Vtech 1923 User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! You have purchased
one of the most sophisticated cordless
telephones on the market! The Sprint
cordless phone has been designed to
offer a new standard in cordless
telephone technology.

Unlike most other cordless phones, the
Sprint cordless phone digitizes your
voice using advanced ADPCM digital
voice coding to provide noise and
distortion free performance. In most
conditions you will not be able to tell
you are using a cordless phone. Gone
are the annoyances of static,
interference and having to listen to
other people's conversations on your
cordless phone.

The Sprint cordless phone scrambles
your voice before it transmits it. This
allows you the security of knowing that
no one can tune in and eavesdrop on
your conversations.

The Sprint cordless phone decodes
and displays name and/or number
Caller ID (CID) information where
available and when subscribed to. The
alpha-numeric display can show both
the name and number of the calling
party. Up to 24 name characters or 11
phone number digits can be displayed
on the LCD.

With the Sprint cordless phone, the
user can easily answer a call by
pressing any key other than the OFF,
MUTE or VOLUME Keys. In addition,

the Handset keypad and LCD illuminate
while the Handset rings to signal an
incoming call. This is very useful in a
dark enviroment. The Sprint cordless
phone also provides a one-way Page/
Find. Pressing the Base PAGE key will
cause the Handset to ring in a manner
which distinguishes it from normal
incoming ringing. This can be used to
alert the Handset user, or to simply
locate the Handset in the event that it
is misplaced.

The Sprint cordless phone uses
special memory in both the Base and
Handset which is not susceptible to
power failures. This provides
permanent storage of all memory dial
numbers, CID information as well as
the Base and Handset security codes.

When a battery pack is installed in the
Base unit, the Sprint cordless phone
uses this battery pack to provide
operational backup in case of power
failure. In this way you have access
to all normal phone functions during a
total power outage. Calls can still be
placed and received without
interruption. More than 5 hours backup
will be possible with a fully charged
battery pack in the Base unit.

The Sprint cordless phone informs
you that another extension is currently
in use on the same phone line. The
phone will also alert you when you are
Out of Range, even when you're not
using the phone!

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INTRODUCTION

SPECIAL FEATURES

• 900 MHz Operation.

• Fully Digital Link between Handset
and Base with ADPCM voice coding.

• Digitally-Scrambled Voice
Communication.

• Name / Number CID display.

• 2 row by 16 character 5x7 dot
matrix alpha-numeric LCD.

• 50 CID memory locations.

• Backlit LCD on the Handset

• Backlit Handset Keypad.

• 50 location Programmable Memory
for 32 Digit Phone Number.

• 30 Channel Operation with auto
channel selection.

• Out-of-Range indication while the
Handset is in use or in standby
mode.

• Removable Handset battery pack.

• Spare battery charger in the Base
Unit.

• Complete battery back-up in case
of power failure (with spare battery
pack installed in Base).

• Face-up Handset charging.

• Auto hang up when returning the
Handset to the Base cradle.

• Extension in use indicator.

• 24 Bit Digital Security Code

• DTMF and Pulse Dialing.

• Low Battery Detect and Warning
indicator.

• Up to 6 hours continuous talk time
or 6 days standby time.

• Volume Adjust on Handset.

• REDIAL, HOLD, PAGE and MUTE.

• Hearing-Aid Compatible Receiver.

• Detachable power supply.

• Non-volatile storage of security
code and memory dial records.

• Programmable Ringer Types.

This manual is designed to make you
familiar with the Sprint cordless
phone. We strongly recommend you
read the manual before using your
phone.

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PARTS CHECK LIST

1. Handset

2. Base Unit

3. AC Power Adapter

4. Telephone Cord
To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTECH Communications at

1-800-595-9511.

5. Battery Pack (2)

6. Wall Mounting Bracket

7. Belt Clip

8. Owner's Manual

Belt Clip

Wall Mounting

Bracket

Handset

Base Unit

AC Power Adapter

Telephone Line Cord

Battery Pack (2)

OWNER'S MANUAL

Owner's Manual

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FCC REGULATIONS

This equipment complies with Parts 15
and 68 of the Federal Communications
Commission (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.

A label is located on the underside of
the Base Unit containing either the
FCC registration number 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:

FCC Part 15

Warning: Changes or modifications
to this unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for
compliances 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
radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular 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:

Sprint National Help Desk at

1-800-949-4357.

For repair/warranty information. The
telephone company may ask you to
disconnect this equipment from the line
network until the problem has been
corrected.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.

• Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an
outlet or on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.

• Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

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FCC REGULATIONS

FCC Part 68

The FCC requires that you connect
your cordless telephone to the
nationwide telephone network through
a modular telephone jack (USOC
RJ11C, RJ11W or RJ14).

Your telephone company may
discontinue your service if your
equipment causes harm to the
telephone network. They will notify
you in advance of disconnection, if
possible. During notification, you will
be informed of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC.

Occasionally, your telephone company
may make changes in its facilities,
equipment, operation, or procedures
that could affect the operation of your
equipment. If so, you will be given
advance notice of the change to give
you an opportunity to maintain
uninterrupted service.

The Base Unit contains no user
serviceable parts. The Handset
contains a user replaceable battery
pack.

If it is determined that your telephone
equipment is malfunctioning, the FCC
requires that it not be used and that
it 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 or by others
who may be authorized by the FCC.
For repair procedures, follow the
instructions outlined under the Sprint
Limited Warranty.

This equipment may not be used on
coin service provided by the phone
company or Party Lines.

The REN is useful in determining the
number of devices you may connect
to your telephone line and still enable
the devices to ring when you receive
a call. The general rule is that the REN
value should not exceed 5.0 total;
however, contact your local telephone
company for the specific number in
your area.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment,
basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons,
including the following:

1. 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,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a
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, but take it to an authorized
service facility. Opening or
removing cabinet parts other than
specified access doors may expose
you to dangerous voltages or other
risks. Incorrect reassemb-ling 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

12. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to an
authorized service facility under
the following conditions:

A. When the power supply cord or

plug is damaged or frayed.

B. If liquid has been spilled into the

product.

C. If the product has been exposed

to rain or water.

D. If the product does not operate

normally by 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 by
an authorized technician to
restore the product to normal
operation.

E. If the product has been dropped

and the cabinet has been
damaged.

F. If the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance.

13. Avoid using a telephone (other
than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from
lighting.

14. Do not use the telephone to report
a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS
BY BATTERY, READ AND FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

1. Use only the appropriate type and
size battery pack specified in the
instruction manual provided for
this product.

2. Do not dispose of the battery pack
in a fire. The cell may explode.
Check with State and local codes
for possible special disposal
instructions.

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 battery
in order not to short the battery with
conducting materials such as rings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery or
conductor may overheat and cause
burns.

5. Charge the battery pack provided
with or identified for use with this
product only in accordance with
the instructions and limitations
specified in the instruction manual.

6. Observe proper polarity orientation
between the battery pack and
battery charger.

Sprint National Help Desk at

1-800-949-4357.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK

CHARGING THE HANDSET
BATTERY PACK

The Handset of your Sprint cordless
phone is powered by a rechargeable

battery pack. It charges automatically
whenever the Handset is in the Base.
You should charge the battery pack for
16 hours when you first receive your
phone. You'll know the battery pack
needs charging when:

• The phone emits a warning tone
when you press the PHONE key.

• The low battery message is
displayed:

• The Handset seems completely
dead, the LCD is clear and the
Handset does not beep when you
press the keys.

TO CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK

To charge the battery pack, place the
Handset in the Base Unit. The CHARGE
indicator will light to show the Handset
is seated properly and the battery pack
is charging. It is recommended that the
battery pack be charged for at least 16
hours initially and 8 hours for
maintenance charging. You can use
your telephone before that with
diminished capacity, but it is best to
charge the battery pack fully. It will take
several recharge cycles to maximize
the charge capacity of your battery
pack. The maximum battery life
between charges is 6 hours of
continuous talk time or 6 days of
stand by.

Alternatively, if your spare battery pack
has been charging in the Base Unit,
simply exchange the drained Handset
battery pack with the fully charged
replacement battery pack from the
Base charger. Place the drained
Handset battery pack into the Base
charger to recharge.

The Base spare battery charger does
NOT charge a battery pack as quickly
as the Handset battery charger. A full
charge requires 24 hours when using
the spare battery charger.

IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO OVER­CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK

The battery pack can be recharged
many times, but if you get a low-battery
signal even after 16 hours of charging
in the Base cradle (or 24 hours in the
Base spare battery charger), the battery
pack(s) should be replaced.

To purchase replacement battery
packs, call VTech Communications
at 1-800-595-9511.

A WORD ABOUT RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES

Your NiCad battery pack recharges
whenever the Handset is returned to
the Base Unit cradle. You may return
the Handset to its cradle whenever
you're not using the phone.

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REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK

Follow the steps below:

1. Remove the battery case cover by

pressing on the ridged lines and
sliding downward.

Slide in the
Press andSlide
Downward

2. Discard the old battery pack. Don't
put the old battery pack in a trash
compactor or a fire - it could burst.

3. Place the new battery pack in its
housing with the metal contacts
facing down.

Place the new battery
pack into the battery
compartment

Please note the
correct position of the
battery packwhen
changing battery

5. If the new battery pack is not
already charged, 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:

1. Use only Sprint rechargeable
battery pack, or equivalent.

2. Do not dispose of the battery in a
fire. The cell may explode.

IMPORTANT: Do not dispose of

battery cover

this battery into
household garbage.
For information on
recycling or proper
disposal, consult your
local solid waste
collection or disposal
organization.

4. Replace the battery case cover by
sliding the cover upwards.

3. Do not open or mutilate the
battery. Released electrolyte is
corrosive and may cause damage
to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic
if swallowed.

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REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK

4. Exercise care in handling batteries
in order not to short the battery with
conducting materials such as rings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery or
conductor may overheat and cause
burns.

To purchase replacement battery
packs, call VTECH Communications
at 1-800-595-9511.

SPARE BATTERY CHARGER

The Sprint cordless phone has a
built-in spare Battery Charger, which
is located in the cradle of the Base Unit.

INSTALLATION

Remove the Spare Battery charger
cover by pressing the release tab and
lifting up.

POWER BACKUP

When the spare battery pack is installed
in the Base Unit, the Sprint cordless
phone uses this battery pack to
provide operational backup in case of
a power failure. If you have a fully
charged battery pack in the Spare
Battery pack charger and there is a
power outage, you will still be able to
place and receive calls for up to five
hours.

Place a battery pack in the Spare
Battery charger. Make sure the metal
charging contacts on the underside of
the battery pack are aligned with the
charging contacts in the Spare Battery
charger.

REPLACING A DRAINED
HANDSET BATTERY

The Spare battery pack can also be
used to replace a drained Handset
battery pack to ensure uninterrupted
use. Be sure to put the drained battery
pack in the Spare Battery charger for
recharging.

Please note that the Spare Battery
compartment charges at a slower rate
than a battery pack charging in the
Handset. It takes 24 hours to fully
charge a battery pack in the Spare
Battery charger.

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