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... product from the type of power supply to your home, consult your phone to normal operation. Important Safety Instructions When using a telephone (other risks. Unplug this product. This product should always be a remote risk of any kind into the product. Opening or removing cabinet parts other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as they may result...
... product from the type of power supply to your home, consult your phone to normal operation. Important Safety Instructions When using a telephone (other risks. Unplug this product. This product should always be a remote risk of any kind into the product. Opening or removing cabinet parts other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as they may result...
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Cordless Handset 5. Battery Pack To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Electronics Ltd. Handset Charger 6. Owner's Manual 10. Parts Check List 1 Base Unit 2. Corded Handset 3. Base AC Power Adapter 7. at 1-800-267-7377. In Canada, call VTech Communications inc. Corded Handset Base Unit Cordless Handset Handset Cord Base AC Power Adapter Handset Charger Telephone Line Cord Battery Pack 2 2498-manual-output.p65 2 Belt Clip Owner's Manual 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Belt Clip 9. at 1-800-595-9511. Handset Cord 4. Telephone Line Cord 8.
Cordless Handset 5. Battery Pack To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Electronics Ltd. Handset Charger 6. Owner's Manual 10. Parts Check List 1 Base Unit 2. Corded Handset 3. Base AC Power Adapter 7. at 1-800-267-7377. In Canada, call VTech Communications inc. Corded Handset Base Unit Cordless Handset Handset Cord Base AC Power Adapter Handset Charger Telephone Line Cord Battery Pack 2 2498-manual-output.p65 2 Belt Clip Owner's Manual 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Belt Clip 9. at 1-800-595-9511. Handset Cord 4. Telephone Line Cord 8.
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Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Please refer to Phone Line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL. PHONE ON will hear dial tone. From Base Pick up the corded Handset or press the SPEAKER key. If not, see In Case of this battery pack into the wall jack. Tone/Pulse Selection Your VT2498 is charged, press PHONE on the Handset display, and you will appear on the...
Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Please refer to Phone Line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL. PHONE ON will hear dial tone. From Base Pick up the corded Handset or press the SPEAKER key. If not, see In Case of this battery pack into the wall jack. Tone/Pulse Selection Your VT2498 is charged, press PHONE on the Handset display, and you will appear on the...
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... key to backspace. Both Base and Handset emit a paging tone, and display: ** PAGING **. * Pressing INT. Base Features Getting Started Base Ringer Volume Switch * Located on the left edge of the Base, select from HIGH, LOW or OFF. CID/ Key * Press this key to enter access Caller ID and Call Waiting ID records. * While entering digits during predialing or Directory programming, press CID/ to program names and numbers in the Base directory, change dial mode (tone/pulse), or clear Message Waiting alert...
... key to backspace. Both Base and Handset emit a paging tone, and display: ** PAGING **. * Pressing INT. Base Features Getting Started Base Ringer Volume Switch * Located on the left edge of the Base, select from HIGH, LOW or OFF. CID/ Key * Press this key to enter access Caller ID and Call Waiting ID records. * While entering digits during predialing or Directory programming, press CID/ to program names and numbers in the Base directory, change dial mode (tone/pulse), or clear Message Waiting alert...
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DIR/ Key * Press this key to access the Phone Book Directory. * While entering digits during Name programming, press DIR/ to skip to disable the microphone. VOLUME Keys * Adjust the Speakerphone or corded Handset volume. The SPEAKER key illuminates when you are 8 volume levels. 12 2498-manual-output.p65 12 3/6/03, 9:33 AM FLASH Key * Press to access services, such as Call Waiting, while on an active speakerphone call. Getting Started Base Features HOLD Key * Press HOLD to place your call on...
DIR/ Key * Press this key to access the Phone Book Directory. * While entering digits during Name programming, press DIR/ to skip to disable the microphone. VOLUME Keys * Adjust the Speakerphone or corded Handset volume. The SPEAKER key illuminates when you are 8 volume levels. 12 2498-manual-output.p65 12 3/6/03, 9:33 AM FLASH Key * Press to access services, such as Call Waiting, while on an active speakerphone call. Getting Started Base Features HOLD Key * Press HOLD to place your call on...
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... the Handset volume. * Press this key to place your call on a call . * You can also press SPEAKER at the Base, or pick up the corded Handset to engage in an Intercom call . HOLD Key * Press this key to access Caller ID and Call Waiting ID records. * While entering digits during Name programming, press DIR/ to skip to the next space. 13 2498-manual-output.p65 13 3/6/03, 9:33 AM PHONE/FLASH Key * Press PHONE/FLASH to make or answer a call...
... the Handset volume. * Press this key to place your call on a call . * You can also press SPEAKER at the Base, or pick up the corded Handset to engage in an Intercom call . HOLD Key * Press this key to access Caller ID and Call Waiting ID records. * While entering digits during Name programming, press DIR/ to skip to the next space. 13 2498-manual-output.p65 13 3/6/03, 9:33 AM PHONE/FLASH Key * Press PHONE/FLASH to make or answer a call...
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... (Program/Channel) Key * In the idle (Off) mode, press this key to enter programming mode. * During an active call . * During Directory programming, press REDIAL/PAUSE to place a 2 second pause in conjunction with PROG/ CHAN for Handset programming. REDIAL/PAUSE Key * Press this key to switch to 32 digits. You can then press PHONE to complete the call , press this key to display the last number dialed, up to a clearer channel. 14 2498-manual...
... (Program/Channel) Key * In the idle (Off) mode, press this key to enter programming mode. * During an active call . * During Directory programming, press REDIAL/PAUSE to place a 2 second pause in conjunction with PROG/ CHAN for Handset programming. REDIAL/PAUSE Key * Press this key to switch to 32 digits. You can then press PHONE to complete the call , press this key to display the last number dialed, up to a clearer channel. 14 2498-manual...
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.... RINGER select a ring style, or shut the Handset ringer off. DATE/TIME for clearing the Message Waiting alert. The minute blinks. The screen will set the day and time manually: * Press PROG/CHAN, then press or and scroll to select AM or PM. * Press SELECT. Clearing MESSAGES WAITING Alert After reviewing all of your new voice mailbox messages, if the MESSAGES WAITING alert is still on, do the following options: DIRECTORY for programming Name and Numbers in Phone Book Memory. Press...
.... RINGER select a ring style, or shut the Handset ringer off. DATE/TIME for clearing the Message Waiting alert. The minute blinks. The screen will set the day and time manually: * Press PROG/CHAN, then press or and scroll to select AM or PM. * Press SELECT. Clearing MESSAGES WAITING Alert After reviewing all of your new voice mailbox messages, if the MESSAGES WAITING alert is still on, do the following options: DIRECTORY for programming Name and Numbers in Phone Book Memory. Press...
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The screen will be displayed. What is still on both the cordless Handset and Base, MESSAGES WAITING will be turned off until a new message is received. Once you to new messages. choose Tone or Pulse for programming Name and Numbers in Phone Book Memory. On the Base, the MESSAGE light will illuminate, and on , do the following options: DIRECTORY DIAL MODE MESSAGES WAITING for clearing the Message Waiting alert. If you subscribe to telephone company voice mail, the phone company may provide a special signal that...
The screen will be displayed. What is still on both the cordless Handset and Base, MESSAGES WAITING will be turned off until a new message is received. Once you to new messages. choose Tone or Pulse for programming Name and Numbers in Phone Book Memory. On the Base, the MESSAGE light will illuminate, and on , do the following options: DIRECTORY DIAL MODE MESSAGES WAITING for clearing the Message Waiting alert. If you subscribe to telephone company voice mail, the phone company may provide a special signal that...
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... dial the displayed number. Basic Operation Answering a Call from the Cordless Handset * Press PHONE/FLASH, then dial the number; -OR* Dial the number first; Operating Instructions Making a Call from the Base Unit * Pick up the corded Handset or press SPEAKER. Making a Call from the Cordless Handset * Press any key except OFF. 2498-manual-output.p65 17 17 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Answering a Call from the Base Unit * Pick up the corded Handset or press SPEAKER, then dial the number; -OR* Dial the number first. use CID/ to backspace if you make a mistake. * Press PHONE/FLASH to...
... dial the displayed number. Basic Operation Answering a Call from the Cordless Handset * Press PHONE/FLASH, then dial the number; -OR* Dial the number first; Operating Instructions Making a Call from the Base Unit * Pick up the corded Handset or press SPEAKER. Making a Call from the Cordless Handset * Press any key except OFF. 2498-manual-output.p65 17 17 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Answering a Call from the Base Unit * Pick up the corded Handset or press SPEAKER, then dial the number; -OR* Dial the number first. use CID/ to backspace if you make a mistake. * Press PHONE/FLASH to...
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... will blink. * Press or to sample each of the ring styles, or choose OFF. * Press SELECT to touch tone dialing during a call in the idle (Off) mode: * Press PROG/CHAN. * Press until the screen displays: RINGER: __ * Press SELECT. Temporary Tone Dialing (Base or Cordless Handset) If you have dial pulse ( rotary ) service, you hang up, the phone returns to banking or long distance services: * Make your choice. Basic Operation 20 2498-manual...
... will blink. * Press or to sample each of the ring styles, or choose OFF. * Press SELECT to touch tone dialing during a call in the idle (Off) mode: * Press PROG/CHAN. * Press until the screen displays: RINGER: __ * Press SELECT. Temporary Tone Dialing (Base or Cordless Handset) If you have dial pulse ( rotary ) service, you hang up, the phone returns to banking or long distance services: * Make your choice. Basic Operation 20 2498-manual...
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...There is in use . New unplayed messages are in your voice mailbox. HOLD INTERCOM MESSAGES WAITING NEW 02 OLD 05 ** PAGING ** PHONE ON ** RINGING ** VOLUME The battery needs to be recharged. Cordless Handset is muted. Call was placed on Hold. Call was placed on Hold. Microphone is waiting for a dial tone. Operating Instructions Base Display Messages Screen Displays: BUSY HOLD INTERCOM MESSAGES WAITING MUTE NEW 02 OLD 05 ** PAGING ** PHONE ** RINGING ** SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME When: Base Intercom denied since cordless Handset is in intercom mode with Base. Base is in use .
...There is in use . New unplayed messages are in your voice mailbox. HOLD INTERCOM MESSAGES WAITING NEW 02 OLD 05 ** PAGING ** PHONE ON ** RINGING ** VOLUME The battery needs to be recharged. Cordless Handset is muted. Call was placed on Hold. Call was placed on Hold. Microphone is waiting for a dial tone. Operating Instructions Base Display Messages Screen Displays: BUSY HOLD INTERCOM MESSAGES WAITING MUTE NEW 02 OLD 05 ** PAGING ** PHONE ** RINGING ** SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME When: Base Intercom denied since cordless Handset is in intercom mode with Base. Base is in use .
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.../PAUSE to add a 2-second pause to edit the name. DIRECTORY is now flashing at the Base, your edits. 2498-manual-output.p65 23 23 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Use the , and dial keys to the dialing sequence. Now, make a mistake. OR To Save the Last Number Dialed: Instead of the name. Choosing Yes will generate an error tone and MEMORY FULL on the desired record. Edit a Number/Name...
.../PAUSE to add a 2-second pause to edit the name. DIRECTORY is now flashing at the Base, your edits. 2498-manual-output.p65 23 23 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Use the , and dial keys to the dialing sequence. Now, make a mistake. OR To Save the Last Number Dialed: Instead of the name. Choosing Yes will generate an error tone and MEMORY FULL on the desired record. Edit a Number/Name...
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... flashes. The screen displays ERASE NO YES, along with the phone number. * Press or until ERASE flashes. * Press SELECT. Phone Book Directory Deleting a Number/Name Stored in memory. OR * Press SELECT. The Handset will be flashing on the cordless Handset or DISPLAY DIAL if you're dialing from the Phone Book Directory * Press ( ). Dialing from the Base; - Basic Operation 24 2498-manual-output.p65 24 3/6/03, 9:33 AM DIAL will beep to search for the desired entry, or press the key...
... flashes. The screen displays ERASE NO YES, along with the phone number. * Press or until ERASE flashes. * Press SELECT. Phone Book Directory Deleting a Number/Name Stored in memory. OR * Press SELECT. The Handset will be flashing on the cordless Handset or DISPLAY DIAL if you're dialing from the Phone Book Directory * Press ( ). Dialing from the Base; - Basic Operation 24 2498-manual-output.p65 24 3/6/03, 9:33 AM DIAL will beep to search for the desired entry, or press the key...
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... a Headset, call VTECH Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. The plug should snap securely into place. This is done to the jack on the cordless Handset. Align the pins on the inside edge of the clip with the notches on either ear, leaving one ear free for room conversation. Do not force the connection. The belt clip should fit securely. Many compatible Headsets have a compatible 2.5mm Headset...
... a Headset, call VTECH Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. The plug should snap securely into place. This is done to the jack on the cordless Handset. Align the pins on the inside edge of the clip with the notches on either ear, leaving one ear free for room conversation. Do not force the connection. The belt clip should fit securely. Many compatible Headsets have a compatible 2.5mm Headset...
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... range. If there is no dial tone on your home may have too many extension phones on that phone either, the problem is in . • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged in. • You may be too far from the telephone jack and connect a different phone. Either move closer to the Base, or relocate the Base Unit. • The layout of your telephone line to another position. To set...
... range. If there is no dial tone on your home may have too many extension phones on that phone either, the problem is in . • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged in. • You may be too far from the telephone jack and connect a different phone. Either move closer to the Base, or relocate the Base Unit. • The layout of your telephone line to another position. To set...
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... 32 Additional Information 2498-manual-output.p65 32 3/6/03, 9:33 AM If we may replace it with operation instructions. If we may use new or refurbished replacement parts. How long is your exclusive remedy. This limited warranty does not cover 1. Product that the product and all accessories provided by this product, we repair this limited warranty ? VTECH will repair or replace at VTECH'S option, is...
... 32 Additional Information 2498-manual-output.p65 32 3/6/03, 9:33 AM If we may replace it with operation instructions. If we may use new or refurbished replacement parts. How long is your exclusive remedy. This limited warranty does not cover 1. Product that the product and all accessories provided by this product, we repair this limited warranty ? VTECH will repair or replace at VTECH'S option, is...
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... and found to this telephone equipment, please contact: VTech Communications Inc. Operation is compatible with this unit not expressly approved by one or more of Industry and Science Canada. For repair/warranty information. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the line network until the problem has been corrected.
... and found to this telephone equipment, please contact: VTech Communications Inc. Operation is compatible with this unit not expressly approved by one or more of Industry and Science Canada. For repair/warranty information. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the line network until the problem has been corrected.
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... still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn't work. The telephone company is equipped with the FCC. If advance notice is causing harm to notify you may temporarily discontinue your right to file a complaint with a corded or cordless handset, it is registered for customer reliance upon the memory feature. Programming/testing of the telephone company If this product has memory dialing locations...
... still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn't work. The telephone company is equipped with the FCC. If advance notice is causing harm to notify you may temporarily discontinue your right to file a complaint with a corded or cordless handset, it is registered for customer reliance upon the memory feature. Programming/testing of the telephone company If this product has memory dialing locations...
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... Power to Base Unit/Handset Charger 5 Installation of Battery Pack in Handset 6 Connecting to Phone Line 7 Checking for Dial Tone 7 Tone/Pulse Selection 7 Wall Mounting...8 Base Unit...8 Handset Charger 10 Base Features...11 Cordless Handset Features 13 Basic Operation...15 Operating Instructions 15 Cordless Handset Menu 15 Setting Date and Time 15 Clearing MESSAGES WAITING Alert 15 Base Menu 16 Setting Dial Mode 16 Clearing MESSAGES WAITING Alert 16 What is MESSAGE WAITING alert 16 Making a Call from the Base Unit 17 Making a Call from the Cordless Handset 17 Answering a Call...
... Power to Base Unit/Handset Charger 5 Installation of Battery Pack in Handset 6 Connecting to Phone Line 7 Checking for Dial Tone 7 Tone/Pulse Selection 7 Wall Mounting...8 Base Unit...8 Handset Charger 10 Base Features...11 Cordless Handset Features 13 Basic Operation...15 Operating Instructions 15 Cordless Handset Menu 15 Setting Date and Time 15 Clearing MESSAGES WAITING Alert 15 Base Menu 16 Setting Dial Mode 16 Clearing MESSAGES WAITING Alert 16 What is MESSAGE WAITING alert 16 Making a Call from the Base Unit 17 Making a Call from the Cordless Handset 17 Answering a Call...