Vtech VT 2498 User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid 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. If service or repair work is required, contact VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. 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: 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 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.

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

1-800-595-9511

In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377

Parts Check List

1 Base Unit

2. Corded Handset

3. Handset Cord

4. Cordless Handset

5. Handset Charger

To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Communications inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Electronics Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.

Corded Handset Base Unit Cordless Handset

6. Base AC Power Adapter

7. Telephone Line Cord

8. Belt Clip

9. Owner’s Manual

10. Battery Pack

Handset Cord

Telephone Line Cord

Base AC Power Adapter

Battery Pack

Belt Clip Owner’s Manual

Handset Charger

The Base Unit Layout

1. Corded Handset

2. LCD Display

3. Clear

4. CID (Caller ID) /

5. DIR (Directory) /

6. Select

7. Program

8. Flash

9. Intercom

10.Hold

11.Mute

12.Handset Cord Jack

13.Line In/Out Jacks

14.Power Jack

15. Display Dial

16. Message LED

17. Redial/Pause

18. Dialing Keys

19. Volume Keys

20. Speakerphone

21. Microphone

22.In Use LED

The Cordless Handset Layout

1. Antenna

2. Earpiece

3. Volume/Scroll Keys

4. Phone ( Flash )

5. Dialing Keys ( 0-9,*, # )

6. Intercom

7. Program ( Channel )

8. Headset Jack

9. LCD Display

10. Select

11. Hold

12. Off

13. Redial ( Pause )

14. Microphone

Setup

Connecting power to Base Unit/Handset Charger

1. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into the back of the Base Unit.

2. Choose the location for your Handset Charger, and plug its power supply into

an electrical outlet.

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3. Using the coiled Handset Cord, connect the corded Handset to the Base

Unit. The corded Handset jack is on the front left edge of the Base.

Setup

Installation of Battery Pack in Handset

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. Snap the battery pack in place with the wires in the lower left corner, along

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the bottom of the battery pack.

4. Replace cover by sliding it up into place.

5. Place the Handset in the Charger, and allow it to charge for 12 hours.You can use the Base Handset or Speakerphone in the meantime.

Note: If you charge the cordless Handset while the Base Unit is not connected to power, the CHARGING LED on the cradle will flash rapidly.

Note: With a fully charged battery pack, your VT2498 Cordless Handset will deliver up to 6 hours of continuous talk time, or up to 6 days of standby time (off the charge cradle, but not in use). Your results can vary, and may be less than the quoted maximums.

Setup

IMPORTANT:

1. Do not dispose of a battery pack in a fire, the cell may explode.

2. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Toxic substances may be released causing harm to eyes or skin.

3. Exercise care in hardling battery packs in order to prevent an accidental short of the charge contacts, potentially causing the battery pack to overheat.

4. Do not dispose of this battery pack into household garbage. Please refer to the information concerning proper battery recycling.

Connecting to Phone Line

Plug one end of the telephone line cord into either jack on the back of the Base Unit. Plug the other end of this cord into the wall jack. The other jack can be used for connection to an answering device, fax or computer modem.

Checking for Dial Tone

From Cordless Handset After the battery is charged, press PHONE on the Handset. PHONE ON will appear on the Handset display, and you will hear dial tone. If not, see In Case

of Difficulty .

From Base Pick up the corded Handset or press the SPEAKER key. PHONE or SPEAKERPHONE will appear on the Base display, and you will hear dial tone. If not, see In Case of Difficulty.

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Tone/Pulse Selection

Your VT2498 is preset for tone dialing. See Base Menu - Setting Dial Mode for details.

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

IMPORTANT:

FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMENCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM:

1. Choose a central location for your Base Unit.

2. Install your Base Unit and Extension Handset 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.

Wall Mounting (optional)

Base Unit

1. Release the bracket from its desk mount position on the underside of the Base by pressing as shown below:

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2. Turn the bracket down and snap it into the 2 holders on the lower portion of the Base Unit’s underside.

3. With the corded Handset out of the cradle, remove the reversible hook by pushing upwards, then rotate it 180 degrees and slide it back in place.

Wall Mounting (optional)

4. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack labeled TEL. LINE on the back of the Base.

5. Connect the power cord to the jack labeled AUX on the back of the Base.

6. Wrap the telephone line cord around the posts on the bottom of the Base.

7. Connect the corded Handset to the Base.

8. Connect the telephone line cord to the modular telephone jack.

9. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.

10.Mount the Base on the wall.

a) Align holes on Base with mounting studs on wall jack. b) Pull Base down on mounting studs until it locks into place.

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Wall Mounting (optional)

Handset Charger

1 Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. 2 Mount the Handset Charger on the wall. Position the Handset Charger so the

mounting studs will fit into the holes on the back of the Charger. Slide Handset Charger down on the mounting studs until it locks into place.

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Base Features

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Base Ringer V olume Switch

* Located on the left edge of the Base,

select from

CLEAR Key

* Press

display to the idle mode.

CID/

* Press this key to enter access Caller

ID and Call Waiting ID records.

* While entering digits during predialing

or Directory programming, press CID/ to backspace.

SELECT Key

* Used in connection with

Base programming.

MESSAGE LED

* Flashes to alert you to new voice mail

messages.

HIGH, LOW or OFF

CLEAR

Key

to return the Base

PROG

for

PROG Key

* Press this key to program names and

numbers in the Base directory, change dial mode (tone/pulse), or clear Message Waiting alert.

INTERCOM Key

* Press this key to signal the cordless

Handset. Both Base and Handset emit a paging tone, and display: ** PAGING **.

* Pressing

Handset will engage the Base and Handset in an Intercom call. Both screens will display: INTERCOM.

* Press

at the cordless Handset to end the intercom call.

INT. COM

INTERCOM

at the cordless

at the Base or

OFF

Base Features

HOLD Key

* Press * Press * You can also return to the call by * You can also return to the call by

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MUTE Key

* Press

* The * Press

DISPLA Y DIAL Key

* Press to dial the number displayed

DIR/

* Press this key to access the Phone * While entering digits during Name

HOLD

to place your call on

hold. The to the call. picking up the corded Handset. pressing

Handset.

microphone. You can still hear the other party.

two-way conversation.

on the Base screen.

Book Directory.

programming, press DIR/ to skip to the next space.

IN USE

HOLD

PHONE

MUTE

Key

light flashes.

SPEAKER

on the cordless

to disable the

LED will glow steadily.

again to return to the

to return

SPEAKER Key

* Press to either make or receive a

Speakerphone call. The key illuminates when you are on an active speakerphone call.

IN USE LED

* Glows when the corded Handset,

Base or cordless Handset is on an active call.

* Flashes slowly when a call is on hold.

SPEAKER

FLASH Key

* Press to access services, such as

Call Waiting, while on a call.

REDIAL Key

* Press to call the last number dialed

at the Base (up to 32 digits).

VOLUME Keys

* Adjust the Speakerphone or corded

Handset volume. There are 8 volume levels.

Cordless Handset Features

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CID/ Key

* While on a call, press this key to lower

the Handset volume.

* Press this key to access Caller ID

and Call Waiting ID records.

* While entering digits during

predialing or Directory programming, press

CID/

to backspace.

PHONE/FLASH Key

* Press * While on a call, press this key to

HOLD Key

* Press this key to place your call on * Press either * You can also press

PHONE/FLASH

answer a call. access services such as Call Waiting.

Hold.

HOLD

FLASH

to return to the call.

Base, or pick up the corded Handset.

to make or

PHONE/

SPEAKER

at the

INTERCOM Key

* Press this key to signal the Base. The

Base will emit a paging tone, and both Base and cordless Handset will display: ** PAGING **.

* Press

DIR/

* While on a call, press this key to raise * Press this key to access the Phone * While entering digits during

INTERCOM

pick up the corded Handset to engage in an Intercom call. Both screens will display: INTERCOM .

INTERCOM

up the corded Handset, or press at the cordless Handset to end the intercom call.

Key

the Handset volume. Book Directory. programming, press

to the next space.

at the Base, or

at the Base, hang

OFF

Name

DIR/

to skip

+ 30 hidden pages