V-tech T2451 - 2.4 GHz Analog Cordless Phone User manual

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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 and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. o not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. o not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen
sink, or swimming pool).
5. o not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided
for ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these openings must not
be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation
where proper ventilation is not provided.
7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
8. o not allow anything to rest on the power cord. o not locate this product
where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result
in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product,
but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing cabinet
parts other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous
voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock
when the appliance is subsequently used.
11. o not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in
the risk of fire or electric shock.
Important Safety Instructions

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SAVE THESE 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 exposed to rain or water.
. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions, because improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by an
authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation.
E. If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
14. o not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Important Safety Instructions
If you have questions about this product,
or if you're having difficulty with setup or
operation, do not return your phone to the
store. Call our Customer Support Center
at:
1 800 595 9511
In Canada, call
1 800 267 7377

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Enhanced 2.4GHz Technology - Dual Band transmission combines the best
of 2.4GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over
standard cordless telephones.
About aller Identification ( aller ID)
This product has a Caller I with Call Waiting feature that works with
service from your local phone service provider.
Caller I with Call Waiting lets you see whos calling before you answer the phone,
even when youre on another call.
You may need to change your phone service to use this feature. Contact your phone
service provider if:
 You have both Caller I and Call Waiting, but as separate services
(you may need combined service)
 You have only Caller I service, or only Call Waiting service.
 You dont subscribe to any Caller I or Call Waiting services.
You can use this product with regular Caller I service, and you can use this products
other features without subscribing to either Caller I or combined Caller I with Call
Waiting service.
There are fees for Caller I services, and they may not be available in all areas.
This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering
Caller I service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment.
Before You Begin

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1. Base Unit
2. Handset
3. AC Power Adaptor
4. Telephone Line Cord
5. Battery Pack
6. Belt Clip
7. Users Manual
To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Communications, Inc.
at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd.
at 1-800-267-7377.
Parts Check List:
Before You Begin

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Getting Started
Before You Install
1 hoose a location for the Base near an electrical outlet and a
telephone jack.
This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical
outlet (110v AC) not controlled by a wall switch.
2 Install the Handset battery.
Use only VTech battery.
Installation
a)Remove battery
compartment cover
by pressing on the
indentation and
sliding downward.
b)Align the two holes in the plug with the
socket pins, then snap the plug into
place.
c)Place the Battery Pack in the
compartment with the wires in the lower
right corner. Angle the top of the Battery
Pack under the top claws first, then snap
the bottom of the pack in. Place the
wires under the guide, located below
the Battery Pack.
d)Replace cover by sliding it up into place.

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Getting Started
3 Attach Belt lip to the cordless Handset (optional).
NOTE: Install the Base Unit away from electronic equipment such as personal
computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold,
dust or moisture.
Table/Desk Installation
To attach
Standard
electrical outlet
Modular
telephone
jack
After charging the Battery
Pack for 12 hours, connect
the telephone line cord.
To remove
Installation
Connect the power cord.

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Getting Started
Installation
4 harge the Handset Battery.
Place the Handset in the Base. Charge the battery for at least 12 hours the
first time.
5 heck for Dial Tone.
After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press PHONE; you
should hear a dial tone.
6 Set the Dial Mode.
If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the
batteries are charged.
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, youll need to change the dial mode.
 Press PROG/CHAN on the Handset to enter programming mode.
 Press or until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the
currently selected mode.
 Press SELECT. The current setting blinks.
 Press to select TONE or PULSE.
 Press SELECT to save the displayed mode.
7 Set Time and Date
If you subscribe to Caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with the
first incoming call.
If you do not have Caller ID service, you can set the date and time manually.
 Press PROG/CHAN, and then press or until DATE/TIME is displayed.
Press SELECT.
 The month is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct month.
Press SELECT.
 The day is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct day.
Press SELECT.
 The hour is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct hour.
Press SELECT.
 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 P M .
Press SELECT.
8 Set Language Mode
 Press PROG/CHAN, and then press or until LANGUAGE is displayed.
Press SELECT.
 The current setting blinks.Press or until the screen displays the correct
language English, Espanol or French ).
Press SELE T to save the language mode.

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Getting Started
Wall Mounting
You can obtain a wall mounting accessory by calling 1-800-595-9511. In Canada,
call 1-800-267-7377.
The Wall Mount bracket is designed for use on standard Wall Mount plates only.
1. Line up the tabs on the wall mount bracket with the slots on the bottom of the
Base Unit. Snap the bracket firmly in place.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet, and the C connector to the
Base. If the battery pack has not been previously charged, place the Hand-
set in the cradle, and allow it to charge for 12 hours.
3. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack on the Base, and the other end
to the wall jack.
4. Mount the Base on the wall. Position the Base Unit so the mounting studs
will fit into the holes on the wall mount bracket. Slide the Base Unit down on
the mounting studs until it locks into place.
a) Align holes on bracket with
mounting studs on wall plate.
b) Slide bracket down on studs
until it locks into place.
Installation

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Basic Operation
Telephone Operation
End a all
Press OFF
OR
Place Handset
in Base.
Exit
programming.
ancel a page.
Hold
Press to put a call
on hold. Press
again to release
hold, OR Lift the
Handset of an
extension.
Answer a Call
Press any key
except OFF.
Program / Channel
Switch to a clearer channel while on a call.
Redial
Press PHONE, then press
REDIAL/PAUSE to call last
number iale (up to 32 igits).
Make a all
Press PHONE, then
dial the number
OR ial the number
(use to backspace
and correct digits), then
press PHONE to call.
Flash/ all Waiting
Access special
telephone company
subscriber services.
Memory
Press MEM to
program and access
names and numbers in
Telephone Memory.
Handset Volume
While on a call, adjust
volume of what you
hear. A double beep
will sound,4when
reach maximum or
minimum.
Select
Use SELECT in
conjunction with
PROG/CHAN
during Handset
programming.
Enter programming mode with
Handset idle(on hook)
OR
Press REDIAL/PAUSE,
then press PHONE to call
last number iale .
Press REDIAL/PAUSE twice
to elete the last number
iale recor with Han set
i le.

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Basic Operation
Page/Handset Locator
Press to page the Handset for up to
60 seconds. Press again to cancel,
or press OFF on Handset or place
Handset in Base.
Telephone Operation
In Use/ harging
Flashes in cadence with the inbound ringing.
Flashes slowly when the Handset is in use.
Flashes rapidly when a call is on hold.
Glows steadily when the Handset is charging.

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Basic Operation
Telephone Operation
Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save
You can select from four different Handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and
extend the battery life.
1Make sure the Handset is off.
2Press PROG/CHAN to enter programming mode.
3Press until the screen displays RINGER:.
4Press SELECT. The current setting blinks, and you will hear a sample of the ring.
5Press or to select RINGER:1, 2, 3, 4 or OFF. You will hear a sample
of each ring.
6Press SELECT to choose the displayed ringer setting.
Temporary Tone Dialing
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can change from dial pulse to touch
tone dialing during a call by pressing *TONE. This is useful if you need to send
touch tone signals for access to telephone banking or long-distance services.
1ial the number.
2Press *TONE. Buttons pressed after this send touch tone signals.
3After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to dial pulse (rotary)
service.
Headset Jack
You can use this telephone hands-free when you install any VTech 2.5 mm
Headset, purchased separately.
Plug the headset into the jack located
on the right side of the Handset
(under the small rubber flap).
o not force the connection,
but make sure the plug
fits securely.

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Basic Operation
Operating ange
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
locations of the Base and Handset, the weather, and the construction of your
home or office.
If you receive a call while you are out of range, the Handset might not ring or if
it does ring, the call might not connect when you press PHONE. Move closer to
the Base, then press PHONE to answer the call.
If you move out of range during a phone conversation, you might hear noise or
interference. To improve reception, move closer to the Base.
If you move out of range without pressing OFF, your phone will be left off the
hook. To hang up properly, walk back into range, periodically pressing OFF.
Screen Displays: When
** RINGING ** There is a call coming in.
CONNECTING... The Handset is waiting for a dial tone.
PHONE ON The Handset is in use.
SCANNING... The Handset is changing to another of the 30
channels available.
** PAGING ** The Base is paging the Handset.
HOLD There is a call on hold.
BATTERY LOW The Battery Pack needs to be recharged.
Screen Displays: When:
Display Screen Messages
Telephone Operation

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Basic Operation
Telephone Memory
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2B C 2
3D E F 3
4G H I 4
5J K L 5
6MNO6
7PQRS7
8T U V 8
9W X Y Z 9
00
**
#&,-.#
Presses
Dial Key 1 2 4 5 6
This cordless phone can store 10 telephone numbers with names, each up to 24
digits long in memory locations you assign (0-9).
Note: Press OFF at any time to exit memory dial mode.
This cordless phone can store an additional 40 telephone numbers with
names alphabetically in the directory. See TELEPHONE DIRE TORY for
instructions.
Store a Number/Name in Memory
1Press PROG/CHAN. Then press until the screen displays MEM DIAL.
2Press MEM . The screen displays ENTER 0-9.
3Press the key (0-9) for the memory location where youre storing this entry.
If the selected location is empty, the screen displays ENTER NAME.
Note: If the location is not empty, the current entry is displayed . Press OFF to exit
memory dial mode and start again, or follow the instructions to dial, edit or erase
the current entry.
4Using the chart below, enter up to 15 characters for the name youre
storing with the number. Use to backspace and make corrections; use
to advance and add a space.

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Basic Operation
4Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES and the number.
The current choice flashes.
5Press until YES flashes.
6Press SELECT. You will hear a beep confirming the deletion.
Telephone Memory
5When you finish entering the name, press SELECT or PROG/CHAN. The
screen displays ENTER NUMBER.
6Enter the telephone number. Use to backspace and make a correction. Press
REDIAL/PAUSE to store a pause in the dialing sequence.
 OR 
Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last number (up to 24 digits long)
dialed from this phone.
7Press SELECT or PROG/CHAN to store your entry. The screen displays
DISTINCT RING and the current setting.
8Press or to change the setting. Choose Y (for Yes) if you wish the phone
to alert you to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive ringing
pattern after the first ring. Choose N (for No) for a normal ringing pattern.
9Press SELECT or PROG/CHAN to confirm your selection. If you chose Y in
Step 8, a D will be displayed with the entry.
Edit a Number/Name Stored in Memory
1Press MEM . The screen displays ENTER 0-9.
2Press the memory location key of the entry you wish to edit.
3When the screen displays the number you want to edit, press SELECT.
Then press until EDIT flashes.
EDIT DIAL ERASE
9735550123
4Press SELECT. The screen displays the name and number. The flashing
cursor appears at the end of the name. Use , and the dial pad keys to
edit the name. Press SELECT to move on to edit the number. Use to
backspace and make corrections. Press SELECT to move on to edit the
istinctive Ring setting.
5Press SELECT to save the edited information.
Delete a Number/Name Stored in Memory
1Press MEM . The screen displays ENTER 0-9.
2Press the memory location key of the entry you wish to delete.
3When the screen displays the number you want to delete, press SELECT.
Then press until ERASE flashes.
EDIT DIAL ERASE
9735550123

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Basic Operation
Telephone Memory
Dial a Memory Number
1Press MEM . The screen displays ENTER 0-9.
2Enter the memory location key of the entry you want to dial.
3Press PHONE to dial the displayed memory number.

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Basic Operation
This cordless phone can store an additional 40 telephone numbers with names,
each up to 24 digits long. Entries are stored alphabetically. For consistency with
Caller I entries, you may wish to enter last names first.
Note: Press OFF at any time to exit the directory.
Store a Number/Name in the Directory
1Press PROG/CHAN. The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER NAME.
3Using the chart below, enter up to 15 characters for the name youre storing
with the number. Use to backspace and make corrections; use to
advance and add a space.
4When you finish entering the name, press SELECT or PROG/CHAN. The
screen displays ENTER NUMBER.
5Enter the telephone number. Use to backspace and make a correction.
Press REDIAL/PAUSE to store a pause in the dialing sequence.
 OR 
Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last number(up to 24 digits long) dialed
from this phone.
6Press SELECT or PROG/CHAN. The screen displays DISTINCT RING
and the current setting.
Telephone Directory
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2BC2
3DE F 3
4GH I 4
5J K L 5
6MN O 6
7PQR S 7
8TUV 8
9WX Y Z 9
00
**
#&,-.#
Presses
Dial Key 1 2 4 5 6

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Basic Operation
7Press or to change the setting. Choose Y (Yes) if you wish the phone to
alert you to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive ringing pattern
after the first ring. Choose N (No) for a normal ringing pattern.
8Press SELECT or PROG/CHAN to confirm your selection. If you chose Y in
Step 7, a D will be displayed with the directory entry.
Note: hen 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.
Edit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory
1Press ( ). The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2Press 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 edit.
3When the screen displays the number you want to edit, press SELECT.
Then press until EDIT flashes.
4Press SELECT. The screen displays the name and number. The flashing cursor
appears at the end of the name. Use , and the dial pad keys to edit the name.
Press SELECT to move on to edit the number. Use to backspace and make
corrections. Press SELECT to move to edit the istinctive Ring setting.
5Press SELECT to save the edited information.
Delete a Number/Name Stored in the Directory
1Press ( ). The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2Press 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 delete.
3When the screen displays the number you want to delete, press SELECT.
Then press until ERASE flashes.
4Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES and the number.
The current choice flashes.
5Press until YES flashes.
6Press SELECT. Youll hear a long beep confirming the deletion.
Telephone Directory
EDIT DIAL ERASE
9735550123
EDIT DIAL ERASE
9735550123

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Basic Operation
Dial a Number from the Directory
1Press ( ). The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2Press 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.
3When the screen displays the number you want to dial, press SELECT. DIAL is
flashing.
4Press SELECT. The phone automatically dials the number.
 OR 
When the screen displays the number you want to dial, press PHONE.
Telephone Directory
EDIT DIAL ERASE
9735550123

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Basic Operation
About all History ( aller ID)
This phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 90. The most
recent call will have the highest number. When the memory is full, the
oldest call information is deleted to make room for new incoming call
information.
For each call that comes in, the screen displays the following information
between the first and second rings:
 Your callers name (15 letters are sent by your telephone company)
 The callers area code and telephone number
 The time and date of the call
 The repeat Tag (*) in the upper right corner, indicating the party has
called more than once
Caller I is displayed for approximately 15 seconds after it is received.
If you answer a call before the information appears on the screen, it will
not be in the call history.
Note: Press OFF at any time to exit call history.
Review all History
1Press (CI ) to view call history.
2Use and to scroll through records in call history.
Delete Records from all History
Delete a Specific all
1Locate the record you want to delete from call history.
2Press SELECT, then press until ERASE flashes.
Caller ID Operation
Long distance call
Date of call Time of call Position of call
in call history
L JOHNSON CHARLIE*
908-555-1212
5/01 5:40 28
AM
P M OLD
Party has called
2 or more times
DIAL
ERASE PGM
973-555-0123
5/01 5:40PM OLD28
Callers telephone
number
Callers name

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Basic Operation
Caller ID Operation
3Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES ALL and the
phone number. The current choice flashes.
4Press until YES flashes.
5Press SELECT. Youll hear a long beep confirming the deletion.
Delete All alls
1While viewing call history, press SELECT, then press until ERASE
flashes.
2Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES ALL and the phone
number. The current choice flashes.
3Press until ALL flashes, then press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE
ALL NO YES. The current choice flashes.
4Press until YES flashes.
5Press SELECT. You will hear a long beep confirming the deletion.
Dial a Displayed Number
1Locate the record in call history that you want to dial.
2If you wish to change how the number is dialed, press # . The screen
displays any alternate dialing sequences available for this call (area code +
number; 1 + area code + number; number only; 1+ number).
3Press SELECT. Press until DIAL flashes.
4Press SELECT again. The number is automatically dialed.
 OR 
When the number is correctly displayed for dialing, you want to dial, press PHONE.
DIAL
ERASE PGM
973-555-0123
5/01 5:40PM OLD28
DIAL
ERASE PGM
973-555-0123
5/01 5:40PM OLD28