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... INSTRUCTIONS 5 THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK 7 GETTING STA RTED 9 SETTING UP YOUR VTech 918 ADX 9 WALL MOUNTING 10 HANDSET FEATURES 12 HANDSET SPEAKERPHONE(FLASH) KEY 12 PHONE LED 12 INT.COM LED 12 LOW BATT/MUTE LED 12 PHONE (FLASH) Key 12 INT.COM Key 12 OFF Key 12 HOLD/MUTE Key 12 CHANNEL (CHAN) Key 13 MEMORY (MEM) Key 13 PROGRAM/PRIVACY (PRG/PRV) Key 13 REDIAL Key 13 TONE/* Key 13 VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH 13 HEADSET JACK (2.5 mm 13 BASE UNIT FEATURES 14 POWER...
... INSTRUCTIONS 5 THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK 7 GETTING STA RTED 9 SETTING UP YOUR VTech 918 ADX 9 WALL MOUNTING 10 HANDSET FEATURES 12 HANDSET SPEAKERPHONE(FLASH) KEY 12 PHONE LED 12 INT.COM LED 12 LOW BATT/MUTE LED 12 PHONE (FLASH) Key 12 INT.COM Key 12 OFF Key 12 HOLD/MUTE Key 12 CHANNEL (CHAN) Key 13 MEMORY (MEM) Key 13 PROGRAM/PRIVACY (PRG/PRV) Key 13 REDIAL Key 13 TONE/* Key 13 VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH 13 HEADSET JACK (2.5 mm 13 BASE UNIT FEATURES 14 POWER...
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... INTERCOM / HANDSET LOCATOR 20 IF YOUR PHONE RINGS DURING AN INTERCOM CONVERSATION 21 USING THE INTERCOM DURING A PHONE CALL 21 TEMPORARY TONE FEATURE 21 PROGRAMMING THE RINGER TYPE 21 TURNING OFF THE HANDSET RINGER 22 BASE RINGER CONTROL 22 CHECKING THE HANDSET RINGER 22 MEMORY DIALING 22 TO STORE A NUMBER INTO MEMORY 22 TO DIAL A NUMBER FROM MEMORY 22 TO CHANGE OR REPLACE A STORED NUMBER 23 STORING PAUSES IN MEMORY 23 USING REDIAL 24 STORING A REDIAL NUMBER IN MEMORY DIAL ...... 24 CHANGING CHANNELS 24 2 OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 25 INSTALLATION...
... INTERCOM / HANDSET LOCATOR 20 IF YOUR PHONE RINGS DURING AN INTERCOM CONVERSATION 21 USING THE INTERCOM DURING A PHONE CALL 21 TEMPORARY TONE FEATURE 21 PROGRAMMING THE RINGER TYPE 21 TURNING OFF THE HANDSET RINGER 22 BASE RINGER CONTROL 22 CHECKING THE HANDSET RINGER 22 MEMORY DIALING 22 TO STORE A NUMBER INTO MEMORY 22 TO DIAL A NUMBER FROM MEMORY 22 TO CHANGE OR REPLACE A STORED NUMBER 23 STORING PAUSES IN MEMORY 23 USING REDIAL 24 STORING A REDIAL NUMBER IN MEMORY DIAL ...... 24 CHANGING CHANNELS 24 2 OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 25 INSTALLATION...
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...) Removable Battery Pack Tone and Pulse dialing Temporary Tone feature 918manual.pm6 3 3/6/98, 3:21 PM Handset & Speakerphone HOLD and MUTE Volume Control for optional Headset use from HOLD when extension is randomly selected. To get the maximum use Belt Clip for purchasing a VTech cordless telephone. Each time the Handset is placed in memory, even if it . This manual is designed to answer (other based upon this security code.This minimizes the chance of line from your new phone, we...
...) Removable Battery Pack Tone and Pulse dialing Temporary Tone feature 918manual.pm6 3 3/6/98, 3:21 PM Handset & Speakerphone HOLD and MUTE Volume Control for optional Headset use from HOLD when extension is randomly selected. To get the maximum use Belt Clip for purchasing a VTech cordless telephone. Each time the Handset is placed in memory, even if it . This manual is designed to answer (other based upon this security code.This minimizes the chance of line from your new phone, we...
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INTRODUCTION Parts Check List: Handset Base unit and AC adaptor Telephone line cord Battery pack Wall mounting bracket Belt clip 4 900MHz CORDLESS PHONE INT.COM LOWBATT/MUTE PHONE INT.COM OFF 1 2 ABC 3DEF 4GHI 5 JKL 6MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ *TONE 0OPER # MUTE CHAN REDIAL MEM PRG/PRV SPEAKER PHONE HANDSET PWR IN USE CHR 1 2 ABC 3DEF 4GHI 5JKL 6 MNO 7P R S 8TUV 9 WXYZ TONE 0OPER # HOLD FLASH MUTE MEM PRV REDIAL INT.COM SPKR VOL BASE UNIT WALL MOUNTING BRACKET BatteryPack...
INTRODUCTION Parts Check List: Handset Base unit and AC adaptor Telephone line cord Battery pack Wall mounting bracket Belt clip 4 900MHz CORDLESS PHONE INT.COM LOWBATT/MUTE PHONE INT.COM OFF 1 2 ABC 3DEF 4GHI 5 JKL 6MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ *TONE 0OPER # MUTE CHAN REDIAL MEM PRG/PRV SPEAKER PHONE HANDSET PWR IN USE CHR 1 2 ABC 3DEF 4GHI 5JKL 6 MNO 7P R S 8TUV 9 WXYZ TONE 0OPER # HOLD FLASH MUTE MEM PRV REDIAL INT.COM SPKR VOL BASE UNIT WALL MOUNTING BRACKET BatteryPack...
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... base unit. It is 7 tacts on the ridged lines and sliding downward. Make sure the metal con maximum battery life between charges is recommended that with charging contacts in the base cradle, the battery pack should charge the battery pack for maintenance charging. In Canada, call VTECH Communications at: 1-800-595-9511. T H E H A N D S E T BAT T E R Y PAC K Charging the handset batteries : The handset of your telephone before that the battery pack be replaced. The handset...
... base unit. It is 7 tacts on the ridged lines and sliding downward. Make sure the metal con maximum battery life between charges is recommended that with charging contacts in the base cradle, the battery pack should charge the battery pack for maintenance charging. In Canada, call VTECH Communications at: 1-800-595-9511. T H E H A N D S E T BAT T E R Y PAC K Charging the handset batteries : The handset of your telephone before that the battery pack be replaced. The handset...
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... removable) nickelcadmium battery (contained in your area. is a registered trademark of the battery in the cradle of its commitment to charge for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/ restrictios in our product) indicates that V Te c h Communications, INC. T H E H A N D S E T BAT T E R Y PAC K The new battery pack must be charged before using your areas. Place the Handset in a fire. VTech payments to RBRC make it...
... removable) nickelcadmium battery (contained in your area. is a registered trademark of the battery in the cradle of its commitment to charge for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/ restrictios in our product) indicates that V Te c h Communications, INC. T H E H A N D S E T BAT T E R Y PAC K The new battery pack must be charged before using your areas. Place the Handset in a fire. VTech payments to RBRC make it...
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... the Base Unit) and the PHONE LED (on the Base Unit. If you should hear a dial tone. CAUTION: Use only the AC adaptor shipped with the 918ADX. NOTE: Connect power to an upright position. Make sure the plugs snap securely into a telephone wall jack. The battery pack should light up the Handset and press the PHONE key. RINGER OFF LO HI PULSE TONE 9V DC TEL.LINE SETTING UP YOUR VTECH 918ADX TORINNEGER TPOUNLES/PEULSE AC ELECTRICAL OUTLET TELEPHONE WALL JACK...
... the Base Unit) and the PHONE LED (on the Base Unit. If you should hear a dial tone. CAUTION: Use only the AC adaptor shipped with the 918ADX. NOTE: Connect power to an upright position. Make sure the plugs snap securely into a telephone wall jack. The battery pack should light up the Handset and press the PHONE key. RINGER OFF LO HI PULSE TONE 9V DC TEL.LINE SETTING UP YOUR VTECH 918ADX TORINNEGER TPOUNLES/PEULSE AC ELECTRICAL OUTLET TELEPHONE WALL JACK...
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... cordless handset, but an incoming call. Glows steadily when the MUTE key is in conjunction with services such as Call Waiting. The Handset SPEAKERPHONE provides the same features as the regular PHONE function of hands-free operation. This feature is used in the HOLD mode by pressing OFF. 918manual.pm6 11 3/6/98, 3:21 PM The Base Unit will emit two beeps, and will ref- Flashes rapidly when Handset is pressed during a call...
... cordless handset, but an incoming call. Glows steadily when the MUTE key is in conjunction with services such as Call Waiting. The Handset SPEAKERPHONE provides the same features as the regular PHONE function of hands-free operation. This feature is used in the HOLD mode by pressing OFF. 918manual.pm6 11 3/6/98, 3:21 PM The Base Unit will emit two beeps, and will ref- Flashes rapidly when Handset is pressed during a call...
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... store phone numbers into this jack for dialing a phone number stored in REDIAL can : * Intercom The Base Unit * Transfer the call to the Base Unit * Return to LOW, MEDIUM, and HIGH. See PROGRAMMING THE RINGER TYPE, and TO STORE A NUMBER INTO MEMORY, for more than 1 second to MUTE the Handset microphone during a call, press the CHAN 12 key to change to the next free channel. The sequence for hands-free operation. The phone number stored in memory...
... store phone numbers into this jack for dialing a phone number stored in REDIAL can : * Intercom The Base Unit * Transfer the call to the Base Unit * Return to LOW, MEDIUM, and HIGH. See PROGRAMMING THE RINGER TYPE, and TO STORE A NUMBER INTO MEMORY, for more than 1 second to MUTE the Handset microphone during a call, press the CHAN 12 key to change to the next free channel. The sequence for hands-free operation. The phone number stored in memory...
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... conversation. 14 3 selections: HIGH, LOW, OFF 15 MEMORY (MEM) KEY TONE/PULSE SWITCH Located next to use the INTERCOM feature. FLASH KEY This key is the preferred dialing mode). Glows steadily while the Handset and Base Unit are in SPEAKERPHONE mode. HOLD KEY Press this key to mute the Handset microphone during a conversation. SPEAKER (SPKR) LED Glows when Base Unit is in INTERCOM mode. With a call to the Base Unit. Blinks twice, accompanied by pressing SPKR. NOTE: If you...
... conversation. 14 3 selections: HIGH, LOW, OFF 15 MEMORY (MEM) KEY TONE/PULSE SWITCH Located next to use the INTERCOM feature. FLASH KEY This key is the preferred dialing mode). Glows steadily while the Handset and Base Unit are in SPEAKERPHONE mode. HOLD KEY Press this key to mute the Handset microphone during a conversation. SPEAKER (SPKR) LED Glows when Base Unit is in INTERCOM mode. With a call to the Base Unit. Blinks twice, accompanied by pressing SPKR. NOTE: If you...
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... . A series of rapid beeps tell you that maximum volume level has been reached. PHONE for making or answering calls. VOLUME DOWN KEY Press this key( ) to increase the Base Unit speaker volume. The volume level will return to PULSE dialing mode. 16 SPEAKERPHONE (SPKR) KEY 15 Press this key to increment down if this key is ended, the phone will continue to use the SPEAKER- When the call . VOLUME UP KEY Press this key ( )to decrease the Base Unit speaker volume. If the Handset...
... . A series of rapid beeps tell you that maximum volume level has been reached. PHONE for making or answering calls. VOLUME DOWN KEY Press this key( ) to increase the Base Unit speaker volume. The volume level will return to PULSE dialing mode. 16 SPEAKERPHONE (SPKR) KEY 15 Press this key to increment down if this key is ended, the phone will continue to use the SPEAKER- When the call . VOLUME UP KEY Press this key ( )to decrease the Base Unit speaker volume. If the Handset...
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... keypad of the Base Unit. You must be reinitialized on the Handset. in or out of the Base Unit. When you can use the Speakerphone while the Handset is in the Base Unit, or press OFF on the Handset) will 17 hear the dial tone over the speaker. Use the Volume Control keys to adjust the speaker to get a dial tone again. MAKING CALL and ANSWERING CALL 16 900MHz CORDLESS PHONE INT.COM LOWBATT/MUTE PHONE INT.COM...
... keypad of the Base Unit. You must be reinitialized on the Handset. in or out of the Base Unit. When you can use the Speakerphone while the Handset is in the Base Unit, or press OFF on the Handset) will 17 hear the dial tone over the speaker. Use the Volume Control keys to adjust the speaker to get a dial tone again. MAKING CALL and ANSWERING CALL 16 900MHz CORDLESS PHONE INT.COM LOWBATT/MUTE PHONE INT.COM...
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... picking up an extension phone on the Base Unit). The call , if the Handset is muted, the LOW BATT/ MUTE LED (on the Handset) or the MUTE LED (on hold . To answer from the Base Speakerphone to speak. In this case, press MUTE on the Handset will blink to your caller's voice from dropout. If your 918 ADX has a call on HOLD, and a user picks up the Handset. 918manual.pm6 17...
... picking up an extension phone on the Base Unit). The call , if the Handset is muted, the LOW BATT/ MUTE LED (on the Handset) or the MUTE LED (on hold . To answer from the Base Speakerphone to speak. In this case, press MUTE on the Handset will blink to your caller's voice from dropout. If your 918 ADX has a call on HOLD, and a user picks up the Handset. 918manual.pm6 17...
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... original call. When someone at the Base Unit does not need to press a key to help locate the missing Handset. Otherwise, the Handset user can press OFF, which case, the ringing will stop after 4 rings. The Intercom can be activated by pressing INT.COM. Press OFF to terminate INTERCOM mode. NOTE: If the Handset is ON when INT.COM is pressed, the Handset will ring four times. 900MHz CORDLESS PHONE...
... original call. When someone at the Base Unit does not need to press a key to help locate the missing Handset. Otherwise, the Handset user can press OFF, which case, the ringing will stop after 4 rings. The Intercom can be activated by pressing INT.COM. Press OFF to terminate INTERCOM mode. NOTE: If the Handset is ON when INT.COM is pressed, the Handset will ring four times. 900MHz CORDLESS PHONE...
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... is set to PULSE), Temporary Tone allows you to enter special codes and tones to access answering machines, electronic banking services, calling cards, or other special services. To end the Intercom conversation, press OFF (on the Handset) or INT.COM (on the Handset 21 918manual.pm6 20 3/6/98, 3:21 PM To program the Handset ringer tone: Handset must be OFF Press PRG/PRV key on Handset Press # or * key on the Base Unit). The phone...
... is set to PULSE), Temporary Tone allows you to enter special codes and tones to access answering machines, electronic banking services, calling cards, or other special services. To end the Intercom conversation, press OFF (on the Handset) or INT.COM (on the Handset 21 918manual.pm6 20 3/6/98, 3:21 PM To program the Handset ringer tone: Handset must be OFF Press PRG/PRV key on Handset Press # or * key on the Base Unit). The phone...
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... Memory Location key on the Handset to store. MEMORY DIALING The 918` ADX cordless phone can store up to 16 digits long Press MEM on the right hand edge of Base Unit. py tone will be up to10 frequently dialed numbers in program mode for longer than 30 seconds, it will emit the corresponding ringer tone. If the phone is left unattended in memory. Select HIGH, LOW or OFF setting. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
... Memory Location key on the Handset to store. MEMORY DIALING The 918` ADX cordless phone can store up to 16 digits long Press MEM on the right hand edge of Base Unit. py tone will be up to10 frequently dialed numbers in program mode for longer than 30 seconds, it will emit the corresponding ringer tone. If the phone is left unattended in memory. Select HIGH, LOW or OFF setting. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
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... is connected to a PBX, you can change or replace a stored phone 23 number by storing a new number in Memory 22 Location 8, you would press PHONE, MEM, 8 (on the Handset), or SPKR, MEM, 8 (on the Base Unit). 900MHz CORDLESS PHONE INT.COM LOWBATT/MUTE PHONE INT.COM OFF 1 2 ABC 3DEF 4GHI 5 JKL 6MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ *TONE 0OPER # MUTE CHAN REDIAL MEM PRG/PRV SPEAKER PHONE TO DIAL A NUMBER FROM MEMORY PWR IN USE CHR...
... is connected to a PBX, you can change or replace a stored phone 23 number by storing a new number in Memory 22 Location 8, you would press PHONE, MEM, 8 (on the Handset), or SPKR, MEM, 8 (on the Base Unit). 900MHz CORDLESS PHONE INT.COM LOWBATT/MUTE PHONE INT.COM OFF 1 2 ABC 3DEF 4GHI 5 JKL 6MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ *TONE 0OPER # MUTE CHAN REDIAL MEM PRG/PRV SPEAKER PHONE TO DIAL A NUMBER FROM MEMORY PWR IN USE CHR...
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.../PRV SPEAKER PHONE PWR IN USE CHR 1 2 ABC 3DEF 4GHI 5JKL 6 MNO 7P R S 8TUV 9 WXYZ TONE 0OPER # HOLD FLASH MUTE MEM PRV REDIAL INT.COM SPKR VOL USING REDIAL To redial the last number, press PHONE (on the Handset) or SPKR (on a call or intercom. If changing channels does not improve reception , you are experiencing noise or interference when using your Handset, press the CHAN key to...
.../PRV SPEAKER PHONE PWR IN USE CHR 1 2 ABC 3DEF 4GHI 5JKL 6 MNO 7P R S 8TUV 9 WXYZ TONE 0OPER # HOLD FLASH MUTE MEM PRV REDIAL INT.COM SPKR VOL USING REDIAL To redial the last number, press PHONE (on the Handset) or SPKR (on a call or intercom. If changing channels does not improve reception , you are experiencing noise or interference when using your Handset, press the CHAN key to...
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... security code. YOU HEAR OTHER CALLS WHILE USING YOUR PHONE. If you recently installed a new battery pack, make sure it is not set to some other in the base cradle, wait a few moments and try again. Either move close to get a line. I N C A S E O F D I F F I C U LT Y If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should charge the battery pack. Make sure the power cord is on . NO DIAL TONE. Make sure the telephone line cord is properly charged...
... security code. YOU HEAR OTHER CALLS WHILE USING YOUR PHONE. If you recently installed a new battery pack, make sure it is not set to some other in the base cradle, wait a few moments and try again. Either move close to get a line. I N C A S E O F D I F F I C U LT Y If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should charge the battery pack. Make sure the power cord is on . NO DIAL TONE. Make sure the telephone line cord is properly charged...
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... its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that you connect your telephone company may make changes in advance of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. The Base Unit contains no user serviceable parts. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - FCC Part 68 The FCC requires that could affect the operation of disconnection, if possible. Occasionally, your cordless telephone to the telephone network. If it...
... its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that you connect your telephone company may make changes in advance of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. The Base Unit contains no user serviceable parts. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - FCC Part 68 The FCC requires that could affect the operation of disconnection, if possible. Occasionally, your cordless telephone to the telephone network. If it...