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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ...3 Parts Check List ...4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES 6 GETTING STARTED ...8 Setting Up Your VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155 8 WALL MOUNTING ...9 HANDSET FEATURES ...10 IN USE/LOW BATT LED ...10 PHONE KEY / FLASH function 10 CHANNEL KEY ...10 OFF - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 2
Phone Pick-up 28 Memory Full ...28 Power Failure ...28 REMOTE OPERATION OF ITAD 29 To Activate Remote Operation From a Different Telephone 30 Exiting Remote Operation ...30 OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 31 MAINTENANCE ...32 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ...33 WARRANTY STATEMENT - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 3
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the best performing cordless telephones on the market! The VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155 is a single line 900 MHz cordless phone. The VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155 base unit includes an Integrated Telephone Answering Device (ITAD). The ITAD uses digital memory to - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 4
INTRODUCTION Parts Check List: 1. Base unit 2. Handset 3. AC adapter 4. Telephone line cord 5. Battery pack 6. Wall mounting bracket 7. Belt Clip BASE UNIT HANDSET AC ADAPTER TELEPHONE LINE CORD WALL MOUNTING BRACKET BATTERY PACK BELT CLIP 4 - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 5
this product. If service or repair work is required, contact VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595- instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions in performance. 13.Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 6
after 24 hours of charging, the battery pack should be replaced. To purchase replacement battery packs, use the enclosed order form, or call Vtech Communications at 1-800-595-9511 in the U.S. and at 1-800-267-7377 in Canada. SPARE BATTERY CHARGER Your VTech VT 9151/VT 9155 is equipped with a spare - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 7
at local retailers participating in the RBRC program or at authorized VTech product service centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERYTM for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area.VTech's involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 8
Setting Up Your VTECH VT 9151/ VT 9155 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 back of the base unit. CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter shipped with your VTECH VT 9151/ VT 9155. This is - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 9
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 it locks into place. 4. Connect the telephone cord. The telephone line cord has a snap-in plug at each end. Insert one of the plugs - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 10
if you are experiencing noise or interfer- ence on the current channel. ` REDIAL/PAUSE KEY • To dial the last number that was called on your phone. • It can also be used to store the last number dialed into the speed dial memory. See page 16 for details. • During Speed Dial programming - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 11
illuminates steadily when a battery is placed in the base unit charge cradle. PAGE KEY • Press this key to page the handset. See page16 for details. • Press it a second time to cancel a page. • The base will ring the handset for 60 seconds (STANDBY mode) or one page tone (PHONE mode) before ending - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 12
BASE UNIT FEATURES BASE UNIT DISPLAY The display provides useful information on the status of your VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155 answering device. Below are the descriptions of the display. Message window LED status What it means: 0 Steady No new messages in any mailboxes. 1-98 - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 13
CHANGING CHANNELS TONE / PULSE Setting TONE/ PULSE Setting If you have touch tone service on your line, Press PROG, *,*,MEM to switch to TONE dialing. If you have rotary service, press PROG,*,#,MEM to switch to PULSE dialing. NOTE: Your VT9151/VT9155 is preset at the factory for TONE dialing. 13 - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 14
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Temporary Tone If you have a rotary (dial-pulse) telephone service, (TONE/PULSE setting is set to PULSE), this feature allows you to enter special codes and tones to operate answering machines, use electronic banking services, calling cards, or other special services. Note: - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 15
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Memory Dialing The VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155 can store up to 10 different phone numbers that you can number you assigned to key '8', you would press PHONE, MEM, 8. To Change or Replace a Speed Dial Number To change or replace a stored number in speed dial simply enter the new - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 16
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Storing Special Codes To insert a pause in a phone number, for example, to store 9-PAUSE-5551234 in memory location 8, do the following: TO REDIAL LAST NUMBER 1. Press PHONE 2. Press REDIAL Using Redial Storing a Redial Number into Speed Dial TO STORE REDIAL NO. INTO - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 17
ITAD BASE LEDS MAILBOX LED's The MAILBOX LED's (1,2,3) indicate the status of messages in each mailbox. MAILBOX LEDS STATUS: FLASH: New messages are waiting ON: Old messages inside OFF: No messages ANSWER ON/OFF LED ANSWER LED will remain off if ITAD is not in auto-answer mode. ANSWER LED remains on - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 18
ON and OFF the ITAD. • While in the OFF mode. 1. The cordless phone will still operate normally, but the ITAD will not answer calls. 2. The The ITAD stores the messages into different mailboxes for retrieval by the corresponding mailbox user. For example, Mailbox 1 is for John, Mailbox 2 is for Jane - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 19
ITAD BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS 1. Press the REC/MEMO and you will hear "Please select mailbox". 2. Select the mailbox by pressing the mailbox key and "Now recording" is heard. 3. Record your memo. 4. During recording, the 7 segment will count the recording time in seconds. When it exceeds 99 seconds, - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 20
ITAD BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS TIME/SET KEY The TIME/SET key is used to check the date and time. In normal operation, the day and time are announced when TIME/SET key is pressed. • The TIME/SET key is used to set the current selection in program mode. It is used with the MENU and SELECT keys. (See - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 21
ITAD BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS SKIP/QUICK KEY The key advances to the be- ginning of the next message during playback. SKIP/QUICK KEY .To Advance To The Beginning Of The Next Message, press SKIP/QUICK .To speed up playback, press and hold SKIP/QUICK during playback (see page 28) VOLUME UP KEY The - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 22
your call right now. Please call again. Thank you." will be used. (see Recording the OGM) Example for OGM1 (for multi - user application): "Hi! We can't come to the phone right now. If you have a message for John press *1 (Star, 1), for Jane press *2 (Star, 2), for Jack press *3 (Star, 3). If you - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 23
ITAD OPERATION 4. The OGM replays the message automatically, followed by a beep. 5. To review a recorded announcement, press MENU key until the desired item (Set outgoing message) is announced. Press any MAILBOX key. The current greeting is played. 6. To delete a recorded announcement, press DELETE - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 24
ITAD OPERATION TIME/SET KEY SELECT KEY MENU KEY 1. Press MENU until you hear "Set audible message alert." 2. Press SELECT until the desired setting, (ON or OFF) is announced. 3. Press TIME/SET to confirm your choice. The voice prompt of "Audible Message Alert On" or "Audible Message Alert Off" will - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 25
ITAD OPERATION 4 rings The incoming call is answered after 4 rings. 6 rings The incoming call is answered after 6 rings. TollSaver The incoming call is answered after 2 rings only if there are new messages/memos present. Otherwise, the ITAD will answer calls after 4 rings. Thus, if Toll Saver is - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 26
-In-First-Out" • If the system has less than 5 minutes recording time left, it will announce the remaining recording time to alert the user. • During message playback, the display will be flashing to indicate that the currently playing message is a new message. Saving Messages • The ITAD - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 27
ITAD OPERATION • The display will still show the number of new messages. • Even if the ITAD is set to OFF, it will still answer calls after 10 rings. An announcement, "Please enter your security code" is given, and you can enter your security code to use remote operation. (See Remote Operation of - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 28
attempt to record memos or OGM's will be inhibited. Power Failure Auto Disconnect for Extension Phone Pick-up The ITAD will auto-disconnect the telephone line if an extension phone or the cordless handset accesses the line. POWER FAILURE Note: If the ITAD continues to record after an extension - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 29
Remote operation can only be accessed from a touch tone telephone. If the remote phone is set to pulse dialing, switch it tone. If playing the currently selected announcement (as with any incoming call). 5. The user can also enter the Remote Operation mode during message recording. The procedure - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 30
REMOTE OPERATION OF ITAD Deleting Messages 1. Press "#9" once during message playback to delete the current message. Note: Playback will pause if "#" or "*" is entered. ITAD will wait for the command in the following 2 seconds. If no further tone is entered, playback will be resumed. Memo Recording - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 31
OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155 cordless telephone is equipped with a 2.5mm Headset is compatible with the VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155. Please contact VTech Communications Customer Service, toll-free at 1-800-5959511 in US and VTech Electronics at 1-800- - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 32
MAINTENANCE TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELEPHONE. Your VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155 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 to protect your telephone if you ever need to - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 33
phone either, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company. 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 battery pack. 3. Remove the base unit battery - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 34
WILL VTECH DO? • At our option, repair or replace your unit. HOW DO I SEND MY UNIT, IN OR OUT OF WARRANTY? • Call VTECH Communications customer service for VTECH Communications assumes no responsibility for units sent without prior Return Authorization. WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT COVER? • Batteries - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 35
dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. for repair/warranty information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the line network until the problem has been corrected. Your VT 9151/VT 9155 is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 36
base unit contains no user serviceable parts. The handset contains a user replaceable battery pack. If it is determined that your telephone equipment is malfunctioning, the FCC requires that it not be used and that it be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 37
.5cm x 6.2cm (L x W x T) maximum (antenna excluded) WEIGHT Handset: 150 grams Base: 470 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset: Self-contained nickel-cad- mium rechargeable battery supply, 3.6V nominal, 400mAh capacity. Power Adapter: 9V DC@300mA SPECIFICATIONSARETYPICALAND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 37 - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 38
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTECH Communications; Beaverton, OR , 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd.; Richmond, B.C., V6X 1Z9 Copyright 2000 for VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. MADE IN CHINA 38 91-5055-30-00 ISSUE 0 - Vtech vt9151 | User Manual - Page 39
USER'S MANUAL VT 9151/VT 915 900MHz CORDLESS ANSWERING SYSTEM VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. IMPORTANT BEFORE USING YOUR NEW PHONE, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY. 39
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INTRODUCTION
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3
Parts Check List
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4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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5
REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES
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6
GETTING STARTED
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8
Setting Up Your
VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155
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WALL MOUNTING
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9
HANDSET FEATURES
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10
IN USE/LOW BATT
LED
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PHONE KEY / FLASH function
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10
CHANNEL KEY
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OFF KEY
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MEM KEY
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PROG KEY
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REDIAL KEY
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TONE/
*
KEY
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VOLUME CONTROL
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HEADSET JACK
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BASE UNIT FEATURES
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POWER LED
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CHARGE LED
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IN USE LED
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SPARE BATTERY LED
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PAGE KEY
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BASE UNIT DISPLAY
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Making Calls
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Answering Calls
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Disconnecting
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Changing Channels
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TONE / PULSE Setting
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Temporary Tone
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Programming The Ringer Type
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Turning Off The Ringer
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Checking The Ringer
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Memory Dialing
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Programming Speed Dial Numbers
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Speed Number Dialing
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To Change or Replace a Speed Dial Number
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To Clear the Stored Number
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Storing Special Codes
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Using Redial
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Storing a Redial Number into Speed Dial
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The Page Feature
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ITAD BASE LEDS
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MAILBOX LED’s
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ANSWER ON/OFF LED
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ITAD BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
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ANSWER ON/OFF KEY
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MAILBOX X (1,2 or 3) KEY
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REC/MEMO KEY
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