VTech 2151 Manuel D’Utilisation
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Temporary Tone Dialing
If you have a rotary (pulse) telephone
service, (
service, (
TONE/PULSE
setting is set
to
PULSE
), this feature allows you to
enter special codes and tones to
operate answering machines,
electronic banking services, or other
special services.
First, dial the call normally. Then
activate the temporary tone feature by
pressing
operate answering machines,
electronic banking services, or other
special services.
First, dial the call normally. Then
activate the temporary tone feature by
pressing
TONE
(the
*
key). You can
then press the numbers or symbols
you need, and your phone will send
the proper signals.
To end the call, press
you need, and your phone will send
the proper signals.
To end the call, press
OFF
or place
the handset in the base. The phone
will automatically go back to rotary
(pulse) service.
will automatically go back to rotary
(pulse) service.
Programming The Ringer Type
The handset ringer is capable of four
different types of ring tones. Your
different types of ring tones. Your
2151
has four ringer options plus ringer off.
To change the ringer setting:
•
To change the ringer setting:
•
Press
PROG/SELECT.
•
Press or to scroll to
RINGER:
current setting. Press
PROG/
SELECT
to select
RINGER: 1, 2,
3, 4
or
OFF
. You will hear a sample
of each ring.
•
Press
PROG/SELECT
to confirm.
Speed Dial Memory
You can store up to nine numbers with
names (up to 15 characters and 24 dig-
its in each location) you dial frequently
into the speed dial memory locations
you assign (1 through 9) in each hand-
set. You can also store telephone num-
bers with names alphabetically in the
directory.
names (up to 15 characters and 24 dig-
its in each location) you dial frequently
into the speed dial memory locations
you assign (1 through 9) in each hand-
set. You can also store telephone num-
bers with names alphabetically in the
directory.
NOTES:
•
The entries you stored in speed dial
memory will be marked with 01
through 09 in the telephone
directory.
memory will be marked with 01
through 09 in the telephone
directory.
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Press
OFF
at any time to exit
memory dial mode.
Operating Instructions
Store a Number/Name in Memory:
1.
Press
PROG/SELECT
on the
handset.
2.
Press
or
until the screen
displays
SPEED DIAL
.
3.
Press
SELECT
. The screen dis-
plays
ENTER 1-9
.
NOTE
: When memory is full the
screen displays
MEMORY FULL
, an
error tone sounds, and you cannot
store a new number until you delete a
record in speed dial memory or tele-
phone directory.
store a new number until you delete a
record in speed dial memory or tele-
phone directory.
4.
Press the key (1 through 9) for
the memory location where you
want to store this entry. If the
selected location is empty, the
screen displays
the memory location where you
want to store this entry. If the
selected location is empty, the
screen displays
ENTER NAME
.
NOTE:
If the location is not empty, your
new entry will be stored in place of the
old entry. Take caution to not save over
old entry. Take caution to not save over
entries you do not wish to erase.
5.
Enter up to 15 characters for the
name you’re storing with the
number. Use to backspace
and make corrections; use to
advance and add a space.
name you’re storing with the
number. Use to backspace
and make corrections; use to
advance and add a space.
6.
When you finish entering the name,
press
press
PROG/SELECT
. The
screen displays
ENTER NUMBER
.
7. Enter the telephone number. Use
to backspace and make cor-
rections. Press
REDIAL/PAUSE
to store a pause in the dialing
sequence.
sequence.
-OR-
Press
REDIAL/PAUSE
to
display the last number dialed
from this phone.
from this phone.
Operating Instructions
to a clear channel.
TONE/PULSE Setting
To switch between tone and pulse
settings, press
settings, press
PROG/SELECT
.
Use the or keys to scroll to
DIAL MODE
.
Press
PROG/SELECT
to confirm.
To exit without making a change,
press
press
OFF
.
NOTE:
Your
2151
is preset at the
factory for
TONE
dialing.
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Making Calls
Pick up the handset and press
ON
.
When you hear a dial tone, dial the
number. While the handset is in
use, the LCD will display:
number. While the handset is in
use, the LCD will display:
If you make a mistake when dialing,
press
press
OFF
to hang up, then press
ON
to get the dial tone again.
Answering Calls
When an incoming call is ringing,
answer the call by pressing any
answer the call by pressing any
key on the handset (except
OFF
).
Disconnecting
To end a call, either place the
handset in the base, or press
handset in the base, or press
OFF
on the handset.
Changing Channels
If you notice interference when you
are on a call, press
are on a call, press
CHAN
to switch
Your
2151
can store 12 (including the nine speed dial entries) numbers with names
(up to 15 characters for the name and 24 digits for the number) in each handset.
NOTE:
Press
OFF
at any time to exit directory.
Store a Number/Name in the Directory
1.
Press
PROG
. The screen displays
DIRECTORY
.
2.
Press
SELECT
. The screen displays
ENTER NAME
.
3.
Using the chart below, enter up to 15 characters for the name you’re
storing with the number. Use
storing with the number. Use
to backspace and make corrections;
use
to advance and add a space.
Telephone Directory
4.
When you finish entering the name, press
PROG/SELECT
. The screen
displays
ENTER NUMBER
.
5.
Enter the telephone number. Use
to backspace and make
corrections. Press
REDIAL/PAUSE
to store a pause in the dialing
sequence.
-OR-
Press
REDIAL/PAUSE
to display the last number dialed from this phone.
6.
Press
PROG/SELECT
. The screen displays
DISTINCT RING?
and
the current setting.
7.
Press
or
to change the setting. Choose
Y
(for yes) if you wish the
phone to alert you to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive
ringing pattern after the first ring. Choose
ringing pattern after the first ring. Choose
N
for a normal ringing pattern.
8.
Press
PROG/SELECT
to confirm your selection. If you chose
Y,
a
D
will be displayed with the directory entry.
Presses
Dial Key 1 2 3 4 5 6
1:
1
2:
A
B
C
2
3:
D
E
F
3
4:
G
H
I
4
5:
J
K
L
5
6:
M
N
O
6
7:
P
Q
R
S
7
8:
T
U
V
8
9:
W
X
Y
Z
9
0:
0
*:
*
#:
&
’
,
-
.
#
Presses
Dial Key 1 2 3 4 5 6
Caller ID/Call Waiting ID
NOTE:
Caller ID and call waiting ID are subscription
services, provided by your regional phone company.
You must subscribe to these services in order to benefit
from the caller ID features of your
You must subscribe to these services in order to benefit
from the caller ID features of your
2151
. Contact your
regional phone service provider for details.
Receiving and Storing Calls
As new caller ID/call waiting ID records are received,
NEW
followed by the number of new caller ID records
received will be displayed on the handset.
Your
2151
will store the most current
60
caller ID and
call waiting ID records. When caller ID information comes
in with the inbound ring, it is displayed until the call is
answered. When call waiting ID information comes in, it
is displayed for approximately 15 seconds.
in with the inbound ring, it is displayed until the call is
answered. When call waiting ID information comes in, it
is displayed for approximately 15 seconds.
About Caller ID
This phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 60. The most recent call will
have the highest number. When the memory is full, the oldest call information is deleted
to make room for new incoming call information. Therefore, you do not have to delete
caller ID records manually.
For each call that comes in, the screen displays the following information between the
first and second rings:
have the highest number. When the memory is full, the oldest call information is deleted
to make room for new incoming call information. Therefore, you do not have to delete
caller ID records manually.
For each call that comes in, the screen displays the following information between the
first and second rings:
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The caller’s name (15 letters are sent by your telephone company);
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The caller’s area code and telephone number;
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The time and date of the call. If you answer a call before the information appears
on the screen, it will not be in the call history.
NOTE:
Press
OFF
at any time to exit caller ID review mode.
Review Caller ID
1. Press
(
)
to view caller ID.
2. Use and to scroll through records in call history.
Delete a Specific Call
1.
Press
(
)
to view caller ID.
2. Use or to locate the records you want to delete.
3. Press
DELETE
. You’ll hear a confirmation beep.
Delete All Calls
1. With the handset in idle (off) mode, press and hold
CHAN/DELETE
. The screen displays
ERASE ALL
NO YES
.
The current choice flashes.
2. Press until
YES
flashes.
3. Press
SELECT
. You'll hear a confirmation beep.
Caller ID/Call Waiting ID
Dial a Displayed Number
1. Locate the record in call history that you want to dial.
2. If you wish to change how the number is dialed, press
2. If you wish to change how the number is dialed, press
#.
The screen displays any
alternate dialing sequences available for this call (area code + number; 1+ area
code + number; number only; 1+ number).
code + number; number only; 1+ number).
3. Press
SELECT
.
DIAL
will be flashing.
4. Press
SELECT
again to dial. -OR- After completing
step 2, press
ON
to dial.
Store a Caller ID Record in Phonebook Memory
1. Use
(
)
to locate the desired CID record.
2. If you wish to change how the number is stored, press
#
. The screen displays any
alternate dialing sequence available for this call (area code + number; 1 + area
code + number; number only; 1 + number).
code + number; number only; 1 + number).
3. Press
SELECT
, then press until
PROGRAM
flashes.
4. Press
SELECT
. You can now edit the
NAME
if you
wish. Press to backspace and edit the name. Use
to advance and add a space.
5. Press
SELECT
. You can now edit the
PHONE NUMBER
. Press
to backspace in
order to edit the phone number.
6. Press
PROG/SELECT
to store your entry, the screen displays
DISTINCT RING
?
and the current setting. Press or to change the setting. Choose Y (for yes) if
you wish the phone to alert you to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive
ring tone after the first ring. Choose N for a normal ringing pattern.
you wish the phone to alert you to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive
ring tone after the first ring. Choose N for a normal ringing pattern.
7. Press
PROG/SELECT
to save.
Display Screen Messages
Screen Display:
When:
PRIVATE NAME
The other party is blocking name information.
PRIVATE CALLER
The other party is blocking name and number information.
UNKNOWN NAME
Your phone company is unable to receive information about
this caller name.
this caller name.
UNKNOWN CALLER
Your phone company is unable to receive information about
this caller name and number.
this caller name and number.
8.
Press
PROG/SELECT
to store
your entry. The screen
displays
displays
DISTINCT RING?
and the current setting.
9.
Press
or
to change the
setting. Choose
Y
(for yes) if you
wish the phone to alert you to calls
from this number by changing to
a distinctive ringing pattern after
the first ring. Choose
from this number by changing to
a distinctive ringing pattern after
the first ring. Choose
N
for a
normal ringing pattern.
10. Press
PROG/SELECT
to
confirm your selection. If you
chose
chose
Y,
a
D
will be displayed
with the directory entry.
Edit a Number/Name Stored in
Memory
Memory
1. Press and hold the memory
location key (1 through 9) of the
entry you wish to edit.
entry you wish to edit.
2. When the screen displays the
entry you want to edit, press
SELECT
. Then press
or
until
EDIT
flashes.
3. Press
SELECT
. The screen
displays the name and number.
The cursor appears at the end
of the name. Use , and the
dial pad keys to edit the name.
Press
The cursor appears at the end
of the name. Use , and the
dial pad keys to edit the name.
Press
SELECT
to move on to
edit the number. Use to
backspace and make
corrections. Press
backspace and make
corrections. Press
SELECT
to
move to edit the distinctive ring
setting.
setting.
4.
Press
SELECT
to save.
Operating Instruction
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Delete a Number/Name Stored in
Memory
Memory
1.
Press and hold the memory
location key (1 through 9) of the
entry you wish to delete.
location key (1 through 9) of the
entry you wish to delete.
2.
When the screen displays the
entry you want to delete, press
entry you want to delete, press
SELECT
. Then press
or
until
ERASE
flashes.
3.
Press
SELECT
. The screen
displays
ERASE NO YES
and the
number.
4.
Press
or
until
YES
flashes.
5. Press
SELECT
. You’ll hear a
confirmation beep.
Dial a Memory Number
1. Press and hold the memory
location key (1 through 9) of the
entry you wish to dial.
entry you wish to dial.
2. Press
PHONE
to dial the
displayed memory number.
Reassign Locations in
Memory
Memory
1.
Press and hold the memory lo-
cation key (1 through 9) of the
entry you wish to reassign.
cation key (1 through 9) of the
entry you wish to reassign.
2. When the screen displays
the entry you want to reas-
sign, press
sign, press
SELECT
.Then
press
or
until
SPEED
flashes.
3.
Press
SELECT
. The screen dis-
plays
ENTER
1-9
.
4.
Press the keys (1 through 9) to
reassign this entry into another
memory location. You’ll hear a
confirmation beep.
reassign this entry into another
memory location. You’ll hear a
confirmation beep.
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