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
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
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 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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INTRODUCTION
Parts Check List: | To purchase replacement battery | ||
1. | Handset | packs, call VTECH Communications | |
2. | Base Unit | at | |
3. | Telephone line cord | ||
VTECH Electronics at | |||
4. | Battery Pack | ||
7377. | |||
5. | AC Adapter | ||
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INSTALLING/REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK
1. Slide the battery cover off by gently pressing on the recessed area with a downward motion.
2. Unplug and remove the old battery pack. Don't put the old battery pack in a trash compactor or a fire - it could burst.
3. With the red and black wires at the bottom of the pack, angle the top of the battery into the compartment, under the two “claws”. Next, press the lower end of the battery pack down, so it is held in place by the lower claw. Now, plug the connector into the socket, located below the battery. Slip the battery wires into the wire guide, located below and to the left of the socket.
4. Replace the battery cover by sliding it into place.
5.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 4.5 hours of continuous
talk time or 6 days of standby.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury, read and follow these instructions:
1.Use only VTECH battery pack supplied, or equivalent..
2.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.
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.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC® Seal on the
The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel- cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste, which may be illegal in your area.
VTech’s participation with RBRC® makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC® program or at authorized VTech product service centers. Please call
involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.
RBRC ® is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
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GETTING STARTED
Setting Up Your VT9113
1.Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack.
2.Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet and the DC connector to the power jack on the bottom of the Base Unit. Insert the cord in the channel guide.
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter shipped with your VT9113. It is specifically designed for this product.
Connect power to the Base Unit before placing the handset in the
HANDSET FEATURES
| REDIAL / PAUSE KEY |
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| • When you hear the dial tone, | ||
| press REDIAL to call the last | ||
| number dialed on your phone. | ||
| • It can also be used to store the | ||
| last number dialed into the speed | ||
| dial memory. See Storing a | ||
| Redial Number into Speed Dial | ||
| for details. |
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| • You can store pauses into your | ||
| speed dial numbers. See Storing | ||
| Pauses in Memory for details. | ||
ON LED | CHAN KEY |
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• The ON LED lights when the | • Pressing the CHAN key when the | ||
Handset is on an active call. | Handset is in use will activate a | ||
• It flashes in cadence with an | channel change to the next free | ||
incoming ring. | channel. |
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• It flashes quickly during | • This is used | if you | are |
Programming mode. | experiencing | noise | or |
• It flashes slowly when the battery | interference on | the current | |
pack is low. | channel. |
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NOTE:
cradle.
3.CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK 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.
4.Connect the telephone line cord. Insert one end of the telephone line cord into the phone jack on the bottom of the Base Unit. Plug the other end into a telephone wall jack. Make sure the plugs snap securely into place. Insert the cord in the channel guide.
5.CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE. After the battery pack is charged, pick up the Handset and press the ON 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. |
ON/ FLASH KEY
•Press the ON key to make a call.
•If you are currently on a call, and you hear a call waiting tone, press ON to switch to the second call. Press ON again to return to
the original call.
VOLUME CONTROL
•Adjust the volume of what you hear through the Handset.
• While on a call, press the or key to adjust the listening volume. The Handset will emit a double beep when the maximum or minimum volume level has
been reached.
MEM/PROG KEY
•Press the MEM key to enter
MEMORY mode.
•The sequence for dialing out a speed dial number in memory is: ON, MEM, Number Button
•Press MEM/PROG to enter programming mode. See
Programming Speed Dial
Numbers for more details.
TONE/ * KEY
•In PULSE dialing mode, this key is used to switch to Temporary TONE dialing mode.
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. |
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OFF KEY
•Press the OFF key to exit all modes of operation.
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