VTech VT9113 - Manual

Parts Check List:
1. Handset
2. Base Unit
3. Telephone line cord
4. Battery Pack
5. AC Adapter
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or
swimming pool).
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To
protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing the product
on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near
or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in-
installation where proper ventilation is not 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. 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 spill liquid of any kind on the product.
10.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. If service or repair
work is required, contact VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. Opening or
removing cabinet parts other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous
voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the
appliance is subsequently used.
11.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or
electric shock.
12.Unplug this product from the wall outlet:
a) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b) If liquid has been spilled into the product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, 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.
13.Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There
may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Slide the battery cover off by gently
pressing on the recessed area with
a downward motion.
2. Unplug and remove the old battery
pack. Don't put the old battery pack
in a trash compactor or a fire - it
could burst.
3. With the red and black wires at the
bottom of the pack, angle the top of
the battery into the compartment,
under the two “claws”. Next, press
the lower end of the battery pack
down, so it is held in place by the
lower claw. Now, plug the connector
into the socket, located below the
battery. Slip the battery wires into the
wire guide, located below and to the
left of the socket.
4. Replace the battery cover by sliding
it into place.
INTRODUCTION
To purchase replacement battery
packs, call VTECH Communications
at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call
VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-
7377.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING/REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK
5. The new battery pack must be charged before using your telephone. Place
the handset in the cradle of the base unit to allow it to charge for 16 hours.
Maximum battery life between charges is more than 4.5 hours of continuous
talk time or 6 days of standby.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury, read and follow these instructions:
1. Use only VTECH battery pack supplied, or equivalent..
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 batteries in order not to short the battery with
conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or
conductor may overheat and cause burns.
4. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC ® Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery indicates that
VTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily participating in an industry
program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their
useful lives, when taken out of service within the United States 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 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-BATTERY™ for information
on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans / restrictions in your area. VTech’s
involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our
environment and conserving natural resources.
RBRC ® is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
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Setting Up Your VT9113
1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack.
2. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet and the DC connector to
the power jack on the bottom of the Base Unit. Insert the cord in the channel
guide.
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter shipped with your VT9113. It is
specifically designed for this product.
NOTE: Connect power to the Base Unit before placing the handset in the
cradle.
3. CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK 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.
4. Connect the telephone line cord. Insert one end of the telephone line cord
into the phone jack on the bottom of the Base Unit. Plug the other end into
a telephone wall jack. Make sure the plugs snap securely into place. Insert
the cord in the channel guide.
5. CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE. After the battery pack is charged, pick up the
Handset and press the ON key. The IN USE indicator should light up, and
you should hear a dial tone. If not, see IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY.
CAUTION:
1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone
line has been disconnected at the network interface.
4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
ON LED
• The ON LED lights when the
Handset is on an active call.
• It flashes in cadence with an
incoming ring.
• It flashes quickly during
Programming mode.
• It flashes slowly when the battery
pack is low.
ON/ FLASH KEY
• Press the ON key to make a call.
• If you are currently on a call, and
you hear a call waiting tone,
press ON to switch to the second
call. Press ON again to return to
the original call.
VOLUME CONTROL
• Adjust the volume of what you
hear through the Handset.
• While on a call, press the or
key to adjust the listening
volume. The Handset will emit a
double beep when the maximum
or minimum volume level has
been reached.
OFF KEY
• Press the OFF key to exit all
modes of operation.
GETTING STARTED HANDSET FEATURES
REDIAL / PAUSE KEY
• When you hear the dial tone,
press REDIAL to call the last
number dialed on your phone.
• It can also be used to store the
last number dialed into the speed
dial memory. See Storing a
Redial Number into Speed Dial
for details.
• You can store pauses into your
speed dial numbers. See Storing
Pauses in Memory for details.
CHAN KEY
• Pressing the CHAN key when the
Handset is 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.
MEM/PROG KEY
• Press the MEM key to enter
MEMORY mode.
• The sequence for dialing out a
speed dial number in memory is:
ON, MEM, Number Button (0-9).
• Press MEM/PROG to enter
programming mode. See
Programming Speed Dial
Numbers for more details.
TONE/ * KEY
• In PULSE dialing mode, this key
is used to switch to Temporary
TONE dialing mode.
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