Operating instructions

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SPECIAL FEATURES
• 900 MHz Operation.
• Direct Sequence Spread Spec-
trum - Digital Cordless Telephone.
• Digitally-Scrambled Voice Com-
munication.
• Simultaneous display of Name,
Number, and Time/Date stamp for
Caller ID.
• 30 Caller ID memory locations.
• 4-row by 16-character dot matrix
alphanumeric display.
• Backlit display on handset.
• Backlit handset keypad.
• Three Soft Keys which allow the
user to access different functions,
depending on which mode the
phone is currently in (i.e. Caller ID,
Memory Programming, etc.).
• Smart Dialing from Caller ID
memory eliminates the need to
pre-program your local area code.
• 25 locations Programmable
Memory for 16-Digit Phone
Number. Each location can also
be assigned up to a 15 character
name.
• Out of Range indication while the
handset is in use or in standby
mode.
INTRODUCTION
• Removable handset battery pack.
• Spare battery charger in the base
unit.
• Complete battery back-up in case
of power failure (with optional
spare battery pack installed in
base).
• Face up or down Handset charg-
ing.
• Easy answer - When the phone
rings, simply press any key other
than OFF or the Volume Keys on
the handset to answer.
• Auto hang up when returning the
handset to the base cradle.
• 24-Bit Digital Security Code.
• Low Battery Detect and Warning
indicator.
• Tone or Pulse dialing.
• Visual Message Waiting Indication
(VMWI) for use with voicemail
service.
• Up to 7 hours of continuous talk
time or 14 days standby time.
• 8-level Volume control on Hand-
set.
• Programmable Ringer Tones and
Volume.
• Headset Compatible, for use with
2.5mm headsets.
This manual is designed to familiar-
ize you with the VTech VT 1721. We
strongly recommend you read the
manual before using your phone.