VTech VT 9125, User Manual

Page 1: ...S LTD Distributed in the U S A by VTECH Communications Beaverton OR Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd Richmond B C Copyright 1999 for VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD Printed in Malaysia 91 5081 10 00 ISSUE 0 ...

Page 2: ...VT 9125 USER S MANUAL VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD 900MHzCALLERIDCORDLESSTELEPHONE IMPORTANT BEFORE USING YOUR NEW PHONE WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY ...

Page 3: ...overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electrical shock Never push objects of any kind into this telephone as they can touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electrical shock Take the phone to a qualified technician when it requires repair work or service To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not dis...

Page 4: ... not attempt to recharge a battery or battery pack by heating it Sudden release of battery electrolyte can cause burns or irritation to the eyes or skin Replace all batteries at one time if your model has more than one Mixing fresh and discharged batteries can cause them to rupture Observe the proper polarity or direction of any battery Reverse insertion of a battery or battery pack can prevent ch...

Page 5: ...Dialing Storing Your Speed Dial List Using the Speed Dial List Reading the Call Timer Finding Clear Reception Reaching Maximum Range Using Traditional Dialing Using Pre dial Transferring a Caller ID Call Record Paging and Finding the Handset Using Flash Using Temporary Tone Service Adjusting Handset Volume 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 USING CALLER ID AND CALL WAITING ID Receiving N...

Page 6: ...ual Message Waiting alert VIP distinctive ring 3 position handset volume Hearing aid compatible Page Find handset locator function Auto and manual channel selection Audible out of range alert Low battery alert Bi directional handset charging Bilingual prompts Unlike regular telephones your cordless telephone does not work during power failures Because of this restriction we do not recommend you ha...

Page 7: ...tons Function Buttons Handset Dialing Buttons VT 9125 TELEPHONE Getting to Know Your New Phone PAGE button Helps you find the handset If you press the button once the handset sends an audible beep If you press and hold the button for more than two seconds the handset beeps for 20 seconds PAGE MESSAGE NEW CALL light Comes on steadily when there is a new voice mail left in the optional answering ser...

Page 8: ...e local number or long distance number of a call record before dialing OPER0 FLASH PHONE PHONE FLASH button Turns the phone on so you can dial or talk and allows you to switch between a call and a Waiting call Lights up when you are talking on the handset OFF OFF button Ends a call or any phone function It also clears the display of incoming caller s information for privacy MEM DELETE CHAN REDIAL ...

Page 9: ...ke one end of the long telephone line cord and plug it into the jack labeled on the base 4 Plug the other end of the phone cord into the wall outlet TELCO Setting Up Your Phone SETTING UP YOUR PHONE 5 Plug the AC adapter tip into the jack on the base Be sure that the tip is securely plugged into the jack 6 Take the large end of the AC adapter and plug it into a wall outlet Be sure that the wall ou...

Page 10: ...om half of the base 2 Push the bracket in the direction of arrows shown 5 Plug the AC adapter tip into the jack on the base Be sure that the tip is securely plugged into the jack 6 Take the large end of the AC adapter and plug it into a wall outlet Be sure that the wall outlet is not controlled by a light switch 7 Align the two holes in the bracket over the wallplate posts 8 Slide the phone down u...

Page 11: ...urs before using Setting Up Your Phone STEP 3 ADD THE BATTERY TO THE HANDSET If this is the first time you are installing the battery the battery cover is not on the handset It is located in your accessory packet Skip step 1 To save battery life it is recommended to leave the handset out of the base after the handset battery has been fully charged Return the handset to the base and recharge the ba...

Page 12: ...PULSE SERVICE STEP 5 SET RINGER ON OR OFF STEP 6 SELECT PROMPT LANGUAGE You can set the telephone to use either tone or rotary pulse service Move the switch on the base to match the service you have PULSE TONE 1 Press then The display shows the current ringer setting 2 Press to change the setting if desired Otherwise go to step 3 3 Press to accept the setting See also on page 17 Setting Up VIP Dis...

Page 13: ...e number 3 Press to dial the telephone number DIALING USING TRADITIONAL DIALING USING PRE DIAL number the call timer and the telephone number are displayed on the screen The channel 4 Press to end your call or replace the handset on the base When another phone connected to the same line is in use you can tell from a message on the display before you use the phone Operating Your Phone OPERATING YOU...

Page 14: ...L USING SPEED DIALING The channel number the call timer and the telephone number are displayed on the screen before using this procedure See nter the memory location number 1 9 using the keypad The display shows the telephone number stored See also on page 18 Storing Speed Dialing In A Chain STORING YOUR SPEED DIAL LIST STORING A NEW ENTRY You can create a new entry or transfer a call record into ...

Page 15: ...the new Speed Dial entry is now saved TRANSFERING A CALLER ID CALL RECORD A quick way to add to your Speed Dial List is to copy a call record Caller ID 1 Press The display shows the Call Record Summary 2 Press or to find the desired call record 3 Press to choose the desired number option for example in 7 10 or 11 digits 4 Press and hold until the display asks you to choose an Index Number 5 Select...

Page 16: ...dex Number of the entry In this example you would press 3 The display shows an erased record for 10 seconds If the Index Number you press does not match the Index Number on the display the entry is not erased If you ever misplace the handset the base can help you find the location of the handset Press on the base If the handset is lying idle it beeps for about 3 seconds The display shows a Paging ...

Page 17: ...starts automatically when you make or receive a call It times the call up to a maximum of 59 minutes and 59 seconds then starts again at zero Your phone automatically selects a channel at the beginning of the call for the best reception If you are experiencing interference you can either move closer to the base or press on the handset until you find better reception The handset and base communicat...

Page 18: ...o is calling before you pick up the phone Caller ID call records When you press the Call Record Summary is When you receive a new call the call record is stored in a list after the first ring On the base the MESSAGE NEW CALL light blinks to alert you of having new displayed The Call Record Summary tells you How many new calls you have since you last reviewed your calls How many total calls you hav...

Page 19: ...e area code Add 1 area code Remove the 1 Keep the area code Remove the area code Add 1 to local number When the call record contains a number other than 10 digit you have no selection of dialing number by pressing the second time 4 Press The phone dials whatever number is shown on the display Using Caller ID and Call Waiting ID Press Press Press Press FLASH PHONE CID CALL NEW CALL TONE OPER0 OPER0...

Page 20: ...te all call records at one time 1 Press to see the Call Record Summary 2 Use or to find the desired call record 3 Press once and the display asks if you want to erase this call record 4 Press again to erase the call record If you do not wish to delete the call record press to cancel 1 Press to see the Call Record Summary 2 Press once and the display asks if you want to delete all call records 3 Pr...

Page 21: ...ting ID or service is not available in the caller s area Caller ID name service is not available in the caller s area Caller information is erroneous or corrupted in transmission The call is a forwarded call Indicator for forwarded call blinks Such indication may not be available on all calls Indicator for long distance call blinks Such indication may not be available on all calls The call is a lo...

Page 22: ...u to choose an Index Number 6 Select an Index Number for the new entry 1 9 If you choose a number that is currently being used the old number is replaced with the new entry The phone beeps to indicate that the new VIP entry is now saved CREATING YOUR VIP LIST REVIEWING YOUR VIP LIST You can review the entries in your VIP List You can use this method to check the contents of your VIP List 3 Press 1...

Page 23: ...access number is dialed out 5 Press and again The display shows the additional digits dialed displacing previous screen of 16 digits 6 Press and the memory location number for example storing the first part of your personal access code 7 Press once more The display shows the additional digits dialed 8 Enter the second part of your personal access code The display shows the additional digits dialed...

Page 24: ...C adapter are plugged in correctly Determine if you have too many communication devices hooked to a single line A communication device can be a phone modem or facsimile FAX machine Contact your local telephone company s business office to help you calculate the limit for your residence or business Change channels See on page 12 Check to see that you are not out of range from the base Adjust the ba...

Page 25: ...witch or a power strip Check that the AC adapter is plugged in and operating correctly Replace the battery as described in on page 6 Clean your charge contacts on the handset and on the base by wiping them with a soft cloth with a small amount of isopropyl alcohol Replace the battery Try resetting the phone Unplug and plug in the AC adapter Disconnect and reconnect the handset battery Place the ha...

Page 26: ...nd on the bottom of the unit The FCC requires that you connect your device to the telephone network through a modular telephone outlet or jack The appropriate outlet or jack is a USOC RJ 11C RJ 14C RJ 11W or RJ 14W A label on the base of this equipment contains information about the FCC registration number and the Ringer Equivalence Number REN The REN determines the number of communication devices...

Page 27: ...e to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Incre...

Page 28: ... of the defect and include this in the package Include payment for any service or repair not covered by warranty as determined by VTECH Communications Ship the unit via UPS insured or equivalent to VTECH COMMUNICATIONS 11035 SW 11TH STREET BLDG B SUITE 270 BEAVERTON OR 97005 VTech Communications assumes no responsibility for units sent without prior Return Authorization WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT ...