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VTech t 2453 Manual

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  • Page 1: Need Help

    Congratulations on your purchase of this VTech product NEED HELP? Our representatives are here to help you with any questions concerning the operation of this product, available accessories, or any other related issues. Call Toll Free: 1-800-595-9511 In Canada, Call:...

  • Page 2: 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: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3.
  • Page 3 Important Safety Instructions If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 15.

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    About Caller Identification (Caller ID) Your t 2453 has a caller ID(CID) with call waiting feature that works with service from your local phone service provider. caller ID with call waiting lets you see who’s calling before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call.

  • Page 5: Parts Check List

    7. User’s Manual 3. AC Power Adaptor 4. Telephone Line Cord To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595- 9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267- 7377.

  • Page 6: 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 stan- dard electrical outlet (110v AC) not controlled by a wall switch. 2. Install the handset battery. Use only the provided VTech battery, or equivalent.
  • Page 7 Installation 3. Attach belt clip to the cordless handset (optional). To attach To remove Table/Desk Installation Standard electrical outlet Modular telephone jack After charging the battery for at least 12 hours, connect the telephone line cord. Connect the power cord. NOTE: Install the base unit away from electronic equipment such as personal computers, television sets or micro-...
  • Page 8 Installation 4. Charge the Handset Battery Place the handset in the base. Charge the battery for at least 15 hours the first time. NOTE: If the phone will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent possible leakage.

  • Page 9: Wall Mounting

    Installation Your t 2453 base unit is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate. Wall mounting is optional. 1. Open the hinged wall mount bracket on the underside of the base, then swivel it down and lock it into place as shown in the diagram above.

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    Telephone Operation Handset Operation Answer a Call Press any key except OFF. Hold Handset Volume Press to put a call Adjust the volume on hold. Press again while on a call. A to release hold. double beep will -OR- sound when you Use the extension reach the maximum or phone to pick up the...

  • Page 11: In Use/Charging

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

  • Page 12: Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save

    TONE. Buttons pressed after this send touch tone signals. 3. After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to pulse service. Headset Jack You can use this telephone handsfree 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 13: 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 14: Telephone Memory

    Telephone Memory You can store up to nine 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) in each handset. You can also store telephone numbers with names alphabetically in the directory. See Telephone Directory for instructions.

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

    Speed Dialing 6. When you finish entering the name, press SELECT or PROG. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER. Enter the telephone number. Use to backspace and make corrections. 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.
  • Page 16 Speed Dialing Reassign Locations in Memory 1. Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish to reassign. 2. When the screen displays the entry you want to reassign, press SELECT.Then press until SPEED flashes. SPEED SPEED SPEED...

  • Page 17: Telephone Directory

    Telephone Directory Your t 2453 can store 50 (including the nine speed dial entries) numbers with names (up to 15 characters for the name and 24 digits for the number) in each handset. NOTE: Press OFF at any time to exit directory.

  • Page 18: Edit A Number/Name Stored In The Directory

    Telephone Directory 8. Press SELECT or PROG to confirm your selection. If you chose Y, a will be displayed 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 number. Edit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory 1.

  • Page 19: Dial A Number From The Directory

    Telephone Directory -OR- Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to dial. 3. When the number you want to dial is displayed, press PHONE. Move a Number/Name to the Memory 1. Press (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY. 2.

  • Page 20: Caller Id Operation

    About Call History (Caller ID) Your t 2453 can store up to 90 calls in its caller ID memory. The most recent call will have the highest number. When the memory is full, the oldest call will be deleted to make room for new incoming call information.

  • Page 21: Dial A Displayed Number

    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;...

  • Page 22: Display Screen Messages

    Caller ID Operation Display Screen Messages Screen Displays: When: PRIVATE The other party is blocking name and/or number information. UNKNOWN Your phone company is unable to receive information about this caller’s name and/or number. * * * * * (after the name) This caller has called you more than once.

  • Page 23: Answering System Operation At The Base

    Answering System Operation At The Base Audible Indicators Your t 2453 telephone system gives you voice prompts for feature opera- tions and voice confirmations when you press a button or complete an op- eration. Setting the clock Make sure the answering system is on.

  • Page 24: Record Your Announcement

    Answering System Operation At The Base Select a feature setting Turn Answering System on or off Enter Answering System feature setup and choose a feature to set..Review/change clock setting; confirm feature settings Record outgoing announcement s , and memos. 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...

  • Page 25: Setting Up Your Answering System

    Answering System Operation At The Base 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 26: 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).Your caller can leave a message of up to 4 minutes in length.

  • Page 27: Call Screening/Intercept

    Answering System Operation At The Base Call Screening/Intercept Make sure the answering system is on, and set the message playback vol- ume control above level 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.

  • Page 28: Answering System- Remote Access

    Answering System - Remote Access Connect with the Answering System You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone. 1. Dial your telephone number. 2. 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 29 Answering System - Remote Access Remote Access Commands (continued) Function: Command: Function: Command: Record memo Press *8 , then mailbox number where you want memo recorded; speak after beep; press #5 when finished. End remote access call Press *0 . Turn system off Press #0;...

  • Page 30: Batteries

    Batteries Battery Care and Maintenance • A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about six hours. • The battery needs charging when: — A new battery is installed in the handset. — The phone beeps twice every five seconds. —...

  • Page 31: Additional Information

    In Case Of Difficulty 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 Communica- tions at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1- 800-267-7377.
  • Page 32 In Case Of Difficulty Common cure for electronic equipment If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in its base. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in the order listed): 1.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 34: 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 35 • 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 36 • In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits...

  • Page 37: Fcc, Acta And Ic Regulations

    Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please visit us on web at www.vtechphones.com or call 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.
  • Page 38 FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations 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.”...
  • Page 39 FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations Programming/testing of emergency numbers 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: 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 40: 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 41: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL WEIGHT Crystal controlled Handset: 148 grams PLL synthesizer Base: 344 grams TRANSMIT FREQUENCY POWER REQUIREMENTS Base: 2410.2 - 2418.9 MHz Handset: 400mAH Ni-Cd Handset: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz Battery RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 9V DC @ 300mA Base: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz MEMORY Handset: 2410.2 - 2418.9 MHz...

  • Page 42: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents ..... Important Safety Instructions ............. Before You Begin.......................4 About Caller Identification (Caller ID)..............4 Parts Check List......................4 Getting Started........................6 Installation........................6 Before You Install....................6 Table/Desk Installation..................6 Wall Mounting…....................9 Basic Operation........................10 Telephone Operation .....................10 Make a Call ......................10 Answer a Call .....................10 End a Call ......................10 Program/Channel ....................10 Redial ........................10...
  • Page 43 Table Of Contents Caller ID Operation......................20 About Call History(Caller ID)................20 Review Call History.....................20 Delete Records from Call History..............20 Dial a Displayed Number..................21 Store a Call History Record in the Directory..........22 Display Screen Messages................22 Answering System Operation At The Base..............23 Audible Indicators ..................23 Setting Day/Time.....................23 About Mailboxes ..................23...
  • Page 44 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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