VTech VT1940, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Avenue Beaverton Oregon 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd Suite 200 7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond B C V6X 1Z9 Copyright 1998 for VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD 91 5020 10 00 ISSUE 0 DIGITAL 9OOMHZ CORDLESS PHONE WithSpeakerphone MODEL VT 1940 IMPORTANT BEFORE USING YOURNEW PHONE WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOUREAD THISMANUAL THOROUGHLY IVrW VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD ...

Page 2: ...RATION 20 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 22 Call Waiting 22 Switching calls using FLASH 22 Temporary TONE 22 ProgrammingThe Ringers 23 Changing RingerTypes 23 Turning off The Ringer 23 Checking The RingerType 23 MEMORY SPEED DIALING 24 STORING SPEED DIAL NUMBERS 24 QUICK MEMORY DIALING 24 STORING NUMBERS USING REDIAL 25 DIALING FROM MEMORY 25 CHANGING STORED NUMBERS 26 DELETING STORED NUMBERS 26 ADDITIONAL OP...

Page 3: ...hile the handset rings to signal an incoming call This is very useful in a dark environment The VTech VT 1940 also provides a two way IntercomIHandset locator function The VTech VT 1940 uses special memory in both the base and handset which is not susceptible to power failures This provides permanent storage of all memorydial numbers as well as the base and handset security codes INTRODUCTION Spec...

Page 4: ...VTECH COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE DEPT at 1 800 595 951 1 In Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1 800 267 7377 For repairlwarranty information The telephone company may ask you to disconnectthis equipmentfrom the line network until the problem has been corrected FCC Part 15 Warning Changes or modificationsto this unit not expresslyapprovedby the party responsible for compliance s could void the user s au...

Page 5: ...is 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 requirementthat the sumof the RENdoes notexceedfive 5 0 Notice The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain tel...

Page 6: ...us voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 10 To reducethe risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product but take it to a VTech authorized service facility Openingor remov ing cabinet parts other than speci fied access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks Incorrect reassembli...

Page 7: ...u get a low battery message even after 16 hours of charging in the base cradle or 24 hoursinthe basesparebatterycharger the batterypack s shouldbe replaced To purchase replacement battery packs callVTECH Communications at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1 800 267 7377 To Replace The Handset Battery Pack Follow The Steps Below 1 Remove the batterv case cover by pressing on the ri...

Page 8: ...pare pack in the spare Battery charger f i r Battery charger Make sure the metal recharging charging contacts on the undersideof the battery pack are aligned with the lease that the pare Battery charging contacts inthe Spare Battery chargesat a lower rate charger than a battery pack charging in the Handset It takes 24 hours to fullv charge a battery pack in the spare Battery charger Setting Up You...

Page 9: ...a standard electrical outlet 120v AC The e 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 phone will not operate 2 Position the wall mounting bracket on the base Line up the tabs on the wall mounting adapter with the holes on the bottom of the base Figure 1 Snap t...

Page 10: ...one KEY REDIAL KEY QUICK MEMORY QUI MEM KEY MEMORY MUTE KEY INTERCOM INT COM KEY PROGRAM L O G KbY THE BASE UNIT LAYOUT AC POWERJACK PHONE CORD JACK TONEIPULSESWITCH BASE RINGER ONIOFF SWITCH ANTENNA MEMORY DIALING CARD MUTE KEY HOLD KEY SPEAKERPHONE SP PHONE KEY INTERCOM INT COM KEY VOLUME UP KEY VOLUME DOWN KEY CHARGINGCONTACTS SPARE BATTERY CHARGING COMPARTMENT ...

Page 11: ...he bottomof the Base Unit this switch controls the Base Unit ringer It has no affect on the Handset ringer TONEIPULSE Switch Locatedonthe bottomof the BaseUnit set this switch consistent with your localphonesystem In most cases the appropriate setting is TONE TT Memory MEM Key Pressthis keyto enter Memory Speed Dialing Mode Quick Memory Q MEM Key Press this key to dial the contents of memory locat...

Page 12: ...o store up to a maximum of 20 digits Press MEM to store number and exit program mode MEMORYSTORING PRESS 0 0 0 PRESSa Memory Dialing speed Dialing MEMORY DIALING PRESS PRESS ENTER MEMORY LOCATION 00 20 From the Handset Press the P key Press Enter the memory location of the phone number you wish to dial 00 20 The numberwill bedialed From the Base Unit Press the m akey Press m Enter the memory locat...

Page 13: ...n hold picking up an extension phone or activating the VT 1940 Speakerphone will turn the Handset OFF With a Speakerphone call on hold picking up an extension phone or activating the VT 1940 Handset will turn the Speakerphone OFF To transfer a call from the Handset to Base Unit Speakerphone first place the Handset call on hold then press o n the Base Unit To transfer a call from the Base Unit Spea...

Page 14: ...ng Press lto program the handset ringer or pressato program the base rinaer CHECKINGTHE RINGER The phone should be OFF Press The PHONE LED will flash quickly to indicatethat the unit is in program mode Enter the memory location 00 20 you wish to store the number in Enter the phone number to be stored up to a maximum of 20 digits ress MEM tostore the number and exit program mode The unit will emit ...

Page 15: ...TION 00 20 0 0 G3 E3 ri CHANGING STORED NUMBERS To change or replacea stored number simply store a new number in the desired memory locationfollowing the instructions listed in STORING MEMORY DIAL NUMBERS DELETING STORED NUMBERS To deleteastorednumberfrom memory do the followin from the handset Press to enter program mode Enterthe memory location 00 20 Press to exit programmode DELETINGSTORE ENTER...

Page 16: ...is brought back within range The unit will then be able to receive and place calls MAINTENANCE Taking Care Of Your Telephone Your VTech VT 1940 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts so it must be treated with care Avoid rough treatment Placethe handset down gently Save the original packing materials to pro tect your telephone if you ever need to ship it Avoid water Your teleph...

Page 17: ...rcord is pluggedin I COMMON CURE FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Electronics likepeople cansometimes get confused If the unitdoes notseem to be responding normally then try puttingthe handset in the cradle If it does not seem to respond after trying this a few times do the following in the order listed 1 Disconnectthe power to the base 2 Disconnect the handset battery 3 Wait a few minutes 4 Connect power...

Page 18: ...y Base 9VDC 300mA RECEIVE FREQUENCY MEMORY Handset 902 3 MHz to 905 0 MHz Speed Dial 21 Memory locations All ten channelswithinthis 20 digits per location range Base 925 05 MHz to 927 75MHz 1 All ten channelswithinthis SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL range AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NO TICE 1 NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC Actual operating range may vary according to environmen...