Vtech VT2961 User Manual

PARTS CHECKLIST

1.Handset

2.Base Unit

3.Wall Mounting Bracket

4.AC power Adaptor

5.Telephone Line Cords (x2)

Short Telephone Line Cord

6.Battery Pack

7.Short Line Cord

8.Belt Clip

To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTECH Communications at 1-800- 595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH

Electronics at 1-800-267-7377.

		10:00AM
SIMON JAMES WILD
654532 465929115
NEW 00		LINE1 LINE2
LINE 1	OFF	LINE 2
1	2 ABC	3DEF
4 GHI	5 JKL	6 MNO
7PQRS	8 TUV	9WXYZ

TONE 0OPER

HOLD PROG FLASH REDIAL/PAUSE

CONF INTERCOM

WALL MOUNTING

BRACKET

HANDSET

CORDLESSDIGITAL900MHz

VT 2961

		ANSWER
		MEMO ANSWER ON/OFF
	TIME/SET SELECT MENUU
	SPARE	DELETE
		NEW CALL
CHARGING	BATTERY

1		2	3
		MAIL BOX
	PLAY/STOP
REPEAT		SKIP
			VOLUME
MUTE	INTERCOM
CONF	HOLD	FLASH
LINE 1	OFF	LINE 2

MIC

BASE UNIT

(2-wire)

(4-wire)

AC POWER ADAPTOR

TELEPHONE LINE CORDS

BATTERY PACK SHORT TELEPHONE LINE CORD

BELT-CLIP

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 dry cloth for cleaning.

4.Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

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

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 or covered. The openings should never 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 unless proper ventilation is 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.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

10.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.

11.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to a qualified service personnel when some service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

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 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 or the cabinet has been damaged.

F.If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

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

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

1. Use only the appropriate	type andsize battery pack specified in the instruction
manual provided for this	product.

2.Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with State and local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

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

4.Exercise care in handling battery 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.

5.Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use with this product only in

accordance with the instructions and limitations	specified in the instruction manual.
6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the	battery pack and battery charger.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SETTING UP YOUR VT2961

AC

OUTLET

- +

DC IN 9V	L1/L1+L2			LINEL2
LINE 2				DC

PRESS and SLIDE

DOWNWARD

PLACE THE NEW

BATTERY PACK

INTO THE

BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

PLEASE NOTE THE

CORRECT POSITION

OF THE BATTERY

PACK WHEN

INSTALLING

SLIDE IN THE

BATTERY

COVER

1. Plug the AC POWER ADAPTER into a live electrical outlet and the DC POWER CONNECTOR into the back of the Base Unit.

2. Slide the Handset battery cover down, and remove it from the Handset.

3. Install the BATTERY PACK, with the metal contacts facing down and aligned with the Handset contacts. Replace

Handset battery cover.

4. Place the Handset into the Base Unit cradle. Make sure the Charging light is illuminated. Charge for at least 16 hours before first using the phone. The

Handset can charge face up or down.

5.Set the TONE/PULSE switch, located on

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SETTING UP YOUR VT2961

L1 RINGER LEVEL L2	DIAL MODE
OFF LOWHIGH OFF LLOW2	HIGH PULSE TONE

BASE RINGER TONE/PULSE SWITCH

SWITCHES

TELEPHONE

WALL JACK

RJ-14

- +

DC IN 9V	L1/L1+L2	LINEL2
LINE 2		DC

RJ-14

DATA

TELEPHONE

WALL JACK

WALL

TELEPHONE

WALL JACK

RJ-11

RJ-11

- +

DC IN 9V	L1/L1+L2	LINEL2
LINE 2		DC

the antenna side of the Base Unit, to the desired dialing mode. In most areas, TONE is the desired mode.

6.After charging the battery pack, connect the telephone line(s)

1.If you have 2 lines coming out of a single wall jack:

Connect a 4-wire (RJ-14) phone cord between the wall jack and the phone jack labeled L1 / L1+L2 .

If you are wall mounting your Base Unit, a short, 4-wire phone is provided for your convenience

2. If you have 2 lines, each coming out of a separate wall jack:

Connect a phone cord from the wall jack you wish to designate as your LINE1, to the L1 / L1+L2 jack on the back of the phone; next, connect a phone cord from the remaining wall jack to the L2 jack on the phone.

NOTE: You can use your VT2931 as a oneline phone, as well. For best results, raise the antenna on the Handset and Base Unit when using your telephone.

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THE RBRCTM	SEAL
The	RBRC R Seal on the	nickel-cadmium 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.

The RBRC R program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickelcadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste, which may be illegal in your area.

VTech’s participation in RBRC R makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery

at local retailers	participating in the	RBRC R 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.

Remove the nickel-cadmium battery pack by pressing on the Handset battery cover and sliding downward.

RBRC R is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling

Corporation.

THE RBRC SEAL

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WALL MOUNTING

The Wall Mounting bracket is designed to fit on standard Wall Mounting plates.

wooden stud

wallboard

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 Unit. 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 bracket on the base.

Line up the tabs on the wall mounting bracket with the holes on the bottom of the base. Snap the wall mounting bracket firmly into 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 power cord to extend down the wall. Slide the base down on the mounting studs until it locks into place.

4.Connect the telephone line cord(s).

Insert one end of the telephone line cord(s) into the appropriate jacks on the back of the Base Unit, and the other end into the wall jack(s). For your convenience, a short line cord is provided.

5.Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet and the DC connector into the power jack located on the back of the Base Unit.

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HANDSET UNIT KEY AND FEATURES

ANTENNA

HEADSET

JACK

SELECT

LINE 1 OFF LINE 2

VOLUME UP & DOWN

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

DISPLAY

BACK KEY

FORWARD KEY

SELECT KEY

LINE 2 KEY

OFF KEY

1	2 ABC	3 DEF
4 GHI	5 JKL	6 MNO
7PQRS	8 TUV	9WXYZ

LINE 1 KEY

DIALING KEYS (0-9)

FLASH KEY

TONE 0OPER

HOLD PROG FLASH REDIAL/PAUSE

CONF INTERCOM

REDIAL/PAUSE KEY PROG KEY

HOLD KEY INTERCOM KEY CONF KEY

TONE KEY (Temporary Tone)

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BASE UNIT KEYS AND FEATURES

	Antenna
CORDLESSDIGITAL900MHz	Memo Key
VT 2961

		MEMO	ANSWER
			ANSWER ON/OFF
	TIME/SET SELECT		MENUNU
	SPARE		DELETE
CHARGING	BATTERY	NEW CALL

1

2

3

		MAIL BOX
		PLAY/STOP
REPEAT		SKIP
		VOLUME
MUTE	INTERCOM
CONF	HOLD	FLASH
LINE 1	OFF	LINE 2

MIC

Answer On/Off Key

Select Key

Menu Key

Time/Set Key

Delete Key

New Call Indicator

Spare Battery Indictor

Charging Indictor

Repeat Key

Skip Key

Mute Key

Intercom Key

Volume Up Key

Volume Down Key

Flash Key

Conf Key

Conf Key

Line 2 Key

Off Key

Line 1 Key

Microphone

	L 2
BASE RINGER	TONE/PULSE SWITCH
SWITCH

DATA PORT

AC POWER JACK

PHONE CORD JACK

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BASIC OPERATION

	BASIC OPERATIONS
	AREA CODE PROGRAMMING
	To benefit from all the Caller ID features of your tele-
	phone, you must enter your home area code.				SELECT
	If you live in an area where you dial calls within your			LINE 1	OFF		LINE 2
	own area code by dialing 7 digits (no area code),
	follow these steps (with the Handset OFF ):			1	2ABC		3DEF
	1. Press PROG.			4GHI	5 JKL		6MNO
	2. Press	until AREA is blinking.
	3. Press SELECT.			7PQRS	8TUV		9WXYZ
	4. HOME should be blinking. If not, press		until it
	blinks.				0OPER
	5. Press SELECT. ENTER AREA CODE is displayed.			TONE
				HOLD	PROG	FLASH	REDIAL/PAUSE
	6. Enter your own home area code.				CONF	INTERCOM
	7. Press SELECT.
	KEY BEEPS
	Your Handset keys emit a beep as you press them.
	If you do not want to hear the beep, do the following
	while the Handset is not in use (on hook):
	1. Press PROG.
	2. Press	until KEYBEEPS is flashing.

3.Press SELECT.

4.Press until OFF is flashing.

5.Press SELECT.

To turn the keybeep feature ON again,repeat steps 1 to 3 at the fourth step, press until ON is flashing, then press SELECT.

ALTERNATIVE METHOD

If you live in an area where all local calls require 10 digits (area code plus phone number, without dialing “1” first:)

1.Press PROG.

2.Press until AREA is blinking.

3. Press SELECT.

4.HOME should be blinking. If not, press until it blinks.

5.Press SELECT. ENTER AREA CODE is displayed.

6.Enter 000.

7.Press SELECT and continue below.

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BASIC OPERATIONS

You may program up to 5 local area codes. An area code is “local” if you do not dial “ 1” when you make calls to that area code. In other words, you make calls to “local” area codes by dialing 10 digits (area code plus phone number) without a preceding “1”. This might include your own area code

1.Press PROG.

2.Press until AREA is blinking.

3.Press SELECT.

4.Press until LOCAL is blinking. Press SELECT.

5.Press until the desired location is blinking (#1…..#5) .

6.Press SELECT . ENTER AREA CODE is displayed.

7.Enter a “local” area code.

8.Press SELECT.

9.Press OFF when finished.

NOTE: To replace or edit an existing area code, use the key to delete the existing digits, and enter the desired area code. Press SELECT when done.

				MAKING CALLS
		SELECT		From the Handset: Press desired LINE key and
				listen for dial tone. Dial the phone number.The Base Unit
	LINE 1	OFF	LINE 2	will display HANDSET IN USE, and the corresponding
				LINE key will blink. Press OFF to end your call.
	1	2ABC	3DEF

Alternative Method

CORDLESSDIGITAL900MHz

VT 2961

		ANSWER
		MEMO ANSWER ON/OFF
	TIME/SET SELECT MENUNU
	SPARE	DELETE
CHARGING	BATTERY	NEW CALL

1. Dial the phone number, checking the display for accuracy. If you make a mistake, use the key to backspace. 2. Once you have entered the phone number, press the desired LINE key. 3. Press OFF to end your call.

1	2	3
	MAIL BOX
	PLAY/STOP
REPEAT	SKIP
		VOLUME
MUTE	INTERCOM
CONF	HOLD	FLASH

SPEAKERPHONE TIPS

If you use your Speakerphone in a noisy environment, the other person’s voice may fade out. In this case, try eliminating the environmental noise (a television or radio playing, for example). Otherwise, press MUTE while the other person is speaking. Before you start to talk, press MUTE again so the other person can hear you.

LINE 1

OFF

LINE 2

MIC

BASIC OPERATION

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BASIC OPERATION

BASIC OPERATIONS

REDIAL/PAUSE

From the Handset: Your VT 2931 Handset remembers the last 5 phone number you dialed. With the Handset off, press

REDIAL/PAUSE. The Handset will display:

This is the last phone number dialed from the Handset. Press or to scroll through the previous numbers dialed. Once the desired number is displayed on the Handset, press the appropriate LINE key to dial.

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ANSWERING CALLS

From the Handset: 1. Press the flashing LINE key . The LINE key will glow steadily and the Handset will display:

2.The Base Unit will display HANDSET IN USE, and the corresponding LlNE key will blink.

3.Press OFF to end your call.

From the Base: 1. Press the flashing LINE key. The LINE key will glow steadily and the Base Unit will display:

2.The corresponding LINE key on the Handset will blink while the Speakerphone is in use.

3.Press OFF to end your call.

HANDSET VOLUME

Adjust the Handset volume with the and keys, located on the side of the Handset.

The Handset will display the relative volume level as you adjust it.

VOLUME KEYS

SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME

Adjust the Base Unit volume with the and keys, located to the right of the dialpad. The Base will display the relative volume level as you adjust it. The Speakerphone volume can only be adjusted while the Base Unit is IN USE (in Speakerphone or Intercom mode).

CALL TIMER

While the Handset or Base is on a call, the corresponding display will show the approximate duration of that call. This is very helpful in monitoring long distance expenses.

HOLD

To place a call on hold, press HOLD on the Handset or Base, whichever you are using. HOLD will be displayed on the corresponding screen.

To return to your call, press the appropriate LINE key.

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