Setup
Connecting Power to Base Unit/Handset Charger
1. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into the bottom of the Base Unit.
2. Choose the location for your Handset Charger, and plug its power supply into an electrical outlet.
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Setup
Installation of Battery in Handset
Follow the steps below:
1. Place the new battery in the Handset with the positive and negative poles aligned in the battery compartment.
2. Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding it upwards.
3. If the new battery is not already charged, place the Handset in its Charger or Base
Unit, and allow it to charge for 10-12 hours. After initial charge, a maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient.
Charging of the Handset Battery
The Handset of your cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in its charger or Base Unit.
You should charge the battery for 10-12 hours when you first receive your phone.
You will know the battery needs charging when:
• The low battery message is displayed:
• The Handset seems completely dead, the LCD is completely clear and does not activate when you press the keys.
NOTE: When in LOW BATTERY mode, the keypad sounds, backlighting and speakerphone features will not work. When your battery has been charged, your features will return to their normal function.
IMPORTANT:
1. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire, it might may explode.
2. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Toxic substances may be released, causing harm to eyes or skin.
3. Exercise care in handling battery in order to prevent an accidental short of the charge contacts, potentially causing the battery to overheat.
4. Do not dispose of this battery into household garbage, it should be properly recycled.
5. Do not charge the battery with other electrical devices.
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Setup
Check Battery Indicator
If you receive a check battery warning, it indicates one of the following:
1. There is no battery in your Handset. You’ll need to install a battery into your
Handset (see Installation and Charge of Battery in Handset section on the previous page.)
2. The battery has been installed incorrectly. Please reinstall (see Installation of Battery in Handset ) and/or the diagram in the battery compartment on the Handset.
Connecting to Phone Line
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack at the bottom of the Base
Unit. Then plug the other end of the cord into the wall jack.
Checking for Dial Tone
After the battery is charged, press ON on the Handset. The word PHONE will appear on the Handset display, and you will hear a dial tone. If not, see In
Case of Difficulty.
Tone/Pulse Selection
Your phone is preset for tone dialing. See Handset Settings for details.
CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone.
IMPORTANT:
FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF
YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM:
1. Choose a central location for your Base
Unit.
2. Install your Base Unit and Extension Handsets away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets and microwave ovens.
3. In locations where there are multiple cordless telephones, separate Base
Units as far away as possible.
4. Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and sunlight.
5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold.
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Wall Mounting
The Wall Mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. Wall mounting is optional.
1. Plug the AC adapters into electrical outlets. Then plug the DC connector of the Base power adapter to the connector jack at the bottom of the Base Unit.
2. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack at the bottom of the Base Unit, and the other end to the wall jack.
3. Line up the tabs on the wall mount adapters with the holes at the bottom of the
Base Unit/back of the Handset Charger. Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place.
4. Mount the Base Unit/Handset Charger on the wall. Position the Base Unit/
Handset Charger so that the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the wall mount bracket. Slide Base Unit/Handset Charger down on the mounting studs until it locks into place.
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