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 bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool). 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation where proper ventilation is not provided. 7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. 8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it. 9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 10.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to a VTech authorized service facility. Opening or removing cabinet parts other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used. 11.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 12.Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a VTech 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 may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a VTech authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation. E. If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 1 Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS STOP If you have questions about this product, or if you're having difficulty with setup or operation, do not return your phone to the store. Call CUSTOMER SERVICE at: 1-800-595-9511 In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377 2 Before You Begin Enhanced 2.4GHz Technology - Dual Band transmission combines the best of 2.4GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones. About Caller Identification (Caller ID) This product has a Caller ID 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 this feature. Contact your phone service provider if: · You have both Caller ID and Call Waiting, but as separate services (you may need combined service) · You have only Caller ID service, or only Call Waiting service · You don't subscribe to any Caller ID or Call Waiting services. You can use this product with regular Caller ID service, and you can use this product's other features without subscribing to either Caller ID or combined Caller ID with Call Waiting service. There are fees for Caller ID services, and they may not be available in all areas. This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering Caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment. Parts Check List: 1. Base Unit 2. Handset 3. AC Power Adapter 4. Telephone Line Cord 5. Battery Pack 6. Belt Clip 7. User's Manual 8. Color Face and Base Plates To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Communications, Inc at 1-800-5959511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Ltd at 1-800-267-7377. 3 Setup Installation of Battery Pack in Handset 1 3 2 4 Follow the steps below: 1. Remove battery compartment cover by pressing on the indentation and sliding downward. 2. Align the two holes in the plug with the socket pins, then snap the plug into place. 3. Place the battery pack in the compartment, with the wires in the lower left corner, along the bottom of the pack. Angle the top half of the pack in first, under the 2 claws. Then snap the lower portion of the pack into place. Place the wires uder the guide, located below the battery pack. 4. Replace cover by sliding it up into place. Connecting Power to Base Unit Choose a location for the Base near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (110v AC) not controlled by a wall switch. Plug the AC power adaptor into the electrical outlet and the DC connector to the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit. Charge the Battery Pack The Handset should be charged initially for 12 hours. Afterwards, a maintenance charge of at least 10 hours is sufficient. Maximum talk time on a full charge is approximately 5 hours. Maximum standby time is 5 days. Look for the charging bull animation on the Handset as it charges. 12/28 12:34 AM 4 Setup Check for Dial Tone After the batteries are charged, connect the modular telephone cord between a live phone jack and the jack located on the bottom of the Base Unit. Pick up the Handset and press PHONE. You should hear a dial tone. Tone/Pulse Selection Your gz 2434 is preset for tone dialing. See "Telephone Operation" for details. CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone. 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. In locations where there are multiple cordless telephones, separate base units as much as possible. 4. Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and sunlight. 5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold. Removable Face Plate and Base Plate Your gz 2434 comes with additional Handset and Base Plates of various colors. You can interchange these plates to suit your personal tastes and room decor. Handset Face Plate Carefully remove the Handset face plate by prying up from the notch at the bottom of the plate. Re-attach by snapping the upper portion of the plate into position first, then snapping the lower portion into position. Remove Re-attach Base Plate Carefully remove the Base plate by prying up from the notches located at the bottom front and back edge of the plate. Align the new Base plate, making sure the antenna passes through the appropriate slot. Secure the plate by snapping it into position. Remove Re-attach 5 Handset Features Volume Keys · While on a call, press to raise or to lower the volume. A double beep will sound then you reach maximum or minimum level. SELECT ·Press to select a displayed function; press to confirm a programming operation. PHONE/FLASH · Press PHONE/FLASH then dial the number to make a call. · Dial the number (use to backspace and correct digits), then press PHONE/FLASH to make a call. · While on a call, when you receive a Call Waiting alert, press PHONE/FLASH to switch between calls. · Press PHONE/FLASH or any key except OFF to answer a call. OFF ·Press this key to end a call. The OFF key is also used to exit all modes of operation. PROGRAM ·This key is used to enter Programming mode. HOLD · Press this key to put a call on hold, press again to release hold. CHANNEL · If you experience noise or interference while on a call, press CHAN to switch to clear channel. REDIAL/PAUSE ·Press PHONE, then press REDIAL/PAUSE to call last number dialed (up 32 digits) -ORPress REDIAL/PAUSE, then press PHONE to call last number dialed. In the idle mode, press REDIAL/PAUSE twice to delete the last number dialed. 6 Base Features MESSAGE LED · Illuminates when a caller leaves a message in your voice mailbox, see Message Waiting on page 8 for details. IN U S E / C H A R G I N G Indicator · Flashes when the Handset is in use. Flashes in cadence with the inbound ringing. Flashes rapidly when a call is on hold. On steady when the Handset is charging in the Base. PAGE · Press to page the Handset for up to 60 seconds. Press again to cancel, or press OFF on the Handset. 7 Telephone Operation Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save You can select from four traditional Handset ringer styles, six popular pre-programmed melodies, seven user programmable melodies, or turn the ringer off and extend the battery life. 1 Make sure the Handset is off. 2 Press PROG to enter programming mode. 3 Press until the screen displays RINGER: and the current setting. 4 Press SELECT. The current setting blinks, and you will hear a sample of the ring. 5 Press or to select the desired option . You will hear a sample of each ring. 6 Press SELECT to choose the displayed ringer setting. Then the Handset will display, for example: 7. Press or to adjust the volume level. 8. Press SELECT to confirm the volume setting. You'll hear a long confirmation beep. See RINGER OPTIONS, on page 15, to learn about all of the exciting custom rings you can program on your gz 2434. Set Date and Time You can edit the date and the time by choosing the "DATE/TIME" mode. 1. Make sure the Handset is off. 2. Press PROG to enter programming mode. until the screen displays DATE/TIME. 3. Press 4. Press SELECT. The current month blinks. 5. Use or to adjust the month, then press SELECT. 6. Repeat step 5 to adjust the day, hour, minute and AM or PM. 7. You'll hear a long beep to confirm your settings. NOTE: You can choose to set the time manually, or you can allow it to be set automatically with incoming Caller ID information. Set the Dial Mode (Preset to TONE) If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the battery is charged. If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you'll need to change the dial mode. 1. Make sure the Handset is off. 2. Press PROG to enter programming mode. 3. Press until the screen displays DIAL MODE : , and the currently selected mode. 4. Press SELECT. The current setting blinks. 5. Press or . The screen displays TONE or PULSE. 6. Press SELECT to save the displayed mode. Message Waiting Your gz 2434 is designed to work with most local and regional telephone service provider is Voice Messaging systems, providing alerts on both the Handset and Base Unit when new messages come in. Voice Messaging is subscription service, available through most local and regional service providers, for a monthly fee. Contact your local telephone company for more information. When a caller leaves a message in your voice mailbox, the MESSAGE light on the Base Unit will illuminate. In addition, the Handset will display: NEW 01 OLD 01 12/28 12:34 AM 12/28 12:34 AM alternately 8 Telephone Operation After calling your voicemail service and listening to all new messages, the indicators will be turned off within a few seconds after you complete your call. You can retrieve your voicemail messages from any telephone. If the indicators remain on after all new messages have been reviewed, you can turn them off manually: 1. Make sure the Handset is off. 2. Press PROG to enter programming mode. or until the screen displays MESSAGES WAITING. 3. Press 4. Press SELECT. The screen displays: LIGHT OFF? YES 5. Use or to choose YES or NO. Press SELECT or PROG to confirm. If you choose YES, the MESSAGES WAITING animation on the Handset and the MESSAGE LED on the Base will turn off. Temporary Tone Dialing If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can change from dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing */Tone . This is useful if you need to send touch tone signals for access to telephone banking or long-distance services. 1 Dial the number. 2 Press */Tone. But ...