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INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 3
Parts Check List .......................................................................................................................... 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................... 5
REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES .................................................................................. 6
GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................................... 8
Setting Up Your VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155 .................................................................................. 8
WALL MOUNTING ...................................................................................................................... 9
HANDSET FEATURES ............................................................................................................... 10
IN USE/LOW BATT LED ........................................................................................................... 10
PHONE KEY / FLASH function .................................................................................................. 10
CHANNEL KEY .......................................................................................................................... 10
OFF KEY ................................................................................................................................... 10
MEM KEY .................................................................................................................................. 10
PROG KEY ................................................................................................................................ 10
REDIAL KEY .............................................................................................................................. 10
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KEY .............................................................................................................................. 10
VOLUME CONTROL .................................................................................................................. 10
HEADSET JACK ........................................................................................................................ 10
BASE UNIT FEATURES ............................................................................................................. 11
POWER LED ............................................................................................................................. 11
CHARGE LED ............................................................................................................................ 11
IN USE LED ............................................................................................................................... 11
SPARE BATTERY LED .............................................................................................................. 11
PAGE KEY .................................................................................................................................. 11
BASE UNIT DISPLAY ................................................................................................................. 12
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................. 13
Making Calls .............................................................................................................................. 13
Answering Calls ....................................................................................................................... 13
Disconnecting ........................................................................................................................... 13
Changing Channels .................................................................................................................. 13
TONE / PULSE Setting ............................................................................................................... 13
Temporary Tone ........................................................................................................................ 14
Programming The Ringer Type ................................................................................................. 14
Turning Off The Ringer ............................................................................................................. 14
Checking The Ringer ................................................................................................................ 14
Memory Dialing ......................................................................................................................... 15
Programming Speed Dial Numbers ........................................................................................... 15
Speed Number Dialing .............................................................................................................. 15
To Change or Replace a Speed Dial Number ........................................................................... 15
To Clear the Stored Number ..................................................................................................... 15
Storing Special Codes .............................................................................................................. 16
Using Redial .............................................................................................................................. 16
Storing a Redial Number into Speed Dial .................................................................................. 16
The Page Feature ..................................................................................................................... 16
ITAD BASE LEDS ...................................................................................................................... 17
MAILBOX LED's ......................................................................................................................... 17
ANSWER ON/OFF LED .............................................................................................................. 17
ITAD BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS ............................................................................ 18
ANSWER ON/OFF KEY ........................................................................................... 18
MAILBOX X (1,2 or 3) KEY ....................................................................................... 18
REC/MEMO KEY ..................................................................................................... 18
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Parts Check List ... 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 5 REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES ... 6 GETTING STARTED ... 8 Setting Up Your VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155 ... 8 WALL MOUNTING ... 9 HANDSET FEATURES ... 10 IN USE/LOW BATT LED ... 10 PHONE KEY / FLASH function ...
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS MENU KEY ... 19 SELECT KEY ... 19 TIME/SET KEY ... 20 DELETE KEY ... 20 REPEAT/SLOW KEY ... 20 SKIP/QUICK KEY ... 21 VOLUME UP KEY ... 21 VOLUME DOWN KEY ... 21 ITAD OPERATION ... 22 Default ITAD Settings ...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You have purchased one of the best performing cordless telephones on the market! The VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155 is a single line 900 MHz cordless phone. The VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155 base unit includes an Integrated Telephone Answer- ing Device (ITAD).
  • Page 4: Parts Check List

    INTRODUCTION Parts Check List: 1. Base unit 2. Handset 3. AC adapter 4. Telephone line cord 5. Battery pack 6. Wall mounting bracket 7. Belt Clip HANDSET BASE UNIT AC ADAPTER TELEPHONE LINE CORD WALL MOUNTING BRACKET BATTERY PACK BELT CLIP...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    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 in the U.S. and at 1-800-267-7377 in Canada. Opening or removing cabinet parts other than...
  • Page 6: Replacing The Handset Batteries

    Vtech Communications at 1-800-595-9511 in the U.S. and at 1-800-267-7377 in Canada. SPARE BATTERY CHARGER Your VTech VT 9151/VT 9155 is equipped with a spare battery charger built-in to the base unit. The spare battery charger allows you to always have a charged battery available, should your handset battery discharge during normal use.
  • Page 7 VTech’s partnership 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...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Setting Up Your VTECH VT 9151/ VT 9155 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 back of the base unit.
  • Page 9: Wall Mounting

    WALL MOUNTING 1. Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. Your phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (120v AC). The power cord is six feet long; make sure there is an electrical outlet within reach of the base.
  • Page 10: Handset Features

    HANDSET FEATURES IN USE/LOW BATT LED • The IN USE LED lights when the phone line is be- ing used by the handset. • It flashes in cadence with an incoming ring. • It flashes quickly during PROG mode. • The LED will flash slowly when the handset bat- tery is getting low and needs to be recharged.
  • Page 11: Base Unit Features

    BASE UNIT FEATURES IN USE LED • The IN USE LED illuminates whenever the handset is being used. • The IN USE LED also flashes with the cadence of the incoming ring. POWER LED • This LED illuminates when the base power adapter is plugged in and power is applied to the base unit.
  • Page 12: Base Unit Display

    BASE UNIT FEATURES BASE UNIT DISPLAY The display provides useful information on the status of your VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155 answering device. Below are the descriptions of the display. Message window LED status What it means: Steady No new messages in any mailboxes.
  • Page 13: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Making Calls- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1. Pick up the handset and press PHONE. 2. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number. 3.
  • Page 14: Temporary Tone

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Temporary Tone - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you have a rotary (dial-pulse) tele- phone service, (TONE/PULSE setting is set to PULSE), this feature allows you to enter special codes and tones to oper- ate answering machines, use electronic banking services, calling cards, or other special services.
  • Page 15: Memory Dialing

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Memory Dialing The VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155 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.
  • Page 16: Storing Special Codes

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Storing Special Codes - - - - - - - - - - - To insert a pause in a phone number, for example, to store 9-PAUSE-555- 1234 in memory location 8, do the fol- lowing: TO REDIAL LAST NUMBER 1.
  • Page 17: Itad Base Leds

    ITAD BASE LEDS MAILBOX LED’s The MAILBOX LED’s (1,2,3) indicate the status of messages in each mailbox. ANSWER ON/OFF LED ANSWER LED will remain off if ITAD is not in auto-answer mode. ANSWER LED remains on steadily when ITAD is in auto-answer mode.
  • Page 18: Itad Base Keypad Functions

    ITAD BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS ITAD BASE KEYPAD ANSWER ON/OFF KEY- - - - - - - - - - - - This key is used to turn ON and OFF the ITAD. • While in the OFF mode. 1. The cordless phone will still operate normally, but the ITAD will not answer calls.
  • Page 19: Menu Key

    ITAD BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS 1. Press the REC/MEMO and you will hear “Please select mailbox”. 2. Select the mailbox by pressing the mailbox key and “Now recording” is heard. 3. Record your memo. 4. During recording, the 7 segment will count the recording time in seconds.
  • Page 20: Time/Set Key

    ITAD BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS TIME/SET KEY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The TIME/SET key is used to check the date and time. In normal opera- tion, the day and time are announced when TIME/SET key is pressed.
  • Page 21: Skip/Quick Key

    ITAD BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS SKIP/QUICK KEY- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - • The key advances to the ginning of the next message dur- ing playback. VOLUME UP KEY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - •...
  • Page 22: Itad Operation

    ITAD OPERATION Default ITAD Settings The ITAD is preset to have the following default settings: Security Code: 19 Audible Message Alert: OFF Date & Time: Mon 12:00am Rings to answer: 4 ITAD Programming Overview Setup order for the ITAD is: 1.Set Outgoing Message.
  • Page 23: Set Security Code

    ITAD OPERATION 4. The OGM replays the message automatically, followed by a beep. 5. To review a recorded announcement, press MENU key until the desired item (Set outgoing message) is announced. Press any MAILBOX key. The current greeting is played. 6.
  • Page 24: Set Announce Only

    ITAD OPERATION TIME/SET KEY SELECT KEY MENU KEY 1. Press MENU until you hear “Set dible message alert.” 2. Press SELECT until the desired set- ting, (ON or OFF) is announced. 3. Press TIME/SET to confirm your choice. The voice prompt of “Audible Message Alert On”...
  • Page 25: Leaving A Message (Incoming Message)

    ITAD OPERATION 4 rings The incoming call is answered after 4 rings. 6 rings The incoming call is answered after 6 rings. Toll Saver The incoming call is answered after 2 rings only if there are new messages/memos present. Otherwise, the ITAD will answer calls after 4 rings.
  • Page 26: Saving Messages

    ITAD OPERATION mailbox. Then the system will play only the new messages. • In the absence of new messages, the system will announce “ Mailbox X, You have X old messages ” and then playback the old messages. • The keys can be used to skip forward and backward during message playback.
  • Page 27: Call Screening

    ITAD OPERATION • The display will still show the number of new messages. • Even if the ITAD is set to OFF, it will still answer calls after 10 rings. An an- nouncement, “ Please enter your se- curity code ” is given, and you can en- ter your security code to use remote operation.
  • Page 28: Changing Playback Speed

    ITAD OPERATION Changing Playback Speed SKIP/QUICK KEY REPEAT/SLOW KEY During playback, you can change the playback speed by simply holding down (SLOW) or (QUICK) to the desired speed during playback. There are 3 playback speeds. The default speed is normal. Playback speed will return to normal once you exit the playback mode.
  • Page 29: Remote Operation Of Itad

    REMOTE OPERATION OF ITAD Remote operation allows you to control the functions of the ITAD when you are away from the base, and call from an outside telephone line. The ITAD can- not be accessed from another tele- phone on the same line. You can ac- cess many of the ITAD functions from a remote location such as listening to messages, changing recorded an-...
  • Page 30: Deleting Messages

    REMOTE OPERATION OF ITAD Deleting Messages 1. Press “#9” once during message playback to delete the current mes- sage. Note: Playback will pause if “#” or “*” is entered. ITAD will wait for the command in the following 2 seconds. If no further tone is entered, playback will be re- sumed.
  • Page 31: Optional Headset Installation And Operating Instructions

    See illustration. HEADSET JACK & BELT CLIP LOCATION • The VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155 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 VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155 handset.
  • Page 32: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELE- PHONE. Your VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts so it must be treated with care. Avoid rough treatment Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it.
  • Page 33: In Case Of Difficulty

    If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the prob- lem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, In the US call: VTECH Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada call: VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-7377. THE PHONE DOESN’T WORK AT ALL.
  • Page 34: Warranty Statement

    • Products which may have been modified or incorporated into other products • Products purchased outside the USA or CANADA • Products serviced by the owner or a service facility not expressly authorized by VTECH Communications • Products purchased more than 12 months from current date HOW DOES STATE LAW OR PROVINCIAL LAW RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY? •...
  • Page 35: Fcc And Ic Regulations

    Your VT 9151/VT 9155 is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC. This means your handset and base unit can communicate...
  • Page 36 FCC. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the VTECH Limited Warranty. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the phone company or Party Lines.
  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Handset: 923.10 MHz to 927.75 MHz (All 30 channels within this range) Base: 902.3 MHz to 906.65 MHz (All 30 channels within this range) RECEIVE FREQUENCY Handset: 902.3 MHz to 906.65 MHz (All 30 channels within this range) Base: 923.10 MHz to 927.75 MHz (All...
  • Page 38 VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTECH Communications; Beaverton, OR , 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd.; Richmond, B.C., V6X 1Z9 Copyright 2000 for VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. 91-5055-30-00 MADE IN CHINA ISSUE 0...
  • Page 39 USER’S MANUAL VT 9151/VT 915 900MHz CORDLESS ANSWERING SYSTEM IMPORTANT BEFORE USING YOUR NEW PHONE, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY. VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.

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