VTech t2353 - Manuals

www.vtechphones.com 6 GETTING STARTED Installation Wall Mounting Your phone base unit is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate Wall mounting is optional 1 Run the power and telephone cords through the slot, then connect them to the jacks located on the underside of the base 2 Plug the...

www.vtechphones.com GETTING STARTED G ett in g S ta rte d Installation Charge the Handset Battery Place the handset in the base CHARGING... will display Be sure to charge the battery for at least 16 hours before using your phone Set Language Mode • Press PROG, then press or until LANGUAGE is display...

www.vtechphones.com GETTING STARTED Installation • The minute is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct minute Press SELECT. • AM or PM is flashing. Press or to choose between AM or PM. Press SELECT Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save You can select from four different handset ringer...

www.vtechphones.com 9 B as ic O pe ra tio n BASIC OPERATION Handset Operation . Make a Call Press before or after dialing number to place a call 2. Flash/Call Waiting Press to begin a call, then dial a number During a call, press to receive an incoming call, if call waiting is activated 3. Chan Whil...

www.vtechphones.com 0 BASIC OPERATION Telephone Operation Base Operation 1 Locate Handset2 Answer on/off3 Delete 4 Microphone 5 Repeat6 Play/Stop7 Skip 8 Menu9 Rec/Memo10 Time/Set11 Change12 Base Volume13 Message Window Display 1 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 12 9 8 13

www.vtechphones.com B as ic O pe ra tio n BASIC OPERATION Telephone 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 ...

www.vtechphones.com 2 BASIC OPERATION Telephone Operation Display Screen Messages Screen Displays: When: ** RINGING ** There is a call coming in CONNECTING... The handset is waiting for dial tone PHONE ON The handset is in use CHARGING The handset is in the base and the battery is charging ** PAGING...

www.vtechphones.com 3 B as ic O pe ra tio n BASIC OPERATION You can store telephone numbers you call frequently in two different ways, as speed dial numbers, or in the directory Each number can have up to 24 digits You will program names to go with the numbers, each can have up to 15 characters Up t...

www.vtechphones.com 4 BASIC OPERATION Press Once Twice 3 Times 4 Times 5 Times 6 Times 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 * * # & ‘ , - # • When directory memory is full the screen displays MEMORY FULL , an error tone sounds, and you canno...

www.vtechphones.com B as ic O pe ra tio n BASIC OPERATION Speed Dialing Edit a Number/Name in Speed Dial 1 Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish to edit 2 When the screen displays the entry you want to edit, press SELECT. Then press or until EDIT flashes. 3 Press...

www.vtechphones.com 6 BASIC OPERATION Your phone can store 10 (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 When memory is full the screen displays MEMORY FULL , an error tone sounds, and you will not be abl...

www.vtechphones.com B as ic O pe ra tio n BASIC OPERATION Edit a Number/Name in the Directory 1 Press (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY. 2 Press or to scroll alphabetically through the entries stored in the directory -OR- Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to edit. ...

www.vtechphones.com BASIC OPERATION Dial a Number from the Directory 1 Press (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY. 2 Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in directory -OR- Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to dial. 3 When the number you want to dia...

www.vtechphones.com 9 B as ic O pe ra tio n BASIC OPERATION Your phone has a caller ID (CID) with call waiting feature that works with service from your local phone service provider Caller ID with call waiting lets you see who’s calling before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call Y...

www.vtechphones.com 20 BASIC OPERATION About Call History (Caller ID) Your phone can store up to 30 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 For each call th...

www.vtechphones.com 2 B as ic O pe ra tio n BASIC OPERATION 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 alternate dialing sequences available for this call 3 Press SELECT Press or unti...

www.vtechphones.com 22 BASIC OPERATION Answering System Operation At The Base Audible Indicators Your phone system gives you voice prompts for feature operations and voice confirmations when you press a button or complete an operation Setting the Clock If you do not subscribe to caller ID service (f...

www.vtechphones.com 23 B as ic O pe ra tio n BASIC OPERATION right now. Please leave your name, number and a message after the tone.” The announce only pre-recorded announcement says: “Hello, I’m unable to answer your call right now. Please call again. Thank you.” • By setting announce only to on or...

www.vtechphones.com 24 BASIC OPERATION 1 Press MENU until you hear “ Record outgoing message. ” 2 Press REC/MEMO. After you hear “ Now recording” followed by a beep, speak toward the base to record an announcement up to 90 seconds long 3 Press PLAY/STOP The system plays back your recorded message To...

www.vtechphones.com 2 B as ic O pe ra tio n BASIC OPERATION System Announce s: Description/Directions “ Set security code ” 9* Use CHANGE to choose the remote access code you will use to access features and functions of the answering system from a touch tone phone You can select any 2-digit code, fr...

www.vtechphones.com 26 BASIC OPERATION Answering System Operation At The Base 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) A message or memo can be up to four minutes ...

www.vtechphones.com 2 B as ic O pe ra tio n BASIC OPERATION Press to repeat a message; hold to slow down playback Play Messages Press to play messages P r e s s a g a i n t o s t o p playback Press to skip to the next message; hold to speed up playback Delete Messages • To delete a message, press DE...

www.vtechphones.com 2 BASIC OPERATION Call Screening/Intercept 1 Make sure the answering system is on, and set the message playback volume control above level so you can hear the caller’s message 2 If you decide to take the call, press TALK on the handset 3 If you pick up an extension phone during t...

www.vtechphones.com 29 B as ic O pe ra tio n BASIC OPERATION Window Display: When: 0 No messages in the mailbox 1–99 Total number of messages in the mailboxes, or message number during message playback 0-99 <-->F Memory is full, or total number of messages is 99 1 to 99 (counting) Duration of ...

www.vtechphones.com 30 BASIC OPERATION Remote Access 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 19) The system beeps once and then announces the number of new messages 3...

www.vtechphones.com 3 B as ic O pe ra tio n BASIC OPERATION Function: Command: Save messages Hang up Delete a message Press #9 while message is playing Review announcement Press # ; system plays announcement, then beeps Record announcement Press * ; after beep, record announcement, press # to stop S...

www.vtechphones.com 32 BASIC OPERATION Battery Care and Maintenance After your battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation Operating time While in use (talking) up to 4 hours While not in use (standby*) up to 4 days * Handset is off the base unit or charger but not ...

www.vtechphones.com 33 Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFO Troubleshooting If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTech Communications at 1-800-595-9511 In Canada, call VTech Te...

www.vtechphones.com 34 ADDITIONAL INFO Problem Suggestion I cannot dial out • Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The handset may take a second or two to find the base and produce a dial tone This is normal Wait an extra second before dialing • Make sure your phone is set to the correct d...

www.vtechphones.com 3 Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFO Problem Suggestion CAN’T CONNECT displays on my handset • Only one handset of your phone system can be in use (off hook) at a time For example, if HS1 is on a call and HS2 presses TALK, CAN’T CONNECT will display Be sure only one handset i...

www.vtechphones.com 36 ADDITIONAL INFO Problem Suggestion I get noise, static, or weak signal even when I’m near the base • Press the CHAN button while on a call until the interference has been eliminated • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone Try installing your...

www.vtechphones.com 3 Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFO Problem Suggestion I hear other calls while using my phone • Disconnect your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telephone If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service Call you...

www.vtechphones.com 3 ADDITIONAL INFO Problem Suggestion My calls fade or cut in and out while I’m using my handset • Press the CHAN button while on a call until the interference has been eliminated • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone Try installing your phone...

www.vtechphones.com 39 Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFO Problem Suggestion CL is flashing in the base message display window • You need to set the day and time Refer to the section(s) on setting the clock in this user’s manual Common cure for electronic equipment If the unit does not seem to b...

www.vtechphones.com 40 ADDITIONAL INFO 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 ...

www.vtechphones.com 4 Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFO Limited Warranty 6 Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States of America or Canada, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to Products used for rental purpos...

www.vtechphones.com 42 ADDITIONAL INFO 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 an...

www.vtechphones.com 43 Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFO FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations FCC Part This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules These requirements are intended...

www.vtechphones.com 44 ADDITIONAL INFO FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations * Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up. * Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening Industry Canada This equipment complies with regulations RSS210 a...

www.vtechphones.com 4 Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFO Enhanced 2 4GHz technology–your phone operates on a dual band transmission that combines the best of 2 4GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones Frequency Control Crystal controlled PLL ...

www.vtechphones.com 46 INDEX A About Announcements 22 About Call History (Caller ID) 20 Answering System Operation At The Base 22 Answering System–Remote Access Commands 30 Audible Indicators 22 B Base Operation 10 Batteries 32 Battery Care and Maintenance 22 Before You Begin 3 C Caller ID Operation...

www.vtechphones.com O Operating Range 11 P Parts Checklist 3 R Reassign Locations in Speed Dial 15 Record a Memo 28 Record Your Announcement 24 Remote access Commands 30 Remote access 30 Replacing the Handset Battery 32 Review Call History 20 S Set Handset Date and Time 7 Set Language mode 7 Set the...

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User’s Manual w w w v t e c h p h o n e s c o m Models: t2350/2350-01/ t2353