VTech 917ADX User Manual

900MHz ANALOG CORDLESS PHONE WITH SPEAKERPHONE AND DUAL KEYPAD MODEL VTECH 917ADX

917ADX

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VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.

Distributed in the U.S.A by VTECH Communications, 8770 SW Nimbus Avenue/Beaverton,Oregon,97008

Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd., 200-7671 Alderbridge Way, Richmond,B.C.,V6X1Z9

IMPORTANT:

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW PHONE

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU

READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY

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Table Of

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................3

PARTS CHECK LIST ........................................................................... 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK ....................................................... 7

GETTING STARTED ........................................................................... 9

SETTING UP YOUR VTech 917 ADX.................................................. 9

WALL MOUNTING ..............................................................................10

HANDSET FEATURES

PHONE LED ...................................................................................... 12

INT.COM LED .................................................................................... 12

LOW BATT/MUTE LED ..................................................................... 12

PHONE (FLASH) Key ........................................................................ 12

INT.COM Key ................................................................................... 12

OFF Key ............................................................................................. 12

HOLD Key .......................................................................................... 12

CHANNEL (CHAN) Key ..................................................................... 13

MUTE Key MEMORY (MEM) Key PROGRAM/PRIVACY (PRG/PRV) Key

REDIAL Key ...................................................................................... 13

'TONE Key ......................................................................................... 13

VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH........................................................... 13

HEADSET JACK (2.5 mm) ................................................................ 13

BASE UNIT FEATURES .................................................................... 14

POWER (PWR) LED

IN USE LED ....................................................................................... 14

CHARGE (CHR) LED

HOLD LED ......................................................................................... 14

MUTE LED ......................................................................................... 14

INTERCOM (INT.COM) LED ............................................................. 15

SPEAKERPHONE (SPKR) LED ........................................................ 15

RINGER SWITCH .............................................................................. 15

TONE/PULSE SWITCH ..................................................................... 15

HOLD Key .......................................................................................... 15

FLASH Key ........................................................................................ 15

MUTE Key .......................................................................................... 15

MEMORY (MEM) Key ........................................................................ 15

PRIVACY (PRV) Key ......................................................................... 15

REDIAL Key ....................................................................................... 16

INTERCOM (INT.COM) Key .............................................................. 16

SPEAKERPHONE (SPKR) Key

VOLUME UP Key ............................................................................... 16

VOLUME DOWN Key'

'TONE Key ......................................................................................... 16

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I N T R 0 D U C T I O N

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MAKING CALLS ................................................................................ 17

ANSWERING CALLS ........................................................................ 18

TO PUT A CALL ON HOLD ............................................................... 17

THE MUTE FEATURE SWITCHING TO THE HANDSET

SWITCHING TO THE SPEAKERPHONE ......................................... 19

JOINING A HANDSET CONVERSATION

THE PRIVACY FEATURE ................................................................. 19

USING THE INTERCOM / HANDSET LOCATOR ............................ 20

IF YOUR PHONE RINGS DURING AN INTERCOM

CONVERSATION...............................................................................21

USING THE INTERCOM DURING A PHONE CALL

TEMPORARY TONE FEATURE ....................................................... 21

PROGRAMMING THE RINGER TYPE TURNING OFF THE HANDSET RINGER BASE RINGER CONTROL CHECKING THE HANDSET RINGER

MEMORY DIALING ........................................................................... 22

TO STORE A NUMBER INTO MEMORY .......................................... 22

TO DIALA NUMBER FROM MEMORY

TO CHANGE OR REPLACE A STORED NUMBER.......................... 23

STORING PAUSES IN MEMORY...................................................... 23

USING REDIAL ................................................................................. 24

STORING A REDIAL NUMBER IN MEMORY DIAL

CHANGING CHANNELS ................................................................... 24

OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................. 25

INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 25

OPERATION ...................................................................................... 25

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................. 27

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ................................................................. 28

WARRANTY STATEMENT

FCC & 1C REGULATIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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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

FLASH feature

Base Unit Ringer control (HIGH, LOW, OFF)

Three-way conferencing between Caller,

Handset and Speakerphone

Privacy feature

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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BATTERY PACK

WALL MOUNTING BRACKET

BELT CLIP

TELEPHONE LINE CORD

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.

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).

Do not place this product on an unstable

cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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