VTech v 2656 Tone/Pulse Selection preset to Tone, Range Extender preset to Auto

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Range Extender (preset to AUTO)

Your v 2656 has an enhanced feature that is designed to improve performance. If you

are using your v 2656 in an area with excessive interference, or you require a moderate increase in operating range. the Range Extender feature can help to improve both the sound quality and range. Actual range will depend on your environment.

To select the Range Extender setting, follow the procedure listed below:

•In the idle(OFF) mode, press MENU and use the scroll keys to select

RANGE EXTENDER, then press OK.

• There are 3 option settings in the

RANGE EXTENDER menu:

1. Select OFF to disable RANGE

EXTENDER

2. Select ON to enable RANGE EXTENDER. An "E" icon will appear in the upper left corner of Handset display, indicating that

RANGE EXTENDER is ON.

3. Select AUTO to allow your

v 2656 to automatically monitor the signal strength between the Handset and Base unit, and activate whenever necessary. When RANGE EXTENDER is enabled, an "E" icon will appear in the upper left corner of the Handset display.

•Use the scroll keys to select the desired setting, and then press OK to confirm the selection.

Note: When Range Extender mode is enabled, your v 2656 will consume more battery power. That means the standby and talk time of your Handset will be shorter.

Tone/Pulse Selection (preset to TONE)

Use this option to select Tone dialing or Pulse dialing.

• The phone must be in the idle (OFF) mode.

•	Select TONE/PULSE option from the
	MENU. then press OK.
•	Use the	scroll keys to

selectthedesiredoption,thenpressOK.

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