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    SN5127 Go to www.vtechphones.com to register your product for enhanced warranty support and latest VTech product news. Amplified Cordless Answering System with BC Big Buttons and Display Quick start guide
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    your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read Important safety instructions. This quick start guide provides you with basic installation and use instructions. A limited set of features are described in abbreviated form. Please refer to the online user's manual for a full
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    the battery 3 Charge the battery 4 Battery backup mode 5 Mount the telephone base (optional) 6 Setup 8 Date and time 8 Voice guide to set Smart call blocker 10 Voice guide to set answering system 12 SOS emergency call 13 Photo speed dial 19 LCD language 23 Talking digits 24
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    transfer using Intercom 46 Phonebook 48 Add a phonebook entry 48 Review phonebook entry 50 Dial a phonebook entry 51 Delete a phonebook redial entry to the phonebook 52 Edit a phonebook entry 53 Caller ID 54 Review caller ID log entry 54 Save a caller ID log entry to the phonebook
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    list or block list 71 Option while on a call 71 Answering system 72 About the built-in answering system and voicemail service 72 Built-in answering system VS Voicemail service 72 Turn the built-in answering system on or off 74 Set number of rings 76 Message playback 78 Skip a message
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    What's in the box Quick start guide Introducing Smart call blocker Important safety instructions 1
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    Connect and install Connect the telephone base If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service through your telephone line, make sure you connect a DSL 1 filter (not included) to the telephone wall jack. 2 2 3
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    batteries for operating the cordless handset. They may cause failure or malfunction of the handset or the telephone system. • Charge the batteries provided with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this quick start guide. • If the handset will
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    Connect and install Charge the battery 12 hrs 4
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    range OR No pwr at base alternately. Put the charged handset in the telephone base to back up the telephone base power for some basic phone operations for a short period of time. During this period, you cannot use the answering system. When the handset is put in the telephone base, it
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    Connect and install Mount the telephone base (optional) 1 2 B A 6
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    1. Connect and install 4 7 3
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    depletion, the handset will prompt you to set the date and time, and to configure the Smart call blocker and answering system through the voice guides. Follow the steps below to set the date and time. For example, if the date is 31 December, 2018, and the time is 10:59
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    ; otherwise the answering system does not announce the correct day of the week for your recorded messages time stamp. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. - OR - When the handset is not in use: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press or to
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    that do not display a phone number. When the handset prompts you to set Smart call blocker via voice guide... Voice guide set Smart call blk? 1 Press SELECT. "Hello! This voice guide will assist you with the basic setup of Smart call blocker..." Listen to the instructions and 2 then choose
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    cordless handset: Press 1 if you want to screen calls with telephone numbers that are not saved in your Phonebook, Allow list or Star name list; Press 2 if you only want to screen calls that do not display a phone calls, we recommend that you add the phone numbers of your family members and friends,
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    do the basic setup of the answering system. You can follow the voice guide to record your own announcement, set the number of rings and the message set up the answering system via voice guide... Voice guide to set up Ans sys? 1 Press SELECT. "This voice guide will assist you with the basic setup
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    button of the cordless handset. • To ensure proper operation, the telephone system must be installed according to the installation instructions on page 2 to etc.) connected to the same phone line is in use. • Do not solely rely on the SOS button on the cordless handset, or the Wearable home SOS
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    disable internal SOS alert (see page 16), the telephone calls the preset SOS numbers directly when you press and hold AUDIO ASSIST/SOS on the cordless handset. • When the SOS call to the preset external number is answered, the call receiver hears an SOS message. You can record your own message
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    2. Setup Set SOS emergency numbers HANDSET 10:15PM ANS ON 12/25 1 SOS 1 >Add Direct memory >Set SOS Call internal >SOS number SOS 1 2 3 NUMBER: 595-9511_ 4 Scroll to select SOS 1, SOS 2, SOS 3, SOS 4, or SOS 5, and then press SELECT. MAME: Chris_ 5 Press select again to add an
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    Setup Enable or disable internal SOS alert Internal SOS alert is enabled by default. When you press and hold AUDIO ASSIST/SOS to make an emergency call, the telephone pages all registered system devices for 20 seconds. After that, the telephone then calls the five preset SOS numbers in sequence,
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    SOS message is "This is an emergency call. Please press any number key to start the conversation." You can record your own message using the cordless handset. 1 Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use. Direct memory >Set SOS SOS number >SOS message >Record annc Play annc "Record
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    Setup Play or reset SOS message 1 Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use. Direct memory >Set SOS SOS number >SOS message Play annc >Reset annc 2 Scroll to Set SOS, and then press SELECT. 3 Scroll to SOS message, and then press SELECT. 18 4 Scroll to select Play annc or Reset annc,
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    the telephone base, and four direct memory keys M1 to M4 on the cordless handset. You can store the telephone numbers you wish to quick dial to will also automatically set in the M1, M2, M3 and M4 keys on the cordless handset. • We recommend you store at least two contacts that you may need to
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    Setup Photo speed dial Store a photo speed dial entry: 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Intercom M1 M1 >Direct memory >Add 2 Scroll to Direct memory, and then press SELECT. 3 Scroll to select M1, M2, M3,or M4, and then press SELECT. 20 4 Press SELECT again to add the speed dial
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    2. Setup NUMBER: 595-9511_ 5 Enter the phone number, and then press SELECT. NAME: Chris_ 6 Enter the name, and then press SELECT to save. • To store another photo speed dial entry, repeat the steps. 21
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    Setup Photo speed dial Insert photos for speed dial keys: You can insert photos into the photo speed dial compartments, or write the contact names on cards and insert them into the compartments. The telephone base is shipped with protective stickers covering the photo speed dial compartments.
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    2. Setup LCD language You can select your handset's display language (English, French or Spanish). 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Set date/time >Settings >LCD language Voicemail # LCD LANGUAGE >English Set English as LCD language? 2 3 4 5 Scroll to Settings, and Press
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    Setup Talking digits You can choose whether the digits are to be announced whenever you press the number keys. 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Reminder >Talking digits TALKING DIGITS >On 2 Scroll to Talking digits, and then press SELECT. 24 3 Scroll to select On or Off, and then
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    2. Setup Key tone The cordless handset is set to beep with each key press. You can adjust the key tone volume or turn it off. If you turn off the
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    or caller ID information. The default setting is On. • To use the caller ID announce feature, you must subscribe to caller ID service from your telephone service provider. 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Talking digits >Caller ID annc CALLER ID ANNC >On 2 Scroll to Caller
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    2. Setup Use caller ID to automatically set date and time If you subscribe to caller ID service, you can choose to set the date and time for each incoming call by the caller ID information automatically. The default setting is On. 1 Press
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    Setup Voicemail number If you subscribe to a voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, you can save your voicemail number to for quick use. Enter the voicemail access number provided by your telephone service provider (up to 30 digits). To retrieve voicemails from your telephone
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    only turns off the indicators, New voicemail and . It does not delete your voicemail messages. As long as you have new voicemail messages, your telephone service provider continues to send the signal to turn on the indicators. 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Set date/time >Settings
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    Setup Home area code You can program your home area code so that when you receive or dial a call within your local area, only seven digits are shown or dialed, and the telephone number is automatically stored without the area code in the caller ID log. 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
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    2. Setup Dial mode The dial mode is preset to touch-tone dialing. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you need to change the dial mode to pulse dialing before using the telephone. 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Set date/
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    Setup Alarm reminder and melody You can set alarm reminders that remind you at specific times, once, daily, or at weekdays or weekends. 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Set SOS >Reminder REMINDER >Reminder 1 REMINDER 1 >On/Off 2 Scroll to Reminder, and then press SELECT. 3 Scroll
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    , and then press SELECT. 33 • When the set reminder alarm time is due, the alarm will not ring if the telephone is in use. • The cordless handset rings for 30 seconds when the alarm time is due. • Press any key on the handset to stop the alarm when ringing.
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    Setup Alarm reminder and melody You can also select the alarm reminder melody. 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Set SOS >Reminder REMINDER >Reminder 1 * MELODY >Melody MELODY >Tone 1 2 Scroll to Reminder, and then press SELECT. 3 Scroll to select the desired reminder, and then
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    is charging. The battery is fully charged. The handset speakerphone is in use. Handset ringer is off. New voicemail received from your telephone service provider. The handset microphone is muted. There are new caller ID log entries. Answering system is on. There are new messages in the answering
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    Operate Make a call On the cordless handset: 1 - OR - Press TALK or on the handset. 2 Dial the phone number. Answer a call On the cordless handset: - OR - - OR - Press TALK, or any dialing keys on the handset. OR On the telephone base: Press on the telephone base. 36
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    the speaker volume level when on a call; or • to adjust the ringer volume when the telephone is ringing. • For hearing protection, do not put the cordless handset near your ear when the telephone is ringing. Loud ringer sound may damage your hearing. Adjust the volume to lower the ringer sound if
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    , asking the receiver to respond by pressing a number key on his/her phone. • After the call receiver presses a number key, you can then start a conversation with the call receiver. • The SOS button on the cordless handset functions as Audio Assist button when on a call or listening to
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    from your telephone service provider, you hear an alert tone if there is an incoming call while you are already on a call. When on a call using the cordless handset. - OR - When on a call using the telephone base speakerphone. • Press FLASH on the handset or telephone base to put the current
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    speed dial key on the telephone base, or a directory memory key on the handset to quickly dial the preset number. The telephone base and the cordless handset share the four direct memory speed dial numbers. For details on setting photo/memory speed dial, see page 19. REDIAL #1/10 595-9511 Press
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    useful if you need to send touch-tone signals to access your telephone banking or long distance services. Audio Assist® The Audio Assist feature enhances the clarity and loudness of your caller's voice on the cordless/corded handset earpiece when you are on a call, or listening to a message or an
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    and speakerphone to best suit your hearing. The default setting is Natural. Change the equalizer setting: Treble Natural Find handset To find your misplaced cordless handset, press PAGE on the telephone base to make intercom paging to the handset. Bass When on a call: • Slide the EQ button to
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    . If you are on an outside call using the telephone base speakphone, then the handset can join the outside call. To join a call with the cordless handset: To join a call with the telephone base: - OR - Press TALK or on the handset. To exit the call: • Press OFF or place the handset
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    You can use the intercom feature for conversations between the telephone base and the cordless handset. If you have two or more cordless handsets, you can make intercom calls from the telephone base to all cordless handsets, or from one handset to another or to the telephone base. Make intercom
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    telephone is not in use. 45 • To answer the intercom call on the destination devices: -- On a cordless handset, press TALK or . -- On the telephone base, press . • To cancel an intercom call: -- When using the cordless handset, press OFF. -- When using the telephone base, press PAGE. 3. Operate
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    handset to the telephone base. You can also share an outside call with the telephone base. 1 When on a call with your cordless handset, press MENU. >Intercom Phonebook Intercom 2 Press SELECT to select Intercom. When the destination device picks up, the outside call is put on hold. Then
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    3. Operate Transfer call: 3 Press MENU. Share call: 3 Press MENU. End call: 3 Press TALK. >Transfer Share call 4 Transfer OR >Share call OR Press TALK to end the intercom call and continue the outside call with your handset. 4 Press SELECT to select Transfer. The call is transferred to
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    number with up to 30 digits, and a name with up to 15 characters. Add a phonebook entry HANDSET 10:15PM ANS ON 12/25 1 Enter the phone number when the handset is not in use. 595-9511_ 2 Press SELECT. 48 EDIT NUMBER 595-9511_ 3 Press SELECT again.
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    Smith_ 5 Press SELECT. Saved to phonebook - OR 1. Press MENU on the cordless handset when the telephone is not in use. 2. Scroll to Phonebook, and then press SELECT. 3. Scroll to Add contact, and then press SELECT. 4. Enter the phone number, and then press SELECT. 5. Enter the name, and then press
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    Phonebook Review phonebook entry 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Smart call blk >Phonebook >Review Add contact 2 Scroll to Phonebook, and then press SELECT. 3 Press SELECT to select Review. 50 Mike Smith 800-595-9511 4 Scroll to browse through the entries.
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    the phonebook entries, and when your desired entry shows on the handset screen: Review the phonebook entries, and when your desired entry shows on the handset screen: Mike Smith 800-595-9511 Mike Smith 800-595-9511 Mike Smith
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    Press and hold REDIAL when the cordless handset is not in use. REDIAL #1/10 595-9511 EDIT NUMBER 800-595-9511_ ENTER NAME _ ENTER NAME Mike Smith_ 2 3 4 Scroll to browse through the redial list. When your desired entry displays, press SELECT. Edit the phone number if needed, and then press
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    4. Phonebook Edit a phonebook entry Review the phonebook entries, and when your desired entry shows on the handset screen: Mike Smith 595-9511 09:15PM ANS ON NEW 11/30 EDIT
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    to caller ID service, information about each caller appears after the first or second ring. The caller ID log stores up to 50 entries. Each entry has up to 24 digits for the phone number and 15 characters for the name. Review caller ID log entry 1 Press MENU when the cordless handset is not
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    5. Caller ID Save a caller ID log entry to the phonebook When your desired caller ID log entry shows on the handset screen: Mike Smith 595-9511 09:15PM ANS ON NEW 11/30 SAVE TO >Phonebook EDIT NUMBER 595-9511_ 1 Press SELECT. 2 Press SELECT. 3 Edit the number if needed. EDIT NUMBER 800-
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    when your desired entry shows on the handset screen: Mike Smith 595-9511 09:15PM ANS ON NEW 11/30 Delete a caller ID log entry Review the caller ID log entries, and when your desired entry shows on the handset screen: Mike Smith 595-9511 09:15PM ANS ON NEW 11
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    Smart call blocker* If you have subscribed to caller ID service, then you can use the Smart call blocker feature to screen your directory, allow list, block list, or star name list. You can easily add incoming phone numbers to your allow list and block list. This allows you to build up your lists
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    Smart call blocker Call categories Calls are classified into four categories. Smart call blocker handles the calls in the following ways: Call category Welcome calls • Numbers saved in allow list. • Numbers saved in phonebook. • Numbers not found in block list. • Names saved in star name list.
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    6. Smart call blocker Call category Call control Calls without numbers Option 1: Screening with caller name • Numbers that are "out of area" or set to "Private". Uncategorized calls • With absent caller ID number. • Numbers not found in phonebook. • Numbers not found in allow list. • Numbers
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    Smart call blocker Set Smart call blocker on/off HANDSET 10:15PM ANS ON 12/25 1 Press CALL BLOCK when the handset is not in use. >SCB On/Off Block list 2 Press SELECT to select SCB On/Off. SCB ON/OFF >On 3 Scroll to On or Off, and then press SELECT. 60
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    through to you. The allow list stores up to 200 numbers. 1 Press CALL BLOCK when the handset is not in use. Block list >Allow list Review >Add new entry ENTER NUMBER ENTER NAME 595-9511_ Mike Smith_ 6. Smart call blocker 2 Scroll to Allow list, and then press SELECT. 3 Scroll to Add
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    you. The star name list stores up to 10 names. 1 Press CALL BLOCK when the handset is not in use. Allow list >Star name list Review >Add new entry ENTER NAME Bayriver Elemen 2 Scroll to Star name list, and then press SELECT. 3 Scroll to Add new entry, and then press SELECT
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    not in use. 2. Scroll to Caller ID log, and then press SELECT. 3. Press SELECT to select Review. Mike Smith 595-9511 09:15PM ANS ON NEW 11/30 SAVE TO >Allow list EDIT NUMBER 595 to Allow list, and then press SELECT. 63 6 Edit the phone number and name if needed, and then press SELECT to save.
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    ID log entries: 1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. 2. Scroll to Caller ID log, and then press SELECT. 3. Press SELECT to select Review. Mike Smith 595-9511 09:15PM ANS ON NEW 11/30 SAVE TO >Star name list 4 Browse through the entries. When the desired entry displays
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    from calling. The block list stores up to 1,000 entries. 1 Press CALL BLOCK when the handset is not in use. SCB On/Off >Block list Review >Add new entry ENTER NUMBER ENTER NAME 595-9511_ Salesman_ 6. Smart call blocker 2 Scroll to Block list, and then press SELECT. 3 Scroll to Add new
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    not in use. 2. Scroll to Caller ID log, and then press SELECT. 3. Press SELECT to select Review. Direct Sales 595-9511 09:15PM ANS ON NEW 11/30 SAVE TO >Block list 4 Browse through NUMBER 595-9511_ EDIT NAME Salesman_ 6 Edit the phone number and name if needed, and then press SELECT to save.
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    Control calls without numbers Use this setting to control "out of area" calls or calls with numbers that are set to "Private". You can choose to allow or reject these calls directly. You can also choose to screen them with or without learning the callers' names before you decide whether to answer or
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    Smart call blocker Control uncategorized calls Use this setting to control calls with numbers that are not in your phonebook, allow list or block list, or have no caller ID number display. You can choose to allow or reject these calls directly. You can also choose to screen them with or without
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    Screen calls without numbers If Smart call blocker is on, and you have set to screen calls without numbers, the telephone will not ring when receiving calls without numbers. It plays the screening announcement to the caller and asks the caller to respond before putting the call through to you.
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    Smart call blocker Screen uncategorized calls If Smart call blocker is on, and you have set to screen uncategorized calls, the telephone will not ring when receiving these calls. It plays the screening announcement to the caller and asks the caller to respond before putting the call through to you
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    Add a screened number to the allow list or block list When the telephone announces the screening options after you pick up a screened call: "To answer the call, press 1. To answer and always allow this number, press 2. To block this number, press 3. To send this call to the answering system, press
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    (subscription is required, and fee may apply). Built-in answering system VS Voicemail service Built-in answering system Voicemail service Supported by Subscription Fees Telephone system No No Answer incoming calls • After 4 rings by default. • It can be changed via handset menu. Telephone
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    7. Answering system Built-in answering system Voicemail service Storage Telephone base Server or System Display new messages • Handset XX New messages • Play messages on the number and/or passcode handset; OR from your telephone service • Access remotely with an provider. access code. 73
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    Answering system Turn the built-in answering system on or off HANDSET 10:15PM ANS ON 12/25 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Play messages >Answering sys 2 Scroll to Answering sys, and then press SELECT. 74
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    Turn the built-in answering system on or off Record memo >Answser ON/OFF ANSWER ON/OFF >On 7. Answering system 3 Scroll to Answer ON/OFF, and then press SELECT. 75 4 Scroll to On or Off, and then press SELECT.
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    Answering system Set number of rings You can set your answering system to answer calls at least two rings earlier than your voicemail service. For example, if your voicemail service answers after six rings, set your answering system to answer after four rings. Thus, if you are on a call, or if the
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    Set number of rings Voice guide >Ans sys setup Call screening ># of rings # OF RINGS >4 7. Answering system 3 Scroll to Ans sys setup, and then press SELECT. 4 5 Scroll to # of rings, and
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    Answering system Message playback On the telephone base: On the cordless handset: - OR - HANDSET 10:15PM ANS ON 12/25 1 >Play messages Answering sys 2 Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press SELECT to
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    Skip a message Repeat the playing message If you are using the cordless handset to play messages, you can skip a message. On the cordless handset: On the telephone base: - OR - On the cordless handset: 7. Answering system 79
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    Answering system Play the previous message Delete a message On the telephone base: 1 2 Press REPEAT twice. When message is playing: On the telephone base: OR On the cordless handset: 1 2 - OR - On the cordless handset: Press 4 twice. 80
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    Delete all messages On the telephone base: 1 2 Press CALL BLOCK/DELETE twice. On the cordless handset: 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Play messages >Answering sys Announcement >Delete all old Delete all old messages? 7. Answering system 2 Scroll
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    Answering system Remote access You can reach your answering system remotely by dialing your home telephone number from any touch-tone telephone. A two-digit security code is required. The preset code is 19. You can set the code from 00 to 99. 1 To access your answering system remotely, dial
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    can set your own remote access code from 00 to 99. 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Play messages >Answering sys Voice guide >Ans sys setup # of rings >Remote code 7. Answering system 2 Scroll to Answering sys, and then press SELECT. 3 Scroll to Ans sys setup, and then press
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    Additional devices Add and register expansion handset You can add new cordless handsets (SN5107, purchased separately) to expand your telephone system. Your telephone base supports a maximum of four cordless handsets. Additional handsets are assigned with numbers in sequential order. Charge the
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    photo speed dial handset (SN5307, purchased separately) to your telephone system. The SN5307 cordless photo speed dial handset lets you quickly dial one of the four preset numbers by just detailed operations, read the user's manual of your new photo speed dial handset provided in your package. 85
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    answer the doorbell call and talk to the visitor at your door with the handset or base. For operation instructions, refer to page 88 to page 99. VTech compatible ULE devices The ULE Cordless extension ringer (SN7014) works as an extra ringer and/or flashing lights in addition to your handset and
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    • You need to register your newly purchased devices to the telephone base before use. • Make sure the new devices are powered on with batteries or with AC power before registering them to the telephone base. 8. Additional devices Add and register a new device 2 Extension ringer Press and hold
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    audio doorbell (SN7021) to the telephone base, the Doorbell sub-menu option appears in the Set device menu of the cordless handset. You can set up your Cordless audio doorbell, for example, set the chime volume and tone, and divert doorbell calls to a preset number. You can also record doorbell
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    >Chime Record DB call CHIME >Chime volume 4 Press SELECT to select Chime. 5 Press SELECT again to select Chime volume. 89 CHIME VOLUME >Volume 5 6 Scroll to select from Volume 1 to Volume 5, or select Off, and then press SELECT. 8. Additional devices
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    Additional devices Audio doorbell (Model SN7021 , purchased separately) Set chime tone 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Settings >Set device Check signal >Doorbell 2 Scroll to Set device, and then press SELECT. 3 Scroll to Doorbell, and then press SELECT. 90
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    >Chime Record DB call CHIME >Chime tone CHIME TONE >Tone 1 8. Additional devices 4 Press SELECT to select Chime. 5 Scroll to Chime tone and then press SELECT. 91 6 Scroll to select from Tone 1 to Tone 5, or select Off, and then press SELECT.
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    . Press on the telephone base. When the chime tone is ringing, press OFF on the handset. Speak to DOORBELL 1 • After you press TALK on the cordless handset to answer the doorbell, the handset screen displays Speak to DOORBELL X. You can then talk with the visitor at your door. 92
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    Record doorbell call You can record conversations between you at the telephone and the visitor at your door. Your telephone is set to record all doorbell calls by default. You can disable the setting. 1 Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use. Settings >Set device Check signal >Doorbell
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    Additional devices Audio doorbell (Model SN7021 , purchased separately) You can divert all doorbell calls to a preset external number, or decline a doorbell call and forward the doorbell call to the preset external number. Set call divert number 1 Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use.
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    When a visitor presses the doorbell and the doorbell call is diverted to the preset number, the call receiver of the preset number hears the message "This is a diverted call from doorbell. Please press any number key to start the conversation." Your telephone is set to record all doorbell call
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    Additional devices Audio doorbell (Model SN7021 , purchased separately) You can set your audio doorbell to divert all doorbell calls to the preset external number when visitors press the doorbell. Set auto call divert to preset number 1 Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use. Settings
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    To cancel all call diverts to the preset number: 1. Repeat from step 1 to step 5. 2. Then, at step 6, scroll to Off and then press SELECT. 8. Additional devices Record DB call >Dbell divert >Divert mode Preset number DIVERT MODE >Auto divert 4 Scroll to Dbell divert, and then press SELECT. 5
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    Additional devices Audio doorbell (Model SN7021 , purchased separately) You can also set up call divert to the preset number, only when you press OFF on your handset to decline the doorbell call. Set declined call divert to preset number 1 Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use.
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    To cancel all call diverts to the preset number: 1. Repeat from step 1 to step 5. 2. Then, at step 6, scroll to Off and then press SELECT. 8. Additional devices Record DB call >Dbell divert >Divert mode Preset number DIVERT MODE >Decline divert 4 Scroll to Dbell divert, and then press SELECT.
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    You can check the signal strength of your devices (SN7014/SN7021/SN7022, all purchased separately), for example, before mounting it. Follow the instructions below to check the signal strength between the device and the telephone base. For Extension ringer (SN7014) and Audio doorbell (SN7021), make
  • Vtech SN5127 | Quick Start Guide - Page 106
    5 When the handset displays Awaiting signal: Audio doorbell SOS pendant DEVICES >DOORBELL 1 Awaiting signal DEVICES >PENDANT 3 Awaiting signal Extension ringer DEVICES >RINGER 2 Awaiting signal 8. Additional devices - OR - Press the chime button on the audio doorbell. Press the CANCEL
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    monitoring If there are additional devices registered to the telephone base, the names of the registered devices appear in the Devices menu of the cordless handset. You can view the current status of each of the registered devices and check whether they are active, inactive, or with low battery
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    installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech; 3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions
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    NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user's manual - a check of the Product's controls and features may save you a service call. Except as provided by of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, VTech will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of
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    Audio Assist® is a registered trademark of Advanced Amercian Telephones. Qaltel™ is a trademark of Truecall Group Limited. Specifications are subject to change without notice. © 2019 VTech Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. 02/19. SN5127_QSG_V2.0 Document order number: 96-012159-020-100
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