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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................2
PARTS CHECK LIST...............................................................................................................4
HANDSET UNIT KEYS AND FEATURES...............................................................................5
BASE UNIT KEYS AND FEATURES.....................................................................................6
SETTING UP YOUR

 VT 2931....................................................................................................7

WALL MOUNTING.................................................................................................................8
BASIC OPERATIONS
Area  Code  Programming.....................................................................................................11
Key Beeps ..............................................................................................................................12
Setting The Handset Ringer..................................................................................................12
Base Unit Ringer...................................................................................................................12
Making Calls..........................................................................................................................12
Redial/Pause................................................................................................................... ......13
Answering  Calls....................................................................................................................13
Handset Volume ....................................................................................................................13
Speakerphone Volume .............................................................................................................13
Mute.......................................................................................................................................13
Speakerphone Tips...............................................................................................................14
Call Timer................................................................................................................................14
Hold.......................................................................................................................................14
Call Waiting............................................................................................................................14
Paging the Handset...............................................................................................................14
Intercom................................................................................................................................14
Voice Mail Indicator................................................................................................................14
Voice Mail Tips.......................................................................................................................15
Conference Calling.....................................................................................................................15
CALLER ID
Reviewing the Call Log..........................................................................................................16
Erasing Calls.........................................................................................................................16
Speed Dialing from Caller ID.................................................................................................17
DIRECTORY
To Store a Name  And Number.............................................................................................17

Storing a Caller ID Record in the Directory...........................................................................18
Making Directory Calls..........................................................................................................18
Editing a Directory Entry........................................................................................................18
Erasing a Directory Entry......................................................................................................18
BASE UNIT OPERATION
Programming Speed Dial Numbers........................................................................................19
Storing A Pause In A Dialing Sequence................................................................................19
Speed Dialing.........................................................................................................................19
Base Display..........................................................................................................................20
Data Port................................................................................................................................20
HEADSET OPERATION.......................................................................................................21
MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................... 22
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY....................................................................................................23
WARRANTY STATEMENT...................................................................................................25
FCC AND IC REGULATIONS ................................................................................................26
THE RBRC   SEAL .................................................................................................................28

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................29

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Summary of Contents for VT-2931

Page 1: ...ntercom 14 Voice Mail Indicator 14 Voice Mail Tips 15 Conference Calling 15 CALLER ID Reviewing the Call Log 16 Erasing Calls 16 Speed Dialing from Caller ID 17 DIRECTORY To Store a Name And Number 17 Storing a Caller ID Record in the Directory 18 Making Directory Calls 18 Editing a Directory Entry 18 Erasing a Directory Entry 18 BASE UNIT OPERATION Programming Speed Dial Numbers 19 Storing A Paus...

Page 2: ...nless proper ventilation is provided 7 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 8 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it 9 Do not overload wall outl...

Page 3: ...the appropriate type andsize battery pack specified in the instruction manual provided for this product 2 Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire The cell may explode Check with State and local codes for possible special disposal instructions 3 Do not open or mutilate the battery pack Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin It may be toxic if swallowed 4 Exe...

Page 4: ...Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1 800 267 7377 7 Battery Pack 8 Belt Clip HANDSET SIMON JAMES WILD 654532 465929115 10 00 00 LINE1 LINE2 NEW AM 6 5 4 GHI JKL MNO 9 7 8 PQRS TUV PROG CONF HOLD INTERCOM FLASH REDIAL PAUSE WXYZ 0 TONE OPER 1 2 3 ABC DEF OFF LINE 1 LINE 2 WALL MOUNTING BRACKET BATTERY PACK AC POWER ADAPTOR BELT CLIP BASE UNIT MIC SHORT TELEPHONE LINE CORD TELEPHONE LINE CORD 2 WIRE T...

Page 5: ...T JACK DIALING KEYS 0 9 BACK KEY FORWARD KEY SELECT KEY OFF KEY LINE 2 KEY LINE 1 KEY FLASH KEY PROG KEY REDIAL PAUSE KEY ANTENNA DISPLAY HOLD KEY 6 5 4 GHI JKL MNO 9 7 8 PQRS TUV PROG CONF HOLD INTERCOM FLASH REDIAL PAUSE WXYZ 0 TONE OPER 1 2 3 ABC DEF OFF LINE 1 LINE 2 SELECT INTERCOM KEY CONF KEY ...

Page 6: ...DIAL PAUSE KEY PGM KEY HOLD KEY MUTE KEY MEM KEY LINE 2 KEY LINE 1 KEY VOLUME UP KEY VOLUME DOWN KEY FLASH KEY OFF KEY TONE PULSE SWITCH BASE RINGER SWITCHES L 2 DATA PORT AC POWER JACK PHONE CORD JACKS LINE 2 DC LINE 2 SPARE BATTERY CHARGER ...

Page 7: ...t cradle Make sure the CHARGING light is illuminated Charge for at least 16 hours before first using the phone The Handset can charge face up or down AC OUTLET LINE 2 DC LINE 2 DC IN 9V L1 L1 L2 L2 SLIDE IN THE BATTERY COVER PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECT POSITION OF THE BATTERY PACK WHEN INSTALLING PLACE THE NEW BATTERY PACK INTO THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT PRESS and SLIDE DOWNWARD MIC SIMON JAMES WILD 6545...

Page 8: ...e 2 lines each coming out of a separate wall jack Connect a phone cord from the wall jack you wish to designate as your LINE1 to the L1 L1 L2 jack on the back of the phone next connect a phone cord from the remaining wall jack to the L2 jack on the phone NOTE You can use your VT 2931 as a one line phone as well For best results raise the antenna on the Handset and Base Unit when using your telepho...

Page 9: ... 800 267 7377 in Canada Installation 1 Remove the Spare Battery charger cover by pressing the release tab and lifting up 2 Place a battery pack in the Spare Battery charger Make sure the metal charging contacts on the underside of the battery pack are aligned with the charging contacts in the Spare Battery charger 3 The SPARE BATTERY LED will then be illuminated 4 Close the spare battery cover Ple...

Page 10: ...l mounting bracket with the holes on the bottom of the base Snap the wall mounting bracket firmly into place 3 Mount the base on the wall Position 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 Slide the base down on the mounting studs until it locks into place 4 Connect the telephone line cord s Insert one end of th...

Page 11: ...CT ENTER AREA CODE is displayed 6 Enter 000 7 Press SELECT and continue below You may program up to 5 local area codes An area code is local if you do not dial 1 when you make calls to that area code In other words you make calls to local area codes by dialing 10 digits area code plus phone number without a preceding 1 This might include your own area code 1 Press PROG 2 Press until AREA is blinki...

Page 12: ...to hear the other ring styles OR turn the Handset ringer OFF 7 When the desired ringer type is displayed press SELECT From the Base The Base Unit ringer is controlled by switches located on the right edge of the Base Each line can be set to OFF LOW or HIGH volume MAKING CALLS From the Handset 1 Press desired LINE key and listen for dial tone 2 Dial the phone number The Base Unit will display HAND ...

Page 13: ...display HANDSET IN USE and the corresponding LlNE key will blink 3 Press OFF to end your call From the Base 1 Press the flashing LINE key The LINE key will glow steadily and the Base Unit will display 2 The corresponding LINE key on the Handset will blink while the Speakerphone is in use 3 Press OFF to end your call HANDSET VOLUME Adjust the Handset volume with the and keys located on the side of ...

Page 14: ... receive a second call If you subscribe to Caller ID on Call Waiting the Handset or Base will display who the second caller is before you answer To answer Call Waiting press FLASH To return to your original call press FLASH again This procedure is the same for Handset and Speakerphone calls PAGING THE HANDSET To make the Handset ring press INTERCOM PAGE on the Base To stop the ringing press OFF on...

Page 15: ...r change to a different telephone service provider you should reset your Visual Message waiting feature 1 Press PROG on the Handset 2 Press 3 Press so that RESET is blinking 4 Press SELECT CONFERENCE CALLING To talk to both lines at the same time 1 While you are one line press HOLD 2 Make or receive a call on the available line 3 Press CONF or CONFERENCE You are now talking to both lines 4 To end ...

Page 16: ...ibe to these services to benefit from the Caller ID features of this phone Contact your local phone company for details REVIEWING THE CALL LOG With the Handset OFF 1 Press or You will see the number of NEW not viewed and OLD previously viewed calls 2 Continue to press or to review the callers Some locations are not equipped to send Caller ID information when a person places a call When you receive...

Page 17: ...he characters KEY CHARACTERS 1 1 2 A B C 2 3 D E F 3 4 G H I 4 5 J K L 5 6 M N O 6 7 P Q R S 7 8 T U V 8 9 W X Y Z 9 0 0 If consecutive characters are found on the same key D and E for example you ll need to press to advance to the next space For example to enter the name DEAN Press 3 D Press Press 3 twice E Press 2 A Press 6 twice N 5 When the name is complete press SELECT The screen will display...

Page 18: ... 4 Press the desired LINE key You will hear a dial tone and the number will be dialed EDITING A DIRECTORY ENTRY 1 Press SELECT The Handset says DIRECTORY 2 Press or to scroll to the desired name or Search by entering the first letter of the name and then press or if necessary 3 Press SELECT 4 Press until EDIT is blinking 5 Press SELECT The name appears 6 If you want to edit the name press to erase...

Page 19: ...Press 3 twice Press 2 Press 6 twice Press PGM when you finish entering the name The Base will display Enter the telephone number you wish to store 32 digits maximum Press PGM You will hear a confirmation beep and the screen will go blank STORING A PAUSE IN A DIALING SEQUENCE To insert a pause while programming a speed dial number press REDIAL PAUSE at the appropriate point in the number sequence T...

Page 20: ...the Base Unit This port provides an easy way to connect your fax machine laptop computer modem or other telephone device for direct acces to LINE2 The Data Port only provides access to Line 2 so you must have an active line connected to the LINE2 input on the back of the VT 2931 Connect an RJ 11 2 element phone cord from the Data Port to you fax laptop etc NOTE While the Data Port is in use accide...

Page 21: ... operational characteristics also apply to other headsets which are not sold by VTech however VTech assumes no responsibility for their performance The VTech compatible Headset has a reversible monaural design You can wear you Headset on ei ther ear leaving one ear free for room conversation The headband can be adjusted to fit the contour of you head Using both hands slide the headband up or down ...

Page 22: ...sing electric appliances during storms Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its iuster for many years Clean it only with a soft cloth slightiy dampened with water or a mild soap Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water If your ...

Page 23: ...or the base unit to another outlet YOU GET NOISE STATIC OR A WEAK SIGNAL WHEN YOU RE AWAY FROM THE BASE UNIT You may be out of range Either move close to the base or relocate the base unit The layout of your home may be limiting the range Try moving the base unit to another position THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHEN YOU RECEIVE A CALL Make sure you have the handset ringer activated To set the ringer ...

Page 24: ...g the 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 Disconnect the power to the base 2 Disconnect remove the handset battery pack 3 Remove the base unit battery pack where applicable 4 Wait a few minutes 5 Connect power to the base 6 Install the handset battery pack 7 Install the base unit battery pack where applicable 8 P...

Page 25: ...rmined by VTECH Communications Ship the unit via UPS Insured or equivalent to VTECH COMMUNICATIONS 11035 SW 11th St Bldg B Suite 270 BEAVERTON OREGON 97005 In Canada ship the unit via UPS Insured or equivalent to VTECH ELECTRONICS Suite 200 7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond B C V6X 1Z9 VTECH Communications assumes no responsibility for units sent without prior Return Authorizatlon WHAT DOES OUR WARRAN...

Page 26: ...tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that ...

Page 27: ...ination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subjected only to the requirement that the sum of the REN does not exceed five 5 0 Notice The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate ...

Page 28: ... and Canada The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste which may be illegal in your area VTech s participation in 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 ...

Page 29: ...C and IC Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use SIZE Handset 17 5 x 6 x 4 5cm L x W xT Maximum Antenna excluded Base 20 5 x 17x 70cm L x W x T Maximum Antenna excluded WEIGHT Handset 205 grams Base 570 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset Self contained nickel cadmium rechargeable battery supply 3 6V nominal 600mAh capacity Base 9VDC 550mA MEMORY DIREC...

Page 30: ... Distributed in the U S A by VTech Communications Inc Beaverton Oregon 97008 Distributed in the Canada by VTech Electronics Canada Ltd Suite 200 7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond B C V6X 1Z9 Copyright 2000 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD Printed in China 91 5124 20 00 ISSUED 0 ...

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