Vtech gz2404 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. Nor should 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 packaging. 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. Avoid spilling 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.

Important Safety Instructions

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.

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.

Parts Check List:

1. Base Unit

3. AC Power Adapter

5. Battery

7. User’s Manual

To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Communications Inc. at 1-800-595-

9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.

2. Handset

4. Telephone Line Cord

6. Belt Clip

8. Color Handset and Base Plates

Setup

Getting Started

Connecting Power to Base Unit

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 wall switch. Plug the AC power adaptor into the electrical outlet and the DC connector to the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit.

Installation of Battery Pack in Handset

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

2. Align the two holes in the plug with the socket pins, then snap the plug into place.

3. Place the battery in the compartment, with the wires in the lower left corner, along the bottom of the battery. Angle the top half of the battery in first, under the 2

claws. Then snap the lower portion into place. Place the wires under the guide, located below the battery.

4. Replace cover by sliding it up into place.

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MODEL: 2404

CORDLESS TELEPHONE

Charge the Battery

The Handset should be charged initially for 12 hours. Afterwards, a maintenance charge of at least 10 hours is sufficient. Maximum talk time on a full charge is approximately 5 hours. Maximum standby time is 5 days. Look for the charging bull animation on the Handset as it charges.

Setup

Check for Dial T one

After the battery is charged, connect the modular telephone cord between a live phone jack and the jack located on the bottom of the Base Unit. Pick up the Handset and press

PHONE. You should hear a dial tone.

Tone/Pulse Selection

Your gz 2404 is preset for tone dialing. See T elephone Operation on page 8 for details.

CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone.

IMPORTANT: FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR

CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM:

1. Choose a central location for your Base Unit.

2. Install your Base Unit and Extension Handsets away from electronic equipment, such as personal

computers, television sets and microwave ovens.

3. In locations where there are multiple cordless telephones, separate base units as much as pos-

sible.

4. Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and sunlight.

5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold.

Removable Handset Plate and Base Plate

Your gz 2404 comes with additional Handset and Base Plates of various colors. You can interchange these plates to suit your personal tastes and room decor.

Getting Started

Handset Face Plate

Carefully remove the Handset face plate by prying up from the notch at the bottom of the plate. Re-attach by snapping the upper portion of the plate into position first, then snapping the lower portion into position.

Base Plate

Carefully remove the Base plate by prying up from the notches located at the bottom front and back edge of the plate. Align the new Base plate, making sure the antenna passes through the appropriate slot. Secure the plate by snapping it into position.

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Handset Features

Volume Keys

· While on a call, press

to raise or to lower the volume. A double beep will sound when you reach maximum or minimum level.

PHONE/FLASH

· Press PHONE/FLASH

then dial the number to make a call.

· Dial the number (use to backspace and cor-

Basic Operation

rect digits), then press PHONE/FLASH to make a call.

· If you have Call Waiting service, you will hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call. Press PHONE/ FLASH to put your current call on hold and take the new call. You can press this button at any time to switch back and forth between calls.

· Press any key except OFF to answer a call.

HOLD

· Press this key to put a

call on hold, press again to release hold.

CHANNEL

· If you experience noise

or interference while on a call, press CHAN to switch to clear channel.

ANTENNA

· Flashes in unison with

inbound ringing.

SELECT

· Press to select a dis-

played function; press to confirm a programming operation.

OFF

· Press this key to end a

call. The OFF key is also used to exit all modes of operation.

PROGRAM

· This key is used to en-

ter Programming mode.

REDIAL/PAUSE

· Press PHONE, then

press REDIAL/PAUSE to call last number dialed (up 32 digits)

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Press REDIAL/PAUSE, then press PHONE to call last number dialed.

· In the idle mode, press REDIAL/PAUSE twice

to delete the last number dialed.

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

Base Features

Basic Operation

MESSAGE Light

· Flashes when a

caller leaves a message in your voice mailbox, see

Message Waiting on page 8 for

details.

IN USE/CHARGING Light

· Flashes when the Handset

is in use.

· Flashes in unison with inbound ringing.

· Flashes rapidly when a call is on hold.

· On steady when the Handset is charging in the Base.

PAGE

· Press to page the

Handset. Press again, press OFF, or place the Handset in its Base to cancel the page.

Telephone Operation

Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save

You can select from four traditional ringers, three musical ringers, or turn the ringer off.

1. Make sure the Handset is off.

2. Press PROG.

3. Press

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

5. Press

6. Press SELECT to choose the displayed ringer setting.

7. If you chose a musical ringer, the Handset will prompt you to select the ringer volume. Press

8. You’ll hear a confirmation beep. See Ringer Options on page 15 for details.

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, you can set the date and time manually:

Basic Operation

1. Make sure the Handset is off.

2. Press PROG.

3. Press

4. Press SELECT. The current month blinks.

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6. Repeat step 5 to adjust the day , hour, minute and AM or PM.

7. You’ll hear a confirmation beep.

Set the 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, you’ll need to change the dial mode.

1. Make sure the Handset is off.

2. Press PROG.

3. Press

4. Press SELECT. The current setting blinks.

5. Press

6. Press SELECT to save the displayed mode.

Message Waiting

Your gz 2404 is designed to work with most local and regional telephone service provider is Voice Messaging systems, providing alerts on both the Handset and Base Unit when new messages come in.

Voice Messaging is subscription service, available through most local and regional service providers, for a monthly fee. Contact your local telephone company for more information.

When a caller leaves a message in your voice mailbox, the MESSAGE light on the Base Unit will flash. In addition, the Handset will display:

until the screen displays RINGER: and the current setting.

or to select the desired option. You will hear a sample of each ring.

or to adjust the volume level. Press SELECT to confirm the volume setting.

until the screen displays DATE/TIME.

or to adjust the month, then press SELECT.

until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the currently selected mode. or . The screen displays TONE or PULSE.

MESSAGES WAITING

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After calling your voicemail service and listening to all new messages, the indicators will be turned off within a few seconds after you complete your call.

Telephone Operation

You can retrieve your voicemail messages from any telephone. If the indicators remain on after all new messages have been reviewed, you can turn them off manually:

1. Make sure the Handset is off.

2. Press PROG.

3. Press or until the screen displays MESSAGES WAITING.

4. Press SELECT. The screen displays:

LIGHT OFF? YES

5. Use or to choose YES or NO. Press SELECT or PROG to confirm. If you choose YES, the MESSAGES WAITING animation on the Handset and the MESSAGE light on

the Base will turn off.

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 (rotary) service.

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 PHONE. Move closer to the Base, then press PHONE to answer the call. If you move out of range during a phone conversation, you might hear noise or interference. To improve reception, move closer to the Base. If you move out of range without pressing OFF, your phone will be left off the hook. To hang up properly, walk back into range, periodically pressing OFF.

Display Screen Messages

Screen Displays: When

** RINGING ** CONNECTING... PHONE ON MESSAGES WAITING ** PAGING ** HOLD BATTERY LOW SCANNING...

NO CONNECT

There is a call coming in. The Handset is waiting for dial tone. The Handset is in use. You have recieved telephone company voice mail. The Base is paging the Handset. There is a call on hold. The battery needs to be recharged. The Handset is changing to another of the 30 channels available.

Displays and a sad tone sounds when the Base power is off and PHONE is pressed. Displays and a sad tone sounds when Handset is out of

range and an attempt to dial is failed.

Basic Operation

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