VTech t2340 User Manual
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Charge the Handset Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Set Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Check for Dial Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Set the Dial Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Set Handset Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Telephone Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Handset Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Base Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Operating Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Temporary Tone Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Call Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Caller ID Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
About Call History (Caller ID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Review Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Delete Records from Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Dial a Displayed Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Store a Displayed Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
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Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Battery Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Replacing the Handset Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The RBRC Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Technical Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
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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 benet 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
Before You Begin
Parts Check list
1. Handsets (2)
2. Base Unit
3. Charger Power Adaptor
4. Charger
5. Telephone Line Cord
6. Batteries (2)
7. AC Power Adaptor
8. 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.
HANDSET x 2
BASE UNIT
CHARGER
POWER ADAPTOR
CHARGER
• Important!
Before using
this telephone,
you must read
Important Safety
Instructions
page 32.
on
Getting Started
TELEPHONE
LINE CORD
BATTERY x 2
AC POWER ADAPTOR
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• Use only the provided
“CLICK”
VTech battery, or
equivalent.
Installation
Choose Location
For maximum performance of your
cordless telephone system:
1. Choose a central location for your
Base Unit.
2. Ins ta ll y o ur b a se un it a n d
extension handsets away from
electronic equipment, such as
personal computers, television
sets and microwave ovens.
3. In lo ca tions where there are
mul tiple cor dless teleph one s,
separate base units as much as
possible.
4. Install your telephone equipment
away fro m heat sources and
sunlight.
5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust
or extreme cold.
Install Handset Battery
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
rst, then snap the bottom of the pack in.
Place the wires under the guide, located
below the battery.
c) Replace cover by sliding it up into
place.
d) Place the handset in its base when
not in use to ensure maximum daily
performance.
a)
c)
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Installation
Table/Desk Installation
Getting Started
Connect the powe r cord. Afte r
charging the battery for at least
16 hours, connect the telephone
line cord.
Standard
electrical outlet
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• 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.
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Installation
Wall Mounting
Your phone base unit is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate. Wall mounting
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 adaptor into an electrical outlet. If the battery has not been previously charged,
place the handset in the base, and allow it to 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 t 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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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
• Press PROG, then press or
Press SELECT.
• The current setting blinks. Press
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.
• Press or
• Press SELECT. The current setting blinks.
• Press or
• Press SELECT to save.
until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the current setting.
to select TONE or PULSE.
until LANGUAGE is displayed.
or
until the screen displays the correct language (English or
• 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.
Getting Started
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• 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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Set Handset Date and Time
If you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with the rst incoming
call. If you do not have caller ID service, you can set the date and time manually:
• Press PROG, then press or
• The month is ashing. Press or
• The day is ashing. Press or
• The hour is ashing. Press or
• The minute is ashing. Press or
• AM or PM is ashing. Press or
until DATE/TIME is displayed. Press SELECT.
until the screen displays the correct month. Press SELECT.
until the screen displays the correct day. Press SELECT.
until the screen displays the correct hour. Press SELECT.
until the screen displays the correct minute. Press SELECT.
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.
• With the handset in idle (off) mode, press PROG.
• Press or
• Press SELECT. The current setting blinks, and you will hear a sample of the ring.
• Press or
• Press SELECT.
until the screen displays RINGER: and the current setting.
to select RINGER: 1, 2, 3, 4 or OFF. You will hear a sample of each ring tone.
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 lter to the telephone line between the base unit
and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL provider
to obtain a noise lter.
Telephone line cord
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To single telephone
jack (RJ11C)
Noise lter
(For xDSL users)
Telephone Operation
Handset Operation
1. Make a Call
Press before or after dialing number to place a call.
Flash/Call Waiting
2.
Press to begin a call, then dial a number. During a call,
press to receive an incoming call, if call waiting is activated.
Chan
3.
While on a call, press
4. Delete
Press to delete one or all calls in the call log. See page 20
for complete instructions.
5. Answer a Call
Press any key (except
6. Handset Volume
Adjust the volume while on a call. A double beep will sound
when you reach the maximum or minimum setting.
CID
• When phone is not in use, press
information.
• When phone is not in use, press
directory entries.
7. Select
Press to conrm 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
10.
Press to enter programming mode.
and DIR keys
Press to view redial memory. While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause.
PROG
CHAN to switch to a clearer channel.
(any key)
OFF) to answer a call.
/CID to display caller ID
/DIR to display
1,2
5
3,4
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BASIC OPERATION
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Telephone Operation
Base Operation
1. Locate Handset
• Press the LOCATE HANDSET key to
page the handset.
• Press it second time to cancel a page.
• Th e base will ring the h andset for
one minute before en ding the page
automatically.
• The handset can also cancel the page by
pressing the OFF key.
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Telephone Operation
Operating Range
Th is cordle ss teleph on e o pe rates wit hin t he maximu m po wer a llowed 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 ofce.
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 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
3. After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to pulse service.
Call Forward
An external call can be forwarded from one handset (HS1) to the other handset (HS2).
1. While on a call, press
TRANSFERRED. HS2 will ring and show: TRANSFERRED CALL.
2. Press any key except OFF on HS2 to answer the forwarded call. HS1 will return to the idle screen.
TONE. Buttons pressed after this send touch tone signals.
*
SELECT on HS1 to forward the call to HS2. HS1 will display: CALL
• Only one handset of
your phone system can
be in use (off hook) at
a time. For example,
if HS1 is on a call and
HS2 presses TALK,
CAN’T CONNECT will
display.
• For clearer reception
while on a call, press
the CHAN button until
the interference has
been eliminated.
• If HS2 cannot be found,
HS1 will generate a sad
tone and continue the
call automatically. Before
HS2 answers, HS1 can
press
TALK to cancel
the forward function and
continue the external call.
• If HS2 does not respond
to a forwarded call
within 30 seconds, HS1
will ring until
pressed to pick up
the call. If HS1 doesn’t
answer within another
30 seconds, the call will
end automatically.
TALK is
Basic Operation
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Telephone Operation
Display Screen Messages
Screen Displays: When:
** RINGING **
CONNECTING...
PHONE ON
CHARGING
** PAGING **
BATTERY LOW
SCANNING...
CAN’T CONNECT
RINGER OFF
There is a call coming in.
The handset is waiting for dial tone.
The handset is in use.
The handset is in the base and the battery
is charging.
The base is paging the handset.
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 TALK is pressed.
The handset ringer is turned off.
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