Vtech VT 1970ci Cordless Phone (VT
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1. eene TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS vt1970ci hjmannual 45 1 29 99 12 52 PM VECH VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD TECH Is a trademark of VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD a member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES Distributed in the U S A by VTECH Communications 8770 SW Nimbus Avenue Beaverton Oregon 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd Suite 200 7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond B C V6X 1Z9 Copyright 1998 for VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD 91 4050 32 00 ISSUE 0 vt1970ci hjmannual 46 1 29 99 12 52 PM2. WALL MOUNTING EXAMPLES OF THE HANDSET DISPLAY THE HANDSET LAYOUT THE BASE UNIT LAYOUT BASE UNIT FEATURES ANSWERING DEVICE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 19 BASIC OPERATION 21 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Call Waiting Switching Calls Using Flash Temporary Tone Programming Ringer Changing Ringer Types Message Waiting Turning Off The Ringer Checking The Ringer Type Clear Delete CLR DEL key Advanced Dialing MEMORY DIALING Storing Memory Speed Dial Numbers Dialing From Memory Changing Stored Numbers Deleting Stored Numbers Storing Special Codes CALLER ID CID Receiving And Storing Calls Dialing From Caller ID CID Memory Out Of Area Calls Private Calls Transmission Error Deleting Numbers SETTING UP YOUR VT 1970ci DIGITAL ANSWERING DEVICE Answering Device Programming Set Announce Only Set Outgoing Message Set Security Code Set Day and Time Set Audible Message Alert Set Base Ringer OPERATING YOUR VT 1970ci ON OFF Key Memo Key Erase Key Repeat Key Play Stop Key Skip Quick Key Volume Up Down Keys Menu Select Time Set Keys REMOTE OPERATION OF THE VT1970ci Base Unit Message Window LED Review Of Remote Commands ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIPS MAINTENACE IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY WARRANTY
3. 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 Position the wall mounting bracket on the base Figure 1 Line up the tabs on the wall mounting bracket with the holes on the bottom of the base Figure 1 Snap the wall mounting bracket firmly in 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 the phone is to be mounted on Slide the base down on the mounting studs until it locks into place Figure 2 4 Connect the telephone line cord The telephone line cord has a snap in plug at each end Insert one of the plugs into the jack on the back of the base Insert the other end of the plug into the wall jack 5 Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet and the DC connecter into the power jack vt1970ci hjmannual 14 1 29 99 12 48 PM vt1970ci hjmannual e EXAMPLES OF THE HANDSET DISPLAY Handset Display Messages This message is displayed when the handset microphone has been muted PHONE ON is displayed when the phone is in use After pressing a volume key this
4. ON or OF off to reflect your choice Choose OFF if you want your VT 1970ci to record your callers messages Normal Answering Mode Choose ON if you only want your callers to hear your greeting with out allowing them to leave you a message Announce Only Mode Once you ve selected OFF or ON press to confirm your selection The voice prompt will say ANNOUNCE ONLY IS OFF or ON You can now program the other 6 functions vt1970ci hjmannual 31 31 Set Outgoing Message Press MENU unti you hear Set Outgoing Message Press MEMO The voice prompt will say Now Recording followed by a tone Begin speaking after the tone towards the front edge of the Base Unit The Base Unit display be comes a timer as you record your outgoing message Your outgoing message must be longer than 2 seconds NOTE Your outgoing message can be up to 90 seconds When done press PLAY STOP Your outgoing message will auto matically be played back 1 29 99 12 50 PM SETTING UP YOUR VT 1970ci DIGITAL ANSWERING DEVICE f you would like to re record your outgoing message simply repeat the above steps f you would like to return to the factory set outgoing message Press MENU The voice prompt will say Set Outgoing Message e Press PLAY STOP The outgoing message will begin playing Press while your outgoing message is playing The voice prompt will
5. displays the current volume setting This display warns of a low battery condition The handset typically operates for at least 5 minutes after the low battery indication first appears This message is displayed when the Base Unit pages the handset This message is displayed when the handset is on hold 15 15 This message is displayed when the handset ringer has been programmed off This display warns that the handset has lost communication with the base unit and is attempting to reestablish a link by scanning all channels This display confirms that a communicaton link has been established with the base This message is displayed while in OFF mode if another phone is currently using the same line 1 29 99 12 48 PM THE HANDSET LAYOUT ANTENNA VOLUME UP amp DOWN BATTERY COMPARTMENT DISPLAY HOLD OFF KEY PHONE KEY DIALING KEYS 0 9 TONE Temporary Tone REDIAL CALLER ID CID MUTE CLEAR DELETE CLR DEL PROGRAM PROG MEMORY MEM CHARGING CONTACTS vt1970ci hjmannual 16 1 29 99 12 48 PM THE BASE UNIT LAYOUT AC POWER JACK PHONE CORD JACK TONE PULSE SWITCH MEMORY DIALING CARD ANTENNA POWER INDICATOR HS IN USE INDICATOR CHARGING INDICATOR SPARE BATT INDICATOR MENU KEY SELECT KEY TIME SET KEY ON OFF KEY ERASE KEY MEMO KEY VOLUME UP KEY PAGE KEY VOLUME DOWN KEY SKIP QUICK KEY PLAY STOP KEY REPEAT KEY CHARGIN
6. in a manner which distinguishes it from normal incoming ringing This can be used to alert the handset user or to simply locate the handset in the event that it is misplaced The VTech VT1970ci uses special memory in both the base and handset which is not susceptible to power failures This provides permanent storage of all memory dial numbers Caller ID information as well as the base and handset security codes When an optional battery pack is installed in the base unit the VTech VT1970ci uses this battery pack to provide operational backup in case of power failure In this way you have access to all normal phone functions during a total power outage Calls can still be placed and received without interruption More than 5 hours backup will be possible with a fully charged battery pack in the base unit The VTech VT1970ci informs you when another extension is currently in use on the same phone line The phone will also alert you when you are Out of Range even when you re not using the phone 1 29 99 12 47 PM INTRODUCTION SPECIAL FEATURES PHONE 900 MHz Operation Fully Digital Link between Handset and Base Digitally Scrambled Voice Commu nication Alphanumeric Call Waiting Caller ID 2 row by 12 character 5x7 dot matrix alphanumeric display 50 Caller ID memory locations Backlit display on the handset Backlit handset keypad 20 location Programmable Memory for 20 Digit Phone Number 10 Channel Opera
7. safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction 1 29 99 12 47 PM vt1970ci hjmannual FCC and IC Regulations Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of con nection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degrada tion 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 tel ephone 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 con tact the appropriate electri cal inspection authority or electrician as appropriate Your VTech VT1970ci is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC This means your handset and base unit can communicate only ove
8. say Outgoing Message has been erased Press MENU to go to the next programming function or press PLAY STOP to exit programming mode Set Security Code When you call your VT1970ci from a remote location a two digit security code must be entered to gain access to functions such as message playback The factory preset security code is 19 You can designate any two digit security code you wish from 00 to 99 vt1970ci hjmannual 32 32 Press the MENU key until you hear Set Security Code Press to hear the current security code Every time you press SELECT the code increases by 1 Holding SELECT increases the security code in increments of 10 The Base Unit will display the security code as you program it Press TIME SET to confirm your choice The voice prompt will say Security Code is XX Press MENU to go to the next programming function or press PLAY STOP to exit programming mode Set Day And Time When you first power up your VT 1970ci or after the Base Unit experiences a temporary loss of power the Message Window will flash CL until the Day and Time is programmed Press MENU until you hear Set Day and Time 1 29 99 12 51 PM e SETTING UP YOUR VT 1970ci DIGITAL ANSWERING DEVICE Press SELECT until you hear the correct day of the week Press TIME SET to confirm your selection The voice prompt will announce the hour
9. that interference will not occur in a particu lar installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 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 con nected Consult the dealer or an experi enced radio TV technician for help 1 29 99 12 47 PM FCC and IC Regulations FCC Part 68 The FCC requires that you connect your cordless telephone to the nation wide telephone network through a modular telephone jack USOC RJ11C RJ11W or RJ14 Your telephone company may discon tinue 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 com pany may make changes in its facili ties equipment operation or proce dures 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 uninter rupted service The base unit contains no user serv iceable parts The handset contains a u
10. G CONTACTS 17 vt1970ci hjmannual 17 1 29 99 12 49 PM G BASE UNIT FEATURES ANSWERING DEVICE ANSWER ON OFF Key Turns the answering device ON and OFF MEMO Key For recording outgoing messages and memos ERASE Key For erasing individual or all previously heard messages REPEAT Key To return to the beginning of a mes sage during playback PLAY STOP Key To begin and stop message playback to exit programming mode to stop outgoing message recording playback vt1970ci hjmannual 18 SKIP QUICK Key To skip to the next message during playback hold this key down to speed up message playback VOLUME UP DOWN Keys To increase or decrease Base Unit speaker playback volume To increase decrease or turn off Base Unit Call Screening Volume MENU SELECT TIME SET Keys Use these keys for answering device set up once the clock is set press TIME SET for the current day and time BASE UNIT MESSAGE WINDOW LED Provides various helpful data about your answering device VOLUME UP PAGE SKIP QUICK PLAY ST OP 1 29 99 12 49 PM e QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Set Up Plug AC adapter into a standard electrical outlet and Base Unit Set TONE PULSE switch to PULSE or TONE The unit is factory set to TONE Let the handset battery pack charge for 16 hours before first use Connect telephone line cord to base unit and telephone jack Making Calls Press the key When PHONE ON is displayed and y
11. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Vtech telephone Your VT 1970ci Integrated Telephone Answering Device ITAD combines the features of a digital cordless phone with a digital tapeless answering device Unlike most other cordless phones the VTech VT1970ci digitizes your voice using advanced ADPOM digital voice coding to provide noise and distortion free performance In most conditions you will not be able to tell you are using a cordless phone Gone are the annoyances of static interference and having to listen to other people s conversations on your cordless phone The VTech VT1970ci scrambles your voice before it transmits it This allows you the security of knowing that no one can tune in and eavesdrop on your conversations The VTech VT1970ci decodes and displays name and or number Caller ID CID information where available and when subscribed to The alpha numeric display can show both the name and number of the calling party Up to 24 name characters or 11 phone number digits can be displayed With the VTech VT1970ci the user can easily answer a call by pressing any key other than the OFF MUTE or VOLUME Keys In addition the handset keypad and display illuminate while the handset rings to signal an incoming call This is very useful in a dark environment vt1970ci hjmannual 1 e The VTech VT1970ci also provides a one way Page Find Pressing the base PAGE key will cause the handset to ring
12. MUTE while phone is ringing to disable the ringer for the duration of the call HOLD Press HOLD to place an active call on hold The Handset will display CALL ON HOLD Press HOLD again to return to the call PAGE Handset Locator To page from the Base Unit press The Handset will display BASE PAGING HANDSET To cancel the page either press PAGE again on the Base Unit or press on the Handset 1 29 99 12 49 PM vt1970ci hjmannual G ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Call Waiting CALL WAITING is a subscription service available from most local telephone service providers Contact your provider for details While you are on a call you will hear an alert signal warning that a second caller is trying to reach you If you subscribe to this service linked with CALLER ID CID the name and or phone number of the second caller can be displayed on the Handset immediately after hearing the CALL WAITING alert For more details see CALLER ID CID Switching calls using FLASH To switch over to the new call press the key the first call is put on hold To switch back to the first call press the key again SWITCHING CALLS TO SWITCH OVER TO THE NEW CALL PRESS TO SWITCH BACK TO THE FIRST CALL PRESS AGAIN Temporary Tone If you have rotary PULSE telephone service TONE PULSE switch is set to PULSE this feature allows you to temporarily switch to TONE dialing for such purp
13. Press SELECT until you hear the correct hour Press TIME SET to confirm your selection The voice prompt will announce the minute Press SELECT to adjust the SELECT minute setting Holding increases the minute setting in increments of 10 Press TIME SET to confirm The voice prompt will repeat the current Day and Time as programmed by you Press MENU to advance to the next programming function or press PLAY STOP to exit programming mode Set Audible Message Alert This feature provides a beep every 10 seconds at the Base Unit alerting you to new unplayed messages Press MENU until you hear Set Audible Message Alert Press SELECT The voice prompt will say either ON or OFF Select ON if you want your VT 1970ci to beep every 10 seconds to alert you to any new messages select OFF if you don t The Base Unit will display ON or OF off as you make your selection Press TIME SET to confirm your selection The voice prompt will say Audible Message is ON or OFF Press to advance to the next programming function or press PLAY STOP to exit programming mode vt1970ci hjmannual 33 33 1 29 99 12 51 PM SETTING UP YOUR VT 1970ci DIGITAL ANSWERING DEVICE Set Base Ringer Press until you hear Set Base Ringer Press to toggle between ON and OFF The Base Unit will display ON or OF off as you make your selection e Press TIME SET to conf
14. VT1970ci was designed to accommodate this situation If you need to temporarily add a long distance prefix and or area code such as 1503 before the Caller ID CID number do the following Beginning from the standby mode key in the necessary digits Your display will look like this Then to temporarily add the last 7 digits only from a Caller ID CID memory press Using the lt and gt keys scroll through the received calls to locate the number you wish to dial Once you have located the number you wish to dial simply press The last seven digits will be added to the numbers already in the display and the whole number shown below will be auto matically dialed 28 28 Special Message Indicators Out of Area Calls If for any reason the telephone number of the caller is unavailable or if the caller is outside the Caller ID CID service area the message UNAVAIL ABLE is displayed Private Calls If the caller has exercised the option to block his or her number from being sent then the display will show PRIVATE Transmission Error If an error is detected the Caller ID CID information is incomplete and will not be displayed TRANSMISSION ERROR will be displayed The occasional appearance of TRANSMISSION ERROR on your display does not indicate a problem with your unit or your telephone line However if this appears frequently you may want to notif
15. VTech VT1970ci We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone Messages can be erased individually or collectively The VT1970ci answering device can be accessed remotely for retrieval of messages and other functions Voice prompts for easy setup Audible message alert Programmable to answer after 2 4 6 rings or toll saver option Quick feature provides faster playback of messages Memo feature 1 29 99 12 47 PM INTRODUCTION Parts Check List To purchase replacement battery 1 Handset packs call VTECH Communications 2 Base Unit at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call 3 Wall Mounting braket VTECH Electronics at 1 800 267 4 AC power adapter 7377 5 Belt clip 6 Battery pack 7 Telephone line cord Oo Q 06660 06666 CEOE o o o Q Oo E lt gt tiaa 900MHz WALL MOUNTING HANDSET BASE UNIT BRACKET AC POWER ADAPTOR A C BATTERY PACK TELEPHONE LINE CORD BELT CLIP vt1970ci hjmannual 3 1 29 99 12 47 PM 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 regula tions RSS210 and CS 03 of Industry and Science Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interfer ence and 2 t
16. call press and hold the 7 Q key The time and date will be shown along with the phone number MEMORY DIALING PRESS PRESS G amp D YOU WILL SEE 2 DIDID SISS Gee amp 2 EHTERMEMORV To view other calls scroll LOCATION 01 20 backwards and forwards by using the lt and keys To view additional name characters Press the key not shown on the display press and hold the 9 key Press MEM To exit press OFF Enter the memory location of the phone number you wish to dial Using REDIAL 01 20 The number displayed Press the PHONE key then will be dialed REDIAL to automatically redial the last number you dialed Caller ID CID To view information stored in CID Or memory press on the handset Press REDIAL so that the number is shown on the display and then press the key HOLD CALLER ID CID PRESS e Press HOLD to put a call on hold YOU WILL SEE Toreturn to the call press HOLD again DIDID Goo OOO C2 c2 The display will show the most recent call received 20 vt1970ci hjmannual 20 1 29 99 12 49 PM vt1970ci hjmannual Making Calls You can make calls directly from the handset whether you are at the base or away from it NOTE There are two different ways to dial a number 1 Press the key and wait for dial tone Then dial the number you want Or 2 Enter the n
17. d OPERATING YOUR VT1970ci ANSWERING DEVICE sec tions for more information Your VT1970ci is capable of detecting 23 a Visual Message Waiting Indication generated by many phone service providers If you subscribe to Voicemail service from your local telephone company and Visual Message Waiting Indication is provided the VT 1970ci will display the following data to alert you to new unplayed messages Once you have reviewed your new messages the MSG WAITING indication will be cleared from the display You can temporarily clear the Message Waiting screen With the Handset in the OFF mode Press and Hold CLR DEL until the LCD DISPLAYS Press CLR DEL to confirm your decision Pressing any key other than CLR DEL will cancel the operation The MSG WAITING alert may reappear as long as unplayed messages remain in your Voicemail box NOTE Message Waiting works in conjunction with Voicemail service from many local phone companies This is an optional service You are not required to sub Scribe to it 1 29 99 12 49 PM ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Turning Off The Ringer Clear Delete CLR DEL Key To turn off the ringer do the following The CLEAR and DELETE functions can be accessed separately depending on how long the key is held down For example to clear the last digit entered eee on the display press the CLR DEL key for less than 1 second Press and press QD hold the CLR DEL
18. display will be dialed after a 2 Second pause NOTE The ability to temporarily add memory contents to digits already entered on the display operates in the same way for Caller ID CID and speed dial memories In this way long distance and area codes for example 1503 can be entered on the display and can preface numbers recalled from Caller ID CID memory before dialing This is impor tant because only the last 7 digits of any number are displayed when dialing from Caller ID CID memory Changing Stored Numbers To change or replace a stored number simply enter the new number on the display and store it in the memory location you wish to change Deleting Stored Numbers Press MEM The display will change to SPEED DIAL LOCATION 26 26 Enter memory location number 01 20 e Press CLR DEL key The display will change to LOCATION XX DELETED Press to exit NOTE Stored numbers are retained in memory even if the base loses its power or the handset battery is removed Storing Special Codes To insert a pause in a phone number press at the appropriate point when entering the number This inserts a 2 second pause A P appears in the display to show the pause For longer pauses press two or more times Each press makes the pause 2 seconds longer and is treated as a stored digit If your phone is connected to a PBX you can store the PBX access number and a pause b
19. dle You may return the Handset to its cradle whenever you re not using the phone However to maximize the life of your battery pack do not return your VT1970ci Handset to the Base Unit cradle for recharging until the LOW BATTERY message is displayed 1 29 99 12 47 PM vt1970ci hjmannual REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK To ReplaceThe Handset Battery Pack Follow the steps below 1 Remove the battery case cover by pressing on the ridged lines and sliding downward PRESS and SLIDE DOWNWARD 2 Discard the old battery pack Don t put the old battery pack in a trash compactor or a fire it could burst Place the new battery pack in its housing with the metal contacts facing down PLACE THE NEW BATTERY PACK INTO THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECT POSITION OF THE BATTERY I PACK WHEN CHANGING BATTERY t 4 Replace the battery case cover by sliding the cover upwards 10 REPLACE THE BATTERY COVER 5 If the new battery pack is not already charged place the hand set in the cradle of the base unit to allow it to charge for 16 hours CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons read and follow the instruc tions 1 Use only VTECH rechargeable battery pack Do not dispose of the battery in a fire The cell may explode IMPORTANT Do not dispose of this battery into household garbage For informati
20. e 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 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 8770 SW NIMBUS AVENUE BEAVERTON OREGON 97008 in Canada ship the unit via UPS Insured or equivalent to VTECH ELECTRONICS Suite 200 7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond B C V6X 1Z9 VTECH Communications assumes no responsibility for units sent without prior Return Authorizatlon WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT COVER Batteries Damage from misuse neglect or acts of nature lightning floods power surges etc e Products which may have been modified or incorporated into other products e 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 Units purchased in AS IS condition or units purchased as Distressed Merchandise HOW DOES STATE LAW OR PROVINCE LAW RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY e This warranty gives you specific rights You may also have other rights which vary from state to state or from province to provi
21. ecommended that the battery pack be charged for at least 16 hours initially and 8 hours for maintenance charging You can use your telephone before that with diminished capacity but itis best to charge the battery pack fully It will take several recharge cycles to maximize the charge capacity of your battery pack The maximum battery life between charges is 7 hours of continuous talk time or 7 days of stand by vt1970ci hjmannual 9 Alternatively if you have purchased a spare battery pack and it has been charging in the base unit simply exchange the drained handset battery pack with the fully charged replace ment battery pack from the base charger Place the drained handset battery pack into the base charger to recharge The base spare battery charger does NOT charge a battery pack as quickly as the handset battery charger A full charge requires 24 hour when using the spare battery charger It s Impossible To Overcharge The Battery Pack The battery pack can be recharged many times but if you get a low battery signal even after 16 hours of charging in the base cradle or 24 hours in the base spare battery charger the bat tery pack s should be replaced To purchase replacement battery packs call VTECH Communications at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1 800 267 7377 A Word About Rechargeable Batteries Your Nicad battery pack recharges whenever the Handset is returned to the Base Unit cra
22. efore the phone number For example to store 9 PAUSE 555 1234 in memory location 08 do the following Press Press Dial 5551234 Press Enter 08 Ci Oo ha 1 29 99 12 50 PM vt1970ci hjmannual CALLER ID CID Caller ID CID Your VTechVT1970ci cordless phone is capable of displaying the name and or phone number of the person calling before you answer the phone Subscription to Caller ID service through your local phone company is required to utilize this feature If you subscribe to alphanumeric name and number Caller ID service the calling party s name and phone number when available will be displayed on the handset screen while the phone is ringing If you subscribe to numeric number only Caller ID service the calling party s phone number when available will be displayed on the handset screen while the phone is ringing Call Waiting Caller ID Type II CID Your VTech VT1970ci cordless phone is also capable of displaying Caller ID information in connection with a Call Waiting signal If you are on a call and receive a Call Waiting alert signal the LCD will display the name and or number when available of the party trying to reach you As above subscription to Call Waiting ID service through your local phone company is required in order to utilize this feature A Word About Caller ID CID Due to regional incompatibilities Caller ID information may not be available for every call you rec
23. eive In addition the calling party may intentionally block their name and phone number from being sent 27 e 27 NOTE You must be in an area where Caller ID CID service is available and you must subscribe to it to use this feature If you do not subscribe to the Caller ID CID service the phone will still operate normally except that the Caller ID CID information is not will not be received or displayed Receiving and Storing Calls This unit receives and displays all Caller ID CID information the caller s telephone number the caller s name and the exact date and time of the call The phone sequentially numbers these call records and retains them in the units memory for later review These call record numbers are displayed as the first two digits in the display The unit can store up to 50 numbers in its memory Once the Caller ID CID memory is full any new call forces a deletion of the oldest call record Dialing From CID Memory NOTE Only the last 7 digits of any number are displayed when dialing from Caller ID CID memory For example when you press and hold the 7 KB key to view the phone number you would see the following 1 29 99 12 50 PM vt1970ci hjmannual CALLER ID CID However when you dial directly from Caller ID CID memory only the last 7 digits of the received telephone number will be used Consequently you would actually dial this The VTech
24. er the memory location 01 20 you wish to store the number in As soon as the second memory location digit is entered the unit will emit a warbled tone a short series of beeps to confirm successful programming and exit program mode STORING SPEED DIAL NUMBERS DIAL YOUR PHONE NUMBER PRESS PRESS LOCATION 01 20 D 006666 006666 e je If programming is unsuccessful the unit will display 25 25 Unsuccessful programming can result from not correctly completing the programming sequence f this message appears simply repeat the programming sequence Dialing From Memory e Press to get a line e Press MEM you re prompted to enter a speed dial location number Enter a 2 digit location number 01 20 The number stored in that location will be displayed and immediately dialed Or Beginning from the OFF mode press followed by a 2 digit location number 01 20 e Press MEM again to exit memory dial mode and leave the number on the display 1 29 99 12 49 PM vt1970ci hjmannual MEMORY DIALING Note that if digits were on the display prior to entering memory dial mode the contents of the speed dial memory will be appended to those digits For example if 1503 was on the display and the contents of the memory location is 6438981 then the display would show the following upon exiting memory dial mode Press the number on the
25. he 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 40 40 Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind Remember that electrical appliances can 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 1 29 99 12 52 PM vt1970ci hjmannual e 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 call VTECH Communications at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1 800 267 7377 THE PHONE DOESN T WORK AT ALL Make sure the Power Cord is pugged Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone wall jack Make sure the batteries are properly charged If the LOW BATTERY message is show
26. hine ON or OFF The ON OFF indicator glows when the answering device is set to ON It is recommended that you leave your VT1970ci answering device in the ON mode unless you do not want it to answer incoming calls This key has no effect on the cordless phone portion of your VT 1970ci If the answering device is OFF it can be turned on remotely by calling in and allowing the line to ring approximately 10 times See REMOTE OPERATION OF THE VT1970ci vt1970ci hjmannual 35 35 MEMO Key To This key is used to Record your outgoing message See SETTING UP YOUR VT 1970ci DIGITAL ANSWERING DE VICE Set Outgoing Message Record a MEMO at the Base Unit record a MEMO Press MEMO The voice prompt will say Now Recording followed by a beep Begin speaking Your MEMO can be up to 4 minutes Press PLAY STOP when finished A memo must be longer than 2 seconds 1 29 99 12 52 PM OPERATING YOUR VT 1970ci ANSWERING DEVICE ERASE Key Press the key during playback of a message to delete that message When the answering device is inactive press and hold the key for more than 2 seconds to delete all old previ ously heard messages REPEAT Key lt lt PLAY STOP Key vt1970ci hjmannual 36 Press this key during message playback to return to the beginning of the message af Press this key to begin message playback When pressed the voice prompt will tell y
27. his device must accept any interference including interfer ence that may cause undesired opera tion of the device A label is located on the underside of the base unit containing either the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN or the Industry Canada 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 vt1970ci hjmannual 4 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 gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inter ference to radio communications However there is no guarantee
28. irm your choice The voice prompt will say Base Ringer is ON or OFF Press MENU to advance to the next programming function or press PLAY STOP to exit programming mode NOTE The Base Ringer setting does not affec the Handset ringer Set Number of Rings Your VT1970ci can answer calls after 2 rings 4 rings 6 rings or Toll Saver In Toll Saver mode your VT1970ci will answer calls after 2 rings only if there are new unplayed messages in its memory Otherwise it will answer after 4 rings This feature helps you avoid long distance charges when checking for messages from a remote location Therefore using Toll Saver if you call your VT 1970ci and it doesn t pick up by the third ring hang up There aren t any new messages for you at this time 34 vt1970ci hjmannual 34 To Set the Number of Rings Press MENU until you hear Set Number of Rings Press SELECT until you hear the desired setting 2 4 6 Toll Saver Press TIME SET to confirm your choice The voice prompt will say Number of Rings Selected is Press MENU to advance to the next programming function or press PLAY STOP to exit programming mode S C e Q O gt Em 1 29 99 12 51 PM e OPERATING YOUR VT 1970ci ANSWERING DEVICE ON OFF Key This key turns the answering device ON and OFF As you press this key the voice prompt will confirm your choice Answering Mac
29. key for more than press 1 second to completely clear the PRESS display PRESS The delete function is also used to delete Caller ID CID records memory dial records and Message Waiting indication See DELETING STORED NUMBERS DELETING NUMBERS and MESSAGE WAITING Checking The Ringer Type To test the present ringer type do the ao Advanced Dialing following There are two different ways to dial a number 1 Press the key and wait C y CHECKING THE RINGER for a dial tone Then dial the PRESS number you want either manually using MEMORY MEM dialing Caller ID CID dialing or REDIAL 2 Enter the number you wish to dial on the display first Then press the key This will dial the number which is displayed after 2 seconds 000660 006666 00666 NOTE Press of i exit The phone will dial any number which is shown on the display If you do not want to dial the number shown on the display it can be changed by e Press and hold CLR DEL until the display is cleared then dial normally Or Press and start over 24 vt1970ci hjmannual 24 1 29 99 12 49 PM vt1970ci hjmannual e MEMORY DIALING Storing Memory Speed Dial numbers To program a speed dial location do the following With the phone OFF enter the telephone number you wish to store 20 Digits Maximum Enter program mode by pressing The display will show the following Ent
30. l backup in case of a power failure If you have a fully charged battery pack in the Spare Battery pack charger and there is a power outage you will still be able to place and receive calls for up to five hours Replacing a Drained Handset battery The Spare battery pack can also be used to replace a drained Handset battery pack to ensure uninterrupted use Be sure to put the drained battery pack in the Spare Battery charger for recharging 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 1 29 99 12 48 PM GETTING STARTED Setting Up Your VTech VT1970ci Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack AC Power Adapter Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet and the DC connecter to the back of the base unit TELEPHONE WALL JACK CAUTION Use only CLASS 2 9V DC POWER SUPPLY included with your phone Handset Ringer The handset ringer is programmed ON as the factory default setting Refer to PROGRAMMING THE RINGER for more information Setting the Tone Pulse Switch The TONE PULSE switch is located on the bottom of the base unit and is factory set to TONE If you have touch tone service do not change the switch setting If you have rotary Pulse service set the switch to PULSE vt1970ci hjmann
31. n 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 41 41 YOU GET NOISE STATIC OR A WEAK SIGNAL WHEN YOU RE AWAY FROM THE BASE UNIT 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 Make sure you have the handset ringer activated To set the ringer see PROGRAMMING THE 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 Disconnect your base unit from the telephone jack and plug in a regular teleph
32. nce 43 vt1970ci hjmannual 43 1 29 99 12 52 PM vt1970ci hjmannual G TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthe sizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Handset 925 05 MHz to 927 75 MHz All ten channels within this range 902 3 MHz to 905 0 MHz All ten channels within this range Base RECEIVE FREQUENCY Handset 902 3 MHz to 905 0 MHz All ten channels within this range 925 05 MHz to 927 75MHz All ten channels within this range Base NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use SIZE Handset 19 x 6 x 3 5cm L x W xT Maximum Antenna ex cluded Base 21 5 x 14 5 x 5cm Lx W x T Maximum Antenna excluded 44 44 WEIGHT Handset 250 grams Base 415 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset Self contained nickel cad mium rechargeable battery supply 3 6V nominal 600mAh capacity Base 11V DC 500mA MEMORY Speed Dial 20 Memory locations 20 digits per location Caller ID Alphanumeric Display 50 Memory locations SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NO TICE 1 29 99 12 52 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Special Features Parts Check List FCC AND IC REGULATIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK GETTING STARTED
33. oing message e To access your VT1970ci remotely you need to call from a different phone line using a touch tone phone Dial your phone number and wait for the VT1970ci to answer While the VT1970ci is playing the outgoing message press then enter your 2 digit security code vt1970ci hjmannual 37 What it means You have that amount of new messages You have no new messages The clock needs to be set Answering device is in announce only mode Memory is full Recording time has exceeded 99 seconds Volume level as you re setting it Answering device is answering a call or in remote mode Answering device is in programming mode e If the VT1970ci is OFF when you call let the phone ring at least 10 times The answering device will turn itself ON and prompt you to enter your security code e The factory set security code is 19 To program a different code see SETTING UP YOUR VT1970ci ANSWERING DEVICE SET SECURITY CODE Once the security has been entered you will hear a beep confirming that the VT1970ci has entered remote operation You will then hear the voice prompt announce the number of new unplayed messages followed by the playback of the new messages if any 37 1 29 99 12 52 PM REMOTE OPERATION OF THE VT 1970ci Approximately 10 seconds after new messages are played or after the voice prompt says you have NO new messages you will hear the following menu P
34. ome consult your dealer or local power company 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 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 11 do not disassemble this product but take it to a VTech authorized service facility 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 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock 1 29 99 12 47 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a VTech authorized service facility under the following conditions 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 res
35. on on recycling or proper disposal consult your local solid waste collection or disposal organization 3 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 1 29 99 12 47 PM e REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK 4 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 To purchase replacement battery packs call VTECH Communications at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1 800 267 TAS SPARE BATTERY CHARGER The VT1970ci has a built in spare Battery Charger which is located in the cradle of the Base Unit NOTE In order to benefit from this feature you must obtain an optional Spare Battery from an authorized VTech dealer or by contacting VTech Customer Serv ice at 1 800 595 9511 in U S and 1 800 267 7277 in Canada Installation Remove the Spare Battery charger cover by pressing the release tab and lifting up vt1970ci hjmannual 11 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 Power Backup When a Spare Battery pack is installed in the Base Unit the VTech VT1970ci uses this battery pack to provide operationa
36. one If you still hear other calls the problem is probably in your wiring or local service Call your local telephone company YOU HEAR NOISE IN THE HANDSET AND NONE OF THE KEYS OR BUTTONS WORK Make sure the power cord is plugged in 1 29 99 12 52 PM IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY 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 the handset battery Wait a few minutes Connect power to the base Connect the handset battery Put the handset in the base om e G 42 vt1970ci hjmannual 42 1 29 99 12 52 PM WARRANTY STATEMENT WARRANTY STATEMENT WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER e Any defect in material or workmanship FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE e To 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
37. or the factory preset greeting if you choose the VT1970ci will hang up For example Sorry we cannot take your call Please call back tomorrow between 9am and 5pm If you prefer to use the factory preset greeting the caller will hear Hello I m unable to answer your call right now Please call again Thank you vt1970ci hjmannual 30 SETTING UP YOUR VT 1970ci DIGITAL ANSWERING DEVICE Upon power up the Base Unit Message Window will alternate between CL indicating that the Day and Time must be set and a digit representing the number of recorded messages yet to be played Answering Device Programming NOTE During programming the Base Unit Message Window displays You may press PLAY STOP to exit programming mode at any time The VT1970ci will automatically exit programming mode after approximately 20 seconds of inactivity The MENU key guides you through the 7 programming functions 1 Set Outgoing Message 2 Set Security Code 3 Set Day and Time 4 Set Audible Message Alert 5 Set Announce Only 6 Set Base Ringer 7 Set Number of Rings 30 1 29 99 12 50 PM e SETTING UP YOUR VT 1970ci DIGITAL ANSWERING DEVICE Set Announce Only Press the MENU key 5 times until you hear SET ANNOUNCE ONLY Now press SELECT The voice prompt will say either OFF or ON Repeated presses of SELECT will alternate between ON and OFF The Base Unit will display either
38. oses as remote access to answering machines bank by phone services use of calling cards and other special services 22 22 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 or place the handset back in the base The phone will automatically go back to rotary PULSE service TEMPORARY TONE DIAL YOUR NUMBER PRESS PRESS THE NUMBERS OR SYMBOLS PRESS S I S 0066606 006666 Programming Ringer The handset ringer is capable of four different types of ringer tones The following sections detail how to select different ringer types and how to turn off the handset ringer 1 29 99 12 49 PM vt1970ci hjmannual e ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Changing Ringer Types To program the handset must be OFF To select a different ringer type do the following CHANGING RINGER TYPES PRESS PRESS e PRESS PRESS 006666 0 0066606 0066660 Press Press Press 1 for ringer type 1 2 for ringer type 2 3 for ringer type 3 4 for ringer type 4 The handset LCD will show the ringer type selected for example Press or to exit Message Waiting NOTE This feature is not related to the function of the VT1970ci answering device Refer to the SETTING UP YOUR VT1970ci DIGITAL ANSWER ING DEVICE an
39. ou hear a dial tone dial the number Or Enter the number to be dialed on the display and then press the key Answering Calls Hanging To answer a call press any key other than OFF MUTE or the Volume Keys The handset will NOT auto answer when lifted off the base cradle Up Press or place the handset in the cradle to hang up a call To Place A Call On HOLD vt1970ci hjmannual 19 Press HOLD on the handset to place an active call on hold Press HOLD again to return to the call 19 To MUTE A Call Press MUTE to disable the handset microphone Press MUTE again to return to normal two way conversation TO PAGE The Handset To page from the base press To cancel the page either press again on the base or press on the handset Storing Memory speed dial Numbers The phone should be OFF Enter the number you wish to store on the display up to a maximum of 20 digits STORING THE PHONE SHOULD BE OFF D 6262 OO L a e ENTER PHONE NUMBER PRESS YOU WILL SEE gt ENTER MEMORY LOCATION 01 20 e Press PROG The handset will display PROGRAM LOCATION Enter a two digit memory location 01 20 The unit will store the number emit a happy tone to confirm successful programming and exit program mode 1 29 99 12 49 PM QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Memory dialing speed Dialing To view the time and date of the
40. ou the number of new and old messages stored in memory If there are any new unplayed messages the VT 1970ciwill play them and STOP You can then press PLAY STOP again to review old messages Press this key to STOP message playback Press this key to exit answering device programming mode 36 SKIP QUICK Key p gt During message playback press this key to advance to the next message Hold this key down during message playback to increase playback speed VOLUME UP DOWN Keys v These keys control the loudness of the Base Unit speaker At the lowest setting 1 you will not hear incoming messages To screen calls as they come in raise the volume level from the minimum setting 1 7 is the loudest setting MENU SELECT TIME SET Keys These keys are used for answering device setup See Setting Up YourVT1970ciDigital Answering Device MENU SELECT TIME SET VOLUME UP n VOLUME DOWN Ae SKIP QUICK m 1 29 99 12 52 PM e REMOTE OPERATION OF THE VT 1970ci BASE UNIT MESSAGE WINDOW LED The large Base Unit display provides useful data on the status of your VT 1970ci answering device Below are examples of the data The Base displays Flashing number 0 CL flashing A F flashing 99 flashing 1 7 flashing From a remote location you can access many of theVT1970ci answering device functions such as listening to messages recording a memo or changing your outg
41. played Press 7 to review outgoing message To listen to your outgoing message press 7 Press 7 to record outgoing message To record a new outgoing message replacing the previous outgoing message press 7 When your outgoing message is completed hang up Press 8 to record memo To record a memo press 8 When done hang up Press 0 to turn system on or Off As you press 0 the voice prompt will toggle between Answering Machine ON and Answering Machine OFF 1 29 99 12 52 PM e ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIPS Noise Or Interference Your VTech VT1970ci cordless telephone has auto channel scan circuitry which will detect excess noise and change the channel of the phone to reduce it This is done automatically Since the VTech VT1970ci is a fully digital phone it does not suffer from noise associated with regular cordless phones Attimes you may experience occasional drop outs especially at the extreme edges of the phone s range Simply move closer to the base unit and this will disappear Automatic Security Coding Your VTech VT1970ci phone is factory set with 16 8 million possible security codes This unique security code allows your handset and base to recognize each other and minimizes the possibility of another cordless phone using your telephone line Out Of Range Indication If the handset is moved to a point where the base and handset can no longer communicate the handset
42. r 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 1 29 99 12 47 PM 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 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub kitchen sink or swimming pool Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product 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 vt1970ci hjmannual 7 T 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 h
43. ress 2 to play all the messages Press 5 to stop Press 4 to repeat the message Press 6 to skip the message Press 9 to erase the message Press 1 for other functions Upon pressing 1 you will hear the advanced menu Press 7 to review outgoing message Press 7 to record outgoing message Press 8 to record memo Press 4 twice to repeat previous message Press 0 to turn the system ON or OFF Press 1 for other functions Pressing 1 at this point will return you to the first menu NOTE Press 0 to exit remote operation mode In addition the VT1970ci will exit remote opera tion mode if there is approximately 15 seconds of inactivity Review Of Remote Commands Press 2 to play all the messages The system will announce how many new and old messages are in memory If there are any new messages the VT 1970ci will play the new messages only Once all new messages are played you can press 2 again to REPLAY all old messages vt1970ci hjmannual 38 Press 5 to stop Press 5 during review of messages to stop playback Press 4 to repeat the mes sage During message review press 4 to return to the beginning of the message being played Press 4 twice to return to the previous message Press 6 to skip the message During message review press 6 to skip to the next message Press 9 to erase the message During message review press 9 to erase the message being
44. ser 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 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 in structions outlined under the VTECH Limited Warranty vt1970ci hjmannual 5 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 acall The general rule is that the REN value should not exceed 5 0A 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
45. tion with auto channel selection Out of Range indication while the handset is in use or in standby mode Removable handset battery pack Spare battery charger in the base unit Complete battery back up in case of power failure with optional spare battery pack installed in base Face up or Face down Handset charging SPECIAL FEATURES ANSWERING DEVICE Digital tapeless answering device provides up to 18 minutes of message storage Base counter provides data such as the number of messages volume level and answering mode You can record separate outgoing messages for both answer and announce only modes Messages are retained in the event of a power failure no battery required Messages are tagged with a spoken time day stamp vt1970ci hjmannual 2 Easy answer When the phone rings simply press any key other than OFF MUTE or the Volume Keys on the handset to answer Auto hang up when returning the handset to the base cradle Extension in use indicator 24 Bit Digital Security Code Tone and Pulse Dialing Low Battery Detect and Warning indicator Up to 7 hours continuous talk time or 7 days standby time Volume Adjust on Handset e REDIAL HOLD PAGE and MUTE Hearing Aid Compatible Receiver e Detachable power supply Non volatile storage of security code and memory dial records Programmable Ringer Types This manual is designed to make you familiar with the
46. ual 12 TONE PULSE SELECTION Charge the handset battery pack before use The battery pack recharges automatically whenever the handset is in the base unit The batteries must be charged for 16 hours before using your phone for the first time CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK FOR 16 HOURS BEFORE USING Connect Telephone Line Cord Plug one end of the telephone cord into a wall jack and the other end into the back of the Base Unit 1 29 99 12 48 PM GETTING STARTED Check for a dial tone After the battery pack is charged rotate the Base Unit antenna to an upright position Pick up the Handset and press PHONE PHONE ON will appear on the display and you will hear a dial tone If not see IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY Fill in the telephone number card on the base unit FILL IN THE TELEPHONE NUMBER CARD 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 13 vt1970ci hjmannual 13 1 29 99 12 48 PM WALL MOUNTING The Wall Mount bracket is designed located on the back of the Base to fit on standard Wall Mounting plates Unit Figure 2 1 Choose a spot near an electrical
47. ult in damage and will often require extensive work by a VTech authorized technician 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 SAVE THESE vt1970ci hjmannual 8 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 VTECH COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE DEPT at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1 800 267 7377 INSTRUCTIONS 1 29 99 12 47 PM TIONS REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK Charging The Handset Battery Pack The handset of your VT 1970ci is powered by a rechargeable battery pack It charges automatically when ever the handset is in the base You should charge the battery pack for 16 hours when you first receive your phone You ll know the battery pack needs charging when The phone emits a warning tone when you press the PHONE key The low battery message is displayed The handset seems completely dead the display is clear and the handset does not beep when you press the keys To Charge The Battery Pack To charge the battery pack place the handset in the base unit The CHARGING indicator will light to Show the handset is seated properly and the battery pack is charging It is r
48. umber then press the key This will dial the number that is displayed on the handset after 2 seconds See ADVANCED DIALING If you make a mistake when dialing press to hang up then press the key to get the dial tone again Disconnecting To end a call either place the handset back in the base or press OFF on the handset Answering Calls When the Handset rings press any key other than OFF MUTE or the VOLUME keys to answer your call Volume Controls The volume controls for the handset are located on the side of the unit Press the up or Y down keys to increase or decrease the volume Holding either key down will continuously change the volume setting The earpiece volume level indicator on the dispaly will change accordingly There are four volume levels 21 BASIC OPERATION 21 FLASH You can use your VTech VT1970ci cordless phone with services such as Call Waiting Simply press the key to FLASH the line REDIAL To REDIAL the last number you dialed press the PHONE key then press REDIAL The phone will automatically dial the number The number will be shown on the display Clearing The Display The display can be cleared by pressing and holding the CLR DEL key down until the display clears MUTE Press MUTE during a conversation to disable the handset microphone Press MUTE again to return to normal operation Ringer MUTE Press
49. will display CHANNEL SEARCHING and scan all channels in an attempt to re link with the base vt1970ci hjmannual 39 39 Out Of Range When Phone Is On If you are presently engaged in a phone conversation move closer to the base If the base unit does not communicate with the handset within 25 seconds of losing contact it will automatically hang up Out Of Range When Phone Is Off When the phone is OFF the handset and base still monitor each other to make sure that they can communicate If the handset is moved out of range the handset will display CHANNEL SEARCHING The handset will scan all channels in an attempt to reestablish communication with the base This process does not require user intervention the handset will re link with the base automatically once it is brought back within range The unit will then be able to receive and place calls When the base unit is unplugged from the power supply the handset will display CHANNEL SEARCH ING Plug the base in again and this will stop 1 29 99 12 52 PM vt1970ci hjmannual MAINTENANCE Taking Care Of You Telephone Your VTech VT1970ci 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 pro tect your telephone if you ever need to ship it Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet Do not use t
50. y your telephone company 1 29 99 12 50 PM CALLER ID CID Deleting Numbers Pressing the CLR DEL Key deletes the CID number displayed While the phone is in Caller ID CID mode press the CLR DEL key once to delete the current call and the display will show The older Caller ID CID records will be moved forward by one location vt1970ci hjmannual 29 e 29 Press and hold the CLR DEL key for more than 2 seconds to delete the entire contents of Caller ID CID memory The display will show the following for a final confirmation before the entire Caller ID CID memory is erased Pressing any key other than CLR DEL will cancel the opera tion Pressing CLR DEL will confirm the operation and the display will then show The message will remain on the display for 2 seconds 1 29 99 12 50 PM Your VT1970ci can answer incoming calls in 2 different ways Normal Answering Mode After your personal greeting or the factory preset greeting if you choose the VT1970ci will record your caller s message For example You have reached 555 1234 We are unable to answer your call at this time Please leave a message after the tone If you prefer to use the factory preset greeting the caller will hear Hello l m unable to answer your call right now Please leave your name number and a message after the tone Announce Only Mode After your personal greeting
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