VTech VT2900 User Manual
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LINE CORDLESS PHONE
MODEL VT2900
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VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
Distributed in the USA. by VTECH Communications, 8770 SW Nimbus Avenue
Beaverton, Oregon, 97008
Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd., Suite 200
Way Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9.
Copyright 1996 for VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
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VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
INTRODUCTION 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Parts Check List
REPLACING THE BATTERIES
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Charging the handset batteries
Replacing The Handset Batteries 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.5
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GETTING STARTED
Setting Up Your VT2900
AC Power Adapter 7
Modular Jack Test 8
Ringer Switches
Setting the Tone/Pulse Switch 8
Wall Mounting 10
THE LCD DISPLAY 12
THE HANDSET KEYPAD 13
THE BASESET KEYPAD 14
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 15
SET-UP
MAKING CALLS 15
ANSWERING CALLS 15
HANGING UP
TO PLACE A CALL ON HOLD
TO MUTE A CALL WHILE YOU ARE ON
SPEAKERPHONE 15
TO CONFERENCE TWO CALLS 15
USING THE INTERCOM 15
PROGRAMMING MEMORY 15
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NAME DIALING: 16
NUMBER DIALING: 16
USING REDIAL 16
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HOLD 16
CHANGING CHANNELS
FLASH 16
CLEARING THE DISPLAY 16
BASIC OPERATION 17
Making Calls 17
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Disconnecting 17
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OFF Mode (STANDBY) 17
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Volume Controls 17
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Using the Speakerphone 18
To Put A Call On Hold
The Mute Features 19
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Using Both Lines At Once
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Switching to the Handset 20
Joining a Handset Conversation 20
FLASH 20
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REDlAL 20
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Conferencing 21
Temporary Tones 22
Programming The Ringer 23
Changing Ringer Tones 23
Turning
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Checking The Ringer Type 23
PROG and CLEAR Functions 23
Advanced Dialing 24
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Changing Channels 24
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MEMORY DIALING 25
Dialing using Location 25
DELETE THIS LINE 25
Storing 25
Dialing Using Name 27
Changing Stored Numbers 27
Deleting Stored Numbers 27
Storing Special Codes
MAINTENANCE
OUT OF RANGE INDICATION 29
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
VTECH Limited Warranty
FCC and IC Regulations
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Congratulations! You have purchased
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
one of the most sophisticated cordless
telephones on the market! The
VT2900
has been designed to offer a new
standard in cordless telephone
technology.
Unlike most other cordless phones,
the
VT2900
digitizes your voice to
give the minimum amount of noise. In
most conditions you will not be able to
tell you are using a cordless phone.
Gone are the annoyances of static,
interference and having to listen to
other people's conversations on your
cordless phone.
The
VT2900
scrambles your voice
before it transmits it. This allows you
of
the security
knowing that no one
can tune in and eavesdrop on your
conversations. The phone will also
alert you when you are "Out of Range"
even when you're not using the phone!
In this way you will not miss an
incoming call just because you were
not close enough to the base unit.
Other special features are:
Two Line Operation
Liquid Crystal Display on Handset
20 Number Speed Dial Memory
"Name" Dialing
10 Channels of operation
Automatic Channel Selection
65,000 security code
combinations
Page/lntercom
HOLD, REDIAL and CONFERENCE
features
Programmable Ringer Types
Digital Volume Adjust
Handset Volume Adjust
VOLUME
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CONTROL KEYS
FLEXIBLE
ANTENNA
LCD SCREEN
LlNE KEYS
OFF KEY
DIGIT KEYS
ZERO
*.TEMPORARY TONE
PROGRAM AND
MEMORY KEY
CLEAR KEY
INTERCOM
CHANNEL
CHANGE KEY
CONFERENCE AND
BACKSPACE KEY
REDIAL KEY
HOLD KEY
MAlN FEATURES ON HANDSET
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This manual is designed to make you
familiar with the
VT2900.
We strongly
recommend you read the manual
before using your phone.
Parts Check List:
1.
Base unit, Handset and AC adapter
2.
One-Line Telephone Cord (clear plugs)
3.
Two-Line Telephone Line Cord (black plugs)
4. Battery Pack
5. Mounting screws for wall mounting
6. Wall mount accessory
PARTS
INCLUDED
PHONE
CORD
JACKS
MEMORY
DIALING
CARD
GRILL
SWITCH
UPIDOWN
KEY
KEY
INDICATOR
CONTACTS
KEYS
WALL
HANDSET
MOUNTING
BRACKET
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MAlN FEATURES
ON
BASE
UNlT
SPEAKER
LlNE 2 RINGER
ONIOFF
SWITCH
LlNE
1
RINGER
ONIOFF
SWITCH
TONEIPULSE
ANTENNA
OFF
KEY
LlNE
KEYS
VOLUME
CONFERENCE
HOLD
KEY
INTERCOM
MUTE
KEY
POWER
INDICATOR
CHARGE
CHARGE
SCREW
CAPS
BASE
UNIT
WALL
MOUNTING
SCREWS
AC
ADAPTER
EATERY
PACK
Charging the handset batteries
REPLACING THE BATTERIES REPLACING THE BATTERIES
The handset of your
telephone is powered by rechargeable
batteries. They charge automatically
whenever the handset is in the base.
You should charge the batteries for
hours when you first receive your
phone. You'll know the batteries need
charging when:
The phone emits a dual-tone
warning when you press the LINE
or INTCM keys.
The battery symbol is flashing.
The handset seems completely
dead, the LCD is completely clear
and the handset does not beep
when you press the keys.
To Charge The Batteries
To charge the batteries,
handset in the base unit. The
CHARGE indicator will light to show
the handset is seated properly and the
batteries are charging. The CHARGE
indicator will flash if the handset
battery is not charged enough for the
handset to operate. Once the battery
VT2900
cordless
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place the
reaches the minimum level needed to
operate, the CHARGE indicator will
illuminate steadily and the battery will
continue to charge up to its full Follow the steps below:
potential. It is recommended that the
battery be charged for
during the initial charge. After this
initial charging, an overnight charge of
8
to
10
hours should be sufficient to
fully charge the battery. You can use
your telephone before that with
diminished capacity, but it is best to let
them charge fully. To maximize the
charge capacity of the NiCad battery
pack, recharge the battery for several
cycles. The meximum battery life
between charges is
continuous talk time or
standby.
IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO OVERCHARGE THE BATTERIES
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If the Batteries Don't Recharge The
battery pack can be recharged many,
many times but if you get a low-battery
signal even after
the battery pack should be replaced.
To purchase replacement battery
packs, call VTECH Cornmunications at
In Canada, call VTECH Electronics
604-273-51
at
24
hours of charging,
1-800-624-5688.
31.
5.5
24
hours pressing down on the release tab
hours of
6
days of
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Replacing The Handset Batteries
1.
Remove the battery case by
above the battery and then sliding
the batten/ downward.
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BATTERY CONNECTION
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2.
Discard the old battery pack. Don't
put the old battery pack in a trash
compactor or a fire
3.
Slide the new battery pack on its
track up until it is firmly in place.
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it could burst.
CAUTION:
To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to
Persons, Read and Follow the
Instructions
1.
Use only VTECH battery.
2.
Do not dispose of the battery in a
fire. The cell may explode.
IMPORTANT
battery into household garbage.
For information on recycling or
proper disposal,~consult your local
solid waste collection or disposal
organization.
3.
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.
4.
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.
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Do not dispose of this
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
24
hours.
When using your telephone equipment,
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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,
but take it to a qualified serviceman
when some service or repair work
is required. Opening or
removing cabirlet 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 and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the
following conditions:
A.
When the power supply cord or
plug is damaged or frayed.
B.
If liquid has been spilled into the
product.
C. If the product has been exposed
to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate
normally by 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
by a qualified technician to
restore the product to normal
operation.
E. If the product has been dropped
and the cabinet has been
damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
13.Avoid using a telephone (other
than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from
lighting.
14.Do not use the telephone to report
a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Setting Up Your
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED
VT2900
1. Choose an area near an electrical
outlet and a telephone wall jack.
2.
Connect your telephone Line
Cord(s). If you know what types of
telephone jacks you have, proceed
with the appropriate steps below.
If you are not sure whether you
have two-line jacks or one-line,
perform the Modular Jack Test on
page
8.
If you have two telephone lines
installed on a single jack (type
RJ-14), use the two line cord supplied
with your phone (the one with the
black plugs at each end). On the
base, plug one end of the cord into the
jack marked
"L1 OR LllL2. Plug the
other end into the two-line jack in your
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wall. Now proceed to page
Modular
Jack Test.
Note: For two-line operation, you
must have two telephone lines (with
two telephone numbers) installed by
your local telephone company. If you
have only one telephone line, this
phone will still operate, but only as a
single line phone.
You cannot connect this ~h0ne to a
two-line jack and a single:line jack at
the same time. You can only connect
it to two single line jacks, or to one
two-line jack.
If you have two telephone numbers
installed on two separate jacks,
(type RJ-11) both jacks must be
within reach of your phone. You will
need to use both line cords supplied
(the one with the clear plugs and the
one with the black plugs).
On the base unit, plug one of the line
cords into the jack marked "L1 or L1/
L2". Plug the other end of the cord
into the wall jack that you want
designated as LlNE 1 on your phone.
Plug the other line into the jack on the
base unit marked "L2. Plug the other
end of the cord into your other wall
jack. The line in this jack will be LINE
2 on your telephone.
AC Power Adapter
Plug the AC power adapter into an
electrical outlet.
AC ELECTRICAL TELEPHONE
OUTLET WALL JACK
Modular Jack Test
Perform this test if you aren't sure
whether you have two-line jacks or
single-line jacks. If you already know
which types of jacks you have, skip
this test and proceed on to the next
section.
To test a jack.
1 Use the telephone line cord with
the black plugs supplied with this
phone. Plug one end in the base
"L1 or LIlL2". Plug the other line
into the wall jack you want to test.
2.
Plug the AC adapter into a standard
electrical outlet and connect the
DC plug into the telephone base.
3. On the base unit, press LlNE 1 and
release it. You should hear a dial
tone over the speaker. Adjust the
volume control to a suitable setting
if necessary.
4.
Press OFF, and the dial tone will
stop.
5.
Now press LlNE 2 and release it.
If you hear a dial tone over the
speaker, it means there are two
lines coming from that one jack.
If you don't hear a dial tone, it
means the jack has only one line.
Follow the steps above for each
jack you want to test. When you've
determined which types of jacks
you have, connect your line cords
as described in the previous
section.
If you don't hear any dial tone on
a jack, there may be a problem
with the jack or the wiring in your
home. (see page 30, 'IN CASE OF
DIFFICULTY').
Ringer Switches
If you want both telephone lines to
ring when calls come in, set both
switches on the base to ON.
If you want to turn off the ring for one
or both lines set the appropriate
switch or switches to OFF. When a
ringer switch is set to OFF, the ringer
tone for that line is turned off at the
base. This does not affect the handset
ringer (see page 23, Programming
the Ringer).
Setting the
Set the
Tone/Pulse Switch
TONEIPULSE switch on the
base unit. If you have touch tone
service on both you phone lines, set
the switch to TONE. If you have
rotary (Pulse) service on either of the
phone lines, set the switch to PULSE.
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RINGER
TONEPULSE LINE 1 RINGER
SELECTOR ONIOFF SWITCH ONIOFF SWITCH
LlNE
You cannot select TONE for one line
GETTING STARTED WALL MOUNTING
and PULSE for the other. Both will be
either TONE or PULSE.
CHARGE THE HANDSET BAlTERY
PACK BEFORE USE.
The battery pack recharges
automatically whenever the handset is
in the base unit. The batteries must
be charged for
your phone for the first time.
Fill in the telephone number card on
the base unit. To remove the window,
insert the tip of a paper clip or pen into
the hole, and gently flex the window.
Check for a dial tone. After the
batteries are charged, pick up the
handset. Now press
handset. The LlNE
light up on the LCD, and you should
hear a dial tone.
OF DIFFICULTY' on page 30.
24
hours before using
LlNE
1
on the
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indicator should
If not, see 'IN CASE
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.
WALL INSTALLATION USING
MOUNTING SCREWS PROVIDED
Tools You Will Need: A hammer, a
nail, a pencil or ballpoint pen, a Phillips
head
(+)
screwdriver, and the Wall
Mounting Template included in the
back of this booklet.
1.
Choose a spot near an electrical
outlet and a telephone jack.
Your 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.
Choose and mark the mounting
position.
The mounting screws should screw
into a wooden stud within the wallthey will not hold securely in
wallboard alone. Locate a wall stud
in the area where you want to
install your telephone. Use the Wall
Mounting Template and a pencil to
mark the screw positions on the
wall over the stud (Figure 1). Put
the template aside.
Figure 1
Figure 2
3.
Install the mounting sleeves and
screws.
Start the screw holes by lightly
tapping a nail into the marks you
made on the wall. Remove the nail
from the wall. Now slip the mounting
sleeves onto the screws as shown,
with the smaller end of the sleeve
toward the screw head. Insert the
screws into the holes you started.
Tighten the screws until the large
end of the mounting sleeve is flat
against the wall
(Figure 2).
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