VTech 16650 User manual

User Guide

Model:

VTech 16650

MENU/OK

PHONEBOOK

CALLS

INT/MUTE/CLEAR

ANS ON/OFF

PLAY/STOP

DELETE

M4

RECALL

VOLUME

BOOST

SPEAKER

IN USE

RING /

TAM STATUS

For product support

please call: 1 300 369 193

INTRODUCTION

To your VTech 16650 Corded-Cordless Phone Combo with

Answering Machine

Phonebook –The phonebook stores up to 50 entries.

Calling Number Display* lets you see who’s calling. Your phone

stores details of the last 20 callers in the Call List.

Answering machine, with up to 12 minutes digital recording

time and helpful voice prompts.

* IMPORTANT

You need to subscribe to a Network Calling Number Display service to be able to

see the caller’s number or name when called, or in the Calls List.

This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most

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phone. Follow the simple instructions on the next few pages.

NEED HELP?

PLEASE LOOK IN THE HELP SECTION AT THE END OF THE USER GUIDE IF

YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OPERATIONAL DIFFICULTIES WITH YOUR VTECH

PRODUCT, OR PLEASE CONTACT THE TECHELP INFORMATION LINE 1300 369

193 OR CONTACT US BY EMAIL AT: [email protected]

GOT EVERYTHING?

The package contains the following items:

VTech 16650 cordless handset & charging unit

VTech 16650 base unit with desk/wall stand

Corded handset

AC power adaptor x 2

Telephone line cord and adaptor

NiMH rechargeable battery pack

User guide

If you have purchased multi-handset pack there will be an extra handset, charger,

power adaptor, and NiMH rechargeable battery pack for each additional handset.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1

GETTING STARTED 4

Connect the Corded Base Station 5

Connect the Charger 5

Install and Charge the Handset Battery 6

Installation options 7

Tabletop to Wall Mount Installation 7

Wall Mount to Tabletop Installation 8

GET TO KNOW YOUR PHONE 9

Overview of the Handset 9

Overview of the Corded Base 12

Overview of the Handset Charger 14

Handset LCD Display Icons and Symbols 15

Handset Menu Layout 17

Base LCD Display 18

Base Menu Layout 19

Text and Digit Entry Table 20

English Character Set 20

USE YOUR PHONE 21

Make an External Call 21

Preparatory Dialing 21

Direct Dialing 21

Call from the Phonebook 21

Call from the Call List 22

Call from the Redial List 22

Call Timer 22

Make a Call from Direct Access Memory 23

Answer a Call 23

Volume Boost 24

End a Call 24

Adjust Earpiece and Speakerphone Volume 25

Mute a Call 25

Set the Handset Silent Mode 25

Set the Handset Keypad Lock 25

Emergency Call without Main Power 26

Redial the Last Number 26

Redial a Number from the Redial List 26

Store a Redial Number into the Phonebook 27

Delete a Redial Number 27

Delete the Entire Redial List 28

Find the Handset 28

Make an Internal Call 29

Intercom 29

Call All Handsets 29

Transfer an External Call 30

Make a 3-way Conference Call 30

PHONEBOOK 31

Add a New Phonebook Entry 31

Search for a Phonebook Entry 32

View a Phonebook Entry 32

Edit a Phonebook Entry 33

Delete a Phonebook Entry 34

Delete the Entire Private Phonebook 34

Check the Phonebook Usage 35

Set the Fast Dial Numbers 35

Add or Edit the Fast Dial Number 35

Delete the Fast Dial Number 35

CALLING NUMBER DISPLAY 36

View the Call List 36

Store a Call List Number into the Phonebook 37

Delete an Entry in the Call List 37

Delete the Entire Call List 38

VOICE MAIL (NETWORK DEPENDENT) 39

Store a Voice Mail Number 39

Access Voice Mail Messages 39

PHONE SETTINGS 40

Clock Settings 40

Alarm Settings (Handset only) 42

Handset Settings 43

Set the Ringer Melody for Internal Calls 43

Set the Ringer Melody for External Calls 43

Set the Ringer Volume 43

Set Alert Tones 44

Select Base 44

Rename the Handset 44

Choose the Information to be Displayed in Idle 45

Set the Auto Answer 45

Base Settings using the Handset 46

Set the Ringer Melody 46

De-register a Handset 46

Set the Flash Time 46

Change the System PIN Code 47

Base Settings using the Base 48

Set the Ringer Melody for Internal Calls 48

Set the Ringer Melody for External Calls 48

Set the Ringer Volume 48

De-register a Handset 49

Set the Flash Time 49

Set the Key Tone 49

Change the System PIN 49

Set the Memory Keys 50

Registration 51

Reset Your Phone 52

ANSWERING MACHINE 53

Switching Answering Machine On/Off 53

Play Messages on TAM 54

Delete all Messages on TAM 55

Record Memos on TAM 56

Answering Machine Settings (Base Only) 57

Set the Answer Mode 57

Record your Outgoing Message (OGM) 58

Playback the Outgoing Message (OGM) 59

Delete a Personalised OGM (SET OGM to DEFAULT) 60

Set the Answer Delay 60

Set the Recording Time of Incoming Message 61

Turn On or Off the Base Screening 61

Change the Compression Rate 62

Activate Remote Access 63

Change the 4-Digit Remote Access PIN 63

Activate or Deactivate the Remote access 64

Reset TAM to Default Settings 64

Remote Operations 65

TROUBLESHOOTING 66

CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 69

CUSTOMER SERVICE & PRODUCT WARRANTY 70

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be

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Read and understand all instructions.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or

aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Do not use this product near water such as near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen

sink, laundry tub or a swimming pool, or in a wet basement or shower.

Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or other unstable

surfaces.

Avoid placing the telephone system in places with extreme temperature, direct

sunlight, or other electrical devices. Protect your phone from moisture, dust,

corrosive liquids and fumes.

Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the telephone base 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 or

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Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where

the cord may be walked on.

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telephone base or handset because they may touch dangerous voltage points or

create a short circuit. 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 telephone

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voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when

the product is subsequently used.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized

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When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

If liquid has been spilled onto the product.

If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

If the product does not operate normally by following the operating

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and often requires extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the

product to normal operation.

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If the product has been dropped and the telephone base and/or handset has

been damaged.

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.

14. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is

a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

15. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Under

certain circumstances, a spark may be created when the adapter is plugged into

the power outlet, or when the handset is replaced in its cradle. This is a common

event associated with the closing of any electrical circuit. The user should not

plug the phone into a power outlet, and should not put a charged handset into

the cradle, if the phone is located in an environment containing concentrations

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16. Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk

mode.

17. Use only the adapters included with this product. Incorrect adapter polarity or

voltage can seriously damage the product.

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position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into

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and shall be easily accessible.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Battery

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of explosion if a wrong type of battery is used for the handset. Use only the supplied

rechargeable battery for the handset.

Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode.

Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may

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Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with

conductive materials.

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instructions and limitations specified in this user’s guide.

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GETTING STARTED

LOCATION

Place your VTech 16650 within 2 metres of the mains power socket and telephone

socket so that the cables will reach.

Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid

interference. Your VTech 16650 works by sending radio signals between the base and

handset. The strength of the signal depends on where you locate the base. Putting it

as high as possible ensures the best signal.

The maximum range between the base station and the handset is approximately 300

meters.

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CONNECT THE CORDED BASE STATION

NOTE

Use only the power adaptor supplied with the base station.

CONNECT THE CHARGER

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Plug the corded

handset cord into the

corded handset jack

on the back of the

telephone base.

Click the wall mount

bracket securely into

the mounting slots

for tabletoap use.

Route the power

adaptor cord through

this slot.

Plug the large end of

the telephone base

power adaptor into a

power outlet.

Plug one end of the

telephone line cord

into a telephone jack

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If you have DSL high-

speed Internet service, a

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is required.

Route the telephone

line cord through this

slot.

Plug the small end of

the telephone base

power adaptor into

the power adaptor

jack on the back of

the telephone base.

Plug the other end of

the telephone line cord

into the telephone

jack on the back of the

telephone base.

Plug the power adaptor

into a power outlet.

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INSTALL AND CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERY

Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery

compartment. Insert the supplied battery as indicated.



upwards until it clicks into place.

Charge the handset by placing it face forward in the charger. You hear a beep

when the handset is charging in the charger.

NOTES

Use only the supplied NiMH rechargeable battery pack.

If you do not use the handset for a long time, disconnect and remove the

battery to prevent possible leakage.

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2.

3.

•

THIS SI

DE UP / CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUT

Battery Pack / Bloc-piles :

BT162342/BT262342 (2.4V 3 00

mAh Ni-MH)

WARNING / AVERTISSE

MENT :

DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES.

NE PAS INCINÉRER OU PERCER LES PILES.

Made in China / Fabriqué en chine CR1423

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INSTALLATION OPTIONS

Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone

on a wall, follow the steps to connect the telephone base with a standard dual-

stud telephone wall mounting plate. You may need a professional to install the

mounting plate.

Tabletop to Wall Mount Installation

Unplug the power adaptor from the power outlet. Unplug the telephone line



Put the corded handset aside. Hold down the switch hook on the telephone

base, and then slide the handset tab upwards to remove it from the slot.

Rotate the handset tab by 180 degrees. Then, replace the handset tab into the

slot until it locks into position.

Press down on the tabs of the wall mount bracket to release it from tabletop

orientation.

Rotate the wall mount bracket down and push it into the telephone base until

it clicks into place.



adaptor into a power outlet. Align the slots on the back of the telephone base

with the studs of the wall mounting plate.

Slide the telephone base down until it locks securely. Bundle the telephone

line cord and power adaptor cord neatly with twist ties.

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2.

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4.

5.

6.

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4

6

3

8

Wall Mount to Tabletop Installation

Unplug the power adaptor from the power outlet. Unplug the telephone line





remove it from wall.

Put the corded handset aside. Hold down the switch hook on the telephone

base, and then slide the handset tab upwards to remove it from the slot. Rotate

the handset tab by 180 degrees. Then, replace the handset tab into the slot

until it locks into position.

Gently pull upward to release the wall mount bracket. Rotate the wall mount

bracket up to tabletop position and push it into the telephone base until it

clicks into place.

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adaptor into an power outlet. Bundle the telephone line cord and power adaptor

cord neatly with twist ties if necessary.

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4.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR PHONE

OVERVIEW OF THE HANDSET

1. EARPIECE

2. LCD DISPLAY

3. CHARGE LIGHT

Steadily on when the handset is charging in the charger.

4. MENU/OK

In idle mode: Press to access the main menu.



During a call: Press to access Intercom / Phonebook / Redial list / Call list.

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5. UP/CALL LIST ( )

In idle mode: Press to access the call list.

In menu mode: Press to scroll up the menu items.

In phonebook list/redial list/call list: Press to scroll up the list.

In editing mode: Press to move the cursor one character to the left.

During a call: Press to increase the listening volume.

6. TALK ON (

)

In idle/pre-dial mode: Press to make a call in earpiece mode.

In phonebook/redial list/call list: Press to make a call to the selected entry in

the list in earpiece mode.

During ringing: Press to answer a call in earpiece mode.

7. DOWN/REDIAL LIST (

)

In idle mode: Press to access the redial list.

In menu mode: Press to scroll down the menu items.

In phonebook list/redial list/call list: Press to scroll down the list.

In editing mode: Press to move the cursor one character to the right.

During a call: Press to decrease the listening volume.

8. SPEAKERPHONE (

)

In idle/pre-dial mode: Press to make a call in speakerphone mode. Press again

to switch to earpiece mode.

In phonebook list/redial list/call list: Press to make a call to the selected entry

in the list in speakerphone mode. Press again to switch to earpiece mode.

During ringing: Press to answer a call in speakerphone mode. Press again to

switch to earpiece mode.

9. MICROPHONE

10. VOLUME BOOST

During a call: Press to activate/deactivate the volume boost function.

11. CANCEL/MUTE

In main menu mode: Press to go back to idle screen.

In sub-menu mode: Press to go back to previous menu.

In sub-menu mode: Press and hold to go back to idle screen.

In editing/pre-dial mode: Press to delete a character/digit.

In editing/pre-dial mode: Press and hold to delete all the characters/digits.

During a call: Press to mute/resume the microphone.

In idle mode: Press to intercom another handset.

12. TALK OFF (

)

During a call: Press to end a call and go back to idle screen.

In menu/editing mode: Press to go back to previous menu.

In menu/editing mode: Press and hold to go back to idle screen.

In idle mode: Press and hold to power off the handset.

Press and hold to power on when it is off.

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13. ALPHANUMERIC KEYPAD, STAR ( ), HARSH ( )

In predial or editing mode: Press to insert a digit / character /

/

key in idle mode: Press and hold to enable or disable the keypad lock.

key in idle mode: Press and hold to turn on/off the ringer.

0 key in idle/pre-dial mode/number editing mode: Press and hold to insert a

pause.

14.

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During a call: Press to answer a new call if you subscribed to Call Waiting service

from your service provider.

15. PHONEBOOK (

)

In idle mode: Press to access the phonebook.

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OVERVIEW OF THE CORDED BASE

1. LCD DISPLAY

2. IN USE

On during a call.

3. RING light

Flashes when there is an incoming call.

Steadily on when the answering machine is turned on.

Flashes when there are new memos or messages in the answering machine.

4. MENU/OK

In idle mode: Press to access the main menu.

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In Redial list / Call list: Press to store the number into Phonebook.

5. PHONEBOOK

In Idle: Press to access the phonebook.

6. CALLS (CALL LIST)

In Idle mode: Press to access the call list.

MENU/OK

PHONEBOOK

CALLS

INT/MUTE/CLEAR

ANS ON/OFF

PLAY/STOP

DELETE

M4

RECALL

VOLUME

BOOST

SPEAKER

IN USE

RING /

TAM STATUS

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7. INT/MUTE/CLEAR

In main menu mode: Press to go back to idle screen.

In sub-menu mode: Press to go back to previous level.

In sub-menu mode: Press and hold to go back to idle screen.

In editing / predialing mode: Press to clear a character / digit.

In editing / predialing mode: Press and hold to delete all the characters / digits.

During a call: Press to mute / unmute the microphone.

In ringing: Press to silence the base ringer.

In idle mode: Press to intercom another system handset.

8. MEMORY KEYS (3 PHOTO SPEED DIAL KEYS; 1 MEMORY KEY - M4)

In predial mode: Press and hold to store the number entered from idle mode.

In idle mode: Press to dial out to the number stored in the memory key.

9. VOLUME BOOST

During a call: Press to activate/deactivate the volume boost function.

10. SPEAKER

In Idle mode or Phonebook/ Call list/ Redial list view mode: Press to make a call

with speakerphone.

11. ALPHANUMERIC KEYPAD, STAR (

), HARSH ( )

In predial or editing mode: Press to insert a digit / character / /

0 key in predial or editing mode: Press and hold to insert a pause.

12. NAVIGATION KEYS

UP (p)

In menu mode: Press to scroll up the menu items.

In Phonebook list / Redial list / Call list: Press to scroll up the list.

In editing mode: Press to move the cursor one character to the left.

During a call or TAM message playback: Press to increase the volume.

REPEAT/OGM (�� )

In Idle mode: Press and hold to record OGM.

Press to playback OGM.

In TAM message playback mode: Press to go back to previous message.

MEMO/SKIP FORWARD (

�))

In Idle mode: Press and hold to record a memo.

In TAM message playback mode: Press to skip to next message.

DOWN/REDIAL LIST (q)

In idle mode: Press to access the redial list.

In menu mode: Press to scroll down the menu items.

In Phonebook list / Redial list / Call list view mode: Press to scroll down the list.

In editing mode: Press to move the cursor one character to the right.

During a call or TAM message playback: Press to decrease the volume.

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13. ANS ON/OFF

In Idle: Press to switch the answering machine ON or OFF.

14. PLAY/STOP

In idle mode: Press to playback messages.

During TAM message playback: Press to stop playing messages.

15. DELETE

In TAM message playback mode: Press and hold to delete the current TAM

message playback.

16. RECALL

During a call: Press to activate Recall for use with Telephone Network Services

such as Call Waiting during a call.

During message playback: Press to call back the caller if the caller’s number is

available.

OVERVIEW OF THE HANDSET CHARGER

CHARGING CRADLE1.

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