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Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read the Important safety instructions on page 99 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. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com.
Table of contents Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Parts checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Telephone base installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Battery installation and charging . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Spare battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of contents Setting date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Setting time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Keypad tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 LCD contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Clearing voice mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of contents Saving call log entries into the phone book . . . . . . . 86 Deleting call log entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Playing recorded messages in the call log . . . . . . . 87 Clearing missed calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Saving redial entries into the phone book . . . . . . . 90 Dialing a redial entry . . . . . . . .
Parts checklist Remember to save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service. Make sure the telephone package includes the following: 2. Handset 4. Battery 5. Telephone line cord 6. Telephone base power adapter 7. User’s manual www.vtechphones.com Basic operation 3. Telephone base 1. Quick start guide • To purchase a replacement battery or telephone base power adapter, visit our website at www.vtechphones.
Getting started Installation Install the telephone base close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not connected to a wall switch. For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a central and open location. Depending on the environmental conditions, make sure that your Bluetooth enabled cellular phone is within 12 feet of where you install the telephone base in order to maintain a reliable connection between your Bluetooth cell phone, the telephone base, and a cell tower (see below).
Install the telephone base as shown below. Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. Also, if you receive high speed internet through your telephone line (commonly referred to as DSL), install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.
Getting started Battery installation and charging • Use only the battery supplied with this product or equivalent. To order a replacement, 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. Install the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you can make and receive short calls, but replace the handset in the telephone base when not in use.
You can keep a charged spare battery (purchased separately) in the telephone base. The spare battery compartment is located at the bottom of the telephone base. The charged spare battery allows you to quickly replace a depleted handset battery, or in the event of a power failure, make and receive short calls for up to three hours, depending on the amount of use. To install and charge a spare battery: 2. Insert the plug securely matching the colorcoded label inside the compartment.
Getting started Expanding your telephone system Your LS5145 telephone system can accommodate up to 12 cordless handsets. You can add new handsets to your telephone system (LS5105, purchased separately), but each handset must be registered with the telephone base before use. To register new handsets to your telephone system, see page 7. The LS5145 telephone system comes with one registered handset. Up to 12 handsets (LS5105, purchased separately) can be registered to your telephone system.
Adding new handsets (optional) Your telephone can accommodate up to 12 handsets (LS5105, purchased separately). Before using a newly purchased handset (LS5105), it must be registered with the telephone base. When the registration process is complete, the telephone base and handset will generate a confirmation tone. The newly registered handset will be assigned the next handset registration number.
Getting started Handset layout Softkeys (2) Press to select a menu item displayed just above the key. HOME/FLASH Press to make or answer a home call. Flashes����������������������� rapidly when there is an incoming home call. Flashes slowly when a home call is on hold. During a home call, press to receive an incoming call if call waiting is activated (page 63). (Speakerphone) Press to activate the handset speakerphone. The speakerphone is on when the is lit. Press again to resume normal handset use.
Getting started Getting started Telephone base layout Softkeys (3) MESSAGE light Press to select a menu item displayed just above the key. Flashes when there are new answering system messages or new voice mail. NavKeys Answering system keys CANCEL CELL Press to cancel an operation and/or return to a previous menu. Press and hold to return to the idle screen. HOME Press to make or answer a home call using the speakerphone. On steady when in use. Flashes rapidly when there is an incoming home call.
Getting started Handset status icons 12:00AM Time - indicates the current time. New answering system message - alternates with the time when you have a new answering system message. New voice mail message - alternates with the time when you have a new voice mail message. HOME line - on steady when the HOME line is in use. Flashes slowly when a HOME call is on hold. Flashes rapidly when there is an incoming HOME call.
Getting started Getting started Telephone base status icons 12:00AM Time - indicates the current time. ANS. OFF Answering system off - indicates that the answering system will not answer incoming calls (page 53). HOME line - on steady when the HOME line is in use. Flashes slowly when a HOME call is on hold. Flashes rapidly when there is an incoming HOME call. CELL (cell phones 1 or 2) - depending on which cell phone is active, on steady when the CELL line is in use.
Getting started Handset main menu To enter the main menu: 1. Press MENU/SEL when the handset is in the idle mode. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select a handset feature menu, then press MENU/SEL to enter that menu. To return to the idle mode, press and hold OFF/CANCEL. Phone Book allows you to store and search for names and numbers. Phone Book 1 Phone Book Alice Amy Chris Deborah Jenny Kristen FIND Messages allows you to review your answering system messages.
Getting started Getting started Handset main menu (continued) Intercom allows you to page the telephone base and other handsets. Intercom Intercom Intercom Ringers Ringers Animations allows you to choose the animated wallpaper. Animations Animations Animations Ringer for HOME Ringer for CELL 1 Ringer for CELL 2 Record New Ringer Basic operation Global Page BASE HANDSET 1 Ringers allows you to set up ringers for the HOME and CELL lines.
Getting started Telephone base main menu To enter the main menu: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is in the idle mode. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight a menu item, then press the SELECT softkey to enter that menu. To return to the idle mode, press and hold CANCEL. Main Menu allows you to review and setup features and settings. Call Log allows you to review your most recent incoming calls.
Getting started Getting started Telephone base main menu (continued) Bluetooth allows you to set up and manage your Bluetooth device(s). Settings allow you to change the telephone base settings. Register Handset allows you to register a new handset (LS5105, purchased separately) with the telephone base.
Bluetooth Introducing Bluetooth Your new LS5145 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features: • Pair up to eight Bluetooth enabled cell phones and/or headsets with the telephone base. • Connect a maximum of two cell phones to make and receive CELL calls. Only one cell phone can be active on a call at a time. • Connect a Bluetooth enabled headset for making and receiving HOME calls. • Conference CELL and HOME calls.
Bluetooth Glossary of terms www.vtechphones.com Bluetooth Below are some terms used in this user’s manual to help you become familiar with using your Bluetooth devices and your new LS5145 telephone system. Active Devices list - A maximum of two paired devices (two cell phones or one cell phone and one headset) on the Active Devices list can be connected to the telephone base, but only one cell phone or headset can be on a call at a time.
Bluetooth • Before using your Bluetooth enabled device(s) with the telephone base, make sure that your Bluetooth device(s) are not connected to any other device(s). Pairing - This refers to the process of Bluetooth devices registering device information with each other. The telephone base must be paired with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone or headset before the Bluetooth device(s) can be used. Depending on the manufacturer, this is also referred to as Bonding.
Bluetooth Bluetooth Setup Main Menu Phone Book Call Log Messages Select Main Menu • To learn how to operate your Bluetooth devices with the telephone base, see the Telephone operation section (page 59). Voice Mail Intercom Bluetooth Select Bluetooth Set up Cellular Set up Headset Active Devices Select While in the Bluetooth menu: • Press CANCEL to return to a previous menu. • Press and hold CANCEL on the telephone base to return to the idle screen.
Bluetooth Setting up cellular • If you have any device(s) connected to the telephone base when pairing, Connected devices will be temporarily disconnected will appear on the display. 20 Before you begin, make sure that your Bluetooth enabled cell phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth device. Refer to your cell phone user's manual to learn how to search for or add new Bluetooth devices. To pair and connect a cell phone: 1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while in idle mode. 2.
Bluetooth Setting up headset Main Menu Voice Mail Intercom Bluetooth Select Bluetooth Set up Cellular Set up Headset Active Devices Select Set up Headset Set your Headset in Discoverable mode, then press NEXT • If you have any device(s) connected to the telephone base when pairing, Connected devices will be temporarily disconnected will appear on the display. next Headsets Found Mary’s Headset find pair info Set up Headset Enter PIN: 0000 done www.vtechphones.
Bluetooth Setting up headset (continued) 8. When the pairing is complete, press the YES softkey to connect to your headset. • If successful, Headset setup completed will appear on the telephone base display. • If you already have one headset on the Active Devices list, press the YES softkey to connect to your paired headset. You will then be prompted to replace the existing headset on the Active Devices list (page 26). When a device is connected, the on the display.
Bluetooth Managing your devices Paired Devices John’s Cell Mary’s Cell Mary’s Headset rename info delete Rename Device Paired devices All paired devices are stored on the Paired Devices list. Up to eight devices (any combination of cell phones and headsets) can be paired with the telephone base. If a device is successfully paired, the icon (for cell phone) or (for headset) and the corresponding name of the device will be shown on the Paired Devices list.
Bluetooth Renaming a paired device (continued) • Use the dial pad to enter the name (up to 16 characters). See the character chart on page 74 for more information on how to enter a name. 6. Press the DONE softkey to save the setting. Deleting a paired device If you already have the maximum of eight paired devices on the Paired Devices list, and you want to add another device, you must first delete a paired device from the Paired Devices list. To delete a paired device: 1.
Bluetooth Deleting all paired devices Delete Options Delete Device Delete All Devices Bluetooth If you delete all paired devices, you will need to repeat the pairing process to connect a device. To delete all the paired devices: 1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while in idle mode. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Bluetooth, then press the SELECT softkey to enter the Bluetooth menu. 3. Press the DOWN NavKey to highlight Paired Devices, then press the SELECT softkey. 4.
Bluetooth Active devices • Connected devices appear on the Active Devices list automatically. Only devices on the Active Devices list can establish a Bluetooth connection with the telephone base. Although two paired devices can be connected to the telephone base, only one Bluetooth cell phone or headset can be on a call at a time. To enter the Active Devices list: 1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while in idle mode. 2.
Bluetooth Replacing an active device www.vtechphones.com Active Devices x 1 John’s Cell 2 Mary’s Headset connect info Bluetooth Replacing a Bluetooth device on the Active Devices list will replace an active device with a device from the Paired Devices list. To replace an active device: 1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while in idle mode. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Bluetooth, then press the SELECT softkey to enter the Bluetooth menu. 3.
1 Bluetooth Removing an active device • Devices on the Active Device list temporarily disconnect during this process, but automatically reconnect afterwards. It may take up to two minutes to reconnect. Removing an active device will only remove it from the Active Devices list. To remove an active device: 1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base while in idle mode. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Bluetooth, then press the SELECT softkey to enter the Bluetooth menu. 3.
Bluetooth Adding an active device (continued) Bluetooth 4. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select an empty device number, then press the ADD softkey. 5. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select one of the paired devices. 6. Press the SELECT softkey. The paired device that you selected will be added to the Active Devices list. Changing the PIN (of the telephone base) The PIN is exchanged between the telephone base (default is 0000) and your Bluetooth device(s). To change the PIN: 1.
System setup Handset settings In the handset Settings menu, you can change and edit the handset settings. You can also clear the voice mail indication, delete a handset registration or restore the default settings. To enter the Settings menu: 1. Press MENU/SEL in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2. Press the UP or DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press MENU/SEL to enter the Settings menu. You can then select: • Edit Handset Name - Edit the handset name up to 15 characters (page 31).
System setup Editing handset name Showing handset name By default, the handset name is shown on the display when in idle mode. To change the setting: 1. Press MENU/SEL in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2. Press the UP or DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press MENU/SEL to enter the Settings menu. 3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Show Handset Name, then press MENU/SEL. 4. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight On or Off, then press the SET softkey or MENU/SEL to save the setting.
System setup Keypad tone By default, the handset beeps when you press a key. To change the keypad tone setting: 1. Press MENU/SEL when in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2. Press the UP or DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press MENU/SEL to enter the Settings menu. 3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Keypad Tone, then press MENU/SEL. 4. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight On or Off, then press the SET softkey or MENU/SEL to save the setting.
System setup LCD contrast You can adjust the handset LCD display screen contrast to suit different lighting conditions. Clearing voice mail If you subscribe to voice mail service provided by the local telephone company, and when you have new voice mail, the MESSAGE light on the telephone base will flash, and New Voice Mail and the will appear on all handset screens.
System setup Default settings (restore settings) • Restoring the handset default settings does not clear the redial list, phone book, call log, messages, or reset the time or handset name. • After deleting the handset registration, the handset will reset and display Place in Charger. To register a handset, see page 7. You can restore the default settings for all handset settings. Restoring the default settings for a handset only affects that handset. To restore the default settings: 1.
System setup Handset ringers In the handset Ringers menu, you can select a ringer melody and adjust the ringer volume for incoming calls to the HOME and CELL lines. You can also record your own ringer through the handset microphone (page 38). Ringers In the Ringers menu, you can select: • Ringer for HOME - Set the ringer volume and melody for the HOME line. • Ringer for CELL 1 - Set the ringer volume and melody for the first connected cell phone in the Active Devices list (page 26).
System setup Ringer volume • Even if the ringer volume is off, the telephone base or handset will ring at the lowest volume setting during an incoming intercom call. 36 Ringers You can change the handset ringer volume to a comfortable level. The ringer can also be turned off so the phone does not ring during incoming calls. To adjust the handset ringer volume: 1. Press MENU/SEL when in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2.
System setup Ringer melody You can select from the traditional ringers and musical ringer melodies on each handset. Selecting a ringer melody Deleting a ringer melody Ringer Volume Ringer Melody Ringer Melody Melody 1 Melody 2 Melody 3 Melody 4 SET DELETE Ringer Melody • Selecting, recording, or deleting a ringer melody on one handset does not affect the other handset(s) in the system. • You can only permanently delete the polyphonic ringer melodies.
System setup Recording a new ringer • For optimal recording, place the handset microphone nine inches away from the source you wish to record. 38 Each recordable ringer can be up to 15 seconds. Depending on the remaining record time, you can record multiple ringers. To increase the record time, you need to delete a ringer melody (see page 37). To record a ringer: 1. Press MENU/SEL when in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2.
System setup Handset pictures In the Pictures menu: • Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select a desired picture, then press the SET softkey or MENU/SEL to save the setting. After a choice or setting has been saved, you will hear a confirmation tone. The screen will display Wallpaper set, and then return to the idle screen. To exit the Pictures menu: • Press and hold OFF/CANCEL to return to idle mode. www.vtechphones.
System setup Handset animations In the handset Animations menu, you can select an animation for a handset screen. These animations can also be programmed for individual callers in the phone book so that the corresponding animations will be shown when different callers call in (see page 75). To enter the Animations menu: 1. Press MENU/SEL when in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Animations, then press MENU/SEL to enter the Animations menu.
System setup Telephone base settings www.vtechphones.com Main Menu Bluetooth Answering System Settings • To return to a previous menu, press CANCEL. To return to idle mode, press and hold CANCEL. System setup In the telephone base Settings menu, you can set the date, time, keypad tone, language, LCD (display) contrast and voice mail codes. You can also clear the voice mail indication, restore the default settings, and delete handset registrations. To enter the Settings menu: 1.
System setup Setting date • If Invalid date appears on the display, make sure you are entering a number between 01 and 12 for the month, a number between 01 and 31 for the day, and the current year. • If Invalid time appears on the display, make sure you are entering a number between 01 and 12 for the hour and a number between 00 and 59 for the minute. 42 If you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your local telephone company, the time and date will automatically be set with an incoming HOME call.
System setup Keypad tone Language By default, the telephone base language is English. You can select English, Spanish or French to be used in all telephone base screen displays. To change the language setting: 1. Press the MENU softkey when in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press the SELECT softkey to enter the Settings menu. 3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Language, then press the SELECT softkey. 4.
System setup LCD contrast You can adjust the telephone base LCD screen display contrast to suit different lighting conditions. To adjust the display contrast: 1. Press the MENU softkey when in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press the SELECT softkey to enter the Settings menu. 3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight LCD Contrast, then press the SELECT softkey. 4.
System setup Clearing voice mail Settings Language LCD Contrast Clear Voice Mail • Clearing the voice mail indication does not delete any voice mail messages. Select Clear Voice Mail Clear Voice Mail Indication? yes no Voice mail codes The LS5145 allows you to program your voice mail function codes so you can easily access voice mail features by using softkeys on the handset and the telephone base.
System setup • The LS5145 will only access your voice mail service from the HOME line. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press the SELECT softkey to enter the Settings menu. 3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Voice mail codes, then press the SELECT softkey. 4. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Voice mail access, then press the SELECT softkey. 5. Use the dial pad to enter your access number. • Press the ERASE softkey to delete a highlighted character.
System setup To restore all codes to the default settings: Reset All Codes Restore All Voice Mail Codes? yes no Default settings (restore settings) You can restore the default settings of the telephone base if desired. Restoring the default setting only affects the telephone base. To restore default settings: 1. Press the MENU softkey when in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Settings, then press the SELECT softkey to enter the Settings menu. 3.
System setup Deleting handsets • If you replace a handset, the new handset will be assigned the next available registration number, rather than the handset number of the handset that you are replacing. 48 For your handset(s) to be numbered sequentially, you need to delete all the handset registrations from the telephone base. After you delete all the handset registrations, you will need to individually register each handset with the telephone base (see page 7).
System setup Telephone base ringers www.vtechphones.com Main Menu Answering System Settings Ringers Select Ringers Ringer for HOME Ringer for CELL1 Ringer for CELL2 System setup In the telephone base Ringers menu, you can select a ringer melody and adjust the ringer volume for incoming calls to the HOME and CELL lines. To enter the Ringers menu: 1. Press the MENU softkey when in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2.
System setup Ringer volume • Even if the ringer volume is off, the telephone base or handset will ring at the lowest volume setting during an incoming intercom call. You can adjust the ringer volume to a comfortable level on the telephone base. The ringer can also be turned off so the telephone base will not ring during incoming calls. To adjust the telephone base ringer volume: 1. Press the MENU softkey when in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2.
System setup Ringer melody Main Menu Answering System Settings Ringers Select Ringers Ringer for HOME Ringer for CELL1 Ringer for CELL2 System setup You can select from the traditional ringer melodies on the telephone base. To select a ringer melody: 1. Press the MENU softkey when in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Ringers, then press the SELECT softkey to enter the Ringers menu. 3.
System setup Answering system settings • This section explains the setup of your answering system. For operational information, see the Answering system section beginning on page 93. • To record a memo, see the Recording a memo section on page 96. 52 In the Answering System menu, you can set the answering system on or off, change the outgoing announcement, remote access code, the number of rings, and the answering system message alert tone. The answering system only answers incoming HOME line calls.
System setup Answer on/off Main Menu Intercom Bluetooth Answering System Select Answering System Answer On/Off Announcement Record Memo • When the answering system is off, it will answer an incoming call after ten rings and then prompt the user to enter the remote access code (page 97). Select Answer On/Off On Off set www.vtechphones.com 53 System setup By default, the answering system is on. When the answering system is off, ANS.
System setup Announcement The announcement is the message that callers hear when the answering system answers an incoming HOME call. To review, record, or delete the announcement: 1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base to enter the main menu. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Answering System, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Press the DOWN NavKey to highlight Announcement, then press the SELECT softkey. 4.
System setup Recording an announcement The announcement you just recorded will be played back and used as your outgoing announcement. Main Menu Intercom Bluetooth Answering System Select Answering System Answer On/Off Announcement Record Memo Select • For optimal audio quality when recording an announcement, speak facing the microphone from approximately nine inches away from the telephone base. Announcement Review Annc. Record Annc. Delete Annc. Select www.vtechphones.
System setup Number of rings • To intercept a call and stop the answering system recording an incoming message at any time, press HOME/FLASH or on the handset, or HOME on the telephone base. For more information about call intercept, see page 96. 56 By default, the answering system answers an incoming HOME call after four rings. You can set the answering system to answer an incoming HOME call after two, four, or six rings. You can also select Toll Saver (see below). To set the number of rings: 1.
System setup Call screening Answering System Record Memo Number of Rings Call Screening Select Call Screening On System setup By default, Call Screening is on. Call screening allows you to listen to a caller leaving a message on the answering system. To change this setting: 1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base to enter the main menu. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Answering System, then press the SELECT softkey to enter the Answering System menu. 3.
System setup Message alert tone • If the message alert tone is on, but the answering system is off, the telephone base will not beep when there are new messages. 58 By default, the Msg Alert Tone is off. When the message alert tone and the answering system is on, the telephone base will beep every 10 seconds when you have a new message on the answering system. To change the setting: 1. Press the MENU softkey on the telephone base to enter the main menu. 2.
Telephone operation Telephone operation • You can only use one Bluetooth device on a call at a time, either one cell phone on the CELL line or one headset on the HOME line (page 60). IMPORTANT INFORMATION • If you turn off or disconnect your Bluetooth enabled cell phone or headset, you may need to manually connect your device(s) to the telephone base again. See the user's manual of your device for more information.
Telephone operation Making a HOME call • To erase the last digit entered when entering a telephone number, press OFF/CANCEL on the handset or CANCEL on the telephone base. You can make HOME calls using a handset and telephone base. You can also use a wireless Bluetooth enabled headset on HOME calls. Using a handset To make a HOME call: . • Enter the telephone number, then press HOME/FLASH or –OR– ,���������������������������������� then enter the telephone number.
Telephone operation Using a Bluetooth headset 3. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight Use Headset. To end a HOME call: • Press HOME. –OR– • Press the call button on your headset. Refer to the user's manual of your headset for more information. www.vtechphones.com 11:48 PM Speaker 1 1:02 options flash mute Call Options Hold Home call Use Headset select • When using a headset on a HOME call, follow steps 2 to 3 to switch between headset and the telephone base speakerphone use.
Telephone operation Receiving a HOME call • When using a headset on the HOME line, press HEADSET to switch between headset use and the telephone base speakerphone. • Refer to the user's manual of your headset for more information on using your headset's call button. You can receive HOME calls using a handset or telephone base. You can also use a wireless Bluetooth enabled headset on HOME calls. Using a handset To receive an incoming HOME call: • Press HOME/FLASH or .
Telephone operation Call waiting on the HOME line www.vtechphones.com Basic operation Telephone operation If you subscribe to call waiting service, you will hear a short beep if you have an incoming HOME call while already on another HOME call. To answer a call waiting HOME call: • Press HOME/FLASH on the handset. –OR– • Press the FLASH softkey on the telephone base. Contact your local telephone company for more information about call waiting service.
Telephone operation Making a CELL call • To use the CELL line, make sure that a Bluetooth enabled cell phone is connected to the telephone base and on the Active Devices list (page 26). You can connect a maximum of two Bluetooth enabled cell phones to the telephone base, but only one cell phone can be used on a CELL call at a time. If you only have one cell phone connected to the telephone base, it will automatically be selected to make and receive CELL calls.
Telephone operation Receiving a CELL call You can receive CELL calls using a handset and the telephone base. Using a handset Using the telephone base To receive a CELL call: • Press CELL. To end a CELL call: • Press CELL. Call waiting on the CELL line If you subscribe to call waiting service provided by your cell phone service provider, you will hear one or more beeps if you have an incoming CELL call while already on another CELL call.
Telephone operation Adjusting the listening volume • If you silence or ignore an incoming HOME line call and the answering system is on, the answering system will answer the incoming call. • If you reject an incoming CELL call and you have voice mail service active on your cell phone, the call will be forwarded to your cell phone's voice mail. 66 You can adjust the listening volume on a handset or the telephone base.
Telephone operation Mute While on a HOME or CELL line call, you can mute the microphone. This allows you to hear the caller, but the caller will not be able to hear you. To mute a call on a handset or telephone base: • Press the MUTE softkey to silence the microphone. Microphone Muted will appear on the handset display; MICROPHONE MUTED will appear on the telephone base display.
Telephone operation Receiving a CELL call while on a HOME call • If you have voice mail service active on your cell phone, and you do not answer the incoming CELL call, the call will be answered by your cell phone's voice mail. Contact your cell service provider for more information about voice mail service. • If the answering system is on and you do not answer an incoming HOME call while on the CELL line, the incoming HOME line call will be answered by the answering system.
Telephone operation Conferencing HOME and CELL calls www.vtechphones.com • The OPTIONS softkey is available when calls are on both HOME and CELL lines. • Ending a conference call on a handset or telephone base when other handsets or the telephone base are on a conference call will not end the conference call, unless you use the End Conf. call option described on the left.
Telephone operation Call waiting while on a conference call If you subscribe to call waiting service and you receive an incoming HOME call while on a conference call, you can answer the call waiting HOME call by pressing: • HOME/FLASH on the handset. –OR– • The FLASH softkey on the telephone base. The call waiting HOME call will join the conference call with the CELL call.
Telephone operation Intercom (continued) Using the telephone base 1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is in idle mode. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Intercom, then press the SELECT softkey to enter the Intercom menu. To answer an intercom call: • Press the ANSWER softkey on the handset or telephone base. To silence an intercom call: • Press the SILENCE softkey. –OR– • Press OFF/CANCEL on the handset or CANCEL on the telephone base.
Telephone operation Voice mail • Contact your local telephone company for more information about voice mail service. See page 45 for information on setting your voice mail codes. • You can quickly access the voice mail menu by pressing the VMAIL softkey when you have new voice mail. • The LS5145 will only access your voice mail service from the HOME line.
Telephone operation Phone book Phone Book Basic operation Telephone operation In the Phone Book menu, you can store and search for names and numbers already stored inside. Phone book entries are stored independently on each handset and the telephone base. The phone book can store up to 100 entries, with a maximum of 16 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) and 32 digits.
Telephone operation Creating a new phone book entry • Press OFF/CANCEL at anytime to discard changes and return to the Phone Book menu. • While creating or editing an entry, if no keys are pressed within 60 seconds, changes will be discarded, and the display will timeout and return to the Phone Book menu. • The cursor moves to the right automatically after two seconds. It also moves to the right when you press another dial pad key or press the RIGHT NavKey.
Telephone operation Creating a new phone book entry (continued) www.vtechphones.com Basic operation Telephone operation 4. Press the DONE softkey or MENU/SEL to store the name. 5. Enter the telephone number (up to 32 digits) by using the dial pad (0-9). Phone Book • Press the ERASE softkey to backspace and delete a highlighted digit. Enter Number • Press the LEFT and RIGHT NavKeys to move the cursor left and right. 5 • Press and hold # until a P appears on the display to enter a dialing pause. 6.
Telephone operation Creating a new phone book entry (continued) • Press CANCEL at anytime to discard any changes and return to the Phone Book menu. • The display will timeout and return to the Phone Book menu if no keys are pressed within 60 seconds. Using the telephone base 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 76 Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is in idle mode. Press the SELECT softkey to enter the Phone Book menu. Press the NEW softkey to create a new phone book entry.
Telephone operation Searching for phone book entries Phone Book 1 www.vtechphones.com • Phone book entries are stored in alphabetical order by the first letter in the first name. • If there is no name entry matching your search, the previous closest in alphabetical order will appear on the display.
Telephone operation Dialing a phone book entry You can dial a phone book entry on either a HOME or CELL line. To dial a phone book entry: Using a handset 1. Search for the desired entry in the Phone Book menu (see page 77). 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to highlight the desired entry, then press MENU/SEL. 3. Press HOME/FLASH, or CELL to dial. Using the telephone base 1. Search for the desired entry in the Phone Book menu (see page 77). 2.
Telephone operation Editing a phone book entry In a handset phone book, you can edit the name, number, ringer, and picture or animation for an entry. In the telephone base phone book, you can edit the name and number for an entry. To edit a phone book entry: Using a handset Using the telephone base 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is in the idle mode. Press the SELECT softkey to enter the Phone Book menu.
Telephone operation Deleting phone book entries • Once a phone book entry is deleted, it cannot be recovered. • Deleting a phone book entry on one handset or on the telephone base does not affect the phone books on other handsets or the telephone base. You can delete a selected phone book entry or the entire phone book for that handset or telephone base. Deleting one phone book entry Enter the Phone Book menu from a handset or the telephone base (see page 73).
Telephone operation Information about caller ID with call waiting Basic operation Telephone operation Your new LS5145 telephone system supports caller ID services provided by most local telephone service companies. Depending on your service subscription, you may see the caller’s number, or the caller’s name and number which are sent by the telephone company after the first or second ring. Caller ID allows you to see the name, number, date and time of calls on the HOME and CELL lines.
Telephone operation Call log In the call log, you can review a list of the 100 most recent incoming calls. Each handset and the telephone base have their own independent call log, meaning that the call log on one handset may be different from the call log on another handset or the telephone base. To enter the Call Log menu: Call Log Using a handset • Press the CALLER ID softkey when the handset is in idle mode.
Telephone operation Call log information If you subscribe to caller ID services provided by your local telephone company and/or cellular service provider, the Call Log records your incoming calls for both the HOME and CELL lines. Although the call log records the caller ID information of both lines, the CELL line call log entries only provide the number. The time and date of the call will appear in the call log entry if only the time is set. The Bluetooth name of the cell phone will also appear.
Telephone operation Reviewing the call log • When you have new unreviewed calls, XX Missed Calls will appear on the display. In the Call Log, you may see the following status icons: • NEW - Indicates that the entry is new and it hasn't been reviewed. • - Indicates that a caller recorded a message on the answering system. • CW - Indicates the call was a call waiting call. To review the Call Log: 1. Enter the Call Log menu (see page 82). 2.
Telephone operation Dialing a call log entry • Pressing the # key when reviewing a call log entry also modifies the format as shown on the left. Basic operation Telephone operation In the Call Log, you can dial a call log entry telephone number on either the HOME or CELL line. To dial the call log entry telephone number: 1. Enter the Call Log menu (see page 82). 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select the desired entry. 3. Press HOME/FLASH or on the handset, or HOME on the telephone base.
Telephone operation Saving call log entries into the phone book • Deleting an entry or message on a handset or telephone base will not affect the call logs of the other handset(s) or telephone base. • If you try to play a message that has already been deleted on the answering system, Message not found will appear on the display. • If you select Delete All Entries, Delete all Calls? will appear on the display. Press the YES softkey to delete all entries.
Telephone operation Playing recorded messages in the call log When a caller records a message on the answering system, the recorded message icon appears in the call log entry icon status bar. You can play that recorded message from the handset and the telephone base Call Log. To play a recorded message in the Call Log: Using a handset Basic operation Telephone operation 1. Enter the Call Log menu (page 82). 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to find a call log entry with the recorded message icon, . 3.
Telephone operation Clearing missed calls You can clear the missed call indication using the call log option on the handset or telephone base. Missed calls refers to unreviewed calls in the Call Log. To clear the missed call indication: 1. Enter the Call Log menu (see page 82). 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select a call log entry, then press the OPTIONS softkey. 3.
Telephone operation Redial list The Redial list stores up to 20 entries on the handset and telephone base. The first item on the Redial list is the most recent telephone number called. From the Redial list, you can dial an entry on either the HOME or CELL line, save the entry into the Phone Book, or delete entries. After an entry has been edited and/or saved, you will hear a confirmation tone and the display will return to the Redial list.
Telephone operation Saving redial entries into the phone book In the Redial list, you can save the telephone number into the Phone Book on a handset or in the telephone base. To save an entry into the Phone Book: 1. Press the REDIAL softkey when the handset or telephone base is in idle mode. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select an entry to save to the Phone Book, then press the SAVE softkey. You will then be prompted to enter a name. 3.
Telephone operation Dialing a redial entry From the Redial list, you can dial a redial entry telephone number using the HOME or CELL line. Editing a redial entry • When editing the number, you can also press and hold # to enter a pause. • Display remains in predial mode after saving the edited redial entry to the phone book. When a redial entry has been selected, you can edit the entry and save it to the phone book or dial the telephone number. To edit a redial entry: 1.
Telephone operation Deleting redial entries • If you select Delete All Entries, Delete all Redial numbers? will appear on the display. Press the YES softkey to delete all entries. 92 From the Redial list, you can delete one entry or all of the entries. To delete entries from the Redial list: 1. Press the REDIAL softkey when the handset or telephone base is in idle mode. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select a redial entry, then press the DELETE softkey. 3.
Answering system Answering system operation The answering system can record up to 99 messages or a total of 15 minutes. The answering system only answers calls on the HOME line. When there are new messages (including memos) on the answering system, the MESSAGE light on the telephone base will flash, and the telephone base display will indicate the number of new messages. On a handset, the message icon and the clock will flash alternately, and the display will indicate the number of new messages.
Answering system Playing answering system messages: Using a handset 1. Press the RIGHT NavKey when the handset is in idle mode to enter the Messages menu. –OR– Press MENU/SEL when the handset is in idle mode. 2. Press the UP and DOWN NavKeys to select Messages. 3. Press MENU/SEL to enter the Messages menu. 4. Press the PLAY softkey. Using the telephone base 1. Press the PLAY/SKIP NavKey when the telephone base is in idle mode. –OR– Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is in idle mode. 2.
Answering system Options during playback (continued) Basic operation • Press the LEFT NavKey to repeat the message currently playing. Press twice to listen to the previous message. • Press the DELETE softkey to delete the message currently being played. • Press the STOP softkey to stop the playback. When playing messages using the telephone base: • Press the VOL ^ or VOL V button to adjust the playback volume. • Press PLAY/SKIP to skip to the next message.
Answering system Call screening (on the telephone base) • Speak facing the MIC just below the HOME key on the telephone base from about nine inches away when recording a memo. If the answering system is on, you can listen to a caller leaving a message on the answering system. See page 57 for Call screening setup. Call intercept When a caller is leaving a message on the answering system, you can intercept the call by pressing HOME/FLASH or on the handset, or HOME on the telephone base.
Answering system Remote access Remote command Action 1 Play all messages. 2 Play only new messages. 3 Delete the current message (during playback). Delete all old messages. 4 Repeat the current message (during playback). 5 Pause/resume message (during playback). 5 Hear a list of remote commands. 6 Skip to the next message (during playback). 7 Record a new announcement. 0 Turn the answering system on or off.
Battery After the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation Operating time While in use (talking) 4.5 hours While not in use (standby*) 3 days *Handset is off the telephone base but not in use. The battery needs charging when: • A new battery is installed in the handset. • The handset beeps when taken off the telephone base. • The battery indicator on the handset screen is flashing.
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 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.
Troubleshooting If you have difficulty operating 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. Problem Suggestion I cannot pair my cell phone to the telephone base. • Make sure the Bluetooth function of your cell phone is turned on. See the user's manual of your cell phone for more information.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I cannot connect my cell phone with the telephone base. • Make sure that the Bluetooth function of your cell phone is turned on. See the user's manual of your cell phone for more information. • Make sure that your Bluetooth cell phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth device(s). • Turn off your cell phone, then turn it on again. • Make sure that your cell phone is connected and on the Active Devices list (page 26).
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I cannot put my headset in discoverable mode. • Refer to the user’s manual of your headset for information on how to set your headset in discoverable mode. For many headsets, they are by default in discoverable mode. For other headsets, you may have to turn on the headset and press and hold the call button for a certain time period. • Make sure that the headset is not connected to any other device(s) in order to successfully pair and connect to the telephone base.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My cell phone disconnects with the telephone base. • Turn off your cell phone, then turn it on again. My cell phone is connected to the telephone base, but I cannot make a CELL call. • Make sure that your cell phone is connected and on the Active Devices list (page 26) and it is in idle mode when you are trying to make a CELL call. Bluetooth System Busy appears on the display.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My telephone system does not work at all. • Make sure the handset battery is installed and charged correctly (see page 4). For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the telephone base 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. • Reset the telephone base.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The battery does not charge in the handset or Low Battery is constantly displayed on the handset. • Make sure the handset is placed in the telephone base or charger correctly. The CHARGE light on the handset should be on. • Remove the battery from the handset and install it in the spare battery compartment at the bottom of the telephone base and let it charge for up to 24 hours. Then re-install the charged battery into the handset.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call. • Make sure the ringer is on. (See page 36 for the handset and page 50 for telephone base ringer volume). • Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter are plugged in properly (page 3). • The handset may be too far from the telephone base. Move it closer to the telephone base. • There may be too many extension phones on the telephone line to allow all of them to ring simultaneously.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I cannot dial out. • Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing on the HOME line. It is normal if the handset takes a second or two to synchronize with the telephone before producing a dial tone. Wait an extra second before dialing. • If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply). • Eliminate any background noise.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion There is interference during a telephone conversation. • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base. -OR- • Other electronic products can cause interference to your telephone. Try installing your telephone as far away as possible from the following electronic devices: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, VCRs, personal computers, kitchen appliances, and other cordless telephones.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I hear other calls when using the telephone. • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack. Plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in the wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company. The CHARGE light is off. • Clean the charging contacts on the cordless handset(s) and telephone base each month using a pencil eraser or a dry non-abrasive fabric.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My caller ID features are not working properly. • Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your local telephone company for this feature to work on your telephone. • The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID. • Both you and the caller’s telephone companies must use equipment which are compatible with caller ID service.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The answering system does not answer after the correct number of rings. • Make sure the answering system is on (ANS. OFF will appear in the top left corner of the telephone base if the answering system is off). • If the Toll Saver feature is on, the number of rings changes to two when there are new messages stored (page 56). • If the memory is full or if the answering system is off, the system will answer after ten rings.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The messages on the system are very difficult to hear. • Press the UP NavKey on the handset or on the telephone base to increase the speaker volume. The answering system does not respond to remote commands. • Make sure your remote access code is correct (see page 57). • Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone telephone. When dialing a number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks, then it is not a touch-tone telephone and cannot activate the answering system.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My screen displays No code set for Voice Mail access or No code set when I try to access my voice mail. • Make sure that your voice mail access telephone number and PIN or password (if necessary) are correctly programmed into the telephone base (see page 45). • Make sure that the voice mail codes (play, stop, and repeat) are correctly programmed into the telephone base (see page 46).
Operating range This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance ---which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the layout of your home or office. When the handset is out of range, the handset will display Searching for Base.... The user can access the handset phone book and certain parts of the menu system.
• • • • • Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and the cordless handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that the cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset. For this reason, you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as those on corded telephones.
Warranty 4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech accessories; or 5. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, product serial number plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or 6. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States of America or Canada, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes); or 7.
Appendix FCC, ACTA and IC regulations FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone company is required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Appendix Technical specifications Operating frequency Cordless system: 5.725-5.850 GHz Bluetooth system: 2.400-2.4835 GHz Nominal effective range Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use. Power requirements Handset: 3.
Index D A Active devices 26 Add an active device 28 Adding new handsets 7 Adjusting the listening volume 66 Announcement 54 Answering system 93 Answering system settings 52 Answer on/off 53 Default settings 34, 47 Delete paired devices 24, 25 Delete a ringer melody 37 Delete handsets 48 Delete messages 95 Delete registration 34 Deleting call log entries 86 Deleting phone book entries 80 Deleting redial entries 92 Dialing a call log entry 85 Dial a phone book entry 78 Dialing a redial entry 91 Dialing opt
Index G Getting started 1 H Handset animations 40 Handset layout 8 Handset main menu 12 Handset pictures 39 Handset ringers 35 Handset settings 30 Handset status icons 10 Hold 67 I Important safety instructions 99 Index 120 Installation 2 Intercom 70 K Keypad tone L 32, 43 M Maintenance 114 Make a cell call 64 Make a home call 60 Managing your devices 23 Memory match 83 Message announcements 93 Message alert tone 58 Mute 67 N Number of rings 56 O Operating range 114 Options during playback
Index R Receive a cell call 65, 68 Receive a home call 62, 68 Recording an announcement 55 Record memo 96 Record new ringer 38 Redial list 89 Remote access 97 Remote code 57 Remove an active device 28 Rename a paired device 23 Replace an active device 27 Reviewing the call log 84 Ringer melody 37, 51 Ringer volume 36, 50 S Saving call log entries into the phone book 86 Saving redial entries into the phone book 90 Searching for phone book entries 77 Set date 42 Set time 42 Set up cellular 20 Set up headse
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