User manual VTECH VT 2440

[. . . ] Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following: 1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink or swimming pool). [. . . ] If you choose Y in step 5 a D will be displayed with the directory entry. 18 Caller ID Operation Display Screen Messages Screen Displays: PRIVATE UNKNOWN * (after the 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. 19 Basic Operation Batteries Battery Care and Maintenance · 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 displays the low battery icon. · Place the handset in its base or charger so the CHARGING light turns on. The battery is typically fully charged in 15 hours. · You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the base or charger after each use. · If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after charging overnight, the battery should be replaced. Use only VTech batteries. Basic Operation CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully: 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. Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the cover downward. Lift out the old battery and disconnect. Align the two holes in the new battery's plug with the socket pins, and snap the plug into place. Place the battery in the compartment with the wires in the ower right corner, along the bottom of the battery. Replace the cover by sliding it up into place. The new battery must be charged before using the phone. Place the handset in its base or charger and allow it to charge for at least 15 hours the first charge. The telephone might operate before that, but for best performance, let the battery charge fully. 20 Headset Operation Your t 2440 handset is equipped with a 2. 5mm headset jack for use with an optional accessory headset for handsfree operation. If you choose to use the Headset option, you must obtain an optional accessory headset compatible with the t 2440. To purchase a headset, visit us on the web at www. vtechphones. com or call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. Once you have a compatible 2. 5mm headset, locate the headset jack on the t 2440 handset. connect the plug on the headset cord to the jack (under a small rubber flag) on the cordless handset. [. . . ] 14 Store a Number/Name in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Edit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Delete a Number/Name Stored in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Dial a Number from the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]