V-tech TeleZapper VT 2568 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
to persons, 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. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub,
kitchen sink, or swimming pool).
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6. Slotsandopeningsinthecabinetandthebackorbottomareprovided
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. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do 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. Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,donotdisassemblethisproduct,
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 reassemb-ling can
cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.
11. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result
in the risk of fire or electric shock.
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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.
D. Iftheproductdoesnotoperatenormallybyfollowingtheoperating
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
workbyanauthorizedtechniciantorestoretheproducttonormal
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. Avoidusingatelephone(otherthanacordlesstype)duringanelectrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lighting.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the
leak.
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC
SERVICEDEPT. at1-800-595-9511. InCanada, callVTech ElectronicsLtd
at1-800-267-7377.
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Enhanced2.4GHzTechnology- DualBand transmissioncombinesthebest
of 2.4GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over
standardcordlesstelephones.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
About Caller Identification (Caller ID)
This product has a Caller ID with Call Waiting feature that works with
servicefromyourlocalphoneserviceprovider.
CallerIDwithCallWaitingletsyouseewho’scallingbeforeyouanswerthephone,
evenwhenyou’reonanothercall.
You may need to change your phone service to use this feature. Contact your
phoneserviceproviderif:
• You have both Caller ID and Call Waiting, but as separate services
(you may need combined service)
• You have only Caller ID service, or only Call Waiting service.
• You don’t subscribe to any Caller ID or Call Waiting services.
You can use this product with regular Caller ID service, and you can use this
product’sotherfeatureswithoutsubscribingtoeitherCallerIDorcombinedCaller
IDwithCallWaiting service.
Therearefees forCaller IDservices, andthey maynotbeavailablein allareas.
This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas
offeringCallerIDservice,andifbothtelephonecompaniesusecompatibleequipment.

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1. Base Unit
2. Handset
3. AC Power Adaptor
4. TelephoneLine Cord
5. Battery Pack
6. Belt Clip
7. Owner’s Manual
Topurchasereplacement battery packs, call VTech Communications Inc
at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Ltd at
1-800-267-7377.
Parts Check List:
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Before You Install
1 Choose a location for the base near an electrical outlet and a
telephonejack.
Thisphone requiresa modulartelephone jackand astandard electrical
outlet (110v AC) not controlled by a wall switch.
2 Install the handset battery.
Use onlyVTECH battery.
a) Removebattery
compartment
coverbypressing
onthe
indentation
andsliding
downward.
c) Place the battery
pack into the
compartment
with the wires in
thelower left
corner, alongthe
bottomof the
battery pack.
b) Align the two holes
in plug with the
socket pins. Insert
the plug into socket.
d) Replace
coverby
sliding it up
into place.
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3 Attach belt clip to the cordless handset (optional).
INSTALLATION
2 Connectthe
power cord.
NOTE: Install the base unit and spare handset charger away from elec-
tronic equipment such as personal computers, television sets or micro-
wave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.
Table/Desk Installation
To attach
Standard
electrical outlet Modular
telephone
jack
1 Connectthe
telephone
line cord.
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4 Charge the handset battery.
Place the handset in the base. Charge the battery for at least 12 hours
the first time.
5 Check 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
thebatteries are charged.
Ifyouhavedialpulse(rotary)service,you’llneedtochangethedialmode.
• Press PROG/CHAN on thehandset to enterprogramming mode.
• Press or until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the
currentlyselected mode.
• Press SELECT . The current setting blinks.
• Press to select TONE or PULSE.
• Press SELECT , to save the displayed mode.
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General Information
The TeleZapper feature in your VT 2568 is a patented device that helps
you eliminate many of those annoying telemarketing calls.
• TheTeleZapper featurein yourVT 2568 covers allthe telephones
and answering machines connected to that line in your home or
office.
• When you or your answering machine picks up the phone, the
TeleZapperemitsaspecialtonethatfoolsthecomputerintothinking
yournumber is disconnected.
• Instead of connecting you to a salesperson, the computer drops
the call and stores your number as disconnected in its database.
• As your number is eliminated from more and more lists, those
annoyingcomputer-generated callsjust about stopaltogether.
• The TeleZapper won’t interfere with manually dialed calls, or with
answeringmachines, Caller IDor Call Waiting.
• Once you’ve activated the TeleZapper feature in your VT 2568,
keepin mindthat if youanswer yourtelephone and there’sno one
there, the odds are that you just “zapped” a telemarketer. After a
few weeks, you’ll notice that you are receiving fewer and fewer of
these calls.
• TheTeleZappereven workswithyouransweringmachine to“zap”
telemarketerswhenyouareawayorwhenyouprefernottoanswer
thephone. When youransweringmachine picksup a callfor you,
the TeleZapper emits its special tone to “zap” the telemarketer.
We recommendthatyou re-recordyourmessageanddelayspeaking
fora fewseconds toallow timefor theTeleZapper toneprior tothe
start of your recorded message.
Programming Instructions
The TeleZapper feature in your VT 2568 has two levels of privacy to help
“zap” computer dialed telemarketing calls. Your VT 2568 is shipped with
the BASIC level of privacy activated, which will help with the majority of
telemarketing calls. At this level, the TeleZapper feature will emit a single
tone, which is the first of three (3) tones for the disconnected signal. The
ADVANCED level of privacy will switch theTeleZapper feature to all three
tones of the disconnected signal and will “zap” even more telemarketing
calls. Here are instructions to switch from BASIC to ADVANCED privacy
or to disable the feature.
1. Press PROG/CHAN,thenpress until thescreen displaysTELEZAPPER: ,
and the corrent setting.
2.Press SELECT. The current option is flashing.
3. Use or to choose BAS, ADV or OFF.
4.Press SELECT to activate the selected option.
NOTE:If you aredialinginPulse (rotary)modefromanotherphonesharing
the same line, your TeleZapper feature must be set to either
BASIC orOFF.
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TeleZapperQ&A:
Q.How doesthe TeleZapper featurework?
A.TheTeleZapper usesthe technologyoftelemarketers’ automaticdialing
equipmentagainst them.When you oryour answeringmachine picks upa
call, the TeleZapper emits a special tone that “fools” the computer into
thinkingyournumberisdisconnected.Insteadofconnectingyoutoasalesperson,
the computer stores your number as disconnected in its database. Over
time, as your number is removed from more and more databases, you’ll
see a dramatic decrease in the number of annoying telemarketing calls
you receive.
Q.Howdo I know when I’ve “zapped” a telemarketer?
A.Ifyou answeryour telephoneand there’sno onethere,theoddsare that
youjust “zapped”a telemarketer.Quite oftenyou willsee thecaller IDfrom
such a call is “unavailable.” After a few weeks, you will notice that you
receive fewer and fewer of these calls.
Q. Do I need one for each telephone or telephone jack in my home or
office?
A. No. One VT 2568 with the TeleZapper feature covers ALL telephones
andanswering machinesconnectedto thesame line (telephonenumber).
If you have two lines, you need an additional unit for your other line.
Q. Will it interfere with my computer or fax machine?
A.No.TheTeleZapperdoesnotinterferewiththeoperationofyourcomputer,
your fax machine or other telecommunications or electronic equipment.
It plays the tone briefly when the line is answered, then goes to “sleep”
waiting for the next call.
Q. Will it interfere with my answering machine?
A.No.ThisisthebestwaytouseyourTeleZapperfeature.Letyouranswering
machine pick up the line, the TeleZapper feature “zaps” the telemarketer,
and you were not bothered at all! You will need to delay your message for
a few seconds to allow the tone to play. A caller who wishes to leave a
message on your answering machine will hear a short tone followed by
yourrecording.
Q. I have voicemail from the telephone company. Will it work with this?
A. Yes and No. Your telephone must go “off-hook” for the TeleZapper to
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emit its tone. As long as you pick up a call, the phone goes “off-hook” and
theTeleZapperemitsitstoneto“zap”telemarketers.If,instead,thetelephone
company “answers” your calls through voicemail, your phone does not go
“off-hook”andtheTeleZapper cannotemitits tone.TheTeleZapper willnot
interferewith the normal operation ofyour voicemail.
Q.Will the TeleZapper “zap” callsfrom anyone other than telemarketers?
A. The TeleZapper is designed to “zap” calls made by predictive dialer
computers by doing two things: first, by disconnecting predictive-dialed
calls before you can be connected to a live telemarketer, and, second, by
deleting your phone number from telemarketing computer lists. Whether
theTeleZapperwillaffectcomputer-dialedcallsfromothersourcesdepends
onthe typeof computer equipmentand howthat equipment isbeing used.
Therefore, it may also “zap” calls from businesses and organizations that
use predictive dialing systems – not just telemarketers. Many companies
and organizations do not rely entirely on computerized calling systems to
reachyou. Mosthavesecondary meansinplaceto contactornotifypeople
with important information. Furthermore, these organizations can always
contact you by simply dialing your phone number manually. Manually
dialed calls will not be zapped. As such, you can contact businesses and
organizations to determine if they use predictive dialers and, if so, to ask
that your phone number be manually dialed or that alternate means be
used in order to contact you.
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End a Call
Press OFF
— OR —
Placehandset
in base.
Exit
programming.
Cancela page.
TELEPHONE OPERATION
Hold
Press to put a
call on hold.
Press again to
releasehold
— OR —
Liftthe handset
ofan 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
dialed (up to 32 digits).
Make a Call
Press PHONE , then
dialthe number
— OR —
Dialthe number(use
to backspace and
correct digits), then
press PHONE to call.
Flash/CallWaiting
Access special
telephonecompany
subscriberservices. Enterprogramming modewith
Handsetidle(onhook)
Memory
Press MEM to
programand access
namesand numbersin
Telephone Memory.
Handset Volume
While on a call,
adjustvolume
of what you hear.
Select
Use SELECT in
conjunctionwith
PROG/CHAN
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Page/Handset Locator
Press to page the handset for up to
60 seconds. Press again to cancel,
or press OFF on handset.
TELEPHONE OPERATION
Flashing:
handset is in use
Onsteadily:
handset is
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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:, and the current setting.
4Press SELECT . The current setting blink.
5Press or to select 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 * . This is useful if you need to
send touch tone signals for access to telephone banking or long-distance
services.
1Dialthe number.
2Press * . Buttons pressed after this send touch tone signals.
3Afteryou hangup, thephone automaticallyreturns todial pulse(rotary)
service.
Headset Jack
Youcan use thistelephone hands-free when
you install any VTech 2.5 mm headset,
purchasedseparately.
Plug the headset into the jack located
on the right side of the handset
(underthe smallrubber flap).
Do not force the connection,
but make sure the plug
fits securely.
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Operating Range
This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset
andbase cancommunicate over onlya certaindistance — whichcan vary
withthelocationsofthebaseand handset,theweather,andtheconstruction
ofyour home or office. Forbest performance, keep the baseantenna fully
upright.
If you receive a call while you are out of range, the handset might not
ring—orifit doesring,thecallmight notconnectwhenyoupress 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
hearnoise orinterference. To improvereception, movecloser to thebase.
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.
PAGING The base is paging the handset.
HOLD There is a call on hold.
NEEDS RECHARGING The battery needs to be recharged.
TELEPHONE OPERATION
Screen Displays: When:
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Thiscordless phone canstore 10 telephonenumbers with names, eachup
to 16 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.SeeTELEPHONE DIRECTORY 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
exitmemorydialmodeandstartagain,orfollowtheinstructionstodial,editor
erasethecurrententry.
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.
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
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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 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
normalringingpattern.
9Press SELECT or PROG/CHAN to confirm your selection. If you
chose Yin Step 8,a D will be displayed with the directory 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 or until EDIT flashes.
DIAL EDIT ERASE
9735550123
4Press SELECT .The screen displays the name and number.The
flashing cursor appears at the end of the name. Use , and the
dialpad keys to edit the name. Press SELECT to move on to edit the
number.Press SELECT to move on to edit the Distinctive Ring setting.
5Press SELECT to save the edited information.The screen displays
DISTINCTRING? and the currentsetting.
6Press or to change the setting . ChooseY (forYes) if you wish to
phone to alert you to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive
ringingpatternafterthe firstring.Choose N(forNo) foranormalringing
pattern.
7Press SELECT to confirm your selection . If you choseY in Step 6 ,
a D will be displayed with the memory entry .
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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 or until ERASE flashes.
4Press SELECT . The screen displays ERASE NO YES and the
number.The current choice flashes.
5Press or until YES flashes.
6Press SELECT .
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.
TELEPHONE MEMORY
DIAL EDIT ERASE
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Thiscordlessphone canstore 40telephone numberswith names,eachup
to 16 digits long. Entries are stored alphabetically. For consistency with
Caller ID entries, you may wish to enter last names first.
Note: Press OFF at any time to exit 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.
Presses
DialKey 1 234 5 6
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
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

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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 dialed from this phone.
6Press SELECT or PROG/CHAN . The screen displays DISTINCT
RING? and the current setting.
7Press or tochange the setting.Choose Y(forYes)if youwish 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
normalringingpattern.
8Press SELECT or PROG/CHAN to confirm your selection. If you
chose Yin Step 7,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.
Edit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory
1Press ( ).The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in memory
—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 or 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.
Press SELECT to move to edit the Distinctive Ring setting.
5Press SELECT to save the edited information.The screen displays
DISTINCTRING? and the currentsetting.
6Press or to change the setting .ChooseY (forYes) if you wish to
phone to alert you to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive
ringingpatternafterthe firstring.Choose N(forNo) foranormalringing
pattern.
7Press SELECT to confirm your selection . If you choseY in Step 6 ,
a D will be displayed with the memory entry .
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
DIAL EDIT ERASE
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Delete a Number/Name Stored in the Directory
1Press ( ).The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in memory
—OR—
Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to delete.
3Whenthe screen displays the number youwantto delete, press SELECT .
Then press or until ERASE flashes.
4Press SELECT . The screen displays ERASE NO YES and the
number.Thecurrent choice flashes.
5Press or until YES flashes.
6Press SELECT . You’ll hear along beep confirmingthe deletion.
Dial a Number from the Directory
1Press ( ). The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in
memory
—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.
Then press or until DIAL flashes.
4Press SELECT .The phone automatically dials the number.
—OR—
When the screen displays the number you want to dial , press PHONE .
DIAL EDIT ERASE
9735550123
DIAL EDIT ERASE
9735550123
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY