Press 4 during the time and day announcement to hear the previous message Press 3 to delete the playing message Press OFF to stop the playback Press 4 to switch between speakerphone mode and handset mode NOTES Only one handset or the telephone base can access the answering system at a time During message playback if there is an incoming call or another handset makes a call message playback will be stopped g Delete all messages You can only delete old reviewed messages You cannot delete new messages until you review them You cannot retrie
48. ons may not be ensured when using this telephone To ensure safety of users the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria The handset may be safely held against the ear of the user The telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm 8 inches or more This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian requirement CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments ACTA The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains among other things a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ TXXXX This identifier must be provided to your telephone service provider upon request The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting to a si
49. s when you choose Fran ais The screen displays Set Espa ol when you choose Espa ol Press SELECT to save your selection You hear a confirmation tone 9 NOTE If you accidentally changed the LCD language to French or Spanish you can reset it to English easily by pressing MENU and then entering X364 uie Set date and time fI NOTE 1 3 Make sure you set the date and time including the year correctly otherwise the answering system does not announce the correct day of the week for your recorded messages time stamp Press MENU when the handset is not in use Press Ww or A to highlight Set date time and then press SELECT Use the dialing keys 0 9 to enter the month MM date DD and year YY Then press SELECT Use the dialing keys 0 9 to enter the hour HH and minute MM Then press W or A to choose AM or PM Press SELECT to save Home area code If you dial your local calls using only seven digits area code not required you can program your home area code so that when you receive a call within your local area the telephone number is automatically stored without the area code in the caller ID log 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press W or A to highlight Settings and then press SELECT 3 Press W or A to highlight Home area code and then press SELECT 4 Use the dialing keys to enter a three digit home area code 5 Press SELECT to save your
50. s used for a at least 30 short time minutes The screen The battery is To keep shows charged the battery HANDSET X charged place it in the telephone base or charger when not in use Before use After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage the handset will prompt you to set the date and time Set date and time S9 NOTE e Make sure you set the date and time including the year correctly otherwise the answering system does not announce the correct day of the week for your recorded messages time stamp 1 Use the dialing keys 0 9 to enter the month MM date DD and year YY Then press SELECT 2 Use the dialing keys 0 9 to enter the hour HH and minute MM Then press W or A to choose AM or PM 3 Press SELECT to save Check for dial tone Press Xx If you hear a dial tone the installation is successful If you do not hear a dial tone e Make sure the installation procedures described above are properly done e t may be a wiring problem If you have changed your telephone service to digital service from a cable company or a VolP service provider the telephone line may need to be rewired to allow all existing telephone jacks to work Contact your cable VolP service provider for more information Operating range This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission FCC Even so this handset
51. se overvieWw 066 3 Charger OVErvieW cccccssseeeeeeeeeees 4 Display icons overview s s s 4 Handset and Telephone base lights Overview c cecceeeesseeeeees 4 CONNEC Keen noe ee Pee 5 Connect the telephone base 5 Connect the charger 5 Mount the telephone base 5 Install and charge the battery 6 Charge the battery ceeeeeeeeees 7 Before USC cccssssecceesseeseeeseeees 8 Check for dial tone ccceeeeeeees 8 Operating rANGE cecceccseseeeeseeeeees 8 Configure your telephone 9 Using the handset menu 06 9 Set language eee eee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 9 Set date and time ccceeeeeeees 9 HOME area code c scccceeeeeeeeeeeees 10 Dial MOOG en cacsedoaiencenndcarseteenetcacewtamemed 10 Temporary tone dialing 005 10 Telephone Operations 11 Make a Call ccccccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 11 Predial a Call osesebsecesaccenceseteuenicctc 11 Answer a call ccceeccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 11 End a 6 ener eee ere et ne ane 11 Speakerphone ccssececcsseeeeceeees 11 Volume COMO hascenescssacecercesiectecresteces 12 MUG sensin e Eaa 12 Join a call in progress for multiple handset models onlly 006 12 Call waiting cccccseeeeeeeeeseeeeeenees 12 Chain VANS sree ecccaasonnsceentetshseeeceeec 12 Fin
52. service contact your telephone service provider Make sure you have set the date and time See Configure your telephone section If a caller leaves a very long message part of it may be lost when the answering system disconnects the call after the preset recording time If the memory on the answering system becomes full during a message the answering system stops recording and disconnects the call While the handset is not in use or is ona call press MENU and then enter 364 to change the handset LCD language back to English ECO mode This power conserving technology reduces power consumption for optimal battery performance The ECO mode activates automatically whenever the handset is synchronized with the telephone base The handset shows ECO when the ECO mode activates General product care Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts so it must be treated with care Avoid rough treatment Place the handset down gently Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain or handle it with wet hands Do not install the telephone base near a sink bathtub or shower Electrical storms Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety take cau
53. ss remotely and to control the recording time off The answering system must be turned on to answer and record messages When the answering system is turned on the ANS ON OFF light on the telephone base turns on and ANS ON 23 message can be up to three minutes in length The total storage capacity for the announcement messages and memos is approximately 11 minutes The actual Set your built in answering Your answering system allows you to set your announcement to save and delete Turn the answering system on or displays on the handset To turn on or off with the telephone base e Press ANS ON OFF to turn the built in answering system on or off When the answering system is turned on it announces Calls will be answered When the answering system is turned off it announces Calls will not be answered To turn on or off with the handset 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press Ww or A to highlight Answering sys and then press SELECT 3 Press V or A to highlight Answer on off and then press SELECT 4 Press W or A to highlight Answer On or Answer Off and then press SELECT to save You hear a confirmation tone Default announcement 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 Record your own announcement The announce
54. stem to answer an incoming call after 2 3 4 5 or 6 rings or toll saver If you choose toll saver the answering system answers 24 a call after 2 rings when you have new messages or after 4 rings when you have no new messages 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press W or Ato scroll to Answering sys and then press SELECT 3 Press W or A to scroll to Ans sys setup and then press SELECT 4 Press W or Ato scroll to of rings and then press SELECT 5 Press W or Ato choose 2 3 4 5 6 or Toll saver and then press SELECT Turn the call screening on or off Use this feature to choose whether incoming messages can be heard while they are being recorded 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press W or A to scroll to Answering sys and then press SELECT 3 Press W or A to scroll to Ans sys setup 4 Press SELECT to choose Call screening 5 Press Ww or A to choose On or Off 6 Press SELECT to save and you hear a confirmation tone Turn the message alert tone on or off When the message alert tone is set to on and there is at least one new message the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds The message alert tone is preset to off 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press W or Ato scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT 3 Press W or A to scroll to Ans sys setup then press SELECT 4 Press W or Ato scroll to Msg alert tone then press SELECT 5 Press W
55. t e Move the cursor to the right when entering numbers or names deregistered VOLUME v CID e On when the handset is in use or e Review the caller ID log when the being registered phone is not in use e Decrease the listening volume e Flashes when there is an incoming call or another telephone sharing the same line is in use e Flashes when handsets are being e On when the answering system is answering a call during a call e Scroll down while in a menu or 2 OANS ON OFF in the directory caller ID log or e Press to turn the answering redial list system on or off e Move the cursor to the leftwhen 3 gVOL and WVOL entering numbers or names e Press to adjust the volume during 16 CHARGE light message playback e On when the handset is e When the phone is not in use charging press to adjust the telephone base ringer volume 4 i FIND HANDSET e Press to page all system handsets 5 gt is PLAY STOP e Press to play messages e Press to stop message 6 X DELETE e Press to delete the playing message e When the phone is not in use press twice to delete all previously reviewed messages 7 Message window There are new voicemail e Shows the number of messages received from your telephone service provider and other information of the answering system or telephone base The ECO mode activates 8 REPEAT automatically to reduce power consumption when e Press to repeat
56. t of the same or similar design We will retain defective parts modules or equipment Repair or replacement of the Product at VTech s option is your exclusive remedy VTech will return the repaired or replacement Products to you in working condition You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days How long is the limited warranty period The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE 1 YEAR from the date of purchase If VTech repairs or replaces a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty this limited warranty also applies to the repaired or replacement Product for a period of either a 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or b the time remaining on the original one year warranty whichever is longer What is not covered by this limited warranty This limited warranty does not cover 1 Product that has been subjected to misuse accident shipping or other physical damage improper installation abnormal operation or handling neglect inundation fire water or other liquid intrusion or Product that has been damaged due to repair alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech or Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions network reliability or cable or antenna systems or Product to the extent that the probl
57. ted in a vertical or floor mount position The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling under the table or cabinet outlet KATIP e If you subscribe to digital subscriber line DSL high speed Internet service through your telephone line make sure you install a DSL filter not included between the telephone line cord and telephone wall jack Contact your DSL service provider for more information Mount the telephone base The telephone comes ready for tabletop use If you have already installed the telephone for tabletop use unplug the telephone line cord from the telephone wall jack and unplug the telephone base power adapter from the wall outlet before mounting your telephone on a wall Follow the steps below to mount your telephone on a wall 1 Route the telephone line cord through the rectangular hole on the wall mount bracket Then plug the two ends of the telephone line cord into the telephone base and the wall outlet as shown 2 Align the holes on the bracket with the standard wall plate and slide the bracket down until it clicks securely in place 3 Align the grooves on the telephone Install and charge the battery base with the tabs on the wall mount bracket and then slide it down until it clicks securely in place Gores e Use only supplied battery e If the handset will not be used for a long time disconnect and remove the batt
58. tedly until the desired character appears The first character of every word is capitalized Press SELECT to save You hear a confirmation tone and then the handset returns to the previous menu OR 1 Use the dialing keys to enter a number up to 30 digits when the phone is not in use Press SELECT The handset displays Enter number OR Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL Then press Y A or REDIAL repeatedly to find the desired number Press SELECT for three times to copy the number Press SELECT to move on to the name When Enter name displays use the dialing keys to enter a name up to 15 characters Each time you press a key the character on that key appears Additional key presses produce other characters on that key Press the key repeatedly until the desired character appears The first character of every word is capitalized Press SELECT to save The handset displays Saved and then returns to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone While entering names and numbers you can e Press Ww or A to move the cursor to the left or right e Press DELETE to erase a digit e Press and hold DELETE to erase all digits e Press and hold PAUSE to enter a dialing pause a p appears e Press 0 to add a space Review directory entries Directory entries appear alphabetically 1 Press V when the phone is not in use The handset displays Entries in DIR X for a few seconds
59. telephone base O Press INT on your handset when not in use e f you have only one handset your handset displays INT needs 2 HS e If you have two handsets your handset displays Calling HS X e If you have three or more handsets your handset displays Intercom to Use the dialing keys to enter a destination handset Your handset displays Calling HS X The destination handset rings and its screen displays HS X is calling To answer the intercom call press tx 4 INT or any dialing key 0 9 aviet or tone on the destination handset Both handsets now display Intercom To end the intercom call press OFF or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger Both handsets now display Intercom ended NOTES You can cancel the intercom call before it is answered by pressing OFF or INT on the originating handset If the destination handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds is on a call or out of range the originating handset displays Unable to call and returns to idle mode Press OFF or MUTE on the destination handset to temporarily silence the intercom ringer You can use four handsets on two pairs of intercom calls For example when four handsets are used on two pairs of intercom calls use the fifth handset for an outside call If there is an incoming call while the originating handset displays Calling HS X the intercom request will be stopped and the screen d
60. the call or to copy the callers name and number into your directory 1 Press CID when the phone is not in use The handset displays the first entry in the caller ID log 2 Press VW or A to browse OR 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press W or A to scroll to Caller ID log and then press SELECT twice to choose Review The handset displays the first entry in the caller ID log 3 Press W or A to browse fI NOTE You hear a double beep when you reach the beginning or end of the caller ID log Memory match If the incoming telephone number matches the last seven digits of a telephone number in your directory the name that appears on the screen matches the corresponding name in your directory For example if Linda Jones Smith calls his name appears as Linda if this is how you entered it into your directory S NOTE The number shown in the caller ID log will be in the format sent by the telephone service provider The telephone service provider usually delivers 10 digit phone numbers area code plus telephone number If the phone number of the caller does not match a number in your directory the name will appear as it is delivered by the telephone service provider Missed call indicator When there are calls that have not been reviewed in the caller ID log the handsets display XX missed calls Each time you review a caller ID log entry marked NEW the number of missed calls decreases
61. the handset flashes and you hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call Press FLASH on the handset to put your current call on hold and take the new call Press FLASH on the handset at any time to switch back and forth between calls Chain dialing Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the directory caller ID log or redial list while you are on a Call Chain dialing can be useful if you wish to access other numbers such as bank account numbers or access codes from the directory caller ID log or redial list To access a number from the directory while on a call 1 Press MENU 2 Press SELECT to select Directory 3 Press W or Ato scroll to the desired entry Press SELECT to dial the displayed number To access a number from the caller ID log while on a call 1 Press MENU 2 Press W or A to highlight Caller ID log and then press SELECT 3 Press W or A to scroll to the desired entry 4 Press SELECT to dial the displayed number To access a number from the redial list while on a call 1 Press REDIAL to enter the redial list 2 Press WV A or REDIAL repeatedly to browse to the desired entry 3 Press SELECT to dial the displayed number Find handset This feature helps you find misplaced handsets To start the paging tone e Press FIND HANDSET on the telephone base All idle handsets ring and their screens display Paging
62. the playing the handset is within range m l naan from the telephone base e Press twice to play the previous message There are new caller ID 9 SKIP log entries e Press to skip to the next message Handset and Telephone base lights overview Handset lights d On when the handset D speakerphone is in use CHARGE On when the handset Lech is charging in the telephone base or 1 Charging pole handset charger Charger overview Display icons overview Telephone base lights On when the telephone The battery icon flashes line is in use when the battery is low and needs charging ie when the battery is charging E there is an incoming call Flashes when another On when you are The battery icon becomes registering a handset Flashes quickly when solid when the battery is fully charged telephone sharing the same line is in use Flashes when you are deregistering all handsets On when the OANS ON OFF answering system is turned on The handset ringer is off The message number currently playing and total number of new old messages recorded The answering system is turned on Connect You can choose to connect the telephone base for desktop usage or wall mounting f9 NOTES e Use only the power adapters supplied with this product e Make sure the electrical outlets are not controlled by wall switches The adapters are intended to be correctly orien
63. tion when using electrical appliances during storms Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years Clean it only with a dry non abrasive cloth Do not use dampened cloth or cleaning solvents of any kind The RBRC seal The RBRC seal on the nickel metal hydride battery indicates that VTech Communications Inc is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives when taken out of service within the United States and Canada The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel metal hydride batteries into the trash or municipal waste which may be illegal in your area VTech s participation in RBRC 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 BATTERY for information on Ni MH battery recycling and disposal bans restrictions in your area VTech s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources RBRC is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation FCC ACTA and IC regulations FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Co
64. tions MUTE T Handset control key panel CHARGE vtech REDIAL MENU A VOLUME y uk om CANCEL w Make a call 1 Press Xs or 4 on the handset 2 When you hear a dial tone dial the number e The handset displays Unable to call if the telephone line is in use The handset shows the elapsed time as you talk in hours minutes and seconds e While entering numbers press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause a p appears Predial a call 1 Enter the telephone number 2 Press waz or to dial ae The handset displays Unable to call if the telephone line is in use e The handset shows the elapsed time as you talk in hours minutes and seconds e While entering numbers press DELETE or CANCEL to make corrections press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause a p appears Answer a Call Press max 4 or any dialing key 0 9 FFauiet or Htone to answer End a call Press OFF on the handset or place the handset in the telephone base or handset charger Speakerphone When the handset is on a call press to switch between the speakerphone and the handset earpiece When the speakerphone is active the handset displays Speaker Volume control During a call press W VOLUME A If this is a cell call and the volume is too loud or quiet try changing the volume on your cell phone On some cell phones changing the volume on the cell phone affects your cell ca
65. ve deleted messages To delete all old messages at the telephone base 1 When the phone is not in use press X DELETE The system announces To delete all old messages press DELETE again Press X DELETE again The system announces All old messages deleted You hear a confirmation tone To delete all old messages on a handset 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use Press W or Ato scroll to Answering sys and then press SELECT Press W or A to scroll to Delete all old and then press SELECT The handset shows Delete all msg Press SELECT to confirm The handset displays Deleting then No old messages and then returns to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone 2 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 You can use this preset code or set your own 1 Dial your telephone number from any touch tone telephone 2 When the system plays your announcement enter the two digit security code 3 You can enter one of the following remote commands Command Description Play all messages Play new messages Delete the current message during playback Delete all old messages Repeat the current message during playback Hear a list of remote commands Skip to the next message during playback a EE 7 27 Record a new announcement End the call
66. ve materials e Charge the battery provided with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers Cardiac pacemakers applies only to digital cordless telephones Wireless Technology Research LLC WTR 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 WIR recommends to physicians that Pacemaker patients e Should keep wireless telephones at least six inches from the pacemaker e Should NOT place wireless telephones directly over the pacemaker such as in a breast pocket when it is turned ON e Should use the wireless telephone at the ear opposite the pacemaker WTR s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other persons using wireless telephones About cordless telephones e 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 intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset For this reason you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as those on

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