V-tech 18450 User manual

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Model:

VTech 18450

User Guide

INTRODUCTION

To your VTech 18450 Cordless Phone with Answering

Machine

• Phonebook - Up to 70 phonebook entries are shared

between the handsets.

• Calling Number Display* - Lets you see who’s calling.

Your phone stores details of the last 30 callers in the

Call List.

• Call Block list - Lets you store up to 50 call numbers

that you want to reject automatically.

• Answering machine - Up to 30 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 from your phone. Before you

make your rst call, you will need to set up your phone.

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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:

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GOT EVERYTHING?

The package contains the following items:

• VTech 18450 handset

• VTech 18450 base unit

• VTech 18450 charger unit

• Power adaptor

• Telephone line cord and adaptor

• Battery compartment cover

• 3 x AAA rechargeable batteries

• User guide

If you have purchased a multi-handset pack there will be

an extra handset, charger, power adaptor, and three AAA

rechargeable batteries for each additional handset.

TABLE OF CONTENT

Important safety instructions 9

Getting started 13

Location 13

Handset Overview 14

Base Overview 17

Display Icons Overview 18

Main Menu Structure 20

Connect 22

Install the Handset Battery 24

Charge the Batteries 25

Keystroke Table 25

Navigating the Handset Menu 25

Telephone operation 26

Make a Call 26

Call from the Phonebook 26

Speakerphone 26

Volume Boost 27

Search Alphabetically for Phonebook Entries 27

Call from the Call Log 27

Call from the Redial List 28

Answer a Call 28

Adjust Earpiece and Speakerphone Volume 28

Temporary Ringer Silencing 29

End a Call 29

Call Timer 29

Redial 30

Chain Dialing 31

Find the Handset (Paging) 32

Internal Calls 33

Telephone settings 35

Date and Time Settings 35

Handset Settings 36

Base Settings 38

Call log 40

View the Call Log 40

Store a Call Log Number into the Phonebook 41

Delete an Entry in the Call Log 41

Delete All Entries of the Call Log 41

View the Details of a Call Entry 41

Phonebook 42

Store a Number Entry in the Phonebook 42

Entering Names 43

Writing Tips 43

Review an Entry 43

Dial an Entry 44

Search a Phonebook Entry Alphabetically 44

Edit a Phonebook Entry 44

Delete a Phonebook Entry 44

Delete All Phonebook Entries 45

Check phonebook capacity 45

Speed dial 46

Assign a Speed Dial Number from the Directory 46

VIP list 47

Review a VIP Entry 47

Delete a VIP Entry 47

Delete All VIP Entries 47

Check VIP list capacity 48

Call Guard 49

Set Block Mode 49

Block Private or Unavailable Calls 50

Add a Block List Entry 50

Review Block List Entries 51

Edit a Block List Entry 51

Delete a Block List Entry 52

Delete all Block List Entries 52

Answering system 53

Answer On/Off 53

Message Playback 54

Delete All Messages 54

Record, Play, or Delete Memos 55

Announcement 55

Number of Rings 57

Recording Time 57

Remote Access Setting 58

Change Remote Access PIN Code 58

Voice Guide 58

Call Screening 59

Call Intercept 59

Remote Access 60

Direct Memory Keys 61

SOS Emergency Calls 62

Reminder Alarm 66

Talking Digits 67

Calling Number Display Announce 67

Add Sensor/Devices 68

Add a new Sensor/Device 69

Test Sensor/Device Signal Strength 70

Sensor operations 71

Sensor mode 71

Arm/Disarm the sensor alert system 72

Sensor announcement 73

Specic device operations 75

Doorbell 75

Extension Ringer 78

Sensor/Device Monitoring 79

General product care 81

Frequently asked questions 82

General information 83

Replacing the handset batteries 83

Safety 83

Cleaning 84

Environmental 85

How many telephones can you have? 85

Customer service & Product warranty 86

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety

precautions should always be followed to reduce the

risk of re, electric shock and injury, including the

following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the

product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a

damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water such as near a

bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or a

swimming pool, or in a wet basement or shower.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf,

stand or other unstable surfaces.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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 ofce, consult your dealer or local power

company.

9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord.

Do not install this product where the cord may be

walked on.

10. Never push objects of any kind into this product

through the slots in the 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.

11. 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 base or handset other

than specied access doors may expose you

to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect

reassembling can cause electric shock when the

product is subsequently used.

12. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to an authorized service facility under the

following conditions:

• 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 instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operation

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