Thank you for purchasing a VTech cordless
telephone. This manual is designed to famil
iarize you with your 917 ADX. To get the
maximum use from your new phone, we sug
gest that you read this instruction Manual
before operating it.
Your VTech 917ADX\s a single line, 900
MHz, analog cordless phone with a Speaker
phone and second keypad on the Base Unit.
Each time the Handset is placed in the Base
Unit, one of more than 65,000 Digital Security
Codes is randomly selected. The Handset
and Base Unit recognize each other based
upon this security code. This minimizes the
chance of another cordless phone accessing
your telephone line. The Base Unit retains
the current security code and channel in
memory, even if it is unpiugged.
Other special features are:
■ 10 Number Speed Dial Memory
■ 10 Channels of operation
^Automatic Channel Select
■ Manual Channel Change on Handset
■ Intercom between the Base Unit and
Handset
■ 2.5mm Jack on Handset for optional
Headset use
■ Belt Clip for Handset
■ REDIAL feature
■ Automatic reiease of line from HOLD when
extension is picked up
■ Programmable Ringer Types
■ Low Battery Detect and Warning indication
■ Hearing-Aid Compatible Handset
■ Easy Answer - Press any key on the
Handset to answer (other than OFF)
■ Removable Battery Pack
■ Tone and Pulse dialing
■ Temporary Tone feature
■ Handset & Speakerphone HOLD and
MUTE
P Volume Control for Handset and Speaker
phone
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FLASH feature
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Base Unit Ringer control (HIGH, LOW,
OFF)
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Three-way conferencing between Caller,
Handset and Speakerphone
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Privacy feature
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Long battery life (7 hours talk time/6 days
standby)
IN T R O DU CT ION
IMPORTANT SARETY INSTRUCTIONS
Parts Check List:
Handset
Base unit and AC adaptor
Telephone line cord
Battery pack
Wall mounting bracket
Belt clip
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When using your telephone, please follow
these basic safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons;
Read and understand all instructions.
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I Follow all warnings arid Instructions
marked on the product.
I Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid clean
ers or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning. :
I Do not use this product near water (for ex
ample, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or
swimming pool).
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Do not place this product on an unstable
cart, stand, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious damage to the product.
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Slots and openings in the cabinet and the
back or bottom are provided for ventila
tion. To protect it from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked by placing
the product on a 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.
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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, con
sult your dealer or local power company.
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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.
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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.
I 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 in
the U.S. and at 1-800-267-7377 in
Canada. 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.
Do not overload wall outlets and exten
sion cords as this can result in the risk of
fire or electric shock.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet ;
O When the power supply cord or plug
is damaged or frayed.
O If liquid has been spilled into the
product.
O If the product has been exposed to
rain or water.
O 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.
O If the product has been dropped
and the cabinet has been damaged.
O If the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
Avoid using a telephone (other than a
cordless type) during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric
IMBORT^NTÏSÂFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK
shock from lightning.
[ Do not use the telephone to report a gas
leak In the vicinity of the leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Charging the handset batteries :
■ The handset of your 917ADX cordless
telephone Is powered by a rechargeable
batterypack.lt charges automatically whenever
thehandset Is In the base. You should charge
the battery pack for 16 hours when you first
recieve your phone. You’li know the battery
pack needs charging when:
O The phone emits a warning tone when you
press the PHONE key.
O The LOW BATT/MUTE LED is slowly
flashing.
O The handset seems completely dead, no
lights are evident, and pressing keys does
not generate a beep.
■ To charge the battery pack, place the
handset In the base unit. The charge CHR In
dicator will light to show the handset is seated
properly and the battery pack Is charging. It is
recommended that the battery pack be
charged for at least 16 hours initially and 8
hours for maintenance charging. You can use
your telephone before that with diminished
capaci- ty, but it is best to charge the battery
pack fully. It will take several recharge cycles
to maximize the charge capacity of your
battery pack. The maximum battery life
between charges is 7 hours of continuous
talk time or 6 days of standby.
To purchase.replacement battery packs¡;call
VTECHÇomniuniçatl.opsat: •_
1-800-595-9511.
frf Canada, call VTECH Electronics at:
1-800-267-7377.
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It’s imposible to overcharge the battery pack
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The battery pack can be recharged many
times, but if you get a low-battery signal even
after 8 hours of maintenance charging in the
base cradle, the battery pack should be
replaced.
tÎH E 'HANDSET BATTE R Y PACK
GETTING
STAR TED
Remove the battery cover by pressing
on the ridged lines and sliding down
ward.
■ 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 recy
cling or proper disposal, consult your local solid
waste collection or disposal organization.
■ Place the new battery pack in the battery
compartment. Make sure the metal con
tacts on the underside of the battery are
aligned with charging contacts in battery
PLACE THE NEW BATTERY
PACK INTO THE BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECT
POSITION OF THE BATTERY
PACK WHEN CHANGING
BATTERY
compartment.
■ 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.
A Word About Rechargeable Batteries
Your Nicad battery pack recharges whenever
the Handset is returned to the Base Unit.
To maximize the life of your battery pack, do
not return your 9Î/ADX Handset to the Base
Unit cradle for recharging until the LOW ВАТТ
LED begins to flash.
CAUTION: To reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury
to Persons, Read and Follow these Instructions:
■ Use only VTECH battery.
■ Do not open or mutilate the battery. Re
leased electrolyte is corrosive and may
cause damage to the eyes or skin. It
may be toxic if swallowed.
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Exercise care in handling the battery
pack in order not to short the battery with
conducting materials such as rings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery or con
ductor may overheat and cause burns.
■ Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.
The cell may explode.
To order replacement batteries, contact
VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511
in the U.S. and contact VTECH Electronics
at 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.
Setting Up Your VTfec/j 917ADX i ^ ■
■ Choose an area near an electrical outlet
and a telephone wall jack.
Plug the AC power adaptor into an
electrical outlet and the DC connector to
the back of the Base Unit.
CAUTION: Use only the AC adaptor, shipped
with your 917ADX. This is a Class 2 AC adap
tor, specifically designed for use with the
917ADX.t '' " '
NOTE: Connect power to the Base Unit before
placing the Handset in the cradle.
■ 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.
■ Set the RINGER switch to HIGH, LOW
or OFF on the side of the Base Unit.
■ CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERY
PACK BEFORE USE. The battery pack
recharges automatically whenever the
Handset is in the Base Unit cradle. The
battery pack should be charged for 16
hours before using your phone for the
first time.
I 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.
■ CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE. After the
battery pack is charged, raise the Base
Unit Antenna to an upright position.
Then, pick up the Handset and press the
PHONE key. The IN USE LED (on the
Base Unit) and the PHONE LED (on the
Handset) should light up, and you should
hear a dial tone. If not, see IN CASE OF
DIFFICULTY.
CAUTION: ‘ ' '' -
□ Never Install telephone Wiring during a
lightning storm." ' , ‘
□ Never install telephone jacks In wet loca
tions unless the jack is specifically de
signed for wet locations. ' '
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Never touch uninsulated telephone wires
or terminals unless the telephone line
has been disconnected at the network
interface.”' '''
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W A L L
MOUNTING
WALL MOUNTING
The Wall Mount adaptor is designed
to fit on standard Wall Mount plates.
Choose a spot near an
electrical outlet and a
telephone jack.Your phone
requires a moduiar teiephone jack
and a standard eiectrical
outiet(120v AC). The power cord
is six feet long; make sure there
is an electricai 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.
IMPORTANT;
When wall mouting your 917ADX,
you must reverse the handset
hook, located in the charging
cradle.
Otherwise your handset may fall
from the Base Unit when cradled.
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.
Plug the AC adaptor into an
electrical outlet, and the DC
connector on the back of the
Base Unit.
Position the waii mount adaptor
on the base. Line up the tabs on
the wall mount adaptor with the
holes on the bottom of the base.
Snap the wall mount adaptor
firmly in place.
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.
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H AN D SET F E A TURE S HA N D S E T
F E A T U REsS
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PHONE LED
Glows steadily when Handset is in use.
Flashes slowly when a call is on HOLD.
Flashes rapidly when Handset is in Pro
gram (PRO) mode.
Flashes in cadence with an incoming
ring.
INT.COM LED
Glows steadily when the INT.COM key is
pressed on the Handset
LOW BATT/MUTE LED
Fiashes to signify that the Handset bat
tery pack needs recharging.
Glows steadily when the MUTE key is
pressed during a call.
PHONE (FLASH) Key
Press this key to get a diai tone or an
swer an incoming cali.
During a cail, press PHONE to FLASH
the line. This feature is used in conjunc
tion with services such as Cali Waiting.
INT.COM Key
Press this key to initiate two-way, inter
nal communication between the Handset
and Base Unit. The Base Unit will emit
two beeps, and will then automatically
enter Intercom mode. The party at the
Base Unit does not need to press any
key to activate this feature, when it is ini
tiated from the Handset.
OFF Key
Press this key to end a call, exit from In
tercom (INT.COM) mode or Program
(PRG) mode.
HOLD Key
Press this key to temporarily suspend
conversation without terminating the call.
With a call on HOLD, you can:
Intercom the Base Unit
Transfer the call to the Base Unit
Return to the call by pressing PHONE.
NOTE:
If you have placed a call on HOLD and
want to hang up: Press PHONE to
return to the call, then press OFF, or
place the Handset in the Base Unit.
CHANNEL (CHAN) Key
If you are experiencing noise or interfer
ence during a call, press the CHAN key
to change to the next free channel.
NOTE: You may need to press CHAN
more than once to find an interferencefree channel.
MUTE Key
Press this key to mute the Handset mi
crophone during a conversation. You
will still be able to hear the other party,
but they cannot hear you.
Press MUTE again to resume two-way
conversation.
MEMORY (MEM) Key
Press this key to enter MEMORY DIAL
ING mode.
The sequence for dialing a phone num
ber stored in memory is: Press PHONE,
MEM, Memory Location (0-9).
PROGRAM/PRIVACY (PRG/PRV) Key
■ With the Handset OFF, press this key to
store phone numbers into MEMORY, as
well as programming the Handset
RINGER.
■ See PROGRAMMING THE RINGER
TYPE, and TO STORE A NUMBER
INTO MEMORY, for details.
■ During a call, press PRG/PRV to prevent
the Base Unit from joining the conversa
tion.
REDIAL Key
When you hear a dial tone, press this
key to redial the last phone number
dialed on your 917 ADX.
The phone number stored in REDIAL
can be placed in a MEMORY dial
location.
•TONE Key
From the PULSE (Rotary) dialing mode,
press this key to switch to TEMPORARY
TONE dialing mode.
When the call is ended, the phone will
return to PULSE dialing mode.
VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
■ Located on the Left edge of the Handset.
■ Two Settings: H (High) and L (Low).
HEADSET JACK (2:5 mm)
■ Located on Right edge of the Handset.
I Plug (optional) Headset Into this jack for
hands-free operation.
■ See OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLA
TION AND OPERATING INSTRUC
TIONS for more information.
FEATURES BASE UNIT FEATURES
POWER (PWR) LED
Glows steadily when the AC adaptor is
supplying power to the Base Unit.
IN USE LED
■ Glows steadily when the Handset is on a
call.
Q Flashes in cadence with an incoming
ring.
CHARGE (CHR) LED
■ Blinks twice after placing the Handset in
the Base Unit to indicate that initializa
tion (assigning a new security code) has
occurred.
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After initialization, the CHR LED will glow
steadily to indicate that the Handset
battery is being charged.
If the Handset is placed in the Base Unit
without a battery, the CHR LED will flash
rapidly.
HOLD LED
During a phone call, whether using Base
or Handset,this LED will flash if the call
is placed on HOLD.
MUTE LED
During a SPEAKERPHONE call, this
LED will glow if the MUTE key is
pressed.
INTERCOM (INT.COM) LED
Flashes rapidly when the INT.COM key
is pressed.
NOTE: The Handset must be away from
the Base Unit to use the INTERCOM
feature.
Blinks twice, accompanied by two
beeps, when the Handset initiates the
INTERCOM call to the Base Unit.
Glows steadily while the Handset and
Base Unit are in INTERCOM mode.
SPEAKER (SPKR)LED
Glows when Base Unit is in SPEAKER
PHONE mode.
RINGER SWITCH
Located on the right edge of the Base
Unit (antenna side)
3 selections: HIGH, LOW, OFF
TONE/PULSE SWITCH
Located next to RINGER switch
Select mode compatible with your local
telephone service (for most areas,
TONE is the preferred dialing mode).
HOLD KEY
Press this key to temporarily suspend
conversation without terminating the call.
With a call on HOLD, you can:
Intercom the Handset
■ Transfer the call to the Handset
■ Return to the call by pressing SPKR.
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NOTE: If you have placed a call on
HOLD and want to hang up:
■ Press SPKR to return to the call, then
press SPKR again.
FLASH KEY U >
■ This key is used in conjunction with
services such as CALL WAITING.
MUTE KEY
■ Press this key to mute the Handset
microphone during a conversation. You
will still be able to hear the other party,
but they cannot hear you.
■ Press MUTE again to resume two-way
conversation.
MEMORY (MEM) KEY
■ Press this key to enter MEMORY
DIALING mode.
■ The sequence for dialing a phone
number stored in memory is: Press
SPKR,MEM, Memory Location (0-9).
PRIVACY (PRV) KEY
During a call, press PRV to prevent the
Handset from joining the conversation.
S E UNI T F E A T U R E S OPE RATING IN SIR Ui! T IONS
REDIAL KEY
When you hear a dial tone, press this
key to redial the last phone number you
dialed on your
917 ADX.
INTERCOM (INT.COM) KEY , . ,
■ Press this key to initiate two-way, inter
nal communication between the Base
Unit and Handset.
■ If the Handset is in the OFF mode, it will
ring a maximum of 4 times. The Hand
set user can respond to the INTERCOM
ring by pressing 1NT.COM. The Handset
user can also choose to ignore the IN
TERCOM ring, in which case, the ringing
will stop after 4 rings. Otherwise, the
Handset user can press OFF, which will
terminate the ringing.
I Press INT.COM to terminate INTERCOM
mode.
SPEAKERPHONE (SPKR) KEY ^ r
■ Press this key to use the SPEAKER
PHONE for making or answering calls.
Press SPKR to end the call.
VOLUME UP KEY
Press this key to increase the Base Unit
speaker volume. A series of rapid beeps
tell you that maximum volume level has
been reached.
The volume level will continue to incre
ment up if this key is held down. There
are a total of 8 volume settings.
VOLUME DOWN KEY
Press this key to decrease the Base Unit
speaker volume. A series of rapid beeps
tell you that minimum volume level has
been reached.
The volume level will continue to
increment down if this key is held down.
There are a total of 8 volume settings.
‘TONE KEY
From the PULSE (Rotary) dialing mode,
press this key to switch to TEMPORARY
TONE dialing mode.
When the call is ended, the phone will
return to PULSE dialing mode.
IMPORTANT: Whenever the Handset battery
pack is removed and then replaced, the Hand
set must be reinitialized on the Base Unit cradle:
The Charge (CHR) LED on the Base Unit will
flash during the initialization. i (
MAKING CALLS
From the Handset
■ Pick up the Handset and press PHONE.
When you hear a dial tone, dial the number.
The IN USE LED (on the Base Unit) and
PHONE LED (on the Handset) will light.
■ If you make a mistake when dialing, press
OFF to hang up, then press PHONE to get a
dial tone again.
B You must always press PHONE before
you can dial a call on the Handset.
Disconnecting
I To end a call, either place the Handset
back in the Base Unit, or press OFF on the
Handset.
From the Speakerphone
■ The Base Unit also works as a Speaker
phone. It allows you to make and receive
calls without using the Handset. You can use
the Speakerphone while the Handset is in or
out of the base.
■ Press SPKR on the Base Unit. You will
hear the dial tone over the speaker. Use the
Volume Control keys to adjust the speaker to
a comfortable listening level. Dial the number
on the keypad of the Base Unit. When the
party answers, speak toward the microphone,
located at the lower front edge of the Base
Unit.
■ To hang up, press SPKR again on the
Base Unit.
MAKING & RECIEVING
CALLS WnHOi;T USING
TRE HANDSET
QlE R ATI N G INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ANSWERING CALLS
From the Handset
■ The Handset will ring when you have an
Incoming call. You can answer calls on the
Handset whether it is in the base or away
from it. If your phone rings when the Handset
is in the base, just pick up the Handset. The
call will be connected automatically, and you’ll
see that the PHONE LED on the Handset and
the IN USE LED on the Base Unit are lit. If
the Handset rings when it is away from the
base, press any key, except OFF to answer
the call.
From the Speakerphone
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The Speakerphone will also ring to signify
an incoming call. To answer from the Speak
erphone, press SPKR. You can now talk to
your party hands-free. Use the Volume Con
trol keys to adjust the speaker to a comfort
able listening level.
■ NOTE: If you are using your Speaker
phone in a noisy environment, the conversa
tion coming from your party may suffer from
dropout. In this case, press
Speakerphone while your party talks. Press
MUTE again to deactivate before you begin
talking.
TO PUT A CALL ON HOLD :
I While using the Speakerphone or the
Handset, you can put a call on hold by press
ing HOLD. The HOLD LED on the Base Unit
and the PHONE LED on the Handset will
blink to indicate a call is on hold.
■ To return to the call, press PHONE(on the
Handset) or SPKR(on the Base Unit).
■ If your 917 ADX has a call on HOLD, and
a user picks up an extension phone on the
MUTE on the
same line, the 917 ADX will take itself off
HOLD and turn OFF.
THE MUTE FEATURE
■ When you press MUTE (on the Handset or
Base Unit), you can hear the caller’s voice,
but they can’t hear you. While a call is
muted, the LOW BATT/MUTE LED (on the
Handset) or the MUTE LED (on the Base
Unit) glows steadily. To go back to the two
way conversation, press MUTE again.
■ This feature is useful when the Speaker
phone is used in a noisy room. Loud back
ground noise can prevent your caller’s voice
from coming over the speaker. Press MUTE
while your caller is speaking. Press MUTE
again when you are ready to speak.
SWITCHING TO THE HANDSET
■ During a Speakerphone call, if the Hand
set is in the Base Unit, you can automatically
switch from the Speakerphone to the Handset
by picking up the Handset.
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SWITCHING TO THE SPEAKERPHONE
■ Press HOLD on the Handset
■ Press SPKR on the Base Unit to take the
call off HOLD and continue a Speakerphone
conversation.
I You cannot switch back to the Speaker
phone just by returning the Handset to the
Base Unit cradle - that will disconnect the
call.
I NOTE: Placing the call on HOLD prior to
switching to or from the Speakerphone
minimizes the risk of annoying feedback.
JOINING A HANDSET CONVERSATION
■ If someone is speaking on the Handset,
you can join the conversation on the Speak
erphone. Just press SPKR on the Base Unit.
The Handset will emit a short tone to alert
that the Speakerphone has been activated.
Either party can then leave the conversation
by pressing OFF (on the Handset) or SPKR
(on the Base Unit)
■ Likewise, if you are using the Speaker
phone, someone at the Handset can join the
conversation by pressing PHONE. The Base
Unit will emit a short tone to alert the user that
the Handset has been activated.
iThe call will remain connected as long as
either the Handset or the Speakerphone
remains on the line.(To disconnect the call,
both the Handset and the Base Unit must
hang up.)
THE PRIVACY FEATURE
■ While using the Handset, you can prevent
someone from joining the conversation at the
Speakerphone by pressing PRG/PRV. The
Handset must be ON to utilize this feature.
■ Pressing PRG/PRV a second time will
terminate PRIVACY mode and anyone at
the speakerphone can join in.
B When someone at the speakerphone has
already joined in, pressing PRG/PRV on
handset will turn off the speakerphone.
B
Likewise,you can prevent the Handset
from joining the conversation while using
the Speakerphone. While the Speaker
phone is ON, press PRV.
B
Pressing PRV a second time will terminate
PRIVACY mode, and anyone at the Hand-
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set can join in.
I When someone at the handset has al
ready joined the conversation, pressing
PRV on the Speakerphone will turn off the
handset.
USING THE INTERCOM / HANDSET LOCA
TOR^
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■ You can use your 917ADX cordless tele
phone as a two-way Intercom between the
Base Unit and the Handset. This doesn’t tie
up your telephone line. You can still receive
calls when using the Intercom.
■The Intercom can be activated by either the
Handset or the Base Unit.
Intercom from Handset to Base Unit
■ Press INT.COM. on the Handset
■ The Base Unit will emit two beeps, and will
then automatically enter Intercom mode.
■ The party at the Base Unit does not need
to press a key to activate this feature when it
is initiated from the Handset.
■ Press OFF to terminate INTERCOM
mode.
Intercom from Base Unit to Handset
■ Press INT.COM on the Base Unit.
■ if the Handset is in the OFF mode, it will
' ring a maximum of 4 times. The Handset
user can respond to the INTERCOM ring by
pressing INT.COM. The Handset user can
also choose to ignore the INTERCOM ring, in
which case, the ringing will stop after 4 rings.
Otherwise, the Handset user can press OFF,
which will terminate the ringing.
■ Press INT.COM to terminate INTERCOM
mode.
NOTE: If the Handset is ON when INT.COM
is pressed on the Base Unit, the Handset will
emit only one ringer tone, and then return to
the original call.
Handset Locator
■ Occasionally you may misplace your 917
ADX Handset. Use the Intercom feature on
the Base Unit to help locate the missing
Handset. When the INT.COM key is pressed,
the Handset will ring four times.
IF YOUR PHONE RINGS DURING AN
INTERCOM CONVERSATION
■ if you receive a call while using the Inter
com, your phone will ring normally. You can
answer the incoming call by pressing PHONE
(on the Handset) or SPKR (on the Base Unit).
However, by answering the incoming call, you
will automatically disconnect the Intercom.
USING THE INTERCOM DURING A PHONE
CALL
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■ Press HOLD to put the call on hold, then
use the Intercom normally.
■ To end the Intercom conversation, press
OFF (on the Handset) or INT.COM (on the
Base Unit).
■ To return to the call, press PHONE (on the
Handset) or SPKR (ori the Base Unit).
TEMPORARY TONE FEATURE . .
■ If you have rotary (dial-pulse) telephone
service, (TONE/PULSE switch is set to
PULSE), Temporary Tone allows you to enter
special codes and tones to access answering
machines, electronic banking services.
calling cards, or other special services.
■ First, dial the call normally. Then activate
the Temporary Tone feature by pressing
‘TONE key. You can then press the numbers
or symbols you need, and your phone will
send the proper tone signals. This feature is
available on the Handset and the Speaker[Dhone.
■ To end the call, press OFF (on the Hand
set), or place the Handset back in the Base
Unit cradle. From Base Unit press SPKR to
end a call. The phone will automatically go
■ The Temporary Tone feature is for use with
PULSE dialing service only.
PROGRAMMING THE RINGER TYPE
■ The 917ADX cordless phone has four dif
ferent ringing tones available for the Handset.
B To program the Handset ringer tone;
I Handset must be OFF
■ Press PRG/PRV key on Handset
■ Press # or * key on the Handset
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
■ Press 1, 2 3, or 4 on the Handset to select
a ringer type. The Handset will emit the cor
responding ringer tone.
■ Press OFF on the Handset to exit pro
gramming.
rURNING OFF THE HANDSET RINGER
■ The Handset must
3e OFF
■ Press PRG/PRV on
he Handset
■ Press # or * key on
he Handset
■ Press 5 to turn off
he ringer
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Press OFF key to
ixit
BASE RINGER
CONTROL
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This control switch is located on the right
and edge of Base Unit.
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Select HIGH. LOW or OFF setting.
CHECKING THE HANDSET RINGER v
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To check the ringer type which is currently
rogrammed, do the following:
I Handset must be OFF
I Press PRG/PRV on the Handset
I Press # key on the Handset
I Press 0 on the Handset. The phone will
ring once to show ringer selected.
I Press OFF key to exit
MEMORY DIALING
HThe Si 7 ADX cordless phone can store up
to10 frequently dialed numbers in memory.
■ Memory Dial numbers must be stored us
ing the Handset, but can be recalled from ei
ther the Base Unit or the Handset.
TO STORE A NUMBER INTO MEMORY
■ The Handset must be OFF
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Press PRG/PRV on the Handset
BPress the Memory
Location key where the
phone number will be
stored (0-9)
MEMORY DIALING
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■ If programming was unsuccessful, a sad
tone is generated.
■ If the phone is left unattended in program
mode for longer than 30 seconds, it will gen
erate a sad tone and automatically exit pro
gram mode.
■ Write down the phone number you as
signed to each Memory Location key on the
directory card in the Base Unit cradle.
TO DIAL A NUMBER FROM MEMORY
^You can Memory Dial from either the
Handset or the Base Unit.
■ Dial the number you
want to store. The num
ber can be up to 16
digits long
■ Press MEM on the
Handset to complete
programming
■ if programming has
been successful,a
happy tone will be
generated.
■ Press PHONE (on the Handset) or SPKR
(on the Base Unit) to get a dial tone
■ Press MEM and the Memory Location key
(0-9)
B For example, to dial the number you as
signed to key '8', you would press PHONE,
MEM, 8 (on the Handset), or SPKR, MEM, 8
(on the Base Unit).
TO CHANGE OR REPLACE A STORED
NUMBER
I You can change or replace a stored phone
number by storing a new number in its place.
See TO STORE A NUMBER INTO MEMORY.
TO ERASE STORED NUMBER
FROM MEMORY
■ The Handset must be OFF.
■ Press PRG/PRV on the Handset.
■ Press the Memory Location of the phone
number to be erased.
■ Press MEM on the handset to complete
programming.
STORING PAUSES IN MEMORY
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■ To insert a pause while programming a
Memory Dial number, do the following on the
Handset:
■ Press PRG/PRV on the Handset
■ Press the Memory Location key where the
phone number will be stored (0-9)
■ Dial the number you want to store, press
ing HOLD at the appropriate point (to insert a
2 second pause). The number can be up to
16 digits long. Each press of HOLD is treated
as stored digit.
■ For longer pauses, press HOLD two or
more times. Each press makes the pause 2
seconds longer and is treated as a stored
digit.
B
Press MEM on the Handset to complete
programming.
B
For example, if your phone is connected to
a PBX, you can store the PBX access num
ber and a pause before the phone number.
To store 9-PAUSE-555-1234, in Memory Lo
cation 8, you would:
■ Press PRG/PRV
■ Press 8
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OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS
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OPTIONAL
HE A D SE T I N ST A LL A TI O N A ND O P E RA TI N G I N ST R UC T
(on the Handset) or SPKR (on the Base Unit),
then REDIAL.
STORING A REDIAL NUMBER IN MEMORY
DIAL
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■ To store the last number you dialed as a
regular Memory Dial number, do the follow
ing on the Handset:
■ Press PRG/PRV
■ Press the Memory Location key where the
phone number will be stored (0-9)
■ Press REDIAL
■ Press MEM
■ Your 9i 7 ADX cordless telephone is equip
ped with a 2.5mm Headset Jack for use with
an optional accessory Headset for hands
free operation
■ If you choose to use the Headset option,
you must do the following:
INSTALLATION
■ Obtain an optional accessory Headset,
which is compatible with the 917ADX.
In the U.S. please contact,VTech Communi
cations Customer Service, toll-free at 1-800
595-9511, in Canada call VTech Electronics
at 1-800-267-7377 for dealer information in
your local area. You can also purchase ai'A-.-:
compatible Headset directly from VTech Com
munications Customer Service.
■ Once you have a compatible 2.5mm Head
set, locate the Headset Jack on the Handset
of your 917 ADX. Connect the plug on the
Headset to the jack on the cordless Handset.
The plug should fit securely. Do not force the
connection. See illustration.
■ The 917 ADX \s also equipped with a
detachable belt clip. Align the pins on the
inside edge of the belt clip with the notches
on the side of the 917 ADX handset. The belt
clip should snap securely into place. Do not
force the connection. See illustration.
OPERATION
I NOTE: Whenever a compatible Headset
is connected to the cordless Handset, the mi
crophone on the Handset will be MUTED.
This is done to limit the effect of background
noise.
I The following operational characteristics
apply to VTech Headsets. The same may
also apply to other (non-VTech) compatible
headsets, but VTech assumes no responsibil
ity for their performance.
■ The VTech brand compatible Headset has
a monaural design which is reversible, so you
can wear your Headset on either the left or
right ear, leaving one ear free for room con
versation
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CHANGING CHANNELS
■ If you are experiencing noise or interfer
ence when using your Handset, press the
CHAN key to switch to a clear channel. This
function is available when you are on a call or
intercom.
I NOTE: You may need to press CHAN
more than once to find an interference-free
channel.
■ The headband can be adjusted to fit the
contour of your head. Using both hands.
M A I N T E N A N C E
slide the headband up or down so that it rests
comfortably on your head with the speaker
cushion centered against your ear.
I For maximum sound quality, the flexible
microphone should be positioned at the cor
ner of your mouth, about one inch from your
mouth.
■ TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELEPHONE.
Your VTech 977ADXcordless 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 it 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 stand
ing in water. If your Base Unit should fall into
water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELE
PHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL.
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 damp
ened with water or a mild soap. Do not use
excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
■ If you have difficulty operating your
phone, the suggestions below should solve
the problem. If you still have difficulty after
trying these suggestions, In the US call:
VTECH Communications at
1-800-595-9511 ,ln Canada call :VTECH
Electronics at 1-800-267-7377.
THE PHONE DOESN’T WORK AT ALL.
■ Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
Щ Make sure the telephone line cord is
plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the
telephone wall jack.
■ Make sure the battery pack is properly
charged. If the LOW ВАТТ LED is on, the
battery pack needs charging. If the IN USE
LED (on the Base Unit) and the PHONE
LED (on the Handset) do not light when you
press PHONE, you should charge the bat
tery pack.
■ If you recently installed a new battery
pack, make sure it is installed correctly.
NO DIAL TONE.
■ First check all the suggestions above.
■ If you still don’t hear a dial tone, discon
nect 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 lo
cal telephone company.
appliance or the Base Unit to another outlet.
YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A WEAK SIG
NAL 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, or to some other loca
tion.
THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHEN
YOU RECEIVE A CALL.
■ Ensure that the ringer is turned on.
■ Make sure the telephone line cord is
plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the tele
phone jack. Make sure the power 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 phon
es.
THE BASE DOES NOT RING
B Make sure the BASE RINGER switch is not
set to off.
■ There may be too many extension phones
on your line. Try unplugging one of the other
phones.
IN CASE OF DIFFICU'LTW
plug in a regular telephone. If you still hear
other calls, the problem is probably in your
wiring or local service. Call your local tele
phone 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 for a
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 reinitialize the unit. If
it still does not seem to respond, perform the
following steps (in the order listed):
1. Disconnect the power to the Base Unit.
2. Remove the Handset battery Pack
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. Connect power to the Base Unit.
5. Install the Handset battery pack.
6. Put the Handset in the Base Unit cradle
to reinitialize.
YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A WEAK
SIGNAL EVEN WHEN YOU’RE NEAR THE
BASE UNIT.
■ Place the Handset in the base momen
tarily 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 some
times cause interference. Try moving the
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 teiephone jack, and
WARRANTY STATE ME NT
W A R R A N T Y S T A^ T E M ENT
WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER?
I Any defect in material or workmanship.
FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE?
B To the original purchaser only - 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 U.S. call VTECH Communications customer service for Return Authorization at:
1-800-595-9511.
in Canada call VTECH ELECTRONICS at 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).
I
Print your 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
Communications.
I
In the U.S. Ship the unit via UPS Insured, or equivalent to:
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS
8770 SW NIMBUS AVENUE
BEAVERTON, OREGON 97008
In Canada Ship the unit via UPS insured, or equivalent to:
VTECH ELECTRONICS
Suite 200 -7671 Alderbridge Way
Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9
VTECH Communications assumes no responsibiiity for units sent without prior
Return Authorization.
Products purchased more than 12 months from current date
■ Units purchased in "AS IS” condition, or units purchased as “Distressed Merchandise”.
HOW DOES STATE LAW OR PROVINCIAL LAW RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY?
B This warranty gives you specific rights. You may also have other rights which vary from
state to state or province to province .
WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT COVER?
■ Batteries
I
Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts of nature (lightning, floods, power surges, etc.)
■ Products which may have been modified or incorporated into other products
H Products purchased and/or operated outside the USA, its territories, or Canada.
■ Products serviced by the owner or a service facility not expressly authorized by VTECH
Communications
FCC & IC REGULATIONS
■ This equipment compiies with Parts 15 and 68 of the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) rules for the United States.
■ A label is located on the underside of the Base Unit containing either the FCC registration
number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). You must, upon request, provide this informa
tion to your local telephone company.
■ This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids.
FCC & 1C REGULATIONS
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 harmfui 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 foliowing measures;
- Reorient or reiocate 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.
■ Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact:
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In the United States:
/ ' ’VTECH COMMUNICATIONS
1-800-595-9511
Canada':'
5,- '-4 ^ ,
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 917ADX\s designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC. 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.
FCC Partis
Warning: : Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliances could void the user’s aùthority to operate the equipment.
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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
VTECH ELECTRONICS
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1-800-267-7377
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FCC Part 68
■ The FCC requires that you connect your cordless telephone to the nationwide telephone net
work through a modular telephone jack (USOC RJ11C or 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 notifi
cation, you will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. ^
■ Occasionaily, your telephone company may make changes in its faciiities, equipment, opera
tion, or procedures that could affect the operation of your equipment. If so, you will be given ad
vance notice of the change to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service.
I The Base Unit contains no user serviceable parts. The Handset contains a user replaceable
battery pack.
I
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 cor
rected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its au
thorized agents or by others who may be authorized by the FCC. For repair procedures, follow
the instructions outlined under the VTECH Limited Warranty.
M This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the phone company or Party
Lines.
I
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone
line and stiil enabie the devices to ring when you receive a call. The general rule is that the
REN value should not exceed 5.0 total; however, contact your local telephone company for the
specific number in your area.
F G C REGULATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1C (Industry Canada)
■ This telephone is registered for use in Canada.
Notice: thé Industry Canada label indentifies certified equipment. This certification means that
The equipment meets certain telecommunications network, protective , operational and safety
requirements. Industry Canada does not buarantee the equipment will operate to the user's
satisfaction. ‘ ‘ . " ' ; V
I Before installing this equipment, users should ensure to the facilities of the local telecommu
nications 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 serviec in some situations.
■ Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance
facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment,
or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the
user to disconnect the equipment.
■ Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical 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.
Caution : Users should not attempt to make such connections therhselves, but should contact
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 ollp which is used by the device to prevent overloading. The termina
tion on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that
the total of the load numbers of all devices does not exceed 100.
B 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: 925.05 MHz to 927.75 MHz (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:925.05 MHz to 927.75 MHz (All ten channels within this range)
NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE
Maximum power allowed by FCC & IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environ
mental conditions at the time of use.