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

To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-

595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-7377.

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SIMON JAMES WILD
654532 465929115
NEW 00		LINE1	LINE2
LINE 1		OFF	LINE 2
1	2 ABC		3 DEF
4 GHI	5 JKL		6 MNO
7 PQRS	8 TUV		9WXYZ
TONE	0OPER
HOLD	PROG	FLASH REDIAL/PAUSE
	CONF	INTERCOM

WALL MOUNTING

BRACKET

MIC

HANDSET

BASE UNIT

											TELEPHONE LINE CORDS
				AC POWER ADAPTOR

	SHORT LINE CORD
BATTERY PACK	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

AC

OUTLET

- +

DC IN 9V	L1/L1+L2			LINEL2
LINE 2				DC

SLIDE IN THE

BATTERY

COVER

PLACE THE NEW

BATTERY PACK

INTO THE

BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

PLEASE NOTE THE

CORRECT POSITION

OF THE BATTERY

PACK WHEN

INSTALLING

PRESS and SLIDE

DOWNWARD

•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.

• 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

L1 RINGER LEVEL L2	DIAL MODE
OFF LOWHIGH OFF LLOW2	HIGH PULSE TONE

BASE RINGER TONE/PULSE SWITCH SWITCH

TELEPHONE

WALL JACK

- +

DC IN 9V	L1/L1+L2	LINEL2
LINE 2		DC

•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 .

DATA

TELEPHONE

WALL JACK

WALL

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	LINEL2
LINE 2		DC

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.

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

wooden stud

wallboard

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 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.

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.

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	OFF	LINE 2
1	2 ABC	3 DEF
4 GHI	5 JKL	6 MNO
7PQRS	8 TUV	9WXYZ
TONE	0OPER

HOLD PROG FLASH REDIAL/PAUSE

CONF INTERCOM

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 (Temporary Tone)

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

	L 2
BASE RINGER	TONE/PULSE SWITCH
SWITCH

DATA PORT

	LINE 2
LINE 2	DC

AC POWER JACK

PHONE CORD JACK

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BASIC TELEPHONE OPERATIONS

	AREA CODE PROGRAMMING
	To benefit from all the Caller ID features of your tele-
	phone, you must enter your home area code.					SELECT
	If you live in an area where you dial calls within your				LINE 1	OFF		LINE 2
	own area code by dialing 7 digits (no area code),
	follow these steps (with the Handset OFF ):				1	2ABC		3DEF
	•	Press	PROG.		4GHI	5 JKL		6MNO
	•	Press	until AREA is blinking.
	•	Press SELECT.			7PQRS	8TUV		9WXYZ
	•	HOME should be blinking. If not, press		until it
		blinks.				0OPER
	•	Press SELECT. ENTER AREA CODE is displayed.			TONE
					HOLD	PROG	FLASH	REDIAL/PAUSE
	•	Enter your own home area code.				CONF	INTERCOM
	•	Press SELECT.

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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