VTech VT 9122 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................2

P ARTS CHECK LIST ...................................................................................................................3

HANDSET LA Y OUT................................................................................................................. ..4

BASE LA Y OUT ...........................................................................................................................5

GETTING STARTED................................................................................................................6

Installation of Battery Pack in Handset...............................................................................6

Setting up your VT 9122........................................................................................................7

Language Selection........................................................................................................7

Program Local Area Code...............................................................................................7

Ringer Selection............................................................................................................7

T one / Pulse Selection....................................................................................................7

Wall Mounting....................................................................................................................8

The Handset Display.........................................................................................................9

BASIC OPERA TION................................................................................................................10

Making Calls.....................................................................................................................10

Volume Control................................................................................................................10

Channel Changing..............................................................................................................10

Using Redial........................................................................................................................11

Answering Calls..................................................................................................................11

Flash....................................................................................................................................11

Hold.........................................................................................................................................11

Page......................................................................................................................................11

ADV ANCED OPERA TION.........................................................................................................12

CALLER ID/CALL W AITING ID ..........................................................................................12

Receiving and Storing Calls.......................................................................................12

Saving Caller ID to the Phone Book...........................................................................12

Deleting Single Caller ID Records.................................................................................12

Deleting All Caller ID Memory........................................................................................12

Dialing from Caller ID..................................................................................................13

PHONE BOOK.................................................................................................................13

Storing a name and number into the Phone Book.......................................................13

Reviewing and Dialing from the Phone Book..............................................................14

Deleting Phone Book Records...................................................................................14

MESSAGE WAITING.......................................................................................................15

OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..............16

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...............................................................................................17

Maintenance.....................................................................................................................17

In Case of Difficulty...........................................................................................................18

Warranty Statement...........................................................................................................20

RBRC Seal...................................................................................................................21

FCC & IC Regulations.........................................................................................................22

T echnical Specifications....................................................................................................24

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should alwa ys 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 bloc ked b y 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 r isk of electr ic 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 the 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 exten-

sive 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 lightning.

14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS CHECK LIST

1. Base Unit

2. Handset

3. Owner’s Manual

4. AC Power Adaptor

Base

5. Telephone Cord

6. Battery Pack

7. Belt Clip

8. Wall Mounting Bracket

OWNER’S MANUAL

Handset

Owner’s Manual

Adaptor

Telephone Line Cord

Battery Pack Wall Mounting Bracket

Belt Clip

HANDSET LAYOUT

3 4 5 6

1. Antenna

2. LCD Display

3. SELECT

4. Navigation Keys

5. PHONE

6. HOLD/DELETE

11 12

7. MEM/NEW

8. Headset Jack(2.5mm)

9. OFF

10. Dialing Keys

11. REDIAL/PAUSE

12. PROG/CHAN

BASE LAYOUT

9V DC

TEL. LINE

1. Phone Cord Jack

2. Power Jack

3. Message Indicator

3 4 5

4. POWER LED

5. IN USE/CHARGE LED

6. P AGE

INSTALLATION OF BATTERY PACK IN HANDSET

The Handset of your cally whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit. The battery pack needs charging when:

• The low battery icon is displayed:

• A beep will be generated every 7 seconds in TALK mode

only. Handset will return to standby if this condition lasts for

3.5 minutes.

To charge the battery pack, place the Handset in the Base Unit. The IN USE/CHARGE indica- tor will light to show the Handset is seated properly and the battery pack is charging. It is recommended that the battery pack be charged for at least 16 hours initially. Afterwards, 8

GETTING STARTED

hours of maintenance charging should be sufficient. To replace the batter y pack, follow the steps below:

1. Remove the battery case cover by pressing on the ridged lines and sliding downward.

2. Discard the old battery pack by pulling firmly on the battery cords. Don’t put the old battery

pack in a trash compactor or a fire - it could burst. Please recycle.

3. Snap in the new battery pack. Insert the battery plug into the socket, aligning the two holes

in the plug with the socket pins.

VT 9122

is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automati-

4. Replace the battery case cover by sliding the cover upwards.

5. Place the Handset in the cradle of the Base Unit to allow it to charge for 16 hours.

CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury, Read and Follow the Instructions

IMPORTANT:

Do not dispose of this battery pack into household garbage. For information on recycling or proper disposal, consult your local solid waste collection or disposal organization.

1. Use only VTech rechargeable battery pack, or equivalent.

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

3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery pack or conductor may overheat and cause burns .

To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech at 1-800-595-9511.

SETTING UP YOUR

VT 9122

LANGUA GE SELECTION

1. Press PROG/CHAN, display shows “SET LANGUAGE?” and the current setting (ENGLISH / FRANCAIS / ESPANOL) is displayed.

2. Press or to cycle through the different language settings.

3. Press SELECT to confirm your choice.

PROGRAM LOCAL AREA CODE

1. Press PROG/CHAN repeatedly, until display shows “SET AREA CODE?”

2. Press numeric keys 0~9 to enter the local area code.

3. Press SELECT to confirm your input.

After programming your LOCAL area code, all local caller ID records will be stored without the area code.

RINGER SELECTION

1. Press PROG/CHAN repeatedly, until SET RINGER? and the current ringer setting (ON or OFF) is displayed.

2. Press or to cycle through the different ringer settings.

3. Press SELECT to confirm your choice.

TONE/PULSE SELECTION

NOTE: Your

1. To change dialing mode, press PROG/CHAN repeatedly, until SET DIAL TYPE: TONE (or PULSE) is displayed.

2. Press or to choose TONE or PULSE.

VT 9122

is factory-preset for TONE dialing.

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3. Press SELECT to confirm your choice.

WALL MOUNTING

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The Wall Mount bracket is designed for use on standard Wall Mount plates only.

1. Line up the tabs on the wall mount adaptor with the holes on the bottom of the Base Unit. Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place.

2. Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector to the back of the Base Unit. If the Handset battery pack has not been charged pre viously, place the Handset in the Base Unit cradle, and allow it to charge for 16 hours.

3. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack on the back of the Base Unit, and the other end to the wall jack.

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4. Mount the Base Unit on the wall. Position the Base Unit so the mounting stubs will fit into the holes on the wall mount bracket. Slide Base Unit down on the mounting stubs until it locks into place.

5. Flip down the wall mount tab on the Base to secure the Handset when cradled.

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