VTech SN5147 User Manual

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Screening announcements
If you have set to screen calls without
numbers and/or screen uncategorized
calls, the callers of one or all of the
following incoming call categories will
hear a screening announcement.
• Calls that are “out of area“ or with
numbers set to “Private“.
• Calls with numbers that are not on your
phonebook, allow list, or block list, or
with absent caller ID number.
• Calls with caller ID names that are not on
your star name list.
The telephone has two screening options,
and each option has its default screening
announcements.
Screening with caller name - “Hello. Calls
to this number are being screened by
Smart call blocker. Please say your name
after the tone, then press pound.”
-OR-
Screening without caller name - “Hello.
Calls to this number are being screened
by Smart call blocker. If you’re a family
member, friend or invited caller, please
press pound to be connected. If you’re a
solicitor, please hang up now.” You can
use these announcements, or record your
own name to replace “this number” in both
announcements. See Record your name
for all screening announcements.
Play announcement of screening with
caller name:
1. Press CALL BLOCK on the cordless
handset when it is not in use.
-OR-
Press MENU to enter the main menu
when it is not in use. Press q or p
to scroll to Smart call blk, then press
SELECT.
2. Press q or p to scroll to Screening
annc, and then press SELECT.
3. Press q or p to scroll to Play annc,
and then press SELECT.
4. Press q or p to scroll to w/ Caller
name, and then press SELECT.
Play announcement of screening
without caller name:
1. Press CALL BLOCK on the cordless
handset when it is not in use.
-OR-
Press MENU to enter the main menu
when it is not in use. Press q or p
to scroll to Smart call blk, then press
SELECT.
2. Press q or p to scroll to Screening
annc, and then press SELECT.
3. Press q or p to scroll to Play annc,
and then press SELECT.
4. Press q or p to highlight to w/o Caller
name, and then press SELECT.
Record your name for all screening
announcements:
1. Press CALL BLOCK on the cordless
handset when it is not in use.
-OR-
Press MENU to enter the main menu
when it is not in use. Press q or p
to scroll to Smart call blk, then press
SELECT.
2. Press q or p to scroll to Screening
annc, and then press SELECT.
3. Press SELECT to select Rec your name,
and then press SELECT. The system
announces, “Record after the tone.
Press 5 when you are done.”
4. Speak towards the handset to record
your name. Press 5 to end recording.
To listen to the announcement with your
recorded name again, scroll to Play annc
and press SELECT.

VTech SN5147 Specifications

General

Color	white
Speakerphone	yes
Expandable	yes
Paging Locator	yes
Volume Control	yes
Intercom	yes
Incoming Lines	1
Visual Ring Indication	yes
Dialing Mode	pulse, tone
Record Time	22 minutes
Display Type	lcd
Message Counter	yes
New Message Indicator	yes
Caller ID	yes
Call Waiting	yes
Answering System	yes
Flash Function	yes
Redial Function	yes
Conference Call	yes
Conference Call Capability	yes
Mute	yes
Hold Button	no
Speed Dial Memory	yes
Caller ID Memory	50 gigabytes
Phone Book Memory	50 gigabytes
Handsets	yes
Expansion Base Stations	1
Expansion Handsets	1, 4
Backlit Keypad	yes
Keypad Location	handset
Bluetooth	no
Remote Access	yes
Frequency	1.9ghz

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Precautions for Users of Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers

Connect

Connect the Telephone Base

Install and Charge the Battery

Guide on installing the battery and initial charging procedure.

Before Use

Set Date and Time

Guide for setting the current date and time on the telephone system.

Voice Guide to Set Smart Call Blocker

Walkthrough for setting up the Smart Call Blocker feature using voice prompts.

Voice Guide to Set Answering System

Walkthrough for setting up the answering system using voice prompts.

Configure Your Telephone

Use the Handset Menu

Use Caller ID to Automatically Set Date and Time

How to synchronize the system's date and time with incoming Caller ID information.

SOS Emergency Call

How Does SOS Emergency Call Work?

Set SOS Emergency Number

Caller ID Announce

Set Voicemail Number

Photo Speed Dial

Store a Photo Speed Dial Entry

Telephone Operations

Make a Call

Steps to initiate a phone call from the handset or base.

Answer a Call

How to respond to an incoming call on the handset or base.

End a Call

How to terminate an active phone call.

Make SOS Emergency Call

Using a Cordless Handset

Steps to initiate an SOS call from the cordless handset.

Using an Wearable Home SOS Pendant (SN7022) to Make Emergency Call

How to use the SOS pendant to make an emergency call.

Cancel SOS Emergency Call

Audio Assist®

Redial List

Dial a Redial List Entry

Intercom

Make Intercom Call Using the Cordless Handset

Call Transfer Using Intercom

Phonebook

Add a Phonebook Entry

Steps to save contact information into the phonebook.

Review a Phonebook Entry

Caller ID

Review a Caller ID Log Entry

Save a Caller ID Log Entry to the Phonebook

Smart Call Blocker *

Call Categories

Set Welcome Calls

Add Block List Entry

Adding numbers to the block list to prevent calls.

Save a Caller ID Log to Allow List

Add Star Name List Entry

Set Unwelcome Calls

Save a Caller ID Log to Block List

Control Calls Without Numbers

Screening Announcements

Voice Guide to Set Smart Call Blocker

Screen Calls Without Numbers

Screen Uncategorized Calls

Handset and Base Ringer Volume

Set Your Built-in Answering System

Turn the Answering System On or Off

Activating or deactivating the answering system.

Record Your Own Announcement

Message Playback

To Playback Messages with the Cordless Handset

To Playback Messages at the Telephone Base

Delete All Messages

To Delete All Messages with the Telephone Base

To Delete All Messages with the Cordless Handset

Call Screening

To Screen a Call at the Telephone Base

To Screen a Call at the Cordless Handset

Call Intercept

Record, Play or Delete Memos

Retrieve Voicemail from Telephone Service

Retrieve Voicemail

Set Your Voicemail Number

Remote Access

Access Your Answering System Remotely

Instructions for accessing the answering system from an external phone.

Set Your Remote Access Code

Changing the security code for remote access.

Expand Your Telephone System

Add and Register Expansion Handset

Adding new handsets to expand system capacity.

Add and Register Photo Speed Dial Handset

Adding a special handset with photo speed dial keys.

Device Setup

Add and Register a New Device

General process for adding compatible VTech devices.

To Register an Extension Ringer (SN7014)

To Register an Audio Doorbell

To Register a Wearable Home SOS Pendant

Audio Doorbell (Model SN7021, purchased separately)

Set Chime Volume

Set Chime Tone

Answer, Decline or Record a Doorbell Call

Answer a Doorbell Call

Divert Doorbell Calls

Set Call Divert Number

Test Device Signal Strength

Test Extension Ringer's Signal Strength

Test Audio Doorbell's Signal Strength

Device Monitoring

View Device Status

View Device Log

Limited Warranty

What Does This Limited Warranty Cover?

What Will VTech Do If the Product Is Not Free from Defects in Materials and Workmanship During the Limited Warranty Period?

How Long Is the Limited Warranty Period?

How Do You Get Warranty Service?