Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; service facility under the following conditions:; VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC.; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
2 Important Safety Instructions 12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.C. If the product has been expo...
Page 3 - Introduction; IMPORTANT
3 The v 2656 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range. Your v 2656 is capable of supporting up to a maximum of 4 Handsets. Using additional Handsets, 2 people can be conferenced on acall, while two other extensions can be talking internally, using the Intercomfea...
Page 4 - Parts Check List
4 Parts Check List 5. Battery Pack 6. Wall Mounting Bracket 7. User's Manual 1. Base Unit 2. Handset 3. AC Power Adapter 4. Telephone Cord PAGE To purchase replacement battery packs, call Vtech Communications, Inc. at1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at1-800-267-73...
Page 5 - The Handset Layout
5 The Handset Layout 1. Antenna 2. Earpiece 3. Scroll Keys 4. Headset Jack (2.5mm) 5. On (Flash) 6. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) 7. Handsfree Speakerphone 8. LCD Display 9. Select /Menu 10. Off (Clear) 11. Intercom 12. Microphone 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 8/5/2004, 4:50 PM 5
Page 6 - The Base Unit Layout
6 The Base Unit Layout 1. Record/Memo 2. Time/Set 3. Change 4. Menu 5. Charge Contacts6. Delete 7. Page 8. Charging Indicator 9. In Use Indicator 10. Repeat/Slow key 11. Answer ON/OFF key 12. Skip/Quick key 13. Volume Keys 14. Mailbox Keys 15. DC Connector16. Telephone Jack 91-005358-050-000 v2656.p...
Page 7 - Setup; Getting Star; In locations where there are multiple cordless; Connecting Power to Base Unit
7 Setup Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into thejack on the bottom of the Base Unit. CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your VTech Unit. Getting Star ted PA GE IMPORTANT:FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOURCORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM:1. Choose a...
Page 8 - The original Handset that is shipped with your; Installation of Battery Pack in Handset
8 Setup Getting Star ted Follow the steps below:1. Remove the battery cover by pressingon the indent and sliding downward. 2. Align the two holes in plug with thesocket pins. Insert the plug intosocket. Place the battery pack intothe compartment with the wires in oneof the bottom corners of the batt...
Page 9 - Charging Of Handset Battery Pack; The Handset of your; Connecting to phone line; After the battery is charged press; ON; on the Handset. The Phone icon; In Case of Difficulty.
9 Getting Star ted Charging Of Handset Battery Pack The Handset of your v 2656 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit.Maximum talk time on a full charge is 7.5 hours. Maximum standby time is 5 days. You should c...
Page 10 - of the base unit. Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place.; Wall Mounting
10 Getting Star ted The Wall Mount bracket is designed for use on standard Wall Mount plates only. 1. Line up the tabs on the wall mount adapter with the holes on the bottom of the base unit. Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC co...
Page 11 - Registration of Additional Handsets; Getting Started; Registration and Operation of the v 2600 Accessory Handset; Your
11 Registration of Additional Handsets Getting Started Registration and Operation of the v 2600 Accessory Handset Your v 2656 system can operate up to 4 Handsets. The VTech accessory Handset consists of the following: Setup of the v 2600 AccessoryHandset 1. Plug the AC power adapter intoan electrica...
Page 12 - Enter Base ID Code
12 Getting Star ted Registration of Additional Handsets Enter Base ID Code 1. After charging the Handset, ift h e s c r e e n d i s p l a y s S E A R C H I N G F O R B A S E , press NEW . You will see ENTER BASE ID . If the screen already says ENTER BASE ID , go to step 2. 2. Enter the 15 digit Base...
Page 13 - Handset and Base Indicators; Handset Icons; Icon; Base LEDS; LED; Basic Operation
13 Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description Line In Use indicator On steady with no number next to it when a parallel set is in use. On steady with one or more numbers next to it, indicating which extensions are using the line. For example, 12 indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2...
Page 14 - Soft Menu Functions; MENU
14 The v 2656 has an advanced design that uses a menu structure and softkeys to access all of the built-infeatures. Example of the idle mode display: Soft Menu Functions RDL (Redial) Press RDL to display the last 5 telephone numbers dialed. The number on top line is the most recent number dialed.• U...
Page 16 - Handset Settings
16 Handset Settings From the Handset Settings menu you can select the following options to modify: • RINGER VOLUME Select this option to adjust the ringer volume. Use the scroll keys to adjust the volume up or down. A Handset will display a graphicindicator of the selected volume setting. Press OK t...
Page 17 - Range Extender; Tone/Pulse Selection
17 Range Extender (preset to AUTO) Your v 2656 has an enhanced feature that is designed to improve performance. If you are using your v 2656 in an area with excessive interference, or you require a moderate increase in operating range. the Range Extender feature can help to improve both thesound qua...
Page 18 - ENTER NAME; Register and Memory; OK
18 The v 2656 can store up to 50 names/numbers in memory. Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits and up to 16 characters for the name. When prompted to ENTER NAME , use the digit keys to 'spell' the name. Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order:...
Page 19 - Memory
19 To Store a Number/Name: • Starting from the idle screen,enter the number you want tostore in memory. • Be sure to include long distancecodes and pauses (using the PAUSE soft key) if necessary. When finished, press the MEM soft key. • You will then be prompted to ENTER NAME . Use the digit keys to...
Page 21 - To Edit a Number/Name
21 • To delete the displayed records,press THIS . • To delete all the records, press ALL. To confirm the deletion of ALL records, press YES . To exit without deleting press NO . To Edit a Number/Name • Using the steps from 1 to 3 in To Search For and Dial a Number/Name , locate the entry you want to...
Page 22 - Handset and Base Operation; During an active call, press the; Ad
22 Handset and Base Operation Making Calls • Press ON (or, SPEAKER to use the Handset Speakerphone feature).Dial the phone number. -OR- • Dial the phone number first; then press ON (or SPEAKER ). • Press OFF to end your call. -OR- • Place the Handset in the Base cradle to end your call. Answering Ca...
Page 23 - Flash Function; anced Operations
23 Handset and Base Operation Flash Function You can use your v 2656 with services such as Call Waiting. Simply press the ON key on the Handset to FLASH the line. Volume Control From the Handset:During an active call, press the VOL soft key, then use the and soft keys to adjust the earpiece (or Hand...
Page 25 - Low Battery Indication
25 Handset and Base Operation Low Battery Indication When a low battery is detected, the Battery icon will flash and a warning beep is played. The status message LOW BATTERY will also be displayed when the Handset is in idle mode. To prevent an unexpected call drop, a drained Handset battery should ...
Page 26 - Set the Clock; Answering System Operation
26 Audible Indicators This system gives you voice prompts forfeature operations and voice confirmationswhen you press a button or complete anoperation. Turn Answering System On or Off When you supply power to the Base Unit,the Answering System will be turned ON.Press ON/OFF to turn the system on or ...
Page 27 - Set Announce; Record Your Announcement; Answering System Feature Setup
27 About Mailboxes This answering system has three voice mailboxes. Callers using a touch tonephone can select the mailbox in which their messages will be recorded bypressing 1, 2, or 3 while the system plays the outgoing announcement. Otherwise,messages will be recorded in Mailbox 1 . About Announc...
Page 28 - To review your announcement:; To delete your announcement:; DELETE
28 3 Press any MAILBOX/STOP button to stop recording. The system plays back your recorded message. To review your announcement: 1 Press MENU until you hear "Set Outgoing Messages." 2 Press any MAILBOX/STO P button. The system plays the current announcement. Answering System Operation you can...
Page 29 - NOTE: Exit Feature Setup at any time by pressing a; FEATURE SUMMARY
29 Answering System Operation NOTE: Exit Feature Setup at any time by pressing a MAILBOX/STOP button. SYSTEM ANNOUNCES: "Set Security Code"50* "Set Audible Message Alert"Off*On "Set Announce Only"Off*On "Set Base Ringer"On*Off "Set Number of Rings"24*6Toll Sav...
Page 30 - Listen to Messages
30 This system automatically saves your messages until you delete them, and can storeapproximately 15 minutes of messages, memos, and announcements (up to amaximum of 99 messages). A message or memo can be up to 4 minutes long.If the system has less than 30 seconds of recording time left, it automat...
Page 31 - Adjust Playback Volume; VOLUME; Delete Messages
31 Answering System Operation Press the MAILBOX/STOP button at a n y t i m e d u r i n g p l a y b a c k t o e x i tmessage playback. You will hear a longbeep. Adjust Playback Volume Press VOLUME or VOLUME to adjust playback volume to a comfortable level. If volume is set tolevel 1, you will not hea...
Page 32 - Record a Memo; Call Screening
32 Record a Memo You can record a memo up to fourminutes long to store as an incomingmessage. 1 Press and release REC/MEMO. The system announces "Pleaseselect mailbox." 2 Press a MAILBOX/STOP button to select a mailbox for the memo.After the system announces "Nowrecording," speak tow...
Page 33 - or; is; MESSAGE WINDOW DISPLAY; one second
33 Answering System Operation TO INDICATE: No messages in any mailboxTotal number of messages in allmailboxesMemory is full or total number ofmessages is 99Duration of announcement or memor e c o r d i n g . ( M a x i m u m l e n g t h o fannouncement is 90 seconds.)Length of recording is more than ...
Page 34 - Remote Access
34 FUNCTION: Play messages in a mailbox Repeat a message Skip a message StopSave messagesDelete messageReview announcement Record announcement Record memo End remote access callTurn system off Turn system on * * * Answering System Operation Remote Access You can access many features of this system r...
Page 35 - ditional Inf
35 Headset Operation NOTE : Whenever a compatible Headset isconnected to the cordless Handset, themicrophone on the Handset will bemuted. This is done to limit the effect ofbackground noise. Belt Clip Your v 2656 is equipped with an attached belt clip. At the top of theHandset, slide the clip away f...
Page 36 - Taking Care Of Your Telephone; Avoid rough treatment; . Then pull the unit out by; Maintenance; contact maintenance is sufficient.
36 Taking Care Of Your Telephone Your v 2656 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 protectyour telephone if you ever need to ship it. Avoid water Your te...
Page 37 - The Phone Doesn't Work At All; Make sure the Power Cord is plugged in.; LOW BATTERY; message is shown, the battery pack needs charging.; No Dial Tone; First check all the suggestions above.; The Handset Does Not Ring When You Receive A Call; HANDSET SETTINGS; You may be too far from the Base Unit.; In Case Of Difficulty
37 If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solvethe problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTechCommunications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech TelecommunicationsCanada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. The Phone Doesn't Work At All...
Page 38 - You Hear Other Calls While Using Your Phone; OFF; CL is flashing on the Base Unit; You can't hear your messages
38 You Hear Other Calls While Using Your Phone • Disconnect your Base Unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regulartelephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiringor local service. Call your local telephone company. You Hear Noise In The Handset, And None Of The...
Page 39 - Warranty Statement; What does this limited warranty cover?
39 Warranty Statement A d ditional Inf ormation 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 40 - How do you get warranty service?
40 Warranty Statement 8. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems outside the unit. How do you get warranty service? • To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, call 1- 800-595- 9511 for instructions regarding where ...
Page 41 - FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations; VTech Communications Inc.
41 FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations A d ditional Inf ormation This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two con...
Page 42 - FCC and ACTA Information; the following information.; Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network; your telephone company or a qualified installer.; Product identifier and REN information; connect your local telephone company for more information.; Repair instructions; is required to notify you if such changes are planned.
42 FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations FCC and ACTA Information If this equipment was approved for cornection to the telephone network prior to July 23,2001, it was registered with the Federal Commissions (FCC) in accordance with Part 68 of its rules. If the equipment was approved after that date, it compl...
Page 43 - Hearing aid compatibility
43 FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations A d ditional Inf ormation 5. Hearing aid compatibility If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible. 6. Programming/testing of emergency numbers If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store police...
Page 44 - RBRC; The RBRC
44 FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations The RBRC R 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 ...
Page 45 - Technical Specifications; SIZE
45 A d ditional Inf ormation Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY 2401.056 - 2482.272 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY 2401.056 - 2482.272 MHz CHANNELS 95 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC. Actual operating range may vary a...
