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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool). Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 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. 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. 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. 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. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing cabinet parts other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassemb-ling can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 1 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 may result in damage and will often require extensive work by an 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. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lighting. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 13. 14. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 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, up to three people can be conferenced on a call (2 Handsets and the Base Speakerphone), or 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 system Handsets (model# 2422), battery packs, or headsets, call Customer Service at 800-667-2118. 3 Parts Check List 1. 2. 3. 4. Base Unit Handset AC Power Adapter Telephone Cord 5. 6. 7. 8. Battery Pack Wall Mounting Bracket Belt clip Owner's Manual To purchase replacement battery packs, call Customer Service at 800-6672118. Belt Clip Battery Pack Handset Base Unit AC Power Adapter Wall Mounting Bracket OWNER'S MANUAL Telephone Line Cord Owner's Manual 4 The Handset Layout 1 2 3 9 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Antenna Message Waiting Indicator Earpiece Headset Jack (2.5mm) Scroll Keys On (Flash) Dialing Key (0-9) 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 5 Handsfree Speakerphone LCD Display Select Off (Clear) Battery Compartment Intercom Billed Services Key Microphone The Base Unit Layout Phone Cord Jack AC Power Jack Message Indicator Page/Intercom Key In Use Indicator Power Indicator Charge Indicator Hold Key Dialing Keys (0-9) Volume Keys Mute Key Flash Key Redial Key Repeat Dialing Key 3-Way Conference Key Auto Callback Key Speakerphone Key Charging Contacts 6 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 hear dial tone. If not, see In Case of Difficulty. Tone/Pulse selection See BASE SETTINGS for details. CAUTION: Use only the SBC power supply provided with your SBC. IMPORTANT: For best performance the GIGAPHONE Should be installed as follows: In an elevated location, in the center of the room, with no obstructions nearby. In a location that is away from other electrical appliances such as microwave ovens, personal computers, or televisions. 7 Getting Started Getting Started Installation of Battery Pack in Handset 1 3 Follow the steps below: 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the battery cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward. Place the new battery pack in the handset with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover by sliding it upwards. 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, a maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient. 2 The original Handset that is shipped with your GIGAPHONE system will be automatically registered to the Base. This Handset is HANDSET 1. As you register additional Handsets to the system, they will be assigned extension numbers in the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, and finally HANDSET 4. Whenever a Handset battery pack is installed, the Handset will automatically begin SEARCHING FOR BASE (if previously registered), or it will prompt you to ENTER BASE ID to register the new Handset. 8 Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Function The GIGAPHONE uses the spare battery charger in the Base Unit. To provide operational backup in the event of a power failure with the a fully charged battery pack in the spare battery charger, you will still be able to place a receive calls from the handset for up to 5 hours. The spare battery pack can also be used to replace a drained handset battery, ensuring uninterrupted use. NOTE : When using the GIGAPHONE during Power Backup mode, audio quality may be compromised due to reduced Power availability. 1. 2. 1 3. Open the spare battery charger by pressing the release button, located on the right-hand side of the Base Unit. A drawer will open to reveal the spare battery compartment. Place a battery pack in the drawer with the charge contacts facing up and to the left. Push the drawer closed. The spare battery takes 24 hours to fully charge a drained battery. BATTERY INSTALL THIS SIDE UP CAUTION: REDUCE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY VTECH 80-5017-00-00 3 2 9 Getting Started Getting Started 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. 2. 3. 4. Do not dispose of a battery pack in a fire, the cell may explode. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Toxic substances may be released, causing harm to eyes or skin. Exercise care in handling battery packs in order to prevent an accidental short of the charge contacts, potentially causing the battery pack to overheat. Do not dispose of this battery pack into household garbage. Please refer to the following information concerning proper battery recycling: 10 Wall Mounting The Wall Mount bracket is designed for use on standard Wall Mount plates only. 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 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. 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. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack on the back of the base unit, and the other end to the wall jack. Mount the base unit on the wall. Position the base unit so the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the wall mount bracket. Slide base unit down on the mounting studs until it locks into place. 2 3 11 Getting Started Getting Started Registration and Operation Registration And Operation Of The 2422 Accessory Handset Your GIGAPHONE system can operate up to 4 Handsets. The accessory Handset consists of the following: Handset Belt Clip Battery Pack Charger Unit 1 Setup Of The 2422 Accessory Handset 1. 2. 3 3. 4. 5. 5 12 Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet. Remove the Handset battery cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward. Place the new battery pack in the Handset, with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover by sliding it upward. Place the Handset in the Charge Cradle, and allow it to charge for 12 hours. After the initial charge, a maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient. 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) mode, and repeat step 2 to 4. Congratulations! You can now enjoy the benefits of your multi-Handset system. 13 Getting Started Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description 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. Basic Operation Intercom indicator On steady with the extension numbers currently on an intercom call. For example, 02 indicates that the Base and Handset 2 are on an intercom call. Battery indicator Cycles (Low, Medium, and High) when Handset battery is charging. Flashes when a low battery condition is detected. M H R Mute indicator On steady when the Handset microphone is muted. Hold indicator On steady when the line is on hold. Handset Registration indicator FF is displayed when a Handset is either not registered, or is searching for a Base unit. 14 Handset and Base Indicators Handset LEDs LED Message Waiting Description · Lights to indicate that you have new messages in your voicemail. Service must be subscribed to through your local telephone company. Base LEDS LED Message Waiting Power Line In Use Description · Flashes to indicate that you have new messages in your voicemail. Service must be subscribed to through your local telephone company · Lights when base unit is receiving power from wall outlet · Flashes when unit is in Power Backup mode. · Lights when line is being used by a handset of the GIGAPHONE system. · Flashes when another telephone on the same line (parallel extension) is in use. · Lights whenever the handset is placed in the base unit charging cradle. · Lights when base microphone is muted. Charging Mute Speakerphone · Flashes when HOLD function is activated. · Lights when base speakerphone is in use. 15 Basic Operation Soft Menu Functions The GIGIAPHO ...