7
Getting Started
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Installation of Battery Pack in Handset
Follow the steps below:
1. Remove the battery cover by pressing on the
indent and sliding downward.
2. With the red and black wires at the bottom right
corner of the pack, angle the top of the battery
into the compartment, under the two claws.
Next, press the lower end of the battery pack
down, so it snaps in place, under the lower claw.
Now, plug the connector into the socket, located
below the battery. Slip the wires under the wire
guide, located below and to the left of the socket.
3. Replace the battery cover by sliding it upwards.
4. If the new battery pack is not already charged,
place the Handset in the Base Unit, and allow it
to charge for 12 hours. After the initial charge,
a maintenance charge of 8 hours should be
sufficient. Maximum talk time is 5 hours on a full
charge. Maximum standby time is 5 days.
Checking for Dial Tone
After the battery pack is charged, pick up the Handset and press the
PHONE
key.
The
IN USE
indicator should light up, and you should hear a dial tone; if not, see
IN
CASE OF DIFFICULTY
.
Tone/Pulse Selection
Your
VT 20-2438
is preset for
TONE
dialing. To change the dialing mode:
1. At the idle (on hook) Handset, press
MENU
.
2. Press the
SCROLL
key until
DIAL MODE
appears, then press
SELECT
.
3. Press the
SCROLL
key to change dial mode between TONE and PULSE.
4. Press
SELECT
to confirm your choice. Press
MENU
to return to the idle
screen.
CAUTION
: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your tele-
phone
Setup
IMPORTANT:
For best performance the
VT20-2438
should
be installed as follows:
In an elevated location, in the center of the
room, with no obstructions nearby.
In a location that is away from other electrical
appliances such as microwave ovens,
personal computers, or televisions.
