VTech 912 manual

1 T able of Contents I NTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Parts Check List: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 REPLACIN[...]

2 Other special features are : • 10 Number Speed Dial Memory • 10 Channels of operation • Automatic Search for Available Channel • Manual Channel Change on Handset • P AGE from Base to Handset • REDIAL feature • Programmable Ringer T ypes • Low Battery Detect and Warning indicator • Hearing-Aid Compatible Receiver • Easy answer [...]

3 Parts Check List: 1. Handset 2. Base unit 3. AC adapter 4. T elephone line cord 5. Battery pack 6. W all mounting bracket INTRODUCTION W ALL MOUNTING BRACKET HANDSET WXY REDIAL MEM PROG OPER TONE * 0 PRS 78 # TUV 9 MNO GHI 45 12 JKL 6 ABC DEF 3 CHAN MHz CORDLESS PHONE IN USE 900 OFF BATT LOW BASE UNIT BA TTER Y P ACK ORPUNCTUREBATTERIES WARNING:D[...]

4 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. N[...]

5 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 ope[...]

6 4. 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 24 hours. Maximum battery life between charges is 7 hours of continuous talk time or 6 days of standby . CAUTION: T o reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons, Read and Follow these Instructions: 1. U[...]

7 REPLACING THE HANDSET BA TTERIES SP ARE BA TTER Y CHARGER Y our VT ech 912 ADLc is equipped with a spare battery charger built-in to the base unit. The spare battery charger allows you to always have a charged battery available, should your handset battery discharge during normal use. Contact your local VT ech dealer , or call VT ech Customer Ser[...]

8 5. CHARGE THE HANDSET BA TTERIES BEFORE USE. The batteries recharge automatically whenever the handset is in the base unit cradle. The batteries must be charged for 24 hours before using your phone for the first time. After the initial charge, a maintenance charge of 8 hours is sufficient to return a low battery to full condition. 6. CHECK FOR A [...]

9 GETTING ST AR TED 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. 3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 4 . Use caution when[...]

10 1. Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. Y our phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (120v AC). The power cord is six feet long; make sure there is an electrical outlet within reach of the base. The outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch. If the switch is ever turned off, the p[...]

11 5. Plug the AC adapter on the power cord into an electrical outlet. 6. Set the dial mode switch on the base unit. If you have touch tone service on your phone line, set the switch to T ONE. If you have rotary service, set the switch to PULSE. W ALL MOUNTING PULSE TONE TONE PULSE SELECTION[...]

12 • Press the OFF key to exit all modes of operation. MEM KEY • Press the MEM key to enter MEMORY mode. • The sequence for dialing out a speed dial number in memory is: PHONE, MEM, Number Button ( 0-9 ). PROG KEY • Press PRO G key to enter PROGRAM mode. See Programming Speed Dial Numbers for more details. REDIAL KEY • When you hear the d[...]

13 POWER LED • The POWER LED illuminates when the base power adapter is plugged in and power is applied to the base unit. CHARGE LED • The CHARGE LED illuminates steadily when the handset is in the base cradle to indicate that the handset battery is being charged. IN USE LED • Immediately after placing the handset in the base cradle, the IN U[...]

14 IMPORT ANT : Whenever the handset batteries are removed, the handset must be reinitialized on the base unit cradle after the batteries are replaced. The In Use 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 IN USE (on the[...]

15 T emporary T one If you have a rotary (dial-pulse) telephone service, ( TONE/PULSE switch 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. First, dial the call normally . Then activate the T emporary T one feature [...]

16 2. Press the number of the memory location you wish to store the number in (0-9) . 3. Using the dial pad, dial the number you want to store. The number can be up to 16 digits long. The number can be entered manually or by using REDIAL . 4. Press MEM to store the phone number to the key you selected. The phone now exits PROG mode and emits a tone[...]

17 Using Redial To REDIAL the last number you called, press PHONE then press REDIAL . The phone will automatically dial the number . Storing a Redial Number into Speed Dial T o store the last number you dialed as a regular Speed Dial number , press PROG , a number key ( 0-9 ), REDIAL , MEM . OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS For example, to change the number[...]

18 The Page Feature From the base unit, press P AGE to signal the person at the handset. T o end the page at the base, press P AGE again. T o end the page at the handset, press OFF . This feature is also useful if you have misplaced the handset. T o locate the handset press P AGE at the base. This starts a paging tone at the handset. When it is loc[...]

19 Y our VT ech 912 ADLc cordless telephone is capable of displaying the name and number of the person calling, before you answer the phone. The unit is designed to store and display specific information provided by your local telephone company to subscribers of the “Caller Information and Identification Service” (Caller ID). When Caller ID ser[...]

20 DA TE / TIME Stamp The date and time fields are used to display the date and time information of a Caller ID record. Also, if no keys on the Caller ID module are touched for around 20 to 30 seconds, the display will default to Clock mode, and display the current date and time. Message W aiting Icon (MSG) The VT ech 912 ADLc is capable of detecti[...]

21 CALLER ID 21 DEL KEY POWER IN USE CHARGING SPARE BATT NEW CALL DEL • DEL . This key is primarily used to delete stored numbers in the Caller ID memory . See “Deleting Caller ID Memory”, page 23. The DEL key is also used during initial setup to select language and T ime/Date information. See “Caller ID Setup”, page 22. • Scroll Keys ([...]

22 CALLER ID Caller ID Setup When you first plug-in your VT ech 912 ADLc you will be prompted to perform several setup procedures. The setup process is automated. After confirming a selection, the unit will automatically move to the next step of the setup procedure. The 912 ADLc is capable of displaying Caller ID information in English, Spanish, or[...]

23 CALLER ID Y ou can now update the time and date information. All stored CID records will be retained. If you want to perform a complete reset, press and hold all 3 keys ( DEL, and ) continuously for 6 seconds. In this case, all stored CID records will be erased. Reviewing Caller ID Information All received calls are sequentially numbered and sto[...]

24 CALLER ID Deleting Caller ID Memory While in Caller ID review mode, the calling party’s name and telephone number are displayed on the LCD. If you wish to delete an individual call from Caller ID memory , press the DEL key twice within 1.5 seconds. This will delete a single entry only . If you want to delete the entire Caller ID memory , press[...]

25 T AKING CARE OF YOUR TELEPHONE. Y our VT ech 912 ADLc cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts so it must be treated with care. A void rough treatment Place the handset down gently . Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. A void water Y our telephone can be damaged if it gets [...]

26 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 1-800-624-5688. THE PHONE DOESN’T WORK A T ALL. • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly int[...]

27 YOU HEAR NOISE IN THE HAND- SET , AND NONE OF THE KEYS OR BUTTONS WORK. • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. • Y our 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 El[...]

28 W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT WHA T DOES OUR W ARRANTY COVER? • Any defect in material or workmanship. FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE? • One Y ear . WHA T WILL VTECH DO? • At our option, repair or replace your unit. HOW DO I SEND MY UNIT , IN OR OUT OF W ARRANTY? • Call VTECH Communications customer service for Return Authorization at:[...]

29 This equipment complies with Parts 15 and 68 of the Federal Communi- cations Commission (FCC) rules for the United States. A label is located on the underside of the base unit containing either the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). Y ou must, upon request, provide this information to your local telephone company . This[...]

30 FCC REGULA TIONS FCC Part 68 The FCC requires that you connect your cordless telephone to the nationwide telephone network through a modular telephone jack (USOC RJ1 1C or RJ1 1W). Y our telephone company may discontinue your service if your equipment causes harm to the telephone network. They will notify you in advance of disconnection, if poss[...]

31 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Handset: 925.05 MHz to 927.75 MHz (All ten channels within this range) Base: 902.3 MHz to 905.0 MHz (All ten channels within this range) RECEIVE FREQUENCY Handset: 902.3 MHz to 905.0 MHz (All ten channels within this range) Base: 925.05 MHz to [...]

32 Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTECH Communicatios, 8770 SW Nimbus Avenue / Beaverted, Oregon, 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd., 200-7671 Alderbridge Way , Richmond,B.C., V6X1Z9 Copyright 1996 for VTECH COMMUNICA TIONS L TD. 91-4028-14-00 ISSUE 0 VTECH COMMUNICA TIONS L TD.[...]