TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................3 Parts Check List:.................................................................................................................4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................5 REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY...........................................................................7 SPARE BATTERY CHARGER............................................................................................8 GETTING STARTED............................................................................................................9 Setting Up Your VT9141.....................................................................................................9 WALL MOUNTING............................................................................................................10 HANDSET FEATURES..................................................................................................11 INT.COM/LOW BATT LED.............................................................................................11 PHONE KEY................................................................................................................11 TONE/* KEY..................................................................................................................11 HOLD KEY.....................................................................................................................11 PGM KEY.....................................................................................................................11 MEM KEY..................................................................................................................11 VOLUME SWITCH.........................................................................................................11 CHAN KEY..................................................................................................................11 HANDSET JACK.........................................................................................................11 OFF KEY.................................................................................................................11 INT.COM KEY..............................................................................................................11 PRV KEY..................................................................................................................11 REDIAL/PAUSE KEY.....................................................................................................11 BASE UNIT FEATURES................................................................................................12 PRIVACY KEY..............................................................................................................12 IN USE LED.............................................................................................................12 POWER LED................................................................................................................12 FLASH KEY..............................................................................................................12 REDIAL KEY...................................................................................................................12 MUTE KEY/LED..........................................................................................................12 HOLD KEY..................................................................................................................12 MEMORY KEY.................................................................................................................12 SPARE BATT LED..........................................................................................................12 CHARGE LED................................................................................................................12 VOLUME UP KEY......................................................................................................13 VOLUME DOWN KEY....................................................................................................13 TONE/* KEY................................................................................................................13 SPEAKERPHONE KEY................................................................................................13 SPEAKERPHONE LED................................................................................................13 INTERCOM KEY/LED....................................................................................................13 TONE/PLUSE SWITCH.................................................................................................13 RINGER SWITCH..........................................................................................................13 MAKING CALLS..............................................................................................................14 ANSWER A CALL.............................................................................................................15 TO PUT A CALL ON HOLD...........................................................................................15 THE MUTE FEATURE....................................................................................................15 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SWITCHING FROM BASE UNIT (SPEAKERPHONE) TO THE HANDSET...........16 SWITCHING FROM HANDSET TO THE BASE UNIT (SPEAKERPHONE)..........16 JOIN A CONVERSATION...............................................................................................16 PREVENT A THIRD PARTY FROM JOINING YOUR CONVERSATION...............17 USING THE INTERCOM.................................................................................................17 IF YOUR PHONE RINGS DURING AN INTERCOM CONVERSATION.................18 USING THE INTERCOM DURING A PHONE CALL.................................................19 TEMPORARY TONE FEATURE....................................................................................19 PROGRAMMING THE RINGER TYPE.........................................................................19 TURNING OFF THE RINGERS.....................................................................................20 CHECKING THE RINGER..............................................................................................20 MEMORY DIALING..........................................................................................................20 TO STORE A NUMBER INTO MEMORY......................................................................20 TO SPEED DIAL A STORED NUMBER......................................................................21 TO CHANGE OR REPLACE A STORED NUMBER....................................................21 STORING SPECIAL CODES AND PAUSES..............................................................21 USING REDIAL...............................................................................................................22 STORING A REDIAL NUMBER IN MEMORY DIAL...................................................22 TONE DEFINITIONS.........................................................................................................22 CHANGING CHANNELS...............................................................................................23 OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........23 MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................25 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY...............................................................................................26 WARRANTY STATEMENT...............................................................................................28 FCC AND IC REGULATIONS..........................................................................................30 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................33 2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You have purchased one of the best performing cordless telephones on the market! The VT 9141 is a single line 900 MHz cordless phone with speakerphone & secondary keypad in Base Unit. The VT 9141 has automatic security code reset. This means that one of more than 65 thousand possible digital security codes is randomly selected every time the handset is placed in the base unit. The handset and base unit will recognize each other based on this security code, which minimizes the chances of another cordless phone using your telephone line. The base unit stores the current security code and channel in memory even if the unit is unplugged. FEATURES: 10 Number Speed Dial Memory (16digit each). 30 Channels of operation. Automatic Search for Available Channel. Manual Channel Change on Handset. REDIAL feature. Programmable Ringer Types. Low Battery Detect and Warning indicator. Hearing-Aid Compatible Receiver. Easy answer - when the phone rings simply press any key on the handset to answer. Except OFF. Removable battery pack. Touch Tone and Pulse Dialing. Temporary Tone Mode. Spare battery charger in the Base Unit. 3 Handset and speakerphone hold. Automatic release from hold when an extension telephone is activated. Handset and speakerphone volume control. Flash. Ringer switch in base(High-Low-Off). Three-way conversation between caller, handset and speakerphone. Two-way intercom between handset and base. 2.5mm headset jack in handset. Belt clip on the handset. Privacy communication option in twoway conversation between caller and handset or caller and speakerphone. Long battery life (4 hours talk time/6 day standby). This manual is designed to familiarize you with the VT 9141. To get the most use out of your VT 9141, we strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone. INTRODUCTION Parts Check List: 1. Base unit 2. Handset 3. AC adapter 4. Telephone line cord 5. Battery pack 6. Belt clip 7. Wall mounting bracket 900MHZ VT9141 CORDLESS PRIVACY REDIAL MUTE FLASH MEMORY HOLD INT.COM/LOW BATT 900MHz CHAN CORDLESS SPARE BATT CHARGE POWER IN USE PHONE FLASH OFF REQULARY CLEAN CHARGE CONTACTS WITH AN ERASER FOR SERVICE CALL VTECH AT 1 4GHI 7PQRS TONE 2ABC 5JKL 8TUV 0OPER 3DEF VOL 1 4GHI 7PQRS TONE 2ABC 5JKL 8TUV 0OPER PRV 3DEF 6MNO 9WXYZ X-XXX-XXX-XXXX 6MNO 9WXYZ HOLD INT.COM PGM MEM REDIAL PAUSE INTERCOM SPEAKERPHONE MIC Base Handset Adaptor Telephone Line Cord Battery Pack Belt Clip 4 Wall Mounting Bracket 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. 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. 5 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. ...