VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTECH Communications, Beaverton, OR Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd., Richmond, B.C.. Copyright 1999 for VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in Malaysia 91-5081-10-00 ISSUE 0 USER'S MANUAL VT 9125 900MHz CALLER ID CORDLESS TELEPHONE IMPORTANT VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. BEFORE USING YOUR NEW PHONE, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone. Use only the battery type recommended in the Instruction Manual.Do not use a lithium battery. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, just use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this telephone near water. For example, do not use near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Do not place this telephone on an unstable cart, stand or table. It could fall causing serious damage impeding operation. Never place this telephone near or over a radiator or heat register. Only operate this telephone using the type of power source listed on the marking label. If you are not sure of the power supply of your home, consult your dealer or local power company. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electrical shock. Never push objects of any kind into this telephone as they can touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Take the phone to a qualified technician when it requires repair work or service. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the telephone. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electrical shock during subsequent use. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. If liquid is spilled into the unit. If the unit is exposed to rain or water. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. If the unit is dropped or the casing is damaged. If the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance. Avoid using the telephone during an electrical storm. There can be a slight risk of electrical shock from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak if in the vicinity of the leak. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -i- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions: TELEPHONE WIRING AND JACK INSTALLATION Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Never install telephone wiring during an electrical storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line is disconnected at the network interface. BATTERIES Disconnect the telephone when replacing batteries or a battery pack. Use only the battery or battery pack type listed in the Instruction Manual. Do not use lithium batteries . Do not dispose of batteries or a battery pack in a fire, as they can explode. Check with local codes for proper battery disposal regulations. Do not open or mutilate a battery or battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and can cause damage to the eyes or skin. It can be toxic if swallowed. Avoid contact with rings, bracelets, keys or other metal objects when handling batteries. These objects could short out the batteries or cause the conductor to overheat resulting in burns. Do not attempt to recharge a battery or battery pack by heating it. Sudden release of battery electrolyte can cause burns or irritation to the eyes or skin. Replace all batteries at one time (if your model has more than one). Mixing fresh and discharged batteries can cause them to rupture. Observe the proper polarity, or direction, of any battery. Reverse insertion of a battery or battery pack can prevent charging, and can result in leakage or explosion. Remove the batteries or the battery pack if you do not plan to use the phone for several months at a time. The batteries could leak over that time. Discard any "dead" batteries or battery pack as soon as possible because they are likely to leak into the phone. Do not store this phone, or any batteries or battery pack, in a high temperature area. Batteries stored in a freezer or refrigerator should be protected from condensation during storage and defrosting. Batteries and battery packs should be stabilized at room temperature before using. Cordless Telephone only: Your battery pack is rechargeable and can be recycled once it outlives its usefulness. Depending upon your local and state law, it might be illegal to dispose of this battery into a municipal waste system. Check with your local solid waste company for more information on your recycling options for the battery pack. - ii - Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEW PHONE Unpacking Your Phone Using Your Phone's Features SETTING UP YOUR PHONE Step 1. Choose a Central Location for the Base Step 2. Plug in the Cords Step 3. Add the Battery to the Handset Step 4. Select Tone or Pulse Service Step 5. Set Ringer On or Off Step 6. Select Prompt Language OPERATING YOUR PHONE Dialing Using Traditional Dialing Using Pre-dial Using Short-Cut Dialing Methods Using Call Records Using Redial Using Speed Dialing Storing Your Speed Dial List Transferring a Caller ID Call Record Using the Speed Dial List Paging and Finding the Handset Using Flash Using Temporary Tone Service Adjusting Handset Volume Reading the Call Timer Finding Clear Reception Reaching Maximum Range USING CALLER ID AND CALL WAITING ID Receiving New Calls Viewing Call Records Dialing from Call Records Saving Call Records Deleting Call Records Reading Display Messages SETTING UP VIP DISTINCTIVE RING Creating Your VIP List Reviewing Your VIP List SPEED DIALING IN A ChAIN TROUBLESHOOTING FCC REQUIREMENTS LIMITED WARRANTY - iii - i iii 1 1 2 4 4 4 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 15 15 16 17 17 17 18 19 21 23 Getting to Know Your New Phone GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEW PHONE Your new VT 9125 gives you the ultimate in cordless telephone sound quality with the luxury of Caller ID and Call Waiting ID. If this is your first cordless telephone, you'll soon discover that your telephone is similar to regular telephones, except without the cord. Some key features are: 50 name & number call records 9-number Personal Directory Direct storage from call records to Directory Visual Message Waiting alert VIP distinctive ring 3-position handset volume Hearing-aid compatible Page/Find handset locator function Auto and manual channel selection Audible out of range alert Low battery alert Bi-directional handset charging Bilingual prompts Unlike regular telephones, your cordless telephone does not work during power failures. Because of this restriction, we do not recommend you have only cordless telephones in your residence. UNPACKING YOUR PHONE In addition to this manual,check that you have the following accessories: M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 7Foot Telephone Cord Memory Number Index Sheet Battery Cover for Handset Mounting Bracket Battery Pack Model No.: NP 600, B-650 or 3N-600AACL Rating: 3.6V 600mAh AC Adapter Model No.: NP 915 INPUT: AC 120V, 60Hz OUTPUT: DC 9V, 400mA Polarity: Center Positive -1- Getting to Know Your New Phone Your VT 9125 comes with a handset and a base. Handset Easy-to-read character & digit LCD Caller ID Button PHONE TONE / PULSE Switch Antenna OFF FLASH CID Function Buttons 1 GHI ABC 2 5 8 DEF 3 6 9 Dialing Buttons 4 7 JKL MNO MESSAGE / NEW CALL Light IN USE / CHARGING Light PQRS TUV WXYZ TONE OPER0 # MEM REDIAL CHAN DELETE Function Buttons PAGE Button Charge Contacts VT 9125 TELEPHONE Your handset can be placed in the base either facing up or facing down. USING YOUR PHONE'S FEATURES ON THE BASE PAGE button - Helps you find the handset. If you press the button once, the handset sends an audible beep. If you press and hold the button for more than two seconds, the handset beeps for 20 seconds. MESSAGE / NEW CALL light - Comes on steadily when there is a new voice mail left in the optional answering service provided by your local telephone company. Blinks when there are unreviewed call recordsat the handset. IN USE / CHARGE light - Comes on whenever this phone is used or when the handset is being charged. -2PAGE Getting to Know Your New Phone ON THE HANDSET THE CALLER ID BUTTONS CID button - Turns your call records on for review. Also initiates menu programming. CID # )- Scroll through Call Review buttons( TONE and your call records after you press CID. These buttons display the Name & Number Screen of your call records. CALL BACK# OPTIONS button ( OPER0 ) - Select the local number or long distance number of a call record before dialing. THE FUNCTION BUTTONS PHONE/ FLASH button - Turns the phone on so you can dial or talk, and allows you to switch between a call and a Waiting call. Lights up when you are talking on the handset. TONE OPER 0 # Caller ID Buttons PHONE FLASH OFF button - Ends a call, or any phone function. It also clears the display of incoming caller's information for privacy. REDIAL button - Redials your last outbound call or inserts a pause in a number when entering numbers into memory. REDIAL OFF CHAN DELETE MEM Function Buttons CHAN button - Allows you to change among 20 channels for clearer reception. DELETE button - Removes records from the Call Records or from memory dialing. MEM button - Allows you to review stored numbers, and save numbers in the Speed Dial List. After pressing CID, allows you to set Ringer, select prompt Language and program numbers for VIP Distinctive Ring. THE DIALING BUTTONS Dialing buttons - Control manual dialing. If you use Rotary / Pulse dialing, TONE GHI 1 4 7 ABC 2 5 8 0 DEF 3 6 9 JKL MNO allows you to set your phone PQRS TUV WXYZ for temporary tone service. TONE OPER # SWITCHES Dialing Buttons Volume switch - Allows you to adjust the handset volume to LOW , MID , or HIGH . LO W MID HI G H Volume Switch on Handset -3- Setting Up Your Phone SETTING UP YOUR PHONE Now that you've checked the contents of the carton, it only takes a few steps to set up your phone. STEP 1. CHOOSE A CENTRAL LOCATION FOR THE BASE The base should be away from all other electronic equipment such as the microwave, personal computer, stereo, television, VCR or other cordless telephones. It is also a good idea to place the unit away from noisy areas, or from heat sources such as a radiator or direct sunlight. You can set your telephone on a tabletop or you can mount the phone on a wall. STEP 2. PLUG IN THE CORDS This section instructs you how to install your telephone for either desk-top or wall mount use. For Use on a Tabletop: It is optional to install the mounting bracket. If you do... 1. Place the mounting bracket over the top half of the base with the hooks in the middle square slots. (The mounting bracket fits only one way into slots.) 2. Snap the bracket onto the phone. 3. Take one end of the long telephone line cord and plug it into the jack labeled TELCO on the base. 4. Plug the other end of the phone cord into the wall outlet. 5. Plug the AC adapter tip into the DC 9V jack on the base. Be sure that the tip is securely plugged into the jack. 6. Take the large end of the AC adapter and plug it into a wall outlet. Be sure that the wall outlet is not controlled by a light switch. 120V WALL OUTLET TELEPHONE WALL OUTLET AC ADAPTER DC9V JACK BASE TELEPHONE CORD TELCO JACK -4- Step 2. Plug in the Cords CAUTION Use only the AC adapter supplied with this telephone. Adapter Model number : VT9125 Input : 120V 60Hz Output : 9V DC 400mA Polarity : Center Positive Incorrect polarity or voltage can seriously damage the unit. To Mount on a Wall: When you mount the phone on a wall, be sure that the AC adapter can easily reach a wall outlet. 1. Insert the hooks of the bracket into the holes in the bottom half of the base. 2. Push the bracket in the direction of arrows shown. 3. Take the phone cord and plug it into the jack marked TELCO on the base. 4. Plug the other end of the phone cord into the wall outlet. (the wall plate is not supplied with this unit.) 5. Plug the AC adapter tip into the DC 9V jack on the base. Be sure that the tip is securely plugged into the jack. 6. Take the large end of the AC adapter and plug it into a wall outlet. Be sure that the wall outlet is not controlled by a light switch. 7. Align the two holes in the bracket over ...