User manual VTECH VT2421

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] When finished the handset will display the edited entry. · · · 22 Handset Operation Making Calls · Press ON (or, HANDSFREE to use the Handset Speakerphone feature). -OR- · · Dial the phone number first; then press ON (or HANDSFREE). Press OFF to end your call. Answering Calls · · Hold Function · Press the HOLD soft key to place a call on hold. To return to the call press the ON or HANDSFREE key. Flash Function You can use your GIGAPHONE with services such as Call Waiting. Simply press the ON key on the Handset. Volume Control During an active call, press the VOL soft key, then use the Up and DOWN soft keys to adjust the earpiece or Handsfree Speakerphone volume. Press OK to confirm your choice. 23 Advanced Operations Press any key except OFF and the softkey. Press OFF to end your call. Handset Operation Page/Intercom From Base to ALL Handsets : · To page all Handsets from the Base press the PAGE/INTERCOM key. · Each Handset will display PAGE FROM BASE. Advanced Operations From Handset to Handset : · Press the INTERCOM key followed by the number of the other Handset you wish to call (e. g. · Handset 3 can then answer the intercom call by pressing the INTERCOM key. All Call from Handset · Press the INTERCOM key, followed by the . · To end the intercom call, press OFF on the Handset. * 24 Handset Operation Handsfree Speakerphone Operation Your GIGAPHONE handset has a built-in handsfree speakerphone. This feature allows you to stand the Handset upright on a table or desktop and have handsfree conversations. For more information, refer to MAKING CALLS in HANDSET. Line in Use Indication On the Handset : When the telephone line is currently being used by a GIGAPHONE Handset, a status message similar to this will display on idle Handset(s): When the telephone line is currently being used by a parallel set (a telephone device other than the GIGAPHONE on the same line); the phone icon will remain on steadily, and EXTENSION IN USE will be displayed. Low Battery Indication Message Waiting Indication The GIGAPHONE is compatible with optional voicemail service provided by some local telephone companies. If you subscribe to this service, and you have new, unplayed messages in your voicemail, a Visual Message Waiting Indicator (VMWI) signal is transmitted by your local telephone company. The GIGAPHONE will detect a VMWI signal and activate Visual Message Waiting alerts both on the Base Unit and Handset. After you check your messages, the Message Waiting indicators will automatically turn off. Please note that whenver new, unplayed messages are stored in your voicemail, the local Telephone Company will continue to send a VMWI signal. NOTE: The visual MESSAGE WAITING feature requires a signal from your local telephone company called FSK (Frequency Shift Keying). The audible stutter dial tone alone will not activate the Message Waiting feature on this telephone. Please check with your local service provider if the FSK signal is available in your area. 25 Advanced Operations When a low battery is detected, the Battery icon will flash and a warning beep is played. The status message LOW BATTERY will also be displayed when the Handset is in idle mode. To prevent an unexpected call drop, a drained Handset battery should be replaced by a fully charged spare battery. Handset Operation Conference Calling The GIGAPHONE is capable of supporting conference calls with up to two registered Handsets. [. . . ] 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) Additional Information Notice : The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. [. . . ]