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VTech vt20-2481 User Manual

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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.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen
sink, or swimming pool).
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product.
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.
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 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. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 2 To order additional system Handsets (model# VT20-2420), battery packs, or headsets, call VTech Communications Inc at 1-800-595-9511. The VT20-2481 Handset and Base feature a user-friendly display, making it easy to access the many features of this multi-Handset, cordless system. The three black keys, found directly below the LCD screen, are called soft keys.
  • Page 3 Battery Pack Handset Telephone Cords(long x 2) Base Unit Owner's Manual Belt Clip AC Power Adapter To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Communications Inc at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Electronics Ltd at 1-800-267-7377.
  • Page 4 Connecting to the telephone lines Your 2-Line GIGAPHONE will work fine even if you only have one telephone line. We recommend connecting the modular telephone cord to the jack labeled LINE 1 / L1 + L2, located on the bottom of the Base Unit. Here are...
  • Page 5 ENTER BASE ID to register the new Handset. See Registration and Operation for details. The Handset of your GIGAPHONE cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit.
  • Page 6 In Case of Difficulty. Your GIGAPHONE is set for TONE dialing. See Handset and Base Settings- SELECT TONE/PULSE AT THE BASE UNIT for details. CAUTION: Use only the Vtech power supply provided with your cordless phone. IMPORTANT: FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: Choose a central location for your Base Unit.
  • Page 7 If the Handset displays REJECTED BY BASE or continues to display SEARCHING FOR BASE for well beyond 60 seconds, try the registration process again by repeating the above steps. Congratulations! You can now enjoy the benefits of your 2-Line VTECH Multi- Handset system. 15-digit...
  • Page 8 • Lights when line is being used by the GIGAPHONE Line 1 Line 2 system. • Flashes when another telephone on the same line (parallel extension) is in use. • Flashes when a call is placed on HOLD. • Lights whenever the Handset is placed in the Base Unit...

  • Page 9: Base Unit Menu

    Example of the idle mode display: Press RDL to display the last 5 telephone numbers dialed. The number on the top line is the most recent number dialed. • Use the scroll keys to select the desired the number.

  • Page 10: Dial Option Shortcut

    Memory. 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 11 • LOW BATT TONE Select this option to turn the Low Battery warning tone On or Off. Press the OFF or ON soft keys, to make your selection. Press OK to confirm your selection and return to the Handset Settings menu. When set to ON, the Handset will emit a warning tone when a Low Battery condition is detected.

  • Page 12: Handset Deregistration

    Handset Deregistration You can deregister all Handsets at one time. This causes the Base Unit to 'forget' that it has any Handsets at all. You may never have to perform this procedure. One possible reason for deregistration is if you have the maximum number of Handsets (8) registered to your Base, and one Handset should require replacement, the Base will not register the 'new' Handset, because its eight memory slots are occupied.

  • Page 13: To Edit A Number/Name

    To Search For and Dial a Number/ Name: • Starting from the idle screen, press the MEM softkey to review memory contents. • Using the softkeys scroll through the memory contents in alphabetical order. • Or, you can press the FIND softkey, enter the first few chararcters of the name and then press FIND to search.
  • Page 14 Making Calls • Press LINE (or, HANDSFREE to use the Handset Speakerphone feature). Dial the phone number. -OR- • Dial the phone number first; then press a LINE key(or HANDSFREE). From the Base Unit Just like the Handset, you can either access a dial tone first, then dial your number, or you can dial your number first, then...

  • Page 15: Mute Function

    If the Base is active on one line when the idle line rings, you will hear a special alert tone, signifying an inbound call. This alert is designed to minimize disruption of the call in progress. You can then: • Press SPEAKERPHONE (or HEADSET if you are using a Headset connected to the Base) to end the first call, then answer the new call;...

  • Page 16: Global Page

    Idle (on-hook) Handsets: During a call, the idle Handset(s) will display: When one or both lines are currently in use by a parallel set (a telephone device other than your GIGAPHONE system), all registered Handsets and Base will display: When both lines are in use at the same time, the L_EXTENSION IN USE message will alternate between 1 and 2.

  • Page 17: Conference Calling

    Then press OK. Your VT20-2481 Answering System can be accessed for programming and lis- tening to messages from either the Base or Handset. In addition, you can per- form functions such as listening to messages and changing your outgoing greet- ings remotely from any touch-tone phone.

  • Page 18: Answer + Record

    ANSWER + RECORD Your VT20-2481 Answering System is set at the factory to record messages from your callers (ANSWER + RECORD mode). However, if you do not want callers to leave messages (for example: after business hours), you can program one or both Mailboxes to play your outgoing greeting and then hang up.

  • Page 19: Security Code

    SECURITY CODE To access your Answering System from a remote location, you will need to enter a 4-digit security code while the system is playing the outgoing greeting. Fac- tory preset to 4321, you can choose any 4-digit number, providing it does not begin with 1 or 2.

  • Page 20: Day And Time

    Great job!! You are now ready to record your outgoing greetings RECORDING OUTGOING GREETINGS (ANNOUNCEMENTS) Your VT20-2481 Answering System is set at the factory to record messages from your callers (ANSWER + RECORD mode). However, if you do not want callers to leave messages (for example: after business hours), you can program one or both Mailboxes to play your outgoing greeting and then hang up.

  • Page 21: Playing And Deleting Messages

    YOU CAN RECORD YOUR OUTGOING GREETINGS FROM EITHER THE VT20-2481 HANDSET OR BASE!! • From the idle mode, press MENU. • Scroll to MAILBOXES, then press OK. • Scroll to either MAILBOX SETUP line, then press OK. • Scroll to REVIEW/CHNG OGA.

  • Page 22: Recording A Telephone Con- Versation

    ANSWER + RECORD and ANSWER ONLY modes. From a remote touch-tone phone: Dial either the Line 1 or Line 2 phone number linked to your VT20-2481. While you hear the outgoing greeting, enter #, followed by your 4-digit secu- rity code (you remember it, don’t you??).
  • Page 23 Headset option, you must obtain an optional accessory Headset, which is compatible with the GIGAPHONE. To purchase a Headset, call VTECH Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. Once you have a compatible 2.5mm Headset, locate the Headset Jack on the GIGAPHONE Handset.
  • Page 24 • Make sure the Power Cord is plugged in. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the telephone wall jack. • Make sure the batteries are properly charged. If the 'LOW BATTERY' message is shown, the battery pack needs charging.

  • Page 25: What Does This Limited Warranty Cover

    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 26: The Rbrc Seal

    • In no event shall VTECH be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits...
  • Page 27 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 connect your local telephone company for more information.
  • Page 28 Crystal controlled Handset : PLL synthesizer Base : 2401.056 - 2481.408 MHz Handset : 2.4V 1500mAh NiMH or 2.4V 800mAh Ni-Cd Battery Pack 2401.056 - 2481.408 MHz Base : 7 VDC @ 900mA 94 Channels Speed Dial: 50 Memory locations 32 digits per location Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC.

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