VTech 91-000173-040-000 - Manuals

6 Getting Started Before You Install 1. Choose a location for the base near an electrical outlet and atelephone 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. Use only the provided VTech...

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 personalcomputers, television sets or micro-wave ovens. Avoid excessive heat,cold, dust or moisture. Table/Desk Installation To attach M...

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. 2. Run the power and ...

10 Basic Operation Telephone Operation End a Call Press OFF. -OR- Place handsetin it base. ExitP r o g r a m m i n gCancel a Page Channel Switch to a clear channelwhile on a call. Delete While handset is in idle mode,press and hold to delete allrecords in the call log.When viewing the call log,press...

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 to60 seconds. Press again, or press OFF on handset, o...

13 Basic Operation Operating Range This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by theFederal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and basecan communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with thelocations of the base and handset, the weather, and ...

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 M N O 6 7 P Q R S 7 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 numbers with names (up to 15 characters and 24 digits in eachlocation) you dial frequently into ...

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. - O R - Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the...

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. Press PROG . The screen displ...

18 Basic Operation 8. Press SELECT or PROG to confirm your selection. 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. Edi...

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 roomfor new incoming call information. For each call...

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.2. If you wish to change how the number is stored, press # . The screen displays alternate dialing sequences available for this call (area c...

22 Basic Operation Screen Displays: When: PRIVATE The other party is blocking name and/or numberinformation. UNKNOWN Your phone company is unable to receiveinformation about this caller’s name and/or number. * * * * * (after the name) This caller has called you more than once. Caller ID Operation Di...

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. If you do notsubscribe to caller ID se...

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. To leave a message for Bob, press 1 n...

26 Basic Operation Listen to, Save & Delete Messages The system automatically saves your messages until you delete them, and canstore approximately 15 minutes of messages, memos, and announcements(up to a maximum of 99 messages).Your caller can leave a message of up to 4minutes in length. A MAIL...

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. If you pick up an extension phone during the announ...

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 messag...

29 Basic Operation Remote Access Commands (continued) Function: Command: Record memo Press * 8 , then mailbox number where you want memo recorded; speak afterbeep; press #5 when finished. End remote access call Press * 0 . Turn system off Press #0 ; the system announces, “ Answering machine off .” P...

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.— The screen displays BATTERY LOW and the low battery i...

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- tionsat 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. T...

33 Additional Information Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must betreated with care. Avoid rough treatment Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protectyour telephone if you ever need to ship it. Avoi...

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 purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the product and all accessories provided by VTech in the sales package (...

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. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States, or used...

36 Additional Information Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the product is fit forordinary use) are limited to one year from date of purchase. Some statesdo not allow limitations on how long an implied...

37 Additional Information FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 andCS-03 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following twocondition...

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, anidentifier indicating product approval and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN).This information must be provided to your ...

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, firedepartment and emergency medical service telephone numbers in theselocations. If you do, please keep three things in mi...

40 Additional Information Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical groundconnections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic waterpipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may beparticularly important in rural areas. Caution: Users s...

41 Additional Information Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlledPLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base: 2410.2 - 2418.9 MHzHandset: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 912.75 - 917.10 MHzHandset: 2410.2 - 2418.9 MHz CHANNELS 30 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVERANGE Maximum ...

Important Safety Instructions ..................... .....................................................2 Before You Begin...............................................................................................................4 About Caller Identification (Caller ID)............................