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... register. Slots and openings in performance. 13. This product should not be placed in a built-in-installation where proper ventilation is required, contact VTech Customer Service at : 1-800-595-9511 In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377 1 This product should never be placed near a bath tub, kitchen...the operating instructions. 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 be a remote risk of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. 8. Avoid using your ...
... register. Slots and openings in performance. 13. This product should not be placed in a built-in-installation where proper ventilation is required, contact VTech Customer Service at : 1-800-595-9511 In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377 1 This product should never be placed near a bath tub, kitchen...the operating instructions. 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 be a remote risk of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. 8. Avoid using your ...
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at 1-800-267-7377. Corded Handset Base Unit Cordless Handset Handset Cord Base AC Power Adapter Handset Charger Telephone Line Cord Battery Pack 2 Belt Clip Owner's Manual Corded Handset 3. Handset Charger 6. Owner's Manual 10. Cordless Handset 5. In Canada, call VTech Communications inc. Battery Pack To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Electronics Ltd. Base AC Power Adapter 7. at 1-800-595-9511. Telephone Line Cord 8. Belt Clip 9. Parts Check List 1 Base Unit 2. Handset Cord 4.
at 1-800-267-7377. Corded Handset Base Unit Cordless Handset Handset Cord Base AC Power Adapter Handset Charger Telephone Line Cord Battery Pack 2 Belt Clip Owner's Manual Corded Handset 3. Handset Charger 6. Owner's Manual 10. Cordless Handset 5. In Canada, call VTech Communications inc. Battery Pack To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Electronics Ltd. Base AC Power Adapter 7. at 1-800-595-9511. Telephone Line Cord 8. Belt Clip 9. Parts Check List 1 Base Unit 2. Handset Cord 4.
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CID (Caller ID) / 5. Line In/Out Jacks 14. The Base Unit Layout 1. Clear 4. Power Jack 15. In Use LED 3 LCD Display 3. Select 7. Handset Cord Jack 13. Display Dial 16. Redial/Pause 18. Microphone 22. Flash 9. Volume Keys 20. DIR (Directory) / 6. Speakerphone 21. Message LED 17. Corded Handset 2. Program 8. Dialing Keys 19. Intercom 10.Hold 11.Mute 12.
CID (Caller ID) / 5. Line In/Out Jacks 14. The Base Unit Layout 1. Clear 4. Power Jack 15. In Use LED 3 LCD Display 3. Select 7. Handset Cord Jack 13. Display Dial 16. Redial/Pause 18. Microphone 22. Flash 9. Volume Keys 20. DIR (Directory) / 6. Speakerphone 21. Message LED 17. Corded Handset 2. Program 8. Dialing Keys 19. Intercom 10.Hold 11.Mute 12.
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The corded Handset jack is on the front left edge of the Base Unit. 2. Getting Started Setup Connecting power to the Base Unit. Choose the location for your Handset Charger, and plug its power supply into the back of the Base. 5 Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into an electrical outlet. 3. Using the coiled Handset Cord, connect the corded Handset to Base Unit/Handset Charger 1.
The corded Handset jack is on the front left edge of the Base Unit. 2. Getting Started Setup Connecting power to the Base Unit. Choose the location for your Handset Charger, and plug its power supply into the back of the Base. 5 Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into an electrical outlet. 3. Using the coiled Handset Cord, connect the corded Handset to Base Unit/Handset Charger 1.
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... of a battery pack in order to prevent an accidental short of Difficulty. If not, see In Case of this cord into the wall jack. CAUTION:Use only the Vtech power supply provided with your telephone equipment away from electronic equipment, such as possible. 4. IMPORTANT: FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMENCE OF...to Phone Line Plug one end of the Base Unit. Tone/Pulse Selection Your VT2498 is charged, press PHONE on the back of the telephone line cord into household garbage. From Base Pick up the corded Handset or press the SPEAKER key. Setting Dial Mode for tone dialing. Getting ...
... of a battery pack in order to prevent an accidental short of Difficulty. If not, see In Case of this cord into the wall jack. CAUTION:Use only the Vtech power supply provided with your telephone equipment away from electronic equipment, such as possible. 4. IMPORTANT: FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMENCE OF...to Phone Line Plug one end of the Base Unit. Tone/Pulse Selection Your VT2498 is charged, press PHONE on the back of the telephone line cord into household garbage. From Base Pick up the corded Handset or press the SPEAKER key. Setting Dial Mode for tone dialing. Getting ...
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Getting Started Wall Mounting (optional) Base Unit 1. Turn the bracket down and snap it into the 2 holders on the underside of the Base by pushing upwards, then rotate it 180 degrees and slide it back in place. 8 With the corded Handset out of the Base Unit's underside. 3. Release the bracket from its desk mount position on the lower portion of the cradle, remove the reversible hook by pressing as shown below: 2.
Getting Started Wall Mounting (optional) Base Unit 1. Turn the bracket down and snap it into the 2 holders on the underside of the Base by pushing upwards, then rotate it 180 degrees and slide it back in place. 8 With the corded Handset out of the Base Unit's underside. 3. Release the bracket from its desk mount position on the lower portion of the cradle, remove the reversible hook by pressing as shown below: 2.
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... mounting studs on the back of the Base. 6. LINE on the wall. Connect the telephone line cord to the modular telephone jack. 9. Plug the power cord into place. 9 Connect the telephone line cord to the jack labeled TEL. b) Pull Base down on mounting studs until it locks into the electrical... outlet. 10.Mount the Base on the back of the Base. 7. Connect the corded Handset to the jack labeled AUX...
... mounting studs on the back of the Base. 6. LINE on the wall. Connect the telephone line cord to the modular telephone jack. 9. Plug the power cord into place. 9 Connect the telephone line cord to the jack labeled TEL. b) Pull Base down on mounting studs until it locks into the electrical... outlet. 10.Mount the Base on the back of the Base. 7. Connect the corded Handset to the jack labeled AUX...
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...* Press to either make or receive a Speakerphone call the last number dialed at the Base (up the corded Handset. * You can also return to the call . VOLUME Keys * Adjust the Speakerphone or corded Handset volume. DISPLAY DIAL Key * Press to disable the microphone. There are on an active speakerphone call by...to place your call is on hold . MUTE Key * Press MUTE to dial the number displayed on hold . IN USE LED * Glows when the corded Handset, Base or cordless Handset is on an active call. * Flashes slowly when a call on the Base screen. You can also return to the two...
...* Press to either make or receive a Speakerphone call the last number dialed at the Base (up the corded Handset. * You can also return to the call . VOLUME Keys * Adjust the Speakerphone or corded Handset volume. DISPLAY DIAL Key * Press to disable the microphone. There are on an active speakerphone call by...to place your call is on hold . MUTE Key * Press MUTE to dial the number displayed on hold . IN USE LED * Glows when the corded Handset, Base or cordless Handset is on an active call. * Flashes slowly when a call on the Base screen. You can also return to the two...
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...entering digits during predialing or Directory programming, press CID/ to backspace. Both screens will display: ** PAGING **. * Press INTERCOM at the Base, or pick up the corded Handset. PHONE/FLASH Key * Press PHONE/FLASH to make or answer a call. * While on a call . HOLD Key * Press this key to place your...tone, and both Base and cordless Handset will display: INTERCOM . * Press INTERCOM at the Base, hang up the corded Handset, or press OFF at the Base, or pick up the corded Handset to engage in an Intercom call . * You can also press SPEAKER at the cordless Handset to end the ...
...entering digits during predialing or Directory programming, press CID/ to backspace. Both screens will display: ** PAGING **. * Press INTERCOM at the Base, or pick up the corded Handset. PHONE/FLASH Key * Press PHONE/FLASH to make or answer a call. * While on a call . HOLD Key * Press this key to place your...tone, and both Base and cordless Handset will display: INTERCOM . * Press INTERCOM at the Base, hang up the corded Handset, or press OFF at the Base, or pick up the corded Handset to engage in an Intercom call . * You can also press SPEAKER at the cordless Handset to end the ...
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Making a Call from the Base Unit * Pick up the corded Handset or press SPEAKER. Basic Operation Operating Instructions Making a Call from the Cordless Handset * Press PHONE/FLASH, then dial the number; -OR* Dial the number ... dial the displayed number. Answering a Call from the Cordless Handset * Press any key except OFF. 17 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...
Making a Call from the Base Unit * Pick up the corded Handset or press SPEAKER. Basic Operation Operating Instructions Making a Call from the Cordless Handset * Press PHONE/FLASH, then dial the number; -OR* Dial the number ... dial the displayed number. Answering a Call from the Cordless Handset * Press any key except OFF. 17 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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Basic Operation Operating Instructions Ending a Base Unit Call * Return the corded Handset to its remote charger. 18 Ending a call when using the Cordless Handset * Press OFF, or return the Handset to the cradle, or press SPEAKER.
Basic Operation Operating Instructions Ending a Base Unit Call * Return the corded Handset to its remote charger. 18 Ending a call when using the Cordless Handset * Press OFF, or return the Handset to the cradle, or press SPEAKER.
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...you can then press HOLD to continue the call. * If the Base Speakerphone answers the Intercom call, after the cordless Handset hangs up the corded Handset. * Press OFF on the cordless Handset, INTERCOM on the Base to continue the call . Note: The cordless Handset and Base (...display ** PAGING **. * Press INTERCOM on the cordless Handset. * Press OFF on the cordless Handset or INTERCOM on the Base, or return the corded Handset to the cradle to Base: * Press INTERCOM on the cordless Handset. Basic Operation Operating Instructions Intercom From Cordless Handset to end the Intercom call...
...you can then press HOLD to continue the call. * If the Base Speakerphone answers the Intercom call, after the cordless Handset hangs up the corded Handset. * Press OFF on the cordless Handset, INTERCOM on the Base to continue the call . Note: The cordless Handset and Base (...display ** PAGING **. * Press INTERCOM on the cordless Handset. * Press OFF on the cordless Handset or INTERCOM on the Base, or return the corded Handset to the cradle to Base: * Press INTERCOM on the cordless Handset. Basic Operation Operating Instructions Intercom From Cordless Handset to end the Intercom call...
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... ** PHONE ** RINGING ** SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME When: Base Intercom denied since cordless Handset is in use. Base paging Handset or Handset paging Base. Corded Handset is a call coming in. Speakerphone or corded Handset volume level. Basic Operation Cordless Handset Display Messages Screen Displays: When: BATTERY LOW CONNECTING ... New unplayed messages are in use. There...
... ** PHONE ** RINGING ** SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME When: Base Intercom denied since cordless Handset is in use. Base paging Handset or Handset paging Base. Corded Handset is a call coming in. Speakerphone or corded Handset volume level. Basic Operation Cordless Handset Display Messages Screen Displays: When: BATTERY LOW CONNECTING ... New unplayed messages are in use. There...
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...for use the Headset option, you have a reversible, monaural design. Headset Operation Your VT2498 Cordless Handset is also equipped with a detachable belt clip. If you choose to the jack on the Headset cord to use with an optional accessory Headset for room conversation. The belt clip should fit ...be muted. To purchase a Headset, call VTECH Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. You can wear your Headset on the sides of background noise. NOTE : Whenever a compatible Headset is done to the cordless Handset, the microphone on the VT2498 Handset. This is connected to limit the ...
...for use the Headset option, you have a reversible, monaural design. Headset Operation Your VT2498 Cordless Handset is also equipped with a detachable belt clip. If you choose to the jack on the Headset cord to use with an optional accessory Headset for room conversation. The belt clip should fit ...be muted. To purchase a Headset, call VTECH Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. You can wear your Headset on the sides of background noise. NOTE : Whenever a compatible Headset is done to the cordless Handset, the microphone on the VT2498 Handset. This is connected to limit the ...
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... can be treated with water or a mild soap. Remember that should fall into water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTILYOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Do not install your Base Unit should retain its luster for many years. Do not use caution when using electrical ... Unit near a sink, bathtub or shower. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with care. Maintenance Taking Care Of Your Telephone Your VT2498 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be damaged if it gets wet. Save the original packing materials to ship it.
... can be treated with water or a mild soap. Remember that should fall into water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTILYOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Do not install your Base Unit should retain its luster for many years. Do not use caution when using electrical ... Unit near a sink, bathtub or shower. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with care. Maintenance Taking Care Of Your Telephone Your VT2498 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be damaged if it gets wet. Save the original packing materials to ship it.
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... jack and connect a different phone. To set the ringer, see Handset Ringer Style. • Make sure the telephone line cord is in . • You may be limiting the range. In Canada, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-267-7377. No Dial Tone • First check all of the other phones. 30 Additional Information...
... jack and connect a different phone. To set the ringer, see Handset Ringer Style. • Make sure the telephone line cord is in . • You may be limiting the range. In Canada, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-267-7377. No Dial Tone • First check all of the other phones. 30 Additional Information...
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... putting the Handset in a regular telephone. You Hear Noise In The Handset, And None Of The Keys Or Buttons Work • Make sure the power cord is probably in the order listed): 1. Connect power to respond, do the following (in your wiring or local service. If it does not seem to...
... putting the Handset in a regular telephone. You Hear Noise In The Handset, And None Of The Keys Or Buttons Work • Make sure the power cord is probably in the order listed): 1. Connect power to respond, do the following (in your wiring or local service. If it does not seem to...
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.... 3. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your local telephone company for more information. 2. Repair instructions If this product. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment is designed to be used for connecting to your local telephone company upon request. See Installation Instructions...
.... 3. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your local telephone company for more information. 2. Repair instructions If this product. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment is designed to be used for connecting to your local telephone company upon request. See Installation Instructions...
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... product is hearing aid compatible. 6. The term ''IC: '' before hanging up. • Programming/testing of Conformity indicating that you may choose to file a complaint with a corded or cordless handset, it is equipped with the FCC. This is causing harm to be performed during off-peak hours, such as a convenience, and the...
... product is hearing aid compatible. 6. The term ''IC: '' before hanging up. • Programming/testing of Conformity indicating that you may choose to file a complaint with a corded or cordless handset, it is equipped with the FCC. This is causing harm to be performed during off-peak hours, such as a convenience, and the...
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... Handset to Base 19 From Base to Cordless Handset 19 Transferring a Call from Cordless Handset to Base using INTERCOM 19 Transferring a Call from Speakerphone or Corded Handset to Cordless Handset 19 Handset Ringer Style 20 Temporary Tone Dialing (Base or Cordless Handset 20 Base Display Messages 21 Cordless Handset Display Messages...
... Handset to Base 19 From Base to Cordless Handset 19 Transferring a Call from Cordless Handset to Base using INTERCOM 19 Transferring a Call from Speakerphone or Corded Handset to Cordless Handset 19 Handset Ringer Style 20 Temporary Tone Dialing (Base or Cordless Handset 20 Base Display Messages 21 Cordless Handset Display Messages...