VTech t2415 manual

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    V oice mail waiting indicator** 90 Name and number caller ID memory Caller ID/call waiting* Cordless T elephone System With Caller ID t 2415[...]

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    1 Import ant Safety Instructions 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 b[...]

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    2 Import ant Safety Instructions B . If liquid has been spilled onto the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as improper adjustment of other controls may result in [...]

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    3 Enhanced 2.4GHz T echnology - Dual Band transmission combines the best of 2.4GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones. Before Y ou Begin 5. Battery 6. Belt Clip 7. User’s Manual 8. Base Wall Mounting Bracket To purchase replacement batteries, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511.[...]

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    4 Getting St arted Inst allation Before Y ou Inst all 1. Choose a location for the Base near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electri cal outlet (110V AC) not controlled by a wall switch. 2. Install the Handset battery . Use only VTech batteries. 3. Attach the Belt Clip to the Ha[...]

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    5 Getting St arted T able/Desk Inst allation Inst allation 4. Charge the Handset Battery Place the Handset in its Base. Charge the battery at least for 12 hours before using your telephone for the first time. 5. Check for Dial T one After the battery is charged, pick up the Handset and press PHONE . You should hear a dial tone. 6. Set the Dial Mode[...]

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    6 Getting St arted Inst allation Wall Installation The wall mount bracket is designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. 1 . Run the power and telephone line cords through the slots in the bracket, then connect them to the jacks located on the underside of the Base. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. If the battery pack has [...]

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    7 Basic Operation T elephone Operation End a Call Press OFF . -OR- Place Handset in its Base. Exit programming Cancel a Page Channel Switch to a clear channel while on a call. Delete While Handset is in idle mode, press and hold to delete all records in the Call Log. When viewing the Call Log, press to delete the current record displayed. Handset V[...]

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    8 Basic Operation T elephone 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. 1. Make sure the Handset is OFF . 2. Press PROG . 3. Press or until the screen displays RINGER: and the current selection. 4. Press SEL . The current setting blinks, a[...]

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    9 Basic Operation T elephone Operation T emporary T one Dialing If you have pulse (rotary) service only, you can change from 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. 1. Dial the number. 2. Press *TONE . Buttons press[...]

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    10 Basic Operation ** RINGING ** CONNECTING... PHONE ON SCANNING... ** PAGING ** HOLD BATTERY LOW NO CONNECT Screen Displays: When: Display Screen Messages There is a call coming in. The Handset is waiting for a dial tone. The Handset is in use. The Handset is changing to another of the 30 channels available. The Base is paging the Handset. There i[...]

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    11 Basic Operation You can store up to 9 telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters and 24 digits in each location) you dial frequently into the Speed Dial memory locations you assign (1 through 9). You can also store telephone numbers with names alphabetically in the directory. See T elephone Directory (on page 13) for instructions. NOTES: [...]

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    12 Basic Operation 8. Press SEL or PROG to store your entry. The screen displays DISTINCT RING? and the current setting. 9. Press or to change the setting. Choose Y (for yes) if you wish the phone t o 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[...]

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    13 Basic Operation Speed Dial 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 PHONE to dial the displayed speed dial number. Reassign Locations in Speed Dial 1 . Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry y o u wish to reassign. 2 . When the screen displ[...]

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    14 Basic Operation Your t 2415 can store 50 (including the nine Speed Dial entries) telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters for the name and 24 digits for the number in each location). NOTE: Press OFF at any time to exit directory. Store a Number/Name in the Directory 1. Press PROG . The screen displays DIRECTORY . 2. Press SEL . The scre[...]

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    15 Basic Operation 8. Press SEL or PROG to confirm your se le ction. 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 entry. Edit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory 1 . Press ( [...]

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    16 Basic Operation Dial a Number from the Directory 1 . Press ( DIR ). The screen displays DIRECTORY . 2 . Press 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. 3. When the number you want to dial is displayed, press PHONE . T elephone Directory Move a [...]

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    17 Basic Operation Caller ID Operation About Call History (Caller ID) Your t 2415 can store up to 90 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 room for new incoming call information. If you answer a call before the information appears on the scr[...]

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    18 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 code + number; 1 + area code + number; number only[...]

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    19 Basic Operation Screen Displays: When: Display Screen Messages PRIVATE PRIVATE PRIVATE PRIVATE PRIVATE The other party is blocking name and/or number information. UNKNOWN UNKNOWN UNKNOWN UNKNOWN UNKNOWN Your phone company is unable to receive information about this caller’s name and/or number. * * * * * (after the name) This caller has called [...]

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    20 Basic Operation Batteries Battery Care and Maintenance • Maximum talk time on a fully charged battery is approximately 6 hours. Maximum standby time is 7 days. • The Battery needs charging when: — A new battery is installed in the Handset. — The phone beeps twice every five seconds. — The screen displays BA TTERY LOW and the low batter[...]

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    21 Additional Information Headset Operation Your t 2415 Handset is equipped with a 2.5mm Headset Jack for use with an optional accessory Headset for handsfree operation. If you choose to use the Headset option, you must obtain an optional accessory Headset, which is compatible with the t 2415 . For best results, use a VTech 2.5mm headset. To purcha[...]

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    22 Additional Information In Case of Difficulty I f 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 Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. The phone doesn't work at[...]

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    23 Additional Information In Case of Difficulty You hear other calls while using your phone • Disconnect your Base Unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company. You hear noise in the Handset, and none of the [...]

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    24 Additional Information 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 ship it. Avoid water Your telephone can be damage[...]

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    25 Additional Information W arranty St atement 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 (“Product”) are free from material d[...]

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    26 Additional Information W arranty St atement 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 to return the Product. Be[...]

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    27 Additional Information FCC, ACT A and IC Regulations 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 conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference[...]

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    28 Additional Information FCC, ACT A and IC Regulations 1. Product identifier and REN information The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, an identifier indicating product approval and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). This information must be provided to your local telephone company upon request. For equip[...]

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    29 Additional Information FCC, ACT A and IC Regulations If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store police, fire department and emergency medical service telephone numbers in these locations. If you do, please keep three things in mind: a . We recommend that you also write the telephone number on the directory card, so tha[...]

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    30 Additional Information FCC, ACT A and IC Regulations Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Caution: Users should not attempt[...]

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    31 Additional Information T echnical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base: 2410.2 - 2417.4 MHz Handset: 912.75 - 916.35 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 912.75 - 916.35 MHz Handset: 2410.2 - 2417.4 MHz CHANNELS 30 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating[...]

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    91-005900-010-000 ISSUED 0 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon, 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. 7671 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 2004 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANI[...]

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    Replacement Battery Order Form Part Number (Description) QTY X Price = Subtotal 80-5074-01-00 (SBA Series Battery, 3.6V 400mAh Ni-Cd) ___________ x $14.95 = _____________ For orders up to $80, add $6.95 Shipping __________________ For orders over $80, add $9.95 Shipping __________________ + Sales Tax (if applicable) __________________ TOT AL ______[...]

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    T able of Content s R Important Safety Instructions...........................................................................................1 Before Y ou Begin ..................................................................................................................3 Parts Check List .......................................................[...]