Vtech GZ 2336 User Manual

Table of contents

Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Parts checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing handset battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Low battery warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Choose a location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. 6
If you subscribe to DSL service . . . . . . . .	. . .	. 7
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Removable handset and base plates . . . . .	. . .	. 8

Handset features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Base features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Basic operation	11
Set handset ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Set date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11

Telephone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Dial mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
Temporary tone dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13

Operating range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Displaying screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Speed dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Store a speed dial entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 15
Delete a speed dial entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Dial a speed dial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Re-assign speed dial locations . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19

Store a directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Edit a directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Delete a directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Dial a directory number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
Move a directory entry to speed dial . . . . . . . . .	23
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24

Call log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Review call log . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . .	. .	.	.	24
Remove records from call history .	. . . . .	. .	.	.	25
Dial a displayed number . . . . . .	. . . . .	. .	.	.	25
Store a call log entry in the directory	. . . .	. .	.	.	25

Display screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Ringer options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Headset operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	28
Additional information	29
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
The RBRC® Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42

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NEED HELP?

This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting you need to install and operate your new VTech telephone.. Please take the time to review thoroughly to ensure proper installation of this VTech innovative and feature rich product.. You can also visit our website at www..vtechphones..com for support, shopping, and everything new at VTech..

In Canada, please visit www..vtechcanada..com..

VTech toll free 1-800-595-9511 In Canada dial 1-800-267-7377

•Important! Before using this telephone, you must read

Important safety instructions on pages 37-38..

Before you begin

Parts checklist:

1.Base unit

2.Handset

3..Color handset brackets and base plates

4.AC power adaptor

5.Belt clip

6.Telephone line cord

7..Battery

8.User’s manual

9..Battery compartment cover

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, contact VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd.. at www..vtechcanada.. com or 1-800-267-7377..

1.. Base unit	2.. Handset 3.. Color handset brackets
	and base plates

4.. AC Power adaptor	5.. Belt clip	6..Telephone line cord

7.. Battery	8.. User’s manual	9. Battery
		compartment cover

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Installation

Installing handset battery

1..Plug the battery connector securely into the jack inside the battery compartment according to the color-coded label..

2. Insert battery in the center of the battery compartment..

3 Press down on the wired side until the battery securely snaps into place.. 4.. Neatly tuck the wires inside the battery compartment..

5.Position the battery compartment cover and slide it towards the unit until it clicks into place..

6.Put the handset in the base unit to start charging the new battery for at least 16 hours..

7.After the battery is fully charged, press ON on the handset and you should hear a dial tone..

•Use only the VTech battery and AC power adaptor supplied with this telephone..

•Recharging of a fully depleted

battery may take up to 16 hours.. A fully charged battery could provide up to

5 hours of talk time, or up to 5 days of standby time..

•Place the handset in the base unit when not in use to ensure optimum performance..

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Low battery warning

When in low battery mode, the LOW BATTERY icon will be on and an alarm will sound until the

•If the phone will handset is returned to the base unit for recharging.. LOW BATTERY will display on the handset when not be used for the battery is low, depleted, or when there is no electrical contact between the battery and handset..

	a long period of	When the battery has been charged, these features will return to normal..
	time, remove the	A low battery warning indicates one of the following:
	battery to prevent
	possible leakage..	1.	There is no battery in your handset.. The supplied battery must be installed in the handset..
	• If you have any	2.	The battery needs to be replaced, or
	trouble installing	3.	The battery is installed incorrectly.. Re-install according to the instructions on page 5..
	your phone,
	please refer to the
	troubleshooting	Choose a location
	section near the
	end of this manual..	For optimum performance of your cordless telephone
	• Use only the	system:
	VTech battery and	1.	Choose a central location for your base unit..
	AC power adaptor
		2.	Install your phone(s) as far away as possible from
	supplied with this
	telephone..		any other cordless (wireless) device such as cordless
	• if you need to		telephones, 802..11 wireless router (for example, WiFi)..
	install your phone	3.	Install your phone(s) as far away as possible from
	within the same
			other electronic equipment such as microwave ovens,
	room as other
	cordless phones		televisions, computers, etc..
	or wireless	4.. Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources
	products, you may		and direct sunlight..
	need to select a
		5.	Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold..
	different channel
	for your router
	and or change the
	channel on your
	phone’s handsets..
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Installation

Connection

1.Choose a location for the base near an electrical outlet and telephone jack..

2.Plug the connector of the base power adaptor to the connector jack at the bottom of the base unit.. Then plug the adaptor into a standard electrical outlet (110V AC) not controlled by a wall switch..

3..Connect the telephone line cord to the jack at the bottom of the base unit, and the other end to the wall jack..

If you subscribe to DSL service

If there is interference during telephone conversations and/or your caller ID features are not functioning properly, install a noise filter to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL provider for a noise filter.

To power outlet

AC power adaptor

To single-line telephone jack(RJ11C)

Telephone line cord Noise filter (optional)

(For DSL users)

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Removable handset and base plates

Your phone comes with additional handset brackets and base plates of various colors.. These brackets and plates are interchangeable to suit your mood or room decor..

Handset brackets

1..Carefully remove the handset’s top bracket and/or bottom bracket by pressing inward towards the center of the phone, then pull the bracket off slowly..

2..Attach the new top bracket and/or bottom bracket by aligning the two sides of the plate with the slots on the phone.. Gently push the brackets towards the center of the phone until it locks securely into place..

Base plate

1..Carefully remove the base plate by inserting your thumb in the slot just below the FIND HANDSET button and lift the color plate from the base..

2..Align the tabs on the back of the new base plate with the appropriate openings in the base unit and then align the two front tabs before snapping the plate into position..

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Handset features

(CID/VOL-)

•When the phone is not in use, press to display caller ID information..

•Press and hold for two seconds while in idle mode to adjust ringer volume.. A double beep will sound at the lowest setting..

•During a call, press to lower listening volume.. A double beep will sound at the lowest setting..

TALK

• Press this button before dialing the number to make a call..

-OR-

Dial the number (use to backspace and correct digits), then press this button to make a call..

• Press any key except OFF, CID/VOL-, DIR/VOL+ to answer a call..

•While on a call, when there is a call waiting

alert, press this button to take the new call, then press this button again to return to the

original call..

• When the phone is in use, this button will glow steadily..

CHAN/REMOVE

• Switch to a clear channel while on a call..

• While handset is not in use, press and hold to delete all records in the call log.. When viewing the call log, press to delete

the current record..

PROG

•Press to enter programming mode while the handset is idle (off)..

SELECT

•Press to store a programming option, or to store a directory entry..

(/DIR VOL+)

•When the phone is not in use, press to display directory entries..

•Press & hold for 2 seconds during idle mode to adjust ringer volume.. A double beep will sound when the highest setting is reached..

• During a call, press to increase

listening volume.. A double beep will

sound when the highest setting is reached..

OFF

• During a call, press to hang up..

• While the handset is ringing, press

to silence the ringer..

• Press and hold for two seconds while in idle mode to erase the

MISSED CALLS display..

• During programming, press to exit

without making changes..

REDIAL/PAUSE

• Press TALK, then press this button

to call the last number dialed..

-OR-

Press this button, then press TALK to call the last number dialed..

• While handset is not in use, press this button twice to delete the last number dialed from this telephone..

•While dialing or entering numbers into the directory, press to insert a four-second dialing pause..

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Base features

FIND HANDSET

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

CHARGE/IN USE Indicator

•Flashes when the handset is in use..

•Flashes in unison with incoming ringing..

•Flashes when the battery is low, depleted, or when there is no electrical contact between the battery and the handset..

•On steadily when the handset is charging in the base..

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Telephone operation

Set handset ringer

You can select from four traditional ringers, thirteen musical ringers, or turn the ringer OFF..

1..Make sure the handset is idle (off)..

2..Press PROG..

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

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

5..Press or to hear a sample of each ring tone..

6..Press SEL to choose the desired ring tone.. If you chose a musical ringer or one of your personal ring tones, the handset will display, for example:

7. Press or to adjust the volume level..

8..Press SEL to confirm the volume setting. A confirmation tone will sound. To set ringer volume, press and hold CID/VOL- or DIR/VOL+ keys..

Set date and time

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, the date and time can be set manually:

1.Make sure the handset is idle (off)..

2.Press PROG..

3.Press until the screen displays DATE/TIME..

4.Press SEL.. The current month blinks..

5.Use or to adjust the month, then press SEL..

6..Repeat step 5 to adjust the day, hour, minute and or (to indicate am or pm).. You’ll hear a confirmation beep.

•If you set the ringer volume to OFF, the phone will not ring during an incoming call but the CHARGE/ IN USE indicator will flash.

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operation Basic

Telephone operation

Dial mode (preset to tone)

If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the battery is charged.. If you have pulse (rotary) service, the dial mode must be changed..

1.Make sure the handset is idle (off)..

2.Press PROG..

3.Press until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the current setting..

4.Press SEL.. The current setting blinks..

5.Press or .. The screen displays TONE or PULSE..

6.Press SEL to save. You’ll hear a confirmation beep.

Temporary tone dialing

If you have pulse (rotary) service, 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 send touch tone signals..

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

Language

You can select English, Spanish or French..

1..Make sure the handset is idle (off)..

2..Press PROG..

3..Press or until the screen displays LANGUAGE..

4..Press SEL.. The current setting blinks..

5..Press or to select among ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH.. When the desired language is displayed, press SEL or PROG. A confirmation tone will sound.

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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 the handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office.

If the handset receives a call while out of range, the handset might not ring — or if it does ring, the call might not connect well when you press TALK.. Move closer to the base, then press TALK to answer the call..

If the handset is moved out of range during a phone conversation, there might be interference.. To improve reception, move closer to the base..

If the handset moves out of range without your pressing OFF, the phone will be left off the hook.. To hang up properly, walk back within range, periodically pressing OFF..

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Telephone operation

Displaying screen messages

	Screen displays:	When:
	** RINGING **	There is a call coming in..
	CONNECTING...	The handset is waiting for a dial tone..
	PHONE	The handset is in use..
	** PAGING **	The base is paging the handset..
	LOW BATTERY	The battery needs to be recharged..
	SCANNING...	The handset is changing to one of the 30 channels available for better
		reception..
		Together with an error tone when the base power is off and TALK is
	CAN’T CONNECT	pressed..
		Displays when handset is out of range and an attempt to dial failed..
	NEW VOICE MAIL	There are telephone company voicemail..

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