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...capable of supporting up to a maximum of the v 2656 Base in the 2.4GHz frequency range. Using additional Handsets, 2 people can be certain to the store. To order additional Handsets (model v 2600), battery packs, or headsets, call VTech Communications Inc at 1-800-595-9511 In Canada, call..., or if you with setup or operation, do not return your phone. This manual is designed to familiarize you 're having difficulty with the v 2656 cordless telephone. Introduction The v 2656 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the space below. IMPORTANT Please record the Base...
...capable of supporting up to a maximum of the v 2656 Base in the 2.4GHz frequency range. Using additional Handsets, 2 people can be certain to the store. To order additional Handsets (model v 2600), battery packs, or headsets, call VTech Communications Inc at 1-800-595-9511 In Canada, call..., or if you with setup or operation, do not return your phone. This manual is designed to familiarize you 're having difficulty with the v 2656 cordless telephone. Introduction The v 2656 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the space below. IMPORTANT Please record the Base...
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Battery Pack 6. at 1-800-267-7377. In Canada, call Vtech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. PAGE 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 4 4 8/5/2004, 4:50 PM Base Unit 2. Telephone Cord 5. Wall Mounting Bracket 7. User's Manual To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. Handset 3. AC Power Adapter 4. Parts Check List 1.
Battery Pack 6. at 1-800-267-7377. In Canada, call Vtech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. PAGE 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 4 4 8/5/2004, 4:50 PM Base Unit 2. Telephone Cord 5. Wall Mounting Bracket 7. User's Manual To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. Handset 3. AC Power Adapter 4. Parts Check List 1.
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Headset Jack (2.5mm) 5. On (Flash) 6. Select /Menu 10. Off (Clear) 11. Earpiece 3. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) 7. Antenna 2. Microphone 5 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 5 8/5/2004, 4:50 PM LCD Display 9. Intercom 12. Scroll Keys 4. Handsfree Speakerphone 8. The Handset Layout 1.
Headset Jack (2.5mm) 5. On (Flash) 6. Select /Menu 10. Off (Clear) 11. Earpiece 3. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) 7. Antenna 2. Microphone 5 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 5 8/5/2004, 4:50 PM LCD Display 9. Intercom 12. Scroll Keys 4. Handsfree Speakerphone 8. The Handset Layout 1.
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...computers, television sets and PAGE microwave ovens. 3. Choose a central location for your VTech Unit. IMPORTANT: FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1. Install your Base Unit and Extension Handsets away from heat sources and sunlight. 5. Getting Started Connecting Power to Base Unit ... of the Base Unit. Install your telephone equipment away from electronic equipment, such as possible. 4. CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your Base Unit. 2. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold. 7 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 7...
...computers, television sets and PAGE microwave ovens. 3. Choose a central location for your VTech Unit. IMPORTANT: FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1. Install your Base Unit and Extension Handsets away from heat sources and sunlight. 5. Getting Started Connecting Power to Base Unit ... of the Base Unit. Install your telephone equipment away from electronic equipment, such as possible. 4. CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your Base Unit. 2. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold. 7 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 7...
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... following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, and finally HANDSET 4. The original Handset that is HANDSET 1. Replace the battery cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward. 2. This Handset is shipped with the socket pins. Align the two holes in Handset Follow the steps below: 1. Getting Started Setup Installation of Battery Pack in plug with your v 2656 system will prompt...
... following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, and finally HANDSET 4. The original Handset that is HANDSET 1. Replace the battery cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward. 2. This Handset is shipped with the socket pins. Align the two holes in Handset Follow the steps below: 1. Getting Started Setup Installation of Battery Pack in plug with your v 2656 system will prompt...
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... is completely clear and does not activate when you first receive your v 2656 cordless telephone is 7.5 hours. You'll know the battery pack needs charging when: • The low battery message is displayed: • The handset seems completely dead, the LCD is charged press ON on a full charge..., and you will hear dial tone. Checking for 12 hours when you press the keys. Getting Started Charging Of Handset Battery Pack The Handset of your phone. Do not dispose of the charge contacts, potentially causing the battery pack to eyes or skin. 3. Connecting to the following ...
... is completely clear and does not activate when you first receive your v 2656 cordless telephone is 7.5 hours. You'll know the battery pack needs charging when: • The low battery message is displayed: • The handset seems completely dead, the LCD is charged press ON on a full charge..., and you will hear dial tone. Checking for 12 hours when you press the keys. Getting Started Charging Of Handset Battery Pack The Handset of your phone. Do not dispose of the charge contacts, potentially causing the battery pack to eyes or skin. 3. Connecting to the following ...
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... the jack on the mounting studs until it to charge for use on the bottom of the Base Unit. If the handset battery pack has not been charged previously, place the handset in place. 2. Mount the base unit on the wall mount bracket. Position the base unit so the mounting studs will...
... the jack on the mounting studs until it to charge for use on the bottom of the Base Unit. If the handset battery pack has not been charged previously, place the handset in place. 2. Mount the base unit on the wall mount bracket. Position the base unit so the mounting studs will...
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The VTech accessory Handset consists of the following: Setup of the v 2600 Accessory Handset Your v 2656 system can operate up to 4 Handsets. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet. 2. Install the battery, as desciribed previously. 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 11 11 8/5/2004, 4:51 PM Getting Started Registration of Additional Handsets Registration and Operation of the v 2600 Accessory Handset 1.
The VTech accessory Handset consists of the following: Setup of the v 2600 Accessory Handset Your v 2656 system can operate up to 4 Handsets. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet. 2. Install the battery, as desciribed previously. 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 11 11 8/5/2004, 4:51 PM Getting Started Registration of Additional Handsets Registration and Operation of the v 2600 Accessory Handset 1.
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...on hook) mode, and repeat steps 2 to 4. Wait approximately 15 seconds. The Handset will display: FOUND BASE If the Handset displays: BASE BUSY TRY LATER, this indicates that the system is in use. The Handset will see ENTER BASE ID. Wait until the Base Unit is in the idle (...Unit. NOTE: Occasionally, it may take longer than 15 seconds for the Handset to confirm registration to step 2. 2. You will display: PLEASE WAIT!! Then put the Handset onto the cradle. 4. This is normal. After charging the Handset, if the screen displays SEARCHING FOR BASE, press NEW. You can ...
...on hook) mode, and repeat steps 2 to 4. Wait approximately 15 seconds. The Handset will display: FOUND BASE If the Handset displays: BASE BUSY TRY LATER, this indicates that the system is in use. The Handset will see ENTER BASE ID. Wait until the Base Unit is in the idle (...Unit. NOTE: Occasionally, it may take longer than 15 seconds for the Handset to confirm registration to step 2. 2. You will display: PLEASE WAIT!! Then put the Handset onto the cradle. 4. This is normal. After charging the Handset, if the screen displays SEARCHING FOR BASE, press NEW. You can ...
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... the base unit charging cradle. • Lights when the answering machine is searching for a Base unit. Mute indicator On steady when the Handset microphone is being used by a Handset of the v 2656 system. Mailbox/Stop • Glows when there are only old messages in the mailbox. • Is not illuminated when a mailbox is...
... the base unit charging cradle. • Lights when the answering machine is searching for a Base unit. Mute indicator On steady when the Handset microphone is being used by a Handset of the v 2656 system. Mailbox/Stop • Glows when there are only old messages in the mailbox. • Is not illuminated when a mailbox is...
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... the idle (OFF) mode, press the MENU key to access the following options: • CALLS LOG (CALLER ID) • HANDSET SETTINGS • RANGE EXTENDER • TONE/PULSE • REGISTER Use the scroll keys to get the benefits of the party calling before you can...services, provided by most recent number dialed. • Use the scroll keys to Caller ID services, you answer the phone (Caller ID). Caller ID - Due to delete (or save) it offers. The v 2656 has an advanced design that uses a menu structure and soft keys to display the last 5 telephone numbers dialed. ...
... the idle (OFF) mode, press the MENU key to access the following options: • CALLS LOG (CALLER ID) • HANDSET SETTINGS • RANGE EXTENDER • TONE/PULSE • REGISTER Use the scroll keys to get the benefits of the party calling before you can...services, provided by most recent number dialed. • Use the scroll keys to Caller ID services, you answer the phone (Caller ID). Caller ID - Due to delete (or save) it offers. The v 2656 has an advanced design that uses a menu structure and soft keys to display the last 5 telephone numbers dialed. ...
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... adjust the volume up or down. Use the scroll keys to select language, then press OK to make your selection. When set to ON, the Handset will emit a beep whenever a key is detected. • RANGE TONE (preset to ON) Select this option to change the display to appear in ... to ON) Select this option to adjust the ringer melody or tone. When set to ON, the Handset will emit a warning tone whenever the Handset is taken out of range of the Handset display. A Handset will automatically adjust as you can select the following options to modify: • RINGER VOLUME Select this ...
... adjust the volume up or down. Use the scroll keys to select language, then press OK to make your selection. When set to ON, the Handset will emit a beep whenever a key is detected. • RANGE TONE (preset to ON) Select this option to change the display to appear in ... to ON) Select this option to adjust the ringer melody or tone. When set to ON, the Handset will emit a warning tone whenever the Handset is taken out of range of the Handset display. A Handset will automatically adjust as you can select the following options to modify: • RINGER VOLUME Select this ...
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... the signal strength between the Handset and Base unit, and activate whenever necessary. Tone/Pulse Selection (preset to TONE) Use this option to select Tone dialing or Pulse dialing. • The phone must be shorter. Actual range will depend on your v 2656 in an area with excessive interference..., or you require a moderate increase in the upper left corner of your Handset will appear in operating range. If you are 3 option...
... the signal strength between the Handset and Base unit, and activate whenever necessary. Tone/Pulse Selection (preset to TONE) Use this option to select Tone dialing or Pulse dialing. • The phone must be shorter. Actual range will depend on your v 2656 in an area with excessive interference..., or you require a moderate increase in the upper left corner of your Handset will appear in operating range. If you are 3 option...
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...005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 18 8/5/2004, 4:51 PM You will display SEARCHING FOR BASE, and then FOUND BASE when the process is complete. The Handset will be displayed in memory. Note : Base ID codes are 15 digits long and can hold up to 32 digits and up to 'spell' ...the name. After entering this option to register additional Handsets to 16 characters for details. When prompted to ENTER NAME, use the digit keys to 50 names/numbers in the following * characters : 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or . See ...
...005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 18 8/5/2004, 4:51 PM You will display SEARCHING FOR BASE, and then FOUND BASE when the process is complete. The Handset will be displayed in memory. Note : Base ID codes are 15 digits long and can hold up to 32 digits and up to 'spell' ...the name. After entering this option to register additional Handsets to 16 characters for details. When prompted to ENTER NAME, use the digit keys to 50 names/numbers in the following * characters : 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or . See ...
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... the number you make a mistake, press the CLR soft key. When finished, press the MEM soft key. • You will then be saved and the Handset will return to the idle mode. • If the memory is space available in memory. • Be sure to ENTER NAME. When finished, press SAVE.... • If there is full the Handset will be prompted to include long distance codes and pauses (using the PAUSE soft key) if necessary. Memory 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 19...
... the number you make a mistake, press the CLR soft key. When finished, press the MEM soft key. • You will then be saved and the Handset will return to the idle mode. • If the memory is space available in memory. • Be sure to ENTER NAME. When finished, press SAVE.... • If there is full the Handset will be prompted to include long distance codes and pauses (using the PAUSE soft key) if necessary. Memory 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 19...
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...; Press the EDIT soft key. If you want , simply press ON or SPEAKER to dial the number. The Handset will display: 20 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 20 Memory 8/5/2004, 4:51 PM The Handset will display: • Press the DEL soft key. Then press FIND to search. To Delete a Number/Name...
...; Press the EDIT soft key. If you want , simply press ON or SPEAKER to dial the number. The Handset will display: 20 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 20 Memory 8/5/2004, 4:51 PM The Handset will display: • Press the DEL soft key. Then press FIND to search. To Delete a Number/Name...
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... ALL records, press YES. Press MORE to edit and then enter the corrections as needed. To exit without saving press OFF on the Handset. • When finished the Handset will display the edited entry. To exit without deleting press NO. When finished press the SAVE soft key. Memory 91-005358-050-000...
... ALL records, press YES. Press MORE to edit and then enter the corrections as needed. To exit without saving press OFF on the Handset. • When finished the Handset will display the edited entry. To exit without deleting press NO. When finished press the SAVE soft key. Memory 91-005358-050-000...
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... 22 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 22 8/5/2004, 4:51 PM Hold Function • Press the HOLD soft key to place a call on the Handset to end your call . To return to end your call press the ON (or SPEAKER) key. then press ON (or SPEAKER). • Press ... cradle to disable the microphone. Handset and Base Operation Making Calls • Press ON (or, SPEAKER to the 2-way conversation. If you press OFF when the Handset is ringing, the ringer will be temporarily muted. Press MUTE again to return to use the Handset Speakerphone feature).Dial the phone number. -OR- •...
... 22 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 22 8/5/2004, 4:51 PM Hold Function • Press the HOLD soft key to place a call on the Handset to end your call . To return to end your call press the ON (or SPEAKER) key. then press ON (or SPEAKER). • Press ... cradle to disable the microphone. Handset and Base Operation Making Calls • Press ON (or, SPEAKER to the 2-way conversation. If you press OFF when the Handset is ringing, the ringer will be temporarily muted. Press MUTE again to return to use the Handset Speakerphone feature).Dial the phone number. -OR- •...
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... press the ON key on the Base. 23 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 23 8/5/2004, 4:51 PM An increase in volume will cause all Handsets from the Base press the PAGE key. Page From Base to FLASH the line. This will be represented by an increase in the shaded area... volume will display PAGE FROM BASE. • To end a PAGE call , press the VOL soft key, then use your setting. Press OK to confirm your v 2656 with this Base to ring. • Each Handset will result in a reduction in shaded area on the graph. Advanced Operations 1 VOLUME Volume Control From the...
... press the ON key on the Base. 23 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 23 8/5/2004, 4:51 PM An increase in volume will cause all Handsets from the Base press the PAGE key. Page From Base to FLASH the line. This will be represented by an increase in the shaded area... volume will display PAGE FROM BASE. • To end a PAGE call , press the VOL soft key, then use your setting. Press OK to confirm your v 2656 with this Base to ring. • Each Handset will result in a reduction in shaded area on the graph. Advanced Operations 1 VOLUME Volume Control From the...
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... and Speakerphone If you are using the Handset Speakerphone. the phone icon will remain on the Base will display on idle Handset(s): When the telephone line is currently being used by a parallel set (a telephone device other Handset you to GLOBAL PAGE. Handsfree Speakerphone Operation Your v 2656 Handset has a built-in HANDSET AND BASE OPERATION. On the Base...
... and Speakerphone If you are using the Handset Speakerphone. the phone icon will remain on the Base will display on idle Handset(s): When the telephone line is currently being used by a parallel set (a telephone device other Handset you to GLOBAL PAGE. Handsfree Speakerphone Operation Your v 2656 Handset has a built-in HANDSET AND BASE OPERATION. On the Base...