Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions
2 Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always befollowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following:1. Read and understand all instructions.2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product....
Page 4 - Enhanced 2.4GHz Technology; operates on a dual band; Before You Begin
4 Enhanced 2.4GHz Technology - Your t 2453 operates on a dual band transmission that combines the best of 2.4GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones. About Caller Identification (Caller ID) Your t 2453 has a caller ID(CID) with call waiting featu...
Page 5 - VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd.; at
5 1. Base Unit2. Handset3. AC Power Adaptor4. Telephone Line Cord 5. Battery6. Belt Clip7. User’s Manual T o p u r c h a s e r e p l a c e m e n t b a t t e r i e s , v i s i t u s o n t h e w e b a twww.vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595- 9511 . In Canada, call VTech Te...
Page 6 - Getting Started; Before You Install; This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a stan-; Install the handset battery.; Use only the provided VTech battery, or; Installation
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...
Page 7 - To remove; Install the base unit away from; Table/Desk Installation; To attach
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...
Page 9 - Your
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 ...
Page 10 - Basic Operation; Telephone Operation; Hold; Handset Operation
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...
Page 11 - Flashes in unison with inbound calls.; Page
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...
Page 13 - Operating Range; the handset might not ring or if; Screen Displays: When; Display Screen Messages
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 ...
Page 14 - Telephone Memory; Presses; or
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 ...
Page 15 - Speed Dialing; Edit a Number/Name Stored in Memory; Delete a Number/Name Stored in Memory; Dial a Memory Number
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...
Page 17 - Telephone Directory; W X
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...
Page 18 - to move on to edit the number. Use to back space
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...
Page 20 - Caller ID Operation; and; VTech
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...
Page 21 - Store a Call History Record in the Directory
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...
Page 22 - PRIVATE
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...
Page 23 - To Set Day and Time, press; Answering System Operation; At The Base
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...
Page 24 - “Thank you for calling. To leave a message
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...
Page 26 - End of messages; Play Messages; DELETE; MAILBOX; Message Window; Delete Messages; When listening to your messages, if after the date and time stamp
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...
Page 27 - Call Screening/Intercept; ume control above level 1 so you can hear the caller’s message.; PHONE; If you pick up an extension phone during the announcement and the; Record a Memo; button to select a mailbox for the memo. After the; Message Window Display; Total number of messages in all mailboxes, or; On
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...
Page 28 - Connect with the Answering System; to exit remote operation.; Voice Menu; to hear the menu while remotely connected to the answering system; Remote Access Commands; Answering System
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...
Page 29 - Record memo; Answering machine off; Turn system on; Function: Command:; Please enter your
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...
Page 30 - Battery Care and Maintenance; Batteries
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...
Page 31 - Additional Information; The phone doesn't work at all; No dial tone; You hear other calls while using your phone; In Case Of Difficulty
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...
Page 33 - Taking care of your telephone; . Then pull the unit out by the; Maintenance
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...
Page 34 - Warranty Statement
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 (...
Page 35 - How do you get warranty service?
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...
Page 36 - Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular
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...
Page 37 - FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations; FCC Part 68 and ACTA
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...
Page 38 - Product identifier and REN information
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 ...
Page 39 - Programming/testing of emergency numbers
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...
Page 40 - The RBRC; for information on Ni-
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...
Page 41 - Technical Specifications; Battery; MEMORY; Speed Dial: 9 Memory locations
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 ...
Page 42 - Table Of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ..................... .....................................................2 Before You Begin...............................................................................................................4 About Caller Identification (Caller ID)............................
