VTech VT 1980, VT-1981 manual Making Calls, Temporary Tone, Answering Calls, Disconnecting

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MAKING CALLS

Pick up the handset and press ONIOFF. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number. The PHONE LED on the handset and IN USE LED on the base unit will light.

If you make a mistake when dialing, press ONIOFF again to hang up, then press ONIOFF to get the dial tone again.

You must always press ONIOFF before you can dial on the handset.(Except when using the

EMGCY key.)

TO MAKE CALLS : Press ONlOFF

dial the number

TEMPORARY TONE

If you have a rotary (dial-pulse) telephone service. (DP ITT switch is set to DP), this feature allows you to enter special codes and tones to operate answering machines, use electronic bankingservices, calling cards, or other special services.

First, dial the &all, normally.

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1.Dial the call

Then activate the Temporary Tone feature by pressiAg TONE (the *key).

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2.Press */TONE key

ANSWERING CALLS

When an incoming call is ringing,

the IN USE LED on the base unit and

PHONE LED on the handset will

flash.

To answer a call when the handset

is in the base, just pick up the

handset.

To answer a call when the handset

is away from the base unit, just press

You can then press the numbers or symbols you need, and your phone will

send the proper signals.

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To end the call .bress ONIOFF or place the handset back in the base unit. The phone will automatically go back to rotary (dial-pulse) service.

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3.Phone is now in TONE mode.

any key on the handset. This is very

TO ANSWER CALLS:

pick up the handset,

useful in a dark environment; you do

or press any key.

not have to fumble around looking for the ONIOFF key to answer thecall.

DISCONNECTING

To end a call, either place the handset back in the base, or press ONIOFF on the handset.

If you have touch-tone service, (DPI T T switch set to TT),just dial normally. This feature is only for rotary service telephone lines.

PROGRAM ING THE RINGER TYPE

er is capable of four different types of ringing tones.

To program, the handset must be OFF.

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Contents Model VT 1980/ VT.1981 Table of Contents Temporary Tone Other Special Features areTo Preset the Ringer Volume To PUT a Call on HoldParts Check List Install the Battery Pack Charging the Handset BatteriesIf the Batteries Dontrecharge Setting UP Your VT 1980 1 VT Use only Vtech batteryCheck for a Dial Tone TT. If you have rotary service, set the switch to DP Positionthe Wall Mount Adaptor on the BaseUsed to switch to Temporary Completed Tone dialing mode Used to increase the ringer volume during OFF modeVolume during a call Last number that was calledTemporary Tone DisconnectingMaking Calls Answering CallsTo Programming Speed DlAL Numbers Memory Dialing Speed DialingSpeed Number Dialing To Change or Replace a Speed DlALStoring Pauses in Memory Using RedialTo PUT a Call on Hold Volume Control Mute FeatureTo Preset the Ringer Volume Installation OperationProblemRemedy Problem Remedy ProblemWhat does OUR Warranty not Cover ? What does OUR Warranty Cover ?HOW do I Send MY UNIT, in or OUT of Warranty ? For HOW Long After the Original Purchase ?Vtech Communications AT FCC PartVtech Electronics AT Canada Frequency Control WeightPower Requirements Transmit Frequency

VT 1980, VT-1981 specifications

The VTech VT-1980 and VT-1981 are significant entries in the realm of educational toys, part of VTech's pioneering series of early learning devices aimed at nurturing young minds through interactive play. Launched in the early 1980s, these models stand out for their innovative use of technology and their engaging user experience.

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