VTech Telecommunications 80-5214-12 900 MHz Cordless Telephone System User Manual USA MANU

VTech Telecommunications Ltd 900 MHz Cordless Telephone System USA MANU

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Parts Check List:1. Handset2. Base Unit3. Telephone line cord4. Battery Pack5. AC AdapterWhen using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followedto reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, 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 oraerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, orswimming 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. Toprotect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing the producton the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed nearor 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 themarking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult yourdealer or local power company.8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cordwill be abused by persons walking on it.9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they maytouch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire orelectric 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 repairwork is required, contact VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. Opening orremoving cabinet parts other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerousvoltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when theappliance is subsequently used.11.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire orelectric shock.12.Unplug this product from the wall outlet: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. Adjustonly those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, because improperadjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive workto 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. Theremay be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS1. Slide the battery cover off by gentlypressing on the recessed area witha downward motion.2. Unplug and remove the old batterypack. Don't put the old battery packin a trash compactor or a fire - itcould burst.3. With the red and black wires at thebottom of the pack, angle the top ofthe battery into the compartment,under the two “claws”. Next, pressthe lower end of the battery packdown, so it is held in place by thelower claw. Now, plug the connectorinto the socket, located below thebattery. Slip the battery wires into thewire guide, located below and to theleft of the socket.4. Replace the battery cover by slidingit into place.INTRODUCTIONTo purchase replacement batterypacks, call VTECH Communicationsat 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, callVTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-7377.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING/REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK5. The new battery pack must be charged before using your telephone. Placethe handset in the cradle of the base unit to allow it to charge for 16 hours.Maximum battery life between charges is more than 4.5 hours of continuoustalk time or 6 days of standby.CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury, read and follow these instructions:1. Use only VTECH battery pack supplied, or equivalent..2. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive andmay cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.3. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery withconducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery orconductor may overheat and cause burns.4. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode.The RBRC™ SealThe RBRC® Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery indicates thatVTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily participating in an industryprogram to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of theiruseful lives, when taken out of service within the United States andCanada.The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste, which may be illegal inyour area.VTech’s participation with RBRC® makes it easy for you to drop off the spentbattery at local retailers participating in the RBRC® program or at authorizedVTech product service centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY™ for informationon Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans / restrictions in your area. VTech’sinvolvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting ourenvironment and conserving natural resources.RBRC ® is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.HANDSET BASE UNITTELEPHONE CORD BATTERY PACK AC ADAPTER123Setting Up Your VT91131. 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 tothe power jack on the bottom of the Base Unit. Insert the cord in the channelguide.CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter shipped with your VT9113. It isspecifically designed for this product.NOTE: Connect power to the Base Unit before placing the handset in thecradle.3. CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK BEFORE USE. The batteriesrecharge automatically whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit cradle.The batteries must be charged for 16 hours before using your phone forthe first time.4. Connect the telephone line cord. Insert one end of the telephone line cordinto the phone jack on the bottom of the Base Unit. Plug the other end intoa telephone wall jack. Make sure the plugs snap securely into place. Insertthe cord in the channel guide.5. CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE. After the battery pack is charged, pick up theHandset and press the ON key. The IN USE indicator should light up, andyou 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 specificallydesigned for wet locations.3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephoneline has been disconnected at the network interface.4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.ON LED• The ON LED lights when theHandset is on an active call.• It flashes in cadence with anincoming ring.• It flashes quickly duringProgramming mode.• It flashes slowly when the batterypack is low.ON/ FLASH KEY• Press the ON key to make a call.• If you are currently on a call, andyou hear a call waiting tone,press ON to switch to the secondcall. Press ON again to return tothe original call.VOLUME CONTROL• Adjust the volume of what youhear through the Handset.• While on a call, press the or key to adjust the listeningvolume. The Handset will emit adouble beep when the maximumor minimum volume level hasbeen reached.OFF KEY• Press the OFF key to exit allmodes of operation.GETTING STARTED HANDSET FEATURESREDIAL / PAUSE KEY• When you hear the dial tone,press the REDIAL to call the lastnumber dialed on your phone.• It can also be used to store thelast number dialed into the speeddial memory. See Storing aRedial Number into Speed Dialfor details.• You can store a PAUSE into yourdialing number. See StoringPauses in Memory for detail.CHAN KEY• Pressing the CHAN key when theHandset is in use will activate achannel change to the next freechannel.• This is used if you areexperiencing noise orinterference on the currentchannel.MEM/PROG KEY• Press the MEM key to enterMEMORY mode.• The sequence for dialing out aspeed dial number in memory is:ON, MEM, Number Button (0-9).• Press MEN/PROG to enterprogramming mode. SeeProgramming Speed DialNumbers for more details.TONE/ * KEY• In PULSE dialing mode, this keyis used to switch to TemporaryTONE dialing mode.TELEPHONEWALL JACKAC ELECTRICALOUTLET45ON/FLASH KEYMEMORY/PROG KEYVOLUME KEYSOFF KEYCHANNEL KEYREDIAL/PAUSE KEYON LED
BASE UNIT FEATURESIN USE/CHARGING LED• The LED illuminates steadily when theHandset is in the Base cradle toindicate that the Handset battery isbeing charged.• The LED illuminates whenever theHandset is being used.• This LED also flashes with thecadence of the incoming ring.PAGE KEY• Press the PAGE key to page theHandset.• Press it second time to cancel a page.• The Base will ring the Handset for 1minute before ending the pageautomatically.• The Handset can also cancel thepage by pressing the OFF key.Making CallsPick up the Handset and press ON.When you hear a dial tone, dial thenumber. The ON LED will illuminatewhile the Handset is in use.If you make a mistake when dialing,press OFF to hang up, then pressON to get the dial tone again.You must always press ON beforeyou can dial a call on the Handset.Answering CallsWhen an incoming call is ringing, theIN USE LED on the Base and ONLED on the Handset will flash. Tomake sure your phone rings whenthe Handset is away from the Base,please keep the Base antenna in theupright position.To answer a call when the Handsetis in the Base, just pick up theHandset.To answer a call when the Handsetis away from the Base, just pressany key on the Handset (exceptTemporary ToneIf you have a rotary (dial-pulse)telephone service, (TONE/PULSEsetting is set to PULSE), this featureallows you to enter special codes andtones to operate answeringmachines, use electronic bankingservices, calling cards, or otherspecial services.First, dial the call normally. Thenactivate the Temporary Tone featureby pressing TONE (the * key). Youcan then press the numbers orsymbols you need, and your phonewill send the proper signals.To end the call, press OFF or placethe Handset back in the Base. Thephone will automatically go back torotary (dial-pulse) service.Programming The Ringer TypeThe Handset ringer is capable of fourdifferent types of ringing tones. Thefollowing sections detail how tochange the different tones and to turnoff a ringer on the Handset.To program, the Handset must beOFF.To select a different ringer type dothe following:• Press MEM/PROG.• Press the # key.• Press a key 1..4 to select a ringertype.• Press the MEM key to confirm.Turning Off The RingerTo turn off the ringer on the Handset,do the following:Speed Number Dialing1. Press ON to get a dial tone.2. Press MEM and the memorylocation number key (0-9).For example, to dial the number youassigned to key '8', you would pressON, MEM, 8.To Change or Replace a SpeedDial NumberTo change or replace a storednumber in speed dial memory simplyenter the new number and store it inthe memory location you wish tochange.For example, to change the numberstored in memory position 7 to 555-1111, you would press MEM/PROG,7, 555-1111, MEM.Storing Pauses in MemoryTo insert a pause in a phone number,press REDIAL/PAUSE. The pause is2 seconds in length. For longerpauses, press REDIAL/PAUSE twoor more times. Each additional pressindicates an additional 2 secondpause.If your phone is connected to a PBXyou can store the PBX accessnumber and a pause before thephone number. For example, to store9-PAUSE-555-1234 in memorylocation 8 do the following:1. Press MEM/PROG2. Press 83. Press 94. Press REDIAL / PAUSE5. Dial 555-12346. Press MEMIf you have difficulty operating yourphone, the suggestions below shouldsolve the problem. If you still havedifficulty after trying thesesuggestions,In the US Call:VTECHCommunications at1-800-595-9511.In Canada Call:VTECH Electronics at1-800-267-7377.THE PHONE DOESN'T WORK ATALL.• Make sure the power cord isplugged in.• Make sure the telephone line cordis plugged firmly into the Base Unitand the telephone wall jack.• Make sure the batteries areproperly charged. If the Handsetmakes two beeps, the batteriesneed charging. If the IN USEindicators do not light when youpress ON, you must charge thebatteries.• If you recently installed a newbattery pack, make sure it isinstalled correctly.NO DIAL TONE.• First check all the suggestionsabove.• If you still don't hear a dial tone,disconnect the Base Unit from thetelephone jack and connect adifferent phone. If there is no dialtone on that phone either, theproblem is in your wiring or localservice. Call your local telephonecompany.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSOPERATING INSTRUCTIONSIN CASE OF DIFFICULTYOPERATING INSTRUCTIONSOFF). This is very useful in a darkenvironment; you do not have tofumble around looking for the ON keyto answer the call.DisconnectingTo end a call, either place the Handsetback in the Base, or press OFF onthe Handset.Changing ChannelsIf you notice interference when usingyour Handset, press CHAN to switchto a clear channel. This function isonly available when you are on a call.•TONE/PULSE SettingIf you have touch tone service onphone line. Press MEM/PROG, * , *,MEM to switch to TONE dialing. If youhave rotary service, press MEM/PROG, * , # , MEM to switch toPULSE.NOTE: Your VT9113 is preset at thefactory for TONE dialing.• Press MEM/PROG.• Press the # key• Press 5 to turn off the ringer• Press the MEM key to confirm• To turn the ringer on again, seeProgramming the Ringer Type.Checking The RingerTo check the ringer which is currentlyprogrammed, do the following:• Press MEM/PROG.• Press the # key• Press 0• Press the MEM key to confirmMemory DialingThe VT9113 can store up to 10different phone numbers that you candial just by pressing phone, MEM andone of the number keys (0-9).Programming Speed DialNumbersThe Handset must be OFF.1. Press MEM/PROG. The ON LEDwill blink to indicate that you are inthe programming mode.2. Press the number of the memorylocation you wish to store thenumber in (0-9).3. Using the dial pad, dial the numberyou want to store. The numbercan be up to 16 digits long. Thenumber can be entered manuallyor by using REDIAL.4. Press MEM to store the phonenumber to the key you selected.The phone now exits programmingmode and emits a tone.Using REDIALTo redial the last number you called,press ON then press REDIAL. Thephone will automatically dial thenumber.Storing a Redial Number intoSpeed DialTo store the last number you dialedas a Speed Dial number, press MEM/PROG, a location number (0-9),REDIAL, MEM.The Page FeatureFrom the Base Unit, press PAGE tosignal the person at the Handset. Toend the page at the base, pressPAGE again. To end the page at theHandset, press OFF.If the Handset is in use ( off hock)when PAGE is pressed on the BaseUnit, the Handset will emit one pagealert. If the Handset is not in use (onhook), the page alert will continue forapproximately 60 seconds.This feature is useful in locating amisplaced Handset.YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR AWEAK SIGNAL EVEN WHENYOU'RE NEAR THE BASE UNIT.Household appliances plugged intothe same circuit as the Base Unit cansometimes cause interference. Trymoving the appliance or the Base Unitto another outlet.YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR AWEAK SIGNAL WHEN YOU'REAWAY FROM THE BASE UNIT.• You may be out of range. Eithermove closer to the Base, orrelocate the Base Unit.• The layout of your home may belimiting the range. Try moving theBase Unit to the second or thirdfloor, or to some other location.THE HANDSET DOES NOT RINGWHEN YOU RECEIVE A CALL.• Ensure that the ringer is turnedon.• Make sure the telephone line cordis plugged firmly into the Base Unitand the telephone jack. Makesure the power cord is pluggedin.• You may be too far from the BaseUnit.• You may have too manyextension phones on yourtelephone line to allow all of themto ring. Try unplugging some ofthe other phones.YOUR CALLER FADES IN ANDOUT.You may be nearly out of range. Movecloser, or relocate the Base.78910 11FRONT VIEW:BOTTOM VIEW:IN USE/CHARGE LEDPAGE KEYON/FLASH KEYMEMORY/PROG KEYVOLUME KEYSOFF KEYCHANNEL KEYREDIAL/PAUSE KEYON LEDYOU HEAR OTHER CALLS WHILEUSING YOUR PHONE.• Replace the Handset in the Basecradle, wait a few moments andtry again.• Disconnect your Base Unit fromthe telephone jack, and plug in aregular telephone. If you still hearother calls, the problem isprobably in your wiring or localservice. Call your local telephonecompany.YOU HEAR NOISE IN THEHANDSET, AND NONE OF THEKEYS OR BUTTONS WORK.• Make sure the power cord isplugged in.• Your Base Unit and Handset maynot be operating on the samechannel or security code. Placethe Handset in the cradle for afew moments to reload thesecurity code and reset thechannel.COMMON CURE FORELECTRONIC EQUIPMENTElectronics, like people, cansometimes get confused. If the unitdoes not seem to be respondingnormally, then try putting the Handsetin the cradle to re-initialize the unit. Ifit still does not seem to respond,perform the following steps (in theorder listed):1. Disconnect the power to theBase.2. Disconnect the Handset batterypack.IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY63. Wait a few minutes.4. Connect power to the Base.5. Reconnect the Handset battery.6. Place the Handset in the BaseUnit cradle. If the Handset has notbeen recently charged, allow 8hours before use.
What does this limited warrantycover?•The manufacturer of this VTECHproduct, VTECH Communica-tions, warrants to the holder ofa valid proof of purchase(“Consumer” or “you”) that theproduct and all accessoriesprovided by VTECH in the salespackage (“Product”) are freefrom material defects in materialand workmanship, pursuant tothe following terms and conditions,when installed and used normallyand in accordance with operationinstructions. This limited warrantyextends only to the Consumer forProducts purchased and used inthe United States of America.What will VTECHCommunications do if theProduct is not free from materialdefects in materials andworkmanship during the limitedwarranty period (“MateriallyDefective Product”)?• During the limited warranty period,VTECH’s authorized servicerepresentative will repair orreplace at VTECH’s option, withoutcharge, a Materially DefectiveProduct. If we repair this product,we may use new or refurbishedreplacement parts. If we chooseto replace this product, we mayreplace it with a new or refurbishedproduct of the same or similardesign.VTECH will return repairedor replacement products to youin working condition. VTECH willretain defective parts, modules,4. Product to the extent that theproblem is caused by use withnon-VTECH electricalaccessories; or5. Product whose warranty/qualitystickers, Product serial numbersplates or electronic serial numbershave been removed, altered orrendered illegible; or6. Product purchased, used,serviced, or shipped for repairfrom outside the United States, orused for commercial or institutionalpurposes (including but not limitedto Products used for rentalpurposes); or7. Product returned without validproof of purchase (see 2 below);or8. Charges for installation or set up,adjustment of customer controls,and installation or repair ofsystems outside the unit.How do you get warrantyservice?• To obtain warranty service in theUnited States of America, call 1800-595-9511 for instructionsregarding where to return theProduct. Before calling for service,please check the user’s manual.A check of the Product controlsand features may save you aservice call.• Except as provided by applicablelaw, you assume the risk of lossor damage during transit andtransportation and are responsiblefor delivery or handling chargesincurred in the transport ofProduct(s) to the service location.WARRANTY STATEMENTor equipment. Repair orreplacement of Product, atVTECH‘S option, is your exclusiveremedy. You should expect therepair or replacement to takeapproximately 30 days.How long is the limited warrantyperiod ?•The limited warranty period for theproduct extends for ONE(1)YEARfrom the date of purchase if werepair or replace a MateriallyDefective Product under the termsof this limited warranty. Thislimited warranty also applies torepaired or replacement Productsfor a period of either (a) 90 daysfrom the date the repaired orreplacement Product is shipped toyou or (b) the time remaining onthe original one-year warranty;whichever is longer.What is not covered by thislimited warranty ?This limited warranty does not cover1. Product that has been subjectedto misuse, accident, shipping orother physical damage, improperinstallation, abnormal operation orhandling, neglect, inundation, fire,water or other liquid intrusion; or2. Product that has been damageddue to repair, alteration ormodification by anyone otherthan an authorized servicerepresentative of VTECH; or3. Product to the extent that theproblem experienced is causedby signal conditions, networkreliability or cable or antennasystems; orWARRANTY STATEMENT12 13VTECH will return repaired orreplaced product under this limitedwarranty to you, transportation,delivery or handling chargesprepaid .VTECH assumes no riskfor damage or loss of the Productin transit.• If the Product failure is notcovered by this limited warranty,or proof of purchase does notmeet the terms of this limitedwarranty, VTECH will notify youand will request that you authorizethe cost of repair prior to anyfurther repair activity. You mustpay for the cost of repair andreturn shipping costs for therepair of Products that are notcovered by this limited warranty.What must you return with theProduct to get warrantyservice?1. Return the entire original packageand contents including the Productto the VTECH service locationalong with a description of themalfunction or difficulty;2. Include “valid proof of purchase”(sales receipt) identifying theProduct purchased (Productmodel) and the date of purchaseor receipt; and3. Provide your name, complete andcorrect mailing address, andtelephone number.Other Limitations•This warranty is the complete andexclusive agreement between youand VTECH. It supersedes allother written or oral14WARRANTY STATEMENT TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONScommunications related to thisProduct. VTECH provides noother warranties for this product.The warranty exclusivelydescribes all of VTECH’sresponsibilities regarding theproduct. There are no otherexpress warranties. No one isauthorized to make modificationsto this limited warranty and youshould not rely on any suchmodification.State Law Rights: This warrantygives you specific legal rights,and you may also have otherrights which vary from state tostate.Limitations: Implied warranties,including those of fitness for aparticular purpose andmerchantability (an unwrittenwarranty that the product is fit forordinary use) are limited to oneyear from date of purchase.Some states do not allow limitationson how long an implied warrantylasts, so the above limitation maynot apply to you.•In no event shall VTECH be liablefor any indirect, special, incidental,consequential, or similar damages(including, but not limited to lostprofits or revenue, inability to usethe product, or other associatedequipment, the cost of substituteequipment, and claims by thirdparties) resulting from the use ofthis product. Some states do notallow the exclusion or limitation ofincidental or consequentialdamages, so the above limitationor exclusion may not apply toyou.Your VT 9113 cordless telephonecontains sophisticated electronicparts so it must be treated with care.Avoid rough treatmentPlace the handset down gently. Savethe original packing materials toprotect your telephone if you everneed to ship it.Avoid WaterYour telephone can be damaged if itgets wet. Do not use the handsetoutdoors in the rain, or handle it withwet hands. Do not install your baseunit near a sink, bathtub or shower.Remember that electrical appliancescan cause serious injury if used whenyou are wet or standing in water. Ifyour base unit should fall into water,DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOUUNPLUG THE POWER CORDAND TELEPHONE LINE CORDSFROM THE WALL. Then pull theunit out by the unplugged cords.Electrical StormsElectrical storms can sometimescause power surges harmful toelectronic equipment.For your own safety, use cautionwhen using electric appliances duringstorms.Cleaning your telephoneYour telephone has a durable plasticcasing that should retain its luster formany years. Clean it only with a softcloth slightly dampened with wateror a mild soap. Do not use excesswater or cleaning solvents of anykind.FREQUENCY CONTROLCrystal Controlled Dual PLLSynthesizerTRANSMIT FREQUENCYHandset: 923.10 MHz to 927.75MHzBase: 902.3 MHz to 906.65 MHzRECEIVE FREQUENCYHandset: 902.3 MHz to 906.65 MHzBase: 923.10 MHz to 927.75MHzNOMINAL EFFECTIVERANGEMaximum power allowed by FCC andIC. Actual operating range may varyaccording to environmentalconditions at the time of use.SIZEHandset: 17.5cm x 5.5cm x 3.9cm(L x W xT) maximum(antenna excluded)Base: 19.3cm x 14.8cm x 5.4cm(L x W x T) maximum(antenna excluded)WEIGHTHandset: 146 gramsBase: 283 gramsPOWER REQUIREMENTSHandset: Self-contained nickel-cadmium rechargeablebattery supply, 3.6Vnominal, 400mAh capacity.Power Adapter: 9V DC @ 200mASPECIFICATIONS ARETYPICAL AND MAYCHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.15This equipment complies with Parts15 of the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) rules for theUnited States. It also complies withregulations RSS210 and CS-03 ofIndustry and Science Canada.Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) this device maynot cause interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference,including interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.A label is located on the undersideof the Base Unit containing either theFCC registration number and RingerEquivalence Number (REN) or theIC registration number and LoadNumber. You must, upon request,provide this information to your localtelephone company.This equipment is compatible withinductively coupled hearing aids.Should you experience trouble withthis telephone equipment, pleasecontact:VTech Communications IncCUSTOMER SERVICE at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTechElectronics Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.For repair/warranty information. Thetelephone company may ask you todisconnect this equipment from theline network until the problem hasbeen corrected.FCC Part 15Warning: Changes ormodifications to this unit notexpressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance couldvoid the user's authority tooperate the equipment.The equipment has been tested andfound to comply with part 15 of theFCC rules. These limits are designedto provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordancewith the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there isno guarantee that interference willnot occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try andcorrect the interference by one ormore of the following measures:•Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna.•Increase the separation betweenthe equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into anoutlet or on a circuit differentfrom that to which the receiveris connected.•Consult the dealer or anexperienced radio/TV technicianfor help.If this equipment was approved forconnection to the telephone networkprior to July 23, 2001, it complies withPart 68 of the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) rules. If theequipment was approved after thatdate, it complies with the Part 68 rulesand with Technical Requirements forConnection of Equipment to theTelephone Network adopted by theAdministrative Council for TerminalAttachments (ACTA). We are requiredto provide you with the followinginformation.1. Product identifier and RENinformation The label on the back or bottomof this equipment contains,among other things, an identifierindicating product approval andthe Ringer Equivalence Number(REN). This information mustbe provided to your localtelephone company uponrequest. For equipmentapproved prior to July 23, 2001,the product identifier is precededby the phrase “FCC Reg No.”and the REN is listed separately.For equipment approved afterthat date, the product identifieris preceded by “US” and a colon(:), and the REN is encoded inthe product identifier without adecimal point as the sixth andseventh characters following thecolon. For example, the productidentifier US:AAAEQ03T123XYZwould indicate an REN of 0.3.The REN is used to determinehow many devices you mayconnect to your telephone lineand still have them ring whenyou are called. In most, but notall areas, the sum of all RENsshould be five (5.0) or less. Youmay want to contact your localtelephone company for moreinformation.2. Connection and use withthe nationwide telephonenetworkThe plug and jack used toconnect this equipment to thepremises wiring and thetelephone network must complywith the applicable Part 68 rulesand technical requirementsadopted by ACTA. A complianttelephone cord and modular plugis provided with this product. Itis designed to be connected toa compatible modular jack thatis also compliant. An RJ11 jackshould normally be used forconnecting to a single line andan RJ14 jack for two lines. SeeInstallation Instructions in theuser’s manual. This equipmentmay not be used with CoinTelephone Lines or with PartyLines. If you have speciallywired alarm dialing equipmentconnected to your telephoneline, ensure the connection ofFCC, ACTA and IC REGULATIONSMAINTENANCE16 17FCC, ACTA and IC REGULATIONS
this equipment does not disableyour alarm equipment. If youhave questions about what willdisable alarm equipment, consultyour telephone company or aqualified installer.3. Repair instructionsIf this equipment is malfunctioning,it must be unplugged from themodular jack until the problem hasbeen corrected. Repairs to thistelephone equipment can only bemade by the manufacturer or itsauthorized agents. For repairprocedures, follow the instructionsoutlined under the Limited Warranty.4. Rights of the telephonecom panyIf this equipment is causingharm to the telephone network,the telephone company maytemporarily discontinue yourtelephone service. Thetelephone company is requiredto notify you before interruptingservice. If advance notice is notpractical, you will be notified assoon as possible. You will begiven the opportunity to correctthe problem and the telephonecompany is required to informyou of your right to file acomplaint with the FCC. Yourtelephone company may makechanges in its facilities,equipment, operation, orprocedures that could affect theproper functioning of this product.The telephone company isrequired to notify you if suchchanges are planned.5. Hearing aid compatibilityIf this product is equipped witha corded or cordless handset, itis hearing aid compatible.6. Programming/testing ofemergency numbersIf this product has memorydialing locations, you may chooseto store police, fire departmentand emergency medical servicetelephone numbers in theselocations. If you do, please keepthree things in mind:a We recommend that you alsowrite the telephone number onthe directory card, so thatyou can still dial the emergencynumber manually if the memorydialing feature doesn’t work.b This feature is provided only as aconvenience, and the manufac-turer assumes no responsibil-ity for customer reliance uponthe memory feature.c Testing the emergency tele-phone numbers you havestored is not recommended.However, if you do make a call toan emergency number:• You must remain on the lineand briefly explain the rea-son for the call before hang-ing up.• Programming/testing of emer-gency numbers should be per-formed during off-peak hours,such as in the early morning orlate evening, when the emer-gency services tend to be lessbusy.IC (Industry Canada)This telephone is registered foruse in Canada.Notice :The REN assigned to this devicedenotes the number of devices youmay connect to the telephone loopwhich is used by the device toprevent overloading The terminationon a loop may consist of anycombination of devices subjectedonly to the requirement that the sumof the REN does not exceed five(5.0)Notice :The Industry Canada label identifiescertified equipment. This certificationmeans that the equipment meetscertain telecommunications networkprotective, operational and safetyrequirements. The Department doesnot guarantee the equipment willoperate to the user's satisfaction.Before installing this equipment,users should ensure that it ispermissible to be connected to thefacilities of the localtelecommunications company. Theequipment must also be installedusing an acceptable method ofconnection. The customer shouldbe aware that compliance with theabove conditions may not preventdegradation of services in somesituations.Repairs to certified equipment shouldbe made by an authorized Canadianmaintenance facility designated bythe supplier. Any repairs oralterations made by the user to thisequipment, or equipmentmalfunctions, may give thetelecommunications company causeto request the user to disconnect theequipment.Users should ensure for their ownprotection that the electrical groundconnections of the power utility,telephone lines and internal metallicwater pipe system, if present, areconnected together. This precautionmay be particularly important in ruralareas.Caution :Users should not attempt to makesuch connections themselves, butshould contact the appropriateelectrical inspection authority, orelectrician, as appropriate.Your VT9113 is designed to operateat the maximum power allowed bythe FCC and IC. This means yourHandset and Base Unit cancommunicate only over a certaindistance - which will depend on thelocation of the Base Unit andHandset, weather, and theconstruction and layout of yourhome or office.REPLACEMENT BATTERY ORDER FORMFor VT 9113 Cordless TelephoneName: Adress: 1City: State: Zip: 1Daytime Phone Number: ( ) - 1ORDER INFORMATIONFor Model VT 9113 (QTY.) Batteries @$19.95 each ...............................$ 1Shipping/Handling @$ 4.95 per battery .................................$ 1METHOD OF PAYMENT: DO NOT SEND CASHCHECK/M.O. VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVERAMERICAN EXPRESSCredit Card# EXP. DATECARD HOLDER’S SIGNATUREPLACE ORDER FORM AND PAYMENT IN ENVELOPE AND SEND TO:VTECH ADVANCED AMERICAN TELEPHONES P.O. BOX 167HAZELWOOD, MO 63042YOU MAY ALSO ORDER BY PHONE. CALL 1-800-595-9511FCC, ACTA and IC REGULATIONS FCC, ACTA and IC REGULATIONS18 19

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