VTech SP1733 User's Manual
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1. gt Sprint 900MHz Digital Cordless Phone with Call Waiting Caller ID Sprint National HelpDesk 1 800 949 4357 TABLE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION error Ne 1 SPECIAL FEATURES 2 PARTS CHECKLIST ca oid em pesi tor b x Re eds 3 FCC AND IC REGULATIONS 5 nier rre rever rana 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY 7 INSTALLING THE BATTERY 9 TO CHARGE THE BATTERY 9 A WORD ABOUT RECHARGEABLE 5 9 REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY 10 SPARE BATTERY CHARGER POWER BACK UP 10 GETTING STARTED 3 nea rcco ee ep rs eto enne Aa aaeh Riv IUS R ARBORE 11 WALL s ooo oe eio Yun eene ERES 12 HANDSET UNIT LAYOUT erre ennt nuni 13 BASE UNIT EAYOUT ere eee i re run tionen rune rai rA sncnes 14 QUICK REFERENCE 15 15 SETTING 15 MAKING CALES 15 ANSWERING GCALES Potes Lt 16 JEMP2. 28 ADDING NEW PHONE BOOK 5 29 RINGER 31 KEY BEEP ON VOOR Fit mah d a MEAE 31 SET 32 CLEAR ALL 4 0 14 1 32 AUTO ANSWER 33 SET TONE PULSE ialilenledelisril ssa da k ec a xa sts 33 HEADSET 34 ADDITIONAL OPERATING 5 35 OUT OF RANGE 1 m emere 35 MESSAGE WAITING INDICATOR for use with Voicemail 35 CUSTOM PAY PER USE 36 LOW BATTERY INDIGATION intente rre nh tei dre ne eei 37 CHECK AC POWER 37 6 38 IN CASE OF 2 39 WARRANTY 5 40 TECHNICAL 5 2 22 2 41 INTRODUCTION Congratulations You have pur chased one of the most sophisticated cordless
3. If an N in a shaded box appears in the upper right hand corner of the Caller ID screen this indicates that it is a new not previously viewed record If a number in a shaded box appears in the upper right hand corner of the Caller ID screen this indicates that you have received multiple calls from this party For example a 3 indicates that the party has called 3 additional times since the initial call This repeat indicator can go to a maximum of 9 Use the A W keys to scroll through the records Once you have found the desired record press PICK You now have 3 options SAVE the phone number and name in the Phone Book direc tory DIAL the phone number or DEL delete the Caller ID record from memory 1I DOM aa SAVE Press SAVE while reviewing a Caller ID record The screen will display 25 Press PSE if you want to add a 2 second pause in the dialing se quence Press CLR to backspace Press SAVE to save the phone number in the Phone Book direc tory The LCD will display Press to advance the cursor to the next space You won t have to advance the cursor if the next letter of the name is not on the same key as the previous letter it will advance automatically Press CLR to backspace Press SAVE when you finish en tering the desired name LCD will display CALLER ID f you want to save the phone number in a different location pr
4. 3 If either the Handset or the Base parties want to leave the conference either side can press OFF or SPEAKERPHONE to leave REVIEWING CALLER ID RECORDS NOTE Caller ID and Call Waiting ID are subscription services available through most local telephone service providers These are optional serv ices you are not required to subscribe to them However to receive Caller ID on your Sprint cordless phone subscription through your local phone company is required With the Handset in the OFF on hook mode Press MENU Using the A soft keys scroll until 1 Caller ID is highlighted Press the ENTER soft key Use the A keys to scroll through the Caller ID records The Sprint cordless phone will store the last 50 Caller ID records to come in The latest one will be in 01 Press OFF to exit Caller ID mode MEMORY DIALING FROM THE HANDSET With the Handset OFF on hook Press the MEM soft key QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Enter Memory Location 01 25 As soon as you enter the second digit the contents of the selected Memory displayed Location will be Press PHONE key or the DIAL soft key to dial the displayed phone number With the Handset ON off hook Press PHONE Listen for dial tone Press the MEM soft key 21 Enter Memory Location 01 25 The displayed phone number will be dialed Press the PHONE or DIAL key FROM T
5. 33 Your Sprint cordless phone is preset for tone dialing To change the dialing mode setting choose SET TONE PULSE Menu selection 8 the screen will display Press TONE or PULSE depending on the requirements of your local telephone provider If you are not sure contact your local phone company Press SAVE The screen will confirm that the dialing mode is updated and then return to the idle mode display Delete MSG Icon Refer to MESSAGE WAITNG INDICATIOR for an explanation of this teature HEADSET OPERATION Your Sprint cordless phone cordless telephone is equipped with a 2 5mm Headset Jack for use with an optional accessory Headset for hands free operation If you choose to use the Headset option you must obtain an optional accessory Headset which is compat ible with the Sprint cordless phone To purchase a Headset call VTech at 1 800 835 8023 Once you have a compatible 2 5mm Headset locate the Headset Jack on the Sprint cordless phone Handset Connect the plug on the Headset cord to the jack on the cordless Handset The plug should fit securely Do not force the connection OPERATION NOTE Whenever a compatible Headset is connected to the cordless Handset the microphone on the Hand set will be muted This is done to limit the effect of background noise The following operational charac teristics apply to Sprint Headsets The same may also apply to other non Sprint supplied headsets b
6. 800 949 4357 THE PHONE DOESN T WORK AT ALL Make sure the Power Cord is plugged in Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the telephone wall jack Make sure the battery pack is properly charged If the LOW BATTERY message is shown the battery pack needs charging NO DIAL TONE First check all the suggestions above f you still don t hear a dial tone disconnect the Base Unit from the telephone jack and connect a different phone If there is no dial tone on that phone either the problem is in your wiring or local service Call your local telephone company YOU GET NOISE STATIC OR A WEAK SIGNAL EVEN WHEN YOU RE NEAR THE BASE UNIT Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the Base Unit can sometimes cause interference Try moving the appliance or the Base Unit to 39 another outlet YOU GET NOISE STATIC OR A WEAK SIGNAL WHEN YOU RE AWAY FROM THE BASE UNIT You may be out of range Either move close to or relocate the Base Unit The layout of your home may be limiting the range Try moving the Base Unit to another position THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHEN YOU RECEIVE A CALL Make sure you have the Handset ringer activated Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the telephone jack Make sure the power cord is plugged in You may be too far from the Base Unit And the OUT OF RA
7. decide whether to switch to the incoming call or continue with you current conversation NOTES ABOUT CALLER ID amp CALL WAITING ID These are subscription services provided by most regional telephone service providers You must subscribe to these services to get the benefits of these features If you do not subscribe to Caller ID services you can still use your Sprint cordless phone and the other features it offers Due to regional incompatibilities Caller ID information may not be avail able for every call you receive In addition the calling party may block their name and phone number from being sent 27 The names and phone numbers of 25 frequently called parties can be stored in the Sprint cordless phone Phone Book directory You will find instructions for programming names and numbers into the directory in the section ADDINGNEW PHONE BOOK RECORDS Once you have chosen PHONE BOOK Menu selection 2 the screen will display Using the numeric keys enter the first letter of the desired name The Handset will display either the exact record or a close match If itis not the desired record press the 4 W scroll keys to search Once you are viewing the desired record press PICK You now have the following options EDIT if you want to change the name or phone number DIAL to access the line and dial the phone number DEL to delete the record from the directo
8. from Caller ID memory eliminates the need to pre program your local area code 25 locations Programmable Memory for 16 Digit Phone Number Each location can also be assigned up to a 15 character name Out of Range indication while the handset is in use or in standby mode Speakerphone and keypad on the Base Units Two way intercom between Handset and Base Unit Removable handset battery pack Spare battery charger in the base unit Complete battery back up in case of power failure with additional battery pack installed in base Face up or down Handset charg ing Easy answer When the phone rings simply press any key other than OFF the Volume keys or the 3 PPU key on the handset to answer Auto hang up when returning the handset to the base cradle 24 Bit Digital Security Code Low Battery Detect and Warning indicator Tone or Pulse dialing Visual Message Waiting Indication VMWI for use with voicemail service Up to 7 hours of continuous talk time or 14 days standby time 8 level Volume control on Hand set Programmable Ringer Tones and Volume Headset Compatible for use with 2 5mm headsets This manual is designed to familiar ize you withthe Sprint cordless phone We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone INTRODUCTION PARTS CHECKLIST 4 Wall mount accessory 1 Baseunit Handset Belt Clip and AC adaptor To purchase replacement battery 2 One Line Tele
9. should not be placed in a built in installation 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 to your home con sult your dealer or local power company 8 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it 9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 10 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product but take it to an authorized service facility Opening or remov ing cabinet parts other than speci fied access doors may expose you to dangerous voltage or other risks Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used 11 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock 12 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the following conditions A When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed B If liquid has been spilled into the product IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C If the product has been exposed F If the produc
10. telephones on the market The Sprint cordless phone has been designed to offer a new standard in cordless telephone technology Unlike most other cordless phones the Sprint cordless phone digitizes your voice using advanced digital voice coding to provide noise and distortion free performance In most conditions you will not be able to tell you are using a cordless phone Gone are the an noyances of static interference and having to listen to other people s con versations on your cordless phone The Sprint cordless phone scrambles your voice before ittransmits it This allows you the security of knowing that no one can tune in and eavesdrop on your conversations TheSprintcordless phone decodes and displays name and number Caller ID CID information where available and when subscribed to The alpha numeric display will show both the name and number of the calling party when available Up to 15 name characters and or 11 phone number digits can be displayed on the LCD With the Sprint cordless phone the user can easily answer a call by pressing any key other than the OFF VOLUME keys or 3 PPU keys In addition the handset keypad and LCD illuminate while the handset rings to signal an incoming call This is very useful in a dark environment TheSprintcordless phone includes a Speakerphone and keypad on the Base Unit This enables you to make and receive calls hands free at the Base In addtion the Intercom feature a
11. the Sprint cordless phone uses this battery to provide operational backup in case of a power failure If you have a fully charged battery pack in the Spare Battery charger and there is a power outage you will still be able to place andreceivecalls onthe Sprint cordless phone Handset for up to 4 hours The Spare Battery pack can also be used to replace a drained Handset battery to ensure uninterrupted use Be sure to put the drained battery pack in the Spare Battery charger GETTING STARTED SETTING UP AC POWER ADAPTER Plug the AC power adaptor into an electrical outlet and the DC connector to the back of the Base Unit CAUTION USE CLASS 2 9V DC POWER SUPPLY ONLY SETTING RINGER The Handset ringer is programmed ON as the factory default setting To change ringer settings see RINGER VOLUME The Base Unit ringer is controlled independently by a switch located on the front right hand side antenna side of the Base The Base ringer have 3 settings High Low and Off TONE PULSE SELECTION Your Sprint cordless phone is preset for Tone dialing If you have rotary pulse service program the Handset accordingly See SET TONE PULSE for details CHARGETHE HANDSET BATTERY PACK BEFORE USE The battery pack recharges automatically whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit The battery pack must be charged for 16 hours before using your phone for the first time CONNECT THE TELEPHONE LINE C
12. 949 4357 For warranty service proof of purchase is required 40 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthe sizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Handset 904 20 MHz to 925 80 MHz All 20 channels within this range Base Unit 904 20 MHz to 925 80 MHz All 20 channels within this range RECEIVE FREQUENCY Handset 904 20 MHz to 925 80 MHz All 20 channels within this range Base Unit 904 20 MHz to 925 80MHz All 20 channels within this range NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC Actual operating range may vary according to environmental con ditions at the time of use SIZE Handset 19 x 6 x 3 5cm L x W xT Maximum Antenna ex cluded Base Unit 21 5 x 16 5 x 5cm Lx W x T Maximum Antenna excluded WEIGHT Handset 250 grams Base Unit 415 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset Self contained nickel cad mium rechargeable bat tery supply 3 6V nominal 600mAh capacity Base Unit 9VDC 500mA MEMORY Speed Dial 25 Memory locations 16 digits and 15 characters per location CID Alpha Numeric Display 50 Memory locations SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPI CAL AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 91 5068 10 00 Printed in China ISSUE 0
13. Base Unit will emit a special beep tone for up to 60 seconds addition the Handset will display BASE PAGING To answer the page press INT COM on the Handset You are now in intercom mode To terminate the page press OFF on the Handset or INTER COM on the Base Unit INTERCOM BETWEEN HANDSET AND BASE FROM THE HANDSET when HANDSET OFF or ON HOOK Press the INT COM key Then you can talk to Base Unit The Base The Handset will display as Press the MUTE softkey to mute the handset microphone But you can still hear the speaking from the Base You can return the intercom conversation with the Base by press the TALK softkey Press the OFF key to end the intercom mode FROM THE HANDSET when HANDSET ON or OFF HOOK You can use the intercom when you are in a call Press the INT COM key then you can talk to the Base unit At the same time your active call will be place on HOLD You can press the MUTE softkey to mute the handset microphone But you can still hear the speaking from the Base You can return the intercom conversation with the Base by press the TALK softkey Press the OFF key to end the intercom mode But at this time your call still on hold You need to press the TALK softkey or the PHONE key to return to your call Anytime in the intercom mode you can press the PHONE key to end the intercom and return to your call 19 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FROM THE BASE when SPEAKERPHO
14. E key to return to your call If an extension phone is activated while the Sprint cordless phone has a call on HOLD the Sprint cordless phone will release the call and turn itself OFF 17 FROM THE BASE During a Speakerphone call press HOLD on the Base Unit The red light LED buit into the SPEAKERPHONE key will flash rapidly while your call is on hold Press either HOLD or SPEAKERPHONE to return to your call MUTE FROM THE HANDSET Press the MUTE soft key to dis able the Handset microphone during an active call Press the TALK soft key or the PHONE key to return to normal 2 way conversation FROM THE BASE During a Speakerphone call press MUTE to disable the Base Unit microphone The red light LED buit into the MUTE key will glow Press MUTE again to return to a two way conversation REDIAL WITH THE HANDSET ON OFF HOOK Press the RDL soft key to display the last three telephone numbers you dialed QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Using the A W soft keys select the number from the list and then press DIAL soft key REDIAL WITH THE HANDSET OFF ON HOOK Press RDL The Handset will the display last 3 phone numbers dialed Use the W soft keys to highlight the desired phone number Press PHONE The Sprint cordless phone will access dial tone and dial the number 18 PAGE HANDSET LOCATOR To page the Handset from the Base Unit press INTER COM The Handset and
15. HE BASE Press the SPEAKERPHONE to get the dial tone Press MEMORY key then enter 2 digit location number 01 25 You will then hear the dialing sequence FLASH You can use your Sprint cordless phone with services such as Call Waiting Simply press the PHONE key to flash the line on the Handset OR press FLASH on the Base SOFTMENU FUNCTIONS The Sprint cordless phone has an advanced design which uses a menu system and soft keys to access all ofthe built in features Example of the idle mode display NEW The number of Caller ID records not previously viewed TOTAL The total number of stored Caller ID records 50 max RDL Redial Press RDL to display the last 3 tel ephone numbers dialed The number onthe topline is the most recent number dialed The display will look like e Use the A soft keys to select desired number Once highlighted press PHONE to dial To save the phone number in the phone book directory press SAVE The LCD will display 22 Press PSE if you want to add a 2 second pause in the dialing se quence Press CLR to backspace Press SAVE to save the phone number in the Phone Book direc tory The LCD will display Using the keypad enter the desired name 15 character maximum Press to advance the cursor to the next space You won t have to advance the cursor if the next letter of the name is not on the same key as the previous letter it will advance
16. HONE Your Sprint 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 your Base Unit near a sink bathtub or shower ELECTRICAL STORMS Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to elec tronic equipment For your own safety be caution when using electrical appliances during storms 38 CLEANING YOUR TELEPHONE Your telephone has a durable plas tic casing that should retain its luster for many years Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water If your base unit should fall into water DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords 2 D e IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you have difficulty operating your phone the suggestions below should solve the problem If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions callthe Sprint National Help Desk at 1
17. NE OFF Press INTER COM key to page the Handset After Handset receive the Base paging press the INT COM key on the Handset to establish conversatiion During the intercom you can press the MUTE key to mute the microphone on the Base But you can still hear the speaking from the Handset Press the MUTE key once again to release the mute function Press INTER COM key to exit the intercom mode FROM THE BASE when SPEAKERPHONE ON You can use intercom during a call Press INTER COM key to page the Handset You will be on hold After Handset receive the Base paging press the INT COM key on the Handset to establish conversation During the intercom you can press the MUTE key to mute the microphone on the Base But you can still hear the speaking from the Handset Press the MUTE key once again to release the mute function Press INTER COM and then SPEAKERPHONE key to exit the intercom mode and return to the call Orsimply press SPEAKERPHONE to exit the intercom mode and return to the call QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE CONFERENCE Your Sprint cordless phone allows you to establish a 3 party conference between the Handset Base and the incoming call 1 Use either the Base or the Handset to make a call 2 If you are using the Base to make the call the Handset can join the conference by pressing PHONE Or press the SPEAKERPHONE key on the Base if you use the Handset to make the call
18. NGE message is shown on LCD You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring Try unplugging some of the other phones YOU HEAR OTHER CALLS WHILE USING YOUR PHONE Disconnect your Base Unit from the telephone jack and plug in a regular telephone If you still hear other calls the problem is probably in your wiring or local service Call your local telephone company WARRANTY STATEMENT LIMITED WARRANTY Sprint warrants to the original purchaser only the material and workmanship of this product for ONE YEAR from the date of purchase Sprint will repair or replace at our option this product without charge should it fail due to a defect in material or workmanship within that time period This warranty does not apply to loss or damage which is the result of accident misuse or negligence All other warranties expressed implied or statutory including warranties of fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the time period listed and are otherwise excluded from this warranty Sprint may at its option void the warranty if unauthorized repairs are attempted Additionally Sprint shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damage or commercial loss nor for any other loss or damages Sprint assumes no responsibility for products sent without prior Return Authorization To arrange for service in or out of warranty please call the Sprint National Help Desk at 1 800
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20. ORD Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the Base Unit plug the other end of this cord into the wall jack CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE After the battery is charged rotate the Base Unit antenna to upright posi tion Now press PHONE on the Hand set PHONE ON will appear on the LCD and you will hear a dial tone If not see IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY Fill in the telephone number card on the Base Unit CAUTION 1 Never install telephone wiring dur ing a lightning storm 2 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet loca tions 3 Never touch uninsulated tel ephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been dis connected at the network inter face 4 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines WALL MOUNTING USING THE WALL MOUNT ADAPTOR 1 Position the wall mount bracket on the Base Unit Line up the tabs on the wall mount adaptor with the holes on the bottom of the Base Unit Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place 4 Connect the telephone line cord The telephone line cord has snap in plug at each end Insert one of the plugs into the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit Insert the other end of the plug into the wall jack 2 Mount the Base Unit on the wall Position the Base Unit so the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the bottom of the Base Unit Position the power cord to
21. Time is highlighted Press ENTER Enter the current hour A single 15 digit hour must be preceded by a 0 e Next enter the minute Next select the Hour Presenta tion 12 hour or 24 hour format by pressing the key directly below the 12 or 24 icon in the handset display e Press SAVE display will confirm that the time has been updated e The time setting will also auto matically be updated when Time Date information is received from Caller ID MAKING CALLS FROM THE HANDSET Press PHONE The Handset will briefly display CONNECTING then PHONE ON Listen for dial tone Using the keypad dial the desired number To end your call press OFF or return the handset to the base unit OR First dial the desired number Then press PHONE After ac cessing dial tone the phone number will be dialed To end your call press OFF or return the handset to the base unit QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FROM THE BASE Press SPEAKERPHONE then wait for dial tone Dial the desired phone number To end call SPEAKERPHONE again press ANSWERING CALLS FROM THE HANDSET e Press any key except OFF Volume INT COM keys and 3 PPU keys Press OFF to end your call FROM THE BASE Press SPEAKERPHONE To end your call press SPEAKERPHONE again TEMPORARY TONE f your local telephone service requires rotary PULSE dialing you can temporarily switch to TONE dialin
22. automatically Press CLR to backspace Press SAVE when you finished entering the desired name The LCD will display Piu 21 EB sum The XX location displayed is the smallest unoccupied directory location If you want to save the phone number in a different loca tion press CLR and then enter the two digit directory location you desire 01 25 Press SAVE to confirm your loca tion selection The screen will display SOFTMENU FUNCTIONS MEM Memory From the idle mode display press MEM the screen will now display aw a4 uH um bm 7 EE EN Enter the 2 digit location code rep resenting the Phone Book directory record you wish to access The screen will display the contents of that record If the contents of the selected record are empty the screen will display and then ask for another 2 digit loca tion code Fal With the contents of the Phone Book record displayed press DIAL to access the line and dial the displayed phone number 23 CLR to clear the display and allow you to enter another loca tion number EXIT to exit Memory Dialing and return to the idle mode display You can also access directory records by entering the name of the desired party See PHONE BOOK for details MENU With the Handset in the idle OFF mode press the MENU key to access the fo
23. cover by pressing on the ridged lines and sliding downward 2 Discard the old battery pack Don t put the old battery pack in a trash compactor or a fire it could burst Please recycle 3 Place the new battery pack in its housing with the metal contacts facing down 4 Replace the battery case cover by sliding the cover upwards 5 Jf the new battery pack is not already charged place the Hand set in the cradle of the Base Unit to allow it to charge for 16 hours CAUTION To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons Read and Follow the Instructions 10 1 Use only Sprint rechargeable bat tery pack or equivalent 2 Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire The cell may explode IMPORTANT Do not dispose of this battery pack into household gar bage For information on recycling or proper disposal consult your local solid waste collection or disposal organization 3 Do not open or mutilate the battery pack Released electrolyte is cor rosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin It may be toxic if swallowed 4 Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery pack or conductor may overheat and cause burns To purchase replacement battery packs call VTech at 1 800 835 8023 SPARE BATTERY CHARGER POWER BACKUP FUNCTION When the Spare Battery pack is installed in the Base Unit
24. e charged for at least 16 hours initially Afterwards 8 hours of maintenance charging should be sufficient You can use your telephone before that with diminished capacity but it is best to charge the battery pack fully It will take several recharge cycles to maximize the charge capacity of your battery pack The maximum battery life be tween charges is 7 hours of continuous talk time or 14 days of stand by spare battery pack has been charging in the Base Unit simply ex change the drained Handset battery pack with the fully charged replace ment battery pack from the Base Unit charger Place the drained Handset battery pack into the Base Unit charger so that it will charge The Base Unit spare battery charger does NOT charge a battery pack as quickly as the main Handset battery charger full charge requires 24 hours A WORD ABOUT RECHARGE ABLE BATTERIES Your Ni Cd battery pack recharges whenever the Handset is returned to the Base Unit ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO OVER CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack can be recharged many times but if you get a low battery signal even after 8 hours of charging in the Base Unit cradle or 24 hours in the Base Unit spare battery charger the battery pack s should be replaced To purchase replacement battery packs call VTech at 1 800 835 8023 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK Follow the steps below 1 Remove the battery case
25. e are 4 ringer styles and 3 volume levels HI LO and OFF Once you have selected RINGER TONE VOL Menu selection 3 the Handset will display To select a ringer style press the RING soft key To adjust ringer volume press the VOL soft key Press SAVE to confirm your selec tions The screen will display Setting Updated and return to the idle mode display If you select Ringer Volume HI the idle mode screen will display ru x If you select Ringer Volume LO the idle mode screen will display ta 2 If you select Ringer Volume OFF the idle mode screen will display As you use your Sprintcordless phone you will hear a quiet beep with each key press You can turn this feature off if you choose KEY BEEP to be OFF Once you have selected KEY BEEP ON OFF Menu selection 24 the Hand set will display Press ON or OFF depending on your preference then press SAVE screen will display Setting Updated and return to the idle mode display Factory default setting is Key Beep ON SET TIME Once you have selected SET TIME Menu selection 5 the Handset will display If you prefer a 24 hour clock some times called Military Time press 24H Enter the current time by pressing the appropriate numbers on the keypad A single digit hour must start with 0 For a 12 hour clock choose AM or PM The label above the left soft key alternates between AM and PM If the clock is se
26. ess CLR and then enter the two digit directory location you desire 01 25 Press SAVE The screen will confirm your location selection OR Press EXIT to cancel the tion and return to the idle mode display The screen will display DIAL Press DIAL PHONE when viewing a Caller ID record The screen will display up to 4 dialing options examples 1 643 8981 Local only 7 digits 2 1 503 643 8981 Long Distance 11 digits 3 503 643 8981 Area Code local 10 digits 4 1 643 8981 Local Long distance 8 dig its To dial use the W scroll keys to select the desired dialing option then press DIAL or PHONE Enter the desired number key 1 through 4 The Sprint cordless phone will access dial tone and dial the selected sequence DEL Delete Press DEL while reviewing a Caller ID record The screen will display Press YES to delete the dis played Caller ID record The screen will say SIL sirali A ERN Press NO to cancel the deletion and return to the main display CALLER ID CALLER ID CALL WAITING ID Your Sprint cordless phone is capable of displaying the name and or number of the party calling before you answer the phone Caller ID It is also capable of displaying Caller ID information in conjunction with a Call Waiting alert signal Call Waiting ID With Call Waiting ID the Caller ID data will help you
27. extend down the wall the phone is to be mounted on Slide the Base Unit down on the mounting studs until it locks into place 3 Plug in the AC adaptor Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet and the DC connector to the back of the Base Unit If the Handset battery pack has not been charged previously place the Handset in the Base Unit cradle and allow it to charge for 16 hours 12 HANDSET LAYOUT DIALING KEYS FAY Par Laa PPLUIKeys CALL LAYOUT PHONECORD JACK AC POWER JACK SFARE BATTERY CHARGER COMFPARTMENT 30200828 RET URN CALL KEY 25 3 3WAY CALL KEY EN REPEAT DIAL KEY MESSAGE INDICATOR SFARE BATT LED CHARGE LED IN USELED POWER LED FLASH KEY MEMORY KEY DIALING KEYS REDIAL KEY HOLD KEY VOLUME UP DOWN KEY MUTE KEY LED SPEAKERPHONE KEY INTERCOM KEY 7 0 wae 200 009 2 295000500925 CEALL LL 14 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Here is a brief guide to the features and functions of your Sprint cordless phone cordless telephone SET UP Plug AC adaptor into a standard electrical outlet Set Dial Mode setting in MENU to PULSE or TONE The unitis factory set to TONE Let Handset battery pack charge for 16 hours before first use Connect telephone line cord to Base Unit and telephone jack SETTING TIME With the Handset in the idle off mode Press MENU Use the amp soft keys to scroll until 5 Set
28. g for such purposes as accessing answering ma chines bank by phone services and using calling cards To switch from rotary to tone dialing during a call press the TONE key When you end your call by pressing OFF or returning the handset to the base unit the phone will return to the rotary PULSE mode 16 VOLUME CONTROL FROM THE HANDSET The phone must be Located on the side of the Hand set press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN keys to raise or lower the earpiece volume There are 8 volume levels FROM THE BASE The Base Unit has its own volume control The VOL Up and Down keys are located directly above the SPEAKERPHONE key RINGER CONTROL FROM THE HANDSET With the Handset in the idle off mode Press MENU Using the A W soft keys scroll until 3 Ringer Tone Vol is highlighted Press ENTER QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Use the RING soft key to select the Ringer Type there are 4 ring styles and Vol soft key to select the ringer volume High Low or Off Press SAVE to store your ringer settings To exit programming mode at any time press OFF key FROM THE BASE The Base Unit ringer is controlled independently by a switch located on the front right hand side antenna side of the Base The Base ringer has 3 settings High Low and Off HOLD FROM THE HANDSET Press the HOLD soft key to place an active call on hold Press the TALK soft key or the PHON
29. irectory Then To save the phone number in the phone book directory press SAVE The LCD will display Press PSE if you want to add a 2 second pause in the dialing se quence Press CLR to backspace Press SAVE to save the phone number in the Phone Book direc tory The LCD will display Yr baa ro ai u 4 Hmmm Each the number keys has spe cific set of characters Each press of a particular number key causes charac ters to be displayed in the following order Number Key Characters in order amp 1 VETE abc2 c ER def3 a E ghi4 rp 7 tuv8 29 0 Press to advance the cursor to the next space You won t have to advance the cursor if the next letter of the name is not on the same key as the previous letter it will advance automatically Press CLR to backspace Press SAVE when you finished entering the desired name LCD will display The The XX location displayed is the smallest unoccupied directory location If you want to save the phone number in a different loca tion press CLR and then enter the two digit directory location you desire 01 25 30 Press SAVE to confirm your loca tion selection display The screen will RINGER VOLUME KEY ON OFF You can adjust the Handset ringer style and volume level Ther
30. it If the Handset does not re establish contact with the Base within 30 sec onds of losing contact the Handset will automatically drop the call and turn off If you walk out of range while the Handset is not in use the Handset will beep twice and display OUT OF RANGE until the user press any key NOTE f the Base Unit is without power the Handset will behave as if it is out of range Therefore if the handset beeps the display OUT OF RANGE occurs and moving closer to the Base does not help check the Base Unit to make sure it has power MESSAGE WAITING INDICATOR for use with Voicemail Your Sprint cordless phone is capable of detecting a visual Message Waiting signal generated by many 35 OntheBase thered MESSAGE LED will light up to alert you to new unplayed messages Once you have reviewed all of your new voicemail messages and hung up the phone the Sprint cordless phone will usually turn off the Handset and Base indicators automatically Note that there is a delay for the indicators to turn off as the Sprint 1733 is waiting for an update signal from the telephone network After all new voicemail messages have been reviewed if the MESSAGE WAITING indicator icon or Base LED remains on you can manually clear the indications as follows Press MENU scroll to 9 Del MSG Icon Press ENTER Press YES to delete the icon and Base LED ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIPS NOTE Message Waiting indicato
31. l interference in a residential installation This equipment gener ates uses and can radiate radio fre quency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa tion If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi sion reception which can be deter mined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC AND REGULATIONS Part 68 The FCC requires that you connect your cordless telephone to the nation wide telephone network through a modular telephone jack USOC RJ11C RJ11W or RJ14 Your telephone company may dis continue your service if your equip ment causes harm to the telephone network They will notify you in ad vance of disconnection if possible During notification you will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Occasionally your telephone com pany may make changes in its facili ties equipment operati
32. llowing options Caller ID Phone Book Ringer Tone Vol KeyBeep On Off Set Time Clear ALL MEM AutoAns Auto Answer On Off Set Tone Pulse Del delete MSG Icon Use the W keys to select the desired option then press ENTER Because there are only three lines to display information only three of the menu options will be displayed at a time The first screen displayed is 1 Caller ID 2 Phone Book 3 Ringer Tone Vol The second screen is 4 KeyBeep On Off 5 Set Time 6 Clear ALL MEM SOFTMENU FUNCTIONS And the third screen is However using the shortcut all you 7 AutoAns Auto Answer On Off would need to do is 8 Set Tone Pulse 9 Del delete MSG Icon Press MENU Press the 5 key to enter the Set The following sections will detail Time function how to access and operate the nine MENU functions Note You do not have to use the A W soft keys to select menu options Instead you can simply press the number key that corre sponds to the desired feature Then follow the on screen prompts For an example if you want to access the Set Time function using the W soft keys you would do the following Press MENU Using the A W keys scroll until 5 Set Time is highlighted Press ENTER Then follow the on screen prompts 24 CALLER ID Once you have chosen CALLER ID Menu selection 1 the screen will display Leila 131 2 5 E
33. llows two way communication between the Handset and Base Unit Pressing INTER COM onthe Base also assist you in locating a misplaced Handset The Sprint cordless phone uses special memory in both the Base Unit and Handset which is not susceptible to power failures This provides per manent storage of all speed dial num bers CID information as well as the Base Unit and Handset security codes When the spare battery is installed in the Base Unit the Sprint cordless phone uses this battery to provide op erational backup in case of power failure In this way you have access to all normal phone functions during a total power outage Calls can still be placed and received without interrup tion More than 4 hours backup will be possible with a fully charged battery in the Base Unit The phone will also alert you when you are Out of Range even when you re not using the phone INTRODUCTION SPECIAL FEATURES 900 MHz Operation Direct Sequence Spread Spec trum Digital Cordless Telephone Digitally Scrambled Voice Com munication Simultaneous display of Name Number and Time Date stamp for Caller ID 50 Caller ID memory locations 4 row by 16 character dot matrix alphanumeric display Backlit display on handset Backlit handset keypad Three Soft Keys which allow the user to access different functions depending on which mode the phone is currently in i e Caller ID Memory Programming etc Smart Dialing
34. nections themselves butshould contactthe appropriate elec trical inspection authority or electri cian as appropriate Your Sprint cordless phone is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC This means your Handset and Base Unit can communicate only over a certain distance which will depend on the location of the Base Unit and Handset weather and the construction and layout of your home or office IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equip ment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to per sons including the following 1 Read and understand all instruc tions 2 Follow all warnings and instruc tions marked on the product 3 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol clean ers Use a damp cloth for cleaning 4 Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub kitchen sink or swimming pool 5 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product 6 Slots and openings in the cabinet on the back or bottom are provided for ventilation To protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This product
35. ompany This is useful in reaching a party whose line is busy A charge is added to your phone bill each time this service is used NOTE It is likely that your local telephone company will assess charges to use custom features You should check with your local service provider regarding which custom serv ices are available in your area and the associated costs for the intentional or unintentional use of Pay Per Use services Your local telephone company may provide a monthly subscription to an individual service or a package of services which gives you unlimited usage for a small monthly fee ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIPS LOW BATTERY INDICATION During a Low Battery condition the Handset LCD will display quum When this occurs you should either return the Handset to the Base Unit for recharging or exchange the drained Handset battery with a fully charged battery from the Spare Battery charger CHECK AC POWER INDICATION A charged battery installed in the Base Unit will allow you to make and receive calls from the Handset in the event of a power failure for approximately 4 hours During power back up mode the Handset will display If your Sprint cordless phone displays this message and AC power is present check the electrical outlet andthe AC adapter ensuring that it is firmly connected to the outlet and the Base Unit 37 MAINTENANCE TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELEP
36. on or proce dures that could affect the operation of your equipment If so you will be given advance notice of the change to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terrupted service The Base Unit contains no user serv iceable parts The Handset contains a user replaceable battery pack Ifitis determinedthat yourtelephone equipment is malfunctioning the FCC requires that it not be used and that it 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 or by others who may be authorized by the FCC For repair procedures follow the in structions outlined under the Limited Warranty This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the phone company or Party Lines The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still enable the devices to ring when you receive a call The general rule is that the REN value should not exceed 5 0 total however contact your local telephone company for the specific number in your area AND REGULATIONS Industry Canada This telephone is registered for use in Canada Notice The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each termi nal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device to prevent overloading The termination of a l
37. oop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalent Numbers of all de vices not exceed 5 0 Notice The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This cer tification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permis sible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications com pany The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent deg radation of services in some situa tions Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility desig nated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunc tions may give the telecommunica tions company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility tel ephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are con nected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such con
38. phone Cord packs call VTech at 1 800 835 8023 3 Battery Pack x2 AND IC REGULATIONS This equipment complies with Parts 15 and 68 of the Federal Communi cations Commission FCC rules for the United States It also complies with regulations 55210 and CS 03 of In dustry and Science Canada Opera tion is subject to the following two con ditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including in terference that may cause undesired operation of the device The underside of the Base Unit con taining engravements of eitherthe FCC registration number and Ringer Equiva lence Number REN or the IC regis tration number You must upon request provide this information to your local telephone company This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment please con tact Sprint National Help Desk at 1 800 949 4357 The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the line network until the problem has been corrected FCC Part 15 Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance s could void the user s authority to oper ate the equipment The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfu
39. r works in conjunction with Voicemail service from many local phone companies This is an optional service you are not required to subscribe to it CUSTOM PAY PER USE PPU FEATURES Your Sprint cordless phone gives you easy access to 5 popular custom features offered by many telephone companies Return Call Repeat Dial No Call Wait Call FWD ON Call FWD OFF quas o No To use a custom Pay Per Use fea ture do the following Press PHONE tone Press the SERV soft key Using the A W soft keys scroll until the desired custom feature is highlighted Press ENTER Listen for dial In addition 3 custom pay pay use servises are accessible using one touch keys located both the Sprint cordless phone Handset and Base Unit Specifically Return Call 3 WAY Call REPEAT DIALING Return Call dials the last party who called you whether or not you 36 answered the call A charge is added to your phone bill each time you use this feature 3 WAY Call allow you to talk with 2 separate parties from a single line The set up procedure is as follows 1 Call your first party after the party answers 2 Press 3 WAY Call Wait for dial tone 3 Call your second party after the call is answered 4 Press 3 WAY Call again A charge is added to your phone bill each time this service is used REPEAT DIALING repeatedly dials the last number your called over a time interval determined by your local c
40. ry You will then be prompted to press YES to confirm 28 deletion or NO to cancel and return to the idle mode display EDITING PHONE BOOK RECORDS If you press EDIT the Handset will display Press PSE if you want to add a 2 second pause in the dialing se quence Press CLR to backspace Press SAVE to save the phone number in the Phone Book direc tory The LCD will display Press to advance the cursor to the next space You won t have to advance the cursor if the next letter of the name is not on the same key as the previous letter it will advance automatically Press CLR to backspace Press SAVE when you finished entering the desired name LCD will display The The XX location displayed is its origi nal location If you want to save the phone number in a different location press CLR and then enter the two digit location number Press SAVE to confirm your location selection The screen will display If you are saving an edited record in its original directory location you will see the following message after press ing SAVE Car If you press YES the Handset will display If you press NO the Handset will return to 29 You can choose a new location or press EXIT to return to the idle mode display ADDING NEW PHONE BOOK RECORDS Starting from the idle mode off dis play enter the number you want to store in the Phone Book d
41. t exhibits a distinct to rain or water If the product does not operate normally by following the operat ing instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other con trols may result in damage and will often require extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been dam aged change in performance 13 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lighting 14 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK The Handset of your Sprint cordless phone cordless telephone is ever the Handset is in the Base Unit You should charge the battery pack for 16 hours when you first receive your phone You ll know the battery pack needs charging when The low battery message is displayed VIL RE TES a Cum m The Handset seems completely dead the LCD is completely clear and does not activate when you press the keys TO CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK To charge the battery pack place the Handset in the Base Unit The CHARGING indicator will light to Show the Handset is seated properly and the battery pack is charging It is recom mended that the battery pack b
42. t to an AM time the soft key is PM When the clock is set to a PM time the soft key is AM Press SAVE to confirm your selec tions The Handset will display Setting Updated and return to the idle mode display 32 CLEAR ALL MEM This feature allows you to erase the entire contents of the PHONE BOOK and or CALLER ID memory Once youhave chosen CLEAR ALL MEM Menu selection 6 the Handset will display lla Paes Use the W scroll keys to make your selection then press ENTER The screen will ask you to confirm your decision to delete the entire con tents of Caller ID or Phone Book memory for example Press YES to confirm The screen will display If you change your mind and do not want to delete all records press NO You will be returned to the idle mode display AUTOANSWERON OFF SETTONE PULSE Factory default setting is Auto Answer OFF With Auto Answer set to OFF when the phone is on cradle you cannot simply pick up the phone to answer incoming call you must press PHONE to answer the call This allows you to review the Caller ID information before answering How ever if you prefer to have your Handset automatically answer the call when removed from the Base cradle Select AutoAns On Off Menu se lection 7 The Handset will display Press ON or OFF if you re canceling Auto Answer then SAVE The screen will display Setting Updated and re turn to the idle mode display
43. ut Sprint assumes no responsibility for their performance The Sprint brand compatible Head set has a reversible monaural design You can wear your Headset on either ear leaving one ear free for room con versation The headband can be adjusted to fit the contour of your head Using both 34 hands slide the headband up or down so that it rests comfortably on your head with the speaker cushion centered against your ear For maximum sound quality the flex ible microphone should be positioned at the corner of your mouth about one inch from your face BELT CLIP The Sprint cordless phone is also equipped with a detachable belt clip Align the pins on the inside edge of the clip with the notches on the sides of the Sprint cordless phone Handset The belt clip should snap securely into place Do not force the connection ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIPS OUT OF RANGE INDICATION When the handset is in Phone On mode and moved to a point where it and the Base Unit can no longer com municate the Handset will beep twice and display OUT OF RANGE phone service providers If you subscribe to Voicemail service from your local telephone company and a visual message waiting signal is provided the Sprint cordless phone will display on the right side of the Handset LCD to alert you to new unplayed messages and attempt to re link with the Base If this occurs while you re a call move closer to the Base Un
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