Vtech VT 2453 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.

Important Safety Instructions

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

Before You Begin

Enhanced 2.4GHz Technology - Your t 2453 operates on a dual band

transmission that combines the best of 2.4GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones.

About Caller Identification (Caller ID)

Your t 2453 has a caller ID(CID) 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 caller 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.

Before You Begin

Parts Check List:

1. Base Unit

2. Handset

3. AC Power Adaptor

4. Telephone Line Cord

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.

5. Battery

6. Belt Clip

7. User’s Manual

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 stan-

dard electrical outlet (110v AC) not controlled by a wall switch.

2. Install the handset battery. Use only the provided VTech battery, or equivalent.

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 battery in. Place the wires under the guide, located below the battery.

d) Replace cover by sliding it up into

e) If the battery is not already charged, please the handset in its base when not in use to ensure maximum daily performance.

Installation

3. Attach belt clip to the cordless handset (optional).

Getting Started

To attach

Table/Desk Installation

Standard electrical outlet

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.

To remove

Modular telephone jack

After charging the battery for at least 12 hours, connect the telephone line cord. Connect the power cord.

Installation

4. Charge the Handset Battery Place the handset in the base. Charge the battery for at least 15 hours the first time.

NOTE: If the phone will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery

to prevent possible leakage.

5. Check for Dial Tone

Getting Started

After the batteries are 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.

• Press PROG.

• Press or until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the

currently selected mode.

• Press SELECT. The current setting blinks.

• Press to select TONE or PULSE.

• Press SELECT to save.

7. Set Time and Date

If you subscribe to CID service, the date and time will be set automatically with the first incoming call. If you do not have CID service, you can set the date and time manually:

• Press PROG/CHAN, 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 between AM or PM.Press SELECT.

8. Set Language Mode

• Press PROG/CHAN, then press or until LANGUAGE is displayed. Press SELECT.

• The current setting blinks.Press or until the screen displays the correct language (English, Espanol or French).

• Press SELECT to save your selection.

Installation

Your t 2453 base unit is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate. Wall mounting is optional.

Getting Started

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.

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-

Use the extension phone to pick up the call.

Make a Call

Press PHONE, then dial the number.

-OR-

Dial the number (use to backspace and make corrections), then press PHONE to call.

Flash/Call Waiting

Access special

Basic Operation

telephone company subscriber services. During a call, press to receive an incoming call, if call waiting is activated.

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 SELECT in conjunction with PROG during handset programming.

End a Call Press OFF.

-OR-

Place handset in it base.

Exit Programming Cancel a Page

Redial Press PHONE, then press REDIAL/PAUSE to call the the last

number dialed (up to 32 digits).

-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.

Telephone Operation

In Use/Charging

•Flashes in unison with inbound calls.

•Flashes slowly when the handset is in use.

•Flashes rapidly when a call is on hold.

•Glows steadily when the handset is charging.

Page

Press to page the handset for up to 60 seconds. Press again, or press OFF on handset, or place handset in base to cancel the page.

Basic Operation

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. With the handset in OFF mode, press PROG/CHAN.

2. Press until the screen displays RINGER:.

3. Press SELECT. The current setting blinks, and you will hear a sample of the ring.

4. Press or to select RINGER:1, 2, 3, 4 or OFF. You will hear a sample of each ring tone.

5. Press SELECT to choose the displayed ringer setting.

Temporary Tone Dialing

If you have pulse (rotary) service, you can change from dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing tone signals for access to telephone banking or long distance services.

1. Dial the number.

2. Press

3. After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to pulse service.

Headset Jack

You can use this telephone handsfree when you install any VTech 2.5 mm headset, purchased separately.

Plug the headset into the jack located on the right side of the handset (under the small rubber flap).

Basic Operation

Do not force the connection, but make sure the plug fits securely.

TONE. Buttons pressed after this send touch tone signals.

TONE. This is useful if you need to send touch

Telephone Operation

Operating Range

This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and base can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office.

If you receive a call while you are out of range, the handset might not ring or if it does ring, the call might not connect when you press PHONE. Move closer to the base, then press PHONE to answer the call.

If you move out of range during a phone conversation, you might hear noise or interference. To improve reception, move closer to the base.

If you move out of range without pressing OFF, your phone will be left off the hook. To hang up properly, walk back into range, periodically pressing OFF.

Display Screen Messages

Screen Displays: When:

Screen Displays: When

** RINGING **

CONNECTING...

There is a call coming in. The handset is waiting for dial tone.

Basic Operation

PHONE ON

MESSAGE WAITING

** PAGING **

HOLD

BATTERY LOW

SCANNING...

NO CONNECT

RINGER OFF

The handset is in use. You have received telephone company voice mail.

The base is paging the handset. There is a call on hold. The battery needs to be recharged.

The handset is changing to another of the 30 channels available.

Displays and a sad tone sounds when the base power is off and PHONE is pressed.

The handset ringer is turned off.

Telephone Memory

You can store up to nine numbers with names (up to 15 characters and 24 digits in each location) you dial frequently into the speed dial memory locations you assign (1 through 9) in each handset. You can also store telephone numbers with names alphabetically in the directory. See Telephone

Directory for instructions.

NOTES:

• The entries you stored in speed dial memory will be marked with 01 through 09 in the telephone directory.

• Press OFF at any time to exit memory dial mode.

Store a Number/Name in Memory:

1. Press PROG on the handset.

2. Press or until the screen displays SPEED DIAL.

3. Press SEL. The screen displays ENTER 1-9.

NOTE: When memory is full the screen displays MEMORY FULL, an error tone sounds, and you cannot store a new number until you delete a record in speed dial memory or telephone directory.

4. Press the key (1 through 9) for the memory location where you want to store this entry.If the selected location is empty, the screen displays ENTER NAME.

NOTE: If the location is not empty, your new entry will be stored in place of the old and the first entry will be deleted. Take caution to not save over entries you do not wish to delete from memory.

5. Using the chart below, enter up to 15 characters for the name you’re storing with the number. Use to backspace and make corrections; use to advance and add a space.

Basic Operation

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 MNO6 7 PQRS7 8 T U V 8 9 W X Y Z 9 0 0

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