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:
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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:
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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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A
D
G
J
M
P
T
W
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B
E
H
K
N
Q
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X
C
F
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3
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5
6
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#
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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
.
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.
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•
Default mailbox is MAILBOX 1.
If your want to record the incoming message in specific mailbox, press " x"
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(
1,
2 or
3) during OGM playback.
*
* *
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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.
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•
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.
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•
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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.
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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.
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•
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.
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Duringmessageplayback,thedisplaywillbeflashingtoindicatethatthecurrently
playing message is a new message.
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS
SavingMessages
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The Answering System will automatically save your messages if you do not delete
them. The messages will be retained even after a power failure.
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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
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•
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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.
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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
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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
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•
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.
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•
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,
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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(To the advanced voice menu)
The advanced voice menu is as follows:
Press "# 7" to review outgoing message.
Press " 7" to record outgoing message.
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Press " 8" to record memo.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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•
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.
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•
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.
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•
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.
•
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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.
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•
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.
‘CL’ IS 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?
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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")?
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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:
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•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletoronacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiver
is connected.
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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:
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•
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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