VTech vt9121, VT 9121 ADLc User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Parts Check List:

1. Handset

2. Base Unit

3. Telephone line cord

4. AC adapter

5. Battery Pack

6.

Wall

mounting bracket

WALL MOUNT BRACKET

TELEPHONE LINE

CORD

BASE UNIT

HANDSET

AC ADAPTER

BATTERY PACK

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

work is required, contact VTech Customer
Service at 1-800-595-9511. Opening or
removing cabinet parts other than specified
access doors may e xpose 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 fray ed.
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 instr uctions.

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

When using your telephone equipment, basic
safety precautions should alw ays be follo wed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury
to persons, including the follo wing:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all w arnings 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 f all, 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 block ed by placing the
product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should nev er be placed
near or over a radiator or heat register. This
product should not be placed in a built-in­installation 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

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REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES

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 batter y with conducting
materials such as rings, bracelets, and
keys. The battery or conductor may
overheat and cause bur ns.

4. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The
cell may explode.

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 compar tment.

4. Replace the battery cov er 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 5 hours
of continuous talk time or 4 days of

standby.

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SPARE BATTERY CHARGER

SPARE BATTERY CHARGER

Your VT 9121 ADLc is equipped with a spare battery charger built-in to the base unit. The
spare battery charger allows you to always have a charged battery available, should your
handset battery discharge during nor mal use.

Contact your local VTech dealer, or call VTech Customer Service to purchase a
spare battery pack.

To install the Spare Battery Pack:

1. Open the base unit battery compar tment.

2. Place the spare battery pack in the battery compartment. Make sure
the metal contacts on the underside of the battery are aligned with charging contacts in
battery compar tment.

3. Replace the battery compar tment cover.

4. When the battery is installed properly, the spare battery LED on the base unit will be
illuminated.

5. The spare battery will be fully charged after 24 hours. please note that the spare battery
LED will always be illuminated when a spare battery is installed.

THE RBRC

TM

SEAL

The RBRC Seal on the (easily removable) 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 program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium
batteries into the trash or municipal waste,which be illegal in your areas.

VTech’s payments to RBRC make it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local
retailers participating in the RBRC program or at authorized VTech product service centers.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERYTM for information on Ni-Cd battery recycleing and disposal
bans/restrictios 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 lock knob and sliding
downwardasmentioned on this page.

RBRC is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

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GETTING STARTED

5. 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 jac k. Mak e sure
the plugs snap securely into place.

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

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.

Setting Up Y our

VT 9121 ADLc

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 9121 ADLc. This is a
Class 2 AC adapter, specifically
designed for use with the VT 9121.

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.Set the TONE/PULSE switch on the base

unit. If y ou have touch tone service
on your phone line, set the switch
to TONE. If you have rotary
service, set the switch to PULSE.

PULSE

TELEPHONE
WALL JACK

AC ELECTRICAL

OUTLET

TONE

TONE

PULSE

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wallboard

wooden

stud

WALL MOUNTING

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. Inser t 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 hav e touch tone service on your

phone line, set the switch to TONE. If you
have rotary service, set the switch to
PULSE.

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.

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HANDSET FEATURES

PGM KEY

* Press PGM ke y 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 T empor ary T ONE dialing mode.

VOLUME SWITCH

* Upper position of switch is high volume

level.
* Middle position is medium volume level.
* Lower position is low volume level.

IN USE/LOW BATT LED

* The IN USE/LOW BATT LED lights when

the phone line is being used by the

handset.
* It flashes in cadence with an incoming ring.
* It flashes quickly during PGM mode.
* It flashes slowly when a low battery is

detected.

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 ke y 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).