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VTech vt2468 User Manual

Vtech vt2468: user guide
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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 to
persons, 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 cleaners 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 cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided
for ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these openings must
not be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-
in installation 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 to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
8.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
9.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots
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
cabinet parts other than specified access doors may expose you
to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassemb-ling can
cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.
11.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result
in the risk of fire or electric shock.
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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 to persons, including the following: Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

  • Page 2: Save These Instructions

    Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lighting. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    There are fees for Caller ID services, and they may not be available in all areas. This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering Caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment. BEFORE YOU BEGIN...

  • Page 4: Installation

    1 Choose a location for the base near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (110v AC) not controlled by a wall switch. 2 Install the handset battery.
  • Page 5 Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Table/Desk Instration Standard electrical outlet INSTALLATION To remove Modular telephone jack 1 Connect the telephone line cord. 2 Connect the power cord.
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION 3 Charge the handset battery. Place the handset in the base. Charge the battery for at least 12 hours the first time. 4 Check for dial tone. After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press PHONE ;you should hear a dial tone.

  • Page 7: Wall Installation

    Wall Installation 1 Connect the telephone line cord. 2 Connect the power cord. 3 Mount the base on the wall. Standard electrical outlet Modular telephone jack 4 Follow Steps 3–5 in Table/Desk Installation. INSTALLATION Align holes on base with mounting studs on wall jack.

  • Page 8: Telephone Operation

    TELEPHONE OPERATION Answer a Call Press any key except Hold Press to put a call on hold. Press again to release hold — OR — Lift the handset of an extension. Make a Call PHONE Press , then dial the number —...

  • Page 9: Page/Handset Locator

    Flashing: handset is in use On steadily: handset is charging in base TELEPHONE OPERATION Page/Handset Locator Press to page the handset for up to 60 seconds. Press again to cancel, or press on handset.

  • Page 10: Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save

    After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to dial pulse (rotary) service Headset Jack You can use this telephone hands-free when you install any VTech 2.5 mm headset, purchased separately. Plug the headset into the jack located on the right side of the handset (under the small rubber flap).

  • Page 11: Operating Range

    Operating Range This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and base can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the construc- tion of your home or office.

  • Page 12: Telephone Memory

    TELEPHONE MEMORY This cordless phone can store 10 telephone numbers with names, each up to 16 digits long in memory locations you assign (0-9). Note: Press at any time to exit memory dial mode. This cordless phone can store an additional 40 telephone numbers with names alphabetically in the directory.

  • Page 13: Edit A Number/Name Stored In Memory

    When you finish entering the name, press PGOG/CHAN. The screen displays Enter the telephone number. Use a correction. Press r to store a pause in the dialing sequence. —OR— REDIAL/PAUSE Press SELECT Press displays Press to change the setting. Choose wish the phone to alert you to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive ringing pattern after the first ring.

  • Page 14: Delete A Number/Name Stored In Memory

    TELEPHONE MEMORY Delete a Number/Name Stored in Memory Press . The screen displays Press the memory location key of the entry you wish to edit. When the screen displays the number you want to delete, press SELECT .Then press ERASE...

  • Page 15: Telephone Directory

    This cordless phone can store 40 telephone numbers with names, each up to 16 digits long. Entries are stored alphabetically. For consistency with Caller ID entries, you may wish to enter last names first. Note: Press at any time to exit directory.

  • Page 16: Edit A Number/Name Stored The Directory

    TELEPHONE DIRECTORY When you finish entering the name, press PROG/CHAN .The screen displays Enter the telephone number. Use REDIAL/PAUSE correction. Press sequence. —OR— REDIAL/PAUSE Press SELECT Press Press to change the setting. Choose the phone to alert you to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive ringing pattern after the first ring.

  • Page 17: Delete A Number/Name Stored The Directory

    Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to dial. When the screen displays the number you want to dial, press Then press DIAL SELECT Press . The phone automatically dials the number. TELEPHONE DIRECTORY until flashes. ERASE flashes. until flashes.

  • Page 18: Caller Id Operation

    For each call that comes in, the screen displays the following information between the first and second rings: • Your caller’s name (15 letters are sent by your telephone company) • The caller’s area code and telephone number •...

  • Page 19: Delete Records From Call History

    Delete Records from Call History Delete a Specific Call Locate the record you want to delete from call history. SELECT Press , then press ERASE SELECT Press . The screen displays the phone number. The current choice flashes. Press until SELECT Press .

  • Page 20: Store A Call History Record In The Directory

    CALLER ID OPERATION Store a Call History Record in the Directory Locate the record in call history you want to store in memory. If you wish to change how the number is stored, press The screen displays any alternate dialing sequences available for this call (area code + number;...

  • Page 21: Answering System Operation At The Base

    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. Set the Clock With answering system on, press announces,“ Change clock .” SELECT Press until the system announces the correct day, then TIME/SET press...

  • Page 22: Record Your Announcement

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Select a feature setting Confirm/review feature setting Turn Answering System on or Record Your Announcement NOTE: If you have assigned different mailboxes to different people, be sure to tell callers in your announcement to press while the announcement is playing to leave a message in the appropriate mailbox.

  • Page 23: Answering System Feature Setup

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION Answering System Feature Setup You can set up one feature at a time, or you can set up a feature and then move on to set up another feature. Make sure the answering system is on. MENU Press and release feature you want to set.

  • Page 24: Listen To, Save & Delete Messages

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Listen to, Save & Delete Messages The 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). After playing a message, the system announces the day and time it was received.

  • Page 25: Call Screening/Intercept

    If you pick up an extension phone during the announcement and the announcement does not stop right away, press and release the telephone switchhook. Record a Memo You can record a memo up to four minutes long to store as an incoming message.

  • Page 26: Answering System Operation At Touch Tone Phone

    Connect with the Answering System You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone. Dial your telephone number. When the system answers, press Access Code (preset to 19). The system beeps once. Within two seconds, enter a remote command (see “Remote Access Commands”).
  • Page 27 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION Remote Access Commands Function: Function: Command: Record memo End remote access call Turn system off Turn system on NOTE: The remote access call will automatically end if 20 seconds go by with no key being pressed (other than when recording or playing messages or announcements).

  • Page 28: Batteries

    Use only Replacement Battery 2414 (SKU# 23403). CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully: Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the User’s Manual, Part 1.

  • Page 29: Replacing The Handset Battery Pack

    The new battery pack must be charged before using the phone. Place the handset in the base and allow it to charge for at least 12 hours the first charge. The telephone might operate before that, but for best performance, let the battery pack charge fully.

  • Page 30: In Case Of Difficulty

    Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the modular jack. • Make sure the base antenna is fully upright.
  • Page 31 Press • Disconnect the base from the modular jack and plug in a corded telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service. Call your local telephone service company. If you lose a call after changing channels: You were probably almost out of range.
  • Page 32 If Toll Saver is on, the number of rings changes to two when you have new messages waiting. • In some cases, the system may be affected by the ringing system used by the local telephone company. • If the memory is full or the system is off, the system answers after 10 rings.
  • Page 33 If callers cannot leave messages in Mailbox 2 or 3. • Re-record your announcement, making sure to leave a few seconds blank at the end to allow callers enough time to select a mailbox. (See “Record Your Announcement” in ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE).

  • Page 34: 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 35: Warranty Statement

    ("Consumer" or "you") that the product and all accessories provided by VTECH in the sales package ("Product") are free from material defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with operation instructions.
  • Page 36 • 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 prior to any further repair activity.

  • Page 37: Fcc And Ic Regulations

    This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids. Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact: VTech Communication Inc SERVICE DEPT. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics 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 38 The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still enable the devices to ring when you receive a call. The general rule is that the REN value should not exceed 5.0A total; however, contact your local telephone company for the specific number in your area.
  • Page 39 VTech’s participating in the RBRC makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC program or at authorized VTech product service centers.Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY...

  • Page 40: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY 2401.056 - 2481.408 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY 2401.056 - 2481.408 MHz CHANNELS 30 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 41: Table Of Contents

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN...3 About Caller Identification ...3 INSTALLATION ...4 Before You Install...4 Table/Desk Installation...5 Wall Installation ... 7 TELEPHONE OPERATION ...8 Make a Call ...8 Answer a Call ...8 End a Call ...8 Change Channel ...8 Redial ...8 Handset Volume...8 Flash/Call Waiting ...8...
  • Page 42 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications Inc, 11035 SW 11th Street , Bdlg.B,Suite 270, Beaverton, Oregon, 97005 Distributed in the Canada by VTech Electronics Canada Ltd., Suite 200-7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond, B.C.

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