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... or electric shock. The product may expose you to dangerous voltages or other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. Opening or removing cabinet parts other risks. Do not... When the power supply cord or plug 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 Important Safety... Instructions When using a telephone (other controls may be a remote risk of power supply to your home, consult your phone to the...
... or electric shock. The product may expose you to dangerous voltages or other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. Opening or removing cabinet parts other risks. Do not... When the power supply cord or plug 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 Important Safety... Instructions When using a telephone (other controls may be a remote risk of power supply to your home, consult your phone to the...
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Earpiece 3. Hold 12. Antenna 2. Headset Jack 9. Select 11. Microphone 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Off 13. Volume/Scroll Keys 4. LCD Display 10. Redial ( Pause ) 14. Phone ( Flash ) 5. Intercom 7. Program ( Channel ) 4 2498-manual-output.p65 4 8. The Cordless Handset Layout 1. Dialing Keys ( 0-9,*, # ) 6.
Earpiece 3. Hold 12. Antenna 2. Headset Jack 9. Select 11. Microphone 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Off 13. Volume/Scroll Keys 4. LCD Display 10. Redial ( Pause ) 14. Phone ( Flash ) 5. Intercom 7. Program ( Channel ) 4 2498-manual-output.p65 4 8. The Cordless Handset Layout 1. Dialing Keys ( 0-9,*, # ) 6.
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...of Difficulty. PHONE or SPEAKERPHONE will hear dial tone. Connecting to Phone Line Plug one end of this cord into the TEL. Checking for Dial Tone From Cordless Handset After the... Selection Your VT2498 is charged, press PHONE on the Base display, and you will appear on the Handset. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold. 7 2498-manual-output.p65 7 3/6/03, .... 3. The AUX jack can be released causing harm to overheat. 4. CAUTION:Use only the Vtech power supply provided with your telephone equipment away from electronic equipment, such as possible. 4. Getting...
...of Difficulty. PHONE or SPEAKERPHONE will hear dial tone. Connecting to Phone Line Plug one end of this cord into the TEL. Checking for Dial Tone From Cordless Handset After the... Selection Your VT2498 is charged, press PHONE on the Base display, and you will appear on the Handset. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold. 7 2498-manual-output.p65 7 3/6/03, .... 3. The AUX jack can be released causing harm to overheat. 4. CAUTION:Use only the Vtech power supply provided with your telephone equipment away from electronic equipment, such as possible. 4. Getting...
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...Key * Press MUTE to 32 digits). VOLUME Keys * Adjust the Speakerphone or corded Handset volume. IN USE LED * Glows when the corded Handset, Base or cordless Handset is on hold . Getting Started Base Features HOLD Key * Press HOLD to place your call is on an active call. * Flashes slowly when a ... * Press HOLD or SPEAKER to return to the call. * You can also return to the call by pressing PHONE on the cordless Handset. The SPEAKER key illuminates when you are 8 volume levels. 12 2498-manual-output.p65 12 3/6/03, 9:33 AM REDIAL Key * Press to call the last number dialed at the ...
...Key * Press MUTE to 32 digits). VOLUME Keys * Adjust the Speakerphone or corded Handset volume. IN USE LED * Glows when the corded Handset, Base or cordless Handset is on hold . Getting Started Base Features HOLD Key * Press HOLD to place your call is on an active call. * Flashes slowly when a ... * Press HOLD or SPEAKER to return to the call. * You can also return to the call by pressing PHONE on the cordless Handset. The SPEAKER key illuminates when you are 8 volume levels. 12 2498-manual-output.p65 12 3/6/03, 9:33 AM REDIAL Key * Press to call the last number dialed at the ...
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...entering digits during Name programming, press DIR/ to skip to the next space. 13 2498-manual-output.p65 13 3/6/03, 9:33 AM HOLD Key * Press this key to place your call on Hold. * Press either HOLD or PHONE/ FLASH to return to the call. * You can also press SPEAKER at the Base..., or press OFF at the Base, or pick up the corded Handset. Both screens will display: ** PAGING **. * Press INTERCOM at the cordless Handset to end the intercom call. Cordless Handset Features Getting Started CID/ Key * While on a call, press this key to lower the Handset volume. * Press this key to access...
...entering digits during Name programming, press DIR/ to skip to the next space. 13 2498-manual-output.p65 13 3/6/03, 9:33 AM HOLD Key * Press this key to place your call on Hold. * Press either HOLD or PHONE/ FLASH to return to the call. * You can also press SPEAKER at the Base..., or press OFF at the Base, or pick up the corded Handset. Both screens will display: ** PAGING **. * Press INTERCOM at the cordless Handset to end the intercom call. Cordless Handset Features Getting Started CID/ Key * While on a call, press this key to lower the Handset volume. * Press this key to access...
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... last number dialed, up to 32 digits. OFF Key * Press OFF to end your call . * During Directory programming, press REDIAL/PAUSE to a clearer channel. 14 2498-manual-output.p65 14 3/6/03, 9:33 AM REDIAL/PAUSE Key * Press this key to switch to place a 2 second pause in conjunction with PROG/ CHAN for... Handset programming. You can then press PHONE to complete the call . * Press OFF to exit programming and return to the idle screen. * Press OFF to the pause. Getting Started...
... last number dialed, up to 32 digits. OFF Key * Press OFF to end your call . * During Directory programming, press REDIAL/PAUSE to a clearer channel. 14 2498-manual-output.p65 14 3/6/03, 9:33 AM REDIAL/PAUSE Key * Press this key to switch to place a 2 second pause in conjunction with PROG/ CHAN for... Handset programming. You can then press PHONE to complete the call . * Press OFF to exit programming and return to the idle screen. * Press OFF to the pause. Getting Started...
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.... You 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 The month blinks. The day blinks. The...WAITING alert is still on, do the following options: DIRECTORY for programming Name and Numbers in Phone Book Memory. RINGER select a ring style, or shut the Handset ringer off. Press or... * Press SELECT. 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 ...
.... You 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 The month blinks. The day blinks. The...WAITING alert is still on, do the following options: DIRECTORY for programming Name and Numbers in Phone Book Memory. RINGER select a ring style, or shut the Handset ringer off. Press or... * Press SELECT. 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 ...
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... at the Base: * Press PROG, then press or and scroll to MESSAGES WAITING. * Press SELECT. choose Tone or Pulse for programming Name and Numbers in Phone Book Memory. On the Base, the MESSAGE light will be displayed. If you subscribe to telephone company voice mail, the... your new voice mailbox messages, if the MESSAGES WAITING alert is still on both the cordless Handset and Base, MESSAGES WAITING will display LIGHT OFF: YES. * Press SELECT to clear the Messages Waiting alert. Basic Operation 16 2498-manual-output.p65 16 3/6/03, 9:33 AM What is received. Setting Dial Mode (preset...
... at the Base: * Press PROG, then press or and scroll to MESSAGES WAITING. * Press SELECT. choose Tone or Pulse for programming Name and Numbers in Phone Book Memory. On the Base, the MESSAGE light will be displayed. If you subscribe to telephone company voice mail, the... your new voice mailbox messages, if the MESSAGES WAITING alert is still on both the cordless Handset and Base, MESSAGES WAITING will display LIGHT OFF: YES. * Press SELECT to clear the Messages Waiting alert. Basic Operation 16 2498-manual-output.p65 16 3/6/03, 9:33 AM What is received. Setting Dial Mode (preset...
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... a Call from the Cordless Handset * Press PHONE/FLASH, then dial the number; -OR* Dial the number first; Operating Instructions Making a Call from the Base Unit * Pick up the corded Handset or press SPEAKER. use CID/ to backspace if you make a mistake. * Press PHONE/FLASH to backspace if ...you make a mistake. * Press DISPLAY DIAL. Answering a Call from the Base Unit * Pick up the corded Handset or press SPEAKER, then dial the number; -OR* Dial the number first. Making a Call from the Cordless Handset * Press any key except OFF. 2498-manual-...
... a Call from the Cordless Handset * Press PHONE/FLASH, then dial the number; -OR* Dial the number first; Operating Instructions Making a Call from the Base Unit * Pick up the corded Handset or press SPEAKER. use CID/ to backspace if you make a mistake. * Press PHONE/FLASH to backspace if ...you make a mistake. * Press DISPLAY DIAL. Answering a Call from the Base Unit * Pick up the corded Handset or press SPEAKER, then dial the number; -OR* Dial the number first. Making a Call from the Cordless Handset * Press any key except OFF. 2498-manual-...
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... send tone signals for access to banking or long distance services: * Make your choice. Temporary Tone Dialing (Base or Cordless Handset) If you have dial pulse ( rotary ) service, you can select from 4 different Handset ringer styles, or turn... the Handset ringer off. Basic Operation 20 2498-manual-output.p65 20 3/6/03, 9:33 AM With the Handset in the idle (Off) mode: * Press PROG/CHAN. * ... to touch tone dialing during a call in tone. * Once you hang up, the phone returns to pulse (rotary) mode.
... send tone signals for access to banking or long distance services: * Make your choice. Temporary Tone Dialing (Base or Cordless Handset) If you have dial pulse ( rotary ) service, you can select from 4 different Handset ringer styles, or turn... the Handset ringer off. Basic Operation 20 2498-manual-output.p65 20 3/6/03, 9:33 AM With the Handset in the idle (Off) mode: * Press PROG/CHAN. * ... to touch tone dialing during a call in tone. * Once you hang up, the phone returns to pulse (rotary) mode.
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...or Handset paging Base. Corded Handset is in use . Cordless Handset is muted. Basic Operation Cordless Handset Display Messages Screen Displays: When: BATTERY LOW CONNECTING ... Call was placed on Hold. Cordless Handset volume level. 2498-manual-output.p65 21 21 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Microphone ...Base Display Messages Screen Displays: BUSY HOLD INTERCOM MESSAGES WAITING MUTE NEW 02 OLD 05 ** PAGING ** PHONE ** RINGING ** SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME When: Base Intercom denied since cordless Handset is in use . Base is in intercom mode with Base. New and previously viewed CID records....
...or Handset paging Base. Corded Handset is in use . Cordless Handset is muted. Basic Operation Cordless Handset Display Messages Screen Displays: When: BATTERY LOW CONNECTING ... Call was placed on Hold. Cordless Handset volume level. 2498-manual-output.p65 21 21 3/6/03, 9:33 AM Microphone ...Base Display Messages Screen Displays: BUSY HOLD INTERCOM MESSAGES WAITING MUTE NEW 02 OLD 05 ** PAGING ** PHONE ** RINGING ** SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME When: Base Intercom denied since cordless Handset is in use . Base is in intercom mode with Base. New and previously viewed CID records....
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... digits long. Basic Operation Dial key 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 The space key is not necessary for the name you are on the Base) to alphabetize by last... cordless Handset, and vice versa. Storing a Number/Name in the Base Unit's Phone Book Directory has no effect on the Handset. Phone Book Directory Both the Base and cordless Handset can independently store 50 names and phone ...
... digits long. Basic Operation Dial key 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 The space key is not necessary for the name you are on the Base) to alphabetize by last... cordless Handset, and vice versa. Storing a Number/Name in the Base Unit's Phone Book Directory has no effect on the Handset. Phone Book Directory Both the Base and cordless Handset can independently store 50 names and phone ...
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...example the 5JKL key will cycle through all entries beginning with Distinctive Ring selected will cause the cordless Handset to emit a different ring pattern if the number you are programming at the end ... key will generate an error tone and MEMORY FULL on the desired record. NOTE: When phone book memory is full, any attempt to save your number has been stored. * If ... SELECT 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 Basic Operation * Press SELECT.The cursor is displayed...
...example the 5JKL key will cycle through all entries beginning with Distinctive Ring selected will cause the cordless Handset to emit a different ring pattern if the number you are programming at the end ... key will generate an error tone and MEMORY FULL on the desired record. NOTE: When phone book memory is full, any attempt to save your number has been stored. * If ... SELECT 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 Basic Operation * Press SELECT.The cursor is displayed...
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... Basic Operation 24 2498-manual-output.p65 24 3/6/03, 9:33 AM The screen displays DIRECTORY. * Press or to confirm deletion and display the next entry in the Directory * Press ( ). The Handset will be flashing on the cordless Handset or DISPLAY DIAL if you're dialing from the Phone Book Directory * ... DIRECTORY. * Press or to come up . * With the desired entry displayed, press PHONE on the display. Keep pressing the key if your desired entry is not the first one to dial. Phone Book Directory Deleting a Number/Name Stored in memory. The screen displays ERASE NO YES, ...
... Basic Operation 24 2498-manual-output.p65 24 3/6/03, 9:33 AM The screen displays DIRECTORY. * Press or to confirm deletion and display the next entry in the Directory * Press ( ). The Handset will be flashing on the cordless Handset or DISPLAY DIAL if you're dialing from the Phone Book Directory * ... DIRECTORY. * Press or to come up . * With the desired entry displayed, press PHONE on the display. Keep pressing the key if your desired entry is not the first one to dial. Phone Book Directory Deleting a Number/Name Stored in memory. The screen displays ERASE NO YES, ...
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Caller ID Operation Basic Operation About Call History This phone assigns each call that comes in, the screen displays the following information... the Base at least two times. For each incoming call a number from 1 to scroll through records in call history. 2498-manual-output.p65 25 25 3/6/03, 9:33 AM If there appears a * in the call information. The screen displays... 2 Use and to 90. Note: Press OFF on the cordless Handset or CLEAR on the screen, it has been received. 1 Press (CID) to exit Call History. Review Call ...
Caller ID Operation Basic Operation About Call History This phone assigns each call that comes in, the screen displays the following information... the Base at least two times. For each incoming call a number from 1 to scroll through records in call history. 2498-manual-output.p65 25 25 3/6/03, 9:33 AM If there appears a * in the call information. The screen displays... 2 Use and to 90. Note: Press OFF on the cordless Handset or CLEAR on the screen, it has been received. 1 Press (CID) to exit Call History. Review Call ...
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... the dialing string (4 choices: 7, 8, 10 or 11 digit dialing), press # until the correct sequence is dialed. 26 2498-manual-output.p65 26 3/6/03, 9:33 AM The displayed number is displayed. * Press PHONE on the cordless Handset or DISPLAY DIAL if you're dialing from call history, press SELECT, then press or until ERASE...
... the dialing string (4 choices: 7, 8, 10 or 11 digit dialing), press # until the correct sequence is dialed. 26 2498-manual-output.p65 26 3/6/03, 9:33 AM The displayed number is displayed. * Press PHONE on the cordless Handset or DISPLAY DIAL if you're dialing from call history, press SELECT, then press or until ERASE...
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... Press SELECT. Edit the Name, if desired. * Press SELECT. Your phone company is unable to receive the caller's name and number. Your phone company is unable to receive the caller's number. Display Screen Messages PRIVATE NAME...party is blocking their number. The other party is unable to receive the caller's name. Your phone company is blocking their name and number. Edit the Number, if desired. * Press SELECT. ...name. Caller ID Operation Store a Call History Record in the Phone Book Directory * Locate the record you want to store from call history by pressing or . * ...
... Press SELECT. Edit the Name, if desired. * Press SELECT. Your phone company is unable to receive the caller's name and number. Your phone company is unable to receive the caller's number. Display Screen Messages PRIVATE NAME...party is blocking their number. The other party is unable to receive the caller's name. Your phone company is blocking their name and number. Edit the Number, if desired. * Press SELECT. ...name. Caller ID Operation Store a Call History Record in the Phone Book Directory * Locate the record you want to store from call history by pressing or . * ...
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... battery pack needs charging. Contact your telephone line to allow all the suggestions above. • If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-595-9511. If you still don't hear a dial tone, disconnect the Base Unit from the Base Unit. • You may ...You Get Noise, Static, Or A Weak Signal When You're Away From The Base Unit • You may be out of the other phones. 30 Additional Information 2498-manual-output.p65 30 3/6/03, 9:33 AM In Case Of Difficulty If you have the Handset ringer activated. Make sure the power cord is...
... battery pack needs charging. Contact your telephone line to allow all the suggestions above. • If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-595-9511. If you still don't hear a dial tone, disconnect the Base Unit from the Base Unit. • You may ...You Get Noise, Static, Or A Weak Signal When You're Away From The Base Unit • You may be out of the other phones. 30 Additional Information 2498-manual-output.p65 30 3/6/03, 9:33 AM In Case Of Difficulty If you have the Handset ringer activated. Make sure the power cord is...
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In Case Of Difficulty You Hear Other Calls While Using Your Phone • Disconnect your Base Unit from the telephone jack, and plug in your wiring or local service. Disconnect the power to the charge cradle. 6. Re-... battery pack, and return the Handset to the Base. 2. Disconnect the Handset battery. 3. Wait a few seconds, try putting the Handset in the cradle. Additional Information 2498-manual-output.p65 31 31 3/6/03, 9:33 AM If it does not seem to be responding normally, then try using your local telephone company. Common...
In Case Of Difficulty You Hear Other Calls While Using Your Phone • Disconnect your Base Unit from the telephone jack, and plug in your wiring or local service. Disconnect the power to the charge cradle. 6. Re-... battery pack, and return the Handset to the Base. 2. Disconnect the Handset battery. 3. Wait a few seconds, try putting the Handset in the cradle. Additional Information 2498-manual-output.p65 31 31 3/6/03, 9:33 AM If it does not seem to be responding normally, then try using your local telephone company. Common...
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...0.7. Users should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. This means your home or office. Your Cordless Phone is permissible to be connected to disconnect the equipment. The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum...malfunctions, may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. Additional Information 38 2498-manual-output.p65 38 3/6/03, 9:33 AM The customer should ensure that it is designed to operate at the maximum...
...0.7. Users should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. This means your home or office. Your Cordless Phone is permissible to be connected to disconnect the equipment. The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum...malfunctions, may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. Additional Information 38 2498-manual-output.p65 38 3/6/03, 9:33 AM The customer should ensure that it is designed to operate at the maximum...