Vtech 2498 User Guide - Page 7
IMPORTANT, Checking for Dial Tone, Tone/Pulse, Selection, CAUTION - battery
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Getting Started Setup IMPORTANT: 1. Do not dispose of a battery pack in a fire, the cell may explode. 2. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Toxic substances may be released causing harm to eyes or skin. 3. Exercise care in hardling battery packs in order to prevent an accidental short of the charge contacts, potentially causing the battery pack to overheat. 4. Do not dispose of this battery pack into household garbage. Please refer to the information concerning proper battery recycling. Connecting to Phone Line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL. LINE jack on the back of the Base Unit. Plug the other end of this cord into the wall jack. The AUX jack can be used for connection to an answering device, fax or computer modem. Checking for Dial Tone From Cordless Handset After the battery is charged, press PHONE on the Handset. PHONE ON will appear on the Handset display, and you will hear dial tone. If not, see In Case of Difficulty. From Base Pick up the corded Handset or press the SPEAKER key. PHONE or SPEAKERPHONE will appear on the Base display, and you will hear dial tone. If not, see In Case of Difficulty. Tone/Pulse Selection Your VT2498 is preset for tone dialing. See Base Menu - Setting Dial Mode for details. CAUTION:Use only the Vtech power supply provided with your telephone. IMPORTANT: FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMENCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1. Choose a central location for your Base Unit. 2. Install your Base Unit and Extension Handset away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets and microwave ovens. 3. In locations where there are multiple cordless telephones, separate base units as much as possible. 4. Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and sunlight. 5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold. 7 2498-manual-output.p65 7 3/6/03, 9:33 AM
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