VTech CareLine User Manual

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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,
WTR recommends to physicians that:
Pacemaker patients
Should keep wireless telephones at least six inches from the pacemaker.
Should NOT place wireless telephones directly over the pacemaker, such as in a
breast pocket, when it is turned ON.
Should use the wireless telephone at the ear opposite the pacemaker.
WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to by standers with pacemakers from other
persons using wireless telephones.
Operating range
This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset 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 ofce.
When the handset is out of range, the handset displays Out of range OR Base no power.
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, then press
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.
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.
Maintenance
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 caution 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 soft cloth slightly dampened with water or mild soap. Do not use
excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.
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Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you
are wet or standing in water. If the telephone base should fall into water, DO NOT
RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE
CORD FROM THE WALL. Then remove the telephone by the unplugged cords.

VTech CareLine Specifications

Frequency and Channels

frequency control	Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer
transmit frequency	1921.536-1928.448 MHz
channels	5

Power

handset power requirement	2.4V Ni-MH
charger power requirement	6V AC @ 300mA

Memory

handset directory memory locations	50
handset directory memory digits	up to 30 digits
handset directory memory characters	15 characters
handset caller ID log memory locations	50
handset caller ID log memory digits	up to 24 digits
handset caller ID log memory characters	15 characters