VTech VT 9162 important safety instructions Important Safety Instructions

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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, including the following:

1.Read and understand all instructions.

2.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3.Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4.Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool).

5.Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

6.Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation where proper ventilation is not provided.

7.This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

8.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.

9.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 cabi- net parts other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

11.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

12.Unplug this product from the wall outlet :

A.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

B.If liquid has been spilled into the product.

C.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

D.If the product does not operate normally by the 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 damaged.

F.If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

13.Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

14.Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

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Contents Table of Contents Additional Information Important Safety Instructions Parts Check List Parts Check ListHandset Layout Telephone Line Jack VolumeBase Unit Layout Mailbox PLAY/STOPGetting Started Installation of Battery Pack in HandsetAnswering System Introduction Getting Started Setting UP Your VT9162Ringer Selection TONE/PULSE SelectionWall Mounting If the display says It means Getting Started Handset DisplayChannel Changing Volume ControlBasic Operation Making CallsUsing Redial Answering CallsFlash Hold Review Caller ID Caller ID/CALL Waiting IDReceiving and Storing Calls About Call HistoryStore a Caller ID Record in Phone Book Memory Caller ID /CALL Waiting IDDeleting Records from Call History Dial a Displayed NumberScreen Display When Display Screen MessagesPhone Book Store Memory NumbersDial Key Edit Numbers Stored in Memory Delete Numbers Stored in MemoryDial Memory Numbers Installation OperationBelt Clip Answering System Setup Answering System Programming OverviewSet Outgoing Message OGM Set Security Code Recording / Playing / Deleting the Out- going Messages OGMSet Audible Message Alert Day and TimeToll Saver Set Announce OnlySet Base Ringer On/Off Set Number of RingsListening to Messages / Memos Answering System OperationsLeaving a Message Incoming Message An incoming message can be a maximum of 4 minutesSaving Messages Deleting MessagesTurning the Answering Machine ON/OFF Changing Speaker Volume Check Current Day and TimeChanging Playback Speed Power Failure Auto Disconnect for Extension Phone Pick-upMemory Full LED displays What it means Answering System OpterationsRemote Operation of Answering System Playing Messages RemotelyRepeat Messages During Playback Change OGM Remotely Skip Messages During PlaybackStop Message Playback Memo RecordingExiting Remote Operation Voice Menu for Remote OperationMaintenance Case of Difficulty Phone DOESN’T Work AT ALLNo Dial Tone Common Cure for Electronic Equipment Handset does not Ring When YOU Receive a CallYOU Hear Other Calls While Using Your Phone Your Caller Fades in and OUTWhat does this limited warranty cover? Warranty StatementHow do you get warranty service? FCC and IC Regulations VTech Communications IncFCC Part Rights of the telephone company Programming/testing of emergency numbersFCC and Acta Information Repair instructionsThis telephone is registered for use in Canada IC Industry CanadaRbrc R Seal Technical Specifications Issued
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