Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 91-000173-040-000 VTech
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2 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 Important Safety Instructions F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is 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.
4 Enhanced 2.4GHz Technology - Your t 2453 operates on a dual band transmission that combines the best of 2.4GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones.
5 1. Base Unit 2 . Handset 3. AC Power Adaptor 4. Telephone Line Cord 5. Battery 6. Belt Clip 7. User’s Manual To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595- 9511 . In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd.
6 Getting Started Before You 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 stan- dard electrical outlet (110v AC) not controlled by a wall switch. 2. Install the handset battery.
7 Getting Started 3. Attach belt clip to the cordless handset (optional). To remove Installation NOTE: Install the base unit away from electronic equipment such as personal computers, television sets or micro- wave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.
8 Getting Started Installation 4. Charge the Handset Battery Place the handset in the base. Charge the battery for at least 15 hours the first time. NOTE: If the phone will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent possible leakage.
9 Getting Started Installation Your t 2453 base unit is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate. Wall mounting is optional. 1. Open the hinged wall mount bracket on the underside of the base, then swivel it down and lock it into place as shown in the diagram above.
10 Basic Operation T elephone Operation End a Call Press OFF . -OR- Place handset in it base. Exit Programming Cancel a Page Channel Switch to a clear channel while on a call. Delete While handset is in idle mode, press and hold to delete all records in the call log.
11 Basic Operation In Use/Charging • Flashes in unison with inbound calls. • Flashes slowly when the handset is in use. • Flashes rapidly when a call is on hold. • Glows steadily when the handset is charging. Page Press to page the handset for up to 60 seconds.
12 Basic Operation Telephone Operation 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. With the handset in OFF mode, press PROG/CHAN . 2. Press until the screen displays RINGER: .
13 Basic Operation 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 loca tions of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office.
14 Basic Operation Telephone Memory 1 1 2 A B C 2 3 D E F 3 4 G H I 4 5 J K L 5 6 MN O 6 7 PQ R S7 8 T U V 8 9 W X Y Z 9 0 0 ** # & ’ ,- .# Presses Dial Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 You can store up to nine .
15 Basic Operation Speed Dialing 6. When you finish entering the name, press SELECT or PROG. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER . 7 . Enter the telephone number. Use to backspace and make corrections. Press REDIAL/PAUSE to store a pause in the dialing sequence.
16 Basic Operation Speed Dialing Reassign Locations in Memory 1. Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) o f the entry you wish to reassign. 2 . When the screen displays the entry you want to reassign, press SELECT . Then press until SPEED flashes.
17 Basic Operation Your t 2453 can store 50 (including the nine speed dial entries) numbers with names (up to 15 characters for the name and 24 digits for the number) in each handset. NOTE: Press OFF at any time to exit directory. Store a Number/Name in the Directory 1 .
18 Basic Operation 8 . Press SELECT or PROG to confirm your sel ec tio n. If you chose Y, a D 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.
19 Basic Operation Telephone Directory Move a Number/Name to the Memory 1 . Press ( DIR ). The screen displays DIRECTORY . 2 . Press or to scroll alphabetically through directory. — OR — Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to move.
20 Basic Operation Caller ID Operation About Call History (Caller ID) Your t 2453 can store up to 50 calls in its caller ID memory. The most recent call will have the highest number. When the memory is full, the oldest call will be deleted to make room for new incoming call information.
21 Basic Operation Caller ID Operation Store a Call History Record in the Directory 1. Locate the record in the call history you want to store in the directory.
22 Basic Operation Screen Displays: When: PRIVATE The other party is blocking name and/or number information. UNKNOWN Your phone company is unable to receive information about this caller’s name and/or number. * * * * * (after the name) This caller has called you more than once.
23 Basic Operation Audible Indicators Your t 2453 telephone system gives you voice prompts for feature opera- tions and voice confirmations when you press a button or complete an op- eration. NOTE: The time will be set automatically with incoming caller ID data.
24 Basic Operation Record Your Announcement NOTE: If you have assigned different mailboxes to different people, be sure to tell callers in your announcement to press 1 , 2 , or 3 to leave a message in the appropriate mailbox. For example: “Thank you for calling.
25 Basic Operation “ Set Audible Message Alert ” When Message Alert is turned on, the base beeps Off * once every 10 seconds when new messages On have been received. “Set Announce Only” When you turn Announce Only On , callers hear Off * your announcement, but cannot leave a message On “Set Base Ringer” Turn the base ringer on or off.
26 Basic Operation Listen to, Save & Delete Messages The system automatically saves your messages until you delete them, and can store approximately 15 minutes of messages, memos, and announcements (up to a maximum of 99 messages).Your caller can leave a message of up to 4 minutes in length.
27 Basic Operation Call Screening/Intercept 1. Make sure the answering system is on, and set the message playback vol- ume control above level 1 so you can hear the caller’ s message. 2. If you decide to take the call, press PHONE on the handset. 3 .
28 Basic Operation Connect with the Answering System You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone. 1. Dial your telephone number. 2. When the system answers, enter your Remote Access Code (preset to 50 ). The system beeps once and then announces the number of new messages.
29 Basic Operation Remote Access Commands (continued) Function: Command: Record memo Press * 8 , then mailbox number where you want memo recorded; speak after beep; press #5 when finished. End remote access call Press * 0 . Turn system off Press #0 ; the system announces, “ Answering machine off .
30 Basic Operation Battery Care and Maintenance • A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about six hours. • The battery needs charging when: — A new battery is installed in the handset. — The phone beeps twice every five seconds.
31 Additional Information If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the prob- lem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTech Communica- tions at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd.
32 Additional Information Common cure for electronic equipment If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in its base. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in the order listed): 1. Disconnect the power to the base.
33 Additional Information 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.
34 Additional Information 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 purcha.
35 Additional Information Warranty Statement 5 . Product whose warranty/quality stickers, Product serial numbers plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or 6.
36 Additional Information 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.
37 Additional Information 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.
38 Additional Information 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).
39 Additional Information FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations 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.
40 Additional Information Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground co nnections 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.
41 Additional Information Technical Specifications 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.
Important Safety Instructions ..................... .....................................................2 Before You Begin............................................................................................................... 4 About Caller Identification (Caller ID).
Caller ID Operation......... .................................................................................... .... .....20 About Call History(Caller ID)..............................................................................20 Review Call History.
91-000173-040-000 ISSUED 0 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon, 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd., Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 2005 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
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