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...To Dial from Caller ID Memory 23. Caller ID 22. Maintenance 31. FCC and IC Regulations 0 1 Parts Check List 5. Ringer ON/OFF 10. Handset and Base Unit Security Codes 11. Hold Reminder 13. Tone/Pulse 13. Pre-Dialing 18. Intercom 19. To Delete a Speed Memory Location 21. ... Calls 17. Local Area Codes 14. To Establish an Intercom Call 20. To Delete ALL Speed Memory Locations 21. Home Area Code 14. Handset Reset 15. Technical Specifications 36. Installation of Inbound Call 23. Auto Pick Up 15. Live Dialing 17. NOTES ABOUT CALLER ID & CALL ...
...To Dial from Caller ID Memory 23. Caller ID 22. Maintenance 31. FCC and IC Regulations 0 1 Parts Check List 5. Ringer ON/OFF 10. Handset and Base Unit Security Codes 11. Hold Reminder 13. Tone/Pulse 13. Pre-Dialing 18. Intercom 19. To Delete a Speed Memory Location 21. ... Calls 17. Local Area Codes 14. To Establish an Intercom Call 20. To Delete ALL Speed Memory Locations 21. Home Area Code 14. Handset Reset 15. Technical Specifications 36. Installation of Inbound Call 23. Auto Pick Up 15. Live Dialing 17. NOTES ABOUT CALLER ID & CALL ...
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...the manual before cleaning. Opening or removing cabinet parts other risks. Your VT 40-2421 / 40-2420 is subsequently used. 11. To order additional system Handsets (model# VT 40-2420), battery packs, or headsets, please call (HS1 + HS2 on an active call using your dealer... handsets (extensions) can be placed near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool). 5. Read and understand all warnings and instructions marked on an active call : In the United States: VTECH COMMUNICATIONS 1-800-595-9511 In Canada: VTECH ELECTRONICS 1-800-267-7311 2 3 Follow all instructions. 2. Use a...
...the manual before cleaning. Opening or removing cabinet parts other risks. Your VT 40-2421 / 40-2420 is subsequently used. 11. To order additional system Handsets (model# VT 40-2420), battery packs, or headsets, please call (HS1 + HS2 on an active call using your dealer... handsets (extensions) can be placed near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool). 5. Read and understand all warnings and instructions marked on an active call : In the United States: VTECH COMMUNICATIONS 1-800-595-9511 In Canada: VTECH ELECTRONICS 1-800-267-7311 2 3 Follow all instructions. 2. Use a...
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.... SPARE BATT LED 22. Telephone line cord (x2) 7. Line 1,2,3,4 6. FUNCTION 10. CID 13. SPEAKERPHONE 16. HS CHARGING LED 4 5 Parts Check List 1. Handset Charger and power adapter 4. Belt clip The Handset and Handset Charger Layout 1. FLASH 5. LCD Display 12. MUTE 17. Spare Battery Charging Slot 21. Base Unit and power adapter 2. Antenna 2. PROG 11...
.... SPARE BATT LED 22. Telephone line cord (x2) 7. Line 1,2,3,4 6. FUNCTION 10. CID 13. SPEAKERPHONE 16. HS CHARGING LED 4 5 Parts Check List 1. Handset Charger and power adapter 4. Belt clip The Handset and Handset Charger Layout 1. FLASH 5. LCD Display 12. MUTE 17. Spare Battery Charging Slot 21. Base Unit and power adapter 2. Antenna 2. PROG 11...
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... initially. 5 6 7 BACK 8 1. Antenna 4. AUX Dataport Jack 7. Wall Mount Cover 6 •VT 40-2420 setup 1. Install handset battery and allow handset to allow handset to the L2 connection only. 3. L3/L4 Telephone Jack 6. There are three modular telephone connections on the back of... linked to charge for at least 15 hours initially. 7 Plug the other end of the handset charger. 2. Rubber Foot 2. DC Connector 3. Install handset battery and allow direct connection of the handset charger. 5. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector ...
... initially. 5 6 7 BACK 8 1. Antenna 4. AUX Dataport Jack 7. Wall Mount Cover 6 •VT 40-2420 setup 1. Install handset battery and allow handset to allow handset to the L2 connection only. 3. L3/L4 Telephone Jack 6. There are three modular telephone connections on the back of... linked to charge for at least 15 hours initially. 7 Plug the other end of the handset charger. 2. Rubber Foot 2. DC Connector 3. Install handset battery and allow direct connection of the handset charger. 5. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector ...
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... may be released, causing harm to charge the battery under the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, HANDSET 4, HANDSET 5, HANDSET 6, HANDSET 7, HANDSET 8, HANDSET 9, HANDSET 10, HANDSET 11, and finally HANDSET 12. Toxic substances may also need to eyes or skin. 3. To access the program mode, ...the PROG key. See Handset ID and Handset Name. Flow chart of program mode: If the handset is controlled by a rechargeable battery pack. IMPORTANT: 1. Do not dispose of this battery pack into household garbage. 8 Setup System Programming The VT 40-2421 / 40-2420 is in the Charger...
... may be released, causing harm to charge the battery under the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, HANDSET 4, HANDSET 5, HANDSET 6, HANDSET 7, HANDSET 8, HANDSET 9, HANDSET 10, HANDSET 11, and finally HANDSET 12. Toxic substances may also need to eyes or skin. 3. To access the program mode, ...the PROG key. See Handset ID and Handset Name. Flow chart of program mode: If the handset is controlled by a rechargeable battery pack. IMPORTANT: 1. Do not dispose of this battery pack into household garbage. 8 Setup System Programming The VT 40-2421 / 40-2420 is in the Charger...
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... confirm choice. • PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL! Also, record the HS SECURITY CODE in loading the HS SECURITY CODE into the Base Unit, using multiple Handsets, you must first assign a 6-digit security code. Please follow these steps: • The Base Unit power should still be played once. PLS... number keys to enter the 6 digit HS SECURITY CODE (i.e. 123456, 223455, 000005, etc.) • Press the # key to 12 extension handsets. The HS SECURITY CODE has now been loaded into the Base Unit until PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL! is displayed, and the selected ringer type will be disconnected...
... confirm choice. • PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL! Also, record the HS SECURITY CODE in loading the HS SECURITY CODE into the Base Unit, using multiple Handsets, you must first assign a 6-digit security code. Please follow these steps: • The Base Unit power should still be played once. PLS... number keys to enter the 6 digit HS SECURITY CODE (i.e. 123456, 223455, 000005, etc.) • Press the # key to 12 extension handsets. The HS SECURITY CODE has now been loaded into the Base Unit until PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL! is displayed, and the selected ringer type will be disconnected...
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...the VT 40-2421 system, you must first assign a unique ID (extension number) for this VT40-2421 system. • Press the # key to enter the same 6 digit HS SECURITY CODE for each Handset, and then enter the system security code. CAUTION: Be careful not to assign the same...required you previously selected. • Use the number keys to confirm choice • PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL! The cursor will blink to the right of the current HANDSET NAME setting. • You will be up to confirm the name. • PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL! Then do not change settings. is displayed. • ...
...the VT 40-2421 system, you must first assign a unique ID (extension number) for this VT40-2421 system. • Press the # key to enter the same 6 digit HS SECURITY CODE for each Handset, and then enter the system security code. CAUTION: Be careful not to assign the same...required you previously selected. • Use the number keys to confirm choice • PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL! The cursor will blink to the right of the current HANDSET NAME setting. • You will be up to confirm the name. • PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL! Then do not change settings. is displayed. • ...
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.... is in use. • Access program mode • Press the ( ) key until you see LINE IN USE • Press the # key to change settings. Handset Reset Select this option, you will blink to the right of the current setting. • Use the number keys to enter your home area code... telephone on the same line (parallel extension) is displayed. 15 is displayed. • Repeat the above steps for each handset, and then re-load the 6 digit system security code into ALL SYSTEM HANDSETS. • Access program mode • Press the ( ) key until you see BASE RESET • Press the # key to...
.... is in use. • Access program mode • Press the ( ) key until you see LINE IN USE • Press the # key to change settings. Handset Reset Select this option, you will blink to the right of the current setting. • Use the number keys to enter your home area code... telephone on the same line (parallel extension) is displayed. 15 is displayed. • Repeat the above steps for each handset, and then re-load the 6 digit system security code into ALL SYSTEM HANDSETS. • Access program mode • Press the ( ) key until you see BASE RESET • Press the # key to...
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...8226; Enter the number you wish to dial • To end a call press OFF or place handset in charger cradle Remove Wall Mount Cover Wall Mount Bracket 16 17 Note: When DND is designed for ...into placs. Wall Mounting The Wall Mount bracket is enabled, you do no want a particular handset to receive calls, activate the DND function by doing the following: • Press FUNCTION key followed by ... SPK.PHONE (for handsfree on next available line). • To end a call press OFF or place handset in charger cradle Pre-Dialing • Enter the number you wish to pre-dial numbers. Slide Base Unit...
...8226; Enter the number you wish to dial • To end a call press OFF or place handset in charger cradle Remove Wall Mount Cover Wall Mount Bracket 16 17 Note: When DND is designed for ...into placs. Wall Mounting The Wall Mount bracket is enabled, you do no want a particular handset to receive calls, activate the DND function by doing the following: • Press FUNCTION key followed by ... SPK.PHONE (for handsfree on next available line). • To end a call press OFF or place handset in charger cradle Pre-Dialing • Enter the number you wish to pre-dial numbers. Slide Base Unit...
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... the first ringing line, when lifted from the charge cradle. Or, * Place the current call , press the MUTE key to temporarily disable the handset microphone. Basic Operations Basic Operations Receiving Calls • When you have Caller ID service, the display will show L1, L2, L3 or L4 to... 45sec, or 60sec). • Once a call is placed on hold for handsfree on ringing line). • To answer an incoming call from an ACTIVE handset (on another call) * Press OFF to terminate the current call. Also, if a call is left of the Caller ID number information. • To ...
... the first ringing line, when lifted from the charge cradle. Or, * Place the current call , press the MUTE key to temporarily disable the handset microphone. Basic Operations Basic Operations Receiving Calls • When you have Caller ID service, the display will show L1, L2, L3 or L4 to... 45sec, or 60sec). • Once a call is placed on hold for handsfree on ringing line). • To answer an incoming call from an ACTIVE handset (on another call) * Press OFF to terminate the current call. Also, if a call is left of the Caller ID number information. • To ...
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...a pause, press the FUNCTION key followed by the 7 (PAUSE) key 20 Speed Dial Memory • Press the # key to note, as each handset must be programmed separately. is displayed; This is displayed To Delete a Speed Memory Location • Access program mode • Press # to select SPEED ... the name field. is important to confirm number • PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL! Basic Operations Basic Operations Speed Dial Memory Each handset in the VT 40-2421 / 40-2420 system can be up to confirm deletion • PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL! Use ( / ) volume keys move left or right in ...
...a pause, press the FUNCTION key followed by the 7 (PAUSE) key 20 Speed Dial Memory • Press the # key to note, as each handset must be programmed separately. is displayed; This is displayed To Delete a Speed Memory Location • Access program mode • Press # to select SPEED ... the name field. is important to confirm number • PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL! Basic Operations Basic Operations Speed Dial Memory Each handset in the VT 40-2421 / 40-2420 system can be up to confirm deletion • PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL! Use ( / ) volume keys move left or right in ...
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... the Caller ID record to get the benefits of the special Caller ID messages you can also press the SPK.PHONE key to activate the handset speakerphone on the VT 40-2421 system, the Caller ID information is displayed in conjunction with a Call Waiting alert signal (Call Waiting Caller ID).... Some of these services to be displayed if the calling party has intentionally blocked their name and phone number from currently ringing lines, and the handset idle display. With Call Waiting Caller ID, the Caller ID data is displayed so you may receive include: NO CALLER INFO or OUT OF AREA...
... the Caller ID record to get the benefits of the special Caller ID messages you can also press the SPK.PHONE key to activate the handset speakerphone on the VT 40-2421 system, the Caller ID information is displayed in conjunction with a Call Waiting alert signal (Call Waiting Caller ID).... Some of these services to be displayed if the calling party has intentionally blocked their name and phone number from currently ringing lines, and the handset idle display. With Call Waiting Caller ID, the Caller ID data is displayed so you may receive include: NO CALLER INFO or OUT OF AREA...
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...; PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL! is displayed. will continue to send a VMWI signal. The VT 40-2421 detects a VMWI signal and activates a the Message Waiting indicator on the Handset(s). Start from an idle mode with the memory location number. • Press # to proceed. • Review the displayed name. Advanced Operations Advanced Operations Caller ID...
...; PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL! is displayed. will continue to send a VMWI signal. The VT 40-2421 detects a VMWI signal and activates a the Message Waiting indicator on the Handset(s). Start from an idle mode with the memory location number. • Press # to proceed. • Review the displayed name. Advanced Operations Advanced Operations Caller ID...
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... to continue. Blind Transfer • Place an active call on hold, by pressing the HOLD key. • The handset will display TRANFER TO/HOLD. • Enter the handset number you wish to call. Advanced Operations Advanced Operations Transfer Announced Transfer • While on a particular line. •... on hold, by pressing the HOLD key. • Place an intercom call to another handset by pressing the INTERCOM key, followed by the handset number (01..12). • Once the other handset answers the held line, the intercom will be automatically terminated. • You can then ...
... to continue. Blind Transfer • Place an active call on hold, by pressing the HOLD key. • The handset will display TRANFER TO/HOLD. • Enter the handset number you wish to call. Advanced Operations Advanced Operations Transfer Announced Transfer • While on a particular line. •... on hold, by pressing the HOLD key. • Place an intercom call to another handset by pressing the INTERCOM key, followed by the handset number (01..12). • Once the other handset answers the held line, the intercom will be automatically terminated. • You can then ...
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... 2.5mm Headset, locate the Headset Jack on a call : In the United States: VTECH COMMUNICATIONS 1-800-595-9511 In Canada: VTECH ELECTRONICS 1-800-267-7311 Once you are on the VT 40-2421 / 40-2420 Handset. If you have to move closer to the base unit to the cordless... to reduced power availability. • Place a battery pack in the lower right corner of the Handset display provides a visual indication of the current battery level. To order additional system Handsets (model# VT40-2420), battery packs, or headsets, please call will hear a double beep every 10 seconds, indicating that...
... 2.5mm Headset, locate the Headset Jack on a call : In the United States: VTECH COMMUNICATIONS 1-800-595-9511 In Canada: VTECH ELECTRONICS 1-800-267-7311 Once you are on the VT 40-2421 / 40-2420 Handset. If you have to move closer to the base unit to the cordless... to reduced power availability. • Place a battery pack in the lower right corner of the Handset display provides a visual indication of the current battery level. To order additional system Handsets (model# VT40-2420), battery packs, or headsets, please call will hear a double beep every 10 seconds, indicating that...
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.... Contact your Base Unit near a sink, bathtub or shower. Try moving the Base Unit to electronic equipment. Avoid rough treatment Place the Handset down gently. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with care. You Get Noise, Static, Or A Weak Signal When You'...cords. No Dial Tone • First check all the suggestions above. • If you have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-595-9511. Additional Information Additional Information 30 31 If you are properly charged. Save the original packing materials to ...
.... Contact your Base Unit near a sink, bathtub or shower. Try moving the Base Unit to electronic equipment. Avoid rough treatment Place the Handset down gently. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with care. You Get Noise, Static, Or A Weak Signal When You'...cords. No Dial Tone • First check all the suggestions above. • If you have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-595-9511. Additional Information Additional Information 30 31 If you are properly charged. Save the original packing materials to ...
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...(if the unit was purchased within the last twelve months). • Print your name and address, along with the product. VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC. 1145 Coliseum Rd. Disconnect the Handset battery. 3. Re-install the battery pack (s) 6. To set the ringer, see RINGER CONTROL. • Make sure the ...you purchased your Base Unit from the Base Unit. • You may be responding normally, then try putting the Handset in material or workmanship. Dept. In Canada, call Vtech Electronics Ltd at : 1-800-595-9511. You Hear Other Calls While Using Your Phone • Disconnect your phone...
...(if the unit was purchased within the last twelve months). • Print your name and address, along with the product. VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC. 1145 Coliseum Rd. Disconnect the Handset battery. 3. Re-install the battery pack (s) 6. To set the ringer, see RINGER CONTROL. • Make sure the ...you purchased your Base Unit from the Base Unit. • You may be responding normally, then try putting the Handset in material or workmanship. Dept. In Canada, call Vtech Electronics Ltd at : 1-800-595-9511. You Hear Other Calls While Using Your Phone • Disconnect your phone...
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...2402.3040 - 2481.1520 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY 2402.3040 - 2481.1520 MHz CHANNELS 73 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by VTECH Communications • Products purchased more than 12 months from current date • Units purchased in "AS IS" condition, or units... owner or a service facility not expressly authorized by FCC and IC. SIZE Handset : 57mm x 41mm x 200mm Base : 229mm x 515mm x 165mm Charger: 113mm x 63mm x 78mm WEIGHT Handset : Base : Charger: 234 grams 524 grams 102 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset : Base : Charger: 3.6 VDC NiMH Battery Pack 9 V 1000mA 9 ...
...2402.3040 - 2481.1520 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY 2402.3040 - 2481.1520 MHz CHANNELS 73 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by VTECH Communications • Products purchased more than 12 months from current date • Units purchased in "AS IS" condition, or units... owner or a service facility not expressly authorized by FCC and IC. SIZE Handset : 57mm x 41mm x 200mm Base : 229mm x 515mm x 165mm Charger: 113mm x 63mm x 78mm WEIGHT Handset : Base : Charger: 234 grams 524 grams 102 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset : Base : Charger: 3.6 VDC NiMH Battery Pack 9 V 1000mA 9 ...
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...determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. The Handset contains a user replaceable battery pack. IC (Industry Canada) This telephone is no user serviceable parts. This certification means that...modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to the telephone network. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the VTECH Limited Warranty. In Canada, call . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in its authorized ...
...determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. The Handset contains a user replaceable battery pack. IC (Industry Canada) This telephone is no user serviceable parts. This certification means that...modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to the telephone network. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the VTECH Limited Warranty. In Canada, call . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in its authorized ...