VTech 900I User Manual

DIGITAL 900MHz
CORDLESS PHONE

With Integrated Telephone
Answering Device
MODEL VTECH 9001

9001

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VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.

Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTECH Communications, 8770 SW Nimbus Avenue /
Beaverton, Oregon, 97008
Distributed in Canada by VTECH Eiectronics Canada Ltd., 200-7671 Alderbridge Way,
Richmond, B.C.
Copyright 1996 for VTECH COMMUNiCATIONS LTD. 9i-40io-i3-oo

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VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Parts Check List:............................3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTI0NS...4
HANDSET BATTERIES

Charging the Handset Batteries
Repiacing The Handset Batteries...?

GETTING STARTED

Setting Up Your VTech 900i...........8

WALLMOUNTING
QUICKREFERENCEGUIDE

INITIAL POWER-UP

VTech 900i Cordless Telephone...11

VTech 900i Integrated Telephone

Answering Device (ITAD).............12

CORDLESS PHONE OPERATION...13
Making Calls
Disconnecting

To Put A Call On Hold
The Mute Feature
Changing Channels
Temporary Tone
Programming the Ringer Type
Turning Off The Ringer
Checking the Ringer
Memory Dialing
To Store a Number into Memory..15

To Dial a Number From Memory..16
T0 Change or Replace a Stored Number. 16
Storing Pauses in Memory
Using Redial
Storing a Redial Number in Memory Dial. 17

The Page Feature.........................17

Tone Definitions

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INTEGRATED TELEPHONE ANSWERING
DEVICE (ITAD) OPERATION
LCD DISPLAY

LCD Display Icons..........................18

LCD Display Digits
BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
Main Function Keys
Message Playback Keys
INITIAL SET-UP

Ring Type Programmi
Security Code Programming
Time and Day Setup

Mailbox Programming...................24

Selecting the Announcement

Recording the Announcement........25

Leaving a Message
Recording a Memo

Listening to Messages..................27

REMOTE OPERATION OF ITAD

ACTIVATING REMOTE OPERATION..29
To activate remote operation from your
cordless handset
To activate remote operation from a
different telephone line
VOICE PROMPTS
Listening to Messages
Changing the Announcement

Recording a Memo.......................31

REMOTE COMMANDS

MAINTENANCE
OUT OF RANGE INDICATION
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY.
WARRANTY STATEMENT.
FCC AND 1C REGULATIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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INTROD¥0iaOM

Congratulations! You have purchased
one of the most sophisticated cordiess
teiephones on the market! The VTech
900i has been designed to offer a new
standard in cordless telephone
technology.
Unlike most other cordless phones, the

VTech 900i digitizes your voice to give
the minimum amount of noise. In most
conditions you wili 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 VTech 900i 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 phone will
also alert you when you are “Out of
Range” even when you're not using the
phone! In this way you will not miss
an incoming call just because you were
not close enough to the base unit.

Cordless Telephone Features:

• 10 Number Speed Dial Memory

• 10 Channels of Operation

• Automatic Channel Selection

• 65,000 security code combinations
Page

• HOLD, REDIAL, MUTE and FLASH
features

• Programmable Ringer Types

• Digital Volume Adjust

• Temporary Tone Dialing

The VTech 900/base unit includes an
Integrated Telephone Answering
Device (ITAD). It uses digital memory
to record messages, eliminating the
need for cassette tapes.
You can access your messages from
the base unit, the handset or from a
remote location.

ITAD Features:

•30 or 15 minutes standard record
time option

• Base LCD display for ease and clarity
of operation.

• Time and day stamp for incoming
messages.

• Digital message counter indicates
number of messages received.

• Auto disconnect stops ITAD from
answering call when an extension is
picked up.

• Skip messages, scan forwards or
backwards through your messages

instantly.

• Selective message delete allows you
to keep important messages.

•Message length control; stops
recording after 5 seconds of silence In

recorded message.

• Memory backup to protect against
power failure.

• Ring pick-up selection; unit can be set
to pick-up and record messages after
2 rings, 4 rings or play announcement
only with no message recorded.

• Toll saver for remote operation.

• Memo record capability.

• Programmable security code for
remote operation.

• Volume control with 4 levels for the
ITAD speaker.

•4 individual mailboxes for
personalized message storage and
retrieval.

This manual is designed to familiarize
you with the VTech 900i. To get the
most use out of your VTech 900i, we
strongly recommend you read the
manual before using your phone.

ilNTRODUB-

Parts Check List:

1. Handset

2. Base unit and AC adapter

3. Telephone line cord

4. Molded Battery pack

5. Wall mounting screws and caps

6. Wall mounting bracket

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When using yourtelephone 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,
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
yourdealeror local powercompany.

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 a qualified serviceman

when some service or repair work is

required. Opening or removing
cabinet 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. In addition,

attempting to service the unit
yourself may void your warranty.

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
outletandreferservicingtoqualified

service personnel 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
a qualified 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 (otherthan
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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IDSEX BATTERIES

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HANDSET BATTERIES

Charging the: Handset Batteries

the handset of your VTech 900i

cordless telephone is powered by
rechargeable batteries. They charge
automatically whenever the handset is
in the base. You should charge the
batteries for 24 hours when you first
receive your phone. You’ll know the
batteries need charging when:

• The phone beeps when you press the
PHONE key.

•The LOW BAT / MUTE LED is
flashing.

•The handset seems completely dead
and does not beep when you press
the keys.

To Charge The Batteries

Place the handset in the base unit. The
CHARGE indicator will light to show
the handset is seated properly and the
batteries are charging. The CHARGE
indicator will flash if the handset battery

is not charged enough for the handset
to operate. Once the battery reaches
the minimum level needed to operate,
the CHARGE indicator will illuminate

steadily and the battery will continue to
charge up to its full potential.

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CHARGE THE BATTERIES

If the Batteries Don’t Recharge

The battery pack can be recharged

many times, but if you get a low-battery
signal even after 24 hours of charging,
the battery pack should be replaced.

Optional Accessory Battery and

Charger

Your 900i uses a molded battery pack

which may need to be replaced at some

point in the future. VTech offers an

accessory battery, as well as a battery

and charger (model# TBC-900) which

is compatible with your 900i. Please

contact your local VTech dealer, or call

VTech directly.

To purchase replacement battery packs

and other accessories:

In the US call:

VTECH Communications at

1-800-624-5688

In Canada call:

VTECH Electronics at

1-800-267-7377

Replacing The Handset Batteries

1. Remove the old molded battery
pack by pressing on the battery
release button and slide the battery

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. Slide the new molded battery pack

on its track, until it is firmly in place.

4. The new molded battery pack must
be charged before using your
telephone. Place the handset in
the cradle of the base unit to allow

CAUTION:

To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to

Persons, Read and Follow the

Instructions

1. Use only Vtech battery, part number:
80-4016-00-00.

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

3. 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.

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

IMPORTANT: Do not dispose of this

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

It is recommended that the battery be
charged for 24 hours. You can use

your telephone before that with

diminished capacity, but it is best to let
them charge fully. To maximize the
charge capacity of the NiCad battery
pack, recharge the battery for several
cycles. Once you have properly
conditioned the rechargeable battery,
the maximum battery life should be 6

hours of continuous talk time or 5 days
of standby.

GEOTNG STARTED

GETTING STARTED

Setting Up Your yrec/7 900/

1. Choose an area near an electrical
outlet and a telephone wall jack.

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AC TELEPHONE
ELECTRICAL WALL
OUTLET JACK

2. Install optional 9V back-up battery
in compartment located on
underside of 900/ base unit. This
battery retains memory in the event
of a power outage. VTech
recommends the use of an alkaline
battery.

4, Plug the AC power adapter into an

electrical outlet. The ON/OFF LED
will flash during initialization for
about 20 seconds. After initialization
ofthelTAD, the LCD clock display
will flash until it is set.

NOTE: Connect power to the base unit
before placing the handset in the cradle.

4. Set the TONE/PULSE switch on
the base unit. If you have touch
tone service on your phone line, set
the switch to TONE. If you have

rotary service, set the switch to
PULSE.

6. CHARGE THE HANDSET
BATTERIES BEFORE USE.

The batteries recharge
automatically wheneverthe handset
is in the base unit cradle. The
batteries must be charged for 24

hours before using your phone for
the first time. The CHARGE LED
will flash until the handset is placed
in the base cradle and the batteries
are charged.

7. CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE.
After the batteries are charged, pick
up the handset and press the
PHONE key. The PHONE indicator
should light up, and you should
hear a dial tone. If not, see IN
CASE OF DIFFICULTY.

CAUTION:

1. Neverinstalltelephonewiringduring
a lightning storm.

2. Never install telephone jacks in wet
locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet
locations.

3. Never touch uninsulated telephone
wires or terminals unless the
telephone line has been
disconnected at the network
interface.

4. Use caution when installing or
modifying telephone lines.

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3. Connect the telephone line cord.
Insert one end of the telephone line
cord into the jack at the rear of the
base unit. Plug the other end into a
telephone wall jack. Make sure the
plugs snap securely into place.

5. Fill in the telephone number card
on the base unit.

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MOUNTING

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Wall Installation Using Mounting Screws
Provided

Tools You Will Need:

A hammer, a nail, a pencil or bail-point
pen, a Phillips head (+) screwdriver,
and the Wall Mounting Template
included in the back of this booklet.

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. The outlet
should not be controlled by a wall
switch. If the switch is ever turned
off, the phone will not operate.

2. Choose and mark the mounting

position.

The mounting screws should screw
into a wooden stud within the wall ­they will not hold securely in
wallboard alone. Locate a wall stud
in the area where you want to install
your telephone. Use the Wall

Mounting Template and a pencil to
mark the screw positions on the
wall over the stud. Put the template
aside.

3. Install the mounting sleeves and

screws.

Start the screw holes by lightly
tapping a nail into the marks you

made on the wall. Remove the nail
from the wall. Now slip the mounting

sleeves onto the screws as shown,
with the smaller end of the sleeve
toward the screw head. Insert the
screws into the holes you started.
Tighten the screws until the large

end of the mounting sleeve is flat
against the wall.

4. Position the wall mount adapter
on the base. '

Line up the tabs on the wall mount
adapter with the holes on the bottom
of the base. Snap the wall mount
adapter firmly in place.

5. 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
the phone is to be mounted on.
Slide the base down on the
mounting studs until it locks into
place.

6. Connect the telephone cord.

The telephone line cord has a
snap-in plug at each end. Insert
one of the plugs into the jack on the
bottom of the base. Insert the other
end of the plug into the wall jack.

7. Plug the AC adapter on the power

cord into an electrical outlet.

8. Set the dial mode switch on the

base unit.

If you have touch tone service on
your phone line, set the switch to
TONE. If you have rotary service,
set the switch to PULSE.

Here’s a brief guide to the features and
functions of your VTech 900/cordless
telephone and Integrated Telephone
Answering Device (ITAD):

INITIAL POWER-UP

-Connect telephone line cord to base
unit and telephone jack.

-Plug AC adapter into a standard
electrical outlet. The ON/OFF LED

will flash during initialization and the
LCD clock display will flash on
completion (approx. 20 seoonds).

-Set Dial Mode switch to PULSE or

TONE.

• The CHARGE LED will flash until

handset is placed in base and the
batteries are charged (charge
batteries

VTech 900i Cordless Telephone

MAKING CALLS

-Press PHONE key on the handset.
When the PHONE indicator lights and
you hear a dial tone, dial the number.

ANSWERING CALLS

-If the handset is in the base unit
cradle, just pick up the handset.

-If the handset is away from the base
unit, press any key other than OFF on

the handset.

HANGING UP

-Press the OFF key on the handset, or

place the handset in the base cradie.

MEMORY DIALING

Numbers can be stored in memory
using the handset unit.

24 hours before first use).

• Enter the phone number you wish to
store (up to 16 digits).

-Press MEM. The phone number is
now stored.

To dial a number from memory using
the handset unit:

•Press PHONE.

•Press MEM and the number key you
assigned (0..9).

USING REDIAL

• Press PHONE, then REDIAL to
automatically redial the last number
you dialed.

HOLD

•When using the handset press HOLD

to put a call on hold.

• To return to the call, press PHONE.

CHANGING CHANNELS

•If you experienoe noise orinterference

during a conversation, press CHAN
to switch to a clear channel.

FLASH

•You can use your VTech 900icor6\ess
telephone with services such as Call
Waiting and Call Forwarding. Instead
of pressing the switch-hook, press

FLASH on the handset.

PAGE

•From the base unit, press PAGE to
signai the person at the handset.

MUTE

•When using the handset, press MUTE
to temporarily turn off the microphone.

To return to two-way operation, press
MUTE again.

To store a number in memory:

-Press PRG.

-Enter the memory location (0..9).

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

CORDLESS PHONE OPERATION

VOLUME CONTROLS

•The handset has digital volume
controls.

• The volume controls for the handset
are located on the side of the unit.

Press the A (up) or V (down)
keys to increase or decrease the
volume.

VTech 900i Integrated Telephone

Answering Device (ITAD)
SETTING THE RING TYPE

• Press and hold SETUP until you hear
a beep.

• UseREPEATandSKIPkeys to select
ring type (2, 4 or toll saver).

• Press STOP to exit.

SETTING THE SECURITY CODE

• Press and hold SETUP until you hear
a beep.

• Press SETUP again briefly.

• Use REPEAT and SKIP keys to select
security code (0-99).

• Press STOP.

SETTING THE CLOCK

• Press and hold SETUP until you hear
a beep.

• Press SETUP briefly 2 times.

• UseREPEATandSKIPkeys to select
the correct day.

• Each press of SETUP allows you to
skip to the next step, in the order: day,
hour, minute.

• Press STOP once clock is set.

SETTING THE MAILBOXES

• Press and hold SETUP until you hear
a beep.

• Press SETUP 5 times until the
MAILBOX icon is illuminated.

• Use REPEAT and SKIP keys until
you've reached the desired mailbox
selection.

• Press STOP.

RECORDINGTHE ANNOUNCEMENT

• Press ANNC until you've reached

the desired Announcement (1 or 2).

• Press and hold ANNC until you hear
a beep.

• Record your Announcement.

• Press ANNC or STOP.

LISTENING TO MESSAGES

• Press MAILBOX key until the desired

mailbox appears on the display.

• Press PLAY.

• REPEAT and SKIP keys can be used

to scan forwards or backwards through
messages.

• Press STOP to exit.

Making Calls
Pick up the handset and press PHONE.

When you hear a dial tone, dial the

number. The indicator for IN USE (on

the base unit) and PHONE (on the

handset) will light.

If you make a mistake when dialing,
press OFF to hang up, then press
PHONE to get the dial tone again.

You must always press PHONE before
you can dial a call on the handset.

Disconnecting

To end a call, either place the handset

back In the base, or press OFF on the
handset.

To Put A Call On Hold
While using the handset, you can put a
call on hold by pressing HOLD. The

PHONE indicator on the handset will
blink to show that a cail is on hold.

To return to the call, press PHONE.

If a call is on HOLD using the VTech
900iand you pick up another phone on

the same line, the VTech 900/wili take

itself off HOLD and turn OFF. Therefore,

you do not have to go back to turn the

phone OFF if you go to another

extension. It is done automaticaliy.
The Mute Feature

When you press MUTE while using the

handset, you can hearthecaller’s voice,
but they can’t hear you. Use this feature
to speak to someone in the room without
your caller hearing. While the call Is
muted, the MUTE/LO ВАТТ Indicator
will be lit. To go back to the two-way
conversation, press MUTE again.

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Changing Channels

In the unlikely event you notice
Interference when using your handset,
press CHAN to switch to a clear
channel. Using this key to change
channels is only available when you
are on a call. When the call is on HOLD
or if you are in STANDBY mode, the
CHAN key is inactive.

PRESS CHAN

IF YOU HEARD

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NOISE IN A
CONVERSATION

Temporary Tone ,

If you have rotary (dial-pulse) telephone
service, (TONE/PULSE switch is set to
PULSE), this feature allows you to enter
special codes and tones to operate
answering machines, use electronic
banking services, calling cards, orother
special services.

First, dial the call normally. Then
activate the Temporary Tone feature
by pressing TONE (the * key). You can
then press the numbers or symbols you
need, and your phone will send the

proper signals.

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TEMPORARY TONE
OPERATION

1. DIAL YOUR CALL

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2. PRESS

3. PRESS THE NUMBERS
or SYMBOLS YOU
NEED ‘

To end the call, press OFF or place the

handset back in the base. The phone
will automatically go back to rotary (dial­pulse) service.

If you have touch-tone service, (TON E/
PULSE switch set to TONE), just enter
the codes normally. This feature is only
for rotary service telephone lines.

Programming the Ringer Type

The handset ringer is capable of four
different types of ringing tones. The
following sections detail how to change
the different tones and to turn off the

ringer on the handset.
To program, the handset must be OFF.
To select a different ringer type do the

following:

• Press PR G

• Press the # key.

•Press a key 1..4 to select a
ringer type.

• Press OFF to exit.

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Turning Off The Ringer

To turn off the ringer on the handset,

do the following:

• Press PRG

• Press the # key

• Press 5 to turn off the ringer

• Press OFF to exit

• To turn ringer on again, see

Programming the Ringer Type.

Checking the Ringer

To check the ringer which is currently
programmed, do the following:

• Press PRG

• Press the # key

• Press 0

• Press OFF to exit
The phone will ring once to show the
ringer selected.

Memory Dialing

The VTech 900i can store up to 10
different phone numbers that you can
dial just tiy pressing MEM and one of
the number keys.

To Store a Number into Memory The handset must be OFF.

1. Press PRG

2. Press the number of the memory
location you wish to store the
number in (0..9).

3. Using the dial pad, dial the number
you want to store. The number can
be up to 16 digits long.

4. Press MEM. That assigns the phone
number to the key you selected.

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If you hear a long buzzing tone, press
OFF, then PRG, and store the number
again. Follow the steps for each number
you want to store. Assign each phone
number to a different key (0..9).

Tp Dial a Number From Memory

1. Press PHONE to get the dial tone.

2. Press MEM and the number key

(0..9).

For example, to dial the number you

assigned to key '8', you would press

PHONE, MEM, 8.
To Change or Replace a Stored

Number.

To change or replace a stored number
simply enter the new number and store
it in the memory location you wish to
change.

If your phone is connected to a
PBX you can store the PBX access
number and a pause before the

phone number. For example, to store
9-PAUSE-555-1234 in memory
location 8, do the following:

1.

Press PRG

2.

Press 8

3.

Press 9

4.

Press HOLD
Dial 555-1234

5.

6.

Press MEM

STORING PAUSES IN MEMORY

eg. TO STORE 9-PAUSE-5SS-1234,

FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE

1. PRESS

2. PRESS (¿5)

3. PRESS

4. PRESS CS5

5. DIAL

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Using Redial

To REDIAL the last number you dialed
out, press PHONE then press REDIAL.
The phone will automatically dial out
the number.

Storing a Rediai Number in Memory Dial

To store the last number you dialed as
a regular Speed Dial number, press

PRG, a number key (0..9), REDIAL,
MEM.

The Page Feature

From the base unit, press PAGE to
signal the person at the handset. To
end the page at the base, press PAGE
again. To end the page at the handset,
press OFF.

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Tone Definitions

A long warbling tone signals an
incoming call. This tone is
programmable. See Programming

The Ringer Type.

A long series of beeps signais a page.

A short buzz when you press PHONE
signals the batteries need charging.

A short beep signals that you are either
out of range, or that a call is on HOLD.

A long buzzing tone signifies an invalid
key operation.

Storing Pauses in Memory

to insert a pause in a phone number,
press HOLD at the appropriate point
when storing the number. This inserts
a 1.5 second pause. Forlongerpauses,
press HOLD two or more times. Each
press makes the pause 1.5 seconds

longer and is treated as a stored digit.

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This feature is also useful if you have
misplaced the handset. To locate the
handset press PAGE at the base. This

starts a paging tone at the handset.
When it is located, cancel the paging
tone by pressing OFF on the handset.

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LCD DISPLAY

LCD Display Icons

MAILBOX

%The MAILBOX icon and the Mailbox

Number icons remain on steadily if

the ITAD is set-up for 1 or more
mailboxes. Otherwise they remain off
for zero mailboxes. See Mailbox

programming.

%The Mailbox Number icons flash (in

conjunction with MESG'S icon) to
indicate new messages designated

for specific mailboxes. New messages
for the Generic mailbox do not cause
the MAILBOX icons to flash.

MESG'S . : ' .

•»MESG'S{\he Messages icon) flashes

to indicate new messages and/or

memos.

••MESG'S will always flash if a new
message/memo is present,
independent of the current mailbox
selection.

••MESG'S remains on steadily if there

are messages in memory, but no new

messages.

REC

• flEC (the Record icon) flashes when
either of the two outgoing
announcements (Announcement! or

2), or a memo is being recorded.

MEMO

•The MEMO icon remains on steadily
during memo playback.

• MEMOa\so remains on steadilyduring

recording of a memo.

ANNO

•The Announcement icon, ANNO,
illuminates steadily in conjunction with
one of the Announcement Number

icons (1,2 or OGM) to indicate which
outgoing announcement has been
selected.

»ANNO and the corresponding

Announcement Number icon also

illuminate steadily when the
announcement is being recorded.

DAY

•The Day icons (SUN-SAT) indicates

the current day by steadily illuminating
the corresponding day icon when the

ITAD is not in use. If the clock has not
been set the SUN day icon will flash.

••The Dayicon also indicates the day a
message/memo was recorded by
steadily illuminating thecorresponding
day icon for the duration of the
message/memo playback.

•All of the Dayicons flash when memory
is full.

BATTERY

••The Battery icon will flash when the
back-up battery is in need of
replacement.

••This will only function when power is
applied to the unit; it will not function
when the back-up battery is in use.

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LCD Display Digits

CLOCK/TIME STAMP DISPLAY

•Thefourdigits on the left of the display,
including the colon and the am/pm

icons, display current time of day when
the ITAD is not in use.

■If the clock has not been set it will
remain flashing until it is properly set
(See Time and Day Setup).

•During message/memo playback, the
clock will steadily display the time

stamp for that message/memo.

■During the recording of either memos

or outgoing announcements, the clock
will display the elapsed time in
minutes;seconds.

MESSAGE COUNTER

■The two digits on the right hand side
of the display form the message
counter. They display the total number
of messages (old and new) in the
current mailbox selection (the default
selection is All Mailboxes).

•In the Volume Setting mode, the
message counter will display an '¿.'in

the first digit, followed by a 1,2,3, or 4
in the second digit corresponding to
the current volume level setting.

BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS

ITAD

FUNCTIONS
ON/OFF

Main Function Keys

ON/OFF

••This key is used to turn ON and OFF
the ITAD. While in the OFF state, the
cordless phone will still operate
normally.

••When the ITAD is ON, the power LED
beside the ON/OFF key is illuminated.

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• Regardless ofwhetherthe ITADison
or off, the message counter, and
current time/day are still displayed.

•When OFF, the ITAD can be
reactivated remotely by 10 successive
rings on an incoming cail.

• The ITAD is activated whenever the
cordless handset is used to access
the 900i by pressing PHONE, *, #

(see Activating Remote Operation).

MAILBOX

MAILBOX

OPERATION

• PRESS BRIEFLY
TO SELECT
DESIRED
MAILBOX

’The ITAD stores the messages into

different mailboxes for retrieval by the
corresponding maiibox user. For
example, mailbox 1 is for John,
mailbox 2 is for Jane, etc.

' Use the MAILBOX key to select the

current mailbox, either for message/

memo playback or for memo
recording.

' MAILBOXan6 Mailbox Number \cor\s

on the LCD indicate the current
mailbox selection. Each press of the
MAILBOX key selects the next
mailbox option in the following order:
AII>Generic>1>2>3>4>AII>...

• If no keys are pressed for 5 seconds,
the ITAD will return to standard
operation mode, and the default

selection is All Mailboxes.

MEMO

MEMO

RECORDING

TO RECORD;

PRESS and HOLD

TO STOP ; PRESS

• The MEMO key is used to record
memos at the base unit into the current

mailbox selection.

• Press and hold the key for 2 seconds
to begin recording.

• Stop recording by either: pressing
the MEMO key again, pressing the

STOP key or automatically after 5

seconds of silence.

ANNO

• The Announcement key, ANNO, is
used to select and record the outgoing

announcement or outgoing message.

• Press ANNO briefly to select the next

announcement option in the following
order:Announcement1,

Announcement 2,
OutGoing Message
(see Selecting the

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• Press and hold ANNO for 2 seconds
to begin announcement recording
(see Recording the Announce

ment).

MEMORY

MEMORY CHECK

TO CHECK
MEMORY
AVAILABLE,
PRESS

• The MEMORY key is used to check

the amount of memory still available
for new messages/memos.

• After pressing the MEMORY key, a
voice message will inform you of the
number of available minutes
remaining in memory.

•To make more available Memory,
delete old messages and/or record

shorter outgoing message(s).

SETUP

’ The SETUP key is used to access the

set-up menu by pressing and holding

it for more than 2 seconds (until a
beep is heard).

• To see the different set-up options,
keep pressing SETUP key briefly
(1 press per option).

•To terminate Set-up mode, either

press STOP or it is done automatically
by not pressing any keys for a 5
second period.

VOLUME

VOLUME

SETTING

• The VOLUME key is used to select

the volume level of the base unit

speaker.

• 4 volume levels are available.

• The volume level setting is displayed

on the LCD Message Counter for

2 seconds after this key is pressed

(L1, L2, L3, or L4 - L1 is the lowest

volume level; L4 is the highest).

• Each press of the VOLUME key

selects the next volume level.

• Note that the first press of this key

doesn't change the volume level but

just displays the current volume.

• The volume level always decreases

towards the lowest level before

increasing.

• You can adjust the volume key during

message playback and call screening.
Call screening is when you wait for
the caller to start leaving a message
before you decide if you will take the
call.

’ The volume key is not active while in

set-up mode.

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Message Playback Keys

ERASE

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• The ERASE key is used to delete old
messages (previously reviewed) from
the ITAD.

• Pressing ERASE during message
playback deletes that message.

• If this key is pressed and held for more
than 2 seconds, all old (previously

reviewed) messages in the current

mailbox selection will be deleted (This
feature works only when the
answering machine is idle; it does not
work during message playback).

• To prevent accidental deletion of new
messages, you are not able to delete

a message unless it has been listened
to first!

ERASE

• TO REPLAY

CURRENT PLAYING
MESSAGE :

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• TO REPEAT
PREVIOUS
MESSAGE

PRESS

REPEAT

• The REPEAT key is used to return to
the beginning of a message during
message playback.

• If this key is pressed prior to a
message, the previous message will
begin.

• The previous message will also begin
if this key is pressed twice quickly
during message playback. •

STOP

• TO STOP MESSAGE

PLAYBACK

• TO STOP MEMO
RECORDING

• TO STOP ANNC.
RECORDING

• TO EXIT SET-UP
MODE

PRESS

STOP

•The STOP key is used to exit the
current mode of operation and return
to the ITAD Standard operationmode.

• Use STOP to stop message playback,
stop memo or announcement
recording, or exit the set-up mode.

PLAY

•The PLAY key is used to begin
playback of all messages/memos
(new and old) in the current mailbox
selection (the default mailbox
selection is All).

• This key is also used to play the
current announcement message by
pressing and holding it for more than
2 seconds.

SKIP

I TO PLAY NEXT

MESSAGE:

PRESS

SKIP

•The SKIP key advances to the
beginning of the next message during
message playback.

INITIAL SET-UP

Press the SETUP key for more than 2
seconds to enter the set-up mode or

until it beeps once. Here you can set
the ring type, security code, time/day
and mailbox programming as follows.

Ring Type Programming

The ITAD has 3 ring type settings:
2 rings The incoming call is

answered after 2 rings.

4 rings The incoming call is

answered after 4 rings.

Toll Saver The incoming call is

answered after 2 rings only

if there are new messages/
memos present in
memory; otherwise,
answers call after 4 rings.

Thus, if Toll Saver is active

and your ITAD rings 3
times when you call, you
can hang-up to avoid any

long distance charges.

To change ring type setting:

1. Press and hold the SETUP key for
2 seconds. The ITAD will beep and
the LCD will display "rt"(ring type)
and the current ring type setting.

2. Use the REPEAT and SKIP keys to
scroll to the desired ring type.
Forward selection is in the following

order 2 rings, 4 rings, Toll saver.

3. Press the SETUP key to exit ring

type programming mode, and
advance to security code
programming, or press the STOP
key to exit the set-up mode, and

Security Code Programming

The security code programmed into
the ITAD is used to gain access to the
functions from remote locations.

The security code default setting is 99.

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To change security code:

1. Press and hold SETUP until it
beeps.

2. Press SETUP briefly. The LCD will
display "SC" (Security Code) and

the current security code setting.

3. Use REPEAT and SKIP to scroll to
desired code, between 00 and 99.

4. Press SETUP to exit security code
programming mode, and advance

to time/day programming, or press

STOP to exit.

Note: When accessing the ITAD

remotely, the securi^ code is preceded

byThe:^:key.'V'""' '

Time and Day Setup

The Time and Day default is set to SUN

12:00 pm. This will flash to indicate

clock has not been set.

To change the time display on the LCD;

1. Press and hold SETUP for 2
seconds or until it beeps.

2. Press SETUP 2 times until clock is
displayed and the DAY icon is
flashing.

3. Use REPEAT and SKIP keys to
select correct day.

4. Press SETUP to advance to hour
programming. Use REPEAT and
SKIP keys to select correct hour
and am/pm.

5. Press SETUP to advance to minute
programming. Use REPEAT and
SKIP keys again.

6. Press SETUP to exit time/day
programming mode, and advance

to mailbox programming, or press

STOP to exit.

Mailbox programming

The ITAD has the ability to be
programmed for up to 4 individual
mailboxes. In addition, there Is also a
Generic mailboxfor general messages
storage. On initial power-up, only the
Generic mailbox is enabled.

To change the number of mailboxes:

1. Press and hold SETUP for 2
seconds or until it beeps.

2. Press SETUP 5 times until
MAiLBOX icon is illuminated.

3. Use REPEAT and SKIP keys to
scroll through selections (the
Maiibox Number icons indicate
which mailboxes are enabled).

4. Press SETUP to exit mailbox
programming mode, and return to
ring type programming, or press

STOP to exit.

Selecting the Announcement

The ANNO key is used to select the
current outgoing announcement. There
are 3 choices of Announcements as
follows; 1,2&OGM.

Announcement 1

You can record your own personal

announcement and the caller is able to

leave a message.

If you do not record your own
announcement, the factory default
announcement:

Piease record message after the

tone.

will be used (see Recording the
Announcement).

Announcement 2

You can record your own
announcement but the caller is not able
to leave a message.

If you do not record your own
announcement, the factory default
announcement:

No one can answer the phone at the

moment, piease caii again.

will be used (see Recording the
Announcement ).

After you record your own
announcement, you can return to
the default announcement by record
an OGM less than 1 second.

OGM (OutGoing Message)
You are not able to record an
announcement, it is programmed into
ITAD memory. The caller is not able to
leave a message.

Programmed OGM Announcement:

No one can answer the phone at the
moment, please call again.

Note: The ITAD will default to
OGM Announcement if the current
selection is Announcement 1 and

the memory is full.

Recording the Announcement

1. Press ANNO key until the

desired announcement icon is
displayed on the screen (1 or

2).

2. Press and hold ANNC key for 2
seconds until a beep is heard.

The clock will display 0:00 and
will start incrementing for the
length of the announcement.

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3. Speak into the microphone on
the base. Announcement can be

no more than 2 minutes in length.
More than 5 seconds of silence

will automatically stop

recording.

4. Press ANNC key or STOP to
stop the recording.

5. To review a recorded
announcement, press and hold the

PLAY key for 2 or more

seconds.

ANNOUNCEMENT

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Example Announcements:

Example for Announcement 1 with zero
mailboxes (acts as standard answering
machine):

Hello. You've reached 555-1234, I
can't come to the phone right now.
Please leave a message after the beep.

Thank you

Example for Announcement 1 (with all

mailboxes on):

Hi! We can't come to the phone right
now. If you have a message for John
press 1, If you have a message for Jane
press 2, if you have a message for Jack
press 3, if you have a message for Jill
press 4. If you have a message for

any one of us press 0 or Just stay
on the line and record after the
beep. Thank you.

Example for Announcement 2:

Hi. You've reached Jack and Jill.

We will be back after 1 pm. Please

call us back then. Thank you.

Leaving a Message ■

The ITAD will answerthecall (according
to the current ring selection), play the

current announcement followed by a
beep tone to signify the start of
recording.

• Messages can be a maximum of 5
minutes in length; anything longer will
be cut-off. The ITAD will automatically

stop recording if there is more than 5

seconds of silence.

•To select a specific destination

mailbox for the message, press the
number corresponding to the desired
mailbox. For the Generic mailbox
press 0 or just wait for the beep.

NOTE: Mailboxes must be enabled
before they can be used (see Mailbox

Programming).

Recording a Memo

To record a memo at the base unit:

1. Press MAILBOX key to select the

mailbox where you want to record
the memo. If current mailbox setting
is All, the memo will be stored in the

Generic Mailbox.

2. Press and hold the MEMO key for 2

seconds until a beep is heard.

The MEMO. MAILBOX and

corresponding Mailbox Number
icons will illuminate, the REC icon

will flash, and the clock display
will start incrementing from

0:00.

3. Speak into the base microphone
to record the memo.

4. Press the MEMO key again or press
the STOP key to stop the recording.

LEAVING MEMO
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Listening to Messages

When new messages and/or memos
are in the ITAD, MESG'S (messages
icon) will flash, if the messages or
memos have been sent to a specific
mailbox, the corresponding Mailbox
number Icon will also flash.

To playback messages:

• Press MAILBOX to reach the mailbox
from which messages will be played.
The message counter will indicate the
total number of messages (new and
old) present in the current mailbox
selection. A voice prompt will

indicate the number of new
messages present in the current

mailbox selection.

• Press PLAY (for less than 2 seconds)
to begin playback of messages and/
or memos in current mailbox selection.
The clock will display the time and day
that the current message was
recorded.

' REPEAT and SKIP keys can be used

to scan forward and backwards
through messages during playback.

' Press STOP at any time during

message playback to exit.

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LISTENING
MESSAGES

To delete messages:

• Press ERASE button at any time
during message or corresponding time
and day stamp to delete current
message.

• When all messages have been heard,
all messages within that mailbox can
be deleted by pressing the ERASE
key for more than 2 seconds. New
messages that still exist in that mailbox
will be saved, only the old messages
will be deleted.

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ERASE
MESSAGES

• TO ERASE CURRENT
PLAYING MESSAGE

• TO ERASE ALL
PLAYED MESSAGES

Message/memo playback begins with

a voice prompt indicating the total

number of messages present in the
current mailbox selection. It then
proceeds to play the messages; the
most recently recorded messages are
heard first. New messages are
preceeded with the voice prompt "New
message"and memos are preceeded
with the voice prompt "Memo" (new
memos are preceeded by "New

memo").

The time and day 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".

NOTE: If the phone rings while you are
playing messages at the ITAD base,
you can stop message playback by
pressing STOP at the base.

Remote operation allows you control
the functions of the VTech 900i when
you are away from the base unit.

Therefore remote operation can be

accessed from the handset of your
9001 cordless phone or at a phone
connected to a different telephone line.

The ITAD cannot be accessed from

another telephone on the same line as
your VTech 900i.

You can access many of the ITAD

functions from a remote location such

as listening to messages, changing
recorded announcement, and recording
a memo.

To access the ITAD from a remote

location you must use a phone with
Touch Tone Service. Remote operation
can only be accessed from a touch
tone phone. If the remote phone is set
to pulse dialing, switch it to tone. If tone
dialing is not available you will not be
able to access the ITAD.

ACTIVATING REMOTE OPERATION
To activate remote operation from
your cordless handset

1. Pick up handset and press PHONE

to get a line, you will hear a dial
tone.

2. If your phone is set on pulse dial,

press the • key to enter touch tone
dialing mode. Otherwise omit this
step.

3. Press the • key followed by the #

key within 10 seconds. This enables
you to release the connection to the
phone line and allows you to
communicate directly with the ITAD.
If a mistake is made press the
PHONE key again and re-enter the
* followed by #.

4. You did it! You are now in remote
operation mode. Now you will hear
a series of voice prompts. You will
use the number keys to control any

of the available ITAD functions.

Note: Whenever you access the ITAD
from the 900i handset by pressing
PHONE, *, #, the ITAD will be
automatically turned ON.

To activate remote operation from a
different teiephone iine

1. Dial the telephone number of your
VTec/i900/and waitforthe ITAD to

answer. If the ITAD is OFF when
you call, simply let the ITAD ring 10
times, and it will automatically turn
itself on and answer your call.

2. Once the ITAD answers, it will begin

playing the currently selected
announcement (as with any
incoming call).

3. Enter the * key followed by the 2
digit security code during the
announcement.

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REMOTE OPERATION OEaITAD

Once the security code is received,
you are in remote operation mode.
You will hear a series of voice
prompts and you can control the
ITAD functions with the numbered
keypad.

ENTER REMOTE
OPERATION
FROM OTHER
TELEPHONE SYSTEM

DIAL YOUR 9001
PHONE NUMBER

WAIT FOR THE
ANNOUNCEMENT

+ SECURITY
^ CODE

NOTE: vlf;you vvant to hang up the
phone while you are in the middle of
playing rhessages, you rnust press 4 to
STOP messageplayback. If you do not
press this key the ITAD will cpntinue to
play message(s) and tie up your phone
line after you have hung upl

If no command is entered for
approximately 20 seconds (the ITAD
will repeat the voice prompts at the
current level twice during this time) the

ITAD will automatically terminate

remote access mode from a different
telephone line.

VOICE PROMPTS

Upon entering the remote access mode
you will be greeted with a series of
voice prompts. The first voice prompt
will be either "X new messages", or

"No new messages", indicating the

total number of new messages present
in All mailboxes.

In addition, the voice prompt "Memory
Fu//" will be added if the ITAD has no
more space for new messages, and the

voice prompt "Low Battery" will be
added if the back-up battery in the

ITAD is low on charge.

There are 3 different levels of voice
prompts.

The 1 St or top level voice prompts are:

"Press 1 to play messages"
"Press 6 to select mailbox"
"Press * for other functions"

If the * key is pressed, the 2nd level of

voice prompts are:

"Press 7 to play announcement"
"Press 8 to select announcement"
"Press 9 to record announcement"
"Press 0 to record memo"
"Press # to turn answering machine

off"

"Press * for other functions"

If the * key is pressed at level 2, the 3rd
level of voice prompts are:

"During message playback"
"Press 2 to repeat message"

"Press 3 to skip message"
"Press 4 to stop playback"
"Press 5 to delete message"
"Press * for other functions"

If the * key is pressed at this level, voice

prompting returns to level 1 (top level).
Note that this 3 level menu structure

does not restrict you to operating the
ITAD functions in the above order. For
example, pressing 7 will play the current
announcement at any time.

The more you use the ITAD in remote
operation, the more familiar you will
become with the various functions on

the numbered keypad. Soon you may

be able to access all functions with little

or no help from the voice promptsi

Listening to Messages

1. Press 6 to enter mailbox selection.

2. Press 1-4 for the corresponding

mailbox or 0 for Generic mailbox.
You could also press 5 for All
mailboxes orskip steps 1 &2 (as All
mailboxes is the default).

3. Press 1 to play messages from the
chosen mailbox.

4. Use the keys 2 (repeat) & 3 (skip) to

scan forwards and backwards

through messages.

5. Press 5 at any time during or

immediately following a message

to delete.

Changing the Announcement

1. Press 7 to check the current
announcement.

2. Press 8 until the desired
Announcement is reached (1,2 or
OGM).

3. If Announcement 1 or 2 is chosen,
press 9 to record. If OGM is chosen

skip steps 3-5.

4. Record Announcement after the
beep.

5. Press 4 to stop recording.

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1. Press 6 for mailbox selection.

2. Choose mailbox 1 -4, 0 for Generic
mailbox, or 5 for All mailboxes. You
can also skip steps 1 & 2 if you
choose All mailboxes - the memo
will be stored in the Generic mailbox
(this is the default).

3. Press 0 to record a memo to the
currently selected mailbox.

4. Record memo after the tone.

5. Press 4 to stop recording.

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REMOTE OPERATION OF ITAD

REMOTE COMMANDS

You can access almost all of the ITAD
functions in remote mode. By pressing
keys on the numbered keypad you can
access these functions. Below is a
diagram of the numbered keypad with
the related commands labeled. A
description of each key follows.

ITAD REMOTE CONTROL
KEY SUMMERY

1 MESSAGE PLAYBACK

• Press 1 to playback all the messages
and memos in the currently selected
mailbox.

' If you want to listen to messages from

a particular mailbox, press 6 for Select
Mailbox. Otherwise you will hear
messages from All Mailboxes (this is
the default in remote operation).

• Before message playback, you will
hear either:

"Message playback mailbox X",

where X is 1-4,

"Message playback generic

mailbox", or

"Message playbackall mailboxes",

depending on the current mailbox
selection. If the ITAD is set up for zero
mailboxes, the voice prompt will simply
say:

"Message playback".

• If the current mailbox selection is All
Mailboxes, there will be NO further

voice prompts indicating which
mailbox a message came from.

• A voice prompt indicating the total
number of messages (new and old)
that are present in the current mailbox
selection is heard next.

' Message playback begins with new

messages with the most recent
messages heard first. Each message
is preceded by

"New message" or

"New memo".

> Message playback continues in the

same fashion with old messages.
Memos are preceeded with "Memo".

' The time and day stamp is announced

after each message. You can bypass

the time/day information and skip to
the next message by pressing 3, the

Skip key.

• Atone is played afterthe time and day

stamp to separate the messages.

' After all messages and memos have

been played, you will hear the final
voice prompt "End of messages".

2 REPEAT

• Press2 while listening to message to
repeat the current message.

•To repeat the previous message,
press 2 while listening to message
introduction or press 2 twice quickly
during message playback.

• This key has no function if ITAD is not
in Playback mode.

3 SKIP

• While listening to messages {Playback
mode), press 3 to terminate the
present message and skip to the next
message.

• SKIP can also be used to bypass

voice prompts (e.g. before recording
a memo).

4 STOP

• While in Playback mode, press 4 to

stop playback of the message.

• If no other keys are pressed within 20

seconds, remote operation mode will
be terminated, and the base unit will

hang-up the line (This only occurs if

you are in remote access mode on a
different telephone line).

• During memo or announcement

recording, press 4 to stop the

recording.

5 DELETE

•Press 5 at any time during, or

immediately following message
(during time/day stamp); this will delete
the message.

• The voice prompt, "Press 5 to

confirm deletion", gives you one

more chance to decide.

• Press 5 again to delete.

• You will hear "Message deleted".

6 SELECT MAILBOX

• Press 6 to select the current mailbox.
All Mailboxes is the default setting.

• You will hearthe voice prompt "Enter

mailbox number". If you have set

the ITAD for zero mailboxes, this key
will have no function. The voice prompt

in this case will be "No mailboxes".

•Valid mailbox numbers are 1-4 for

mailboxes 1 -4 (only mailbox numbers

which were defined in the set-up will

be accepted), 0 for Gener/c mailbox,
and 5 for All mailboxes.

•After a valid mailbox number is

entered, you will heareither "Mailbox

X", where X is t-4,"Generic

mailbox", or "All mailboxes",

depending on the selection made.

• Afterthe voice message indicates the
current mailbox selection, an
additional voice prompt of either "X

new messages", or "No new

messages" will occur, indicating the
total number of new messages present
in the new mailbox selection.

7 PLAY ANNOUNCEMENT

• Press 7 to play back the current
announcement, this will be preceded
by a voice prompt of either

"Announcement 1",
"Announcement 2", or
"Outgoing message",

depending on the current
announcement selection.

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REMOTE OPERATION OF ITAD

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MAINTENANCE

8 SELECT ANNOUNCEMENT

• Press 8 to toggle between available
announcements.

• After each press, you hear

"Announcement 1",
"Announcement 2", or
"Outgoing message".

• The first time the key is pressed, the
voice prompt will indicate the current
selection.

9 RECORD ANNOUNCEMENT

• Press 9 to record a new
announcement.

• You will hear "Record

announcement X after tone, press
4 to end recording", where X is

either 1 or2, depending on the current
announcement selection.

• If your current selection is Outgoing

Message, you will hear "Cannot

record outgoing message".

• Press 4 to complete announcement

recording.

0 RECORD MEMO

• Press 0 to record a new memo to the
currently selected mailbox. If the
current mailbox selection is All

Mailboxes, then the message is

recorded into the Generic mailbox.

• You will hear either "Record memo

for mailbox X after tone, press 4 to
end recording", where X is 1-4, or

"Record memo for generic mailbox
after tone, press 4 to end
recording".

• If you have set the ITAD for zero

mailboxes, you will hear "Record

memo after tone, press 4 to end
recording".

• Press 4 to STOP recording

• You can press 3 (skip) to bypass the
voice prompt, and youill hear the beep
to start recording.

#OFF

• Press # to switch the ITAD off.

• You will hear "Answering machine

off".

• Now the ITAD will only be reactivated
to answer an incoming call if the caller
lets it ring 10 times.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELEPHONE.

Your VTech 900i 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.

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 V/ALL. Then pull the unit out by

the unplugged cords.

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.

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RANGE INDICATION

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY

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NOISE OR INTERFERENCE
Your VTech 900i cordless telephone
has auto-channel scan circuitry which
will detect excess noise and change
the channel of the phone to reduce it.
This is done automatically.

Since the VTech 900i is a fully digital
phone it does not suffer from noise
associated with regular cordless
phones. At times you may experience
occasional “drop outs” especially at the
extreme edges of the phone’s range.
Simply move closer to the base unit
and this will disappear.

AUTOMATIC SECURITY CODING

Every time you place the handset in the
base, your VTech900iphone randomly

picks one of 65,000 possible security
codes. This allows your handset and
base to recognize each other, and
minimizes the possibility of another
cordless phone usings your telephone
line.

OUT OF RANGE INDICATION

If the handset is moved to a point where
the base and handset can no longer
communicate, the handset will make a

quick series of beeps to signal “Out of

Range.” It will continue to make the

beeps at 10-30 second intervals.

OUT OF RANGE WHEN PHONE IS

If you are presently engaged inaphone
conversation move closer to the base.

If the base unit does not communicate
with the handset within 30 seconds of
losing contact it will automatically hang
up.

OUT OF RANGE WHEN PHONE IS OFF

If the phone is OFF, the handset and
base still monitor each other to make
sure that they can communicate. If the
handset is moved out of range, the
handset will make a series of beeps at

10-30 second intervals. This tells you
that the handset may not ring for
incoming calls.

If you wish to stop the "Out of Range"
tones, simply press and hold any
number key on the handset until the
handset beeps an acknowledgment.
The handset will not work until the
handset is brought closer to the base.

The base unit will continue to function

during this time.

When the base unit is unplugged
from the power supply, the handset
will begin to give the "Out of Range"
warning beeps. This will continue until
the base is powered again and the
handset is placed into the base cradle
for re-initialization. If you wish to turn
off the "Out of Range" beeping, simply
press any key on the handset and
hold until the handset beeps an
acknowledgment.

If you have difficulty operating your
phone, the suggestions below should
solve the problem. If you still have
difficulty aftertrying these suggestions.
In the US call:

VTECH Communications
at 1-800-624-5688.

In Canada call:

VTECH Electronics
at 1-800-267-7377

THE PHONE DOESN’T WORK AT ALL. ■ ' :

• Make sure the power cord is plugged
in.

• Make sure the telephone line cord is
plugged firmly into the base unit and

the telephone wall jack.

• Make sure the batteries are properly

charged. If the MUTE/LOW BAT

indicator is on, the battery needs

charging. If the IN USE and PHONE
indicators do not light when you
press PHONE, you must charge the
batteries.

• If you recently installed a new battery

pack, make su re it is installed correctly.

Follow the procedure:

1. Remove battery from handset.

2. Disconnectpowersupplyfrombase

unit.

3. Wait a few minutes.

4. Re-connect power supply to base

unit.

5. Replace battery in handset.

6. Place the handset in the charge

cradle. Wait 60 seconds.

Pick up the handset and press

PHONE.

NO DIAL TONE.

• First check all the suggestions above.

• If you still don’t hear a dial tone,
disconnect the base unit from the
telephone jack and connect 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 NEAR THE BASE UNIT.

•Place the handset in the base
momentarily to re-set the security
code. 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 FROM THE BASE UNIT„

•You may be out of range. Either move
close to the base, or relocate the base
unit.

• The layout of your home may be
limiting the range. Try moving the
base unit to the second or third floor.

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WARRANTY STATEMENT

THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING

WHEN you RECEIVE A CALL.

• Make sure you have the handset ringer
activated.

• Make sure the telephone line cord is
plugged firmly into the base unit and
the telephone jack. Make sure the
po\wer 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.

• Replace the handset in the base
cradle, wait a few moments and try
again.

• 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

telephone company.

YOU HEAR NOISE IN THE
HANDSET, AND NONE OF THE
KEYS OR BUTTONS WORK.

• Make sure the power cord is plugged
in.

• Your base unit and handset may not
be operating on the same channel or
security code. Place the handset in
the cradle fora few moments to reload
the security code and 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 after doing this a few times,
do the following (in the order listed):

1. Disconnect the power to the base.

2. Disconnect the handset battery.

3. Wait a few minutes.

4. Connect power to the base.

5. Connect the handset battery.

6. Put the handset in the base to

reinitialize.

WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY
COVER?

• Any defect in material or workmanship.

FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE
ORIGINAL PURCHASE?

• One Year.

WHAT WILL VTECH DO?

• At our option, repair or replace your
unit.

HOW DO I SEND MY UNIT, IN OR
OUT OF WARRANTY?

•In the US, call VTECH
Communications customer service for
Return Authorization at:

1-800-624-5688

IF YOU PURCHASED YOUR
TELEPHONE IN CANADA

Please call: 1-800-267-7377

• Properly pack your unit. Include any

cables & accessories which were
originally provided with the product.
We recommend using the original
carton and packing materials.

• Include in the package a copy of the

sales receipt or other evidence of
date of original purchase (If the unit
was purchased within the last twelve
months).

• Print you name and address, along

with a description of the defect, and

include this in the package.

• Include payment for any service or
repair not covered by warranty, as
determined by VTECH Communica

tions or VTECH Electronics Canada

Ltd.

> In the US, ship the unit via UPS

Insured, or equivalent to:

VTECH COMMUNICATIONS

8770 SW Nimbus Avenue
Beaverton, Oregon 97008

Ship to: VTECH ELECTRONICS

200-7671 Alderbridge Way

Richmond, BC V6X 1Z9

VTECH ASSUMES NO

RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNITS

RETURNED

WITHOUT PRIOR RETURN

AUTHORIZATION.

WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT

COVER?

• Batteries

• Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts
of nature (lightning, floods, power
surges, etc.)

• Products which may have been
modified or incorporated into other
products

• Products purchased outside the USA

• Products serviced by the owner or
a service facility not expressly
authorized by VTECH Communica

tions

•Products purchased more than 12
months from current date

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®iC:(3^and IC REGULATIONS

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FCC and IC REGULATIONS

This equipment complies with Parts 15
and 68 of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules forthe United
States. It also complies with regulations

RSS-210 and CS-03 of Industry

Canada (IC).
A label Is located on the underside of

the base unit containing eitherthe FCC
registration number and Ringer

Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC
registration number and Load Number

(LN). 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;

In the United States:

VTECH COMMUNICATIONS

1-800-624-5688

In Canada:

VTECH ELECTRONICS

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.

Your VTech 900i'\s 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.

If you move the handset out of range
during a phone conversation, you will
hear an ‘Out of Range’ tone to tell you
to move closerto the base. If you do not
move within range within 30 seconds
the call is automatically disconnected.

If you move out of range when the
handset is in standby mode, it will give
an 'Out of Range’ tone to tell you that
the handset will not be able to receive
or place calls. You may terminate the

‘Out of Range’ tone by pressing any

number key on the handset.

FCC Part 15
Warning: Changes or modifications to

this unit not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance's 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
RJIICor RJ11W).

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, yourtelephone 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 VTECH
Limited Warranty.

This equipment may not be used on
coin service lines provided by the phone
company or on 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 5.0A total; however,
contact your local telephone company

for the specific number in your area.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1C (Industry Canada)

This telephone is registered for use in

Canada.
Notice: The Industry Canada label

identifies certified equipment. This
certification means that the equipment
meets certain telecommunications
network, protective, operational and
safety requirements. Industry Canada
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
connections. The customer should be
aware that compliance with the above
conditions may not prevent degradation

of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should
be made by an authorized Canadian
maintenance facility designated by the
supplier. Any repairs or aiterations
made by the user to this equipment, or
equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause to
request the user to disconnect the
equipment.

Caution; Users should not attempt to
make such connections themselves,
but should contact the appropriate
electric inspection authority, or
electrician, as appropriate.

The Load Number (LN) assigned to this

device denotes the percentage of the

total load to be connected to a telephone

loop which is used by the device to
prevent overloading. The termination
on a loop may consist of any
combination of devices subject only to
the requirement that the total of the

load numbers of all the devices does
not exceed 100.

This device complies with RSS-210 of

Industry 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.

FREQUENCY CONTROL

Crystal Controlled Dual PLL
Synthesizer

TRANSMIT FREQUENCY

Handset : 925.05MHzto927.75MHz

(All ten channels within this
range)

Base : 902.3 MHz to 905.0 MHz

(All ten channels within this

range)

RECEIVE FREQUENCY

Handset : 902.3 MHz to 905.0 MHz

(All ten channels within this
range)

Base : 925.05MHzto927.75MHz

(All ten channels within this
range)

NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE

Maximum power allowed by FCC and

1C. Actual operating range may vary
according to environmental conditions
at the time of use.

The range quoted for this phone is

based on open field measurements
under (deaf conditions.

WEIGHT

Handset : 345 grams (with battery)
Base : 1075 grams(with AC

adapter)

SIZE

Handset : 20.0cm x 6.2cm x 4.3cm

(L X W X T) maximum
(antenna excluded)

Base : 22.0cm X 19.5cm X 6.1cm

(L X W X T) maximum
(antenna excluded)

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Handset ; Self-contained nickel

cadmium rechargeable
battery supply, 6.0V
nominal, 600mAh
capacity.

Power Adapter: 12VDC @ 500mA

SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL
AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT
NOTICE.

Users should ensure for their own
protection that the eiectrical ground
connections of the power utility,
telephone lines and internal metallic
water pipe system, if present, are
connected together. This precaution
may be particularly important in rural
areas.

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Vtech 900i
Cordless

Telephone

Wall Mounting Template

Use this template when wall
mounting your base unit. To mark
the positions of the mounting
screws, hold this template against
the wall, and press a pencil or pen
point through the center of each
crossmark.

NOTE:

Select a spot where you can
screw into a wooden stud within
the wall. The mounting screws will
not hold securely in plaster or
wallboard alone.