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BASIC OPERATIONS
SETTING HANDSET VOLUME
mode, this feature allows you to enter
special codes and tones to operate
Set the Handset volume switch to High, Mid
answering machines, use electronic
or Low , depending on your preference.
banking services, calling cards, or other
The Volume switch is located on the left-hand
special services.
edge of the handset (with the keypad facing
* First, dial the call normally.
towards you, and the antenna pointing up).
* Then, activate the Temporary Tone
CHANGING CHANNELS
If you notice interference when using your
handset, press CHAN key to switch to a clear
* To end the call, press OFF or place the
channel. This function is only available when
you are on a call.
TEMPORARY TONE
If you have a rotary (dial-pulse) telephone
service, and your telephone is set to PULSE
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
RINGER PROGRAMMING
* Press MEM to save the new setting, or
press OFF to discard changes.
You can select from 4 different Handset
ringer types. You can also program the
ringer OFF.
Turning Off The Handset Ringer
(To program, the Handset must be OFF)
Programming The Ringer Type
* Press PROG TWICE, the LCD will
indicate the current ringer type.
(To program, the Handset must be OFF)
* Press 0 to turn off the ringer
* Press PROG TWICE, the LCD will
indicate the current ringer type, e.g. BELL
* Press MEM to save the new setting, or
1 (for ringer type 1).
press OFF to discard changes.
* Press a key 1,2,3 or 4 to select a ringer
* To turn the ringer on again, see
type.
Programming The Ringer Type
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OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION
ADVANCED
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATIONS
Your VT9112 cordless telephone is equipped
Speed Number Dialing
with a 2.5mm Headset Jack for use with an
* For Live Dialing
optional accessory Headset for hands-free
1. Press PHONE to get a dial tone.
operation.
2. Press MEM and the memory location
If you choose to use the Headset option, you
number key (0-9) to dial the
must do the following:
corresponding speed dial number.
INSTALLATION
* Obtain an optional accessory Headset,
* For Predialing
which is compatible with the VT9112.
1. Press MEM and the memory location
number key (0-9) to retrieve the
Please contact VTECH Communications
corresponding speed dial number.
Customer Service, in the U.S. toll-free at
2. Check its correctness and append any
1-800-595-9511,in the Canada call 1-800-
267-7377 for dealer information in your local
digit to it if necessary.
area. You can also purchase a compatible
3. Press PHONE to dial the phone number.
Headset directly from VTECH
Communications Customer Service.
One-Touch Speed Dialing
If you are sure a memory location number
* Once you have a compatible 2.5mm
(0-9) contains the telephone number you
Headset, locate the Headset Jack on the
want to dial, just press and hold this
Handset of your VT9112 . Connect the
number key for 2 seconds. Your phone will
plug on the Headset to the jack on the
automatically connect the line and dial out
cordless Handset. The plug should fit
securely. Do not force the connection.
this telephone number.
See illustration.
HANDSET JACK LOCATION
AND CONNECTION WITH PLUG.
* The VT9112 is also equipped with a
detachable belt clip. Align the pins on the
inside edge of the belt clip with the
notches on the side of the VT9112
handset. The belt clip should snap
securely into place. Do not force the
connection. See Illustration
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MAINTENANCE
TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELEPHONE.
Electrical Storms
Your VTECH 9112 cordless telephone
Electrical storms can sometimes cause power
contains sophisticated electronic parts so it
surges harmful to electronic equipment.
must be treated with care.
For your own safety, use caution when using
electric appliances during storms.
Avoid rough treatment
Place the handset down gently. Save the
Cleaning your telephone
original packing materials to protect your
Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that
telephone if you ever need to ship it.
should retain its luster for many years. Clean
it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with
Avoid Water
water or a mild soap. Do not use excess water
Your telephone can be damaged if it gets
or cleaning solvents of any kind.
wet. Do not use the handset outdoors in the
rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not
AUTOMATIC SECURITY CODING
install your base unit near a sink, bathtub or
shower.
Your VT9112 phone is factory set with one of
1,048,576 possible security codes. This unique
Remember that electrical appliances can
security code allows your handset and base to
cause serious injury if used when you are
wet or standing in water. If your base unit
recognize each other, and minimizes the
should fall into water, DO NOT RETRIEVE
possibility of another cordless phone using your
IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER
telephone line. The security code will be kept
CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS
FROM THE WALL . Then pull the unit out
even in case of power failure or handset battery
by the unplugged cords.
being disconnected.
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feature by pressing TONE (the * key).
You can then press the numbers or
symbols you need, and your phone will
send the signals by tone dialling.
handset back on the base. The phone
will automatically go back to PULSE
mode.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
MULTIPLE REDIALING
Replacing a Speed Dial Number
If you want to replace a speed dial number,
VT9112 contains a history of 4 previous
simply follow the above steps. Your new
telephone numbers dialed from the phone.
speed dial number will replace the previous
To redial one of these telephone numbers:
one in that memory location.
1. Before pressing PHONE, press REDIAL/
PAUSE key, the last telephone number
dialed is retrieved.
Clearing a Speed Dial Number
2. Press REDIAL/PAUSE more times, the
If you want to clear a speed dial number,
second, third, and fourth redial telephone
simply follow the above steps, but press
numbers can be retrieved.
MEM without entering any number.
3. If REDIAL/PAUSE is pressed for 5 times,
the first redial number will be shown again.
Storing A Pause In A Speed Dial Number
4. Check if one of these numbers is
To insert a pause in a phone number, just
appropriate. Press PHONE to dial out this
press REDIAL/PAUSE key between any two
telephone number. Or press OFF to quit
digits you want to insert the pause. The LCD
this function.
will display the telephone number with digit
'P' between the digits. This indicates an
additional 2-second pause being added
MEMORY (SPEED) DIAL
between the digits when the line is connected
and the phone number is dialed.
Up to 10 frequently dialed phone numbers
For example:
can be programmed into your VT9112 Speed
Dial Memory. Each phone number can
If your phone is connected to a PBX, you can
contain a maximum of 20 digits.
store the PBX access number and PAUSE
before the phone number. For example, to
store 9-PAUSE-555-1234 in memory location
Programming a Speed Dial Number
8 , do the following:
To program a phone number into memory,
1. Press PROG
the Handset must be OFF.
* Press PROG. The LCD will show MEM_ to
2. Press 8 (memory location)
prompt you to enter the number of memory
3. Press 9
location.
4. Press REDIAL/PAUSE key
* Press the number of the memory location
you wish to store the number (0 – 9).
5. Enter 555-1234 (LCD now shows
* Dial the number you want to store. The
"9P5551234")
number may be up to 20 digits long. The
number can be entered manually or by
6. Press MEM
using REDIAL.
* Press MEM to save the phone number or
press OFF to discard the change and exit
the program.
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OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION
OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PUSH THE BELT CLIP
ONTO THE HANDSET
OPERATION
* NOTE: Whenever a compatible
Headset is connected to the cordless
Handset, the microphone on the
Handset will be MUTED. This is done
to limit the effect of background noise.
* The following operational characteristics
apply to VTECH Headsets. the same
may also apply to other (non-VTECH)
compatible headsets, but VTECH
assumes no responsibility for their
* For maximum sound quality, the flexible
performance.
microphone should be positioned at the
* The VTECH brand compatible Headset
corner of your mouth, about one inch from
has a monaural design which is
your mouth.
reversible, so you can wear your
Headset on either the left or right ear,
leaving one ear free for room
conversation.
* The headband can be adjusted to fit the
contour of your head. Using both
hands, slide the headband up or down
so that it rests comfortably on your
ONE
head with the speaker cushion centered
INCH
against your ear.
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
If you have difficulty operating your phone, the
Pick up the handset and press PHONE.
suggestions below should solve the problem.
If you still have difficulty after trying these
NO DIAL TONE.
suggestions,
* First check all the suggestions above.
In the US call:
* If you still don't hear a dial tone,
VTECH Communications at
disconnect the base unit from the
1-800-595-9511.
telephone jack and connect a different
phone. If there is no dial tone on that
In the Canada call:
phone either, the problem is in your wiring
VTECH Electronics at
or local service. Call your local telephone
1-800-267-7377.
company.
THE PHONE DOESN'T WORK AT ALL.
YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A WEAK
SIGNAL WHEN YOU'RE NEAR THE
* Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
BASE UNIT.
* Make sure the telephone line cord is
* Place the handset in the base
plugged firmly into the base unit and the
momentarily to reset the security code.
telephone wall jack.
Then press PHONE to get a line.
* Make sure the handset battery is installed.
Household appliances plugged into the
If the base CHARGING LED flashes when
same circuit as the base unit can
handset is put onto the base, then handset
sometimes cause interference. Try moving
battery may not be inserted well.
the apppliance or the base unit to another
* Make sure the batteries are properly
outlet.
charged. If the handset make two beeps,
or the BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
shows LOW BATTERY LEVEL, the
YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A WEAK
battery needs charging. If IN USE
SIGNAL WHEN YOU'RE AWAY FROM
indicator at base or PHONE indicator at
THE BASE UNIT.
handset do not light when you press
* You may be out of range. Either move
PHONE button, you must charge the
close to the base, or relocate the base
batteries.
unit.
* If you recently installed a new battery
* The layout of your home may be limiting
pack, make sure it is installed correctly.
the range. Try moving the base unit to
the second or third floor.
Follow the procedure below:
1.
Remove battery from handset.
THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHEN
YOU RECEIVE A CALL.
2.
Replace battery in handset.
* Make sure your handset ringer is turned
3.
Place the handset in the charge cradle.
on.
Wait 60 seconds.
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AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ON RIGHT EAR
ON LEFT EAR
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