VTech LS5146 Important s manual

Congratulations
on purchasing your new VTech product.
Before using this telephone, please read the
Important safety instructions
on page 86 of this manual.
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. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at
www.vtechphones.com. In Canada, please visit www.vtechcanada.com.
The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by VTech Holdings
Limited is under license. VTech Holdings Limited is a member of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
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Table of contents
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Parts checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installation setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Battery installation and charging . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Spare battery (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Telephone base installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Expand your telephone system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Add new handsets (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Handset layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Telephone base layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Handset status icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Telephone base status icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Handset main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Telephone base main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Introducing Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Glossary of Bluetooth terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Bluetooth at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Bluetooth setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Set up cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Set up headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Manage your devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Paired devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Rename a paired device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Delete a paired device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Delete all paired devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
View device information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Active devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Replace an active device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remove an active device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Add an active device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Change the PIN (of the telephone base) . . . . . . . . 29
Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Introduce handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Edit handset name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Show handset name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Keypad tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
LCD contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Clear voice mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Default settings (restore settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Delete registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Handset ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Select a ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Delete a ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Record a new ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Handset pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Handset animations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Telephone base settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Introduce telephone base settings . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Set date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Set time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Keypad tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
LCD contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Clear voice mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Voice mail codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Default settings (restore settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Delete handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Telephone base ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Telephone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Telephone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Make a HOME call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Receive a HOME call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Call waiting on the HOME line . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Make a CELL call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Receive a CELL call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Call waiting on the CELL line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Adjust the listening volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Silence the ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Receive a CELL call while on a HOME call . . . . . . . 61
Receive a HOME call while on a CELL call . . . . . . 61
Conference HOME and CELL calls . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Call waiting while on a conference call . . . . . . . . . 63
Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Voice mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Phone book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Create a new phone book entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Search for phone book entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Dial a phone book entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Edit a phone book entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Delete phone book entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Information about caller ID with call waiting . . . . . . 74
Call log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Call log information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Memory match . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Review the call log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Dial a call log entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Dial options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Save call log entries into the phone book . . . . . . . . 79
Delete call log entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Clear missed calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Dial a redial entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
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Edit a redial entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Save redial entries into the phone book . . . . . . . . 83
Delete redial entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Operating range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
About cordless telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations . . . . . . . . . . . 102
The RBRC ® seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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Parts checklist
Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the
event warranty service is necessary.
4. Battery
3. Telephone base
2. Handset
5. Telephone line cord
6. Telephone base power adapter
7. User’s manual
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Basic operation
1. Quick start guide
• To purchase a
replacement
battery or
telephone base
power adapter,
visit our website at
www.vtechphones.
com or call 1 (800) 595-9511.
In Canada, go to
www.vtechcanada.
com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.
Getting started
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Installation setup
Install the telephone base close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not connected to a wall switch.
For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a central and open location.
Depending on the environmental conditions, make sure that your Bluetooth enabled cellular phone
is within 12 feet of where you install the telephone base in order to maintain a reliable connection
between your Bluetooth cell phone, the telephone base, and a cell tower (see below).
Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:
• Communication devices such as: personal computers, computer routers, television sets, VCRs,
wireless routers (wireless broadband, Wi-Fi, or 802.11) or other cordless telephones.
• Excessive heat sources.
• Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave ovens, refrigerators, or
fluorescent lighting.
• Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.
• Excessive moisture.
• Extremely low temperature.
• Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of a
washing machine or work bench.
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Cell phone
Cell tower
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Telephone base
Battery installation and charging
Install the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you can make and receive short calls,
but replace the handset in the telephone base when not in use. For optimal performance, charge the
handset battery for at least 16 hours before use. When fully charged, the handset battery provides
approximately four and a half hours of talk time and three days of standby time.
Align the cover 5. Charge the
handset by
flat against
placing it in
the battery
the telephone
compartment,
base. The
then slide it
handset charge
upwards until
light will be on
it clicks into
when charging.
place.
THIS SIDE UP
Battery Pack
BT5632 / BT5872
3.6V 550mAh Ni-MH
WARNING: DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES
MADE IN CHINA
THIS SIDE UP
Battery Pack
BT5632 / BT5872
3.6V 550mAh Ni-MH
THIS SIDE UP
Battery Pack
BT5632 / BT5872
3.6V 550mAh Ni-MH
WARNING: DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES
MADE IN CHINA
WARNING: DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES
MADE IN CHINA
THIS SIDE UP
Battery Pack
BT5632 / BT5872
3.6V 550mAh Ni-MH
WARNING: DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES
MADE IN CHINA
Charge light
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Basic operation
2. Insert the plug 3. Place the
4.
1. Press the
tab and slide
as indicated.
battery with
the battery
Make sure
the label
compartment
it is plugged
THIS SIDE UP
cover
securely and
facing up and
downwards.
matches the
the wires inside
color-coded
the battery
label inside
compartment.
the battery
compartment.
• Use only the
battery supplied
with this product
or equivalent.
To order a
replacement, visit
our website at
www.vtechphones.
com or call 1 (800) 595-9511.
In Canada, go to
www.vtechcanada.
com or call
1 (800) 267-7377.
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Spare battery (optional)
You can keep a charged spare battery (purchased separately) in the telephone base. The spare battery
compartment is located at the bottom of the telephone base. The charged spare battery allows you
to quickly replace a depleted handset battery, or in the event of a power failure, make and receive
short calls for up to three hours.
To install and charge a spare battery:
1. Press the tab and slide
the battery compartment
cover out of the
telephone base to open.
2. Insert the plug securely
matching the colorcoded label inside the
compartment. Place the
battery with the label
THIS SIDE UP facing up
and the wires inside the
compartment.
3. Position the battery
compartment cover
and slide it towards the
center of the telephone
base until it clicks into
place.
THIS SIDE UP
Battery Pack
BT5632 / BT5872
3.6V 550mAh Ni-MH
WARNING: DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES
MADE IN CHINA
THIS SIDE UP
Battery Pack
BT5632 / BT5872
3.6V 550mAh Ni-MH
WARNING: DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES
MADE IN CHINA
• Use only
the supplied
rechargeable
battery or
compatible
replacement
(purchased
separately).
To order a
replacement, visit
our website at
www.vtechphones.
com or call 1 (800) 595-9511.
In Canada, go to
www.vtechcanada.
com or call
1 (800) 267-7377.
When you have finished installing the spare battery, the battery charging icon will appear in the top
right corner of the telephone base display. It may take up to 24 hours for the spare battery to reach a
full charge. Once the spare battery is fully charged, you can keep it charged until needed.
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Telephone base installation
Install the telephone base as shown below. The telephone base is designed for desk or tabletop use
only. Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. If you subscribe to Digital
Subscriber Line (DSL) high-speed Internet service through your telephone line, you must install a
DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and
caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more
information about DSL filters.
Telephone wall jack
Telephone base
power adapter
DSL filter (not included)
required if you have DSL
high-speed Internet service
Telephone line cord
• The telephone
base power
adapter is intended
to be correctly
oriented in a
vertical or floor
mount position.
Telephone base
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Electrical outlet
not controlled by
a wall switch
• Use only the
power adapter
supplied with this
product. To order a
replacement power
adapter, visit our
website at www.
vtechphones.com
or call 1 (800) 595-9511.
In Canada, go to
www.vtechcanada.
com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.
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Expand your telephone system
Your LS5146 telephone system can accommodate up to 12 cordless handsets. You can add new
handsets to your telephone system (LS5105, purchased separately), but each handset must be
registered with the telephone base before use. To register new handsets to your telephone system,
see page 7.
The LS5146 telephone
system comes with one
registered handset.
Up to 12 handsets (LS5105,
purchased separately)
can be registered to your
telephone system.
The handset provided is pre-registered as HANDSET 1. Additional handsets registered to the telephone
system will be assigned in sequential order. For instance, if the telephone system already has
HANDSET 1 and you wish to register another handset, the new handset will become HANDSET 2.
In normal operating conditions, up to four handsets can be used at the same time. For example, two
handsets can be on a HOME call and two handsets can be on a CELL call. However, while an active
handset is experiencing interference or losing signal due to range issues, you may not be able to use
the maximum of four handsets.
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Add new handsets (optional)
Your telephone can accommodate up to 12 handsets (LS5105, purchased separately). Before using
a newly purchased handset (LS5105), it must be registered with the telephone base.
Before registering an additional handset, make sure that the handset battery
is installed and charged.
When the registration process is complete, the telephone base and handset
will generate a confirmation tone. The newly registered handset will be
assigned the next handset registration number. For instance, if you already
have one registered handset, HANDSET 1, the next registered handset will
be HANDSET 2.
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Place in
Charger
• You must follow
the registration
process for each
handset you wish
to register to the
telephone base.
12:00AM
Register handset:
Press MENU in the
base. Find 'Register
Handset' in the Main
Menu. Press SELECT.
12:00AM
Registration
in progress...
Basic operation
To register a new handset:
1. Place the unregistered handset in the telephone base.
2. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while in idle mode.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Register Handset, then press the SELECT softkey.
• Registering Handset will appear on the telephone base display, then
• Registration in progress... will appear on the handset display.
• The registration process may take up to 90 seconds to complete.
12:00AM
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Handset layout
Softkeys (2)
Press to select a menu item
displayed just above the key.
HOME/FLASH
Press to make or answer a
home call.
Flashes rapidly when there is
an incoming home call.
Flashes slowly when a home
call is on hold.
During a home call, press to
receive an incoming call if call
waiting is activated (page 56).
(Speakerphone)
Press to activate the
handset speakerphone. The
speakerphone is on when the
is lit.
Press again to resume normal
handset use.
Charge light
On when the handset is
charging in the telephone base.
MENU/SEL
Press to enter the main menu
(page 12).
When in the main menu,
press to select, save, or set a
desired setting.
OFF/CANCEL
During a HOME or CELL line
call, press to end the call.
While in a menu, press to
cancel an operation, back up
to the previous menu, or exit
the menu display.
CELL
Press to make or answer a
cell call.
Flashes rapidly when there is
an incoming cell call.
Flashes slowly when a cell
call is on hold.
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Navkeys
Press the UP, DOWN,
LEFT or RIGHT Navkeys
to navigate through the
menus, highlight items,
and change settings.
Quick launch keys
When in idle mode, press
one of the Navkeys to
launch a handset feature:
• Volume up (UP)
• Volume down (DOWN)
• Intercom (LEFT)
• Voice Mail (RIGHT)
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Telephone base layout
Softkeys (3)
MESSAGE light
Press to select a menu item displayed just
above the key.
Flashes when there is new voice mail
CANCEL
CELL
Press to cancel an operation and/or return to a
previous menu.
Press and hold to return to the idle screen.
HOME
Press to make or answer a home call using the
speakerphone.
On steady when in use.
Flashes rapidly when there is an incoming home call.
Flashes slowly when a home call is on hold.
Press to make or answer a cellular call
using the speakerphone.
On steady when in use.
Flashes rapidly when there is an
incoming cellular call.
Flashes slowly when a cellular call is
on hold.
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Press the UP, DOWN,
LEFT or RIGHT Navkeys
to navigate through the
menus, highlight items,
and change settings.
Quick launch keys
When in idle mode, press
one of the Navkeys to
launch a handset feature:
• Volume up (UP)
• Volume down (DOWN)
• Intercom (LEFT)
• Voice Mail (RIGHT)
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Navkeys
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Handset status icons
12:00AM
Time - indicates the handset time.
New voice mail message - alternates with the time when you have a new voice mail message.
HOME line - on steady when the HOME line is in use. Flashes slowly when a HOME call is on hold.
Flashes rapidly when there is an incoming HOME call.
1
2
CELL (cell phones 1 or 2) - depending on which cell phone is active, on steady when the CELL line is in
use. Flashes slowly when a CELL call is on hold. Flashes rapidly when there is an incoming CELL call.
Bluetooth Active Devices - the telephone base is searching for the Bluetooth device(s) on the
Active Devices list (page 26).
1 2
1
2
Connected Active Devices - indicates that the Bluetooth device 1 and/or 2 are connected and on the
Active Devices list. On steady means that the device is connected. Flashes when it is in the process of
connecting to the device.
Disconnected Active Devices - a line through the device number (1 and/or 2) indicates the device is
disconnected from the telephone base.
Wireless Bluetooth headset - on steady when a Bluetooth headset is in use on the HOME line.
Flashes when a connected Bluetooth headset is available to answer an incoming HOME call.
Ringer off - on steady when the HOME, CELL1, and CELL2 ringers are off. Flashes when one or two
of the HOME, CELL1, or CELL2 ringers are off.
Battery status - shows the approximate battery charge level. Flashes red when the battery is low and
animates when charging.
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Telephone base status icons
12:00AM
Time - indicates the telephone base time.
HOME line - on steady when the HOME line is in use. Flashes slowly when a HOME call is on hold.
Flashes rapidly when there is an incoming HOME call.
CELL (cell phones 1 or 2) - depending on which cell phone is active, on steady when the CELL line is in
use. Flashes slowly when a CELL call is on hold. Flashes rapidly when there is an incoming CELL call.
1
Basic operation
2
Bluetooth Active Devices - the telephone base is searching for the Bluetooth device(s) on the
Active Devices list (page 26).
1 2
Connected Active Devices - indicates that the Bluetooth device 1 and/or 2 are connected and on the
Active Devices list. On steady means that the device is connected. Flashes when it is in the process of
connecting to the device.
1
Disconnected Active Devices - a line through the device number (1 and/or 2) indicates that the device
is disconnected from the telephone base.
2
Wireless Bluetooth headset - on steady when a Bluetooth headset is in use on the HOME line.
Flashes when a headset is available to answer an incoming HOME call.
Ringer off - on steady when the HOME, CELL1 and CELL2 ringers are off. Flashes when one or two
of the HOME, CELL1, or CELL2 ringers are off.
Battery status (optional, see page 4) - On steady when fully charged. Animates when charging.
Flashes in the event of a power failure when the spare battery is discharging.
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Handset main menu
To enter the main menu:
1. Press MENU/SEL when the handset is in the idle mode.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select a handset feature menu, then press MENU/SEL to enter that menu.
To return to the idle mode, press and hold OFF/CANCEL.
Phone Book allows you to store and
search for names and numbers.
Phone Book
Phone Book
Alice
Amy
Chris
Deborah
Jenny
Kristen
FIND
1
Voice Mail allows you to access your voice mail
messages stored at your local telephone company.
Voice Mail
12:00AM
Phone
OPTIONS
NEW
0:15
*98P
MUTE
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page 65
Call Log allows you to review your most
recent incoming calls.
Intercom allows you to page the
telephone base and other handsets.
Call Log
Call Log
VTech
1-800-595-9511
Jan 9 10:39AM
HOME
OPTIONS
page 75
12
Intercom
Intercom
DELETE
page 63
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Intercom
Global Page
BASE
HANDSET 1
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Handset main menu (continued)
Settings allows you to change your
handset settings.
Settings
Settings
Settings
Edit Handset Name
Pictures allows you to choose the
wallpaper.
Pictures
Pictures
Basic operation
Show Handset Name
Keypad Tone
Language
LCD Contrast
SET
page 30
page 39
Ringers allows you to set up ringers
for the HOME and CELL lines.
Animations allows you to choose the
animated wallpaper.
Ringers
Ringers
Animations
Animations
Animations
Ringer for HOME
Ringer for CELL 1
Ringer for CELL 2
Record New Ringer
SET
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Telephone base main menu
To enter the main menu:
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is in the idle mode.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight a menu item, then press the SELECT softkey to enter that menu.
To return to the idle mode, press and hold CANCEL.
Main Menu allows you to review
and setup features and settings.
Call Log allows you to review your
most recent incoming calls.
Intercom
Call Log
VTECH
1-800-595-9511
Jul 4 1:49PM
HOME
Main Menu
Phone Book
Call Log
Voice Mail
Select
Intercom allows you to page all
handsets or a specific handset.
Global Page
HANDSET 1
delete
options
Select
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page 75
page 63
Phone Book allows you to
store and search for names and
numbers.
Voice Mail allows you to access
your voice mail messages stored
at your telephone company.
Bluetooth allows you to set up and
manage your Bluetooth device(s).
Phone Book
1
FIND
page 66
14
Select
Bluetooth
9:35 PM
Speaker
John Smith
Mary Brown
NEW
options
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flash
2:35
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Getting started
Telephone base main menu (continued)
Settings allow you to change the
telephone base settings.
Register Handset allows you to
register a new handset (LS5105,
purchased separately) with the
telephone base.
Main Menu
Set Date
Set Time
Keypad Tone
Settings
Ringers
Register Handset
Select
Select
page 41
Basic operation
Settings
page 7
Ringers allow you to set up ringers
for the HOME and CELL lines.
Ringers
Ringer for HOME
Ringer for CELL 1
Ringer for CELL 2
Select
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Introducing Bluetooth
Your new LS5146 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:
• Pair up to eight Bluetooth enabled cell phones and/or headsets with the telephone base.
• Connect a maximum of two cell phones to make and receive CELL calls. Only one cell phone can
be active on a call at a time.
• Connect a Bluetooth enabled headset for making and receiving HOME calls.
• Conference CELL and HOME calls.
• Make and receive calls using your cell phone plan while utilizing the ease and comfort of your
home telephone system.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Refer to the user's manual of your cell phone or headset for more information about its Bluetooth
function.
• Operate your Bluetooth device within 12 feet from the telephone base. Bluetooth technology
operates best within a short range. Keeping within 12 feet will maintain the connection quality of
the Bluetooth device with the telephone base.
• Make sure that your cell phone has sufficient signal strength. You may need to move the cell phone
and telephone base to a location where the cell phone signal strength may be stronger.
• Charge your Bluetooth cell phone while it is connected to the telephone base. Your cell phone's
battery will discharge faster while it is connected wirelessly to the telephone base.
• Monitor your cell phone's usage because airtime is deducted from your cellular plan for the duration
of the CELL calls.
Refer to the Bluetooth setup section (page 19) to learn how to set up and manage your Bluetooth
device(s). Refer to the Telephone operation section (page 52) on how to operate your Bluetooth
devices with your new LS5146 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to the
Troubleshooting section (page 87) if you experience difficulty using the telephone system.
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Below are some terms used in this user’s manual to help you become familiar with using your
Bluetooth devices and your new LS5146 telephone system.
Active Devices list - A maximum of two paired devices (two cell phones or one cell phone and
one headset) on the Active Devices list can be connected to the telephone base, but only one cell
phone or headset can be on a call at a time.
Bluetooth cell phone - Refers to a Bluetooth enabled cell telephone.
CELL line - The communication service provided through your Bluetooth enabled cell telephone.
Connected - A Bluetooth device (cell phone or headset) can only be used when it is connected to
the telephone base. When a Bluetooth device is connected to the telephone base and active on the
Active Devices list, it will be ready for use.
Disconnected - An X in front of a device on the Active Devices list will appear and a diagonal line
will appear across devices 1 and/or 2 in the icon status bar when the corresponding Bluetooth device
is disconnected from the telephone base.
Discoverable mode - Before a Bluetooth device can be paired, it must be set in this mode. When
pairing your cell phone, the telephone base will be set in this mode. When pairing a headset, the
headset must be set in this mode. Depending on the manufacturer, this mode is sometimes referred
to as Find Me or Visibility.
HOME line - Your conventional telephone land line.
Paired Devices list - Once Bluetooth devices have been paired with the telephone base, they will
appear on the Paired Devices list. A maximum of eight devices can be paired with the telephone
base, but only two can be on the Active Devices list.
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Bluetooth
• Before using your
Bluetooth enabled
device(s) with the
telephone base,
make sure that
your Bluetooth
device(s) are not
connected to any
other device(s).
Pairing - This refers to the process of Bluetooth devices registering device information with each other.
The telephone base must be paired with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone or headset before the Bluetooth
device(s) can be used. Depending on the manufacturer, this is also referred to as Bonding.
PIN - By default, the PIN is 0000 for the telephone base and for most Bluetooth devices. PIN information
must be exchanged between Bluetooth devices before they can be used. This is also known as a
Passkey or Passcode.
Bluetooth at a glance
The telephone base allows you to pair up to eight Bluetooth devices. You can have a maximum of two
paired devices connected at anytime (two cell phones, or one cell phone and one headset), but only
one cell phone or headset can be on a call at a time.
Once you have paired a device with the telephone base, the pairing information will be stored
on the Paired Devices list (page 23). To use a paired device, it must be connected and on the
Active Devices list (page 26).
To learn more about managing your Bluetooth device(s), see the Managing your Devices section
(page 23). To help you set up your Bluetooth device(s), please follow the instructions in each section
and refer to the Troubleshooting section for help (page 87).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Once you pair a device with the telephone base, you do not have to repeat the pairing procedure
again, unless you delete the device from the Paired Devices list (page 23).
• Press CANCEL on the telephone base at anytime to return to a previous menu.
• When adding, removing, or replacing a Bluetooth device on the Active Devices list, all
connected devices will temporarily disconnect until the action is complete. It may take up to two
minutes to reconnect.
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Bluetooth setup
Main Menu
Phone Book
Call Log
Voice Mail
Select
Main Menu
• To learn how
to operate
your Bluetooth
devices with the
telephone base,
see the Telephone
operation section
(page 52).
Voice Mail
Intercom
Bluetooth
Select
Bluetooth
Set up Cellular
Set up Headset
Active Devices
Select
While in the Bluetooth menu:
• Press CANCEL to return to a previous menu.
• Press and hold CANCEL on the telephone base to return to the idle screen.
See the Troubleshooting section on page 87 if you experience difficulty
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Bluetooth
To use a Bluetooth enabled cell phone or headset with your LS5146, you
must first pair and connect your Bluetooth device(s) with the telephone base.
In the Bluetooth Setup section, you can setup a cell phone (page 20) and
headset (page 21). In Managing your Devices section, you can view and
modify the information about your Bluetooth device(s) (page 23).
To enter the Bluetooth menu:
1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while in idle mode.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Bluetooth, then press
the SELECT softkey. You can then select:
• Set up Cellular - Set up a Bluetooth enabled cell phone (page 20).
• Set up Headset - Set up a Bluetooth enabled headset (page 21).
• Active Devices - Replace, remove, view the current status of, and connect to your connected Bluetooth device(s) (page 26).
• Paired Devices - Rename, delete, and view information about your paired devices (page 23).
• Change PIN - Change the PIN of the telephone base (page 29).
Bluetooth
Set up cellular
• If you have
any device(s)
connected to the
telephone base
when pairing,
Connected
devices will
be temporarily
disconnected
will appear on the
display.
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Before you begin, make sure that your Bluetooth enabled cell phone is not
connected to any other Bluetooth device. Refer to your cell phone user's
manual to learn how to search for or add new Bluetooth devices.
To pair and connect a cell phone:
1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while in idle mode.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Bluetooth, then press
the SELECT softkey.
3. Press the SELECT softkey to enter the Set up Cellular menu.
• If a device is already connected to the telephone base, press the OK softkey to temporarily disconnect the device(s) and continue the pairing process.
4. Press the NEXT softkey to set the telephone base in discoverable mode.
5. Using your cell phone, turn on the Bluetooth feature and search for or
add new devices.
6. Once your cell phone finds the VTech LS5146 telephone base, select it.
7. Using your cell phone, enter the PIN of the telephone base (the default
PIN is 0000) to continue the pairing process.
8. Press the YES softkey on the telephone base to connect to your cell
phone when the pairing process is complete.
• If successful, Cellular setup completed will be displayed on the
telephone base.
• If you already have two devices on the Active Devices list, press
the YES softkey to connect to your paired cell phone. You will then
be prompted to replace an existing device on the Active Devices list
(page 26).
When a device is connected, the
1 and/or
2 status icons will appear
on the display.
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Main Menu
Voice Mail
Intercom
Bluetooth
Select
Bluetooth
Set up Cellular
Set up Headset
Active Devices
Select
Set up Cellular
Set your Cellular to
search for devices,
then press NEXT
next
Set up Cellular
VTech LS5146
in Discoverable Mode
PIN=0000
STOP
HELP
Set up Cellular
Pairing complete
Connect to
Cellular ?
YES
NO
Cellular setup
completed
Bluetooth
Set up headset
Main Menu
Voice Mail
Intercom
Bluetooth
Select
Bluetooth
Set up Cellular
Set up Headset
Active Devices
Select
Set up Headset
Set your Headset in
Discoverable mode,
then press NEXT
• If you have
any device(s)
connected to the
telephone base
when pairing,
Connected
devices will
be temporarily
disconnected
will appear on the
display.
next
Headsets Found
Mary’s Headset
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pair
info
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Bluetooth
Before you begin, make sure that your Bluetooth enabled headset is not
connected to any other Bluetooth device. Refer to your headset user's
manual to determine the headset's PIN and how to set your headset in
discoverable mode.
To pair and connect a headset:
1. Using the telephone base, press the MENU softkey while in idle mode.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Bluetooth, then press
the SELECT softkey to enter the Bluetooth menu.
3. Press the SELECT softkey to enter the Set up Headset menu.
• If a device is already connected to the telephone base, press the OK softkey to temporarily disconnect the device(s) and continue the pairing process.
4. Using your headset, set your headset in discoverable mode.
5. Using the telephone base, press the NEXT softkey on the telephone
base to search for your headset.
6. Once the telephone base finds your headset, select it and press the
PAIR softkey. If the telephone base cannot find your headset, press
the FIND softkey to search again, and make sure that your headset is
in discoverable mode.
7. Enter the PIN of your headset, then press the DONE softkey on the
telephone base (for most headsets, the PIN is 0000).
Bluetooth
Set up headset (continued)
8. When the pairing is complete, press the YES softkey to connect to
your headset.
• If successful, Headset setup completed will appear on the
telephone base display.
• If you already have one headset on the Active Devices list, press
the YES softkey to connect to your paired headset. You will then
be prompted to replace the existing headset on the Active Devices
list (page 26).
When a device is connected, the
on the display.
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Bluetooth
Manage your devices
Paired devices
All paired devices are stored on the Paired Devices list. Up to eight devices
(any combination of cell phones and headsets) can be paired with the
telephone base.
If a device is successfully paired, the icon
(for cell phone) or
(for
headset) and the corresponding name of the device will be shown on the
Paired Devices list.
Paired Devices
John’s Cell
Mary’s Cell
Mary’s Headset
rename
info
delete
• To use a paired
device, it must be
connected, and on
the Active Devices
list (page 26).
• Only the first 16
characters of the
device name is
shown on the
Paired Devices
list.
Rename a paired device
1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while in idle mode.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Bluetooth, then press the
SELECT softkey to enter the Bluetooth menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Paired Devices, then press
the SELECT softkey.
4. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight the name of the device to
be renamed.
5. Press the RENAME softkey to rename a device.
• Press the LEFT and RIGHT NavKeys to move the cursor left and right.
• Press the ERASE softkey to delete the highlighted characters.
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Bluetooth
Once you have paired a Bluetooth device, you can rename, delete, and view the device's information
on the Paired Devices list.
Once a Bluetooth device is connected to the telephone base, you can replace or remove the device
from the Active Devices list (page 26), and view the device's status information (page 25).
Bluetooth
Rename a paired device (continued)
• Use the dial pad to enter the name (up to 16 characters). See the character chart on page 67 for more information on how to enter a name.
6. Press the DONE softkey to save the setting.
Delete a paired device
If you already have the maximum of eight paired devices on the
Paired Devices list, and you want to add another device, you must first
delete a paired device from the Paired Devices list.
To delete a paired device:
1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while in idle mode.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Bluetooth, then press
the SELECT softkey to enter the Bluetooth menu.
3. Press the DOWN NavKey to highlight Paired Devices, then press
the SELECT softkey.
4. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight the name of the device
to be deleted.
5. Press the DELETE softkey.
6. Press the SELECT softkey to delete the selected device.
Device Deleted will appear on the display.
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Paired Devices
John’s Cell
Mary’s Cell
Mary’s Headset
rename
info
delete
Delete Options
Delete Device
Delete All Devices
Select
Bluetooth
Delete all paired devices
Bluetooth
If you delete all paired devices, you will need to repeat the pairing process
to connect a device.
To delete all the paired devices:
1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while in idle mode.
Delete Options
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Bluetooth, then press Delete Device
Delete All Devices
the SELECT softkey to enter the Bluetooth menu.
3. Press the DOWN NavKey to highlight Paired Devices, then press the
Select
SELECT softkey.
Delete Device List
4. Press the DELETE softkey.
Delete all paired
5. Press the DOWN NavKey to highlight Delete All Devices, then press
Bluetooth devices?
the SELECT softkey.
yes
no
6. Press the YES softkey to delete all the devices in the Paired Devices list.
View device information
To view the information of a paired device:
1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while in idle mode.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Bluetooth, then press
the SELECT softkey to enter the Bluetooth menu.
3. Press the DOWN NavKey to highlight Paired Devices, then press the
SELECT softkey.
4. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight a device, then press the
INFO softkey.
5. Press the BACK softkey to return to the Paired Devices list.
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John’s
Mary’s Cell
Mary’s Headset
rename
info
delete
Device Info
Cellular
John’s Cell
BLUETOOTH DEV. ADDR:
001A1A11AAAA
BACK
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Bluetooth
Active devices
• Connected devices
appear on the
Active Devices list
automatically.
Only devices on the Active Devices list can establish a Bluetooth
connection with the telephone base. Although two paired devices can
be connected to the telephone base, only one Bluetooth cell phone or
headset can be on a call at a time.
To enter the Active Devices list:
1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while in idle mode.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Bluetooth, then press
the SELECT softkey to enter the Bluetooth menu.
3. Press the DOWN NavKey to highlight Active Devices, then press the
SELECT softkey.
On the Active Devices list, you may see the following status symbols:
• X in front of the device indicates that it is disconnected.
• P in front of a device indicates that it is connected to the telephone
base.
• ))) in front of a device indicates that the telephone base is trying to
connect to that device.
Main Menu
Voice Mail
Intercom
Bluetooth
Select
Bluetooth
Set up Cellular
Set up Headset
Active Devices
Select
Active Devices
x 1 John’s Cell
2 Mary’s Headset
connect
info
options
While in the Active Devices list, you can select:
• CONNECT - Press the CONNECT softkey to connect to a disconnected device.
• DISCONN - Press the DISCONN softkey to disconnect a device.
• INFO - Press the INFO softkey to view the current status and full name of a Bluetooth device.
• OPTIONS - Press the OPTIONS softkey to replace or remove a device.
If you experience difficulty, make sure that the device is on and not connected to any other Bluetooth
device. See the Troubleshooting section for more information (page 87).
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x 1 John’s Cell
2 Mary’s Headset
connect
info
Bluetooth
Replacing a Bluetooth device on the Active Devices list will replace an
active device with a device from the Paired Devices list.
To replace an active device:
1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while in idle mode.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Bluetooth, then press
the SELECT softkey to enter the Bluetooth menu.
3. Press the DOWN NavKey to highlight Active Devices, then press the
SELECT softkey. The screen will then display the active devices.
4. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select the device to be replaced,
then press the OPTIONS softkey.
5. Press the SELECT softkey to replace a device. The selected device will
now be disconnected.
• If you have other paired devices, you will be prompted to select a device which is already paired.
• If you do not have other paired devices, see page 23.
6. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select a device, then press the
SELECT softkey. The selected device will then replace the previous
device on the Active Devices list.
options
Device Options
Replace Device
Remove Device
Select
Replace with:
John’s Cell
Mary’s Headset
select
info
Active Devices
x 1 John’s Cell
2 Mary’s Headset
connect
info
options
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Bluetooth
Remove an active device
• Devices on the
Active Device
list temporarily
disconnect during
this process, but
automatically
reconnect
afterwards. It
may take up to
two minutes to
reconnect.
Removing an active device will only remove it from the Active Devices
list.
To remove an active device:
1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while in idle mode.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Bluetooth, then press
the SELECT softkey to enter the Bluetooth menu.
3. Press the DOWN NavKey to highlight Active Devices, then press the
SELECT softkey. The screen will then display the active devices.
4. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select the device to be removed,
then press the OPTIONS softkey.
5. Press the DOWN NavKey to highlight Remove Device.
6. Press the SELECT softkey to remove the device from the Active Devices list.
Add an active device
If you have only one active device, you can add another paired device to
the Active Devices list, however you can only have one headset on the
Active Devices list.
To add an active device:
1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while in idle mode.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Bluetooth, then press
the SELECT softkey to enter the Bluetooth menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Active Devices, then
press the SELECT softkey.
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x 11
2
John’s Headset
Mary’s Cell
disconn
info
options
Device Options
Replace Device
Remove Device
Select
Bluetooth
Active Devices
Add an active device (continued)
x 1 John’s Cell
2 (empty)
add
Bluetooth
4. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select an empty device number,
then press the ADD softkey.
5. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select one of the paired devices.
6. Press the SELECT softkey. The paired device that you selected will be
added to the Active Devices list.
Add Device:
John’s Headset
Mary’s Cell
select
info
Change the PIN (of the telephone base)
The PIN is exchanged between the telephone base (default is 0000) and
your Bluetooth device(s).
To change the PIN:
1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Bluetooth, then press
the SELECT softkey to enter the Bluetooth menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Change PIN, then press
the SELECT softkey.
4. Enter your desired four-digit code by using the:
• Dial pad keys (0-9).
• LEFT and RIGHT NavKeys to move the cursor left or right.
• UP or DOWN NavKeys to increase or decrease the number (0-9).
5. Press the SET softkey to save your setting.
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Active Devices
Paired Devices
Change PIN
Select
Change PIN
0000
set
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Handset settings
Introduce handset settings
In the handset Settings menu, you can change and edit the handset settings.
You can also clear the voice mail indication, delete a handset registration or
restore the default settings.
To enter the Settings menu:
1. Press MENU/SEL in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press MENU/SEL
to enter the Settings menu. You can then select:
• Edit Handset Name - Edit the handset name up to 15 characters (page 31).
• Show Handset Name - Display the handset name when in idle mode (page 31).
• Keypad Tone - Turn the keypad tone on or off (page 32).
• Language - Change the handset language to English, Spanish, or French (page 32).
• LCD Contrast - Adjust the LCD screen contrast (page 33).
• Clear Voice Mail - Clear the voice mail indication (page 33).
• Default Settings - Restore the handset settings back to default (page 34).
• Delete Registration - delete the registration of a handset (page 34).
After a setting has been saved or set, you will hear a confirmation tone and
the display will return to the Settings menu.
While in the Settings menu:
• Press OFF/CANCEL to return to a previous menu.
• Press and hold OFF/CANCEL to return to idle mode.
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Settings
Edit Handset Name
Show Handset Name
Keypad Tone
Language
LCD Contrast
Handset settings
Edit handset name
Settings
Show handset name
By default, the handset name is shown on the display when in idle mode.
To change the setting:
1. Press MENU/SEL in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press MENU/SEL to enter the Settings menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Show Handset Name,
then press MENU/SEL.
4. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight On or Off, then press the
SET softkey or MENU/SEL to save the setting.
If you change this setting to off, it will only affect that handset.
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Show Handset Name
Keypad Tone
Language
LCD Contrast
• If no characters
are entered for the
handset name,
Edit Handset Name
be shown on the
display. Enter
a name for the
handset.
HANDSET 2
SAVE
Name must not
be empty will
Handset settings
The handset name can be up to 15 characters including spaces.
To edit the handset name:
1. Press MENU/SEL in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press
MENU/SEL to enter the Settings menu.
3. When Edit Handset Name is highlighted, press MENU/SEL.
• Press the LEFT and RIGHT NavKey to move the cursor left and right.
• Press the ERASE softkey to delete highlighted characters.
• Use the dial pad to enter up to 15 alphanumeric characters including spaces (see page 67).
4. Press the SAVE softkey or MENU/SEL to save the setting.
ERASE
S ettings
Edit Handset Name
Show Handset Name
Keypad Tone
Language
LCD Contrast
Show Handset Name
On

Off
SET
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Keypad tone
By default, the handset beeps when you press a key.
To change the keypad tone setting:
1. Press MENU/SEL when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press
MENU/SEL to enter the Settings menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Keypad Tone, then
press MENU/SEL.
4. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight On or Off, then press
the SET softkey or MENU/SEL to save the setting.
Keypad Tone
 On
Off
SET
Language
By default, the handset language is English. You can select English,
Spanish, or French to be used in all screen displays.
To change the language setting:
1. Press MENU/SEL when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press
MENU/SEL to enter the Settings menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Language, then press
MENU/SEL.
4. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight English, Español
or Français, then press the SET softkey or MENU/SEL to save the
setting.
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English
Español
Français
SET
Handset settings
LCD contrast
Settings
You can adjust the handset LCD display screen contrast to suit different lighting
conditions.
Clear voice mail
If you subscribe to voice mail service provided by your telephone service
provider, and when you have new voice mail, the MESSAGE light on the
telephone base will flash, and New Voice Mail and the
will appear on all
handset screens. If your telephone system indicates that there is new voice mail,
but you are sure that you have no new voice mail messages, you can manually
turn off the voice mail indication.
To manually turn off the voice mail indication:
1. Press MENU/SEL when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press MENU/SEL
to enter the Settings menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Clear Voice Mail, then press
MENU/SEL. The screen will display Clear Voice Mail Indication?
4. Press the YES softkey.
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SET
Settings
Show Handset Name
Keypad Tone
Language
LCD Contrast
Clear Voice Mail
Clear Voice Mail
Clear Voice Mail
Indication?
YES
NO
• Clearing the voice
mail indication
does not delete
any voice mail
messages. If
there actually
are new voice
mail messages,
your telephone
service provider
will continue to
send the signal to
activate the visual
message waiting
indicator.
• If you subscribe
to voice mail
services, your
telephone service
provider may alert
you to new voice
mail with a stutter
(broken) dial tone.
• Contact your
telephone service
provider for
more information
about voice mail
services.
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To adjust the display contrast:
1. Press MENU/SEL when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press MENU/SEL
to enter the Settings menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight LCD Contrast, then press
MENU/SEL.
4. Press the LEFT and RIGHT or UP and DOWN NavKeys to increase or
decrease the display contrast.
5. Press the SET softkey or MENU/SEL to save the setting.
Edit Handset Name
Show Handset Name
Keypad Tone
Language
LCD Contrast
Handset settings
Default settings (restore settings)
• Restoring the
handset default
settings does not
clear the redial list,
phone book, call
log, messages, or
reset the time or
handset name.
• After deleting
the handset
registration, the
handset will reset
and display
Place in Charger.
To register a
handset, see
page 7.
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You can restore the default settings for all handset settings. Restoring the
default settings for a handset only affects that handset.
To restore the default settings:
1. Press MENU/SEL when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press
MENU/SEL to enter the Settings menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Default Settings, then
press MENU/SEL. The screen will display Restore Default Settings?
4. Press the YES softkey.
Settings
Keypad Tone
Language
LCD Contrast
Clear Voice Mail
Default Settings
Default Settings
Restore
Default Settings?
YES
NO
Delete registration
Deleting a handset registration only deletes the registration on that handset.
Deleting a handset registration is only necessary if you are replacing your
telephone base. To delete all the handsets from the telephone base, see
page 48.
To delete the registration on the handset:
1. Press MENU/SEL when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press MENU/SEL
to enter the Settings menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Delete Registration,
then press MENU/SEL. The screen will display Delete Handset
Registration?
4. Press the YES softkey.
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Language
LCD Contrast
Clear Voice Mail
Default Settings
Delete Registration
Delete Registration
Delete Handset
Registration?
YES
NO
Handset settings
Handset ringers
In the handset Ringers menu, you can select a ringer melody and adjust the
ringer volume for incoming calls to the HOME and CELL lines. You can also
record your own ringer through the handset microphone (page 38).
Ringers
In the Ringers menu, you can select:
• Ringer for HOME - Set the ringer volume and melody for the HOME line.
• Ringer for CELL 1 - Set the ringer volume and melody for the first
connected cell phone in the Active Devices list (page 26).
• Ringer for CELL 2 - Set the ringer volume and melody for the second
connected cellular phone in the Active Devices list (page 26).
• Record New Ringer - Record a customized ringer.
Handset settings
To enter the Ringers menu:
1. Press MENU/SEL when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Ringers, then press MENU/SEL to enter the Ringers menu.
Ringers
Ringer for HOME
Ringer for CELL 1
Ringer for CELL 2
Record New Ringer
After a setting has been saved or set, you will hear a confirmation tone, and
the display will return to the previous menu.
While in the Ringers menu:
• Press OFF/CANCEL to return to a previous menu.
• Press and hold OFF/CANCEL to return to idle mode.
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Ringer volume
• Even if the ringer
volume is off, the
telephone base or
handset will ring at
the lowest volume
setting during an
incoming intercom
call.
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You can change the handset ringer volume to a comfortable level. The ringer
can also be turned off so the phone does not ring during incoming calls.
To adjust the handset ringer volume:
1. Press MENU/SEL when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Ringers, then press MENU/SEL to enter the Ringers menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight:
• Ringer for HOME - Set the ringer volume and melody for the HOME line.
• Ringer for CELL 1 - Set the ringer volume and melody for the first connected cellular phone in the Active Devices list (page 26).
• Ringer for CELL 2 - Set the ringer volume and melody for the second connected cellular phone in the Active Devices list (page 26).
4. Press MENU/SEL to enter the desired ringer setting menu.
5. Press MENU/SEL again to adjust the volume setting.
6. To increase and decrease the handset ringer volume:
• Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys, or
• Press the LEFT and RIGHT NavKeys
-OR To turn off the handset ringer:
• Press the OFF softkey, or
• Press the DOWN or LEFT NavKey until Ringer Off is shown on the display.
7. Press the SET softkey or MENU/SEL to save the setting.
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Ringer for HOME
Ringer for CELL 1
Ringer for CELL 2
Record New Ringer
Ringer for HOME
Ringer Volume
Ringer Melody
Ringer Volume
OFF
SET
Ringer Volume
Ringer Off
SET
OFF
Handset settings
Ringer melody
You can select from the traditional ringers and musical ringer melodies on
each handset.
Select a ringer melody
Delete a ringer melody
Ringer for HOME
Ringer Volume
Ringer Melody
Ringer Melody
Melody 1
 Melody 2
Melody 3
Melody 4
SET
DELETE
Ringer Melody
Delete Ringer?
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 in the above section.
2. Press the DELETE softkey. Delete Ringer? will appear on the display.
3 Press the YES softkey to delete the melody.
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NO
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Handset settings
1. Press MENU/SEL when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Ringers, then press MENU/SEL to enter the Ringers menu.
3 Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight:
• Ringer for HOME - Set the ringer volume and melody for the HOME line.
• Ringer for CELL 1 - Set the ringer volume and melody for the first connected cellular phone on the Active Devices list (page 26).
• Ringer for CELL 2 - Set the ringer volume and melody for the second connected cellular phone on the Active Devices list (page 26).
4. Press MENU/SEL.
5. Press the DOWN NavKey to highlight Ringer Melody, then press MENU/SEL. The current ringer melody will be played.
6. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight a ringer. You will hear a
sample of each ringer melody when highlighted.
7. Press the SET softkey or MENU/SEL to save the setting.
• Selecting,
recording, or
deleting a ringer
melody on one
handset does not
affect the other
handset(s) in the
system.
• You can only
permanently delete
the polyphonic
ringer melodies.
The traditional
ringers (Melodies 1
through 8) cannot
be deleted.
• Deleting a ringer
melody increases
the available record
time for your own
recordable ringer(s).
Handset settings
Record a new ringer
• For optimal
recording, place
the handset
microphone nine
inches away from
the source you
wish to record.
Each recordable ringer can be up to 15 seconds. Depending on the remaining
record time, you can record multiple ringers. To increase the record time, you
need to delete a ringer melody (see page 37).
To record a ringer:
1. Press MENU/SEL when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Ringers, then press MENU/SEL to enter the Ringers menu.
3 Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Record New Ringer, then
press MENU/SEL.
4. Press the RECORD softkey to begin recording. Record Ringer after tone
will be shown on the display, then you will hear a tone.
5. Record your ringer melody, then press the STOP softkey.
6. When you finish recording, you can:
• PLAY - Press the PLAY softkey to review the recorded ringer.
• SAVE - Press the SAVE softkey to save the recorded ringer.
-OR • Press OFF/CANCEL to discard the new recording and exit to the Record New Ringer menu
If you save the ringer, you will be prompted to enter a name for the recorded ringer.
• Use the character chart (page 67) to enter the ringer name (up to 10 characters), then press the SAVE softkey to save your recorded ringer.
Your new recorded ringer will appear on the Ringer Melody list (page 37).
Ringers
Ringer for HOME
Ringer for CELL 1
Ringer for CELL 2
Record New Ringer
Record New Ringer
Press RECORD
to start recording
Remaining record
time: 0:10
RECORD
Record New Ringer
Recording ...
STOP
Record New Ringer
Recording Complete
Press SAVE
to save recording
or PLAY to review
SAVE
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Handset settings
Handset pictures
In the Pictures menu:
• Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select a desired picture, then press
the SET softkey or MENU/SEL to save the setting.
After a choice or setting has been saved, you will hear a confirmation tone.
The screen will display Wallpaper set, and then return to the idle screen.
To exit the Pictures menu:
• Press and hold OFF/CANCEL to return to idle mode.
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Handset settings
In the handset Pictures menu, you can select a background image for a
handset screen. These images can also be programmed for individual callers
in the phone book so that the corresponding images will be shown when
different callers call in (see page 68).
To enter the Pictures menu:
1. Press MENU/SEL when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Pictures, then press
MENU/SEL to enter the Pictures menu.
Pictures
SET
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Handset animations
In the handset Animations menu, you can select an animation for a handset
screen. These animations can also be programmed for individual callers in
the phone book so that the corresponding animations will be shown when
different callers call in (see page 68).
To enter the Animations menu:
1. Press MENU/SEL when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Animations, then press
MENU/SEL to enter the Animations menu.
While in the Animations menu:
• Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select a desired animation, then
press the SET softkey or MENU/SEL to save the setting.
After a choice or setting has been saved, you will hear a confirmation tone
and the screen will display Wallpaper set, then the screen will return to
idle mode.
To exit the Animations menu:
• Press and hold OFF/CANCEL to return to idle mode.
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Animations
SET
Telephone base settings
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Main Menu
Intercom
Bluetooth
Settings
• To return to a
previous menu,
press CANCEL. To
return to idle mode,
press and hold
CANCEL.
Telephone base Settings
In the telephone base Settings menu, you can set the date, time, keypad
tone, language, LCD (display) contrast and voice mail codes. You can
also clear the voice mail indication, restore the default settings, and delete
handset registrations.
To enter the Settings menu:
1. Press the MENU softkey when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press the
SELECT softkey to enter the Settings menu. You can then select:
• Set Date - Manually set the date (if you do not subscribe to caller ID,
page 42).
• Set Time - Manually set the time (if you do not subscribe to caller
ID, page 42).
• Keypad Tone - Turn the keypad tone on or off (page 43.)
• Language - Change the telephone base language to English, Spanish, or French (page 43).
• LCD Contrast - Adjust the LCD display screen contrast (page 44).
• Clear Voice Mail - Clear the voice mail indication (page 45).
• Voice Mail Codes - Program the voice mail codes (page 45).
• Default Settings - Restore the telephone base settings back to default (page 47).
• Delete Handsets - Delete the registration of all handsets (page 48).
After a choice or setting has been saved, you will hear a confirmation tone
and the screen will return to the Settings menu.
Select
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Telephone base settings
Set date
• If Invalid date
appears on
the display,
make sure you
are entering a
number between
01 and 12 for the
month, a number
between 01 and
31 for the day,
and the current
year.
• If Invalid time
appears on
the display,
make sure you
are entering a
number between
01 and 12 for
the hour and a
number between
00 and 59 for the
minute.
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If you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your local telephone
company, the time and date will automatically be set with an incoming
HOME call.
To manually set the date:
1. Press the MENU softkey when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press the
SELECT softkey to enter the Settings menu.
3. Press the SELECT softkey to select Set Date.
4. Use the dial pad (0-9) to enter the year, month (01-12) and day (01-31).
You can also use the UP and DOWN NavKeys to set the year, month
and day.
5. Press the SET softkey to save the setting. A tone will sound and the
screen will display the current date set.
Settings
Set Date
Set Time
Keypad Tone
Select
Set Date
YYYY/MM/DD
2007/01/01
set
info
Set time
If you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your local telephone
company, the time and date will automatically be set with an incoming
HOME call.
To manually set the time:
1. Follow steps 1 and 2 in the above section.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Set Time, then press the
SELECT softkey.
3. Use the dial pad (0-9) to enter the hour (01-12) and minute (00-59), and
the dial pad key 2 for AM and the key 7 for PM. You can also use the
UP and DOWN NavKeys to set the hour, minute, and AM/PM.
4. Press the SET softkey to save the setting. A tone will sound and the
screen will display the current time set.
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Set Date
Set Time
Keypad Tone
Select
Set Time
12:00 AM
set
info
Telephone base settings
Keypad tone
Settings
Set Date
Set Time
Keypad Tone
Select
Keypad Tone
On
Off
Telephone base Settings
By default, the telephone base will beep when you press a key. You can
turn these keypad tones on or off:
To change the keypad tone setting:
1. Press the MENU softkey when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press the
SELECT softkey to enter the Settings menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Keypad Tone, then press
the SELECT softkey.
4. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight On or Off.
5. Press the SET softkey to save the setting. A confirmation tone will sound
and the screen will display [ Choice saved ].
set
Language
By default, the telephone base language is English. You can select English,
Spanish or French to be used in all telephone base screen displays.
To change the language setting:
1. Press the MENU softkey when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press the
SELECT softkey to enter the Settings menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Language, then press
the SELECT softkey.
4. P r e s s t h e U P a n d D O W N N a v K e y s t o h i g h l i g h t
English, Español or Français.
5. Press the SET softkey to save the setting. A confirmation tone will sound
and the screen will display [ Choice saved ].
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Set Time
Keypad Tone
Language
Select
Language
English

~
Espanol
Francais
,
SET
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LCD contrast
You can adjust the telephone base LCD screen display contrast to suit
different lighting conditions.
To adjust the display contrast:
1. Press the MENU softkey when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press the
SELECT softkey to enter the Settings menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight LCD Contrast, then
press the SELECT softkey.
4. Press the LEFT and RIGHT or UP and DOWN NavKeys to decrease
or increase the LCD contrast.
5. Press the SET softkey to save the setting. A confirmation tone will
sound and the screen will display [ Choice saved ].
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Keypad Tone
Language
LCD Contrast
Select
LCD Contrast
set
Telephone base settings
Clear voice mail
Settings
Language
LCD Contrast
Clear Voice Mail
Select
Clear Voice Mail
Clear Voice Mail
Indication?
no
yes
Voice mail codes
The LS5146 allows you to program your voice mail function codes so you
can easily access voice mail features by using softkeys on the handset and
the telephone base.
To program your voice mail access number:
1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base when in idle mode to
enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press the
SELECT softkey to enter the Settings menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Voice mail codes, then
press the SELECT softkey.
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LCD Contrast
Clear Voice Mail
Voice Mail Codes
• Clearing the voice
mail indication
does not delete
any voice mail
messages. If
there actually
are new voice
mail messages,
your telephone
service provider
will continue to
send the signal to
activate the visual
message waiting
indicator.
• If you subscribe
to voice mail
services, your
local telephone
company may
alert you to
new voice mail
messages with a
stutter (broken)
dial tone.
Select
45
Telephone base Settings
If you subscribe to voice mail services provided by the local telephone
company, the MESSAGE light on the telephone base will flash and New
Voice Mail will display on the telephone base and handset when you have
a new voice mail message. If your telephone system indicates that there is
voice mail, but you are sure that you have no new voice mail messages, you
can manually turn off the voice mail indication.
To manually turn off the MESSAGE light:
1. Press the MENU softkey when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press the
SELECT softkey to enter the Settings menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Clear Voice Mail, then
press the SELECT softkey.
4. Press the YES softkey to clear the voice mail indication. A confirmation tone
will sound and the screen will show [ Voice Mail Indication cleared ].
Telephone base settings
• The LS5146 will
only access your
voice mail service
from the HOME
line.
• Contact your
local telephone
company for
more information
about voice mail
service.
• All handsets and
the telephone
base share the
same voice mail
access code, and
this voice mail
access code only
be set or changed
on the telephone
base.
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4. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Voice mail access, then
press the SELECT softkey.
5. Use the dial pad to enter your access number.
• Press the ERASE softkey to delete a highlighted character.
Voice Mail Codes
Voice Mail access
Play Messages
Skip Message
• Press and hold the # key to enter a two-second dialing pause (if
necessary) and then enter your PIN or password.
6. Press the SAVE softkey to save your setting.
Voice Mail Codes
Voice Mail access
Select
SAVE
ERASE
To program additional voice mail function codes:
1. Follow steps 1 through 3 from To program your voice mail access
number (see pages 45 and 46).
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight one of the following
options, then press the SELECT softkey:
• Play Messages
• Skip Message
• Repeat Message
• Delete Message
• Msg Time Stamp
3. Use the dial pad to enter the code.
• Press the ERASE softkey to delete the highlighted character.
4. Press the SAVE softkey to save the setting.
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Voice Mail Codes
Voice Mail access
Play Messages
Skip Message
Select
Telephone base settings
To restore all codes to the default settings:
1. Press the MENU softkey when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press the
SELECT softkey to enter the Settings menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Voice Mail Codes, then
press the SELECT softkey.
4. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Reset All Codes, then
press the SELECT softkey.
5. Press the YES softkey to save the setting.
Reset All Codes
Restore All Voice
Mail Codes?
yes
no
• Restoring the
telephone base
default settings
does not clear the
phone book, call
log, active devices,
paired devices,
redial list, or reset
the time.
Telephone base Settings
Default settings (restore settings)
You can restore the default settings of the telephone base if desired.
Restoring the default setting only affects the telephone base.
To restore default settings:
1. Press the MENU softkey when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press the
SELECT softkey to enter the Settings menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Default Settings, then
press SELECT. The screen will display Restore Default Settings?
4. Press the YES softkey to restore the telephone base default
settings. A confirmation tone will sound and the screen will show
[ Default settings restored ].
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Clear Voice Mail
Voice Mail Codes
Default Settings
Select
Default Settings
Restore Default
Settings?
yes
no
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Delete handsets
• If you replace
a handset, the
new handset will
be assigned the
next available
registration
number, rather
than the handset
number of the
handset that you
are replacing.
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For your handset(s) to be numbered sequentially, you need to delete all
the handset registrations from the telephone base. After you delete all the
handset registrations, you will need to individually register each handset
with the telephone base (see page 7).
To delete the registration on all handsets:
1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base when in idle mode to
enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press the
SELECT softkey to enter the Settings menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Delete Handsets, then
press the SELECT softkey. The screen will show Delete Registration
of all handsets?
4. Press the YES softkey. The telephone base screen will display
[ Registration of all handsets deleted ] and the handset screen will
display Place in Charger.
After deleting the registrations of all handsets, see page 7 for handset
registration instructions.
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Voice Mail Codes
Default Settings
Delete Handsets
Select
Delete Handsets
Delete Registration
of all handsets?
yes
no
Telephone base settings
Telephone base ringers
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Bluetooth
Settings
Ringers
Select
Ringers
Ringer for HOME
Ringer for CELL1
Ringer for CELL2
Telephone base Settings
In the telephone base Ringers menu, you can select a ringer melody and
adjust the ringer volume for incoming calls to the HOME and CELL lines.
To enter the Ringers menu:
1. Press the MENU softkey when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Ringers, then press the
SELECT softkey to enter the Ringers menu.
In the Ringers menu, you can select:
• Ringer for HOME - Set the ringer volume and melody for the HOME line.
• Ringer for CELL 1 - Set the ringer volume and melody for the first connected cell phone in the Active Devices list (page 26).
• Ringer for CELL 2 - Set the ringer volume and melody for the second connected cell phone in the Active Devices list (page 26).
After a setting has been saved or set, you will hear a confirmation tone and
the display will return to the previous menu.
While in the Ringers menu:
• Press CANCEL to return to the previous menu.
• Press and hold CANCEL to return to the idle screen.
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Telephone base settings
Ringer volume
• Even if the ringer
volume is off,
the telephone
base or handset
will ring at the
lowest volume
setting during an
incoming intercom
call.
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You can adjust the ringer volume to a comfortable level on the telephone
base. The ringer can also be turned off so the telephone base will not ring
during incoming calls.
To adjust the telephone base ringer volume:
1. Press the MENU softkey when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Ringers, then press the
SELECT softkey to enter the Ringers menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight:
• Ringer for HOME - Set the ringer volume and melody for the HOME line.
• Ringer for CELL 1 - Set the ringer volume and melody for the first connected cell phone on the Active Devices list (page 26).
• Ringer for CELL 2 - Set the ringer volume and melody for the second connected cell phone on the Active Devices list (page 26).
4. Press the SELECT softkey to confirm your selection.
5. Press SELECT softkey again to select Ringer Volume.
6. To change the ringer volume:
• Press the UP and DOWN or LEFT and RIGHT NavKeys.
To turn off the telephone base ringer:
• Press the DOWN or LEFT NavKeys until the display shows Ringer Off. You can also press the OFF softkey.
7. Press the SET softkey to save the setting.
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Bluetooth
Settings
Ringers
Select
Ringers
Ringer for HOME
Ringer for CELL1
Ringer for CELL2
Select
Ringer for HOME
Ringer Volume
Ringer Melody
Select
Ringer Volume
set
off
Ringer Volume
Ringer Off
set
off
Telephone base settings
Ringer melody
Main Menu
Bluetooth
Settings
Ringers
Select
Ringers
Ringer for HOME
Ringer for CELL1
Ringer for CELL2
Telephone base Settings
You can select from the traditional ringer melodies on the telephone base.
To select a ringer melody:
1. Press the MENU softkey when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Ringers, then press the
SELECT softkey to enter the Ringers menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight one of the options below,
then press the SELECT softkey.
• Ringer for HOME - Set the ringer volume and melody for the HOME line.
• Ringer for CELL 1 - Set the ringer volume and melody for the first connected cellular phone on the Active Devices list (page 26).
• Ringer for CELL 2 - Set the ringer volume and melody for the second connected cellular phone on the Active Devices list (page 26).
4. Press the DOWN NavKey to highlight Ringer Melody, then press the
SELECT softkey. You will then hear a sample of the ringer melody.
5. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select the desired ringer.
6. Press the SET softkey to save the setting.
Select
Ringer for HOME
Ringer Volume
Ringer Melody
Select
Ringer Melody
Melody 1
Melody 2
Melody 3
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Telephone operation
• You can only use
one Bluetooth
device on a call at
a time, either one
cell phone on the
CELL line or one
headset on the
HOME line (page
60).
With your new LS5146 telephone system, you can make and receive calls using your Bluetooth cell
phone on the CELL line with the telephone system. You can also use your conventional telephone
landline to make and receive calls on the HOME line.
Here are some quick instructions to get you started. See the following sections for more details.
• To make or receive a call, press HOME or CELL (pages 53-58).
• To end a HOME or CELL call on a handset, press OFF/CANCEL or place the handset in the
telephone base or charger.
• To end a HOME or CELL call on the telephone base, press HOME or CELL, depending on which
line is in use.
• To use the handset speakerphone on a HOME or CELL line call, press
to switch between
speakerphone and normal handset use.
• When entering a telephone number, press OFF/CANCEL on the handset or CANCEL on the
telephone base to make corrections.
Your new telephone system allows you to simultaneously make and receive calls on the HOME and
CELL lines (pages 61-62), place calls on hold (page 60), mute a call (page 60), conference calls
(page 62), and intercom between handset(s) and the telephone base (pages 63-64).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• If you turn off or disconnect your Bluetooth enabled cell phone or headset, you may need to
manually connect your device(s) to the telephone base again. See the user's manual of your
device for more information.
• If you experience difficulty operating the telephone system, see the Troubleshooting section
(page 87).
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Make a HOME call
You can make HOME calls using a handset and telephone base. You can
also use a wireless Bluetooth enabled headset on HOME calls.
Using a handset
To make a HOME call:
• Enter the telephone number, then press HOME/FLASH or
.
–OR–
• Press HOME/FLASH or
, then enter the telephone number.
• To erase the last
digit entered when
entering a telephone
number, press OFF/CANCEL
on the handset or
CANCEL on the
telephone base.
To end a HOME call:
• Press OFF/CANCEL or return the handset in the telephone base or charger.
Using the telephone base
To make a HOME call:
• Enter the telephone number, then press HOME.
–OR–
• Press HOME, then enter the telephone number.
• Press HOME.
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To end a HOME call:
Telephone operation
Using a Bluetooth headset
• When using a
headset on a
HOME call, follow
steps 2 to 3 to
switch between
headset and the
telephone base
speakerphone
use.
To make a HOME call:
1. Press HOME, then enter the telephone number.
2. Press the OPTIONS softkey to display Call Options.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Use Headset.
–OR–
1. Enter the telephone number, then press HOME.
2. Press the OPTIONS softkey to display Call Options.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Use Headset.
To end a HOME call:
• Press HOME.
–OR–
• Press the call button on your headset. Refer to the user's manual of
your headset for more information.
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Speaker
1
1:02
options flash
mute
Call Options
Hold Home call
Use Headset
select
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Telephone operation
Receive a HOME call
You can receive HOME calls using a handset or telephone base.
You can also use a wireless Bluetooth enabled headset on HOME
calls.
Using a handset
To receive an incoming HOME call:
• Press HOME/FLASH or .
To end a HOME call:
• Press OFF/CANCEL or return the handset to the telephone base
or charger.
Using the telephone base
To receive an incoming HOME call:
• Press HOME.
• When using a
headset on the
HOME line, press
HEADSET to
switch between
headset use and
the telephone base
speakerphone.
• Refer to the
user's manual of
your headset for
more information
on using your
headset's call
button.
To end a HOME call:
• Press HOME.
To receive an incoming HOME call:
• Press the call button on your headset.
To end a call on the HOME line:
• Press HOME.
–OR–
• Press the call button on your headset.
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Using a Bluetooth headset
Telephone operation
Call waiting on the HOME line
• Contact your
local telephone
company for
more information
about call waiting
services.
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If you subscribe to call waiting service, you will hear a short beep if you have an incoming HOME call
while already on another HOME call.
To answer a call waiting HOME call:
• Press HOME/FLASH on the handset.
–OR–
• Press the FLASH softkey on the telephone base.
Contact your local telephone company for more information about call waiting service.
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Make a CELL call
You can connect a maximum of two Bluetooth enabled cell phones to the
telephone base, but only one cell phone can be used on a CELL call at a time.
If you only have one cell phone connected to the telephone base, it will
automatically be selected to make and receive CELL calls. However, if
you have two cell phones connected to the telephone base and on the
Active Devices list (page 26), you will be prompted to select a cell phone
before continuing to make a CELL call.
You can make CELL calls using a handset and the telephone base.
Cellular
 1 John’s Cell
 2 Mary’s Cell
select
info
• To use the CELL
line, make sure
that a Bluetooth
enabled cell phone
is connected to the
telephone base
and on the
Active Devices
list (page 26).
Using a handset
Using the telephone base
To make a CELL call:
• Enter the telephone number, then press CELL.
–OR–
• Press CELL and enter the telephone number, and then press the DIAL softkey.
To end a CELL call:
• Press CELL.
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Telephone operation
To make a CELL call:
• Enter the telephone number, then press CELL.
–OR–
• Press CELL and enter the telephone number, and then press the DIAL softkey.
To end a CELL call:
• Press OFF/CANCEL or return the handset to the telephone base or charger.
Telephone operation
Receive a CELL call
• If you do not
answer an
incoming CELL
call while already
on a CELL call,
and you have
voice mail service
active on your
cell phone, the
incoming call may
be forwarded to
your cell phone's
voice mail,
depending on
your cell voice
mail service.
Contact your cell
phone service
provider for more
information.
You can receive CELL calls using a handset and the telephone base.
Using a handset
To receive a CELL call:
• Press CELL or .
To end a CELL call:
• Press OFF/CANCEL or return the handset to the telephone base or charger.
Using the telephone base
To receive a CELL call:
• Press CELL.
To end a CELL call:
• Press CELL.
Call waiting on the CELL line
If you subscribe to call waiting service provided by your cell phone service
provider, you will hear one or more beeps if you have an incoming CELL call
while already on another CELL call.
To answer a call waiting CELL call:
• Press the SWAP softkey on the handset or the telephone base.
Contact your cell phone service provider for more information about call
waiting service.
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Telephone operation
Adjust the listening volume
You can adjust the listening volume on a handset or the telephone base.
For both the HOME and CELL lines, each time a volume button is pressed,
the listening volume is adjusted by one level. When you are at the highest
and lowest volume levels, you will hear a tone.
To adjust the listening volume while on a call:
• Press the VOL ^ or VOL v NavKey on a handset or the telephone
base.
Silence the ringers
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Telephone operation
When an incoming call rings on the HOME or CELL line, you can temporarily silence
the ringer on a handset, telephone base, or the telephone system. Even if you silence
the ringers, you will still be able to answer the call on a handset or on the telephone base. These
features only silence the ringers for the current incoming call. The next incoming calls will ring
according to the volume setting.
To silence the ringers during an incoming call:
Incoming HOME calls
• Press the SILENCE softkey to silence the ringer on that handset or on the telephone base.
• Press the IGNORE softkey to silence all the ringers on all the handsets, including the telephone base.
Incoming CELL calls
• Press the SILENCE softkey to silence the ringer on that handset or on the telephone base.
• Press the REJECT softkey to end the incoming call. This will end the incoming CELL call.
You can also press OFF/CANCEL on the handset or CANCEL on the telephone base to silence the
ringers of an incoming call.
• If you silence or
ignore an incoming
HOME line call and
you have voice mail
service, the voice
mail will answer the
incoming call.
• If you reject an
incoming CELL call
and you have voice
mail service active
on your cell phone,
the call will be
forwarded to your
cell phone's voice
mail.
Telephone operation
Mute
• When a call is on
hold, the HOME
key and the
status icon or the
CELL key and
the
status icon
will flash slowly,
depending on
which line is on
hold.
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While on a HOME or CELL line call, you can mute the microphone. This allows you to hear the caller,
but the caller will not be able to hear you.
To mute a call on a handset or telephone base:
• Press the MUTE softkey to silence the microphone. Microphone Muted will appear on the handset
display; MICROPHONE MUTED will appear on the telephone base display.
To unmute a call on a handset or telephone base:
• Press the UNMUTE softkey to unmute the microphone and resume the conversation.
Hold
When you place a HOME or CELL call on hold, the handset or telephone
base that placed the call on hold will beep every 30 seconds for 15 minutes,
unless there is a call on another line. After 15 minutes, the handset or
telephone base that placed the call on hold will ring for 30 seconds, and if
the call is not answered, the call on hold will be ended. In addition, if you
are using a Bluetooth headset on the HOME line and you are out of range
of the telephone base, the HOME call will be placed on hold.
To place a HOME call on hold:
• Press the HOLD sof tkey on the handset or telephone base.
Home call on hold will appear on the display.
To resume a HOME call on hold:
• Press HOME/FLASH on the handset or HOME on the telephone base.
To place a CELL call on hold:
• Pres s t he H O LD sof tkey on t he hand set or telephone base.
Cell call on hold will appear on the display.
To resume a CELL call on hold:
• Press CELL on a handset or telephone base.
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HANDSET 1
Home call on hold
REDIAL
CALLER ID
11:47AM
Cell call on hold
REDIAL
MENU
CID
Telephone operation
Receive a CELL call while on a HOME call
1 or
2 status icon will
While on a HOME call and there is an incoming CELL call, CELL and
flash on the handset and telephone base display, and you will hear a short beep.
To answer the incoming CELL call:
• Press CELL on the handset or telephone base.
- The HOME call will automatically be placed on hold and Home call on hold will appear on the display.
To end the CELL call:
• Press OFF/CANCEL on the handset or CELL on the telephone base.
- The HOME line will still be on hold.
To resume the HOME call on hold:
• Press HOME on the handset or telephone base.
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Telephone operation
If you are on a CELL call and there is an incoming HOME call, HOME and the
status icon will
flash on the handset and the telephone base display and you will hear a short beep.
To answer the incoming HOME call:
• Press HOME on the handset or telephone base.
- The CELL line call will automatically be placed on hold and Cell call on hold will appear on the display.
To end the HOME call:
• Press OFF/CANCEL on the handset or HOME on the telephone base.
- The CELL line will still be on hold.
To resume the CELL call on hold:
• Press CELL on the handset or telephone base.
• If you have voice
mail service
active on your cell
phone, and you
do not answer the
incoming CELL
call, the call will
be answered by
your cell phone's
voice mail. Contact
your cell service
provider for more
information about
voice mail service.
• If you have voice
mail service on
your home line and
you do not answer
an incoming
HOME call while
on the CELL line,
the incoming
HOME line call will
be answered by
voice mail.
Telephone operation
Conference HOME and CELL calls
• The OPTIONS
softkey is
available when
calls are on both
HOME and CELL
lines.
• Ending a
conference call
on a handset
or telephone
base when other
handsets or
the telephone
base are on a
conference call
will not end the
conference call,
unless you use
the End Conf.
call option
described on the
left.
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While you are on a HOME or CELL call, and the other line is on hold or in use, you can connect
the lines using a handset or the telephone base.
To conference both HOME and CELL calls:
1. Press the OPTIONS softkey on the handset or telephone base.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Conf. both lines.
3. Press MENU/SEL on the handset or the SELECT softkey on the telephone base. The HOME
and CELL lines will now be connected.
To see a list of options for the handset or telephone base while on a conference call:
1. Press the OPTIONS softkey on the handset or telephone base. You can then select:
• Hold Conf. call - Hold the conference call.
• End Home call - End the HOME line call.
• End Cell call - End the CELL line call.
• End Conf. call - End the conference call.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight your desired choice, then press MENU/SEL
on the handset or the SELECT softkey on the telephone base.
To end a conference call:
• Press OFF/CANCEL on the handset or return the handset to the telephone base or
charger.
• Press HOME or CELL on the telephone base
–OR–
• Use the End Conf. call option described in the above section.
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Call waiting while on a conference call
If you subscribe to call waiting service and you receive an incoming HOME
call while on a conference call, you can answer the call waiting HOME call
by pressing:
• HOME/FLASH on the handset.
–OR–
• The FLASH softkey on the telephone base.
The call waiting HOME call will join the conference call with the
CELL call.
If you receive an incoming CELL call while on a conference call, you can
answer the call waiting CELL call by pressing:
• The SWAP softkey on the handset or telephone base.
The call waiting CELL call will join the conference call with the HOME call.
Intercom
Intercom
Intercom
Using a handset
1. Press MENU/SEL when the handset is in idle mode.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Intercom, then press
MENU/SEL to enter the Intercom menu.
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Global Page
BASE
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Telephone operation
The intercom feature allows you to intercom between handset(s) and the
telephone base.
To enter the Intercom menu:
Intercom
Telephone operation
Intercom (continued)
• Depending on
the number of
handsets in the
system and if
you are using
a handset or
telephone base,
you will have
slightly different
intercom options.
• If you receive
an incoming
HOME or CELL
call while on an
intercom call,
you will hear an
alert tone and the
caller information
will appear on
the display. The
intercom call will
be terminated if
you answer the
call.
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Using the telephone base
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is in idle mode.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Intercom, then press the
SELECT softkey to enter the Intercom menu.
While in the Intercom menu, you can select:
• Global Page - Initiate an intercom to all handsets and the telephone base. This function can also be used as a handset locator.
• BASE - When using a handset, initiate an intercom call with the telephone base.
• Handset name - Initiate an intercom call with the destination handset.
To answer an intercom call:
• Press the ANSWER softkey on the handset or telephone base.
To silence an intercom call:
• Press the SILENCE softkey.
–OR–
• Press OFF/CANCEL on the handset or CANCEL on the telephone base.
To end an intercom call:
• Press the END softkey.
–OR–
• Press OFF/CANCEL on the handset.
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Voice Mail
Intercom
Bluetooth
Select
Intercom
Global Page
HANDSET 1
Select
Telephone operation
Voice mail
If you subscribe to voice mail service provided by your telephone service
provider, and you have new voice mail, the MESSAGE light on the telephone
base will flash and the telephone base screen will display New Voice Mail,
and New Voice Mail and
will appear on all handset screens. The VMAIL
softkey will also appear on the idle screen when you have new voice mail.
Voice Mail
You can easily access your voice mail features by pressing the VMAIL softkey
on the handset or telephone base, but you must first program your voice mail
codes as instructed on page 45.
To access your programmed voice mail codes:
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Phone Book
Call Log
Voice Mail
Select
Call Options
Play Messages
Skip Message
Repeat Message
Select
back
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Telephone operation
1. Press MENU/SEL on the handset or the MENU softkey on the telephone
base when in idle mode.
2. Press the UP or DOWN NavKeys to select Voice Mail.
3. Press MENU/SEL on the handset or the SELECT softkey on the telephone
base to dial your voice mail service.
4. When connected to your service, press the OPTIONS softkey to display
various call options.
5. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight one of the below options.
• Play Messages
• Skip Message
• Repeat Message
• Delete Message
• Msg Time Stamp
• Hold Home Call
6. Press MENU/SEL on the handset or the SELECT softkey on the telephone
base.
• Contact your
telephone service
provider for
more information
about voice mail
service. See page
45 for information
on setting your
voice mail codes.
• The LS5146 will
only access your
voice mail service
from the HOME
line.
• If you subscribe
to voice mail
services, your
telephone service
provider may alert
you to new voice
mail with a stutter
(broken) dial tone.
Telephone operation
Phone book
In the Phone Book menu, you can store and search for names and numbers
already stored inside. Phone book entries are stored independently on each
handset and the telephone base. The phone book can store up to 100 entries,
with a maximum of 16 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) and 32
digits.
The phone book also allows you to assign a unique ringer, picture, or animation
for specific callers (page 68), if you subscribe to caller ID service, provided by
your local telephone company.
To enter the Phone Book menu:
Using a handset
• Press MENU/SEL when the handset is in idle mode, then press MENU/SEL
to enter the Phone Book menu.
Using the telephone base
• Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is in idle mode, then
press the SELECT softkey to enter the Phone Book menu.
While in the Phone Book menu, you can:
• Create a new phone book entry (page 67).
• Search for a phone book entry by name (page 70).
• Dial a phone book entry (page 71).
• Edit a phone book entry (page 72).
• Delete an entry or the entire phone book (page 73).
To exit the Phone Book menu:
• Press and hold OFF/CANCEL on the handset or CANCEL on the telephone
base.
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Phone Book
Telephone operation
Create a new phone book entry
Phone book entries are unique to each handset and telephone base.
To create a new phone book entry:
Using a handset
Phone Book
Enter Name
V
1. Press MENU/SEL when the handset is in idle mode,
then press MENU/SEL to enter the Phone Book menu.
2. Press the NEW softkey to create a new phone book entry.
3. Enter the name (up to 16 characters) by using the dial pad (0-9).
DONE
ERASE
See the chart below.
• Each time a dial key is pressed, the characters on that key will be displayed in the highlighted
character in the order of the number of key presses. For instance, for the letter a, press the 2 dial pad key five times.
• Press the LEFT and RIGHT NavKeys to move the cursor left and right.
• Press the ERASE softkey to backspace and delete a highlighted character.
Dial key
Characters by number of key presses
2
space
1
3
4
5
6
7
2
A
3
D
B
C
2
a
b
c
E
F
3
d
e
4
f
G
H
I
4
g
h
i
5
J
K
L
5
j
k
l
6
M
N
O
6
m
n
o
7
P
Q
R
S
7
p
q
8
T
U
V
8
t
u
v
9
W
X
Y
Z
9
w
x
0
0
*
*
#
?
!
/
(
)
‘
,
-
.
&
1
#
8
9
r
s
y
z
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1
• Press OFF/CANCEL
at anytime to
discard changes
and return to the
Phone Book menu.
• While creating or
editing an entry,
if no keys are
pressed within 60
seconds, changes
will be discarded,
and the display will
timeout and return
to the Phone Book
menu.
• The cursor
moves to the right
automatically after
two seconds. It also
moves to the right
when you press
another dial pad
key or press the
RIGHT NavKey.
Telephone operation
Create a new phone book entry (continued)
4. Press the DONE softkey or MENU/SEL to store the name.
5. Enter the telephone number (up to 32 digits) by using the dial pad (0-9).
Phone Book
• Press the ERASE softkey to backspace and delete a highlighted digit.
Enter Number
• Press the LEFT and RIGHT NavKeys to move the cursor left and right.
5
• Press and hold # until a P appears on the display to enter a dialing
pause.
6. Press the DONE softkey or MENU/SEL to store the telephone number.
ERASE
7. Press the SAVE softkey to save the phone book entry and return to the DONE
Phone Book menu.
–OR–
Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select:
• Edit the name - Highlight the name, then press MENU/SEL to edit the
name (see step 3 on page 67).
• Edit the number - Highlight the telephone number, then press MENU/SEL to edit the number (see step 5).
Phone Book
• Assign a ringer - Highlight Ringer, then press the LEFT and RIGHT VTech
NavKeys to preview a ringer melody. You can also press MENU/SEL 800-595-9511
to see the list of ringer melodies (see steps 6 and 7 on page 37).
• Assign a picture or animation - Highlight Picture, then press the Ringer: Freedom
LEFT or RIGHT NavKeys to preview a picture or a still animation. Picture:
You can also press MENU/SEL to see the full screen picture or animation
SAVE
ERASE
(see pages 39 and 40 for more information).
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When finished editing and customizing the phone book entry, press the SAVE
softkey to store the entry. A confirmation tone will sound and the screen will
show Entry saved to Phone Book. The display will return to the Phone Book
menu.
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Create a new phone book entry (continued)
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• Press CANCEL at
anytime to discard
any changes and
return to the Phone
Book menu.
• The display will
timeout and return
to the Phone Book
menu if no keys are
pressed within 60
seconds.
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1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is in idle mode.
2. Press the SELECT softkey to enter the Phone Book menu.
3. Press the NEW softkey to create a new phone book entry.
4. Enter the name (up to 16 characters) by using the dial pad (0-9). See the character chart on page 67.
• Each time a dial key is pressed, the characters on that key will be highlighted according to the
number of key presses. For instance, for the letter a, press the 2 dial pad key five times.
• Press the LEFT and RIGHT NavKeys to move the cursor left and right.
• Press the ERASE softkey to backspace and delete a highlighted character.
5. Press the DONE softkey to store the name.
6. Enter the telephone number (up to 32 digits) by using the dial pad (0-9).
• Press the LEFT and RIGHT NavKeys to move the cursor left and right.
• Press the ERASE softkey to backspace and delete a highlighted digit.
• Press and hold # until a P appears on the display to enter a pause.
7. Press the DONE softkey when finished entering the telephone number.
8. Press the SAVE softkey to store the entry.
–OR–
Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight and edit the name or number (see steps 4 and 6),
then press the SAVE softkey to store the entry.
Telephone operation
Search for phone book entries
• Phone book
entries are stored
in alphabetical
order by the first
letter in the first
name.
• If there is no
name entry
matching your
search, the
previous closest
in alphabetical
order will appear
on the display.
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To search for phone book entries on a handset or the telephone base, enter Phone Book 1
the Phone Book, then:
Alice
• Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to scroll through the entries in
Amy
Chris
alphabetical order.
Deborah
• Press a dial pad key (0-9) to start a quick name search.
Jenny
Kristen
• Press the FIND softkey to search for phone book entries by name.
FIND
NEW
To start a quick name search:
1. Enter the Phone Book menu from a handset or the telephone base (see page 66).
2. Press a dial pad key (0-9).
The phone book will display the first name beginning with the first letter associated with the dial
pad key, if there is an entry in the phone book entry that begins with that letter. To see other names
that start with the letters on the same dial pad key, keep pressing the dial pad key. The names will
be shown in alphabetical order.
For example, if you have name entries Jennifer, Jessie, Kevin and Linda in a phone book:
• If you press 5 (JKL) once, Jennifer will be highlighted.
• If you press 5 (JKL) twice Kevin will be highlighted.
• If you press 5 (JKL) three times Linda will be highlighted.
To search for phone book entries by name:
1. Enter the Phone Book menu from a handset or the telephone base (see page 66).
2. Press the FIND softkey.
3. Enter a name using the dial pad keys (0-9). If you have name entries such as Alice, Amy, Chris,
Deborah, Jenny, and Kristen in a handset or telephone base phone book and you enter:
• A in the Search for screen, and then press the DONE softkey, Alice will be highlighted.
• AM in the Search for screen, and then press the DONE softkey, Amy will be highlighted.
• G in the Search for screen, and then press the DONE softkey, Deborah will be highlighted.
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Dial a phone book entry
You can dial a phone book entry on either a HOME or CELL line.
To dial a phone book entry:
Using a handset
1. Search for the desired entry in the Phone Book menu (see page 70).
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight the desired entry, then press MENU/SEL.
3. Press HOME/FLASH,
or CELL to dial.
Using the telephone base
1. Search for the desired entry in the Phone Book menu (see page 70).
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight the desired entry, then press the SELECT softkey.
3. Press HOME or CELL to dial.
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Edit a phone book entry
• Press OFF/CANCEL
on the handset
or CANCEL on
the telephone
base at anytime
to discard the
changes and
return to the
Phone Book
menu.
• If no keys are
pressed within
60 seconds while
creating or editing
an entry, changes
will be discarded
and the display
will timeout and
return to the
Phone Book
menu.
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In a handset phone book, you can edit the name, number, ringer, and picture or animation for an entry.
In the telephone base phone book, you can edit the name and number for an entry.
To edit a phone book entry:
Using a handset
1. Press MENU/SEL when the handset is in the idle mode, then press MENU/SEL to enter the
Phone Book menu.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight an entry to edit, then press MENU/SEL.
3. Press the EDIT softkey or MENU/SEL to edit the entry.
4. See page 68 for instructions on how to edit the name, number, ringer, and picture or animation
for a phone book entry.
5. Press the SAVE softkey to save the entry. Entry saved to Phone Book will appear on the display
and then the details of that entry will be shown.
Using the telephone base
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is in the idle mode.
2. Press the SELECT softkey to enter the Phone Book menu.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight an entry to edit, then press the SELECT softkey.
4. Press the EDIT softkey to edit the entry.
5. See steps 4-6 on page 69 on how to edit the telephone base phone book entry.
6. Press the SAVE softkey to save the entry. Entry saved to Phone Book will appear on the display
and then the details of that entry will be shown.
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Delete phone book entries
You can delete a selected phone book entry or the entire phone book for that handset or telephone base.
Delete one phone book entry
1. Enter the Phone Book menu from a handset or the telephone base (see page 66).
2. Press the UP or DOWN NavKeys to highlight an entry to be deleted.
3. Press MENU/SEL on the handset, or press the SELECT softkey on the telephone base.
4. Press the DELETE softkey.
5. Press MENU/SEL on the handset, or press the SELECT softkey on the telephone base to delete
the entry.
You will hear a confirmation tone and the display will show the name and number of the next alphabetical
entry in the phone book.
• Once a phone
book entry is
deleted, it cannot be
recovered.
• Deleting a phone
book entry on one
handset or on the
telephone base
does not affect the
phone books on
other handsets or
the telephone base.
Delete all phone book entries
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To delete the entire phone book on a handset or on the telephone base:
1. Enter the Phone Book menu from a handset or the telephone base (see page 66).
2. Press MENU/SEL on the handset, or press the SELECT softkey on the telephone base.
3. Press the DELETE softkey.
4. Press the DOWN NavKey to highlight Delete All Entries, then press MENU/SEL on the handset
or the SELECT softkey on the telephone base.
5. Press the YES softkey. This will delete all the phone book entries, and the handset or telephone
base display will return to the main menu.
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Information about caller ID with call waiting
Your new LS5146 telephone system supports caller ID services provided by most local telephone
service companies. Depending on your service subscription, you may see the caller’s number, or the
caller’s name and number which are sent by the telephone company after the first or second ring. Caller
ID allows you to see the name, number, date and time of calls on the HOME and CELL lines.
Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answering
the telephone, even when on another call. In addition, the time and date are sent by the telephone
and cellular service providers along with the caller ID information. These services are available only
if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service, and if both telephone companies
use compatible equipment.
If you simultaneously receive incoming calls on the HOME and CELL lines, the caller ID screen will
divide into two parts. The top part will display the HOME caller ID information, while the bottom part
the CELL caller ID information.
Contact your local telephone company and cellular service provider if:
• You have both caller ID and call waiting, but as separate services (you may need to combine
these services).
• You have only caller ID service, or only call waiting service.
• You don’t subscribe to any caller ID or call waiting services.
You can use this product with regular caller ID service, or you can use this product’s other features
without subscribing to either caller ID or combined caller ID with call waiting service.
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Call log
Call Log
In the call log, you can review a list of the 100 most recent incoming calls.
Each handset and the telephone base have their own independent call log,
meaning that the call log on one handset may be different from the call log
on another handset or the telephone base.
To enter the Call Log menu:
Using a handset
• Press the CALLER ID softkey when the handset is in idle mode.
–OR–
• Press MENU/SEL when the handset is in idle mode, then press the
UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Call Log, then press MENU/SEL to
enter the call log menu.
Call Log
Using the telephone base
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• Press the CID (caller ID) softkey when the telephone base is in idle mode.
–OR–
• Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is in idle mode, then
press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Call Log, then press the
SELECT softkey to enter the call log menu.
While in the call log menu, you can:
• Save a number to the phone book (page 79).
• Dial a telephone number (page 78).
• Delete a call log entry (page 79).
• Clear the missed calls indication (page 80).
To exit the call log menu, press OFF/CANCEL on the handset or CANCEL
on the telephone base.
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Call log information
• If a Bluetooth
cellular device is
deleted from the
Paired Devices
list, CELL will
appear as the
name.
If you subscribe to caller ID services provided by your local telephone company and/or cellular service
provider, the Call Log records your incoming calls for both the HOME and CELL lines.
Although the call log records the caller ID information of both lines, the CELL line call log entries
only provide the number. The time and date of the call will appear in the call log entry if only the
time is set. The Bluetooth name of the cell phone will also appear. However, if the number on the
incoming CELL call matches a number in the Phone Book, the name will be retrieved from the
matched phone book entry.
Memory match
Names in the Call Log will only be displayed if the caller ID information is provided by your local
telephone company.
If the incoming telephone number matches the last seven digits of a telephone number in the phone
book, then the name from the phone book will appear in the call log entry. For example, if Christine
calls from 555-555-5555, and the phone book entry is Chris at 555-5555, then Chris will appear
in the call log entry.
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Review the call log
In the Call Log, you may see the following status icons:
• NEW - Indicates that the entry is new and it hasn't been reviewed.
• CW - Indicates the call was a call waiting call.
To review the Call Log:
1. Enter the Call Log menu (see page 75).
2. Press the DOWN NavKey to review the most recent to the earliest entries.
In the Call Log, you can select the following:
• OPTIONS - Allows you to change the dialing options (page 78), save the
entry to the phone book (page 79), and clear the missed call indication if
you have missed calls (page 80).
• DELETE - Allows you to delete the call log entry or all the entries (page 79).
Once you have finished reviewing the Call Log, press and hold OFF/CANCEL on the handset or CANCEL on the telephone base to return
to the idle screen.
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• When you have
new unreviewed
calls, XX Missed
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on the display.
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Dial a call log entry
• Pressing the # key
when reviewing a
call log entry also
modifies the format
as shown on the
left.
In the Call Log, you can dial a call log entry telephone number on either the HOME or CELL line.
To dial the call log entry telephone number:
1. Enter the Call Log menu (see page 75).
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select the desired entry.
3. Press HOME/FLASH or
on the handset, or HOME on the telephone base.
–OR–
Press CELL on the handset or on the telephone base.
Dial options
You can change the dialing options of a call log telephone number by using the OPTIONS softkey,
or by pressing the # key while in the call log.
To select the dialing options of an entry:
1. Enter the Call Log menu (see page 75).
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select a call log entry, then press the OPTIONS softkey.
3. Press MENU/SEL on the handset or press the SELECT softkey on the telephone base to select
Dial Options.
4. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight the desired dialing option. If the call log entry
595-9511
shows 800-595-9511, the various dialing options are:
1-595-9511
800-595-9511
1-800-595-9511
5. Press MENU/SEL on the handset or press the SELECT softkey on the telephone base to select
the desired dialing option.
The digits of the selected entry will appear as pre-dial digits. You can then save the entry, edit the
number, or dial the telephone number.
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Save call log entries into the phone book
When viewing a call log entry, you can save the entry into the Phone Book.
To save an entry into the Phone Book:
1. Enter the Call Log menu (page 75).
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select an entry to save to the Phone Book, then press the
OPTIONS softkey.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Save to Phone Book.
Using the handset:
• Press MENU/SEL to enter the phone book editing menu (see step 7 on page 68).
Using the telephone base:
• Press the SELECT softkey to save the entry.
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• If you select
Delete All Entries,
Delete all Calls?
will appear on the
display. Press the
YES softkey to
delete all entries.
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In the Call Log, you can delete one entry or all of the entries.
To delete entries in the Call Log:
1. Enter the Call Log menu (see page 75.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select a call log entry, then press the DELETE softkey.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select the following options:
• Delete Entry - Only deletes the selected call log entry.
• Delete All Entries - Deletes all call log entries in the Call Log (see note).
4. Once you have selected an option, press MENU/SEL on the handset or press the SELECT softkey
on the telephone base (see note for exception).
• Deleting an entry
on a handset or
telephone base
will not affect the
call logs of the
other handset(s) or
telephone base.
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Clear missed calls
You can clear the missed call indication using the call log option on the handset or telephone base.
Missed calls refers to unreviewed calls in the Call Log.
To clear the missed call indication:
1. Enter the Call Log menu (see page 75).
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select a call log entry, then press the OPTIONS softkey.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Clear Missed Calls, then press MENU/SEL on the
handset or press the SELECT softkey on the telephone base. The display will then return to the
Call Log.
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Redial list
The Redial list stores up to 20 entries on the handset and telephone base. The first item on the Redial
list is the most recent telephone number called. From the Redial list, you can dial an entry on either
the HOME or CELL line, save the entry into the Phone Book, or delete entries.
To enter the Redial menu:
1. Press the REDIAL softkey when the handset or telephone base is in idle mode.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight a redial entry. You can then:
• Dial an entry - Press HOME or CELL to dial the telephone number (page 82).
• SAVE - Press this softkey to save the redial entry into the Phone Book (page 81).
• DELETE - Press this softkey to delete the selected entry or all the redial entries (page 82).
After an entry has been edited and/or saved, you will hear a confirmation tone and the display will
return to the Redial list.
To exit the Redial list:
• Press and hold OFF/CANCEL on the handset or CANCEL on the telephone base.
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• Changing or
deleting an entry
on a handset or
the telephone base
will not affect the
redial list on other
handset(s) or the
telephone base.
• If you dial a number
which already
exists in the redial
list, the previous
record will be
deleted. A number
will only be saved
once in the redial
list.
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Dial a redial entry
• When editing the
number, you can
also press and hold
# to enter a pause.
• Display remains in
predial mode after
saving the edited
redial entry to the
phone book.
From the Redial list, you can dial a redial entry telephone number using the HOME or CELL line.
To redial an entry:
1. Press the REDIAL softkey when the handset or telephone base is in idle mode.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select a redial entry.
3. Press HOME/FLASH or
on the handset, or HOME on the telephone base.
–OR–
Press CELL on the handset or on the telephone base.
Edit a redial entry
When a redial entry has been selected, you can edit the entry and save it to the phone book or dial
the telephone number.
To edit a redial entry:
1. Press the REDIAL softkey when the handset or telephone base is in idle mode.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select a redial entry.
3. Press MENU/SEL on the handset or press the SELECT softkey on the telephone base to put
the selected entry into predial mode.
• Press OFF/CANCEL on the handset or CANCEL on the telephone base to delete the last digit.
• Press the PAUSE softkey or press and hold # on the handset or telephone base to enter a dialing pause.
4. Press the SAVE softkey to save the entry in the Phone Book (see pages 67-69).
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Save redial entries into the phone book
In the Redial list, you can save the telephone number into the Phone Book on a handset or in the
telephone base.
To save an entry into the Phone Book:
1. Press the REDIAL softkey when the handset or telephone base is in idle mode.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select an entry to save to the Phone Book, then press the
SAVE softkey. You will then be prompted to enter a name.
3. Enter the name (up to 16 characters) by using the dial pad keys (0-9). See step 3 on page 67 for
more information.
4. Press the DONE softkey or MENU/SEL on the handset when finished entering the name.
–OR–
Press the DONE softkey on the telephone base when finished entering the name.
5. If you use the telephone base to save the redial entry, the entry is now stored in the Phone Book.
–OR–
If you use a handset, press the SAVE softkey to store the entry (see step 7 on page 67 to learn
more about options on customizing phone book entries).
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Delete redial entries
• If you select
Delete All Entries,
Delete all Redial
numbers? will
appear on the
display. Press the
YES softkey to
delete all entries.
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From the Redial list, you can delete one entry or all of the entries.
To delete entries from the Redial list:
1. Press the REDIAL softkey when the handset or telephone base is in idle mode.
2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select a redial entry, then press the DELETE softkey.
3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select:
• Delete Entry - Only deletes the selected redial entry.
• Delete All Entries - Deletes all the entries from the Redial list (see note).
4. Once you have selected an option, press MENU/SEL on the handset or press the SELECT
softkey on the telephone base (see note for exception).
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Battery
After the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:
Operation
Operating time
While in use (talking)
4.5 hours
While not in use (standby*)
3 days
*Handset is off the telephone base but not in use.
The battery needs charging when:
• A new battery is installed in the handset.
• The handset beeps when taken off the telephone base.
• The battery indicator on the handset screen is flashing.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions:
1. Use only the battery provided or equivalent. To order a replacement, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call
1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.
2. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. They may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal
instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or
skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conductive materials such as rings, bracelets,
and keys. The battery and/or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
5. Charge the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and
limitations specified in this manual.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE.
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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, including the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Read and understand all instructions.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool).
Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces.
Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the telephone base and handset are provided for ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings
must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register. This product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided.
7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home,
consult your dealer or local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where the cord may be walked on.
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the base or handset as they may touch dangerous voltage points or create a short circuit that
could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the base or
handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the
product is subsequently used.
11. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords because this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the following conditions:
A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled onto the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation.
E. If the product has been dropped and the telephone base and/or handset has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
15. Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode.
16. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
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Problem
Suggestion
I cannot pair my
cell phone to the
telephone base.
• Make sure the Bluetooth function of your cell phone is turned on. See the user's manual of your
cell phone for more information.
• Remove the LS5146 from your cell phone's handsfree device history list (see the user's manual
of your cell phone for more information).
• Carefully follow the pairing instructions on page 20, making sure that your cell phone is not
connected to any other Bluetooth device(s).
• Turn off your cell phone, then turn it on again.
• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power and remove any spare batteries.
Wait for approximately 15 seconds, then plug it back in. Repeat the above suggestions.
I cannot pair my
headset to the
telephone base.
• Make sure that your Bluetooth headset is in discoverable mode when pairing with the telephone
base. See the user's manual of your headset for more information on how to set your headset in
discoverable mode.
• Carefully follow the pairing instructions on page 21, making sure that your headset is not
connected to any other Bluetooth device(s).
• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power and remove any spare batteries.
Wait for approximately 15 seconds, then plug it back in. Repeat the above suggestions.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem
Suggestion
I cannot connect my
cell phone with the
telephone base.
• Make sure that the Bluetooth function of your cell phone is turned on. See the user's manual of
your cell phone for more information.
• Make sure that your Bluetooth cell phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth device(s).
• Turn off your cell phone, then turn it on again.
• Make sure that your cell phone is connected and on the Active Devices list (page 26).
• For some cell phones, you must authorize the LS5146 device in your cell phone's Bluetooth
feature. See the user's manual of your cell phone for more information.
• Manually connect your cell phone to the LS5146. Refer to the user's manual of your cell phone
for more information.
I cannot connect
my headset with the
telephone base.
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• Make sure that your Bluetooth headset is not connected to any other Bluetooth device(s).
• Make sure that your headset is connected and on the Active Devices list (page 26).
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Suggestion
I cannot put my headset
in discoverable mode.
• Refer to the user’s manual of your headset for information on how to set your headset in
discoverable mode. For many headsets, they are by default in discoverable mode. For other
headsets, you may have to turn on the headset and press and hold the call button for a certain
time period.
• Make sure that the headset is not connected to any other device(s) in order to successfully pair
and connect to the telephone base.
• Carefully follow the pairing process on page 21.
• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power. Wait for approximately 15
seconds, then plug it back in. Repeat the above suggestions.
I cannot find the
LS5146 on my cell.
• Make sure that the telephone base is in discoverable mode. Carefully follow the setup
instructions on page 20.
• Make sure that you manually set your cell phone to find or search for devices.
• Remove the LS5146 from your cell phone's handsfree device history list (see the user's
manual of your cell phone for more information).
• Turn off your cell phone, then turn it on again.
• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power and remove any spare batteries.
Wait for approximately 15 seconds, then plug it back in. Repeat the above suggestions.
I don't know how to
search for or add new
devices on my cell
phone.
• Most cell phones have the Bluetooth feature in the connection or setup menus. Please refer to
the user’s manual of your cell phone.
• In general, press the menu key on your cell phone, then look for the Bluetooth menu, in the
settings or connection menu. In the Bluetooth menu, select the option to search for or add new
devices.
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Problem
Suggestion
My cell phone
disconnects with the
telephone base.
• Turn off your cell phone, then turn it on again.
My cell phone is
connected to the
telephone base, but I
cannot make a CELL
call.
• Make sure that your cell phone is connected and on the Active Devices list (page 26) and it is in
idle mode when you are trying to make a CELL call.
Bluetooth System
Busy appears on the
display.
The PIN on the
telephone base does
not work.
I cannot hear
any audio on my
telephone system
when on a CELL call.
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• Make sure that you are not using your cell phone when on a CELL call.
• Verify that the LS5146 is an authorized device on your cell phone and is allowed to connect
automatically without confirmation (refer to user’s manual of your cell phone for more
information).
• Make sure that your cell phone is compatible.
• For some smartphones, make sure that the cellular function is turned on.
• Make sure that your cell phone is in idle mode when connected and on the Active Devices list.
• Make sure that your cell phone or headset is not connected to any other Bluetooth device.
• The LS5146 can only use one Bluetooth device at a time.
• The default PIN is 0000.
• If you change the PIN on the telephone base, it will appear on the telephone base display in the
pairing process.
•
Reset the telephone base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power and remove any spare batteries.
Wait for approximately 15 seconds, then plug it back in.
• Turn off your cell phone, then turn it on again.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Suggestion
My telephone system
does not work at all.
• Make sure the handset battery is installed and charged correctly (see page 3). For optimum daily
performance, return the handset to the telephone base after use.
• Make sure the power adapter is securely plugged into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the telephone base and the telephone
wall jack.
• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power and remove any spare batteries.
Wait for approximately 15 seconds, then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the handset
and telephone base to reset.
• Remove and re-insert the battery. If that still does not work, it may be necessary to purchase a
new battery.
There is no dial tone.
• First, try all the above suggestions.
• Move the handset closer to the telephone base. It might be out of range.
• The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new telephone line cord.
• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack and connect a different telephone. If
there is no dial tone on that telephone either, the problem is in your wiring or local service.
Contact your local telephone company.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Suggestion
The battery does
not charge in the
handset or Low
Battery is constantly
displayed on the
handset.
• Make sure the handset is placed in the telephone base or charger correctly. The CHARGE light
on the handset should be on.
• Remove the battery from the handset and install it in the spare battery compartment at the
bottom of the telephone base and let it charge for up to 24 hours. Then re-install the charged
battery into the handset.
• If the handset is in the charger or in the telephone base but the CHARGE light is not on, refer to
The charge light is off in the section below.
• It may be necessary to purchase a new battery. Please refer to the Battery section of this
user’s manual.
• The telephone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to the Warranty section of this user’s
manual for further instruction.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Suggestion
The telephone does
not ring when there
is an incoming call.
• Make sure the ringer is on. (See page 36 for the handset and page 50 for telephone base
ringer volume).
• Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter are plugged in properly (page 5).
• The handset may be too far from the telephone base. Move it closer to the telephone base.
• There may be too many extension phones on the telephone line to allow all of them to ring
simultaneously. Try unplugging some of them.
• If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring
or local service. Contact the local telephone company (charges may apply).
• Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Try installing your
telephone as far away as possible from the following electronic devices: wireless routers, radios,
radio towers, pager towers, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, VCRs, personal computers,
kitchen appliances, and other cordless telephones.
• Test a working telephone at the telephone jack. If another telephone has the same problem, the
problem is in the telephone jack. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply).
• The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new telephone line cord.
• Re-install the battery and place the handset in the telephone base.
• Wait for the handset to synchronize with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute for this to
take place.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Suggestion
I cannot dial out.
• Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing on the HOME line. It is normal if the handset takes
a second or two to synchronize with the telephone before producing a dial tone. Wait an extra
second before dialing.
• If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring
or local service. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply).
• Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio, or other appliances may cause
the telephone to not dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try
muting the cordless handset before dialing, or dialing from another room in your home with less
background noise.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Suggestion
There is interference
during a telephone
conversation.
• The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base.
-OR-
• Other electronic products can cause interference to your telephone. Try installing your telephone
as far away as possible from the following electronic devices: wireless routers, radios, radio
towers, pager towers, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, VCRs, personal computers, kitchen
appliances, and other cordless telephones.
My calls fade out
or cut in and out
when I am using the
handset.
• Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the same circuit as the telephone base can
cause interference. Try moving the appliances or telephone base to another outlet.
• Microwave ovens operate on the same frequency as your telephone. It is normal to experience
static on your telephone while the microwave oven is in operation. Do not install this telephone in
the same outlet or near a microwave oven.
• If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector, plug the telephone (or modem/
surge protector) into a different location. If this solves the problem, re-locate your telephone or
modem farther apart from each other, or use a different surge protector.
• The location of your telephone base can impact the performance of your cordless phone. For
better reception, install the base in a centralized location within your home or office, away from
walls or other obstructions. In many environments, elevating the base will improve overall
performance.
• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack and plug in a corded telephone. If calls
are still not clear, the problem is probably in the wiring or local service. Contact your local service
company (charges may apply).
• Do you have DSL service? If yes, you need to have a DSL filter installed at every telephone jack
with a telephone connected to it. Contact your DSL service provider for filter information.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Suggestion
I hear other calls
when using the
telephone.
• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack. Plug in a different telephone. If you still
hear other calls, the problem is probably in the wiring or local service. Call your local telephone
company.
The CHARGE light
is off.
• Clean the charging contacts on the cordless handset(s) and telephone base each month using a
pencil eraser or a dry non-abrasive fabric.
• Make sure the power adapter and telephone line cords are plugged in correctly and securely.
• Unplug the power adapter. Wait for 15 seconds before plugging it back in. Allow up to one minute
for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.
• The telephone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to the Warranty section of this user’s
manual for further instruction (page 100).
Registration failed
appears on the
handset display.
• Only one handset can be registered at a time. If you have multiple handsets to register, please
follow the step on page 7 for the first handset. Once a handset has been successfully registered,
repeat the steps for each handset that needs to be registered.
• Make sure that the telephone base and handset(s) are in idle mode when registering a handset
(page 7).
• Follow the steps on page 98 for the common cure for electronic equipment, then try again to
register a handset.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Suggestion
My caller ID features
are not working
properly.
• Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your local telephone
company for this feature to work on your telephone.
• The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID.
• Both you and the caller’s telephone companies must use equipment which are compatible with
caller ID service.
• If you subscribe to DSL service, install a noise filter to the telephone line between the telephone
base and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL service provider for filter information.
The system does
not receive caller ID
or the system does
not display caller ID
during call waiting.
• Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting feature services provided by the local
telephone company.
• The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID.
• Both you and the caller’s telephone companies must use equipment which are compatible with
caller ID service.
• If you subscribe to DSL service, install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone
base and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL service provider for filter information.
I am having trouble
using the voice mail
feature.
• Make sure that your voice mail access telephone number and PIN or password (if necessary) are
correctly programmed into the telephone base (see page 45).
• Refer to your voice mail documentation for a complete list of voice mail codes.
• Please contact your local voice mail service provider for more information about using voice
mail.
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Problem
Suggestion
My screen displays
No code set for Voice
Mail access or No
code set when I try
to access my voice
mail.
• Make sure that your voice mail access telephone number and PIN or password (if necessary)
are correctly programmed into the telephone base (see page 45).
• Refer to your voice mail documentation for a complete list of voice mail codes.
Common cure
for electronic
equipment.
• If the telephone is not responding normally, try putting the cordless handset in the telephone
base or the charger. If it does not seem to respond, try the following (in the order listed):
• Disconnect the power to the telephone base.
• Disconnect the battery on the handset and the spare battery in the telephone base.
• Wait a few minutes before connecting power to the telephone base.
• Re-install the battery and place the handset into the telephone base or charger.
• Wait for the handset to synchronize its connection with the telephone base. Allow up to one
minute for this to take place.
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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 office.
When the handset is out of range, the handset will display Searching for Base.... The user can access the handset phone book and certain parts of the menu
system. Still searching for Base will be displayed if access is denied.
If there is a call while the handset is out of range, it might not ring, or if it does ring, the call might not connect well when you press HOME/FLASH. Move closer to
the telephone base, then press HOME/FLASH to answer the call.
If the handset moves out of range during a telephone conversation, there might be interference.
To improve reception, move closer to 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 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 electric 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 a mild soap.
Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.
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 the water, DO NOT
RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords.
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Operating range
About cordless telephones
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Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and
the cordless handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that the cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within
range of the cordless handset. For this reason, you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as those on corded telephones.
Electrical Power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet. The electrical outlet should not be controlled
by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the cordless handset if the telephone base is unplugged or switched off, or if the electrical power is interrupted.
Potential TV Interference: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to televisions and VCRs. To minimize or prevent
such interference, do not place the telephone base of the cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless
telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.
Rechargeable Batteries: This product contains either Nickel-Cadmium or Nickel-Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries. Exercise care in handling batteries in
order not to create a short circuit with conducting material such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm. Observe
proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger.
Nickel-Metal Hydride Rechargeable Batteries: Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if
burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury.
Warranty
What does this limited warranty cover?
The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the Product and all accessories provided
in the sales package (“Product”) are free from defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used
normally and in accordance with the Product operating instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the
United States of America and Canada.
What will VTech do if the Product is not free from defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period (“Materially Defective Product”)?
During the limited warranty period, VTech’s authorized service representative will repair or replace at VTech’s option, without charge, a Materially Defective Product. If
we repair the Product, we may use new or refurbished replacement parts. If we choose to replace the Product, we may replace it with a new or refurbished Product of
the same or similar design. We will retain defective parts, modules, or equipment. Repair or replacement of the Product, at VTech’s option, is your exclusive remedy.
VTech will return repaired or replacement Products to you in working condition. You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days.
How long is the limited warranty period?
The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If VTech repairs or replaces a Materially Defective Product under
the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Product for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired
or replacement Product is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year warranty; whichever is longer.
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
This limited warranty does not cover:
1. Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect,
inundation, fire, water or other liquid intrusion; or
2. Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech; or
3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network reliability, or cable or antenna systems; or
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4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech accessories; or
5. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, product serial number plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or
6. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States of America or Canada, or used for commercial or institutional purposes
(including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes); or
7. Product returned without valid proof of purchase (see item 2 below); or
8. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems outside the unit.
How do you get warranty service?
To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, please call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, please call 1 (800) 267-7377. NOTE: Before calling for service,
please review the user’s manual - a check of the Product controls and features may save you a service call.
Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges
incurred in the transport of the Product(s) to the service location. VTech will return repaired or replaced Product under this limited warranty to you. Transportation,
delivery or handling charges are prepaid. VTech assumes no risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit. If the Product failure is not covered by this limited
warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, VTech will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to
any further repair activity. You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty.
What must you return with the Product to get warranty service?
1. Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; and
2. Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the Product purchased (Product model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and
3. Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone number.
Other Limitations
This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and VTech. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this Product.
VTech provides no other warranties for this Product. The warranty exclusively describes all of VTech’s responsibilities regarding the Product. There are no other
express warranties. No one is authorized to make modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification.
State/Provincial Law Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state or province to province.
Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the Product is fit for ordinary use)
are limited to one year from the date of purchase. Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation
may not apply to you. In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost
profits or revenue, inability to use the Product or other associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the use
of this Product. Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you.
Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.
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Warranty
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
•
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product. This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The handset may be safely
held against the ear of the user. The telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands are maintained at a
distance of approximately 20 cm (8 inches) or more. If you choose to use a clipping device, please make sure to only use the supplied VTech belt clip.
FCC Part 68 and ACTA
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). The
label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identifier must be provided to
your local telephone company upon request.
The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements
adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also
compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See Installation Instructions in the user’s manual.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called.
The REN for this product is encoded as the 6th and 7th characters following the US: in the product identifier (e.g., if ## is 03, the REN is 0.3). In most, but not all areas,
the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. For more information, please contact your local telephone company.
This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of
this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified
installer.
If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only
be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty.
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If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone company is
required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct
the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its
facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product. The telephone company is required to notify you if such changes
are planned.
If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible.
If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers (e.g., police, fire, medical) in these locations. If you do store or
test emergency numbers, please:
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Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up.
Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
Industry Canada
This equipment complies with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
The term ‘’IC: ‘’ before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1. The REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to
a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the
devices does not exceed five.
The RBRC® seal
The RBRC ® seal on the nickel-metal-hydride battery indicates that VTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily participating in an industry
program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives, when taken out of service within the United States and
Canada.
The RBRC ® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-metal-hydride batteries into the trash or municipal waste,
which may be illegal in your area.
VTech’s participation in RBRC ® makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC ® program
or at authorized VTech product service centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY TM for information on Ni-MH battery recycling and
disposal bans/restrictions in your area. VTech’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment
and conserving natural resources.
RBRC ® is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
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Technical specifications
Operating frequency
Cordless system: 5.725-5.850 GHz
Bluetooth system: 2.400-2.4835 GHz
Nominal effective range
Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according
to environmental conditions at the time of use.
Power requirements
Handset: 3.6V 550mAh NiMH battery
Telephone base: DC 7V@ 800mA
Memory
Phonebook: 100 memory locations; up to 32 digits and 16 characters per location
Call log: 100 memory locations; up to 16 digits and 16 characters per location
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Index
A
About cordless telephones 100
Active devices 26
Add an active device 28
Add new handsets 7
Adjust the listening volume 59
B
Battery 3, 85
Bluetooth 16
Bluetooth headset 54
Bluetooth setup 19
C
Call log 75, 76
Call waiting 56, 58, 63, 74
Change the PIN 29
Clear missed calls 80
Clear voice mail 33, 45
Conference calls 62
Create a new phone book entry 67
D
Default settings (restore settings) 34, 47
Delete paired device 24, 25
Delete a ringer melody 37
Delete call log entries 79
Delete handsets 48
Delete phone book entries 73
Delete redial entries 84
Delete registration 34
Dial a call log entry 78
Dial a phone book entry 71
Dial a redial entry 82
Dialing options 78
Display contrast 33, 41, 44
DSL filter 5, 95, 97
E
Edit a phone book entry 72
Edit a redial entry 82
Edit handset name 31
Expand your telephone system 6
F
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations 102
G
Getting started 1
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H
M
Handset animations 40
Handset layout 8
Handset main menu 12
Handset pictures 39
Handset ringers 35
Handset settings 30
Handset status icons 10
Hold 60
I
Maintenance 99
Make a cell call 57
Make a home call 53
Manage your devices 23
Memory match 76
Mute 60
O
Operating range 99
Important safety instructions 86
Index 105
Information about caller ID with call waiting 74
Installation setup 2
Intercom 63
P
K
R
Keypad tone 32, 43
L
Language 32, 43
LCD contrast 33, 44
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Paired devices 23
Parts checklist 1
Phone book 66
Pictures menu 39
Receive a cell call 58, 61
Receive a home call 55, 61
Record a new ringer 38
Redial list 81
Remove an active device 28
Rename a paired device 23
Replace an active device 27
Review the call log 77
Ringer melody 37, 51
Ringer volume 36, 50
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Save call log entries into the phone book 79
Save redial entries into the phone book 83
Search for phone book entries 70
Set date 42
Set time 42
Set up cellular 20
Set up headset 21
Show handset name 31
Silence the ringers 59
Spare battery 4
V
View device information 25
Voice mail 65
Voice mail codes 45
Volume 36, 50, 59
W
Warranty 100
T
Technical specifications 104
Telephone base installation 5
Telephone base layout 9
Telephone base main menu 14
Telephone base ringers 49
Telephone base settings 41
Telephone base status icons 11
Telephone operation 52
The RBRC ® seal 103
Troubleshooting 87
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