Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION .........................................................3
PARTS CHECK LIST ........................................................... 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................... 5
THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK ...................................... 7
GETTING STARTED .................................................... 9
SETTING UP YOUR
WALL MOUNTING ........................................................10
HANDSET FEATURES ................................................... 12
HANDSET SPEAKERPHONE(FLASH) KEY........................................12
PHONE LED ................................................................. 12
INT.COM LED ............................................................... 12
LOW BATT/MUTE LED ................................................ 12
PHONE (FLASH) Key ................................................... 12
INT.COM Key ................................................................ 12
OFF Key ....................................................................... 12
HOLD/MUTE Key .................................................................... 12
CHANNEL (CHAN) Key ................................................ 13
MEMORY (MEM) Key ................................................... 13
PROGRAM/PRIVACY (PRG/PRV) Key ........................ 13
REDIAL Key ................................................................. 13
TONE/* Key ................................................................... 13
VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH.......................................... 13
HEADSET JACK (2.5 mm) ........................................... 13
BASE UNIT FEATURES .............................................. 14
POWER (PWR) LED .................................................... 14
IN USE LED .................................................................. 14
CHARGE (CHR) LED ................................................... 14
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 ................................... 16
VOLUME UP Key ........................................................... 16
VOLUME DOWN Key .................................................... 16
TONE/* Key .................................................................... 16
VTech 918 ADX
.................................... 9
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Table Of Contents
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................... 17
MAKING CALLS ............................................................ 17
ANSWERING CALLS .................................................... 18
TO PUT A CALL ON HOLD ........................................... 17
THE MUTE FEATURE ................................................... 17
SWITCHING TO THE HANDSET .................................. 17
SWITCHING TO THE SPEAKERPHONE ..................... 19
JOINING A HANDSET CONVERSATION ..................... 19
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 ........................ 21
TEMPORARY TONE FEATURE ................................... 21
PROGRAMMING THE RINGER TYPE ......................... 21
TURNING OFF THE HANDSET RINGER ..................... 22
BASE RINGER CONTROL ........................................... 22
CHECKING THE HANDSET RINGER ........................... 22
MEMORY DIALING ....................................................... 22
TO STORE A NUMBER INTO MEMORY ....................... 22
TO DIAL A NUMBER FROM MEMORY ........................................... 22
TO CHANGE OR REPLACE A STORED NUMBER .................... 23
STORING PAUSES IN MEMORY..................................................... 23
USING REDIAL ............................................................. 24
STORING A REDIAL NUMBER IN MEMORY DIAL ...... 24
CHANGING CHANNELS ............................................... 24
OPTIONAL
2
INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................... 25
INSTALLATION .............................................................. 25
OPERATION ................................................................. 25
MAINTENANCE ............................................................ 27
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ............................................ 28
WARRANTY STATEMENT ........................................... 30
FCC REGULATIONS ................................................... 31
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................... 33
HEADSET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a
phone. This manual is designed to familiarize
you with your
use from your new phone, we suggest that you
read this Instruction Manual before operating
it.
Your
VTec h 918 ADX
analog cordless phone with a Speakerphone and
second keypad on the Base Unit,and a hands
free speakerphone on the Handset. 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 , e v en if it is unplugged.
Other special features are:
10 Number Speed Dial Memory
10 Channels of operation
Automatic Channel Select
Manual Channel Change on Handset
Handset Speakerphone
Intercom between the Base Unit and
Handset
2.5mm Jack on Handset for
Headset use
Belt Clip for Handset
REDIAL feature
Automatic release 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
918 ADX
VTech
cordless tele-
. To get the maximum
is a single line, 900 MHz,
optional
Handset & Speakerphone HOLD and
MUTE
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)
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INTRODUCTION
Parts Check List:
Handset
Base unit and AC adaptor
Telephone line cord
Battery pack
Wall mounting brac ke t
Belt clip
ABC1DEF
2
900MHz
CORDLESS
LOW BATT/MUTE
INT.COM
PHONE
PHONE
OFF
INT.COM
ABC1DEF
2
3
MNO
GHI JKL
4
56
WXYZ
PQRS7TUV
89
TONE
OPER
0
#
*
REDIAL
MUTE
CHAN
SPEAKER
MEM
PRG/PRV
PHONE
HANDSET
PWR
IN
USE
CHR
BASE UNIT
GHI JKL
4
PRS7TUV
TONE
HOLD
MEM
INT.COM
56
89
OPER
0
FLASH
PRV
SPKR
VOL
3
MNO
WXYZ
#
MUTE
REDIAL
WALL MOUNTING
BRACKET
4
AC ADAPTOR
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BatteryPack
80-4032-00-00
3.6v600mAhNi-Cd
WARNING:DO NOT BURN
OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES
Ni-Cd
BATTERY PACK
BELT CLIP
TELEPHONE LINE CORD
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
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 ventilation. 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, consult 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.
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.
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 :
When the power supply cord or plug
is damaged or frayed.
If liquid has been spilled into the
product.
If the product has been exposed to
rain or water.
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.
If the product has been dropped
and the cabinet has been damaged.
If the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
Avoid using a telephone (other than
acordless type) during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric
shock from lighting.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use the telephone to report a gas
leak in the vicinity of the leak.
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SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK
Charging the handset batteries :
The handset of your
918ADX
cordless tele phone is powered by a rechargeable battery
pack.It charges automatically whenever the
handset is in the base. you should charge the
battery pack for 16 hours when you first recieve your phone. You’ll know the battery pack
needs charging when:
The phone emits a warning tone when you
press the PHONE or SPEAKERPHONE
key on the handset.
The LOW BATT/MUTE LED is slowly
flashing.
The handset seems completely dead, no
lights are evident, and pressing keys do
not generate a beep.
To charge the batter y pack, place the
handset in the base unit. The charge CHR indicator 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 capacity, but it is best to charge the batter y 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.
Remove the battery cover by pressing
on the ridged lines and sliding downward.
PRESS
and
SLIDE DOWNWARD
Discard the old battery pack. Don’t put
the old battery pack in a trash compactor or a fire - it could burst.
IMPORTAN T: 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.
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
compartment.
7
It’s imposible to o vercharge 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.
To purchase replacement batter y packs,
call VTECH Communications at:
1-800-595-9511.
In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at:
1-800-267-7377.
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CAUTIO
USEONLYVTECHBATTERY80-4032-00-00
PLACE THE NEW BATTERY
PACK INTO THE BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECT
POSITION OF THE BATTERY
PACK WHEN CHANGING
BATTERY
THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK
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 batter y pack recharges whenever the Handset is returned to the Base
Unit.
CAUTION: To reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury
to Persons, Read and F ollo w 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 swallo wed.
Exercise care in handling the battery pack
in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets,
8
and keys. The battery or conductor may
overheat and cause bu rns.
The RBRC program provides a convenient
R
alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium
batteries into the trash or municipal waste,
which be illegal in your areas.
VTech 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-BATTERY for information
on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/
restrictios in your area. VTech’iinvolvement 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 silding
downward as mentioned on this page.
R
RBRC is a registered trademark of
Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation.
To order replacement batteries, contact VT ech
Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.
The cell may explode.
The RBRC Seal
TM
The RBRC Seal on the
R
(easily removable) nickelcadmium 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.
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GETTING STARTED
Setting Up Your
VTech 918 ADX
Choose an area near an electrical outlet
and a telephone wall jack.
TEL.LINE
9V DC
SETTING UP
YOUR
VTECH 918ADX
ELECTRICAL
OUTLET
AC
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
918 ADX
. This is a Class 2 AC adap-
tor, specifically designed for use with the
918ADX
.
NOTE: Connect power to the Base Unit before
placing the Handset in the cradle.
RINGER
HI
OFF
LO
PULSE
TONE
RINGER
TONE
TONE/PULSE
PULSE
hours before using your phone for the
first time.
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.
9
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
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CAUTION:
Never install telephone wiring during a
lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in wet loca-
tions unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires
or terminals unless the telephone line
has been disconnected at the network
interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying
telephone lines.
WALL MOUNTING
The Wall Mount adaptor is designed to fit on
standard Wall Mount plates.
Position the wall 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. P osition
the base so the mounting studs will fit into
the holes on the bottom of the base. Position the power cord to extend do wn the
wall the phone is to be mounted on. Slide
the base down on the mounting studs until it locks into place.
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.
woodenstud
PULSE
TONE
PULSE
SNAP IN FIRMLY
HI
LO
OFF
RINGER
INSERT WALL MOUNT
ADAPTOR ONTO THE
BASE UNIT
PUSH IN
and
SLIDE DOWN
Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical
outlet, and the DC connector on the
back of the Base Unit.
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IMPORTANT:
When wall mouting your
reverse the handset hook, located in the
charging cradle.
Otherwise your handset may fall from the
Base Unit when cradled.
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918ADX
, you m ust
ELECTRICAL
OUTLET
TEL.LINE
9V DC
SETTING UP
YOUR
VTECH 918ADX
AC
TELEPHONE
WALL
JACK
HANDSET FEATURES
Flashes in cadence with an incoming ring.
INT.COM LED
Glows steadily when the INT.COM key
is pressed on the Handset
900MHz
CORDLESS
LOW BATT/MUTE
PHONE
INT.COM
PHONE
OFF
INT.COM
ABC1DEF
2
3
MNO
GHI JKL
4
56
WXYZ
PQRS7TUV
89
TONE
OPER
0
#
*
REDIAL
MUTE
CHAN
SPEAKER
MEM
PRG/PR
PHONE
HANDSET
Handset SPEAKERPHONE(FLASH) Key
The
918 ADX
has a speakerphone built-in to
the Handset. The Handset SPEAKERPHONE
provides the same features as the regular
PHONE function of the cordless handset, but
with the added benefit of hands-free operation.
Throughout this manual, whenever a dialing
function is explained,the example given will reference the PHONE key only. Howe ver,this also
applies to the Handset SPEAKERPHONE key.
Press this key to get dial tone or answ er
an incoming call.
During a call,press this key to FLASH the
line. This feature is used in conjunction
with services such as Call Waiting.
LOW BATT/MUTE LED
Flashes 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 dial tone or answer
an incoming call.
During a call, press PHONE to FLASH
the line. This feature is used in conjunction with services such as Call 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 initiated fromthe Handset.
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PHONE LED
Glows steadily when theHandset is in
use.
Flashes slowly when a call is on HOLD.
Flashes rapidly when Handset is in
Program (PRG) mode.
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OFF Key
Press this key to end a call, exit from In-
tercom (INT.COM) mode or Program
(PRG) mode. You can hang up in the
HOLD mode by pressing OFF.
HANDSET FEATURES
HOLD/(MUTE) Key
Press this key less than 1 second to
MUTE the Handset microphone during
a conversation. You will still be able to
hear the other party, but they cannot
hear you.
Press and hold this key for one second
place a call on HOLD . 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, simply press OFF k ey.
Press HOLD/MUTE again to resume
two way conversation.
CHANNEL (CHAN) Key
If you are experiencing noise or inter-
ference during a call, press the CHAN
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key to change to the next free channel.
NOTE: You may need to press CHAN
more than once to find an interference-
free channel.
RINGER.
See PROGRAMMING THE RINGER
TYPE, and T O ST ORE A NUMBER INTO
MEMORY, for details.
During a call, press PRG/PRV to
prevent the Base Unit from joining the
conversation.
to
REDIAL Key
When you hear a dial tone, press this key
to redial the last phone number dialed on
your
918 ADX
The phone number stored in REDIAL can
be placed in a MEMORY dial location.
See STORING A REDIAL NUMBER IN
MEMEORY DIAL.
*/TONE Key
From the PULSE (Rotary) dialing mode,
press this key to s witch to TEMPORARY
TONE dialing mode.
When the call is ended, the phone will
return to PULSE dialing mode.
VOLUME CONTR OL SWITCH
.
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MEMOR Y (MEM) Ke y
Press this key to enter MEMORY DIAL-
ING mode.
The sequence for dialing a phone number
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
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Located on the Left edge of the Handset,
there are three volume controlled levels
( )with respected to LOW, MEDIUM,
VOL
and HIGH.
HEADSET JACK (2.5 mm)
Located on Right edge of the Handset.
Plug (optional) Headset into this jack for
hands-free operation.
See
OPTIONAL
TION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for more information.
HEADSET INSTALLA-
BASE UNIT FEATURES
ABC1DEF
3
2
PWR
IN
USE
CHR
GHI JKL
4
PRS7TUV
TONE
HOLD
MEM
INT.COM
56
89
OPER
0
FLASH
PRV
SPKR
VOL
MNO
WXYZ
#
MUTE
REDIAL
BAB
BASE UNIT
POWER (PWR) LED
Glows steadily when the AC adaptor is
14
supplying power to the Base Unit.
IN USE LED
Glows steadily when the Handset is on
a call.
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 with the warning beep tone.
HOLD LED
During a phone call, whether using the
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.
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BASE UNIT FEATURES
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 answer the IN-
TERCOM 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
14
Transfer the call to the Handset
Return to the call by pressing SPKR.
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
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
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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
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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.
BASE UNIT FEATURES
REDIAL KEY
When you hear a dial tone, press this
key to redial the last phone number you
dialed on your
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 INT.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.
Press INT.COM to terminate INTERCOM
mode.
918 ADX
.
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.
SPEAKERPHONE (SPKR) KEY
16
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 vol-
ume 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.
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15
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Whenever the Handset battery
pack is removed and then replaced, the Handset must be reinitialized on the Base Unit cradle.
The Charge (CHR) LED on the Base Unit will
flash during the initialization.
Throughout this manual, whenever a dialing
function is explained, the example giv en will
reference the PHONE key only. However , this
also applies to the Handset SPEAKERPHONE
key .
MAKING CALLS
From the Handset
Pick up the Handset and press PHONE.
When you hear a dial tone, dial the n umber.
The IN USE LED (on the Base Unit) and
PHONE LED (on the Handset) will light.
MAKING CALL
and
ANSWERING CALL
900MHz
CORDLESS
LOW BATT/MUTE
PHONE
16
PHONE
4
*
MUTE
ME
GHI JKL
PQRS7TUV
TONE
INT.COM
INT.COM
ABC1DEF
2
56
89
OPER
0
CHAN
PRG/PR
OFF
3
MNO
WXYZ
#
REDIAL
SPEAKER
PHONE
in the Base Unit, or press OFF on the
Handset.
TO END THE CALL
ABC1DE
2
PHONE
4
*
MUTE
PHONE
TONE
ME
900MHz
GHI JKL
PQRS7TUV
CORDLESS
LOW BATT/MUTE
INT.COM
INT.COM
ABC1DEF
2
3
56
89
OPER
0
REDIAL
CHAN
PRG/PR
OFF
MNO
WXYZ
#
SPEAKER
PHONE
3
PWR
MN
GHI JKL
4
56
IN
USE
PR7TU
89
WXY
CHR
TON
OPE
0
#
MUTE
FLAS
HOLD
REDIAL
PRV
ME
SPKR
INT.COM
VOL
From the Base Speakerphone
The Base Unit also works as a Speaker phone. It allo ws y ou to mak e and receiv e 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
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hear the dial tone over the speak er. Use the
ABC1DE
3
2
PWR
MN
GHI JKL
4
56
IN
USE
PR7TU
89
WXY
CHR
TON
OPE
0
#
MUTE
FLAS
HOLD
REDIAL
PRV
ME
SPKR
INT.COM
VOL
V olume Control k eys to adjust the speak er to a
comfortable listening level. Dial the number on
the keypad of the Base Unit. When the party
answers, speak to w ard the microphone, located at the lower front edge of the Base Unit.
To hang up, press SPKR again on the
Base Unit.
If you make a mistake when dialing, press
OFF to hang up, then press PHONE to get
a dial tone again.
You must always press PHONE bef ore you
can dial a call on the Handset.
Disconnecting
To end a call, either place the Handset back
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ABC1DE
3
2
PWR
MN
GHI JKL
4
56
IN
USE
PR7TU
CHR
TON
HOLD
ME
INT.COM
89
OPE
0
FLAS
PRV
VOL
WXY
#
MUTE
REDIAL
SPKR
MAKING & RECIEVING
CALLS WITHOUT USING
THE HANDSET
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
line, the
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 y ou’ll see 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 Base Speakerphone
The Speakerphone will also ring to signify an incoming call. To answer from the
Speakerphone, press SPKR. You can no w
talk to your party hands-free. Use the Volume Control keys to adjust the speaker to a
comfortable listening level.
NOTE: If you are using your Speakerphone in a noisy environment, the conversation coming from your party may suffer from
dropout. In this case, press MUTE on the
Speakerphone while your party talks. Press
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MUTE again to deactivate before you begin
talking.
TO PUT A CALL ON HOLD
918 ADX
turn OFF.
900MHz
PHONE
PHONE
GHI JKL
4
PQRS7TUV
TONE
*
MUTE
MEM
THE MUTE FEATURE
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 Speakerphone is used in a noisy room. Loud background 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.
will take itself off HOLD and
CORDLESS
LOW BATT/MUTE
INT.COM
OFF
INT.COM
ABC1DEF
2
3
MNO
56
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0
CHAN
PRG/PR
WXYZ
#
REDIAL
SPEAKER
PHONE
ABC1DEF
3
2
PWR
MNO
GHI JKL
4
56
IN
USE
PRS7TUV
WXYZ
89
CHR
TONE
OPER
0
#
MUTE
FLASH
HOLD
REDIAL
PRV
MEM
SPKR
INT.COM
VOL
THE MUTE FEATURE
TO PUT A CALL
ON HOLD
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While using your
918ADX
, you can put a
call on hold by pressing 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
918 ADX
has a call on HOLD , and a
user picks up an extension phone on the same
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SWITCHING TO THE HANDSET
During a Base Speakerphone call, if the
Handset is in the Base Unit, you can automatically switch from the Base Speakerphone to
the Handset by picking up the Handset.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SWITCHING TO THE SPEAKERPHONE
Press HOLD on the Handset
Press SPKR on the Base Unit to take the
900MHz
CORDLESS
LOW BATT/MUTE
PHONE
INT.COM
PHONE
OFF
INT.COM
ABC1DEF
2
3
MNO
GHI JKL
4
*
MUTE
PQRS7TUV
TONE
MEM
56
89
OPER
0
CHAN
PRG/PR
WXYZ
#
REDIAL
SPEAKER
PHONE
ABC1DEF
3
2
PWR
MNO
GHI JKL
4
56
IN
USE
PRS7TUV
WXYZ
89
CHR
TONE
OPER
0
#
MUTE
FLASH
HOLD
REDIAL
PRV
MEM
SPKR
INT.COM
VOL
call off HOLD and continue a Base
Speakerphone conversation.
You cannot switch back to the Base
Speakerphone just by returning the Handset to the Base Unit cradle - that will be still
in HOLD mode.
NOTE: Placing the call on HOLD prior to
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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 Base
Speakerphone. Just press SPKR on the
Base Unit. The Handset will emit a short
tone to alert that the Base 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 Base
Speaker- phone, someone at the Handset can
join the conversation by pressing PHONE.
TO SWITCH BACK TO
THE SPEAKERPHONE
The Base Unit will emit a short tone to alert the
user that the Handset has been activated.
900MHz
CORDLESS
LOW BATT/MUTE
PHONE
INT.COM
PHONE
OFF
INT.COM
ABC1DEF
2
3
MNO
GHI JKL
4
*
MUTE
MEM
PQRS7TUV
TONE
56
89
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0
CHAN
PRG/PR
WXYZ
#
REDIAL
SPEAKER
PHONE
ABC1DEF
2
3
56
89
OPER
0
FLASH
PRV
VOL
MNO
WXYZ
#
MUTE
REDIAL
SPKR
TO JOIN A HANDSET
CONVERSATION
PWR
GHI JKL
4
IN
USE
PRS7TUV
CHR
TONE
HOLD
MEM
INT.COM
The call will remain connected as long as
either the Handset or the Base 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
Base 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.
If someone at the base speakerphone has
already joined in, pressing PRG/PRV on the
Handset will turn off the Base speakerphone.
Likewise,you can prevent the Handset
from joining the conversation while using
the Base Speakerphone. While the Base
Speakerphone is ON, press PRV.
Pressing PRV a second time will terminate
PRIVACY mode, and anyone at the Hand-
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
set can join in.
When someone at the Handset has al ready joined the conversation, pressing
PRV on the Base Speakerphone will turn
off the Handset.
ABC1DEF
2
56
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0
FLASH
PRV
VOL
3
MNO
WXYZ
#
MUTE
REDIAL
SPKR
TO PREVENT SOMEONE
FROM JOINNING THE
CONVERSATION
PHONE
4
*
MUTE
PHONE
GHI JKL
PQRS7TUV
TONE
MEM
900MHz
CORDLESS
LOW BATT/MUTE
INT.COM
INT.COM
ABC1DEF
2
56
89
OPER
0
CHAN
PRG/PRV
OFF
3
MNO
WXYZ
PWR
GHI JKL
4
IN
#
USE
PRS7TUV
CHR
REDIAL
TONE
SPEAKER
PHONE
HOLD
MEM
INT.COM
USING THE INTERCOM / HANDSET LOCATOR
You can use your
918 ADX
cordless telephone as a two-way Intercom between the
Base Unit and the Handset. This doesnÕt tie up
your telephone line. You can still receive calls
when using the Intercom.
The Intercom can be activated b y 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
ADX
Handset. Use the Intercom feature on
918
the Base Unit to help locate the missing
Handset. When the I N T.COM key is
pressed, the Handset will ring four times.
TO USE THE
INTERCOM/HANDSET
ABC1DEF
2
56
89
OPER
0
FLASH
PRV
VOL
SPKR
3
MNO
WXYZ
#
MUTE
REDIAL
LOCATOR
PHONE
PHONE
4
*
MUTE
MEM
900MHz
GHI JKL
PQRS7TUV
TONE
CORDLESS
LOW BATT/MUTE
INT.COM
INT.COM
ABC1DEF
2
56
89
OPER
0
CHAN
PRG/PRV
OFF
3
MNO
WXYZ
PWR
GHI JKL
4
IN
#
USE
PRS7TUV
CHR
REDIAL
TONE
SPEAKER
PHONE
HOLD
MEM
INT.COM
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IF YOUR PHONE RINGS DURING AN
INTERCOM CONVERSATION
If you receive a call while using the Intercom, 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
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 (on the Base Unit).
ABC1DEF
2
56
89
OPER
0
FLASH
PRV
VOL
3
MNO
WXYZ
#
MUTE
REDIAL
SPKR
TO USE THE
INTERCOM DURING
A PHONE CALL
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PHONE
4
*
MUTE
PHONE
GHI JKL
PQRS7TUV
TONE
MEM
900MHz
CORDLESS
LOW BATT/MUTE
INT.COM
INT.COM
ABC1DEF
2
56
89
OPER
0
CHAN
PRG/PRV
OFF
3
MNO
WXYZ
PWR
GHI JKL
4
IN
#
USE
PRS7TUV
CHR
REDIAL
TONE
SPEAKER
PHONE
HOLD
MEM
INT.COM
INT.COM SPKR
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 Speakerphone.
To end the call, press OFF (on the Handset), or place the Handset back in the Base
Unit cradle. From Base Unit press SPKR to
end a call. The phone will automatically go
back to rotary (dial-pulse) service.
TEMPORARY TONE ALLOWS
YOU TO ENTER SPECIAL
ABC1DEF
2
PWR
GHI JKL
4
56
IN
USE
PRS7TUV
89
CHR
TONE
OPER
0
FLASH
HOLD
PRV
MEM
INT.COM
VOL
CODES AND TONES TO
ACCESS SOME SPECIAL
SERVICES
3
MNO
WXYZ
#
MUTE
REDIAL
SPKR
PHONE
PHONE
4
*
MUTE
MEM
900MHz
GHI JKL
PQRS7TUV
TONE
CORDLESS
LOW BATT/MUTE
INT.COM
INT.COM
ABC1DEF
2
56
89
OPER
0
CHAN
PRG/PRV
OFF
3
MNO
WXYZ
#
REDIAL
SPEAKER
PHONE
The Temporary Tone feature is for use
with PULSE dialing service only.
PROGRAMMING THE RINGER TYPE
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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
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The
918 ADX
cordless phone has four
different ringing tones available for the Handset.
To program the Handset ringer tone:
Handset must be OFF
Press PRG/PRV key on Handset
Press # or * key on the Handset
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Press 1, 2 3, or 4 on the Handset to select
a ringer type. The Handset will emit the corresponding ringer tone.
Press OFF on the Handset to exit programming.
TURNING OFF THE HANDSET RINGER
The Handset must
be OFF
Press PRG/PRV on
the Handset
Press # or * key on
the Handset
Press 5 to turn off
the ringer
Press OFF key to
exit
BASE RINGER CONTROL
22
This control switch is located on the right
hand edge of Base Unit.
Select HIGH, LOW or OFF setting.
CHECKING THE HANDSET RINGER
To check the ringer type which is currently
programmed, do the following:
Handset must be OFF
Press PRG/PRV on the Handset
Press # key on the Handset
Press 0 on the Handset. The phone will
ring once to show ringer selected.
Press OFF key to exit
PHONE
PHONE
GHI JKL
4
PQRS7TUV
TONE
*
MUTE
ME
900MHz
CORDLESS
LOW BATT/MUTE
INT.COM
INT.COM
ABC1DEF
2
3
56
89
OPER
0
REDIAL
CHAN
SPEAKER
PRG/PR
MEMORY DIALING
The
918` 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 either the Base Unit or the Handset.
TO STORE A NUMBER INTO MEMORY
The Handset must be OFF
Press PRG/PRV on the Handset
Press the Memory
Location key where
TO PROGRAM
THE RING TYPE
the phone number will
be stored (0-9)
Dial the number
OFF
MNO
WXYZ
#
PHONE
MEMORY DIALING
3
2
ABC1DEF
PWR
4
56
GHI JKL
IN
IN
USE
USE
89
PRS7TUV
CHR
0
TONE
OPER
MNO
WXYZ
#
you want to store. The
number 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.
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 generate a sad tone and automatically exit program mode.
Write down the name and/or the phone number you assigned 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 .
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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)
For example, to dial the number you assigned to key ‘8 ’, you would press
PHONE, MEM, 8 (on the Handset), or
SPKR, MEM, 8 (on the Base Unit).
TO DIAL A NUMBER
4
HOLD
MEM
GHI JKL
PRS7TUV
TONE
INT.COM
ABC1DEF
2
56
89
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0
FLASH
PRV
VOL
3
MNO
WXYZ
#
MUTE
REDIAL
SPKR
FROM MEMORY
PHONE
4
*
MUTE
PHONE
GHI JKL
PQRS7TUV
TONE
MEM
900MHz
CORDLESS
LOW BATT/MUTE
INT.COM
INT.COM
ABC1DEF
2
56
89
OPER
0
CHAN
PRG/PRV
OFF
3
MNO
WXYZ
PWR
IN
#
USE
CHR
REDIAL
SPEAKER
PHONE
TO CHANGE OR REPLACE A STORED
NUMBER
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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 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, pressing 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 mak es the pause 2
seconds longer and is treated as a stored
digit.
Press MEM on the Handset to complete
programming.
For example, if your phone is connected
to a PBX, you can store the PBX access
number and a pause before the phone number. To store 9-PAUSE-555-1234, in Memor y
Location 8, you would:
Press PRG/PRV
Press 8
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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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900MHz
PHONE
PHONE
GHI JKL
4
PQRS7TUV
TONE
*
MUTE
MEM
CORDLESS
LOW BATT/MUTE
INT.COM
OFF
INT.COM
ABC1DEF
2
3
MNO
56
89
OPER
0
#
REDIAL
CHAN
SPEAKER
PRG/PRV
PHONE
TO STORE PAUSES
IN MEMORY
WXYZ
PWR
IN
USE
CHR
GHI JKL
4
PRS7TUV
TONE
HOLD
MEM
INT.COM
ABC1DEF
2
56
89
OPER
0
FLASH
PRV
SPKR
VOL
3
REDIAL
MNO
WXYZ
#
MUTE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Press 9
Press HOLD
Dial 555-1234
Press MEM
USING REDIAL
The
918 ADX
cordless phone automatically stores the last number you dialed in a
special redial memory.
To redial the last number, press PHONE
(on the Handset) or SPKR (on the Base Unit),
then REDIAL.
STORING A REDIAL NUMBER IN MEMORY
DIAL
To store the last number you dialed as a
regular Memory Dial number, do the following on the Handset:
Press PRG/PRV
Press the Memory Location key where the
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phone number will be stored (0-9)
Press REDIAL
Press MEM
900MHz
CORDLESS
LOW BATT/MUTE
PHONE
INT.COM
PHONE
OFF
INT.COM
ABC1DEF
2
3
MNO
GHI JKL
4
*
MUTE
MEM
PQRS7TUV
TONE
56
89
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0
CHAN
PRG/PRV
WXYZ
#
REDIAL
SPEAKER
PHONE
2
PWR
GHI JKL
4
56
IN
USE
PRS7TUV
89
CHR
TONE
0
FLASH
HOLD
MEM
INT.COM
If changing channels does not improve recep-
tion , you may need to move closer to the Base Unit.
ABC1DEF
OPER
PRV
VOL
3
MNO
WXYZ
#
MUTE
REDIAL
SPKR
USING REDIAL
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CHANGING CHANNELS
If you are experiencing noise or interference 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.
NOTE: You may need to press CHAN
more than once to find an interference-free
channel.
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OPTIONAL
Your
ped with a 2.5mm Headset Jack for use with
an
optional
free operation
If you choose to use the Headset option,
you must do the following:
HEADSET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
918 ADX
cordless telephone is equip-
accessory Headset for hands-
The
918 ADX
detachable belt clip. Align the pins on the
inside edge of the belt clip with the notches
on the side of the
clip should snap securely into place. Do not
force the connection. See illustration.
OPERATION
is also equipped with a
918 ADX
handset. The belt
INSTALLATION
Obtain an optional accessory Headset,
which is compatible
Please contact VTech Communications
Customer Service, toll-free at 1-800-595-
9511 for dealer information in your local area.
You can also purchase a compatible Headset
directly from VTech Communications Customer Service.
Once you have a compatible 2.5mm Headset, locate the Headset Jack on the Handset
of your
918 ADX
Headset to the jack on the cordless Handset.
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The plug should fit securely. Do not force the
connection. See illustration.
with the
. Connect the plug on the
918 ADX.
HANDSET JACK&BELT
CLIP LOCATION
NOTE: Whenever a compatible Headset
is connected to the cordless Handset, the microphone on the Handset will be MUTED.
This is done to limit the effect of background
noise.
The following operational characteristics
apply to VTech Headsets. The same may
also apply to other (non-VTech) compatible
headsets, but VTech assumes no responsibility 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 conversation
918manual.pm6 3/6/98, 3:21 PM24
The headband can be adjusted to fit the
contour of your head. Using both hands,
OPTIONAL
slide the headband up or down so that it rests
comfortably on your head with the speaker
cushion centered against your ear.
For maximum sound quality, the flexible
microphone should be positioned at the corner of your mouth, about one inch from your
mouth.
ONE
INCH
HEADSET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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MAINTENANCE
TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELEPHONE.
Your
VTech 918 ADX
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 if 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 standing in water. If your Base Unit should fall into
water,
DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL.
Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords.
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cordless telephone
27
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 dampened 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
THE PHONE DOES NOT WORK AT ALL.
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
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 BATT 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 battery 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 donÕt hear a dial tone, discon-
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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 local telephone company.
YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A WEAK
SIGNAL WHEN YOU’RE AWAY F ROM 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. Tr y moving the Base Unit to the
second or third floor, or to some other
location.
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 telephone 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 phones.
THE BASE DOES NOT RING
Make sure the BASE RINGER switch is not
set to off.
There may be too many extension phones
on your line. Try unplugging some of the other
phones.
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YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A WEAK
SIGNAL EVEN WHEN YOU’RE NEAR
THE BASE UNIT.
Place the Handset in the base momentarily to reset the security code. Then press
PHONE to get a line.
Household appliances plugged into the
same circuit as the Base Unit can sometimes cause interference. Tr y moving the
appliance or the Base Unit to another outlet.
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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 telephone jack, and
plug in a regular telephone. If you still hear
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
other calls, the problem is probably in your
wiring or local service. Call your local telephone 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.
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4. Connect power to the Base Unit.
5. Install the Handset battery pack.
6. Put the Handset in the Base Unit cradle
to reinitialize.
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WARRANTY STATEMENT
WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER?
Any defect in material or workmanship.
FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE?
To the original purchaser only - ONE YEAR.
WHA T WILL VTECH DO?
At our option, repair or replace your unit.
HOW DO I SEND MY UNIT, IN OR OUT OF WARRANTY?
Call VTECH Communications customer service for Return Authorization at:
1-800-595-9511
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).
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.
Ship the unit via UPS Insured, or equivalent to:
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS
8770 SW NIMBUS AVENUE
BEAVERTON, OREGON 97008
VTECH Communications assumes no responsibility for units sent without prior
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ReturnAuthorization
.
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WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT COVER?
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Batteries
Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts of nature (lightning, floods, power surges, etc.)
Products which may have been modified or incorporated into other products
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
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 RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY?
This warranty gives you specific rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
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FCC REGULATIONS
This equipment complies 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 information to your local telephone company.
This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids.
Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact:
In the United States:
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS
1-800-595-9511
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
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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
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of your home or office.
FCC Part 15
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance’scould void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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
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 harmful 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 following measures:
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is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC. This
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FCC REGULATIONS
- Reorient or relocate 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.
FCC Part 68
The FCC requires that you connect your cordless telephone to the nationwide telephone network 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 notification, you will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Occasionally, your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the operation of your equipment. If so, you will be given advance notice of the change to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service.
The Base Unit contains no user serviceable parts. The Handset contains a user replaceable
battery pack.
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-
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rected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents or by others who may be authorized by the FCC. For repair procedures, follow the
instructions outlined under the VTECH Limited Warranty.
This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the phone company or Party
Lines.
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone
line and still enable 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.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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 allow ed by FCC. Actual operating range may vary according to environmental
conditions at the time of use.
SIZE
Handset: 18.2cm x 6.2cm x 3.8cm
(L x W x T) maximum
(antenna excluded)
Base: 21.0cm x 14.8cm x 5.5cm
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WEIGHT
Handset: 250 grams
Base: 550 grams
(L x W x T) maximum
(antenna excluded)
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PO WER REQUIREMENTS
Handset: Self-contained nickel-cadmium rechargeab le battery supply, 3.6V nominal,
600mAh capacity.
Power Adaptor: 9V DC@500mA
SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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VTECH COMMUNICA TIONS 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
Copyright 1999 for
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
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