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Important Safety Instructions
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, 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 outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water (for exa
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12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, because improper adjustment of other controls m
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Introduction The GIGAPHONE is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range. Your GIGAPHONE is capable of supporting up to a maximum of 4 Handsets. Using additional Handsets, two extensions can be conferenced on a call, while two other extensions can be talking internally, using the Intercom feature. This manual is designed to familiarize you with the GIGAPHONE cordless telephone. We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone. To order additional
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OWNER'S MANUAL Parts Check List 5. Battery Pack 1. Base Unit 6. Wall Mounting Bracket 2. Handset 7. Belt clip 3. AC Power Adapter 8. Owner's Manual 4. Telephone Cord To purchase replacement battery packs, call Vtech Communications Inc at 1-800- 595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Electronics Ltd at 1-800-267-7377. Belt Clip Battery Pack Handset Base Unit AC Power Adapter Wall Mounting Bracket Telephone Line Cord Owner's Manual 4
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The Handset Layout 1 2 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 1. Antenna 8. LCD Display 2. Earpiece 9. Select 3. Headset Jack (2.5mm) 10. Off (Clear) 4. Scroll Keys 11. Battery Compartment 5. On (Flash) 12. Intercom 6. Dialing Keys (0-9) 13. Microphone 7. Handsfree Speakerphone 5
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The Base Unit Layout AC Power Jack Phone Cord Jack Message Waiting Indicator Page Key Charge Indicator 6
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Setup 1. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into the back of the base unit. To AC outlet To telephone socket outlet AC adapter To telephone jack Connecting to phone line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base unit. Plug the other end of this cord into the wall jack. Checking for dial tone After the battery is charged press ON on the Handset. The Phone icon will appear on the handset display, and you will hea
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Installation of Battery Pack in Handset Follow the steps below: 1 1. Remove the battery cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward. 2. Place the new battery pack in the 3 handset with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover by sliding it upwards. 4. If the new battery pack is not already charged, place the handset in the base unit, or a remote charging stand, and allow it to charge for 12 hours. After initial charge,
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Charging Of Handset Battery Pack The Handset of your GIGAPHONE cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit. You should charge the battery pack for 12 hours when you first receive your phone. You'll know the battery pack needs charging when: • The low battery message is displayed: • The handset seems completely dead, the LCD is completely clear and does not activate when you press the keys. IMPORTANT: 1. Do not di
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Wall Mounting The Wall Mount bracket is designed for use on standard Wall Mount plates only. 1. Line up the tabs on the wall mount adapter with the holes on the bottom 1 of the base unit. Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector to the back of the base unit. If the handset battery pack has not been charged previously, place the handset in the base unit cradle, and allow it to charge for 12 hours. 3. Connect the telephon
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Registration and Operation of the VT2420 Accessory Handset Your GIGAPHONE system can operate up to 4 Handsets. The accessory Handset consists of the following: Belt Clip Handset Battery Pack Charger Unit 1 Setup Of The 2420 Accessory Handset 1. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet. 2. Remove the Handset battery cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward. 3. Place the new battery pack in the Handset, with the metal contacts 3 aligned with the charge contacts in the batter
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Registration and Operation Enter Base ID Code 1. After charging the Handset, remove it from its Charge Cradle, the screen will display: 2. Press NEW, then enter the 15 digit Base Unit ID code, located on the underside of the Base Unit. 3. Press OK. The Handset will display: PLEASE WAIT!! 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. Wait until the Base Unit is in the idle (on hook
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Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Description Icon Line In Use indicator On steady with no number next to it when a parallel set is in use. On steady with one or more numbers next to it, indicating which extensions are using the line. For example, 12 indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on an outside call. Intercom indicator On steady with the extension numbers currently on an intercom call. For example, 12 indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on an intercom call.
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Handset and Base Indicators Handset LEDs Description LED • Lights to indicate that you have new messages in your voicemail. Message Service must be subscribed to through your local telephone Waiting company. Base LEDS Description LED • Flashes to indicate that you have new messages in your voicemail. Message Service must be subscribed to through your local telephone Waiting company •Lights whenever the handset is placed in the base unit charging Charging cradle. 14 Basic Operation
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Soft Menu Functions The GIGAPHONE has an advanced design that uses a menu structure and soft keys to access all of the built-in features. Example of the idle mode display: RDL (Redial) Press RDL to display the last 5 telephone numbers dialed. The number on the top line is the most recent number dialed. • Use the scroll keys to select the desired the number. • To dial the number, you can simply press the ON or HANDSFREE key. • To erase (or save) the number, select this option to dele
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Calls Log (Caller ID) From the idle (OFF) mode, press MENU, use the scroll keys to select CALLS LOG, then press OK. The Caller ID information of the most recently received call will be displayed. For example: To scroll to other records, use the aaaaaa scroll keys. To dial the number displayed, you can simply press the ON or HANDSFREE key. You can also press the CID key to access the following options ( DEL, OPT#, SAVE): DEL : Select this option to delete THIS or ALL records in C
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Handset Settings From the Handset Settings menu, you can select the following options: • RINGER VOLUME Select this option to adjust the ringer volume. Use the scroll keys to adjust the volume up or down. A Handset will display a graphic indicator of the selected volume setting. Press OK to confirm your selection and return to the Handset Settings menu. • RINGER MELODY Select this option to adjust the ringer melody or tone. Use the scroll keys to select from the six ava
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Range Extender Your GIGAPHONE has an enhanced feature that is designed to improve performance. If you are using your GIGAPHONE in an area with excessive interference, or you require a moderate increase in operating range. the Range Extender feature can help to improve both the sound quality and range. Actual range will depend on your environment. To select the Range Extender setting, follow the procedure listed below: • In the idle(OFF) mode, press MENU and use the scroll keys to select CALLS LO
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MEM (Memory) The GIGAPHONE can store up to 50 names/numbers in memory. Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits and up to 16 characters for the name. When prompted to ENTER NAME?, use the digit keys to 'spell' the name. Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order: Number Key Characters (in order) 1 & ' , . 1 2 A B C a b c 2 3 D E F d e f 3 4 G H I g h i4 5 J K L j k l 5 6 M N O m n o 6 7 P Q R S p q r s 7 8 T U V t u v 8 9 W X Y Z w x y z 9 0 0
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MEM (Memory) To Store a Number/Name: • Starting from the idle screen, enter the number you want to store in memory. • Be sure to include long distance codes and pauses (using the PAUSE softkey) if necessary. Press the MEM softkey. • You will then be prompted to ENTER NAME? Use the digit keys to 'spell' the name. If you make a mistake, press the CLR softkey. To enter a space press aa . When finished, press SAVE. • If there is space available in memory, the number/name will be saved and t
