VTech VT 9162 Getting Started Setting UP Your VT9162, Ringer Selection, TONE/PULSE Selection

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GETTING STARTED

SETTING UP YOUR VT9162

When fully charged, you will experience up to 5 hours of continuous talk, or up to 6 days of standby (off the cradle, but not in use).

RINGER SELECTION

1. Press PROG/CHAN.

2. Press or until RINGER is displayed.

3.Press SELECT. The current selection will be dis- played, and you will hear a sample of the selected ring.

4.	Press	or	to select a different ring style (there
	are 4), or turn the ringer OFF.
5.	Press SELECT to confirm your choice.

NOTE: If the ringer is set to OFF, the display will

show “RINGER OFF” in idle mode.

TONE/PULSE SELECTION

NOTE: Your VT 9162 is factory-preset for TONE dialing.

1. To change dialing mode, press PROG/CHAN,

2.	Press	or	until DIAL MODE is displayed.
3.	Press SELECT. The current setting is displayed.
4.	Press	or	to change the setting.

5. Press SELECT to confirm your choice.

ANSWERING SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION

Your VT9162 includes a digital answering system in the Base Unit. Setup of the answering system is easy. Step by step instructions can be found in the section entitled Answering System Setup, later on in this user’s manual.

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Contents Table of Contents Additional Information Important Safety Instructions Parts Check List Parts Check List Handset Layout Volume Base Unit LayoutMailbox PLAY/STOP Telephone Line JackInstallation of Battery Pack in Handset Getting StartedGetting Started Setting UP Your VT9162 Ringer SelectionTONE/PULSE Selection Answering System IntroductionWall Mounting Getting Started Handset Display If the display says It meansVolume Control Basic OperationMaking Calls Channel ChangingFlash Using RedialAnswering Calls Hold Caller ID/CALL Waiting ID Receiving and Storing CallsAbout Call History Review Caller IDCaller ID /CALL Waiting ID Deleting Records from Call HistoryDial a Displayed Number Store a Caller ID Record in Phone Book MemoryDisplay Screen Messages Screen Display WhenDial Key Phone BookStore Memory Numbers Dial Memory Numbers Edit Numbers Stored in MemoryDelete Numbers Stored in Memory Belt Clip InstallationOperation Set Outgoing Message OGM Answering System SetupAnswering System Programming Overview Recording / Playing / Deleting the Out- going Messages OGM Set Security CodeDay and Time Set Audible Message AlertSet Announce Only Set Base Ringer On/OffSet Number of Rings Toll SaverAnswering System Operations Leaving a Message Incoming MessageAn incoming message can be a maximum of 4 minutes Listening to Messages / MemosTurning the Answering Machine ON/OFF Saving MessagesDeleting Messages Changing Playback Speed Changing Speaker VolumeCheck Current Day and Time Memory Full Power FailureAuto Disconnect for Extension Phone Pick-up Answering System Opterations LED displays What it meansRepeat Messages During Playback Remote Operation of Answering SystemPlaying Messages Remotely Skip Messages During Playback Stop Message PlaybackMemo Recording Change OGM RemotelyVoice Menu for Remote Operation Exiting Remote OperationMaintenance No Dial Tone Case of DifficultyPhone DOESN’T Work AT ALL Handset does not Ring When YOU Receive a Call YOU Hear Other Calls While Using Your PhoneYour Caller Fades in and OUT Common Cure for Electronic EquipmentWarranty Statement What does this limited warranty cover?How do you get warranty service? FCC Part FCC and IC RegulationsVTech Communications Inc Programming/testing of emergency numbers FCC and Acta InformationRepair instructions Rights of the telephone companyIC Industry Canada This telephone is registered for use in CanadaRbrc R Seal Technical Specifications Issued