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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................3

PARTS CHECK LIST.............................................................................................................4

HANDSET LAYOUT ..............................................................................................................5

BASE UNIT LAYOUT .............................................................................................................6

GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................7

INSTALLATION OF BATTERY PACK IN HANDSET ...................................................7

RINGER SELECTION................................................................................................8

TONE/PULSE SELECTION .......................................................................................8

ANSWERING SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION .................................................................8

THE HANDSET DISPLAY ...........................................................................................9

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

MAKING CALLS .......................................................................................................10

VOLUME CONTROL ................................................................................................11

CHANNEL CHANGING ............................................................................................11

USING REDIAL .........................................................................................................12

ANSWERING CALLS ...............................................................................................12

FLASH ...................................................................................................................12

HOLD .....................................................................................................................13

PAGE ......................................................................................................................13

ADVANCED OPERATION .............................................................................................14

CALLER ID/CALL WAITING ID ..................................................................................14

RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS .........................................................................14

ABOUT CALL HISTORY ............................................................................................14

REVIEW CALLER ID ................................................................................................14

DELETING RECORDS FROM CALL HISTORY ........................................................15

DIAL A DISPLAYED NUMBER .................................................................................15

STORE A CALLED ID RECORD IN PHONE BOOK MEMORY .................................15

DISPLAY SCREEN MESSAGES ..............................................................................16

PHONE BOOK ........................................................................................................17

STORE MEMORY NUMBERS ..................................................................................17

EDIT NUMBERS STORED IN MEMORY ...................................................................18

DELETE NUMBERS STORED IN MEMORY .............................................................18

DIAL MEMORY NUMBERS ......................................................................................18

OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS .................19

ITAD OPERATION .....................................................................................................20

ANSWERING SYSTEM PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW ..............................................20

SET OUTGOING MESSAGE (OGM) .........................................................................20

SET SECURITY CODE .............................................................................................21

DAY AND TIME .........................................................................................................22

SET AUDIBLE MESSAGE ALERT ...........................................................................22

SET ANNOUNCE ONLY .............................................................................................23

SET BASE RINGER ON/OFF .....................................................................................23

SET NUMBER OF RINGS ..........................................................................................23

TOLL SAVER .............................................................................................................23

LEAVING A MESSAGE (INCOMING MESSAGE) ......................................................24

LISTENING TO MESSAGES/MEMOS ......................................................................24

SAVING MESSAGES ...............................................................................................25

DELETING MESSAGES ............................................................................................25

TURNING THE ANSWERING MACHINE ON/OFF .....................................................25

CHECKING AND SETTING DAY AND TIME .................................................................26

CHANGING SPEAKER VOLUME .............................................................................26

CHANGING PLAYBACK SPEED ...............................................................................26

Summary of content (42 pages)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................3 PARTS CHECK LIST.............................................................................................................4 HANDSET LAYOUT ..............................................................................................................5 BASE UNIT LAYOUT .............................................................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS AUTO DISCONNECT FOR EXTENSION PHONE PICK-UP .......................................27 MEMORY FULL ......................................................................................................27 POWER FAILURE ....................................................................................................27 BASE UNIT MESSAGE WINDOW (LED) ....................................................................28 REMOTE OPERATION OF ANSWERING SYSTEM ...................................
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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, 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.
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PARTS CHECK LIST Parts Check List: 1. Base Unit 2. Handset 3. Owner’s Manual 4. Telephone Line Cord 5. AC Adaptor 6. Battery Pack 4 To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.
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HANDSET LAYOUT 7 8 1 2 4 3 5 9 10 6 11 12 8. Headset Jack 9. OFF 10. Dialing Keys 11. REDIAL/PAUSE 12. PROG/CHAN 1. LCD Display 2. SELECT 3. NAVIGATION/Volume Keys 4. PHONE 5. FLASH 6. HOLD 7.
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BASE UNIT LAYOUT 1 8 2 3 10 4 6 9 11 5 12 13 7 14 15 9162 1. MENU 2. SELECT 3. TIME/SET 4. REPEAT/SLOW 5. MESSAGE WINDOW 6. DELETE 7. MAILBOX PLAY/STOP 8. REC/MEMO COMPLIES WITH 47 CFR PART 68 REGISTRATION NO.: EW7CHN-36166-W9-E RINGER EQUIVALENCE: 0.1B USOC JACK: RJ11C/RJ11W CANADA 1135 101 611A 0.1 EW79108 9. VOLUME 10. ANSWER ON/OFF 11. SKIP/QUICK 12. IN USE/CHARGING 13. PAGE 14. Power Jack 15.
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The Handset of your VT 9162 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 and message are displayed: A double beep will be generated every 5 seconds. To charge the battery pack, place the Handset in the Base Unit. The IN USE/CHARGING indicator will light to show the Handset is seated properly and the battery pack is charging.
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GETTING STARTED SETTING UP YOUR VT9162 When fully charged, you will experience up to 5 hours of continuous talk, or up to 6 days of standby (off the cradle, but not in use). RINGER SELECTION 1. 2. 3. 4. Press PROG/CHAN. Press or until RINGER is displayed. Press SELECT. The current setting is blinks. Press or to select a different ring style (there are 4), or turn the ringer OFF. 5. Press SELECT to confirm your choice. NOTE: If the ringer is set to OFF, the display will show “RINGER OFF” in idle mode.
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It means: If the display says: The Handset is in idle mode Indicates incoming call Waiting for dial tone Handset is in use The base is page the handset. There is a call on hold. The battery need to be charged.
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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 Dial the phone number. Use the key to backspace if you make a dialing mistake. Then press PHONE. Press OFF to end your call. When the handset is in use, the IN USE/CHARGING light on the Base Unit will flash. When the Handset is in the Base Unit cradle, the IN USE/CHARGING light glows steadily.
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BASIC OPERATION VOLUME CONTROL While you are on a call, press to raise the inbound volume and will display the relative volume setting as you adjust it. to lower it. The handset If you experience noise or interference while on a call, you may be too far from the Base Unit, or in an obstructed area. Try moving to a different location. If this does not improve the transmission, press PROG/CHAN. You can press this key more than once, if necessary.
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BASIC OPERATION USING REDIAL 1. Press PHONE. Listen for dial tone. 2. Press REDIAL/PAUSE. The last number you called will automatically be redialed. OR 1. Press REDIAL. The number will appear on the display. BASIC OPERATION 2. Press PHONE. NOTE: If you press REDIAL twice, the redial number will be deleted. ANSWERING CALLS To answer a call, press any key other than the OFF key. During an incoming call, to temporarily mute the ringing, press OFF.
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BASIC OPERATION HOLD To place your call on hold, press HOLD. Press HOLD again to return to your call. NOTE: If you have a call on hold, and pick up a parallel extension phone, your VT 9162 will automatically drop the call and return to idle mode. The Base can signal the Handset by means of the PAGE key. This is helpful in locating a misplaced Handset. Press PAGE at the Base.
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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 9162. Contact your regional phone service provider for details. RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS As new Caller ID/Call Waiting ID records are received, NEW followed by the number of new Caller ID records received will be displayed on the Handset.
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CALLER ID /CALL WAITING ID DELETING RECORDS FROM CALL HISTORY DELETE A SPECIFIC CALL 1. Locate the record you want to delete from call history. 2. Press SELECT, then press until ERASE flashes. 3. Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES ALL and the phone number. The current choice flashes. 4. Press until YES flashes. 5. Press SELECT. You’ll hear a series of beeps confirming the deletion. DIAL A DISPLAYED NUMBER 1. Locate the record in call history that you want to dial. 2.
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CALLER ID/CALL WAITING ID 5. Press SELECT. You can now edit the PHONE NUMBER. Press to backspace in order to edit the phone number. 6. Press SELECT. Your CID record is now in your Phone Book directory. DISPLAY SCREEN MESSAGES When: BLOCKED NAME The other party is blocking name information. BLOCKED CALL The other party is blocking name and number information. UNKNOWN NAME Your phone company is unable to receive information about this caller’s name.
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PHONE BOOK This cordless phone can store 20 telephone numbers with names, each up to 16 digits long. Entries are stored alphabetically. For consistency with Caller ID entries, you may wish to enter last names first. Note: Press OFF at any time to exit memory. STORE MEMORY NUMBERS 1. Press PROG/CHAN. The screen displays DIRECTORY. 2. Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER NAME. 3. Using the chart below, enter up to 15 characters for the name you’re storing with the number.
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PHONE BOOK EDIT NUMBERS STORED IN MEMORY 1. Press . The screen displays DIRECTORY. 2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through numbers stored in memory -ORPress the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to edit. 3. When the screen displays the number you want to edit, press SELECT. Then press until EDIT flashes. 4. Press SELECT. The screen displays the name and number. The flashing cursor appears at the end of the name. Use , and the dial pad keys to edit the name.
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OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your VT 9162 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 9162. Please contact VTECH Communications Customer Service, in the U.S.
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ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP Answering System Programming Overview Setup order for the Answering System is: 1. Set Outgoing Message 2. Set Security Code 3. Set Audible Message Alert 4. Set Announce Only 5. Set Base Ringer 6. Set Number of Rings During Answering System setup, the display will flash “ -- ”. If no key is pressed for 20 seconds, the Answering System will beep, and exit program mode. You can also exit program mode at any time by pressing any MAILBOX key.
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ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP NOTE: In Announce Only mode, your outgoing announcement is repeated before hanging up. Recording / Playing / Deleting the Outgoing Messages (OGM) 1. Press MENU until the desired item (Set Outgoing Message) is announced. 2. Press REC/MEMO ,”Now recording”, is announced, followed by a beep. Speak towards the front of the Answering System (max. length: 90 seconds). 3. Press any MAILBOX key to stop the recording. 4. Your outgoing message is played for you, followed by a beep. 5.
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ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP Set Audible Message Alert If you want your Answering System to beep once every 10 seconds to notify you when new messages have been received, set Audible Message Alert to ON. Otherwise, it is preset to OFF. Press MENU until you hear "Set Audible Message Alert." 2. Press SELECT until the desired setting, (ON or OFF) is announced. 3. Press TIME/SET to confirm your choice. The voice prompt of "Audible Message Alert is On" or "Audible Message Alert is Off" will be heard.
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ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP Set Announce Only CAUTION: If you turn on the Announce Only option, your callers cannot leave a message. 1. Press MENU until "Set Announce Only" is announced. 2. Press SELECT until desired setting "ON" or "OFF" is declared. 3. Press TIME/SET to confirm, and the setting will be announced. Note: You can store one OGM for Announce Only mode, and a separate OGM for Normal (accept messages) mode. The appropriate OGM will be played based on how you set Announce Only.
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS Leaving a Message (Incoming Message) The Answering System will answer a call (according to the current ring selection), then play the OGM, followed by a beep to signal the start of recording. • • • • * Default mailbox is MAILBOX 1. If your want to record the incoming message in specific mailbox, press " x" during OGM playback. After desired mailbox is selected, "Mailbox X, now recording" will be announced, and incoming message recording starts after a beep.
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS Saving Messages • The Answering System will automatically save your messages if you do not delete them. The messages will be retained even after a power failure. • The system can record up to 15 minutes of messages. Deleting Messages Press DELETE at any time during message playback to delete the current message. All old messages for a particular mailbox can be deleted by pressing the DELETE key. The system will announce "Please select mailbox".
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS Checking and Setting Day and Time · · · · · Press TIME/SET. The system announces the clock setting then announces; “To Set Date and Time, press TIME/SET.” Press TIME/SET. Press SELECT until hear the correct day; then press TIME/SET. Press SELECT until hear the correct hour; then press TIME/SET. Press SELECT until hear the correct minute; then press TIME/SET. The system announces the current clock setting.
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS Auto Disconnect for Extension Phone Pick-up The Answering System will auto-disconnect the telephone line if an extension phone or the cordless Handset accesses the line. Memory Full • When the Answering System has less than 30 seconds recording time remaining, or the total number of messages equal 99, the display shows "F" with the number of messages to indicate memory full. • If the Answering System memory is full, it will automatically default to Answering System OFF mode.
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPTERATIONS BASE UNIT MESSAGE WINDOW (LED) • The large Base Unit LED provides useful data on the status of your VT 9162 answering device. Below are examples of the LED data: What it means 1-99 Total number of messages in all mailboxes, or current message number during playback.
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REMOTE OPERATION OF ANSWERING SYSTEM Remote operation allows you to control the functions of the Answering System when you are away from the Base, and call from an outside telephone line. The Answering System cannot be accessed from another telephone on the same line. You can access many of the Answering System functons from a remote location, such as listening to messages, changing recorded announcements, and recording memos. Remote operation can only be accessed from a touch tone telephone.
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REMOTE OPERATION OF ANSWERING SYSTEM Skip Messages During Playback 1. Press "#6" once to skip forward to the next message. Stop Message Playback 1. Pressing "#5" during message playback will stop playback. Deleting Messages 1. Press "#9" once during message playback to delete the current message. Note: Playback will pause if "#" or " " is entered. Answering System will wait for the command in the following 2 seconds. If no further tone is entered, playback will be resumed. * Memo Recording 1.
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REMOTE OPERATION OF ANSWERING SYSTEM Voice Menu for Remote Operation The system provides two pre-recorded voice menus to help you during remote operation. Press " 5", and you will hear the simple voice menu. * The simple voice menu is as follows: Press "# 1" to play mailbox 1. Press "# 2" to play mailbox 2. Press "# 3" to play mailbox 3. Press "# 5" to stop. Press "# 4" to repeat the message. Press "# 6" to skip the message. Press "# 9" to erase the message. Press " 5" for other functions.
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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 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CANADA LTD. 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.
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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 this limited warranty cover? • The manufacturer of this VTECH product, VTECH Communications, warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase ("Consumer" or "you") that the product and all accessories provided by VTECH in the sales package ("Product") are free from material defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with operation instructions.
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WARRANTY STATEMENT How do you get warranty service? • • • To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, call 1-800-595-9511 for instructions regarding where to return the Product. Before calling for service, please check the user's manual. A check of the Product controls and features may save you a service call.
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FCC AND IC REGULATIONS This equipment complies with Parts 15 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.
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FCC AND IC REGULATIONS FCC and ACTA Information If this equipment was approved for connection to the telephone network prior to July 23,2001. It was registered with the Federal Commissions (FCC) in accordance with Part 68 of its rules. the equipment was approved after that date, it complies with the Part 68 rules and with Technical Requirements for Connection of Equipment to the Telephone Network adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA).
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FCC AND IC REGULATIONS a. We recommend that you also write the telephone number on the directory card, so that you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn't work. b. This feature is provided only as a convenience, and the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for customer reliance upon the memory feature. c. Testing the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is not recommended.
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FCC AND IC REGULATIONS 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. Caution : Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY CONTROL POWER REQUIREMENTS Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthesizer Handset: TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Handset: Base: 923.40 MHz to 927.75 MHz (All 30 channels within this range) 902.40 MHz to 907.05 MHz (All 30 channels within this range) Base unit: MEMORY Phone Book: RECEIVE FREQUENCY Handset: Base: Self-contained nickelcadmium rechargeable battery pack, 3.6V nominal, 400mAh capacity. 9V DC @400mA CID: 902.40 MHz to 907.
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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, OR, 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd.; Suite 200,7671 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 2002 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.