VTech Amplified Phone User Manual

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Table of contents
Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Parts checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connect power and telephone line cords . . . . . . . 2
Choose location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Install handset battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Wall mounting bracket installation . . . . . . . . . . 4
Desk/table bracket installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
If you subscribe to DSL service . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Check for dial tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Charge the handset battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Set the dial mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Set handset date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Handset ringer style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Set ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Telephone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Handset layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Telephone base layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Handset operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Telephone base operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Temporary tone dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Headset jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Operating range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Store a directory entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Edit a directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Erase a directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Move a directory entry to the speed dial . . . . . . .17
Dial a directory number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Speed dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Store a speed dial entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Edit a speed dial entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Delete a speed dial entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Dial a speed dial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Reassign locations in speed dial . . . . . . . . . . .21
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
About call history (caller ID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Review call history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Delete records from call history . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Delete a specic call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Delete all calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Dial a displayed number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Store a call history record in the directory. . . . . . .24
Display screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Answering system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Audible indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Setting the clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
About announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Answering system layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Record your announcement. . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Review your announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Delete your announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Answering system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Feature summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Listen to, save & delete messages . . . . . . . . . .29
Call screening/intercept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Record a memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Remote access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

VTech Amplified Phone Specifications

General

Brand	VTech
Model	Amplified Phone
Category	Cordless Telephone
Language	English

Summary

Before you begin

Parts checklist

Lists all components included in the VTech phone package.

Installation

Connect power and telephone line cords

Instructions for connecting the telephone base to power and the phone line.

Choose location

Guidance on selecting the optimal placement for the telephone base and handset.

Install handset battery

Step-by-step guide for inserting and connecting the battery into the handset.

Wall mounting bracket installation (optional)

Instructions for mounting the telephone base onto a wall plate.

Desk/table bracket installation

Instructions for attaching the bracket for desktop or table placement.

If you subscribe to DSL service:

Guidance for users with DSL service to prevent interference.

Belt clip (optional)

Instructions on how to attach the belt clip to the handset.

Check for dial tone

Procedure to verify a dial tone after initial setup.

Charge the handset battery

Instructions on how to charge the handset battery for optimal performance.

Language

Steps to select the desired language for the phone display and prompts.

Set the dial mode

Instructions for changing the dial mode from pulse to tone or vice versa.

Set handset date and time

Manual setting of date and time if caller ID is not available.

Handset ringer style

Options for selecting different ring tones or turning the ringer off.

Set ringer volume

Guide to adjust the handset's ringer volume levels.

Telephone operation

Handset layout

Identifies and explains the function of each button on the handset.

Telephone base layout

Identifies and explains the function of each button and indicator on the telephone base.

Handset operation

Instructions for making calls, ending calls, and answering calls using the handset.

Telephone base operation

Instructions for operating the telephone base functions like answering system controls.

Temporary tone dialing

How to switch to tone dialing during a call for services like banking.

Headset jack

Information on connecting a VTech headset for handsfree operation.

Operating range

Explanation of the cordless phone's effective communication distance and factors affecting it.

Display screen messages

Explains messages displayed on the handset screen during operation.

Directory

Store a directory entry

Steps to save contact names and numbers in the phone's directory.

Edit a directory entry

Instructions for modifying existing contact information in the directory.

Erase a directory entry

Procedure to delete a specific contact from the directory.

Move a directory entry to the speed dial

How to transfer a directory entry to a speed dial location.

Dial a directory number

Steps to make a call using an entry stored in the directory.

Speed dial

Store a speed dial entry

Guide to save numbers for quick dialing using speed dial keys.

Edit a speed dial entry

Instructions for modifying existing speed dial entries.

Delete a speed dial entry

Procedure to remove a speed dial entry.

Dial a speed dial number

How to make a call using a speed dial number.

Reassign locations in speed dial

Steps to change the memory location of a speed dial entry.

Caller ID

About call history (caller ID)

Explanation of how the phone stores and displays incoming call information.

Review call history

Steps to view the list of past incoming calls.

Delete records from call history

Instructions for deleting specific or all call history records.

Dial a displayed number

How to dial a number directly from the call history.

Store a call history record in the directory

Steps to save a number from call history into the phone's directory.

Display screen messages

Explains various messages that appear on the phone's screen.

Answering system operation

Audible indicators

Describes voice prompts and confirmations provided by the system.

Setting the clock

Step-by-step guide to set the current date and time on the answering system.

About announcements

Information about using pre-recorded or custom announcements.

Answering system layout

Identifies controls and indicators on the answering system base.

Record your announcement

Instructions for recording a personalized greeting message.

Review your announcement

How to listen to your recorded announcement.

Delete your announcement

Procedure to remove a recorded announcement.

Answering system setup

Guide to configure various answering system features.

Feature summary

Table detailing system announcements and their descriptions for setup.

Listen to, save & delete messages

How to manage recorded messages, including listening, saving, and deleting.

Call screening/intercept

Allows monitoring incoming calls as they are being recorded.

Delete messages

Instructions on how to delete individual or all messages.

Record a memo

Procedure to record a personal memo for other users.

Window display

Explains the meaning of various indicators shown in the message window.

Remote access

How to access answering system features remotely via phone.

Voice menu

Explains the voice prompts used for remote operation.

Remote access commands

Lists commands for remotely controlling the answering system.

Batteries

Battery care and performance

Information on battery life, charging, and maintenance.

Replacing the handset battery

Step-by-step guide for replacing the handset battery.

Troubleshooting

My telephone does not work at all.

Addresses issues when the telephone is completely non-functional.

BATTERY LOW is displayed on screen.

Explains the meaning and solutions for the low battery warning.

The battery does not charge in the handset or the handset battery does not accept charge.

Troubleshooting steps for battery charging problems.

The CHARGE light is off.

Solutions for when the battery charging indicator light is not illuminated.

The CHARGE / IN USE Indicator on the telephone base is flashing.

Interprets the flashing CHARGE/IN USE indicator and provides solutions.

There is no dial tone.

Steps to diagnose and resolve the absence of a dial tone.

The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call.

Solutions for when the phone fails to ring for incoming calls.

I cannot dial out.

Guidance on resolving issues preventing outgoing calls.

I hear other calls when using the telephone.

Steps to address interference where other calls are audible.

I hear noise in the cordless handset, and none of the keys or buttons work.

Troubleshooting for noise and unresponsive controls on the handset.

There is noise or interference during a telephone conversation.

Solutions for static or interference during calls.

My calls fade out or cut in and out when I am using the cordless handset.

Addresses intermittent call quality issues with the cordless handset.

My caller ID features are not working properly.

Solutions for when Caller ID services are not functioning as expected.

The system does not receive caller ID or the system does not display caller ID during call waiting.

Troubleshooting for issues with receiving or displaying Caller ID information.

The answering system does not answer after the correct number of rings.

Steps to fix the answering system not picking up calls.

The announcement message is not clear.

Tips for improving the clarity of recorded announcements.

The answering system does not record message.

Solutions for when the answering system fails to record messages.

The messages on the answering system are incomplete.

Addresses issues with recorded messages being cut off or incomplete.

The messages on the system are very difficult to hear.

How to improve the audio quality of system messages.

The answering system does not respond to remote commands.

Solutions for when remote access commands are not recognized.

My cordless handset beeps five times and is not performing normally.

Troubleshooting steps for a handset that beeps and functions abnormally.

Common cure for electronic equipment.

General steps to resolve electronic equipment issues.

Caller ID entries do not match the numbers I need to dial.

Solutions for incorrect number formats in Caller ID entries.

Maintenance

Taking care of your telephone

General advice on cleaning and handling the telephone.

Limited Warranty

What does this limited warranty cover?

Details the scope and coverage of the product's limited warranty.

How do you get warranty service?

Instructions for obtaining service under the product warranty.

What must you return with the Product to get warranty service?

Lists items required when submitting the product for warranty service.

Other Limitations

Outlines additional warranty limitations and disclaimers.

Important safety instructions

FCC, ACTA and IC regulations

FCC Part 15

Compliance information regarding FCC Part 15 for digital devices.

FCC Part 68 and ACTA

Compliance information for FCC Part 68 and terminal attachments.

Industry Canada

Compliance information for Industry Canada regulations.

The RBRC® seal

Explanation of the RBRC seal related to battery recycling.

Technical specifications