VTech VT2459 - 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone Operating Instructions 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.T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, b ut take it to a
VT ech 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 a VTech 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 w ater.
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 a VTech 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. Av oid 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.

Important Safety Instructions

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

If you have questions about this product,
or if you’re having difficulty with setup
or op eration, do not return your phone to
the store. Call VTech Customer Support
Center at:

1-800-595-9511

In Canada, call

1-800-267-7377

STOP

Important Safety Instructions

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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.

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. User’s Manual 8. Color Face and Base Plates

9. USB Cable 10. CD ROM

To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Communications, Inc at 1-800-595-

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

Before You Begin

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Connecting Power to Base Unit

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.

Installation of Battery Pack in Handset

Setup

Follow the steps below:

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

2. Align the two holes in the plug
with the socket pins, then
snap the plug into place.

3. Place the battery pack in the
compartment, with the wires
in the lower left corner, along
the bottom of the pack. Angle
the top half of the pack in first,
under the 2 claws. Then snap
the lower portion of the pack
into place. Place the wires
under the guide, located
below the battery pack.

4. Replace cover by sliding it up
into place.

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Charge the Battery Pack

The Handset should be charged initially for 12 hours. Afterwards, a maintenance charge of
at least 10 hours is sufficient. Maximum talk time on a full charge is approximately 5 hours.
Maximum standby time is 5 days. Look for the charging bull animation on the Handset as it
charges.

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Setup

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.

Tone/Pulse Selection

Your gz 2456 is preset for tone dialing. See “Telephone Operation” for details.

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

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.

Removable Face Plates

Your gz 2456 comes with additional Handset and Base Plates of various colors. You can
interchange these plates to suit your personal tastes and room decor.

Handset Face Plate

Carefully remove the Handset face plate by prying up from the notch at the bottom of the
plate. Re-attach by snapping the upper portion of the plate into position first, then snapping
the lower portion into position.

Base Face Plates

Carefully remove the two Base plates by prying up from the notches located at the
bottom front and back edge of the plate. Align the new Base plates, making sure the
antenna passes through the appropriate slot. Secure the plates by snapping it into position.

Remove

Re-attach

Remove

Re-attach

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Handset Features

Volume keys

• While on a call, press

to raise or to
lower the volume. A
double beep will
sound when you
reach maximum or
minimum level.

PHONE/FLASH

• Press PHONE/

FLASH then dial the

number to make a call.

• Dial the number (use

to backspace and
correct digits),
then press PHONE
/FLASH to make a call.

• While on a call, when

you receive a Call
Waiting alert, press
PHONE/FLASH to
switch between calls.

• Press PHONE/FLASH

or any key except

OFF to answer a call.

HOLD

• Press this key to put

a call on hold, press
again to release
hold.

CHANNEL

• If you experience

noise or interference
while on a call,
press CHAN to
switch to clear
channel.

SELECT

• Press to select a

displayed function;
press to confirm a
programming operation.

OFF

• Press this key to end

a call. The OFF key is
also used to exit all
modesof operation.

PROGRAM

• This key is used to

enter Programming
mode.

REDIAL/PAUSE

• Press PHONE, then

press REDIAL/PAUSE
to call last number
dialed (up 32 digits)

-OR-

• Press REDIAL/

PAUSE , then press
PHONE to call last

number dialed. In the
idle mode, press
REDIAL/PAUSE twice
to delete the last
number dialed.

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Base Features

PAGE

• Press to page the
Handset for up to 60
seconds. Press
again to cancel, or
press OFF on the
Handset.

IN USE/CHARGING
Indicator

• Flashes when the
Handset is in use.
Flashes in cadence with
the inbound ringing.
Flashes rapidly when a
call is on hold.
On steady when the
Handset is charging in
the Base.

SPEAKERPHONE

• Press this key to enable the
speakerphone function and
hear the conversation using
the base speaker.

MUTE

• Press to mute the
speakerphone
microphone so the
person on the other
end of line can not
hear you, yet you still
hear them.

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Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save

Y ou can select from f our tra ditional Handset ringer styles, five popular pre-programmed
polyphonic melodies, one user downloaded melody, 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: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 the desired option . You will hear a sample of each ring.

6 Press SELECT to choose the displayed ringer setting. If you chose a

Pre-programmed polyphonic melody or User Downloaded melody , the Handset will
display , f or example:

7. Press

or to adjust the volume level.

8. Press SELECT to confirm the volume setting. Y ou’ll hear a long confirmation beep .

See RINGER OPTIONS on page 15 for details.

Set Date and Time

Y ou can edit the date and the time by choosing the “DATE/TIME” mode.

1. Make sure the Handset is off.

2. Press PROG to enter programming mode.

3. Press until the screen displays

DATE/TIMEDATE/TIME

DATE/TIMEDATE/TIME

DATE/TIME.

4. Press SELECT. The current month blinks.

5. Use or to adjust the month, then press SELECT.

6. Repeat step 5 to adjust the day, hour, minute and AM or PM.

7 . Y ou’ll hear a long beep to confir m y our settings.
NOTE: You can choose to set the time manually, or you can allow it to be set automatically
with incoming Caller ID information.

Set the Dial Mode (Preset to TONE)

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.

1. Make sure the Handset is off.

2. Press PROG to enter programming mode.

3. Press

until the screen displays

DIAL MODE :DIAL MODE :

DIAL MODE :DIAL MODE :

DIAL MODE : , and the currently selected

mode.

4. Press SELECT. The current setting b links.

5. Press

or . The screen displays

TONETONE

TONETONE

TONE or

PULSEPULSE

PULSEPULSE

PULSE.

6. Press SELECT to save the displayed mode.

Telephone Operation

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Temporary Tone Dialing

If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, 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.

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. For best performance, keep the
Base antenna fully upright.
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

Telephone Operation

Screen Displays: When

** RINGING **
CONNECTING...
PHONE ON
** PAGING **
HOLD
BATTERY LOW
NEEDS RECHARGING
RINGER OFF
SCANNING
NEEDS RECHARGING
RINGER OFF
SCANNING

The Handset is in use.
The Base is paging the Handset.
There is a call on hold.
The battery needs to be recharged.
The battery needs to be recharged.
The Handset ringer is off.
The Handset is changing channel.
The battery needs to be recharged.
The handset ringer is off.
The handset is changing channel.
There is a call coming in.
The Handset is waiting for dial tone.

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This cordless phone can store 50 telephone numbers with names, each up to 24 digits long.
Entries are stored alphabetically. For consistency with Caller ID entries, you may wish to
enter last names first.
Note: Press OFF at any time to e xit directory .

Store a Number/Name in the Directory

1 Press PROG. The screen displays DIRECTORY .
2 Press SELECT . The screen displays ENTER NAME .
3 Using the chart below, enter up to 15 characters for the

name you’re stor ing with the n umber. Use to backspace
and make corrections; use to advance and add a
space.

4 When you finish entering the name, press SELECT or PROG. The screen displa ys

ENTER NUMBER .

5 Enter the telephone number. Use to backspace and make a correction. Press

REDIAL/PAUSE to store a pause in the dialing sequence.

-OR­Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last number (up to 24 digits) dialed from this phone.

6 Press SELECT or PROG. The screen displays DISTINCT RING? and the current

setting.

Telephone Directory

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7 Press or to change the setting. Choose

YY

YY

Y (for Yes) if you wish the phone

to alert you to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive ringing pattern
after the first ring. Choose

NN

NN

N (for NO) for a normal ringing pattern.

8 Press SELECT or PROG to confirm your selection. If you chose

YY

YY

Y, the screen

displays:

Note: If chose

NN

NN

N, you can skip to Step 10.

9 The Melody name will blink. Press

or to choose the desired Melody. Then

press SELECT or PROG to confirm your selection. The screen displays:

10 Press or to change the setting. Choose

YY

YY

Y (for Yes) if you wish the phone

to show an animation when the incoming call matches this number. Choose

NN

NN

N

(for NO) for no animation. Your choices of animations are:

Note: You can replace the three animations shown above. See the Download Guide insert
for instructions how to download animation.

11 Press SELECT or PROG to confirm your selection. If you chose

YY

YY

Y, the screen

will display one of the 3 animations. Press

or to change the setting, then
press SELECT or PROG to confirm your desired option. You’ll hear a long beep
confirming your entry. When you select

YY

YY

Y in step 7 , a

will be displayed with the

directory entry.

Note: When memory is full the screen displays

MEMORY FULL,

an error tone sounds,

and you will not be able to store a new number until you delete a stored number.

Edit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory

1 Press ( ). The screen displays DIRECTORY .

Telephone Directory

9735550123

alternately

alternately

9735550123

or

alternately