VTech ev 2650 Operating Instructions Manual

Vtech ev2650: operating instruction
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Important Safety Instructions

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. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink or
swimming pool).
5. Do not place this product on an unstable surface, such as a table, shelf, or stand.
The product may fall, causing serious damage.
6. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the Base Unit and Handset are provided
for ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be
blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This
product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This
product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided.
7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult
your dealer or local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where
the cord may have anyone walking on it.
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the Base or Handset
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in
a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to
an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the 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.
11. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire
or electric shock.
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service
facility under the following conditions:
A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled onto the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires
extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal
operation.
E. If the product has been dropped and the Base and/or Handset has been damaged.
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  • Page 1: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 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. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
  • Page 2 14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. WARNING: Only put the Handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode (off-hook).
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    3. Handset Charger 4. Base AC Power Adapter To purchase replacement battery cells, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. NOTE:Use only VTech batteries (part number 80-5380-00-00) or equivalent AAA NiMH chargeable batteries.
  • Page 4: Handset Layout

    Handset Layout 1. Antenna 2. Volume Control 3. Speakerphone LED 4. CID (Scroll Down) 5. Select (Menu) 6. On (Flash) 7. Dialing Keys (0-9, , #) 8. Redial (Pause) 9. Mute (Delete) 10. Speakerphone 11. LCD Display 12. Headset jack (2.5mm) 13.
  • Page 5: Base Unit Layout

    Base Unit Layout 1. In Use LED 2. Charging LED 3. Message Window Display 4. Page key 5. Volume keys 6. Menu 7. Change 8. Time/Set 9. Record/Memo Setup Connecting Power to Base Unit/Handset Charger 1. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into the bottom of the Base Unit.
  • Page 6: Installation And Charge Of Battery Cells In Handset

    Customer Support Center to order additional batteries. Charging of the Handset Battery Cells The Handset of your cordless telephone is powered by rechargeable battery cells. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in its charger or Base Unit. You should charge the battery cells for at least 12 hours when you first receive your phone.
  • Page 7: Check Battery Indicator

    Battery Cells in Handset) and/or the diagram in the battery compartment on the Handset. Connecting to Phone Line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit. Plug the other end of this cord into the wall jack. Checking for Dial Tone After the battery cells are charged, press ON on the Handset.
  • Page 8: Basic Operation

    Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description • Turns on when the Handset is in speaker phone mode. • Turns on when the microphone is muted. MUTE • Turns on when there are new call log enteries. • Turns on when the ringer is muted. •...
  • Page 9: Handset Operation

    Redial Function • Press REDIAL• PAUSE to display the last telephone number dialed from the Handset. Use to scroll through the 5 previously dialed numbers (up to 32 digits each). When you reach the beginning or the ending of the redial list, a double-beep will sound.
  • Page 10: Mute Function

    Handset Operation NOTE: When the redial memory is empty, pressing REDIAL, a double-beep will sound. • When you reach the desired number, press ON or SPEAKERPHONE to dial. • When the desired entry displays, press MUTE . DEL to delete it. A confirmation tone will sound.
  • Page 11: Call Forward

    Handset Operation Call Forward • A Handset (HS1), on an external call can forward it to the other Handset (HS2), by pressing and holding the INTERCOM key. The display of HS1 will initially show: • HS2 can Press ON, SPEAKERPHONE or any dialing keys to answer the call.
  • Page 12: Base Operation

    Base Operation Page From the Base Unit, you can use the PAGE key to locate the Handsets for 60 seconds. • When the Handset is in idle, press PAGE on Base Unit. The Handsets will display: • To end the page at the Base, press PAGE again.
  • Page 13: Phonebook Operation

    Phonebook Operation Your ev 2650 can store up to 50 numbers with names in memory. Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits for the number and up to 16 characters for the name. NOTE: The Handsets share a common phonebook, which is stored in the Base station. This means that entries inserted by one Handset are available for both Handsets, and if one deletes a phonebook entry, it will disappear from both Handsets.
  • Page 14 Phonebook Operation Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order: Characters by number of key presses space &...
  • Page 15: Reviewing/Dialing From The Phonebook

    PHONEBOOK IS EMPTY will display Editing a Phonebook Entry • Follow the steps in Reviewing/ Dialing from the phonebook to reach the entry to be edited. Vtech com 800-595-9511 Vtech 595-9511 PHONE 00:00:10 John Smith VTECH...
  • Page 16: Delete A Phonebook Entry

    15) to reach the entry to be deleted. • Press MUTE.DEL key to delete the entry. A confirmation tone will sound. • The Handset will then move to the next entry, if any. EDIT NUMBER 595-9511_ EDIT NAME Vtech_ Vtech 595-9511 Vtech 595-9511 Vtech com 595-9511...
  • Page 17: Calls Log (Caller Id - Call Waiting)

    CID Log, they will receive the message NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. NOTES ABOUT CALLER ID & CALL WAITING CALLER ID These are subscription services, provided by most regional telephone service providers. You must subscribe to these services to get the benefits of these features.
  • Page 18: Storing A Caller Id

    If the phone number already exists in the phonebook, the entry will not be stored, and the screen will show: If the phonebook is full, the screen will show: >CALL LOG RINGER VOLUME Vtech 595-9511 2/2311:59 ADDED PHONE BOOK UNABLE TO SAVE...
  • Page 19: Dialing From Caller Id

    DELETE ALL CALLS? Press SEL for confirmation. The screen will display CALL LOG IS EMPTY briefly. And a confirmation tone will sound. Or, press OFF to return to the CID record previously displayed. Vtech 595-9511 2/2311:59 Vtech 595-9511 2/2311:59 DELETE...
  • Page 20: Handset Settings

    Handset Settings Ringer Volume • From the idle (OFF) mode, press SEL then key to RINGER VOLUME. • Press SEL again. The current ringer volume will be shown: • Press keys or enter digit 0-6 to the desired ringer volume. The current ring tone will sound and the volume bar will increase/decrease as the setting is adjusted.
  • Page 21: Handset Name

    When the desired option is shown, press SEL to confirm your selection. Handset Name (preset as ‘VTECH’) It is possible to give each Handset its own unique name. The name is shown in the first line when the Handset is idle. The name can be a maximum of 16 characters in length.
  • Page 22: Dial Type

    Handset Settings Dial Type (preset to Tone) • From the idle (OFF) mode, press SEL then key to DIAL TYPE. • Press SEL then use scroll to TONE or PULSE. • Press SEL to confirm your setting. NOTE: When the phone is set for pulse dial mode, it is possible to switch to temporary tone mode during an ongoing call by pressing...
  • Page 23: Answering System Operation

    Answering System Operation Audible Indicators This system gives you voice prompts for feature operations and voice confirmations when you press a button or complete an operation. Turn Answering System On or Off Press ANSWER ON/OFF to turn the system on or off. When the system is turned on, you will hear "Answering machine on"...
  • Page 24: About Mailboxes

    Answering System Operation About Mailboxes This answering system has three voice mailboxes. Callers using a touch tone phone can select the mailbox in which their messages will be recorded by pressing 1, 2, or 3 while the system plays the outgoing announcement. Otherwise, messages will be recorded in Mailbox 1.
  • Page 25: Review Your Announcement

    Answering System Operation 3. Press any MAILBOX/STOP button to stop recording. The system plays back your recorded message. Review Your Announcement 1. Press MENU until you hear "Record Outgoing Message." 2. Press any MAILBOX/STOP button. The system plays the current announcement. Delete Your Announcement Press DEL during announcement playback.
  • Page 26: Feature Summary

    Answering System Operation FEATURE SUMMARY SYSTEM ANNOUNCES: "Set Security Code" "Set Audible Message Alert" "Set Announce Only" "Set Base Ringer" "Set Number of Rings" Toll Saver NOTE: Exit Feature Setup at any time by pressing any MAILBOX/STOP button. NOTE: Press and hold CHANGE to advance the security code by 10. (Default setting indicated by “...
  • Page 27: Listen To Messages

    Answering System Operation This system automatically saves your messages until you delete them, and can store approximately 15 minutes of messages, memos and announcements (up to a maximum of 99 messages). A message or memo can be up to 4 minutes long. If the system has less than 30 seconds of recording time left, it automatically turns off.
  • Page 28: Adjust Playback Volume

    Answering System Operation Press the MAILBOX/STOP button at any time during playback to exit message play- back. You will hear a long beep. Adjust Playback Volume Press VOL or VOL to adjust playback volume to a comfortable level. If volume is set to level 1, you will not hear incoming messages as they are received.
  • Page 29: Record A Memo

    Answering System Operation Record a Memo You can record a memo up to four minutes long to store as an incoming message. 1. Press and release REC/MEMO. The system announces "Please select mailbox." 2. Press the MAIL BOX/STOP button to select a mailbox for the memo. After the system announces "Now recording."...
  • Page 30: Message Window Display

    Answering System Operation MESSAGE WINDOW DISPLAY WINDOW DISPLAYS 1-98 0-99 Counting 1 to 99 99 (flashing) 1-99 (flashing) 1-8 (steady for one second) 40-99 On or Off (steady for one second) normal display -- (Flashing) TO INDICATE: No messages in any mailbox. Total number of messages in all mailboxes.
  • Page 31: Remote Access

    Remote Access You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone. 1. Dial your telephone number. 2. When the system answers, enter your Remote Access Code (preset to 50). The system beeps once and announces the number of new messages on the system.
  • Page 32: Advanced Operation

    Headset for hands-free operation. If you choose to use the Headset option, you must obtain an optional accessory Headset, which is compatible with this product. For best results, use a VTech 2.5 mm headset To purchase a Headset, call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511.
  • Page 33: Additional Information

    In Case Of Difficulty If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTech Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.
  • Page 34 3. Wait a few minutes. 4. Connect power to the Base. 5. Re-install the battery cells. 6. Watch for Handset to display: "VTECH" or your own handset name. Your Answering System Is Not Recording Messages • Make sure system is turned on (the ANSWER ON/OFF key is illuminated).
  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Avoid Water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the Handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install your Base Unit near a sink, bathtub or shower.
  • Page 36: Warranty Statement

    3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or 4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech electrical accessories; or 5. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, Product serial numbers plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible;...
  • Page 37 If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, VTech will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty.
  • Page 38: Fcc, Acta And Ic Regulations

    This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids. Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact: VTech Communications Inc. CUSTOMER SERVICE at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377 for repair/ warranty information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the line network until the problem has been corrected.
  • Page 39 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. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product.
  • Page 40 Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
  • Page 41: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base: 2401.056-2482.272 MHz Handset: 2401.056 - 2482.272 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 2400.192 - 2481.408 MHz Handset: 2400.192 - 2481.408 MHz CHANNELS 95 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use.
  • Page 42 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon, 97008. Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. 7671 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. 91-5474-30-00 ISSUE 0...
  • Page 43: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ... 1 Getting Started ...3 Parts Check List...3 Handset Layout ...4 Base Unit Layout ...5 Setup ...5 Connecting Power to Base Unit/Handset Charger ... 5 Installation and Charge of Battery Cells in Handset ... 6 Charging of the Handset Battery Cells ...
  • Page 44 Table of Contents Handset Settings ... 20 Ringer Volume ... 20 Ringer Tone ... 20 Key Tone ... 20 Handset Name ... 21 Language ... 21 Dial Type ... 22 Answer System Operation...23 Audible Indicators...23 Turn Answering System On or Off...23 Set The Clock...23 About Mailboxes...24 About Announcements...24...

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