Vtech VT 2450 User Manual

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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.

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. 2

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Important Safety Instructions

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

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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.

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Before You Begin

Parts Check List

1. Base Unit		6. Batteries
2.	Handsets	7.	Belt Clips
3.	Handset Charger	8.	User’s Manual
4. Base AC Power Adaptor		9. Charger AC Power Adaptor
5. Telephone Line Cord		10. Base Wall Mounting Bracket

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.

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The Handset Layout

1.	Antenna	8.	Microphone
2.	Earpiece	9.	Headset Jack
3.	LCD	10.	Sel/X-FER Key
4.	up and down Arrow Keys	11.	Off Key
5.	Hold Key	12.	Phone/flash Key
6.	Dialing Keys (0-9,*,#)	13.	Redial/Pause Key
7.	Chan/Delete Key	14.	Prog Key
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The Base Unit Layout

	6
1	7
1

	2	8
	3	9
	4	10
	5	11
	5	12
		12

MODEL: 2450 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. MANUFACTURED IN CHINA		COMPLIES WITH 47 CFR PART 68 HAC FCC ID: EW780-5298B00-		REGISTRATION NO.: US: EW7W901B24280 RINGER EQUIVALENCE: 0.1B USOC JACK: RJ11C, RJ11W	THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1)THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE; AND 2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. PRIVACY OF COMMUNICATIONS MAY NOT BE ENSURED WHEN USING THIS PHONE.

TEL LINE	9V DC

CORDLESS TELEPHONE

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.

DC 9V 300mA

CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY

VTech Customer Service 1-800-595-9511

www.vtechphones.com

1. Page Key		8. Delete Key
2.	Repeat/Slow Key	9. Menu Key
3. Skip/Quick Key		10. Change Key
4.	In Use/Charging Light	11.Time/Set Key
5. Mailbox Keys		12. Rec/Memo Key
6. Vol -/+ Keys		13. DC Connector Jack
7. On/Off Key		14. Telephone Line Jack
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Getting Started

Installation

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.

2.Install the handset battery. Use only VTech batteries.

a). Remove battery c o m p a r t m e n t cover by pressing on the indentation and sliding down- wards.

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 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 at least 15 hours for first charging.

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Installation

Table/Desk Installation

Connect the

power cord.

Connect the telephone line cord

TEL LINE	9V DC

CORDLESS TELEPHONE

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.

DC 9V 300mA

CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY

VTech Customer Service 1-800-595-9511

www.vtechphones.com

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
SELECT.
• The month is flashing. Press	or	until the screen displays the correct
month. Press SELECT.
• The day is flashing. Press	or	until the screen displays the correct day.
Press SELECT.
• The hour is flashing. Press	or	until the screen displays the correct hour.
Press SELECT.
• The minute is flashing. Press	or	until the screen displays the correct
minute. Press SELECT.
• AM or PM is flashing. Press	or	to choose AM or PM. Press SELECT.

Getting Started

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Getting Started

Installation

Your t 2450 base unit is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate. Wall mounting is optional.

1.Open the hinged wall mount bracket on the underside of the base, then swivel it down and lock it into place as shown in the diagram above.

2.Run the power and telephone cords through the slot, then connect them to the jacks located on the underside of the base.

3.Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. If the battery has not been previously charged, place the handset in the base, and allow it to charge for 15 hours (or overnight). Connect the telephone line cord to the wall jack.

4.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

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

Access special telephone company subscriber services.

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 viewing the call log, press to delete the current record displayed.

Handset Volume

Adjust the volume while on a call.

A double beep will sound when 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 de-

lete last character entered.

Select Use SELECT in conjunction with

PROG during handset programming.

End a Call

Press OFF

-OR-

Place handset in base or chager.

Exit

Programming

Cancel a page

Redial

Press PHONE, then press REDIAL/PAUSE to call last number dialed (up to 32 digits).

-OR-

Press REDIAL, then press

PHONE to call last number dialed.

Press REDIAL twice to delete the last number dialed record while handset idle.

Pause

Press REDIAL to inset a dialing pause when entering numbers.

Program

Enter programming mode while handset idle .

Basic Operation

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Basic Operation

Telephone Operation

Page

Press to page the handset for up to 60 seconds. Press again or, 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.

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Telephone 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 idle.

2.Press PROG.

3.Press until the screen displays RINGER: and the current setting.

4.Press SELECT. 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 SELECT to choose the displayed ringer setting.

Temporary Tone Dialing

If you have dial 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 will send touch tone signals.

3.After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to dial pulse 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 SELECT to forward the call to the other handset (HS2). The first handset (HS1) will show:TRANSFERING CALL

HS2 will show:

CALL TRANSFERING

NOTE: If HS2 cannot be found, HS1will generate a sad tone and continue the call automatically.

Before HS2 answers, HS1 can press PHONE to cancel the forward function and continue the external call.

2.Press any key except OFF on HS2 to answer the forwarded call. HS1 will return to the idle screen.

NOTE: If HS2 does not respond within 30 seconds, HS1 will start ringing until PHONE is pressed. If the returned call is not answered within another 30 seconds, the external call will end automatically.

Basic Operation

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Basic Operation

Telephone Operation

Display Screen Messages

Screen Displays:	When:

RINGING	There is a call coming in.

CONNECTING...	The handset is waiting for a dial tone.

PHONE ON	The handset is in use.

SCANNING...	The handset is changing to more clear chan-
	nel.

PAGING	The base is paging the handset.

HOLD	There is a call on hold.

BATTERY LOW	The battery needs to be recharged.

NO CONNECT	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. The Handset is Out-of-range, if an attempt to dial is failed.

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Telephone Memory

You can store up to nine 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 only by pressing two buttons.

You can also store telephone numbers with names alphabetically in the directory. See Telephone Directory for instructions.

NOTES: 1. The entries you store in speed dial memory will be marked with 01 through 09 and also stored in the directory.

2. Press OFF at any time to exit the Speed Dial memory.

Store a Number/Name in Memory:

1.Press PROG. Then press until the screen displays SPEED DIAL.

2.Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER 1-9.

3.Press the key (1-9) to assign the memory location where this number will be stored. The screen displays ENTER NAME.

NOTE: 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.

	Presses
Dial Key	1 2 3 4 5 6

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

*:	*
#:	&	’	,	-	.	#
#:	&	’	,	-	.	#

5.When you finish entering the name, press SELECT or PROG. The screen displays

ENTER NUMBER.

6.Enter the telephone number. Use to backspace and make corrections. Press REDIAL/PAUSE to add pause if necessary.

Basic Operation

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