Vtech 9121 User Manual

Parts Check List:

1. Handset

2. Base Unit

3. Telephone line cord

4. AC adapter

5. Battery Pack

Wall

mounting bracket

INTRODUCTION

HANDSET

TELEPHONE LINE

CORD

BATTERY PACK

BASE UNIT

AC ADAPTER

WALL MOUNT BRACKET

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should alwa ys 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. To protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked b y placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should ne ver be placed near or over a radiator or heat register . This product should not be placed in a built-ininstallation 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

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.

IMPORTANT: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. Place the new battery pack in the battery compartment. Make sure the metal contacts on the underside of the battery are aligned with charging contacts in battery compartment.

CAUTION: To reduce the Risk of Fire or

Injury to Persons, Read and Follow these instructions:

4. Replace the battery cover b y 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 5 hours of continuous talk time or 4 days of

standby.

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. Ex ercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the batter y 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.

SPARE BATTERY CHARGER

Your VT 9121 ADLc is equipped with a spare battery charger built-in to the base unit. The spare battery charger allows you to always have a charged battery available, should your handset battery discharge during normal use.

Contact your local VTech dealer, or call VTech Customer Service to purchase a spare battery pack.

To install the Spare Battery Pack:

1. Open the base unit battery compartment.

2. Place the spare battery pack in the battery compartment. Make sure the metal contacts on the underside of the battery are aligned with charging contacts in battery compartment.

3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

4. When the battery is installed properly, the spare battery LED on the base unit will be illuminated.

5. The spare battery will be fully charged after 24 hours. please note that the spare battery LED will always be illuminated when a spare battery is installed.

THE RBRC

SEAL

The RBRC Seal on the (easily removable) nickel-cadmium battery (contained in our product) 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 be illegal in your areas.

VTech’s payments to RBRC make 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-BATTERYTM for information on Ni-Cd battery recycleing and disposal bans/restrictios in your area.VTech’s in volvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.

Remove the nickel-cadmium battery pack by pressing on the lock knob and sliding downwardasmentioned on this page.

RBRC is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

PULSE

GETTING STARTED

TONE

AC ELECTRICAL

OUTLET

TELEPHONE WALL JACK

Setting Up Your

VT 9121 ADLc

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

2. Plug the A C 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 9121 ADLc. This is a Class 2 AC adapter, specifically designed for use with the VT 9121.

NOTE: Connect power to the base unit

before placing the handset in the cradle.

3. CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERIES

BEFORE USE. The batter ies 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.Set the TONE/PULSE switch on the base

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

WALL MOUNTING

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.

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

wooden

stud

wallboard

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.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.

HANDSET FEATURES

IN USE/LOW BATT LED

* The IN USE/LOW BATT LED lights when

the phone line is being used by the

handset. * It flashes in cadence with an incoming ring. * It flashes quickly during PGM mode. * It flashes slowly when a low battery is

detected.

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, MEM,

Number Button (0-9).

PGM KEY

* Press PGM ke y to enter PROGRAM mode.

See Programming Speed Dial Numbers for more details.

REDIAL KEY

* When you hear the dial tone, pressing the

REDIAL key will dial out the last number that was called 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.

TONE/ * KEY

* In PULSE dialing mode, this key is used

to switch to Temporary TONE dialing mode.

VOLUME SWITCH

* Upper position of switch is high volume

level. * Middle position is medium volume level. * Lower position is low volume level.

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