VTech T2418 - 2.4 GHz Analog Cordless Phone, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... 10 Temporary Tone 10 Programming the Ringer Type 10 Turning Off the Ringer 10 Checking the Ringer 11 MemoryDialing 11 Programming Speed Dial Numbers 11 Speed Number Dialing 11 To Change or Replace a Speed Dial Number 11 Storing Pauses in Memory 12 UsingRedial 12 Storing a Redial Number into Speed Dial 12 The Page Feature 12 Additional Information 13 Headset Operation 13 Belt Clip 13 Maintenance 1...

Page 2: ... 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 ca...

Page 3: ...d 4 Battery Pack 5 ACAdapter 6 BeltClip 7 Owner s Manual To purchase replacement battery packs callVTECHCommunicationsat1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1 800 267 7377 BASE UNIT TELEPHONE LINE CORD HANDSET AC ADAPTER BATTERY PACK BELT CLIP 2 Introduction ...

Page 4: ...3 14 1 Antenna 2 Earpiece 3 IN USE LOW BATT 4 PHONE FLASH 5 REDIAL PAUSE 6 Dialing Keys 0 9 7 Program 8 Volume 9 OFF 10 Headset Jack 2 5mm 11 Channel 12 Memory 13 IN USE CHARGING LED 14 PAGE Handset and Base Layout 3 Introduction ...

Page 5: ...E COMPLIES WITH 47 CFR Part 68 FCC REGISTRATION NO US xxxxxxx RINGER EQUIVALENCE xx USOC JACK RJ11C RJ11W MODEL 2418 MANUFACTURED IN CHINA CANADA XXXXXXXXXX REN IES XXX IC RSS CNR XXX FCC ID EWXXX XXXX XX TEL LINE 9V DC POWER JACK 4 Getting Started 1 2 Installation of Battery Pack in Handset Follow the steps below 1 Remove the battery cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward 2 Place th...

Page 6: ...ne Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit Plug the other end of this cord into the wall jack Checking for dial tone After the battery pack is charged pick up the Handset and press the PHONE key The IN USE indicator should light up and you should hear a dial tone if not see IN CASEOFDIFFICULTY Tone Pulse Selection See OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for details ...

Page 7: ...o the holes at the back of the Base Position the power cord to extend down the wall the phone is to be mounted on Slide the Base down on the mounting studs until it locks into place 3 Connect the telephone cord The telephone line cord has a snap in plug at each end Insert one of the plugs into the jack on the bottom of the Base Insert the other end of the plug into the wall phone jack 4 Connect th...

Page 8: ...l memory See Storing a Redial Number into Speed Dial for details YoucanstoreaPAUSEintoyourdialing number See Storing Pauses in Memory for details TONE KEY InPULSEdialingmode thiskeyisused to switch to Temporary TONE dialing mode PROGKEY Press PROGkey toenterprogramming mode VOLUME CONTROL Adjust the volume of what you hear through the Handset While on a call press the Up or Down key to adjust the ...

Page 9: ...minates whenever the Handset is being used This LED also flashes in cadence with the incoming ring PAGE KEY Press the PAGE key to page the Handset Press it second time to cancel a page The Base will ring the Handset for 1 minute before ending the page automatically The Handset can also cancel the page by pressing the OFF key PAGE KEY IN USE CHARGING LED 8 Getting Started ...

Page 10: ... Answering Calls When an incoming call is ringing the IN USE CHARGING LED on the Base and IN USE LOW BATT LED on the Handset will flash To answer a call when the Handset is in the Base just pick up the Handset OR To answer a call when the Handset is away from the Base press any key on the Handset except OFF This is very useful in a dark environment you do not have to fumble around looking for the ...

Page 11: ...l the call normally Activate the Temporary Tone feature by pressing TONE the key You can then press the numbers or symbols you need and your phone will send the proper signals To end the call press OFF or place the Handset back in the Base The phone will automatically go back to rotary dial pulse service Programming the Ringer Type The Handset ringer is capable of four different types of ringing t...

Page 12: ...u wish to store the number in 0 9 Using the dial pad dial the number you want to store The number can be up to 16 digits long The number can be entered manually or by using REDIAL PressMEMtostorethephonenumber to the key you selected The phone exits PROG mode and emits a tone Speed Number Dialing Press PHONE to get a dial tone Press MEM and the memory location number key 0 9 For example to dial th...

Page 13: ... you called press PHONE then press REDIAL The phone will automatically dial the number Storing a Redial Number into Speed Dial To store the last number you dialed asaSpeedDialnumber pressPROG a location number 0 9 REDIAL MEM The Page Feature From the Base Unit press PAGE to signal the person at the Handset To end the page at the Base press PAGEagain To end the page at the Handset press OFF If the ...

Page 14: ...rd to the jack on the cordless Handset The plug should fit securely Do not force the connection NOTE Whenever a compatible Headset is connected to the cordless Handset the microphoneontheHandsetwillbemuted This is done to limit the effect of backgroundnoise Many compatible Headsets have a reversible monaural design You can wear your Headset on either ear leaving one ear free for room conversation ...

Page 15: ... can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety use caution when using electric appliances during storms 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 th...

Page 16: ...pliancespluggedintothesamecircuitastheBaseUnitcansometimes cause interference Try moving the appliance or the Base Unit to another outlet You Get Noise Static Or A Weak Signal When You re Away From The Base Unit You may be out of range Either move closer to the Base or relocate the Base Unit The layout of your home may be limiting the range Try moving the Base Unit to anotherposition The Handset D...

Page 17: ...en try putting the Handset in the cradle If it does not seem to respond do the following in the order listed 1 Disconnect the power to the Base 2 Disconnect the Handset battery 3 Wait a few minutes 4 Connect power to the Base 5 Re install the battery pack and return the Handset to the charge cradle 6 After a few seconds try using your Handset again In Case Of Difficulty Additional Information 16 ...

Page 18: ...e approximately 30 days How long is the limited warranty period The limited warranty period for the product extends for ONE 1 YEAR from the date of purchase if we repair or replace a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty This limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Products for a period of either a 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement P...

Page 19: ...request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty What must you return with the Product to get warranty service 1 Returntheentireoriginalpackageandcontents including the Productto the VTECH service location along with a description ...

Page 20: ...pply to you In no event shall VTECH be liable for any indirect special incidental consequential or similar damages including but not limited to lost profits or revenue inability to use the product or other associated equipment the cost of substitute equipment and claims by third parties resulting from the use of this product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or con...

Page 21: ...orrected 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 Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterference in a residential installation This equipment generates ...

Page 22: ...ore information 2 Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that...

Page 23: ...number Youmustremainonthelineandbrieflyexplainthereasonforthecallbeforehanging up Programming testing of emergency numbers should be performed during off peak hours such as in the early morning or late evening when the emergency services tend to be less busy IC Industry Canada This telephone is registered for use in Canada Notice The REN assigned to this device denotes the number of devices you ma...

Page 24: ...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 to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives when taken out of service within the United States and Canada The RBRC pr...

Page 25: ...byFCCandIC Actual operating range may vary accordingtoenvironmentalconditionsat the time of use SIZE Handset 203 3mmx56 0mmx39 8mm including antenna Base 153 9mmx90 6mmx95 0mm including antenna WEIGHT Handset 178 7 grams Base 138 3 grams excluding battery pack POWERREQUIREMENTS Handset 3 6V 400mAh Ni Cd Battery Pack Base 9V DC 300mA MEMORY Speed Dial 10 Memory locations 16 digits per location SPEC...

Page 26: ...NIES Distributed in the U S A by VTech Communications Inc Beaverton Oregon Distributed in Canada by VTech Electronics Canada Ltd Suite 200 7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond B C V6X 1Z9 Copyright 2002 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD Printed in China 91 5275 10 00 ISSUE 0 ...

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