User manual VTECH DS3211-2

[. . . ] c o m Model: DS3211-2 Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read the Important safety instructions on page 39 of this manual. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product. [. . . ] · Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and metallic contacts. · To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to water or any type of moisture. 31 Appendix Expand your telephone system The handsets provided with your telephone system are pre-registered. Additional handsets registered to the telephone system are assigned in sequential order. For instance, if the telephone system already has HANDSET 1 and HANDSET 2, the new registered handset is assigned HANDSET 3. This telephone system accommodates up to 12 handsets. Add and register a handset (optional) To make registration easier, read all of the instructions on this page before you begin. You can add new handsets (DS3201, purchased separately) to your telephone system, but each handset must be registered with the telephone base before use. You may need to charge the handset before registering to the telephone base. If PRESS FIND HS 4 SEC ON BASE does not appear on the handset screen after a few seconds, remove the handset and place it in the telephone base or charger again. On the telephone base, press and hold FIND HANDSET for about four seconds (until the red IN USE light on the telephone base turns on) and then release the button. The handset shows HANDSET X REGISTERED (X represents the handset number assigned) and you hear a beep when the registration completes. · If the registration fails, the handset shows NOT REGISTERED. To reset the handset, remove the handset from the telephone base and place it back in. · You cannot register a handset if any other system handset is in use. 32 Appendix Replace a handset If you want to replace a handset or re-assign the designated handset number of a registered handset, you must deregister all the handsets and then individually register each handset. To make deregistration easier, read all of the instructions on this page before you begin. Press and hold FIND HANDSET on the telephone base for about 10 seconds (until the IN USE light on the telephone base turns on and starts to flash), then release FIND HANDSET. If deregistration fails, you may need to reset the telephone and try again. Unplug the power from the telephone base, then plug it back in. You cannot deregister a handset while any system handset is in use. 33 Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www. vtechphones. com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www. vtechcanada. com or call 1 (800) 267-7377. My telephone does not work at all. · Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly (page 3). For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the telephone base or charger after use. · Make sure the power adapter is securely plugged into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch. · Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the telephone base and the telephone wall jack. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to synchronize. [. . . ] In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5. 0) or less. If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. [. . . ]