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Phone Book Directory.................................................................................................22

Storing a Number/Name in the Phone Book Directory............................22
Edit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory...........................................23
Deleting a Number/Name Stored in the Directory....................................24

Caller ID Operation.......................................................................................................25

About Call History...........................................................................................25
Review Call History......................................................................................25
Deleting Records from Call History............................................................26
Dial a Displayed Number.............................................................................26
Store a Call History Record in the Phone Book Directory.......................27
Display Screen Messages..........................................................................27

Additional Information...............................................................................................28
Headset Operation.......................................................................................................28
Maintenance...................................................................................................................29
In Case of Difficulty.......................................................................................................30
Warranty Statement.....................................................................................................32
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations.................................................................................35
The RBRC

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Seal..........................................................................................................39

Technical Specifications..............................................................................................40

CONTENTS

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Page 1: ...uld result in a risk of fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 10 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product If service or repair work is required contact VTech Customer Service at 1 800 595 9511 Opening or removing cabinet parts other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks Incorrect reassembling can c...

Page 2: ...ter Handset Cord Belt Clip Owner s Manual Battery Pack Handset Charger 6 Base AC Power Adapter 7 Telephone Line Cord 8 Belt Clip 9 Owner s Manual 10 Battery Pack To purchase replacement battery packs call VTech Communications inc at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTech Electronics Ltd at 1 800 267 7377 Telephone Line Cord 2498 manual output p65 3 6 03 9 33 AM 2 ...

Page 3: ...R Directory 6 Select 7 Program 8 Flash 9 Intercom 10 Hold 11 Mute 12 Handset Cord Jack 13 Line In Out Jacks 14 Power Jack 15 Display Dial 16 Message LED 17 Redial Pause 18 Dialing Keys 19 Volume Keys 20 Speakerphone 21 Microphone 22 In Use LED 2498 manual output p65 3 6 03 9 33 AM 3 ...

Page 4: ...t 1 Antenna 2 Earpiece 3 Volume Scroll Keys 4 Phone Flash 5 Dialing Keys 0 9 6 Intercom 7 Program Channel 8 Headset Jack 9 LCD Display 10 Select 11 Hold 12 Off 13 Redial Pause 14 Microphone 2498 manual output p65 3 6 03 9 33 AM 4 ...

Page 5: ...tor into the back of the Base Unit 2 Choose the location for your Handset Charger and plug its power supply into an electrical outlet Getting Started 3 Using the coiled Handset Cord connect the corded Handset to the Base Unit The corded Handset jack is on the front left edge of the Base 2498 manual output p65 3 6 03 9 33 AM 5 ...

Page 6: ...into place 5 Place the Handset in the Charger and allow it to charge for 12 hours You can use the Base Handset or Speakerphone in the meantime Note If you charge the cordless Handset while the Base Unit is not connected to power the CHARGING LED on the cradle will flash rapidly Note With a fully charged battery pack your VT2498 Cordless Handset will deliver up to 6 hours of continuous talk time or...

Page 7: ...s charged press PHONE on the Handset PHONE ON will appear on the Handset display and you will hear dial tone If not see In Case of Difficulty From Base Pick up the corded Handset or press the SPEAKER key PHONE or SPEAKERPHONE will appear on the Base display and you will hear dial tone If not see In Case of Difficulty Tone Pulse Selection Your VT2498 is preset for tone dialing See Base Menu Setting...

Page 8: ...sing as shown below 2 Turn the bracket down and snap it into the 2 holders on the lower portion of the Base Unit s underside 3 With the corded Handset out of the cradle remove the reversible hook by pushing upwards then rotate it 180 degrees and slide it back in place Getting Started 2498 manual output p65 3 6 03 9 33 AM 8 ...

Page 9: ... line cord around the posts on the bottom of the Base 7 Connect the corded Handset to the Base 8 Connect the telephone line cord to the modular telephone jack 9 Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet 10 Mount the Base on the wall a Align holes on Base with mounting studs on wall jack b Pull Base down on mounting studs until it locks into place Getting Started 2498 manual output p65 3 6 03 ...

Page 10: ...l outlet 2 Mount the Handset Charger on the wall Position the Handset Charger so the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the back of the Charger Slide Handset Charger down on the mounting studs until it locks into place Getting Started 2498 manual output p65 3 6 03 9 33 AM 10 ...

Page 11: ... INTERCOM Press INTERCOM at the Base or OFF at the cordless Handset to end the intercom call Getting Started Base Ringer Volume Switch Located on the left edge of the Base select from HIGH LOW or OFF CLEARKey Press CLEAR to return the Base display to the idle mode CID Key Press this key to enter access Caller ID and Call Waiting ID records While entering digits during predialing or Directory progr...

Page 12: ...Base screen DIR Key Press this key to access the Phone Book Directory While entering digits during Name programming press DIR to skip to the next space FLASHKey Press to access services such as Call Waiting while on a call REDIALKey Press to call the last number dialed at the Base up to 32 digits VOLUME Keys Adjust the Speakerphone or corded Handset volume There are 8 volume levels SPEAKERKey Pres...

Page 13: ... also press SPEAKER at the Base or pick up the corded Handset INTERCOMKey Press this key to signal the Base The Base will emit a paging tone and both Base and cordless Handset will display PAGING Press INTERCOM at the Base or pick up the corded Handset to en gage in an Intercom call Both screens will display INTERCOM Press INTERCOM at the Base hang up the corded Handset or press OFF at the cordles...

Page 14: ...is key to display the last number dialed up to 32 digits You can then press PHONE to complete the call During Directory programming press REDIAL PAUSE to place a 2 second pause in a dialing sequence Each additional press adds another 2 seconds to the pause PROG CHAN Program Channel Key In the idle Off mode press this key to enter programming mode During an active call press this key to switch to a...

Page 15: ... SELECT The month blinks Press or to select the current month Press SELECT The day blinks Press or to select the current day Press SELECT The hour blinks Press or to select the current hour Press SELECT The minute blinks Press or to select the current minute Press SELECT AM or PM blinks Press or to select AM or PM Press SELECT You will hear a confirmation beep Clearing MESSAGES WAITINGAlert After ...

Page 16: ...AGES WAITING alert is still on do the following at the Base Press PROG then press or and scroll to MESSAGES WAITING Press SELECT The screen will display LIGHT OFF YES Press SELECT to clear the Messages Waiting alert What is MESSAGE 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 to new messages On ...

Page 17: ...Y DIAL Making a Call from the Cordless Handset Press PHONE FLASH then dial the number OR Dial the number first use CID to backspace if you make a mistake Press PHONE FLASH to dial the displayed number Answering a Call from the Base Unit Pick up the corded Handset or press SPEAKER Answering a Call from the Cordless Handset Press any key except OFF Basic Operation 2498 manual output p65 3 6 03 9 33 ...

Page 18: ...g a Base Unit Call Return the corded Handset to the cradle or press SPEAKER Ending a call when using the Cordless Handset Press OFF or return the Handset to its remote charger Basic Operation 2498 manual output p65 3 6 03 9 33 AM 18 ...

Page 19: ... answers the intercom call you can announce that there s a call on Hold then press OFF on the cordless Handset The person using the corded Handset can then press HOLD to continue the call If the Base Speakerphone answers the Intercom call after the cordless Handset hangs up press either HOLD or SPEAKERPHONE to continue the call Transferring a Call from Speakerphone or Corded Handset to Cordless Ha...

Page 20: ...s SELECT to confirm your choice Temporary Tone Dialing Base or Cordless Handset If you have dial pulse rotary service you can temporarily switch to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing the TONE key This is useful if you need to send tone signals for access to banking or long distance services Make your call in the pulse rotary mode After connecting press the TONE key Now all subsequent key...

Page 21: ...AGES WAITING MUTE NEW 02 OLD 05 PAGING PHONE RINGING SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME Cordless Handset Display Messages Screen Displays When BATTERY LOW CONNECTING HOLD INTERCOM MESSAGES WAITING NEW 02 OLD 05 PAGING PHONE ON RINGING VOLUME The battery needs to be recharged Cordless Handset is waiting for a dial tone Call was placed on Hold Cordless Handset is in intercom mode with Base New unplayed messages ar...

Page 22: ... last name first NOTE Press OFF on the cordless Handset or CLEAR on the Base to exit Directory mode Storing a Number Name in the Phone Book Directory Press PROG on the Base or PROG CHAN on the Handset The screen displays DIRECTORY Press SELECT The screen displays ENTER NAME Using the chart below enter up to 15 characters for the name you are storing with the number Use to backspace and add a space...

Page 23: ...Press SELECT to confirm your choice A Phone Book entry with Distinctive Ring selected will display a D in the upper right corner of the screen NOTE When phone book memory is full any attempt to enter a new name number will generate an error tone and MEMORY FULL on the display Edit a Number Name Stored in the Directory Press DIRECTORY is displayed Press or to scroll for the desired entry OR Press t...

Page 24: ...one number Press or until YES flashes Press SELECT The Handset will beep to confirm deletion and display the next entry in memory Dialing from the Phone Book Directory Press The screen displays DIRECTORY Press or to search for the desired entry or press the key containing the first letter of the entry Keep pressing the key if your desired entry is not the first one to come up With the desired entr...

Page 25: ...er s area code and telephone number The time and date of the call If you answer a call before the information appears on the screen it will not be in the call history If there appears a in the upper right corner of the screen it signifies the caller has called you at least two times Note Press OFF on the cordless Handset or CLEAR on the Base at any time to exit Call History Review Call History The...

Page 26: ... ALL and the telephone number The current choice flashes Press or until ALL flashes then press SELECT The screen displays ERASE ALL NO YES The current choice flashes Press or until YES flashes Press SELECT You will hear a series of beeps confirming deletion Dial a Displayed Number Locate the record you want to dial by following the steps in Review Call History To change the dialing string 4 choice...

Page 27: ...R UNKNOWN NAME UNKNOWN NUMBER UNKNOWN CALLER Store a Call History Record in the Phone Book Directory Locate the record you want to store from call history by following 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 SELECT then press or until PGM flashes Press SELECT Edit the Name if desired Pres...

Page 28: ...dset The plug should fit securely Do not force the connection Headset Operation NOTE Whenever a compatible Headset is connected to the cordless Handset the microphone on the Handset will be muted This is done to limit the effect of background noise Many compatible Headsets have a reversible monaural design You can wear your Headset on either ear leaving one ear free for room conversation Belt Clip...

Page 29: ...mes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety use caution when using electrical appliances during storms Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind Remember that electr...

Page 30: ...ny You Get Noise Static Or A Weak Signal Even When You re Near The Base Unit Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the Base Unit can sometimes cause interference Try moving the appliance or the Base Unit to another outlet You Get Noise Static Or A Weak Signal When You re Away From The Base Unit You may be out of range Either move closer to the Base or relocate the Base Unit The lay...

Page 31: ...ke sure the power cord is plugged in Common Cure For Electronic Equipment If the unit does not seem to be responding normally then try putting the Handset in the cradle If it does not seem to respond do the following in the order listed 1 Disconnect the power to the Base 2 Disconnect the Handset battery 3 Wait a few minutes 4 Connect power to the Base 5 Re install the battery pack and return the H...

Page 32: ...or replacement products to you in working condition VTECH will retain defective parts modules or equipment Repair or replacement of Product at VTECH S option is your exclusive remedy You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days How long is the limited warranty period The limited warranty period for the product extends for ONE 1 YEAR from the date of purchase if we repa...

Page 33: ...assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport of Product s to the service location VTECH will return repaired or replaced product under this limited warranty to you transportation delivery or handling charges prepaid VTECH assumes no risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit If the Product ...

Page 34: ... warranties including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability an unwritten warranty that the product is fit for ordinary use are limited to one year from date of purchase Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you In no event shall VTECH be liable for any indirect special incidental consequential or ...

Page 35: ...ted FCC Part 15 Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment gener...

Page 36: ... your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called In most but not all areas the sum of all RENs should be five 5 0 or less You may want to contact your local telephone company for more information 2 Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with the applicabl...

Page 37: ...ne number on the directory card so that you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn t work b This feature is provided only as a convenience and the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for customer reliance upon the memory feature c Testing the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is not recommended However if you do make a call to an emergency num...

Page 38: ...be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal me...

Page 39: ... may be illegal in your area VTech s participation in RBRC makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC program or at authorized VTech product service centers Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on Ni Cd battery recycling and disposal bans restrictions in your area VTech s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protectin...

Page 40: ...ual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use SIZE Handset 194 0mmx57 8mmx38 0mm including antenna Base 225 0mmx212 0mmx80 0mm including antenna WEIGHT Handset 151 grams Base 893 grams excluding battery pack POWERREQUIREMENTS Handset 3 6V 400mAh Ni Cd Battery Pack Base 9V DC 400mA MEMORY Directory 50 Memory locations CID Alpha Numeric Display 90 Memory locat...

Page 41: ...he U S A by VTech Communications Inc Beaverton Oregon Distributed in Canada by VTech Electronics Canada Ltd Suite 200 7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond B C V6X 1Z9 Copyright2002forVTECHTELECOMMUNICATIONSLTD PrintedinChina 91 5327 10 00 ISSUE0 2498 manual output p65 3 6 03 9 33 AM 41 ...

Page 42: ... 16 Setting Dial Mode 16 Clearing MESSAGES WAITING Alert 16 What is MESSAGE WAITING alert 16 Making a Call from the Base Unit 17 Making a Call from the Cordless Handset 17 Answering a Call from the Base Unit 17 Answering a Call from the Cordless Handset 17 Ending a Base Unit Call 18 Ending a call when using the Cordless Handset 18 Intercom 19 From Cordless Handset to Base 19 From Base to Cordless ...

Page 43: ...ry 25 Review Call History 25 Deleting Records from Call History 26 Dial a Displayed Number 26 Store a Call History Record in the Phone Book Directory 27 Display Screen Messages 27 Additional Information 28 Headset Operation 28 Maintenance 29 In Case of Difficulty 30 Warranty Statement 32 FCC ACTA and IC Regulations 35 The RBRC Seal 39 Technical Specifications 40 CONTENTS 2498 manual output p65 3 6...

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