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.
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Important Safety Instructions 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.
Parts Check List 1. Base Unit 2. Handset 3. Base AC Power Adaptor 4. Telephone Line Cord To purchase replacement batteries, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. Handset Battery Pack Telephone Line Cord 5.
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. Use only VTech batteries. a) Remove battery compartment cover by pressing on the indentation and sliding downward.
Installation Table/Desk Installation 4. Charge the Handset Battery Place the Handset in its Base. Charge the battery at least for 12 hours before using your telephone for the first time. 5. Check for Dial Tone After the battery is charged, pick up the Handset and press PHONE. You should hear a dial tone.
Installation Wall Installation The wall mount bracket is designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. Run the power and telephone line cords through the slots in the bracket, then connect them to the jacks located on the underside of the Base. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
Telephone Operation Handset Operation Answer a Call Press any key except OFF. Hold Press to put a call on hold. Press again to release hold. -OR- Lift the Handset of an extension. Make a Call Press PHONE, then dial the number. -OR- Dial the number (use to backspace and...
Telephone Operation Base Operation Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save You can select from four different Handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and extend the battery life. 1. Make sure the Handset is OFF. 2. Press PROG. 3. Press until the screen displays RINGER: and the current selection. 4.
Telephone Operation Temporary Tone Dialing If you have pulse (rotary) service only, you can change from pulse to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing *TONE. This is useful if you need to send touch tone signals for access to telephone banking or long distance services. 1.
Display Screen Messages Screen Displays: ** RINGING ** There is a call coming in. The Handset is waiting for a dial tone. CONNECTING... The Handset is in use. PHONE ON The Handset is changing to another of the 30 SCANNING... channels available.
Speed Dial You can store up to 9 telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters and 24 digits in each location) you dial frequently into the Speed Dial memory locations you assign (1 through 9). You can also store telephone numbers with names alphabetically in the directory.
Speed Dial 6. When you finish entering the name, press SEL or PROG. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER. 7. Enter the telephone number. Use Press REDIAL/PAUSE to store a pause in the dialing sequence. -OR- Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last number dialed from this phone. 8.
Speed Dial Dial a Speed Dial Number 1. Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish to dial. 2. Press PHONE to dial the displayed speed dial number. Reassign Locations in Speed Dial 1.
Telephone Directory Your t 2415 can store 50 (including the nine Speed Dial entries) telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters for the name and 24 digits for the number in each location). NOTE: Press OFF at any time to exit directory. Store a Number/Name in the Directory 1.
Telephone Directory 8. Press SEL or PROG to confirm your selection. If you chose Y, a with the directory entry. NOTE: When memory is full the screen displays MEMORY FULL, an error tone sounds, and you will not be able to store a new number until you delete a stored entry. Edit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory 1.
Telephone Directory Dial a Number from the Directory 1. Press (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY. 2. Press to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in directory. -OR- Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to dial. 3.
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 SEL. You’ll hear a confirmation beep. Caller’s name VTECH* 800-595-9511 5/01 5:40 Position of call Time of call in call history...
Caller ID Operation 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 #. The screen displays alternate dialing sequences available for this call (area code + number; 1 + area code + number;...
Caller ID Operation Display Screen Messages Screen Displays: When: P R I V A T E P R I V A T E P R I V A T E P R I V A T E P R I V A T E The other party is blocking name and/or number information.
• If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after charging overnight, the battery should be replaced. Use only VTech batteries. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully:...
Headset for handsfree operation. If you choose to use the Headset option, you must obtain an optional accessory Headset, which is compatible with the t 2415. For best results, use a VTech 2.5mm headset. To purchase a Headset, call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511.
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. The phone doesn't work at all •...
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In Case of Difficulty You hear other calls while using your phone • Disconnect your Base Unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service.
Maintenance Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. Avoid rough treatment Place the Handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet.
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;...
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• 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. You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty.
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.
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FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations 1. Product identifier and REN information The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, an identifier indicating product approval and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). This information must be provided to your local telephone company upon request. For equipment approved prior to July 23, 2001, the product identifier is preceded by the phrase “FCC Reg No.”...
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FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store police, fire department and emergency medical service telephone numbers in these locations. If you do, please keep three things in mind: a. We recommend that you also write the telephone number on the directory card, so that you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn’t work.
VTech’s participation in RBRC battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC at authorized VTech product service centers. Please call 1- 800-8-BATTERY™ for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. VTech’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.
Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base: 2410.2 - 2417.4 MHz Handset: 912.75 - 916.35 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 912.75 - 916.35 MHz Handset: 2410.2 - 2417.4 MHz CHANNELS 30 Channels N O M I N A L E F F E C T I V E RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and...
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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. Copyright 2004 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
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METHOD OF PAYMENT: DO NOT SEND CASH CHECK MONEY ORDER MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS Checks and Money Orders should be made payable to VTech Communications, Inc. BILLING INFORMATION CREDIT CARD # _________________________________________________________ EXPIRATION DATE ____________________ SECURITY CODE* ____________________ CARDHOLDER’S SIGNATURE _______________________________________________...
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...1 Before You Begin ...3 Parts Check List ...3 Getting Started...4 Installation...4 Before You Install ...4 Table/Desk Installation ...5 Wall Installation...6 Basic Operation...7 Telephone Operation ...7 Handset Operation...7 Base Operation ...8 Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save...8 Temporary Tone Dialing...9 Message Waiting...9 Display Screen Messages ...10...
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