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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a VTech cord-
less telephone.  This manual is designed
to familiarize you with your 

VT 2910c.  To

get the maximum use from your new
phone, we suggest that you read this In-
struction Manual
 before using your 

VT

2910c .

Your VTech

 VT  2910c  is a two line,

900MHz, digital cordless phone with
a Speakerphone on the Base Unit.
The

 VT 2910c digitizes your voice

using advanced ADPCM digital voice
coding, providing noise and distortion
free performance.

The VTech 

VT 2910c also scrambles

your voice before transmitting it
between the Handset and Base Unit.
This minimizes the possibility of
surveillance by scanners and similar
devices.

Your VTech 

VT 2910c is Caller ID and

Call Waiting-Caller ID compatible.
The Handset LCD will display the
name and phone number of the calling
party, when available.

NOTE:  Caller ID and Call Waiting-
Caller ID
 are subscription services,
available through most service
p r o v i d e r s .     C o n t a c t   y o u r   l o c a l
t e l e p h o n e   s e r v i c e   p r o v i d e r   f o r
subscription information.

When the VTech

 VT  2910c 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 2910c  provides one way

Paging from the Base Unit to the
Handset (very useful as a Handset
locator), and a two way Intercom
between the Handset and Base Unit.

The  VTech

 VT  2910c  uses a non-

v o l a t i l e   m e m o r y   w h i c h   i s   n o t
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 2910c  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.

VT2910C EN MANU 

12/16/99, 6:15 AM

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Summary of Contents for VT 2910c

Page 1: ... Contact your local telephone service provider for subscription information When the VTech VT 2910c 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 2910c provides one way Paging from the Base Unit to the Handset very useful as a Handset locator and a two way Intercom between the Handse...

Page 2: ...CIAL FEATURES 900MHz Operation Fully Digital Link between Handset and Base Unit with ADPCM voice coding for enhanced audio quality D i g i ta l l y Scra mbl ed Voice Communication for call security Two line Capability Alphanumeric Call Waiting Caller ID Name and Number 50 CID memory capacity Base Unit Speakerphone 2 row by 12 character Multi function LCD on Handset Conference Call Capability 10 Ch...

Page 3: ...ctronics at 1 800 267 7377 INTRODUCTION AC POWER ADAPTER HANDSET TELEPHONE LINE CORDS BASE UNIT WALL MOUNT BRACKET BELT CLIP BATTERY PACK CORDLESS DIGITAL 900MHz OFF LINE 2 LINE 1 INT COM HOLD CONF VOLUME POWER CHARGING SPARE BATT MUTE VT 2910c MEMORY DIALING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 3 LINE 1 OFF LINE 2 CID REDIAL PROG MEM CONF INT COM 1 2 4 5 6 7 0 abc def ghi jkl pqrs t...

Page 4: ...llation where proper ventilation is not provided VII This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your dealer or local power company IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS VIII Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by pe...

Page 5: ...ctions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work to restore the product to normal operation E If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged F If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance XIII Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electr...

Page 6: ...ur battery pack The maximum batter life between charges is 7 hours of continuous talk time or 7 days of standby time Spare Battery Charger Alternatively if you have purchased a spare battery pack and it has been charging in the base unit simply exchange the drained Handset battery pack with the fully charged replacement battery pack from the spare battery charger Place the drained Handset battery ...

Page 7: ... 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 corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin It may be toxic if swallowed 3 Exercise care in handling the battery pack in order not to short the battery wit...

Page 8: ...garbage For information on tecycling or proper disposal consultyourlocalsolidwaste collection or disposal organization To order replacement batteries con tact VTech Customer Service at 1 800 595 9511 in thr U S or 1 800 267 7377 in Canada RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACKS VT2910C EN MANU 12 16 99 6 16 AM 8 ...

Page 9: ...aptor 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 each end Insert one of the plugs into...

Page 10: ...REVERSE SCROLL KEY AND FORWARD SCROLL KEY CALLER ID KEY HOLD AND PAUSE KEY REDIAL KEY INTERCOM AND DELETE KEY CONFERENCE AND CLEAR KEY MEMORY AND PROGRAM KEY 1 LINE 2 LINE 1 OFF LINE 2 CID REDIAL PROG MEM CONF INT COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 abc def ghi jkl pqrs tuv wxyz tone oper FLASH FLASH HOLD PAUSE DELETE CLEAR 8 9 mno HANDSET FEATURES VT2910C EN MANU 12 16 99 6 16 AM 10 ...

Page 11: ...s of the record displayed on the LCD HANDSET FEATURES OFF KEY Press this key to end your call Press this key to exit from MEMORY DIALING CID or any programming mode In CONFERENCE mode pressing this key will disconnect both lines TONE KEY From the PULSE rotary dialing mode press this key to switch to TEMPORARY TONE mode When the call is ended the phone will return to PULSE dialing mode MEM PROG MEM...

Page 12: ...tinue to hold the INTERCOM DEL key the backspace function will continue REDIAL KEY Press this key to display and or dial the last number you called When the Handset is On with dial tone press this key to dial the last number called When the Handset is Off pressing this key will display the last dialed phone number on the LCD You can then press a LINE key and the displayed number will be dialed If ...

Page 13: ...is key to delete the record currently displayed The LCD will confirm deletion VOLUME CONTROL KEY Located on the edge of the Handset opposite the antenna this key controls the earpiece volume Press and hold the portion of the key to raise the volume Press and hold the portion of the key to lower the volume The Handset LCD will display the volume level as you adjust it One bar indicates the minimum ...

Page 14: ...andset volume level Handset battery requires recharging Handset has entered INTERCOM Base Unit is attempting to contant Handset via INTERCOM key LINE 1 on hold LINE 2 on hold Extension phone is using LINE1 Extension phone is using LINE2 Handset is in Conference mode with LINES 1 2 Base Unit is in Conference mode with LINES 1 2 EXAMPLES OF THE LCD DISPLAY Both Handset and Base Unit is in Con ferenc...

Page 15: ...dset could not regain contact with the Base Unit and has dropped the call Example of alphanumeric CID display while the phone is ringing Press hold 7 key while reviewing CID records to view the phone and when it came in Scrolling through the CID records this displays the caller s name CID location and LINE Press hold 9 key while reviewing CID records to view additional letters of the name CID reco...

Page 16: ...inger During Ringer programming you are prompted to select a LINE Example of the LCD as you select a ringer type The name and number of the caller are unavailable as the call comes in As the phone rings this indicates that the caller has blocked CID information As you review CID records this indi cates that the name and or phone number is unavailable As you review CID records this indi cates that ...

Page 17: ...TMENT HOLD KEY INTERCOM KEY INTERCOM INDICATOR LINE KEYS LINE INDICATORS POWER INDICATOR CHARGING INDICATOR SPARE BATT INDICATOR VOLUME UP KEY VOLUME DOWN KEY MUTE KEY CONFERENCE KEY MUTE INDICATOR OFF KEY DIGITAL 900MHz OFF LINE 2 LINE 1 INT COM HOLD CONF VOLUME POWER CHARGING SPARE BATT MUTE VT 2910c MEMORY DIALING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 BASE UNIT FEATURES VT2910C EN ...

Page 18: ...INE 2 EXTENSION IN USE LED Glows steadily when the Base Unit is accessing LINE 2 Flashes slowly when only the Handset or an extension phone is accessing LINE 2 Flashes rapidly when LINE 2 is placed on HOLD Flashes in cadence with the incoming ring when you receive a call LINE 1 KEY Press this key to access or FLASH LINE 1 During CONFERENCE mode pressing this key will maintain access to LINE 1 whil...

Page 19: ... both lines on HOLD Press CONF to cancel HOLD MUTE KEY Press this key to disable the Base Unit microphone during a call or during INT COM mode Press this key again to cancel MUTE INTERCOM KEY Press this key to page the Handset If the Handset user responds by pressing INTERCOM the INTERCOM LED on the Base Unit will glow and the 2 parties can now talk The Handset user can also choose to terminate th...

Page 20: ...is a 4 wire cord with a blacktip at each end Plug one end of this cord into the jack marked L1 or L1 L2 located on the back edge of the Base Unit Plug the other end of this cord into your 2 line wall jack If you have 2 separate telephone line jacks 2 RJ 11 jacks plug one telephone line cord into the jack markedL1orL1 L2 andanothercord into the jack marked L2 In this situation it does not matter wh...

Page 21: ... cancel HOLD and return to the conversation If you are on LINE 1 and press LINE 2 LINE 1 will automatically go into HOLD mode Press OFF to end your call with LINE2 thenpressLINE1toreturntoyour party on LINE 1 Otherwise with LINE 1 onHOLDandLINE2active pressCONF CLEAR to enter CONFERENCE mode If you are on LINE 2 and press LINE 1 LINE 2 will automatically go into HOLD mode Press OFF to end your cal...

Page 22: ...SET Extend the Antenna whenever you remove the Handset from the Base Unit cradle In addition to the audible ringer a flashing arrow in the lower portion of the Handset LCD will indicate which line is receiving an incoming call With the Handset OFF When the phone rings press any key other than the OFF or Volume keys With the Handset IN USE one line is active If you are on a call on either line the ...

Page 23: ... to the Base Unit Speakerphone for hands free conversation do the following 1 Press HOLD on the Handset 2 Press the appropriate LINE key on the BaseUnittoresumeyourconversation BASIC OPERATIONS Switching from Speakerphone to Handset If you are on a Speakerphone call and want to switch to the Handset 1 Press HOLD on the Speakerphone 2 Press the appropriate LINE Flash key on the Handset to resume yo...

Page 24: ...set Paging Base Unit When the INTERCOM key is pressed on the Handset the Base Unit rings once and then automatically enters INTERCOM mode The person at the Base Unit does not need to press any keys to respond to the Handset While in INTERCOM mode either party can press OFF to terminate this feature If a call comes in while your VT 2910c is in INTERCOM mode the Handset and Base Unit will ring norma...

Page 25: ...ctions 1 2 3 4 to compare the different tones 6 Once you have selected a ringer CONFERENCE CALLS This feature allows you to link both lines togetherfora3 wayconversationbetween you and the parties on LINE 1 and LINE 2 Conference calls can take place from the Handset or the Base Unit To Conference both lines 1 Place the original call on HOLD by pressing the LINE Flash key corresponding to the unocc...

Page 26: ...y to erase the entire string of numbers or press and hold the INT COM DEL key which will backspace your entry one digit at a time ADVANCED OPERATIONS 2 Press and hold MEM PROG The LCD displays PROGRAM LOCATION _ _ 3 Enter a 2 digit memory location 01 20 The Handset will emit a warbled happy tone to confirm successful programming If the LCD displays PROGRAMMING INCOMPLETE repeat STEPS 1 3 Storing a...

Page 27: ... OFF instead Dialing from Memory 1 Press the desired LINE key to get a dial tone 2 Press MEM PROG The LCD displays SPEED DIAL LOCATION _ _ 3 Enter the 2 digit Memory location 01 20 Alternate Memory Dialing Method 1 With the Handset OFF Press MEM PROG The LCD displays SPEED DIAL LOCATION _ _ 2 Enter the 2 digit Memory location 01 20 3 Press the desired LINE key After a 2 second delay to allow for a...

Page 28: ...r ID information will not be available for every call you receive In addition the calling parties may intentionally block their name and phone number from being sent Examples of Caller ID Displays ABC Company is calling on LINE 1 12 CID records have been received since you last reviewed them Press the CID key to view CID records The LCD will display the most recent record 01 Press the and keys to ...

Page 29: ...nce 1 plus the area code CID CALLER ID Caller ID data transmission is incomplete If this display appears often contact your local service provider DELETING CID RECORDS Your VT 2910c stores the most recent 50 CID records in memory When CID memory is completely filled the oldest record is automatically deleted as a new call is stored Therefore you do not have to delete CID records manually However i...

Page 30: ...one number 4 Press and hold the MEM PROG key The LCD will display PROGRAM LOCATION _ _ 5 Enter a 2 digit memory location 01 20 The Handset will emit a warbled happy tone to confirm successful programming Similar to Dialing from CID Memory if you need to append digits to the phone number prior to storing in a Memory Dialing location for example 1 plus Area Code simply enter the digits with the Hand...

Page 31: ...an cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water If your BaseUnitshouldfallintowater DONOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG T H E P OW E R C O R D A N D TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords MAINTENANCE Electrical storms Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety use caution when...

Page 32: ...ake sure the BASE RINGER switch is not set to off There may be too many extension phones on your line Try unplugging 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 1 500 267 7377 THE PHONE DOESN T WORK AT A...

Page 33: ...ur 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 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY 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 reinitial...

Page 34: ...using the original carton and packing materials Include 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 include this in the package Include payment for any service or repair not covered by warranty as determined by VTECH Communicat...

Page 35: ...Products serviced by the owner or a service facility not expressly authorized by VTECH Communications Products purchased more than 12 months from current date Units purchased in AS IS condition or units purchased as Distressed Merchandise HOW DOES STATE LAW OR PROVINCIAL LAW RELATETOTHISWARRANTY This warranty gives you specific rights You may also have other rights which vary from state to state o...

Page 36: ...and layout of your home or office FCC AND IC REGULATIONS FCC Part 15 Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance s could void the user s authority to op erate the equipment Theequipmenthasbeentestedandfound to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide rea sonable protection against harmful inter ferenc...

Page 37: ...able parts The Handset contains a user replaceable battery pack If it is determined that your telephone equipment is malfunctioning the FCC requires that it not be used and that it be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents or by others who may be authorized by the FCC For...

Page 38: ...method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of services in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintaenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterstions made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfuncations may give the telecommunications company...

Page 39: ... Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Handset 925 05 MHz to 927 75 MHz All ten channels within this range Base 902 3 MHz to 905 0 MHz All ten channels within this range RECEIVE FREQUENCY Handset 902 3 MHz to 905 0 MHz All ten channels within this range Base 925 05 MHz to 927 75 MHz All ten channels within this range NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC ...

Page 40: ...EY 12 HOLD PAUSE KEY 12 CONF CLEAR CONFERENCE CLEAR KEY 12 INT COM DELETE INTERCOM DELETE KEY 12 VOLUME CONTROL KEYS 13 EXAMPLES OF DISPLAY MESSAGES 14 BASE UNIT FEATURES 17 BASE INDICATOR LIGHTS 18 POWER Indicator 18 CHARGING Indicator 18 SPARE BATT Indicator 18 INT COM INTERCOM Indicator 18 MUTE Indicator 18 LINE1 EXTENSION IN USE Indicator 18 LINE2 EXTENSION IN USE Indicator 18 LINE 1 KEY 18 LI...

Page 41: ...PERATIONS 25 CONFERENCE CALLS 25 PROGRAMMINGTHERINGER 25 MEMORY DIALING 26 Programming Phone Numbers into Memory 26 Storing a Phone Number from REDIAL 26 Storing a Pause in a Phone Number 26 Dialing from Memory 27 Alternate Memory Dialing Method 27 CHANGING STORED NUMBERS 27 DELETING STORED NUMBERS 27 CALLER ID CID 28 A WORD ABOUT CALLER ID CID 28 DELETING CID RECORDS 29 DIALING FROM CID MEMORY 29...

Page 42: ...TECH GROUP OF COMPANIES VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD Distributed in the U S A by VTECH Communications 8770 SW Nimbus Avenue Beaverton Oregon 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd Suite 200 7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond B C V6X 1Z9 91 5007 13 00 ISSUE 0 VT2910C EN MANU 12 16 99 6 18 AM 42 ...

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