Vtech 9241 User Manual

Vtech 9241 - VT Cordless Phone Manual

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    on the market! The VT 9241 is a two line 900 MHz cordless phone with Speakerphone & secondary keypad on the Base Unit. FEATURES: • 2 Line Capability. • 10 Number Speed Dial Memory (20 digits each). • 30 Channels of operation. • Automatic Search for clear channel. • Manual channel change on the
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    Base Unit 2. Handset 3. AC adapter 4. 2 telephone line cords 5. Battery pack 6. Belt clip 7. Wall mounting bracket 900MHZ CORDLESS VT9241 CONF REDIAL MUTE HOLD MEMORY INT.COM/PAGE REQULARY CLEAN CHARGE CONTACTS WITH AN ERASER FOR SERVICE CALL VTECH AT X-XXX-XXX-XXXX POWER CHARGE SPARE BATT
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    the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product 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
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    the leak. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The RBRCTM Seal The RBRC® Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery indicates that VTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle batteries at the end of their useful lives,when taken out of service within the United
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    allow it to charge for 16 hours. CAUTION: To reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons, Read and Follow these Instructions: 1. Use only VTECH battery. 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
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    SPARE BATTERY CHARGER Your VTech VT 9241 is equipped with a spare battery charger built into the Base Unit. The spare battery charger allows you to always have a charged battery available, should your Handset battery discharge during normal use. 3. Replace the battery compartment cover. To
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    cradle. The batteries must be charged for 16 hours before using your phone for the first time. 6. Connect the telephone line cord(s). If you have two lines which are serviced by one the AC adapter shipped with your VT 9241. This is a Class 2 AC adapter, specifically designed for use with the
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    GETTING STARTED CAUTION: 1. Never install telephone wiring dur- ing a lightning storm. 2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected
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    be controlled by a wall switch. If the switch is ever turned off, the phone will not operate. 2. Position the wall mount adapter on the Base. Line up bottom of the Base. Position the power cord to extend down the wall the phone is to be mounted on. Slide the Base down on the mounting studs until
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    It will illuminate during Intercom mode. * It will flash slowly if handset battery level is low. VOLUME SWITCH Set earpiece volume to high, medium or To release HOLD, press the appropriate LINE key. INT.COM/LOW BATT 900MHz CORDLESS LINE 1 FLASH 1 OFF 2ABC LINE 2 FLASH 3DEF 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO 7
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    this key to dial the last number called from the Base. 900MHZ CORDLESS VT9241 CONF REDIAL MUTE HOLD MEMORY INT.COM/PAGE POWER CHARGE SPARE BATT BATT LED * The SPARE BATT LED lights up after a battery pack is placed in the spare battery compartment. HOLD KEY * Press this key to place a
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    BASE UNIT FEATURES 900MHZ CORDLESS VT9241 CONF REDIAL MUTE HOLD MEMORY INT.COM/PAGE VOLUME UP KEY * Press this key to adjust the speaker volume. TONE/PULSE SWITCH * Located on the underside of the Base Unit, this switch sets your primary dialing mode. Most phone lines use Tone dialing. 12
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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAKING CALLS From the Handset 1. Pick up the Handset and press LINE1 or LINE2. INT.COM/PAGE 900MHz CORDLESS LINE 1 call on the Handset. Disconnecting To end a call, INT.COM/PAGE 900MHz CORDLESS LINE 1 FLASH 1 OFF 2ABC LINE 2 FLASH 3DEF 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO 1. Press
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    INSTRUCTIONS Disconnecting 7PQRS 8TUV 9 WXYZ TONE 0 OPER FLASH FLASH LINE 1 LINE 2 OFF MIC call is on hold. 900MHZ CORDLESS VT 9241 and the user picks up another phone on the same line, the VT 9241 will automatically take itself off HOLD and turn OFF. THE MUTE FEATURE 900MHZ CORDLESS
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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS pressing call on the unused line, you can: INT.COM/PAGE 900MHz CORDLESS LINE 1 FLASH 1 OFF 2ABC LINE 2 FLASH 3DEF 4GHI 5JKL Line phone service from your local service provider; each line with its own, unique phone number .The VT 9241 will work as a single line phone
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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7PQRS 8TUV 9 WXYZ TONE 0 OPER FLASH FLASH LINE 1 LINE 2 OFF MIC Press the appropriate LINE key to LINE 1 (or LINE2) on the Handset, depending on which line is active. INT.COM/PAGE 900MHz CORDLESS LINE 1 FLASH 1 OFF 2ABC LINE 2 FLASH 3DEF 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO 16
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    INSTRUCTIONS 2. Either party can leave the conversation by pressing OFF key. To disconnect the call, both the Handset and the Base Unit must hang up . Otherwise the call will still remain connected. USING THE INTERCOM You can use your VT 9241 2 line cordless phone call on the Handset, 1. Press INT
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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To return to the phone call, press the appropriate LINE key on Base or Handset. IF YOUR PHONE RINGS . The phone will automatically go back to rotary (dial-pulse) service. PROGRAMMING THE RINGER TYPE 2. While you are on the call on the The VT 9241 features four different
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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To program, The Handset must be OFF. 3. Press 1 for LINE1 or or 2 for LINE2 4. Press 0 The phone will ring once to show ringer selected. 5. Press the OFF key to exit MEMORY DIALING The VT 9241 Cordless Phone can store up to 10 different phone numbers that you can dial just by
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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO STORE A NUMBER INTO MEMORY The Handset must be OFF. 0 to get a dial tone. INT.COM/PAGE 900MHz CORDLESS LINE 1 FLASH 1 OFF 2ABC LINE 2 FLASH 3DEF 2. Press the number of the memory location you wish to store the phone number in (0-9). The Handset will beep once. 3.
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    INSTRUCTIONS pauses, press REDIAL/PAUSE two or more times. Each press makes the pause 2 seconds longer and is treated as a stored digit. If your phone is connected to a PBX you can store the PBX access number and a pause before the phone REDIAL The VT 9241 cordless phone automatically stores the
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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 0 TONE OPER HOLD PGM MEM CHAN CONF INT.COM REDIAL Press LINE2 on the Base Unit (or Handset) 3. Press CONF on the Base Unit (or Handset) 900MHZ CORDLESS VT9241 CONF REDIAL MUTE HOLD MEMORY INT.COM/PAGE POWER CHARGE SPARE BATT POWER CHARGE SPARE BATT 4. The
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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. Press the LINE key to return to the remaining call. If you want to end the entire Conference call, press OFF on the Handset (or
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    You can also purchase a compatible Headset directly from VTech Communications Customer Service. Once you have a compatible 2.5mm Headset, locate the Headset Jack on the Handset of your VT 9241. Connect the plug of the Headset to the jack on the cordless Handset. The plug should fit securely. Do not
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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • For maximum sound quality, the flexible microphone should be positioned at the corner of your mouth, about one inch from your mouth. ONE INCH • The VT 9241 is also equipped with a detachable Belt clip. Align the pins on the inside edge of the Belt clip with the notches on
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    , so you must have an active line connected to the LINE2 input on the back of the VT 9241 Base. To use the Data Port for access to dial tone on Line2, simple connect a standard phone cord, with RJ-11 connectors, from the Data Port to your fax machine, modem, or other telephone
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    MAINTENANCE TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELEPHONE. Your VTech VT 9241 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts so it must be treated with care. • Avoid rough treatment Place the Handset down gently. Save the original packing materials
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    , 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 re-set the security code. Then press PHONE to get a line. • Check the Low Battery indicator
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    may be too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging one of the other phones. YOUR CALLER FADES IN AND battery. • Disconnect your Base Unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular corded telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service
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    , repair or replace your unit. HOW DO I SEND MY UNIT, IN OR OUT OF WARRANTY? • Call VTECH Communications customer service for Return Authorization at: 1-800-595-9511, In Canada call VTech Electronics at 1-800-267-7377. • Properly pack your unit. Include any cables & accessories which were originally
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    which may have been modified or incorporated into other products; • Products purchased outside the USA; • Products serviced by the owner or a service facility not expressly authorized by VTECH Communications; • Products purchased more than 12 months from current date. HOW DOES STATE LAW RELATE TO
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    used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact: In the United States: VTECH COMMUNICATIONS 1-800-595-9511. In Canada: VTECH FCC requires that you connect your cordless telephone to the nationwide telephone network through
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    agents or by others who may be authorized by the FCC. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the phone company or Party Lines. The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may
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    : Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. Your VTech VT 9241 is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC. This means your Handset and Base Unit can
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    to environmental conditions at the time of use. • The range quoted for this phone is Based on open field measurements under ideal conditions. SIZE • Handset: 17 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS • Handset: Self-contained nickelcadmium rechargeable battery supply, 3.6V nominal, 400mAh capacity. • Power Adapter
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    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...1 Parts Check List:...2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY 5 SPARE BATTERY CHARGER 6 GETTING STARTED...7 Setting Up Your VT 9241 7 WALL MOUNTING...9 HANDSET FEATURES 10 INT.COM/LOW BATT LED 10 LINE1 KEY...10 TONE/* KEY...10 HOLD KEY
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    THE INTERCOM 17 IF YOUR PHONE RINGS DURING AN INTERCOM CONVERSATION..........18 USING THE INTERCOM DURING A PHONE CALL 18 TEMPORARY TONE FEATURE CALLING 21 CHANGING CHANNELS 23 OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 24 DATA PORT...26 MAINTENANCE...27 IN CASE OF
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    VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTECH Communications, Beaverton, OR Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd., 200-7671 Alderbridge Way. Richmond, B.C., V6X 1Z9 Copyright 1999 for VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. MADE IN CHINA 91-5073-10-00 ISSUE 0 38
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1
Congratulations!
You have purchased
one of the best performing cordless
telephones on the market!
The
VT 9241
is a two line 900 MHz cordless phone
with Speakerphone & secondary key-
pad on the Base Unit.
FEATURES
:
2 Line Capability.
10 Number Speed Dial Memory (20
digits each).
30 Channels of operation.
Automatic Search for clear channel.
• Manual channel change on the
Handset.
REDIAL feature.
Programmable Ringer Types.
Low Battery Detect and Warning in-
dicator.
Hearing-Aid Compatible Receiver.
• Easy answer - when the phone
rings simply press any numeric key
on the Handset to answer.
Removable Battery Pack.
Touch Tone and Pulse Dialing.
Temporary Tone Mode.
Spare Battery Charger in the Base
Unit (second battery pack not in-
cluded).
Data Port in Base Unit.
Handset and Speakerphone
HOLD
.
Automatic release from hold when
an extension telephone is activated.
• Handset and Speakerphone vol-
ume control.
• Flash.
Ringer switch in Base (High-Low-
Off)
for each line.
• Four-way conversation between
Line1, Line2, Handset
and Speak-
erphone.
Two-way Intercom between Hand-
set and Base.
2.5mm Headset Jack on Handset.
Belt Clip on the Handset.
Long battery life (4.5 hours talk time/
5 day standby).
This manual is designed to familiarize
you with the
VT 9241
.
To get the most
use out of your
VT 9241
, we strongly rec-
ommend you read the manual before
using your phone.
INTRODUCTION