VTech Cordless Telephone User Manual

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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.

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.

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Important Safety Instructions

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

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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.

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Before You Begin

Parts Check List

1. Base Unit

2. Handsets

3. Handset Charger

4. Base AC Power Adaptor

5. Telephone Line Cord

To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at
www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-

9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-

7377.

6. Batteries

7. Belt Clips

8. User’s Manual

9. Charger AC Power Adaptor

10. Base Wall Mounting Bracket

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The Handset Layout

1

2

3

4
5

9

10

11

12

6

7
8

1. Antenna

2. Earpiece

3. LCD

4. up and down Arrow Keys

5. Hold Key

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

7. Chan/Delete Key

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8. Microphone

9. Headset Jack

10. Sel/X-FER Key

11. Off Key

12. Phone/flash Key

13. Redial/Pause Key

14. Prog Key

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The Base Unit Layout

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1
2

3
4

5

13

7

8
9

10

11
12

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HAC FCC ID: EW780-5298-B00

MODEL: 2450

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.

MANUFACTURED IN CHINA

COMPLIES WITH 47 CFR PART 68

REGISTRATION NO.: US: EW7W901B24280

RINGER EQUIVALENCE: 0.1B USOC JACK: RJ11C, RJ11W

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

TEL LINE

9V DC

CORDLESS TELEPHONE

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
DC 9V 300mA
CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY
VTech Customer Service 1-800-595-9511
www.vtechphones.com

THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

PRIVACY OF COMMUNICATIONS MAY NOT BE ENSURED WHEN USING

THIS PHONE.

1. Page Key

2. Repeat/Slow Key

3. Skip/Quick Key

4. In Use/Charging Light

5. Mailbox Keys

6. Vol -/+ Keys

7. On/Off Key

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8. Delete Key

9. Menu Key

10. Change Key

11.Time/Set Key

12. Rec/Memo Key

13. DC Connector Jack

14. Telephone Line Jack

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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 electri-

cal outlet (110v AC) not controlled by a wall switch.

2. Install the handset battery. Use only VTech batteries.

Getting Started

a). Align the two holes in the plug with the socket pins, then snap the plug into

place.

b). Place the battery in the compartment with the wires in the lower right corner.

Angle the top of the battery under the top claws first, then snap the bottom of
the pack in. Place the wires under the guide, located below the battery.

c). Replace battery compartment cover.

a

c

3. Plug the DC connectors to the base and charger separately. Plug the AC
adaptors into electrical outlets separately. Connect the telephone line cord
to the jack on the base, and the other end to a modular telephone jack, as
illustrated below.

4. Place the handset in the base or charger. Charge the battery at least 15 hours

for first charging.

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Installation

Table/Desk Installation

Connect the
power cord.

Connect the telephone
line cord

TEL LINE

9V DC

CORDLESS TELEPHONE

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
DC 9V 300mA
CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY
VTech Customer Service 1-800-595-9511
www.vtechphones.com

1. Check for Dial Tone

After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press PHONE, you
should hear a dial tone.

2. Set Time and Date

If you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with
the first incoming call. If you do not have caller ID service, you can set the date
and time manually.

• Press PROG, and then press or until DATE/TIME is displayed. Press
SELECT.

• The month is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct
month. Press SELECT.

• The day is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct day.
Press SELECT.

• The hour is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct hour.
Press SELECT.

• The minute is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct
minute. Press SELECT.

• AM or PM is flashing. Press or to choose AM or PM. Press SELECT.

Getting Started

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Installation

Your t 2450 base unit is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate.
Wall mounting is optional.

Getting Started

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3

1. Open the hinged wall mount bracket on the underside of the base, then
swivel it down and lock it into place as shown in the diagram above.

2. Run the power and telephone cords through the slot, then connect them to
the jacks located on the underside of the base.

3. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. If the battery has not been
previously charged, place the handset in the base, and allow it to charge for
15 hours (or overnight). Connect the telephone line cord to the wall jack.

4. Mount the base on the wall. Position the base unit so the mounting studs will
fit into the holes on the wall mount bracket. Slide the base unit down on the
mounting studs until it locks into place.

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Telephone Operation

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.

Channel

Switch to a clear channel while
on a call.

Delete

While handset is idle, press and
hold to delete all records in call
log.
When viewing the call log, press
to delete the current record dis­played.

Adjust the volume while on a call.
A double beep will sound4when
you reach the maximum or mini­mum setting.

DIR

Press DIR when phone is not in
use to display phonebook entries,
while entering letters, press to
advance cusor.

CID

press CID when phone is not
in useto display caller ID
information,when entering
number or letters.press to de-

lete last character entered.

Redial
Press PHONE, then press RE­DIAL/PAUSE to call last num-

ber dialed (up to 32 digits).

-OR­Press REDIAL, then press
PHONE to call last number

dialed.
Press REDIAL twice to de­lete the last number dialed
record while handset idle.

Pause

Press REDIAL to inset a di­aling pause when entering
numbers.

Program

Enter programming mode while handset idle .

Handset Volume

Use SELECT in
conjunction with
PROG during
handset pro­gramming.

Select

End a Call

Press OFF

-OR-

Place handset
in base or
chager.

Exit
Programming
Cancel a page

Basic Operation

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Telephone Operation

Page

Press to page the handset for up to 60
seconds. Press again or, press OFF
on handset or place handset in base
or charger to cancel the page.

Basic Operation

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In Use/Charging

•Flashes in unison with the ring of an in-

coming call.

•Flashes slowly when the handset is in

use.

•Flashes rapidly when a call is on hold.

•Glows steadily when the handset is

charging.

Charging

Glows steadily when the handset
is charging.

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Telephone Operation

Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save

You can select from four different handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and
extend the battery life.

1. Make sure the handset is idle.

2. Press PROG.

3. Press until the screen displays RINGER: and the current setting.

4. Press SELECT. The current setting blinks, and you will hear a sample of the

ring.

5. Press or to select RINGER:1, 2, 3, 4 or OFF. You will hear a sample of

each ring.

6. Press SELECT to choose the displayed ringer setting.

Temporary Tone Dialing

If you have dial pulse (rotary) service only, you can change from pulse to touch
tone dialing during a call by pressing *TONE. 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 *TONE. Buttons pressed after this will send touch tone signals.

3. After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to dial pulse service.

Call Forward

An external call can be forwarded from one handset to the other handset by
following these steps.

1. While on a call, press SELECT to forward the call to the other handset (HS2).

The first handset (HS1) will show:

TRANSFERING CALL

Basic Operation

HS2 will show:

NOTE: If HS2 cannot be found, HS1will generate a sad tone and continue the
call automatically.
Before HS2 answers, HS1 can press PHONE to cancel the forward function and
continue the external call.

2. Press any key except OFF on HS2 to answer the forwarded call. HS1 will

return to the idle screen.

NOTE: If HS2 does not respond within 30 seconds, HS1 will start ringing until PHONE
is pressed. If the returned call is not answered within another 30 seconds, the external
call will end automatically.

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CALL TRANSFERING

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Telephone Operation

Display Screen Messages

Screen Displays: When:

** RINGING **** RINGING **

** RINGING **

** RINGING **** RINGING **

CONNECTING...CONNECTING...

CONNECTING...

CONNECTING...CONNECTING...

PHONE ONPHONE ON

PHONE ON

PHONE ONPHONE ON

SCANNING...SCANNING...

SCANNING...

SCANNING...SCANNING...

** PAGING **** PAGING **

** PAGING **

** PAGING **** PAGING **

HOLDHOLD

HOLD

HOLDHOLD

BATTERY LOWBATTERY LOW

BATTERY LOW

BATTERY LOWBATTERY LOW
NO CONNECTNO CONNECT

NO CONNECT

NO CONNECTNO CONNECT

Basic Operation

There is a call coming in.

The handset is waiting for a dial tone.

The handset is in use.

The handset is changing to more clear chan­nel.

The base is paging the handset.

There is a call on hold.

The battery needs to be recharged.

1. When one handset is on a call, press PHONE

on the other handset. The other handset will
display NO CONNECT with a sad tone.

2. When the base power is off, press PHONE.
The screen will display NO CONNECT with
a sad tone.

3. The Handset is Out-of-range, if an attempt to
dial is failed.

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Telephone Memory

You can store up to nine telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters, 24 digits
each location) you dial frequently into the speed dial memory locations you assign (1-9)
in each handset. These numbers can be dialed only by pressing two buttons.
You can also store telephone numbers with names alphabetically in the direc­tory. See Telephone Directory for instructions.
NOTES: 1. The entries you store in speed dial memory will be marked with 01

through 09 and also stored in the directory.

2. Press OFF at any time to exit the Speed Dial memory.

Store a Number/Name in Memory:

1. Press PROG. Then press until the screen displays SPEED DIAL.

2. Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER 1-9.

3. Press the key (1-9) to assign the memory location where this number will be

stored. The screen displays ENTER NAME.

NOTE: Your new entry will be stored in place of the old and will delete the former
entry. Take caution to not save over entries you do not wish to delete from
memory.

4. Using the chart below, enter up to 15 characters for the name you’re storing.
to backspace and make corrections; use to add a space.

Use

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

*: *

#: & ’ , - . #

Basic Operation

5. When you finish entering the name, press SELECT or PROG. The screen displays

ENTER NUMBER.

6. Enter the telephone number. Use to backspace and make corrections.

Press REDIAL/PAUSE to add pause if necessary.

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