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You must have the VT2431 in order to the VT2431 manual. For detailed operational instructions, please refer to use with the VT2420 Accessory Handset setup, registration and basic functions. This manual is an Accessory Handset for use the VT2420 Accessory Handset. To order additional system Handsets (model# VT 2420), battery packs, or headsets, call VTech Communications Inc at 1-800-595-9511. 1 Introduction IMPORTANT: The VT2420 is designed to familiarize you with the VT2431 GIGAPHONE system.
You must have the VT2431 in order to the VT2431 manual. For detailed operational instructions, please refer to use with the VT2420 Accessory Handset setup, registration and basic functions. This manual is an Accessory Handset for use the VT2420 Accessory Handset. To order additional system Handsets (model# VT 2420), battery packs, or headsets, call VTech Communications Inc at 1-800-595-9511. 1 Introduction IMPORTANT: The VT2420 is designed to familiarize you with the VT2431 GIGAPHONE system.
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... or electric shock. 2 If you to your home, consult your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be placed near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool). 5. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as they may expose you are provided for ventilation. Read and understand all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 10. Use a damp...
... or electric shock. 2 If you to your home, consult your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be placed near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool). 5. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as they may expose you are provided for ventilation. Read and understand all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 10. Use a damp...
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... refer servicing to normal operation. If the product exhibits a distinct change in damage and will often require extensive work by following conditions: A. There may result in performance. 13. In Canada, call VTech Electronics Ltd at 1-800-595-9511. D. E. C. If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged. VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC SERVICE DEPT. When the power supply cord or...
... refer servicing to normal operation. If the product exhibits a distinct change in damage and will often require extensive work by following conditions: A. There may result in performance. 13. In Canada, call VTech Electronics Ltd at 1-800-595-9511. D. E. C. If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged. VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC SERVICE DEPT. When the power supply cord or...
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... the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet. 2. Place the new battery pack in the Handset, with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the Charge Cradle, and allow it upward. 5. Place the Handset in the battery compartment. 4. After the initial charge, a maintenance charge of the following: Handset Belt Clip Battery Pack Charger Unit 1 3 5 Setup Of The VT2420 Accessory Handset 1. Remove the Handset battery cover by sliding it to 4 Handsets. Replace the battery cover...
... the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet. 2. Place the new battery pack in the Handset, with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the Charge Cradle, and allow it upward. 5. Place the Handset in the battery compartment. 4. After the initial charge, a maintenance charge of the following: Handset Belt Clip Battery Pack Charger Unit 1 3 5 Setup Of The VT2420 Accessory Handset 1. Remove the Handset battery cover by sliding it to 4 Handsets. Replace the battery cover...
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... in the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward. 3 2. If the new battery pack is HANDSET 1. This Handset is not already charged, place the handset in the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, and finally HANDSET 4. Place the new battery pack in Handset Follow the steps below: 1 1. Remove the battery cover by sliding it will be assigned extension numbers in the base unit, or a remote charging stand, and...
... in the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward. 3 2. If the new battery pack is HANDSET 1. This Handset is not already charged, place the handset in the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, and finally HANDSET 4. Place the new battery pack in Handset Follow the steps below: 1 1. Remove the battery cover by sliding it will be assigned extension numbers in the base unit, or a remote charging stand, and...
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... Base Unit. 3. Wait until the Base Unit is in the idle (on the underside of your VTECH multi-Handset system. 6 Registration Press NEW, then enter the 15 digit Base Unit ID code, located on hook) mode, and repeat step 2 to 4. Press OK. The Handset will display: FOUND BASE If the Handset displays: BASE BUSY TRY LATER, this indicates that the system is in use. After charging the Handset, remove it from its Charge Cradle, the screen will display...
... Base Unit. 3. Wait until the Base Unit is in the idle (on the underside of your VTECH multi-Handset system. 6 Registration Press NEW, then enter the 15 digit Base Unit ID code, located on hook) mode, and repeat step 2 to 4. Press OK. The Handset will display: FOUND BASE If the Handset displays: BASE BUSY TRY LATER, this indicates that the system is in use. After charging the Handset, remove it from its Charge Cradle, the screen will display...
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LCD Display 10. Antenna 2. Headset Jack (2.5mm) 5. Microphone 7 Handsfree Speakerphone 9. Off (Clear) 12. Battery Compartment 13. Getting Started The Handset Layout 1 2 3 9 4 10 5 6 11 7 12 8 13 14 1. On (Flash) 7. Scroll Keys 6. Dialing Key (0-9) 8. Intercom 14. Select 11. Earpiece 4. Message Waiting Indicator 3.
LCD Display 10. Antenna 2. Headset Jack (2.5mm) 5. Microphone 7 Handsfree Speakerphone 9. Off (Clear) 12. Battery Compartment 13. Getting Started The Handset Layout 1 2 3 9 4 10 5 6 11 7 12 8 13 14 1. On (Flash) 7. Scroll Keys 6. Dialing Key (0-9) 8. Intercom 14. Select 11. Earpiece 4. Message Waiting Indicator 3.
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.... 8 Handset Operation Handset Indicators Handset Icons Icon M H R Description Line In Use indicator On steady with no number next to it , indicating which extensions are on an intercom call . Hold indicator On steady when the line is on an outside call. Handset LEDs LED Message Waiting Description • Light to through your voicemail. Intercom indicator On steady with one or more numbers next to it when a parallel set is registered with a base unit. For example, 02 indicates that you have new messages...
.... 8 Handset Operation Handset Indicators Handset Icons Icon M H R Description Line In Use indicator On steady with no number next to it , indicating which extensions are on an intercom call . Hold indicator On steady when the line is on an outside call. Handset LEDs LED Message Waiting Description • Light to through your voicemail. Intercom indicator On steady with one or more numbers next to it when a parallel set is registered with a base unit. For example, 02 indicates that you have new messages...
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.... Align the pins on the inside edge of the clip with the notches on the cordless Handset. Operation NOTE : Whenever a compatible Headset is connected to the jack on the sides of your ear. To purchase a Headset, call VTECH Customer Service at the corner of the GIGAPHONE Handset. Do not force the connection. The following operational characteristics apply to other, non-VTECH supplied headsets, but VTECH assumes no responsibility...
.... Align the pins on the inside edge of the clip with the notches on the cordless Handset. Operation NOTE : Whenever a compatible Headset is connected to the jack on the sides of your ear. To purchase a Headset, call VTECH Customer Service at the corner of the GIGAPHONE Handset. Do not force the connection. The following operational characteristics apply to other, non-VTECH supplied headsets, but VTECH assumes no responsibility...
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... unit out by the unplugged cords. 10 Additional Information Avoid rough treatment Place the Handset down gently. Avoid water Your telephone can sometimes cause power surges harmful to ship it. Remember that should fall into water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Do not install your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that electrical...
... unit out by the unplugged cords. 10 Additional Information Avoid rough treatment Place the Handset down gently. Avoid water Your telephone can sometimes cause power surges harmful to ship it. Remember that should fall into water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Do not install your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that electrical...
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... BATTERY' message is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the telephone wall jack. • Make sure the batteries are properly charged. Call your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. No Dial Tone • First check all of your wiring or local service. Try unplugging some of range. If you have the Handset ringer activated. If there is in your home may be limiting the range. Make sure the power cord is...
... BATTERY' message is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the telephone wall jack. • Make sure the batteries are properly charged. Call your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. No Dial Tone • First check all of your wiring or local service. Try unplugging some of range. If you have the Handset ringer activated. If there is in your home may be limiting the range. Make sure the power cord is...
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... Handset, And None Of The Keys Or Buttons Work • Make sure the power cord is probably in your Base Unit from the telephone jack, and plug in the cradle. If it does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the Handset in a regular telephone. In Case Of Difficulty You Hear Other Calls While Using Your Phone • Disconnect your wiring or local service...
... Handset, And None Of The Keys Or Buttons Work • Make sure the power cord is probably in your Base Unit from the telephone jack, and plug in the cradle. If it does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the Handset in a regular telephone. In Case Of Difficulty You Hear Other Calls While Using Your Phone • Disconnect your wiring or local service...
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... WHAT WILL VTECH DO? • At our option, repair or replace your phone in Canada, Ship the unit via UPS Insured, or equivalent to : VTECH ELECTRONICS LTD. HOW DO I SEND MY UNIT, IN OR OUT OF WARRANTY? • In the U.S. In Canada, call VTech Electronics Ltd...cables & accessories which were originally provided with a description of original purchase (if the unit was purchased within the last twelve months). • Print your unit. Call VTech Communications Inc customer service for units sent without prior Return Authorizatlon. 13 Additional Information We recommend using the original...
... WHAT WILL VTECH DO? • At our option, repair or replace your phone in Canada, Ship the unit via UPS Insured, or equivalent to : VTECH ELECTRONICS LTD. HOW DO I SEND MY UNIT, IN OR OUT OF WARRANTY? • In the U.S. In Canada, call VTech Electronics Ltd...cables & accessories which were originally provided with a description of original purchase (if the unit was purchased within the last twelve months). • Print your unit. Call VTech Communications Inc customer service for units sent without prior Return Authorizatlon. 13 Additional Information We recommend using the original...
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... specific rights. You may also have other rights which may have been modified or incorporated into other products • Products purchased and/or operated outside the USA, its territories, or Canada. • Products serviced by the owner or a service facility not expressly authorized by VTECH ...Statement WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT COVER? • Batteries • Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts of nature (lightning, floods, power surges, etc.) • Products which vary from current date • Units purchased in "AS IS" condition, or units purchased as "Distressed Merchandise".
... specific rights. You may also have other rights which may have been modified or incorporated into other products • Products purchased and/or operated outside the USA, its territories, or Canada. • Products serviced by the owner or a service facility not expressly authorized by VTECH ...Statement WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT COVER? • Batteries • Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts of nature (lightning, floods, power surges, etc.) • Products which vary from current date • Units purchased in "AS IS" condition, or units purchased as "Distressed Merchandise".
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... interference in a particular installation. These limits are designed to comply with part 15 of the Base Unit containing either the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC registration number and Load Number. Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from the line network until the problem has been corrected. For repair/warranty information. The telephone company may ask you...
... interference in a particular installation. These limits are designed to comply with part 15 of the Base Unit containing either the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC registration number and Load Number. Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from the line network until the problem has been corrected. For repair/warranty information. The telephone company may ask you...
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... your service if your cordless telephone to the nationwide telephone network through a modular telephone jack (USOC RJ11C, RJ11W or RJ14). The Base Unit contains no user serviceable parts. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will be informed of devices you may connect to the telephone loop which is registered for the specific number in your telephone company may be used by the FCC. The Handset contains a user replaceable battery pack. Repairs...
... your service if your cordless telephone to the nationwide telephone network through a modular telephone jack (USOC RJ11C, RJ11W or RJ14). The Base Unit contains no user serviceable parts. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will be informed of devices you may connect to the telephone loop which is registered for the specific number in your telephone company may be used by the FCC. The Handset contains a user replaceable battery pack. Repairs...
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... important in some situations. The customer should be aware that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of the local telecommunications company. Any repairs or alterations made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by...
... important in some situations. The customer should be aware that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of the local telecommunications company. Any repairs or alterations made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by...
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... Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use. Additional Information 18 CID : Alpha Numeric Display 50 Memory locations SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. SIZE Handset : 48mm x 33mm x 175mm Charger: 60mm x 73mm x 52mm WEIGHT Handset : Charger : 185 grams 200 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset : 2.4 VDC NiMH Battery Pack Charger : 6 VDC @ 300mA MEMORY Speed Dial...
... Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use. Additional Information 18 CID : Alpha Numeric Display 50 Memory locations SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. SIZE Handset : 48mm x 33mm x 175mm Charger: 60mm x 73mm x 52mm WEIGHT Handset : Charger : 185 grams 200 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset : 2.4 VDC NiMH Battery Pack Charger : 6 VDC @ 300mA MEMORY Speed Dial...
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Introduction 2. Setup 5. In Case Of Difficulty 13. Warranty Statement 15. Maintenance 11. Technical Specifications Getting Started 4. Headset Operation 10. Table Of Contents 1. Important Safety Instructions 4. Installation of Battery Pack in Handset 6. Handset Indicators 9. FCC and IC Regulations 18. Handset Operation 8. Additional Information 9. Registration 7. The Handset layout 8.
Introduction 2. Setup 5. In Case Of Difficulty 13. Warranty Statement 15. Maintenance 11. Technical Specifications Getting Started 4. Headset Operation 10. Table Of Contents 1. Important Safety Instructions 4. Installation of Battery Pack in Handset 6. Handset Indicators 9. FCC and IC Regulations 18. Handset Operation 8. Additional Information 9. Registration 7. The Handset layout 8.
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ACCESSORY HANDSET FOR USE WITH VT2431 SYSTEM 2420 ACCESSORY HANDSET USER'S MANUAL VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS ITD. WWW.vtechphones.com
ACCESSORY HANDSET FOR USE WITH VT2431 SYSTEM 2420 ACCESSORY HANDSET USER'S MANUAL VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS ITD. WWW.vtechphones.com