VTech t2326 User Manual
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Table of Contents
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GETTING STARTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Install Handset Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Table/Desk Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Charge the Handset Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Set Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Check for Dial Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Set the Dial Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Set Handset Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Telephone Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Handset
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Base Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Temporary Tone Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Operating Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Display Screen Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Store a Number/Name in Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Edit a Number/Name in Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Delete a Number/Name in Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Dial a Speed Dial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Reassign Locations in Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Telephone Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Store a Number/Name in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Edit a Number/Name in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Delete a Number/Name in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Dial a Number from the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Move a Number/Name to the Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Caller ID Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
About Call History (Caller ID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Review Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Delete Records from Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Dial a Displayed Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Store a Displayed Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Battery Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Replacing the Handset Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
The RBRC Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
NEED HELP?
This book has all the feature operation and troubleshooting you need to install
and operate your new VTech phone. Please take the time to review thoroughly
to ensure proper installation and the benefit 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
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GETTING STARTED
Getting Started
Parts Check list
1. Handset
2. Base Unit
3. AC Power Adaptor
4. Telephone Line Cord
5. Battery
6. User’s Manual
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.
Before You Begin
TELEPHONE
LINE CORD
BATTERY
AC POWER ADAPTOR
USER’S MANUAL
HANDSET BASE UNIT
• Important!
Before using this
telephone, you
must read
Important Safety
Instructions on
page 34.
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GETTING STARTED
Installation
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 possible.
4. Install your telephone equipment away
from heat sources and sunlight.
5. Avoid excessi ve moist ure, dus t or
extreme cold.
Install Handset Battery
a) Remove battery compartment cover by pressing on the
indentation and sliding downwards.
b) Align the two holes in the plug with the socket pins, then
snap the plug into place.
c) 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.
d) Replace cover by sliding it up into place.
e) Place the handset in its base when not in use to ensure
maximum daily performance.
• Use only the provided
VTech battery, or
equivalent.
Choose Location
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Getting Started
Table/Desk Installation
Installation
Connect the power cord. After charging the
battery for at least 16 hours, connect the
telephone line cord.
• Install the base unit
away from electronic
equipment such as
personal computers,
televisi on sets or
microwave ovens.
Av o id exc ess ive
heat, cold, dust or
moisture.
Wall Mounting
Your phone base unit is designed to mount on
a sta ndard teleph one wall plate. Wall mounti ng
is optional.
1.
Run the power and telephone cords through
the slot, then connect them to the jacks located
on the underside of the base.
2. 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
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Installation
• If the phone will
not be used for a
long period of time,
remove the battery
to prevent possible
leakage.
• If you have any
trouble installing
your phone,
please refer to the
Troubleshooting
section near the
end of this manual.
charge at least 16 hours (or overnight). Connect the telephone line cord to the wall jack.
3. 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.
Charge the Handset Battery
Place the handset in the base. CHARGING... will display. Be sure to charge the battery for at least 16
hours before using your phone.
Set Language Mode
• Press PROG, then press or
until LANGUAGE is displayed.
Press
SELECT.
• The current setting blinks. Press
or
until the screen displays the correct language (English or
Spanish).
• Press SELECT to save your selection.
Check for Dial Tone
After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press TALK; you should hear a dial tone. If you
do not, try this phone in another phone jack.
Set the Dial Mode
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.
• Press PROG.
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Getting Started
Installation
• Press or
until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the current setting.
• Press SELECT. The current setting blinks.
• Press or
to select TONE or PULSE.
• Press SELECT to save.
Set Handset 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:
• Press PROG, then press or
until DATE/TIME is displayed.
Press SELECT.
• The month is flashing. Pres
s 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. Pres
s or
until the screen displays the correct hour.
Press SELECT
.
• The minute is flashing. Pres
s or
until the screen displays the correct minute.
Press SELECT.
• AM or PM
is flashing. Press or
to choose between AM or PM. Press SELECT
Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save
You can select from four different handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and extend the
battery life.
• In the event of a
power outage, or if
your phone’s power
cord is unplugged,
the time setting will
be lost.
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Installation
• With the handset in idle (off) mode, press PROG.
• Press until the screen displays RINGER: and the current setting.
• Press SELECT
. The current setting blinks, and you will hear a sample of the ring.
• Press
or
to select RINGER: 1, 2, 3, 4 or OFF. You will hear a sample of each ring tone.
• Press SELECT.
To single telephone
jack (RJ11C)
Telephone line cord
Noise filter
(For xDSL users)
If you subscribe to DSL service:
If you hear noise during conversations and/or your
caller ID features aren’t functioning properly, install a
noise filter to the telephone line between the base unit
and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL provider
to obtain a noise filter.
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Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION
1,2
3,4
5
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10
9
8
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Telephone Operation
Handset Operation
1. Make a Call
Press before or after dialing number to place a call.
2. Flash /Call Waiting
Press to begin a call, then dial a number. During a call,
press to receive an incoming call, if call waiting is activated.
3. Chan
While on a call, press
CHAN to switch to a clearer channel.
4. Delete
Press to delete one or all calls in the call log. See page 21 for
complete instructions.
5. Answer a Call (any key)
Press any key (except OFF) to answer a call.
6. Handset Volume
Adjust the volume while on a call. A double beep will sound
when you reach the maximum or minimum setting.
CID and D IR keys
• When phone is not in use, press
/CID to display
caller ID
information.
• When phone is not in use, press
/DIR to display directory entries.
7. Select
Press to confirm the highlighted option while in programming mode.
8. Off
During a call, press to hang up. While in programming mode, press to cancel an operation, back up, or exit.
9. Redial/Pause
Press to view redial memory. While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause.
10. PRO
G
Press to enter programming mode.
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BASIC OPERATION
Telephone Operation
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Base Operation
1. Locate Handset
• Press the LOCATE HANDSET key to page
the handset.
• Press it second time to cancel a page.
• The base will ring the handset for one minute
before ending the page automatically.
• The handset can also cancel the page by
pressing the OFF key.
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Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION
Telephone Operation
Temporary Tone Dialing
If you have pulse (rotary) service, you can change from pulse dialing 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 service.
Operating Range
Th is cordle ss teleph on e o pe rates wit hi n t he maximu m po wer a ll owed by the Federa l
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.
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 TALK. Move closer to the base, then press TALK 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.
• Temporary tone dial
mode is useful if you
need to send touch tone
signals for access to
telephone banking or
long distance services.
• For clearer reception
while on a call, press
the CHAN button until
the interference has
been eliminated.
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BASIC OPERATION
Telephone Operation
Display Screen Messages
Screen Displays: When:
** RINGING **
There is a call coming in.
CONNECTING...
The handset is waiting for dial tone.
PHONE ON
The handset is in use.
CHARGING
The handset is in the base and the battery
is charging.
** PAGING **
The base is paging the handset.
BATTERY LOW
The battery needs to be recharged.
SCANNING...
The handset is changing to another of the
30 channels available.
CAN’T CONNECT
Displays and a sad tone sounds when the
base power is off and TALK is pressed.
RINGER OFF
The handset ringer is turned off.
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Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION
You can store telephone numbers you call frequently in two different ways, as speed dial numbers, or in the
directory. Each number can have up to 24 digits. You will program names to go with the numbers, each can have
up to 15 characters.
Up to ten numbers and names can be stored, total. You can store as many as nine numbers with names into
speed dial memory locations you assign (1 through 9). You can also store numbers with names alphabetically in
the directory. See Telephone Directory for instructions.
Store a Number/Name in Speed Dial
1. Press PROG on the handset.
2. Press
or
until the screen displays SPEED DIAL.
3. Press SELECT
The screen displays ENTER 1-9.
4. Press the key (1 through 9) for the memory location where you want to store this entry. The screen displays
ENTER NAME.
5. Using the chart on the next page, enter up to 15 characters for the name you’re storing with the number. Use
to backspace and make corrections; use
to advance and add a space.
6. When you finish entering the name, press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER.
7. Enter the telephone number using the number keys. Use
to backspace and make corrections. After at least
one digit has been entered, press REDIAL/PAUSE to store pauses in the dialing sequence, if necessary
.
Press RED IAL/ PAUSE to display the last number dialed.
8. Press SELECT to store your entry. The screen displays DISTINCT RING? and the current setting.
9. Press
or
to change the setting. Choose
Y (for yes) if you wish the phone to alert you to calls from
this number by changing to a distinctive ringing pattern after the first ring. Choose N for a normal ringing
pattern.
10.
Press SELECT to confirm your selection. If you chose Y, a D will be displayed with the directory entry.
Speed Dialing
• The entries you
stored in speed
dial memory will
be marked with 01
through 09 in the
telephone directory.
• Press OFF at any
time to exit memory
mode.
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