Vtech BS2425 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, 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.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS BY
BATTERY, READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTONS.

1. Use only the appropriate type and size battery pack specified in the
instruction manual provided for this product.

2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check
with State and local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive
and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

4. Exercise care in handling battery in order not to short the battery with
conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or
conductor may overheat and cause burns.

5. Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use with this
product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified
in the struction manual.

6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and battery
charger.

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Introduction

The 2425 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 2.4GHz
frequency range. Your 2425 is capable of supporting up to a maximum of
4 Handsets. Using additional Handsets, two extensions can be conferenced
on a call (2 Handsets and the Base Speakerphone), or 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 2425 cordless telephone.
We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone.

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Parts Check List

1. Handset

2. Base Unit

3. AC Power Adapter

4. Telephone Line Cord

5. Belt Clip

6. Battery Pack

7. Wall Mounting Bracket

8. Owner's Manual

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The Handset Layout

1. Antenna

2. Message Waiting Indicator

3. Earpiece

4. Headset Jack (2.5mm)

5. Scroll Keys

6. On (Flash)

7. Dialing Keys

8. Handsfree Speakerphone

9. LCD Display

10. Select

11. Off (Clear)

12. Battery Compartment

13. Intercom

14. Billed Services

15. Microphone

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

Getting Started

Installation of Battery Pack in
Handset

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.

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.

Setup

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Setup

Charging Of Handset Battery Pack

The Handset of your 2425 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

contact your local, state or municipal recycling organization for
information on how to properly dispose of your rechargeable battery pack.

Getting Started

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Connecting to phone line

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

Checking for dial tone

Getting Started

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, near the
telephone jack. It is factory set to TONE. If you have rotary (Pulse) service,
set the switch to PULSE.

CAUTION: Use only the power supply provided with your 2425.

IMPORTANT:

For best performance the 2425
should be installed as follows:

In an elevated location, in the center of
the room, with no obstructions nearby.

Setup

In a location that is away from other
electrical appliances such as microwave
ovens, personal computers, or
televisions.

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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 bottom 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 bottom 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.

Getting Started

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Registration and Operation

Registration And Operation Of The 2425 Accessory Handset

Your 2425 system can operate up to 4 Handsets.
The accessory Handset, model 2422, consists of the following:

Getting Started

The original Handset that is shipped with your 2425 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.

Setup Of The 2422 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.

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Enter Base ID Code

1. After charging the Handset,

remove it from its Charge
Cradle, the screen will display:

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

Getting Started

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 step 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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Handset Icons

Icon

Basic Operation

E

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, 12
indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on an outside
call.

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
Indicates the charge level of the battery pack
Cycles (Low, Medium, and High) when Handset battery is
charging.
Flashes when a low battery condition is detected.

Range Extender indicator
On steady when an active Handset is in Range Extender
mode.

Handset and Base Indicators

M

H

R

Mute indicator
On steady when the Handset microphone is muted.

Hold indicator
On steady when the line is on hold.

Handset Registration indicator

Fis displayed when a Handset is either not registered,

F

or is searching for a Base unit.

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