User manual VTECH T 2340

[. . . ] Press or until the screen displays the correct hour Press SELECT. Press or until the screen displays the correct minute Press SELECT. Press SELECT You can select from four different handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and extend the battery life · With the handset in idle (off) mode, press PROG · Press or until the screen displays RINGER: and the current setting · Press SELECT The current setting blinks, and you will hear a sample of the ring · Press or to select RINGER: , 2, , or OFF You will hear a sample of each ring tone · Press SELECT Set Handset Date and Time Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save If you subscribe to DSL service: If you hear noise during conversations and/or your caller ID features aren't functioning properly, install a noise filter to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line jack Contact your DSL provider to obtain a noise filter. To single telephone jack (RJ11C) Telephone line cord Noise filter (For xDSL users) GETTING STARTED www. vtechphones. com Telephone Operation Handset Operation . Make a Call Press before or after dialing number to place a call 2. [. . . ] 2 Press or to scroll alphabetically through the entries stored in the directory -ORPress the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to edit. 3 When the screen displays the entry you want to edit, press SPEED EDIT ERASE SELECT. The screen displays the name and number The cursor appears at the end of the name Use , and the dial pad keys to edit the name Press SELECT to move on to edit the number Use to back space and make corrections Press SELECT to move on to edit the distinctive ring setting Use the and keys to change the setting " 5 Press SELECT to save the edited information · Press OFF at any time to exit directory Basic Operation Delete a Number/Name in the Directory 1 Press (DIR). 2 Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries in the directory -ORPress the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to SPEED EDIT ERASE delete 8005959511 3 When the screen displays the entry you want to delete, press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES and the number The current choice flashes. You'll hear a confirmation beep. www. vtechphones. com BASIC OPERATION Telephone Directory Dial a Number from the Directory · Press OFF at any time to exit directory 1 Press 2 Press -OR- (DIR). or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in directory Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to dial. 3 When the number you want to dial is displayed, press TALK. Move a Number/Name to the Memory 1 Press 2 Press -ORPress the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to move SPEED EDIT ERASE 8005959511 (DIR). or to scroll alphabetically through directory 3 When the screen displays the entry you want to move, press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER - 5 Press the key (1 through 9) to move this entry from the normal directory to the speed dial memory and assign the memory location. A memory location number (01 through 09) will be displayed with this entry BASIC OPERATION www. vtechphones. com Caller ID Operation Your phone has a caller ID (CID) with call waiting feature that works with service from your local phone service provider Caller ID with call waiting lets you see who's calling before you answer the phone, even when you're on another call You may need to change your phone service to use this feature Contact your service provider if: · You have both caller ID and call waiting, but as separate services (you may need combined service) · You have only caller ID service, or only caller waiting service · You don't subscribe to any caller ID or call waiting services You can use this product with regular caller ID service, and you can use this product's other features without subscribing to either caller ID or combined caller ID with call waiting service There are fees for caller ID services, and they may not be available in all areas This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment Basic Operation Caller's name VTech Long distance call * 800-595-9511 5:40 AM PM NEW OLD L 5/01 Party has called 2 or more times Caller's telephone number 28 Date of call Time of call Position in call history www. vtechphones. com BASIC OPERATION Caller ID Operation About Call History (Caller ID) · If you answer a call before the caller ID information appears on the screen, it will not be in the call history · Each handset's call log is independent from the other handset For example, when you delete one or all call log entries in one handset, they will not be deleted from the other handset Your phone can store up to 30 calls in its caller ID memory The most recent call will have the highest number When the memory is full, the oldest call will be deleted to make room for new incoming call information For each call that comes in, the screen displays the following information between the first and second rings: · Your caller's name (15 letters are sent by your telephone company) · The caller's area code and telephone number · The time and date of the call · The repeat tag (*) in the upper right corner, indicating the party has called more than once Review Call History 1 Press 2 Use (CID) to view call history and to scroll through records in call history Delete Records from Call History Delete a Specific Call: 1 Locate the record you want to delete from call history 2 Press DELETE. Delete All Calls: 1 With the handset in idle (off) mode, press and hold DELETE. You'll hear a confirmation beep. 20 BASIC OPERATION www. vtechphones. com Caller ID Operation Dial a Displayed Number 1 Locate the record in call history that you want to dial 2 If you wish to change how the number is dialed, press # The screen displays alternate dialing sequences available for this call 3 Press SELECT Press or until DIAL flashes. 4 Press SELECT again The number is automatically dialed -ORWhen the number is correctly displayed for dialing, press TALK. 595-9511 5/01 5:40PMOLD28 · Press OFF at any time to exit call history DIAL PROGRAM 800-595-9511 Basic Operation Store a Call History Record in the Directory 5/01 5:40PM OLD28 1 Locate the record in the call history you want to store in the directory 2 If you wish to change how the number is stored, press # The screen DIAL PROGRAM displays alternate dialing sequences available for this call 800-595-9511 3 Press SELECT, then press or until PROGRAM flashes. 5/01 5:40PM OLD28 4 Press SELECT three times The screen displays: 5 Press or to select Y or N for distinctive ringer 6 Press SELECT. N 800-595-9511 in step 5 a D will be displayed with the directory entry Screen Displays: PRIVATE UNKNOWN * (after name) When: The other party is blocking name and/or number information Your phone company is unable to receive information about this caller's name and/or number This caller has called you more than once www. vtechphones. com BASIC OPERATION 2 Batteries · If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after charging overnight, the battery should be replaced · To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the user's manual · Battery power is consumed whenever the handset is off the base unit or charger, even when the handset is not in use The longer you leave the handset off the base unit or charger, the shorter you can actually talk on the handset Actual battery Battery Care and Maintenance After your battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation While in use (talking) While not in use (standby*) * Handset is off the base unit or charger but not in use Operating time up to 4 hours up to 4 days · The battery needs charging when: -- A new battery is installed in the handset -- The phone beeps twice every five seconds. -- The screen displays BATTERY LOW and the low battery icon · Place the handset in the base The battery is typically fully charged at least 16 hours · You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the base after each use Replacing the Handset Battery 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the cover downward 2 Lift out the old battery and disconnect 3 Align the two holes in the new battery's plug with the socket pins, and snap the plug into place Snap the battery in the compartment, as described in Installation, on page 4 4 Replace the cover by sliding it up into place 5 The new battery must be charged before using the phone Place the handset in the base and allow it to charge for at least 16 hours the first charge. The telephone might operate before that, but for best performance, let the battery charge fully performance depends on a combination of how often the handset is in use and how often it is not in use · Once the battery is fully charged, you do not have to charge it again until BATTERY LOW is displayed or flashes. This will maximize the battery life "CLICK" 22 BASIC OPERATION www. vtechphones. com Troubleshooting If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTech Communications at 1-800-595-9511 In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd at 1-800-267-7377 Problem Suggestion My phone doesn't work · Make sure the power cord is plugged in at all · Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone wall jack · Charge the battery in the handset at least 16 hours For optimum daily performance, return the handset to its base when not in use · Reset the base Unplug the unit's electrical power Wait for over 15 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the handset and base to reset · You may need to purchase a new battery, please refer to the Batteries section of this user's manual I cannot get a dial tone · First try all the suggestions above · Move the handset closer to the base You might have moved out of range · Your line cord might be malfunctioning Try installing a new line cord · If the previous suggestions don't work, disconnect the base unit from the telephone jack and connect a different phone If there is no dial tone on that phone either, the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company Additional Information www. vtechphones. com ADDITIONAL INFO 2 Troubleshooting Problem I cannot dial out Suggestion · Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The handset may take a second or two to find the base and produce a dial tone This is normal Wait an extra second before dialing · Make sure your phone is set to the correct dial mode for the type of service that you have (pulse or touchtone) Refer to the Installation section of this user's manual to set the dial mode · If the other phones in your home are having the issue, the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply ) · Eliminate any background noise Noise from a television, radio or other appliance may cause the phone to not dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try muting the handset before dialing, or dialing from another room in your home with less background noise M y h a n d s e t b e e p s · Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the base Plug the unit into a different, working four times and isn't outlet not controlled by a wall switch performing normally · Move the handset closer to the base You might have moved out of range · Reset the base Unplug the unit's electrical power Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the handset and base to reset · Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones 2 ADDITIONAL INFO www. vtechphones. com Troubleshooting Problem CAN'T CONNECT displays on my handset Suggestion · Only one handset of your phone system can be in use (off hook) at a time For example, if HS1 is on a call and HS2 presses TALK, CAN'T CONNECT will display Be sure only one handset is in use at a time · Move the handset closer to the base You might have moved out of range · Reset the base Unplug the unit's electrical power Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the handset and base to reset · Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones · You are trying to use both system handsets at the same time Be sure to only use one system handset at a time · Make sure the battery is plugged into the handset · Be sure to use the AC power adaptor provided with your phone · Charge the battery in the handset at least 16 hours For optimum daily performance, return the handset to its base when not in use · You may need to purchase a new battery, please refer to the Batteries section of this user's manual · Your phone might be malfunctioning Please refer to the Warranty section of this user's manual for further instruction The batteries will not hold a charge Additional Information www. vtechphones. com ADDITIONAL INFO 2 Troubleshooting Problem I get noise, static, or weak signal even when I'm near the base Suggestion · Press the CHAN button while on a call until the interference has been eliminated · Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones · Microwaves operate on the same frequency as your phone It is normal to experience static on your phone while the microwave is running Do not install this phone in the same outlet or near the microwave · If your phone is plugged in with a modem or surge protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location If this solves the problem, re-locate your phone or modem farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector · Relocate your phone to a higher location The phone will likely get better reception not installed in a low area · If the other phones in your home are having the issue, the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply ) · Make sure the power cord is plugged in I hear noise in the handset, and none of the keys or buttons work 2 ADDITIONAL INFO www. vtechphones. com Troubleshooting Problem I hear other calls while using my phone Suggestion · Disconnect your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telephone If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service Call your local telephone company · Make sure you have the ringer activated Refer to the section(s) on ringer selection in this user's manual · Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone jack. [. . . ] For more information, please contact your local telephone company. This equipment may not be used with Party Lines If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service The telephone company is required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. 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