POLARITY (Match red and black wires):

SJB4152

Philips NiMH batteries are composed of non-toxic materials and are functionally superior to NiCD. You enjoy exceptional performance and responsible, environmentally friendly use. IMPORTANT: Be sure replacement battery is the same size, shape, voltage and polarity as the one you are replacing. Charge for 16 hours before first use.

INCORRECT

CORRECT

MODELS

AT&T: 9200, 9301, 9307, 9340, 9350, 9355, 9410, HS-8210, HS-8240, 2117B, 2718B, E2116, E2126, E5908, 5909B, 5945B GE: 22583633EE1, 25836HE1, 25861GE3, 25861EE3, 25931EE2, 25951EE1, 25951EE2, 25951EE3, 25951EK2, 27831FE1, 27831FE2, 27923GE1 V-Tech: ia3864-01, ia5823, ia5854, ia574, ia5845, ia5854, ia5874

Users Manual

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Model: ia5823

Tabel of Contents
Before You Begin. Parts Check List. Getting Started. Installation. Choose Location. Install Handset Battery. Connect Power and Telephone Line Cords. Wall Mounting. Charge the Handset Battery. Set Language Mode. Check for Dial Tone. Set the Dial Mode. Set Handset Date and Time. Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save. If you subscribe to DSL service. Setup. Installation. Attach belt clip (optional). Basic Operation. Telephone Operation. Handset Operation. Base Operation. Temporary Tone Dialing. Headset Jack..4.4.5.5.5.5.6.7.8.8.8.8.8.9.Operating Range. Message Waiting. Clear Message Waiting Alert. Display Screen Messages. Speed Dial. Store a Number/Name in Speed Dial. Edit a Speed Dial Number/Name. Delete a Speed Dial Number/Name. Dial a Speed Dial Number. Reassign Locations in Speed Dial. Telephone Directory. Store a Number/Name in the Directory. Edit a Number/Name in the Directory. Delete a Number/Name in the Directory. Move a Number/Name to Speed Dial. Dial a Number from the Directory. Caller ID Operation. About Call History (Caller ID). Review Call History. Delete Records from Call History. Dial a Displayed Number. Store a Call History Record in the Directory Display Screen Messages. Batteries. 26 27

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

Battery Care and Maintenance Replacing the Handset Battery Additional Information. Troubleshooting. Maintenance. Warranty Statement. Important Safety Instructions. FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations. The RBRC Seal. Technical Specications. Index.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NEED HELP?
This book has all the feature operation and troubleshooting you need to install and operate your new VTech phone. Please take the time to review thoroughly to ensure proper installation and the benet of this VTech innovative and feature rich product. You can also visit our website at www.vtechphones.com for support, shopping, and everything new at VTech. In Canada, please visit www.vtechcanada.com.
VTech toll free 1-800-595-9511 In Canada dial 1-800-267-7377

Before You Begin

Important! Before using this telephone, you must read Important Safety Instructions on page 37.
Enhanced 5.8GHz technology - dual band transmission combines the best of 5.8GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones.

Parts Check List:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Handset Base Unit Battery Belt Clip Telephone Line Cord Base Power Adaptor Desk/Wall Mount Bracket Users Manual
Desk/Wall Mount Bracket Handset Base Unit
To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, contact VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at www.vtechcanada.com or 1-800-267-7377.

Base Power Adaptor

Battery
Belt Clip Telephone Line Cord Users Manual

GETTING STARTED

Getting Started

Installation

Choose Location
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 much as possible. 4. Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and sunlight. 5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold.

Install Handset Battery

Use only the provided VTech battery, or equivalent.
a) Remove battery compartment cover by pressing on the indentation and sliding downwards.
b) Align the two holes in the plug with the socket pins, then snap the plug into place. c) Place the battery in the compartment with the wires in the lower right corner. d) Replace cover by sliding it up into place. e) Place the handset in its base when not in use to ensure maximum daily performance.
Connect Power and Telephone Line Cords

Modular telephone jack

Standard electrical outlet
Connect the power cord. After charging the battery for at least 16 hours, connect the telephone line cord.

Wall Mounting

Your phone base unit is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate. Wall mounting is optional. See position one below for instructions.

Desk/Table Installation

To place your base unit on a desk or table, insert the desk/wall bracket as instructed below and shown in position one or two, depending on your preference of how youd like the base unit to be angled.
Position One To mount your phone on a wall, or to place it on a table or desk, refer to the diagrams illustrating position one. First insert the lower portion of the bracket into the grooves in the base, then snap the upper portion into place. Mount the base on the wall by positioning the base unit so the mounting studs will t into the holes on the base and wall mount bracket. Slide the base unit down on the mounting studs until it locks into place. Position Two This position is an alternate way to install your phone on a table or desk. Position two allows a different viewing angle to your handset and base unit. Refer to the position two diagrams above. Insert the upper portion of the bracket into the grooves in the base. Snap the lower portion into place.

Charge the Handset Battery
If the phone will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent possible leakage. If you have any trouble installing your phone, please refer to the Troubleshooting section near the end of this manual.
Place the handset in the base or charger. NEEDS CHARGING will appear on the handset. Charge the battery for at least 16 hours the rst time.

Set Language Mode

Press PROG, then press or until LANGUAGE is displayed. Press SELECT. The current setting blinks. Press or until the screen displays the correct language (English, Spanish or French). Press SELECT to save your selection.

Check for Dial Tone

After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press PHONE; you should hear a dial tone. If you do not, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section in the back of this users manual.

Set the Dial Mode

If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the battery is charged. If you have pulse (rotary) service, youll need to change the dial mode. Press PROG. Press or until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the current setting. Press SELECT. The current setting blinks. Press or to select TONE or PULSE. Press SELECT to save.
Set Handset Date and Time
If you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with the rst incoming call. If you do not have caller ID service, you can set the date and time manually: Press PROG, then press or until DATE/TIME is displayed. Press SELECT.
The month is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct month. Press SELECT. The day is ashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct day. Press SELECT. The hour is ashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct hour. Press SELECT. The minute is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct minute. Press SELECT. AM or PM is ashing. Press or to choose between AM or PM. Press SELECT.
In the event of a power outage, or if your phones power cord is unplugged, the time setting will be lost.
Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save
You can select from four different handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and extend the battery life. 1. With the handset in idle (off) mode, press PROG. 2. Press or until the screen displays RINGER: and the current setting. 3. Press SELECT. The current setting blinks, and you will hear a sample of the ring. 4. Press or to select RINGER: 1, 2, 3, 4 or OFF. You will hear a sample of each ring tone. 5. Press SELECT to choose the displayed ringer setting.

If you subscribe to DSL service:
If you hear noise during conversations and/or your caller ID features arent functioning properly, install a noise lter to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL provider to obtain a noise lter.
Noiser lter (For xDSL users)
Telephone line cord To single telephone jack (RJ11C)
Installation Attach belt clip (optional).

To attach

To remove

Telephone Operation

1. Make a Call Press PHONE, then dial the number. -ORDial the number (use v to backspace and make corrections), then press PHONE to call. 2. Flash/Call Waiting During a call, press to receive an incoming call, if call waiting is activated. 3. Channel Press CHAN to switch to a clear channel while on a call. 4. Delete When viewing the call log, press to delete the current record displayed. While handset is in idle mode, press and hold to delete all records in the call log. 5. Answer a Call Press any key to answer a call (except OFF). /CID and /DIR 6. /CID While on a call, press to decrease the volume. A double beep will sound when you reach the lowest setting. While phone is not un use, press to display caller ID information.

Handset Operation

While entering names or numbers into memory, press to delete last character entered. /DIR While on a call, press to increase the volume. A double beep will sound when you reach the highest setting. While phone is not in use, press to display directory entries. While entering names or numbers, press to add a space. 7. Select Press to display menu, or to select highlighted item from menu. 8. Off During a call, press to hang up. While using menus, press to cancel an operation, back up, or exit the menu display 9. Redial/Pause Press to view redial memory. While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause. 10. Program With the handset in idle (on-hook), press to enter programming mode.

Basic Operation

6 1,7 5

BASIC OPERATION

Base Operation
11. Message Waiting Indicator If you subscribe to telephone company voice mail with a visual message waiting signal, this light ashes, and MESSAGE WAITING displays on the handset screen when you have voice mail waiting. 12. Locate Handset Press to page the handset. Press again, press OFF on handset, or place handset in the base to cancel the page. 13. In use/Charge Indicator Flashes slowly when the handset is in use. Glows steadily when the handset is charging in its base. Flashes in unison with an incoming calls ringing.

until ERASE

4. Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES and the number. The current choice ashes. 5. Press or until YES ashes.
6. Press SELECT. Youll hear a conrmation beep.
Move a Number/Name to Speed Dial
1. Press DIR. The screen displays DIRECTORY. 2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in directory. OR Press the dial pad key for the rst letter of the entry you want to move. 3. When the screen displays the entry you want to move, press SELECT. Then press SPEED ashes.
4. Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER 1-9. 5. Press the key (1-9) to move this entry from the normal directory to the speed dial memory and assign the memory location. Youll hear a conrmation beep. A memory location number (1 through 9) will be displayed with this entry.
Dial a Number from the Directory
1. Press DIR. The screen displays DIRECTORY. 2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in directory. OR Press the dial pad key for the rst letter of the entry you want to dial. 3. When the screen displays the entry you want to dial, press PHONE.

Caller ID Operation

Your phone has a caller ID (CID) with call waiting feature that works with service from your local phone service provider. Caller ID with call waiting lets you see whos calling before you answer the phone, even when youre on another call. You may need to change your phone service to use this feature. Contact your phone service provider if: You have both caller ID and call waiting, but as separate services (you may need combined service) You have only caller ID service, or only caller waiting service. You dont subscribe to any caller ID or call waiting services.
You can use this product with regular caller ID service, and you can use this products other features without subscribing to either caller ID or combined caller ID with call waiting service. There are fees for caller ID services, and they may not be available in all areas. This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment.

Callers telephone number

If you answer a call before the information appears on the screen, it will not be in the call history. Press OFF at any time to exit call history.
Callers name Long distance call
VTech * L 800-595-9511 NEW 5/01 5:40 PM OLD 28
Date of call Time of call
This party has called more than once. Position of call in call history
About Call History (Caller ID)
Indicate whether the record is new or old
Your phone can store up to 45 calls in its caller ID (CID) memory. When the memory is full, the oldest call will automatically be deleted to make room for new incoming call information. For each call that comes in, the screen displays the following information between the rst and second rings: Your callers name (15 letters are sent by your telephone company). The callers area code and telephone number. The time and date of the call. The repeat tag (*) in the upper right corner, indicating the party has called more than once.

Review Call History

1. 2. Press Use (CID) to enter call history viewing mode. and to scroll through records in call history.
Delete Records from Call History
Delete a Specic Call: Delete All Calls:
1. With the handset in idle (off) mode, press and hold the DELETE key. The screen displays ERASE ALL NO YES. The current choice ashes. 2. Press until YES ashes. 3. Press SELECT. Youll hear a conrmation beep. 1. Locate the record you want to delete from call history. 2. Press the DELETE key. Youll hear a conrmation beep.
Caller ID numbers may appear with an area code that may not be required for local calls, or without a 1 that may be needed for long distance calls. If the number displayed is not in the correct format, press # repeatedly to see the different dialing options. You can choose to dial with or without the area code and with or without the 1.

Dial a Displayed Number

1. Locate the record in call history that you want to dial. 2. If you wish to change how the number is dialed, press #. The screen displays any alternate dialing sequences available for this call (area code + number; 1 + area code + number; number only; 1+ number). See the side column for more information on changing the dialing format. 3. Press SELECT. Press or until DIAL ashes. 4. Press SELECT. The number is automatically dialed. OR When the number is correctly displayed for dialing, you want to dial, press PHONE. 800-595-9511 OLD 28 5/01 5:40 PM
DIAL PROGRAM 800-595-9511 OLD 28 5/01 5:40 PM
Store a Call History Record in the Directory
1. Locate the record in the call history you want to store in the directory.
2. If you wish to change how the number is dialed, press #. The screen displays any alternate dialing sequences available for this call (area code + number; 1 + area code + number; number only; 1+ number). 3. Press SELECT, then press ashes. or until PROGRAM

800-595-9511 OLD 28 5/01 5:40 PM DIAL PROGRAM 800-595-9511 5/01 5:40 PM OLD 28 DISTINCT RING? N 8005959511 5/01 5:40 PM OLD 28 will be displayed
4. Press SELECT three times. The screen displays: 5. Press or to select Y or N for distinctive ringer.
6. Press SELECT. Youll hear a conrmation beep. If you choose Y in step 5 a with the directory entry.

Display Screen Messages

Screen Displays:
PRIVATE UNKNOWN * (after name)

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The other party is blocking name and/or number information. Your phone company is unable to receive information about this callers name and/or number. This caller has called you more than once.

Batteries

Battery Care and Maintenance

Operation

While in use (talking) While not in use (standby*)
* Handset is off the base unit or charger but not in use.
After your battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performace:

Operating time

up to 5 hours up to 6 days
The battery needs charging when: A new battery is installed in the handset. The phone beeps twice every ve seconds. The screen displays BATTERY LOW and the low battery icon. Place the handset in the base so the CHARGE light turns on. The battery is typically fully charged in 16 hours. You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the base after each use.
If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after charging overnight, the battery should be replaced. To reduce the risk of re or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully: Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the users manual.
Replacing the Handset Battery
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the cover downward. 2. Lift out the old battery and disconnect. 3. Align the two holes in the new batterys plug with the socket pins, and snap the plug into place. Snap the battery in the compartment, as described in Installation, on page 5. 4. Replace the cover by sliding it up into place. 5. The new battery must be charged before using the phone. Place the handset in the base and allow it to charge for at least 16 hours the rst charge. The telephone might operate before that, but for best performance, let the battery charge fully.

My handset beeps four times and isnt performing normally.

Additional Information

CANT CONNECT displays on my handset.
Move the handset closer to the base. You might have moved out of range. If the handset is in its base and the charging light does not come on, refer to The charge light is off in this troubleshooting guide. Reset the base. Unplug the units electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the handset and base to reset. Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones. Charge the battery in the handset for 16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to its base when not in use. You may need to purchase a new battery, please refer to the Batteries section of this users manual. Your phone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to the Warranty section of this users manual for further instruction.
The batteries will not hold a charge.
I get noise, static, or weak signal even when Im near the base.
Press the CHAN button while on a call until the interference has been eliminated. Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones. Microwaves operate on the same frequency as your phone. It is normal to experience static on your phone while the microwave is running. Do not install this phone in the same outlet or near the microwave. If your phone is plugged in with a modem or surge protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location. If this solves the problem, re-locate your phone or modem farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector. Relocate your phone to a higher location. The phone will likely get better reception not installed in a low area. If the other phones in your home are having the issue, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply.) Disconnect your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company. Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

I hear other calls while using my phone. I hear noise in the handset, and none of the keys or buttons work.
My handset does not ring when I receive a call.
Make sure you have the ringer activated. Refer to the section(s) on ringer selection in this users manual. Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged rmly into the base unit and the telephone jack. Make sure the power cord is plugged in. You may be too far from the base unit. Charge the battery in the handset for 16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to its base when not in use. You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring. Try unplugging some of the other phones. The layout of your home or ofce might be limiting the operating range. Try moving the base to another location, preferably on an upper oor. If the other phones in your home are having the issue, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply.) Test a working phone at the phone jack. If another phone has the same problem, the problem is the phone jack. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply.) Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones Your line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new line cord.
My calls fade or cut in and out while Im using my handset.
Press the CHAN button while on a call until the interference has been eliminated. Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones Microwaves operate on the same frequency as your phone. It is normal to experience static on your phone while the microwave is running. Do not install this phone in the same outlet or near the microwave. If your phone is plugged in with a modem or surge protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location. If this solves the problem, re-locate your phone or modem farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector. Relocate your phone to a higher location. The phone will get better reception not installed in a low area. If the other phones in your home are having the issue, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply.) Clean the handset and base charging contact each month using a pencil eraser or cloth. Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in correctly and rmly. Reset the base. Unplug the units electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the handset and base to reset. Your phone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to the Warranty section of this users manual for further instruction.

The charge light is off.

My Caller ID isnt working.
Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service for this feature to work on your phone. Your caller must be calling from an area that supports caller ID. Both you and your callers telephone companies must use caller ID compatible equipment.
Common cure for electronic equipment.
If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in its base. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in the order listed): 1. Disconnect the power to the base. 2. Disconnect the handset battery, and spare battery, if applicable. 3. Wait a few minutes. 4. Connect power to the base. 5. Re-install the battery(ies). 6. Wait for the handset to re-establish its link with the base. To be safe, allow up to one minute for this to take place. If you hear noise during conversations and/or your caller ID features arent functioning properly, install a noise lter to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL provider to obtain a noise lter.
If you subscribe to DSL service

Maintenance

Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. Avoid rough treatment Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install your base unit near a sink, bathtub or shower. Electrical storms Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment. For your own safety, use 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.

Warranty Statement

Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water. If your base unit should fall into 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. What does this limited warranty cover? The manufacturer of this VTech product, VTech Communications, warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (Consumer or you) that the product and all accessories provided by VTech in the sales package (Product) are free from material defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with operation instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America. What will VTech Communications do if the Product is not free from material defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period (Materially Defective Product)? During the limited warranty period, VTechs authorized service representative will repair or replace at VTechs option, without charge, a Materially Defective Product. If we repair this product, we may use new or refurbished replacement parts. If we choose to replace this product, we may replace it with a new or refurbished product of the same or similar design. VTech will return repaired or replacement products to you in working condition. VTech will retain defective parts, modules, or equipment. Repair or replacement of Product, at VTechs option, is your exclusive remedy. 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 we repair or replace a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty. This limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Products 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, re, water or other liquid intrusion; or 2. Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modication 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

Important Safety Instructions
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock and injury, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink or swimming pool). 5. Do not place this product on an unstable surface, such as a table, shelf or stand. The product may fall, causing serious damage. 6. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the base unit 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. 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. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where the cord may have anyone walking on it. Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the base or handset as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 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 specied access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of re or electric shock. 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 operating instructions, as 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 base and/or handset has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk.

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

13. 14. 15.
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulation
CC 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 modications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users 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 base unit shall be installed and used such that parts of the users 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 identier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identier 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 users 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 identier (e.g., if ## is 03, the REN is 0.3). In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be ve (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 qualied 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. 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 notied 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 le 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, re, medical) in these locations. If you do store or test emergency numbers, please:

FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations
* Remain on the line and briey 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 certication/registration number only signies that the Industry Canada technical specications 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 ve.

The RBRC Seal

The RBRC Seal on the nickel-cadmium 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-cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste, which may be illegal in your area. VTechs 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 1800-8-BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. VTechs 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.

Technical Specications

Enhanced 5.8GHz technologyyour phone operates on a dual band transmission that combines the best of 5.8GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones. Frequency Control Transmit Frequency Receive Frequency Channels Nominal Effective Range Size Weight Power Requirements Memory Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Base: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz Handset: 5863.80 - 5872.5 MHz Base: 5863.80 - 5872.5 MHz Handset: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz 30 Maximum power allowed FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use. Handset: 184mm X 52mm X 41mm Base: 143.61mm X 108mm X 103.26mm (with wallmount) Handset: 130 grams Handset: 600mAH Ni-Cd Battery Base: 9V DC @ 200mA 9 Speed dial locations; up to 24 digits, 15 characters per location Directory: 20 Memory locations (including the nine speed dial entries); up to 24 digits, 15 characters per location CID: 45 Memory locations Base: 219.8 grams (with wallmount)