VTech VT-2931 User's Manual
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1. TELEPHONE LINE CORD BATTERY PACK 4 WIRE BELT CLIP HANDSET UNIT KEYS AND FEATURES ANTENNA HEADSET JACK VOLUME UP amp DOWN DISPLAY BACK KEY FORWARD KEY LINE 1 KEY DIALING KEYS 0 9 FLASH KEY REDIAL PAUSE KEY PROG KEY HOLD KEY INTERCOM KEY CONF KEY TONE KEY Temporary Tone BATTERY COMPARTMENT BASE UNIT KEYS AND FEATURES ANTENNA SPARE BATTERY CHARGER PGM KEY REDIAL PAUSE KEY MUTE KEY HOLD KEY MEM KEY FLASH KEY VOLUME UP KEY VOLUME DOWN KEY LINE 2 KEY OFF KEY LINE 1 KEY BASE RINGER TONE PULSE SWITCH SWITCHES AC POWER JACK PHONE CORD JACKS SETTING UP YOUR VT 2931 1 Plug the AC POWER ADAPTER into a live electrical outlet and the DC POWER CONNECTOR into the back of the Base Unit 2 Slide the Handset battery cover down PRESS and SLIDE A DOWNWARD and remove it from the Handset PLACE THE NEW BATTERY PACK BATTERY 3 Install the BATTERY PACK with the COMPARTMENT metal contacts facing down and aligned THE with the Handset contacts Replace _ CORRECT POSITION Handset battery cover OF THE BATTERY S PACK WHEN I INSTALLING SLIDE IN THE BATTERY COVER 4 Place the Handset into the Base Unit cradle Make sure the CHARGING ligh2. A label is located on the underside of the base unit containing either the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN or the IC registration number and Load Number You must upon request provide this information to your local telephone company This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment please contact VTECH COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE DEPT at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1 800 267 7377 For repair warranty information 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 compliances 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the
3. 2931 Handset or a Call Waiting ID alert may in inerrupt the data transmission ADVANCED OPERATIONS 20 HEADSET OPERATION Your VTech cordless phone 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 obtain an optional accessory Headset which is compatible with the VTech cordless phone To purchase a Headset call VTech Customer Service at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1 800 267 7377 Once you have a compatible 2 5mm Headset locate the Headset Jack on the VTech cordless phone Handset Connect the plug on the Headset cord to the jack on the cordless Handset The plug should fit securely Do not force the connection OPERATION NOTE Whenever a compatible Headset is con nected to the cordless Handset the microphone on the Handset will be muted This is done to limit the effect of background noise The following operational characteristics also apply to other headsets which are not sold by VTech however VTech assumes no responsibility for their performance The VTech compatible Headset has a reversible monaural design You can wear you Headset on ei ther ear leaving one ear free for room conversation The headband can be adjusted to fit the contour of you head Using both hands slide the headband up or down so that it rests comfortably on your head
4. Visual Message waiting feature Press PROG on the Handset Press Press so that RESET is blinking Press SELECT CONFERENCE CALLING To talk to both lines at the same time 1 While you are one line press HOLD 2 Make or receive a call on the available line 3 Press CONF or CONFERENCE You are now talking to both lines 4 To end your conference call press OFF The procedure is the same for the Handset and Base Whichever you are using CONFERENCE is displayed on the screen To place both lines on hold press HOLD Press CONF to return to the conference call To switch from Handset to Base or vice versa press HOLD on whichever component you re using then CONF on the other NOTE Both the Handset and Base can join in the Conference call 15 BASIC OPERATIONS ADVANCED OPERATIONS CALLER ID This telephone provides two types of Caller ID on both the Handset and Base Unit Caller ID Displays the name and number of each caller after the phone begins ringing requires Caller ID service from your telephone company Caller ID on Call Waiting Shows the name and number of each caller on Call Waiting after you hear the Call Waiting tone requires Caller ID on Call Waiting service A NEW CALL light will flash on the Base Unit to alert you to new CID records Once the new caller ID records have been reviewed conan ER mega une ON the Handset the NEW CALL light will go out
5. You may be out of range Either move close to the base or relocate the base unit The layout of your home may be limiting the range Try moving the base unit to another position THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHEN YOU RECEIVE A CALL e Make sure you have the handset ringer activated To set the ringer see SETTING THE HANDSET RINGER 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 YOU HEAR OTHER CALLS WHILE USING YOUR PHONE e Disconnect your base unit from the telephone jack and plug in a regular telephone If you still hear other calls the problem is probably in your wiring or local service Call your local telephone company 23 BEE ADDITIONAL IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY YOU HEAR NOISE IN THE HANDSET AND NONE OF THE KEYS OR BUTTONS WORK Make sure the power cord is plugged in COMMON CURE FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Electronics like people can sometimes get confused If the unit does not seem to be responding normally then try putting the handset in the cradle If it does not seem to respond after trying this a few times do the following in the order listed Disconnect the power to the base Disconnect remove the handset battery pack Remo
6. by a wall switch If the switch is ever turned off the phone will not operate 2 Position the wall mount bracket on the base Line up the tabs on the wall mounting bracket with the holes on the bottom of the base Snap the wall mounting bracket firmly into place 3 Mount the base on the wall Position the base so the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the bottom of the base Position the power cord to extend down the wall Slide the base down on the mounting studs until it locks into place Insert one end of the telephone line cord s into the appropriate jacks on the back of the Base Unit and the other end into the wall jack s For your convenience a short line cord is provided 5 Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet and the DC connector into the power jack located on the back of the Base Unit 10 BASIC OPERATIONS NOoORWD Press PROG Press until AREA is blinking Press SELECT HOME should be blinking If not pres Press SELECT ENTER AREA CODE is displayed Enter 000 Press SELECT and continue below AREA CODE PROGRAMMING To benefit from all the Caller ID features of your telephone you must enter your home area code If you live in an area where you dial calls within your own area code by dialing 7 digits no area code follow these steps with the Handset OFF 1 Press PROG 2 Press until AREA is blinking 3 Press SELECT 4 HOME should be blin
7. equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Part 68 The FCC requires that you connect your cordless telephone to the nationwide telephone network through a modular telephone jack USOC RJ11C RJ11W or RJ14 Your telephone company may discontinue your service if your equipment causes harm to the telephone network They will notify you in advance of disconnection if possible During notification you will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Occasionally your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment 26 FCC AND IC REGULATIONS operation or procedures that could affect the operation of your equipment If so you will be given advance notice of the change to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service The base unit contains no user serviceable parts The handset contains a user replaceable battery pack If it is determined that your telephone equipment is malfunctioning the FCC requires that it not be used and that it be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected Repairs to this
8. participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives when taken out of service within the United States and Canada The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste which may be illegal in your area VTech s participation in RBRC makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC program or at authorized VTech product service centers Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on Ni Cd battery recycling and disposal bans restrictions in your area VTech s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources Remove the nickel cadmium battery pack by pressing on the Handset battery cover and sliding downward RBRC is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation 28 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Handset 923 10 MHz to 927 75 MHz All ten channels within this range Base 902 3 MHz to 906 65 MHz All ten channels within this range RECEIVE FREQUENCY Handset 902 3 MHz to 906 65 MHz All ten channels within this range Base 923 10 MHz to 927 75MHz All ten channels within this range NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC Actual operating ran
9. telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents or by others who may be authorized by the FCC For repair procedures follow the instructions outlined under the manufacturers Limited Warranty This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the phone company or Party Lines 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 Notice The REN assigned to this device denotes the number of devices you may connect to the telephone loop which is used by the device to prevent overloading The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subjected only to the requirement that the sum of the REN does not exceed five 5 0 Notice The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment m
10. 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 11 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product but take it to a qualified service personnel when some service or repair work is required Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used 12 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions A When the power supply cord 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 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS D E F 13 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 by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY READ
11. AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Use only the appropriate type andsize battery pack specified in the instruction manual provided for this product Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire The cell may explode Check with State and local codes for possible special disposal instructions Do not open or mutilate the battery pack Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin It may be toxic if swallowed Exercise care in handling battery 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 Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the instruction manual Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and battery charger SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PARTS CHECK LIST 1 Handset 7 Battery Pack 2 Base Unit 8 Belt Clip 3 Wall Mounting Bracket To purchase replacement battery packs call 4 AC power Adaptor VTECH Communications at 1 800 595 9511 5 Short Telephone Line Cord In Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1 800 6 Telephone Line Cords x2 267 7377 WALL MOUNTING BRACKET BASE UNIT C SHORT TELEPHONE AC POWER ADAPTOR LINE CORD TI TELEPHONE LINE CORD 2 WIRE
12. ID a a a E 17 DIRECTORY Store a Name And ias 17 Storing a Caller ID Record in the 18 Making Directory Gallsicc c cscsccssetcisstics saci tennis 18 Editing 18 Erasing a Directory Entry ici ia secusatars ernennen 18 BASE UNIT OPERATION Programming Speed Dial NUMbETS cecceceeseeseeseeeeeeseeseeeeceeeeseeaesseeseeeaesaeeaeeaeeateaeeeeeenees 19 Storing A Pause In A Dialing 8 6 6 19 Speed Dilluns nen ae 19 Base a 20 Data 20 HEADSET OPERATION ccoo 21 MAINTENANCE 22 IN CASE OF 23 WARRANTY 25 FOC AND 26 RBRC SEAL iii nnana 28 TECHNICAL SPEGIFIGATIONS 2 gases ea 29 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 an
13. NG RINGER From the Handset 1 Press PROG 2 Press until RINGER is blinking 3 Press SELECT 4 Press or to select LINE1 or LINE2 5 Press SELECT There are 4 ringer styles The current setting is displayed 6 Press or to hear the other ring styles OR turn the Handset ringer OFF 7 When the desired ringer type is displayed press SELECT From the Base L1 RINGER LEVEL L2 DIAL MODE OFF peqgHIGH OFF 3e HIGH PULSE TONE LOW or HIGH volume MAKING CALLS From the Handset 1 Press desired LINE key and listen for dial tone abs 2 Dial the phone number The Base Unit will display HAND SET IN USE and the corresponding LINE key will blink 3 Press OFF to end your call Alternate Method 1 Dial the phone number checking the display for accuracy If you make a mistake use the key to backspace 2 Once you have entered the phone number press the desired LINE key 3 Press OFF to end your call 12 The Base Unit ringer is controlled by switches located on the right edge of the Base Each line can be set to OFF BASIC OPERATIONS From the Base Unit Press the desired LINE key and listen for dial tone Dial the phone number The correspond ing LINE key on the Handset will blink Press OFF to end your call REDIAL PAUSE From the Handset Your VT 2931 Handset remembers the last 5 phone numbers you dialed With the Handset off press REDIAL PAUSE The Hands
14. PAGE on the Base e To stop the ringing press OFF on the Handset or Base Unit INTERCOM Conversation between the Base and Handset From the Handset Press INTERCOM The Base Unit will ring and the intercom call will be automatically connected From the Base 1 Press INTERCOM PAGE 2 The Handset will ring The Handset and Base Unit will display 3 To answer the call press INTERCOM on the Handset 4 To end an Intercom call press OFF on either the Handset or the Base VOICE MAIL INDICATOR If you subscribe to Voice Mail the MESSAGE light on the Base Unit will flash when you have new messages rom Once you have reviewed your new messages the MESSAGE light will turn off 14 BASIC OPERATIONS VOICE MAIL TIPS After hearing your messages wait until the Voice Mail indicators turn off before you make another call This will ensure the indicators do not remain on after the messages are reviewed If after reviewing all new voice messages the Base Unit Voice MESSAGE indicator remains on using the Handset follow these steps Press PROG e Press The Handset displays e With LIGHT OFF flashing press SELECT If you have new messages but the Voice MESSAGE indicator does not turn on ask your phone company to make sure your Voice Mail service has Visual Message Indication as signed IMPORTANT If you move or change to a different telephone service provider you should reset your
15. TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 PARTS CHECK 4 HANDSET UNIT KEYS AND FEATURES BASE UNIT KEYS AND 6 SETTING UP YOUR 2 0 1 ceserzcccedceeccutserseeencetecctecedecesctescsccecdsadscntsteciddtereusenect 7 WALL 8 BASIC OPERATIONS Area Code ProgrammMino miocardio 11 Key 5 iii re 12 Setting The Handset RINget iii 12 Base Unit Ringer coimas 12 Making Call Snina runa radar 12 19 Answering CallS 19 Handset 19 Speakerphone VOM 19 MUS reerrererr eerevreretrrr erect cererrereser otreresrttreprtrererter erecrerrr rrerrer 13 Speakerphone Mips 14 Call Timer 14 14 nasi 14 Paging the 14 14 Volce Mail ia 14 Voice 15 Conference iia 15 CALLER ID Reviewing the aos 16 Erasing G lls 2 RER devs 16 Speed Dialing from Galler
16. The phone has a Call Log which stores the name number date and time of the last 50 calls received You can review the Call Log to see who called while you were out You can speed dial numbers from the Call Log And you can store names and numbers from the Call Log into your directory NOTE Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID are subscription services available through most local phone service providers You must subscribe to these services to benefit from the Caller ID features of this phone Contact your local phone company for details REVIEWING THE CALL LOG With the Handset OFF 1 Press amp or You will see the number of NEW not viewed and OLD previously viewed calls 2 Continue to press or to review the callers Some locations are not equipped to send Caller ID information when a person places a call When you receive calls from such locations your phone will display UNAVAILABLE If a caller purposely blocks their phone number from being delivered by Caller ID your phone will display PRIVATE HINT If a appears in the upper right corner it indicates the party has called more than once ERASING CALLS To erase a call with the Handset OFF Press or until you see the call you want to erase Press SELECT Press until ERASE is blinking Press SELECT Press until YES is blinking Then press SELECT To erase your entire Call Log after you have viewed all calls and the handset i
17. cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water If your Base Unit should fall into water DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords If you have difficulty operating your phone the suggestions below should solve the problem If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions call VTECH Communications at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTECH Elec tronics at 1 800 267 7377 22 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY THE PHONE DOESN T WORK AT ALL Make sure the Power Cord is pugged in Make sure the telephone line cords are plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone wall jack e Make sure the batteries are properly charged If the LOW BATTERY message is shown the battery pack needs charging NO DIAL TONE First check all the suggestions above If you still don t hear a dial tone disconnect the base unit from the telephone jack and connect a different phone If there is no dial tone on that phone either the problem is in your wiring or local service Call your local telephone company YOU GET NOISE STATIC OR A WEAK SIGNAL EVEN WHEN YOU RE NEAR THE BASE UNIT Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base unit can sometimes cause interference Try moving the appliance or the base unit to another outlet YOU GET NOISE STATIC OR A WEAK SIGNAL WHEN YOU RE AWAY FROM THE BASE UNIT
18. d 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 dry cloth for cleaning 4 Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 5 Do not place this product on unstable cart stand or table The telephone may fall causing serious damage to the telephone 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 or covered The openings should never 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 unless proper ventilation is 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 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock 10 Never push objects of any kind into
19. et will display This is the last phone number dialed from the Handset Press or 5 to scroll through the previous numbers dialed Once the desired number is displayed on the Handset press the appropriate LINE key to dial From the Base Unit Press REDIAL PAUSE The last number dialed from the Base Unit is displayed Press the appropriate LINE key to dial ANSWERING CALLS From the Handset 1 Press the flashing LINE key The LINE key will glow steadily and the Handset will display 2 The Base Unit will display HANDSET IN USE and the corresponding LINE key will blink 3 Press OFF to end your call From the Base 1 Press the flashing LINE key The LINE key will glow steadily and the Base Unit will display 2 The corresponding LINE key on the Handset will blink while the Speakerphone is in use 3 Press OFF to end your call HANDSET VOLUME U Adjust the Handset volume with the 4 and w keys located on the side pi of the Handset VOLUME KEYS The Handset will display the relative volume level as you adjust it BASE SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME Adjust the Base Unit volume with the and W keys located to the right of the dialpad The Base will display the relative volume level as you adjust it The Speakerphone volume can only be adjusted while the Base Unit is IN USE in Speakerphone or Intercom mode MUTE MUTE 1 When you press the MUTE key while using the base speakerphone gt E yo
20. ge may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use SIZE Handset 17 5 x 6 x 4 5cm L x W xT Maximum Antenna excluded Base 20 5 x 17x 70cm L x W x T Maximum Antenna excluded WEIGHT Handset 205 grams Base 570 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset Self contained nickel cadmium rechargeable battery supply 3 6V nominal 600mAh capacity Base 9VDC 550mA MEMORY DIRECTORY 50 Memory locations 32 digits and 16 letters per location CID Alpha Numeric Display 50 Memory locations SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 29 ES vtech VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD ECH 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 179 Copyright 2000 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD Printed in China 91 5124 20 00 ISSUED 0
21. harger allows you to always have a charged battery pack available in the event your Handset battery pack runs down NOTE To obtain an optional Spare Battery contact an authorized VTECH dealer or by calling VTECH Customer Service at 1 800 595 9511 in the U S A and VTech Electronics Canada Ltd at 1 800 267 7377 in Canada Installation 1 Remove the Spare Battery charger cover by pressing the release tab and lifting up gt 2 Place a battery pack in the Spare Battery charger Make sure the metal charging contacts on the underside of the battery pack are aligned with the charging contacts in the Spare Battery charger gt 8 The SPARE BATTERY LED will then be illuminated 4 Close the spare battery cover Please note that the Spare Battery compartment charges at a slower rate than a battery pack charging in the Handset It takes 24 hours to fully charge a battery pack in the Spare Battery charger STARTED GETTING STARTED WALL MOUNTING The Wall Mounting bracket is designed to fit on standard Wall Mounting plates AZ a 4 Connect the telephone line cord s 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 Unit The outlet should not be controlled
22. king If not press until it blinks 5 Press SELECT ENTER AREA CODE is dis played 6 Enter your own home area code 7 Press SELECT ALTERNATE METHOD If you live in an area where all local calls require 10 digits area code plus phone number without dialing 1 first 5 until it blinks You may program up to 5 local area codes An area code is local if you do not dial 1 when you make calls to that area code In other words you make calls to local area codes by dialing 10 digits area code plus phone number without a preceding 1 This might include your own area code WON OAND WI Press PROG Press until AREA is blinking Press SELECT Press until LOCAL is blinking Press SELECT Press until the desired location is blinking 1 5 Press SELECT ENTER AREA CODE is displayed Enter a local area code Press SELECT Press OFF when finished 11 Basic OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATIONS KEY BEEPS Your Handset keys emit a beep as you press them If you do not want to hear the beep do the following while the Handset is not in use on hook 1 Press PROG 2 Press until KEYBEEPS is flashing 3 Press SELECT 4 Press until OFF is flashing 5 Press SELECT To turn the keybeep feature ON again repeat steps 1 through 3 At the fourth step press until ON is flashing then press SELECT SETTI
23. ll go blank STORING A PAUSE IN A DIALING SEQUENCE To insert a pause while programming a speed dial number press REDIAL PAUSE at the appropriate point in the number sequence This inserts a 2 second pause A P appears in the display representing the pause For longer pauses press REDIAL PAUSE two or more times Each pause is treated as a stored digit SPEED DIALING Press LINE 1 or 2 e Press MEM Enter Location 0 9 e Press OFF to end your call 19 ovanceo OPERATIONS BASE UNIT OPERATION BASE DISPLAY CHARGING illuminates when the Handset is cradled SPARE BATTERY illuminates when a battery Pack is charging in the Base Unit charger PARE NEW CALL flashes when new Caller ID records have CHARGING BATTERY NEW CALL MESSAGE o been received MESSAGE flashes when new Voice Mail messages are present tO TGT rom REDIALPAUSE MUTE O CONFERENCE ERA DATA PORT Your VT 2931 has a Data Port on the left hand edge of the Base Unit This port provides an easy way to connect your fax machine laptop computer modem or other telephone device for direct acces to LINE2 The Data Port only provides access to Line 2 so you must have an active line connected to the LINE2 input on the back of the VT 2931 Connect an RJ 11 2 element phone cord from the Data Port to you fax laptop etc DATA PORT NOTE While the Data Port is in use accidental use of Line 2 by a parallel phone the VT
24. nada ship the unit via UPS Insured or equivalent to VTECH ELECTRONICS Suite 200 7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond B C V6X 179 VTECH Communications assumes no responsibility for units sent without prior Return Authorization WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT COVER Batteries Damage from misuse neglect or acts of nature lightning floods powersurges etc Products which may have been modified or incorporated into other products Products purchased and or operated outside the USA its territories or Canada Products serviced by the owner or a service facility not expressly authorized by VTECH Communications e Products purchased more than 12 months form current date e Units purchased in AS IS condition or units purchased as Distressed Merchandise HOW DOES STATE LAW OR PROVINCE LAW RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY This warranty gives you specific rights You may also have other rights which vary from state to state or from province to province 25 Jpoomona INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FCC AND IC REGULATIONS 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 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
25. number appears If you want to edit the number press to erase digits Use the dialpad to enter new digits When the number is correct press SELECT ERASING A DIRECTORY ENTRY 1 Press SELECT 2 Press or to scroll to the desired name or Search by entering the first letter of the name and then press or if necessary 3 Press SELECT 4 Press until ERASE is blinking 5 Press SELECT Press until YES is blinking 6 Press SELECT 18 BASE UNIT OPERATION PROGRAMMING SPEED DIAL NUMBERS PROGRAM 1 Press PGM The Base will display 2 Press MEM The Base will display era CHARGING BRMIERY NEWCALL MESSAGE S 5 3 Enter desired Location 0 9 The Base will display CHARGING BATTERY NEWCALL MESSAGE o o 5 5 4 Use the Base dial pad to enter the letters 16 characters maximum See DIRECTORY TO STORE A NAME AND NUMBER for a guide to the characters To enter 2 characters located on the same key or to add a space use the VOLUME A key To backspace press the VOLUME w key For example to enter the name DEAN e Press 3 e Press VOLUME A e Press 3 twice e Press 2 e Press 6 twice Press PGM when you finish entering the name The Base will display SPARE CHARGING BATTERY NEWCALL MESSAGE o o 5 5 Enter the telephone number you wish to store 32 digits maximum Press PGM You will hear a confirmation beep and the screen wi
26. s off Press or until you see any call in the log Press SELECT Press until ERASE is blinking Press SELECT Press until ALL is blinking Then press SELECT The handset displays Press until YES is blinking Then press SELECT 16 DIRECTORY SPEED DIALING FROM CALLER ID With the Handset OFF Press or until you see the desired caller Press the desired line key You will hear a dial tone and the number will be dialed automati cally TO STORE A NAME AND NUMBER 1 Press PROG DIRECTORY will be blinking 2 Press SELECT 3 The screen will display ENTER NAME 4 Use the Dialing keys to enter the desired name Press the key until the desired letter or character appears A guide to the characters KEY CHARACTERS A gt B gt C gt 2 D gt E gt F gt 3 G gt H gt I gt 4 J gt K gt L gt 5 M gt N gt O gt 6 P gt Q gt R gt S gt 7 T gt U gt V gt 8 W gt X gt Y gt Z gt 9 0 amp FO OOOoNOGPOD If consecutive characters are found on the same key D and E for example you ll need to press to advance to the next space For example to enter the name DEAN Press 3 D Press Press 3 twice E Press 2 A Press 6 twice N ADVANCED OPERATIONS 5 When the name is complete press SELECT The screen will display 6 Enter the phone number Press REDIAL PAUSE if you need to enter a 2 second pause in the dialing sequence For example
27. t is illuminated Charge for at least 16 hours before first using the phone The Handset can charge face up or down GETTING STARTED STARTED SETTING UP YOUR VT 2931 WALL BASE RINGER 10 SWITCHES TELEPHONE WALL JACK TELEPHONE WALL JACK INE PULSE SWITCH RJ 14 TELEPHONE WALL JACK 5 Set the TONE PULSE switch located on the antenna side of the Base Unit to the desired dialing mode In most areas TONE is the desired mode After charging the battery pack connect the telephone line s If you have 2 lines coming out of a single wall jack Connect a 4 wire RJ 14 phone cord be tween the wall jack and the phone jack la beled L1 L1 L2 If you are wall mounting your Base Unit a short 4 wire phone cord is provided for your convenience Il If you have 2 lines each coming out of a separate wall jack Connect a phone cord from the wall jack you wish to designate as your LINE1 to the L1 L1 L2 jack on the back of the phone next connect a phone cord from the remaining wall jack to the L2 jack on the phone NOTE You can use your VT 2931 as a one line phone as well For best results raise the antenna on the Handset and Base Unit when using your telephone SETTING UP YOUR VT 2931 SPARE BATTERY CHARGER The VT 2931 has a built in Spare Battery Charger which is located in the cradle of the Base Unit The spare Battery c
28. u can hear your party s voice but your party can t hear you 2 While the call is muted the MUTE indicator will be lit 3 To go back to the two way conversation press MUTE again 13 Basic OPERATIONS Basic OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATIONS SPEAKERPHONE TIPS If you use your Speakerphone in a noisy environment the other person s voice may fade out In this case try eliminating the environmental noise a television or radio playing for example Otherwise press MUTE while the other person is speaking Before you start to talk press MUTE again so the other person can hear you CALL TIMER While the Handset or Base is on a call the corresponding display will show the approximate duration of that call This is very helpful in monitoring long distance expenses HOLD To place a call on hold press HOLD on the Handset or Base whichever you are using HOLD will be displayed on the corresponding screen To return to your call press the appropriate LINE key CALL WAITING If you subscribe to Call Waiting you will hear a tone while on the phone as you receive a second call If you subscribe to Caller ID on Call Waiting the Handset or Base will display who the second caller is before you answer FLASH To answer Call Waiting press FLASH To return to your original call CP press FLASH again This procedure is the same for Handset and Speakerphone calls PAGING THE HANDSET make the Handset ring press INTERCOM
29. ust also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of services in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment 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 shoul contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 27 5 INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FCC AND IC REGULATIONS Your VT 2931 is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC This means your handset and base unit can communicate only over a certain distance which will depend on the location of the base unit and handset weather and the construction and layout of your home or office THE RBRC SEAL The RBRC Seal on the nickel cadmium battery contained in our product indicates that VTech Communications Inc is voluntarily
30. ve the base unit battery pack where applicable Wait a few minutes Connect power to the base Install the handset battery pack Install the base unit battery pack where applicable Place the handset in the base unit cradle If the handset has not been recently charged allow 8 hours before use COO 10 24 WARRANTY STATEMENT WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER Any defect in material or workmanship FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE 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 Call VTECH Communications customer service for Return Authorization at 1 800 595 9511 in Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1 800 267 7377 e Properly pack your unit Include any cables amp accessories which were originally provided with the product We recommend using the original carton and packing materials Include in the package a copy of the sales receipt or other evidence of date of original purchase if the unit was purchased within the lase twelve months Print your name and address along with a description of the defect and include this in the package e Include payment for any service or repair not covered by warranty as determined by VTECH Communications e Ship the unit via UPS Insured or equivalent to VTECH COMMUNICATIONS 11035 SW 11th St Bldg B Suite 270 BEAVERTON OREGON 97005 In Ca
31. with the speaker cushion centered against your ear For maximum sound quality the flexible microphone should be positioned at the corner of your mouth about one inch from your face BELT CLIP The VTech cordless phone is also equipped with a detachable belt clip Align the pins on the inside edge of the clip with the notches on the sides of the VTech cordless phone Handset The belt clip should snap securely into place Do not force the connection 21 ADVANCED OPERATIONS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAINTENANCE Your VT 2931 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts so it must be treated with care Avoid rough treatment Please the Handset down gently Save the original packing materials to protect your tele phone 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 Electrical storms Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety use caution when using electric appliances during storms Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its iuster for many years Clean it only with a soft cloth slightiy dampened with water or a mild soap Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind Remember that electrical appliances can
32. you might store a voice mail access number pause password 7 When the phone number is complete press SELECT 17 ADVANCED OPERATIONS DIRECTORY STORING A CALLER ID RECORD IN THE DIRECTORY With the Handset OFF 1 Press or until you see the desired call 2 Press SELECT 3 Press until PGM is blinking 4 Press SELECT If you want to edit the name press EY to erase letters Use the dialpad to enter new letters When the name is correct press SELECT If you want to edit the number press to erase digits Use the dialpad to enter new digits When the number is correct press SELECT You will then hear a long beep The name and number have been stored in the Directory MAKING DIRECTORY CALLS 1 Press SELECT DIRECTORY will appear 2 Press or to scroll to the desired name or 3 Search by entering the first letter of the name and then press or if necessary 4 Press the desired LINE key You will hear a dial tone and the number will be dialed EDITING A DIRECTORY ENTRY 1 Press SELECT The Handset says DIRECTORY 2 Press or to scroll to the desired name or Search by entering the first letter of the name and then press or if necessary Press SELECT Press until EDIT is blinking Press SELECT The name appears If you want to edit the name press Ey to erase letters Use the dialpad to enter new letters When the name is correct press SELECT 7 The
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