VTech VT 1901 manuale d’uso

1 INTRODUCTION The VTech VT 1901 uses special memory in both the base and handset which is not susceptible to power failures. This provides permanent storage of all memory dial numbers, as well as the base and handset security codes. When an optional spare battery pack is installed in the base unit, the VTech VT 1901 uses this battery to provide op[...]

2 INTRODUCTION • Auto hang up when returning the handset to the base cradle • Extension In Use indicator • 24 Bit Digital Security Code • DTMF and Pulse Dialing • Low Battery Detect and W arning indicator • Up to 7.0 hours continuous talk time, Or 7 days standby time. • V olume Adjust on Handset • REDIAL, HOLD, P AGE and MUTE • He[...]

3 INTRODUCTION Parts Check List 1. Base unit, Handset and AC adaptor 2. One-Line T elephone Cord 3. Battery Pack 4. W all mount accessory To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267- 7377. A C PO WER AD APTOR HANDSET TELEPHONE LINE CORD BA TTER Y P A CK BASE UNIT[...]

4 THE HANDSET LAYOUT HANDSET FEA TURES PHONE FLASH P AUSE PHONE MUTE/ LO BATT HOLD OFF MEM FLASH REDIAL PROG QUI.MEM MUTE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 # * abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz tone oper ANTENNA LOW BA TTER Y/MUTE INDICA T OR PHONE INDICA T OR HOLD KEY OFF KEY PHONE KEY DIALING KEYS (0-9) TONE (T emporary T one) REDIAL FLASH MEMORY MUTE QUICK ME[...]

5 THE BASE UNIT LA YOUT BASE UNIT FEA TURES TONE/PULSE SELECTOR PULSE TEONE AC POWER JACK PHONE CORD JACK DC 9V TEL LINE MEMORY DIALING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 PAGE POWER HS IN-USE CHARGING SPARE BA TT ANTENNA POWER INDICA T OR IN USE INDICA T OR HANDSET CHARGE INDICA T OR SP ARE BA TTERY INDICA TOR MEMORY DIALING BA TTER[...]

6 This equipment complies with Parts 15 and 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interferen[...]

7 FCC Part 68 The FCC requires that you connect your cordless telephone to the nationwide telephone network through a modular telephone jack (USOC RJ11C, RJ11W or RJ14). Your telephone company may discontinue your service if your equipment causes harm to the telephone network. They will notify you in advance of disconnection, if possible. During no[...]

8 FCC and IC Regulations Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degrada[...]

9 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, con- sult 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.[...]

10 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJUR Y TO PERSONS BY BA TTER Y , READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 1. Use only the appropriate type and size battery pack specified in the instruction manual provided for this product. 2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may exp[...]

11 Charging the handset batteries The handset of your VTech VT 1901 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automatically whenever the handset is in the base. You should charge the battery pack for 16 hours when you first receive your phone. You’ll know the battery pack needs charging when: • The phone emits a w[...]

12 Follow the steps below: 1. Remove the battery case cover by pressing on the ridged lines and sliding downward. 2. Discard the old battery pack. Don’t put the old battery pack in a trash compactor or a fire - it could burst. 3. Place the new battery pack in the battery compartment with the metal contacts facing down. 4. Replace the battery case[...]

13 A WORD ABOUT RECHARGEABLE BA TTERIES Y our Nicad battery pack recharges whenever the Handset is retumed to the Base Unit cradle. Y ou may retum the Handset to its cradle whenever you're not using the phone. However , to maximize the life of your battery pack, do not retum your VT 1901 Handset to the Base Unit cradle for recharging until the[...]

14 REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK Power Backup When a Spare Battery pack is installed in the Base Unit, the VTech VT 1901 uses this battery to provide operational backup in case of a power failure. if you have a fully charged battery pack in the Spare Battery charger and there is a power outage, you will still be able to place and receive calls[...]

15 GETTING STARTED CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK BEFORE USE The battery pack recharges automatically whenever the handset is in the base unit. The battery pack must be charged for 16 hours before using your phone for the first time. TONE TONE PULSE SELECTION PULSE HANDSET RINGER The handset ringer is programmed ON as the factory default setting. [...]

16 GETTING STARTED FILL IN THE TELEPHONE NUMBER CARD MEMORY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Fill in the telephone number card on the base unit. CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE. After charging the battery pack, rotate the Base Unit antenna to an upright position. Pick up the Handset, making sure the Handset antenna is fully extended. Now press PHONE , you should hear di[...]

17 Figure 1 Figure 2 USING THE W ALL MOUNT ADAPTOR 1. Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. Y ou 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 Unit. The outlet should not be controlled by a [...]

18 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE SET-UP • Plug AC adaptor into a standard electrical outlet and connect to Base Unit. • Set Dial Mode switch to PULSE or TONE . The unit is factory set to TONE . • Let handset battery pack charge for 16 hours before first use. • Connect telephone line cord to Base Unit and telephone jack. MAKING CALLS • Press the P[...]

19 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE NOTE: You can press PHONE before QUI.MEM, but it is not required. USING REDIAL • Press the PHONE key , then REDIAL to automatically redial the last number you dialed. STORING MEMORY DIAL NUMBERS • The phone should be OFF . • Press PROG . • Enter the two digit memory location (00 .. 20). • Enter the number you wish[...]

20 BASIC OPERATION FLASH You can use your VTech VT1901 cordless phone with services such as Call Waiting. Simply press the FLASH key. REDIAL To REDIAL the last number you dialed, press the PHONE key, then press REDIAL . The phone will automatically dial the number. HOLD Press HOLD to place an active call on hold. The PHONE LED will flash to indicat[...]

21 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS TEMPORARY TONE If you have rotary (dial-pulse) telephone service ( TONE/PULSE switch is set to PULSE ), this feature allows you to temporarily switch to TONE dialing for such purposes as remote access to answering machines, bank-by-phone services, use of calling cards and other special services. First, dial the call normally. [...]

22 TURNING OFF THE RINGER To turn off the ringer do the following: • Press PROG • Press the # key . • Press 0 • Press PROG or OFF to exit CHECKING THE RINGER TYPE To hear the present ringer type, do the following: • Press PROG • Press the # key • Press # to test the ringer • Press PROG or OFF to exit ADVANCED FUNCTIONS TURNING OFF T[...]

23 MEMOR Y (SPEED) DIALING QUICK MEMORY DIALING The QUI. MEM key gives you one button access to the MEMORY DIAL number stored in memory location 00. This may be a frequently dialed friend, business, or emergency number, such as 911. There are two ways to dial using the QUI.MEM KEY • Press PHONE . • Press QUI. MEM . • The phone number stored i[...]

24 MEMOR Y (SPEED) DIALING STORING NUMBERS USING REDIAL To store the last number dialed into a permanent memory location, do the following: • The phone should be OFF . • Press PROG . The PHONE LED will flash quickly to indicate the unit is in program mode. • Enter the memory location (00..20) you wish to store the number in. • Press REDIAL [...]

25 MEMOR Y (SPEED) DIALING 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 9-PAUSE-555- 1234 in memory location 08, do the following: • Press PROG • Press 08 (memory location) • Press 9 • Press HOLD (pause) • Dial 5551234 • Press MEM NOTE: Stored numbers [...]

26 MAINTENANCE TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELEPHONE. Your VTech VT1901 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 ship it. Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it g[...]

27 ADDITIONAL OPERA TING TIPS If the handset is moved to a point where the base and handset can no longer communicate, the handset will make a quick series of beeps to signal Out of Range. OUT OF RANGE WHEN PHONE IS ON If you are presently engaged in a phone conversation move closer to the base. If the base unit does not communicate with the handse[...]

28 If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTECH Communications at 1-800- 595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 604-273-5131 . THE PHONE DOESN’T WORK AT ALL. • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. • Make sure the [...]

29 YOU HEAR OTHER CALLS WHILE USING YOUR PHONE. 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. YOU HEAR NOISE IN THE HANDSET, AND NONE OF THE KEYS OR BUTTONS WORK. Make sure the power cord i[...]

30 Warranty WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER? • Any defect in material or workmanship. WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE? • To the original purchaser only - ONE YEAR. WHAT 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 serv[...]

31 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 927.75 MHz (All ten channe[...]

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