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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, 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 example, near a
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Important Safety Instructions 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 a
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Introduction The v 2656 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range. Your v 2656 is capable of supporting up to a maximum of 4 Handsets. Using additional Handsets, 2 people 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 v 2656 cordless telephone. We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone. To order additional Handsets (model
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Parts Check List 5. Battery Pack 1. Base Unit 6. Wall Mounting Bracket 2. Handset 7. User's Manual 3. AC Power Adapter 4. Telephone Cord To purchase replacement battery packs, call Vtech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. 4 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 4 8/5/2004, 4:50 PM
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The Handset Layout 1. Antenna 7. Handsfree Speakerphone 2. Earpiece 8. LCD Display 9. Select /Menu 3. Scroll Keys 10. Off (Clear) 4. Headset Jack (2.5mm) 11. Intercom 5. On (Flash) 12. Microphone 6. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) 5 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 5 8/5/2004, 4:50 PM
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The Base Unit Layout 9. In Use Indicator 1. Record/Memo 10. Repeat/Slow key 2. Time/Set 11. Answer ON/OFF key 3. Change 12. Skip/Quick key 4. Menu 13. Volume Keys 5. Charge Contacts 14. Mailbox Keys 6. Delete 15. DC Connector 7. Page 16. Telephone Jack 8. Charging Indicator 6 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 6 8/5/2004, 4:50 PM
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Setup Connecting Power to Base Unit Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit. CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your VTech Unit. IMPORTANT: FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1.Choose a central location for your Base Unit. 2. Install your Base Unit and Extension Handsets away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets and microwave ovens. 3.I
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Setup Installation of Battery Pack in Handset Follow the steps below: 1. Remove the battery cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward. 2. Align the two holes in plug with the socket pins. Insert the plug into socket. Place the battery pack into the compartment with the wires in one of the bottom corners of the battery pack. 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 sta
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Charging Of Handset Battery Pack The Handset of your v 2656 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit. Maximum talk time on a full charge is 7.5 hours. Maximum standby time is 5 days. 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 completel
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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 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 jack on the bottom 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 th
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Registration of Additional Handsets Registration and Operation of the v 2600 Accessory Handset Your v 2656 system can operate up to 4 Handsets. The VTech accessory Handset consists of the following: Setup of the v 2600 Accessory Handset 1. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet. 2. Install the battery, as desciribed previously. 11 91-005358-050-000 v2656.pmd 11 8/5/2004, 4:51 PM Getting Started
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Registration of Additional Handsets Enter Base ID Code 1. After charging the Handset, if the screen displays SEARCHING FOR BASE, press NEW. You will see ENTER BASE ID. If the screen already says ENTER BASE ID, go to step 2. 2. 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!! Then put the Handset onto the cradle. 4. Wait approximately 15 seconds. The Handset will display: FOUND BASE If the Handset displays: BAS
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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 the Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on an intercom ca
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Soft Menu Functions The v 2656 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 top line is the most recent number dialed. • Use the scroll keys to select the desired number. • To dial the number, you can simply press the ON or SPEAKER key. • To erase (or save) the number, select this option to delete (or save) it. MENU W
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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 scroll keys. To dial the number displayed, you can simply press the ON or SPEAKER 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 Caller ID memory. OPT#
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Handset Settings From the Handset Settings menu you can select the following options to modify: 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 available t
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Range Extender (preset to AUTO) Your v 2656 has an enhanced feature that is designed to improve performance. If you are using your v 2656 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 sele
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Register and Memory Use this option to register additional Handsets to the v 2656 Base. You can register a total of four Handsets. You will be prompted to enter the 15-digit Base ID code printed on the underside of the base unit. After entering this code, press OK. The Handset will display SEARCHING FOR BASE, and then FOUND BASE when the process is complete. See Registration of Additional Handsets, page 11, for details. Note : Base ID codes are 15 digits long and can include the following charac
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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 soft key) if necessary. When finished, press the MEM soft key. • You will then be prompted to ENTER NAME. Use the digit keys to 'spell' the name. If you make a mistake, press the CLR soft key. To enter a space press . When finished, press SAVE. • If there is space available in memory, the number/name will be saved and t
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Memory To Search For and Dial a Number/ Name: • Starting from the idle screen, press the MEM soft key to review memory contents. • Using the soft keys scroll through the memory contents in alphabetical order. • Or, you can press the FIND soft key, enter the first few characters of the name. If you make a mistake, press CLR soft key. Then press FIND to search. The closest match, in alphabetical order, will be displayed. • Once you find the entry you want, simply press ON or SPEAKER to dial the n
