IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
Disconnecting
To end a call, either place the handset back
in the base, or press OFF on the handset.
Changing Channels
If you notice interference when using your
handset, press CHAN to switch to a clear
channel. This function is only available when
you are on a call.
Temporary Tone
If you have a rotary (dial-pulse) telephone
service, (TONE/PULSE switch is set to
PULSE), this feature allows you to enter
special codes and tones to operate answering
machines, use electronic banking services,
calling cards, or other special services.
First, dial the call normally. Then activate the
Temporary Tone feature by pressing TONE
(the key). You can then press the numbers
or symbols you need, and your phone will
send the proper signals.
To end the call, press OFF or place the
handset back in the base. The phone will
automatically go back to rotary (dial-pulse)
service.
Programming The Ringer Type
The handset ringer is capable of four different
types of ringing tones. The following sections
detail how to change the different tones and
to turn off a ringer on the handset.
To program, the handset must be OFF.
To select a different ringer type do the
following:
* Press PROG
* Press the # key.
* Press a key 1..4 to select a ringer type.
* Press the OFF key to exit.
Turning Off The Ringer
To turn off the ringer on the handset, do the
following:
IMPORTANT:
Whenever the handset batteries are
r e m o v e d , t h e h a n d s e t m u s t b e
reinitialized on the base unit cradle after
the batteries are replaced. The In Use
LED on the base unit will flash during
the initialization.
Making Calls
Pick up the handset and press
PHONE. When you hear a dial tone,
dial the number. The indicator for IN
USE (on the base unit and handset) will
light.
If you make a mistake when dialing,
press OFF to hang up, then press
PHONE to get the dial tone again.
* Press PROG
* Press the # key
* Press 5 to turn off the ringer
* Press the OFF key to exit
* To turn the ringer on again, see
Programming the Ringer Type.
Checking The Ringer
To check the ringer which is currently
programmed, do the following:
* Press PROG
* Press the # key
* Press 0
* Press the OFF key to exit
Memory Dialing
The
VTECH 910 ADL can store up to 10
different phone numbers that you can dial
just by pressing MEM and one of the
number keys (0-9).
Programming Speed Dial Numbers
The handset must be OFF.
1. Press PROG. The IN USE LED will
blink to indicate that you are in the
programming mode.
2. Press the number of the memory
location you wish to store the number
in (0-9).
3. Using the dial pad, dial the number you
want to store. The number can be up
to 16 digits long. The number can be
entered manually or by using REDIAL.
4. Press MEM to store the phone number
to the key you selected.
The phone now exits PROG mode and
emits a tone.
Speed Number Dialing
1. Press PHONE to get a dial tone.
2. Press MEM and the memory location
number key (0-9).
For example, to dial the number you
assigned to key '8', you would press
PHONE, MEM, 8.
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
1-800-624-5688.
In Canada Call:
VTECH Electronics at
1-800-267-7377.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NO DIAL TONE.
* First check all the suggestions above.
* If you still don't hear a dial tone, disconnect
the base unit from the telephone jack and
connect a different phone. If 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 A WEAK
SIGNAL EVEN WHEN YOU'RE NEAR THE
BASE UNIT.
* Place the handset in the base momentarily
to re-set the security code. Then press
PHONE to get a line.
Household appliances plugged into the same
circuit as the base unit can sometimes cause
interference. Try moving the appliance 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 closer
to the base, or relocate the base unit.
* The layout of your home may be limiting the
range. Try moving the base unit to the
second or third floor, or to some other
location.
THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHEN
YOU RECEIVE A CALL.
* Ensure that the ringer is turned on.
* Make sure the telephone line cord is
plugged firmly into the base unit and the
telephone jack. Make sure the power cord
is plugged in.
* You may be too far from the base unit.
* You may have too many extension phones
on your telephone line to allow all of them
to ring. Try unplugging some of the other
phones.
To Change or Replace a Speed Dial
Number
To change or replace a stored number
in speed dial memory simply enter the
new number and store it in the memory
location you wish to change.
For example, to change the number
stored in memory position 7 to 555-1111,
you would press PROG, 7, 555-1111,
MEM.
Storing Pauses in Memory
To insert a pause in a phone number,
press and hold the number before the
position where the pause is to be
inserted. Hold the number key down
until it beeps twice. The pause is 2
seconds in length. For longer pauses,
press and hold the key until it beeps
three or four times. Each additional beep
indicates an additional 2 second pause.
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-555-1234
in memory location 8 do the following:
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
You must always press PHONE before
you can dial a call on the handset.
Answering Calls
When an incoming call is ringing, the IN
USE LEDs on the base and the handset
will flash. To make sure your phone rings
when the handset is away from the base,
please keep the base antenna in the
upright position.
To answer a call when the handset is in
the base, just pick up the handset.
To answer a call when the handset is away
from the base, just press any key on the
handset (except OFF). This is very useful
in a dark environment; you do not have to
fumble around looking for the PHONE key
to answer the call.
1. Press PROG
2. Press 8
3. Press and hold 9 until it beeps at least
twice.
4. Dial 555-1234
5. Press MEM
Using REDIAL
To REDIAL the last number you called,
press PHONE then press REDIAL. The
phone will automatically dial the number.
Storing a Redial Number into Speed
Dial
To store the last number you dialed as a
regular Speed Dial number, press
PROG, a number key (0-9), REDIAL,
MEM.
The Page Feature
From the base unit, press PAGE to signal
the person at the handset. To end the
page at the base, press PAGE again. To
end the page at the handset, press OFF.
This feature is also useful if you have
misplaced the handset.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
THE PHONE DOESN'T WORK AT ALL
.
* Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
* Make sure the telephone line cord is
plugged firmly into the base unit and the
telephone wall jack.
* Make sure the batteries are properly
charged. If the BATT LOW indicator is
on, the battery needs charging. If the IN
USE indicators do not light when you
press PHONE, you must charge the
batteries.
* If you recently installed a new battery
pack, make sure it is installed correctly.
YOUR CALLER FADES IN AND OUT.
You may be nearly out of range. Move
closer, or relocate the base.
YOU HEAR OTHER CALLS WHILE
USING YOUR PHONE.
* Replace the handset in the base cradle,
wait a few moments and try again.
* Disconnect your base unit from the
telephone jack, and plug in a regular
telephone. If you still hear other calls, the
problem is probably in your wiring or local
service. Call your local telephone
company.
YOU HEAR NOISE IN THE HANDSET,
AND NONE OF THE KEYS OR BUTTONS
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
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 re-initialize the unit.
If it still does not seem to respond, perform
the following steps (in the order listed):
1. Disconnect the power to the base.
2. Disconnect the handset battery.
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. Connect power to the base.
5. Connect the handset battery.
6. Put the handset in the base to re-
initialize.
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