VTech 2431 - VT Cordless Phone, GIGAPHONE User Manual

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. 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

12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and contact 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. 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.

. 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.

STOP!!

If you have questions about this product, or if you're having difficulty with setup or operation, do not return your phone to the store. Call our Customer Support Center at:

1-800-595-9511

In Canada, call

1-800-267-7377

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 8 Handsets. Using additional Handsets, several people can be using the cordless system at the same time. Some examples:

* 2 Handsets conferenced on a Line 1 call; while 2 additional Handsets are conferenced on a Line 2 call. * 2 Handsets conferenced on a Line 1 call; while another Handset is in Intercom mode with the Base Unit. * 1 Handset on Line 1; a different Handset in Intercom mode with the Base Unit; 2 additional Handsets are conferenced on Line 2.

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

Introduction

To order additional system Handsets (model# VT20- 2420), battery packs, or headsets, call VTech Communications Inc at 1-800-595-

9511.

Parts Check List

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.

1. Base Unit

2. Handset

3. AC Power Adapter

4. Telephone Cords

Telephone Line Cords

AC Power Adapter

Handset

Battery Pack

Base Unit

Belt Clip

Owner's Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

TONE

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INTERCOM/ TRANSFER

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The Handset Layout

1. Antenna

2. Message Waiting Indicator

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. Intercom/Transfer

15. Volume

16. Microphone

2 3

11 12

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CLEAR

HANDSFREE

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1. Message Waiting Indicator (Line1,Line2)

2. Battery Indication

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

13. LCD Display

14. Scroll Keys

15. Select

16. Volume Keys

17. Intercom/Transfer

18. Clear

19. Dialing Keys (0-9,*,#)

20. Line 2 Key

21. Speakerphone Key

22. Mute

23. Spare Battery Drawer

24. Spare Battery Release

The Base Unit Layout

18 19

20 21

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8L55

VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.

DC 7V 900mA

CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY

CORDLESSTELEPHONE

CANADA 1135 102 1814A

REN/IES:X.X

IC:RSS/CNRXXX

COMPLIES WITH 47 CFR PART 68

REGISTRATION NO.: US: EW7 WI00B80-513700

RINGER EQUIVALENCE: 0.0B

USOC JACK: RJ11C, RJ14C

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION

IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1)THIS DEVICE MAY

NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE; AND 2) THIS DEVICE MUST

ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE

THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

PRIVACY OF COMMUNICATIONS MAY NOT BE ENSURED WHEN USING

THIS PHONE.

FCC ID: EW780-5001-00

HAC

MODEL : 20-2481

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.

MANUFACTURED IN CHINA

Setup

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

To AC outlet

To telephone jack

To telephone socket outlet

AC adapter

8L55

VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.

DC 7V 900mA

CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY

CORDLESSTELEPHONE

CANADA 1135 102 1814A

REN/IES:X.X

IC:RSS/CNRXXX

COMPLIES WITH 47 CFR PART 68

REGISTRATION NO.: US: EW7 WI00B80-513700

RINGER EQUIVALENCE: 0.0B

USOC JACK: RJ11C, RJ14C

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION

IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1)THIS DEVICE MAY

NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE; AND 2) THIS DEVICE MUST

ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE

THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

PRIVACY OF COMMUNICATIONS MAY NOT BE ENSURED WHEN USING

THIS PHONE.

FCC ID: EW780-5001-00

HAC

MODEL : 20-2481

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.

MANUFACTURED IN CHINA

Connecting to the telephone lines Your 2-Line GIGAPHONE will work fine even if you only have one telephone line. We recommend connecting the modular telephone cord to the jack labeled LINE 1 / L1 + L2, located on the bottom of the Base Unit. Here are steps for connecting 2 lines:

If you have 2 Lines coming out of a Single Wall Jack: Connect a 4-wire (RJ-14) modular phone cord between the wall jack and the phone jack labeled L1 / L1 + L2.

If you have 2 Lines, each coming out of Separate Wall Jacks: Connect a modular phone cord from the wall jack you want to designate as your LINE 1, to the LINE 1 / L1 + L2 jack on the bottom of the Base Unit. Next, connect a phone cord from the remaining wall jack to the LINE 2 jack on the Base Unit.

Data Port

Your 2-Line GIGAPHONE on the back of the Base Unit. This port provides an easy way to connect your fax machine, laptop computer, modem or other telephone device for direct access to LINE 2.

The Data Port only provides access to Line 2, so you must have an active line connected to the LINE 2 jack on the bottom of the Base Unit. Connect a modular phone cord fr om the Data Port (look for the small door marked DATA on the back of the Base Unit) to your fax, laptop, etc.

NOTE: While the Data Port is in use, accidental use of Line 2 by a parallel phone, your 20-2431, or a Call Waiting ID alert may interrupt the data transmission.

RJ-11 One line cord

RJ-14 2 line cord

Getting Started

Checking for dial tone

After the 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 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 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.

Setup

Getting Started

Follow the steps below:

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.

. 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.

Installation of Battery Pack in Handset

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, HANDSET 4, etc.

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.

Getting Started

TONE

OPER

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

JKL MNO

ABC DEF

INTERCOM/ TRANSFER

8L55

VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.

DC 7V 900mA

CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY

CORDLESSTELEPHONE

CANADA 1135 102 1814A

REN/IES:X.X

IC:RSS/CNRXXX

COMPLIES WITH 47 CFR PART 68

REGISTRATION NO.: US: EW7 WI00B80-513700

RINGER EQUIVALENCE: 0.0B

USOC JACK: RJ11C, RJ14C

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION

IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1)THIS DEVICE MAY

NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE; AND 2) THIS DEVICE MUST

ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE

THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

PRIVACY OF COMMUNICATIONS MAY NOT BE ENSURED WHEN USING

THIS PHONE.

FCC ID: EW780-5001-00

HAC

MODEL : 20-2481

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.

MANUFACTURED IN CHINA

CAUTION: TO

REDUCE RISK OF FIRE,

USE ONLY VTECH

80-5017-00-00

CAUTION: TO

REDUCE RISK OF FIRE,

USE ONLY VTECH

80-5017-00-00

BATTERY INSTALL THIS SIDE UP

Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Function

1. Open the spare battery charger by pressing the release button, located on the left-hand side of the Base Unit. A drawer will open to reveal the spare battery compartment.

2. Place a battery pack in the drawer with the charge contacts facing up and to the right.

3. Push the drawer closed.

The spare battery takes 24 hours to fully charge a drained battery.

The GIGAPHONE uses the spare battery charger in the Base Unit to provide operational backup in the event of a power failure. With the a fully charged battery pack in the spare battery charger, you will still be able to place a receive calls from the handset for up to 5 hours.

The spare battery pack can also be used to replace a drained handset battery, ensuring uninterrupted use.

NOTE :

When using the GIGAPHONE during Power Backup mode, audio quality may be compromised due to reduced power availability.

Getting Started

• The handset seems completely dead, the LCD is completely clear and does not activate when you press the keys.

• The low battery message is displayed :

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:

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.

Charging Of Handset Battery Pack

Getting Started

Registration and Operation

Registration And Operation Of The VTech VT20-2420 Accessory Handset

Your VTech GIGAPHONE system can operate up to 8 Handsets. The VTECH accessory Handset consists of the following:

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 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 maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient.

Handset

Battery Pack

Charger Unit

Belt Clip

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Handset Charger

Getting Started

Enter Base ID Code

1. After charging the Handset, remove it from its Charge Cradle; the screen will display:

alternating with this screen:

2. If, after charging the Handset, you see:

3. Press NEW. You will now see the ENTER BASE ID screen as described in step 1.

4. Find the BASE ID Code by doing the following: (the Base must be in idle (OFF) mode)

A. At the Base, press MENU B. Scroll down to DISPLAY BASE-ID C. Press OK. The Base screen will display

the 15-digit ID Code for approximately 30 seconds. Afterwards, it will return the idle screen.

5. Enter the 15-digit Base ID Code into the

Handset; then press OK.

Registration and Operation

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 system.

6. Wait approximately 15 to 60 seconds. You will hear confirmation beeps from the Base and Handset. The newly registered Handset will now assign itself the lowest handset number not previously assigned to a different system Handset (1 through 8).

Getting Started

Basic Operation

Handset Icons

Icon

Description

Line In Use indicator On steady with no number next to it when a parallel set is in use. On steady with one or more numbers next to it, indicating which extensions are using the line. For example, 02 indicates that Base (0) and Handset 2 are on a call on Line

1. Intercom indicator

On steady with the extension 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.

Mute indicator On steady when the Handset microphone is muted.

Hold indicator On steady when the line is on hold.

Handset Registration indicator

FF is displayed when a Handset is either not registered, or

is searching for a Base unit.

Handset and Base Indicators

Basic Operation

Handset LEDs

LED

Message Waiting

Base LEDS

LED

Line 1Message Waiting/Line 2 Message Waiting

Line 1 Line 2

Handset Charging

Mute

Speakerphone

Description

• Flash to indicate that you have new messages in your voicemail. Service must be subscribed to through your local telephone company.

Description

• Flashes to indicate that you have new messages in your voicemail. Service must be subscribed to through your local telephone company

• Lights when line is being used by the GIGAPHONE system.

• Flashes when another telephone on the same line (parallel extension) is in use or when line is on hold.

• Lights whenever the handset is placed in the Base Unit charging cradle.

• Lights when Base microphone is muted.

• Lights when Base Speakerphone is in use.

Lights when a spare battery pack is charging in the Base

Unit charger

SPARE BATTERY

HEADSET

Lights when the HEADSET optioN is in use on the Base Unit

Handset and Base Indicators

Basic Operation

The GIGAPHONE has an advanced design that uses a menu structure and soft keys to access all of the built-in features.

Example of the idle mode display:

Soft Menu Functions

RDL (Redial)

Press RDL to display the last 5 telephone numbers dialed. The number on the top line is the most recent number dialed.

• Use the scroll keys to select the desired the number.

• To dial the number, you can simply press a LINE or the HANDSFREE

key. You can erase a redial number by scrolling until it is highlighted, then

press SELECT, and then ERASE. You 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/Name.

HANDSET MENU

With the Handset in the idle (OFF) mode, press the MENU key to access the following options:

• CALL HISTORY (Caller ID)

• HANDSET SETTINGS

• REGISTER

Use the scroll keys to select the desired option, then press OK. Press the OFF/CLEAR key to step back through the menu structure. Press and hold the OFF/CLEAR key to return to the idle menu.

BASE UNIT MENU

With the Base Unit in the idle (OFF) mode, press the MENU key to access the following options:

• CALL HISTORY (Caller ID)

• SETUP BASE

• DISPLAY BASE-ID

Press the CLEAR key to step back through the menu structure. Press and hold the CLEAR key to immediately return to the idle menu.

Basic Operation

From Handset or Base:

• From the idle (OFF) mode, press MENU. CALL HISTORY is highlighted. Press OK. The Caller ID information of the most recent inbound call will be displayed:

• For example: if the call was from Line 1:

• To view other Caller ID records, use the scroll keys. You can scroll from newest to oldest record by using the scroll key, or from oldest to newest by using the scroll key.

Call History (Caller ID)

Caller ID - Call Waiting ID

As new Caller ID/Call Waiting ID are received, your Handset and Base displays will alert to the new, Caller ID records, for example:

The number of new calls displayed on each system Handset and Base may not be the same. If, for example, you answer a call on Handset 2, that Handset will not count the Caller ID information for that call as new. However, 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 records, the NEW CALLS status will be turned off.

The following information explains how to access Caller ID records(Call

History):

• To dial the displayed number, press the desired LINE key.

• If you need to dial the number differently than how it is displayed, press MENU. DIAL OPTION * is highlighted. Press OK.

• Scroll to the desired dialing option, then press OK or the desired LINE key to dial the phone number.

Your GIGAPHONE is capable of displaying 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 conjunction with a Call Waiting alert signal (Call Waiting Caller ID). With Call Waiting Caller ID, the Caller ID data is displayed so you can decide whether to answer the incoming call, or continue with your current conversation.

Basic Operation

Call History (Caller ID)

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 can still use your GIGAPHONE and the other features it offers.

block their name and phone number from being sent.

Due to regional incompatibilities, Caller ID information may not be available for every call you receive. In addition, the calling party may intentionally

DIAL

DIAL OPTION SHORTCUT

With a Caller ID record displayed, press *. The 4 possible dialing options are displayed. Scroll to the desired dialing option, then press DIAL, or the desired LINE key to dial. You can also delete and save Caller ID records in the Directory:

DELETE

With a Caller ID record displayed, press MENU. Scroll to DELETE CID 4. Press OK. The CID record is displayed, with the choices THIS (delete only this record) and ALL (delete all CID records). If you press THIS, the displayed CID records will be deleted, and you will hear a confirmation beep. If you press ALL, the screen will ask you Are You Sure? If you're sure, press YES, and all CID records will be deleted. If you decide not to delete all CID records, press NO.

DELETE SHORTCUT

With a Caller ID record displayed, press 4. The CID record is displayed, with the choices THIS (delete only this record) and ALL (delete all CID records). If you press THIS, the displayed CID records will be deleted, and you will hear a confirmation beep. If you press ALL, the screen will ask you Are You Sure? If you're sure, press YES, and all CID records will be deleted. If you decide not to delete all CID records, press NO.

SAVE TO MEMORY

To save a displayed Caller ID record into the directory, press MENU. Scroll to SAVE TO MEM 7. Press OK. -OR- With the CID record displayed, press 7. The record has been stored in the directory.

Basic Operation

LOW BATT TONE

Select this option to turn the Low Battery warning tone On or Off. Press the 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.

RANGE TONE

Select this option to turn the Out of Range warning tone On or Off. Press the 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 whenever the Handset is taken out of range of the Base.

Handset and Base Settings

Handset: Press MENU, scroll to HANDSET SETTINGS, then press OK.

RINGERS will be highlighted; press SET.

Highlight the desired adjustment, then press SET.

VOLUME : Use to sample the choices of loudness. There are five: OFF, LOW, MEDIUM, MEDIUMHIGH and HIGH. Press OK to confirm your selection.

RINGERS

NOTE: The Handset and Base ringers are adjusted separately. In addition, each

line is adjusted separately.

MELODY : Use to sample the six melodies. Press SAVE to confirm your selection.

Base Unit:

Press MENU, scroll to SETUP BASE,then press OK. Now follow the same procedure used for the Handset Ringers.

Basic Operation

CONTRAST

Select this option to adjust the contrast level of the Handset display. Use the scroll keys to make your selection. The handset display will automatically adjust as you make your selection. Press OK to confirm your selection and return to the Handset Settings menu.

Base Unit:

Press MENU, scroll to SETUP BASE, then press OK. Scroll to CONTRAST; press OK. Press and to adjust the screen contrast, then press OK to confirm your choice.

Base Unit:

Press MENU, scroll to SETUP BASE, then press OK. Scroll to KEYPAD TONE; press OK. Choose ON or OFF, then press OK to confirm your choice.

KEYPAD TONE

Select this option to turn the Keypad tones On or Off. Press the 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 beep whenever a key is pressed.

SELECT TONE / PULSE AT THE BASE UNIT

With the Base Unit in the idle (OFF) mode, press MENU. Scroll to SETUP BASE, then press OK. Scroll to SET PULSE/TONE, then press SET. Scroll to the desired LINE; press SET. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to highlight the desired dialing mode

- TONE or PULSE. Press OK to confirm your choice.

NOTE: Your GIGAPHONE is preset for TONE dialing, the desired mode for most areas.

RANGE EXTENDER

Your GIGAPHONE has an enhanced feature, designed to improve performance. If you are using your GIGAPHONE in an area with excessive interference, or you require a moderate increase in operating range, the Range Extender feature can help to improve both the sound quality and range. Actual range will depend on your environment.

To select the Range Extender setting: With the Handset in the idle (on hook) mode, press MENU. Scroll to HANDSET SETTINGS, then press OK.

Handset and Base Settings

Basic Operation

Scroll to RANGE EXTENDER, then press SET. Your choices are OFF, ON and AUTO. Select OFF to disable Range Extender. Select ON to enable Range Extender. When the Handset is in use, an ‘E’ icon will appear in the upper left corner of the display, indicating that this feature is active. Select AUTO to allow your GIGAPHONE Handset to activate this feature when conditions warrant it. Scroll to the desired setting, then press OK.

You can also activate Range Extender from the Base Unit. In which case, all registered Handsets will have the same Range Extender setting. With the Base in the idle (OFF) mode, follow the same steps as above.

NOTE: When Range Extender is activated, your GIGAPHONE will

consume more battery power. This means the standby and talk time of your Handset(s) will be shorter.

DEVICE NAME EDIT

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 (on hook) mode: Press MENU. Scroll to HANDSET SETTINGS, then press OK. Scroll to DEVICE NAME EDIT, 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 creates a space. 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 can also name the Base Unit. At the Base, follow the same steps as above.

Handset and Base Settings

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