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...you 're having difficulty with setup or operation, do not disassemble this product where the cord will often require extensive work is required, contact VTech Customer Service at : 1-800-595-9511 In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377 1 Unplug this product from overheating, these openings must not ... any kind on the marking label. c) If the product has been exposed to report a gas leak in performance. 13. Avoid using your phone to the product. 6. This product should always be blocked by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of fire, electric shock and injury, including ...
...you 're having difficulty with setup or operation, do not disassemble this product where the cord will often require extensive work is required, contact VTech Customer Service at : 1-800-595-9511 In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377 1 Unplug this product from overheating, these openings must not ... any kind on the marking label. c) If the product has been exposed to report a gas leak in performance. 13. Avoid using your phone to the product. 6. This product should always be blocked by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of fire, electric shock and injury, including ...
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Headset Jack 9. Hold 12. Phone ( Flash ) 5. Program ( Channel ) 4 8. Microphone Select 11. Redial ( Pause ) 14. Antenna 2. LCD Display 10. Volume/Scroll Keys 4. The Cordless Handset Layout 1. Earpiece 3. Dialing Keys ( 0-9,*, # ) 6. Intercom 7. Off 13.
Headset Jack 9. Hold 12. Phone ( Flash ) 5. Program ( Channel ) 4 8. Microphone Select 11. Redial ( Pause ) 14. Antenna 2. LCD Display 10. Volume/Scroll Keys 4. The Cordless Handset Layout 1. Earpiece 3. Dialing Keys ( 0-9,*, # ) 6. Intercom 7. Off 13.
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... will hear dial tone. From Base Pick up the corded Handset or press the SPEAKER key. See Base Menu - CAUTION:Use only the Vtech power supply provided with your Base Unit. 2. Choose a central location for your telephone. Do not dispose of this cord into household garbage.... a battery pack in order to prevent an accidental short of the Base Unit. Toxic substances may explode. 2. Tone/Pulse Selection Your VT2498 is charged, press PHONE on the Handset display, and you will appear on the back of the charge contacts, potentially causing the battery pack to the information...
... will hear dial tone. From Base Pick up the corded Handset or press the SPEAKER key. See Base Menu - CAUTION:Use only the Vtech power supply provided with your Base Unit. 2. Choose a central location for your telephone. Do not dispose of this cord into household garbage.... a battery pack in order to prevent an accidental short of the Base Unit. Toxic substances may explode. 2. Tone/Pulse Selection Your VT2498 is charged, press PHONE on the Handset display, and you will appear on the back of the charge contacts, potentially causing the battery pack to the information...
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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. MUTE Key * Press MUTE to the next space. IN ...). REDIAL Key * Press to call the last number dialed at the Base (up the corded Handset. * You can also return to the call by pressing PHONE on the cordless Handset. The SPEAKER key illuminates when you are 8 volume levels. 12 FLASH Key * Press to either make or receive a Speakerphone call. VOLUME...
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. MUTE Key * Press MUTE to the next space. IN ...). REDIAL Key * Press to call the last number dialed at the Base (up the corded Handset. * You can also return to the call by pressing PHONE on the cordless Handset. The SPEAKER key illuminates when you are 8 volume levels. 12 FLASH Key * Press to either make or receive a Speakerphone call. VOLUME...
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... up the corded Handset. DIR/ Key * While on a call, press this key to raise the Handset volume. * Press this key to access the Phone Book Directory. * While entering digits during predialing or Directory programming, press CID/ to backspace. Cordless Handset Features Getting Started CID/ Key * While on a... to skip to the next space. 13 INTERCOM Key * Press this key to signal the Base. PHONE/FLASH Key * Press PHONE/FLASH to make or answer a call. * While on Hold. * Press either HOLD or PHONE/ FLASH to return to engage in an Intercom call. Both screens will display: ** PAGING **. ...
... up the corded Handset. DIR/ Key * While on a call, press this key to raise the Handset volume. * Press this key to access the Phone Book Directory. * While entering digits during predialing or Directory programming, press CID/ to backspace. Cordless Handset Features Getting Started CID/ Key * While on a... to skip to the next space. 13 INTERCOM Key * Press this key to signal the Base. PHONE/FLASH Key * Press PHONE/FLASH to make or answer a call. * While on Hold. * Press either HOLD or PHONE/ FLASH to return to engage in an Intercom call. Both screens will display: ** PAGING **. ...
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... digits. REDIAL/PAUSE Key * Press this key to switch to place a 2 second pause in conjunction with PROG/ CHAN for Handset programming. You can then press PHONE to complete the call. * During Directory programming, press REDIAL/PAUSE to a clearer channel. 14 Each additional press adds another 2 seconds to end a page. Getting Started...
... digits. REDIAL/PAUSE Key * Press this key to switch to place a 2 second pause in conjunction with PROG/ CHAN for Handset programming. You can then press PHONE to complete the call. * During Directory programming, press REDIAL/PAUSE to a clearer channel. 14 Each additional press adds another 2 seconds to end a page. Getting Started...
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... 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. MESSAGES WAITING for setting the Handset date and time. RINGER select a ring style, or shut the Handset ringer off. The hour blinks...
... 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. MESSAGES WAITING for setting the Handset date and time. RINGER select a ring style, or shut the Handset ringer off. The hour blinks...
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... display LIGHT OFF: YES. * Press SELECT to clear the Messages Waiting alert. If you subscribe to telephone company voice mail, the phone company may provide a special signal that triggers your VT2498 to alert you have called your voice mail service and listened to all of your choice. Basic Operation 16 Operating Instructions... PROG, then press or and scroll to MESSAGES WAITING. * Press SELECT. DIAL MODE choose Tone or Pulse MESSAGES WAITING for programming Name and Numbers in Phone Book Memory.
... display LIGHT OFF: YES. * Press SELECT to clear the Messages Waiting alert. If you subscribe to telephone company voice mail, the phone company may provide a special signal that triggers your VT2498 to alert you have called your voice mail service and listened to all of your choice. Basic Operation 16 Operating Instructions... PROG, then press or and scroll to MESSAGES WAITING. * Press SELECT. DIAL MODE choose Tone or Pulse MESSAGES WAITING for programming Name and Numbers in Phone Book Memory.
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... 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 backspace if you make a mistake. * Press DISPLAY DIAL. Making a Call from the Base Unit * Pick up the corded Handset or press SPEAKER. Use... CID/ to dial the displayed number. Basic Operation Operating Instructions Making a Call from the Cordless Handset * Press PHONE/FLASH, then dial the number; -OR* Dial the number first;
... 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 backspace if you make a mistake. * Press DISPLAY DIAL. Making a Call from the Base Unit * Pick up the corded Handset or press SPEAKER. Use... CID/ to dial the displayed number. Basic Operation Operating Instructions Making a Call from the Cordless Handset * Press PHONE/FLASH, then dial the number; -OR* Dial the number first;
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With the Handset in tone. * Once you hang up, the phone returns to pulse (rotary) mode. 20 The current selection will be in the idle (Off) mode: * Press PROG/CHAN. * Press until the screen displays: RINGER: ...
With the Handset in tone. * Once you hang up, the phone returns to pulse (rotary) mode. 20 The current selection will be in the idle (Off) mode: * Press PROG/CHAN. * Press until the screen displays: RINGER: ...
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... dial tone. Corded Handset is in use . There is a call coming in. HOLD INTERCOM MESSAGES WAITING NEW 02 OLD 05 ** PAGING ** PHONE ON ** RINGING ** VOLUME The battery needs to be recharged. New unplayed messages are in your voice mailbox. There is a call coming in... is in use . 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 use . Basic Operation Cordless Handset Display Messages Screen Displays:...
... dial tone. Corded Handset is in use . There is a call coming in. HOLD INTERCOM MESSAGES WAITING NEW 02 OLD 05 ** PAGING ** PHONE ON ** RINGING ** VOLUME The battery needs to be recharged. New unplayed messages are in your voice mailbox. There is a call coming in... is in use . 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 use . Basic Operation Cordless Handset Display Messages Screen Displays:...
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.... Basic Operation Dial key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 * # 22 Presses 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 M N O 6 P Q R S 7 T U V 8 W X Y Z 9 0 * & ' , - . # The screen displays ENTER NAME. * Using the chart below, enter up to 24 digits long. Phone Book Directory Both the Base and cordless Handset can independently store 50 names and phone numbers, up to 15 characters for when entering letters from different keys. Storing a name and...
.... Basic Operation Dial key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 * # 22 Presses 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 M N O 6 P Q R S 7 T U V 8 W X Y Z 9 0 * & ' , - . # The screen displays ENTER NAME. * Using the chart below, enter up to 24 digits long. Phone Book Directory Both the Base and cordless Handset can independently store 50 names and phone numbers, up to 15 characters for when entering letters from different keys. Storing a name and...
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...Instead of the name on the display. OR * Press the key that key. When done, press SELECT. Basic Operation Phone Book Directory * When you make your Distinctive Ring selection. A Phone Book entry with Distinctive Ring selected will cycle through all entries beginning with J, K, L and 5 ). * With ...the desired name displayed, press SELECT. Press SELECT. * Now edit the phone number. Press the key again to scroll for the desired entry; - Press SELECT to choose Yes or No. Now, make a mistake. The screen ...
...Instead of the name on the display. OR * Press the key that key. When done, press SELECT. Basic Operation Phone Book Directory * When you make your Distinctive Ring selection. A Phone Book entry with Distinctive Ring selected will cycle through all entries beginning with J, K, L and 5 ). * With ...the desired name displayed, press SELECT. Press SELECT. * Now edit the phone number. Press the key again to scroll for the desired entry; - Press SELECT to choose Yes or No. Now, make a mistake. The screen ...
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...to confirm deletion and display the next entry in the Directory * Press ( ). OR * Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES, along with the phone number. * Press or until ERASE flashes. * Press SELECT. Press SELECT to search for the desired entry, or press the key containing the first letter of... containing the first letter of the entry. The Handset will be flashing on the cordless Handset or DISPLAY DIAL if you're dialing from the Phone Book Directory * Press ( ). Keep pressing the key if your desired entry is not the first one to come up . * With the desired entry ...
...to confirm deletion and display the next entry in the Directory * Press ( ). OR * Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES, along with the phone number. * Press or until ERASE flashes. * Press SELECT. Press SELECT to search for the desired entry, or press the key containing the first letter of... containing the first letter of the entry. The Handset will be flashing on the cordless Handset or DISPLAY DIAL if you're dialing from the Phone Book Directory * Press ( ). Keep pressing the key if your desired entry is not the first one to come up . * With the desired entry ...
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If there appears a * in the call If you at any time to exit Call History. Basic Operation Caller ID Operation About Call History This phone assigns each call that comes in call a number from 1 to make room for about 15 seconds after it will have the highest number. Review Call ...
If there appears a * in the call If you at any time to exit Call History. Basic Operation Caller ID Operation About Call History This phone assigns each call that comes in call a number from 1 to make room for about 15 seconds after it will have the highest number. Review Call ...
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... the steps in Review Call History. * To change the dialing string (4 choices: 7, 8, 10 or 11 digit dialing), press # until the correct sequence is displayed. * Press PHONE on the cordless Handset or DISPLAY DIAL if you're dialing from the Base; -OR* Press SELECT, then press or until YES flashes. * Press SELECT...
... the steps in Review Call History. * To change the dialing string (4 choices: 7, 8, 10 or 11 digit dialing), press # until the correct sequence is displayed. * Press PHONE on the cordless Handset or DISPLAY DIAL if you're dialing from the Base; -OR* Press SELECT, then press or until YES flashes. * Press SELECT...
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...you want to store from call history by pressing or . * Press SELECT. You will hear a beep to receive the caller's number. Your phone company is displayed. * Press SELECT, then press or until the correct sequence is unable to receive the caller's name. Basic Operation 27 The ...other party is unable to receive the caller's name and number. Your phone company is blocking their number. The other party is blocking their name. Display Screen Messages PRIVATE NAME PRIVATE NUMBER PRIVATE CALLER UNKNOWN ...
...you want to store from call history by pressing or . * Press SELECT. You will hear a beep to receive the caller's number. Your phone company is displayed. * Press SELECT, then press or until the correct sequence is unable to receive the caller's name. Basic Operation 27 The ...other party is unable to receive the caller's name and number. Your phone company is blocking their number. The other party is blocking their name. Display Screen Messages PRIVATE NAME PRIVATE NUMBER PRIVATE CALLER UNKNOWN ...
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...Information If you still don't hear a dial tone, disconnect the Base Unit from the Base Unit. • You may have too many extension phones on that phone either, the problem is in . • Make sure the telephone line cord is no dial tone on your home may be too far from... the telephone jack and connect a different phone. In Canada, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-267-7377. If there is plugged firmly into the same circuit as the Base Unit can sometimes cause interference. Contact...
...Information If you still don't hear a dial tone, disconnect the Base Unit from the Base Unit. • You may have too many extension phones on that phone either, the problem is in . • Make sure the telephone line cord is no dial tone on your home may be too far from... the telephone jack and connect a different phone. In Canada, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-267-7377. If there is plugged firmly into the same circuit as the Base Unit can sometimes cause interference. Contact...
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... seem to the Base. 2. Disconnect the Handset battery. 3. Connect power to the charge cradle. 6. In Case Of Difficulty You Hear Other Calls While Using Your Phone • Disconnect your local telephone company. After a few minutes. 4. Common Cure For Electronic Equipment If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then...
... seem to the Base. 2. Disconnect the Handset battery. 3. Connect power to the charge cradle. 6. In Case Of Difficulty You Hear Other Calls While Using Your Phone • Disconnect your local telephone company. After a few minutes. 4. Common Cure For Electronic Equipment If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then...
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Users should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. Your Cordless Phone is designed to make such connections themselves, but should ensure for this terminal equipment is permissible to be installed using an acceptable method of connection. ...
Users should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. Your Cordless Phone is designed to make such connections themselves, but should ensure for this terminal equipment is permissible to be installed using an acceptable method of connection. ...