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INTRODUCTION
Parts Check List:
1. Handset
2. Base Unit
3. Telephone line cord
4. AC adapter
5. Battery Pack
6. Wall mounting bracket
HANDSET
BASE UNIT
TELEPHONE LINE
AC ADAPTER
CORD
WALL MOUNT BRACKET
BATTERY PACK
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  • Page 1 INTRODUCTION Parts Check List: 1. Handset 2. Base Unit 3. Telephone line cord 4. AC adapter 5. Battery Pack 6. Wall mounting bracket HANDSET BASE UNIT TELEPHONE LINE AC ADAPTER CORD WALL MOUNT BRACKET BATTERY PACK...
  • Page 2: 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. Opening or removing cabinet parts other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous...
  • Page 3: Replacing The Handset Batteries

    CAUTION: To reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons, Read and Follow these instructions: 1. Use only VTECH battery. 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.
  • Page 4: Spare Battery Charger

    RBRC program or at authorized VTech product service centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY bans/restrictios in your area.VTech’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources. Remove the nickel-cadmium battery pack by pressing on the lock knob and sliding downwardasmentioned on this page.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    PULSE. GETTING STARTED 5. 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.
  • Page 6: Wall Mounting

    WALL MOUNTING 4.Connect the telephone cord. The telephone line cord has a snap-in plug at each end. Insert one of the plugs into the jack on the bottom of the base. Insert the other end of the plug into the wall jack.
  • Page 7: Handset Features

    IN USE/LOW BATT LED * The IN USE/LOW BATT LED lights when the phone line is being used by the handset. * It flashes in cadence with an incoming ring. * It flashes quickly during PGM mode. * It flashes slowly when a low battery is detected.
  • Page 8: Base Unit Features

    CHARGING LED * The CHARGING LED illuminates steadily when the handset is in the base cradle to indicate that the handset battery is being charged. SPARE BATTERY LED * The SPARE BATTERY LED illuminates steadily when a battery is placed in the base unit charge cradle.
  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    This function is only available when you are on a call. Temporary Tone If you have a rotary (dial-pulse) telephone service, (TONE/PULSE switch is set to PULSE), this feature allows you to enter special codes and tones to operate answering machines, use electronic banking services, calling cards, or other special services.
  • Page 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (the * key). You can then press the numbers or symbols you need, and your phone will send the proper signals. To end the call, press OFF or place the handset back in the base. The phone will automatically go back to rotary (dial-pulse) service.
  • Page 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Press 8 3. Press and hold 9 until it beeps at least twice. 4. Dial 555-1234 5. Press MEM Using REDIAL To REDIAL the last number you called, press PHONE then press REDIAL. The phone will automatically dial the number. Storing a Redial Number into Speed Dial To store the last number you dialed as a regular Speed Dial number, press PGM, a number key...
  • Page 12 In addition, devices such as line splitters, “smart switches”, noise and line-tap filters, answering machines and other products in- stalled between your VT9121 and the wall jack may block or impede the CID information from reaching your phone. If your VT9121 is not...
  • Page 13 Message Wait- have been ing and the VTECH VT9121 will automatically deactivate the MSG icon. You must be in an area where Voice mail service is available and you must subscribe to this service to use this feature.
  • Page 14 An example of these messages are “LONG DISTANCE”, “CALL FORWARD” or “PAY PHONE”. CallerID Operating Key Descriptions The VTech VT9121 has three keys on the base unit for operation of the Caller ID module.
  • Page 15: Caller Id Setup

    Scroll also used during initial setup, see “Caller ID Setup”, page 15. Caller ID Setup When you first plug-in your VTech VT9121 several setup procedures. The setup process is automated. After con- firming automatically move to the next step of the setup procedure.
  • Page 16 Reviewing Caller ID Information All received calls are sequentially numbered and stored in memory for later review. The VT9121 to hold up to 99 Caller ID records for review. If you have 99 calls stored in memor y and you receive another...
  • Page 17 Repeat Counter If you receive more than one call from the same number, the VT9121 tracks these as repeat calls, and activates the repeat counter. When you review individual Caller ID records and the RPT# icon is on, then the current number being displayed was repeated.
  • Page 18: Caller Id With Call Waiting (Type Ii)

    User must be a subscriber to the caller ID with Call Waiting (CIDCW) service offered by the local telephone company. Caller ID with Call Waiting: If you are having a conversation using the VT9121, when you receive another call,you will hear notification beeps and the volume will be muted momentarily. message “CALL...
  • Page 19: In Case Of Difficulty

    * 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 20: Warranty Statement

    WHAT WILL VTECH DO? * At our option, repair or replace your unit. HOW DO I SEND MY UNIT, IN OR OUT OF WARRANTY? * Call VTECH Communications customer service for Return Authorization at: 1-800-595-9511 * Properly pack your unit. Include any cables &...
  • Page 21: 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 22: Fcc And Ic Regulations

    FCC. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the VTECH Limited Warranty. The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still enable the devices to ring when you receive a call.
  • Page 23 Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

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