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VTech tz 2551 User Manual

VTech tz 2551 User Manual

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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
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 reassembling 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.
12.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized
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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: 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. If you have questions about this product,...

  • 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.

  • Page 4: Parts Check List

    Parts Check List: 1. Base Unit 2. Handset 3. AC Power Adaptor 4. Telephone Line Cord To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. 5. Battery Pack 6. Belt Clip...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    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 6 Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Table/Desk Installation Standard electrical outlet Connect the power cord. To remove Modular telephone jack After charging the Battery Pack for 12 hours, Connect the telephone line cord.
  • Page 7 Installation 4 Charge the Handset Battery. Place the Handset in the Base. Charge the battery for at least 12 hours 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.

  • Page 8: Wall Mounting

    Base. If the battery pack has not been previously charged, place the Hand- set in the cradle, and allow it to charge for 12 hours. 3. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack on the Base, and the other end to the wall jack.

  • Page 9: Using The Telezapper Feature

    • Once you’ve activated the TeleZapper feature in your tz 2551, keep in mind that if you answer your telephone and there’s no one there, the odds are that you just “zapped” a telemarketer. After a few weeks, you’ll notice that you are receiving fewer and fewer of these calls.
  • Page 10 Q. How do I know when I’ve “zapped” a telemarketer? A. If you answer your telephone and there’s no one there, the odds are that you just “zapped” a telemarketer. Quite often you will see the caller ID from such a call is “unavailable.”...

  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    Telephone 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-...

  • Page 12: In Use/Charging

    Telephone Operation In Use/Charging Flashes in cadence with the inbound ringing. Flashes slowly when the Handset is in use. Flashes rapidly when a call is on hold. Glows steadily when the Handset is charging. Page/Handset Locator Press to page the Handset for up to 60 seconds.

  • Page 13: Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save

    3 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 14: Operating Range

    Telephone Operation 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 construction of your home or office.

  • Page 15: 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 OFF 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 16: Edit A Number/Name Stored In Memory

    Telephone Memory When you finish entering the name, press SELECT or PROG/CHAN. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER. Enter the telephone number. Use REDIAL/PAUSE to store a pause in the dialing sequence. —OR— Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last number dialed from this phone.

  • Page 17: Dial A Memory Number

    Telephone Memory Dial a Memory Number Press MEM . The screen displays ENTER Enter the memory location key of the entry you want to dial. Press PHONE to dial the displayed memory number. 0-9.

  • Page 18: Telephone Directory

    Telephone Directory This cordless phone can store an additional 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 OFF at any time to exit the directory.

  • Page 19: Edit A Number/Name Stored In The Directory

    Telephone Directory to change the setting. Choose Y (Yes) if you wish the phone to alert Press you to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive ringing pattern after the first ring. Choose N (No) for a normal ringing pattern.

  • Page 20: Dial A Number From The Directory

    Telephone Directory Dial a Number from the Directory ). The screen displays DIRECTORY. Press Press to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in memory. —OR— Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to dial.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Dial A Displayed Number

    Caller ID Operation Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE phone number. The current choice flashes. until YES flashes. Press Press SELECT. You’ll hear a long beep confirming the deletion. Delete All Calls While viewing call history, press SELECT, then press flashes.

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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. Setting Day/Time Make sure the answering system is on. Press TIME/SET. The system announces the clock setting, then announces: “To set Day and Time, press TIME/SET.”...

  • Page 25: Record Your Announcement

    Answering System Operation Select a feature setting Review/change clock setting; confirm feature settings Turn Answering System on or off Record Your Announcement NOTE: If you have assigned different mailboxes to different people, be sure to tell callers in your announcement to press 1 ,2 , or 3 to leave a message in the appropriate mailbox.

  • Page 26: Setting Up Your Answering System

    Answering System Operation Setting Up Your Answering System 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. Press MENU until the system announces the feature you want to set.

  • Page 27: Listen To, Save & Delete Messages

    Answering System Operation 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).Your caller can leave a message of up to 4 minutes in length.

  • Page 28: Call Screening/Intercept

    1 so you can hear the caller’s message. If you decide to take the call, press PHONE on the Handset. 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, which is stored as an incoming message.

  • Page 29: Answering System Operation - Access

    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, enter your Remote Access Code (preset to 50). The system beeps once and then announces the number of new messages.
  • Page 30 Answering System Operation - a Remote Location Remote Access Commands Function: Function: Command: Record memo End remote access call Turn system off Turn system on NOTE: If no key is pressed within 10 seconds of entering remote access, the voice menu will be announced. After the voice menu announcement, if no key is pressed within 20 seconds, the remote access call will automatically end.

  • Page 31: Batteries

    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 32: Additional Information

    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. • If the Handset does not beep when you press PHONE , the battery might need charging.
  • Page 33 Press PROG/CHAN to change to another channel. • 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.
  • Page 34 Make sure you are calling from a touch tone phone. When you dial a number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks instead, the phone is not a touch tone telephone. • The answering system may not detect the Remote Access Code while your announcement is playing.

  • 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

    VTech; or 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...
  • Page 37 • Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport of Product(s) to the service location . VTech will return repaired or replaced product under this limited warranty to you, transportation, delivery or handling charges prepaid .VTech assumes no risk...
  • Page 38 • In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits...

  • Page 39: Fcc, Acta And Ic Regulations

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Part 68 and ACTA If this equipment was approved for connection to the telephone network prior to July 23, 2001, it complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. If the...
  • Page 40 The REN is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. You may want to contact your local telephone company for more information.
  • Page 41 If you do, please keep three things in mind: 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.

  • Page 42: The Rbrc Seal

    VTech’s participation in 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.

  • Page 43: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base: 2411.15 - 2418.4 MHz Handset: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz Handset: 2411.15 - 2418.4 MHz CHANNELS 30 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC.

  • Page 44: Table Of Contents

    Temporary Tone Dialing ...13 Headset Jack ...13 Operating Range...14 Display Screen Messages ...14 Telephone Memory ...15 Store a Number/Name in Memory ...15 Edit a Number/Name Stored in Memory ...16 Delete a Number/Name Stored in Memory ...16 Dial a Memory Number...17 Telephone Directory...18...
  • Page 45 Table Of Contents Caller ID Operation... 21 About Call History... 21 Review Call History...21 Delete Records from Call History...21 Dial a Displayed Number...22 Store a Call History Record in the Directory...23 Display Screen Messages...23 Answering System Operation At The Base...24 Audible Indicators ...24 Setting Day/Time...24 About Mailboxes ...24...
  • Page 46 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications Inc.; Beaverton, OR, 97008. Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd.; Suite 200-7671 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 2003 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.

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