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Table Of Contents
2.Important Safety Instructions 20. Speed Dial Memory
20. To Program or Edit a Speed
3.Introduction
Memory Location
4. Parts Check List
21. To Delete a Speed Memory
5. Handset and Handset Charger
Location
Layout
21. To Delete ALL Speed Memory
6. Base Unit Layout
Locations
21. To Dial from Speed Memory
7.Getting Started
7. Setup
22.Advanced Operations
7. Connection of Phone and
22. Caller ID
Power Lines
22. NOTES ABOUT CALLER ID
8. Installation of Battery Pack in
& CALL WAITING
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Important Safety Instructions Introduction When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always The VT 40-2421 / 40-2420 is an advanced 4-line cordless telephone system that be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range. following: Your VT 40-2421 / 40-2420 is capable of supporting up to 12 Handsets. Four handsets (extensions) can be active at any given time. 1. Read and understand all instructions.
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The Handset and Handset Charger Layout Parts Check List 1. Base Unit and power adapter 5. Wall Mount Bracket 2. Handset 6. Telephone line cord (x2) 3. Handset Charger and power adapter 7. Belt clip 4. Handset battery pack 12. CID 1. Antenna 13. OFF 2. Earpiece 14. Headset Jack (2.5mm) 3. Volume/Scroll Keys 15. SPEAKERPHONE 4. FLASH 16. MUTE 5. Line 1,2,3,4 6. REDIAL 17. CALLER 7. HOLD 18. INTERCOM 19. Microphone 8. Dialing Keys (0-9) 20. Spare Battery Charging Slot 9. FUNCTION 21. SPARE BATT LED
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The Base Unit Layout Setup Connection of Phone and Power Lines •VT 40-2421 setup 3 1. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into the back of the base unit. 4 2. There are three modular telephone connections on the base unit L1/L2, L3/ L4 and an AUX dataport to allow direct connection of a fax or modem. The dataport is linked to the L2 connection only. 3. Plug one end of the telephone line cord(s) into the jack(s) on the back of FRONT the base unit. Plug the o
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Setup Setup System Programming Installation of Battery Pack in Handset Follow the steps below: The VT 40-2421 / 40-2420 is controlled by a sophisticated menu structure. To 1. Remove the battery cover by 1 access the program mode, start with the handset in idle (off) mode and then press the PROG key. Use the ( / ) volume keys to navigate through pressing on the indent and the menu, and the # key to make selections. At any time, you can press the sliding downward. OFF key to exit with
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Setup Setup Ringer ON/OFF • Made sure that only HANDSET 01 has a battery pack installed. All other Handsets need to have • Access program mode their battery packs removed during this process. • Press the ( ) key until you see CO LINE 1 CO LINE 1 CO LINE 1 CO LINE 1 CO LINE 1 • Access program mode RING RING RING RING RING • Press the ( ) key until you see HS SECURITY HS SECURITY HS SECURITY HS SECURITY HS SECURITY • Press the # key to change settings. The cursor CODE CODE CODE CODE COD
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Setup Setup When multiple handsets are added to the VT 40-2421 system, you must first Hold Reminder assign a unique ID (extension number) for each Handset, and then enter the The VT 40-2421 system has an option to activate a hold reminder, which plays system security code. Valid ID numbers are 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, a brief tone to alert you that a call is on hold. Each handset is programmed 11 and 12. independently. All handsets linked to the system will be alerted at the sele
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Setup Setup Home Area Code Auto Pick Up If you live in an area where you dial calls within your own area code by dialing Select this option and set to ON if you want the handset to automatically answer 7 digits (no area code), follow these steps: calls when the handset is lifted from the cradle (without having to press LINE or SPEAKERPHONE). • Access program mode • Access program mode • Press the ( ) key until you see HOME AREA CODE HOME AREA CODE HOME AREA CODE HOME AREA CODE HOME AREA COD
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Setup Placing Calls Do Not Disturb (DND) Live Dialing If you do no want a particular handset to receive • Press the desired LINE key or SPK.PHONE (for calls, activate the DND function by doing the handsfree on next available line). Listen for dial following: tone. • Press FUNCTION key followed by the 4(DND) • Enter the number you wish to dial key. • The handset will display DO NOT DISTURB! DO NOT DISTURB! DO NOT DISTURB! DO NOT DISTURB! DO NOT DISTURB! • To end a call press OFF or place handset
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Receiving Calls Mute / Hold / Intercom • When you have an incoming call, the line and Mute icon will appear in the display above the During an active call, press the MUTE key to corresponding LINE key. For example, if there temporarily disable the handset microphone. is a call on LINE 2, the line 2 and icon above LINE 2 will be illuminated. MUTE! MUTE! MUTE! MUTE! MUTE! Will be displayed. • Also, if you have Caller ID service, the display Pres the MUTE key again to resume normal two way
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Speed Dial Memory Speed Dial Memory Each handset in the VT 40-2421 / 40-2420 system can • Press the # key to confirm number store up to 20 names and numbers in a private speed • PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL! PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL! PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL! PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL! PROGRAMMING SUCCESSFUL! is displayed dial memory. This is important to note, as each handset must be programmed separately. To Program or Edit a Speed Memory Location To Delete a Speed Memory Location • Access program mode •
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Caller ID Caller ID The VT 40-2421 system is capable of displaying the name and/or number of Reviewing Caller ID Memory the party calling before you answer the phone (Caller ID). It is also capable of • Press the CID key displaying Caller ID information in conjunction with a Call Waiting alert signal (Call Waiting Caller ID). With Call Waiting Caller ID, the Caller ID data is • The display will show a counter of calls stored displayed so you can decide whether to answer the incoming call, or con
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Caller ID Visual Message Waiting Indication The VT 40-2421 is compatible with optional voicemail • Press the PROG key service provided by some local telephone companies. • Press # to enter SPEED MEMORY SPEED MEMORY SPEED MEMORY SPEED MEMORY SPEED MEMORY. If you subscribe to this service, and you have new, unplayed messages in your voicemail, a Visual • Use the ( / ) volume keys to locate the Message Waiting Indicator(VMWI) signal is memory location (01..20) where you wish to store the
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Transfer Conference Announced Transfer To Establish a 2 Handsets / 1 Outside Line Conference: • While on an active call, press the INTERCOM key followed by the handset number you wish to call. The active call will be automatically placed on • Place an active call on hold, by pressing the HOLD hold. key. • When the other handset answers, simply announce there is a call for them • Place an intercom call to another handset by on a particular line. pressing the INTERCOM key, followed by the handset
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Headset Operation / Out of Range Indication Low Battery Warning/Spare Battery Charger Low Battery Warning Headset Operation A warning indicator appears when the handset battery becomes weak. If yo are Your VT 40-2421 cordless telephone system is on a call when a battery low alert appears, you will hear a double beep every equipped with 2.5mm Headset Jacks on each 10 seconds, indicating that you should replace the drained battery pack handset for use with an optional accessory Headset immediately
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In Case Of Difficulty Maintenance If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve Taking Care Of Your Telephone the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call Vtech Your VT 40-2421 cordless telephone system contains sophisticated electronic Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800- parts, so it must be treated with care. 267-7377. The Phone Doesn’t Work At All Avoid rough treatment • Make sure the
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In Case Of Difficulty Warranty The Handset Does Not Ring When You Receive A Call WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER? • Make sure you have the Handset ringer activated. To set the ringer, see RINGER RINGER RINGER RINGER RINGER • Any defect in material or workmanship. CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL. • Make sure the telephone line cord(s) is plugged firmly into the Base Unit FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE? and the telephone jack(s). Make sure the power cord is plugged in. • To the
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Warranty Technical Specifications WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT COVER? FREQUENCY CONTROL • Batteries Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer • Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts of nature (lightning, floods, power surges,etc.) TRANSMIT FREQUENCY • Products which may have been modified or incorporated into other products 2402.3040 - 2481.1520 MHz • Products purchased and/or operated outside the USA, its territories, or Canada. RECEIVE FREQUENCY • Products serviced by the owner or a service facility not
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FCC and IC Regulations FCC and IC Regulations SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications The FCC requires that you connect your cordless telephone to the nationwide Commission (FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations telephone network through a modular telephone jack (USOC RJ11C, RJ11W or RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the RJ14). fol
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VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications Inc, 1145 Coliseum Rd. Dept. Vtech San Antonio, TX. 78219 Distributed in Canada by VTech Electronics Canada Ltd., Suite 200-7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 2001 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China ISSUE 0
