900 MHz 1 ! DlGlTAL SPREAD SPECTRUM CORDLESS HONE MODEL VT 1'980/ VT.1981 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., 200-7671 Alderbridge Way, Ricmond,B.C.,V6XlZ9 copyright 1997 for VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. II 7.._.___...._____-_.--.-----.-----.--.--.................-..-...-..--..., 1MPORTANII.
Table of Contents I INTRODUCTION................................................................ 1 I Parts Check List: ...................................................................................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................3 HANDSET BATTERIES ......................................................5 GETTING STARTED ..........................................................7 WALL MOUNTING ............................................................... 9 ...........
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................14 MAKING CALLS .................................................................................. 14 ! I I ANSWERING CALLS .......................................................................... 14 DISCONNECTING .............................................................................. 14 TEMPORARY TONE ........................................................................... 15 PROGRAMMING THE RINGER TYPE ..........................
! Parts Check List: Handset Base unit Battery pack Belt Clip n Y I Handset Charging CradleISpare Battery Charger Telephone line cord AC adaptor Wall mounting adaptor Screws and Caps i I Telephone line cord w over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in-installation where proper ventilation is not provided.
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.lf liquid has been spilled into the product. C.lf the product has been exposed to rain or water D.If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
SETTING UP YOUR VT 1980 1 VT 1981 To charge the batteries, place the handset in the base unit. The CHARGE indicator will light to show the handset is seated properly and the batteries are charging. It is recommended that the battery pack be charged initially for 24 hours. You can use your t e l e p h o n e b e f o r e t h a t with diminished capacity, but it is best to let the battery pack charge fully. To maximize the charge capacity of the NiCad battery pack, recharge the battery for several cycles.
6. CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE. After the batteries are charged, rotate the base unit antenna to an upright position.Next, pick up the handset and press the ONIOFF key. The PHONE LED should light up, and you should hear a dial tone. If not, see IN CASE OF DIFFICULTIES. CAUTION: 1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 2. Never install telephone jacks in a wet location unless the jack is specifically designed for a wet location. Wall Installation Using Mounting Screws Provided.
4. POSITION THE WALL MOUNT ADAPTOR ON THE BASE. lnsert the AC power adaptor cord and the telephone line cord in the wall brackedt notches. Line up the tabs on the wall mount adapter with the holes on the bottom of the base. Snap the wall mount adaptor firmly in place. Handset Diagram Push in and slide down 6. CONNECT THE TELEPHONE CORD. The telephone line cord has a snap-in plug at each end. lnsert one of the plugs into the jack on the bottom of the base.
PHONE LED The PHONE LED lights when the phone line is being used by the handset. It flashes during the programming mode. It flashes quickly when the line is on hold. BATT LOW LED The BATT LOW LED will flash quickly when the handset battery is getting low and needs to be recharged. It flashes slowly when the handset is out of the talking range or the base station is not powered up. The BATT LOW LED glows steadily when MUTE is activated. ONIOFF KEY Press the ONIOFF key to make a call or end a call.
TEMPORARY TONE MAKING CALLS If you have a rotary (dial-pulse) telephone service. (DP ITT switch is set to DP), this feature allows you to enter special codes and tones to operate answering machines, use electronic banking services, calling cards, or other special services. Pick up the handset and press ONIOFF. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number. The PHONE LED on the handset and IN USE LED on the base unit will light.
SPEED NUMBER DIALING To select a different ringer type do the following: 1. Press FLASH 2. Press a key 1..4 to select a ringer type 1. Press ONIOFF to get a dial tone. A confirmation ring will be heard for the new ringer type. 1.Press FLASH 2,Press a key 1..4 MEMORY DIALING (SPEED DIALING) 2. Press MEM and the memory location number code (01-20).
STORING PAUSES IN MEMORY To insert a pause in a phone number, press RDLIP at the appropriate point when storing the number. This inserts a 2 second pause. For longer pauses, press RDUP two or more times. Each press makes the pause 2 seconds longer and is treated as a stored digit. If your phone is connected to a PBX you can store the PBX access number and a pause before the phone number.
THE MUTE FEATURE When you press MUTE while using your phone, you can hear the caller's voice, but they cannot hear you. You can use this feature to speak to someone in the room without the caller listening. While a call is muted the BATT LOW LED on the handset will be on. An optional handset charging cradlelspare Battery Charger is available for use with the VT 1980 I VT 1981. This allows the user to remotely charge a Spare Battery and Handset while it is away from the Base Unit.
Your VT 1980 / VT 1981 cordless telephone is equipped with a 2.5mm Headset Jack for use with an optional accessory Headset for hands-free operation. If you choose to use the Headset option, you must do the following: The VT 1980 / VT 1981 is also equiped 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 1980 / VT1981 Handset. The belt clip should snap securely into place. Do not force the connection. See Illustration.
TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELEPHONE Your VT 1980 I VT 1981 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts so it must be treated with care. If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call: VTECH Communications at 1-800-595-9511,In Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-7377. AVOID ROUGH TREATMENT Place the handset down gently.
Problem YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A WEAK SIGNAL WHEN YOU'RE AWAY UNIT Remedy You may be out of range. Either move closer to the base, or relocate the base unit. lH BASE E 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. THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHEN YOU RECEIVE A CALL Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone jack. Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER ? WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT COVER ? Any defect in material or workmanship. -A;.. 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 ? In the US 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.
This equipment complies with Part 15 and 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules for the United States.lt also complies with rules RSS-210 and CS-03 of Industry Canada (IC) for Canada. A label i s located on the underside of t h e b a s e unit containing either the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC registration number .You must, upon r e q u e s t , p r o v i d e t h i s information to your local telephone company.
IC (Industry Canada) This telephone is registered for use in Canada. any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal Controlled PLL Synthesizer Notice:The REN assigned to this device denotes the number of devices you may connect to the telephone loop which is used by the device to prevent overloading.
VTECH VT 1980 / VT 1981 Cordless Telephone Wall Mounting Template Use this template when wall mounting your base unit .To mark the positions of the mounting screws, hold this template against the wall, and press a pencil or pen point through the center of each crossmark. NOTE: Select a spot where you can screw into a wooden stud within the wall. The mounting screws will not hold securely in plaster or wallboard alone.