Vtech bs20-2432 User Manual

Vtech bs20-2432 Manual

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    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
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    support under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions a cordless type
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    telephone that operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range. This manual is designed to familiarize you with the 20-2432 cordless telephone. We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone. MENU DRIVEN DISPLAYS The 20-2432 Handset and Base feature a user-friendly display, making it
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    1. Base Unit 2. Handset 3. AC Power Adapter 4. Telephone Cords Parts Check List 5. Battery 6. Belt Clip 7. Owner's Manual Handset Base Unit AC Power Adapter Battery Belt Clip OWNER'S MANUAL Telephone Line Cord 4 Owner's Manual
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    3. Earpiece 4. Headset Jack (2.5mm) 5. Scroll Keys 6. Line 1 (Flash) 7. Dialing Keys (0-9,*,#) 8. Handsfree Speakerphone 9. LCD Display 10. Select/OK 11. Off (Clear) 12. Line 2 (Flash) 13. Battery Compartment(back of Handset) 14. Billed Services Key 15. Intercom/Transfer Key 16. Microphone 5
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    22 5 6 7 23 24 25 8 26 9 27 10 11 LINE 1/ L1 + L2 7V DC ! LINE 2 12 13 28 MODEL : 20-2432 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. MANUFACTURED IN CHINA COMPLIES WITH 47 CFR PART 68 RINGER EQUIVALENCE: 0.0B USOC JACK: RJ11C, RJ14C THIS PHONE Line2) 2. Spare Battery Indicator 3. Charge Indicator
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    , RJ14C RINGER EQUIVALENCE: 0.0B REGISTRATION NO.: US: EW7 WI00B80-513700 COMPLIES WITH 47 CFR PART 68 MANUFACTURED IN CHINA VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. THIS PHONE. MODEL : 20-2432 LINE 1/ L1 + L2 7V DC ! LINE 2 To telephone socket outlet AC adapter To telephone jack Examples of 1-Line
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    pack in the handset with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the battery compartment. .3 Replace the battery cover by sliding it upwards. .4 If the new battery pack is not already charged, place the handset in the base unit, or a remote charging stand, and allow it to charge
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    Pack The Handset of your 20-2432 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit. You should charge the battery pack for 12 hours when you first receive your phone. You'll know the battery pack needs charging when: • The
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    battery is charged press a LINE key on the Handset. PHONE ON will appear on the Handset display, and you will hear dial tone. If not, see In Case of Difficulty. Tone/Pulse Selection See SELECT TONE/PULSE AT THE BASE UNIT for details. CAUTION: Use only the power supply provided with your cordless
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    mode, you will not be able to use the Base Unit. NOTE: Spare battery not included. The spare battery pack can also be used to replace a drained handset battery, ensuring uninterrupted use. NOTE : When using the 20-2432 during Power Backup mode, audio quality may be compromised due to reduced power
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    . Intercom indicator On steady when the Base and the Handset are in intercom mode. Battery indicator (Handset only) Cycles (Low, Medium, and High) when Handset battery is charging. Flashes when a low battery condition is detected. Enhanced Mode indicator On steady when active Handset or Base is in
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    new messages in your voicemail. Service must be subscribed to through your • Lights when line is being used by the 20-2432 system. • Flashes when another telephone on the same line when Base Speakerphone is in use. Spare Battery • Lights when a Spare Battery pack is charging in the Base Unit
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    Basic Operation Soft Menu Functions The 20-2432 has an advanced design that uses a menu can save a redial number to phone book memory by scrolling until it is highlighted, then press SELECT, and then press SAVE. Then add a name to your entry by following the instructions under To Store a Number/
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    features. If you do not subscribe to Caller ID services, you can still use your 20-2432 and the other features it offers. Due to the calling party may intentionally block their name and phone number from being sent. Caller ID - Call Waiting ID Your 20-2432 is capable of displaying the name and/or
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    Basic Operation Call History (Caller ID) • To dial the displayed number, press the desired LINE key (or HANDSFREE) on the Handset or SPEAKERPHONE on the Base. • If you need to dial the number differently than how it is displayed, press MENU. DIAL OPTION * is highlighted. Press OK. • Scroll to the
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    (OUT OF AREA, for example), the screen will ask you to PLEASE ENTER A NEW NAME. Use the keypad to enter the name, then press SAVE. A guide to the letters and characters can be found in the section entitled Memory. Basic Operation RINGERS NOTE: The Handset and Base ringers are adjusted separately
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    Handset Settings menu. When set to ON, the Handset will emit a warning tone when a Low Battery condition is detected. This feature has been preset to ON at the factory. RANGE TONE (Handset OK to confirm your choice. NOTE: Your 20-2432 is preset for TONE dialing, the desired mode for most areas. 18
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    2432 in an area with interference, the Enhanced Mode feature can help to improve both the sound quality and operating range. Actual range will depend on your environment. You can manually When Enhanced Mode is activated, your 20-2432 will consume more battery power. This means the standby and talk
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    Handset and Base Settings · Scroll to RENAME, then press SET. · Using the dialing keys, enter the desired name. A guide to the letters and characters can be found in the section entitled Memory. The softkey will move the cursor to the right. Press MORE to
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    Basic Operation Memory Memory The Base and the Handset can store up to 50 names/numbers in memory. Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits and up to 16 characters for the name. When prompted to ENTER NAME, use the digit keys to spell the name. Each press of a particular key causes characters
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    -dial screen without saving the entry. • Follow the above procedure for storing Number/Names at the Base. The Handset and Base have separate memories. Memory 22
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    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
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    Basic Operation • Press the DEL softkey. The Handset or the Base will display: • To delete this record, press THIS. • To delete all records, press ALL. To confirm the deletion of ALL records, press YES. To exit without deleting, press NO. To Edit a Number/Name • Using the steps from 1 to 3 in To
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    The Handset and Base Unit will remember the last 5 phone numbers dialed. From the idle mode, press RDL. Scroll until the desired phone number is highlighted. Then press the appropriate LINE key to dial the number (follow the above instructions in Making Calls). You can also delete and save redial
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    space, press . When finished, press SAVE. For more information on entering phone numbers into the Directory, see the section entitled Memory. From the Base both lines together. See Conference Calling, further on in this User's Manual. From the Base Unit If a line is ringing, pressing SPEAKERPHONE
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    lines together . See Conference Calling, further on in this User's Manual. Mute Function Flash Function During an active call pressing either the MUTE LINE and then press SPEAKERPHONE.(or HEADSET) You can use your 20-2432 with services such as call waiting. Simply press the LINE key on the Handset
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    reach the maximum or the minimum, a triple beep sounds. Intercom/Transfer Function Press INTERCOM/TRANSFER on the Handset or Base registered to your 2-Line 20-2432 system, or the Base Unit. The screen will display your options, for example: BASE 0 HANDSET 1 1 GLOBAL PAGE * 28
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    , or the apporiate LINE key then SPEAKERPHONE (or HEADSET) on the Base to pick up the call on hold. Handsfree Speakerphone Operation Your 20-2432 Handset has a built-in handsfree Speakerphone. This feature allows you to stand the Handset upright on a table or desktop and have handsfree conversations
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    currently in use by a parallel set (a telephone device other than your 20-2432 system), the Handset and Base will display: When both lines are in Low Battery Indication When a low battery is detected, the Battery icon will flash and a warning beep is played. The status message LOW BATTERY will also
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    2432 is compatible with optional voicemail service provided by some local telephone companies. If you subscribe to this service Conference Calling The 20-2432 is capable of supporting conference calls with the (or HEADSET) on the Base. The phone icon and extension numbers of all local participants
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    . Once you have a compatible 2.5mm Headset, locate the Headset Jack on the 20-2432 Handset. Connect the plug on the Headset cord to the jack(under a small rubber flag) on the cordless Handset. The plug should fit securely. Do not force the connection. Headset Operation connected to the Handset NOTE
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    Maintenance Taking Care Of Your Telephone Your 20-2432 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
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    the battery pack needs charging. No Dial Tone • First check all the suggestions above. • If you still don't hear a dial tone, disconnect the Base Unit from the telephone jack and connect a different phone. If there is no dial tone on that phone either, the problem is in your wiring or local service
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    Phone • Disconnect your Base Unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service the Base. 2. Disconnect the Handset battery, and spare battery pack, if applicable. 3. Wait a few minutes. 4. Connect power to
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    company. This is useful in reaching a party whose line is busy. A charge may be added to your phone bill each time this service is used. From the Handset: In the idle (Off) mode, press BILLED SERVICES. Scroll down to REPEAT DIALING, then press the desired LINE key. Once you hear dialing, press OFF
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    any other loss or damages. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for products sent without prior Return Authorization. To arrange for service, in or out of warranty, please call Customer Service at 1-800-733-2355. For warranty service, proof of purchase is required. 37 AdditionalInformation
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    trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact: Customer service at: 1-800-733-2355. For repair/warranty information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the line network until the problem in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
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    two lines. See Installation Instructions in the user's manual. This equipment may not service. If advancenotice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible. 39 AdditionalInformation
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    the directory card, so that you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn't work. b This feature is provided hours, such as in the early morning or late evening, when the emergency services tend to be less busy. IC (Industry Canada) This telephone is registered
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    Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. Your 20-2432 is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC. This means your Handset and Base Unit can communicate
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    : 48mm x 33mm x 175mm Base : 205mm x 146mm x 71mm WEIGHT Handset : 122 grams Base : 598 grams (excluding battery pack) POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset : 800mAh NiCd Battery Pack or 1500mAh NiMH Battery Pack Base : 7 VDC @ 900mA MEMORY Directory: 50 Memory locations; 32 digits per location. CID
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    91-005415-040-000 ISSUE 0
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    Instructions 23. To Search For and Dial a 3. Introduction 4. Parts Check List 5. The Handset Layout 6. The Base Unit Layout Number/Name 23. To Delete a Number/ Name 24. To Edit a Number/Name 7. Getting Started 7. Setup 8. Installation of Battery 19. RENAME 21. Memory 22. To Store a Number/Name
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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.
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