Chordless Phone_ Answering Machine VT1030 Manual

VT1030

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Table of contentsGetting startedLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Set the day and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Setting up the charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting to know your phoneHandset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Handset display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Base & Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Handset menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Default settings table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using the phoneMake a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Preparatory dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13End a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Make a call in handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Answer a call in handsfree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Switch to handsfree during a call . . . . . . . . . 15Secrecy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16To copy a redial number to the directory . . . 16To delete a number from the redial list . . . . . 17

To delete the entire redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Ringer volume on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Page the handset(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Making internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Receiving internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Transferring calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193-Way conference calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

DirectoryStore a number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Entering names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Dial/view a number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Edit a directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Delete a directory entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Delete all directory entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Directory capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Handset settingsRinger melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Handset tones on/off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Handset name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Base settingsChange PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Dial mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Delete handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Caller DisplayCalls list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33View/dial a number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33To copy a Calls list number to the directory . 34Delete a number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Delete the entire Calls list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Answering machineSwitch on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Outgoing messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Answer and Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Answer only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Select answer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Record your own outgoing message . . . . . . 38Play/check outgoing message. . . . . . . . . . . . 39Reinstate pre-recorded outgoing messages 39Playing messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Adjust volume for message playback . . . . . . 41Delete all old messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Memory full . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Answer delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Remote access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Change security PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Switch answering machine on. . . . . . . . . . . . 43Check for messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Remote access commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

General informationSafety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Product disposal instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

In this guide

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Getting startedWARNINGDo not place your VT1030 inthe bathroom or other humid areas.

Handset rangeThe VT1030 has a range of300 metres outdoors when there is aclear line of sight between the baseand the handset. Any obstructionbetween the base and handset willreduce the range significantly. Withthe base indoors and handset eitherindoors or outdoors, the range willnormally be up to 50 metres. Thickstone walls can severely affect therange.

Signal strengthThe symbol on your handset screenindicates when you are in range. Whenyou are out of range, the symbolflashes, and the screen displaysSearching. You should move closer tothe base if this happens to ensure thefull functionality of your phone.

IMPORTANTDo not connect the telephone lineuntil at least one of the handsets isfully charged.

The base station must be plugged intothe mains power at all times.

Location

You need to place your VT1030 base within 2 metresof a mains power and telephone socket so that the cableswill reach.

Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electricalappliances to avoid interference.

Your VT1030 works by sending radio signals betweenthe handset and base. The strength of the signal depends onwhere you site the base. Putting it as high as possible ensuresthe best signal.

Setting up1. Plug the mains power cable into the power socket on the back

of the base and secure the cable behind the retaining clip.Plug the other end into the mains socket and switch on.

Mains power cable

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2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment.Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries.

3. Place the handset on the base to charge the batteries forat least 16 hours.

The main handset is pre-registered to the base as 1(Handset 1). This is shown on the display. When the handsetis fully charged the display shows the symbol.

4. After 16 hours, connect the telephone line cord to the baseand plug the other end into the wall socket.

Getting started

Which socket?

Power socket

Telephone line socket

Talk/Standby timeUnder ideal conditions, fully chargedhandset batteries should give about 10hours talk time or 100 hours standbytime on a single charge.

Battery low warningIf the symbol is flashing, you willneed to recharge your handset beforeusing it.

Battery performanceTo keep your batteries in the bestcondition, leave the handset off thebase for a few hours at a time (afterthe initial 16 hour charge).

New NiMH batteries do not reach fullcapacity until they have been innormal use for several days. Runningthe batteries right down at least oncea week will help them last as longas possible.

IMPORTANTOnly use the power supply andtelephone line cord supplied with yourVT1030 otherwise thetelephone may not work.

Telephone line cord

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The charge capacity of rechargeablebatteries will reduce with time as theywear out, so reducing the talk/standbytime of the handset. Eventually theywill need to be replaced. New batteriesare available from the VT1030 Helplineon (852) 2776 3223.

Batteries and handset may becomewarm during charging. This is normal.

Your VT1030 uses the24 hour clock.

If you have more than one handsetregistered to your base, you only needto set the date and time on onehandset and the other handsets will beautomatically updated.

Set the date and time format

1. Press the Left soft key to open the main menu.

2. Press or until the display shows HS SETTINGS andpress OK soft key. DATE & TIME is displayed, press the OK softkey again.

3. DATE FORMAT is displayed, press the OK soft key and thecurrent format is displayed. Press or to changebetween DD-MM-YY and MM-DD-YY. Press the OK soft key,you will hear a confirmation tone.

4. Press and TIME FORMAT is displayed. Press the OK softkey and the current format is displayed. Press or tochange between 24hr and 12hr. Press the OK soft key, youwill hear a confirmation tone.

5. Press and hold the soft key to return to standby.

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Set the day and time


2. Press or until the display shows HS SETTINGS andpress the OK soft key. DATE & TIME is displayed, press the OKsoft key again.

3. Press or until the display shows SET TIME and pressthe OK soft key.

4. The current time setting is displayed, enter 2 digits for the hourand 2 digits for the minuteusing the 24hr format (eg for 10.54pm,press ) and press the OK soft key, you willhear a confirmation tone.

5. Press and SET DATE is displayed.Press the OK soft key.

6. The current date setting is displayed, enter 2 digits for the day,2 digits for the month and 2 digits for the year using the dd-mm-yyformat (eg for 23rd May 2008 press

) and press the OK soft key, you will hear aconfirmation tone

7. Press and hold the soft key to return to standby.

Your VT1030 is now ready for use.

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Under no circumstances use non-rechargeable batteries. Only useNiMH rechargeable batteries with acapacity of 600mAh or higher. Usinginappropriate batteries will invalidateyour guarantee and may damage thetelephone.

HelplineIf you are having any difficultiessetting up or using your VT1030,please call the VTech TechnicalSupport hotline: (852)2667 7433.

VT1030 Twin pack owners onlyLocation

You need to place your VT1030 charger close enoughto a mains power socket so that the cable will reach.

Setting up the charger

1. Plug the power adaptor cable into the underside of thecharger, plug the other end into the mains wall socket andswitch the power on.

2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment.Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries.

3. Place the handset on the charger and charge for at least16 hours.

Your VT1030 Twin pack is now ready for use.

Getting started

Mains power cable

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Getting to know your phoneHandset

Up/Calls listPress to display the Calls list, and to

move up menu options.

Left soft keyUse with icons displayed above the key.

TalkPress to make and receive phone calls.

Down/Redial listPress to display the Redial list, and to

move down menu options.

4 |Press to play and stop playback.

5 xPress to delete the message.

6 >|Press to skip to the next message.

0Press to insert a Pause in the number tobe dialled, page nn.

#/ringer offPress and hold to turn theringer on/off.

FlashIn idle / predialing mode:Press to insert a flashDuring a call: Press to dial a flash.

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Handset display icons

These are the symbols you will see on your handsets display.

Getting to know your phone

Battery

On battery full

On battery needs charging

Flashing low battery

Flashing charging

HandsetOn handset in use Flashing incoming call

InternalOn (top row) internalcall connectedFlashing (top row) incominginternal call from another handset

Int(Bottom row) Make aninternal call

HandsfreeHandsfree on

Answer machineOn answer machine onFlashing new message received

AlarmOn alarm setFlashing alarm time reached

Keypad lockKeypad lock on

RingerRinger turned off

AntennaOn in rangeFlashing edge of range

Left/rightCharacters off the displayto the left/right

Up/downMenu options exist above/below those shown on the display

Skip forward/backward

Use when playing messages toskip to previous/next message

New call

Indicates a new call in the calls list

ClearMute/unmute a call.Clears characters when inentry screen.Stops the alarm

BackReturn to previous menu

OKConfirm menu selection

MenuOpen the main menu

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Base


Press to page/locate a handset.

Charger

(For Twin pack users only)

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Navigating the menus

Your VT1030 handset features an easy to use menusystem. Have a look at the menu map on the next page.

When the handset is switched on and in standby:

1. Press the Left soft key to open the main menu and selectthe function you want by pressing the or button.


Up and Down keys

Left soft key

Right soft key

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Handset menu map


Ans MachinePlay Message

Delete All

Memo

Ans On/Off

Ans Settings

Calls ListStore Number

Delete

Delete All

Details

DirectoryAdd

View

Edit

Delete

Delete All

Capacity

BS SettingsBase Ringer

Ring Volume

Delete HS

Dial Mode

Change PIN

HS SettingsDate & Time

Alarm

Ringer

Tones

HS Name

Display

Auto Answer

Registration Reset

Menu navigation

Press or to scroll through the menu options.

Press the Left soft key to open the main menu.

Press Left soft key OK to select an option.

Press Right soft key to go back to the previous display screen.

Press and hold Right soft key to return to the standby display screen.

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Default

You can reset your VT1030 back to the default settings.This will not delete your directory entries.


2. Press or until the display shows RESET OK

OK

OK

and press .

3. PIN? Is displayed, enter the PIN and press .

4. CONFIRM? is displayed, press .


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Handset

Redial List

Call Log

External Ringer Melody

Internal Ringer Melody

Ringer Volume

Earpiece Volume

Speaker Volume

Handset Name

Key Tone

Low Battery Tone

Out of Range Tone

Ringer On/Off

Auto Answer On/Off

Date Format

Date

Time Format

Time

Alarm

Key Lock

Default Value

Empty

Empty

Melody 2

Melody 3

Volume 5

Volume 4

Volume 4

HANDSET

ON

ON

OFF

ON

ON

DD/MM/YY

01/01/08

24 hr

00:00

OFF

OFF

Base

System PIN (4-digit)

Base Ringer

Ringer Volume

Dial Mode

Call List

Date/Time

Answer Machine

Answer Machine ON/OFF

Answer Mode

OGM

Answer Delay

Record Time

BS Screening

Remote Access

Remote Access PIN(4-digit)

Default Value

0000

Melody 2

Volume 3

Tone

Empty

--/-- --:--

Default Value

ON

ANS & REC

Default OGM

6 Rings

180 SEC

OFF

ON

0000


Default settings

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Using the phoneCall timerYour handset automatically displaysthe duration of every external call.The call time will remain on thedisplay until 2 seconds after the callhas ended.

Make a call

1. Press .

Enter the telephone number and the number is dialled.

Preparatory dialling

Use preparatory dialling to see and check the number onthe display before you dial out. The display can only show 12digits at a time, if you enter a number with more than 12digits, will be displayed to the left of the number toindicate more digits.

1. Enter the number first then press or to dial.

End a call

1. Press or place the handset back on the base.

Receiving calls

When you receive an incoming call, the telephone will ring andthe icon will flash. If the ringer is set to off, the phone willnot ring but you will hear one short beep tone to alert you.

1. If the handset is not in the base/charger, press orto answer the call.

2. To turn the ringer off when receiving a call press the Left softkey C . The display will briefly show VOLUME OFF .

Press Right soft key to delete an incorrect digit.

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If you have subscribed to a CallerDisplay service, your callers numberwill also be shown. If the number iswithheld the display will showWITHHELD

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. If an exact number match isfound in the Directory, the name willbe displayed instead of the number.See page 33 for more information.

Internal callsWhen you receive an internal call, thecalling handset number will be shownon the handset display.

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Or

If the handset is on the base/charger, lift the handset toanswer the call.

Volume

Adjust the volume during a call:

To increase the volume

Press .

To decrease the volume

Press .

Handsfree

Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding thehandset. It also enables other people in the room to listen toyour conversation over the loudspeaker.

Make a call in handsfree

1. Dial the number then press .

2. Press to end the call.

Using the phone

If two handsets are engaged on aninternal call and an external incomingcall is received, beeps will be emittedat both internal handsets. The internalcall has to be ended before theexternal call can be answered.

The earpiece volume can only bechanged when you are on a call.

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Range IndicatorThe icon on the display indicateswhen you are in range of the base. IfSearching is displayed, you are out ofrange and will need to move closer tothe base.

Answer a call in handsfree

When the phone rings:

1. Press and the call is transferred to the loudspeaker.

Switch to handsfree during a call

During a call:

1. Press . The call is transferred to the loudspeaker.

2. Press to toggle between Handsfree and the handset.


Secrecy

During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without yourcaller hearing.

1. Press Right soft key C. The display shows MUTE and your callercannot hear you.

2. Press Right soft key C again to return to your caller.

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Redial

Your VT1030 stores the details of the last 5 callsmade into a redial list. Stored redial numbers can be up to20 digits long.

1. Press to display the Redial list.

2. Press or to select any of the last 5 numbers called.

3. Press or to dial the number displayed.

To copy a redial number to the directory


2. Press or to display the number you want and pressLeft soft key to select.

3. STORE NUMBER is displayed, press Left soft key OK to select.

4. NAME is displayed. Enter a name using the keypad and pressLeft soft key OK to confirm.

5. The number is displayed, press Left soft key OK to confirm.

6. Press or to select a ringtone to associate with thename/number and press Left soft key OK to confirm.

7. Press Right soft key to return to standby.

Using the phone

If a redial number is stored in theDirectory, the callers name will bedisplayed instead of the number.

If there are no redial numbers stored,EMPTY will be displayed.

If you dial the same number on morethan one occasion, only the mostrecent call details will be stored, anyprevious occurrence will be deleted.

For help with entering names seepage 21.

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To delete a number from the redial list


2. Press or to display the number to be deleted andpress Left soft key .

3. Press or to display DELETE and press Left soft keyOK to select.


To delete the entire redial list


2. With any of the redial numbers displayed, press Left softkey .

3. Press or to display DELETE ALL and press Left softkey OK to select.

5. CONFIRM? is displayed, press Left soft key OK againto confirm.

6. LIST EMPTY is displayed. Press Right soft key to returnto standby mode.

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Keypad lock

You can lock the keypad to prevent accidentally diallingnumbers while carrying the handset around.

1. Press and hold for 1.5 seconds until the iconis displayed.

2. To unlock the keypad, press and hold again.

Ringer volume on/off

1. Press and hold for 1.5 seconds to switch the ringer on or off.

If you switch the ringer off, the icon will be displayed.

Page the handset(s)

You can alert handset users that they are wanted or locate amissing handset.

1. Press on the base. The handset(s) beep.

2. Press on the base again or press on the handset tostop the handset beeping.

Using the phone

When the keypad is locked incomingcalls can still be answered. Once thecall has ended, the keypad lock isre-activated.

IMPORTANTEmergency calls CANNOT be madewhen the keypad lock is on.

You cannot answer the beepinghandset as you would a call.

Stopping the beep at a handset stopsthe beep at that handset only.

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If two handsets are engaged on aninternal call and an external incomingcall is received, beeps will be emittedat both internal handsets. The internalcall has to be ended before theexternal call can be answered.

Making internal calls

If you purchased a VT1030 Twin pack, you can makeinternal calls between handsets.

1. Press the Right soft key and enter the number of thehandset you want to call. The other handset will ring anddisplay your handset number to let the handset user knowwho is calling. When the other handset answers hold yourconversation as normal.


Receiving internal calls

When you receive an internal call, the calling handset numberwill be shown on the handset display.

1. Press or to answer the call,

Transferring calls

If using a VT1030 Twin pack, you can transfer anexternal call to the other handset.

1. During an external call, press Left soft key .

2. INTERNAL will appear in the display, press the Left soft key OKto confirm.

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3. Enter the number of the handset you want to call. The otherhandset will ring and display your handset number to let thehandset user know who is calling. The external caller will beput on hold.

4. When the other handset answers, press to transfer the call.

3-Way conference calls

If using a VT1030 Twin pack, you can hold a3-way conference call with an external caller and theother internal handset.

1. During an external call, press the Left soft key andthe display will show INTERNAL. Press the Left soft key OKto confirm.

2. Enter the number of the other handset you wish to join thecall. The other handset will ring.

3. The other handset answers the call by pressing .

4. Press and hold the key for 2 seconds, the display showsCONFERENCE. The external call, and the two internal handsetsare all connected to the conference.

5. Any caller can leave the conference by pressing .

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DirectoryIf there are no stored entries, LISTEMPTY will be displayed.

If you try to store a new entry and thedirectory is full, you will hear an errortone and FULL will be displayed.

If the number you store has more than11 digits, the display shows to theleft of the number to indicate moredigits ahead.

Writing tipsIf you make a mistake, pressRight soft key C to delete the lastcharacter or digit.

Press repeatedly to enter thefollowing: SPACE 1

Press * repeatedly to enter thefollowing symbols: * ? / \ ( )

Press repeatedly to enter thefollowing symbols: # ' , - . &

If the next letter is on the same buttonthat you have just pressed, wait untilthe cursor moves to the right beforetrying to enter it.

You can store up to 20 names and numbers in the directory ofeach of your VT1030 handsets for quick and easydialling. Numbers can be up to 20 digits long. Directoryentries are stored alphabetically.

Store a number

1. Press to open the directory. The first entry is displayed.

2. Press Left soft key , ADD is displayed, press OK to select.

3. NAME is displayed, enter the name for the entry using thekeypad and press OK to store.

4. NUMBER is displayed, enter the number for the entry using thekeypad and press OK to save.

5. Press or to select a ringtone to associate with thename/number and press Left soft key OK to confirm.


Entering names

Use the keypad to enter the letters shown on the buttons,e.g. to store DAN:

1. Press once to enter D.

2. Press once to enter A.

3. Press twice to enter N.

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Insert a pause in a numberYou may need to do this if you areconnected to a switchboard. Whenentering a number, usually afterentering the switchboard access code(e.g. 9) press and hold until Pappears in the display.

Dial/view a number


2. Press or to scroll through the directory to the entryyou want.

Or, search alphabetically, using the keypad to enter the firstletter of the name you want, then scroll to the exact entryusing the or buttons.

3. Press Left soft key , then to display VIEW and pressOK to confirm.

4. The selected entry will be displayed ready to be dialled out.Press or to dial.

Edit a directory entry



3. Press Left soft key , then to display EDIT and pressOK to select.

4. The stored name is displayed followed by a flashing cursor. Editthe name using the Right soft key C to delete incorrectcharacters and enter new ones using the keypad, then press OK.

Directory

Searching for a nameExample: To search for Jaime, press once to display the first entrybeginning with J, then use and to scroll to Jaime.

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5. The number is displayed followed by a flashing cursor. Edit thenumber using the Right soft key C to delete incorrect digitsand enter new ones using the keypad, then press OK to save.

6. The current ringtone is played and displayed. Use orto choose a new ringtone if required and press OK.

7. Press to return to standby mode.

Delete a directory entry



3. Press Left soft key then or to display DELETEand press OK to select.


Delete all directory entries


2. Press the Left soft key then or to displayDELETE ALL.

3. Press OK and CONFIRM? is displayed. Press OK and LISTEMPTY is displayed.


Directory

If you have purchased a VT1030Twin pack, entries are onlydeleted on the handset you are using.

See page 21 for help withentering names.

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Directory capacity


2. Press the Left soft key then to display CAPACITY.

3. The number of entries used out of 20 is displayed.


Directory

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Handset settings

You can also turn the ringer off bypressing, and holding, the key.

Ringer melody

There are 10 different ringer melodies to choose from for bothinternal and external calls.


2. Press or until the display shows HS SETTINGSand press OK.

3. Press or until RINGER is displayed and press OK.

4. Press or to select INT. RING or EXT. RING andpress OK.

5. The current ringtone is played, use or to listen to thealternatives and press OK to confirm your choice.

6. Press and hold to return to standby.

Ringer volume

There are 5 volume levels and Ringer Off to choose from.


2. Press or until the display shows HS SETTINGS andpress OK.

3. Press or until RINGER is displayed, press OK to select.

4. Press or until RING VOLUME is displayed, press OKto select.

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5. The current ringtone is played at the current volume setting.Press or to listen to new volume levels or off, pressOK to store.


Handset tones on/off

Your VT1030 has a series of tones designed to alertyou to certain situations. A tone will sound: when the batteryis low; when you move out of range of the base and there isno coverage; to confirm each button press (key beeps). Youcan switch the handset tones on or off.


2. Press or until the display shows HS SETTINGSand press OK.

3. Press or until TONES is displayed, press OK to select.

4. Press or to select the tone you want and press OKto select.

5. Press or to display either ON or OFF and press to confirm.

6. You hear a confirmation tone.


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Handset name

You can give each handset a name up to a maximum of11 characters, for example Kitchen. It will still displayits number.



3. Press or until HS NAME is displayed, press OKto select.

4. Press C to delete characters and use the keypad to enter thename you want, then press OK to confirm.


Display

You can choose to display the handset name or the time in thestandby screen.



3. Press or until DISPLAY is displayed, press OKto select.

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4. Press or to select TIME or HANDSET NAME , then pressto confirm.


Registering handsets

If you have purchased a twin pack, the handsets in thesepacks are already pre-registered to the main base.

1. Press the Left soft key then or untilREGISTRATION is displayed, then press OK

OK

OK

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2. PIN? is displayed. Enter the base PIN (original setting 0000)and press .

3. The handset will display SEARCHING, press and hold thebutton on the base.

5. The handset will temporarily display REGISTERED then willdisplay HANDSET and will be automatically assigned the nexthandset number.

Alarm


2. Press or until the display shows HS SETTINGS andpress OK .

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Use any key to disable the alarm whenit is activated. If SNOOZE has beenturned on pressing any key will turnthe alarm off for 7 minutes.

3. Press until ALARM is displayed and press OK to select.

4. Press or to select ON or OFF and press OK.

5. If you select ON you should now enter the time in 24hr format,ie for 07.30am enter , and press OK.SNOOZE is now displayed, select ON or OFF using orand press OK to confirm.

6. Press and hold to ret urn to standby.

Auto answer

If auto answer is on you can answer a call by taking thehandset out of the base, you do not have to push the keyto take the call.



3. Press or until AUTO ANSWER is displayed andpress OK.

4. Press or to select ON or OFF and press OK.


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Base settings Change PIN code

Your System PIN can help prevent unauthorised users fromchanging the settings on your phone.


2. Press or until the display shows BS SETTINGSand press OK.

3. Press or until CHANGE PIN is displayed, press OK toselect. ENTER PIN? is displayed.

4. Enter the existing PIN code using the keypad and press OK.NEW PIN? is displayed.

5. Enter a new 4 digit PIN code using the keypad and press OK.CONFIRM? is displayed.

6. Re-enter the new PIN code and press OK. You hear aconfirmation tone.


Dial mode

Your VT1030 is pre-set to tone dialling (DTMF).You can set the dial mode to pulse dialling if yourswitchboard requires.


The default PIN setting is 0000.

Tone is the default setting. You should only have to change this if connected to a switchboard that requires Pulse dialling.

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2. Press or until the display shows BS SETTINGS baseand press OK.

3. Press or until the display shows DIAL MODE andpress OK to select.

4. Press or to display either TONE or PULSE and pressOK. You hear a confirmation tone.


Ringer melody

There are 5 different ringer melodies to choose from.


2. Press or until the display shows BS SETTINGS andpress OK.

3. BASE RINGER is displayed, press OK to select and the currentringtone is played.

4. Press or to listen to the available ringtones and pressOK to select.


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Ringer volume

There are 5 volume levels and ringer off to choose from.


2. Press or until the display shows BS SETTINGS

BS SETTINGS

DELETE HS

andpress .

3. Press to display RING VOLUME

VOLUMEOFF

and press OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

, the currentringtone is played.

4. Press or to listen to the volume settings or, press to select.


Delete handset


2. Press or until the display shows andpress .

3. Press or to display and press .

4. PIN? is displayed, enter the PIN and press .

5. Press or to select the handset you wish to delete andpress .


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Caller DisplayIMPORTANTTo use Caller Display you must firstsubscribe to your network providersCaller Display service. A quarterly feemay be payable.

If the caller has withheld their numberthe display shows WITHHELD.

Caller Display

If you subscribe to Caller Display, you can see your callersnumber (provided it is not withheld) on your handset displaybefore you answer the call.

If you have stored a name for the calling number in yourhandset directory, the name will be displayed instead.

Calls list

When a call is not answered or is picked up by the answeringmachine, the display shows NEW CALLS and your callerstelephone number will be stored in the Calls list. The Calls listholds up to 10 missed calls.

When the Calls list is full, the oldest call will be replaced by anew call, the most recent call will always be at the top of thelist. If a caller rings again their number will move to the top ofthe list.

View/dial a number

1. Press , the most recent missed call is displayed.Press or to scroll through the Calls list.

2. Press or to dial the number displayed.

If a number is stored in the Directory,the callers name will be displayedinstead of the number.

If there are no Calls list numbersstored, LIST EMPTY will be displayed.

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To copy a Calls list number to the directory

1. Press to display the Calls list, then press or tothe entry you want and press to select.

2. STORE NUMBER is displayed, press OK.

3. NAME is displayed. Enter a name using the keypad and pressOK to confirm.

4. The number is displayed, press OK to confirm.

5. Ringtone MELODY 1 is played, press or to choose aringtone to associate with the directory entry. Press OK.

6. Press and hold to return to standby mode.

Delete a number

1. Press to display the Calls list, then press or tothe entry you want and press to select.

2. Press to display DELETE and press OK to select.


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Delete the entire Calls list

1. Press to display the Calls list and press .

2. Press or to display DELETE ALL and press OK to select.

3. DELETE LIST? is displayed, press OK again to confirm.

4. LIST EMPTY is displayed. Press and hold to returnto standby mode.

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Answering machine Your VT1030 can digitally record up to 15 minutesof messages. Each message can be up to a maximum of 3minutes long.

You can operate your VT1030 from:

the handset

remotely from any external Touchtone telephone.

Your VT1030 comes with two pre-recordedoutgoing messages, one for Answer and Record modeand one for Answer Only mode. You can also record yourown outgoing message.

Your VT1030 gives clear voice prompts to help youwhen using the answering machine.

Switch on/off

When first connected to the mains power, your VT1030is set to ON and Answer and Record.

When set to on, the icon is displayed.

1. Press the Left soft key , the display shows ANS MACHINE,press OK.

2. Press or until ANS ON/OFF is displayed and press OK to select.

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If you have not already set the day andtime, you will need to do this so thatyou will know when each message wasreceived, see page 4.

Call ScreeningWhen a caller is leaving a messageSCREENING? appears on the display.

Pressing OK allows you to monitor themessage being left without the callerhearing you.

You can then press to accept thecall or BACK to stop monitoring.

3. Press or to select ON or OFF, then press OKto confirm


Outgoing messagesThis is the message your caller hears when the answeringmachine picks up their call. Your VT1030 comes withtwo pre-recorded outgoing messages to choose from. You canalso record your own outgoing messages.

Answer and Record

This allows your caller to leave a message for you. The pre-recorded message is Hello, your call cannot be taken at themoment, so please leave your message after the tone.

Answer Only

This does not allow your caller to leave a message.

The pre-recorded message is Hello, your call cannot be takenat the moment, and you cannot leave a message, so pleasecall later.

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Select answer mode


2. Press or until ANS SETTINGS is displayed and pressOK to select.

3. The display shows ANS MODE, press OK.

4. Press or to select ANS & REC or ANSWER ONLY andpress OK to confirm.


Record your own outgoing message1. Press the Left soft key , the display shows ANS MACHINE,

press OK.

2. Press or until ANS SETTINGS is displayed and press[OK] to select.

3. Press to display OUTGOING MSG and press OK.

4. Press or to select ANS & REC or ANSWER ONLY andpress OK.

5. Press or to RECORD MSG and press OK to recordyour message.

6. The display shows RECORDING, press OK when complete andyour message will be played back.


Answering machine

Your message can be up to 2 minuteslong. It replaces the pre-recordedoutgoing message, but you canreinstate this later if you wish.

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This means deleting your ownrecorded outgoing message.

Play/check outgoing message





5. PLAY MESSAGE is displayed, press OK to listen to the message.The display will show PLAYING MSG.


Reinstate pre-recorded outgoing messages1. Press the Left soft key , the display shows ANS MACHINE,

press OK.




5. PLAY MESSAGE is displayed, press OK and as soon as themessage starts press C.


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Message playbackWhen you have new messages stored on your VT1030answering machine the icon will flash in the display.

Playing messages


2. PLAY MESSAGE is displayed, press OK to start playback. Themachine announces, You have (n) new messages, and yournew messages are played back.

The machine then announces, You have (n) old messages,and any old messages are played back. New messages willalways be played back first.

During playback, you can choose any of the following options:

Press to stop playback.

Press to replay the current message.Press again to go to the start of the previous message.

Press to skip to the next message.

Press to delete the current message.

3. Press and hold BACK at any time to return to standby mode.

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Adjust volume for message playback

1. During message playback, press or , until you reachthe required level.

Delete all old messages


2. Scroll to DELETE ALL and press OK.

3. CONFIRM? appears. Press OK to confirm. LIST EMPTY is displayed.


Memory full

If the memory becomes full when a caller is leaving a messagethe machine announces Memory full, thank you for callingand hangs up.

When the memory is full, your answering machine willautomatically switch to Answer Only mode. You must deletemessages to allow for more messages to be recorded,see above.

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Time SaverTime Saver can save you the cost of acall when you want to ring in to findout if you have new messages.

If your answering machine answersafter 2 rings, you have new messages.If you have no new messages it willanswer after 6 rings.

So if you hear a third ring, you canhang up before you are connected,saving you the cost of a call.

Answer delay

Answer delay sets the number of times your VT1030will ring before the answering machine picks up your call.The default setting is 6 rings. You can change this setting to 2,4 or 8 rings or to time saver mode.


2. Press or until ANS SETTINGS is displayed andpress OK to select.

3. Press or to display ANSWER DELAY and press OK.

4. Press or to select 2 RINGS, 4 RINGS, 6 RINGS,8 RINGS or TIME SAVER and press OK.


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Remote accessYou can operate your answering machine remotely from anyTouchtone phone by calling your VT1030 andentering a 4-digit security code.

Change security PIN code



3. Press or to display CHANGE PIN and press OK.

4. PIN? is displayed, enter the current PIN and press OK.

5. NEW PIN? is displayed, enter your new PIN and press OK.Re-enter when the display shows CONFIRM? and press OK.


Switch answering machine on

If you forget to switch on your answering machine, you can doit from another phone.

1. Dial your phone number and after 20 rings you will hear,Please enter your security code. Enter your 4-digit code.

2. Press to switch the answer machine on.

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The default PIN setting is 0000.

Check for messages

1. Dial your phone number. When you hear your outgoing message,press . You will hear, Please enter your security code.

2. Enter your 4-digit code and your machine announces"You have (n) new messages". The new messages arethen automatically played back to you.

Remote access commands

When you have accessed your answering machine, youcan operate it using the keypad numbers on the phoneyou are using.

The commands are:

Play remote access menu

Play all messages

Play new messages

Skip back to previous message

Delete current message

Skip forward to next message

Set answer only on/answer and record on

Play outgoing message

Record a new outgoing message

Set answer on/off

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If you enter the incorrect PIN code,you will hear Incorrect security code.You have two chances to enter thecorrect remote access security codebefore your VT1030 hangs up.

Time saverIf you have set the answer delay toTime Saver, your answering machinewill answer after 2 rings if you have new messages. If you donot have new messages it will answerafter 6 rings. This enables you to hangup if you hear more than 2 ringsbefore you are connected, saving youthe cost of a call.

If you do not press any button for 4seconds, your VT1030announces Thank you for callingand then hangs up.

If you enter your security codeincorrectly, after the second attempt,your VT1030 will announce:Thank you for calling and willhang up.

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HelpIf you experience any problems, please call the VTech Technical Support hotline: (852)2667 7433

Handset not registering?

Is SEARCHING displayed on the handset?

Check that the base is plugged into the mains power and switched on.

Check that there are charged batteries in the handset and that they are fitted correctly.

Forgotten your PIN number

Try entering the default PIN = 0000. If you have changed the number and cannot remember it,contact the VTech Technical Support hotline: (852)2667 7433

No display

Check that the handset batteries are charged and correctly fitted.If necessary, replace the batteries.

Nothing happens when you press any button

Is the icon displayed? If so, the key lock is on, press and hold for 1.5 seconds tounlock the keypad.

No connection between handset and base

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Handset is not charging properly

Make sure the handset is placed properly on the base/charger. When charging, the batterysymbol is shown filling up.

Clean the charging contacts with a soft, slightly damp (not wet) cloth.

Handset does not ring

Check that the batteries are inserted correctly.

Check that the handset ringer has not been switched off, see page 32.

Your caller cannot hear you

Check to see if you have the handset on MUTE. If so, secrecy is switched on. Press the soft key Cto speak to your caller again.

Incoming callers number is not displayed even though you have Caller Display

Caller has to allow their number to be sent. It has been withheld or is unavailable.

IMPORTANT

The VT1030 cordless telephone is not designed for making emergency telephone callswhen the power fails.

This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks andprivate switchboards.

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It is recommended that you place your product atleast one metre away from such appliances tominimise any risk of interference.

Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a seriousrisk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxicchemicals.

Cleaning

Clean the handset and base (or charger) with a damp(not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe.

Never use household polish as this will damage theproduct. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause astatic shock.

Environmental

Do not expose to direct sunlight.

The handset may become warm when the batteriesare being charged or during prolonged periods of use.This is normal. However, we recommend that to avoiddamage you do not place the product onantique/veneered wood.

Do not stand your product on carpets or othersurfaces which generate fibres, or place it in locationspreventing the free flow of air over its surfaces.

Do not submerge any part of your product in waterand do not use it in damp or humid conditions, suchas bathrooms.

Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or otherhazardous conditions.

There is a slight chance your phone could bedamaged by an electrical storm. We recommend thatyou unplug the power and telephone line cord duringan electrical storm.

Product disposal instructions The symbol shown here and on the productmeans that the product is classed as Electricalor Electronic Equipment and should not bedisposed with other household or commercialwaste at the end of its working life.

The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment(WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) has been put in placeto recycle products using best available recovery andrecycling techniques to minimize the impact on theenvironment, treat any hazardous substances andavoid the increasing landfill.

Product disposal instructions for residential users

When you have no further use for it, please removeany batteries and dispose of them and the product asper your local authoritys recycling processes. Formore information please contact your local authorityor the retailer where the product was purchased.

Product disposal instructions for business users

Business users should contact their suppliers andcheck the terms and conditions of the purchasecontract and ensure that this product is not mixedwith other commercial waste for disposal.

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