VTech 9116 User Manual
HEADSET CAPABLE (2.5mm) 900MHz HIGH FREQUENCY
USERS MANUAL
Parts Check List:
1. Handset
2. Base Unit
3. Telephone line cord
4. AC adapter
INTRODUCTION
5. Battery Pack
6. Wall mounting bracket
7. Belt Clip
CHARGING
PAGE
To help protect the environment, this
product may contain recycled or
reconditioned parts and materials.
VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD
Printed in China 91-5141-11-00 ISSUED 0
MHz
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, kitchen sink, or
swimming pool).
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, or table. The product ma y fall, causing
serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the
back or bottom are provided for ventilation.
T o protect it from overheating, these openings
must not be blocked by placing the product
on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register . This product
should not be placed in a built-in-installation
where proper ventilation is not provided.
7. This product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type
of power supply to your home, consult your
dealer or local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power
cord. Do not locate this product where the
cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
9. Never push objects of any kind into this
product through cabinet slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.
10.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble this product. If service or repair
work is required, contact VTech Customer
Service at 1-800-595-9511. 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.
11.Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in the risk of fire or
electric shock.
12.Unplug this product from the wall outlet:
a) 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 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.
SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HANDSET
TELEPHONE LINE
CORD
AC ADAPTER
WALL MOUNTING
BRACKET
BASE UNIT
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BELT CLIP
BATTERY PACK
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REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES
1. Remove the battery case by pressing
on the ridged lines and sliding
downward.
2. Discard the old battery pack. Don't put
the old battery pack in a trash
compactor or a fire - it could burst.
IMPORT ANT:Do not dispose of this battery
in household garbage. For
information on recycling or
proper disposal, consult
your local solid waste
collection or disposal
organization.
3. Hold the battery pack and plug the cord
into the handset. (The two cord metal
tips on the white plastic end of the plug
should be facing upwards.) Place the
cord in the case so it rests on top of the
battery pack.
4. Replace the battery cover by sliding it
into place.
5. The new battery pack must be charged
before using your telephone. Place the
handset in the cradle of the base unit to
allow it to charge for 24 hours. Maximum
battery life between charges is more
than 5 hours of continuous talk time or
4 days of standby.
CAUTION: To reduce the Risk of Fire or
Injury to Persons, Read and
Follow these instructions:
1. Use only VTECH battery.
2. 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.
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.
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CHARGING
GETTING STARTED
POWER
IN USE
CHARGING
WALL MOUNTING
AC ELECTRICAL
OUTLET
TELEPHONE
WALL JACK
Setting Up Your
VT 9116
1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet
and a telephone wall jack.
2. Plug the AC power adapter into an
electrical outlet and the DC connector to
the back of the base unit.
CAUTION:Use only the AC adapter
shipped with your VT 9116. This
is a Class 2 AC adapter,
specifically designed for use
with the VT 9116.
NOTE: Connect power to the base unit
before placing the handset in the
cradle.
the other end into a telephone wall jack.
Make sure the plugs snap securely into
place.
5. 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 DIFFICUL TY .
CAUTION:
1. Never install telephone wiring during 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.
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.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.
wooden
stud
wallboard
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 po wer 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.
4.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.
5.Connect the power cord. Plug the DC
connector into the DC jack at the rear of
the base unit. Plug the AC power
adapter into an electrical outlet.
6.Flip down the wall mount tab on the Base
to secure the Handset when cradled.
3. CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERIES
BEFORE USE. The batteries recharge
automatically whenever the handset is
in the base unit cradle. The batteries must
be charged for 24 hours before using
your phone for the first time.
4. Connect the telephone line cord. Insert
one end of the telephone line cord into
the jack at the rear of the base unit. Plug
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BASE UNIT FEATURES
CHARGING LED
* The CHARGING LED illuminates steadily
when the Handset is in the Base cradle to
indicate that the Handset battery pack is being
charged.
PAGE KEY
* Press the PAGE key to page the
handset.
* Press it a second time to cancel a
page.
* The base will ring the handset 1
min before ending the page
automatically.
* The handset can also cancel the
page by pressing the OFF key.
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REPLACEMENT BATTERY ORDER FORM
For VTECH 9116 Cordless Telephone
Name: Address:
City: State: Zip:
Daytime Phone Number: ( )
ORDER INFORMATION
For Model VT 9116
(QTY.) Batteries @$14.95 each............................$
$4.95 Shipping & Handling Per Battery Ordered....................................................$
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CREDIT CARD# EXP. DATE
CARD HOLDER’S SIGNA TURE
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HANDSET FEATURES
PHONE LED
VOLUME SWITCH
PHONE KEY
TONE/ KEY
*
PROG KEY
PHONE LED
* The PHONE LED lights when the phone
line is being used by the handset.
* It flashes in cadence with an incoming
ring.
* It flashes quickly during PROG mode.
* It flashes slowly when battery is low.
PHONE KEY/ FLASH KEY
* Press the PHONE key to make a call.
* If you are currently on a call, pressing
PHONE flashes the line. This would be
used with a feature like call waiting to
answer your second call.
CHAN KEY
* Pressing the CHAN key when the
handset is in use will activate a channel
change to the next free channel.
* This is used if you are experiencing
noise or interference on the current
channel.
OFF KEY
* Press the OFF key to exit all modes of
operation.
MEM KEY
* Press the MEM key to enter MEMORY
mode.
* The sequence for dialing out a speed
dial number in memory is: PHONE,
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OFF KEY
CHAN KEY
MEM KEY
REDIAL/PAUSE KEY
MEM, Number Button (0-9).
PROG KEY
* Press PROG key to enter PROGRAM
mode. See Programming Speed Dial
Numbers for more details.
REDIAL/PAUSE KEY
* When you hear the dial tone, pressing
the REDIAL key will dial out the last
number that was called on your phone.
* During Speed Dial programming, press
REDIAL key to insert a 2 second P A USE
in the dialing sequence.
* It can also be used to store the last
number dialed into the speed dial
memory. See Storing a Redial Number
into Speed Dial for details.
TONE/ KEY
* In PULSE dialing mode, this key is used
to switch to Temporary TONE dialing
mode.
VOLUME SWITCH
* There are three volume settings: Low,
Medium and High.
BA TTER Y LO W W ARNING BEEP
* Upon pressing PHONE, the Handset will
emit two beeps to indicate that the battery
pack needs to be recharged.
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