Vtech 1933 User Manual

PARTS CHECKLIST

1. Handset

2. Base Unit

3. AC Power Adaptor

4. Battery Pack

5. Wall Mounting Bracket

6. Telephone Line Cord

7. Belt Clip

8. Owner’s Manual

CHRISTOPHER DOW

1-123-456-7890

Select

Speaker

PHONE

OFF

Flash

ABC

DEF

MNO

GHI JKL

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

OPER

Redial/

Intercom

Program

Mute

Pause

Billed Services

3-Way

69 Auto

Repeat

*

Callback

Dialing

Dialing

HANDSET

To purchase replacement battery packs,
call Ameritech at 1-800-456-6858.

BASE UNIT

AC POWER ADAPTOR

TELEPHONE LINE CORD

0

BATTERY PACK

BELT CLIP

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WALL MOUNTING

BRACKET

OWNERS MANUAL

OWNER’S MANUAL

FCC Regulations

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:

AMERITECH at 1-800-456-6858.

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 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:

• 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.

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
manufacturer’s 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.

Your AM 1933 is designed to operate at
the maximum power allowed by the
FCC . 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 dry 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
unstable cart, stand, or table. The
telephone may fall, causing serious
damage to the telephone.

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 or covered. The
openings should never 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
unless proper ventilation is
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. Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in
the risk of fire or electric shock.

10.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.

11.To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not disassemble this product, but
take it to a qualified service personnel
when some service or repair work is
required. Opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous
voltages or other risks. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric shock
when the appliance is subsequently
used.

12. Unplug this product from the wall

outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the
following conditions:

A. When the power supply cord plug

is damaged or frayed.

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
a qualified technician to restore the
product to normal operation.

E. If the product has been dropped or

the cabinet has been damaged.

F. If the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance.

13. 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
BA TTER Y , 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.

B. If liquid has been spilled into the

product.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED

• Plug the AC POWER ADAPTER into a
live electrical outlet and the DC PO WER
CONNECTOR into the back of the Base
Unit.

AC
OUTLET

11V DC TEL.LINE

• Slide the Handset battery cover down,

and remove it from the Handset

PRESS and SLIDE
DOWNWARD

• Install the BATTERY PACK, with the
metal contacts facing down and aligned
with the Handset contacts. Replace
Handset battery cover.

PLEASE NOTE THE
CORRECT POSITION
OF THE BATTERY
P ACK WHEN INSTALLING

SLIDE IN THE

.

BATTERY
COVER

• Place the Handset into the Base Unit
cradle. Make sure the Charging light is
illuminated.

Charge for at least 16

hours before first using the phone.

The Handset can charge face up or
down.

• Set the TONE/PULSE switch, located
on the antenna side of the Base Unit,
to the desired dialing mode. In most
areas, TONE is the desired mode.

• After charging the battery pack, con­nect the telephone line cord to a live
telephone outlet and the TEL. LINE
jack, located on the back edge of the
Base Unit.

• If your Base Unit is not connected to a
live telephone outlet, the Handset will
display:

CHECK TEL. LINE

TELEPHONE
WALL JACK

11V DC TEL.LINE

For best results, raise the antenna on the
Base Unit and Handset when using
the phone.

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BASE RINGER
SWITCH

OFF LOW HI

RINGER

PULSE TONE

TONE/PULSE SWITCH

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WALL MOUNTING

The Wall Mounting bracket is
designed to fit on standard Wall Mount­ing plates

1. Choose a spot near an electrical
outlet and a telephone jack.

Your phone requires a modular
telephone jack and a standard
electrical outlet (120v AC). The power
cord is six feet long; make sure there
is an electrical outlet within reach of
the Base Unit. The outlet should not
be controlled by a wall switch. If the
switch is ever turned off, the phone
will not operate.

2. Position the wall mount bracket on
the base.

Line up the tabs on the wall mounting
bracket with the holes on the bottom
of the base. Snap the wall mounting
bracket firmly into place.

3. Mount the base on the wall.

Position the base so the mounting
studs will fit into the holes on the
bottom of the base. Position the
power cord to extend down the wall.
Slide the base down on the mounting
studs until it locks into place.

4. Connect the telephone line cord.

Insert one end into the TEL.LINE
jack on the back edge of the base.
Insert the other end into the wall
jack.

WALL

BASE
UNIT

WALL
MOUNT

HANDSET UNIT KEYS AND FEATURES

ANTENNA

VOLUME UP & DOWN

HEADSET
JACK

CHRISTOPHER DOW
1-123-456-7890

Select

Speaker

PHONE

Flash

GHI JKL

PQRS

Mute/
Hold

69Auto

*

Callback

Flash

Intercom

Billed Services

Repeat

Dialing

ABC

TUV

OPER

Program

3-Way
Calling

Redial/
Pause

OFF

DEF

MNO

WXYZ

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

DISPLAY
BACK

FORWARD
SELECT
OFF KEY
SPEAKER
PHONE

DIALING KEYS (0-9, ,#)
INTERCOM

PROGRAM

*

REDIAL/PAUSE
3-WAY CALLING

REPEAT DIALING
AUTO CALLBACK

MUTE/HOLD
TONE KEY (Temporary Tone)

5. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical
outlet and the DC connector into the
power jack located on the back of
the Base Unit .

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