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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
Disconnecting
To end a call, either place the handset back
in the base, or press OFF on the handset.
Changing Channels
If you notice interference when using your
handset, press CHAN to switch to a clear
channel. This function is only available when
you are on a call.
Temporary Tone
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
Temporary Tone feature by pressing TONE
(the key). You can then press the numbers
or symbols you need, and your phone will
send the proper signals.
To end the call, press OFF or place the
handset back in the base. The phone will
automatically go back to rotary (dial-pulse)
service.
Programming The Ringer Type
The handset ringer is capable of four different
types of ringing tones. The following sections
detail how to change the different tones and
to turn off a ringer on the handset.
To program, the handset must be OFF.
To select a different ringer type do the
following:
* Press PROG
* Press the # key.
* Press a key 1..4 to select a ringer type.
* Press the OFF key to exit.
Turning Off The Ringer
To turn off the ringer on the handset, do the
following:
IMPORTANT:
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 base unit
and handset) will light.
If you make a mistake when dialing, press
OFF to hang up, then press PHONE to get
the dial tone again.
You must always press PHONE before you
can dial a call on the handset.
* Press PROG
* Press the # key
* Press 5 to turn off the ringer
* Press the OFF key to exit
* To turn the ringer on again, see
Programming the Ringer Type.
Checking The Ringer
To check the ringer which is currently
programmed, do the following:
* Press PROG
* Press the # key
* Press 0
* Press the OFF key to exit
Memory Dialing
The
VT 9111/VT 9115
can store up to 10
different phone numbers that you can dial
just by pressing phone, MEM and one of the
number keys (0-9).
Programming Speed Dial Numbers
The handset must be OFF.
1. Press PROG. The IN USE LED will blink
to indicate that you are in the
programming mode.
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.
Speed Number Dialing
1. Press PHONE to get a dial tone.
2. Press MEM and the memory location
number key (0-9).
For example, to dial the number you
assigned to key '8', you would press PHONE,
MEM, 8.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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
1-800-595-9511.
In Canada Call:
VTECH Electronics at
1-800-267-7377.
THE PHONE DOESN'T WORK AT ALL.
* Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
*Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged
firmly into the base unit and the telephone wall
jack.
* Make sure the batteries are properly charged. If
the handset make two beeps, the battery needs
charging. If the IN USE indicators do not light
when you press PHONE, you must charge the
batteries.
* If you recently installed a new battery pack, make
sure it is installed correctly.
NO DIAL TONE.
* First check all the suggestions above.
* If you still don't hear a dial tone, disconnect the
base unit from the telephone jack and connect a
different phone. If there is no dial tone on that
phone either, the problem is in your wiring or local
service. Call your local telephone company.
YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A WEAK SIGNAL
EVEN WHEN YOU'RE NEAR THE BASE UNIT.
* Place the handset in the base momentarily 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.
Try moving the appliance or the base unit to another
outlet.
YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A WEAK SIGNAL
WHEN YOU'RE AWAY FROM THE BASE UNIT.
* You may be out of range. Either move closer to
the base, or relocate the base unit.
*The layout of your home may be limiting the
range. Try moving the base unit to the second or
third floor, or to some other location.
To Change or Replace a Speed Dial
Number
To change or replace a stored number in
speed dial memory simply enter the new
number and store it in the memory location
you wish to change.
For example, to change the number stored
in memory position 7 to 555-1111, you would
press PROG, 7, 555-1111, MEM.
Storing Pauses in Memory
To insert a pause in a phone number, press
and hold the number before the position
where the pause is to be inserted. Hold the
number key down until it beeps twice. The
pause is 2 seconds in length. For longer
pauses, press and hold the key until it beeps
three or four times. Each additional beep
indicates an additional 2 second pause.
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 8 do the following:
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Answering Calls
When an incoming call is ringing, the IN
USE LED on the base and PHONE LED
on the handset will flash. To make sure your
phone rings when the handset is away from
the base, please keep the base antenna in
the upright position.
To answer a call when the handset is in the
base, just pick up the handset.
To answer a call when the handset is away
from the base, just press any key on the
handset (except OFF). This is very useful
in a dark environment; you do not have to
fumble around looking for the PHONE key
to answer the call.
1. Press PROG
2. Press 8
3. Press and hold 9 until it beeps at least
twice.
4. Dial 555-1234
5. Press MEM
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
To store the last number you dialed as a
regular Speed Dial number, press PROG,
a number key (0-9), REDIAL, MEM.
The Page Feature
From the base unit, press PAGE to signal
the person at the handset. To end the page
at the base, press PAGE again. To end
the page at the handset, press OFF.
This feature is also useful if you have
misplaced the handset.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHEN YOU
RECEIVE A CALL.
* Ensure that the ringer is turned on.
* Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged
firmly into the base unit and the telephone jack.
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
* You may be too far from the base unit.
* You may have too many extension phones on
your telephone line to allow all of them to ring.
Try unplugging some of the other phones.
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 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
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 is plugged in.
*Your 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
Electronics, like people, can sometimes get
confused. If the unit does not seem to be
responding normally, then try putting the handset
in the cradle to re-initialize the unit. If it still does
not seem to respond, perform the following steps
(in the order listed):
1. Disconnect the power to the base.
2. Disconnect the handset battery.
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. Connect power to the base.
5. Connect the handset battery.
6. Put the handset in the base to re-initialize.
POWER LED
IN USE LED
CHARGING LED
IN USE LED
VOLUME SWITCH
PROG KEY
OFF KEY
PHONE KEY
CHAN KEY
REDIAL KEY
MEM KEY
TONE/ KEY
PAGE KEY
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