Vtech T2451 User Manual

Vtech T2451 - 2.4 GHz Analog Cordless Phone Manual

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    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 an authorized service facility. Opening
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    from lightning. 14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. If you have questions about this product, or if you're having difficulty with setup or operation, do not return your phone to the store. Call our Customer Support Center at: 1-800-595-9511 In
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    of 2.4GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones. About Caller Identification (Caller ID) This product has a Caller ID with Call Waiting feature that works with service from your local phone service provider. Caller ID with Call Waiting lets you see
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    Parts Check List: 1. Base Unit 2. Handset 3. AC Power Adaptor 4. Telephone Line Cord 5. Battery Pack 6. Belt Clip 7. User’s Manual 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. 4
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    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 battery. right corner. Angle the top of the Battery Pack under the top claws first, then snap the bottom of the pack
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    electronic equipment such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Table/Desk Installation Standard electrical outlet Modular telephone jack Connect the power cord. 6 After charging the Battery Pack for 12 hours, connect the
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    . If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the batteries are charged. If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you’ll need to change incoming call. If you do not have Caller ID service, you can set the date and time manually. • Press PROG/CHAN, and then press or until
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    adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector to the Base. If the battery pack has not been previously charged, place the Handset 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
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    OR Dial the number (use to backspace and correct digits), then press PHONE to call. Flash/Call Waiting Access special telephone company subscriber services. Memory Press MEM to program and access names and numbers in Telephone Memory. Enter programming mode with Handset idle(on hook) Handset Volume
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    Basic Operation 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
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    Telephone Operation Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save You can select from four different Handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and extend the battery the phone automatically returns to dial pulse (rotary) service. Headset Jack You can use this telephone hands-free when you install any VTech
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    cordless telephone PHONE. Move closer to the Base, then press PHONE to answer the call. If you move out of range during a phone move out of range without pressing OFF, your phone will be left “off the hook.” To The Handset is waiting for a dial tone. PHONE ON The Handset is in use. SCANNING...
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    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. See TELEPHONE DIRECTORY for instructions. Store a Number/Name in Memory 1 Press PROG/CHAN. Then press until the screen
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    or PROG/CHAN. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER. 6 Enter the telephone number. Use to backspace and make a correction. Press REDIAL/PAUSE to /PAUSE to display the last number (up to 24 digits long) dialed from this phone. 7 Press SELECT or PROG/CHAN to store your entry. The screen displays DISTINCT
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    Basic Operation Telephone Memory Dial a Memory Number 1 Press MEM . The screen displays ENTER 0-9. 2 Enter the memory location key of the entry you want to dial. 3 Press PHONE to dial the displayed memory number. 15
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    Directory This cordless phone can store an additional 40 telephone numbers with names, each finish entering the name, press SELECT or PROG/CHAN. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER. 5 Enter the telephone number. Use to backspace and make a correction. Press REDIAL/PAUSE to store a pause in the dialing
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    Basic Operation Telephone Directory 7 Press or to change the setting. Choose Y (Yes) if you wish the phone to alert 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. 8 Press
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    Basic Operation Telephone Directory Dial a Number from the Directory 1 Press ( ). The screen displays DIRECTORY. 2 Press SELECT. DIAL is flashing. EDIT DIAL ERASE 9735550123 4 Press SELECT. The phone automatically dials the number. — OR — When the screen displays the number you want to dial, press
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    Long distance call Caller’s telephone number L JOHNSON CHARLIE* Party has called 908-555-1212 2 or more times 5/01 5:40 AM PM 28 OLD Basic Operation Date of call Time of call Position of call in call history About Call History (Caller ID) This phone assigns each incoming call a number
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    press flashes. until ERASE DIAL ERASE PGM 973-555-0123 5/01 5:40PM OLD28 2 Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES ALL and the phone number. The current choice flashes. 3 Press until ALL flashes, then press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE ALL NO YES. The current choice flashes. 4 Press
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    directory entry. Display Screen Messages Screen Displays: When: PRIVATE The other party is blocking name and/or number information. OUT OF AREA 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
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    Note: To advance the minutes by 10, press and hold SELECT. About Mailboxes This answering system has three voice mailboxes. Callers using a touch tone phone can select the mailbox in which their messages will be recorded by pressing 1, 2 or 3. Otherwise, messages will be recorded in Mailbox 1. About
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    Basic Operation Answering System Operation At The Base Select a feature setting Review/change clock setting; confirm feature settings . Turn Answering System on or off Enter Answering System feature setup and choose a feature to set..... Record outgoing announcements, and memos. Delete outgoing
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    leave a message “Set Base Ringer” On * Off Turn the base ringer on or off. “Set Number of Rings” 2 4 * 6 Toll Saver Choose how many times the phone will ring before the system answers a call. With Toll Saver active, the system answers after two rings when you have new messages and after four
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    Answering System Operation At The Base Basic 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
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    hear the caller’s message. 2 If you decide to take the call, press PHONE on the Handset. 3 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
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    - Access From a Remote Location 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
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    Answering System Operation - Access From a Remote Location Remote Access Commands (continued) FFuunnctciotino:nC:ommand: Record memo Command: 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
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    to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully: Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the User’s Manual. Replacing the Handset Battery Pack 1 Remove the battery compartment cover
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    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. • Make sure the Battery Pack is installed correctly. • If you have dial pulse (rotary) service on your phone line, make
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    calls while using your phone: • 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. If you lose
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    the system does not respond to commands from a remote touch tone phone: • 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 delect the Remote Access Code
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    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
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    , when installed and used normally and in accordance with operation instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech; or 3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions
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    instructions regarding where to return the Product. Before calling for service, please check the user’s manual. A check of the Product controls and features may save you a service and telephone number. Other Limitations • This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and VTech. It
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    do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. • In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use the
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    company. This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids. Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact: VTech Communications Inc CUSTOMERSERVICE. at1-800-595-9511.InCanada,callVTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. For repair
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    An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See Installation Instructions in the user’s manual. This equipment may not be used with Coin Telephone Lines or with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your
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    police, fire department and emergency medical service telephone numbers in these locations. If you write the telephone number on the directory card, so that you can still dial the emergency number manually if the five. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible
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    at local retailers participating in the RBRC R program or at authorized VTech product service centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERYTM 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
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    conditions at the time of use. SIZE Handset : 35mm x 55mm x 205mm Base : 148mm x 171mm x 112mm POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset : 400mAH Ni-Cd Battery Pack Base : 9V DC @ 400mA MEMORY Speed Dial: 10 Memory locations 24 digits per location Directory: 40 Memory locations 24 digits per location
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    9 Hold...9 Select...9 Memory...9 In Use/Charging 10 Page/Handset Locator 10 Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save 11 Temporary Tone Dialing 11 Headset Jack ...11 Operating Range 12 Display Screen Messages 12 Telephone Memory 13 Store a Number/Name in Memory 13 Edit a Number/Name Stored in Memory
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    From a Remote Location 27 Connect with the Answering System 27 Voice Menu...27 Remote Access Commands 27 Batteries...29 Battery Care and Maintenance 29 Replacing the Handset Battery Pack 29 Additional Information 30 In Case of Difficulty...30 Maintenance...33 Warranty Statement 34 FCC, ACTA
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    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 2003 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China 91-5389-30-00 ISSUED
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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:
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.
Important Safety Instructions