INTRODUCTION ANY KEY ANSWER 40 CHANNEL OPERATION 9109 UNIQUE STAND UP DESIGN USER'S MANUAL Parts Check List: 1. Handset 2. Base Unit 3. Telephone line cord 4. AC adapter 5. Battery Pack HANDSET BASE UNIT MHz VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. www. vtechphones. com Printed in China TELEPHONE LINE CORD BATTERY PACK AC ADAPTER 1 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. 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. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool). 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in-installation where proper ventilation is not provided. 7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. 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. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. If service or repair work is required, contact VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. Opening or removing cabinet parts other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous 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) If liquid has been spilled into the product. c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work to restore the product to normal operation. e) If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged. f) If the product exhibits a distinct 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. 14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES 1. Remove the battery case by pressing on the ridged lines and sliding downward. 2. Unplug the old battery pack and discard. Don't put the old battery pack in a trash compactor or a fire - it could burst. IMPORTANT: Do not dispose of this battery in household garbage. For information on recycling or proper disposal, consult your local solid waste collection or disposal organization. 3. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns. 4. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. 3. Plug the replacement battery cord into the Handset. Carefully snap the battery pack in place. Replace the battery cover by sliding it into place. 4. 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. Maximum battery life between charges is more than 5 hours of continuous talk time or 4 days of standby. 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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 3 GETTING STARTED WALL MOUNTING en od wotud s wa ll b oa rd TELEPHONE WALL JACK AC ELECTRICAL OUTLET Setting Up Your VT 9109 1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack. 2. Connect the telephone line cord. Insert one end of the telephone line cord into the jack at the rear of the base unit. Plug the other end into a telephone wall jack. Make sure the plugs snap securely into place. 3. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet and the DC connector to the back of the base unit. CAUTION:Use only the AC adapter shipped with your VT 9109. This is a Class 2 AC adapter, specifically designed for use with the VT 9109. NOTE: Connect power to the base unit before placing the handset in the cradle. 4. To select TONE dialing press, MEM/ PROG, , ,MEM/PROG, To select PULSE ** dialing press, MEM/PROG, , # ,MEM/ * PROG. NOTE: Your VT9109 is preset for TONE dialing. 4 5. CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERIES BEFORE USE. The batteries 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. 6. CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE. After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press the PHONE key. The IN USE indicator should light up, and you should hear a dial tone. If not, see IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY. 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. 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). 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. 2.Mount the base on the wall. Position the base so the mounting studs will fit into the holes at the back 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. 3.Connect the telephone cord. The telephone line cord has a snap-in plug at each end. Insert one of the plugs into the jack on the bottom of the base. Insert the other end of the plug into the wall jack. 5 4.Connect the power cord. Plug the DC connector into the DC jack at the rear of the base unit. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet. BASE UNIT FEATURES PAGE KEY * Press the PAGE key to page the handset. * Press it a second time to cancel a page. * The base will ring the handset 120 seconds before ending the page automatically. * PAGE can be cancelled by pressing PHONE key following by OFF key. HANDSET FEATURES PHONE LED PHONE/FLASH KEY RINGER SWITCH OFF KEY CHAN KEY TONE/* KEY MEM/PROG KEY REDIAL/PAUSE KEY VOLUME KEY IN USE/CHARGE LED * The IN USE/CHARGE LED illuminates steadily when the handset is in the base cradle to indicate that the handset battery is being charged or the handset is offhook. 6 CUT CUT REPLACEMENT BATTERY ORDER FORM For VTECH 9109 Cordless Telephone Name: Address: City: State: Zip: daytime phone Number: ( ) ORDER INFORMATION For Model VT 9109 (QTY.) Batteries @$14.95 each............................$ $5.95 Shipping & Handling Per Battery Ordered....................................................$ METHOD OF PAYMENT: DO NOT SEND CASH CHECK CREDIT CARD# CARD HOLDERÕS SIGNATURE PLACE ORDER FORM AND PAYMENT IN ENVELOPE AND SEND TO: VTECH COMMUNICATIONS 8770 SW NIMBUS AVENUE BEAVERTON, OREGON 97008-7195 USA YOU MAY ALSO ORDER BY PHONE. CALL 1-800-595-9511 MONEY ORDER VISA MASTERCARD EXP. DATE AMERICAN EXPRESS PHONE LED * The PHONE LED lights when the phone line is being used by the handset. * It flashes with an incoming ring. * It flashes during PROG mode. PHONE KEY/ FLASH KEY * Press the PHONE key to make a call. * If you are currently on a call, pressing PHONE flashes the line. This would be used with a feature like call waiting to answer your second call. CHAN KEY * Pressing the CHAN key when the handset is in use will activate a channel change to the next free channel. * This is used if you are experiencing noise or interference on the current channel. OFF KEY * Press the OFF key to exit all modes of operation. MEM/PROG KEY * Press the MEM/PROG key to enter MEMORY mode. * The sequence for dialing out a speed dial number in memory is: PHONE, 7 MEM/PROG, Number Button (0-9). RINGER SWITCH * To turn the ringer switch ON for incomming call alert. * To turn off ringer move switch to OFF position. REDIAL/PAUSE KEY * When you hear the dial tone, pressing the REDIAL/PAUSE key will dial out the last number that was called on your phone. TONE/ KEY * In PULSE dialing mode, this key is used to switch to Temporary TONE dialing mode. VOLUME KEY * There are four volume setting. Press the VOL key repeatedly to cycle from lowest to highest earpiece volume. BATTERY LOW WARNING BEEP * Upon pressing PHONE, the Handset will beep to indicate that the battery pack needs to be recharged. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Whenever the handset batteries are removed, the handset must be reinitialized on the base unit cradle after the batteries are replaced. The PHONE LED on the base unit will flash during the initialization. Making Calls Pick up the handset and press PHONE. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number. The indicator for PHONE (on the handset) will light. If you make a mistake when dialing, press OFF to hang up, then press PHONE to get the dial tone again. You must always press PHONE before you can dial a call on the handset. Answering Calls When an incoming call is ringing, the PHONE LED on the handset will flash. To make sure your phone rings when the handset is away from the base, please keep the base antenna in the upright position. To answer a call when the handset is away from the base, just press any key on the handset (except OFF). This is very useful in a dark environment; you do not have to fumble around looking for the PHONE key to answer the call. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Disconnecting To end a call, either place the handset back in the base, or press OFF on the handset. Changing Channels If you notice interference when using your handset, press CHAN to switch to a clear channel. This function is only available when you are on a call. Temporary Tone If you have a rotary (dial-pulse) telephone service, (TONE/PULSE switch is set to PULSE), this feature allows you to enter special codes and tones to operate answering machines, use electronic banking services, calling cards, or other special services. First, dial the call normally. Then activate the Temporary Tone feature by pressing TONE (the key). You can then press the numbers or symbols you need, and your phone will send the proper signals. To end the call, press OFF or place the handset back in the base. The phone will automatically go back to rotary (dial-pulse) service. Turning ON/OFF The Ringer Set the ringer switch on the handset to ON or OFF. Memory Dialing The VT 9109 can store up to 10 different phone numbers that you can dial just by pressing phone, MEM/PROG and one of the number keys (0-9). Programming Speed Dial Numbers The handset must be OFF. 1. Press MEM/PROG. The PHONE LED will blink to indicate that you are in the programming mode. 2. Press the number of the memory location you wish to store the number in (0-9). 3. Using the dial pad, dial the number you want to store. The number can be up to 16 digits long. 4. Press MEM/PROG to store the phone number to the key you selected. The phone now exits MEM/PROG mode and you will hear a long confirmation beep. Speed Number Dialing 1. Press PHONE to get a dial tone. 2. Press MEM/PROG and the memory location number key (0-9). For example, to dial the number you assigned to key '8', you would press PHONE, MEM/PROG, 8. To Change or Replace a Speed Dial Number To change or replace a stored number in speed dial memory simply enter the new number and stor ...