VTech VT 1980 manual

900 MHz 1 ! DlGlTA L SPREAD SPECTRUM CORDLESS HONE MODEL VT 1'980/ VT.1981 VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTECH Communications,8770 SW Nimbus Avenue/ Beaverton, Oregon, 97008 distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd., 200-7671 Alderbridge Way, Ricmond,B.C., V6XlZ9 copyright 1997 for VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD[...]

Table of Contents I INTRODUCTION ................................................................ 1 I Parts Check List: ................................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................. 3 HANDSET BATTERIES ...................................................... 5 GETTING[...]

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................ 14 ! MAKING CALLS .................................................................................. 14 I I ANSWERING CALLS .......................................................................... 14 DISCONNECTING 14 i .................................................................[...]

Parts Check List: ! I When using your telephone Handset Base unit Battery pack Belt Clip n Handset Charging CradleISpare Battery Charger Telephone line cord AC adaptor Wall mounting adaptor Y Screws and Caps Battery pack (x2 for VTl98O only) w Telephone line cord AC adaotor (X2 for VT1980 only) Wall Mounting screws and caps equipment, basic safety [...]

voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used. 11 .Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 12.Unplug this product from the wall outlet: only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because impro[...]

To charge the batteries, place the handset in the base unit. The CHARGE indicator will light to show the handset is seated properly and the batteries are charging. It is recommended that the battery pack be charged initially for 24 hours. You can use your telephone before that with diminished capacity, but it is best to let the battery pack charge [...]

6. CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE. After the batteries are charged, rotate the base unit antenna to an upright position.Next, pick up the handset and press the ONIOFF key. The PHONE LED should light up, and you should hear a dial tone. If not, see IN CASE OF DIFFICULTIES. CAUTION: 1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 2. Never install [...]

4. POSITION THE WALL MOUNT ADAPTOR ON THE BASE. lnsert the AC power adaptor cord and the telephone line cord in the wall brackedt notches. Line up the tabs on the wall mount adapter with the holes on the bottom of the base. Snap the wall mount adaptor firmly in place. Push in and slide down 5. MOUNT THE BASE ON THE WALL. Position the base so the mo[...]

PHONE LED The PHONE LED lights when the phone line is being used by the handset. It flashes during the programming mode. It flashes quickly when the line is on hold. BATT LOW LED The BATT LOW LED will flash quickly when the handset battery is getting low and needs to be recharged. It flashes slowly when the handset is out of the talking range or th[...]

MAKING CALLS Pick up the handset and press ONIOFF. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number. The PHONE LED on the handset and IN USE LED on the base unit will light. If you make a mistake when dialing, press ONIOFF again to hang up, then press ONIOFF to get the dial tone again. You must always press ONIOFF before you can dial on the handset.(Exce[...]

To select a different ringer type do the following: 1. Press FLASH 2. Press a key 1 ..4 to select a ringer type A confirmation ring will be heard for the new ringer type. 1 .Press FLASH 2,Press a key 1 ..4 MEMORY DIALING (SPEED DIALING) The VT 1980 1 VT 1981 can store up to 21 different phone numbers that you can dial simply by pressing MEM and the[...]

STORING PAUSES IN MEMORY USING REDIAL To insert a pause in a phone number, press RDLIP at the appropriate point when storing the number. This inserts a 2 second pause. For longer pauses, press RDUP 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 P[...]

THE MUTE FEATURE When you press MUTE while using your phone, you can hear the caller's voice, but they cannot hear you. You can use this feature to speak to someone in the room without the caller listening. While a call is muted the BATT LOW LED on the handset will be on. To go back to the two-way conversation, press MUTE again. VOLUME CONTROL[...]

Your VT 1980 / VT 1981 cordless telephone is equipped with a 2.5mm Headset Jack for use with an optional accessory Headset for hands-free operation. If you choose to use the Headset option, you must do the following: The VT 1980 / VT 1981 is also equiped with a detachable belt clip. Align the pins on the inside edge of the belt clip with the notche[...]

TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELEPHONE Your VT 1980 I VT 1981 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 material to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions b[...]

Problem Remedy YOU GET NOISE, You may be out of range. Either move STATIC, OR A WEAK closer to the base, or relocate the base SIGNAL WHEN YOU'RE unit. AWAY lHE BASE The layout of your home may be limiting UNIT the range. Try moving the base unit to the second or third floor, or to some other location. Problem Remedy COMMON CURE FOR Electronics[...]

WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER ? WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT COVER ? Any defect in material or workmanship. -A;.. 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 ? Batteries 1 Damage from misuse, neglect, or[...]

This equipment complies with Part 15 and 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules for the United States.lt also complies with rules RSS-210 and CS-03 of Industry Canada (IC) for Canada. A label is located on the underside of the base unit containing either the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC regi[...]

IC (Industry Canada) This telephone is registered for use in Canada. Notice:The REN assigned to this device denotes the number of devices you may connect to the telephone loop which is used by the device to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subjected only to the requirement that the sum of the [...]

VTECH VT 1980 / VT 1981 Cordless Telephone Wall Mounting Template Use this template when wall mounting your base unit .To mark the positions of the mounting screws, hold this template against the wall, and press a pencil or pen point through the center of each crossmark. NOTE: Select a spot where you can screw into a wooden stud within the wall. Th[...]