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CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions............1 CALLER ID OPERATION ................. 13 About Call History ............................. 13 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ........................2 Review Call History ........................... 13 About Caller Identification ................. 2 Delete Records from Call History Parts Check List ............................... 2 ........................................................... 13 Dial a Displayed Number.................... 14 INSTALLATION ......
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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 to persons, including the following: 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 cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water (for exam
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN About Caller Identification (Caller ID) This product has a Caller ID with Call Waiting feature that works with service from your local phone service provider. Caller ID with Call Waiting lets you see who’s calling before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call. You may need to change your phone service to use this feature. Contact your phone service provider if: • You have both Caller ID and Call Waiting, but as separate services (you may need combined service) •
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INSTALLATION Before You Install 1. Choose a location for the base near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (110v AC) not controlled by a wall switch. 2. Install the handset battery pack. Use only battery pack provided or recommended by VTECH. 3 Attach the belt clip to the cordless handset (optional). NOTE: Install the Base Unit away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or micro
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INSTALLATION Table/Desk Installation 4. Charge the handset battery. Place the handset in the base. Charge the battery for at least 12 hours the first time. 5. Check for dial tone. After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press PHONE ; you should hear a dial tone. 6. Set the dial mode. If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the batteries are charged. If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you’ll need to change the dial mode. • Press PROG/CHAN on the
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TELEPHONE OPERATION 5
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TELEPHONE OPERATION 6
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TELEPHONE OPERATION Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save You can select from four different handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and extend the battery life. 1 Make sure the handset is off. 2 Press PROG/CHAN to enter programming mode. 3 Press until the screen displays RINGER:. 4 Press SELECT The screen displays the current setting. 5 Press or to select 1, 2, 3, 4,or OFF. You will hear a sample of each ring. 6 Press SELECT to choose the displayed ringer setting. Temporary Tone Dialing If
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TELEPHONE OPERATION Operating Range This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and base can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office. For best performance, keep the base antenna fully upright. If you receive a call while you are out of range, the handset might not ring — or if it does rin
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TELEPHONE MEMORY This cordless phone can store 10 telephone numbers with names, each up to 16 digits long in memory locations you assign (0-9). Note: Press OFF at any time to exit memory dial mode. Store a Number or Name in Memory 1 Press PROG/CHAN, then press until the screen displays MEM DIAL. 2 Press MEM. The screen displays ENTER 0-9. 3 Press the key (0-9) for the memory location where you’re storing this entry. If the selected location is empty, the screen displays ENTER NAME. Note: If the
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TELEPHONE MEMORY 8 Press or to change the setting. Choose Y (for Yes) if you wish the phone to alert you to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive ringing pattern after the first ring. Choose N (for NO) for a normal ringing pattern. 9 Press SELECT or PROGRAM to confirm your selection. If you choose Y, a D will be displayed with the directory entry. Note: When memory is full the screen displays MEMORY FULL, an error tone sounds, and you will not be able to store a new number until
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TELEPHONE DIRECTORY This cordless phone can store 40 telephone numbers with names, each up to 16 digits long. Entries are stored alphabetically. For consistency with Caller ID entries, you may wish to enter last names first. Note: Press OFF at any time to exit directory. Store a Number/Name in the Directory 1 Press PROG/CHAN . The screen displays DIRECTORY . 2 Press SELECT . The screen displays ENTER NAME . 3 Using the chart below, enter up to 15 characters for the name you’re storing with the n
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TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 8 Press SELECT or PROG/CHAN to confirm your selection. If you chose Y, a D will be displayed with the directory entry. Note: When memory is full the screen displays MEMORY FULL , an error tone sounds, and you will not be able to store a new number until you delete a stored number. Edit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory 1 Press ( ). The screen displays DIRECTORY . 2 Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in memory -OR- Press the dial pad key for the f
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CALLER ID OPERATION About Call History This phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 99. The most recent call will have the highest number. When the memory is full, the oldest call information is deleted to make room for new incoming call information. For each call that comes in, the screen displays the following information between the first and second rings: • Your caller’s name (15 letters are sent by your telephone company) • The caller’s area code and telephone number • The time
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CALLER ID OPERATION 4 Press or until YES flashes. 5 Press SELECT. You will hear a series of beeps confirming the deletion. NOTE: If there are new CID records not yet reviewed , the “ ALL” option will not be displayed as a selection. Dial a Displayed Number 1 Locate the record in call history that you want to dial. 2 If you wish to change how the number is dialed, press # . The screen displays any alternate dialing sequences available for this call (area code + number; 1 + area code + number; 1
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BATTERIES Charge the Handset Battery Pack • This battery should remain charged up to six days with the ringer turned on and up to 12 days with the ringer off. A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about six hours. • The battery pack needs charging when: — A new battery is installed in the handset. — The phone beeps twice every 5 seconds. — The screen displays BATTERY LOW and the low battery icon. • Place the handset in the base so the CHARGING light turns on. The battery pack
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you have difficulty operating this phone, try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, call 1-800-595-9511. Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase If the phone doesn’t work at all, check these items first: • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the modular jack. • Make sure the base antenna is fully upright. • If the handset does n
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY • Using the handset near household appliances (microwaves, computers, television, stereos, etc.) can sometimes cause interference. Move away from appliances while using the handset. • The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range. Try moving the base to another location, preferably on an upper floor. • If the buttons don’t work, try placing the handset in the base for at least 15 seconds. If you hear other calls while using your phone: • Press PROG
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Maintenance Taking Care Of Your Telephone Your GIGAPHONE 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 s
