VTech t2340 manual

www.vtechphones.com TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Table of Contents Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Parts Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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www.vtechphones.com 3 GETTING STARTED Getting Started Parts Check list 1 . Han ds ets (2) 2. Ba se Uni t 3. Ch arger Power Ad apto r 4. Ch arger 5. T eleph one Li ne Co rd 6. Bat ter ies (2) 7 . AC Power Adapto r 8. Us er’s Manu al To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications, Inc. at [...]

www.vtechphones.com 4 GETTING STARTED Installation For maximum performance of your cordless telephone system: 1 . Choose a c entral location for your Bas e Uni t. 2. I n s t a l l y o u r b a s e u n i t a n d ex te ns io n h an d se ts away fr om el e c tr o ni c e qu i pm e nt , s u c h a s pe r so na l c om p ute r s, t el ev is io n set s and m[...]

www.vtechphones.com 5 GETTING STARTED Getting Started Table/Desk Installation Installation Connect the power cord. After charging the battery for at least 16 hours, connect the telephone line cord. • In stal l the base unit aw a y f r om e le c tr o ni c equip ment such as pe r so n al co m pu t er s , television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid ex[...]

www.vtechphones.com 6 GETTING STARTED Installation Wall Mounting Your phone base unit is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate. Wall mounting is o pti onal . 1 . Ru n t he power an d te lep hon e c ord s thro ugh th e s lot, t hen co nne ct the m t o t he jac ks loc ated on th e und ers ide of t he ba se. 2. Pl ug th e AC ada ptor in[...]

www.vtechphones.com 7 GETTING STARTED Getting Started Installation Charge the Handset Battery Plac e the ha ndse t in the base. CHARG ING. .. wil l disp lay. Be sure to charg e the ba tter y for at least 16 hour s b efor e u sin g yo ur phon e. Set Language • Pre ss PROG , t hen pre ss or until L ANG UAGE is di spla yed . Pres s S ELE CT. • The[...]

www.vtechphones.com 8 GETTING STARTED Installation Set Handset Date and Time If you sub scri be to cal ler ID servi ce, the date and time will be set autom ati call y with the rs t incomi ng call . I f yo u d o n ot h ave cal ler ID ser vice , y ou can set the da te a nd tim e ma nua lly: • Pre ss PROG , t hen pre ss or until DAT E/T IME is di[...]

www.vtechphones.com 9 Basic Operation BASIC OPERATION Handset Operation 1. M ake a C all Pres s befo re or af ter d ial ing nu mbe r to pla ce a c all. 2 . Flas h/ Ca ll Wait ing Pres s to be gin a c all, t hen d ial a nu mbe r . Duri ng a c all, pre ss to re ce ive an in co min g cal l, if c all wai tin g is ac tivate d. 3. C han Whi le on a c all[...]

www.vtechphones.com 10 BASIC OPERATION Telephone Operation � Base Operation 1. Locate Handset • Press the LOCATE HANDSET key to page the handset. • Press it second time to cancel a page. • The base will ring the handset for one minute before ending the page automatically. • The ha ndset can also cancel the page by pressing the OFF key.[...]

www.vtechphones.com 11 Basic Operation BASIC OPERATION Telephone Operation Operating Range This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and base can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the base and handset, the we[...]

www.vtechphones.com 12 BASIC OPERATION Telephone Operation Display Screen Messages Screen Displays: When: ** RINGING ** There is a call coming in. CONNECTING... The handset is waiting for dial tone. PHONE ON The handset is in use. CHARGING The handset is in the base and the battery is charging. ** PAGING ** The base is paging the handset. BATTERY L[...]

www.vtechphones.com 13 Basic Operation BASIC OPERATION You can store telephone numbers you call frequently in two different ways, as speed dial numbers, or in the directory. Each number can have up to 24 digits. You will program names to go with the numbers, each can have up to 15 characters. Up to ten numbers and names can be stored, total. You ca[...]

www.vtechphones.com 14 BASIC OPERATION Press Once Twice 3 Times 4 Times 5 Times 6 Times 1 1 2 A B C 2 3 D E F 3 4 G H I 4 5 J K L 5 6 M N O 6 7 P Q R S 7 8 T U V 8 9 W X Y Z 9 0 0 * * # & ‘ , - . # • Wh en d irec tor y memo ry i s f ull the scre en d isp lays MEMO RY F ULL , an e rror to ne soun ds, and you cann ot s tor e a new numb er unt[...]

www.vtechphones.com 15 Basic Operation BASIC OPERATION Speed Dialing Edit a Number/Name in Speed Dial 1 . Pres s and h old t he mem or y lo cati on key ( 1 thro ugh 9) of th e entr y yo u wis h to edi t. 2. W h en t he s cr ee n di s pl ays t he e nt r y yo u wan t to e di t, p re ss SE LEC T . Then pr ess o r unt il ED I T as hes. 3. Pre ss SEL[...]

www.vtechphones.com 16 BASIC OPERATION Your phone can sto re 10 (in clu ding the nine speed dial en trie s) num bers with names (up to 15 char acte rs for the name and 24 digits for the number) in each handset. When memo ry is full the scr een displa ys MEMORY FULL , an error tone sou nds, and you wil l not be able to st ore a n ew n umb er u nti l[...]

www.vtechphones.com 17 Basic Operation BASIC OPERATION Edit a Number/Name in the Directory 1 . Pres s (D I R). Th e scr een di spl ays DI RE CTO RY . 2. Pres s o r to scr oll al phab etic all y thro ugh t he ent ries s tore d in the d ire ctor y. - OR - Press t he di al pad key for t he r st let ter of t he ent r y you want to e dit . 3. W hen t[...]

www.vtechphones.com 18 BASIC OPERATION Dial a Number from the Directory 1 . Pres s (D I R). Th e scr een di spl ays DI RE CTO RY . 2. Pres s o r to scr oll al phab etic all y thro ugh e ntri es stor ed in d irec tor y. - OR - Press t he di al pad key for t he r st let ter of t he ent r y you want to d ial. 3. W hen t he num ber you wa nt to dia [...]

www.vtechphones.com 19 Basic Operation BASIC OPERATION Your phone has a caller ID (CID) with call waiting feature that works with service from your local phone service provider. Caller ID with call waiting lets you see who’s calling before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call. You may need to change your phone service to use t[...]

www.vtechphones.com 20 BASIC OPERATION About Call History (Caller ID) Your phone can store up to 30 calls in its caller ID memory. The most recent call will have the highest number. When the memory is full, the oldest call will be deleted to make room for new incoming call information. For each call that comes in, the screen displays the following [...]

www.vtechphones.com 21 Basic Operation BASIC OPERATION Dial a Displayed Number 1 . Lo cate th e rec ord i n cal l histo r y that you wa nt to dia l. 2. I f you wis h to cha nge h ow the nu mbe r is dia led, p ress # . The scr een di spl a ys alt e rna t e d ia lin g s equ enc es a vai lab le f o r th is call . 3. Pres s SE LEC T . Pre ss or un til [...]

www.vtechphones.com 22 BASIC OPERATION Battery Care and Maintenance After your battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation Operating time While in use (talking) up to 4 hours While not in use (standby*) up to 4 days * Han dset i s off the b ase un it or charg er bu t not in us e. • The bat tery nee ds char ging w[...]

www.vtechphones.com 23 Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFO Troubleshooting If you have difculty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difculty after trying these sugges tions, call VTech Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunicatio ns Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-737[...]

www.vtechphones.com 24 ADDITIONAL INFO Problem Suggestion I cannot dial out. • Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The handset may take a second or two to nd the base and produce a dial tone. This is normal. Wait an extra second before dialing. • Make sure your phone is set to the correct dial mode for the type of service that you[...]

www.vtechphones.com 25 Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFO Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion CAN’T CONNECT displays on my handset. • Only one handset of your phone system can be in use (off hook) at a time. For example, if HS1 is on a call and HS2 presses TALK , CAN’T CONNECT will display. Be sure only one handset is in use at a time. •[...]

www.vtechphones.com 26 ADDITIONAL INFO Problem Suggestion I g et n o is e , st a ti c , o r weak signal even when I’m near the base. • Pr ess the CH AN butt on whil e o n a cal l un til th e in ter fere nce has be en elim ina ted. • Other ele ctr onic produ cts can caus e int erfe ren ce wit h your cordl ess phone. Try insta lli ng you r phon[...]

www.vtechphones.com 27 Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFO Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I hear other calls while using my phone • Disconnect your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telep hone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service. Call your local tele pho ne c omp an[...]

www.vtechphones.com 28 ADDITIONAL INFO Problem Suggestion My calls fade or cut in and out while I’m using my handset. • Pr ess the CH AN butt on whil e o n a cal l un til th e in ter fere nce has be en elim ina ted. • Other ele ctr onic produ cts can caus e int erfe ren ce wit h your cordl ess phone. Try insta lli ng you r phon e as far away [...]

www.vtechphones.com 29 Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFO Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Common cure for electronic equipment. If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in its base. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in the order listed): 1. D isc onne ct the pow er to t he base . 2. D [...]

www.vtechphones.com 30 ADDITIONAL INFO Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. Avoid rough treatment Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. Avoid water Your telephone can be damag[...]

www.vtechphones.com 31 Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFO 1. Pr od uc t th at ha s b een sub jec ted to m isu se, a cc ide nt, shi ppi ng o r ot her phys ic al d ama ge, i mpr op er in st all atio n, a bno rma l op era tio n or han dli ng, neg lec t, inu nda tio n, r e, wate r or oth er li qui d int rus ion; o r 2. Prod uc t tha t has b een [...]

www.vtechphones.com 32 ADDITIONAL INFO When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock and injury, 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 o[...]

www.vtechphones.com 33 Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFO FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or mod[...]

www.vtechphones.com 34 ADDITIONAL INFO FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible. If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers (e.g., police, re, medical) in these locations. If you do store or test emergency number[...]

www.vtechphones.com 35 Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFO The RBRC ® Seal The RBRC ® Seal The RBRC ® Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery 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 Uni[...]

www.vtechphones.com 36 ADDITIONAL INFO Enhanced 2.4GHz technology–your phone operates on a dual band transmission that combines the best of 2.4GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones. Frequency Control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit Frequency Base: 2410.2–2418.9 MHz Handset: 912[...]

www.vtechphones.com 37 INDEX Index A About Call History (Caller ID) 20 B Base Operation 10 Batteries 22 Battery Care 22 Before You Begin 3 C Call forward 11 Caller ID Operation 19 Check for Dial Tone 7 Charge the Handset Battery 7 D Delete a Number/Name 15, 17 Delete Records from Call History 20 Dial a Displayed Number 21 Dial a Number from the Dir[...]

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