9OOMHz ANALOG CORDLESS PHONE WITH SPEAKERPHONE AND DUAL KEYPAD MODEL VTECH 917ADX VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. Distributed in the U.S.A by VTECH Communications, 8770 SW Nimbus Avenue/Beaverton,Oregon,97008 Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd., 200-7671Alderbridge Way, Richrnond,B.C.,VGXlZ9 Copyright 1997 for VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. IMPORTANT: BEFORE USING YOUR NEW PHONE WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU 1 READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY IVTEI VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
T a b l e ! 0 f INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 3 PARTS CHECK LIST ...........................................................4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................... 5 THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK ..................... ............. 7 GETTING STARTED ................................................. 9 SETTING UP YOUR VTech 917 ADX .................................. 9 W A L L MOUNTING .......................................................
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................... MAKING CALLS ............................................................ ANSWERING CALLS .............................................. TO PUT A CALL ON HOLD ........................................... 17 17 18 17 THE MUTE FEATURE ................................................. 1 7 SWITCHING TO THE HANDSET .................................. 1 7 ..................... 1 9 ..................... 1 9 THE PRIVACY FEATURE .........................
When using your telephone, please follow these basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons: Parts Check List: 1 1 1 H 1 Handset Base unit and AC adaptor Telephone line cord Battery pack Wall mounting bracket Belt clip I Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
THE H A N D S E T , shock from lightning. 1 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Charging the handset batteries : The handset of your 917ADX cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable batterypack.lt charges automatically whenever thehandset is in the base. You should charge the battery pack for 16 hours when you first recieve your phone. You'll know the battery pack needs charging when: 0 The phone emits a warning tone when you press the PHONE key.
compartment. Remove the battery cover by pressing on the ridged lines and sliding downward. 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 16 hours. Setting Up Your VTech 9 1 7 ~ ~ ~ ' Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack. A Word About Rechargeable Batteries PULSE Your Nicad battery pack recharges whenever the Handset is returned to the Base Unit.
W A L L M O U N T I N G The Wall Mount adaptor is designed to fit on standard Wall Mount plates. Choose a s p o t near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack.Your phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet(l20v 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.
F E A T'U'R E S PHONE (FLASH) Key CHANNEL (CHAN) Key Press this key to get a dial tone or answer an incoming call. During a call, press PHONE to FLASH the line. This feature is used in conjunction with services such as Call Waiting. - - - - - -- - INT.COM Key Flashes rapidly when Handset is in Program (PRG) mode. Flashes in cadence with an incoming ring. Press this key to mute the Handset microphone during a conversation. You will still be able to hear the other party, but they cannot hear you.
B - : . AS E L- UNIT FEATURES BASE UNIT Transfer the call to the Handset INTERCOM (INT.COM) LED Return to the call by pressing SPKR. Flashes rapidly when the INT.COM key is pressed. H NOTE: If you have placed a call on HOLD and want to hang up: NOTE: The Handset must be away from the Base Unit to use the INTERCOM feature. Press SPKR to return to the call, then I.. press SPKR again. iI . 8 Blinks twice, accompanied by two beeps, when the Handset initiates the INTERCOM call to the Base Unit.
OPERATING RkDIAL KEY ':ti,> -..\ VOLUME DOWN KEY r INTERCOM (INT.COM) KEY The volume level will continue to increment down if this key is held down. There are a total of 8 volume settings. , Press this key to initiate two-way, internal communication between the Base Unit and Handset. If the Handset is in the OFF mode, it will ring a maximum of 4 times. The Handset user can respond to the INTERCOM ring by pressing INT.COM.
OPERATING '0P)ERATING INSTRUCTIONS :-, - . : - - , A ANSWERING CALLS same line, the 917ADXwill take itself off HOLD and turn OFF. SWITCHING TO THE SPEAKERPHONE From the Handset Press HOLD on the Handset The Handset will ring when you have an incoming call. You can answer calls on the Handset whether it is in the base or away from it. If your phone rings when the Handset is in the base, just pick up the Handset.
OPERATING set can join in. n When someone at the handset has al- mode. lntercom from Base Unit to Handset ready joined the conversation, pressing Press INT.COM on the Base Unit. PRV on the Speakerphone will turn off the If the Handset is in the OFF mode, it will handset. INSTRUCT.IONS calling cards, or other special services. IF YOUR PHONE RINGS DURING AN INTERCOM CONVERSATION First, dial the call normally. Then activate the Temporary Tone feature by pressing key.
OP-ER'ATING INSTRUCTIONS Press 1 , 2 3, or 4 on the Handset to select Press PHONE (on the Handset) or SPKR (on the Base Unit) to get a dial tone MEMORY DIALING MEMORY a ringer type. The Handset will emit the corThe 917ADXcordless phone can store up to10 frequently dialed numbers in memory. responding ringer tone. Press OFF on the Handset to exit pro- Memory Dial numbers must be stored using the Handset, but can be recalled from either the Base Unit or the Handset. yamming.
~ F ) E- " R . A T I N GI N S T R U C T I O N S AZ.i&L L. 1 Press 9 OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATIONAND-OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS Your 917ADXcordless telephone is equipped with a 2.5mm Headset Jack for use with an optional accessory Headset for handsfree operation Press HOLD Dial 555-1234 Press MEM 1 If you choose to use the Headset option, I (1 The 917ADX is also equipped with a detachable belt clip. Align the pins on the inside edge of the belt clip with the notches on the side of the 917ADXhandset.
IO~TIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS slide the headband up or down so that it rests comfortably on your head with the speaker cushion centered against your ear. M A I N T E TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELEPHONE. Your VTech 917ADXcordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts so it must be treated with care. For maximum sound quality, the flexible microphone should be positioned at the corner of your mouth, about one inch from your mouth.
If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, In the US call: appliance or the Base Unit to another outlet. VTECH Communications at You may be out of range. Either move close to the base, or relocate the Base Unit. The layout of your home may be limiting the range. Try moving the Base Unit to the second or third floor, or to some other location.
WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER? Any defect in material or workmanship. FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE? - To the original purchaser only ONE YEAR. WHAT WILL VTECH DO? At our option, repair or replace your unit. HOW DO I SEND MY UNIT, IN OR OUT OF WARRANTY? 1! I I I 1 In the U S . call VTECH Communications customer service for Return Authorization at: 1-800-595-9511. in Canada call VTECH ELECTRONICS at 1-800-267-7377. Properly pack your unit.
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
FCC & IC REGULATIONS IC (Industry Canada) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY CONTROL This telephone is registered for use in Canada. Notice: The lndustry Canada label indentifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network, protective , operational and safety requirements. lndustry Canada does not buarantee the equipment will operate to the user's 1 % . * satisfaction. .
