OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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
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
2.Press the number of the memory location you wish to store the number in
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
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
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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
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.
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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
8 do the following:
1.Press MEM/PROG
2.Press 8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
3. Press 9 | The Page Feature |
4. Press REDIAL/PAUSE | From the base unit, press PAGE to signal the |
5. Dial | person at the handset. To end the page at the |
6. Press MEM/PROG | base, press PAGE again. To end the page at |
| the handset, press PHONE, then OFF. |
Using REDIAL | This feature is also useful if you have misplaced |
To REDIAL the last number you called, press | the handset. |
PHONE then press REDIAL. The phone will |
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The RBRC TM Seal
If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions,
In the US call:
VTECH Communications at
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 |
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.
The RBRCR Seal on the nickel- cadmium battery indicates that 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 R program provides a convenient alternative to placing used
VTech’s participating in the RBRCR makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC R program or at authorized VTech product
service centers.Please call
RBRC R is a registered trademark of
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
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
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 relocate 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.
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 try putting the handset in the cradle to
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
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