Headset Operation / Out Of Range Indication; Low Battery Warning/Spare Battery Charger - VTech VT 40-2420 User Manual

Headset Operation / Out of Range Indication

Headset Operation
Your VT 40-2421 cordless telephone system is
equipped with 2.5mm Headset Jacks on each
handset for use with an optional accessory Headset
for handsfree operation. If you choose to use the
Headset option, you must obtain an optional
accessory Headset, which is compatible with the
VT 40-2421/40-2420.
To purchase a Headset, please call:
In the United States:
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS
1-800-595-9511
In Canada:
VTECH ELECTRONICS
1-800-267-7311
Once you have a compatible 2.5mm Headset, locate the Headset Jack on the
VT 40-2421 / 40-2420 Handset. Connect the plug on the Headset cord to the jack
on the cordless Handset. The plug should fit securely. Do not force the connection.
NOTE :
Whenever a compatible Headset is connected to the cordless Handset, the
microphone on the Handset will be muted. This is done to limit the effect of
background noise.
Out of Range Indication
The handset will display OUT OF RANGE OUT OF RANGE along with an audible warning if the
OUT OF RANGE OUT OF RANGE OUT OF RANGE
handset is too far from the base unit. You have to move closer to the base unit
to ensure uninterrupted service.
If you are on an active call when the OUT OF RANGE OUT OF RANGE alert appears, you must
OUT OF RANGE OUT OF RANGE OUT OF RANGE
correct the problem within 20 seconds, or the call will be automatically held.
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Low Battery Warning/Spare Battery Charger

Low Battery Warning
A warning indicator appears when the handset battery becomes weak. If yo are
on a call when a battery low alert appears, you will hear a double beep every
10 seconds, indicating that you should replace the drained battery pack
immediately.
Battery Indicator
A battery icon located in the lower right corner of the
Handset display provides a visual indication of the
current battery level. As the battery is drained, the icon
will transition from full to empty.
Spare Battery Charger
The spare battery charger slot is located at the back
of the handset charger. It is recommended that a spare
battery should be fully charged in the spare battery
charger for 15 hours before the initial use. The spare
battery pack can be used to replace a drained handset
battery, ensuring uninterrupt
NOTE :
When using the VT 40-2421/40-2420 during low
battery mode, audio quality may be compromised due
to reduced power availability.
• Place a battery pack in the spare battery charging
slot with the charge contacts facing down. The
spare battery takes 12 hours to fully charge a
drained battery.
• The spare battery charger takes 15 hours to fully
charge a drained battery.
To order additional system Handsets (model#
VT40-2420), battery packs, or headsets, please call:
In the United States:
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS
1-800-595-9511
In Canada:
VTECH ELECTRONICS
1-800-267-7311
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