Vtech VT 9116 User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

VT 9116

900MHz CORDLESS TELEPHONE

	900
		MHz
		CORDLESS
		OFF
PHONE	CHAN
FLASH		3DEF
1	2ABC
	5 JKL		6MNO
4GHI
7PQRS		8TUV	9WXYZ
					CHARGING
		0OPER
	TONE
				REDIAL
	PROG	MEM		PAUSE
					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
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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 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. 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

INTRODUCTION

Parts Check List:
1.	Handset	7.	Belt Clip
2.	Base Unit	8.	Earpiece Covers

3.Telephone line cord

4.AC adapter

5.Battery Pack

6.Wall mounting bracket

900MHz

CORDLESS

		CHARGING
PHONE	CHAN	OFF
FLASH
1	2ABC	3 DEF
4GHI	5 JKL	6MNO
7PQRS	8 TUV	PAGE
		9WXYZ
TONE	0OPER
PROG	MEM	REDIAL
		PAUSE

HANDSET BASE UNIT

	TELEPHONE LINE	BATTERY PACK
		AC ADAPTER
	CORD
		VTECH

WALL MOUNTING	BELT CLIP	EARPIECE COVER
BRACKET

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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.

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.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:

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.

1. Use only VTECH battery.

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GETTING STARTED

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

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

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY.

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!

PULL HERE

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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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 PAGE key to page the

CHARGING

handset.

* Press it a second time to cancel a

*

page.

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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CUT

CUT

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 SIGNATURE

PLACE ORDER FORM AND PAYMENT IN ENVELOPE AND SENDTO:

VTECH COMMUNICATIONS

8770 SW NIMBUS AVENUE

BEAVERTON, OREGON 97008-7195

YOU MAY ALSO ORDER BY PHONE. CALL 1-800-595-9511

WALL MOUNTING

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. 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.

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.

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HANDSET FEATURES

	PHONE LED		900MHz
			CORDLESS
	VOLUME SWITCH	PHONE	CHAN	OFF	OFF KEY
	PHONE KEY
		FLASH			CHAN KEY
		1	2ABC	3 DEF
		4GHI	5 JKL	6MNO
		7PQRS	8 TUV	9WXYZ
	TONE/*KEY	TONE	0OPER		MEM KEY
	PROG KEY	PROG	MEM	REDIAL	REDIAL/PAUSE KEY

PAUSE

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,

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 PAUSE 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.

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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