Vtech BS 2621 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
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 surface, such as a table, shelf or
stand. The product may fall, causing serious damage.

6. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the Base Unit and Handset
are provided for ventilation. To protect them from overheating,
these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft
surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This product should never be placed
near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed
in any area 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
in your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product
where the cord may have anyone walking on it.

9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the Base or
Handset 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 parts of the
Base or Handset other than specified access doors may expose you to
dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause
electric shock when the product 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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Important Safety Instructions

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 onto 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, as improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized
technician to restore the product to normal operation.

E. If the product has been dropped and the Base and/or Handset has

been damaged.

F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

13. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm.
There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

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

15.Only put the Handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in
normal talk mode.

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Introduction

The 2621 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 2.4GHz
frequency range.

This manual is designed to familiarize you with your 2621 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

7. Owner's Manual

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The Handset Layout

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1. Antenna

2. Message Waiting Indicator

3. Earpiece

4. Headset Jack (2.5mm)

5. Scroll Keys

6. On/Flash

7. Dialing Key (0 - 9, *, #)

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8. Handsfree Speakerphone

9. LCD Display

10. Select

11. Off/Clear

12. Intercom

13. Billed Services

14. Microphone

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The Base Unit Layout

Phone Cord Jack

AC Power Jack

Message Waiting Indicator

Charge Indicator

Page Key

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Setup

Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector
into the bottom of the Base Unit.

Battery Installation

1. Remove the battery compartment
cover by pressing on the indent
and sliding downward.

2. Place the new battery in the
Handset with the metal contacts
aligned with the charge
contacts in the battery
compartment.

3. Replace the battery compartment
cover by sliding it upward.

4. If the new battery is not already
charged, place the Handset in
its Base and allow to charge a
minimum for 12 hours(or
overnight). After that, be sure to
replace the Handset on its
Base when not in use to ensure
maximum daily battery

performance.

Getting Started

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Setup

Charging Of Handset Battery

The Handset of your 2621 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable
battery. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit.

You should charge the battery for 12 hours when you first receive your
phone. You'll know the battery needs charging when:

Getting Started

• 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 in a fire, the cell may explode.

2. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Toxic substances may be released,
causing harm to eyes or skin.

3. Exercise care in handling batteries in order to prevent an accidental short
of the charge contacts, potentially causing the battery to overheat.

4. Do not dispose of this battery into household garbage. Please contact
your local, state or municipal recycling organization for information on
how to properly dispose of your rechargeable battery.

5. If the phone will not be used for a long time, remove the batteries to
prevent possible leakage.

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Setup

Connecting to Phone Line

Before connecting the phone line, make sure to properly charge the
battery for at least 12 hours.

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

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

• With the Handset in the idle (OFF) mode, press MENU.

• Use to Scroll to TONE/PULSE, then press OK.

• Use

• You'll hear a confirmation beep.

NOTE: Your 2621 is preset for TONE dialing.
Temporary Tone Dialing

If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can switch to touch tone
dialing during a call by pressing *TONE. This can be useful if you need
to send tone signals for access to answering systems or long distance
services.

to Scroll to TONE or PULSE; press OK.

Getting Started

CAUTION: Use only the power supply provided with your 2621.

IMPORTANT:

For best performance the 2621
should be installed as follows:

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

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

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Handset and Base Indicators

Handset Icons

Icon

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Description

Extension In Use indicator
Appears in idle or phone on modes to indicate a parallel
set in use. It replaces phone on icon during phone on
mode and parallel set is detected.

On steady when Handset is in use.
Flashes when there is an incoming 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.

Range Extender indicator
On steady when the Range Extender is on.

Flashes when Handset is being paged.

On steady when Handset is searching for Base Unit.

Handset LEDS

L ED Description

Message
Waiting

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

Base LEDS

L ED Description

Message
Waiting

Charging

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

Lights whenever the handset is placed in the base unit
charging cradle.

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Soft Menu Functions

The 2621 has an advanced design
that uses a menu structure and
softkeys to access all of the built-in
features.

Example of the idle mode display:

RDL (Redial)

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

• Use the

• To dial the number, you can simply press the ON or HANDSFREE key.

To Save Redial to Memory:
Use the scroll keys to select the desired number. Then press SELECT. Press

SAVE. Use the steps from 1 to 3 of To Store a Number/Name.
To Erase Redial:

Use the scroll keys to select the desired number. Then press SELECT. Press
ERASE.

scroll keys to select the desired number.

MENU

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

• CALLS LOG (CALLER ID)

• HANDSET SETTINGS

• RANGE EXTENDER

• TONE/PULSE

• REGISTER (Disregard this option, the Handset was registered to the

Base at the factory.)

Use the keys to select the desired option, then press OK.

Basic Operation

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