Instruction Manual for vtech models including: CS 1500, CS 1500 DECT Cordless Phone, DECT Cordless Phone, Cordless Phone, Phone
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DocumentDocumentCS 1500 1501 1502 1503 CS 1550 1551 1552 1553 Scan the QR code for support information Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read Important safety instructions. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product. 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, 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 or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, swimming pool). 5. Do not expose the telephone to direct sunlight or extreme cold environment. Do not put the telephone close to heating sources such as radiators, cookers, etc. 6. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 7. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to VTech/distributor under the following conditions: · When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. · If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. · If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged. · If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 8. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 9. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 10. Use only the supplied NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries! The operation periods for the handsets are only applicable with the default battery capacities. 11. The use of other battery types or non-rechargeable batteries/primary cells can be dangerous. These may cause interference and/or unit damages. The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage arising from such non-compliance. 12. Do not use third party charging bays. The batteries may be damaged. 13. Please note the correct polarity while inserting the batteries. 14. Battery should not be exposed to excessive heat such as bright sunshine or fire and immersed in water. 15. The batteries cannot be subjected to high or low extreme temperature and low air pressure at high altitude during use, storage or transportation. Disposal of batteries into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting or the batteries can result in an explosion. Leaving the batteries in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid of gas. Batteries subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas. 16. Use only adaptors and battery listed below. · Use only the provided external power supply: VTech Telecommunications Limited. Model: VT05EEU06045 | VT05EUK06045; Jiangxi Jian Aohai Technology Co., Ltd. Model: A318060045W-EU1 | A318-060045W-UK1. · Use only the supplied batteries: Yi Yang Corun battery Co., Ltd. Model: Ni-MH AAA400mAh 1.2V; GPI International Ltd. Model: VT40AAAHC; Shenzhen Highpower Technology Co., Ltd. Model: HFR-AAA400. Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries (WEEE) Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols (a, b) on the products, a) packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic b) products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation. By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment. For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. VTech Telecommunication Ltd. is registered at Stiftung elektro-altgeräte-register under WEEE-Reg. number DE 52869849. Product disposal instructions for business users If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. Importer: Snom Technology GmbH. Aroser Allee 66, 13407 Berlin, Deutschland. Manufacturer: VTech Telecommunications Ltd. 23/F, Tai Ping Industrial Centre, Block 1, 57 Ting Kok Road, Tai Po, Hong Kong. Information on Disposal in other countries outside the European Union These symbols (a, b) are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Note for the battery symbol This symbol (b) might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Recycle your device (WEEE directive 2012/19/ EU) The WEEE logo appears on the product to indicate that this product must not be disposed off or dumped with your other household wastes. You are liable to dispose of all your electronic or electrical waste equipment by relocating over to the specified collection point for recycling of such hazardous waste. Technical Specifications Frequency control Transmit frequency RF power Channels Nominal effective range Power requirements Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer 1.88GHz to 1.9GHz <250mW 10 Actual operating range may vary according to environment conditions at the time of use. Handset: Battery: Yi Yang Corun Battery Co.,Ltd. Ni-MH AAA400mAh 1.2V; GPI International Ltd. VT40AAAHC; Shenzhen Highpower Technology Co., Ltd HFR-AAA400. Approval and conformity This product is intended for use within Europe and the UK. This equipment complies with the essential requirements to EU's Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU) and the UK's Radio Regulations 2017 on radio systems and telecommunication equipment. VTech Telecommunication Ltd. hereby declares that this telephone CS1500/CS1501/CS1502/CS1503/CS1550/ CS1551/CS1552/CS1553 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EU's Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU) and the UK's Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The declaration of conformity may be viewed at www.vtechphones.eu. Power consumption Base / Charger: Adaptor: VTech Telecommunications Limited. VT05EEU06045 (EU plug) | VT05EUK06045 (UK plug); Jiangxi Jian Aohai Technology Co., Ltd. A318-060045W-EU1 (EU plug) | A318-060045W-UK1 (UK plug). Input 100-240V AC 50/60Hz 0.15A, Output 6VDC 0.45A 2.7W. Operating condition Off mode: 0.6W Network standby mode: 1W The symbol confirms the conformity of the telephone and the above directive. Product Warranty Thank you for purchasing this cordless phone from VTech. 1. The product is covered by a two-year warranty from the date of purchase (date from which the warranty period starts), against any defects in materials or workmanship. 2. The product may be returned to the place of purchase. 3. During the limited warranty period, VTech's authorized service representative will examine the product and if it is found to be defective due to faulty materials or workmanship, will replace the product at their discretion. 4. If the product covered by this warranty is damaged due to misuse, modification or unauthorized repair, or because of faulty batteries, battery discharge or incorrect electrical connections, then this warranty becomes void. 5. This warranty is personal to the original purchaser and is not transferable. 6. Breakages to the LCD screen are not covered by the warranty. Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase. To obtain warranty service, please visit our website at www.vtechphones.eu. Limited Warranty Important safety instructions 3 What is in the box 12 Connect and charge 13 Install the battery 13 Connect the telephone base 13 Connect the charger 14 Charge the battery 14 Check the battery level 15 Check for dial tone 15 If you do not hear a dial tone 15 Set date and time 16 Operating range 16 Handset Overview 16 Handset display icons overview 18 Telephone base Overview 19 CS1500 series 19 CS1550 series 19 Telephone charger Overview 19 Menu navigation 20 In idle mode 20 Call list 20 Phonebook 20 Call blocker 20 BS settings (CS1500 series) 20 (CS1550 series) 20 HS settings 20 Registration 20 Default 20 Ans. Machine (CS1550 series) 20 Install | Set up Make, answer or end a call 21 Use the phone menu 24 Predial a call 21 Phonebook 24 Answer a call Using a cordless handset End a call 21 Add a phonebook entry 24 21 Review the phonebook 21 entries 24 Using a cordless handset 21 Turn the handset ringer on/off 21 Turn the keypad lock on/off 21 Share call 21 To make a 3-way conversation 21 Adjust listening volume 21 To adjust the listening volume on a cordless handset 21 Check number of phonebook entry used 25 Dial a phonebook entry 25 Edit a phonebook entry 25 Delete a phonebook entry/ all entries 26 Add a phonebook entry to white list 26 Call waiting 22 Caller ID 26 Redial list 22 Save a caller ID log entry to the Review a redial list entry 22 directory 26 Store a redial number into the phonebook 22 Redial a call from list 22 While entering names and numbers 27 Save a caller ID log entry to call block list 27 Using a cordless handset 22 Dial a caller ID log entry 27 Delete a redial list entry 23 Delete a caller ID entry 27 Delete all redial entries 23 Block unknown calls 28 Find handset 23 Block mode 28 To start paging 23 Call type 28 To end paging 23 Call block 28 Add a call block entry 28 While entering names and numbers 29 Review call block list 29 Edit a call block entry 29 Delete a call block entry 29 Retrieve voicemail 30 Answering system (CS1550 series only) 30 Message playback 30 Control the playback 30 Delete all messages 31 Record memo 31 Turn on/ off the answering system 31 Operate Handset settings Set languages Set date and time Set date format Set time format Set date Set time Ringer Set ringer melody Set ringer volume Tone settings Set key tone on or off Set alert tones on or off Alarm Set alarm on or off and alarm time Rename handset Configure handset display Display handset name or time Set auto answer Select base Base settings Delete handset Set dial mode Change length of flash time Change the system PIN 32 ECO range and mode 37 32 Set ECO range 37 32 Turn on or off Full ECO 37 32 Register a handset 38 32 Reset phone settings 38 32 Answering system and settings 32 (CS1550 series only) 39 33 Set your built-in answering 33 system 39 33 Set the answer mode 39 34 Select the answering system 34 language 39 34 Default outgoing message 40 34 Record your own outgoing message 40 34 Play and delete your outgoing 34 message 40 35 Options during playback 41 35 Set answer delay 41 35 Set record time 41 35 Turn on or off the call 36 screening 41 36 Turn on/ off remote access 42 36 Change the remote access PIN 42 36 37 Configure | Settings General product care 43 Taking care of your telephone 43 Avoid rough treatment 43 Avoid water 43 Electrical storms 43 Cleaning your telephone 43 Storage 43 Frequently asked questions 44 What is in the box CS1500 series Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service. CS1500 series CS1550 series CS1550 series 1 set for CS1500 | CS1550 2 sets for CS1501 | CS1551 3 sets for CS1502 | CS1552 4 sets for CS1503 | CS1553 Connect and charge Connect the telephone base Install the battery NOTES · Use only the adapters provided. NOTES · Make sure the electrical outlets are · Use only the battery provided. not controlled by wall switches. · Charge the battery provided with this · Connect the power adaptor in a product only in accordance with the vertical or floor mount position only. instructions and limitations specified The adapter's prong is not designed in this manual. to hold the weight of unit, so do not · If the handset will not be used for a connect it to any ceiling, under-the- long time, disconnect and remove table, or cabinet outlets. Otherwise, the battery to prevent possible the adaptor may not properly leakage. connect to the mains. c b a 1 set CS1500, CS1501, CS1502, CS1503 CS1550, CS1551, CS1552, CS1553 1 set for CS1501 | CS1551 2 set for CS1502 | CS1552 3 sets for CS1503 | CS1553 12 13 Connect the charger CS1500 series CS1550 series Charge the battery Place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge. CS1500 series CS1550 series NOTES · Use only the adapters provided. · Make sure the electrical outlets are not controlled by wall switches. · Connect the power adaptor in a vertical or floor mount position only. The adapter's prong is not designed to hold the weight of unit, so do not connect it to any ceiling, under-the- Once you have installed the battery, the table, or cabinet outlets. Otherwise, handset LCD display indicates the battery the adaptor may not properly connect status (see the table below). to the mains. Battery Battery Action indicators status flashes Battery has no charge or very little charge. The handset cannot be used. Charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes). Battery has Charge without enough charge interruption steadily on to be used for a (at least 30 short time. minutes). 14 Battery Battery Action Check the battery level indicators status flashes Battery charging in progress. steadily Battery is on charged. If full battery charging is reached, the After you have installed the battery, check the battery level on the handset screen. icon will stop animation in cycle even the handset is on · If the battery icon is or flashes, then go to Set the date and time (both CS1500 and CS1550 charging cradle. series) and Set the answering To keep the system through voice guide battery charged, place it in the (CS1550 series only). telephone base · If the screen is blank, or flashes, or charger when not in use. then the battery needs to be charged. Go to Charge the battery When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: before you do any setting or operation. Operation While in handset use (talking*) While not in use (standby**) Operating time 13 hours 8 days Check for dial tone Press . If you can hear a dial tone, the installation is successful. * Operating times vary depending If you do not hear a dial tone on your actual use and the age of the · Make sure the installation battery. procedures described above are ** Handset is not charging or in use. properly done. · It may be a wiring problem. If you NOTES have changed your telephone · Place the handset in the charger will service to digital service from a bypass the set date and time, and cable company or a VoIP service voice guide. provider, the telephone line may · For best performance, keep the need to be rewired to allow all handset in the charger when not in existing telephone jacks to work. use. Contact your cable/VoIP service · The battery is fully charged after provider for more information. 16hours of continuous charging. · If you place the handset in the charger without plugging in the battery, the screen displays NO BATTERY. 15 Set date and time Handset Overview After you install your telephone or CS1500 series power returns following a power outage and battery depletion, the handset will 1 prompt you to set the date and time. 1. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the 2 month (MM), date (DD) and year (YY). 10 Then press SELECT. 11 3 2. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the 12 4 hour (HH) and minute (MM). Then press or to choose AM or PM. 13 5 3. Press SELECT to save. NOTE 14 7 15 · If you want to skip this, press . 16 8 9 Operating range CS1550 series When the handset is out of range, the handset displays Out of range or no pwr 1 at base. If there is a call while the handset is out of range, it may not ring, or if it does ring, 10 2 the call may not connect well when you 11 press . Move closer to the telephone 3 12 base, and then press to answer the 4 call. If the handset moves out of range 13 5 during a telephone conversation, 6 there may be interference. To improve reception, move closer to the telephone 14 base. 7 15 8 16 9 16 1 Earpiece 2 LCD display · During a call, press to mute/ unmute the microphone. · When the handset is ringing, press to mute the 3 ringer temporarily. · Press to initiate an intercom call. · Delete digits while predialing. · Hang up a call. · Return to the previous menu or idle mode without making 4 changes. · Silence the handset ringer temporarily while the phone is ringing. · Press to review the redial list when the telephone is not in use. · Press to scroll down while in a menu. 5 · Press to decrease the listening volume when on a call, or decrease the message playback volume. · While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the right. CS1550 series only · Delete messages in the answering system. · Repeat current message during message playback. 6 · Press twice to skip to previous message. · Stop message playback. · Forward current message during message playback. · Skip to next message. 7 · Press and hold to set and turn the ringer on/off. 8 · Use as a flash during call. · Enter to call blocker menu. · Review the Black list. 9 · Set the block modes. · Select the call types to block. · Press to review the caller ID log when the telephone is not in use. · Press to scroll up while in a menu. 10 · Press to increase the listening volume when on a call, or increase the message playback volume. · While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the left. · Press to display the menu. 11 · Once in the menu, press to select an item or save an entry or setting. · Press to make or answer a call using the handset. 12 · Press to turn on the handset speakerphone, press again to resume normal handset use. 13 · Enter space character during text editing. · Press and hold to lock the 14 keypad and again to unlock it. 15 · Press to review the phonebook. 16 Microphone 17 Handset display icons overview · The battery is low and needs charging. · The battery charging in progress. · The battery is fully charged. · Handset ringer is off. · Keypad lock is on. · Alarm alert is on. CS1550 series only. · Steadily ON: When answering system is on. · Flash: When new TAM message is received. · Speakerphone is on. · Line is in use. · Flash when there is an incoming call. · On when intercom call is connected. · Flashes when an incoming internal call. · On when the handset is within the range of the base. · Flashes when the handset is in marginal range to the base. · Off when the handset is out of the coverage range. · Left and right soft keys. · More characters before and after the text currently displayed. · Left soft key. · Press to select menu options. · Left soft key. · Press to select/ confirm/ save the current selection. · On when new call is received. · More menu items existed before and after the current list. · Right soft key. · Press to make Intercom call when idle. · Return to previous menu level. · Cancel the current action. · Clear a character or stop the alarm. · Mute/ umute during a call. Telephone base Overview CS1500 series 1 2 CS1550 series 1 2 1 Charging pole 2 Press to page all handsets. Telephone charger Overview 1 1 Charging pole 18 19 Menu navigation In idle mode 1. Press . 2. Press / of a menu option. 3. Press to select. to scroll to · You can also press previous menu. to return to · Press and hold mode. to return to idle Call list Phonebook Under a selected Call list · ALL CONTACTS entry · WHITE LIST · DETAILS Under a selected · ADD TO PB Phonebook entry: · ADD TO BLIST · ADD · DELETE · ADD TO WLIST · DELETE ALL · VIEW · EDIT · DELETE · DELETE ALL · PB STATUS Call blocker BS settings (CS1500 series) · BLACK LIST · SETTINGS · BLOCK MODE · CALL TYPE · DELETE HS · DIAL MODE · FLASH TIME · CHANGE PIN · ECO RANGE HS settings · ALARM · RING SETUP · TONE SETUP · LANGUAGE · RENAME HS · HS DISPLAY · AUTO ANSWER · DATE & TIME · SELECT BASE Default · PIN? (CS1550 series) · BS RINGER · RINGER VOLUME · DELETE HS · DIAL MODE · FLASH TIME · CHANGE PIN · ECO RANGE · FULL ECO Registration · BASE 1 · BASE 2 · BASE 3 · BASE 4 Ans. Machine (CS1550 series) · MSG PLABACK · DELETE ALL · MEMO · TAM ON/OFF · TAM SETTINGS 20 Make, answer or end a Share call call You can use two cordless handsets at a time on an outside call. Predial a call 1. Enter the telephone number. · Press to make corrections. 2. Press to dial. To make a 3-way conversation 1. Press call. on the handset during a 2. Press / to select INTERCOM. Answer a call 3. Press to answer call on desination handset. Using a cordless handset · Press , or · Lift the handset to answer if AUTO ANSWER is on. End a call Using a cordless handset 4. Press and hold on the initiating handset. · CONFERENCE displays. Adjust listening volume To adjust the listening volume on a cordless handset · Press or place the handset in · During a call, press /. the handset charger. NOTES Turn the handset ringer on/ · The handset and speakerphone volume settings are independent. off · When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum setting, you · Press and hold . hear two beeps. Turn the keypad lock on/off · Press and hold . 21 Call waiting Redial list When you subscribe to call waiting service with your telephone service Review a redial list entry provider, you hear an alert tone if there is an incoming call while you are on another 1. Press to enter the redial list. call. 2. Press /repeatedly to browse until the desired entry displays. · Press to put the current call on hold and take the new call. · Press at any time to switch back and forth between calls. NOTE · You hear a double beep when you reach the beginning or end of the redial list. If you also subscribe to caller ID service, it will let you see the name and telephone Store a redial number into number of the caller during call waiting. the phonebook It may be necessary to change your 1. Press to enter the redial list. telephone service to use this feature. Contact your telephone service provider 2. Press / repeatedly to browse until if: the desired entry displays. · You have both caller ID and call 3. Press and then press / to waiting, but as separate service (you select ADD TO PB. may need to combine these service); 4. Press · You have only caller ID service, or only call waiting service; or 5. Press to enter name. to enter number. · You do not subscribe to caller ID or 6. Press and then press / to call waiting services. select MELODY 1 to MELODY 10. There are fees for caller ID services. In 7. Press to confirm. addition, services may not be available in all areas. Redial a call from list Using a cordless handset 1. Press to enter the redial list. 2. Press / repeatedly to browse until the desired entry displays. 3. Press to dial. 22 NOTE Find handset · If there is no number in the list, the display shows EMPTY. This feature helps you find all system Delete a redial list entry handsets. CAUTIONS 1. Press to enter the redial list. · Do not press and hold for more 2. Press / repeatedly to browse than four seconds. It may lead to until the desired entry displays. handset deregistration. 3. Press , and then press / to select DELETE. · If the handset displays To register HS... and ...see manual, refer to Frequent asked questions to register 4. Press twice to confirm. the handset back to the telephone base. Delete all redial entries To start paging 1. Press to enter the redial list. 2. Press / repeatedly to browse until the desired entry displays. Press on the telephone base. · All idle handsets ring and display PAGING. 3. Press , and then press / to select DELETE ALL. NOTE 4. Press twice to confirm. · Paging tone continues on the other handset. To end paging · Press again on the telephone base; · Press , , on the handset; or · Place the handset in the handset base / charger. NOTE · Paging tone stops when paging stops. 23 Use the phone menu · Press · Press to confirm. to delete. 1. Press when the phone is not in · NUMBER displays. use. 5. Press , and then enter the 2. Press / until the screen displays telephone number of the entry. the desired feature menu. · Press to confirm. 3. Press to select and enter the menu. · To return to the previous menu, press on the phone. · Press to delete. · MELODY 1 displays. Press / to select your preferred ringtone from MELODY 1 to MELODY 10. · To return to idle mode, press and 6. Press to confirm the entry. hold on the phone. · Press to delete. Phonebook Review the phonebook entries The phonebook can store up to 30 entries, which are shared by all handsets. Entries are sorted alphabetically. Each entry may consist of a telephone number up to 24 digits, and a name up 1. Press when the cordless handset to 12 characters. is not in use. Add a phonebook entry · The screen displays the first entry in the phonebook. 1. Press , and then press / to 2. Press / to browse through the choose PHONEBOOK. Press to phonebook, or use the dialing keys to confirm. start a name search. · ALL CONTACTS displays. Press -OR- to select. · If there is no entry in the list, the display shows EMPTY. 2. Press . · ADD displays. 1. Press use. when the phone is not in 2. Press / to choose PHONEBOOK, and then press to select. · ALL CONTACTS displays. Press 3. Press to add entry. to select. · NAME displays. Press to · The screen displays the first entry select. in the phonebook. 4. Enter the name of the phonebook entry. · Press / to choose browse through the phonebook. 24 NOTES Dial a phonebook entry · If the telephone number in the directory exceeds 12 digits, 1. Search for the desired entry in appears on the display instead of the phonebook (see Review the . Press to select to show the phonebook entries). · remaining numbers. You hear a double beep when you 2. Press to dial. reach the beginning or end of the directory. Edit a phonebook entry Check number of 1. Search for the desired entry in the phonebook (see Review the phonebook entry used phonebook entries). 2. When the desired entry displays, 1. Press when the cordless press to select. handset is not in use. · ADD displays. 2. Press and then / to choose 3. Press / to select EDIT, and then PB STATUS. press to select. 3. Press again to select. -OR- · Press to delete the name and number. · Re-enter new name and number 1. Press when the phone is not and the ringer melody. in use. · Press to save. 2. Press / to choose PHONEBOOK, · You hear a confirmation tone. and then press to select. · ALL CONTACTS displays. 3. Press and then / to choose PB STATUS. 4. Press again to select. · e.g. 09/30 USED displays. 25 Delete a phonebook entry/ Caller ID all entries This feature is available if you have 1. Search for the desired entry in subscribed to the Caller ID service from the phonebook (see Review the your local service provider telephone phonebook entries). company. 2. When the desired entry displays, press to select. Review the caller ID log · ADD displays. Review the caller ID log to find out who 3. Press / to select DELETE, and then press to select and confirm. · The entry is deleted, and you hear called, to return the call, or to copy the caller's name and number into your phonebook. a confirmation tone. 1. Press when the phone is not in NOTE use. · If you want to delete all phonebook · The screen displays the first entry entries, press / to select DELETE in the caller ID log. ALL instead of DELETE. 2. Press / to browse. Add a phonebook entry to Save a caller ID log entry to white list the directory 1. Search for the desired entry in 1. Search for the desired caller ID log the phonebook (see Review the entry (see Review the caller ID log). phonebook entries). 2. When the desired entry displays, 2. When the desired entry displays, press to select. press to select. · The screen displays ADD TO PB. · ADD displays. 3. Press to select. 3. Press / to select ADD TO WLIST, · The screen displays NAME. and then press to select. X· displays next to the entry. 4. Press and use dialing keys to enter name. Press to save. · You hear a confirmation tone. · The number displays. · Use the dialing keys to edit the number, if necessary. 5. Press to save. · MELODY 1 displays. 26 6. Press / to select your preferred Dial a caller ID log entry ringtone from MELODY 1 to MELODY 10. 1. Search for the desired caller ID log 7. Press to save. entry (see Review the caller ID log). · You hear a confirmation tone. 2. When the desired entry displays, press to dial. While entering names and numbers · Press / to move the cursor to Delete a caller ID entry the left or right. · Press to erase a digit. · Press and hold to erase all digits. · Press to add a space. 1. Search for the desired caller ID log entry (see Review the caller ID log). 2. When the desired entry displays, press to select. · Press / to until the screen Save a caller ID log entry to displays DELETE. Press select. to call block list · The entry is deleted, and you 1. Search for the desired caller ID log hear a confirmation tone. entry (see Review the caller ID log). NOTE 2. When the desired entry displays, · If you want to delete all caller ID press to select. entries, press / to select DELETE · The screen displays ADD TO ALL instead of DELETE. BLIST. 3. Press to select. · The screen displays NAME. 4. Press and use dialing keys to enter name. Press to save. · The number displays. · Use the dialing keys to edit the number, if necessary. · You hear a confirmation tone. 27 Block unknown calls Call block You can block all incoming calls with If you subscribe to caller ID service, you unknown numbers automatically. can set the telephone to block unknown 1. Press when the phone is not in calls and certain undesired calls. The call use. block list can store up to 30 entries, 2. Press / to choose CALL BLOCKER, and these entries are shared with the Phonebook. then press to select. 3. Press / to choose SETTINGS, then Add a call block entry press . · There are 2 settings: BLOCK MODE 1. Press when the phone is not in and CALL TYPE. use. Block mode Call type · OFF · WITHHELD · Block feature is off. All (Withheld number) calls ring normally. · BLOCK ALL · INTERNAT'L · No ring for all calls. (International number) · ALLOW WLIST · UNAVAILABLE · Ring for those numbers (Unavailable number) in the White List. · BLOCK BLIST · PAYPHONE · Ring for all calls except (Payphone number) numbers in the Black List. 2. Press / to choose CALL BLOCKER, then press to select. · BLACK LIST displays. 3. Press and the first entry in the black list/ call block list displays. 4. Press twice. · ADD displays. 5. Press . · NAME displays and press . 6. Use the dialing keys to enter a name. · Press to save. · NUMBER displays. 4. Press / to choose CALL TYPE, and 7. Press , and then use the dialing then press to select. keys to enter a number (up to 24 5. Press / to choose UNAVAILABLE, digits). and then press to select. · You hear a confirmation tone. 8. Press to save. · You hear a confirmation tone. · The screen returns to the previous menu. While entering names and numbers Edit a call block entry · Press / to move the cursor to the left or right. · Press on the cordless handset to erase a digit. · Press and hold to erase all digits. 1. Search for the desired call block entry (see Review a call block list). 2. When the desired entry displays, press to select. · The screen displays ADD. · Press to add a space. 3. Press / to scroll to EDIT. Press to select. Review call block list 1. Press use. when the phone is not in · Press / to move the cursor to the left or right. · Press to delete the name and number. 2. Press / to choose CALL BLOCKER, then press to select. · Press and hold digits. to erase all · BLACK LIST displays. · Press to add a space. 3. Press and the first entry in the 4. Use the dialing keys to edit the name black list/ call block list displays. and the number, and then press 4. Press / to browse through the to save. list. · The screen displays EMPTY if Delete a call block entry there are no block entries. 1. Search for the desired call block entry (see Review a call block list). 2. When the desired entry displays, press to select. · The screen displays ADD. 3. Press / to scroll to DELETE. Press to select. · You hear a confirmation tone and the screen displays the next entry. 28 29 Retrieve voicemail 1. Press use. when the phone is not in When you received a voicemail, the 2. Press / to scroll to ANS. MACHINE, handset and the telephone base display and then press to select. New voicemail and/or . 3. Press / to scroll to MSG PLAYBACK, To retrieve, you typically dial an access number provided by your telephone service provider, and then enter a security code. Contact your telephone service provider for instructions on how to configure the voicemail settings and listen to messages. and press to select. · If there is no message, the the display shows TAM EMPTY and returns to previous menu option · If there is a message, the displays shows the date and time (10/21 11-05A), i.e. on October 21st and at 11:05 am. NOTE · After you have listened to all new · Press MENU to control the playback. voicemail messages, the indicators on the screen turn off automatically. The first received message will play first, while the new voice message is indicated Answering system by a icon. Once the message is played, it will be saved automatically and the (CS1550 series only) icon will disappear. You can adjust the volume by /. Message playback Control the playback If you have new messages, the telephone plays only the new messages (oldest first). If there are no new 1. Press g / g ANS. MACHINE g g / g MSG PLAYBACKg . messages, the telephone plays back all messages (oldest first). 2. Press MENU to displays STOP, When playback begins, you hear the total FORWARD, PREVIOUS, and DELETE number of messages followed by the options. date and time of the message. After the · You can also press the keys on last message, the telephone announces, your handset to control. "End of messages." · STOP ( ) - Message playback stops and return to previous NOTE · Make sure you Set date and time correctly. 30 menu. FORWARD ( ) - Play the next new messsage if available. PREVIOUS ( ) - Play the current messsage from the beginning. recording without saving and DELETE ( ) - Delete currently then to return to previous menu play message and continue to option. play the next message if available. If there is no more message, it will Turn on/ off the answering return to previous menu option. system Delete all messages By default, your answering system is ON. You can select to turn on or off the If you want to delete all the old system. messages, you just: 1. Press when the phone is not in 1. Press when the phone is not in use. use. 2. Press / to scroll to 2. Press / to scroll to ANS. MACHINE, and then press ANS. to MACHINE, and then press to select. select. 3. Press / to scroll to DELETE ALL, 3. Press / to scroll to TAM ON/OFF, and press . and press . · The display shows CONFIRM? 4. Press / to scroll to ON or OFF. 4. Select and press to confirm, or 5. Select ON and press OK to turn on to return to previous menu option. the system, and the LED on the base will turn on and display the number Record memo Regardless the answering machine is on or off, you can record memos as reminders for yourself. of messages. The TAM ON icon is ON in idle. -ORSelect OFF and press OK to turn off the system, and the LED on the base 1. Press when the phone is not in will display -- and the TAM ON icon use. disappear in idle. 2. Press / to scroll to ANS. MACHINE, and then press to · Press to return to previous menu option. select. 3. Press / to scroll to MEMO, and press . It will start recording. · Select and press to stop and save the recording, or · Select and press to stop the 31 Handset settings Set date format Set languages 1. Follow Set date and time and reach DATE FORMAT. Press to select. The LCD language is preset to German. 2. Press / to choose DD-MM-YY or You can select English, French, Italian, MM-DD-YY format. Spanish, or Dutch to be used in all screen 3. Press displays. to save. 1. Press when the phone is not in Set time format use. 1. Follow Set date and time and reach 2. Press / to choose HS SETTINGS, TIME FORMAT. Press to select. and then press to select. · ALARM displays. 2. Press / to choose 12HR or 24HR format. 3. Press /to scroll to LANGUAGE. 3. Press to save. 4. Press to choose LCD language. 5. Press / to choose English, Français, Set date Italiano, Español or Nederlands, and then press to select. 1. Follow Set date and time and reach · The screen returns to the previous SET DATE. Press to select. menu. · You hear a confirmation tone. 2. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the date (DD), month (MM), and year (YY). Set date and time Then, press to save. 1. Press when the phone is not in Set time use. 1. Follow Set date and time and reach 2. Press / to choose HS SETTINGS, SET TIME. Press to select. and then press to select. 2. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the 3. Press /to scroll to DATE & TIME hour (HH) and minute (MM). and then press to select. 3. Enter the time in 24HR format, and it 4. Press /to scroll to will auto choose AM or PM. · DATE FORMAT · TIME FORMAT · SET TIME · SET DATE 4. Press to save. · The screen returns to the previous menu. · You hear a confirmation tone. 32 Ringer Set ringer volume 1. Press use. when the phone is not in You can set the ringer volume or turn the ringer off on each handset. When the ringer is off, appears on 2. Press / to choose HS SETTINGS, the screen. and then press to select. 3. Press / to choose RING SETUP, 1. Follow Ringer and reach RING SETUP and then press to select. There option. are 3 options: · INT, RING - Internal call ringtone · EXT, RING - External call ringtone · RING VOLUME - Ringer volume 2. Press / to choose RING VOLUME, and then press to select. 3. Press / to select from VOLUME OFF to VOLUME 5, and then press Set ringer melody You can choose from different ringer melody for each handset and the to select and save. X· displays next to the selection. · You hear a confirmation tone. telephone base. NOTE · If the ringer volume is set to off, that 1. Follow Ringer and reach RING SETUP handset is silenced for all incoming option. calls except paging tone. 2. Press / to choose setting internal call ringtone or external call ringtone. 3. Press . · MELODY 1 displays. X· displays next to the selection. 4. Press / to select your preferred ringtone from MELODY 1 to MELODY 10. 5. Press to save. · You hear a confirmation tone. NOTE · If you turn off the ringer volume, you will not hear ringer tone samples. 33 Tone settings Alarm Set key tone on or off Set alarm on or off and alarm time You can turn the key tone on or off for You can set the ALARM alert with handset. each handset and the telephone base. If 1. Press when the phone is not in you turn the key tone off, there are no use. beeps when you press the keys. 2. Press / to choose HS SETTINGS, 1. Press when the phone is not in and then press to select. use. 3. Press / to choose ALARM, and 2. Press / to choose HS SETTINGS, then press to select. and then press to select. 4. Press / to choose ON or OFF. 3. Press / to choose TONE SETUP, 5. Press to select. and then press to select. · KEY TONE displays. 4. Press to select. · The screen displays 00- 00. 6. Enter the alarm time (24-hour setting). · Enter 05:25 for 5:25am and 15:25 5. Press / to choose ON or OFF. for 3:25pm. 6. Press to save. · The screen returns to the previous · The screen displays SNOOZE, and press to select it. menu. · You hear a confirmation tone. 7. Press / to choose ON or OFF. · The screen returns to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation Set alert tones on or off tone. 1. Press when the phone is not in Rename handset use. You can rename the handset for your 2. Press / to choose HS SETTINGS, easy reference with the base. and then press to select. 1. Press when the phone is not in 3. Press / to choose TONE SETUP, use. and then press to select. 2. Press / to choose HS SETTINGS, 4. Press / to choose BATTERY TONE and then press to select. or OUT OF RANGE. 3. Press / to choose RENAME HS, 5. Press to select. 6. Press / to choose ON or OFF. 7. Press to save. and then press to select. · HANDSET _ displays; _ cursor flashes and you can rename the handset. 34 · Press to delete and the keypad to enter. Configure handset display Select base You can select the handset to register to a different base if you have a multihandset system of CS1500/CS1550. Display handset name or time 1. Press when the phone is not You can choose to display the handset in use. name or time. 2. Press / to choose HS SETTINGS, 1. Press when the phone is not and then press to select. in use. 3. Press / to choose SELECT BASE, 2. Press / to choose HS SETTINGS, and then press to select. 3. Press / to choose HS DISPLAY, and then press to select. 4. Press / to select HANDSET NAME or TIME. and then press to select. · BASE 1 X displays. · X next to the base name means it is currently registered to this base. · For example, if you have 2 bases, you can press / to choose 5. Press to save. BASE 1 or BASE 2. · Press to select and return 4. Press to confirm. to previous menu. · PLEASE WAIT flashes, and then Set auto answer BS SELECTED displays. · You hear a confirmation tone. You can set your handset to auto answer the call once you lift it from the base. 1. Press in use. when the phone is not 2. Press / to choose HS SETTINGS, and then press to select. 3. Press / to choose AUTO ANSWER, and then press to select. 4. Press / to choose ON or OFF. 5. Press to save. · Press to select to previous menu. and return 35 Base settings Set dial mode Delete handset The dial mode is preset to touch-tone dialing. If you have pulse (rotary) service, 1. Press use. you need to change the dial mode to when the phone is not in pulse dialing before using the telephone to make a call. 2. Press / to choose BS SETTINGS, and then press to select. 1. Press when the phone is not in 3. Press / to choose DELETE HS, and use. then press to select. 2. Press / to choose BS SETTINGS, · PIN? - - - - displays; - - - - cursor and then press to select. flashes. · Default 4-digit PIN is 0000. · Press to delete. XXXX · The PIN will be masked as . 3. Press / to choose DIAL MODE, and then press to select. 4. Press / to choose TONE or PULSE, and then press to select. 4. Press to confirm. · Return to BS SETTINGS menu. · The deleted handset will be removed from the registered handsets list, and the antenna icon X· displays next to the selection. · The screen returns to the previous menu. · You hear a confirmation tone. will disappear. REGISTER displays. Change length of flash time NOTE 1. Press when the phone is not in · If the PIN is incorrect, the screen use. returns to the previous menu. 2. Press / to choose BS SETTINGS, and then press to select. 3. Press / to choose FLASH TIME, and then press to select. There are 3 options: · SHORT · MEDIUM X (by default) · LONG 4. After you have selected, press to confirm and save. · You hear a confirmation tone. 36 Change the system PIN ECO range and mode 1. Press when the phone is not in You can select to save power use. consumption and provide some 2. Press / to choose BS SETTINGS, reduction in transmission power and range. and then press to select. 3. Press / to choose CHANGE PIN, Set ECO range and then press to select. · OLD PIN? - - - - displays; - - - - 1. Press when the phone is not in cursor flashes. use. · Default 4-digit PIN is 0000. 2. Press / to choose BS SETTINGS, · Press to delete. and then press to select. XXXX · The PIN will be masked as . 3. Press / to choose ECO RANGE, 4. Press to confirm. and then press to select. · If the old PIN is correct, it will 4. Press / to choose HALF RANGE show NEW PIN? - - - - with - - - - or FULL RANGE, and then press cursor flashes. to select. 5. Enter the new PIN, and press . 6. Re-enter the new PIN to double · FULL RANGE X is the default setting. confirm. NOTE 7. Press to save. · In half ECO range, the transmission range is halved. Turn on or off Full ECO 1. Press use. when the phone is not in 2. Press / to choose BS SETTINGS, and then press to select. 3. Press / to choose FULL ECO, and then press to select. 4. Press / to choose ON or OFF. · OFF X is the default setting. 5. Press to save. · Press to select to previous menu. 37 and return Register a handset · You hear a beep when the registration process completes. When your handset is deregistered from the telephone base, follow the steps · The registration process takes about 60 seconds complete. below to register it back to the telephone base. NOTE · If your handset is new, make sure 1. Remove the handset from the telephone base. you charge it before attempting registration. 2. Press use. when the phone is not in Reset phone settings 3. Press / to choose REGISTRATION, You can reset your phone to the default and then press to select. There settings. After reset, all settings and are 4 bases to choose from- optional entries (except the the default setting, for supporting multiple bases. · BASE 1 X (by default) phonebook, call list, and redial list) will be deleted. · BASE 2 · BASE 3 · BASE 4 1. Press use. when the phone is not in 4. Press / to choose the base to register. Then, press to confirm. · PIN? - - - - displays; - - - - cursor flashes. 2. Press / to choose DEFAULT, and then press to select. · PIN? - - - - displays; - - - - cursor flashes. 5. Enter the press 4-digit system PIN, . (Default: 0000) and 3. Enter the press 4-digit system PIN, . (Default: 0000) and Press and hold at the telephone 4. Press to confirm. base for about five seconds until IN USE light turns on. · PLEASE WAIT displays. · REGISTER! displays if the handset did not find and register to the base sucessfully. · If handset is registered to the base sucessfully, the base will assign next available handset number to the handset automatically. 38 Answering system and messages. It will prompt callers to call back later. settings (CS1550 series 1. Press when the phone is not in only) use. 2. Press / to scroll to ANS. Set your built-in answering MACHINE, and then press select. to system 3. Press / to scroll to TAM SETTINGS, The answering system can record and and press to select. store up to 99 messages. Each message can be up to three minutes in length. The 4. Press / to scroll MODE, and press to ANSWER to select. total storage capacity for the outgoing message, messages and memos is 5. Press / to select ANS & REC or approximately 15 minutes. The actual ANSWER ONLY. recording time depends on individual 6. Press to confirm. message characteristics. Select the answering system Your answering system allows you to set your outgoing message, to save and language delete messages, activate call screening, 1. Press when the phone is not in to set number of rings before pick up, use. and to access remotely. 2. Press / to scroll to ANS. MACHINE, and then press to NOTE select. · Make sure you Set date and time correctly. 3. Press / to scroll to TAM SETTINGS, and press to select. Set the answer mode 4. Press / to scroll to TAM The answering system has two types of answer mode. One is ANS & REC, and the other one is ANSWER ONLY. ANS & REC is the default setting, and it answers the calls and allows callers to leave a message. ANSWER ONLY, on LANGUAGE, and press to select. Select from the following languages: · DEUTSCH; · FRANCAIS; and · ENGLISH. the other hand, only answer the calls but it does not allow callers to leave any 39 Default outgoing message Play and delete your The telephone is preset with a greeting outgoing message that answers calls with "Hello, please leave a message after the tone." You can 1. Press use this preset outgoing message, or use. when the phone is not in replace it with your own. 2. Press / to scroll to ANS. MACHINE, and then press to select. Record your own outgoing 3. Press / to scroll to TAM SETTINGS, message and press to select. 1. Press use. when the phone is not in 4. Press / to scroll to OGM SETTINGS, and press to select. 2. Press / to scroll to ANS. MACHINE, and then press to select. 5. Press / to scroll to ANS & REC or ANSWER ONLY, and press to select. 3. Press / to scroll to TAM SETTINGS, and press to select. 6. Press / to scroll to PLAYBACK, and press to select. 4. Press / to scroll to OGM SETTINGS, and press to select. 7. During PLAYING, press / to select OK to stop the outgoing message 5. Press / to scroll to ANS & REC or playback and return to previous menu ANSWER ONLY, and press to option. select. · Select C to delete your outgoing 6. Press / to scroll to RECORD MESS, and press to select. message and return to previous menu option. 7. During RECORDING, select and press OK to stop and save the recording · Default outgoing message cannot be deleted. and return to previous menu option. · Select and press to stop the recording without saving and return to previous menu option. · Maximum recording length is 3 minutes. 40 NOTE · After you deleted your own recorded outgoing message, the answering system answers calls with the default outgoing message Set record time Use this feature to set the message recording time. 1. Press use. when the phone is not in Options during playback 2. Press / to scroll to ANS. · Press / on the cordless handset MACHINE, and then press to to adjust the listening volume. select. · Press to switch between 3. Press / to scroll to TAM SETTINGS, the speakerphone and handset and press to select. earpiece. 4. Press / to scroll to RECORD TIME, Set answer delay and press to select. 5. Press / to select between 60S, Use this feature to set the number of 120S, 180S, or UNLIMITED. rings for the answering system pick up · Select and press OK to save the the incoming call. settings and back to previous 1. Press when the phone is not in menu option. use. · Select to return to previous 2. Press / to scroll to ANS. MACHINE, and then press to menu option without changing and saving. select. 3. Press / to scroll to TAM SETTINGS, Turn on or off the call and press to select. screening 4. Press / to scroll to ANSWER Use this feature to choose whether DELAY, and press to select. incoming messages can be heard while 5. Press / to select between TIME they are being recorded. SAVER, 2 RINGS, 4 RINGS, 6 RINGS, or 8 RINGS. Press to save the 1. Press settings and return to previous menu use. when the phone is not in option. 2. Press / to scroll to ANS. MACHINE · Press to return to previous then press to select. menu option without changing and saving. 3. Press / to scroll to TAM SETTINGS then press to select. 4. Press / to scroll to BS SCREENING. 41 5. Press / to choose ON or OFF. 6. Press to save. · You hear a confirmation tone. 5. Enter your current 4-digit remote access PIN. XXXX · The PIN is masked as . Turn on/ off remote access 6. Press / to select or . · If you entered the correct current You can turn on or off the remote access feature to access your messages. remote access PIN, the display shows NEW PIN?----; - - - - cursor 1. Press when the phone is not in flashes. use. 7. Enter your preferred 4-digit new PIN. XXXX 2. Press / to scroll to ANS. MACHINE, · The PIN is masked as . and then press to select. · The PIN must be 4-digit, 3. Press / to scroll to TAM SETTINGS, and then press to select. otherwise, it will not proceed to confirmation page. 4. Press / to scroll to REMOTE ACC., and then press to select. 8. Re-enter the new PIN in confirm page. Press to save and confirm. · You hear a confirmation tone. 5. Press / to select ON or OFF. 6. Select and press to save. · You hear a confirmation tone. Change the remote access PIN You can set your own remote access code. Default PIN is 0000. 1. Press use. when the phone is not in 2. Press / to scroll to ANS. MACHINE, and then press to select. 3. Press / to scroll to TAM SETTINGS, and then press to select. 4. Press / to scroll to CHANGE PIN, and then press to select. · The display shows OLD PIN?---- · Default PIN is 0000. 42 General product care Storage When you are not going to use the Taking care of your telephone telephone for some time, unplug Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. the adapter(s), and remove the rechargeable battery from the handset. Store the telephone base, the handset, the charger(s) and the adapter(s) in a Avoid rough treatment cool and dry place. 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 dry nonabrasive cloth. Do not use dampened cloth or cleaning solvents of any kind. 43 Frequently asked questions Below are the questions most frequently asked about the cordless telephone. If you cannot find the answer to your question, visit our website at www.vtechphones.eu. My telephone does not work at all. The display shows No line. I cannot hear the dial tone. I cannot dial out. Make sure the telephone base is installed properly, and battery is installed and charged correctly. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the telephone base after use. Disconnect the telephone line cord from your telephone and connect it to another telephone. If there is no dial tone on that other telephone either, then the telephone line cord may be defective. Try installing a new telephone line cord. If changing the telephone line cord does not help, the wall jack (or the wiring to this wall jack) may be defective. Contact your telephone service provider. You may be using a new cable or VoIP service, the existing telephone jacks in your home may no longer work. Contact your service provider for solutions. Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if the handset takes a second or two to synchronize with the telephone base before producing a dial tone. Wait an extra second before dialing. Eliminate any background noise. Mute the handset before dialing, or dial from another room in your home with less background noise. 44 45 Go to www.vtechphones.eu (EU) for the latest VTech product news. FR Ce jouet et ses accessoires se recyclent À DÉPOSER À DÉPOSER EN MAGASIN EN DÉCHÈTERIE OU Specifications are subject to change without notice. © 2024 VTech Communications, Inc. 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