VTech VT 2910C manual

1 INTR ODUCTION Thank you f or purchasing a VT ech cord- less telephone. This manual is designed to f amiliar ize y ou with your VT 2910c. To get the maximum use from your new phone, we suggest that you read this In- struction Manual before using your VT 2910c . Y our VT ech VT 2910c is a two line, 900MHz, digital cordless phone with a Speakerphone[...]

2 • Extension In Use indication • Intercom/Page/Handset Locator • Non-volatile memory of stored phone numbers and CID records • Long-life NiCad Battery provides up to 6 hours of talk time or 5 days of standby • Digital V olume Control • Face-up Handset charging • Easy Answ er - When the phone rings, press any key other than the OFF or[...]

3 Parts Check List 1. Base Unit, Handset and AC Adaptor 2. Longer T wo-Line T elephone Cords 3. Shor ter T elephone Cord(f or mounting) 4. Battery Pack 5. Mounting screws for wall mounting 6. W all mount brack et T o purchase additional Batter y P acks , call VTECH Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada,call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-7377[...]

4 Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone, please follow these basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons: I . Read and understand all instructions. II . Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. III. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use [...]

5 the risk of fire or electric shock. XII. 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 co[...]

6 RECHARGEABLE B A TTER Y P A CKS Charging the Handset batteries The Handset of your VT ech 2910c cord- less telephone is powered by a re- chargeable battery pack. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit cradle. Y ou should charge the battery pack for 16 hours when you first receiv e y our phone . Y ou will know the batter[...]

7 Replacing The Handset Battery Pack 1. Remove the battery cover by press- ing 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. IMPORT ANT: Do not dispose of this battery in household garbage. For in- formation on recycling or proper dis- pos[...]

8 IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT : D o not dispose of this battery into household garbage. For information on tecycling or proper disposal, consult your local solid waste collection or disposal organization. T o order replacement batter ies, con- tact VT ech Customer Service at 1- 800-595-9511 in thr U.S . or 1-800- 267-7377 in C[...]

9 The W all Mount adaptor is designed to fit on standard Wall Mount plates. 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 A C). The power cord is six feet long; make sure there is an elec- trical outlet within reach of the base. The outlet should[...]

10 HANDSET FEA TURES ANTENNA DISPLA Y BEL T CLIP NOTCH VOLUME UP KEY VOLUME DOWN KEY LINE (FLASH) KEYS OFF KEY DIALING KEYS ( 0-9) 7.DA TE KEY 9.VIEW KEY * AND TEMPORAR Y T ONE AND REVERSE SCROLL KEY # AND FORW ARD SCROLL KEY CALLER ID KEY HOLD AND P AUSE KEY REDIAL KEY INTERCOM AND DELETE KEY CONFERENCE AND CLEAR KEY MEMORY AND PROGRAM KEY 1 LINE [...]

11 LINE 1 KEY Press this key to select LINE 1. If the Handset has already accessed LINE 1, pressing this key will FLASH the line. If LINE 1 is on HOLD, pressing this key will take LINE 1 off HOLD and return you to your call. If LINE 2 is IN USE, or you are in CONFERENCE mode, pressing this key access LINE 1 and put LINE 2 on HOLD. If you are review[...]

12 1. LINE 1 is on a call and LINE 2 is on HOLD 2. LINE 2 is on a call and LINE 1 is on HOLD 3. Both lines are on HOLD. NOTE: While in CONFERENCE mode, MEMOR Y DIALING numbers and CID records cannot be accessed. While the Handset is Off , press this ke y for more than 1 second to clear the LCD displa y . This is helpful if y ou should misdial durin[...]

13 The VT 2910c is also equipped with a detachable belt clip . Align the pins on the inside edge of the belt clip with the notches on the inside of the VT 2910c Handset. The belt clip should snap securely into place. Do not force the connection. See illustration While you are reviewing CID or MEMOR Y DIALING records, press and hold this key to dele[...]

The handset has accessed LINE 1 The handset has accessed LINE 2 The Base Unit has accessed LINE 1 The handset has accessed LINE 1, while the Base Unit has accessed LINE 2 Both handset and Base hav e accessed LINE 1 Current Handset v olume le v el Handset battery requires recharging Handset has entered INTERCOM Base Unit is attempting to contant Han[...]

15 Handset is asking for 2-digit location during Memory Dial programming A mistake was made during Memory Dial programming Enter a 2-digit location for Memory (Speed) Dialing The contents of a Memory Dial location have been deleted The Handset has lost communication with the Base Unit, and is attempting to re-link The Handset has reestablished cont[...]

16 EXAMPLES OF THE LCD DICPLA Y The contents of Memory Dial location #13 Y ou have deleted Memory Dial location #15 T o prev ent accidental deletions of all CID records or Memory Dial locations, this message prompts you to confirm your decision Confirms mass deletion of all CID records or Memory (Speed) Dial loca- tions During Ringer programming, y[...]

17 B ASE UNIT FEA TURES TONE PULSE 9V DC TEL.LINE L1 L2 OFF ON L2 RINGER OFF ON L1 RINGER TONE/PULSE SELECT OR BASE RINGER ON/OFF SWITCHES PHONE CORD JACKS AC POWER JACK CORDLESS MEMORY DIALING CARD SP ARE BA TT CHARGING COMP ARTMENT HOLD KEY INTERCOM KEY INTERCOM INDICA TOR LINE KEYS LINE INDICA TORS POWER INDICA TOR CHARGING INDICA TOR SP ARE BA [...]

18 B ASE LED INDICA T ORS POWER LED Glows when the A C adaptor is supplying power to the Base Unit. CHARGE LED Glows when the Handset is placed in the Base Unit cradle to charge. SP ARE CHARGE LED Glows when the (optional) battery pack is installed in spare battery compartment in the Base Unit. INTERCOM LED Glows when the Base Unit has entered the [...]

19 RINGER ON/OFF SWITCHES Located on the right edge of the Base Unit (antenna side), these switches control the Base Unit ringer for each line. These switches ha v e no eff ect on the Handset ringers. TONE/PULSE SWITCH Located on the underside of the Base Unit, set this switch to the dialing mode compatible with your local telephone ser vice. F or [...]

20 Setting up y our VT ech VT 2910c 1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and telephone wall jack(s). 2. Plug the A C power adaptor into the electrical outlet and the DC connector to the back of the Base Unit. CA UTION: Use only the A C adaptor shipped with your VT 2910c. This is a Class 2 A C adaptor , specifically designed for use with your[...]

21 MAKING CALLS Extend the Antenna whenever y ou remove the Handset from the Base Unit cradle There are two ways to make a call: • Press LINE 1/FLASH or LINE 2/ FLASH and listen f or dial tone. The LCD will display HANDSET ON 1 (or 2 ) . Dial the phone number . OR • With the Handset OFF , dial the phone number . Then, press the desired LINE ke [...]

22 ANSWERING CALLS FROM THE BASE UNIT (SPEAKERPHONE) In addition to the audible ringer , the LINE LED flashes in cadence with the incoming ring signal to indicate an incoming call. With the Base Unit OFF: When the phone rings, press the appropriate LINE key . Press OFF to end your call. With the Base Unit IN USE (one line is active): If you are on [...]

23 NOTE: If you use the Speakerphone in an environment that is not very quiet, your caller’ s voice ma y f ade in and out. Should this occur , press the MUTE ke y before your party begins to speak, then press MUTE again (to tur n MUTE off) when it’ s y our turn to speak. CALL W AITING If you receiv e a CALL W AITING tone while you are on a call[...]

24 Base Unit Paging Handset When the INT .COM ke y is pressed on the Base Unit, the Handset will ring diff erently than its incoming call ring. The LCD will display BASE P AGING HANDSET , as well. The Handset user can then do the following: • Press INTERCOM. The Base Unit and Handset are now in INTERCOM mode. OR • Press OFF . The aler ting ring[...]

25 For example: If the Handset is in CON- FERENCE mode, and someone at the Base Unit wants to join the conversa- tion, press either LINE key on the Base Unit. The Base Unit has no w entered CONFERENCE mode. When both the Handset and the Base Unit are in CONFERENCE mode, pressing OFF on either unit does not hang up the lines. It only turns the par t[...]

26 Programming the Base Unit Ringer 1. Press and hold the MEM/PROG key until the LCD displays PROGRAM LOCA TION _ _. 2. Press #. LCD displays ?: 1=HANDSET 2=BASE. 3. Press 2 . LCD displays ?: 1=LINE 1 2=LINE 2. 4. Press 1 (or 2 , depending on which line you’re programming). 5. Press 1 , 2 , 3 , or 4 . The Base Unit will generate the tone you’ve[...]

27 DELETING ST ORED NUMBERS Y ou can delete individual phone numbers stored in memory , or all stored numbers at one time. T o Delete a single phone number stored in Memory: With the Handset OFF , press the MEM/ PROG ke y , and then access the desired memory location by entering the 2-digit location number (01-20), or by scrolling through the direc[...]

28 Y our VT 2910c cordless telephone is capable of displaying the name and phone number of the calling par ty , before you answer the call. In addition, it will display Caller ID information when you are on the phone and receive a Call W aiting signal. Subscription to CALLER ID and CALL W AITING ID (otherwise known as T ype II Caller ID) through yo[...]

29 3. Press INT .COM/DEL to confirm de- letion of all CID records. The LCD will display DELETING ALL CALLS . Pressing any key other than INT .COM/DEL cancel this operation. DIALING FROM CID MEMOR Y NOTE: Only the last 7 digits of the phone number will be dialed from CID memor y . Y ou can manually append additional digits (“1” plus area code, f[...]

30 ST ORING CID RECORDS IN MEMOR Y DIALING LOCA TIONS Y ou can store a phone number from a CID record in a Memory Dialing location. 1, With the Handset OFF , press the CID key . 2. Use the * ( ) or # ( ) keys to scroll to the CID record you wish to store in memory . 3. Press CID again. The LCD displa ys the phone number . 4. Press and hold the MEM/[...]

31 MAINTENANCE T AKING CARE OF YOUR TELEPHONE. Y our VT ech VT 2910c cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts so it must be treated with care. A v oid rough treatment Place the Handset down gently . Sa ve the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. A v oid water Y our telephone can be dama[...]

32 Y OU GET NOISE, ST A TIC, OR A WEAK SIGNAL EVEN WHEN Y OU’RE NEAR THE B ASE UNIT . • Place the Handset in the Base mo- mentarily to re-set the security code. Then press PHONE to get a line. Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the Base Unit can sometimes cause interference . T r y moving the appliance or the Base Unit to ano[...]

33 one of the other phones. Y OUR CALLER F ADES IN AND OUT . Y ou may be nearly out of range. Mov e closer , or relocate the base . YOU HEAR OTHER CALLS WHILE USING Y OUR PHONE. • Replace the Handset in the base cradle, wait a few moments and try again. • Disconnect your Base Unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telephone. If you[...]

34 W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT WHA T DOES OUR W ARRANTY CO VER? • Any defect in material or workmanship. FOR HO W LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE? • T o the or iginal purchaser only - ONE YEAR. WHA T WILL VTECH DO? • At our option, repair or replace your unit. HO W DO I SEND MY UNIT , IN OR OUT OF W ARRANTY? • In the U.S . Call VTECH Communicati[...]

35 WHA T DOES OUR W ARRANTY NO T CO VER? • Batteries • Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts of nature (lightning, floods, power surges, etc.) • Products which may have been modified or incorporated into other products • Products purchased and/or operated outside the USA, its territories, or Canada. • Products serviced by the owner or a se[...]

36 This equipment complies with Parts 15 and 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with Industry Canada (IC) rules RSS210 and CS-03 for Canada. A label is located on the underside of the Base Unit containing either the FCC reg- istration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). Y ou must,[...]

37 FCC Part 68 The FCC requires that you connect your cordless telephone to the nationwide telephone network through a modular telephone jac k (USOC RJ11C/RJ11W or RJ14C/RJ14W). Y our telephone company ma y discontinue your service if your equipment causes harm to the telephone network. They will notify y ou in advance of disconnection, if possible[...]

38 IC (Industry Canada) This telephone is registered for use in Canada. Notice: The REN/IES assigned to this telephone determines the number of devices you may connect to the telephone loop which is used by the device to prev ent o v erloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subjected only to the requirement tha[...]

39 WEIGHT Handset : 292 g (Battery included) Base : 800 g POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset : Self-contained nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery supply , 3.6V nominal, 600mAh capacity . Base : 9V DC 500mA MEMOR Y Speed Dail: 20 Memory locations,20 digits per location. CID : Alpha Numeric Display 50 Memory locations. VTECH reserves the right to make design[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 1 Special Features ......................................................................................................... 2 Parts Checklist .....................................................................[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS BASIC OPERA TIONS ......................................................................................................... 21 MAKING CALLS ......................................................................................................... 21 REDIAL ...........................................................................[...]

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