VTech VT 9162 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................3  
PARTS CHECK LIST.............................................................................................................4  
HANDSET LAYOUT ..............................................................................................................5  
BASE UNIT LAYOUT .............................................................................................................6  
GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................7  
INSTALLATION OF BATTERY PACK IN HANDSET .....................................7  
RINGER SELECTION....................................................................................8  
TONE/PULSE SELECTION .............................................................................8  
ANSWERING SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION ........................................................8  
WALL MOUNTING ...........................................................................................9  
THE HANDSET DISPLAY ...........................................................................10  
BASIC OPERATION ..................................................................................................11  
MAKING CALLS ......................................................................................11  
VOLUME CONTROL ................................................................................11  
CHANNEL CHANGING .............................................................................11  
USING REDIAL ......................................................................................12  
ANSWERING CALLS ...............................................................................12  
FLASH ..................................................................................................12  
HOLD ...................................................................................................13  
PAGE ...................................................................................................13  
ADVANCED OPERATION ......................................................................................14  
CALLER ID/CALL WAITING ID ...........................................................................14  
RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS .......................................................................14  
ABOUT CALL HISTORY ....................................................................................14  
REVIEW CALLER ID ...........................................................................................14  
DELETING RECORDS FROM CALL HISTORY .....................................................15  
DIAL A DISPLAYED NUMBER ................................................................................15  
STORE A CALLED ID RECORD IN PHONE BOOK MEMORY ................................15  
DISPLAY SCREEN MESSAGES .............................................................................16  
PHONE BOOK .......................................................................................................17  
STORE MEMORY NUMBERS ..................................................................................17  
EDIT NUMBERS STORED IN MEMORY ...............................................................18  
DELETE NUMBERS STORED IN MEMORY .........................................................18  
DIAL MEMORY NUMBERS ...................................................................................18  
OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS .............19  
ITAD OPERATION ..............................................................................20  
ANSWERING SYSTEM PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW ..........................................20  
SET OUTGOING MESSAGE (OGM) ........................................................................20  
SET SECURITY CODE .............................................................................................21  
DAY AND TIME .........................................................................................................22  
SET AUDIBLE MESSAGE ALERT ...........................................................................22  
SET ANNOUNCE ONLY .........................................................................................23  
SET BASE RINGER ON/OFF .................................................................................23  
SET NUMBER OF RINGS ....................................................................................23  
TOLL SAVER ...................................................................................................23  
LEAVING A MESSAGE (INCOMING MESSAGE) ....................................................24  
LISTENING TO MESSAGES/MEMOS ...............................................................24  
SAVING MESSAGES ........................................................................................25  
DELETING MESSAGES .....................................................................................25  
TURNING THE ANSWERING MACHINE ON/OFF ..........................................25  
CHECK CURRENT DAY AND TIME ....................................................................26  
CHANGING SPEAKER VOLUME .......................................................................26  
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, including the following:  
1. Read and understand all instructions.  
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.  
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol  
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming  
pool).  
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.The product may fall, causing  
serious damage to the product.  
6. 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.  
7. 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.  
8. 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.  
9. 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.  
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product.If service or repair work  
is required, contactVTECH Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511.Opening or removing cabi-  
net parts other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other  
risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently  
used.  
11. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or  
electric shock.  
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet :  
A.  
B.  
C.  
D.  
When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.  
If liquid has been spilled into the product.  
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
If the product does not operate normally by the 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 to restore the product to normal operation.  
If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged.  
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.  
E.  
F.  
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.There may be  
a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.  
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.  
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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PARTS CHECK LIST  
To purchase replacement battery  
packs, callVTECH Communications at  
1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call  
VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-7377.  
Parts Check List:  
1. Base Unit  
5. AC Adaptor  
2. Handset  
6. Telephone Line Cord  
7. Battery Pack  
8. Belt Clip  
3. Wall Mount Bracket  
4. Owner’s Manual  
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HANDSET LAYOUT  
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8. Headset Jack  
9. OFF  
1. LCD Display  
2. SELECT  
10. Dialing Keys  
11. REDIAL/PAUSE  
12. PROG/CHAN  
3. NAVIGATION/Volume Keys  
4. PHONE  
5. FLASH  
6. HOLD  
7. Antenna  
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BASE UNIT LAYOUT  
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CANADA 1135 101 611A  
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COMPLIESWITH 47 CFR PART 68  
REGISTRATION NO.: EW7CHN-36166-W9-E  
RINGER EQUIVALENCE: 0.1B  
EW79108  
USOC JACK: RJ11C/RJ11W  
9162  
1. MENU  
9. VOLUME  
2. SELECT  
3. TIME/SET  
4. REPEAT/SLOW  
5. MESSAGE WINDOW  
6. DELETE  
10. ANSWER ON/OFF  
11. SKIP/QUICK  
12. IN USE/CHARGING  
13. PAGE  
14. Power Jack  
7. MAILBOX PLAY/STOP  
8. REC/MEMO  
15. Telephone Line Jack  
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INSTALLATION OF BATTERY PACK IN HANDSET  
The Handset of your VT 9162 is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automati-  
cally whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit.The battery pack needs charging when:  
The low battery icon and message are displayed:  
A double beep will be generated every 5 seconds.  
To charge the battery pack, place the Handset in the Base  
Unit. The IN USE/CHARGE indicator will light to show the  
Handset is seated properly and the battery pack is charging. It is recommended that the battery  
pack should be charged for at least 16 hours initially. Afterwards, 8 hours of maintenance  
charging should be sufficient.  
To replace the battery pack, follow the steps below:  
1. Remove the battery case cover by pressing on the ridged lines and sliding downward.  
2. Discard the old battery pack by pulling firmly on the battery cords. Don’t put the old  
battery pack in a trash compactor or a fire - it could burst. Please recycle.  
3. Snap in the new battery pack, with the wires in the lower left corner. Insert the battery  
plug into the socket, aligning the two holes in the plug with the socket pins.  
4. Place the cord in the case so it rests below the battery pack.  
5. Replace the battery case cover by sliding the cover upwards.  
6. Place the Handset in the cradle of the Base Unit to allow it to  
charge for 16 hours.  
CAUTION:To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury, Read and Follow  
the Instructions  
IMPORTANT:  
Do not dispose of this battery pack into household garbage. For  
information on recycling or proper disposal, consult your  
local solid waste collection or disposal organization.  
1. Use only VTech rechargeable battery pack, or equivalent.  
2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may  
explode.  
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte  
is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may  
be toxic if swallowed.  
4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the  
battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and  
keys. The battery pack or conductor may overheat and cause  
burns.  
To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech at 1-800-595-9511.  
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SETTING UPYOUR VT9162  
When fully charged, you will experience up to 5 hours of continuous talk, or up to 6 days of  
standby (off the cradle, but not in use).  
RINGER SELECTION  
1. Press PROG/CHAN.  
2. Press  
or  
until RINGER is displayed.  
3. Press SELECT. The current selection will be dis-  
played, and you will hear a sample of the selected  
ring.  
4. Press  
or  
to select a different ring style (there  
are 4), or turn the ringer OFF.  
5. Press SELECT to confirm your choice.  
NOTE: If the ringer is set to OFF, the display will  
show “RINGER OFF” in idle mode.  
TONE/PULSE SELECTION  
NOTE:Your VT 9162 is factory-preset for TONE  
dialing.  
1. To change dialing mode, press PROG/CHAN,  
2. Press  
3. Press SELECT.The current setting is displayed.  
4. Press or to change the setting.  
or  
until DIAL MODE is displayed.  
5. Press SELECT to confirm your choice.  
ANSWERING SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION  
YourVT9162 includes a digital answering system in  
the Base Unit. Setup of the answering system is  
easy. Step by step instructions can be found in the  
section entitled Answering System Setup, later on  
in this user’s manual.  
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WALL MOUNTING  
The Wall Mount bracket is designed for use on standard Wall Mount plates only.  
1. Line up the tabs on the wall mount adaptor with the holes on the bottom of the Base Unit.  
Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place.  
2. Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector to the bottom of theBase  
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 16 hours.  
3. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit, and the other  
and to the wall jack.  
4. Mount the Base Unit on the wall. Position the Base Unit so the mounting stubs will fit into  
the holes on the wall mount bracket. Sllde Base Unit down on the mounting stubs until it  
locks into place.  
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THE HANDSET DISPLAY  
It means:  
If the display says:  
The Handset is in idle mode  
A telephone line has not been  
connected to the Base Unit.  
Or the line is out of service.  
Indicates incoming call  
Waiting for dial tone  
Handset is in use  
A parallel phone is in use  
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BASIC OPERATION  
MAKING CALLS  
Method 1------Live Dialing  
Press PHONE. Dial the phone number.  
Press OFF to end your call.  
Method 2------Pre-dialing  
Dial the phone number. Use the  
key to backspace  
if you make a dialing mistake. Then press PHONE.  
Press OFF to end your call.  
When the handset is in use, the IN USE/CHARGE light  
on the Base Unit will flash.When the Handset is in the  
Base Unit cradle, the IN USE/CHARGE light glows  
steadily.  
VOLUME CONTROL  
While you are on a call, press  
to raise the inbound volume and  
to lower it.The handset  
will display the relative volume setting as you adjust it.  
CHANNEL CHANGING  
If you experience noise or interference while on a call, you may be too far  
from the Base Unit, or in an obstructed area. Try moving to a different  
location. If this does not improve the transmission, press PROG/CHAN.  
You can press this key more than once, if necessary.  
NOTE: This feature only operates while you are on an active call.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
USING REDIAL  
1. Press PHONE. Listen for dial tone.  
2. Press REDIAL/PAUSE. The last number you called will  
automatically be redialed.  
OR  
1. Press REDIAL.The number will appear on the display.  
2. Press PHONE.  
NOTE: If you press REDIAL twice, the redial number will be deleted.  
ANSWERING CALLS  
To answer a call, press any key other than the OFF key.  
During an incoming call, to temporarily mute the ringing, press OFF.  
(Note:This feature is not available when the Handset is in its cradle.)  
FLASH  
When you receive a Call Waiting alert, press  
FLASH to switch to the incoming call.  
Press FLASH again to return to the first call.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
HOLD  
To place your call on hold,  
press HOLD. Press HOLD  
again to return to your call.  
NOTE: If you have a call on hold, and pick up a parallel extension phone, your VT 9162 will  
automatically drop the call and return to idle mode.  
PAGE  
The Base can signal the Handset by means of the PAGE key. This is helpful in locating a  
misplaced Handset. Press PAGE at the Base. The Handset will generate a series of tones  
(different than inbound call ringing) for a maximum of 60 seconds, and will display:  
Press PAGE at the Base or OFF key on the  
Handset to end the Page.  
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CALLER ID/CALL WAITING ID  
NOTE: Caller ID and CallWaiting ID are subscription services, provided by your regional phone  
company. You must subscribe to these services in order to benefit from the Caller ID features of  
your VT 9162. Contact your regional phone service provider for details.  
RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS  
As new Caller ID/CallWaiting ID records are received,  
NEW followed by the number of new Caller ID records  
received will be displayed on the Handset.  
Your VT 9162 will store the most current 50 Caller  
ID and Call Waiting ID records. To review Caller ID  
records, press  
Keep pressing  
while the Handset is in the idle mode.  
to scroll through more records.  
ABOUT CALL HISTORY  
This phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 50.The most recent call will have the  
highest number.When the memory is full, the oldest call information is deleted to make room for  
new incoming call information.  
For each call that comes in, the screen displays the following information between the first and  
second rings:  
Your caller’s name (15 letters are sent by your telephone company);  
The caller’s area code and telephone number;  
The time and date of the call; and  
The position of the call in call history.  
If you answer a call before the information appears on the screen, it will not be in the call history.  
Note: Press OFF at any time to exit Caller ID review mode.  
REVIEW CALLER ID  
The screen displays call information for about 15 seconds after it has been received.  
1. Press  
2. Use  
(CID) to view Caller ID.  
and to scroll through records in call history.  
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CALLER ID /CALL WAITING ID  
DELETING RECORDS FROM CALL HISTORY  
DELETE A SPECIFIC CALL  
1. Locate the record you want to delete from call history.  
2. Press SELECT, then press  
until ERASE flashes.  
3. Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES  
ALL and the phone number.The current choice flashes.  
4. Press  
until YES flashes.  
5. Press SELECT.You’ll hear a series of beeps confirming  
the deletion.  
DELETE ALL CALLS  
1. While viewing call history, press SELECT, then press  
until ERASE flashes.  
2. Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES  
ALL and the phone number.The current choice flashes.  
3. Press  
until ALL flashes, then press SELECT. The  
screen displays ERASE ALL NO YES. The current  
choice flashes.  
4. Press  
until YES flashes.  
5. Press SELECT.You will hear a series of beeps confirm-  
ing the deletion.  
DIAL A DISPLAYED NUMBER  
1. Locate the record in call history that you want to dial.  
2. If you wish to change how the number is dialed, press  
#. Pressing # repeatedly will display all alternate dialing  
sequences available for this call (area code + number; 1+  
area code + number; 1+ number; number only).  
3. Press SELECT. DIAL will be flashing.  
4. Press SELECT again. The number will be dialed.  
STORE A CALLER ID RECORD IN PHONE  
BOOK MEMORY  
1. Use the  
key to locate the desired CID record.  
2. If you wish to change how the number is dialed, press #.  
Pressing # repeatedly will display all alternate dialing se-  
quence available for this call (area code + number; 1 +  
area code + number; 1 + number; number only).  
3. Press SELECT, then press  
until PGM flashes.  
4. Press SELECT.You can now edit the NAME if you wish.  
Press  
to backspace in order to edit the name.  
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CALLER ID/CALL WAITING ID  
5. Press SELECT.You can now edit the PHONE NUMBER. Press  
to backspace in order to  
edit the phone number.  
6. Press SELECT.Your CID record is now in your Phone Book directory.  
DISPLAY SCREEN MESSAGES  
Screen Display:  
PRIVATE NAME  
PPP  
When:  
The other party is blocking name information.  
The other party is blocking number information.  
The other party is blocking name and number information.  
PRIVATE CALLER  
UNKNOWN NAME  
Your phone company is unable to receive information about this  
caller’s name.  
UUU  
Your phone company is unable to receive information about this  
caller’s number.  
UNKNOWN CALLER  
EXTENSION IN USE  
Err  
Your phone company is unable to receive information about this  
caller’s name and number.  
An extension phone on this line is being used, so call information  
cannot be received.  
There is a problem with Caller ID transmission from the telephone  
company.  
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PHONE BOOK  
This cordless phone can store 20 telephone numbers with names, each up to 16 digits long.  
Entries are stored alphabetically. For consistency with Caller ID entries, you may wish to enter  
last names first.  
Note: Press OFF at any time to exit memory.  
STORE MEMORY NUMBERS  
1. Press PROG/CHAN.The screen displays DIRECTORY.  
2. Press SELECT.The screen displays ENTER NAME.  
3. Using the chart below, enter up to 15 characters for the name you’re storing with the number.  
Use  
to backspace and make corrections; use  
to advance and add a space.  
Presses  
Dial Key  
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
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1
A
D
G
J
M
P
T
W
0
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B
E
H
K
N
Q
U
X
C
F
I
L
O
R
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4
5
6
S
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Z
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9
#
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#
4. When you finish entering the name, press SELECT.The screen displays ENTER NUMBER.  
5. Enter the telephone number. Use to backspace and make a correction. Press REDIAL/  
PAUSE to store a pause in the dialing sequence.  
6. Press SELECT to store your entry.The screen displays SAVING... and you’ll hear a series of  
beeps confirming the entry.  
Note: When memory is full the screen displays MEMORY FULL, an error tone sounds, and you  
will not be able to store a new number until you delete a stored number.  
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PHONE BOOK  
EDIT NUMBERS STORED IN MEMORY  
1. Press  
(DIR).The screen displays DIRECTORY.  
or to scroll alphabetically through numbers stored in memory  
2. Press  
-OR-  
Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to edit.  
3. When the screen displays the number you want to  
edit, press SELECT. Then press  
until EDIT flashes.  
4. Press SELECT.The screen displays the name and  
number.The flashing cursor appears at the end of  
the name. Use  
edit the number.  
,
and the dial pad keys to edit the name. Press SELECT to move on to  
5. Press SELECT to save the edited information.You’ll hear a series of beeps confirming the  
change.  
DELETE NUMBERS STORED IN MEMORY  
1. Press  
(DIR).The screen displays DIRECTORY.  
or to scroll alphabetically through numbers stored in memory  
2. Press  
-OR-  
Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry  
you want to delete.  
3. When the screen displays the number you want to  
delete, press SELECT.Then press  
until ERASE  
flashes.  
4. Press SELECT.The screen displays ERASE NO  
YES and the number.The current choice flashes.  
5. Press  
until YES flashes.  
6. Press SELECT.You’ll hear a series of beeps confirming the deletion.  
DIAL MEMORY NUMBERS  
1. Press  
(DIR).The screen displays DIRECTORY.  
or to scroll alphabetically through numbers stored in memory,  
2. Press  
-OR-  
Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry  
you want to dial.  
3. When the screen displays the number you want to  
dial, press SELECT.Then press  
or  
until DIAL  
flashing.  
4. Press SELECT, The phone automatically dials the number.  
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OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Your VT 9162 cordless telephone is equipped with a 2.5mm Headset Jack for use with an  
optional accessory Headset for hands-free operation.  
If you choose to use the Headset option, you must do the  
following:  
INSTALLATION  
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Obtain an optional accessory Head set, which is compat-  
ible with the VT 9162.  
Please contact VTECH Communications Customer Ser-  
vice, in the U.S. toll-free at 1-800-595-9511, in Canada  
call 1-800-267-7377 for dealer information in your local  
area. You can also purchase a compatible Headset di-  
rectly fromVTECH Communications Customer Service.  
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Once you have a compatible 2.5mm Headset, locate the  
Headset Jack on the Handset of your VT 9162. Connect  
the plug on the Headset to the jack on the cordless Hand-  
set. The plug should fit securely. Do not force the con-  
nection. See illustration.  
OPERATION  
NOTE: Whenever a compatible Headset is connected to the cordless Handset, the microphone  
on the Handset will be MUTED. This is done to limit the effect of background noise.  
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Many compatible Headsets have a monaural design which is reversible, so you can wear your  
Headset on either the left or right ear, leaving one ear free for room conversation.  
BELT CLIP  
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The VT 9162 is also equipped with a detachable belt clip.  
Align the pins on the inside edge of the belt clip with the  
notches on the side of the VT 9162 Handset. The belt  
clip should snap securely into place. Do not force the  
connection. See Illustration.  
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ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP  
Answering System Programming Overview  
Setup order for the Answering System is:  
1. Set Outgoing Message.  
2. Set Security Code  
3. Set Day and Time  
4. Set Audible Message Alert  
5. Set Announce Only  
6. Set Base Ringer  
7. Set Number of Rings  
During Answering System setup, the display will flash “ -- ”. If no key is pressed for 20 seconds,  
the Answering System will beep, and exit program mode.You can also exit program mode at any  
time by pressing any MAILBOX key.  
Set Outgoing Message (OGM)  
Selecting Announcement  
There are 2 choices of announcements:  
Normal outgoing message & Outgoing message for Announce Only.  
1
.
Normal answering mode.(Announce Only: OFF)  
In this mode, the caller is able to leave his message. If no announcement is recorded, the default  
announcement “Hello, I’m unable to answer your call right now.Please leave your name, number  
and message after the tone.will be used.  
2
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Announce Only mode  
If this mode is set, the caller is not able to leave his message. If no announcement is recorded,  
the factory default greeting is:”Hello, I’m unable to answer your call right now. Please call again.  
Thank you.” will be used.  
Example for OGM1 (for multi - user application);  
“Hi! We can’t come to the phone right now. If you have a message for John press 1 (‘star 1’),  
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for Jane press 2 (‘star 2’), for Jack press 3 (‘star 3’), Or just stay on the line and record after  
the beep.Thank you.”  
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Example for OGM2 (Announce Only):  
“Hi! You have reached Jack and Jill.We will be back after 1 p.m. Please call back then.Thank  
you.”  
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ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP  
NOTE:  
In Announce Only mode, your outgoing an-  
nouncement is repeated before hanging up.  
Recording / Playing / Deleting the Out-  
going Messages (OGM)  
1. Press MENU key until the desired item  
(Set Outgoing Message) is announced.  
2. Press REC/MEMO ,”Now recording”, is announced, followed by a beep. Speak towards the  
front of the Answering System (max. length: 90 seconds).  
3. Press any MAILBOX key to stop the recording.  
4. Your outgoing message is played for you, followed by a beep.  
5. To review a recorded announcement, press MENU key until “Set Outgoing Message” is  
announced. Press any MAILBOX key.The current greeting is played.  
6. To delete a recorded announcement, press DELETE during OGM playback.You then hear  
“Outgoing Message has been erased”.  
NOTE:  
If your recording time is less than 2 seconds, your OGM will not be recorded, and the default  
greeting will be used.  
Set Security Code  
The security code programmed into the Answering System is used to gain access to functions  
from remote locations. The security code default setting is 19. You can select any two-digit  
code, from 00 to 99.  
1. Press MENU unit you hear “Set security  
code.”  
2. Press TIME/SET to hear the current sec-  
urity code.  
3. Press SELECT briefly to increase the sec-  
urity code by 1. Or, hold SELECT contin-  
uously to increase the code by multiples  
of 10.  
4. Press TIME/SET to confirm your choice  
and you will hear the announcement of  
the security code.  
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ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP  
Day and Time  
During initial setup, or after a power failure, the day and time default is set to Monday,  
12:00am. The display will flash "CL" to indicate day and time need to be set.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Press MENU unit you hear, "Set day  
and time."  
Press SELECT until the correct day  
is announced.  
Press TIME/SET to confirm your  
choice.  
Press SELECT until the correct hour  
is announced.  
Press TIME/SET to confirm your  
choice.  
PressSELECTuntilthecorrectminute  
is announced. Holding the key  
continuously will increase the minutes  
by 10 minute steps.  
7.  
Press TIME/SET to confirm your  
choice.Youwillhearanannouncement  
of the day and time.  
Set Audible Message Alert  
If you want your Answering System to beep once every 10 seconds to notify you when new  
messages have been received, set Audible Message Alert to ON. Otherwise, it is preset to  
OFF.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press MENU until you hear "Set  
Audible Message Alert."  
PressSELECTuntilthedesiredsetting,  
(ON or OFF) is announced.  
Press TIME/SET to confirm your  
choice. The voice prompt of "Audible  
MessageAlertOn"or"AudibleMessage  
Alert Off" will be heard.  
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ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP  
Set Announce Only  
CAUTION:  
If you turn on the Announce Only option, your callers cannot leave a message.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press MENU until "Set Announce Only" is announced.  
Press SELECT until desired setting "ON" or "OFF" is declared.  
Press TIME/SET to confirm, and the setting will be announced.  
Note:YoucanstoreoneOGMforAnnounceOnlymode,andaseparateOGMforNormal(accept  
messages) mode. The appropriate OGM will be played based on how you set Announce Only.  
Set Base Ringer On/Off  
The Base ringer can be turned on or off.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press MENU until you hear "Set Base  
Ringer"  
Press SELECT to toggle between the  
choices (ON or OFF).  
Press TIME/SET to confirm your sel-  
ection. Voice prompt of "Base Ringer  
is on" or "Base Ringer is off" will be  
announced to confirm your setting.  
Set Number of Rings  
The Answering System has 4 ring type settings:  
2 rings The incoming call is answered after 2 rings.  
4 rings The incoming call is answered after 4 rings.  
6 rings The incomng call is answered after 6 rings.  
Toll Saver  
The incoming call is answered after 2 rings only if there are new messages/memos present.  
Otherwise, the call is answered after 4 rings. This may help you avoid long distance charges  
when retrieving messages remotely.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press MENU until you hear "Set number of rings."  
Press SELECT until you hear the desired setting "2", "4", "6", or "Toll Saver".  
Press TIME/SET to confirm your choice. The selected setting is then announced.  
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS  
Leaving a Message (Incoming Message)  
The Answering System will answer a call (according to the current ring selection),  
then play the OGM, followed by a beep to signal the start of recording.  
Default mailbox is MAILBOX 1.  
If your want to record the incoming message in specific mailbox, press " x"  
*
(
1,  
2 or  
3) during OGM playback.  
*
* *  
*
Afterdesiredmailboxisselected,"MailboxX,nowrecording"willbeannounced,  
and incoming message recording starts after a beep.  
Ifincomingmessagelengthislessthan2seconds,messagewillnotberecorded.  
An incoming message can be a maximum of 4 minutes.  
To record a MEMO at the Base Unit, press and hold REC/MEMO until you are rompted  
to choose a mailbox.Then, press the desired MAILBOX key and, after the beep, speak  
towards the front of the Base. Press any MAILBOX key when finished.  
Listening to Messages / Memos  
Whennewmessagesand/ornewmemosareleft,thedisplaywillflashthetotalnumber  
of new messages in all mailboxes.  
Press the desired Mailbox key to  
hear messages.  
The system will announce "Mailbox  
X, you have x new message(s) and  
x old message(s)" in the presence of  
new messages in the corresponding  
mailbox. Then the system will play  
only the new messages.  
In the absence of new messages, the system will announce "Mailbox x, you  
have x old messages"and then playback the old messages.  
The and keys can be used to skip forward and backward during message  
playback.  
To stop message playback, and return to normal operation mode, press any  
MAILBOX key.  
The day and time stamp is announced after each message is played.  
After all messages and memos have been played, the final voice prompt will  
be, "End of messages", and the Answering System will exit playback mode.  
Note that the system will play the messages on a "First-In-First-Out" basis.  
If the system has less than 5 minutes recording time left, it will announce the  
remaining recording time to alert the user.  
Duringmessageplayback,thedisplaywillbeflashingtoindicatethatthecurrently  
playing message is a new message.  
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS  
SavingMessages  
The Answering System will automatically save your messages if you do not delete  
them. The messages will be retained even after a power failure.  
The system can record up to 15 minutes of messages.  
DeletingMessages  
Press DELETE at any time during message  
playback to delete the current message.  
All old messages for a particular mailbox can  
bedeletedbypressingandholdingtheDELETE  
key for more than 2 seconds. The system will  
announce "Please select mailbox".  
Press the Mailbox X key to delete all the old  
messages in the selected mailbox.  
NOTE:  
The DELETE function will only delete old messages. New messages CANNOT be deleted  
until they are reviewed.  
Turning the Answering Machine ON/OFF  
IfyouwanttheAnsweringSystemto  
answer calls, press ANSWER ON/  
OFF. The backlit LED will then be  
turned on, and "Answering machine  
on" will be announced.  
If you don't want the Answering  
System to answer calls, press  
ANSWERON/OFF.ThebacklitLED  
willthenbeturnedoffand"Answering  
machine off" will be announced.  
Thedisplaywillstillshowthenumber  
of new messages.  
Even if the Answering System is set to OFF, it will still answer calls after 10  
rings. An announcement, "Please enter your security code" is given, and you  
can enter your security code to use remote operation. (See Remote Operation  
of Answering System)  
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS  
Check Current Day and Time  
You can check the current day and time by  
pressing TIME/SET. After the  
announcement, the Answering System will  
generate a beep.  
Changing Speaker Volume  
Ifyouprefertonothearmessageswhileyour  
callers leave them (call screening), set the  
volume to the minimum level (1). Press the  
and  
keysforthedesiredvolumelevel.  
There are 8 volume levels.  
If volume is set at maximum or minimum  
level, Further pressing of the volume keys  
will give 3 short beep tones.  
VolumechangescontinuouslyiftheVolume  
UP or DOWN key is held.  
Changing Playback Speed  
During playback, you can change the  
playback speed by simply holding down  
(SLOW) or  
(QUICK) to the desired  
speedduringplayback.Thereare3playback  
speeds (SLOW/NORMAL/QUICK). The  
default speed is normal. Playback speed  
will return to normal once you release the  
or  
Key.  
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ANSWERINGSYSTEMOPERATIONS  
Auto Disconnect for Extension Phone Pick-up  
The Answering System will auto-disconnect the telephone line if an extension phone or the  
cordless Handset accesses the line.  
Memory Full  
When the Answering System has  
lessthan 30secondsrecordingtime  
remaining, or the total number of  
messages equal 99, the display  
shows "F" with the number of new  
messages to indicate memory full.  
If the Answering System memory is  
full, it will automatically default to  
Answering System OFF mode. The  
Answering System will answer a call  
after 10 rings and "Memory full,  
Please enter your security code" is  
announced. You may enter remote  
operation mode by entering the  
security code.  
F
If memory is full, any attempt to  
record memos or OGM's will be  
ignored.  
Power Failure  
After a power failure, "CL" will flash  
to notify you to set the day and time.  
All the messages, OGM"s and menu  
settings(otherthandayandtime)will  
be retained.  
TheAnsweringSystemwilldefaultto  
ANSWER ON.  
CL  
Notethatafterpowerup,theAnswering  
System may have an initialization  
period, during which, the display will  
flashwith "--".Duringthisperiod,you  
can still use the cordless phone.  
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ANSWERINGSYSTEMOPTERATIONS  
BASE UNIT MESSAGE WINDOW (LED)  
The large Base Unit LED provides useful data on the status of your VT 9162  
answering device. Below are examples of the LED data:  
The LED displays:  
What it means  
Flashing number  
You have that amount of new messages  
You have no new messages  
0
CL flashing  
The clock needs to be set  
A
Answering System is in Announce-Only mode  
Answering System memory is full  
Recording time has exceeded 99 seconds  
Volume level as you're setting it.  
F flashing  
99 flashing  
1-8  
--  
Answering System is answering a call  
or in remote mode  
-- flashing  
Answering System is in programming  
mode  
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REMOTEOPERATIONOFANSWERINGSYSTEM  
Remote operation allows you to control the functions of the Answering System when you are  
away from the Base, and call from an outside telephone line. The Answering System  
cannot be accessed from another telephone on the same line. You can access many of the  
Answering System functons from a remote location, such as listening to messages, changing  
recorded announcements, and recording memos.  
Remote operation can only be accessed from a touch tone telephone. If the remote phone  
is set to pulse dialing, switch it tone. If tone dialing is not available, you will not be able to  
access the Answering System.  
Note: All function codes should be entered within 2 seconds in order to activate Remote  
Operation.  
To Activate Remote Operation From a Different Telephone Line  
1.  
If the Answering System is OFF, you can dial your telephone number and wait for the  
Answering System to answer your call after 10 rings. An announcement, "Please enter  
your security code" is given, and you enter your security code to use remote operation.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
If the Answering System is ON, it will answer your call and begin playing the currently  
selected announcement (as with any incoming call).  
Enter " # " followed by your 2 digit security code during the announcement. The default  
security code is 19.  
Once the security code is received, a double confirmation beep will be given, and you  
are in Remote Operation mode. You can then control the Answering Machine functions  
using the telephone keypad.  
5.  
6.  
The user can also enter the Remote Operation mode during message recording. The  
procedure is the same as step 3. The recording will be stopped after entering the valid  
security code "#xx " and the incomplete message will be deleted. If " 0" is entered,  
*
theAnsweringSystem willreleasetheline, buttherecordedmessagewillstillberetained.  
If the user enters a wrong security code, the system will release the line.  
Playing Messages Remotely  
1.  
Press " #1 ", " #2 " or " #3 " on the touch tone keypad to play the messages in the  
correspondingmailbox.  
2.  
Thesystemwillannounce"MailboxX.YouhaveXXnewmessagesandXXoldmessages"  
and the system will playback the new messages only. If there are no new messages,  
the system will announce "Mailbox X. You have XX old messages. On the other hand,  
in the absence of old messages, the system will announce only the number of new  
messages.  
Repeat Messages During Playback  
1.  
2.  
Press "#4" once during message playback to repeat the current message.  
Press "#4" twice within 2 seconds to skip to the previous message.  
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REMOTEOPERATIONOFANSWERINGSYSTEM  
Skip Messages During Playback  
1.  
Press "#6" once to skip forward to the next message.  
Stop Message Playback  
1.  
Pressing "#5" during message playback will stop playback.  
DeletingMessages  
1.  
Press "#9" once during message playback to delete the current message.  
Note: Playback will pause if "#" or " " is entered. Answering System will wait for the command  
*
in the following 2 seconds. If no further tone is entered, playback will be resumed.  
Memo Recording  
1.  
2.  
Press " 8".  
*
After selecting the mailbox by entering command "1", "2", "3", You will hear, "Now  
recording", followed by a beep.  
3.  
Enter "#5" to stop recording when you have finished.  
Change OGM Remotely  
1.  
Enter " 7" to record a new OGM. You will hear, "Now recording", followed by a beep  
to signal start of recording.  
*
2.  
Press "#5" to stop recording. Your new OGM will playback automatically.  
Check OGM Remotely  
Enter "#7" to review OGM. You will hear playback of OGM followed by a beep.  
Turning Answering System ON or OFF  
Pressing"#0"togglestheAnswering SystemON/OFF. "Answeringmachineon", or"Answering  
machine off" will be announced, followed by a beep.  
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REMOTE OPERATION OF ANSWERING SYSTEM  
Voice Menu for Remote Operation  
The system provides two pre-recorded voice menus to help you during remote operation. Press  
"
5", and you will hear the simple voice menu.  
*
The simple voice menu is as follows:  
Press "# 1" to play mailbox 1.  
Press "# 2" to play mailbox 2.  
Press "# 3" to play mailbox 3.  
Press "# 5" to stop.  
Press "# 4" to repeat the message.  
Press "# 6" to skip the message.  
Press "# 9" to erase the message.  
Press " 5" for other functions.  
*
(To the advanced voice menu)  
The advanced voice menu is as follows:  
Press "# 7" to review outgoing message.  
Press " 7" to record outgoing message.  
*
Press " 8" to record memo.  
*
Press "# 4" twice to repeat previous message.  
Press "# 0" to turn the system on or off.  
Press " 5" to return to the simple voice menu.  
*
Pressing any function code will stop the voice menu, and perform the corresponding function.  
Exiting Remote Operation  
1.  
Enter "  
0" on the touch tone keypad to exit remote operation mode. The Answering  
*
System confirms your action with a long beep and then disconnects.  
2.  
The Answering System also automatically disconnects if no key is pressed within 20  
seconds during remote operation.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Taking Care OfYourTelephone  
Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care.  
Avoid rough treatment  
Place the Handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone  
if you ever need to ship it.  
Avoid water  
Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the Handset outdoors in the rain,  
or handle it with wet hands. Do not install your Base Unit near a sink, bathtub or shower.  
Electrical storms  
Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment.  
For your own safety, use caution when using electric appliances during storms.  
Cleaning your telephone  
Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years. Clean  
it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap. Do not use excess water  
or cleaning solvents of any kind.  
Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet  
or standing in water. If your Base Unit should fall into water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL  
YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL.  
Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords.  
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY  
If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If  
you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions,  
In the US call:  
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS at 1-800-595-9511.  
In Canada call:  
VTECH ELECTRONICS at 1-800-267-7377.  
THE PHONE DOESN’TWORK AT ALL.  
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.  
Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone wall  
jack.  
Make sure the batteries are properly charged. If the Bat-  
tery Low indicator is on, the battery needs charging. If  
the LCD display shows “NEEDS RECHARGING” :  
you must charge the batteries.  
If you recently installed a new battery pack, make sure it  
is installed correctly.  
NO DIAL TONE.  
First check all the suggestions above.  
If you still don’t hear a dial tone, disconnect the base unit from the telephone jack and con-  
nect a different phone. If there is no dial tone on that phone either, the problem is in your  
wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company.  
YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A WEAK SIGNAL EVEN WHEN YOU’RE  
NEARTHE BASE UNIT.  
Place the handset in the base momentarily to re-set the unit. Then press PHONE to get a  
line.  
Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base unit can sometimes  
cause interference. Try moving the appliance or the base unit to another outlet.  
YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A WEAK SIGNAL WHEN YOU’RE AWAY  
FROMTHE BASE UNIT.  
You may be out of range. Either move close to the base, or relocate the base unit.  
The layout of your home may be limiting the range. Try moving the base unit to the second  
or third floor, or to some other location.  
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY  
THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHEN YOU RECEIVE A CALL.  
Ensure that the ringer is turned on.  
Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone jack.  
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.  
You may be too far from the base unit.  
You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring.  
Try unplugging some of the other phones.  
YOUR CALLER FADES IN AND OUT.  
You may be nearly out of range. Move closer, or relocate the base.  
YOU HEAR OTHER CALLS WHILE USING YOUR PHONE.  
Press CHAN key to switch to another channel.  
Disconnect your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telephone. If you still  
hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service. Call your local tele-  
phone company.  
YOU HEAR NOISE IN THE HANDSET, AND NONE OF THE KEYS OR  
BUTTONS WORK.  
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.  
Your base unit and handset may not be operating on the same channel. Place the handset  
in the cradle for a few moments to reset the channel.  
COMMON CURE FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT  
Electronics, like people, can sometimes get confused. If the unit does not seem to be  
responding normally, then try putting the handset in the cradle to re-initialize the unit. If it still  
does not seem to respond, perform the following steps (in the order listed):  
1. Disconnect the power to the base.  
2. Disconnect (remove) the handset battery.  
3. Wait a few minutes.  
4. Connect power to the base.  
5. Install the handset battery pack.  
6. Put the handset in the base to re-initialize. If the handset has not been recently charged,  
allow 16 hours before use.  
‘CLIS FLASHING ON THE BASE MESSAGE WINDOW.  
* An interruption of power to the Base Unit caused the clock to require resetting. See Answering  
System Setup - “Day and Time”.  
THE ANSWERING SYSTEM IS NOT TAKING MESSAGES.  
* Make sure the ANSWER ON/OFF key on the Base Unit is glowing red.If not, press it.You will  
hear “ Answering Machine On”.  
* Make sure Announce Only is set to OFF. See Answering System Setup -Set Announce  
Only”.  
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WARRANTY STATEMENT  
What does this limited warranty cover?  
The manufacturer of thisVTECH product,VTECH Communications, warrants to the holder of  
a valid proof of purchase ("Consumer" or "you") that the product and all accessories provided  
by VTECH in the sales package ("Product") are free from material defects in material and  
workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally  
and in accordance with operation instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the  
Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America.  
What willVTECH Communications do if the Product is not free from material  
defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period  
("Materially Defective Product")?  
During the limited warranty period, VTECH's authorized service representative will repair or  
replace, at VTECH's option, without charge, a Materially Defective Product. If we repair this  
product, we may use new or refurbished replacement parts. If we choose to replace this  
product, we may replace it with a new or refurbished product of the same or similar design.  
VTECH will return repaired or replacement products to you in working condition. VTECH will  
retain defective parts, modules, or equipment.Repair or replacement of Product, at VTECH's  
option, is your exclusive remedy. You should expect the repair or replacement to take  
approximately 30 days.  
How long is the limited warranty period?  
The limited warranty period for the product extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of  
purchase. If we repair or replace a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this  
limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Products for a  
period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to  
you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year limited warranty, whichever is longer.  
What is not covered by this limited warranty?  
This limited warranty does not cover:  
1. Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage,  
improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water, or other  
liquid intrusion; or  
2. Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration, or modification by anyone other  
than an authorized service representative ofVTECH;or  
3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network  
reliability or cable or antenna systems; or  
4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non- VTECH electrical  
accessories; or  
5. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, Product serial numbers plates or electronic serial  
numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or  
6. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States, or  
used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to Products used for  
rental purposes); or  
7. Product returned without valid proof of purchase (see 2 below); or  
8. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair  
of systems outside the unit.  
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WARRANTY STATEMENT  
How do you get warranty service?  
To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, call 1-800-595-9511 for instructions  
regarding where to return the Product. Before calling for service, please check the user's  
manual. A check of the Product controls and features may save you a service call.  
Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit  
and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport  
of Product(s) to the service location. VTECH will return repaired or replaced Product under  
this limited warranty to you, transportation, delivery or handling charges prepaid. VTECH  
assumes no risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit.  
If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase does not  
meet the terms of this limited warranty, VTECH will notify you and will request that you  
authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity. You must pay for the cost of  
repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited  
warranty.  
What must you return with the Product to get warranty service?  
You must:  
1. Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to theVTECH service  
location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty;  
2. Include "valid proof of purchase" (sales receipt) identifying the Product purchased (Product  
model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and  
3. Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone number.  
Other limitations  
This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and VTECH.It supersedes  
all other written or oral communications related to this Product. VTECH provides no other  
warranties for this product.The warranty exclusively describes all of VTECH's responsibilities  
regarding the product.  
There are no other express warranties. No one is authorized to make modifications to this  
limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification.  
State Law Rights:This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other  
rights which vary from state to state.  
Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular purpose and  
merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the product is fit for ordinary use) are limited to one  
year from date of purchase. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty  
lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.  
In no event shall VTECH be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or  
similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use the  
product, or other associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment, and claims by  
third parties) resulting from the use of this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion  
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion  
may not apply to you.  
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FCC AND IC REGULATIONS  
ThisequipmentcomplieswithParts15oftheFederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)rules  
for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry and  
Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not  
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation of the device.  
AlabelislocatedontheundersideoftheBaseUnitcontainingeithertheFCCregistrationnumber  
and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC registration number and Load Number. You  
must, upon request, provide this information to your local telephone company.  
This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids.  
Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact:  
VTech Communications Inc.  
SERVICE DEPT. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-7377.  
For repair/warranty information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this  
equipment from the line network until the problem has been corrected.  
FCC Part 15  
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible  
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.  
The equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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 radio frequency energy and, if  
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try  
and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletoronacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiver  
is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
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FCC AND IC REGULATIONS  
FCC and ACTA Information  
If this equipment was approved for connection to the telephone network prior to July 23,2001. It  
was registered with the Federal Commissions (FCC) in accordance with Part 68 of its rules. the  
equipment was approved after that date, it complies with the Part 68 rules and with Technical  
Requirements for Connection of Equipment to theTelephone Network adopted by the Administrative  
Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). We are required to provide you with the following  
information.  
1. Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network  
The plug and jack used to connect this equipmet to the premises wiring and the telephone  
network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted  
by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It  
is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11  
jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines.  
See Installation Instructions in the user's manual. This equipment may not be used with  
Coin Telephone Lines or with Party Lines.  
2. Product identifier and REN information  
The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, an identifier  
indicatingproductapprovalandtheRingerEquivalenceNumber(REN).Thisinformationmust  
be provided to your local telephone company upon request, For equpment approved prior  
to July 23,2001, the product identifier is preceded by the phrase "FCC Reg No." and the  
REN is listed separately. For equipment approved after that date, the product identifier is  
preceded by "US" and a colon (;), and the REN is encoded in the product identifier as the  
sixth and seventh characters following the colon. For example, the product identifier US:  
AAAEQ03T123XYZ would indicate an REN of 0.3.  
The REN is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line  
and still have them ring when you are called. In most , but not all areas, the sum of all  
RENS should be five (5.0) or less, You may want to connect your local telephone company  
for more information.  
3. Repair instructions  
If the 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. The telephone company is required to notify  
you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as  
soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone  
companyisrequiredtoinformyouofyourrighttofileacomplaintwiththeFCC.Yourtelephone  
company may make changes in facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could  
affect the proper functioning of this product. The telephone company is required to notify  
you if such changes are planned.  
5. Hearing aid compatibility  
If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible.  
6. Programming/testing of emergency numbers  
If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store police, fire department  
and emergency medical service telephone number in this locations. If you do, please keep  
three things in mind:  
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FCC AND IC REGULATIONS  
a. We recommend that you also write the telephone number on the directory card, so that you  
can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn't work.  
b. This feature is provided only as a convenience, and the manufacturer assumes no  
responsibility for customer reliance upon the memory feature.  
c. Testing the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is not recommended. However,  
if you do make a call to an emergency number:  
You must remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging  
up.  
Programming/testing of emergency numbers should be performed during off-peak hours,  
such as in the early morning or late evening, when the emengency services tend to be  
less busy.  
IC (Industry Canada)  
This telephone is registered for use in Canada.  
Notice :  
TheRENassignedtothisdevicedenotesthenumberofdevicesyoumayconnecttothetelephone  
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. This certification means that the  
equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety  
requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's  
satisfaction.  
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected  
to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed  
using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance  
with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of services in some situations.  
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility  
designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or  
equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user  
to disconnect the equipment.  
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FCC AND IC REGULATIONS  
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power  
utility,telephonelinesandinternalmetallicwaterpipesystem,ifpresent,areconnectedtogether.  
This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.  
Caution :  
Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the  
appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.  
Your cordless phone is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and  
IC. This means your Handset and Base Unit can communicate only over a certain distance  
- which will depend on the location of the Base Unit and Handset, weather, and the construction  
and layout of your home or office.  
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RBRC Seal  
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The RBRC Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery contained in our product indi-  
cates that VTECH Communications, Inc. is voluntarily participating in an indus-  
try program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives,  
when taken out of service within the United States and Canada.  
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The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-  
cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste, which may be illegal in your  
area.  
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VTECH’s partnership with RBRC  
makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local  
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retailers participating in the RBRC program or at authorized VTECH product service centers.  
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/  
restrictions in your area. VTECH’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to  
protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.  
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RBRC is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.  
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
FREQUENCY CONTROL  
POWER REQUIREMENTS  
Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthesizer  
Handset:  
Self-contained nickel-  
cadmium rechargeable  
battery pack, 3.6V nominal,  
400mAh capacity.  
TRANSMIT FREQUENCY  
Handset:  
923.10 MHz to 927.75 MHz  
(All 30 channels within this  
range)  
Base unit:  
9V DC @400mA  
Base:  
902.30 MHz to 906.65 MHz  
(All 30 channels within this  
range)  
MEMORY  
Phone Book:  
20 Memory locations  
16 digits and 15 characters  
per location  
RECEIVE FREQUENCY  
CID:  
Alphanumeric Display  
50 Memory locations.  
Handset:  
902.3 MHz to 906.65 MHz  
(All 30 channels within this  
range)  
SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL  
AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT  
NOTICE.  
Base:  
923.10 MHz to 927.75 MHz  
(All 30 channels within this  
range)  
NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE  
Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC.  
Actual operating range may vary according  
to environmental conditions at the time of use.  
SIZE  
Handset:  
56(l) x 37(w) x 205(H)mm  
(L x W xT) maximum  
(antenna excluded)  
Base:  
165(L) x 135(W) x 50(H)mm  
(L x W x T) maximum  
(antenna excluded)  
WEIGHT  
Handset:  
Base Unit:  
160 grams  
210 grams  
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VTECHTELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.  
A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES.  
Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications Inc.; Beaverton, OR, 97008  
Distributed in Canada byVTech Electronics Canada Ltd.;Suite 200,7671 AlderbridgeWay, Rich-  
mond, B.C.V6X 1Z9.  
Copyright 2002 forVTECHTELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.  
Printed in China  
91-5820-20-00  
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