VTech vt2463 User 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
to persons, including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub,
kitchen sink, or swimming pool).
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided
for ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these openings must
not be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over
a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a
built-in installation where proper ventilation is not provided.
7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power
company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product,
but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing
cabinet parts other than specified access doors may expose you
to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassemb-ling 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an
authorized service facility under the following conditions:
A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions, because improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal
operation.
E. If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been
damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lighting.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the
leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Enhanced 2.4GHz T echnology -
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 W aiting lets you see who’ s calling bef ore y ou answ er the phone, e ven
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
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment.
Parts Check List:
1. Base Unit
3. AC Power Adapter
5. Battery Pack
2.Handset
4.Telephone Line Cond
6.Owner’s Manual
To purchase replacement batter y packs, call 1-800-595-9511
Handset
Base Unit
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AC Power Adaptor
Battery Pack
Owners Man ual
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INSTALLATION
Before Y ou Install
1 Choose a location for the Base near an electrical outlet and a telephone
jack.
This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical
outlet (110v AC) not controlled by a wall switch.Plug the AC power adaptor
into the electrical outlet and the DC connector to the jack on the bottom of the
Base Unit.
2 Install the handset battery.
Use only battery pack provided or recommended by the manufacturer.
NOTE:
Install the base unit and spare handset charger away from electronic
equipment such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens.
Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.
a) Remove battery
compartment cover by
pressing on the indenlation
and sliding downward.
b) Align the two holes in the plug
with the socket pins, then snap
the plug into place.
c) Place battery pack in the
compartment with the wires
in the lower left corner. Run
the wires under the guide
located directly below the
battery pack.
d) Replace cover by sliding
it up into place.
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INSTALLATION
3. Charge the handset battery.
Place the handset in the base. Charge the battery for at least 12 hours the first time.
4. 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.
5. Set the dial mode.
If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the batteries are charged.
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you’ll need to change the dial mode.
• Press PROG/CHANNEL on the handset to enter programming mode.
• Press or until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the currently selected mode.
• Press SELECT. The current setting blinks.
• Press to select PULSE (or TONE).
• Press SELECT to save the displayed mode.
T able/Desk Installation
Connect the power cord
Connect the telephone
line cord
MODEL: 2463
DC 9V 500mA
CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY
Michael Graves
MANUFACTURED IN CHINA
CORDLESS TELEPHONE
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE; AND
2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
PRIVACY OF COMMUNICATIONS MAY NOT BE ENSURED WHEN
USING THIS PHONE.
PRODUCT CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM
BATTERY: MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED
OF PROPERLY. DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE
BATTERY. LIKE OTHER BATTERIES OF THIS
TYPE. IF IT IS BURNED OR PUNCTURED. IT
COULD RELEASE TOXIC MATERIAL WHICH
COULD CAUSE INJURY.
Cd
POWER JACK
COMPLIES WITH 47 CFR PART 68
REGISTRATION NO.: US: EW7W901B24280
RINGER EQUIVALENCE: 0.1B
USOC JACK: RJ11C/RJ11W
HAC
FCC ID: EW780-5125-B01
9V DC
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
Answer a Call
Press any key
except OFF
HOLD
Press to put a call on hold;
press HOLD again to return
to the call,OR lift the Handset
of an extension phone.
Make a Call
Press TALK / FLASH,
then dial the number
OR Dial the number
(use to backspace
and correct digits),then
press TALK / FLASH
Press TALK/FLASH to
answer call waiting.
Handset Volume
While on a call,
adjust the volume
of what you hear
End a Call
Press OFF or place
Handset in Base
cradle
Exit
programming
Cancel a page
Redial
Press PHONE,
then press
REDIAL / PAUSE
to call last number
dialed(up to
32 digits)
Program/Channel
Switch to a clearer
channel while on a call
Enter programming
mode with Handset
idle(on hook)
Memory
Use MEM to program
and dial stored numbers.
SELECT
Use SELECT in
conjunction with
PROG/CHAN during
Handset programming
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
Page / Handset Locator
Press to page the Handset for
up to 60 seconds. Press again to
cancel,or press OFF on Handset.
IN USE / CHARGE Indicator
Flashes when the Handset is in use,
and glows when the Handset is charging.
This indicator will also flash rapidly while
a call is on HOLD.
ON / OFF Indicator
This indicator glows
when the Answering
System is ON.
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Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save
You can select from four different handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and
extend the battery life.
1 Make sure the handset is off.
2 Press
PROG/CHANNEL
to enter programming mode.
3 Press until the screen displays RINGER:, and the current selection.
4 Press
SELECT
. The screen displays the current setting.
5 Press
or to select 1, 2, 3, 4, or OFF. You will hear a sample of each
ring.
6 Press
SELECT
to choose the displayed ringer setting.
Temporary Tone Dialing
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, 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.
1 Make sure the handset is off.
2 Press
PROG/CHANNEL
to enter programming mode.
3 Press until the screen displays DATE/TIME.
4. Press
SELECT .
The MONTH is flashing. Use and to select the current
month. Press
SELECT;
The DAY is flashing. Use and to select the correct day. Press
SELECT;
The HOUR is flashing. Use and to select the current hour. Press
SELECT;
The MINUTE is flashing. Use and to select the correct minute. Press
SELECT;
AM or PM is flashing. Use or to choose between AM and PM. Press
SELECT,
DATE / TIME programming is complete.
Note:
The Date / Time will be updated automatically when there is incoming
TELEPHONE OPERATION
Setting Date / Time
Caller ID data.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
Display Screen Messages
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
TALK
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Move closer to the base, then press
TALK
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 proper ly, walk back into range, periodically
pressing
OFF
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Screen Displays:
When:
NO LINE
RINGING
CONNECTING...
PHONE ON
MESSAGES WAITING
**PAGING**
HOLD
EXTENSION IN USE
BATTERY LOW
The base is not connected to the telephone line,
or the line is not working.
There is a call coming in.
The handset is waiting for dial tone.
The handset is in use.
You have received telephone company voice mail.
There is a call on hold.
Another extension on this line is off hook.
The battery needs to be recharged.
The base is paging the handset.
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This cordless phone can store 10 telephone numbers with names, each up
to 16 digits long in memory locations you assign (0-9).
Note: Press OFF at any time to exit memory dial mode.
Store a Number and Name in Memory
1 Press
PROG/CHANNEL
. Then press until the screen displays MEM
DIAL.
2 Press
MEM
. The screen displays ENTER 0-9.
3 Press the key (0-9) for the memor y location where you’re storing this
entry. If the selected location is empty, the screen displays ENTER
NAME.
Note: If the location is not empty, the current entry is displayed along with the choices
DIAL EDIT ERASE.
Press OFF to exit memory dial mode and start again, or
follow the instructions to dial, edit or erase the current entry.
4 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.
TELEPHONE MEMORY
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1
2
A B C 2
3
D E F 3
4
G H I 4
5
J K L 5
6
M N O 6
7
P Q R S 7
8
T U V 8
9
W X Y Z 9
0
0
*
*
#
& ’ , - . #
Presses
Dial Key 1 2 3 4 5 6
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TELEPHONE MEMORY
5 When you finish entering the name, press
SELECT
or
PROG/CHANNEL.
The screen displays ENTER NUMBER.
6 Enter the telephone number . Use to backspace and make a correction.
Press
REDIAL/PAUSE
to store a pause in the dialing sequence.
7 Press
SELECT
or
PROG/CHANNEL
to store your entry. The
screen displays DISTINCT RING? and the current setting.
8 Press or to change the setting. Choose Y (for Yes) if y ou wish
the phone to alert you to calls from this number by changing to a
distinctive ringing pattern after the first ring. Choose N (for No)
for a normal ringing pattern.
9 Press
SELECT
or
PROG/CHANNEL
to confirm your selection. If
you chose Y in Step 8, a D will be display ed with the directory entry.
Edit a Number/Name Stored in Memory
1 Press
MEM
. The screen displays ENTER 0-9.
2 Press the memory location key of the entry you wish to edit.
3 When the screen displays the number you want to edit, press
SELECT
. Then press 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 .
Use and dial pad keys to edit the number. Press SELECT to mov e
on to edit the Distinctive Ring setting.
5 Press
SELECT
to save the edited information.
DIAL EDIT ERASE
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