VTech 9241 - VT Cordless Phone User Manual

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Congratulations! You have purchased
one of the best performing cordless
telephones on the market! The VT 9241
is a two line 900 MHz cordless phone
with Speakerphone & secondary key­pad on the Base Unit.

FEATURES:

• 2 Line Capability.

• 10 Number Speed Dial Memory (20
digits each).

• 30 Channels of operation.

• Automatic Search for clear channel.

• Manual channel change on the
Handset.

• REDIAL feature.

• Programmable Ringer Types.

• Low Battery Detect and Warning in­dicator.

• Hearing-Aid Compatible Receiver.

• Easy answer - when the phone
rings simply press any numeric key
on the Handset to answer.

• Removable Battery Pack.

• Touch Tone and Pulse Dialing.

• Temporary Tone Mode.

• Spare Battery Charger in the Base
Unit (second battery pack not in­cluded).

• Data Port in Base Unit.

• Handset and Speakerphone HOLD.

• Automatic release from hold when
an extension telephone is activated.

• Handset and Speakerphone vol­ume control.

• Flash.

• Ringer switch in Base (High-Low­Off) for each line.

• Four-way conversation between
Line1, Line2, Handset and Speak­erphone.

• Two-way Intercom between Hand­set and Base.

• 2.5mm Headset Jack on Handset.

• Belt Clip on the Handset.

• Long battery life (4.5 hours talk time/
5 day standby).

This manual is designed to familiarize
you with the VT 9241. To get the most
use out of your VT 9241, we strongly rec­ommend you read the manual before
using your phone.

INTRODUCTION

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Parts Check List:

1. Base Unit

2. Handset

3. AC adapter

INTRODUCTION

4. 2 telephone line cords

5. Battery pack

6. Belt clip

7. Wall mounting bracket

Base Handset

900MHz

CORDLESS

LINE 1

OFF

LINE 2

2ABC13DEF

4GHI 5JKL 6MNO

7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ

TONE

0

OPER

HOLD CHAN INT.COM

PGM CONF REDIAL

PAUSE

MEM

FLASH FLASH

INT.COM/PAGE

AC Adaptor Telephone Line Cords

Belt Clip

Wall Mounting Bracket

Battery Pack

REQULARY CLEAN CHARGE
CONTACTS WITH AN ERASER
FOR SERVICE CALL VTECH AT

X-XXX-XXX-XXXX

MIC

900MHZ

CORDLESS
VT9241

CONF

REDIAL

MUTE

HOLD

MEMORY

INT.COM/PAGE

POWER

CHARGE

SPARE BATT

VOL

2

ABC

13

DEF

4

GHI5JKL6MNO

7

PQRS

8

TUV9WXYZ

TONE

0

OPER

LINE 1 LINE 2

OFF

FLASH FLASH

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When using your telephone equipment,
basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons, in­cluding the following:

1. Read and understand all instruc­tions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water
(for example, near a bath tub, kitchen
sink, or swimming pool).

5. Do not place this product on an un­stable cart, stand, or table. The prod­uct may fall, causing serious dam­age to the product.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet
and the back or bottom are provided
for ventilation. To protect it from over­heating, these openings must not be
blocked by placing the product on
the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should never
be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register. This product should
not be placed in a built-in installa­tion where proper ventilation is not
provided.

7. This product should be operated
only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your
dealer or local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the
power cord. Do not locate this prod­uct where the cord will be abused
by persons walking on it.

9. Never push objects of any kind into
this product through cabinet slots as
they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could
result in a risk of fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.

10.To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not disassemble this product. If
service or repair work is required,
contact VTech Customer Service at
1-800-595-9511. Opening or re­moving cabinet parts other than
specified access doors may expose
you to dangerous voltages or other
risks. Incorrect reassembling can
cause electric shock when the ap­pliance is subsequently used.

11.Do not overload wall outlets and ex­tension cords as this can result in
the risk of fire or electric shock.

12.Unplug this product from the wall
outlet :

A.When the power supply cord or

plug is damaged or frayed.

B.If liquid has been spilled into the

product.

C.If the product has been exposed to

rain or water.

D .If the product does not oper ate nor-

mally by following the operating in­structions. Adjust only those con­trols that are covered by the oper-

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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ating instructions because im­proper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will of­ten require extensive work to re­store the product to normal opera­tion.

E.If the product has been dropped and

the cabinet has been damaged.

F.If the product exhibits a distinct

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The RBRCTM Seal

The RBRC® Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery indicates that VTech

Communications, Inc. is voluntarily participating in an
industry program to collect and recycle batteries at
the end of their useful lives,when taken out of service
within the United States and Canada.
The RBRC® program provides a convenient
alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium batteries
into the trash or municipal waste,which may be illegal
in some areas.

VTech’s partnership with RBRC® makes it easy for

you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers
participating in the RBRC program or at authorized VTech product service centers.
Please call
1-800-8-BATTERYTM for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal
bans/restrictions in your area.VTech’s involvement in this program is part of its
commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.

RBRC® is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation.

change in performance.

13.Avoid using a telephone (other than
a cordless type) during an electri­cal storm. There may be a remote
risk of electric shock from lighting.

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

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

2. Discard the old Battery Pack. Don’t
put the old Battery Pack in a trash
compactor or a fire - it could burst.

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

3. Place the new Battery Pack in the
battery compartment. Make sure
the metal contacts on the underside
of the battery are aligned with
charging contacts in the battery
compartment.

+

-

4. 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.

CAUTION: To reduce the Risk of
Fire or Injury to Persons, Read
and Follow these Instructions:

1. Use only VTECH battery .

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

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

4. Do not dispose of the battery in a
fire. The cell may explode.

REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY

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SPARE BATTERY CHARGER

Y our VTech VT 9241 is equipped with a
spare battery charger built into the
Base Unit. The spare battery charger
allows you to always have a charged
battery available, should your Hand­set battery discharge during normal
use.

To install the Spare Battery Pack:

1. Open the Base Unit battery com­partment.

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

3. Replace the battery compartment
cover.

4. When the battery is installed prop­erly, the spare batter y LED on the
Base Unit will be illuminated.

5. The spare battery will be fully
charged after 24 hours. Please note
that the SPARE BATT LED will al-
ways be illuminated when a spare
battery is installed.

To order Battery Packs and Headsets,
call VTech Communications at 1-800-
595-9511.

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CAUTION: Use only
the AC adapter
shipped with your VT

9241. This is a Class
2 AC adapter , specifi­cally designed for
use with the VT 9241.

GETTING STARTED

Setting Up Your VT 9241

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

2. Plug the AC power adapter into an
electrical outlet and the DC connec­tor to the back of the Base Unit.

NOTE: Connect power to the
Base Unit before placing the
Handset in the cradle.

3. Set the TONE/PULSE switch located
on the underside of 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.

4. Set the RINGER switches to HIGH,
LOW or OFF on the Base Unit.

5. CHARGE THE HANDSET BA TTER-
IES BEFORE USE. The batteries

recharge automatically whenever
the Handset is in the Base Unit
cradle. The batteries must be
charged for 16 hours before using
your phone for the first time.

6. Connect the telephone line cord(s).
If you have two lines which are ser­viced by one telephone jack (RJ14),
insert one end of the four wire (black
tipped) telephone line cord into the
jack marked L1/L2 at the rear of the
Base Unit. Plug the other end into a
telephone wall jack. If your two tele­phone lines are each serviced by a
separate telephone jack (RJ11),
insert one end of a telephone line
cord into the jack marked L1/L2 (this
will be your line 1) and a second
telephone cord into the jack marked
L2 (this will be your Line2) at the
rear of the Base Unit. Plug the other
end of the telephone cords into the
appropriate wall jacks. Make sure
the plugs snap securely into place.

7. CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE. After
the batteries are charged, pick up
the Handset and press a LINE key.
The LINE key you pressed should
light up, and you should hear a dial
tone. If not, see IN CASE OF DIFFI­CUL TY.

DIAL MODE

PULSE TONE

TELEPHONE
WALL JACK

AC ELECTRICAL
OUTLET

OR

BASE UNIT RINGER

SWITCHES

9V DC

L1/L2

L2

TEL.LINE DATA PORT

LINE 1 LINE 2

RINGER

HIGH OFF

LOW

HIGH OFF

LOW

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CAUTION:

1. Never install telephone wiring dur­ing a lightning storm.

2. Never install telephone jacks in wet
locations unless the jack is specifi­cally designed for wet locations.

3. Never touch uninsulated telephone
wires or terminals unless the tele­phone line has been disconnected
at the network interface.

4. Use caution when installing or modi­fying telephone lines.

GETTING STARTED

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The Wall Mount adaptor is designed to
fit on standard Wall Mount plates.

1. Choose a spot near an electrical

outlet and a telephone jack. Y our
phone requires a modular tele­phone jack and a standard electri­cal outlet (120V AC). The power
cord is six feet long; make sure there
is an electrical outlet within reach
of the Base. The outlet should not
be controlled by a wall switch. If the
switch is ever turned off, the phone
will not operate.

2. Position the wall mount adapter

on the Base. Line up the tabs on
the wall mount adapter with the
holes on the bottom of the Base.
Snap the wall mount adapter firmly
in place.

3. Mount the Base on the wall. Posi­tion the Base so the mounting studs
will fit into the holes on the bottom
of the Base. Position the po wer 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.

4. Connect the telephone cord(s).
The telephone line cord has a
snap-in plug at each end. Insert one
of the plugs into the jack(s) on the
bottom of the Base. Insert the other
end of the plug into the wall jack(s).

5. Connect the power cord. Plug the
DC connector into the DC jack at
the rear of the Base Unit. Plug the
AC power adaptor into an electri­cal outlet.

WALL MOUNTING

wallboard

wooden

stud

DIAL MODE

PULSE

TONE

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HANDSET FEATURES

It will flash when
INT.COM key is pressed
on the Base or Handset.

It will illuminate during
Intercom mode.

It will flash slowly if
handset battery level is
low.

INT.COM/LOW BA TT

900MHz

CORDLESS

LINE 1

OFF

LINE 2

FLASH

2

ABC

13

DEF

4

GHI5JKL6MNO

7

PQRS8TUV9WXYZ

TONE

0

OPER

HOLD CHAN INT.COM

PGM CONF REDIAL

PAUSE

INT.COM KEY

CONF KEY

CHAN KEY

Pressing the CHAN
key when the Handset
is in use will activate
a channel change to
the next free channel.
This is used if you are
experiencing noise or
interference on the
current channel.

*

TONE/* KEY

*

REDIAL/PAUSE KEY

PGM/MEM KEY

*

INT.COM/LOW

BATT LED

LINE1 KEY

*

*

*

HOLD KEY

OFF KEY

*

Press this key to exit
all modes.

*

Press this key to
establish a Conference
call between LINE1 and
LINE2.

In Handset idle mode,
press this key to enter
PROGRAM mode.

*

*

*

VOLUME SWITCH

Set earpiece volume
to high, medium or
low, depending on
your preference.

HEADSET JACK

Connect a 2.5mm
headset to the jack for
hands free operation.

*

During Speed Dial
programming, press
this key to insert a 2
second PAUSE in the
dialing sequence.

*

*

Press this key to dial
the last number called
on your Handset.

Press this key to enter
memory dial mode,after
getting a dial tone.

*

*

When the Handset is in
use, press this key to
hold the line. To release
HOLD, press the
appropriate LINE key.

In PULSE dialing mode,
this key is used to s witch
to Temporary TONE
dialing mode

MEM

FLASH

LINE2 KEY

*

Press this key during
a call on LINE1 to
Flash the line.

Press this key to make
or answer a call on
LINE1.

*

Press this key to ring the
Base Unit and establish an
Intercom call.

Press this key to make
or answer a call on
LINE2.

Press this key during a
call on LINE2 to Flash
the line.

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BASE UNIT FEATURES

MIC

900

MH

Z

CORDLESS

VT9241

CONF

REDIAL

MUTE

HOLD

MEMORY

INT.COM/PAGE

POWER

CHARGE

SPARE BATT

VOL

2

ABC

13

DEF

4

GHI

5

JKL

6

MNO

7

PQRS

8

TUV

9

WXYZ

TONE

0

OPER

LINE 1 LINE 2

OFF

FLASH FLASH

Press this key to page the Handset.
The LED will flash while the
Handset is paged, and it will glow
steadily during Intercom mode.

Press this key to dial the last number
called from the Base.

CONF KEY

Press this key to establish a
Conference call between LINE1
and LINE2.

*

INT.COM/PAGE KEY/LED

*

MEMORY KEY

Press this key to enter Memory
mode.

*

The SPARE BATT LED lights up
after a battery pack is placed in the
spare battery compartment.

*

*

MUTE KEY/LED

Press this key during an active
call to disable the microphone.
Press MUTE again to return to
a 2-way conversation.

*

*

While the SPEAKERPHONE is
on, this LED will illuminate after
pressing the MUTE key.

HOLD KEY

Press this key to place a
Speakerphone call on hold.

*

POWER LED

*

It illuminates when the base power
adaptor is plugged in and power is
applied to the base unit.

*

The CHARGE LED illuminates
steadily to indicate that the
Handset battery is being
charged.

REDIAL KEY

CHARGE LED

SPARE BATT LED

Press the appropriate LINE key to
return to the call.

*

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BASE UNIT FEATURES

MIC

900

MHZ

CORDLESS
VT9241

CONF

REDIAL

MUTE

HOLD

MEMORY

INT.COM/PAGE

POWER

CHARGE

SPARE BATT

VOL

2ABC13DEF

4GHI 5JKL 6MNO

7PQRS 8TUV 9 WXYZ

TONE

0

OPER

LINE 1 LINE 2

OFF

FLASH FLASH

LINE1 KEY

Press this key to get dial
tone or answer an incoming
call on LINE2.

*

Press this key to adjust the
speaker volume. There are total
of 8 volume level settings.

LINE2 KEY

RINGER SWITCHES

These switches will set the Base Ringer to
HIGH, LOW or OFF.

*

*

VOLUME UP KEY

*

In PULSE dialing mode,
this key is used to switch
to Temporary Tone.

TONE/* KEY

*

Press this key to Flash operation in LINE1
while using the Speakerphone.

Press this key to get dial tone or answer incoming call on LINE1
using the Speakerphone.

*

*

OFF KEY

*

Press this key to hang up a line or end an Intercom call.

Press this key to adjust the
speaker volume. There are
total of 8 volume level
settings.

Press this key to Flash
LINE2 while using the
Speakerphone.

*

VOLUME DOWN KEY

9V DC

L1/L2

L2

TEL.LINE DATA PORT

LINE 1 LINE 2

RINGER

HIGH OFF

LOW

HIGH OFF

LOW

Located on the underside of the Base
Unit, this switch sets your primary dialing
mode. Most phone lines use Tone dialing.

*

TONE/PULSE SWITCH

DIAL MODE

PULSE TONE