Answering Machine User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

PARTS CHECK LIST...................................................................................................................3

HANDSET LAYOUT...................................................................................................................4

BASE LAYOUT...........................................................................................................................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

Tone / Pulse Selection....................................................................................................7

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

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

BASIC OPERATION................................................................................................................10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ADVANCED OPERATION.........................................................................................................12

CALLER ID/CALL WAITING 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

Technical Specifications....................................................................................................24

Summary of content (25 pages)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................2 PARTS CHECK LIST...................................................................................................................3 HANDSET LAYOUT...................................................................................................................4 BASE LAYOUT...........................................................................................................
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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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 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.
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PARTS CHECK LIST 1. Base Unit 2. Handset 3. Owner’s Manual 4. AC Power Adaptor 5. Telephone Cord 6. Battery Pack 7. Belt Clip 8.
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HANDSET LAYOUT 1 2 8 3 4 5 6 9 10 o 11 7 12 1. Antenna 2. LCD Display 3. SELECT 4. Navigation Keys 5. PHONE 6. HOLD/DELETE 7. MEM/NEW 8. Headset Jack(2.5mm) 9. OFF 10. Dialing Keys 11. REDIAL/PAUSE 12.
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BASE LAYOUT 9V DC TEL. LINE 1 9V DC TEL. LINE 2 3 4 5 6 1. Phone Cord Jack 2. Power Jack 3. Message Indicator 4. POWER LED 5. IN USE/CHARGE LED 6.
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GETTING STARTED INSTALLATION OF BATTERY PACK IN HANDSET The Handset of your VT 9122 is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automatically 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.
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LANGUAGE 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.
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WALL MOUNTING GETTING STARTED 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 previously, place the Handset in the Base Unit cradle, and allow it to charge for 16 hours. 3.
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If the display says: It means: The Handset is in idle mode Waiting for dial tone ` Handset is in use Call is on Hold 9 GETTING STARTED THE HANDSET DISPLAY
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BASIC OPERATION MAKING CALLS Method 1------Live Dialing Press PHONE. Dial the phone number. BASIC OPERATION Press OFF to end your call. Method 2------Pre-dialing There are 24 digit. Dial the phone number, up to 24 digits. Use the DELETE key to backspace if you make a dialing mistake. Then press PHONE. o Press OFF to end your call. When the Handset is in use, the IN USE/CHARGE light on the Base Unit will be ON. When the Handset is in the Base Unit cradle, the IN USE/CHARGE light glows steadily.
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BASIC OPERATION USING REDIAL 1. Press PHONE. Listen for dial tone. REDIAL 2. Press REDIAL/PAUSE. The last number you called will automatically be redialed. OR 1. Press REDIAL so that the number is shown on the display. 2. Press PHONE ANSWERING CALLS To answer a call, press any key other than the OFF key. FLASH When you receive a Call Waiting alert, press PHONE/FLASH to switch to the incoming call. Press PHONE/FLASH again to return to the first call. HOLD To place your call on hold, press HOLD.
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CALLER ID/CALL WAITING ID NOTE: Caller ID and Call Waiting ID are subscription services, provided by your regional phone company. You must subscribe to these services in order to benefit from the Caller ID features of your VT 9122. Contact your regional phone service provider for details. RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS Your VT 9122 will store the most current 40 Caller ID and Call Waiting ID records. To review Caller ID records, press or / CID while the Handset is in the idle mode.
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PHONE BOOK DIALING FROM CALLER ID 1. Press or /CID until you find the desired record 2. Press SELECT to cycle through 3 different dialing strings: 7 digits 10 digits 11 digits for example: for example: for example: 624-5688 800-624-5688 1-800-624-5688 3. When the desired dialing string is displayed, press PHONE. Your VT 9122 will wait for a dial tone and then place your call. STORING A NAME AND NUMBER INTO THE PHONE BOOK You can store the names and numbers of 10 frequently called parties. 1.
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PHONE BOOK REVIEWING AND DIALING FROM THE PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK DIALING 1. With the Handset in the idle mode, press MEM/NEW and then the memory location number (0...9). If you don’t remember the location number, press Phone Book entries. or to scroll through all 2. With the desired entry on the display, press PHONE. 3. Press OFF to end your call. LOCATION DIALING If you know the phone book location, you can simply dial the number by entering the location number. 1. Press PHONE 2. Press MEM/NEW 3.
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MESSAGE WAITING Your VT 9122 is capable of detecting a Visual Message Waiting signal, generated by many phone service providers. If you subscribe to VoiceMail service from your local telephone company, and a Visual Message Waiting signal is provided, the Base Unit MESSAGE light will glow to alert you to new, unplayed messages. ADVANCED OPERATION Once you have reviewed all of your new messages, the indicators will go out.
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OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Your VT 9122 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: INSTALLATION * Obtain an optional accessory Head set, which is compatible with the VT 9122. Please contact VTECH Communications Customer Service, in the U.S.
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MAINTENANCE TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELEPHONE Your 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. Do not install your Base Unit near a sink, bathtub or shower.
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY 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: VTECH COMMUNICATIONS at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada call: VTECH ELECTRONICS at 1-800-267-7377. THE PHONE DOESN’T WORK AT ALL. • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone wall jack. • Make sure the batteries are properly charged.
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHEN YOU RECEIVE A CALL. • Ensure that the ringer is turned on. • 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. • You may be too far from the base unit. • 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. YOUR CALLER FADES IN AND OUT. • You may be nearly out of range.
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WARRANTY STATEMENT 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? * In the U.S. Call VTECH Communications customer service for Return Authorization at: 1800-595-9511. In Canada, call Vtech Electronics at 1-800-267-7377. * Properly pack your unit.
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WARRANTY STATEMENT HOW DOES STATE LAW OR PROVINCIAL LAW RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY? * This warranty gives you specific rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. 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.
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FCC & IC REGULATIONS The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the line network until the problem has been corrected. FCC Part 15 Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance's could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules.
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FCC & IC REGULATIONS The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still enable the devices to ring when you receive a call. The general rule is that the REN value should not exceed 5.0 total; however, contact your local telephone company for the specific number in your area. IC (Industry Canada) This telephone is registered for use in Canada.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.6V nominal, 600mAh capacity. FREQUENCY CONTROL Base Unit: Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthesizer 9VDC @ 300mA TRANSMIT FREQUENCY MEMORY Handset : 925.9 MHz to 927.9 MHz (All 40 channels within this range) Phone Book: 10 Memory locations 24 digits and 15 characters per location. Base Unit: 902.1 MHz to 904.1 MHz (All 40 channels within this range) CID: Alpha Numeric Display 40 Memory locations 24 digits and 24 characters per location. RECEIVE FREQUENCY Handset : 902.
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VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications Inc, Beaverton, Oregon, 97008 Distributed in the Canada by VTech Electronics Canada Ltd., Suite 200-7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 2000 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.