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Handset Cord 4. Telephone Line Cord 8. at 1-800-267-7377. Corded Handset Base Unit Cordless Handset Handset Cord Base AC Power Adapter Handset Charger Telephone Line Cord Battery Pack 2 2498-manual-output.p65 2 Belt Clip Owner's Manual 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Handset Charger 6. Owner's Manual 10. Base AC Power Adapter 7. Cordless Handset 5. Belt Clip 9. Battery Pack To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Electronics Ltd. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Communications inc. Parts Check List 1 Base Unit 2. Corded Handset 3.
Handset Cord 4. Telephone Line Cord 8. at 1-800-267-7377. Corded Handset Base Unit Cordless Handset Handset Cord Base AC Power Adapter Handset Charger Telephone Line Cord Battery Pack 2 2498-manual-output.p65 2 Belt Clip Owner's Manual 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Handset Charger 6. Owner's Manual 10. Base AC Power Adapter 7. Cordless Handset 5. Belt Clip 9. Battery Pack To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Electronics Ltd. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Communications inc. Parts Check List 1 Base Unit 2. Corded Handset 3.
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...of continuous talk time, or up into place. 3. Note: If you charge the cordless Handset while the Base Unit is not connected to 6 hours of the battery pack. 4. Note: With a fully charged battery pack, your VT2498 Cordless Handset will flash rapidly. Replace cover by pressing on the cradle will deliver up to...Handset in the Charger, and allow it up to charge for 12 hours.You can vary, and may be less than the quoted maximums. 2 6 2498-manual-output.p65 6 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Getting Started Setup Installation of standby time (off the charge cradle, but not in use the Base ...
...of continuous talk time, or up into place. 3. Note: If you charge the cordless Handset while the Base Unit is not connected to 6 hours of the battery pack. 4. Note: With a fully charged battery pack, your VT2498 Cordless Handset will flash rapidly. Replace cover by pressing on the cradle will deliver up to...Handset in the Charger, and allow it up to charge for 12 hours.You can vary, and may be less than the quoted maximums. 2 6 2498-manual-output.p65 6 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Getting Started Setup Installation of standby time (off the charge cradle, but not in use the Base ...
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.... Choose a central location for Dial Tone From Cordless Handset After the battery is preset for details. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. PHONE or SPEAKERPHONE will appear on the back of the... moisture, dust or extreme cold. 7 2498-manual-output.p65 7 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Please refer to overheat. 4. Tone/Pulse Selection Your VT2498 is charged, press PHONE on the Handset display, and you will... a battery pack in order to prevent an accidental short of the Base Unit. LINE jack on the Base display, and you will hear dial tone. CAUTION:Use only the Vtech power ...
.... Choose a central location for Dial Tone From Cordless Handset After the battery is preset for details. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. PHONE or SPEAKERPHONE will appear on the back of the... moisture, dust or extreme cold. 7 2498-manual-output.p65 7 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Please refer to overheat. 4. Tone/Pulse Selection Your VT2498 is charged, press PHONE on the Handset display, and you will... a battery pack in order to prevent an accidental short of the Base Unit. LINE jack on the Base display, and you will hear dial tone. CAUTION:Use only the Vtech power ...
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...New and previously viewed CID records. Cordless Handset volume level. 2498-manual-output.p65 21 21 3/6/03, 9:33 AM New unplayed messages are in your voice mailbox. Basic Operation Cordless Handset Display Messages Screen Displays: When: BATTERY LOW CONNECTING ... Base paging Handset or...OLD 05 ** PAGING ** PHONE ** RINGING ** SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME When: Base Intercom denied since cordless Handset is in use . New and previously viewed CID records. HOLD INTERCOM MESSAGES WAITING NEW 02 OLD 05 ** PAGING ** PHONE ON ** RINGING ** VOLUME The battery needs to be recharged. ...
...New and previously viewed CID records. Cordless Handset volume level. 2498-manual-output.p65 21 21 3/6/03, 9:33 AM New unplayed messages are in your voice mailbox. Basic Operation Cordless Handset Display Messages Screen Displays: When: BATTERY LOW CONNECTING ... Base paging Handset or...OLD 05 ** PAGING ** PHONE ** RINGING ** SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME When: Base Intercom denied since cordless Handset is in use . New and previously viewed CID records. HOLD INTERCOM MESSAGES WAITING NEW 02 OLD 05 ** PAGING ** PHONE ON ** RINGING ** VOLUME The battery needs to be recharged. ...
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...When You're Near The Base Unit • Household appliances plugged into the Base Unit and the telephone wall jack. • Make sure the batteries are properly charged. You Get Noise, Static, Or A Weak Signal When You're Away From The Base Unit • You may be out... . • You may have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-267-7377. No Dial Tone • First check all of the other phones. 30 Additional Information 2498-manual-output.p65 30 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Try moving the Base...
...When You're Near The Base Unit • Household appliances plugged into the Base Unit and the telephone wall jack. • Make sure the batteries are properly charged. You Get Noise, Static, Or A Weak Signal When You're Away From The Base Unit • You may be out... . • You may have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-267-7377. No Dial Tone • First check all of the other phones. 30 Additional Information 2498-manual-output.p65 30 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Try moving the Base...
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..., and return the Handset to the Base. 5. Connect power to the charge cradle. 6. Additional Information 2498-manual-output.p65 31 31 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Disconnect the Handset battery. 3. After a few minutes. 4. Call your local telephone company. Disconnect the power to the Base. 2. In Case Of... Difficulty You Hear Other Calls While Using Your Phone • Disconnect your Base Unit from the telephone jack,...
..., and return the Handset to the Base. 5. Connect power to the charge cradle. 6. Additional Information 2498-manual-output.p65 31 31 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Disconnect the Handset battery. 3. After a few minutes. 4. Call your local telephone company. Disconnect the power to the Base. 2. In Case Of... Difficulty You Hear Other Calls While Using Your Phone • Disconnect your Base Unit from the telephone jack,...
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Additional Information 2498-manual-output.p65 39 39 3/6/03, 9:33 AM VTech' s participation in RBRC® makes it easy for information on the nickel-cadmium battery indicates that VTech communications, Inc. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY™ for you to placing used nickelcadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste..., which may be illegal in the RBRC® program or at authorized VTech product service centers. The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to drop off the spent battery at the end of their useful lives, when taken out of service within the...
Additional Information 2498-manual-output.p65 39 39 3/6/03, 9:33 AM VTech' s participation in RBRC® makes it easy for information on the nickel-cadmium battery indicates that VTech communications, Inc. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY™ for you to placing used nickelcadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste..., which may be illegal in the RBRC® program or at authorized VTech product service centers. The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to drop off the spent battery at the end of their useful lives, when taken out of service within the...
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...) Base: 2411.15 - 2418.4 MHz Handset: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset: 3.6V 400mAh Ni-Cd Battery Pack Base: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz Handset: 2411.15 - 2418.4 MHz Base : 9V DC @ 400mA CHANNELS 30 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE MEMORY Directory: 50 ... according to environmental conditions at the time of use. SIZE Handset: 194.0mmx57.8mmx38.0mm (including antenna) Base: 225.0mmx212.0mmx80.0mm (including antenna) 40 2498-manual-output.p65 40 3/6/03, 9:33 AM
...) Base: 2411.15 - 2418.4 MHz Handset: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset: 3.6V 400mAh Ni-Cd Battery Pack Base: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz Handset: 2411.15 - 2418.4 MHz Base : 9V DC @ 400mA CHANNELS 30 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE MEMORY Directory: 50 ... according to environmental conditions at the time of use. SIZE Handset: 194.0mmx57.8mmx38.0mm (including antenna) Base: 225.0mmx212.0mmx80.0mm (including antenna) 40 2498-manual-output.p65 40 3/6/03, 9:33 AM
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... of Battery Pack in Handset 6 Connecting to Phone Line 7 Checking for Dial Tone 7 Tone/Pulse Selection 7 Wall Mounting...8 Base Unit...8 Handset Charger 10 Base Features...11 Cordless Handset Features 13 Basic Operation...15 Operating Instructions 15 Cordless Handset Menu...Cordless Handset 19 Transferring a Call from Cordless Handset to Base using INTERCOM 19 Transferring a Call from Speakerphone or Corded Handset to Cordless Handset 19 Handset Ringer Style 20 Temporary Tone Dialing (Base or Cordless Handset 20 Base Display Messages 21 Cordless Handset Display Messages 21 2498...
... of Battery Pack in Handset 6 Connecting to Phone Line 7 Checking for Dial Tone 7 Tone/Pulse Selection 7 Wall Mounting...8 Base Unit...8 Handset Charger 10 Base Features...11 Cordless Handset Features 13 Basic Operation...15 Operating Instructions 15 Cordless Handset Menu...Cordless Handset 19 Transferring a Call from Cordless Handset to Base using INTERCOM 19 Transferring a Call from Speakerphone or Corded Handset to Cordless Handset 19 Handset Ringer Style 20 Temporary Tone Dialing (Base or Cordless Handset 20 Base Display Messages 21 Cordless Handset Display Messages 21 2498...