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Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd., 200-7671Alderbridge Way, Ricmond,B.C.,V6XlZ9 copyright 1997 for VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. 91-5015-11-00 ISSUE 0 I I 7 1MPORTANII.BEFORE USING YOUR NEW PHONE, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY. by VTECH Communications,8770 SW Nimbus Avenue/ Beaverton, Oregon, 97008 distributed in the U.S.A. 900 MHz 1! VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. DlGlTAL SPREAD SPECTRUM CORDLESS HONE MODEL VT 1'980/VT.1981 VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd., 200-7671Alderbridge Way, Ricmond,B.C.,V6XlZ9 copyright 1997 for VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. 91-5015-11-00 ISSUE 0 I I 7 1MPORTANII.BEFORE USING YOUR NEW PHONE, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY. by VTECH Communications,8770 SW Nimbus Avenue/ Beaverton, Oregon, 97008 distributed in the U.S.A. 900 MHz 1! VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. DlGlTAL SPREAD SPECTRUM CORDLESS HONE MODEL VT 1'980/VT.1981 VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
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HANDSET FEATURES 11 Handset Diagram 1.1 PHONE LED 12 BATT LOW LED 1..2 ONIOFF KEY 12 FLASH KEY 12 MEM KEY 12 RDUP KEY 12 HOLD KEY 12 EMGCY KEY (EMERGENCY CALL 12 MUTE KEY 12 UP KEY 1. 2 rDOWN KEY 1..2 * 1TONE KEY 1..2 BASE UNIT F ATURES 13 Base Unit Diagr m 1. 3 CHARGE LED 13 IN USE LED 13 POWER LED 1.3 DP ITT (TONE/ ULSE) SWITCH 13 Table of Contents INTRODUCTIOI N 1. I Parts Check List 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 HANDSET BATTERIES 5 GETTING STARTED 7 WALL MOUNTING 9.
HANDSET FEATURES 11 Handset Diagram 1.1 PHONE LED 12 BATT LOW LED 1..2 ONIOFF KEY 12 FLASH KEY 12 MEM KEY 12 RDUP KEY 12 HOLD KEY 12 EMGCY KEY (EMERGENCY CALL 12 MUTE KEY 12 UP KEY 1. 2 rDOWN KEY 1..2 * 1TONE KEY 1..2 BASE UNIT F ATURES 13 Base Unit Diagr m 1. 3 CHARGE LED 13 IN USE LED 13 POWER LED 1.3 DP ITT (TONE/ ULSE) SWITCH 13 Table of Contents INTRODUCTIOI N 1. I Parts Check List 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 HANDSET BATTERIES 5 GETTING STARTED 7 WALL MOUNTING 9.
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... cordless phone using your telephone line. WHEN THE PHONE RINGS SIMPLY PRESS ANY KEY ON THE HANDSET TO ANSWER REMOVABLE BATERY PACK TOUCH TONE AND PULSE DIALING TEMPORARY TONE MODE EARPIECE VOLUME CONTROL RINGER VOLUME PRESET HOLD MUTE 2.5mm HEADSET JACK FOR HANDS FREE OPERATION. OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES ARE: ONE TOUCH SPEED DIALING FOR EMERGENCY# 20 NUMBER SPEED DlAL MEMORY 20 CHANNELS OF OPERATION AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SEARCH AND SELECT REDIAL FEATURE 4 PROGRAMMABLE RINGER TYPES LOW BATTERY 1 OUT OF RANGE INDICATOR HEARING-AID COMPATIBLE RECEIVER EASY ANSWER - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
... cordless phone using your telephone line. WHEN THE PHONE RINGS SIMPLY PRESS ANY KEY ON THE HANDSET TO ANSWER REMOVABLE BATERY PACK TOUCH TONE AND PULSE DIALING TEMPORARY TONE MODE EARPIECE VOLUME CONTROL RINGER VOLUME PRESET HOLD MUTE 2.5mm HEADSET JACK FOR HANDS FREE OPERATION. OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES ARE: ONE TOUCH SPEED DIALING FOR EMERGENCY# 20 NUMBER SPEED DlAL MEMORY 20 CHANNELS OF OPERATION AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SEARCH AND SELECT REDIAL FEATURE 4 PROGRAMMABLE RINGER TYPES LOW BATTERY 1 OUT OF RANGE INDICATOR HEARING-AID COMPATIBLE RECEIVER EASY ANSWER - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
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... the back or bottom are not 2. Parts Check List: Handset Base unit Battery pack Belt Clip n Y Handset Charging CradleISpare Battery Charger Telephone line cord AC adaptor Wall mounting adaptor Screws and Caps Battery pack Telephone line cord (x2 for VTl98O only) w AC adaotor (X2 for cleaning. 8. This product 9. persons, including the following: I When using your I operated only from the type of power source indicated on the power cord. dealer or local power company. 3. equipment, basic safety This...
... the back or bottom are not 2. Parts Check List: Handset Base unit Battery pack Belt Clip n Y Handset Charging CradleISpare Battery Charger Telephone line cord AC adaptor Wall mounting adaptor Screws and Caps Battery pack Telephone line cord (x2 for VTl98O only) w AC adaotor (X2 for cleaning. 8. This product 9. persons, including the following: I When using your I operated only from the type of power source indicated on the power cord. dealer or local power company. 3. equipment, basic safety This...
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... from the wall outlet: A.When the power supply cord or plug is subsequently used. 11.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in performance. 13.Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The phone double beeps when you press ONIOFF The BAlT LOW indicator is powered by rechargeable batteries.The battery pack should be a remote risk of...
... from the wall outlet: A.When the power supply cord or plug is subsequently used. 11.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in performance. 13.Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The phone double beeps when you press ONIOFF The BAlT LOW indicator is powered by rechargeable batteries.The battery pack should be a remote risk of...
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... AC power adaptor into Use only VTECH battery. 2. Exercise care in handling batteries in the base unit cradle. The batteries should be recharged many times, but it is recommended that with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. Do not open or mutilate the battery. IF THE BATTERIES DON'T RECHARGE The battery pack can use your telephone before using your phone line, set the switch to TT. To charge the batteries...
... AC power adaptor into Use only VTECH battery. 2. Exercise care in handling batteries in the base unit cradle. The batteries should be recharged many times, but it is recommended that with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. Do not open or mutilate the battery. IF THE BATTERIES DON'T RECHARGE The battery pack can use your telephone before using your phone line, set the switch to TT. To charge the batteries...
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... electrical outlet (120V AC). The outlet should screw into the marks you should hear a dial tone. After the batteries are using such a plate, you made on standard Wall Mount plates. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 4. If you are charged, rotate the base unit antenna to fit on the wall. INSTALL THE MOUNTING SLEEVES...
... electrical outlet (120V AC). The outlet should screw into the marks you should hear a dial tone. After the batteries are using such a plate, you made on standard Wall Mount plates. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 4. If you are charged, rotate the base unit antenna to fit on the wall. INSTALL THE MOUNTING SLEEVES...
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... of the base. Push in the wall brackedt notches. CONNECTTHE TELEPHONE CORD. lnsert the AC power adaptor cord and the telephone line cord in and slide down on the bottom of the base unit. MOUNT THE BASE ON THE WALL. Slide the base down 5. CONNECT THE POWER CORD. Plug the DC connector into the wall jack. 7. Plug the AC power adaptor into place. 6. Handset Diagram PHONE LED, ,BATT LOW LED 2.5 mm HEADSET JACK
... of the base. Push in the wall brackedt notches. CONNECTTHE TELEPHONE CORD. lnsert the AC power adaptor cord and the telephone line cord in and slide down on the bottom of the base unit. MOUNT THE BASE ON THE WALL. Slide the base down 5. CONNECT THE POWER CORD. Plug the DC connector into the wall jack. 7. Plug the AC power adaptor into place. 6. Handset Diagram PHONE LED, ,BATT LOW LED 2.5 mm HEADSET JACK
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... the talking range or the base station is used to switch to increase the ringer volume during the programming mode. Used to Temporary Tone dialing mode. time to be programmed for a brief PAUSE when programming speed numbers. It flashes quickly when the line is on hold . RDUP KEY When you hear the dial tone, pressingthe RDUP key will flash quickly when the handset battery is getting low and needs to indicate that the handset battery is being charged. MUTE KEY When using your phone, press HOLD...
... the talking range or the base station is used to switch to increase the ringer volume during the programming mode. Used to Temporary Tone dialing mode. time to be programmed for a brief PAUSE when programming speed numbers. It flashes quickly when the line is on hold . RDUP KEY When you hear the dial tone, pressingthe RDUP key will flash quickly when the handset battery is getting low and needs to indicate that the handset battery is being charged. MUTE KEY When using your phone, press HOLD...
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... key. To program, the handset must always press ONIOFF before you can then press the numbers or symbols you hear a dial tone, dial the number. To answer a call , either place the handset back in the base unit. The phone will light. MAKING CALLS Pick up the handset. To answer a call when the handset is ringing, the IN USE LED on the base unit and PHONE LED on the handset.(Except when using the EMGCY key.) TO MAKE CALLS : Press ONlOFF dial the number ANSWERING CALLS...
... key. To program, the handset must always press ONIOFF before you can then press the numbers or symbols you hear a dial tone, dial the number. To answer a call , either place the handset back in the base unit. The phone will light. MAKING CALLS Pick up the handset. To answer a call when the handset is ringing, the IN USE LED on the base unit and PHONE LED on the handset.(Except when using the EMGCY key.) TO MAKE CALLS : Press ONlOFF dial the number ANSWERING CALLS...
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... key) The Handset must be used for emergency numbers, like 911, or for the new ringer type. 1.Press FLASH 2,Press a key 1..4 MEMORY DIALING (SPEED DIALING) The VT 1980 1 VT 1981 can store up to store Press MEM again Enter the memory location you can simply press EMGCY on the 2. Using the dial pad, enter the number handset . TO PROGRAM SPEED DlAL NUMBERS Press MEM - NUMBER The phone now exits programming mode and emits two beeps...
... key) The Handset must be used for emergency numbers, like 911, or for the new ringer type. 1.Press FLASH 2,Press a key 1..4 MEMORY DIALING (SPEED DIALING) The VT 1980 1 VT 1981 can store up to store Press MEM again Enter the memory location you can simply press EMGCY on the 2. Using the dial pad, enter the number handset . TO PROGRAM SPEED DlAL NUMBERS Press MEM - NUMBER The phone now exits programming mode and emits two beeps...
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... phone, you dialed in a special redial memory. Press 9 3. Press MEM 6. For longer pauses, press RDUP two or more times. The PHONE LED on the handset will flash quickly to a PBX you go back to turn off if you can put a call is connected to show a call on the same line, the VT 1980 IVT 1981 will automatically dial the number. It is treated as a stored digit...
... phone, you dialed in a special redial memory. Press 9 3. Press MEM 6. For longer pauses, press RDUP two or more times. The PHONE LED on the handset will flash quickly to a PBX you go back to turn off if you can put a call is connected to show a call on the same line, the VT 1980 IVT 1981 will automatically dial the number. It is treated as a stored digit...
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.... Three rapid beeps will glow steadily. Press the (&)UP or(-) DOWN keys, a confirmation-ring will glow steadily. 4. UP (4and DOWN(-) keys preset ringer volume when phone is OFF An optional handset charging cradlelspare Battery Charger is away from the Base Unit. SETTING UP THE HANDSET CHARGING CRADLE /SPARE BATTERY CHARGER (Optional for the new ringer volume level. Place the Spare Battery in the room without the caller listening. You can use with the VT...
.... Three rapid beeps will glow steadily. Press the (&)UP or(-) DOWN keys, a confirmation-ring will glow steadily. 4. UP (4and DOWN(-) keys preset ringer volume when phone is OFF An optional handset charging cradlelspare Battery Charger is away from the Base Unit. SETTING UP THE HANDSET CHARGING CRADLE /SPARE BATTERY CHARGER (Optional for the new ringer volume level. Place the Spare Battery in the room without the caller listening. You can use with the VT...
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... belt clip. INSTALLATION Obtain an optional accessory Headset, which is reversible, so you can be MUTED. Using both hands, slide the headband up or down so that it rests comfortably on the side of background noise. The same may also apply to other (non-VTech) compatible headsets, but VTech assumes no responsibility for hands-free operation. Your VT 1980/ VT 1981 cordless telephone is...
... belt clip. INSTALLATION Obtain an optional accessory Headset, which is reversible, so you can be MUTED. Using both hands, slide the headband up or down so that it rests comfortably on the side of background noise. The same may also apply to other (non-VTech) compatible headsets, but VTech assumes no responsibility for hands-free operation. Your VT 1980/ VT 1981 cordless telephone is...
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... Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-7377. If you ever need to protect your telephone if you recently installed a new battery pack, make sure it gets wet. NO DIAL TONE First check all the suggestions above. If there is in . 0 Make sure the telephone line cord is on that should solve the problem. you still don't hear a dial tone, disconnect the base unit from the telephone jack and connect a different phone...
... Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-7377. If you ever need to protect your telephone if you recently installed a new battery pack, make sure it gets wet. NO DIAL TONE First check all the suggestions above. If there is in . 0 Make sure the telephone line cord is on that should solve the problem. you still don't hear a dial tone, disconnect the base unit from the telephone jack and connect a different phone...
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... KEYS OR BUTTONS WORK Replace the handset in your base unit from the base unit. If you still hear other calls, the problem is plugged in the base to reload the security code and reset the channel. Problem COMMON CURE FOR ELECTRONIC EQUI.PMENT Remedy Electronics , like people , can sometimes get confused. Disconnect the power to the base, or relocate the base unit. Connect the handset battery. 6. Make sure the power cord is probably in the base cradle, wait...
... KEYS OR BUTTONS WORK Replace the handset in your base unit from the base unit. If you still hear other calls, the problem is plugged in the base to reload the security code and reset the channel. Problem COMMON CURE FOR ELECTRONIC EQUI.PMENT Remedy Electronics , like people , can sometimes get confused. Disconnect the power to the base, or relocate the base unit. Connect the handset battery. 6. Make sure the power cord is probably in the base cradle, wait...
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... ? Any defect in Canada call VTECH Communications customer service for any cables & accessories which may also have been modified or incorporated into other evidence of date of original purchase (if the unit was purchased within the last twelve mouths.) Print your unit. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials. Ship the unit via UPS Insured, or equivalent...
... ? Any defect in Canada call VTECH Communications customer service for any cables & accessories which may also have been modified or incorporated into other evidence of date of original purchase (if the unit was purchased within the last twelve mouths.) Print your unit. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials. Ship the unit via UPS Insured, or equivalent...
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... hearing aids. The REN is no user serviceable parts. Your V T 1980 / VT 1981 is encouraged to your area. This means your handset and base unit can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used on , the user is designed to ring when you may discontinue your service if your telephone company may make changes in accordance with the instructions, may not be unplugged from...
... hearing aids. The REN is no user serviceable parts. Your V T 1980 / VT 1981 is encouraged to your area. This means your handset and base unit can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used on , the user is designed to ring when you may discontinue your service if your telephone company may make changes in accordance with the instructions, may not be unplugged from...
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... this range) RECEIVE FREQUENCY SIZE Handset : 18.5cm x 6.3cm x 3.6cm (L x W x T) maximum (antenna excluded) Base : 20.5cm x 18.5cm x 5.5cm (L x W x T) maximum (antenna excluded) ANTENNA LENGTH Handset: 6 cm Base : 12 cm 902 MHz to 928 MHz (All twenty channels within this range) NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by the device to environmental conditions at the time of lndustry Canada. WEIGHT Handset: 250 grams Base :520 grams Batteries...
... this range) RECEIVE FREQUENCY SIZE Handset : 18.5cm x 6.3cm x 3.6cm (L x W x T) maximum (antenna excluded) Base : 20.5cm x 18.5cm x 5.5cm (L x W x T) maximum (antenna excluded) ANTENNA LENGTH Handset: 6 cm Base : 12 cm 902 MHz to 928 MHz (All twenty channels within this range) NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by the device to environmental conditions at the time of lndustry Canada. WEIGHT Handset: 250 grams Base :520 grams Batteries...
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NOTE: Select a spot where you can screw into a wooden stud within the wall. VTECH VT 1980 / VT 1981 Cordless Telephone Wall Mounting Template Use this template against the wall, and press a pencil or pen point through the center of the mounting screws, hold securely in plaster or wallboard alone. The mounting screws will not hold this template when wall mounting your base unit .To mark the positions of each crossmark.
NOTE: Select a spot where you can screw into a wooden stud within the wall. VTECH VT 1980 / VT 1981 Cordless Telephone Wall Mounting Template Use this template against the wall, and press a pencil or pen point through the center of the mounting screws, hold securely in plaster or wallboard alone. The mounting screws will not hold this template when wall mounting your base unit .To mark the positions of each crossmark.