VTech V2675 - 3 Handset Answering System, v2660 - 2.4GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Phone, VT2675 - Wireless Network Friendly 2.4 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum 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, 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.

VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC.

CUSTOMER SERVICE at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications, Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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The v 2656 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range. Your v 2656 is capable of supporting up to a maximum of 4 Handsets. Using additional Handsets, 2 people can be conferenced on a call, while two other extensions can be talking internally, using the Intercom feature.

This manual is designed to familiarize you with the v 2656 cordless telephone. We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone.

To order additional Handsets (model v 2600), battery packs, or headsets, call VTech Communications Inc at 1-800-595-9511.

Introduction

IMPORTANT

Please record the Base ID#(BS ID) printed on the underside of the v 2656 Base in the space below. Please be certain to include all 15 digits/characters.

Base ID#

STOP!!

If you have questions about this product, or if youíre 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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Parts Check List

5. Battery Pack

6. Wall Mounting Bracket

7. User's Manual

1. Base Unit

2. Handset

3. AC Power Adapter

4. Telephone Cord

AC Power Adapter

Telephone Cord

Battery Pack

Handset

Base Unit

Users Manual

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 1-800-267-7377.

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The Handset Layout

1. Antenna

2. Earpiece

3. Scroll Keys

4. Headset Jack (2.5mm)

5. On (Flash)

6. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #)

7. Handsfree Speakerphone

8. LCD Display

9. Select /Menu

10. Off (Clear)

11. Intercom

12. Microphone

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The Base Unit Layout

7 8

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.

DC 9V 500mA

CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY

CORDLESS TELEPHONE

1. Record/Memo

2. Time/Set

3. Change

4. Menu

5. Charge Contacts

6. Delete

7. Page

8. Charging Indicator

9. In Use Indicator

10. Repeat/Slow key

11. Answer ON/OFF key

12. Skip/Quick key

13. Volume Keys

14. Mailbox Keys

15. DC Connector

16. Telephone Jack

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Setup

Connecting Power to Base Unit

Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into the back of the Base unit.

CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your VTech Unit.

To AC outlet

To telephone jack

To telephone outlet

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. DC 9V 500mA CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY

CORDLESS TELEPHONE

Getting Started

IMPORTANT: 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 excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold.

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Setup

Getting Started

Follow the steps below:

1. Remove the battery cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward.

2. Align the two holes in plug with the socket pins. Insert the plug into socket. Place the battery pack into the compartment with the wires in one of the bottom corners of the battery pack.

3. Replace the battery cover by sliding it upwards.

4. If the new battery pack is not already charged, place the Handset in the Base unit, or a remote charging stand, and allow it to charge for 12 hours. After initial charge, a maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient.

The original Handset that is shipped with your v 2656 system will be automatically registered to the Base. This Handset is HANDSET 1.

As you register additional Handsets to the system, they will be assigned extension numbers in the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, and finally HANDSET 4.

After a Handset battery pack is installed, the Handset will automatically begin

SEARCHING FOR BASE (if previously registered), or it will prompt you to ENTER BASE ID to register the new Handset.

Installation of Battery Pack in Handset

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Getting Started

Charging Of Handset Battery Pack

The Handset of your v 2656 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit. Maximum talk time on a full charge is 8 hours. Maximum standby time is 5 days.

You should charge the battery pack for 12 hours when you first receive your phone. You'll know the battery pack needs charging when:

ï The low battery message is

displayed:

ï The handset seems completely

dead, the LCD is completely clear and does not activate when you press the keys.

IMPORTANT:

1. Do not dispose of a battery pack in a fire, the cell may explode.

2. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Toxic substances may be released, causing harm to eyes or skin.

3. Exercise care in handling battery packs in order to prevent an accidental short of the charge contacts, potentially causing the battery pack to overheat.

4. Do not dispose of this battery pack into household garbage. Please refer to the following information concerning proper battery recycling.

Connecting to phone line

Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the Base unit. Plug the other end of this cord into the wall jack.

Checking for dial tone

After the battery is charged press ON on the Handset. The Phone icon will appear on the Handset display, and you will hear dial tone. If not, see

In Case of Difficulty.

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Getting Started

The Wall Mount bracket is designed for use on standard Wall Mount plates only.

1. Line up the tabs on the wall mount adapter with the holes on the bottom

of the base unit. Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place.

2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector to the

back of the base unit. If the handset battery pack has not been charged previously, place the handset in the base unit cradle, and allow it to charge for 12 hours.

3. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack on the bottom of the base

unit, and the other end to the wall jack.

4. Mount the base unit on the wall. Position the base unit so the mounting

studs will fit into the holes on the wall mount bracket. Slide base unit down on the mounting studs until it locks into place.

To telephone jack

To telephone outlet

AC adapter

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.

DC 9V 500mA

CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY

CORDLESS TELEPHONE

Wall Mounting

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Registration of Additional Handsets

Getting Started

Registration and Operation of the v 2600 Accessory Handset

Your v 2656 system can operate up to 4 Handsets. The VTech accessory Handset consists of the following:

Setup of the v 2600 Accessory Handset

1. Plug the AC power adapter into

an electrical outlet.

2. Install the battery, as desciribed

previously.

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Getting Started

Registration of Additional Handsets

Enter Base ID Code

1. After charging the Handset, if

the screen displays SEARCHING FOR BASE, press NEW. You will see ENTER BASE ID. If the screen already says ENTER BASE ID, go to step 2.

2. Enter the 15 digit Base Unit ID

code, located on the underside of the Base Unit.

3. Press OK. The Handset will

display: PLEASE WAIT!!

4. Wait approximately 15 seconds.

The Handset will display:

FOUND BASE If the Handset displays: BASE

BUSY TRY LATER, this

indicates that the system is in use. Wait until the Base Unit is in the idle (on hook) mode, and repeat steps 2 to 4.

NOTE: Occasionally, it may take longer than 15 seconds for the Handset to confirm registration to the Base Unit. This is normal.

Congratulations! You can now enjoy the benefits of your multi-Handset system.

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Handset and Base Indicators

Handset Icons

Icon

Description

Line In Use indicator On steady with no number next to it when a parallel set is in use. On steady with one or more numbers next to it, indicating which extensions are using the line. For example, 12 indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on an outside call.

Intercom indicator On steady with the extension numbers currently on an

intercom call. For example,

12 indicates that the Handset

1 and Handset 2 are on an intercom call. Battery indicator

Cycles (Low, Medium, and High) when Handset battery is charging. Flashes when a low battery condition is detected.

Mute indicator On steady when the Handset microphone is muted.

Hold indicator On steady when the line is on hold.

Enhanced Mode indicator On steady when active Handset and Base are in Enhanced mode.

Handset Registration indicator

is displayed when a Handset is either not registered, or

is searching for a Base unit.

Base LEDS

LED

In Use

Mailbox/Stop

Charging

ON/OFF

Description

ï Lights when line is being used by a Handset of the v 2656

system.

ï Glows when there are only old messages in the mailbox. ï Flashes when there are new messages in the mailbox. ï Is not illuminated when a mailbox is empty.

ï Lights whenever the handset is placed in the base unit

charging cradle.

ï Lights when the answering machine is on.

Basic Operation

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The v 2656 has an advanced design that uses a menu structure and soft keys to access all of the built-in features.

Example of the idle mode display:

Soft Menu Functions

RDL (Redial)

Press RDL to display the last 5 telephone numbers dialed. The number on top line is the most recent number dialed. ï Use the

scroll keys to select the desired number. ï To dial the number, you can simply press the ON or SPEAKER key. ï To erase (or save) the number, select this option to delete (or save) it.

With the Handset in the idle (OFF) mode, press the MENU key to access the following options:

ï CALLS LOG (CALLER ID)

ï HANDSET SETTINGS ï RANGE EXTENDER ï TONE/PULSE ï REGISTER

Use the

scroll keys to select the desired option, then press OK.

Caller ID - Call Waiting ID

Your v 2656 is capable of displaying the name and/or number of the party calling before you answer the phone (Caller ID). It is also capable of displaying Caller ID information in conjunction with a Call Waiting alert signal (Call Waiting Caller ID). With Call Waiting Caller ID, the Caller ID data is displayed so you can decide whether to answer the incoming call, or continue with your current conversation.

NOTES ABOUT CALLER ID & CALL WAITING CALLER ID

These are subscription services, provided by most regional telephone service providers. You must subscribe to these services to get the benefits of these features. If you do not subscribe to Caller ID services, you can still use your

v 2656 and the other features it offers. Due to regional incompatibilities, Caller ID information may not be available

for every call you receive. In addition, the calling party may intentionally block their name and phone number from being sent.

Basic Operation

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Calls Log (Caller ID)

Basic Operation

From the idle (OFF) mode, press MENU, use the scroll keys to select CALLS LOG, then press OK. The Caller

ID information of the most recently received call will be displayed. For example:

To scroll to other records, use the

scroll keys.

To dial the number displayed, you can simply press the ON or SPEAKER key.

You can also press the CID key to access the following options ( DEL, OPT#, SAVE): DEL : Select this option to delete THIS

or ALL records in Caller ID memory.

OPT# : Select this option to display up to four possible dialing strings of the

number stored in Caller ID memory. If a number is provided in the Caller ID data, the possible options to choose from will be either 7, 8, 10, or 11 digits. For example, if the original number in Caller ID menory was 808-880-8808, then the display options will be:

Use the

keys to

make selection, and then press DIAL, ON or SPEAKER to dial the number.

SAVE : Select this option to save the displayed Caller ID record into

Memory. Only Caller ID records with telephone numbers can be saved into Memory. If you need to modify the number after saving, see To Edit a Number/Name, on page 21.

Your v 2656 stores the 50 most recent Caller ID and Call Waiting ID records in its memory. As new records are stored, the oldest records are automatically deleted to make room. Therefore, you do not have to manually delete CID records.

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Handset Settings

From the Handset Settings menu you can select the following options to modify:

ï RINGER VOLUME

Select this option to adjust the ringer volume. Use the

scroll keys to adjust the volume up or down. A Handset will display a graphic indicator of the selected volume setting. Press OK to confirm your selection and return to the Handset Settings menu.

ï RINGER MELODY

Select this option to adjust the ringer melody or tone. Use the

scroll keys to select from the six available tones. Press

SAVE to confirm your selection and return to the Handset Settings menu.

ï LOW BATT TONE (preset to ON)

Select this option to turn the Low Battery warning tone ON or OFF. Press the OFF or ON soft keys, to make your selection. Press OK to confirm your selection and return to the Handset Settings menu. When set to ON, the Handset will emit a warning tone when a Low Battery condition is detected.

ï RANGE TONE (preset to ON)

Select this option to turn the Out of Range warning tone ON or OFF. Press the OFF or ON soft keys, to make your selection. Press OK to confirm your selection and return to the Handset Settings menu. When set to ON, the Handset will emit a warning tone whenever the Handset is taken out of range of the Base.

ï KEYPAD TONE (preset to ON)

Select this option to turn the Keypad tones ON or OFF. Press the OFF or ON soft keys, to make your selection. Press OK to confirm your selection and return to the Handset Settings menu. When set to ON, the Handset will emit a beep whenever a key is pressed.

ï CONTRAST

Select this option to adjust the contrast level of the Handset display. Use the

scroll keys to make your selection. The handset display will automatically adjust as you make your selection. Press OK to confirm your selection and return to the Handset Settings menu.

ï LANGUAGE (preset to ENGLISH)

Select this option to change the display to appear in English, Spanish or French. Use the

scroll keys to select language, then

press OK to confirm your choice.

Basic Operation

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Range Extender (preset to AUTO)

Your v 2656 has an enhanced feature that is designed to improve performance . If you are using your v 2656 in an area with excessive interference, or you require a moderate

increase in operating range. the Range Extender feature can help to improve both the sound quality and range. Actual range will depend on your environment.

To select the Range Extender setting, follow the procedure listed below: ï In the idle(OFF) mode, press MENU

and use the scroll keys to select RANGE EXTENDER, then press OK.

ï There are 3 option settings in the

RANGE EXTENDER menu:

1. Select OFF to disable RANGE

EXTENDER

2. Select ON to enable RANGE EXTENDER. An "E" icon will

appear in the upper left corner of Handset display, indicating that RANGE EXTENDER is ON.

3. Select AUTO to allow your v 2656 to automatically monitor the signal strength between the Handset and Base unit, and activate whenever necessary. When RANGE EXTENDER is enabled, an "E" icon will appear in the upper left corner of the Handset display.

ï Use the scroll keys to select the desired setting, and then press OK to

confirm the selection.

Note: When Range Extender mode is enabled, your v 2656 will consume

more battery power. That means the standby and talk time of your Handset will be shorter.

Tone/Pulse Selection (preset to TONE)

Use this option to select Tone dialing or Pulse dialing.

ï The phone must be in the idle (OFF)

mode.

ï Select TONE/PULSE option from the

MENU. then press OK.

ï Use the scroll keys to

select the desired option, then press OK.

Basic Operation

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The v 2656 can store up to 50 names/numbers in memory. Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits and up to 16 characters for the name.

When prompted to ENTER NAME, use the digit keys to 'spell' the name. Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order:

Number Key

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Characters (in order)

& ' , . 1

A B C a b c 2

D E F d e f 3

G H I g h i 4

J K L j k l 5

M N O m n o 6

P Q R S p q r s 7

T U V t u v 8

W X Y Z w x y z 9

Memory

Use this option to register additional Handsets to the v 2656 Base. You can register a total of four Handsets.

You will be prompted to enter the 15-digit Base ID code printed on the underside of the base unit. After entering this code, press OK. The Handset will display SEARCHING FOR BASE, and then FOUND BASE when the process is complete. See Registration of Additional Handsets, page 11, for details.

Note : Base ID codes are 15 digits long and can include the following characters : 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or .

Basic Operation

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To Store a Number/Name:

ï Starting from the idle screen,

enter the number you want to store in memory.

ï Be sure to include long distance

codes and pauses (using the PAUSE soft key) if necessary. When finished, press the MEM soft key.

ï You will then be prompted to

ENTER NAME. Use the digit keys to 'spell' the name. If you make a mistake, press the CLR soft key. To enter a space press

. When finished, press

SAVE.

ï If there is space available in

memory, the number/name will be saved and the Handset will return to the idle mode.

ï If the memory is full the Handset

will display PHONEBOOK IS FULL and exit to the dial mode without saving the entry.

Memory

Basic Operation

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