Vtech VT 9116 User Manual

USERS MANUAL

VT 9116

900MHz CORDLESS TELEPHONE

MHz

900

CORDLESS

OFF

CHAN

PHONE

FLASH

1 2

DEF

ABC

MNO

JKL

GHI

PQRS

WXYZ

TUV

OPER

TONE

REDIAL

MEM

PROG

PAUSE

CHARGING

PAGE

Parts Check List:

1. Handset

2. Base Unit

3. Telephone line cord

4. AC adapter

5. Battery Pack

6. Wall mounting bracket

PHONE

CHAN

FLASH

ABC3DEF

1 2

JKL

GHI

PQRS

TUV

TONE0OPER

PROG

MEM

HANDSET

INTRODUCTION

7. Belt Clip

8. Earpiece Covers

MHz

900

CORDLESS

OFF

MNO

WXYZ

REDIAL

PAUSE

BASE UNIT

CHARGING

PAGE

IMPORTANT

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW

PHONE, WE STRONGLY

VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC.

RECOMMEND YOU READ THIS

MANUAL THOROUGHLY.

Printed in China 91-5088-10-00 ISSUE 0

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.

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TELEPHONE LINE

CORD

WALL MOUNTING

BRACKET

AC ADAPTER

BELT CLIP

BATTERY PACK

EARPIECE COVER

REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES

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.

IMPORT ANT: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. Hold the battery pack and plug the cord into the handset. (The two cord metal tips on the white plastic end of the plug should be facing upwards.) Place the cord in the case so it rests on top of the battery pack.

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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CHARGING

GETTING STARTED

PULL HERE

PHONE indicator should light up, and you should hear a dial tone. If not, see

IN CASE OF DIFFICUL TY .

WALL MOUNTING

AC ELECTRICAL

OUTLET

TELEPHONE

WALL JACK

Setting Up Your

VT 9116

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.

CAUTION:Use only the AC adapter

shipped with your VT 9116. This is a Class 2 AC adapter, specifically designed for use with the VT 9116.

NOTE: Connect power to the base unit

before placing the handset in the cradle.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE. After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press the PHONE key. The

DETACHABLE EARPIECE COVER

Your VT 9116 comes with extra earpiece covers in various colors, which are interchangeable according to your preference. To remove the cover presently on your Handset, using your thumb and index finger, pry the lower portion of the cover away from the body of the Handset, one side at a time. Then, gently pull until the entire cover separates from the Handset.

Snap the new earpiece cover in place. Enjoy colorful phone calls!

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.

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.

wooden

stud

wallboard

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.

BASE UNIT FEATURES

CHARGING LED

* The CHARGING LED illuminates steadily

when the Handset is in the Base cradle to indicate that the Handset battery pack is being charged.

PAGE KEY

* Press the PAG E key to page the

handset.

* Press it a second time to cancel a

page.

* The base will ring the handset 1

min 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 9116 Cordless Telephone Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Daytime Phone Number: ( )

ORDER INFORMATION

For Model VT 9116

(QTY.) Batteries @$19.95 each............................$

$5.95 Shipping & Handling Per Battery Ordered....................................................$

METHOD OF PAYMENT: DO NOT SEND CASH

CHECK/M.O. VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER AMERICAN EXPRESS

CREDIT CARD# EXP. DATE CARD HOLDER’S SIGNA TURE

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

BEAVERT ON, OREGON 97008-7195

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HANDSET FEATURES

PHONE LED

VOLUME SWITCH

PHONE KEY

TONE/ KEY

PROG KEY

PHONE LED

* The PHONE 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. * It flashes slowly when battery is low.

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,

PHONE

FLASH

GHI

PQRS

TONE0OPER

PROG

MHz

900

CORDLESS

OFF

CHAN

ABC3DEF

JKL

TUV

MEM

REDIAL

PAUSE

MNO

WXYZ

OFF KEY CHAN KEY

MEM KEY REDIAL/PAUSE KEY

MEM, Number Button (0-9).

PROG KEY

* Press PROG key to enter PROGRAM

mode. See Programming Speed Dial Numbers for more details.

REDIAL/PAUSE KEY

* When you hear the dial tone, pressing

the REDIAL key will dial out the last number that was called on your phone.

* During Speed Dial programming, press

REDIAL key to insert a 2 second P A USE in the dialing sequence.

* 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 settings: Low, Medium and High.

BA TTER Y LO W W ARNING BEEP

* Upon pressing PHONE, the Handset will

emit two beeps to indicate that the battery pack needs to be recharged.

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