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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a VTech cord-
less telephone. This manual is designed
to familiarize you with your
VT 2960. To
get the maximum use from your new
phone, we suggest that you read this In-
struction Manual before using your
VT
2960.
Your VTech
VT 2960 is a two line,
900MHz, digital cordless phone with
a Two-line Digital Answering System
and, Speakerphone on the Base Unit.
The
VT 2960 digitizes your voice us-
ing advanced ADPCM digital voice
coding, providing noise and distortion
free performance.
The VTech
VT 2960 also scrambles
your voice before transmitting it be-
tween the Handset and Base Unit.
This minimizes the possibility of sur-
veillance by scanners and similar de-
vices.
Your VTech
VT 2960 is Caller ID and
Call Waiting-Caller ID compatible.
The Handset LCD will display the
name and phone number of the call-
ing party, when available.
NOTE: Caller ID and Call Waiting-
Caller ID are subscription services,
available through most service provid-
ers. Contact your local telephone serv-
ice provider for subscription informa-
tion.
When the VTech
VT 2960 is not in
use, you can easily answer a call on
the Handset by pressing any key other
than the OFF or Volume keys. This is
very useful in a dark environment.
Your
VT 2960 provides one way Pag-
ing from the Base Unit to the Handset
(very useful as a Handset locator), and
a two way Intercom between the Hand-
set and Base Unit.
The VTech
VT 2960 uses a non-vola-
tile memory which is not susceptible
to power failures. This feature provides
permanent storage of all memory dial
numbers, Caller ID records, as well as
the Base Unit and Handset security
codes.
The
optional battery pack installed in
the Base Unit provides operational
backup in the event of a power failure.
Calls can still be placed and received
without interruption. About 5 hours of
backup power is available with a fully
charged battery pack in the Base Unit.
Your VTech
VT 2960 informs you
when another phone on the same line
is currently in use. The Handset will
also alert you when you are Out of
Range, whether or not the Handset is
in use.
