Cordless Telephone System With Caller ID t 2415 Caller ID/call waiting* 90 Name and number caller ID memory Voice mail waiting indicator**
Important 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 before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
Important 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 damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation. E.
Before You Begin Enhanced 2.4GHz Technology - Dual Band transmission combines the best of 2.4GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones. Parts Check List 1. 2. 3. 4. Base Unit Handset Base AC Power Adaptor Telephone Line Cord 5. 6. 7. 8. Battery Belt Clip User’s Manual Base Wall Mounting Bracket To purchase replacement batteries, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.
Getting Started Installation Before You Install 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 electrical outlet (110V AC) not controlled by a wall switch. 2. Install the Handset battery. Use only VTech batteries. 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.
Table/Desk Installation Connect the Power Cord Standard electrical outlet Connect the Telephone Line Cord Modular telephone jack 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 Tone After the battery is charged, pick up the Handset and press PHONE. You should hear a dial tone. 6.
Getting Started Installation 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 not been previously charged, place the Handset in its Base, and allow it to charge for 12 hours. 3. Connect the telephone line cord to the wall jack. 4.
Telephone Operation Handset Operation Answer a Call Press any key except OFF. Handset Volume Adjust the volume while on a call. A double beep will sound when you reach the maximum or minimum setting. Hold Press to put a call on hold. Press again to release hold. -ORLift the Handset of an extension. Make a Call Press PHONE, then dial the number. -ORDial the number (use to backspace and correct digits), then press PHONE to call. End a Call Press OFF. -ORPlace Handset in its Base.
Telephone Operation Base Operation Message Waiting Indicator Basic Operation If you subscribe to telephone company voicemail with a visual message waiting signal, this light flashes, and MESSAGES WAITING displays on the Handset screen, when you have voicemail waiting. Page/Handset Locator Press to page the Handset. Press again, press OFF on Handset, or place Handset in it’s Base to cancel the page. In Use/Charging Indicator • Flashes in unison with the ring of an incoming call.
Telephone Operation Temporary Tone 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 pressed after this send touch tone signals. 3. After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to pulse (rotary) service.
Display Screen Messages Basic Operation 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 needs to be recharged. NO CONNECT Displays and a sad tone sounds when the Base power is off and PHONE is pressed.
Speed Dial 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 Telephone Directory (on page 13) for instructions. NOTES: • The entries you store in Speed Dial memory will be marked with 01 through 09 in the telephone directory. • Press OFF at any time to exit memory dial mode.
Speed Dial Basic Operation 6. When you finish entering the name, press SEL or PROG. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER. to backspace and make corrections. 7. Enter the telephone number. Use Press REDIAL/PAUSE to store a pause in the dialing sequence. -ORPress REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last number dialed from this phone. 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.
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 SPEED EDIT ERASE 800-595-9511 01 3. Press SEL. The screen displays ENTER 1-9. 4. Press the keys (1 through 9) to reassign this entry into another speed dial memory location. You will hear a confirmation beep. 13 Basic Operation 1.
Telephone Directory 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. Basic Operation Store a Number/Name in the Directory 1. Press PROG. The screen displays DIRECTORY. 2. Press SEL. The screen displays ENTER NAME. 3. Using the chart below, enter up to 15 characters for the name you’re storing with the number.
Telephone Directory 8. Press SEL 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 entry. SPEED EDIT ERASE 800-595-9511 01 4. Press SEL. The screen displays the name and number. The cursor appears at the end of the name. Use , and the dial pad keys to edit the name. Press SEL to move on to edit the number.
Telephone Directory Dial a Number from the Directory 1. Press 2. Press (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY. or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in directory. -ORPress 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. Move a Number/Name to the Speed Dial Memory Basic Operation 1. Press (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY. 2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through directory.
Caller ID Operation Caller’s name L AM 5/01 5:40PM Date of call NEW OLD Time of call 28 Party has called 2 or more times Caller’s telephone number Position of call in call history 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.
Caller ID Operation Dial a Displayed Number 1. Locate the record in call history that you want to dial. 2. If you wish to change how the number is dialed, press #. The screen displays alternate dialing sequences available for this call (area code + number; 1 + area code + number; number only; 1+ number). 3. Press SEL. DIAL flashes on the screen. DIAL PROGRAM 800-595-9511 Basic Operation 5/01 5:40PM 4. Press SEL again. The number is automatically dialed.
Caller ID Operation Display Screen Messages Screen Displays: When: The other party is blocking name and/or number information. UNKNOWN Your phone company is unable to receive information about this caller’s name and/or number. * (after the name) This caller has called you more than once.
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. BATTERY — The screen displays BATTERY LOW and the low battery icon. • Basic Operation • • LOW Place the Handset in its Base so the CHARGING light turns on. The Battery is typically fully charged in 12 hours.
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 purchase a Headset, call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. Once you have a compatible 2.5mm Headset, locate the Headset Jack on the t 2415 Handset.
In Case of Difficulty If 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 all • • • Make sure the Power Cord is plugged in. Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the telephone wall jack. Make sure the battery is properly charged.
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 keys or buttons work • Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
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 damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the Handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install your Base Unit near a sink, bathtub, or shower.
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 (“Product”) are free from material defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with operation instructions.
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 to return the Product. Before calling for service, please check the user’s manual. A check of the Product controls and features may save you a service call.
FCC, ACTA 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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, an identifier indicating product approval and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). This information must be provided to your local telephone company upon request. For equipment approved prior to July 23, 2001, the product identifier is preceded by the phrase “FCC Reg No.” and the REN is listed separately.
FCC, ACTA 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 that you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn’t work. b.
FCC, ACTA 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 to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or electrician as appropriate.
Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL WEIGHT Handset: Base: Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer 142.6 grams 208.6 grams (excluding battery pack) TRANSMIT FREQUENCY POWER REQUIREMENTS Base: 2410.2 - 2417.4 MHz Handset: 912.75 - 916.35 MHz Handset: 3.6V 400mAh Ni-Cd Battery RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 9V DC @ 300mA Base: 912.75 - 916.35 MHz Handset: 2410.2 - 2417.
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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...........................................................................................1 Before You Begin ..................................................................................................................3 Parts Check List ..................................................................................................................3 Getting Started...........................................................................................
