VTech 9126, VT 9123 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................2

PARTS CHECK LIST................................................................................................................3

HANDSET LA Y OUT...................................................................................................................4

BASE LAYOUT..........................................................................................................................5

GETTING STARTED...............................................................................................................6

Installation of Battery Pack in Handset..............................................................................6

Setting up your VT 9123/9126..................................................................................................7

Ringer Selection............................................................................................................7

T one / Pulse Selection....................................................................................................7

Wall Mounting....................................................................................................................8

The Handset Display.........................................................................................................9

BASIC OPERA TION................................................................................................................10

Making Calls.....................................................................................................................10

Volume Control................................................................................................................10

Channel Changing..............................................................................................................10

Using Redial........................................................................................................................11

Answering Calls................................................................................................................11

Flash.................................................................................................................................11

Hold......................................................................................................................................12

Page...................................................................................................................................12

ADVANCED OPERATION......................................................................................................13

CALLER ID/CALL WAITING ID ..........................................................................................13

Receiving and Storing Calls.......................................................................................13

About Call History.....................................................................................................13

Review Caller ID .......................................................................................................13

Deleting Records From Call History.........................................................................14

Delete A Specific Call............................................................................................14

Delete All Calls........................................................................................................14

Dial A Displayed Number ................................................................................................14

Store A Caller ID Record In Memory.........................................................................14

Display Screen Messages........................................................................................15

PHONE BOOK...............................................................................................................16

Store Memory Numbers............................................................................................16

Edit Numbers Stored In Memory................................................................................17

Delete Numbers Stored in Memory...........................................................................17

Dial Memory Numbers..............................................................................................17

MESSAGES W AITING......................................................................................................18

OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..............19

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...............................................................................................20

Maintenance....................................................................................................................20

In Case of Difficulty.........................................................................................................21

Limited Warranty.............................................................................................................23

FCC & IC Regulations....................................................................................................25

RBRC SEAL...........,....................................................................................................27

Technical Specifications..................................................................................................28

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 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 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 the 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 lightning.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS CHECK LIST

1. Base Unit

2. Handset

3. Owner’s Manual

4. AC Power Adaptor

5. Telephone Cord

6. Battery Pack

7. Belt Clip

HANDSET LAYOUT

1. LCD Display

2. SELECT

3. Navigation/Volume Keys

4. PHONE

5. FLASH

6. HOLD

7. Antenna

8. Headset Jack

9. OFF

10. Dialing Keys

11. REDIAL

12. PROG

BASE LAYOUT

1. Power Jack

2. Telephone Line Jack

3. IN USE/CHARGE LED

4. MESSAGE Indicator

5. PAGE

INSTALLATION OF BATTERY PACK IN HANDSET

The Handset of your automatically whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit. The battery pack needs charging when:

• The low battery icon and message are displayed:

• A double beep will be generated every 5 seconds.

To charge the battery pack, place the Handset in the Base Unit. The IN USE/CHARGE indicator will light to show the Handset is seated properly and the battery pack is charging. It is recommended that the battery pack should be charged for at least 16 hours initially. Afterwards, 8 hours of maintenance charging should be sufficient.

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To replace the battery pack, follow the steps below:

1. Remove the battery case cover by pressing on the ridged lines and sliding downward.

2. Discard the old battery pack by pulling firmly on the battery cords. Don’t put the old

battery pack in a trash compactor or a fire - it could burst. Please recycle.

3. Snap in the new battery pack, with the wires in the lower left corner. Insert the battery

plug into the socket, aligning the two holes in the plug with the socket pins.

4. Place the cord in the case so it rests below the battery pack.

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5. Replace the battery case cover by sliding the cover

6. Place the Handset in the cradle of the Base Unit to allow

is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges

upwards.

it to charge for 16 hours.

CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury, Read and Follow the Instructions

IMPORTANT:

Do not dispose of this battery pack into household garbage. For information on recycling or proper disposal, consult your local solid waste collection or disposal organization.

1. Use only VTech rechargeable battery pack, or equivalent.

2. Do not dispose of the batter y pack in a fire. The cell may explode.

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

4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery pack or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech at 1-800-595-9511.

SETTING UP YOUR

VT 9123/9126

RINGER SELECTION

1. Press PROG/CHAN.

2. Press or until RINGER is displayed.

3. Press SELECT. The current selection will be displayed, and you will hear a sample of the selected ring.

4. Press or to select a different ring style (there are 4), or turn the ringer OFF.

5. Press SELECT to confirm your choice.

NOTE: If the ringer is set to OFF, the display will

show “RINGER OFF” in idle mode.

TONE/PULSE SELECTION

NOTE: Y our

1. To change dialing mode, press PROG/CHAN,

2. Press or until DIAL MODE is displayed.

3. Press SELECT. The current setting is displayed.

4. Press or to change the setting.

5. Press SELECT to confirm your choice.

VT 9123/9126

TONE dialing.

is factory-preset for

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WALL MOUNTING

The Wall Mount bracket is designed for use on standard Wall Mount plates only.

1. Line up the tabs on the wall mount adaptor with the holes on the bottom of the Base Unit. Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place.

2. Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector to the bottom of the Base Unit. If the Handset battery pack has not been charged previously, place the Handset in the Base Unit cradle, and allow it to charge for 16 hours.

3. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit, and the other end to the wall jack.

4 . Mount the Base Unit on the wall. Position the Base Unit so the mounting stubs will fit into the

GETTING STARTED

holes on the wall mount bracket. Slide Base Unit down on the mounting stubs until it locks into place.

5. Flip down the wall mount tab on the Base to secure the Handset when cradled.

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stud

wallboard

THE HANDSET DISPLAY

If the display says: It means:

The Handset is in idle mode

A telephone line has not been connected to the Base Unit. Or the line is out of service.

Indicates incoming call

Waiting for dial tone

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Handset is in use

A parallel phone is in use

Messages in your phone company Voicemail have been received

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