VTech t2415 User Manual
Cordless Telephone System
With Caller ID
t 2415
Caller ID/call waiting*
90 Name and number
caller ID memory
Voice mail waiting indicator**
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.
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Important Safety Instructions
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.
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.
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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.
Parts Check List
1. Base Unit
2. Handset
3. Base AC Power Adaptor
4. Telephone Line Cord
To purchase replacement batteries, call VTech Communications, Inc. at
1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at
1-800-267-7377.
5. Battery
6. Belt Clip
7. User’s Manual
8. Base Wall Mounting Bracket
Handset Base Unit
Battery Pack Belt Clip User’s Manual
Telephone Line Cord
Base AC Power Adapter
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Base Wall
Mounting Bracket
Installation
Before Y ou 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
electrical outlet (110V AC) not controlled by a wall switch.
2. Install the Handset battery . Use only VTech batteries.
Getting Started
a) Remove battery
compartment cover by
pressing on the indentation
and sliding downward.
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 the battery compartment cover.
3. Attach the Belt Clip to the Handset (optional).
To Attatch To Remove
NOTE: Install the Base Unit away from electronic equipment, such as personal
computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust
or moisture.
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Installation
T able/Desk Installation
Connect the
Power Cord
Connect the
Telephone
Line Cord
Standard electrical outlet
Modular telephone jack
4. Charge the Handset Battery
Place the Handset in its Base. Charge the battery at least for 12 hours before using your
telephone for the first time.
5. Check for Dial Tone
After the battery is charged, pick up the Handset and press PHONE. You should hear
a dial tone.
6. 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.
• Make sure the Handset is off. Press PROG.
• Press
or until the screen displays DIAL MODE:
and the current selection.
• Press SEL. The current setting blinks.
• Press
or to select TONE or PULSE.
• Press SEL or PROG to save the displayed mode.
7. 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:
• Make sure the Handset is off. Press PROG.
• Press
• The month is flashing. Press
or until DATE/TIME is displayed. Press SEL.
or until the screen displays the correct month.
Press SEL.
• The day is flashing. Press
or until the screen displays the correct day.
Press SEL.
• The hour is flashing. Press
or until the screen displays the correct hour.
Press SEL.
• The minute is flashing. Press
or until the screen displays the correct minute.
Press SEL.
• AM or PM is flashing. Press
or to choose between AM or PM.
Press SEL.
8. Set Language
• Press PROG.
• Press
• Press SEL. The current setting blinks. Press
or until LANGUAGE is displayed.
or to displays ENGLISH,
ESP ANOL or FRENCH.
• Press SEL to select displayed language and exit.
Getting Started
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Installation
Wall Installation
The wall mount bracket is designed for use on standard wall mount plates only.
1. Run the power and telephone line cords through the slots in the bracket,
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 pack has not been previously
charged, place the Handset in its Base, and allow it to charge for 12 hours.
3. Connect the telephone line cord to the wall jack.
Getting Started
4. Line up the tabs on the wall mount bracket with the slots on the bottom of the Base
Unit. Snap the bracket firmly in place.
5. 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
Handset 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
If you have Call Waiting
service, a beep will sound
when someone calls while
you're on a call. Press
PHONE/FLASH to put the
current call on hold and take
the new call. Press this
button at any time to switch
back and forth between
calls.
Channel
Switch to a clear channel
while on a call.
Delete
While Handset is in idle mode,
press and hold to delete all
records in the Call Log.
When viewing the Call Log,
press to delete the current
record displayed.
Program
Enter programming
mode with Handset
idle (on hook).
Handset Volume
Adjust the volume while
on a call. A double beep
will sound when you
reach the maximum or
minimum setting.
Select
Use SEL in conjunction
with PROG during
Handset programming.
End a Call
Press OFF.
-OR-
Place Handset
in its Base.
Exit
programming
Cancel a Page
Redial
Press PHONE, then press
REDIAL/PAUSE to call the last
number dialed.
-OR-
Press REDIAL/PAUSE, then
press PHONE to call the last
number dialed.
Press REDIAL/PAUSE twice to
delete the last number dialed.
Pause
Press REDIAL/PAUSE to inset
a pause when entering numbers.
Basic Operation
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Telephone Operation
Base Operation
Basic Operation
Message Waiting Indicator
If you subscribe to telephone
company voicemail with a visual
message waiting signal, this
light flashes, and MESSAGES
WAITING displays on the
Handset screen, when you have
voicemail waiting.
Page/Handset Locator
Press to page the Handset. Press
again, press OFF on Handset, or
place Handset in it’s Base to
cancel the page.
In Use/Charging Indicator
• Flashes in unison with the ring
of an incoming call.
• Flashes slowly when the Handset
is in use.
• Flashes rapidly when a call is
on hold.
• Glows steadily when the Handset
is charging.
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 OFF.
2. Press PROG.
3. Press or until the screen displays RINGER: and the current selection.
4. Press SEL. 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 SEL to choose the displayed ringer setting.
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Telephone Operation
Temporary Tone Dialing
If you have 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 send touch tone signals.
3. After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to pulse (rotary) service.
Message Waiting
Your t 2415 is designed to work with most local and regional telephone
service provider's 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 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:
MESSAGES WAITING
Clear Message Waiting Alert
1. Press PROG.
2. Press
3. Press SEL, the screen displays:
or until screen displays MESSAGES W AITING.
Basic Operation
LIGHT OFF? YES
4. Press or to change from YES or NO.
5. Press SEL to choose the desired setting. You’ll hear a confirmation one.
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Display Screen Messages
Screen Displays: When:
** RINGING **
CONNECTING...
PHONE ON
SCANNING...
** PAGING **
HOLD
BATTERY LOW
NO CONNECT
Basic Operation
MESSAGES WAITING
There is a call coming in.
The Handset is waiting for a dial tone.
The Handset is in use.
The Handset is changing to another of the 30
channels available.
The Base is paging the Handset.
There is a call on hold.
The Battery needs to be recharged.
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.
You have been alerted by the telephone
company that you have received new voicemail.
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