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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 - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 2
Vtech customer 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 - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 3
with the GIGAPHONE cordless telephone. We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone. To order additional system Handsets (model# VT20-2420), battery packs, or headsets, call VTech Communications Inc at 1-800-595-9511. MENU DRIVEN DISPLAYS The VT20-2431 Handset and Base feature - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 4
Parts Check List 1. Base Unit 2. Handset 3. AC Power Adapter 4. Telephone Cords 5. Battery Pack 6. Belt Clip 7. Owner's Manual 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. L1 FLASH 1 OFF CLEAR 2 - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 5
The Handset Layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 L1 FLASH 1 OFF CLEAR 2 ABC L2 FLASH 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 (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. Intercom/Transfer 15. Volume 16. Microphone 5 - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 6
Indicator (Line1,Line2) 2. Spare Battery Indicator 3. Charge Indicator 4. Charging Contacts 5. Line 1 Key 6. Headset Key 7. Flash 8. Data Jack 9. Line 1 Jack 10. Line 2 Jack 11. DC Connector 12. Headset Jack CORDLESSTELEPHONE 8L55 VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. DC 7V 900mA CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 7
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. DC 7V 900mA CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY 8L55 PRIVACY OF COMMUNICATIONS MAY NOT BE ENSURED WHEN USING CORDLESSTELEPHONE modular phone cord between the wall jack and the phone jack Next, connect a phone cord from the remaining telephone device a modular phone cord from the - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 8
to the system, they will be assigned extension numbers in the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, HANDSET 4, etc. Whenever a charged Handset battery pack is installed, the Handset will automatically begin SEARCHING FOR BASE (if previously registered), or it will prompt you to ENTER BASE ID - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 9
Of Handset Battery Pack Charging Of Handset Battery Pack 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. You should charge the battery pack for 12 hours when you first receive your phone - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 10
for details. CAUTION: Use only the Vtech power supply provided with your cordless phone. IMPORTANT: FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1. Choose a central location for your Base Unit. 2. Install your Base Unit and Extension Handsets away from electronic equipment, such as - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 11
power failure. With the a fully charged battery pack in the spare battery charger, you will still be able to place and receive calls from the Handset for up to one hour. During Power WHEN USING THIS PHONE. CORDLESSTELEPHONE VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. DC 7V 900mA CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY 8L55 - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 12
OPER # HANDSFREE INTERCOM/ TRANSFER VOLUME 2.4GHz GIGA PHONE Handset Belt Clip Battery Pack HaCnhdasregterCUhnairtger 1 Setup Of The VT20-2420 Accessory Handset .1 Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet. 2. Remove the Handset battery cover by pressing on the indent 3 L1 - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 13
system Handset (1 through 8). 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 MultiHandset - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 14
numbers currently on an intercom call. For example, 02 indicates that the Base and Handset 2 are on an intercom call. Battery indicator 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 - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 15
Basic Operation Handset and Base Indicators Handset LEDs LED Message Waiting Description • Flash to indicate that you have new messages in your voicemail. Service must be subscribed to through your local telephone company. Base LEDs LED Description Line 1Message • Flashes to indicate that - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 16
) Press RDL to display the last 5 telephone numbers dialed. The number on the top 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/Name. HANDSET MENU With the Handset - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 17
the name and/or number of the party calling before you answer the phone (Caller ID). It is also capable of displaying Caller ID information in , the other registered Handsets and Base displays will consider it a new call, and add it to the NEW CALLS total. After you review all new Caller ID - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 18
(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. 18 - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 19
Operation Handset and Base Settings 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. If you do not subscribe to Caller ID services, you - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 20
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. This feature has been preset to ON at the factory. RANGE TONE Select this option - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 21
GIGAPHONE will consume more battery power. This means the standby and talk time of your Handset(s) will be shorter. RENAME Naming Your Handset(s) You can personalize each Handset, giving it a name (Dad's Phone, or Mary's Office, for example) instead of HANDSET 1, etc. With the Handset in the idle - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 22
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 give you the DEL (delete) and SPACE options. Press BACK to return to the previous screen. · Press SAVE to confirm your Handset name. You - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 23
Getting Started section of the User's Manual, for details. Register Use this option to register a Handset to the GIGAPHONE Base. You can register a total of eight Handsets to the GIGAPHONE Base. This process is activated automatically whenever a new handset is powered up in range of the GIGAPHONE - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 24
Basic Operation Memory Memory The Base and each 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 - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 25
. When finished, press SAVE. • If there is space available in memory, the number/name will be saved and the Handset will return to idle mode. • If the memory is full the Handset will display PHONEBOOK IS FULL and exit to the idle screen without saving the entry. • Follow the above procedure for - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 26
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, , locate the entry you want to delete. • Press the EDIT softkey. The Handset will display: 26 Memory - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 27
/Name • Using the steps in To Search For and Dial a Number/Name, locate the entry you want to edit. • Press the EDIT softkey twice. The Handset will display: • Select NAME or NUM. Using the softkey move the cursor to the character you want to edit and then enter the corrections as - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 28
3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ TONE 0 OPER # Making Calls From the Handset • Press a LINE key (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 - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 29
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 , further on in this User's Manual. From the Base Unit If a - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 30
Conference both lines together . See Conference Calling, further on in this User's Manual. Mute Function Flash Function INTERCOM/ TRANSFER 1 2 ABC 3 DEF 4 GHI ) You can use your GIGAPHONE with services such as call waiting. Simply press the LINE key on the Handset or the FLASH key on the Base - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 31
/ / symbols on the display or the VOLUME key to raise or lower the Handset volume. Notice the change in the display graph as you adjust the volume. An . -ORPress the VOLUME key, located on the lower right edge of the Handset. Repeated pressing of the VOLUME key will cycle through the 5 volume levels. - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 32
beeps whenever a party joins an ongoing call. Transferring Calls You can transfer calls on the GIGAPHONE system from the Base to Handset, Handset to Handset, or Handset to Base. Blind Transfer You can directly transfer any active call to another GIGAPHONE extension without notification by doing the - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 33
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. Low Battery Indication When a low battery is detected, the Battery icon will - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 34
whenver new, unplayed messages are stored in your voicemail, the local Telephone Company will continue to send a VMWI signal. Conference Calling The GIGAPHONE is capable of supporting conference calls with up to two registered Handsets on each line, and the Base unit. To enter a conference call - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 35
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. Connect the plug on the Headset cord to the jack on the cordless Handset - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 36
used when you are wet or standing in water. If your Base Unit should fall into water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Then pull the unit out by the unplugged - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 37
800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-7377. The Phone Doesn't Work At All • 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 - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 38
jack, and plug in a regular telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company. You Hear Noise In The Handset, And None Of The Keys Or Buttons Work • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Common Cure For Electronic - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 39
instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America. What will VTECH service representative of VTECH; or 3. Product to the extent that the problem the problem is caused by use with non-VTECH electrical accessories; or - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 40
outside the unit. How do you get warranty service? • To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, call 1 800-595- 9511 for 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 - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 41
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 - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 42
experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact: VTech Communications Inc. SERVICE DEPT. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 43
telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. 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 - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 44
this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible. 6. 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 number in this locations. If you - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 45
ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC. This means your Handset and 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 - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 46
conditions at the time of use. SIZE Handset : 174mmx50mmx34mm (including antenna) Base : 206mmx146mmx70mm WEIGHT Handset : 116 grams Base : 587 grams (excluding battery pack) POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset : 2.4V 1500mAh NiMH or 2.4V 800mAh Ni-Cd Battery Pack Base : 7 VDC @ 900mA MEMORY Speed - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 47
Edit a Number/Name 7. Getting Started 7 . Setup 8. Installation of Battery Pack in Handset 9. Charging Of Handset Battery Pack 10. Dial Tone 11. Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Function 12. Registration and Operation 14. Basic Operation 14. Handset and Base Indicators 16. Soft Menu Functions 16 - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 48
GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications Inc.; Beaverton, Oregon. Distributed in Canada by VTech Electronics Canada Ltd., Suite 200, 7671 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 2002 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China 48 91-5821-30-00 ISSUE - Vtech vt20-2431 | User Manual - Page 49
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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:
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 reassemb-ling
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