VTech 1411 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, 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:
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GETTING STARTED
Setting Up Your VT1411
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.
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter shipped with your VT1411. It is specifically designed for
this product.
NOTE: Connect power to the base unit before placing the Belt Pack in the cradle.
3. CHARGE THE BELT PACK BATTERY PACK BEFORE USE. To ensure the Belt Pack is
recharged properly, make sure the belt clip is attached and the tip of the clip is inserted in the
slot above charge contacts. The batteries recharge automatically whenever the Belt Pack 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 jack at the
rear of the base unit. Plug the other end into a telephone wall jack. Make sure the plugs snap
securely into place.
5. CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE. After the battery pack is charged, put on the attached Headset
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INTRODUCTION
Parts Check List:
To purchase replacement battery packs, call
1. Belt Pack
VTECH Communications at 1-800-595-9511.
2. Base Unit
In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-
3. Telephone line cord
267-7377.
4. Headset
5. AC adapter
6. Battery Pack
7. Belt Clip
BELT PACK
HEADSET
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 lighting.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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GETTING STARTED
and press PHONE. 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.
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REPLACING THE BELT PACK BATTERIES
and the ( - ) and ( + ) symbols should be
facing you. Angle the lower end of the
battery pack in first , then push the upper
portion into the compartment.
4. Replace the battery cover .
5. The new battery pack must be charged
before using your telephone. Place the
Belt Pack in the cradle of the base unit to
allow it to charge for 16 hours.
NOTE: Belt Clip must be detached to
access Battery Pack.
IMPORTANT: CHARGE THE BELT PACK
While holding the Belt Pack with one
WITH THE BELT CLIP ATTACHED!!
hand, gently pry the belt clip up and
away from the top edge (antenna
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury,
edge) of the Belt Pack. The lower claw
read and follow
should now easily separate from the
instructions:
bottom of the Pack.
1. Use only VTECH battery.
2. Do not open or mutilate the battery.
When replacing the Belt Clip , begin
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
by hooking the lower claw of the clip
cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may
onto the bottom edge of the Belt Pack,
be toxic if swallowed.
then snap the top of the clip into the
3. Exercise care in handling batteries in
notch located on the top edge of the
order not to short the battery with
Pack
conducting materials such as rings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery or
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the old battery pack. Don't put conductor may overheat and cause
burns.
the old battery pack in a trash compactor
or a fire - it could burst. 4. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The
cell may explode.
3. Place the new battery pack into the
compartment. The two exposed metal
contacts should be on the bottom edge,
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BELT PACK FEATURES
LOW BATTERY WARNING
MEM KEY
• Press the MEM key to enter MEMORY • In a low battery state, the Belt Pack will
emit two beeps when you press PHONE,
mode.
• The sequence for dialing out a speed dial to let you know that the battery pack needs
to be recharged.
number in memory is: PHONE, MEM,
Number Button (0-9).
TONE/* KEY
• In PULSE dialing mode, this key is used
to switch to Temporary TONE dialing
mode.
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REPLACEMENT BATTERY ORDER FORM
For VT 1411 Cordless Telephone
Name: Address:
City: State: Zip:
Daytime Phone Number: ( )
ORDER INFORMATION
For Model VT 1411
(QTY.) Batteries @$19.95 each $
.................................................
Shipping/Handling @$ 4.95 per battery ....................................................... $
METHOD OF PAYMENT: DO NOT SEND CASH
CHECK/M.O. VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER AMERICAN EXPRESS
Credit Card# EXP. DATE
CARD HOLDER'S SIGNATURE
PLACE ORDER FORM AND PAYMENT IN ENVELOPE AND SEND TO:
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC.
8770 SW NIMBUS AVENUE
BEAVERTON, OREGON 97008-7195 USA
YOU MAY ALSO ORDER BY PHONE. CALL 1-800-595-9511
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
Answering Calls
Make sure the headset is plugged into
When an incoming call is ringing, the IN USE
the Belt Pack. VT1411 can only be used
LED on the base and PHONE LED on the
with the headset.
Belt Pack will flash. To make sure your phone
rings when the Belt Pack is away from the
base, please keep the base antenna in the
Making Calls
upright position.
Wearing your attached Headset, press
PHONE. When you hear a dial tone, dial the
To answer a call , press any key on the Belt
number. The PHONE LED will illuminate while
Pack (except OFF).
the Belt Pack is in use.
If you make a mistake when dialing, press
Disconnecting
OFF to hang up, then press PHONE to get
To end a call, either place the Belt Pack in the
the dial tone again.
base, or press OFF .
You must always press PHONE before you
can dial a call on the Belt Pack.
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BELT PACK FEATURES
VOLUME CONTROL
• There are 4 volume levels.
PHONE LED • While on a call, press the Up
Down
PHONE/FLASH
KEY
VOLUME volume. The Belt Pack will emit a double
KEY CHANNEL KEY
beep when the maximum or minimum
HEADSET
OFF KEY
volume level has been reached.
JACK
PROG KEY
REDIAL KEY
MEMORY
OFF KEY
KEY
• Press the OFF key to exit all modes of
operation.
PHONE LED
• The PHONE LED lights when the Belt
REDIAL / PAUSE KEY
Pack is on an active call.
• When you hear the dial tone, pressing the
• It flashes in cadence with an incoming
these REDIAL key will dial out the last number
ring.
that was called on your phone.
• It flashes quickly during PROG mode.
• It can also be used to store the last number
• It flashes slowly when battery is low.
dialed into the speed dial memory. See
Storing a Redial Number into Speed
PHONE KEY/ FLASH KEY
Dial for details.
• Press the PHONE key to make a call.
• You can store a PAUSE into your dialing
• If you are currently on a call, pressing
number. See Storing Pauses in Memory
PHONE flashes the line. This would be
for detail.
used with a feature like call waiting to
answer your second call.
CHAN KEY
• Pressing the CHAN key when the Belt
PROG KEY
Pack is in use will activate a channel
• Press PROG key to enter PROGRAM
change to the next free channel.
mode. See Programming Speed Dial
• This is used if you are experiencing noise
Numbers for more details.
or interference on the current channel.
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BASE UNIT FEATURES
IN USE/CHARGING LED
• The IN USE/CHARGING LED illuminates
steadily when the Belt Pack is in the base
cradle to indicate that the Belt Pack
battery is being charged.
• The LED illuminates whenever the Belt
Pack is being used.
• It also flashes with the cadence of the
incoming ring.
PAGE KEY
• Press the PAGE key to page the Belt
Pack.
• Press it second time to cancel a page.
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• The base will ring the Belt Pack for 1
minute before ending the page
automatically.
• The Belt Pack can also cancel the page
by pressing the OFF key.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Changing Channels Programming The Ringer Type
If you notice interference when using your The Belt Pack ringer is capable of four
Belt Pack, press CHAN to switch to a clear different types of ringing tones. The following
channel. This function is only available when sections detail how to change ringing tones
you are on a call. and turning off the ringer .
To program, the Belt Pack must be OFF.
TONE/PULSE Setting
To select a different ringer type do the
If you have touch tone service on phone line. following:
Press PROG, , ,MEM to switch to TONE • Press PROG
dialing. If you have rotary service, press • Press the # key.
PROG, , # ,MEM to switch to PULSE. • Press a key 1..4 to select a ringer type.
NOTE: Your VT1411 is preset at the factory
• Press the MEM key to confirm.
for TONE dialing.
Turning Off The Ringer
Temporary Tone
To turn off the ringer on the Belt Pack, do the
If you have a rotary (dial-pulse) telephone
following:
service, (TONE/PULSE setting is set to
• Press PROG
PULSE), this feature allows you to enter
• Press the # key
special codes and tones to operate answering
• Press 5 to turn off the ringer
machines, use electronic banking services,
• Press the MEM key to confirm
calling cards, or other special services.
• To turn the ringer on again, see
First, dial the call normally. Then activate the
Programming the Ringer Type.
Temporary Tone feature by pressing TONE
(the key). You can then press the
Checking The Ringer
numbers or symbols you need, and your
To check the ringer which is currently
phone will send the proper signals.
programmed, do the following:
To end the call, press OFF or place the Belt
• Press PROG
Pack back in the base. The phone will
• Press the # key
automatically go back to rotary (dial-pulse)
• Press 0
service.
• Press the MEM key to confirm
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or
key to adjust the listening