Page 2 - Table of contents
www.vtechphones.com Table of contents Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Parts checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing handset battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Low battery warning ...
Page 5 - Before you begin
www.vtechphones.com 4 Before you begin 1 . Base unit 2 . Handset3 . Color handset brackets and base plates 4 . AC power adaptor5 . Belt clip 6 . Telephone line cord7 . Battery8 . User’s manual9 . Battery compartment cover10 . Headset (with model gz2338, see page 28) . To purchase replacement batteri...
Page 6 - Installation; Installing handset battery; ON
www.vtechphones.com 5 G ett in g s ta rte d Installation Installing handset battery 1 . Plug the battery connector securely into the jack inside the battery compartment according to the color-coded label . 2 . Insert battery in the center of the battery compartment .3 Press down on the wired side un...
Page 7 - Low battery warning; LOW BATTERY; Choose a location
www.vtechphones.com 6 • If the phone will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent possible leakage . • If you have any trouble installing your phone, please refer to the troubleshooting section near the end of this manual . • Use only the VTech battery and AC power adapt...
Page 8 - Connection
www.vtechphones.com 7 G ett in g s ta rte d Installation To single-line telephone jack(RJ11C) Telephone line cord Noise filter (optional) (For DSL users) To power outlet AC power adaptor Connection 1 . Choose a location for the base near an electrical outlet and telephone jack .2 . Plug the connecto...
Page 9 - Removable handset and base; Handset brackets
www.vtechphones.com 8 Installation Removable handset and base plates Your phone comes with additional handset b r a c k e t s a n d b a s e p l a t e s o f v a r i o u s c o l o r s . T h e s e b r a c ket s a n d p l ate s ar e interchangeable to suit your mood or room decor . Handset brackets 1 . ...
Page 10 - Handset features
www.vtechphones.com 9 B as ic o pe ra tio n Handset features ( / DIR VOL+ ) • When the phone is not in use, press to display directory entries . • Press & hold for 2 seconds during idle mode to adjust ringer volume . A double beep will sound when the lowest setting is reached . • During a call, ...
Page 11 - Base features; FIND HANDSET; CHARGE/IN USE Indicator
www.vtechphones.com 10 Base features FIND HANDSET Press to page the handset for up to 60 seconds . Press again, press OFF , or place the handset in its base to cancel the page . CHARGE/IN USE Indicator • Flashes when the handset is in use . • Flashes in unison with incoming ringing .• On steadily wh...
Page 12 - Telephone operation; BASIC OPERATION; Set handset ringer
www.vtechphones.com 11 B as ic o pe ra tio n Telephone operation BASIC OPERATION Set handset ringer You can select from four traditional ringers, thirteen musical ringers, or turn the ringer OFF . 1 . Make sure the handset is idle (off) . 2 . Press PROG . 3 . Press until the screen displays RINGER :...
Page 13 - Dial mode; Temporary tone dialing
www.vtechphones.com 12 Telephone operation Dial mode (preset to tone) If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the battery is charged . If you have pulse (rotary) service, the dial mode must be changed .1 . Make sure the handset is idle (off) .2 . Press PROG . 3 . Press u...
Page 14 - Operating range
www.vtechphones.com 13 B as ic o pe ra tio n 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 with the lo...
Page 15 - TALK; Displaying screen messages
www.vtechphones.com 14 Screen displays: When: ** RINGING ** There is a call coming in . CONNECTING... The handset is waiting for a dial tone . PHONE The handset is in use . ** PAGING ** The base is paging the handset . LOW BATTERY The battery needs to be recharged . SCANNING... The handset is changi...
Page 16 - Speed dial; Store a speed dial entry
www.vtechphones.com 15 B as ic o pe ra tio n Speed dial You can store as many as nine frequently dialed telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters and 24 digits in each location) into the speed dial memory locations you assign in the handset . Store a speed dial entry 1 . Press PROG . 2 . Pre...
Page 18 - Edit a speed dial entry
www.vtechphones.com 17 B as ic o pe ra tio n Speed dial Edit a speed dial entry 1 . Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry to be edited . 2 . When the screen displays the desired number, press SEL . Then press or until EDIT flashes, Press SEL . 3 . The screen displays the ...
Page 19 - Dial a speed dial number; Re-assign speed dial locations; SEL
www.vtechphones.com 18 Dial a speed dial number 1 . Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish to dial . 2 . Press TALK to dial the displayed memory number . Re-assign speed dial locations 1 . Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish ...
Page 20 - Directory; Store a directory entry
www.vtechphones.com 19 B as ic o pe ra tio n Directory Your phone can store 20 telephone numbers with names (including nine speed dial entries), each up to 15 characters for the name and 24 digits for the number . Store a directory entry 1 . Press PROG . The screen displays DIRECTORY . 2 . Press SEL...
Page 22 - Edit a directory entry; Delete a directory entry
www.vtechphones.com 21 B as ic o pe ra tio n Edit a directory entry 1 . Press . The screen displays DIRECTORY . 2 . Press or to scroll alphabetically through the entries . -OR- Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry to be edited. 3 . When the screen displays the desired entry, pres...
Page 23 - SELECT; ERASE NO YES; YES; Dial a directory number
www.vtechphones.com 22 4 . Press SELECT . The screen displays ERASE NO YES and the number . The current setting flashes. 5 . Press until YES flashes. 6 . Press SEL . You will hear a confirmation beep. Dial a directory number 1 . Press . The screen displays DIRECTORY .2 . Press or to scroll alphabeti...
Page 24 - Move a directory entry to speed dial; DIRECTORY; SPEED
www.vtechphones.com 23 B as ic o pe ra tio n ����� ����������� ���������� Move a directory entry to speed dial 1 . Press . The screen displays DIRECTORY . 2 . Press or to scroll alphabetically through the directory . -OR- Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry to be moved . 3 . Whe...
Page 25 - Caller ID; Call log
www.vtechphones.com 24 Caller ID Call log When the memory is full, the oldest call information is deleted to make room for new incoming call information. For each incoming call, the screen displays the following information between the first and second rings:• The caller’s name (up to 15 letters are...
Page 26 - Remove records from call history; Dial a displayed number
www.vtechphones.com 25 B as ic o pe ra tio n Caller ID Remove records from call history Removing a Specific Entry: 1 . Locate the record to be deleted from the call log .2 . Press CHAN/REMOVE, a confirmation tone will sound. Removing All Entry: 1 . With the Handset in idle (off) mode, press and hold...
Page 27 - DIAL; PROGRAM; PRIVATE; Display screen messages
www.vtechphones.com 26 Caller ID 4 . Press SEL . The screen displays the number and name . The cursor appears at the end of the name . Use , and the dial pad keys to edit the name . Press SEL to continue and edit the number . Use to backspace and make corrections . Press SEL to confirm. 5 . Follow s...
Page 28 - Ringer options
www.vtechphones.com 27 B as ic o pe ra tio n Ringer options In addition to four traditional ringer options and ringer off, your gz2335 or gz2338 handset has thirteen popular pre-programmed ring tones . Traditional Ring Options: Ringer 1 Ringer 2 Ringer 3 Ringer 4 Ringer OFF Tones: 1. Rotary 2. Siren...
Page 29 - Headset operation; Belt clip
www.vtechphones.com 28 Headset operation Your phone handset is equipped with a 2 .5mm head- set jack for use with an optional accessory headset for handsfree operation . Model gz2338 comes with a headset . If you’ve purchased the VTech gz2335 and wish to obtain a compatible headset, you must purchas...
Page 30 - Additional information; Troubleshooting; Problem
www.vtechphones.com 29 Additional information 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 Telecommunicatio...
Page 31 - Charge Light is Off
www.vtechphones.com 30 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I cannot dial out . • Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing . It is normal for handset to take a second or two to find the base and produce a dial tone. Wait an extra second before dialing. • Make sure the phone is set to the correct ...
Page 32 - CAN’T CONNECT
www.vtechphones.com 31 Additional information Problem Suggestion CAN’T CONNECT displays on my handset . • Move the handset closer to the base . You might have moved out of range .• If the handset is in its base and the charging light does not light, refer to the charge light is off in this troublesh...
Page 35 - CHAN
www.vtechphones.com 34 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 as far a...
Page 37 - Maintenance; Warranty
www.vtechphones.com 36 Maintenance 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 ...
Page 38 - Important safety instructions
www.vtechphones.com 37 Additional information Warranty 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 Sta...
Page 39 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; FCC, ACTA and IC regulations
www.vtechphones.com 38 Important safety instructions FCC Part 15This 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 to provide reasonable protection ...
Page 41 - RBRC
www.vtechphones.com 40 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 ....
Page 42 - Technical specifications
www.vtechphones.com 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 Nominal Effective...
Page 43 - Index
www.vtechphones.com 42 A Additional information 29-40 B Base features 10 Basic operation 11-28 Belt clip 28 C Call log 24 Caller ID 24 Choose a location 6 Connection 7 D Delete a directory entry 21 Delete a speed dial entry 17 Dial a directory number 22 Dial a displayed number 25 Dial a speed dial n...
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