Vtech 9118 User Manual

INTRUDUCTION

Parts Check List:

1. Handset

2. Base Unit

3. Telephone line cord

4. Battery Pack

5. AC adapter

To purchase replacement battery packs, call
VTECH Communications at 1-800-595-9511.
In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800­267-7377.

IMPORT ANT 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 may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should
never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in-installation where
proper ventilation is not provided.

7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking
on i t.

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 sho ck
from lighting.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES

1. Slide the battery cover off by gently pressing
on the recessed area with a downward motion.

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

3. Plug in the replacement battery pack. Place
the battery pack in the compartment with the
battery cord resting on top of it.

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
16 hours. Maximum battery life between
charges is more than 5 hours of continuous
talk time or 6 days of standby.

CAUTION: T o reduce the risk of fire or injury , read

and follow these instructions:

1. Use only VTECH battery (80-5074-00-00).

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 ma y explode.

The RBRC™ Seal

The RBRC® Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery indicates that VTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily

participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their
useful lives, when taken out of service within the United States and Canada.
The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium batteries
into the trash or municipal waste, which may be illegal in your area.

VTech’s participation with RBRC® makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local
retailers participating in the RBRC® program or at authorized VTech product service centers. Please call 1-
800-8-BA TTER Y™ for inf ormation on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans / restrictions in your area.
VT ech’s in volvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving
natural resources.

RBRC® is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

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GETTTING ST ARTED

Setting Up Your VT9118

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 A C adapter shipped with your VT9118. It is specifically designed f or this

product.

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

3. CHARGE THE HANDSET BA TTER Y P A CK BEFORE USE. The batteries recharge automatically

whenever the handset is in the base unit cradle. The batteries must be charged for 16 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 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 IN USE indicator should light up, and you should hear a dial tone. If not,
see IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY.

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.

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W ALL MOUNTING

1.Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack.Y our phone requires a modular
telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (120V AC). The power cord is six f eet 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.Mount the base on the wall. Position the base so the mounting studs will fit into the holes at

the back 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.

3.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.

4.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.

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HANDSET FEA TURES

PHONE LED

• The PHONE LED lights when the handset
is on an active call.

• 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.

PROG KEY

• Press PROG key to enter PROGRAM
mode. See Programming Speed Dial

Numbers for more details.

VOLUME CONTROL

• There are 3 volume levels: LOW; MEDIUM;
HIGH.

• While on a call, press the Up or Down key

to adjust the listening volume. The Handset
will emit a double beep when the maximum
or minimum volume level has been
reached.

OFF KEY

• Press the OFF key to exit all modes of
operation.

REDIAL / PAUSE KEY

• When you hear the dial tone, pressing the
REDIAL key will dial out the last number
that wascalled on your phone.

• 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.

• You can store a PAUSE into your dialing
number. See Storing Pauses in Memory
for detail.

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.

MEM KEY

• Press the MEM key to enter MEMORY
mode.

• The sequence for dialing out a speed dial
number in memory is: PHONE, MEM,
Number Button (0-9).

TONE/ * KEY

• In PULSE dialing mode, this key is used to
switch to Temporary TONE dialing mode.

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BASE UNIT FEA TURES

IN USE/CHARGE LED

• The LED illuminates steadily when the
handset is in the base cradle to indicate
that the handset battery is being charged.

• The LED illuminates whenever the handset

is being used.

• This LED also flashes with the cadence of

the incoming ring.

PAGE KEY

• Press the PAGE key to page the handset.

• Press it second time to cancel a page.

• The base will ring the handset 1 minute
before ending the page automatically.

• The handset can also cancel the page by
pressing the OFF key.

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REPLACEMENT B ATTERY ORDER FORM

For VT 9118 Cordless Telephone
Name: Adress:
City: State: Zip:
Daytime Phone Number: ( )

ORDER INFORMATION

For Model VT 9118
(QTY.) Batter ies @$19.95 each
Shipping/Handling @$ 4.95 per battery

METHOD OF P A YMENT : DO NO T SEND CASH

CHECK/M.O. VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER AMERICAN EXPRESS

Credit Card#
CARD HOLDER’S SIGNATURE

EXP. DATE

PLACE ORDER FORM AND PAYMENT IN ENVELOPE AND SEND TO:

VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC.

8770 SW NIMBUS AVENUE

BEAVERTON, OREGON 97008-7195 USA

YOU MA Y ALSO ORDER BY PHONE. CALL 1-800-595-9511

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