Vtech TZ2526 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
to persons, 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 authorized 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.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lighting.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the
leak.
If you have questions about this product,
or if you're having difficulty with setup or
operation, do not return your phone to the
store. Call our Customer Support Center
at:
1-800-595-9511
In Canada, call
1-800-267-7377
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Enhanced 2.4GHz Technology -
and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless
telephones.
About Caller Identification (Caller ID)
This product has a Caller ID with Call Waiting feature that works with service from your
local phone service provider.
Caller ID with Call Waiting lets you see who’s calling before you answer the phone, even
when you’re on another call.
You may need to change your phone service to use this feature. Contact your phone
service provider if:
• You have both Caller ID and Call Waiting, but as separate services (you may need
combined service)
• You have only Caller ID service, or only Call Waiting service
• You don’t subscribe to any Caller ID or Call Waiting services.
You can use this product with regular Caller ID service, and you can use this product’s
other features without subscribing to either Caller ID or combined Caller ID with Call
Waiting service.
There are fees for Caller ID services, and they may not be available in all areas.
This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering
Caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment.
Parts Check List:
1. Base Unit 2. Handset
3. AC Power Adapter 4. Telephone Line Cord
5. Battery Pack 6. Belt Clip
7. Owner’s Manual
To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.
Dual Band
transmission combines the best of 2.4GHz
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INST ALLA TION
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 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.
2 Install the Handset battery pack. Use only Battery Pack provided or recommended by
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VTech.
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 pack in the
compartment with the wires in one of
the lower corners, as shown in the
illustration.
d)Replace cover by sliding it
up into place.
3 Attach the Belt Clip to the cordless Handset (optional).
To attach 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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T able/Desk Installation
CONNECT THE
POWER CORD
Standard electrical outlet
CONNECT THE
TELEPHONE LINE
CORD
Modular telephone jack
4 Charge the Handset Battery
Place the Handset in the Base. Charge the battery at least for 12 hours the first time.
5 Check for Dial Tone
After the batteries are 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.
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 dial pulse (rotary) service, you’ll need to change the dial mode.
• Press PROG/CHAN on the Handset to enter programming mode.
• Press
• Press SELECT. The current setting blinks.
• Press
• Press SELECT, to save the displayed mode.
7 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/CHAN on the Handset to enter programming mode.
• Press
• The month is flashing. Press
• The day is flashing. Press
• The hour is flashing. Press
• The minute is flashing. Press
• AM or PM is flashing. Press
or until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the currently selected mode.
to select TONE or PULSE.
or until DATE/TIME is displayed. Press SELECT.
or until the screen displays the correct month.
Press SELECT.
or until the screen displays the correct day.
Press SELECT.
or until the screen displays the correct hour.
Press SELECT.
or until the screen displays the correct minute.
Press SELECT.
or to choose between AM or PM.
Press SELECT.
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NOTE: You can choose to set the time manually, or you can allow it to be automatically
with incoming Caller ID information.
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INST ALLA TION
Wall Installation on a standard modular Wall Plate
A bracket is available for wall mounting your Base Unit. To receive a bracket, call
1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377.
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.
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2 Connect the T-shaped bracket to the slots on the underside of the Base, as
shown in the illustration.
3 Mount the Base Unit onto the wall plate.
4 Follow Steps 4 through 7 in T able/Desk Installation.
a) Align holes on bracket with
mounting studs on wall plate.
b) Slide bracket down on studs
until it locks into place.
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Using The Telezapper® Feature
General Information
The TeleZapper feature in your tz 2526 is a patented device that helps you eliminate many
of those annoying telemarketing calls.
• The TeleZapper feature in your tz 2526 covers all the telephones and an
swering machines connected to that line in your home or office.
• When you or your answering machine picks up the phone, the TeleZapper
emits a special tone that fools the computer into thinking your number is
disconnected.
• Instead of connecting you to a salesperson, the computer drops the call
and stores your number as disconnected in its database.
• As your number is eliminated from more and more lists, those annoying
computer generated calls just about stop altogether.
• The TeleZapper won’t interfere with manually dialed calls, or with answer
ing machines, Caller ID or Call Waiting.
• Once you’ve activated the TeleZapper feature in your tz 2526, keep in
mind that if you answer your telephone and there’s no one there, the odds
are that you just “zapped” a telemarketer. After a few weeks, you’ll notice
that you are receiving fewer and fewer of these calls.
• The TeleZapper even works with your answering machine to “zap”
telemarketers when you are away or when you prefer not to answer the
phone. When your answering machine pick up a call for you, the TeleZapper
emits its special tone to “zap” the telemarketer. We recommend that you
re-record your message and delay speaking for a few seconds to allow
time for the TeleZapper tone prior to the start of your recorded message.
Programming Instructions
The TeleZapper feature in tz 2526 has two levels of privacy to help “zap” computer dialed
telemarketing calls. Your tz 2526 is shipped with the BASIC level of privacy activated,
which will help with the majority of telemarketing calls. At this level, the TeleZapper feature
will emit a single tone, which is the first of three (3) tones for the disconnected signal. The
ADVANCED level of privacy will switch the TeleZapper feature to all three tones of the
disconnected signal and will “zap” even more telemarketing calls. Here are instructions to
switch from BASIC to ADVANCED privacy or to disable the feature.
1. Press PROG/CHAN, then press until the screen displays TELEZAPPER: BAS.
2. Press SELECT. The current option is flashing.
3. Use or to choose BAS, ADV or OFF.
4. Press SELECT to activate the selected option.
NOTE:
TeleZapper Q&A:
Q. How does the TeleZapper feature work?
A. The TeleZapper uses the technology of telemarketers’ automatic dialing equipment
against them. When you or your answering machine picks up a call, the TeleZapper
emits a special tone that “fools” the computer into thinking your number is disconnected.
If you are dialing in Pulse (rotary) mode from another phone sharing
th e same line, your TeleZapper feature must be set to either BASIC or OFF.
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Using The Telezapper® Feature
Instead of connecting you to a salesperson, the computer stores your number as disconnected in its database. Over time, as your number is removed from more and more
databases, you’ll see a dramatic decrease in the number of annoying telemarketing calls
you receive.
Q. How do I know when I’ve “zapped” a telemarketer?
A. If you answer your telephone and there’s no one there, the odds are that you just
“zapped” a telemarketer. Quite often you will see the caller ID from such a call is
“unavailable.” After a few weeks, you will notice that you receive fewer and fewer of
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these calls.
Q. Do I need one for each telephone or telephone jack in my home or office?
A. No. One tz 2526 with the TeleZapper feature covers ALL telephones and answering
machines connected to the same line (telephone number). If you have two lines, you
need an additional unit for your other line.
Q. Will it interfere with my computer or fax machine?
A. No. The TeleZapper does not interfere with the operation of your computer, your fax
machine or other telecommunications or electronic equipment. It plays the tone briefly
when the line is answered, then goes to “sleep” waiting for the next call.
Q. Will it interfere with my answering machine?
A. No. This is the best way to use your TeleZapper feature. Let your answering machine
pick up the line, the TeleZapper feature “zaps” the telemarketer, and you were not
bothered at all! You will need to delay your message for a few seconds to allow the tone
to play. A caller who wishes to leave a message on your answering machine will hear a
short tone followed by your recording.
NOTE:
With your TeleZapper feature set to ADV (Advanced), if your answering device
‘answers’ the call before you do, the answering device may not automatically stop
once you’ve answered (if your answering device has an ‘Auto Stop’ feature). You
would need to press ‘Stop’ on the answering device to return it to the idle, or sleep mode.
With the TeleZapper set to BAS (Basic), your answering system’s Auto Stop feature
should function normally when you pick up a call.
Q. I have voicemail from the telephone company. Will it work with this?
A. Yes and No. Your telephone must go “off-hook” for the TeleZapper to emit its tone.
As long as you pick up a call, the phone goes “off-hook” and the TeleZapper emits its
tone to “zap” telemarketers. If, instead, the telephone company “answers” your calls
through voicemail, your phone does not go “off-hook” and the TeleZapper cannot emit
its tone. The TeleZapper will not interfere with the normal operation of your voicemail.
Q. Will the TeleZapper “zap” calls from anyone other than telemarketers?
A. The TeleZapper is designed to “zap” calls made by predictive dialer computers by
doing two things: first, by disconnecting predictive-dialed calls before you can be connected to a live telemarketer, and, second, by deleting your phone number from
telemarketing computer lists. Whether the TeleZapper will affect computer-dialed calls
from other sources depends on the type of computer equipment and how that equipment
is being used. Therefore, it may also “zap” calls from businesses and organizations
that use predictive dialing systems – not just telemarketers. Many companies and
organizations do not rely entirely on computerized calling systems to reach you. Most
have secondary means in place to contact or notify people with important information.
Furthermore, these organizations can always contact you by simply dialing your phone
number manually. Manually dialed calls will not be zapped. As such, you can contact
businesses and organizations to determine if they use predictive dialers and, if so, to
ask that your phone number be manually dialed or that alternate means be used in order
to contact you.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
Answer a Call
Press any key
except OFF.
HOLD
Press to put a call
on hold; press
again to release
hold, OR picking
up an extension
phone will release
hold and return
the Handset to the
idle (on hook)
mode.
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
Access special
telephone company
subscriber services.
Memory
Press MEM to program
and access names and
numbers in Telephone
Memory.
Handset Volume
While on a call,
adjust the volume
of what you hear.
Select
Use SELECT in conjunction
with PROG/CHAN during
Handset programming
End a Call
Press OFF or
place Handset
in Base.
Exit
programming
Cancel a page
Redial/Pause
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.
Program/Channel
Switch to a clearer
channel while on a call.
Enter programming mode
with Handset idle (on
hook).
BASIC OPERA TION
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
BASIC OPERA TION
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