VTech Communications Vtech Cs5121 Cordless Phone

Quick start guide

for models CS5121/CS5121-2/ CS5121-3/CS5121-4

Install the telephone base and chargers Install the telephone base as shown below.

Telephone base power adapter (large)

Telephone wall jack

Charger adapter (small)

Install the battery as shown below. The battery may have enough charge for short calls. For optimal performance, charge the handset battery for at least 16 hours before use. 1. Insert the plug as indicated. Make sure it is plugged securely and matches the color-coded label inside the battery compartment.

2. Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires inside the battery compartment.

Outgoing announcement

• Press /FLASH and then use the dial pad keys to dial a number. -OR- • Enter the phone number first. You can press to backspace and press CHAN/REMOVE to erase digits. Press /FLASH to dial.

The outgoing announcement is the greeting callers hear when calls are answered by the answering system. The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with “Hello, please leave a message after the tone.” You can use this preset announcement, or replace it with your own. To record your own announcement:

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• Press any dial pad keys (except OPER /VOL-/CID,TONE /VOL+/ and OFF) to answer an incoming call.

DSL filter (not included) for DSL users Telephone line cord

Make calls CHARGE

Bat te r y inst allation and charging

End calls Electrical outlet (not controlled by a wall switch)

DC 9V

Charger

Telephone base

• Press OFF or put the handset back to the telephone base to end a call.

3. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards until it clicks into place.

4. Charge the handset by placing it in the telephone base. The handset charge light on the handset will be on when charging.

NOTES: 1. Use only the power adapter(s) and battery(ies) supplied with your VTech telephone. 2. For complete feature instructions, please refer to your user’s manual.

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A c t i va t e t h e a n s w e r i n g system The answering system must be turned on to answer and record messages. If the answering system is turned on, the ANS ON/OFF light will be on. Press ANS ON/OFF to turn the answering system off or on.

1. Press ANNC while in idle mode and the system will announce “Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD.” 2. Pr e s s R E C O R D a n d t h e s y s t e m announces, “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.” 3. Af ter the tone, speak towards the microphone at the bottom front of the telephone base from about nine inches away. 4. Press /PLAY/STOP when finished. 5. The answering system will automatically playback the newly recorded announcement and there will be a confirmation tone. Press /PLAY/STOP to stop the playback at anytime. 6. You can record your announcement again by following the steps above.

IMPORTANT! If your product is not working properly: • Refer to the Troubleshooting section of the user’s manual. • Visit our website at www.vtechphones. com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or 1 (800) 267-7377.

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