Vtech 2468 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 builtin 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.
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC
SERVICE DEPT. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Electronics Ltd
at 1-800-267-7377.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
About Caller Identification (Caller ID)
This product has a Caller ID with Call Waiting feature that works with
service from your local phone service provider.
Caller ID with Call Waiting lets you see who’s calling before you answer
the phone, even when you’re on another call.
You may need to change your phone service to use this f eature. Contact
your phone service provider if:
• You ha v e both Caller ID and Call W aiting, b ut as separ ate services
(you may need combined service)
• You have only Caller ID service, or only Call Waiting 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 Waiting 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.
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INSTALLATION
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 w all switch.
2 Install the handset battery.
Use only VTECH battery .
a) Remove battery
compartment
cover by pressing
on the
indentation
and sliding
downward.
b) Align two holes in
c) Place battery pack
in compartment
with the wires in
the lower left
corner, along the
bottom of the
battery pack.
plug with socket
pins, and snap the
plug into place.
d) Replace
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cover by
sliding it up
into place.
INSTALLATION
3 Attach belt clip to the cordless handset (optional).
To attach
NOTE: Install the base unit and spare handset charger away from electronic equipment such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.
To remove
Table/Desk Instration
Standard
electrical outlet
Modular
telephone
jack
1 Connect the
telephone
line cord.
2 Connect the
power cord.
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INSTALLATION
3 Charge the handset battery.
Place the handset in the base. Charge the battery for at least 12
hours the first time.
4 Check for dial tone.
After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press
PHONE
5 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
• Press or until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the
• Press
• Press to select TONE or PULSE.
• Press
;you should hear a dial tone.
PROG/CHAN
currently selected mode.
SELECT
SELECT
on the handset to enter programming mode.
. The current setting blinks.
, to save the displayed mode.
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Wall Installation
1 Connect the telephone line cord.
2 Connect the power cord.
3 Mount the base on the wall.
Standard
electrical outlet
Modular
telephone jack
INSTALLATION
a) Align holes on
base with
mounting studs
on wall jack.
b) Pull base down
4 Follow Steps 3–5 in Table/Desk Installation.
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on mounting
studs until it
locks into place.
TELEPHONE OPERATION
Answer a Call
Press any key
except
Hold
Press to put a
call on hold.
Press again to
release hold
— OR —
Lift the handset
of an extension.
OFF
.
Handset Volume
While on a call,
adjust volume
of what you hear.
Make a Call
Press
PHONE
dial the number
— OR —
Dial the number (use
to backspace and
correct digits), then
press
PHONE
, then
to call.
Flash/
Call Waiting
Access special
telephone company
subscriber services.
End a Call
Press
— OR —
Place handset
in base.
programming.
Cancel a page.
Redial
Press
PHONE
press
REDIAL/PAUSE
to call last number
dialed (up to 32 digits).
, then
Change Channel
Switch to a clearer channel
while on a call.
Enter programming while not on a call.
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OFF
Exit
TELEPHONE OPERATION
Flashes
when you have
unreviewed
call information.
Page/Handset Locator
Press to page the handset for up to
60 seconds. Press again to cancel,
or press
OFF
on handset.
Flashing:
handset is in use
On steadily:
handset is
charging in
base
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save
You can select from four diff erent handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off
and extend the battery life.
1 Make sure the handset is off.
2 Press
3 Press until the screen displays RINGER:.
4 Press
5 Press or to select 1, 2, 3, 4, or OFF. You will hear a sample
6 Press
Temporary Tone Dialing
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can change from dial pulse to
touch tone dialing during a call by pressing *. This is useful if you need to
send touch tone signals for access to telephone banking or long-distance
services.
1 Dial the number.
2 Press
3 After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to
PROG/CHAN
SELECT
of each ring.
SELECT
*
. Buttons pressed after this send touch tone signals.
dial pulse (rotary) service.
to enter programming mode.
. The screen displays the current setting.
to choose the displayed ringer setting.
Headset Jack
You can use this telephone hands-free when
you install any VTech 2.5 mm headset,
purchased separately .
Plug the headset into the jack located
on the right side of the handset
(under the small rubber flap).
Do not force the connection,
but make sure the plug
fits securely.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
Operating Range
This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset
and base can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary
with the locations of the base and handset, the weather , and the construction of your home or office. For best performance, keep the base antenna
fully upright.
If you receive a call while you are out of range, the handset might not
ring — or if it does ring, the call might not connect when you press
Move closer to the base, then press
If you move out of range during a phone conversation, you might
hear noise or interference. To improve reception, mov e closer to the base.
If you move out of range without pressing
“off the hook.” To hang up properly, walk back into range, periodically
pressing
OFF
.
PHONE
to answer the call.
OFF
, your phone will be left
Display Screen Messages
Screen Displays: When:
Screen Displays: When:
NO LINE The base is not connected to the telephone line,
or the line is not working.
PHONE
.
RINGING There is a call coming in.
CONNECTING The handset is waiting for a dial tone.
PHONE ON The handset is in use.
PAGING The base is paging the handset.
HOLD There is a call on hold.
EXTENSION IN USE Another extension on this line is off hook.
BATTERY LOW The battery needs to be recharged.
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TELEPHONE MEMORY
This cordless phone can store 10 telephone numbers with names, each up
to 16 digits long in memory locations you assign (0-9).
Note: Press
This cordless phone can store an additional 40 telephone numbers with
names alphabetically in the directory . See TELEPHONE DIRECTOR Y f or
instructions.
Store a Number/Name in Memory
1 Press
MEM DIAL.
2 Press
3 Press the key (0-9) for the memory location where you’re storing this
entry. If the selected location is empty, the screen displays
ENTER NAME.
Note: If the location is not empty, the current entr y is displayed along with the
choices
start again, or follow the instructions to dial, edit or erase the current entry .
4 Using the chart below, enter up to 15 characters for the name
you’re storing with the number. Use to backspace and make
corrections; use to advance and add a space.
OFF
at any time to exit memory dial mode.
PROG/CHAN
MEM
. The screen displays ENTER 0-9.
DIAL EDIT ERASE.
. Then press until the screen displays
Press
OFF
to exit memory dial mode and
Presses
Dial Key 1 2 3 4 5 6
1
1
2
A B C 2
3
D E F 3
4
G H I 4
5
J K L 5
6
M N O 6
7
P Q R S 7
8
T U V 8
9
W X Y Z 9
0
0
*
*
#
& ’ , - . #
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TELEPHONE MEMORY
5 When you finish entering the name, press
PGOG/CHAN.
The screen displays ENTER NUMBER.
SELECT
or
6 Enter the telephone number. Use to backspace and make
a correction. Press r to store a pause in the dialing sequence.
—OR—
Press
REDIAL/P A USE
7 Press
displays DISTINCT RING? and the current setting.
SELECT
to display the last number dialed from this phone.
or
PROG/CHAN
to store your entry. The screen
8 Press or to change the setting. Choose Y (for Yes) if you
wish the phone to alert you to calls from this number by changing to
a distinctive ringing pattern after the first ring. Choose N (for No)
for a normal ringing pattern.
9 Press
Note: When memory is full the screen displays
tone sounds, and you will not be able to store a new number until you
delete a stored number.
SELECT
chose Y in Step 8,a Dwill be display ed with the directory entry.
or
PROG/CHAN
to confirm your selection. If you
MEMORY FULL,
an error
Edit a Number/Name Stored in Memory
1 Press
2 Press the memory location key of the entry you wish to edit.
3 When the screen displays the number you want to edit, press
MEM
SELECT
. The screen displays ENTER 0-9.
. Then press or until EDIT flashes.
DIAL EDIT ERASE
973-555-0123
4 Press
5 Press
SELECT
flashing cursor appears at the end of the name. Use , and
the dial pad keys to edit the name. Press
the number. Press
setting.
SELECT
. The screen displays the name and number. The
SELECT
SELECT
to save the edited information.
to move on to edit the Distinctive Ring
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to move on to edit
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