USERS MANUAL
VTECH
VT 9108/9105
900MHz CORDLESS TELEPHONE
INTRODUCTION
Parts Check List:
1. Handset
2. Base Unit
3. Telephone line cord
4. AC adapter
5. Battery Pack
6. Wall mounting bracket
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
Print in China 91-5050-10-00
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IMPORTANT
BEFORE USING YOUR NEW
PHONE, WE STRONGLY
RECOMMEND YOU READ THIS
MANUAL THOROUGHLY.
HANDSET
TELEPHONE LINE
CORD
BATTERY PACK
BASE UNIT
AC ADAPTER
WALL MOUNT BRACKET
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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 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 ma y fall, causing
serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the
back or bottom are provided for ventilation.
T o 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 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.
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
REPLA CING THE HANDSET B A TTERIES
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
battery compartment.
4. Replace the battery cover by sliding it into
place.
5. 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. Maximum
battery life between charges is more than
5 hours of continuous talk time or 4 days
of standby.
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.
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TONE
CHAN KEY
OFF KEY
PROG KEY
REDIAL KEY
MEM KEY
VOLUME SWITCH
PHONE KEY
IN USE / LOW BATT LED
TONE/ KEY
GETTING STARTED
TONE
PULSE
PULSE
AC ELECTRICAL
OUTLET
TELEPHONE
WALL JACK
WALL MOUNTING
wooden
stud
wallboard
Setting Up Your
VT 9108/VT 9105
1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet
and a telephone wall jack.
2. 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.
3. Plug the AC power adapter into an
electrical outlet and the DC connector to
the back of the base unit.
CAUTION:Use only the AC adapter
shipped with your VT 9108/VT
9105. This is a Class 2 AC
adapter, specifically designed for
use with the VT 9108/VT 9105.
NOTE: Connect power to the base unit
before placing the handset in the
cradle.
4. 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.
5. CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERIES
BEFORE USE. The batteries recharge
automatically whenever the handset is
in the base unit cradle. The batteries
must be charged for 24 hours before
using your phone for the first time.
6. CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE. After the
batteries are charged, pick up the
handset and press the PHONE key. The
IN USE indicator should light up, and
you should hear a dial tone. If not, see
IN CASE OF DIFFICUL TY .
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.
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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.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 pow er 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. 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.
5.Connect the power cord. Plug the DC
connector into the DC jack at the rear of
the base unit. Plug the AC power
adapter into an electrical outlet.
6.Set the dial mode switch on the base
unit. If you have touch tone service on
your phone line, set the switch to T ONE.
If you have rotary service, set the switch
to PULSE.
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BASE UNIT FEATURES
TONE/PULSE SWITCH
* This switch will switch the phone between
TONE dialing and PULSE dialing.
CHARGING LED
* The CHARGE LED illuminates steadily when
the handset is in the base cradle to indicate
that the handset battery is being charged.
PAGE KEY
* Press the PAGE key to page the
handset.
* Press it a second time to cancel a
page.
* The base will ring the handset 4
times before ending the page
automatically.
* The handset can also cancel the
page by pressing the OFF key.
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REPLACEMENT BATTERY ORDER FORM
For VTECH 9108/9105 Cordless T elephone
(QTY.) Batteries @$19.95 each............................$
PLACE ORDER FORM AND P A YMENT IN ENVELOPE AND SEND TO:
Y OU MA Y ALSO ORDER BY PHONE. CALL 1-800-595-9511
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS
8770 SW NIMBUS AVENUE
BEAVER TON, OREGON 97008-7195 USA
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HANDSET FEATURES
IN USE LED
* The IN USE LED lights when the phone
line is being used by the handset.
* It flashes in cadence with an incoming
ring.
* It flashes quickly during PROG mode.
PHONE KEY/ FLASH KEY
* Press the PHONE key to make a call.
* If you are currently on a call, pressing
PHONE flashes the line. This would be
used with a feature like call waiting to
answer your second call.
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.
OFF KEY
* Press the OFF key to exit all modes of
operation.
MEM KEY
* Press the MEM key to enter MEMORY
mode.
* The sequence for dialing out a speed
dial number in memory is: PHONE,
MEM, Number Button (0-9).
PROG KEY
* Press PROG key to enter PROGRAM
mode. See Programming Speed Dial
Numbers for more details.
REDIAL KEY
* When you hear the dial tone, pressing
the REDIAL key will dial out the last
number that was called on your phone.
* It can also be used to store the last
number dialed into the speed dial
memory. See Storing a Redial Number
into Speed Dial for details.
TONE/ KEY
* In PULSE dialing mode, this key is used
to switch to Temporary TONE dialing
mode.
VOLUME SWITCH
* There are three volume setting: Low ,
Medium and High.
BATTERY LOW WARNING BEEP
* Upon pressing PHONE, the Handset will
emit two beeps to indicate that the battery
pack needs to be recharged.
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