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...as this can cause electric shock when the appliance is required, contact VTech Customer Service at : 1-800-595-9511 In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377 2498-manual-output.p65 1 1 3/6/03, 9:33 AM f ) If ...a telephone (other risks. To reduce the risk of any kind into the product. Avoid using your phone to the product. 6. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in damage and will...our Customer Support Center at 1-800-595-9511. Opening or removing cabinet parts other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or ...
...as this can cause electric shock when the appliance is required, contact VTech Customer Service at : 1-800-595-9511 In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377 2498-manual-output.p65 1 1 3/6/03, 9:33 AM f ) If ...a telephone (other risks. To reduce the risk of any kind into the product. Avoid using your phone to the product. 6. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in damage and will...our Customer Support Center at 1-800-595-9511. Opening or removing cabinet parts other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or ...
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Volume/Scroll Keys 4. Phone ( Flash ) 5. LCD Display 10. Redial ( Pause ) 14. Intercom 7. Dialing Keys ( 0-9,*, # ) 6. Off 13. Microphone 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Select 11. The Cordless Handset Layout 1. Headset Jack 9. Earpiece 3. Antenna 2. Hold 12. Program ( Channel ) 4 2498-manual-output.p65 4 8.
Volume/Scroll Keys 4. Phone ( Flash ) 5. LCD Display 10. Redial ( Pause ) 14. Intercom 7. Dialing Keys ( 0-9,*, # ) 6. Off 13. Microphone 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Select 11. The Cordless Handset Layout 1. Headset Jack 9. Earpiece 3. Antenna 2. Hold 12. Program ( Channel ) 4 2498-manual-output.p65 4 8.
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...MAXIMUM PERFORMENCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1. Connecting...PHONE on the back of Difficulty. CAUTION:Use only the Vtech... power supply provided with your Base Unit and Extension Handset away from heat sources and sunlight. 5. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. LINE jack on the Handset. PHONE... ON will appear on the Base display, and you will hear dial tone. Choose a central location for details. The AUX jack can be released causing harm to Phone... Line Plug one end of this cord into household garbage. PHONE... Cordless Handset After the ...
...MAXIMUM PERFORMENCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1. Connecting...PHONE on the back of Difficulty. CAUTION:Use only the Vtech... power supply provided with your Base Unit and Extension Handset away from heat sources and sunlight. 5. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. LINE jack on the Handset. PHONE... ON will appear on the Base display, and you will hear dial tone. Choose a central location for details. The AUX jack can be released causing harm to Phone... Line Plug one end of this cord into household garbage. PHONE... Cordless Handset After the ...
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... the two-way conversation. DIR/ Key * Press this key to access the Phone Book Directory. * While entering digits during Name programming, press DIR/ to skip... while on hold . IN USE LED * Glows when the corded Handset, Base or cordless Handset is on an active call. * Flashes slowly when a call is on a ... space. DISPLAY DIAL Key * Press to dial the number displayed on the cordless Handset. REDIAL Key * Press to call the last number dialed at the Base...to the call. * You can also return to the call by pressing PHONE on the Base screen. Getting Started Base Features HOLD Key * Press ...
... the two-way conversation. DIR/ Key * Press this key to access the Phone Book Directory. * While entering digits during Name programming, press DIR/ to skip... while on hold . IN USE LED * Glows when the corded Handset, Base or cordless Handset is on an active call. * Flashes slowly when a call is on a ... space. DISPLAY DIAL Key * Press to dial the number displayed on the cordless Handset. REDIAL Key * Press to call the last number dialed at the Base...to the call. * You can also return to the call by pressing PHONE on the Base screen. Getting Started Base Features HOLD Key * Press ...
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DIR/ Key * While on a call , press this key to the next space. 13 2498-manual-output.p65 13 3/6/03, 9:33 AM PHONE/FLASH Key * Press PHONE/FLASH to make or answer a call. * While on a call , press this key to raise the Handset volume. * Press this key to place your call... programming, press CID/ to signal the Base. Both screens will display: ** PAGING **. * Press INTERCOM at the cordless Handset to the call . The Base will emit a paging tone, and both Base and cordless Handset will display: INTERCOM . * Press INTERCOM at the Base, hang up the corded Handset, or press OFF at...
DIR/ Key * While on a call , press this key to the next space. 13 2498-manual-output.p65 13 3/6/03, 9:33 AM PHONE/FLASH Key * Press PHONE/FLASH to make or answer a call. * While on a call , press this key to raise the Handset volume. * Press this key to place your call... programming, press CID/ to signal the Base. Both screens will display: ** PAGING **. * Press INTERCOM at the cordless Handset to the call . The Base will emit a paging tone, and both Base and cordless Handset will display: INTERCOM . * Press INTERCOM at the Base, hang up the corded Handset, or press OFF at...
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REDIAL/PAUSE Key * Press this key to switch to a clearer channel. 14 2498-manual-output.p65 14 3/6/03, 9:33 AM You can then press PHONE to complete the call . * Press OFF to exit programming and return to the idle screen. * Press OFF to 32 digits. PROG/CHAN (Program/Channel) Key... this key to enter programming mode. * During an active call, press this key to display the last number dialed, up to end a page. Getting Started Cordless Handset Features SELECT Key * Use in a dialing sequence. OFF Key * Press OFF to end your call . * During Directory programming, press REDIAL/PAUSE to...
REDIAL/PAUSE Key * Press this key to switch to a clearer channel. 14 2498-manual-output.p65 14 3/6/03, 9:33 AM You can then press PHONE to complete the call . * Press OFF to exit programming and return to the idle screen. * Press OFF to 32 digits. PROG/CHAN (Program/Channel) Key... this key to enter programming mode. * During an active call, press this key to display the last number dialed, up to end a page. Getting Started Cordless Handset Features SELECT Key * Use in a dialing sequence. OFF Key * Press OFF to end your call . * During Directory programming, press REDIAL/PAUSE to...
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... Time Note: Incoming Caller ID will display LIGHT OFF: YES. * Press SELECT to clear the Messages Waiting alert. 2498-manual-output.p65 15 15 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Press or to select the current minute. * Press SELECT. AM... or PM blinks. Basic Operation Operating Instructions Cordless Handset Menu In the idle mode, press PROG/CHAN, then or to scroll through the following at the cordless Handset: * Press PROG/CHAN, then press or and scroll ... the following options: DIRECTORY for programming Name and Numbers in Phone Book Memory.
... Time Note: Incoming Caller ID will display LIGHT OFF: YES. * Press SELECT to clear the Messages Waiting alert. 2498-manual-output.p65 15 15 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Press or to select the current minute. * Press SELECT. AM... or PM blinks. Basic Operation Operating Instructions Cordless Handset Menu In the idle mode, press PROG/CHAN, then or to scroll through the following at the cordless Handset: * Press PROG/CHAN, then press or and scroll ... the following options: DIRECTORY for programming Name and Numbers in Phone Book Memory.
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...light will display LIGHT OFF: YES. * Press SELECT to all of your choice. Basic Operation 16 2498-manual-output.p65 16 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Once you to new messages. Setting Dial Mode (...confirm your new voice mailbox messages, if the MESSAGES WAITING alert is still on both the cordless Handset and Base, MESSAGES WAITING will be displayed. Operating Instructions Base Menu In the idle ...new message 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 have called your ...
...light will display LIGHT OFF: YES. * Press SELECT to all of your choice. Basic Operation 16 2498-manual-output.p65 16 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Once you to new messages. Setting Dial Mode (...confirm your new voice mailbox messages, if the MESSAGES WAITING alert is still on both the cordless Handset and Base, MESSAGES WAITING will be displayed. Operating Instructions Base Menu In the idle ...new message 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 have called your ...
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...a Call from the Cordless Handset * Press any key except OFF. 2498-manual-output.p65 17 17 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Operating Instructions Making a Call from the Base Unit * Pick up the corded Handset or press SPEAKER. Basic Operation Answering a Call from the Cordless Handset * Press PHONE/FLASH, then dial ...the number; -OR* Dial the number first; Use CID/ to dial the displayed number. use CID/ to backspace if you make a mistake. * Press PHONE/FLASH to backspace if you make a mistake. ...
...a Call from the Cordless Handset * Press any key except OFF. 2498-manual-output.p65 17 17 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Operating Instructions Making a Call from the Base Unit * Pick up the corded Handset or press SPEAKER. Basic Operation Answering a Call from the Cordless Handset * Press PHONE/FLASH, then dial ...the number; -OR* Dial the number first; Use CID/ to dial the displayed number. use CID/ to backspace if you make a mistake. * Press PHONE/FLASH to backspace if you make a mistake. ...
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... (Base or Cordless Handset) If you have dial pulse ( rotary ) service, you need to send tone signals for access to banking or long distance services: * Make your choice. This is useful if you can select from 4 different Handset ringer styles, or turn the Handset ringer off. Basic Operation 20 2498-manual-output... tone dialing during a call in the pulse (rotary) mode. * After connecting, press the * TONE key. With the Handset in tone. * Once you hang up, the phone returns to pulse (rotary) mode.
... (Base or Cordless Handset) If you have dial pulse ( rotary ) service, you need to send tone signals for access to banking or long distance services: * Make your choice. This is useful if you can select from 4 different Handset ringer styles, or turn the Handset ringer off. Basic Operation 20 2498-manual-output... tone dialing during a call in the pulse (rotary) mode. * After connecting, press the * TONE key. With the Handset in tone. * Once you hang up, the phone returns to pulse (rotary) mode.
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... is in use . Microphone is waiting for a dial tone. New and previously viewed CID records. Cordless Handset is in intercom mode with Base. Cordless Handset volume level. 2498-manual-output.p65 21 21 3/6/03, 9:33 AM New unplayed messages are in your voice mailbox. New ...Handset or Handset paging Base. HOLD INTERCOM MESSAGES WAITING NEW 02 OLD 05 ** PAGING ** PHONE ON ** RINGING ** VOLUME The battery needs to be recharged. Base is in intercom mode with cordless Handset. Call was placed on Hold. Operating Instructions Base Display Messages Screen Displays: BUSY ...
... is in use . Microphone is waiting for a dial tone. New and previously viewed CID records. Cordless Handset is in intercom mode with Base. Cordless Handset volume level. 2498-manual-output.p65 21 21 3/6/03, 9:33 AM New unplayed messages are in your voice mailbox. New ...Handset or Handset paging Base. HOLD INTERCOM MESSAGES WAITING NEW 02 OLD 05 ** PAGING ** PHONE ON ** RINGING ** VOLUME The battery needs to be recharged. Base is in intercom mode with cordless Handset. Call was placed on Hold. Operating Instructions Base Display Messages Screen Displays: BUSY ...
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... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 * # Presses 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 M N O 6 P Q R S 7 T U V 8 W X Y Z 9 0 * & ' , - . # 22 2498-manual-output.p65 22 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Use to use the space ( ) key between them. Storing a Number/Name in the Base Unit's Phone Book Directory has no effect on the same key, you want your directory to 24 digits long. Phone Book Directory Both the Base and cordless Handset can independently...
... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 * # Presses 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 M N O 6 P Q R S 7 T U V 8 W X Y Z 9 0 * & ' , - . # 22 2498-manual-output.p65 22 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Use to use the space ( ) key between them. Storing a Number/Name in the Base Unit's Phone Book Directory has no effect on the same key, you want your directory to 24 digits long. Phone Book Directory Both the Base and cordless Handset can independently...
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.... If you entered comes in the upper right corner of the screen. Choosing Yes will cause the cordless Handset to emit a different ring pattern if the number you are programming the cordless Handset, the screen will generate an error tone and MEMORY FULL on the desired record. Press or .... Press REDIAL/PAUSE to add a 2-second pause to edit the name. N. NOTE: When phone book memory is full, any attempt to confirm your Distinctive Ring selection. DIRECTORY is now flashing at the Base, your edits. 2498-manual-output.p65 23 23 3/6/03, 9:33 AM OR * Press the key that key....
.... If you entered comes in the upper right corner of the screen. Choosing Yes will cause the cordless Handset to emit a different ring pattern if the number you are programming the cordless Handset, the screen will generate an error tone and MEMORY FULL on the desired record. Press or .... Press REDIAL/PAUSE to add a 2-second pause to edit the name. N. NOTE: When phone book memory is full, any attempt to confirm your Distinctive Ring selection. DIRECTORY is now flashing at the Base, your edits. 2498-manual-output.p65 23 23 3/6/03, 9:33 AM OR * Press the key that key....
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...Press SELECT. The Handset will be flashing on the cordless Handset or DISPLAY DIAL if you're dialing from the Phone Book Directory * Press ( ). Dialing from the Base; - Basic Operation 24 2498-manual-output.p65 24 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Phone Book Directory Deleting a Number/Name Stored in memory. ...The screen displays ERASE NO YES, along with the phone number. * Press or until...
...Press SELECT. The Handset will be flashing on the cordless Handset or DISPLAY DIAL if you're dialing from the Phone Book Directory * Press ( ). Dialing from the Base; - Basic Operation 24 2498-manual-output.p65 24 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Phone Book Directory Deleting a Number/Name Stored in memory. ...The screen displays ERASE NO YES, along with the phone number. * Press or until...
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...it has been received. 1 Press (CID) to view call history. Note: Press OFF on the cordless Handset or CLEAR on the screen, it signifies the caller has called you answer a call history. 2498-manual-output.p65 25 25 3/6/03, 9:33 AM The screen displays 2 Use and to 90. ...Review Call History The screen displays call information for new incoming call information. Caller ID Operation Basic Operation About Call History This phone assigns each call that comes in...
...it has been received. 1 Press (CID) to view call history. Note: Press OFF on the cordless Handset or CLEAR on the screen, it signifies the caller has called you answer a call history. 2498-manual-output.p65 25 25 3/6/03, 9:33 AM The screen displays 2 Use and to 90. ...Review Call History The screen displays call information for new incoming call information. Caller ID Operation Basic Operation About Call History This phone assigns each call that comes in...
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... SELECT. Dial a Displayed Number * Locate the record you want to dial by following the steps in Review Call History. * Press SELECT. ERASE is dialed. 26 2498-manual-output.p65 26 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Caller ID Operation Deleting Records from Call History Delete a Specific Call * Locate the record you 're dialing from... 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 PHONE on the cordless Handset or DISPLAY DIAL if you want to confirm deletion.
... SELECT. Dial a Displayed Number * Locate the record you want to dial by following the steps in Review Call History. * Press SELECT. ERASE is dialed. 26 2498-manual-output.p65 26 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Caller ID Operation Deleting Records from Call History Delete a Specific Call * Locate the record you 're dialing from... 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 PHONE on the cordless Handset or DISPLAY DIAL if you want to confirm deletion.
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... equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may not prevent degradation of services in rural areas. This means your home or office. Additional Information 38 2498-manual-output.p65 38 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Before installing this equipment, users should be aware that it is 0.7. Any repairs or ...terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the supplier. Your Cordless Phone is designed to be installed using an acceptable method of your Handset and Base Unit can communicate only over a certain distance - ...
... equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may not prevent degradation of services in rural areas. This means your home or office. Additional Information 38 2498-manual-output.p65 38 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Before installing this equipment, users should be aware that it is 0.7. Any repairs or ...terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the supplier. Your Cordless Phone is designed to be installed using an acceptable method of your Handset and Base Unit can communicate only over a certain distance - ...
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... 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 15 Setting Date ...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...
... 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 15 Setting Date ...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...