VTech 2428 User Manual

2.4GHz CORDLESS TELEPHONE ADVANCED DUAL - BAND TECHNOLOGY

2428

CALL WAITING ID

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.

www. vtechphones. com

To help protect the environment, this product may contain recycled or reconditioned parts and materials.

CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions............1

BEFORE YOU BEGIN ........................2

About Caller Identification ................. 2

Parts Check List ............................... 2

INSTALLATION ................................3

Before You Install ............................. 3

Table/Desk Installation ..................... 4

TELEPHONE OPERATION .............. 5

Make a Call....................................... 5

Answer a Call ....................................5

End a Call ........................................ 5

Change Channel...............................5

Redial ...............................................5

Handset Volume ............................... 5

Flash/Call Waiting..............................5

Hold .................................................5

Page/Handset Locator ......................6

Message Waiting Indicator ................6

In Use/Charging Indicator ................6

Handset Ringer Style/ Battery Save......7

Temporary Tone Dialing.................. 7

Headset Jack............................. 7

Operating Range .............................. 8

Display Screen Messages................. 8

TELEPHONE MEMORY .................. 9

Store a Number or Name in Memory

......................................................... 9

Edit a Number/Name Stored in Memory

......................................................... 10

Delete a Number/Name Stored in Memory

............................................... 10

Dial a Memory Number ................... 10

About Call History ............................. 13

Review Call History ........................... 13

Delete Records from Call History

........................................................... 13

Dial a Displayed Number.................... 14

Store a Call History Record in the

Directory............................................. 14

Display Screen Messages.................. 14

BATTERIES ....................................... 15

Charge the Handset Battery Pack

........................................................... 15

Replacing the Handset Battery Pack

........................................................... 15

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ................ 16

MAINTENANCE ................................ 18

WARRANTY STATEMENT ................ 19

FCC AND IC REGULATIONS ........... 21

The RBRC™ Seal ............................ 23

TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS ........ 23

When using your telephone equipment,

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY ............. 11

Store a Number/Name in the Directory

........................................................ 11

Edit a Number/Name Stored the Directory

......................................... 12

Delete a Number/Name Stored the

Directory ......................................... 12

Dial a Number from the Directory

........................................................ 12

CALLER ID OPERATION ................. 13

Important Safety Instructions

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 e xample, 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 v entilation. 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 ne ver be placed near or over a radiator or heat register . This product should not be placed in a b uilt-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 a VTech 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.

12.Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a VTECH 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 w ater . D.If the product does not oper ate normally by follo wing 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 a VTech 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.

VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC

SERVICE DEPT. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VT ech Electronics Ltd at 1-800-267-

7377.

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Enhanced 2.4GHz Technology -

Dual Band

transmission combines the best 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 W aiting f eature that w orks with service from your local phone service provider.

Caller ID with Call W aiting lets you see who’ s calling before you ans wer the phone, e ven when you’re on another call.

You may need to change your phone service to use this feature. Contact your phone service provider if:

• You have both Caller ID and Call Waiting, but as separate services (you may need combined service)

• You have only Caller ID service, or only Call W aiting service

• You don’t subscribe to any Caller ID or Call Waiting services.

You can use this product with regular Caller ID service, and you can use this product’s other features without subscribing to either Caller ID or combined Caller ID with Call W aiting service.

There are fees for Caller ID services, and they may not be available in all areas. This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering Caller

ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment.

Parts Check List:

1. Base Unit 2. Handset

3. A C P ower Adapter 4. Telephone Line Cord

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.

Telephone Line

Base Unit

Handset

Battery Pack

AC Power Adaptor

Belt ClipOwners Manual

INSTALLA TION

Before You Install

1. Choose a location for the Base near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (110v AC) not controlled by a wall switch. Plug the AC power adaptor into the electrical outlet and the DC connector to the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit.

2. Install the handset battery pack. Use only battery pack provided or recommended by VTECH.

a)Remove battery

compartment cover by pressing on the indentation and sliding downward.

b)Align the two holes in the plug with the

socket pins, then snap the plug into place.

c)Place battery pack in the compartment

with the wires in the lower left corner, along the bottom of the battery pack.

d)Replace cover by sliding it

up into place.

3 Attach the belt clip to the cordless handset (optional).

To attach To remove

NOTE: Install the Base Unit away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers ,

INST ALLATION

television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.

Table/Desk Installation

CONNECT THE POWER CORD

Standard electrical outlet

CONNECT THE TELEPHONE LINE CORD

Modular telephone jac

4. Charge the handset battery.

Place the handset in the base. Charge the battery for at least 12 hours the first time.

5. Check for dial tone

After the batteries are charged, connect the modular telephone cord between a live phone jack and the jack located on the bottom of the Base Unit. Pick up the Handset and press PHONE. You should hear a dial tone.

6. Set the dial mode.

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 the dial mode.

• Press PROG/CHAN on the handset to enter programming mode.

• Press or until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the currently selected mode.

• Press SELECT. The current setting blinks.

• Press to select TONE or PULSE .

• Press SELECT, to sav e the displayed mode .

TELEPHONE OPERA TION

Answer a Call

Press any key except OFF

Hold

Press to put a call on hold, press again to release hold OR Lift the Handset of an extension

Make a Call

Press PHONE then dial the number OR Dial the number (use to backspace and correct digits), then press

PHONE to call

Flash/Call Waiting

Access special telephone company subscriber services

Handset Volume

While on a call, adjust the volume of what you hear

End a Call

Press OFF or Place handset in base

Exit programming

Cancel a page

Redial

Press PHONE, the press REDIAL / PAUSE to call last number dialed (up to 32 digits)

Program/Channel

Switch to a clearer channel while on a call

Enter programming mode with Handset idl (on hook)

TELEPHONE OPERA TION

Message Waiting Indicator

If you subscribe to telephone company voice mail with a visual message waiting signal, this light flashes when you have voice mail waiting.

NOTE:The visual

WAITING

from your local telephone company called Keying). Not all local phone companies can provide this signal. The audible stutter dial tone alone will not activate the Message Waiting feature on this telephone. Please check with your local service provider if the FSK signal is available in your area.

PAGE/Handset Locator

Press to page the Handset for up to 60 seconds. Press again to cancel, or press OFF on the Handset.

feature requires a signal

FSK

IN USE/CHARGING Indicator

Flashes when the Handset is in use, or on steady when the Handset is charging in the Base.

MESSAGE

(Frequency Shift

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