VTech 2420 User Manual

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 to persons, 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 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.

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12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service
facility 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. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, because improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by an authorized technician

to restore the product to normal operation.
E. If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lighting.

14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Introduction

The GIGAPHONE is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 2.4GHz
frequency range. Your GIGAPHONE is capable of supporting up to a maximum of
4 Handsets. Using additional Handsets, two extensions can be conferenced on a call,
while two other extensions can be talking internally, using the Intercom feature.

This manual is designed to familiarize you with the GIGAPHONE cordless telephone.
We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone.

To order additional systerm Handsets (model# 2420), battery packs
or headsets, call Vtech Communications Inc at 1-800-595-9511.

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Parts Check List

1. Base Unit

2. Handset

3. AC Power Adapter

4. Telephone Cord

5. Battery Pack

6. Wall Mounting Bracket

7. Belt clip

8. Owner's Manual

To purchase replacement battery packs, call Vtech Communications Inc at 1-800­595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Electronics Ltd at 1-800-267-7377.

Belt Clip

Battery Pack

Handset

Base Unit

AC Power Adapter

Telephone Line Cord

Wall Mounting Bracket

OWNER'S MANUAL

Owner's Manual

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The Handset Layout

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1. Antenna

2. Earpiece

3. Headset Jack (2.5mm)

4. Scroll Keys

5. On (Flash)

6. Dialing Keys (0-9)

7. Handsfree Speakerphone

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8. LCD Display

9. Select

10. Off (Clear)

11. Battery Compartment

12. Intercom

13. Microphone

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The Base Unit Layout

AC Power Jack
Phone Cord Jack

Message Waiting
Indicator

Page Key

Charge Indicator

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Setup

1. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector
into the back of the base unit.

T o AC outlet

To telephone
socket outlet

AC adapter

To telephone
jack

Connecting to phone line

Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base unit. Plug
the other end of this cord into the wall jack.

Checking for dial tone

After the battery is charged press ON on the Handset. The Phone icon will
appear on the handset display, and you will hear dial tone. If not, see In Case of Difficulty.

Tone/Pulse selection

The TONE/PULSE switch is located on the bottom of the Base Unit, next to the telephone
jack. It is factory set to TONE. If you have rotary (Pulse) service, set the switch to
PULSE.

CAUTION: Use only the 7 volt power adaptor provided with your GIGAPHONE.

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 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.

Getting Started

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Installation of Battery Pack in Handset

Follow the steps below:

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Getting Started

1. Remove the battery cover by

pressing on the indent and sliding
downward.

2. Place the new battery 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 for 12
hours. After initial charge, a
maintenance charge of 8 hours
should be sufficient.

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The original Handset that is shipped with your GIGAPHONE system will be
automatically registered to the Base. This Handset is HANDSET 1.

As you register additional Handsets to the system, they will be assigned extension numbers
in the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, and finally HANDSET 4.

Whenever a 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 to register the new Handset.

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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.

You'll know the battery pack needs charging when:

• The low battery message is

displayed:

• The handset seems completely dead,

the LCD is completely clear and
does not activate when you press the
keys.

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 handling 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

following information concerning proper battery recycling:

Getting Started

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Getting Started

Wall Mounting

The Wall Mount bracket is designed for
use on standard Wall Mount plates only.

1. Line up the tabs on the wall mount

adapter with the holes on the bottom
of the base unit. Snap the wall
mount bracket firmly in place.

2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical

outlet, and the DC connector to the
back of the base unit. If the handset
battery pack has not been charged
previously, place the handset in the
base unit cradle, and allow it to
charge for 12 hours.

3. Connect the telephone line cord to

the jack on the back of the base unit,
and the other end to the wall jack.

4. Mount the base unit on the wall.

Position the base unit so the
mounting studs will fit into the holes
on the wall mount bracket. Slide
base unit down on the mounting
studs until it locks into place.

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Registration and Operation of the VT2420 Accessory Handset

Your GIGAPHONE system can operate up to 4 Handsets.
The accessory Handset consists of the following:

Getting Started

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Handset

Belt Clip

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Battery Pack

Setup Of The 2420 Accessory
Handset

Charger Unit

1. Plug the AC power adapter into an

electrical outlet.

2. Remove the Handset battery cover

by pressing on the indent and sliding
downward.

3. Place the new battery pack in the

Handset, with the metal contacts
aligned with the charge contacts in
the battery compartment.

4. Replace the battery cover by sliding

it upward.

5. Place the Handset in the Charge

Cradle, and allow it to charge for 12
hours. After the initial charge, a

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maintenance charge of 8 hours
should be sufficient.

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Enter Base ID Code

1. After charging the Handset, remove

it from its Charge Cradle, the screen
will display:

Getting Started

2. Press NEW, then enter the 15 digit

Base Unit ID code, located on the
underside of the Base Unit.

3. Press OK. The Handset will display:

PLEASE WAIT!!

4. Wait approximately 15 seconds.

The Handset will display:

FOUND BASE

Registration and Operation

If the Handset displays: BASE
BUSY TRY LATER, this indicates

that the system is in use. Wait until
the Base Unit is in the idle (on hook)
mode, and repeat steps 2 to 4.

NOTE: Occasionally, it may take longer
than 15 seconds for the Handset to confirm
registration to the Base Unit. This is
normal.

Congratulations! You can now enjoy the
benefits of your multi-Handset system.

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