VTech VT-9112 User Manual

POWER

CHARGING

SPARE BATT

IN USE

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VT9112

WALL MOUNT

BRACKET

BATTERY PACK

BELT

BASE UNIT

TELEPHONE LINE

CORD

HANDSET

AC ADAPTER

Made in China 91-5044-11-00

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION-----------------------------1 PARTS CHECK LIST-----------------------2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS------------------------------3 REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK-----------------------------4 A WORD ABOUT RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES-----------------------------------4 SPARE BATTERY CHARGING----------4 GETTING STARTED ----------------------5 SETTING UP YOUR WALL MOUNTING--------------------------6 HANDSET FEATURES----------------------7 HANDSET DIAGRAM----------------------7 HANDSET INDICATORS------------------7 FUNCTION KEYS----------------------------8 BASE UNIT FEATURES--------------------9 BASE DIAGRAM-----------------------------9 BASE INDICATORS------------------------9 FUNCTION KEYS---------------------------9 BASIC OPERATIONS------------------------9

POW

IN USE

SPARE BATT

CHARG

ING

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HOW TO SET TONE/PULSE DIALING

----------------------------------------------------9 MAKING CALLS-----------------------------10

LIVE DIALING & PREDIALING----------10

ANSWERING CALLS---------------------10 DISCONNECTING CALLS--------------10 LINE IN USE---------------------------------10 PAGE/HANDSET LOCATOR-----------10 SETTING HANDSET VOLUME--------11 CHANGING CHANNELS----------------11 TEMPORARY TONE----------------------11 ADVANCED OPERATIONS-------------11 RINGER PROGRAMMING--------------11

Programming The Ringer Type---------11 Turning Off The Handset Ringer----------1 1

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MULTIPLE REDIALING-----------------------12 MEMORY (SPEED) DIAL---------------------12 Programming a Speed Dial Number-------12 Replacing a Speed Dial Number------------12 Clearing a Speed Dial Number--------------12 Storing A Pause In A Speed Dial Number

-------------------------------------------------------12 Speed Number Dialing-------------------------13

LIVE DIALING & PREDIALING----------13

OPTIONAL:

HEADSET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS-------13 INSTALLATION----------------------------------13 OPERATION--------------------------------------14 MAINTENANCE---------------------------------15 AUTOMATIC SECURITY CODING---------15 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY--------------------16 WARRANTY STATEMENT-------------------18 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS------------19 FCC & IC REGULATIONS--------------------20

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING YOUR CORDLESS PHONE, WITH THE ADDED CONVENIENCE OF A LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY FOR CONVENIENT EXAMINATION OF PHONE NUMBERS.

FEATURES OF THE

* 900 MHZ, analog operation * 10 channels, with manual channel change (CHAN) key on Handset * 12 Digit Liquid Crystal Display on Handset * Headset Capability (with

* Line In Use indication on Handset Unit * Page / Handset Locator function from Base Unit

* 20-bit Digital security coding between Handset and Base Unit to minimize the risk of

another cordless phone accessing your phone line

* 10 number

INTRODUCTION

VTECH

VT9112

optional

2.5mm headset)

Memory Dialing with One Touch access

TELEPHONE. THE

VT9112

* Predialing function of 20 digits * Multiple Redialing (4 buffers x 20 digits) * 4 Programmable Handset Ringer Types (plus Ringer OFF) * 3-Step Selectable Handset Volume (HI - MID - LO) * 3-Step Battery Detection Level shown by LCD icons * Maximum battery life is 7 hours of continuous talk or 7 days of standby on a full charge * Handset

Easy Answer

* Temporary Tone

dialing

feature

* Flash Function * Hearing Aid Compatibility * Spare battery charging Compatibility * Wall-mount Compatibility

While you are charging your being familiar with its operation and features, you will derive the maximum benefit from your new telephone.

VT9112

for the first time, please read this

Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

! This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in your owner’s manual. Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock.

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 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. In addition, attempting to service the unit yourself may void your warranty.

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

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and

12.

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 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

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INTRODUCTION

Parts Check List:

1. Handset

2. Base Unit

3. Telephone line cord(clear tip)

4. AC adapter

5. Battery Pack

6. Wall mount bracket

7. Belt clip

REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES

1. Remove the battery cover 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 7 hours of continuous talk time or 7 days of standby.

A WORD ABOUT RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

1. Your NiCad battery pack recharges

whenever the Handset is returned to the Base Unit.

2. To maximize the life of your battery pack,

do not return your Base Unit cradle for recharging until the

LCD indicates LOW BATTERY LEVEL.

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Handset to the

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.

SPARE BATTERY CHARGING

1. Spare Battery Compartment is provided

in the Base Unit for charging spare battery.

2. Open the compartment door and place

the spare battery pack into the compartment.

3. Make sure the metal contacts on the

underside of the battery are aligned with charging contacts in the battery compartment.

4. Then, close the battery cover tightly.

GETTING STARTED

Setting Up Your

1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet

2. Connect the telephone line cord. Insert

3. Plug the AC power adapter into an

CAUTION:Use only the AC adapter shipped

NOTE: Connect power to the base unit

5. CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERIES

VT 9112

and a telephone wall jack. 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.

electrical outlet and the DC connector to the back of the base unit.

with your VT 9112. This is a Class 2 AC adapter, specifically designed for use with the VT 9112

before placing the handset in the cradle.

Set the VOLUME switch to HIGH, MID or LOW on the Handset Unit.

BEFORE USE. The battery pack recharges automatically whenever the handset is in the base unit cradle. The battery pack should be charged for 24 hours before using your phone for the first time.

AC ELECTRICAL

OUTLET

TELEPHONE WALL JACK

The original dialling mode is set to TONE.

If you have tone dialling, retain the setting as TONE. If you have only rotary service on your phone line, you may refer to “HOW TO SET TONE/PULSE DIALLING” section to set your phone to PULSE mode.

7. 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 PHONE key. The IN USE LED (on the Base Unit) and the PHONE key (on the Handset) will light up, and you should hear a dial tone. If not, see

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY.

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 MOUNTING

The Wall Mount adaptor is designed to fit on standard Wall Mount plates. If you are using such a plate, you should start with

Step #2 below.

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 power 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.

wooden

stud

wallboard

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.

HANDSET FEATURES

LCD DISPLAY

VOLUME SWITCH

PHONE KEY

TONE/ KEY

PROG/MENU KEY

OFF KEY CHAN/CLEAR KEY

MEM/STORE KEY REDIAL/PAUSE KEY

HANDSET INDICATORS

LCD Description

CHAN 3 CHANNEL INDICATION (channel = 3) MEM 5 MEMORY INDICATION (memory no. 5)

-STORED- PROGRAM STORED INDICATION

-LINE USED- LINE-IN-USE INDICATION SET DIAL Set Tone / Pulse Mode 8ELL 2 RINGER TYPE INDICATION (ringer type is 2) 8ELL OFF RINGER TYPE INDICATION (ringer is off) 0-00-01 CALL TIMER (at 0hr 0min 1sec) 6-59-59 CALL TIMER (at 6hr 59min 59sec) 123p5678 Phone number indication (where P= pause)

CALL TIMER IS ACTIVE

CALL TIME

TONE DIAL MODE

TONE

PULSE

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR(Full)

PULSE DIAL MODE

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR(Normal)

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR(Low)

BASIC OPERATIONS

SPARE BATT

CHARGING

SPARE BATT LED

IN USE

POWER

BASE INDICATORS

LED LED status Description

POWER ON AC POWER is present

IN USE ON Phone on Flash Ringing (incoming call is present.) CHARGING ON Handset is on cradle for charging. FLASH No battery

SPARE BATT ON Spare battery is present and being charged.

FUNCTION KEYS

Button Description

PAGE To page the handset.

HOW TO SET TONE/PULSE DIALING * Press PROG for 3 times on handset. Observe that the LCD displays:

TONE

PULSE

SET DIAL

* Press 1 to select TONE or 2 to select PULSE. Then press MEM to save the mode setting.

Press OFF to discard change.

icon and a

prompt.

CHARGING LED IN USE LED POWER LED

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PAGE KEY

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HANDSET FEATURES

FUNCTION KEYS

Keys Description

PHONE To get dial tone when handset in standby mode. To perform flash operation

when handset is in Talk mode OFF To hang up a line, or quit a program Number Keys For telephone number dialing, programming,etc. (1~9, 0, #) *(Tone) To change the dialing mode temporarily from pulse to tone during a call. CHAN/CLEAR To change the channel during a call. REDIAL/PAUSE To redial the last number dialed. To add a 2-second pause during telephone

number programming. PROG/MENU To enter program mode; -Speed dial memory - Ringer type - Tone/Pulse mode MEM/STORE To save and exit programming mode. To enter memory dialing mode. Volume Switch To select the handset volume High,Mid or Low.

BASIC OPERATIONS

From the Handset:

MAKING CALLS

You can make calls by two ways:

-- By Live Dialing

-- By Pre-Dialing

LIVE DIALING:

1. * From the Handset, press PHONE key. * The PHONE key will light up to indicate the

line is in use. * After listening for a dial tone, dial the phone

number. The number you dial will also be

displayed on the LCD. * To end your call, either return the Handset

to the Base Unit cradle, or press the OFF

key on the Handset.

PREDIALING:

2. * Key the telephone number you intend to dial

on your Handset. * Observe that the number you dial is

displayed on the LCD. If you dial an

incorrect digit, you may press CLEAR to

delete it and then press again * Press PHONE key. The PHONE key will

light up to indicate the line is in use. * The phone will automatically dial the

telephone number you PRE-dialled. * To end your call, either return the Handset to

the Base Unit cradle, or press the OFF key

on the Handset.

ANSWERING CALLS

When an incoming call is ringing, the IN USE LED on the base and PHONE LED on the handset will flash. To make sure your phone rings when the handset is away from the base, please keep the base antenna in the upright position. Then you may answer calls as follows:

1. When the handset is in the base, just

pick up the handset.

Easy Answer:

2. When the Handset is in

and away from the Base Unit, just press any key except OFF key. This will aid you in answering calls in a dark environment.

Standby

DISCONNECTING CALLS

Press OFF, or return the Handset to the Base Unit cradle to end your call.

LINE IN USE

* When the telephone line is engaged by a

parallel telephone, the LCD will show the following message :

-LINE USED-

* You may decide to join the telephone

conversation by pressing PHONE, or make a call later.

PAGE/HANDSET LOCATOR

From the Base Unit, press the PAGE key. The Handset will ring for approximately 15 seconds. During this time, the Handset user can:

Press OFF to terminate the ringing Ignore the Page from the Base Unit.

Since it will ring for approximately 15 seconds when PAGE is pressed on the Base Unit, this feature can be helpful in locating a misplaced Handset.

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