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

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2 Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in memory.

-OR-

Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to edit.

3 When the screen displays the number you want to edit, press SELECT . Then press

or until EDIT flashes.

4 Press SELECT. The screen displays the name and number. The flashing cursor

appears at the end of the name. Use , and the dial pad keys to edit the name.
Press SELECT to move on to edit the number. Press SELECT to move to edit the
Distinctive Ring setting and Animation setting. Follow steps 7-11 in “Store a Number/

Name in the Directory”.

Delete a Number/Name Stored in the Directory

1 Press ( ). The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2 Press

or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in memory.

-OR-

Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to delete.

3 When the screen displays the number you want to delete, press SELECT. Press

or until

ERASEERASE

ERASEERASE

ERASE is flashing.

4 Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES and the number.
5 Press until YES flashes.
6 Press SELECT. You’ll hear a long beep confirming the deletion.

Dial a Number from the Directory

1 Press

( ). The screen displays DIRECTORY.

2 Press

or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in memory.

-OR-

Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to dial.

3 When the screen displays the number you want to dial, press SELECT.

DIALDIAL

DIALDIAL

DIAL is

flashing.

4 Press SELECT. The phone automatically dials the number.

-OR­When the screen diplays the number you want to dial, press PHONE.

Telephone Directory

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Caller ID Operation

About Call History

This phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 90. The most recent call will
have the highest number. When the memory is full, the oldest call information is deleted to
make room for new incoming call information.
For each call that comes in, the screen displays the following information between the first
and second rings:

• Your caller’s name (15 letters are sent by your telephone company).

• The caller’s area code and telephone number.

• The time and date of the call.

• The repeat Tag (

**

**

*

) in the upper right corner, indicating the party has called more

than once.
Note: When repeat Caller ID (CID) data arrives, the time and date information will
overwrite the old information, and is displayed during CID review.

Note: Press OFF at any time to exit call history.

Review Call History

The screen displays call information for about 15 seconds after it has been received
without pressing any key .

1 Press (CID) to view call history.
2 Use or to scroll through records in call history .

Delete Records from Call History
Delete a Specific Call

1 Locate the record you want to delete from call history.
2 Press SELECT. ERASE is flashing.

3 Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES ALL and the phone number.

YES is flashing.

4 Press SELECT . You’ll hear a long beep confirming the deletion.

Delete All Calls

1 While viewing call history , press SELECT. ERASE is flashing.

2 Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES ALL and the phone number .

Party has called
more than once.

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3 Press until ALL flashes, then press SELECT. The screen displa ys ERASE ALL

NO YES

.

4 Press

until YES flashes.

5 Press SELECT. You will hear a long beep confirming the deletion.

Dial a Displayed Number

1. Locate the record in call history you want to dial from call history .

2. If the phone number is not in the correct format, press the # key until it is in the
desired dialing format.

For example, the phone number is 973-555-0123.

Continued pressing # will change the phone number as follows:

1-973-555-0123 11 digits
555-0123 7 digits
1-555-0123 8 digits
973-555-0123 10 digits

3. With the correct dialing format displayed, press PHONE to make the call.

-OR-

Press SELECT, then use

or until

DIALDIAL

DIALDIAL

DIAL is flashing.

Press SELECT to make the call.

Store a Call History Record in the Directory

1. Locate the record in call history you want to store in directory .

2. Press SELECT, then

or until PGM flashes.

3. Press SELECT. Using the chart in page 10, 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.

4. Press SELECT to move to the ne xt row . Use

to backspace and make corrections

on the number.

5. Press SELECT to confirm, then follow the steps 7 – 11 in “ Store a Number /Name

in the Directory”, on pages 11.

Caller ID Operation

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In addition to 4 traditional ringer options and ringer OFF, your gz 2456 Handset has 6
popular pre-programmed melodies.

Traditional Ring Options Ringer 1

Ringer 2
Ringer 3
Ringer 4
Ringer OFF

Pre-programmed Melodies:

To select traditional and pre-programmed rings, see Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save,
on page 8.

Note: You can also download your very own ring tone melody into the handset to
replace the sixth pre-programmed melody above. See the Download Guide insert for
instructions how to download a ringer.

Ringer Options

“We Will Rock You” (WWRY)

By Brian May
© BEECHWOOD MUSIC CORPORATION

“James Bond Theme” (007)

By Monty Norman
© EMI UNART CATALOG INC.

“All the Small Things” (Blink182)

Words and Music by Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus
© EMI APRIL MUSIC INC.

“Lady Marmalade” (LadyMarm)

by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan
© JOBETE MUSIC CO., INC. and STONE DIAMOND MUSIC CORP.

“What a Girl Wants” (GirlWant)

Written by Shelly Peiken and Guy Roche
© EMI BLACKWOOD MUSIC INC.

“Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky)” (Rocky)

By Carol Connors, Bill Conti and Ayn Robbins
© EMI UNART CATALOG, INC. and EMI U CATALOG, INC.

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You gz 2456 can answer incoming calls in 2 different wa ys:

Normal Answering Mode

• After your personal greeting (or the factory preset greeting, if you choose), the gz 2456

will record your caller’s message . Fo r e xample: “ Y ou hav e reached 555-1234. We are
unable to answer y our call at this time, Please leave a message after the tone . ”

• If you prefer to use the factory preset greeting, the caller will hear : “ Hello, I’m unable to answer
your call right now. Please leav e your name, number and a message after the tone . ”

Announce-Only Mode

• After your personal greeting ( or the factory preset greeting, if you choose), the gz 2456

will hang up. For e xample: “ Sorry, w e cannot take your call. Please call bac k tomorrow
between 9 am and 5pm.”

• If you prefer to use the factory preset greeting, the caller will hear: “ Hello, I’m unable
to answer your call right now . Please call again. Thank you.”

• Upon power up, the Base Unit Message Window will alternate between CL (indication
that the Day and Time must be set) and a digit representing the number of recorded
messages .

Answering System Programming

Note: During programming, the Base Unit Message Window displays “- -”. You

may press PLAY/STOP to exit programming mode at any time. The gz 2456 will
automatically exit programming mode after approximately 20 seconds of inactivity.

• The MENU key guides you through the 6 programming functions:

1.Record Outgoing Message

2.Set Security Code

3.Set Audible Message Alert

4.Set Announce Only

5.Set Base Ringer

6.Set Number of Rings

Set Announce Only (preset to OFF)

• Press the MENU key 4 times until you hear: “ SET ANNOUNCE ONL Y.”

• Now press SELECT. The voice prompt will say either

OFF or ON. Repeated presses of SELECT will
alternate between ON and OFF . The Base Unit will
display either On or OF (off) to reflect your choice.

• Choose OFF if you want your gz 2456 to record

your callers’ messages (Normal Answering Mode).

• Choose ON if you only want your callers to hear your

greeting without allowing them to leave you a message
(Annouce-Only Mode).

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• Once you’ve selected OFF (or ON), press TIME/
SET to confirm your selection. The voice prompt will
say: “ANNOUNCE ONL Y IS OFF (or ON)”.

You can now program the other 5 functions.

Note - Please follow the Record Outgoing Message
instructions below to record your Announce Only
message.

Record Outgoing Message

• Press MENU until you hear “ Record Outgoing
Message.”

• Press REC/MEMO. The v oice prompt will say “ N ow
recording”, following by a tone.

• Begin speaking after the tone, towords the front edge
of the Base Unit. The Base Unit display becomes a
timer as you record your outgoing message.

• Your outgoing message must be longer than 2
seconds.

Note: Your outgoing message can be up to 90
seconds.

• When done, press PLAY/STOP. Your outgoing
message will automatically be played back.

• If you would like to re-record your outgoing message,
simply repeat the above steps.

• If you would like to return to the factory-set outgoing
message.

• Press MENU. The voice prompt will say “ Record
outgoing message”.

• Press PLAY/STOP. The outgoing message will begin
playing.

• Press DELETE while your outgoing message is
playing. The voice prompt will say “Outgoing message
deleted”.

• Press MENU to go to the next programming function.

Setting up your gz 2456 Digital Answering System

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Set Security Code

• When you call your gz 2456 from a remote lacation,
a two-digital security code must be entered to gain
access to functions such as message playback.
The factory preset security code is 19. You can
designate any two digital security code you wish,
from 10 to 99.

• Press the MENU key until you hear “Set Security
Code”.

• Press SELECT to hear the current security code.
Every time you press SELECT, the code increases
by 1. Holding SELECT increases the security code in increments of 10. The Base Unit
will display the security code as you program it.

• Press TIME/SET to confirm your choice. The voice prompt will say:”Security code is
XX”.

• Press MENU to go to the next programming function, or press PLAY/STOP to exit
programming mode.

Set Audible Message Alert

• This feature provides a beep every 10 seconds at
the Base Unit, alerting you to new, unplayed
messages.

• Press MENU until you hear “ Set audible message
alert”.

• Press SELECT. The v oice prompt will say either
ON or OFF.

• Select ON if you want your gz 2456 to beep every
10 seconds to alert you to any new messages;
select OFF i f you don’t. The Base Unit will display
On or OF (off) as you make your selection.

• Press TIME/SET to confirm your selection. The v oice prompt will say:” Audible message
is on ( or off ).”

• Press MENU to advance to the next programming function or press PLAY/STOP to
exit programming mode.

Setting up your gz 2456 Digital Answering System

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Set Base Ringer

• Press MENU until you hear “Set base ringer”.

• Press SELECT to toggle betw een ON and OFF. The Base Unit will display On or OF
(off) as you make your selection.

• Press TIME/SET to confirm your choice. The voice prompt will say:“ Base ringer is on
(or off)”.

• Press MENU to adv ance to the ne xt programming function, or press PLAY/STOP to
exit programming mode.

Note:

The Base Ringer setting does not affect the Handset ringer.

Set Number of Rings

• Your gz 2456 can answer calls after 2 rings, 4 rings, 6 rings, or T oll Sa ver mode . In Toll
Saver mode, your gz 2456 will ans wer calls after 2 rings only if there are new , unplayed
messages in its memory. Otherwise , it will answer after 4 rings. This feature helps you
avoid long distance charges when checking for messages from a remote location.
Therefore, using Toll Saver, if y ou call your gz 2456, and it doesn’t pic k up by the third
ring, hang up. There aren’t any n ew messages for y ou at this time.

To Set the Number of Rings

• Press MENU until you hear “Set number of rings”.

• Press SELECT until you hear the desired setting
( 2,4,6, Toll Saver).

• Press TIME/SET to confirm your choice. The
voice prompt will say:“ Number of rings selected
is 2 (4,6, or T oll Sa ver)”.

• Press MENU to advance to the next
programming function, or press PLAY/STOP to
exit programming mode.

Setting up your gz 2456 Digital Answering System

Set Day and Time

• When you first power-up your gz 2456 (or after the Base Unit experiences a temporary
loss of power), the Message Windo w will flash CL, until the Day and Time is progr amming.

• Press MENU until you hear “ Set Day and Time”.

• Press SELECT until you hear the correct day of the week.

• Press TIME/SET to confirm your selection. The voice prompt will announce the hour .

• Press SELECT until you hear the correct hour.

• Press TIME/SET to confirm your selection. The voice prompt will announce the minute.

• Press SELECT to adjust the minute setting. Holding SELECT increases the minute
setting in increment of 10.

• Press TIME/SET to confirm. The voice prompt will repeat the corrent Day and Time, as
programmed by you.

• Press MENU to advance to the next programming function, or press PLAY/ STOP to
exit programming mode.

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ON/OFF Key

This key turns the answering device ON and OFF.

• As you press this key, the voice prompt will confirm
your choice :” Answering Machine ON ( or OFF)”.

• The ON/OFF indicator glows when the answering
device is set to ON. It is recommened that you
leave your gz 2456 answering device in the ON
mode, unless you do not want it to answer incoming
calls.

• This key has no effect on the cordless phone portion
of your gz 2456.

• If the answering de vice is OFF, it can be turned on
remotely by calling in and allowing the line to ring
approximately 10 times. See REMOTE OPERA TION OF THE gz 2456.

REC/MEMO Key

• This key is used to:

• Record your outgoing message. See Setting up your gz 2456 Digital Answering
System - Record Outgoing Message.

• Record a MEMO at the Base Unit.

T o record a MEMO

• Press REC/MEMO. The v oice prompt will say “ N ow
recording”, followed by a beep.

• Begin speaking. Your MEMO can be up to 4 minutes.

• Press PLAY/STOP when finished.

• A memo must be longer than 2 seconds.

PLA Y/STOP Ke y (Playing Messages)

• Press this key to begin message playback. When
pressed, the voice prompt will tell you the number
of new and old messages stored in memory . If there
are any new (unplayed) messages, the gz 2456
will play them and STOP. Y ou can then press PLAY/
STOP again to review old messages.

• Press this key to STOP message playback.

If record a memo when the real time clock hasn’t been
set, replaying that memo, the day/time stamp will be
followed by “ Po wer failure” announcement fo r a alerting
user the stamp is not accuracy .

DELETE Key

• Press DELETE during playback of a message to
delete that message.

• When the answering system is inactive, press and hold DELETE for more than 2
seconds to delete all old ( previously heard) messages.

Operating your gz 2456 Answering System

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REPEAT/SLOW

• During message playback, turn the shuttle to the left (counter-clockwise) briefly and
then release to return to the beginning of the message.

• T o slow do wn playback, turn the shuttle wheel to the left ( conuter-clockwise) and hold
it in that position.

SKIP/QUICK

• During message playback, turn the shuttle wheel to the right (clockwise) briefly and
then release to skip to the next message.

• To speed up playback, turn the shuttle to the right (clockwise) and hold it in that
position.

VOLUME UP/DO WN

• These keys control the loudness of the Base Unit speaker . At the lowest setting (1), you
will not hear incoming messages. T o screen calls as the y come in, raise the volume lev el
from the minimum setting ( 1). 8 is the loudest setting.

MENU, SELECT ,TIME/SET Keys

• These keys are used for answering system setup. See “Setting up your gz 2456
Digital Answering System”.

Operating your gz 2456 Answering System

Total recor d time is approximatel y 15 minutes.
Incoming messages and memos can be up to 4 minutes in length.

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The Base displays: What it means:

A number (steady , in You ha ve that amount of messages
idle mode)
0 You have no messages
CL flashing The clock needs to be set
A Answering device is in announce-only mode
F flashing Memory is full
99 flashing Recording time has exceeded 99 seconds
1-8 V olume level, as you’re setting it.

-- Answering device is answering a call or in remote mode

-- flashing Answering device is in programming mode

BASE UNIT MESSAGE WINDO W(LED)

• The large Base Unit display provides useful data on the status of your gz 2456 answering
device. Below are examples of the data:

Remote Operation of the gz 2456

• From a remote location, you can access many of the gz 2456 answering device
functions, such as listening to messages, recording a memo, or changing your outgoing
message.

• T o access your gz 2456 remotely, you need to call from a different phone line, using a
touch-tone phone.

• Dial your phone number and wait f or the gz 2456 to answer .

• While the gz 2456 is playing the outgoing message, enter your 2-digital security code.

• If the gz 2456 is OFF when you call, let the phone ring at least 10 times. The ans wering
system will still answer , and prompt you to enter your security code.

• The factory-set security code is 19. To program a different code, see Setting up your
gz 2456 Digital Answering System - Set Security Code.

• Once the security code has been entered, you will hear a beep, confirming that the
gz 2456 has entered remote operation.

• Y ou will then hear the v oice prompt announce the number of new ( unplay ed) messages.

• Approximately 10 seconds after new messages are played ( or after the voice prompt
s ays:”Yo u ha v e n o ne w messasges ” or “ You ha ve XX new messages”), y o u will hear
the following menu:

“Press #2 to play all the messages”
“Press #5 to stop” (playback or recording)
“Press #4 to repeat the message”
“Press #6 to skip the message”
“Press #9 to delete the message”
“Press #1 for other functions”

Upon pressing #1, you will hear the advanced menu:

“Press #7 to review outgoing message”
“Press *7 to record outgoing message”
“Press *8 to record memo”
“Press #4 twice to repeat previous message”
“Press #0 to turn the system ON or OFF”
“Press #1 for other functions”

Operating your gz 2456 Answering System

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Pressing #1 at this point will return you to the first menu.
Note: Press *0 to exit remote operation mode. In addition, the gz 2456 will exit remote

operation mode if there is approximately 15 seconds of inactivity after the voice prompt.

Review of Remote Commands

• “ Press #2 to play all the messages” The system will announce how man y new and
old messages are in memory. If there are any new messages , press #2, the gz 2456 will
play the new messages only. Once all new messages are played, y ou can press #2
again to play all (old) messages.

• “Press #5 to stop” Press #5 during review of messages to stop playback; press #5 to
end MEMO and Outgoing Message Recording.

• “Press #4 to repeat the message” During message review , press #4 to return to the
beginning of the message being played. Press #4 twice to return to the previous message.

• “Press #6 to skip the message” During message review , press #6 to skip to the next
message.

• “Press #9 to delete the message” During message review, press #9 to erase the
message being played.

• “Press *7 to record outgoing message” To record a new outgoing message
(replacing the previous outgoing message), press *7. When your outgoing message is
completed, press #5, or hang up.

• “Press #0 to turn system on or off” As you press #0 , the voice prompt will toggle
between “ Answe r ing machine on” and “Answe ring machine off”.

• “Press #7 to review outgoing message”

• “Press *8 to record memo” As you press *8 , the voice prompt will announces “ Now
Recording”. When your memo is completed, press #5, or hang up.

Your gz 2456 Handset is equipped with a 2.5mm Headset Jack for use with an optional
accessory Headset for hands-free operation. If you choose to use the Headset option,
you must obtain an optional accessory Headset, which is compatible with the gz 2456.

Remote Operation of the gz 2456

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Belt Clip

The gz 2456 is also equipped with a
detachable belt clip. Align the pins on the
inside edge of the clip with the notches
on the sides of the Handset. The belt
clip should snap securely into place. Do
not force the connection.
For Customer Service, call 1-800-595-

9511. Please retain your receipt as your
proof of purchase

Headset Operation

To purchase a Headset, call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511.

Once you have a compatible 2.5mm Headset, locate the Headset Jack on the gz 2456
Handset. Connect the plug on the Headset cord to the jack (under a small rubber
flag) on the cordless Handset. The plug should fit securely. Do not force the
connection.

NOTE :

Whenever a compatible Headset is connected to the cordless Handset, the
microphone on the Handset will be muted. This is done to limit the effect of background
noise.

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If the phone doesn’t work at all, check these items first:

• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the modular
jack.

• Make sure the Base antenna is fully upright.

• If the Handset does not beep when you press PHONE, the battery might need charging.

• Make sure the battery pack is installed correctly .

• If you have dial pulse (rotary) service on your phone line, make sure the dial mode is set
to dial pulse (see Telephone Operation).

• Microwave appliances may cause interference with this phone. If you experience
interference, move away from the microwave

If the above suggestions don’t solve the problem, try re-initializing the Handset
and Base:
1 Disconnect the power to the Base.
2 Remove the Handset battery pack.
3 Wait a few minutes.
4 Connect the power to the Base.
5 Insert the Handset battery pack.
6 Put the Handset in the Base to re-initialize.

If you hear a five-beep signal (sad-tone) when you try to use the handset:

• Out of range is indicated by a fiv e-beep signal (sad-tone). A T w o-beep signal during
phone mode or program mode indicates low battery .

• If moving closer to the Base doesn’t help, try following the directions above for re­initializing the Handset and Base.

If the phone does not ring when you receive a call:

• Make sure the Handset ringer is on.

• Make sure the telephone line cord is connected firmly to the Base and the telephone
jack.

• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged firmly into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

• Y ou might be too f ar from the Base; mo ve closer.

• Y ou might hav e too many extension phones on your telephone line to allo w all of them to
ring. T ry unplugging some of them.

If you hear noise or interference when using the phone:

• Make sure the Base antenna is fully upright.

• You may be out of range. Move closer to the Base.

• Press and release CHAN to change to another of the 30 channels available. If noise is
exceptionally loud, move closer to the Base before changing channels.

• Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the Base can sometimes cause
interference. T ry moving the appliance or the Base to another outlet.

• Using the Handset near household appliances (microwaves, computers, television,
stereos, etc.) can sometimes cause interference. Move away from appliances while
using the Handset.

• The layout of y our home or office might be limiting the operating range. T ry moving the
Base to another location, preferably on an upper floor .

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY

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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY

• If the buttons don’t work, try placing the handset in the Base for at least 15 seconds.

If you hear other calls while using your phone:

• Press CHAN to change to another channel.

• Disconnect the Base from the modular jack and plug in a corded telephone. If you still
hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service. Call your local
telephone service company .

If you lose a call after changing channels:

Y ou were probably almost out of r ange. Move closer to the Base bef ore changing channels.
Before placing another call, set the Handset in the Base for at least 15 seconds.

If you are unable to operate special telephone services or other equipment requiring
touch tone signals:

If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, follo w the directions under “Tempor ary T one Dialing”
in the TELEPHONE OPERATION section of this manual.

Y our answering system is not recording messages

• Make sure the system is turned ON (the ON/OFF key is illuminated).

• Make sure Announce Only f eature is set to OFF.

Y ou cannot hear recorded messages

• Using the Base volume control, raise the volume to a comfortable listening le vel.
As you adjust the volume, the Message Window will dispaly the level (1-8).

CL is flashing in the Message Window

• You need to set the day and time. See Set Da y and Time for details.

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Taking Care Of Your Telephone

Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be
treated with care.

Avoid rough treatment

Place the Handset down gently . Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone
if you ever need to ship it.

Avoid water

Y our telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the Handset outdoors in the rain,
or handle it with wet hands. Do not install your Base Unit near a sink, bathtub or shower .

Electrical storms

Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment.
For your own saf ety , use caution when using electric appliances during storms.

Cleaning your telephone

Y our telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years.
Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap. Do not use excess
water or cleaning solvents of any kind.

Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are
wet or standing in water. If your Base Unit should fall into w ater, DO NO T RETRIEVE IT
UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM
THE W ALL. Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords .

Maintenance

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Warranty Statement

What does this limited warranty cover?

• The manufacturer of this VTech product, VTech Communications, warrants to the holder
of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the product and all accessories
provided by VTech in the sales package (“Product”) are free from material defects in
material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed
and used normally and in accordance with operation instructions. This limited warranty
extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of
America.

What will VTec h Communications do if the Product is not free from material defects
in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period (“Materially
Defective Product”)?

• During the limited warranty period, VT ech’s authorized ser vice representativ e will repair
or replace at VT ech’s option, without charge , a Materially Defective Product. If we repair
this product, we may use new or refurbished replacement parts. If we choose to replace
this product, we may replace it with a new or refurbished product of the same or similar
design. VT ech will return repaired or replacement products to you in working condition.
VTech will retain defective parts, modules, or equipment. Repair or replacement of
Product, at VTech’s option, is your exclusiv e remedy . You should expect the repair or
replacement to take approximately 30 days.

How long is the limited warranty period?

• The limited warranty period for the product e xtends for ONE(1) YEAR from the date of
purchase if we repair or replace a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this
limited warranty . This limited w arranty also applies to repaired or replacement Products
for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is
shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year warranty; whichever is
longer.

What is not covered by this limited warranty?

This limited warranty does not cover
1 . Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage,

improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water or
other liquid intrusion; or

2 . Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modification by an yone other

than an authorized service representative of VTech; or

3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions,
network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or

4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech electrical
accessories; or

5 . Product whose warranty/quality stickers, Product serial numbers plates or electronic

serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or

6. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United
States, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to
Products used for rental purposes); or

7 . Product returned without valid proof of purchase (see 2 below); or
8 . Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or

repair of systems outside the unit.

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Warranty Statement

How do you get warranty service?

• To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, call 1-800-595-9511 for
instructions regarding where to return the Product. Before calling for service,
please check the user’s manual. A check of the Product controls and f eatures may save
you a service call.

• Except as provided by applicable la w , you assume the risk of loss or damage during
transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred
in the transport of Product(s) to the service location. VTech will return repaired or
replaced product under this limited warranty to you, transportation, delivery or handling
charges prepaid. VT ech assumes no risk for damage or loss of the Product in tr ansit.

• If the Product failure is not cov ered by this limited warranty , or proof of purchase does
not meet the terms of this limited warranty , VTech will notify you and will request that you
authorize the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are
not covered by this limited warranty.

What must you return with the Product to get warranty service?

1. Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech
service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty;

2 . Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the Product purchased

(Product model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and

3 . Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone number.

Other Limitations

• This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and VTech. It
supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this Product. VTech
provides no other warranties f or this product. The warranty e xclusively describes all of
VTech’s responsibilities regarding the product.

There are no other express warranties. No one is authorized to make modifications to this
limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification.

State Law Rights: This w arranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.

Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular purpose and
merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the product is fit for ordinary use) are limited to
one year from date of purchase. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

• In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or
similar damages(including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use the
product, or other associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment, and claims by
third parties) resulting from the use of this product, some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.

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FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations

This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry
and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

A label is located on the underside of the Base Unit containing either the FCC registration number
and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC registration number and Load Number. Y ou must,
upon request, provide this information to your local telephone company .

This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids.
Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact:

VTech Communications, Inc.

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

For repair/warranty information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this
equipment from the line network until the problem has been corrected.

FCC Part 15
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Part 68 and ACTA

If this equipment was approved for connection to the telephone network prior to July
23, 2001, it complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
rules. If the equipment was approved after that date, it complies with the Part 68 rules
and with Technical Requirements for Connection of Equipment to the Telephone Network
adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). We are required
to provide you with the following information.

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FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations

1. Product identifier and REN information

The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, an identifier
indicating product approval and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). This information
must be provided to your local telephone company upon request. For equipment approved
prior to July 23, 2001, the product identifier is preceded by the phrase “FCC Reg No.”
and the REN is listed separately. For equipment approved after that date, the product
identifier is preceded by “US” and a colon (:), and the REN is encoded in the product
identifier without a decimal point as the sixth and seventh characters following the colon.
For example, the product identifier US:AAAEQ03T123XYZ would indicate an REN of 0.3.
The REN is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone
line and still have them ring when you are called. In most, but not all areas, the sum
of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. You may want to contact your local telephone
company for more information.

2. Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network

The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and the telephone
network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted
by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product.
It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. An
RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack
for two lines. See Installation Instructions in the user’s manual. This equipment may not
be used with Coin Telephone Lines or with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm
dialing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this
equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what
will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

3. Repair instructions

If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the
problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made
by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures, follow the instructions
outlined under the Limited Warranty.

4. Rights of the telephone company

If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may
temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone company is required to
notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified
as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the
telephone company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the
FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation,
or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product. The telephone
company is required to notify you if such changes are planned.

5. Hearing aid compatibility

If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless Handset, it is hearing aid compatible.

6. Programming/testing of emergency numbers

If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store police, fire
department and emergency medical service telephone numbers in these locations. If
you do, please keep three things in mind:
a. We recommend that you also write the telephone number on the directory card, so

that you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature
doesn’t work.

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FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations

b. This feature is provided only as a convenience, and the manufacturer assumes no

responsibility for customer reliance upon the memory feature.

c. Testing the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is not recommended.

However, if you do make a call to an emergency number:

• You must remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before
hanging up.

• Programming/testing of emergency numbers should be performed during off­peak hours, such as in the early morning or late evening, when the emergency
services tend to be less busy.

IC (Industry Canada)

This telephone is registered for use in Canada.
The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada

technical specifications were met.

Notice:

This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Ter minal Equipment Technical
Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration n umber. The abbreviation, IC , before
the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of
Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not
imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.

Notice:

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1. The REN assigned
to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals
allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may
consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the
Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected
to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be
installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that
compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of services in some
situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance
facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this
equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause
to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections
of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present,
are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

Caution :

Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact
the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

Your Cordless Phone is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the
FCC and IC. This means your Handset and Base Unit can communicate only over
a certain distance - which will depend on the location of the Base Unit and Handset,
weather, and the construction and layout of your home or office.

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Technical
Specifications

The RBRC

R

Seal

The RBRC R Seal

The RBRC

R

Seal on the
nickel-cadmium battery
contained in our product
indicates that VTech
Communications,Inc.is
voluntarily participating in an

industry program to collect and recycle
these batteries at the end of their useful
lives, when taken out of service within the
United States and Canada.

The RBRC

R

program provides a convenient
alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium
batteries into the trash or municipal waste,
which may be illegal in your area.

VTech’s participation in RBRC

R

makes it
easy for you to drop off the spent battery at
local retailers participating in the RBRC

R

program or at authorized VTech product
service centers. Please call 1-800-8-

BA TTERY

TM

f or information on Ni-Cd battery

recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in
your area. VTech’s involvement in this
program is part of its commitment to
protecting our environment and conserving
natural resources.

RBRC

R

is a registered trademark of

Rechargeable Battery Recycling

Corporation.

FREQUENCY CONTROL

Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer

TRANSMIT FREQUENCY

Base: 2410.2 - 2418.9 MHz
Handset: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz

RECEIVE FREQUENCY

Base: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz
Handset: 2410.2 - 2418.9 MHz

CHANNELS

30 Channels

NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE

Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC.
Actual operating range may vary
according to environmental conditions at
the time of use.

SIZE

Handset : 58mm x 38mm x 181mm
Base : 254.7mm x 135mm x 83.3mm

WEIGHT

Handset : 153 grams
Base : 416 grams

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Handset : 400mAh Ni-Cd Battery Pack
Base : 9V DC @ 500mA

MEMORY

Directory: 50 Memory locations;

24 digits per location.

CID : Alphanumeric Display;

90 Memory locations.

SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL
AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT
NOTICE.

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VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES.

Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon, 97008
Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd., Suite 200, 7671

Alderbridge Way, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9.
Copyright 2003 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.

Printed in China 91-5434-10-00

ISSUE 0

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions................................................................................... 1

Before You Begin ...................................................................................................... 3

About Caller Identification (Caller ID) ............................................................................ 3

Parts Check List .......................................................................................................... 3

Setup .......................................................................................................................... 4

Installation of Battery Pack in Handset ......................................................................... 4

Connecting Power to Base Unit .................................................................................... 4

Charge the Battery Pack.............................................................................................. 4

Check for Dial T one...................................................................................................... 5

T one/Pulse Selection.................................................................................................... 5

Removable F ace Plates......................................................................................................5

Handset Features ...................................................................................................... 6

Base Features ............................................................................................................ 7

Telephone Operation................................................................................................. 8

Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save .............................................................................. 8

Set Date and Time........................................................................................................ 8

Set the Dial Mode ......................................................................................................... 8

T emporary Tone Dialing................................................................................................ 9

Operating Range.......................................................................................................... 9

Display Screen Messages ........................................................................................... 9

Telephone Directory ................................................................................................. 10

Store a Number/Name in the Directory........................................................................10

Edit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory ...............................................................11

Delete a Number/Name Stored in the Directory ........................................................... 12

Dial a Number from the Directory ................................................................................12

Caller ID Operation ...................................................................................................13

About Call History .......................................................................................................13

Review Call History.....................................................................................................13

Delete Records from Call History ................................................................................13

Delete a Specific Call...................................................................................................13

Delete All Calls ............................................................................................................13

Dial a Displayed Number .............................................................................................14

Store a Call History Record in the Directory ................................................................14

Ringer Options .........................................................................................................15

Setting up your gz 2456 Digital Answering System ...............................................16

Answering System Programming ................................................................................16

Set Announce Only (preset to OFF)............................................................................16

Record Outgoing Message .........................................................................................17

Set Security Code ....................................................................................................... 18

Set Audible Message Alert...........................................................................................18

Set Base Ringer ..........................................................................................................19

Set Number of Rings ...................................................................................................19

T o Set the Number of Rings ........................................................................................19

Set Day and Time........................................................................................................ 19

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Operating your gz 2456 Answering System ...........................................................20

ON/OFF Key ..............................................................................................................20

REC/MEMO Key .........................................................................................................20

T o Record a MEMO ....................................................................................................20

PLA Y/STOP Key (Playing Messages) .........................................................................20

DELETE Key.............................................................................................................. 20

REPEAT/SLOW ..........................................................................................................21

SKIP/QUICK ...............................................................................................................21

VOLUME UP/DOWN...................................................................................................21

MENU, SELECT , TIME/SET Keys ...............................................................................21

BASE UNIT MESSAGE WINDOW(LED) ..................................................................... 22

Remote Operation of the gz 2456................................................................................ 22

Review of Remote Commands ....................................................................................23

Headset Operation ...................................................................................................24

Belt Clip....................................................................................................................... 24

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY.......................................................................................... 25

Maintenance..............................................................................................................27

Warranty Statement ..................................................................................................28

FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations ...............................................................................30

The RBRC

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Seal ........................................................................................................ 33

Technical Specifications .......................................................................................... 33

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