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TONE

0

OPER

HOLD

PRV

INT.COM

PGM

MEM

REDIAL

PAUSE

1. Press PGM

2. Press the number of the memory

location you wish to store the phone
number in(0-9). The Handset will
beep once.

3. Using the dialpad, dial the number

you want to store. The number can
be up to 16 digits long.

4. Press MEM to store the number into

its assigned memory location.

 If programming has been success-

ful, a happy tone will be generated.

 If programming was unsuccessful, a

sad tone is generated.

 If more than 16 digits are keyed in or

the phone is left unattended in pro-
gram mode for more than 30 sec-
onds, it will generate a sad tone and
automatically exit program mode.

 Follow the steps above for each num-

ber you want to store, assigning each
phone number to a different memory
key.

TO SPEED DIAL A STORED NUMBER

You can speed dial from the handset or

base unit.

1.Press  PHONE or SPEAKER-

PHONE to get a dial tone.

2.Press MEM and the number key (0-

9).

INT.COM/LOW BATT

900

MHz

CORDLESS

PHONE

CHAN

OFF

FLASH

2

ABC

1

3

DEF

4

GHI

5

JKL

6

MNO

For example, to dial the number you
assigned to key ‘8’, you would press
PHONEMEM8.

TO CHANGE OR REPLACE A
STORED NUMBER

You can change or replace a stored
number just by storing a new number
in its place.

STORING SPECIAL CODES AND
PAUSES

To insert a pause in a phone number,
press REDIAL/PAUSE at the appropri-
ate point when storing the number. This
inserts a 2 second pause. For longer
pauses, press REDIAL/PAUSE two or
more times. Each press makes the
pause 2 seconds longer and is treated
as a stored digit.

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-

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Page 1: ...UMESWITCH 11 CHAN KEY 11 HANDSETJACK 11 OFF KEY 11 INT COMKEY 11 PRV KEY 11 REDIAL PAUSEKEY 11 BASEUNITFEATURES 12 PRIVACY KEY 12 IN USE LED 12 POWERLED 12 FLASH KEY 12 REDIALKEY 12 MUTEKEY LED 12 HOLD KEY 12 MEMORYKEY 12 SPAREBATTLED 12 CHARGELED 12 VOLUMEUPKEY 13 VOLUMEDOWNKEY 13 TONE KEY 13 SPEAKERPHONEKEY 13 SPEAKERPHONELED 13 INTERCOMKEY LED 13 TONE PLUSESWITCH 13 RINGERSWITCH 13 MAKING CALLS...

Page 2: ...19 PROGRAMMINGTHE RINGERTYPE 19 TURNING OFFTHE RINGERS 20 CHECKINGTHE RINGER 20 MEMORY DIALING 20 TO STORE A NUMBER INTO MEMORY 20 TO SPEED DIAL A STORED NUMBER 21 TO CHANGE OR REPLACE A STORED NUMBER 21 STORING SPECIAL CODES AND PAUSES 21 USING REDIAL 22 STORING A REDIAL NUMBER IN MEMORY DIAL 22 TONE DEFINITIONS 22 CHANGING CHANNELS 23 OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 23 M...

Page 3: ...nd set REDIAL feature Programmable Ringer Types Low Battery Detect and Warning in dicator Hearing Aid Compatible Receiver Easy answer when the phone rings simply press any key on the handset to answer Except OFF Removable battery pack Touch Tone and Pulse Dialing Temporary Tone Mode Spare battery charger in the Base Unit Handset and speakerphone hold Automatic release from hold when an extension t...

Page 4: ...F 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO 7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ TONE 0OPER HOLD PRV INT COM PGM MEM REDIAL PAUSE REQULARY CLEAN CHARGE CONTACTS WITH AN ERASER FOR SERVICE CALL VTECH AT X XXX XXX XXXX MIC INTERCOM SPEAKERPHONE 900MHZ CORDLESS VT9141 PRIVACY REDIAL MUTE FLASH MEMORY HOLD POWER IN USE CHARGE SPARE BATT VOL 2ABC 1 3DEF 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO 7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ TONE 0OPER Belt Clip Wall Mounting Bracket Battery Pack Adaptor ...

Page 5: ... power supply to your home consult your dealer or local power company 8 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this prod uct where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it 9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock Never sp...

Page 6: ...ckel cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste which may be illegal in some areas VTech s partnership with RBRC makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC program or at authorized VTech product service centers Please call 1 800 8 BATTERYTM for information on Ni Cd battery recycling and disposal bans restrictions in your area VTech s i...

Page 7: ...cts in the battery compart ment 4 The new battery pack must be charged before using your tele phone Place the handset in the REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY cradle of the base unit to allow it to charge for 16 hours CAUTION To reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons Read and Follow these Instructions 1 Use only VTECH battery 2 Do not open or mutilate the battery Released electrolyte is corrosiv...

Page 8: ...nit battery compart ment 2 Place the spare battery pack in the battery compartment Make sure the metal contacts on the underside of the battery are aligned with charg ing contacts in battery compartment 3 Replace the battery compartment cover 4 When the battery is installed prop erly the spare battery LED on the base unit will be illuminated 5 The spare battery will be fully charged after 24 hrs P...

Page 9: ... 5 CHARGETHE HANDSET BATTER IES BEFORE USE The batteries recharge automatically whenever the handset is in the base unit cradle The batteries must be charged for 16 hours before using your phone for the first time 6 Connect the telephone line cord In sert one end of the telephone line cord into the jack at the rear of the base unit Plug the other end into a telephone wall jack Make sure the plugs ...

Page 10: ...om of the base Snap the wall mount adapter firmly in place 3 Mount the base on the wall Posi tion the base so the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the bottom of the base Position the power cord to extend down the wall the phone is to be mounted on Slide the base down on the mounting studs until it locks into place 4 Connect the telephone cord The telephone line cord has a snap in plug at ...

Page 11: ... in use will activate a channel change to the next free channel This is used if you are experiencing noise or interference on the current channel OFF KEY D u r i n g S p e e d D i a l programming press this key to insert a 2 second PAUSE in the dialing sequence Press this key to exit all modes Press this key to enter memory dial mode In handset idle mode press this key to enter PROGRAM mode It wil...

Page 12: ...diately after placing the handset in the base cradle It f l a s h e s t o i n d i c a t e t h a t initialization assigning a new security code is in progress The CHARGE LED will stop flashing when initialization completes The CHARGE LED illuminates steadily to indicate that the handset battery is being charged Press this key to enter Memory Speed Dial mode FLASH KEY Press this key to FLASH the lin...

Page 13: ...EY VOLUME DOWN KEY In PULSE dialing mode this key is used to switch to Temporary Tone dialing mode TONE KEY This LED will flash after pressing the INTERCOM key on base and illuminate after an intercom call is established PRODUCT CONTAINS NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERY LIKE OTHER BATTERIES OF THIS TYPE IF IT IS BURNED OR PUNCTURED IT ...

Page 14: ...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 Disconnecting To end a call INT COM LOW BATT 900MHz CORDLESS PHONE CHAN OFF FLASH 2ABC 1 3DEF 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO 1 Place the Handset back in the Base OR 2 Press OFF on the Handset From the Base MIC INTERCOM SPEAKERPHONE 7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ TONE 0OPE...

Page 15: ... Base Unit The base will ring when you have an incoming call You can answer by pressing any key on base TO PUT A CALL ON HOLD While using the speakerphone or the handset you can put a call on hold by pressing HOLD The speaker phone LED on the base unit and the phone indicator on the handset will blink to show a call is on hold 900MHZ CORDLESS VT9141 PRIVACY REDIAL MUTE FLASH MEMORY HOLD POWER IN U...

Page 16: ...When it s your party s turn to talk press the MUTE key The MUTE LED will glow When it is your turn to speak press MUTE again to re activate the Base Unit microphone SWITCHING FROM THE BASE UNIT SPEAKERPHONE TO THE HAND SET If you are on a call using the Base Unit Spearkerphone and the Handset is in the base you can automatically switch from the speakerphone to the handset by picking up the handset...

Page 17: ...VENT A THIRD PARTY FROM JOINING YOUR CONVERSATION TONE 0OPER HOLD PRV INT COM PGM MEM REDIAL PAUSE To prevent other person from hearing your conversation press the PRV key on the handset or PRIVACY key on the base To release the privacy function in order to have 3 way conversation you can 7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ TONE 0OPER HOLD PRV INT COM PGM MEM REDIAL PAUSE 1 press INTERCOM key on base or INT COM on h...

Page 18: ...com at the base press INTERCOM again To end the intercom at the handset press OFF If you receive an intercom call when you are on a phone call on base unit 1 Press INTERCOM on base unit 2 Press INT COM key on handset to initiate intercom If you receive an intercom call when you are on a phone call on handset 1 Press INT COM key on handset 2 Intercom is set up after a signal is heard To return to t...

Page 19: ...you to en ter special codes and tones to operate answering machines use electronic banking services calling cards or other special services To do this 1 Dial the call normally 2 Activate the temporary tone feature by pressing TONE the key 3 Press the numbers or symbols you need and your phone will send the proper signals This works on the Handset and the Base Unit To end the call press OFF if call...

Page 20: ...f the ringer 4 Press the OFF key to exit To turn off the ringer on the base unit set the RINGER switch to OFF CHECKING THE RINGER To check the ringer which is currently programmed do the following 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO 7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ TONE 0OPER HOLD PRV INT COM PGM MEM REDIAL PAUSE 1 Press PGM 2 Press the key 3 Press 0 The phone will ring once to show ringer selected 4 Press the OFF key to exit MEMORY ...

Page 21: ...ferent memory key TO SPEED DIAL A STORED NUMBER You can speed dial from the handset or base unit 1 Press PHONE or SPEAKER PHONE to get a dial tone 2 Press MEM and the number key 0 9 INT COM LOW BATT 900MHz CORDLESS PHONE CHAN OFF FLASH 2ABC 1 3DEF 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO For example to dial the number you assigned to key 8 you would press PHONE MEM 8 TO CHANGE OR REPLACE A STORED NUMBER You can change or r...

Page 22: ...re is also available on the Base Unit STORING A REDIAL NUMBER IN MEMORY DIAL To store the last number you dialed as a regular Speed Dial number TONE 0OPER HOLD PRV INT COM PGM MEM REDIAL PAUSE 1 Press PGM 2 Press a number key 3 Press REDIAL 4 Press MEM TONE DEFINITIONS A long warbling tone signifies an incoming call This ringer is pro grammable for Handset A series of 4 continuous medium low beeps...

Page 23: ...ck for use with an optional accessory Headset for hands free operation If you choose to use the Headset op tion you must do the following INSTALLATION Obtain an optional accessory Headset which is compatible with the VT9141 Please contactVTech Communications Customer Service toll free at 1 800 595 9511 for dealer information in your local area You can also purchase a compatible Headset directly fr...

Page 24: ... either the left or right ear leaving one ear free for room con versation ON RIGHT EAR ON LEFT EAR The headband can be adjusted to fit the contour of your head Using both hands slide the headband up or down so that it rests comfortably on your head with the speaker cushion centered against your ear OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For maximum sound quality the flex ible microphone should be posi tioned at t...

Page 25: ...l appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water If your base unit should fall into water DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTILYOU UN PLUGTHE POWER CORD ANDTELE PHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords ELECTRICAL STORMS Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to elec tronic equipment For your own safety use caution when u...

Page 26: ... 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 AWEAK SIGNAL EVEN WHENYOU RE NEAR THE BASE UNIT Place the handset in the base mo mentarily to re set the security code Then press PHONE to get a line Check the Low Battery indicator If it is on place the handset in the base cradle for recharging the b...

Page 27: ...n your wiring or local service Call your local telephone company YOU HEAR NOISE INTHE HANDSET AND NONE OF THE KEYS OR BUT TONS 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 Electro...

Page 28: ...de in the package a copy of the sales receipt or other evidence of date of original purchase if the unit was purchased within the last twelve months Print your name and address along with a description of the defect and in clude this in the package Include payment for any service or repair not covered by warranty as deter mined by VTECH Communications In the US ship the unit via UPS Insured or equ...

Page 29: ...es etc Products which may have been modified or incorporated into other products Products purchased outside the USA Products serviced by the owner or a service facility not expressly authorized by VTECH Communications Products purchased more than 12 months from current date HOW DOES STATE LAW RELATETOTHIS WARRANTY This warranty gives you specific rights You may also have other rights which vary fr...

Page 30: ...void the user s authority to operate the equipment The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to pro vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential in stallation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harm...

Page 31: ...e REN value should not exceed 5 0 total however contact your local telephone company for the specific number in your area IC Industry Canada This telephone is registered for use in Canada Notice The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each termi nal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a tel ephone loop which is used by the de vice to prevent overloading The ter...

Page 32: ...y important in rural areas Caution Users should not at tempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electrical inspec tion authority or electrician as appropriate Your VTech VT 9141 is designed to op erate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC This means your Handset and Base Unit can communi cate only over a certain distance which will depend on the locati...

Page 33: ...MINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC Actual operating range may vary ac cording to environmental conditions at the time of use The range quoted for this phone is based on open field measurements under ideal conditions SIZE Handset 17 3cm x 5 6cm x 3 8cm L x W x T maximum antenna excluded Base 21 9cm x 16 4cm x 5 4cm L x W x T maximum antenna excluded WEIGHT Handset 171 grams Base 485...

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