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VTech vt2961 User Manual

VTech vt2961 User Manual

Vtech vt2961: user guide
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PARTS CHECKLIST

1. Handset
2. Base Unit
3. Wall Mounting Bracket
4. AC power Adaptor
5. Telephone Line Cords (x2)
Short Telephone Line Cord
6. Battery Pack
AM
00
NEW
LINE1
LINE2
WALL MOUNTING
HANDSET
AC POWER ADAPTOR
BATTERY PACK
BRACKET
SHORT TELEPHONE LINE CORD
1
7. Short Line Cord
8. Belt Clip
To purchase replacement battery packs,
call VTECH Communications at 1-800-
595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH
Electronics at 1-800-267-7377.
MIC
BASE UNIT
TELEPHONE LINE CORDS
ANSWER
MEMO
ANSWER ON/OFF
TIME/SET
SELECT
MENU
MENU
DELETE
SPARE
NEW CALL
CHARGING
BATTERY
3
1
2
MAIL BOX
PLAY/STOP
REPEAT
SKIP
VOLUME
MUTE
INTERCOM
CONF
HOLD
FLASH
LINE 1
OFF
LINE 2
(2-wire)
(4-wire)
BELT-CLIP

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  • Page 1: Parts Checklist

    HANDSET AC POWER ADAPTOR SHORT TELEPHONE LINE CORD BATTERY PACK 7. Short Line Cord 8. Belt Clip To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTECH Communications at 1-800- 595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-7377. CHARGING BATTERY REPEAT MUTE CONF...

  • Page 2: Fcc And Ic Regulations

    Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Do not place this product on unstable cart, stand, or table. The telephone may fall, causing serious damage to the telephone.

  • Page 3: Save These Instructions

    If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

  • Page 4: Setting Up Your Vt2961

    SETTING UP YOUR VT2961 DC IN 9V L1/L1+L2 LINE 2 LINE 2 PRESS and SLIDE DOWNWARD PLACE THE NEW BATTERY PACK INTO THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECT POSITION OF THE BATTERY PACK WHEN INSTALLING SLIDE IN THE BATTERY COVER 1.
  • Page 5 SETTING UP YOUR VT2961 RINGER LEVEL DIAL MODE PULSE TONE HIGH HIGH TONE/PULSE SWITCH BASE RINGER SWITCHES TELEPHONE WALL JACK DC IN 9V L1/L1+L2 LINE 2 LINE 2 TELEPHONE WALL JACK WALL TELEPHONE WALL JACK RJ-11 DC IN 9V L1/L1+L2...

  • Page 6: The Rbrc Seal

    RBRC product service centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY 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.

  • Page 7: Wall Mounting

    The Wall Mounting bracket is designed to fit on standard Wall Mounting plates. 4. Connect the telephone line cord(s). Insert one end of the telephone line cord(s) into the appropriate jacks on the back of the Base Unit, and the other end into the wall jack(s). For your convenience, a short line cord is provided.

  • Page 8: Handset Layout

    HANDSET UNIT KEY AND FEATURES HEADSET JACK SELECT LINE 1 LINE 2 PQRS OPER TONE PROG FLASH REDIAL/PAUSE HOLD CONF INTERCOM ANTENNA VOLUME UP & DOWN BATTERY COMPARTMENT DISPLAY BACK KEY FORWARD KEY SELECT KEY LINE 2 KEY OFF KEY LINE 1 KEY DIALING KEYS (0-9) WXYZ...

  • Page 9: Base Layout

    BASE UNIT KEYS AND FEATURES BASE RINGER SWITCH DATA PORT AC POWER JACK PHONE CORD JACK ANSWER MEMO ANSWER ON/OFF TIME/SET SELECT MENU MENU DELETE SPARE CHARGING BATTERY NEW CALL MAIL BOX PLAY/STOP REPEAT SKIP VOLUME MUTE INTERCOM CONF HOLD FLASH LINE 1 LINE 2...

  • Page 10: Basic Telephone Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS AREA CODE PROGRAMMING To benefit from all the Caller ID features of your tele- phone, you must enter your home area code. If you live in an area where you dial calls within your own area code by dialing 7 digits (no area code), follow these steps (with the Handset OFF ): 1.

  • Page 11: Making Calls

    BASIC OPERATIONS 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”.

  • Page 12: Redial/Pause

    BASIC OPERATIONS REDIAL/PAUSE From the Handset: Your VT 2931 Handset remembers the last 5 phone number you dialed. With the Handset off, press REDIAL/PAUSE. The Handset will display: This is the last phone number dialed from the Handset. Press the previous numbers dialed. Once the desired number is displayed on the Handset, press the appropriate LINE key to dial.

  • Page 13: Call Waiting

    BASIC OPERATIONS CALL WAITING If you subscribe to Call Waiting, you will hear a tone while on the phone as you 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.

  • Page 14: Conference Calling

    BASIC OPERATIONS 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 avaiable line. 3. Press CONF. You are now talking to both lines. 4.

  • Page 15: Caller Id

    CALLER ID This telephone provides two types of Caller ID on both the Handset and the Base Unit: Caller ID: Displays the name and number of each caller after the phone begins ringing (requires Caller ID service from your telephone company).

  • Page 16: Directory

    DIRECTORY SPEED DIALING FROM CALLER ID With the Handset OFF: • Press until you see the desired caller. • Press the desired line key. You will hear a dial tone, and the number will be dialed automati- cally. TO STORE A NAME AND NUMBER 1.Press PROG.

  • Page 17: Storing A Caller Id Record In The Directory

    DIRECTORY STORING A CALLER ID RECORD IN THE DIRECTORY With the Handset OFF: 1. Press until you see the desired call. 2. Press SELECT . 3. Press until PGM is blinking. 4. Press SELECT . If you want to edit the name, press When the name is correct, press SELECT.

  • Page 18: Base Unit Operation

    Base Unit. This port provides an easy way to connect your fax machine, laptop com- puter, 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 2961.

  • Page 19: Headset Operations

    HEADSET OPERATIONS Your VTech cordless phone is equipped with a 2.5mm headset Jack for use with an optional accessory Headset for hands-free operation. If you choose to use the Headset option, you must obtain an optional accessory Headset, which is compatible with the VTech cordless phone.

  • Page 20: Answering System Setup

    ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP Answering System Program-ming Overview Setup order for the Answering System is: 1. Set Outgoing Message. 2. Set Security Code 3. Set Day and Time 4. Set Audible Message Alert 5. Set Announce Only 6. Set Base Ringer 7.
  • Page 21 ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP ANSWER MEMO ANSWER ON/OFF TIME/SET SELECT MENU MENU DELETE SPARE CHARGING BATTERY NEW CALL MAIL BOX PLAY/STOP REPEAT SKIP VOLUME MUTE INTERCOM CONF HOLD FLASH LINE 1 LINE 2 3. Press any MAILBOX key to stop the recording. 4.
  • Page 22 ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP Day and Time During initial setup, or after a power failure, the day and time default is set to Monday, 12:00am. The display will flash "CL" to indicate day and time need to be set. Set Day & Time ANSWER MEMO ANSWER ON/OFF...
  • Page 23 ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP Set Announce Only CAUTION: If you turn on the Announce Only option, your callers cannot leave a message. 1. Press MENU until "Set Announce Only" is announced. 2. Press SELECT until desired setting "ON" or "OFF" is declared. 3.

  • Page 24: Aswering System Operations

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS Leaving a Message (Incoming Message) The Answering System will answer a call (according to the current ring selection), then play the OGM, followed by a beep to signal the start of recording. • Default mailbox is MAILBOX 1. •...
  • Page 25 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS Deleting Messages Deleting Messages: ANSWER MEMO ANSWER ON/OFF TIME/SET SELECT MENU MENU DELETE SPARE CHARGING BATTERY NEW CALL MAIL BOX PLAY/STOP REPEAT SKIP VOLUME MUTE INTERCOM CONF HOLD FLASH LINE 1 LINE 2 Turning the Answering Machine ON/OFF Turning Answering System ON/OFF ANSWER...
  • Page 26 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS Check Current Day and Time ANSWER MEMO ANSWER ON/OFF TIME/SET SELECT MENU MENU DELETE SPARE CHARGING BATTERY NEW CALL MAIL BOX PLAY/STOP REPEAT SKIP VOLUME MUTE INTERCOM CONF HOLD FLASH Changing Speaker Volume Adjusting Volume ANSWER MEMO ANSWER ON/OFF TIME/SET SELECT...
  • Page 27 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS Auto Disconnect for Extension Phone Pick-up The Answering System will auto-disconnect the telephone line if an extension phone or the cordless Handset accesses the line. Memory Full ANSWER MEMO ANSWER ON/OFF TIME/SET SELECT MENU MENU Memory Full...
  • Page 28 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS BASE UNIT MESSAGE WINDOW (LED) • The large Base Unit LED provides useful data on the status of your VT 2961 answering device. Below are examples of the LED data: The LED displays: Flashing number CL flashing F flashing 99 flashing -- flashing...

  • Page 29: Remote Operation Of Answering System

    Remote operation can only be accessed from a touch tone telephone. If the remote phone is set to pulse dialing, switch it tone. If tone dialing is not available, you will not be able to access the Answering System.
  • Page 30 REMOTE OPERATION OF ANSWERING SYSTEM Press "#6" once to skip forward to the next message. Stop Message Playback Pressing "#5" during message playback will stop playback. Deleting Messages Press "#9" once during message playback to delete the current message. Note: Playback will pause if "#" or " command in the following 2 seconds.
  • Page 31 REMOTE OPERATION OF ANSWERING SYSTEM • Press " 8" to record memo. • Press "#4" twice to repeat previous message. • Press "#0" to turn the system on or off. • Press " 5" to return to the simple voice menu. Pressing any function code will stop the voice menu, and perform the corresponding functions.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the Handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install your Base Unit near a sink, bathtub or shower.

  • Page 33: In Case Of Difficulty

    IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTECH Communications at 1- 800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-7377.
  • Page 34 YOU HEAR OTHER CALLS WHILE USING YOUR PHONE. • 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.

  • Page 35: Warranty Statement

    Products which may have been modified or incorporated into other products. • Products purchased and/or operated outside the USA, its territories, or Canada. • Products serviced by the owner or a service facility not expressly authorized by VTECH Communications. • Products purchased more than 12 months form current date.

  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Handset : 923.10 MHz to 927.75 MHz ( All ten channels within this range) Base : 902.3 MHz to 906.65 MHz (All ten channels within this range) RECEIVE FREQUENCY Handset : 902.3 MHz to 906.65 MHz Base : 923.10 MHz to 927.75MHz...

  • Page 37: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PARTS CHECKLIST...1 FCC AND IC REGULATIONS ...2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...2 SETTING UP YOUR VT2961...7 THE RBRC SEAL ...6 WALL MOUNTING...7 HANDSET LAYOUT...8 BASE LAYOUT...9 BASIC TELEPHONE OPERATIONS Area Code Programming...10 key Beeps...12 Alternative Method...10 Making Calls...11 Speakerphone Trips...11 Redial/Pause...12...
  • Page 38 TABLE OF CONTENTS ASWERING SYSTEM SET UP...20 ASWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS...24 REMOTE OPERATION OF ANSWERING SYSTEM...29 MAINTENANCE...32 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY...33 WARRANTY STATEMENT...35 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...36...
  • Page 39 A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. 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.

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