VTech 17450, User Manual

Page 1: ...For product support please call 1 300 369 193 Model VTech 17450 User Guide ...

Page 2: ...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 yo...

Page 3: ...psupport_au vtech com GOT EVERYTHING The package contains the following items VTech 17450 handset VTech 17450 base unit Power adaptor Telephone line cord and adaptor Battery compartment cover 3 x AAA rechargeable batteries Wall mount bracket User guide Quick start guide If you have purchased a multi handset pack there will be an extra handset charger power adaptor and three AAA rechargeable batter...

Page 4: ... Menu Structure 22 Connect 24 Install the Handset Battery 26 Charge the Batteries 27 Keystroke Table 27 Navigating the Handset Menu 27 Telephone operation 28 Make a Call 28 Call from the Phonebook 28 Speakerphone 28 Volume Boost 29 Search Alphabetically for Phonebook Entries 29 Call from the Call Log 29 Call Log Entry 30 Call from the Redial List 30 ...

Page 5: ... 34 Internal Calls 35 Power Fail Back up 37 Telephone settings 39 Date and Time Settings 39 Handset Settings 40 Base Settings 42 Call log 47 View the Call Log 47 Store a Call Log Number into the Phonebook 47 Delete an Entry in the Call Log 48 Delete All Entries of the Call Log 48 View the Details of the a Call Entry 48 Network Voicemail 49 Call Waiting 49 3 Way Chat 50 ...

Page 6: ...Entry 53 Delete a Phonebook Entry 54 Delete All Phonebook Entries 54 Check phonebook capacity 54 Direct Memory Keys 55 Base photo Speed Dial Keys 56 Speed dial 57 Assign a Speed Dial Number from the Directory 57 VIP list 58 Call Guard 59 Call Guard Announce 59 Outgoing Message for Calls without Number 59 Set Block Mode 60 Block Private or Unavailable Calls 60 Add a Block List Entry 61 ...

Page 7: ...swer On Off 65 Message Playback 66 Delete All Messages 67 Record Play or Delete Memos 67 Announcement 68 Number of Rings 69 Recording Time 70 Remote Access Setting 70 Change Remote Access PIN Code 71 Voice Guide 71 Call Screening 72 Call Intercept 72 Remote Access 72 SOS Emergency Calls 74 Talking Digits 77 Calling Number Display Announce 77 ...

Page 8: ...oorbell 80 Remote Ringer 83 Device Monitoring 84 General product care 86 Frequently asked questions 87 General information 88 Replacing the handset batteries 88 Safety 88 Cleaning 89 Environmental 90 How many telephones can you have 90 Customer service Product warranty 91 ...

Page 9: ... 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 p...

Page 10: ...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 specified 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 w...

Page 11: ...r 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 of flammable or flame supporting gases unless there is adequate ventilation A spark in such ...

Page 12: ... small metallic objects such as pins or staples To avoid injury do not place the handset where such objects can be picked up SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Battery CAUTION Use Only Supplied Batteries Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions Do not open or mutilate the batteries Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns...

Page 13: ...e away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference Your VTech 17450 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 metres GETTING STARTED ...

Page 14: ...EW a b c d e f g h i k j l m n 1 CHARGE light On when the handset is charging 2 Handset earpiece 3 LCD display 4 Direct memory keys M1 M2 M3 M4 When idle press to dial a preset memory number stored on the respective key ...

Page 15: ... Scroll up while in a menu or in the phonebook call log call block list or redial list Move the cursor to the right when entering numbers or names PHONEBOOK Reviewthephonebookwhenthehandsetisnotinuse Decrease the listening volume during a call Scroll down while in a menu or in the phonebook call log or redial list Move the cursor to the left when entering numbers or names 8 ALPHANUMERICAL KEYPAD P...

Page 16: ...INT BACK Delete digits or characters while using the dialing keys Silence the ringer temporarily while the handset is ringing Delete the displayed entry while reviewing the phonebook call log call block list or redial list 13 OFF Hang up a call Silence the ringer temporarily while the handset is ringing Press and hold to erase the missed call indicator while the phone is not in use Press to return...

Page 17: ...ING CRADLE 3 PHOTO SPEED DIAL KEYS When idle press to dial a preset memory number stored on the respective key 4 VOL VOL Slide to adjust the volume during message playback Slide to adjust the telephone base ringer volume when the phone is not in use 5 HANDSET LOCATOR Press to page all system handsets ...

Page 18: ...ANS ON Press to turn the answering system on or off RECALL During a call Press to activate Recall for use with Telephone Network Services such as Call Waiting during a call SPEAKER When idle press to make or answer a call with speaker During a call press the end the call During a call when the handset is lifted from the base cradle the call will be transferred to the handset During a call with the...

Page 19: ...r when an extension phone a parallel set or the built in TAM is off hook During an incoming call Flashing according to the incoming ring pattern Flash at a rate of 0 5s on and 0 5s off for 2 min utes During paging Beep during handset ULE device registration ...

Page 20: ...hen there the signal strength is moderate displays when there the signal strength is weak There are new Call log entries On when the home line is in use or there is an incoming home call Flashes when there is an incoming home waiting call On when the speaker mode is on during a call The handset ringer is off ...

Page 21: ... charged The answering system is turned on There are new voicemail received from your telephone service provider On when an alarm is set Flashes when an alarm set is reached On when audio booster is activated in earpiece mode Off when audio booster is deactivated On when any call guard block mode or calls without number is enabled Display in the call log for the blocked call entry ...

Page 22: ...e desired feature menu 3 Press MENU OK to enter that menu To return to the previous menu press OFF To return to idle mode press and hold OFF CALL LOG PHONEBOOK Under a entry DETAILS ADD TO PB ADD TO BLIST DELETE DELETE ALL ALL SPEED DIAL VIP Under ALL ADD ADD TO SD VIEW EDIT DELETE DELETE ALL STATUS Under SPEED DIAL and VIP ADD VIEW EDIT DELETE DELETE ALL ...

Page 23: ...t BS RINGER RING VOL DELETE HS DIAL MODE FLASH TIME FIRST RING HS SETTINGS ANS SYS DIRECT MEM RING SETUP TONE SETUP CLOCK REGISTER DEFAULT PLAYBACK DEL OLD MEMO ON OFF SETTAM VOICE GUIDE M1 M2 M3 M4 SET SOS DIGIT ANNC CND ANNC INTERNAL SOS NUMBER SOS MSG ON OFF ON NO ONLY OFF SET DEVICE DEVICES CHECK SIGN DOORBELL Device list ...

Page 24: ...tlets are not controlled by wall switches The adaptors are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling under the table or cabinet outlet Connect the telephone base ...

Page 25: ...25 Connect the handset charger for 17450 multi handset packs only ...

Page 26: ...y 3 Slide the battery compartment cover back into place until you hear a click sound NOTES Use only the batteries provided Charge the batteries provided with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual If the handset will not be used for a long time disconnect and remove the batteries to prevent possible leakage ...

Page 27: ...ou can use the telephone base or a cordless handset to change your telephone settings 1 Press MENU OK when the phone is not in use 2 Press until the screen displays the desired feature menu 3 Press MENU OK to enter that menu To return to the previous menu press C INT BACK To return to idle mode press and hold C INT BACK ...

Page 28: ...e number to dial CALL FROM THE PHONEBOOK 1 Press MENU OK then to select PHONEBOOK Press MENU OK NOTE The first phonebook entry will be displayed If there is no entry in the phonebook it will show EMPTY 2 Press to select the desired phonebook entry 3 Press to dial the number SPEAKERPHONE During a call press to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use When the speakerphone is active the ha...

Page 29: ... MENU OK then to select PHONEBOOK Press MENU OK 2 Press the numeric key containing the first letter of the name you want For example pressing 2 will show the entries starting with A Pressing 2 again will show the entries starting with B etc CALL FROM THE CALL LOG 1 Press MENU OK twice to select CALL LOG NOTE The first entry in the call log will be displayed If there is no entry in the call log it ...

Page 30: ...s to dial out to the selected redial number ANSWER A CALL If the handset is not on the charging cradle When the phone rings press to answer a call If the handset is on the base or charger and if AUTO ANSWER is set to ON When the phone rings pick up the handset to answer a call ADJUST EARPIECE AND SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME During a call slide the VOL knob to adjust the listening volume The handset earpie...

Page 31: ...ary at the base Press VOL repeatedly until the ringer is silent Each handset and the base ring when there is an incoming call unless the ringer volume of that device is turned off END A CALL During a call connection press to end the call OR Put the handset on the base or charger to end the call CALL TIMER Your handset automatically times the duration of every call The call timer will display for a...

Page 32: ... number 2 Press to browse the redial list 3 Press to dial to the selected redial number NOTE If there are no numbers in the redial list the display shows EMPTY Store a Redial Number into the Phonebook 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in the section of Redial a Number from the Redial List 2 Press MENU OK and to select ADD TO PB 3 Press MENU OK use the keypad to enter the name 4 Press MENU OK use the keypad t...

Page 33: ...ber from the Redial List 2 Press MENU OK and to select DELETE ALL 3 Press MENU OK to confirm and MENU OK to confirm again CHAIN DIALING Use this feature on the cordless handsets to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the phonebook call log or redial list while you are on a call To access a number in the directory 1 Press MENU OK while on a call 2 Press to select PHONEBOOK 3 Press ME...

Page 34: ...T 3 Press MENU OK and to scroll to desired entry 4 Press MENU OK to dial the displayed number FIND THE HANDSET PAGING Paging is a useful way for finding lost handset s 1 Press on the base station All the registered and available handsets will produce the paging tone and PAGING is displayed on the LCD 2 Press C INT BACK on any handset or on the base station again to stop paging NOTE If there is an ...

Page 35: ...de press C INT BACK and the screen displays all registered handsets except the calling handset 2 Enter the desired handset number to intercom with 3 The called handset rings and press on the called handset to establish the internal call NOTES If only one handset is registered to the base station press C INT BACK and it will display NOT POSSIBLE If only two handsets are registered to the base stati...

Page 36: ...ent call with the external party 6 The external call is transferred to the called handset Make a 3 way Conference Call The conference call feature allows one external call to be shared with two handsets in intercom The three parties can share the conversation and no network subscription is required During an external call 1 Follow Steps 1 to 4 in the section of Transfer an External Call to Another...

Page 37: ...lying handset during Power Fail Back Up mode In Power Fail Back Up mode none of the base functions including the answering machine will operate It may take up to 90 seconds to transition through the Power Fail Back Up activation process as the base and handset s synchronise with each other Make a call using Power Fail Back Up mode If there is only one handset registered to the base 1 Once the hand...

Page 38: ...en the phone rings keep the handset on the main base unit and press to answer the call The speakerphone will be turned on automatically and call is made 2 To end the call press NOTES If there is more than one handset registered to the base the handset on the main base unit should be left as a power supply of the base and you can use the other handset s to receive calls like normal The power supply...

Page 39: ...hine or call log entries Set the Date Format 1 Press MENU OK and to select HS SETTINGS 2 Press MENU OK and to select CLOCK 3 Press MENU OK and to select DATE FORMAT 4 Press MENU OK and to select your desired date format DD MM YY or MM DD YY 5 Press MENU OK to confirm Set the Time Format 1 Press MENU OK and to select HS SETTINGS 2 Press MENU OK and to select CLOCK 3 Press MENU OK and to select TIME...

Page 40: ...ETTINGS 2 Press MENU OK and to select CLOCK 3 Press MENU OK and to select SETTIME 4 Press MENU OK then enter the time information according to 12 HR or 24 HR format The time will be in the format you set 5 Press MENU OK to confirm HANDSET SETTINGS Set the Ringer Melody for External Calls You can set the melody to personalize your internal ringer A total of 10 melodies are provided for your selecti...

Page 41: ...K and to select HS SETTINGS 2 Press MENU OK and to select RING SETUP 3 Press MENU OK and to select INT RING 4 Press MENU OK and to select the desired ringer melody NOTE The respective ringer melody will be played while you are scrolling through the melody list 5 Press MENU OK to confirm Set the Ringer Volume You can set the ringer volume level A total of 6 ringer volume levels including VOLUME OFF...

Page 42: ...be emitted while you are talking with the phone to alert you that you need to charge your battery 1 Press MENU OK then to select HS SETTINGS 2 Press MENU OK then to select TONE SETUP 3 Press MENU OK then toselectKEYTONE BATT TONEorOUTRANGE 4 Press MENU OK then to turn on or off these tones 5 Press MENU OK to confirm BASE SETTINGS Ringer Melody 1 Press MENU OK then to select BS SETTINGS 2 Press MEN...

Page 43: ...ase contact your local service provider for the correct settings 1 Press MENU OK and to select BS SETTINGS 2 Press MENU OK and to select DIAL MODE 3 Press MENU OK and to select TONE or PULSE 4 Press MENU OK to confirm Set the Flash Time The flash time settings is country dependent Please contact your local service provider for the correct settings 1 Press MENU OK and to select BS SETTINGS 2 Press ...

Page 44: ... select BS SETTINGS 2 Press MENU OK and to select FIRST RING 3 Press MENU OK and to select ON or OFF 4 Press MENU OK to confirm Reset Your Phone You can reset your phone to the default settings After reset all your personal settings call log entries and redial list entries will be deleted but your phonebook remains unchanged 1 Press MENU OK and to select HS SETTINGS 2 Press MENU OK and to select D...

Page 45: ...low 1 Press and hold on the base station for about five seconds the base station is entered into registration mode 2 Press MENU OK and to select HS SETTINGS 3 Press MENU OK and to select REGISTER 4 Press MENU OK to initiate the registration NOTE If the handset registration is successful the handset will automatically be allocated the next available handset number This handset number is shown in th...

Page 46: ...the 4 digit PIN in order to deregister a handset from the base station NOTE You cannot deregister the handset that you are currently using 1 Press MENU OK and to select BS SETTINGS 2 Press MENU OK and to select DELETE HS 3 Press MENU OK A list of registered handsets is displayed 4 Press to select one of the handsets that you want to de register 5 Press MENU OK to confirm ...

Page 47: ...n programmed the handset will ring with the melody associated with that phonebook entry VIEW THE CALL LOG All received calls are saved in Call Log with the latest call putting at the top of the list When the call log is full the oldest call will be replaced by a new call The unanswered call which has not been read is marked with a at the centre of the bottom line of the display 1 Press MENU OK and...

Page 48: ...G 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in the section of View the Call Log 2 Press MENU OK and to select DELETE 3 Press MENU OK to confirm DELETE ALL ENTRIES OF THE CALL LOG 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in the section of View the Call Log 2 Press MENU OK and to select DELETE ALL 3 Press MENU OK to confirm and MENU OK again to re confirm VIEW THE DETAILS OF THE A CALL ENTRY 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in the section of Vie...

Page 49: ...one base will dial 125101 OR Press on the handset or press on the telephone base then press and hold 1 The handset or telephone base will dial 125101 CALL WAITING Call Waiting tells you if a new caller is trying to contact you when you are already on the phone A network tone alerts you to the new caller so you can answer your second incoming call by putting the first caller on hold 1 Press and hol...

Page 50: ...ay Chat To put existing call on hold and make a new call then to 3 Way Chat 1 Press on the handset or on the telephone base you are currently using 2 Dial the second phone number 3 Press and hold 3 on the handset or telephone base to connect the 3 Way Chat after the second call answered To Split a 3 Way Chat or switch between callers Press and hold 2 ...

Page 51: ...dsets when more than one handset is registered to your 17450 base STORE A NUMBER ENTRY IN THE PHONEBOOK 1 When idle press to access the phonebook OR Press MENU OK and to select PHONEBOOK Press MENU OK NOTE The first entry in the phonebook will be displayed If there is no entry stored in the phonebook it will show EMPTY 2 Press MENU OK then to select ALL 3 Press MENU OK to select ADD 4 Press MENU O...

Page 52: ...ove backward or forward through the characters digits Press and hold 0 to insert to pause will appear as P enter entering numbers REVIEW AN ENTRY 1 When idle press The first entry in the phonebook will be displayed 2 Press to browse the phonebook entries OR 1 When idle press MENU OK then to select PHONEBOOK 2 Press MENU OK then to select ALL 3 Press MENU OK then to browse the phonebook entries 4 P...

Page 53: ... access the phonebook 2 Enter the first character of the name by multi tap EDIT A PHONEBOOK ENTRY 1 When idle press to access the phonebook 2 Press to select the entry you want to edit 3 Press MENU OK then to select EDIT 4 Press MENU OK then use the keypad to edit the name if applicable 5 Press MENU OK then use the keypad to edit the number if applicable 6 Press MENU OK then to edit the melody if ...

Page 54: ...ntry 3 Press MENU OK and to select DELETE ALL 4 Press MENU OK to confirm and MENU OK to confirm again CHECK PHONEBOOK CAPACITY You can check how many entries have been occupied in your VIP list and how many are available for further entry storage 1 When idle press MENU OK then to select PHONEBOOK 2 Press MENU OK then to select ALL 3 Press MENU OK then to select STATUS 4 Press MENU OK to view the m...

Page 55: ...can store a number into each of these keys and dial them directly from idle mode To set the direct memory keys 1 Press MENU OK when the phone is not in use and then press to scroll to DIRECT MEM 2 Press MENU OK and to scroll to M1 M2 M3 or M4 3 Press MENU OK twice to ADD 4 Enter the direct memory number and then press MENU OK 5 Enter the name for the direct memory entry and then press MENU OK ...

Page 56: ... memory keys to dial out to the number stored in it directly To insert a photo You can insert a desired photo into the compartment of the three photo speed dial memory keys 1 2 3 and 4 or write the contact name on the photo speed dial card 1 Crop your desired photo to the size of the photo speed dial keys 2 Put the cropped photo into the photo speed dial compartment Then flip down the photo speed ...

Page 57: ...ial location must be selected from the directory ASSIGN A SPEED DIAL NUMBER FROM THE DIRECTORY 1 When idle press to access the phonebook OR Press MENU OK and to select PHONEBOOK Press MENU OK 2 Press MENU OK then to select SPEED DIAL 3 Press MENU OK then to select an empty speed dial location 4 Press MENU OK to select ADD 5 Press MENU OK and enter the name 6 Press MENU OK and enter the number 7 Pr...

Page 58: ... in the call block settings Add a Number in the VIP List 1 When idle press to access the phonebook OR Press MENU OK and to select PHONEBOOK Press MENU OK 2 Press MENU OK then to select VIP 3 Press MENU OK to select ADD 5 Press MENU OK and enter the name 6 Press MENU OK and enter the number 7 Press MENU OK and to select the desired melody 8 Press MENU OK to save ...

Page 59: ...ated as new call log entries the name in the call log will be replaced with BLOCKED CALL CALL GUARD ANNOUNCE You can set this feature to screen incoming calls without number 1 Press MENU OK when the telephone is not in use 2 Press to scroll to CALL BLOCK 3 Press MENU OK and to scroll to SETTINGS 4 Press MENU OK and to scroll to CALL GUARD 5 Press MENU OK and to scroll to ON or OFF 6 Press MENU OK ...

Page 60: ... MENU OK and to scroll to BLOCK ALL ALLOW VIP or OFF 6 Press MENU OK to save BLOCK PRIVATE OR UNAVAILABLE CALLS You can choose to block private calls without name and number or unavailable calls without number 1 Press MENU OK when the telephone is not in use 2 Press to scroll to CALL BLOCK 3 Press MENU OK and to scroll to SETTINGS 4 Press MENU OK and to scroll to W O NUM 5 Press MENU OK and to scr...

Page 61: ...e Press C INT BACK on a handset or X on the telephone base to erase a character Press and hold C INT BACK on a handset or X on the telephone base to erase all characters 6 Press MENU OK The screen displays NUMBER 7 Use the dialing keys to enter a telephone number Press to move the cursor to the left or right Press C INT BACK on a handset or X on the telephone base to erase a digit Press and hold C...

Page 62: ...ay EMPTY EDIT A BLOCK LIST ENTRY 1 Press MENU OK when the telephone is not in use 2 Press to scroll to CALL BLOCK 3 Press MENU OK to select BLACK LIST 4 Press to scroll to the desired entry 5 Press MENU OK and to scroll to EDIT The screen displays NAME 6 Use the dialing keys to enter a name up to 15 characters Press to move the cursor to the left or right Press 0 to add a space Press C INT BACK on...

Page 63: ...on a handset or REDIAL PAUSE on the telephone base to enter a dialing pause a P appears 9 Press OK to confirm You hear a confirmation tone DELETE A BLOCK LIST ENTRY 1 Press MENU OK when the telephone is not in use 2 Press to scroll to CALL BLOCK 3 Press OK to select BLACK LIST 4 Press to scroll to the desired entry 5 Press MENU OK and to scroll to DELETE 6 Press MENU OK to confirm The screen retur...

Page 64: ...Press to scroll to CALL BLOCK 3 Press MENU OK to select BLACK LIST 4 Press to scroll to the desired entry 5 Press MENU OK and to scroll to DELETE ALL 6 Press MENU OK The screen displays CONFIRM 7 Press MENU OK to confirm The screen returns to the block list You hear a confirmation tone ...

Page 65: ...call after 14 rings even when it is turned off This is to allow the remote access feature to work ANSWER ON OFF The answering system must be turned on to answer and record messages When the answering system is turned on the icon displays on the handset To turn on or off with the telephone base Press ANS ON to turn the built in answering system on or off when the phone is not in use To turn on or o...

Page 66: ...me Press SLOW to slow down the message playback Press X to delete the playing message Press to stop the playback To play messages with a handset 1 Press MENU OK when the telephone is not in use Then press to scroll to ANS SYS 2 Press MENU OK and to scroll to PLAYBACK 3 Press MENU OK When there is no message in the answering system the handset prompts You have no messages Options during playback Pr...

Page 67: ... messages with the telephone base Press and hold X when the phone is not in use To delete all messages with a handset 1 Press MENU OK when the phone is not in use Then press to scroll to ANS SYS 2 Press MENU OK and to scroll to DEL OLD 3 Press MENU OK The handset displays CONFIRM 4 Press MENU OK to confirm your selection RECORD PLAY OR DELETE MEMOS Memos are your own recorded messages used as remi...

Page 68: ...e a caller first hear when the answering machine answers their call There is a pre recorded announcement message or you can record your own To record your own announcement 1 Press MENU OK when the phone is not in use Then press to scroll to ANS SYS 2 Press MENU OK and to scroll to SETTAM 3 Press MENU OK and to scroll to TAM MSG 4 Press MENU OK and to scroll to RECORD 5 Press MENU OK The handset di...

Page 69: ... With toll save selected the answering system answers after two rings when you have new messages or after four rings when you have no new messages This enables you to check for new messages and avoid paying unnecessary long distance charges if you are calling from outside your local area 1 Press MENU OK when the phone is not in use Then press to scroll to ANS SYS 2 Press MENU OK and to scroll to S...

Page 70: ...oll to REC TIME 4 Press MENU OK and to choose 60 S 120 S 180 S or UNLIMITED 5 Press OK to confirm your selection REMOTE ACCESS SETTING You can turn on or off the remote access feature 1 Press MENU OK when the phone is not in use Then press to scroll to ANS SYS 2 Press MENU OK and to scroll to SETTAM 3 Press MENU OK and to scroll to REMOTE ACC 4 Press MENU OK and to choose ON or OFF 5 Press MENU OK...

Page 71: ...ou to do the basic setup of the answering system You can follow the voice guide to record your own announcement set the number of rings and the message alert tone 1 Press MENU OK when the phone is not in use Then press to scroll to ANS SYS 2 Press MENU OK and to scroll to SETTAM 3 Press MENU OK and to scroll to VOICE GUIDE 4 You hear the voice prompt Hello This voice guide will assist you with the...

Page 72: ... the handset earpiece CALL INTERCEPT If you want to talk to the person whose message is being recorded press on the handset REMOTE ACCESS A two digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch tone telephone The preset code is 19 NOTE Remote access can only be used if this function is activated 1 Dial your telephone number from any touch tone telephone 2 When ...

Page 73: ... being played 6 Skip to the next message 7 Turn on the answering machine 9 Turn off the answering machine NOTES After 5 seconds of key inactivity the answering machine automatically cuts off communication When the answering machine is turned off the telephone answers after 14 rings and plays the recording corresponding to the answering machine only mode ...

Page 74: ...ergency number and then press MENU OK To enable or disable internal SOS calls 1 Press MENU OK when the phone is not in use and then press to scroll to SET SOS 2 Press MENU OK and to scroll to INTERNAL 3 Press MENU OK and to scroll to ENABLE or DISABLE 4 Press MENU OK to save Record Play or Delete SOS Messages The SOS message is your own recorded message to be played directly when you make an emerg...

Page 75: ...roll to RECORD 4 Press MENU OK and the handset displays RECORDING Now speak into handset to record your message 5 Press MENU OK to confirm To playback an SOS Messages 1 Press MENU OK when the phone is not in use and then press to scroll to SET SOS 2 Press MENU OK and to scroll to SOS MESSAGE 3 Press MENU OK twice to select PLAY to start the SOS message playback To delete an SOS Messages 1 Press ME...

Page 76: ...the handset on the base speakerphone if the SOS button was pressed on the pendant If SOS call is answered by a person they will hear the SOS message Once a number key is pressed by SOS call receiver then 2 way communication is open on handset speakerphone if the SOS button was pressed on the handset on the base speakerphone if the SOS button was pressed on the pendant NOTES If SOS call is answered...

Page 77: ...MENU OK twice to ADD 4 Press MENU OK to save CALLING NUMBER DISPLAY ANNOUNCE If you have subscribed the Calling Number Display service from your telephone services provider you can set this feature to announce the calling number and name to announce the calling number only or not to announce while there is an incoming call 1 Press MENU OK when the phone is not in use and then press to scroll to CN...

Page 78: ...o Doorbell VS013 Extension Ringer VS014 and SOS pendant VS015 to your 17450 telephone system you need to registered each of them to your telephone system before use Register a device following the process below 1 Press and hold on the base station for about five seconds the base station is entered into registration mode 2 To enter the registration mode on your device press and hold the finger butt...

Page 79: ...l to the device you want to test 4 Press MENU OK The handset screen displays PLS TRIGGER THE DEVICE Trigger your device refer to the Installation Guide of your respective device 5 Press MENU OK The handset screen displays AWAITING SIGNAL If the handset screen displays NO SIGNAL press MENU OK and then return to step 2 to test again If the handset screen displays WEAK SIGNAL move the device closer t...

Page 80: ...eandtone andconfigurethecalldivertsettings Chime Volume 1 Press MENU OK when the phone is not in use and then press to scroll to SET DEVICE 2 Press MENU OK to select DOORBELL 3 Press MENU OK twice to select CHIME VOLUME 4 Press to adjust the chime volume 5 Press MENU OK to save Chime Tone You can choose from different chime tones for the telephone base or handset 1 Press MENU OK when the phone is ...

Page 81: ...scroll to CALL DIVERT 4 Press MENU OK and then press to scroll to DIVERT NO 5 Press MENU OK and then enter the destination number that to which you wish to divert the call 6 Press MENU OK to save To turn on or off the auto call divert 1 Press MENU OK when the phone is not in use and then press to scroll to SET DEVICE 2 Press MENU OK to select DOORBELL 3 Press MENU OK and then press to scroll to CA...

Page 82: ... divert when the doorbell call is rejected at your handset 1 Press MENU OK when the phone is not in use and then press to scroll to SET DEVICE 2 Press MENU OK to select DOORBELL 3 Press MENU OK and then press to scroll to CALL DIVERT 4 Press MENU OK and then press to scroll to DIVERT WHEN DECLINE 5 Press MENU OK and then press to scroll to ON or OFF 6 Press MENU OK to save ...

Page 83: ...er Set Alert Schedule 1 Press MENU OK when the phone is not in use and then press to scroll to SET DEVICE 2 Press MENU OK to select REMOTE RINGER 3 Press MENU OK and then press to scroll to ALWAYS ON OFF SCHEDULE or ALWAYS OFF 4 Press MENU OK to save If you have select OFF SCHEDULE in step 3 input the start time and then press MENU OK Input the end time as well and then press MENU OK ...

Page 84: ...ed device on whether it is active inactive or with low battery 1 Press MENU OK when the phone is not in use and then press to scroll to DEVICE 2 Press MENU OK to select the desired device 3 Press MENU OK twice to select STATUS and view the current status of your desired device View Devices Status Log You can view the status log of each of the registered device 1 Press MENU OK when the phone is not...

Page 85: ...each registered doorbell 1 Press MENU OK when the phone is not in use and then press to scroll to SET DEVICE 2 Press MENU OK to select the desired device 3 Press MENU OK to select RENAME 4 Use the dialing keys to edit the name 5 Press MENU OK to save ...

Page 86: ...gets wet Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain or handle it with wet hands Do not install the telephone base near a sink bathtub or shower Electrical storms Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety take caution when using electrical appliances during storms Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that s...

Page 87: ...handset and telephone base to synchronize Remove and re insert the batteries If that still does not work it might be necessary to purchase new batteries Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and plug in a working telephone If the other telephone does not work the problem is probably in the wiring or the telephone service Call your telephone service provider Low battery shows o...

Page 88: ...tteries and replace the compartment cover until it clicks into place SAFETY Only use the power supply included with the product Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone Use only the approved rechargeable batteries supplied Spare rechargeable batteries can be purchased from TecHelp on 1300 369 193 or your local electrical retailer Do not open th...

Page 89: ... such appliances to minimise any risk of interference Please note VTech accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your VTech 17450 handset by using any other type of batteries Never dispose of batteries in a fire There is a serious risk of explosion and or the release of highly toxic chemicals Dispose of batteries as per local state requirements CLEANING Simply clean the handset and base with...

Page 90: ...s such as bathrooms Do not expose your product to fire explosive or other hazardous conditions There is a slight chance that your phone could be damaged by an electrical storm We recommend that you unplug the power and telephone line cord from the base for the duration of the storm HOW MANY TELEPHONES CAN YOU HAVE All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number REN which is used ...

Page 91: ...e trying to access a Telephone Network Service and require assistance specifically related to the network service or would like to subscribe to the service contact your service provider Voluntary Product Warranty In addition to your Statutory Rights and subject to the conditions below VTech warrants that this product will be free from any defect in materials or workmanship under conditions of norm...

Page 92: ...onable time Subject to your Statutory Rights if your claim under this Voluntary Product Warranty is not valid you may be charged a fee under this Voluntary Product Warranty for the service and for any direct costs associated with having the product delivered for service To make a claim under this Voluntary Product Warranty you must call the TecHelp Information Line on 1300 369 193 or contact VTech...

Page 93: ...your receipt The benefits conferred by this Voluntary Product Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies that are available to you under law which cannot be excluded The processes for this Voluntary Product Warranty in no way limit your rights which arise as a result of your Statutory Rights This Voluntary Product Warranty is given by VTech Telecommunications Australia Pty Ltd ABN 70 13...

Page 94: ...one number 1300 369 193 Email address tcpsupport_au vtech com Statutory Rights Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable ...

Page 95: ...ed trademark of VTech Holdings Limited Copyright 2017 for VTech Telecommunications Australia All rights reserved Printed in China Version 1 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL TECHELP ON 1300 369 193 OR EMAIL TCPSUPPORT_AU VTECH COM ...