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When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the
following:

1.

Read and understand all instructions.

2.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners.  Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4.

Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink,
or swimming pool).

5.

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious damage to the product.

6.

Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation.
To protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing
the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should
never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.  This product should not
be placed in a built-in installation where proper ventilation is not provided.

7.

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your dealer or local power company.

8.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where
the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.

9.

Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could 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, but take
it to an authorized service facility.  Opening or removing cabinet parts other than
specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks.
Incorrect reassemb-ling can cause electric shock when the appliance is
subsequently used.

11.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk
of fire or electric shock.

Important Safety Instructions

Summary of Contents for 2420 - VT Cordless Extension Handset

Page 1: ... product should not be placed in a built in installation where proper ventilation is not provided 7 This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your dealer or local power company 8 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where the cord will b...

Page 2: ...ols that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation E If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged F If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance 13 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordles...

Page 3: ...ensions can be conferenced on a call while two other extensions can be talking internally using the Intercom feature This manual is designed to familiarize you with the GIGAPHONE cordless telephone We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone To order additional systerm Handsets model 2420 battery packs or headsets call Vtech Communications Inc at 1 800 595 9511 Introduction ...

Page 4: ...ent battery packs call Vtech Communications Inc at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTech Electronics Ltd at 1 800 267 7377 1 Base Unit 2 Handset 3 AC Power Adapter 4 Telephone Cord Telephone Line Cord AC Power Adapter Handset Battery Pack Base Unit Wall Mounting Bracket Belt Clip Owner s Manual OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 5: ... Antenna 2 Earpiece 3 Headset Jack 2 5mm 4 Scroll Keys 5 On Flash 6 Dialing Keys 0 9 7 Handsfree Speakerphone 8 LCD Display 9 Select 10 Off Clear 11 Battery Compartment 12 Intercom 13 Microphone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 11 12 ...

Page 6: ...6 The Base Unit Layout AC Power Jack Message Waiting Indicator Phone Cord Jack Page Key Charge Indicator ...

Page 7: ...it next to the telephone jack It is factory set to TONE If you have rotary Pulse service set the switch to PULSE CAUTION Use only the 7 volt power adaptor provided with your GIGAPHONE Getting Started To AC outlet To telephone jack To telephone socket outlet AC adapter IMPORTANT FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM 1 Choose a central location for your Base Unit 2 Install your B...

Page 8: ...charge for 12 hours After initial charge a maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient Installation of Battery Pack in Handset The original Handset that is shipped with your GIGAPHONE system will be automatically registered to the Base This Handset is HANDSET 1 As you register additional Handsets to the system they will be assigned extension numbers in the following order HANDSET 2 HANDSET ...

Page 9: ...completely dead the LCD is completely clear and does not activate when you press the keys IMPORTANT 1 Do not dispose of a battery pack in a fire the cell may explode 2 Do not open or mutilate the battery pack Toxic substances may be released causing harm to eyes or skin 3 Exercise care in handling battery packs in order to prevent an accidental short of the charge contacts potentially causing the ...

Page 10: ... the DC connector to the back of the base unit If the handset battery pack has not been charged previously place the handset in the base unit cradle and allow it to charge for 12 hours 3 Connect the telephone line cord to the jack on the back of the base unit and the other end to the wall jack 4 Mount the base unit on the wall Position the base unit so the mounting studs will fit into the holes on...

Page 11: ...Handset battery cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward 3 Place the new battery pack in the Handset with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the battery compartment 4 Replace the battery cover by sliding it upward 5 Place the Handset in the Charge Cradle and allow it to charge for 12 hours After the initial charge a maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient...

Page 12: ...roximately 15 seconds The Handset will display FOUND BASE If the Handset displays BASE BUSY TRY LATER this indicates that the system is in use Wait until the Base Unit is in the idle on hook mode and repeat steps 2 to 4 NOTE Occasionally it may take longer than 15 seconds for the Handset to confirm registration to the Base Unit This is normal Congratulations You can now enjoy the benefits of your ...

Page 13: ...xtension numbers currently on an intercom call For example 12 indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on an intercom call Battery indicator Cycles Low Medium and High when Handset battery is charging Flashes when a low battery condition is detected Mute indicator On steady when the Handset microphone is muted Hold indicator On steady when the line is on hold Handset Registration indicator FF is...

Page 14: ...our voicemail Service must be subscribed to through your local telephone company Description Flashes to indicate that you have new messages in your voicemail Service must be subscribed to through your local telephone company Lights whenever the handset is placed in the base unit charging cradle Handset and Base Indicators Basic Operation ...

Page 15: ...top line is the most recent number dialed Use the scroll keys to select the desired the number To dial the number you can simply press the ON or HANDSFREE key To erase or save the number select this option to delete or save it MENU With the Handset in the idle OFF mode press the MENU key to access the following options CALLS LOG CALLER ID HANDSET SETTINGS RANGE EXTENDER REGISTER Use the scroll key...

Page 16: ...to save the displayed Caller ID record into Speed Dial Memory Only Caller ID records with telephone numbers can be saved into Speed Dial Memory If you need to modify the number after saving see TO EDIT A NUMBER Caller ID Call Waiting ID Your GIGAPHONE is capable of displaying the name and or number of the party calling before you answer the phone Caller ID It is also capable of displaying Caller I...

Page 17: ... a Low Battery condition is detected RANGE TONE Select this option to turn the Out of Range warning tone ON or OFF Press the OFF or ON soft keys to make your selection Press OK to confirm your selection and return to the Handset Settings menu When set to ON the Handset will emit a warning tone whenever the Handset is taken out of range of the Base KEYPAD TONE Select this option to turn the Keypad ...

Page 18: ...rner of the Handset display indicating that RANGE EXTENDER is ON 3 Select AUTO to allow your GIGAPHONE to automatically monitor the signal strength between the handset and base unit and activate whenever necessary With this option selected your GIGAPHONE may occassionally enable or disable the RANGE EXTENDER feature When RANGE EXTENDER is enabled an E icon will appear in the upper left corner of t...

Page 19: ... prompted to ENTER NAME use the digit keys to spell the name Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order MEM Memory Basic Operation Number Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Characters in order 1 A B C a b c 2 D E F d e f 3 G H I g h i4 J K L j k l 5 M N O m n o 6 P Q R S p q r s 7 T U V t u v 8 W X Y Z w x y z 9 0 ...

Page 20: ... softkey You will then be prompted to ENTER NAME Use the digit keys to spell the name If you make a mistake press the CLR softkey To enter a space press aa When finished press SAVE If there is space available in memory the number name will be saved and the Handset will return to idle mode If the memory is full the Handset will display PHONEBOOK IS FULL and exit to the idle screen without saving th...

Page 21: ... softkey enter the first few chararcters of the name and then press FIND to search If you make a mistake press CLR softkey The closest match in alphabetical order will be displayed Once you find the entry you want simply press ON or HANDSFREE to dial the number To Delete a Number Name Using the steps in To Search For and Dial a Name Number locate the entry you want to delete Press the EDIT softkey...

Page 22: ...ame Number locate the entry you want to edit Press the EDIT softkey twice The Handset will display Press either NAME or NUM for editing Using the softkey move the cursor to the character you want to edit and then enter the corrections as needed Press MORE to access DEL BACK and PAUSE for editing number SPACE for editing name function When finished press the SAVE softkey To exit without saving pres...

Page 23: ... Press OFF to end your call Hold Function Press the HOLD soft key to place a call on hold To return to the call press the ON or HANDSFREE key Flash Function You can use your GIGAPHONE with services such as Call Waiting Simply press the ON key on the Handset Volume Control During an active call press the VOL soft key then use the Up and DOWN soft keys to adjust the earpiece or Handsfree Speakerphon...

Page 24: ...her Handset Handset Operation Page Intercom From Base to ALL Handsets To page all Handsets from the Base press the PAGE INTERCOM key This will cause all Handsets linked with this Base to ring Each Handset will display PAGE FROM BASE Advanced Operations All Call from Handset Press the INTERCOM key followed by the All registered Handsets will ring Any Handset can answer by pressing INTERCOM To end t...

Page 25: ... battery should be replaced by a fully charged spare battery Message Waiting Indication The GIGAPHONE is compatible with optional voicemail service provided by some local telephone companies If you subscribe to this service and you have new unplayed messages in your voicemail a Visual Message Waiting Indicator VMWI signal is transmitted by your local telephone company The GIGAPHONE will detect a V...

Page 26: ...he number of the Handset 1 2 3 4 that you wish to transfer the call to When the other extension answers the call will automatically be connected to the other extension An unanswered call will ring back to the originating Handset if not answered within 30 seconds Announced Transfer You can perform an announced transfer call and advise another extension of an active call by doing the following steps...

Page 27: ...ate the Headset Jack on the GIGAPHONE Handset Connect the plug on the Headset cord to the jack on the cordless Handset The plug should fit securely Do not force the connection 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 Belt Clip The GIGAPHONE is also equipped with...

Page 28: ... can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety use caution when using electric 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 th...

Page 29: ...rvice Contact your local telephone company 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 th...

Page 30: ... Of The Keys Or Buttons Work Make sure the power cord is plugged in In Case Of Difficulty 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 and spare battery pack if applicable 3 Wai...

Page 31: ...eriod The limited warranty period for the product extends for ONE 1 YEAR from the date of purchase if we repair or replace a Materially Defective Product the terms of this limitad warranty this limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Products for a period of either a 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or b the time remaining on the original...

Page 32: ...sales receipt identifying the Product purchased Product model and the date of purchase or receipt and 3 Provide your name complete and correct mailing address and telephone number Other Limitations This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and VTECH It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this Product VTECH provides no other warranties for this pro...

Page 33: ...e problem has been corrected 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 installa...

Page 34: ...t be used on coin service provided by the phone company or Party Lines The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still enable the devices to ring when you receive a call The general rule is that the REN value should not exceed 5 0A total however contact your local telephone company for the specific number in your area IC Industry Canada This ...

Page 35: ... weather and the construction and layout of your home or office FCC and IC Regulations The RBRC Seal on the nickel cadmium battery contained in our product indicates that VTech Communications INC is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives when taken out of service within the United States and Canada The RBRC program p...

Page 36: ...nge may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use SIZE Handset 48mm x 33mm x 175mm Base 130mm x 115mm x 60mm WEIGHT Handset 175 grams Base 200 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset 800mAh NiCd Battery Pack or 1500mAh NiMH Battery Pack Base 7 VDC 500mA MEMORY Speed Dial 50 Memory locations up to 32 digits per location CID Alpha Numeric Display 50 Memory locations S P E C I F I C A T ...

Page 37: ...ange Extender 18 Register 19 MEM Memory 20 To Store a Number Name 21 To Search For and Dial a Number Name 21 To Delete a Number Name 22 To Edit a Number Table Of Contents 23 Advanced Operations 23 Handset Operation 23 Making Calls 23 Answering Calls 23 Hold Function 23 Flash Function 23 Volume Control 24 Page Intercom 25 Handsfree Speakerphone Operation 25 Line in Use Indication 25 Low Battery Ind...

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