VoiceAnnounce® 2025T Corded Speakerphone with Talking Caller ID and Call Waiting Deluxe
Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................... 4 Features ....................................................................................... 5 Important Safety Instructions ....................................................... 8 Check the Package Contents ..................................................... 10 Connecting the Telephone .......................................................... 10 Using the Desk/Wall Stand ...........
VoiceAnnounce® 2025T Corded Speakerphone Customer Information Guide Introduction The VoiceAnnounce 2025T corded speakerphone supports ad vanced communications features for convenience, security, and improved access to today’s popular telephone network services. VoiceAnnounce® Caller ID and Call Waiting ID VoiceAnnounce caller ID lets you know who’s calling without you having to run to the phone.
Features The VA2025T has advanced features that give you more control over your incoming and call-waiting calls, and improves access to popular telephone network services: • VoiceAnnounce Caller ID and Call Waiting ID • Announces calls by recorded name or telephone number • “Whispers” the name or number of a call-waiting caller over the handset • Easy “one touch” name recording • Identify the caller without interrupting what you’re doing • Hands-Free speakerphone • Powerful call waiting managem
VOLUME CONTROL - Sets the speaker volume (see page 13) RINGER CONTROL - Sets the ringer volume (see page 13) ANSWER/DIAL - Make and Answer Calls (see page 14) HANG-UP - Press the END key to end a call or cancel a menu selection (see page 14) MENU - Choose call management and other options (see page 19) OK/RECORD - Make a selection, press to record a name while reviewing caller ID log (p18) 6
SCROLL UP/DOWN - Review entries in the call log and phonebook (see page 15) STATUS INDICATOR - Indicates ringing, in-use, new calls, voice mail messages (p15) CALLER ID DISPLAY - Displays call summary, caller ID, dialed number, menu options SPEAKER ON/OFF - Controls the speakerphone function (see page 14) CLR - Deletes the last digit entered, deletes the caller ID information (see page 17) DIALING KEYS - Use for dialing a number and entering numbers into the phonebook (p 14) 7
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. 8 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.
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts, resulting in the risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Installation and Setup Check the Package Contents Check the package contents to make sure you have the following items: Handset, Desk/Wall stand, and power adapter. The VA2025T does not take any batteries, but requires use of the included power adapter. When there is a power outage, the product’s memory (including settings and caller ID information) is saved, however only the basic telephone functions will operate.
Installation and Setup Using the Desk/Wall Stand The VA2025T comes with a cradle that can be desk or wall mounted. The stand is only for convenience and is not necessary for the product’s operation. If you like, you can leave the handset loose on a table, desk, or counter top. For DESK USE: 1. Simply flip open the stand on the back of the cradle and place the handset in the cradle. For WALL USE: 1. Fold open the stand and remove the magnetic plate located behind the stand.
Installation and Setup Setup Your Personal Preferences Before starting to use the telephone, take a few minutes to set up the options so that the telephone works the way you want it to work. These options are saved in memory and restored even if you move the telephone or lose power. 1. Press the MENU key until you see SETUP displayed on the screen, then press OK 2. Press the MENU to scroll through the following options. RINGER - Select from three ringer patterns.
Installation and Setup Adjusting the Handset Volume The handset volume can be adjusted to high, medium, and low set tings. Press the TALK key to turn on the handset, listen for dialtone, and press the VOLUME UP/DOWN control on the left side of the handset near the ear piece. You will hear the volume change as you press the control. You can adjust the handset volume anytime you are using the handset.
Operation Making a Call When you make a call, the number you are dialing appears on the display. There are several ways to dial a number: Press TALK, listen for dialtone and dial the number Press SPKR, listen for dialtone and dial the number Dial the number, then press TALK (like on a mobile phone) Press the TALK key twice fast (TALK-TALK) to re-dial Dial from the Phonebook (see Phonebook function) To hang-up, press the END key.
Operation Call Summary Display When the phone is not in-use, the display shows the number of new calls and total calls in the caller ID log, as well as the current date and time. Please note the date and time are set automatically if you have caller ID, and can not be set manually. The display also indicates when you have voice mail waiting (if you have voice messaging service from your local telephone company) and if the telephone’s ringer is turned off.
Operation Call Waiting Call Waiting is a special service available from your telephone company. When you are on the phone, you will be alerted to another call coming in when you hear the a “beep beep” over the handset. If you have call waiting ID (also a special service from your tele phone company), the call waiting call will be identified on the dis play.
Operation Caller ID The VA2025T works with the caller ID service available from your telephone company. Depending on the service you have, the caller’s telephone number -or- telephone number and name will be displayed when the phone rings, between the first and second ring. Incoming Calls When the phone rings, the caller’s identity will be displayed and announced between the first and second rings.
Operation VoiceAnnounce® Caller ID In addition to displaying the Caller ID information, the VA2025T can also announce the caller’s identity. For incoming calls, the caller’s identity is announced over the builtin speaker between the first and second ring. For call waiting calls, the caller’s identity is announced over the speaker and/or over the handset ear piece immediately following the call waiting tone.
Operation Menu Options The VA2025T has several options that can be selected by press ing the MENU key. The following MENU options are available: REVIEW CALLS - Review calls from the caller ID log (up to 99 calls) PHONEBOOK - Review and manage names and numbers of frequent callers ENTER NUMBER - Manually enter a number and name into the PhoneBook. DIAL - Dial a number from the PhoneBook. RECORD NAME - Record a name to a PhoneBook entry.
Operation Phonebook The VA2025T has an on-board PHONEBOOK that lets you store the names and telephone numbers of up to 20 people, along with a recording of their name. Press the MENU key until you see PHONEBOOK displayed. Press OK. Use the SCROLL UP/DOWN keys to review entries in the PhoneBook. Dialing from the PHONEBOOK If you want to call one of the entries in the PHONEBOOK, first locate the entry using the PHONEBOOK. Next press the MENU key until DIAL is displayed, then press OK.
Operation Enter Number and Names to the PHONEBOOK You can manually enter telephone numbers and names into the PHONEBOOK. To do this, press the MENU key until ENTER NUM BER is displayed. Press OK. Entering the Number into the Phonebook Enter the full 10 digit telephone number of the person you want to add to the PhoneBook, for example 603 225 2990. If you make a mistake, you can press the CLR key to delete the last digit. When done, press OK.
Operation Recording the Name into the Phonebook Finally, record the caller’s name so the VA2025T will announce the caller’s name instead of their telephone number. When you hear the “beep”, speak the caller’s name into the handset mouth piece. After the name is recorded, it will be re-played so you can hear it. If you want to record over it, press the MENU key until you see the word PHONEBOOK displayed and press OK. Use the SCROLL UP/ DOWN keys to find the entry in PHONEBOOK.
Operation Maintenance Clean the outside of the telephone with a soft damp cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzene, as they may damage the finish on the plastic housing. Troubleshooting and FAQs If you experience problems with this product, please read through the following frequently asked questions to see if your problem can be solved right here. Additional FAQs and troubleshooting tips can be found online by visiting www.classco.
FCC Part 68 and ACTA Information This equipment complies with the Part 68 rules and with Technical Requirements for Connection of Equipment to the Telephone Network adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). We are required to provide you with the following information. 1. Product identifier and REN information The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, an identifier indicating product approval and the Ringer Equiva lence Number (REN).
3. Repair instructions If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty. 4. Rights of the telephone company If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service.
FCC Part 15 Radio Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate harmful radio frequency, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Manufacturers 1-Year Limited Warranty Who Is Covered? You must have proof of purchase to exchange the product. A sales receipt or other document showing the date that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. What Is Covered? Coverage begins the day you buy your product. For one year thereaf ter, a defective or inoperative product will be replaced with a new, re newed or comparable product at no charge to you. A replacement product is covered only for the original warranty period.
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE CALL CLASSCO TOLL FREE: (888) 252-7726 or visit product support on-line at www.classco.com Copyright © 2005 ClassCo Inc. All Rights Reserved ClassCo® and VoiceAnnounce® are trademarks of ClassCo Inc. This product is protected under the following US Patents: 5526406, 6038443 and Patents Pending Printed in China Rev.
