User manual VTECH V 2468

[. . . ] 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. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool). 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. [. . . ] While the message plays, the Message Window displays the number of the message. After playing the last message in a mailbox, the system announces "End of messages. " If the system has less than five minutes of recording time left, it announces remaining time. Message Window Press to skip to the nextmessage; hold to speed up playback. Play Messages Press to play messages in a mailbox. Press again to stop playback. Adjust Playback Volume System beeps three times at highest or lowest setting. Press to repeat a message; Delete Messages hold to slow down · Press to delete · Hold, then press · the message an MBOX/STOP playback. button to delete all messages in that mailbox. You cannot delete a message until it's been reviewed; deleted messages cannot be recovered. Message Window 24 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Call Screening/Intercept 1 Make sure the answering system is on, and set the message playback 2 3 volume control above level 1 so you can hear the caller's message. If you pick up an extension phone during the announcement and the announcement does not stop right away, press and release the telephone switchhook. Record a Memo You can record a memo up to four minutes long to store as an incoming message. 3 To stop recording, press the MBOX/STOP button again. Message Window Display Window Displays: When: 0 1 98, flashing F 0 - 99 99, flashing 1 ­ 99 1 ­ 8, steady for No new messages in any mailbox Total number of messages in all mailboxes Memory is full, or total number of messages is 99 Duration of announcement or memo recording Length of recording is more than 99 seconds Current message number during message playback Indicates volume level selected when VOLUME + or VOLUME - is pressed Current Remote Access Code while setting Announce Only mode Counting 1 to 99 one second 00 ­ 99 A ON or OFF, steady for Displayed when any setting is changed from one second on or off CL normal display Clock needs to be set System is answering a call or is in remote operation System is in programming mode or initializing 25 --- , flashing ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT TOUCH TONE PHONE Connect with the Answering System You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone. 2 When the system answers, press # , then enter your Remote Access Code (preset to 19). 3 Within two seconds, enter a remote command (see "Remote Access Commands"). 4 Press * 0 to exit remote operation. Voice Menu The system has voice prompts to help you with remote operation. Press * 5 to hear the menu while remotely connected to the answering system. Remote Access Commands Function: Function: Command: Play messages in a mailbox Command: Press # , then the appropriate mailbox number ( 1 , 2 , or 3 ). Press # 4 while message is playing; each press backs up another message. Press # 6 while message is playing; each press advances another message. Press * 7 ; after beep, record announcement, press # 5 to stop. System plays back announcement. 26 Repeat a message Skip a message Stop Save messages Delete message Review announcement Record announcement ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT TOUCH TONE PHONE Remote Access Commands (continued) Function: Command: Function: Command: Record memo Press * 8 ; then mailbox number whereyou want memo recorded; speak after beep; press # 5 to exit. Press # 0 ; the system announces, "Machine off. " Press # 0 again to turn the system back on. When system is off, it answers after 10 rings and announces, "Please enter your remote access code. " Press # , then enter your remote access code. End remote access call Turn system off Turn system on NOTE: The remote access call will automatically end if 20 seconds go by with no key being pressed (other than when recording or playing messages or announcements). 27 BATTERIES Charge the Handset Battery Pack · This battery should remain charged up to six days with the ringer turned on and up to 10 days with the ringer off. A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about 10 hours. The battery pack needs charging when: -- A new battery is installed in the handset. You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the base after each use. If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after charging overnight, the battery should be replaced. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully: Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the User's Manual, Part 1. · · · · 28 BATTERIES Replacing the Handset Battery Pack 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by 2 3 pressing on the indentation and sliding the cover downward. Align the two holes in the new battery pack's plug with the socket pins, and snap the plug into place. [. . . ] This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the phone company or Party Lines. The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still enable the devices to ring when you receive a call. The general rule is that the REN value should not exceed 5. 0A total; however, contact your local telephone company for the specific number in your area. IC (Industry Canada) This telephone is registered for use in Canada. Notice : The REN assigned to this device denotes the number of devices you may connect to the telephone loop which is used by the device to prevent overloading The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subjected only to the requirement that the sum of the REN does not exceed five (5. 0) Notice : The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. [. . . ]