Vtech vt1721 User Manual - Page 16

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Here is a brief guide to the features and functions of your VTech VT 1721 cordless telephone: SET-UP • Plug AC adaptor into a standard electrical outlet • Let Handset battery pack charge for 16 hours before first use. • Connect telephone line cord to Base Unit and telephone jack. SETTING TIME With the Handset in the idle (off) mode: • Press MENU • Use the / soft keys to scroll until 5. Set Time is highlighted • Press ENTER • Enter the current hour. A singledigit hour must be preceded by a 0. • Next, enter the minute. • Next, select the Hour Presenta- tion (12-hour or 24-hour format) by pressing the key directly below the 12 or 24 icon in the handset display. • Press SAVE. The display will confirm that the time has been updated. • The time setting will also auto- matically be updated when Time/ Date information is received from Caller ID. MAKING CALLS • Press PHONE. The Handset will briefly display CONNECTING, then PHONE ON. Listen for dial tone. Using the keypad, dial the desired number. To end your call, press OFF, or return the handset to the base unit. -OR- • First, dial the desired number. Then, press PHONE. After accessing dial tone, the phone number will be dialed. To end your call, press OFF, or return the handset to the base unit. 16