Vtech VT 2932 User Manual

PARTS CHECKLIST

1. Handset

2. Base Unit

3. Wall Mounting Bracket

4. AC power Adaptor

5. Telephone Line Cords (x2)

6. Battery Pack

7. Belt Clip

AM

10:00

SIMON JAMES WILD

654532 465929115

NEW

LINE1 LINE2

00

LINE 1 LINE 2

OFF

ABC

DEF

2

1

3

GHI

MNO

JKL

5

4

6

TUV

PQRS

WXYZ

8

7

9

TONE

OPER

0

REDIAL/PAUSE

PROG

HOLD

FLASH

CONF

INTERCOM

WALL MOUNTING

BRACKET

HANDSET

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

MIC

BASE UNIT

AC POWER ADAPTOR

BATTERY PACK

TELEPHONE LINE CORDS

SHORT LINE CORD

BELT-CLIP

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury 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 dry cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

5. Do not place this product on unstable cart, stand, or table. The telephone may fall,
causing serious damage to the telephone.

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 or covered. The
openings should never 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 unless
proper ventilation is 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. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire

or electric shock.

10.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.

11.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to

a qualified service personnel when some service or repair work is required. Opening
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:

A. When the power supply cord 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.

E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

1. Use only the appropriate type andsize battery pack specified in the instruction

manual provided for this product.

2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with State

and local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may

cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

4. Exercise care in handling battery in order not to short the battery with conducting

materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat
and cause burns.

5. Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use with this product only in

accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the instruction manual.

6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and battery charger.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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GETTING STARTED

DC IN 9V

LINE 2

+-

L1/L1+L2 L2

LINE 2

DC

SLIDE IN THE
BATTERY
COVER

PLACE THE NEW
BATTERY PACK
INTO THE
BA TTER Y
COMP AR TMENT

PLEASE NOTE THE
CORRECT POSITION
OF THE BATTER Y
P A CK WHEN
INST ALLING

AC
OUTLET

• Plug the AC POWER ADAPTER into a
live electrical outlet and the DC POWER
CONNECTOR into the back of the Base
Unit.

• Slide the Handset battery cover down,
and remove it from the Handset

.

• Install the BATTERY PACK, with the
metal contacts facing down and aligned
with the Handset contacts. Replace
Handset battery cover.

PRESS and SLIDE
DOWNWARD

• Place the Handset into the Base Unit

cradle. Make sure the Charging light
is

illuminated. Charge for at least 16
hours before first using the phone.
The Handset can charge face up or
down.

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GETTING STARTED

RINGER LEVEL

L1

DIAL MODE

L2

L 2

TONE

PULSE

OFF

HIGH

OFF

HIGH

LOW

LOW

+-

L1/L1+L2 L2

TONE/PULSE SWITCH

LINE 2

DC

TELEPHONE
WALL JACK

WALL

BASE RINGER
SWITCH

DC IN 9V

DATA

DATA

TELEPHONE
WALL JACK

LINE 2

• Set the TONE/PULSE switch, located on
the antenna side of the Base Unit, to the
desired dialing mode. In most areas, TONE
is the desired mode.

• After charging the battery pack, connect
the telephone line(s)

1. If you have 2 lines coming out of
a single wall jack:

Connect a 4-wire (RJ-14) phone cord be­tween the wall jack and the phone jack la­beled L1 / L1+L2 .

If you are wall mounting your Base Unit, a
short, 4-wire phone is provided for your
convenience

TELEPHONE
WALL JACK

+-

DC IN 9V

L1/L1+L2 L2

LINE 2

2. If you have 2 lines, each coming
out of a separate wall jack:

Connect a phone cord from the wall jack
you wish to designate as your LINE1, to
the L1 / L1+L2 jack on the back of the
phone; next, connect a phone cord from
the remaining wall jack to the L2 jack on
the phone.

LINE 2

DC

NOTE: You can use your

VT2931

as a one­line phone, as well. For best results, raise
the antenna on the Handset and Base Unit
when using your telephone.

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WALL MOUNTING

The Wall Mounting bracket is designed to fit on standard Wall Mounting plates

1.Choose a spot near an electrical

outlet and a telephone jack.

Your phone requires a modular telephone
jack and a standard electrical outlet (120v
AC). The power cord is six feet long; make
sure there is an electrical outlet within
reach of the Base Unit. The outlet should

wooden

stud

wallboard

4. Connect the telephone line cord(s).

Insert one end of the telephone line cord(s) into the appropriate jacks on the back of
the Base Unit, and the other end into the wall jack(s). For your convenience, a short
line cord is provided.

not be controlled by a wall switch. If the

switch is ever turned off, the phone will not
operate.

2. Position the wall mount bracket on
the base.

Line up the tabs on the wall mounting

bracket with the holes on the bottom of the
base. Snap the wall mounting bracket firmly
into place.

3. Mount the base on the wall.

Position the base so the mounting studs
will fit into the holes on the bottom of the
base. Position the power cord to extend
down the wall. Slide the base down on the

mounting studs until it locks into place.

5. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet and the DC connector into the power jack
located on the back of the Base Unit.

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HANDSET UNIT KEY AND FEATURES

ANTENNA

HEADSET
JACK

SELECT

LINE 1 LINE 2

OFF

DEF

ABC

2

4

7

HOLD

1

GHI

PQRS

TONE

PROG

CONF

5

8

OPER

0

JKL

TUV

FLASH

INTERCOM

3

MNO

6

WXYZ

9

REDIAL/PAUSE

VOLUME UP & DOWN

DISPLAY

BACK KEY

FORWARD KEY
SELECT KEY
LINE 2 KEY

OFF KEY

LINE 1 KEY
DIALING KEYS (0-9)

FLASH KEY
REDIAL/PAUSE KEY
PROG KEY

HOLD KEY
INTERCOM KEY

CONF KEY
TONE KEY
(T empor ary T one)

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

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BASE UNIT KEYS AND FEATURES

ANTENNA

PGM/PRV KEY
REDIAL/PAUSE KEY
MUTE KEY
HOLD KEY

MEM KEY
FLASH KEY

VOLUME UP KEY
VOLUME DOWN KEY

LINE 2 KEY
OFF KEY

LINE 1 KEY

BASE RINGER
SWITCH

DATA PORT

AC POWER JACK

PHONE CORD JACK

L 2

TONE/PULSE SWITCH

LINE 2

LINE 2

DC

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BASIC TELEPHONE OPERATIONS

AREA CODE PROGRAMMING

To benefit from all the Caller ID features of your tele­phone, you must enter your home area code.

SELECT

If you live in an area where you dial calls within your

LINE 1 LINE 2

OFF

own area code by dialing 7 digits (no area code),
follow these steps (with the Handset OFF ):

• Press PROG.

• Press until AREA is blinking.

• Press SELECT.

• HOME should be blinking. If not, press until it
blinks.

• Press SELECT. ENTER AREA CODE is displayed.

• Enter your own home area code.

• Press SELECT.

1

4

7

HOLD

PQRS

ABC

JKL

TUV

OPER

FLASH

INTERCOM

DEF

3

MNO

6

WXYZ

9

REDIAL/PAUSE

2

GHI

5

8

TONE

0

PROG

CONF

LESS COMMON ALTERNATIVE

If you live in an area where all local calls require 10
digits (area code plus phone number, without dialing
“1” first:)

• Press PROG.

• Press until AREA is blinking.

• Press SELECT.

• HOME should be blinking. If not, press until it blinks.

• Press SELECT. ENTER AREA CODE is displayed.

• Enter 000.

• Press SELECT and continue below.

You may program up to 5 local area codes. An area code is “local” if you do not dial “1” when
you make calls to that area code. In other words, you make calls to “local” area codes by
dialing 10 digits (area code plus phone number) without a preceding “1”. This might include
your own area code

• Press PROG.

• Press until AREA is blinking.

• Press SELECT.

• Press until LOCAL is blinking.
Press SELECT.

• Press until the desired location is blinking (#1…..#5).

• Press SELECT . ENTER AREA CODE is displayed.

• Enter a “local” area code.

• Press SELECT.

• Press OFF when finished.

NOTE: To replace or edit an existing area code, use the key to delete the

existing digits, and enter the desired area code. Press SELECT when done.

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