INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You have purchased one of the best performing cordless telephones on the market! The VT 9241 is a two line 900 MHz cordless phone with Speakerphone & secondary keypad on the Base Unit. • Belt Clip on the Handset. • Long battery life (4.5 hours talk time/ 5 day standby). This manual is designed to familiarize you with the VT 9241. To get the most use out of your VT 9241, we strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone. FEATURES: • 2 Line Capability.
INTRODUCTION Parts Check List: 1. Base Unit 2. Handset 3. AC adapter 4. 5. 6. 7. 900 MH 2 telephone line cords Battery pack Belt clip Wall mounting bracket Z CORDLESS VT9241 CONF REDIAL HOLD MEMORY MUTE INT.COM/PAGE 900 INT.
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: 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work to restore the product to normal operation. 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. E.If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged. 14.
REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY cradle of the Base Unit to allow it to charge for 16 hours. 1. Remove the battery case by pressing on the ridged lines and sliding downward. 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.
SPARE BATTERY CHARGER 3. Replace the battery compartment cover. Your VTech VT 9241 is equipped with a spare battery charger built into the Base Unit. The spare battery charger allows you to always have a charged battery available, should your Handset battery discharge during normal use. To install the Spare Battery Pack: 1. Open the Base Unit battery compartment. 4. When the battery is installed properly, the spare battery LED on the Base Unit will be illuminated. 5.
GETTING STARTED Setting Up Your VT 9241 recharge automatically whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit cradle. The batteries must be charged for 16 hours before using your phone for the first time. 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. 6. Connect the telephone line cord(s).
GETTING STARTED 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.
WALL MOUNTING 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. The Wall Mount adaptor is designed to fit on standard Wall Mount plates. 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).
HANDSET FEATURES INT.COM/LOW BATT LED * It will flash when INT.COM key is pressed on the Base or Handset. VOLUME SWITCH Set earpiece volume to high, medium or low, depending on your preference. * It will illuminate during Intercom mode. * OFF KEY Press this key to exit all modes. * * It will flash slowly if handset battery level is low. HEADSET JACK Connect a 2.5mm headset to the jack for hands free operation. LINE2 KEY * Press this key to make or answer a call on LINE2.
BASE UNIT FEATURES REDIAL KEY CONF KEY * Press this key to establish a Conference call between LINE1 and LINE2. * Press this key to dial the last number called from the Base. MUTE KEY/LED 900 MH * Press this key during an active call to disable the microphone. Press MUTE again to return to a 2-way conversation. * While the SPEAKERPHONE is on, this LED will illuminate after pressing the MUTE key. Z CORDLESS VT9241 CONF REDIAL HOLD MEMORY MUTE INT.
BASE UNIT FEATURES VOLUME UP KEY 900 MH Z * Press this key to adjust the speaker volume. There are total of 8 volume level settings. CORDLESS VT9241 CONF REDIAL HOLD MEMORY MUTE INT.COM/PAGE VOLUME DOWN KEY SPARE BATT * Press this key to adjust the speaker volume. There are total of 8 volume level settings. CHARGE POWER 1 2ABC 3DEF 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO 7PQRS 8TUV 9 WXYZ VOL TONE/* KEY TONE 0 * In PULSE dialing mode, this key is used to switch to Temporary Tone.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Press OFF on the Handset; MAKING CALLS OR, From the Handset 2. Place the Handset back in the Base Unit cradle. 1. Pick up the Handset and press LINE1 or LINE2. 900 INT.COM/PAGE LINE 1 OFF FLASH 1 From the Base MHz CORDLESS 7PQRS LINE 2 8TUV 2ABC 3DEF TONE 0 OPER FLASH 4GHI 9 WXYZ FLASH 5JKL 6MNO FLASH LINE 1 LINE 2 OFF MIC 2. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS call is on hold. Disconnecting 7PQRS TONE 8TUV 0 900 MH 9 WXYZ Z CORDLESS VT9241 CONF REDIAL HOLD MEMORY OPER FLASH MUTE INT.COM/PAGE FLASH LINE 1 LINE 2 OFF SPARE BATT CHARGE POWER MIC To return to the call, press the corresponding LINE key on the Base Unit or Handset. To end the call and hang up, press OFF on the Base Unit.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS pressing the VOL UP keys. 1 2ABC 3DEF 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO 7PQRS 8TUV 9 WXYZ From the Handset or DOWN If you are on a call, and you wish to either make or answer a call on the unused line, you can: VOL 900 INT.COM/PAGE TONE 0 LINE 1 MHz CORDLESS OFF LINE 2 OPER FLASH FLASH FLASH FLASH LINE 1 LINE 2 1 2ABC 3DEF 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO OFF 2.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7PQRS TONE 8TUV 0 2. Press the appropriate LINE key on the Base Unit 9 WXYZ OPER FLASH NOTE: You cannot switch back to the Speakerphone just by returning the Handset to the Base. That will disconnect the call. FLASH LINE 1 LINE 2 OFF MIC JOINING A CONVERSATION Press the appropriate LINE key to answer the new call. The original call will automatically be placed on HOLD. You can then: From the Base 7PQRS 1.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Either party can leave the conversation by pressing OFF key. From the Base 1. Press INT.COM/PAGE on Base. To disconnect the call, both the Handset and the Base Unit must hang up . Otherwise the call will still remain connected. 900 MH Z CORDLESS VT9241 CONF REDIAL HOLD MEMORY MUTE INT.COM/PAGE USING THE INTERCOM SPARE BATT You can use your VT 9241 2 line cordless telephone as a two-way Intercom between the Base Unit and the Handset.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS press INT.COM/PAGE on the Base to page the Handset. Then press INT.COM on the Handset to enter Intercom mode. To return to the phone call, press the appropriate LINE key on Base or Handset. IF YOUR PHONE RINGS DURING AN INTERCOM CONVERSATION 3. To end the Intercom conversation, press OFF on either the Handset or OFF on the Base Unit. If you receive a call while using the Intercom, the Base will only ring once, and the Handset will generate 3 alerting tones through the earpiece.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To program, The Handset must be OFF. 3. Press 1 for LINE1 or 2 for LINE2 To select a different ringer type do the following: 4. Press 5 to turn off the ringer 5. Press the OFF key to exit TONE 0OPER HOLD CHAN INT.COM PGM CONF REDIAL To turn off the ringer on the Base Unit set the RINGER switch to OFF. CHECKING THE RINGER PAUSE MEM To check the Handset ringer which is currently programmed do the following: 1. Press PGM/MEM key 7PQRS 2. Press the # key TONE 3.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO STORE A NUMBER INTO MEMORY ent memory key. TO SPEED DIAL A STORED NUMBER The Handset must be OFF. TONE You can speed dial from the Handset or Base Unit. 0OPER HOLD CHAN INT.COM PGM CONF REDIAL MEM 1. Press LINE1 or LINE2 to get a dial tone. PAUSE 900 INT.COM/PAGE LINE 1 MHz CORDLESS OFF FLASH LINE 2 FLASH 1. Press PGM/MEM on Handset 1 2ABC 3DEF 2. Press the number of the memory location you wish to store the phone number in (0-9). The Handset will beep once.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS pauses, press REDIAL/PAUSE two or more times. Each press makes the pause 2 seconds longer and is treated as a stored digit. TONE 0OPER HOLD CHAN INT.COM PGM CONF REDIAL MEM If your phone is connected to a PBX you can store the PBX access number and a pause before the phone number. For example, to store 9-PAUSE-5551234, in memory location 8, do the following: TONE • This feature is also available on the Base Unit. It will store the last number dialed from the Speakerphone.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TONE 2. Press CONF key on the Handset. 0OPER HOLD CHAN INT.COM PGM CONF REDIAL MEM 3. Your conference call has now been transferred to the Handset. PAUSE 4-Way Conference Calling Both the Handset and Base Unit can participate in a Conference call at the same time. Once the Conference call has been established on the Handset (or Base): 2. Your original call will automatically be placed on HOLD. 3. Press CONF to join both lines together.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. Press the LINE key to return to the remaining call. If you want to end the entire Conference call, press OFF on the Handset (or Base) while both Lines are active. CAUTION: If the Handset and Speakerphone are on the same call, a loud squeal due to feedback may occur unless there is reasonable separation between the two components. CHANGING CHANNELS TONE 0OPER HOLD CHAN INT.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 900 INT.COM/LOW BATT LINE1 MHz CORDLESS OFF LINE2 1 2ABC 3DEF 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO 7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ FLASH TONE The following operational characteristics apply to VTech Headsets. The same may also apply to other (non-VTech) compatible Headsets, but VTech assumes no responsibility for their performance. FLASH 0 OPER HOLD CHAN INT.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • For maximum sound quality, the flexible microphone should be positioned at the corner of your mouth, about one inch from your mouth. ONE INCH • The VT 9241 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 VT 9241 Handset. The Belt clip should snap securely into place. Do not force the connection. See Illustration.
DATA PORT Your VT 9241 has a convenient feature: a Data Port built into the Base Unit. This port provides an easy way to connect your fax machine, modem, or other telephone device for direct access to Line2. The Data Port is a standard RJ-11 jack, and is located on the back of the Base Unit. DATA PORT RINGER LINE 1 HIGH LINE 2 OFF HIGH LOW OFF L1/L2 LOW 9V DC TEL.
MAINTENANCE TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELEPHONE. excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind. Your VTech VT 9241 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts so it must be treated with care. • Avoid rough treatment Place the Handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. • Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the Handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands.
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY that phone either, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company. 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: YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A WEAK SIGNAL EVEN WHEN YOU’RE NEAR THE BASE UNIT. VTECH Communications at 1-800-595-9511 • Place the Handset in the Base momentarily to re-set the security code.
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY • You may be too far from the Base Unit. • Your Base Unit and Handset may not be operating on the same channel or security code. Place the Handset in the cradle for a few moments to reload the security code and reset the channel. • You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring. Try unplugging some of the other phones. COMMON CURE FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT THE BASE DOES NOT RING • Make sure the BASE RINGER switch is not set to off.
WARRANTY STATEMENT WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER? • Any defect in material or workmanship. FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE? • 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? • 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. Include any cables & accessories which were originally provided with the product.
WARRANTY STATEMENT VTECH Communications assumes no WARRANTY STATEMENT responsibility for units sent without prior Return Authorization. WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT COVER? • Batteries; • Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts of nature (lightning, floods, power surges, etc.
FCC AND IC REGULATIONS This equipment complies with Parts 15 and 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC AND IC REGULATIONS They will notify you in advance of disconnection, if possible. During notification, you will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. IC (Industry Canada) Occasionally, your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the operation of your equipment. If so, you will be given advance notice of the change to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service.
FCC AND IC REGULATIONS telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure, for their own protection, that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS WEIGHT FREQUENCY CONTROL • Handset: 180 grams • Base: 500 grams • Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthe sizer POWER REQUIREMENTS TRANSMIT FREQUENCY • Handset: 923.10 MHz to 927.75 MHz (All thirty channels within this range) • Handset: Self-contained nickelcadmium rechargeable battery supply, 3.6V nominal, 400mAh capacity. • Base: 902.3 MHz to 906.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................1 Parts Check List:.................................................................................................................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................3 REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY...........................................................................5 SPARE BATTERY CHARGER......
TABLE OF CONTENTS TIPS ON USING THE VT9241 SPEAKERPHONE....................................................14 MAKING OR ANSWERING A CALL WHILE YOU’RE ALREADY ON A CALL .....................................................15 SWITCHING YOUR CALL FROM THE BASE UNIT (SPEAKERPHONE) TO THE HANDSET ......................................................16 SWITCHING YOUR CALL FROM THE HANDSET TO THE BASE UNIT (SPEAKERPHONE) .......................................................16 JOINING A CONVERSATION.............
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