VTech 9109 Cordless Telephone User Manual
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1. 4 Connect the power cord Plug the DC connector into the DC jack at the rear of the base unit Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet HANDSET FEATURES PHONE LED PHONE FLASH kev M RINGER SWITCH gt Jj TONE KEY A MEM PROG KEY M ts PHONE LED The PHONE LED lights when the phone line is being used by the handset It flashes with an incoming ring It flashes during PROG mode PHONE KEY FLASH KEY Press the PHONE key to make a call If you are currently on a call pressing PHONE flashes the line This would be used with a feature like call waiting to answer your second call CHAN KEY Pressing the CHAN key when the handset is in use will activate a channel change to the next free channel This is used if you are experiencing noise or interference on the current channel OFF KEY Press the OFF key to exit all modes of operation MEM PROG KEY Press the MEM PROG key to enter MEMORY mode The sequence for dialing out a speed dial number in memory is PHONE Pt J j I OFF KEY za CHAN KEY REDIAL PAUSE KEY em VOLUME KEY MEM PROG Number Button 0 9 RINGER SWITCH To turn the ringer switch ON for incomming call alert To turn off ringer move switch to OFF position REDIAL PAUSE KEY When you hear the dial tone pressing the REDIAL PAUSE key will dial out the2. ANY KEY ANSWER 40 CHANNEL OPERATION UNIQUE STAND UP DESIGN USER S MANUAL vtech VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD www vtechphones com Printed in China 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 2 3 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 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
3. last number that was called on your phone TONE KEY In PULSE dialing mode this key is used to switch to Temporary TONE dialing mode VOLUME KEY There are four volume setting Press the VOL key repeatedly to cycle from lowest to highest earpiece volume BATTERY LOW WARNING BEEP Upon pressing PHONE the Handset will beep to indicate that the battery pack needs to be recharged OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Whenever the handset batteries are removed the handset must be reinitialized on the base unit cradle after the batteries are replaced The PHONE LED on the base unit will flash during the initialization Making Calls Pick up the handset and press PHONE When you hear a dial tone dial the number The indicator for PHONE on the handset will light If you make a mistake when dialing press OFF to hang up then press PHONE to get the dial tone again You must always press PHONE before you can dial a call on the handset Answering Calls When an incoming call is ringing the PHONE LED on the handset will flash To make sure your phone rings when the handset is away from the base please keep the base antenna in the upright position To answer a Call when the handset is away from the base just press any key on the handset except OFF This is very useful in a dark environment you do not have to fumble around looking for the PHONE key to answer the call PHONE LED ou vi a
4. number of the memory location you wish to store the number in 0 9 3 Using the dial pad dial the number you want to store The number can be up to 16 digits long 4 Press MEM PROG to store the phone number to the key you selected The phone now exits MEM PROG mode and you will hear a long confirmation beep Speed Number Dialing 1 Press PHONE to get a dial tone 2 Press MEM PROG and the memory location number key 0 9 For example to dial the number you assigned to key 8 you would press PHONE MEM PROG 8 To Change or Replace a Speed Dial Number To change or replace a stored number in speed dial memory simply enter the new number and store it in the memory location you wish to change For example to change the number stored in memory position 7 to 555 1111 you would press MEM PROG 7 555 1111 MEM PROG Storing Pauses in Memory To insert a pause in a phone number press REDIAL PAUSE at the appropriate point when storing the number This inserts a 2 second pause For longer pauses press REDIAL PAUSE two or more times Each press makes the pause 2 seconds longer and is treated as a store digit If your phone is connected to a PBX you can store the PBX access number and a pause before the phone number For example to store 9 PAUSE 555 1234 in memory location 8 do the following 1 Press MEM PROG 2 Press 8 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you have difficulty operating your phone the suggestions belo
5. the party responsible for compliance 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 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 ona 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 or RJ11W 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 Duri
6. 7 CHAN KEY PHONE FLASH KEY Bt OEE KEY AE UE ReDIAL PAUSE KEY MEM PROG KEY VOLUME KEY IN USE CHARGE LED 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 Press 9 The Page Feature 4 Press REDIAL PAUSE 5 Dial 555 1234 6 Press MEM PROG Using REDIAL To REDIAL the last number you called press PHONE then press REDIAL The phone will automatically dial the number The RBRC Seal The RBRC Seal on the nickel ENCE cadmium battery indicates that fj VTech Communications INC is voluntarily 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 participating in the 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 From the base unit press PAGE to signal the person at the handset To end the page at the base press PAGE again To end the page at the handset press PHONE then OFF This feature is also useful if you have misplaced the handset 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 t
7. L YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD ANDTELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROMTHE WALL Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords 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 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 13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Handset 925 9 MHz to 927 85 MHz Base 902 1 MHz to 904 05 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Handset 902 1 MHz to 904 05 MHz Base 925 9 MHz to 927 85 MHz 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 174mm x 57mm x 417mm Lx W xT maximum antenna excluded Base 120mm x 132 5mm x 97cm L x W x T maximum antenna excluded WEIGHT Handset 220 grams Base 211 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset Self contained nickel cadmium rechargeable battery supply 3 6V nominal 600mAh capacity Power Adapter 9V DC 200mA SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE FCC AND IC REGULATIONS specific number in your area IC Industry Canada This telep
8. UNIT FEATURES PAGE KEY Press the PAGE key to page the handset Press it a second time to cancel a page The base will ring the handset 120 seconds before ending the page automatically PAGE can be cancelled by pressing PHONE key following by OFF key IN USE CHARGE LED The IN USE CHARGE LED illuminates steadily when the handset is in the base cradle to indicate that the handset battery is being charged or the handset Is off hook BEAVERTON OREGON 97008 7195 USA YOU MAY ALSO ORDER BY PHONE CALL 1 800 595 9511 WALL MOUNTING 1 Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack Your phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet 120V AC The power cord is six feet long make sure there is an electrical outlet within reach of the base The outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch If the switch is ever turned off the phone will not operate 2 Mount the base on the wall Position the base so the mounting studs will fit into the holes at the back of the base Position the power cord to extend down the wall the phone is to be mounted on Slide the base down on the mounting studs until it locks into place 3 Connect the telephone cord The telephone line cord has a snap in plug at each end Insert one of the plugs into the jack on the bottom of the base Insert the other end of the plug into the wall jack
9. ate the base unit The layout of your home may be limiting the range Try moving the base unit to the second or third floor or to some other location 11 THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHEN YOU RECEIVE A CALL Ensure that the ringer is turned on 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 YOUR CALLER FADES IN AND OUT You may be nearly out of range Move closer or relocate the base YOU HEAR OTHER CALLS WHILE USING YOUR PHONE Replace the handset in the base cradle wait a few moments and try again 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 YOU HEAR NOISE IN THE HANDSET AND NONE OF THE KEYS OR BUTTONS WORK Make sure the power cord is plugged in Your base unit and handset may not be operating on the same channel or security code Place the handset in the cradle for a few moments to reload the security code and reset the channel COMMON CURE FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Electronics like people can sometimes get confused If the unit does not seem to be responding normally then tr
10. hone is registered for use in Canada Notice The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements Industry Canada 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 must also be installed using an acceptable method of connections The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in 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 should contact appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate Notice The REN assigned to
11. jack Make sure the plugs snap securely into place 3 Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet and the DC connector to the back of the base unit CAUTION Use only the AC adapter shipped with your VT 9109 This is a Class 2 AC adapter specifically designed for use with the VT 9109 Connect power to the base unit before placing the handset in the cradle 4 To select TONE dialing press MEM PROG x MEM PROG To select PULSE dialing press MEM PROG x MEM PROG NOTE NOTE Your VT9109 is preset for TONE dialing TELEPHONE WALL JACK AC ELECTRICAL OUTLET 5 CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERIES BEFORE USE The batteries recharge automatically whenever the handset is in the base unit cradle The batteries must be charged for 16 hours before using your phone for the first time 6 CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE After the batteries are charged pick up the handset and press the PHONE key The IN USE indicator should light up and you should hear a dial tone If not see IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY CAUTION 1 Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm 2 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 3 Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 4 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines BASE
12. 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 do not disassemble this product If service or repair work is required contact VTech Customer Service at 1 800 595 9511 Opening or removing cabinet parts other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock Unplug this product from the wall outlet a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed b Ifliquid has been spilled into the product c Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water d Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work to restore the product to normal operation e If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been da
13. maged f Ifthe product exhibits a distinct change in performance Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lighting Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION Parts Check List orkWON Handset Base Unit Telephone line cord AC adapter Battery Pack HANDSET TELEPHONE LINE CORD BATTERY PACK BASE UNIT AC ADAPTER REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES Remove the battery case by pressing on the ridged lines and downward sliding Unplug the old battery pack and discard Don t put the old battery pack in a trash compactor or a fire it could burst IMPORTANT Do not dispose of this battery 3 in household garbage For information on recycling or proper disposal consult your local solid waste collection or disposal organization Plug the replacement battery cord into the Handset Carefully snap the battery pack in place Replace the battery cover by sliding it into place The new battery pack must be charged before using your telephone Place the handset in the cradle of the base unit to allow it to charge for 16 hours Maximum battery life between charges is more than 5 hours of continuous talk time or 4 days of standby CAUTION To reduce the Risk of Fire or 1 2 Injury to Perso
14. ng notification you will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC 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 instructions outlined under the VTECH Limited Warranty 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 MAINTENANCE TAKINGCAREOF YOUR TELEPHONE Your VT 9109 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 protect your telephone 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 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 UNTI
15. ns Read and Follow these instructions Use only VTECH battery 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 Z 3 Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns 4 Do not dispose of the battery in a fire The cell may explode E SS SS SS SS SSS ee CUT REPLACEMENT BATTERY ORDER FORM For VTECH 9109 Cordless Telephone Name Address City State Zip daytime phone Number ORDER INFORMATION For Model VT 9109 QTY Batteries 14 95 Cach ccccccceeeeeeees Go 5 95 Shipping amp Handling Per Battery Ordered cccccccseeecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees rs METHOD OF PAYMENT DO NOT SEND CASH L CHECK L MONEY ORDER C VISA L MASTERCARD JAMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CARD EXP DAT R _____ CARD HOLDEROS SIGNATURE PLACE ORDER FORM AND PAYMENT IN ENVELOPE AND SEND TO VTECH COMMUNICATIONS 8770 SW NIMBUS AVENUE GETTING STARTED Setting Up Your VT 9109 1 Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack 2 Connect the telephone line cord Insert one end of the telephone line cord into the jack at the rear of the base unit Plug the other end into a telephone wall
16. o protecting our environment and conserving natural resources RBRC is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Disconnecting To end a call either place the handset back in the base or press OFF on the handset Changing Channels If you notice interference when using your handset press CHAN to switch to a clear channel This function is only available when you are on a call Temporary Tone If you have a rotary dial pulse telephone service TONE PULSE switch is set to PULSE this feature allows you to enter special codes and tones to operate answering machines use electronic banking services calling cards or other special services First dial the call normally Then activate the Temporary Tone feature by pressing TONE the key You can then press the numbers or symbols you need and your phone will send the proper signals To end the call press OFF or place the handset back in the base The phone will automatically go back to rotary dial pulse service Turning ON OFF The Ringer Set the ringer switch on the handset to ON or OFF Memory Dialing The VT 9109 can store up to 10 different phone numbers that you can dial just by pressing phone MEM PROG and one of the number keys 0 9 Programming Speed Dial Numbers The handset must be OFF 1 Press MEM PROG The PHONE LED will blink to indicate that you are in the programming mode 2 Press the
17. ponsibility for units sent without prior Return Authorization WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT COVER Batteries Products purchased outside the USA Communications Damage from misuse neglect or acts of nature lightning floods power surges etc Products which may have been modified or incorporated into other products Products serviced by the owner or a service facility not expressly authorized by VTECH Products purchased more than 12 months from current date HOW DOES STATE LAW RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY state to state This warranty gives you specific rights You may also have other rights which vary from IF YOU PURCHASED YOUR TELEPHONE IN CANADA Please call 1 800 267 7377 Ship to VTECH ELECTRONICS 200 7671 ALDERBRIDGE WAY RICHMOND BC V6X 129 12 FCC AND IC REGULATIONS 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 RSS 210 and CS 03 of Industry Canada IC 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 FCC Part 15 Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
18. this device denotes the number of devices you may connect to the telephone loop whice is used by the device to prevent verloading The termination on a loop may consist of any combination devices subjected only to the requirement that the sum of the REN does not exceed five 5 0 This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry 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
19. w should solve the problem If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions In the US 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 plugged in 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 handset make two beeps the battery needs charging If the PHONE indicators do not light when you press PHONE you must charge the batteries If you recently installed a new battery pack make sure it is installed correctly 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 Place the handset in the base momentarily to re set the security code Then press PHONE to get a line 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 You may be out of range Either move closer to the base or reloc
20. y putting the handset in the cradle to re initialize the unit If it still does not seem to respond perform the following steps in the order listed 1 Disconnect the power to the base 2 Disconnect the handset battery 3 Wait a few minutes 4 Connect power to the base 5 Connect the handset battery 6 Put the handset in the base to re initialize WARRANTY STATEMENT WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER Any defect in material or workmanship FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE 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 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 last twelve months the package VTECH Communications Print your name and address along with a description of the defect and include this in Include payment for any service or repair not covered by the warranty as determined by In the U S ship the unit via UPS Insured or equivalent to VTECH COMMUNICATIONS 11035 SW 11th Street Bldg B Suite 270 Beaverton OR 97005 VTECH Communications assumes no res
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