VTech 2568, User Manual

Page 1: ...ct 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 abus...

Page 2: ...use 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 Avoidusingatelephone otherthanacordlesstype duringanelectrical storm There may be a remote risk of ...

Page 3: ... feature Contact your phoneserviceproviderif 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 sotherfeatureswithoutsubscribingtoeitherCallerIDorc...

Page 4: ... Telephone Line Cord 5 Battery Pack 6 Belt Clip 7 Owner s Manual To purchase replacement battery packs call VTech Communications Inc at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTech Telecommunications Ltd at 1 800 267 7377 Parts Check List BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...

Page 5: ...all switch 2 Install the handset battery Use only VTECH battery a Remove battery compartment cover by pressing on the indentation and sliding downward c Place the battery pack into the compartment with the wires in the lower left corner along the bottom of the battery pack b Align the two holes in plug with the socket pins Insert the plug into socket d Replace cover by sliding it up into place INS...

Page 6: ... the base unit and spare handset charger away from elec tronic equipment such as personal computers television sets or micro wave ovens Avoid excessive heat cold dust or moisture Table Desk Installation To attach Standard electrical outlet Modular telephone jack 1 Connect the telephone line cord To remove ...

Page 7: ...et 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 CHANon 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 TONE or PULSE Press SELECT...

Page 8: ... you are away or when you prefer not to answer the phone When your answering machine picks up a call for you the TeleZapper emits its special tone to zap the telemarketer We recommendthatyou re recordyourmessageanddelayspeaking for a few seconds to allow time for the TeleZapper tone prior to the start of your recorded message Programming Instructions The TeleZapper feature in your VT 2568 has two ...

Page 9: ...e jack in my home or office A No One VT 2568 with the TeleZapper feature covers ALL telephones and answering machines connected to the same line telephone number If you have two lines you need an additional unit for your other line Q Will it interfere with my computer or fax machine A No The TeleZapper does not interfere with the operation of your computer your fax machine or other telecommunicati...

Page 10: ...ing computer lists Whether the TeleZapper will affect computer dialed calls from other sources depends on the type of computer equipment and how that equipment is being used Therefore it may also zap calls from businesses and organizations that use predictive dialing systems not just telemarketers Many companies and organizations do not rely entirely on computerized calling systems to reach you Mo...

Page 11: ...press REDIAL PAUSE to call last number dialed up to 32 digits Make a Call Press PHONE then dial the number OR Dial the number use to backspace and correct digits then press PHONE to call Flash Call Waiting Access special telephone company subscriber services Enter programming mode with Handset idle on hook Memory Press MEM to program and access names and numbers in Telephone Memory Handset Volume ...

Page 12: ...2 Page Handset Locator Press to page the handset for up to 60 seconds Press again to cancel or press OFF on handset TELEPHONE OPERATION Flashing handset is in use On steadily handset is charging in base ...

Page 13: ...ou have dial pulse rotary service you can change from dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing 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 Buttons pressed after this send touch tone signals 3 After you hang up the phone automatically returns to dial pulse rotary service Headset Jack You ...

Page 14: ...connect when you press PHONE Move closer to the base then press PHONE 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 properly walk back into range periodically pressing OFF Screen Displays When RINGI...

Page 15: ... displays ENTER 0 9 3 Press the key 0 9 for the memory 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 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 th...

Page 16: ...mber 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 or until EDIT flashes DIAL EDIT ERASE 9735550123 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 t...

Page 17: ...te press SELECT Then press or until ERASE flashes 4 Press SELECT The screen displays ERASE NO YES and the number The current choice flashes 5 Press or until YES flashes 6 Press SELECT Dial a Memory Number 1 Press MEM The screen displays ENTER 0 9 2 Enter the memory location key of the entry you want to dial 3 Press PHONE to dial the displayed memory number TELEPHONE MEMORY DIAL EDIT ERASE 97355501...

Page 18: ... Number Name in the Directory 1 Press PROG CHAN The screen displays DIRECTORY 2 Press SELECT The screen displays ENTER NAME 3 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 Presses Dial Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 1 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 ...

Page 19: ...a stored number Edit a Number Name Stored in the Directory 1 Press The screen displays DIRECTORY 2 Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in memory OR Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to edit 3 When the screen displays the number you want to edit press SELECT Then press or until EDIT flashes 4 Press SELECT The screen displays the name and number T...

Page 20: ...ce flashes 5 Press or until YES flashes 6 Press SELECT You ll hear a long beep confirming the deletion Dial a Number from the Directory 1 Press The screen displays DIRECTORY 2 Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in memory OR Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to dial 3 When the screen displays the number you want to dial press SELECT Then press o...

Page 21: ...The caller s area code and telephone number The time and date of the call If you answer a call before the information appears on the screen it will not be in the call history Note Press OFF at any time to exit call history Review Call History The screen displays call information for about 15 seconds after it has been received and without any keys being pressed 1 Press CID to view call history 2 Us...

Page 22: ...or until ALL flashes then press SELECT The screen displays ERASE ALL NO YES The current choice flashes 4 Press or until YES flashes 5 Press SELECT You will hear a a long beep confirming the deletion Dial a Displayed Number 1 Locate the record in call history that you want to dial 2 If you wish to change how the number is dialed press The screen displays any alternate dialing sequences available fo...

Page 23: ...4 Press SELECT three times to store the call record in memory without editing 5 Press or to select Y or N for distinctive ring option 6 Press SELECT You ll hear a beep confirming that the name and number were stored Display Screen Messages PRIVATE The other party is blocking name and or number information OUT OF AREA Your phone company is unable to receive information about this caller s name and ...

Page 24: ...es will be recorded in Mailbox 1 About Announcements You can record up to two different announcements one for normal answeringandoneforwhenyou vesetthesystemtoplaytheannouncement only Use normal answering when you want the system to record callers messages Use Announce Only when you want to give information to callers without accepting messages If you choose not to record an announcement the syste...

Page 25: ...AY STOP button to stop recording The system plays back your recorded message To review your announcement at any time 1 Press MENU until you hear Set Outgoing Message 2 Press any PLAY STOP button To delete your announcement Press DELETE during announcement playback The system will use the pre recorded announcement until you record a new one Enter Answering System feature setup and choose a feature ...

Page 26: ...d hold SELECT to advance by 10 tochoosetheremoteaccesscode you will use to access features and functions of the answering system from a touch tone phone You can select any 2 digit code from 40 to 99 System announces Description directions 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...

Page 27: ...s less than five minutes of recording time left it announces remaining time Press to skip to the next message hold to speed up playback Press to repeat a message hold to slow down playback Adjust Playback Volume System beeps three times at highest or lowest setting Play Messages Press to play messages in a mailbox Press again to stop playback ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION ATTHE BASE Press DELETE then...

Page 28: ...length of your memo 3 To stop recording press the PLAY STOP button again Message Window Display ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION ATTHE BASE Window Displays When 0 No messages in any mailbox 1 99 Total number of messages in all mailboxes or current message number during message playback 0 99 F Memory is full or total number of messages is 99 Counting 1 to 99 Duration of memo recording 99 flashing Length ...

Page 29: ...o the answering system ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION ACCESS FROM A REMOTE LOCATION Function Command Remote Access Commands Play messages in Press then the appropriate mailbox a mailbox number 1 2 or 3 The system plays new messages If there are no new messages the system plays old messages Repeat a message Press 4 while message is playing each press backs up another message Skip a message Press 6 whil...

Page 30: ...ers after 10 rings and announces Please enter your remote access code Press then enter your remote access code Enter your security code NOTE During remote access call if with no key pressed within 10 seconds the system will provide the pre recorded voice menu to help you And after the voice menu announded if with no key pressed within 20 seconds yet the remote access call will automatically end ot...

Page 31: ...Place the handset in the base so the CHARGING light turns on The battery pack is typically fully charged in 10 hours You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the base after each use If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator even after charging overnight the battery should be replaced CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons ordamagetothetelephone readan...

Page 32: ...ket pins and snap the plug into place Place the battery pack in the compartment with the wires in the lower left corner along the bottom of the battery pack 4 Replace the cover by sliding it up into place 5 The new battery pack must be charged before using the phone Place the handset in the base and allow it to charge for at least 12 hours the first charge The telephone might operate before that b...

Page 33: ...he handset and base 1 Disconnect the power to the base 2 Remove the handset battery pack 3 Wait a few minutes 4 Connect the power to the base 5 Insert the handset battery pack 6 Put the handset in the base to re initialize If you hear a two beep signal when you try to use the handset You might be out of range Move closer to the base and try again If moving closer to the base doesn t help try follo...

Page 34: ...g the base to another location preferably on an upper floor If the buttons don t work try placing the handset in the base for at least 15 seconds If you hear other calls while using your phone Press PROG CHAN to change to another channel Disconnectthebasefromthemodularjackandpluginacordedtelephone If you still hear other calls the problem is probably in your wiring or local service Call your local...

Page 35: ...memory is full or the system is off the system answers after 10 rings If CL appears in the Message Window You need to reset the clock If the system does not respond to commands from a remote touch tone phone Make sure you are calling from a touch tone phone When you dial a number you should hear tones If you hear clicks instead the phone is not a touch tone telephone The answering system may not d...

Page 36: ...lectricalstormscansometimescausepowersurgesharmfultoelectronic equipment Foryourownsafety usecautionwhenusingelectricappliancesduringstorms Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind Remember that ...

Page 37: ...nty period for the product extends for ONE 1 YEAR from the date of purchase if we repair or replace a Materially Defective Product the terms of this limitad warranty thislimitedwarrantyalsoappliestorepairedorreplacementProductsforaperiod of either a 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or b the time remaining on the original one year limited warranty whicheve...

Page 38: ... purchase sales receipt identifying the Product purchased Product model and the date of purchase or receipt and 3 Provide your name complete and correct mailing address and telephone number Other Limitations This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and VTECH It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this Product VTECH provides no other warranties fo...

Page 39: ...the line network until the problem has been corrected FCC Part 15 Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ...

Page 40: ...ufacturer or its authorized agents or by others who may be authorized by the FCC For repair procedures follow the instructions outlined under the VTECH Limited Warranty This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the phone company or Party Lines The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still enable the devices to ring when you...

Page 41: ...maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC This means your Handset and Base Unit can communicate only over a certain distance which will depend on the location of the Base Unit and Handset weather and the construction and layout of your home or office The RBRC Seal The RBRC Seal on the nickel cadmium battery indicates that VTech Communications INC is voluntarily participating in an industry program t...

Page 42: ...RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC andIC Actualoperatingrangemay vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use SIZE Handset 58mm x 43mm x 204mm Base 174mmx170mmx54mm WEIGHT Handset 166 grams Base 350 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset 400mAH NiCd Battery Pack Base 9V DC 400mA MEMORY Speed Dial 10 Memory locations into 16 digits per location CID Alpha Numeric Display 99 Memory locatio...

Page 43: ...a Number Name Stored the Directory 17 Dial a Number from the Directory 17 CALLER ID OPERATION 18 About Call History 18 Review Call History 18 Delete Records from Call History 19 Dial a Displayed Number 19 Store a Call History Record in the Directory 20 Display Screen Messages 20 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE 21 Audible Indicators 21 Setting Date Time 21 About Mailboxes 21 About Announceme...

Page 44: ...ES Distributed in the U S A by VTech Communications Inc Beaverton Or 97008 Distributed in the Canada by VTech Electronics Canada Ltd Suite 200 7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond B C V6X 1Z9 Copyright 2001 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD Printed in China 91 5356 10 00 ISSUED 0 ...