VTech t2455 User Manual
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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
cleaners 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 cart, stand, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for
ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked
by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation 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 to your
home, consult your dealer or local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product
where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots 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 cabinet parts other
than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or
other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the appliance 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 into 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, because improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work by an autho-
rized technician to restore the product to normal operation.
E. If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Important Safety Instructions
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Important Safety Instructions
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be 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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Enhanced 2.4GHz Technology - Dual Band transmission combines the best of
2.4GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones.
Before You Begin
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1. Base Unit
2. Handsets
3. Handset Charger
4. Base AC Power Adaptor
5. Telephone Line Cord
6. Battery Packs
7. Belt Clips
8. User’s Manual
9. Charger AC Power Adaptor
10. Base Wall Mounting Bracket
To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Communications, Inc. at
1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1800-267-7377.
Parts Check List:
Before You Begin
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1. Antenna
2. Earpiece
3. LCD
4. Left and Right Arrow Keys
5. Phone/Flash Key
6. Dialing Keys (0-9,*,#)
7. Chan/Delete Key
8. Microphone
9. Headset Jack
10. Sel/X-FER Key
11. Off Key
12. Hold Key
13. Redial/Pause Key
14. Prog Key
The Handset Layout
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1. Menu Key
2. Change Key
3. Time/Set Key
4. Memo/Rec Key
5. Page Key
6. In Use/Charging Light
7. On/Off Key
8. Vol -/+ Keys
9. Skip/Quick Key
10. Delete Key
11. Repeat/Slow Key
12. Play/Stop (Mailbox) Keys
13. DC Connector Jack
14. Telephone Line Jack
The Base Unit Layout
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Getting Started
Before You 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 electri-
cal outlet (110v AC) not controlled by a wall switch.
2. Install the Handset battery. Use only VTech batteries.
Installation
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 Pack in the compartment
with the wires in the lower right corner. Angle
the top of the Battery Pack under the top
claws first, then snap the bottom of the
pack in. Place the wires under the guide,
located below the Battery Pack.
d) Replace battery compartment cover.
3. Plug the DC connectors to the Base and Charger separately. Plug the AC
adaptors into electrical outlets separately. Connect the telephone line cord
to the jack on the Base, and the other end to a modular telephone jack, as
illustrated below.
4. Place the Handset in the Base or Charger. Charge the battery for 10-12 hours.
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Getting Started
Installation
Connect the
power cord.
Connect the telephone
line cord
Table/Desk Installation:
1. Check for Dial Tone
After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press PHONE, you
should hear a dial tone.
2. Set Time and Date
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, and then press or until DATE/TIME is displayed. Press
SEL.
• The month is flashing. Press 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 AM or PM. Press SEL.
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Getting Started
Wall Mounting
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,
connecting 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 the cradle, and allow it to charge
for 12 hours.
3. Connect the telephone line cord to the wall jack.
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.
Installation
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Basic Operation
Telephone Operation
End a Call
Press OFF
OR
Place Handset
in Base.
Exit
Programming
Cancel a page
Channel
Switch to a clear channel while
on a call.
Delete
While Handset is idle, press and
hold to delete all records in Call
Log.
When view the Call Log, press
to delete the current record displayed.
Handset Volume
Adjust the volume while on a call.
A double beep will sound4when
you reach the maximum or minimum setting.
DIR Press DIR when phone is
not in use to display phonebook
entries, while entering
letters,press to advance cusor.
CID press CID when phone
is not in useto display caller ID
information,when entering
number or letters.press to delete last character entered.
Select
Use SEL in
conjunction with
PROG during
Handset programming.
Redial
Press PHONE, then press
REDIAL/PAUSE to call last
number dialed (up to 32 digits).
OR
Press REDIAL/PAUSE, then
press PHONE to call last
number dialed.
Press REDIAL/PAUSE twice
to delete the last number dialed record with Handset idle.
Pause
Press REDIAL/PAUSE to in-
set a dialing pause when enter numbers.
Hold
Press to put a call
on hold. Press
again to release
hold.
OR
Lift the Handset of
an extension.
Answer a Call
Press any key
except OFF.
Flash/Call Waiting
Access special telephone company
subscriber services.
Make a Call
Press PHONE, then
dial the number.
OR
Dial the number
(use to backspace and correct
digits), then
press PHONE to call.
Program
Enter programming mode with Handset idle
(on hook).
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Basic Operation
Telephone Operation
Page
Press to page the Handset for up to 60
seconds. Press again, press OFF on
Handset or place Handset in Base or
Charger to cancel the page.
In Use/Charging
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.
Charging
Glows steadily when the Handset
is charging in the Charger.
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Basic Operation
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 to enter programming mode.
3. Press until the screen displays RINGER:.
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.
Temporary Tone Dialing
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service only, you can change from dial 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 dial pulse (rotary)
service.
Call Forward
An external call can be forwarded from one Handset to the other Handset by
following these steps.
1. While on a call, press SEL to forward the call to the other Handset. The first
Handset will show:
The second Handset will ring and show:
NOTE: If the second Handset cannot be found, the first handset will generate a
sad tone and continue the call automatically.
Before the other Handset answers, the first Handset can press PHONE to cancel
the forward function and continue the external call.
2. Press any key except OFF on the ringing Handset to answer the forwarded
call. The first Handset will return to the idle screen.
NOTE: If the second Handset does not respond within 30 seconds, the first Handset will
start ringing until you press PHONE to pick up the returned call. If the returned call is not
answered within another 30 seconds, the external call will end automatically.
Telephone Operation
FORWARDED CALL
SENDING CALL
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Basic Operation
Telephone Operation
** RINGING **** RINGING **
** RINGING **** RINGING **
** RINGING **
CONNECTING...CONNECTING...
CONNECTING...CONNECTING...
CONNECTING...
PHONE ONPHONE ON
PHONE ONPHONE ON
PHONE ON
SCANNING...SCANNING...
SCANNING...SCANNING...
SCANNING...
** PAGING **** PAGING **
** PAGING **** PAGING **
** PAGING **
HOLDHOLD
HOLDHOLD
HOLD
BATTERY LOWBATTERY LOW
BATTERY LOWBATTERY LOW
BATTERY LOW
NO CONNECTNO CONNECT
NO CONNECTNO CONNECT
NO CONNECT
Screen Displays: When:
Display Screen Messages
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 Pack needs to be recharged.
1. When one handset is on a call, press PHONE
on the other handset. The other handset will
display NO CONNECT with a sad tone.
2. When the base power is off, press PHONE.
The screen will display NO CONNECT with
a sad tone.
3. Out-of-range if an attempt to dial is failed
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Basic Operation
You can store up to 9 telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters, 24 digits
each location) you dial frequently into the Speed Dial memory locations you assign (1-
9) in each Handset. These numbers can be dialed with two button presses.
You can also store telephone numbers with names alphabetically in the directory. See Telephone Directory for instructions.
NOTE: The entries you store in Speed Dial memory will be marked with 01
through 09 and also display in the directory.
NOTE: Press OFF at any time to exit memory dial mode.
Store a Number/Name in Memory:
1. Press PROG. Then press until the screen displays
SPEED DIALSPEED DIAL
SPEED DIALSPEED DIAL
SPEED DIAL.
2. Press SEL. The screen displays
ENTER 1-9ENTER 1-9
ENTER 1-9ENTER 1-9
ENTER 1-9.
3. Press the key (1-9) to assign the memory location where this number will be
stored. If the selected location is empty, the screen displays
ENTER NAMEENTER NAME
ENTER NAMEENTER NAME
ENTER NAME.
NOTE: If the location is not empty, your new entry will be stored in place of the old
and will delete the former entry. Take caution to not save over entries you do not
wish to delete from memory.
4. Using the chart below, enter up to 15 characters for the name you’re storing.
Use
to backspace and make corrections; use to add a space.
Telephone Memory
5. When you finish entering the name, press SEL or PROG. The screen displays
ENTER NUMBERENTER NUMBER
ENTER NUMBERENTER NUMBER
ENTER NUMBER.
6. Enter the telephone number. Use to backspace and make corrections.
Press REDIAL/PAUSE to enter a pause if necessary.
1: 1
2: A B C 2
3: D E F 3
4: G H I 4
5: J K L 5
6: M N O 6
7: P Q R S 7
8: T U V 8
9: W X Y Z 9
0: 0
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*: *
#: & ’ , - . #
Presses
Dial Key 1 2 3 4 5 6
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