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...switch, located on 4 SLIDE IN THE BATTERY COVER 4. The Handset can charge face up or down and aligned with the Handset contacts. SETTING UP YOUR VT2961 - + DC IN 9V LINE 2 L1/L1+L2 LINLE22 DC AC OUTLET 1. PLACE THE NEW BATTERY PACK INTO THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT PLEASE NOTE THE ... POSITION OF THE BATTERY PACK WHEN INSTALLING 3. Make sure the Charging light is illuminated. Charge for at least 16 hours before first using the phone. Slide the Handset battery cover down, and remove it from the Handset. Place the Handset into the back of the Base Unit. Replace Handset...
...switch, located on 4 SLIDE IN THE BATTERY COVER 4. The Handset can charge face up or down and aligned with the Handset contacts. SETTING UP YOUR VT2961 - + DC IN 9V LINE 2 L1/L1+L2 LINLE22 DC AC OUTLET 1. PLACE THE NEW BATTERY PACK INTO THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT PLEASE NOTE THE ... POSITION OF THE BATTERY PACK WHEN INSTALLING 3. Make sure the Charging light is illuminated. Charge for at least 16 hours before first using the phone. Slide the Handset battery cover down, and remove it from the Handset. Place the Handset into the back of the Base Unit. Replace Handset...
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... 6. After charging the battery pack, connect the telephone line(s) TELEPHONE WALL JACK - + DC IN 9V LINE 2 L1/L1+L2 LINLE22 DC RJ-14 1. next, connect a phone cord from the wall jack you have 2 lines, each coming out of the Base Unit, to designate as well. SETTING UP YOUR... VT2961 the antenna side of a single wall jack: Connect a 4-wire (RJ-14) phone cord between the wall jack and the phone jack labeled L1 / L1+L2 . If you wish to the desired dialing mode. RJ-14 If...
... 6. After charging the battery pack, connect the telephone line(s) TELEPHONE WALL JACK - + DC IN 9V LINE 2 L1/L1+L2 LINLE22 DC RJ-14 1. next, connect a phone cord from the wall jack you have 2 lines, each coming out of the Base Unit, to designate as well. SETTING UP YOUR... VT2961 the antenna side of a single wall jack: Connect a 4-wire (RJ-14) phone cord between the wall jack and the phone jack labeled L1 / L1+L2 . If you wish to the desired dialing mode. RJ-14 If...
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... into the holes on the back of the base. Slide the base down the wall. Your phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (120v AC). If the switch is ever turned off, the phone will fit into place. 4. Position the wall mount bracket on standard Wall Mounting plates. 1. Position the...
... into the holes on the back of the base. Slide the base down the wall. Your phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (120v AC). If the switch is ever turned off, the phone will fit into place. 4. Position the wall mount bracket on standard Wall Mounting plates. 1. Position the...
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... Key Flash Key Conf Key Conf Key Line 2 Key Off Key Line 1 Key Microphone L 2 BASE RINGER SWITCH TONE/PULSE SWITCH DATA PORT AC POWER JACK PHONE CORD JACK 9
... Key Flash Key Conf Key Conf Key Line 2 Key Off Key Line 1 Key Microphone L 2 BASE RINGER SWITCH TONE/PULSE SWITCH DATA PORT AC POWER JACK PHONE CORD JACK 9
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... CODE is flashing. 5. Press SELECT and continue below. BASIC OPERATIONS AREA CODE PROGRAMMING To benefit from all local calls require 10 digits (area code plus phone number, without dialing "1" first:) 1. Press SELECT. 4. Press until OFF is displayed. 6. To turn the keybeep feature ON again,repeat steps 1 to hear the beep, do...
... CODE is flashing. 5. Press SELECT and continue below. BASIC OPERATIONS AREA CODE PROGRAMMING To benefit from all local calls require 10 digits (area code plus phone number, without dialing "1" first:) 1. Press SELECT. 4. Press until OFF is displayed. 6. To turn the keybeep feature ON again,repeat steps 1 to hear the beep, do...
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...is blinking. If you . Press OFF to backspace. 2. Before you start to talk, press MUTE again so the other words, you have entered the phone number, press the desired LINE key. 3. In other person can hear you make a mistake, use the key to "local" area codes by dialing...and the corresponding LINE key will blink. Press OFF to end your Speakerphone in a noisy environment, the other person is blinking (#1.....#5). 6. Dial the phone number, checking the display for dial tone. Once you make calls to 5 local area codes. SPEAKERPHONE TIPS If you make calls to delete the ...
...is blinking. If you . Press OFF to backspace. 2. Before you start to talk, press MUTE again so the other words, you have entered the phone number, press the desired LINE key. 3. In other person can hear you make a mistake, use the key to "local" area codes by dialing...and the corresponding LINE key will blink. Press OFF to end your Speakerphone in a noisy environment, the other person is blinking (#1.....#5). 6. Dial the phone number, checking the display for dial tone. Once you make calls to 5 local area codes. SPEAKERPHONE TIPS If you make calls to delete the ...
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With the Handset off, press REDIAL/PAUSE. Once the desired number is the last phone number dialed from the Handset. The LINE key will glow steadily and the Handset will display: 2. The LINE key will glow steadily and the Base ... Handset will blink while the Speakerphone is IN USE (in use. 3. BASIC OPERATIONS REDIAL/PAUSE From the Handset: Your VT 2931 Handset remembers the last 5 phone number you are using. The Base will be adjusted while the Base Unit is in Speakerphone or Intercom mode). HOLD will display the relative volume...
With the Handset off, press REDIAL/PAUSE. Once the desired number is the last phone number dialed from the Handset. The LINE key will glow steadily and the Handset will display: 2. The LINE key will glow steadily and the Base ... Handset will blink while the Speakerphone is IN USE (in use. 3. BASIC OPERATIONS REDIAL/PAUSE From the Handset: Your VT 2931 Handset remembers the last 5 phone number you are using. The Base will be adjusted while the Base Unit is in Speakerphone or Intercom mode). HOLD will display the relative volume...
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... OFF on the Handset. 2. The Handset will display: 3. BASIC OPERATIONS CALL WAITING If you subscribe to Call Waiting, you will hear a tone while on the phone as you receive a second call , press INTERCOM on the Handset. 4. To return to your original call , press OFF on either the Handset or the Base...
... OFF on the Handset. 2. The Handset will display: 3. BASIC OPERATIONS CALL WAITING If you subscribe to Call Waiting, you will hear a tone while on the phone as you receive a second call , press INTERCOM on the Handset. 4. To return to your original call , press OFF on either the Handset or the Base...
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... and OLD (previously viewed) calls. 2. Once the new caller ID records have viewed all calls and the handset is blinking. If a caller purposely blocks their phone number from the Call Log. ADVANCED OPERATION 15 And you can review the Call Log to see any call you want to benefit from the... Caller ID features of the last 50 calls received. Press or . HINT: If a follows the phone number it indicates the party has called while you were out. Press SELECT. • Press until ERASE is blinking.Then press SELECT. CALLER ID This...
... and OLD (previously viewed) calls. 2. Once the new caller ID records have viewed all calls and the handset is blinking. If a caller purposely blocks their phone number from the Call Log. ADVANCED OPERATION 15 And you can review the Call Log to see any call you want to benefit from the... Caller ID features of the last 50 calls received. Press or . HINT: If a follows the phone number it indicates the party has called while you were out. Press SELECT. • Press until ERASE is blinking.Then press SELECT. CALLER ID This...
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TO STORE A NAME AND NUMBER 1.Press PROG. DIRECTORY will be dialed automati- When the phone number is complete, press SELECT. Press the key until you see the desired caller. • Press the desired line key. ADVANCED OPERATION 16 You will ... the next space. When the name is complete, press SELECT . The screen will display ENTER NAME. 4. For example, to enter the desired name. Enter the phone number. Press REDIAL/PAUSE if you need to enter a 2-second pause in the dialing sequence. (For example, you 'll need to press to advance to...
TO STORE A NAME AND NUMBER 1.Press PROG. DIRECTORY will be dialed automati- When the phone number is complete, press SELECT. Press the key until you see the desired caller. • Press the desired line key. ADVANCED OPERATION 16 You will ... the next space. When the name is complete, press SELECT . The screen will display ENTER NAME. 4. For example, to enter the desired name. Enter the phone number. Press REDIAL/PAUSE if you need to enter a 2-second pause in the dialing sequence. (For example, you 'll need to press to advance to...
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... 1 2 3 REPEAT MAIL BOX PLAY/STOP SKIP CHARGING: illuminates when the Handset is in use, accidental use of the Base Unit. Connect an RJ-11(2-element) phone cord from the Data Port to LINE2. NOTE: While the Data Port is cradled. DATA PORT The Data Port only provides access to the LINE2... input on the left-hand edge of Line 2 by a parallel phone, the VT 2961 Handset, or a Call Waiting ID alert may in the Base Unit charger. This port provides an easy way to connect your fax...
... 1 2 3 REPEAT MAIL BOX PLAY/STOP SKIP CHARGING: illuminates when the Handset is in use, accidental use of the Base Unit. Connect an RJ-11(2-element) phone cord from the Data Port to LINE2. NOTE: While the Data Port is cradled. DATA PORT The Data Port only provides access to the LINE2... input on the left-hand edge of Line 2 by a parallel phone, the VT 2961 Handset, or a Call Waiting ID alert may in the Base Unit charger. This port provides an easy way to connect your fax...
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...or down so that it rests comfortably on your head, with the speaker cushion centered against your face. BELT CLIP The VTech cordless phone is connected to use with an optional accessory Headset for hands-free operation. The belt clip should fit securely. Connect the...about one ear free for room conversation. You can be positioned at the corner of the VTech cordless phone Handset. The VTech compatible Headset has a reversible, monaural design. HEADSET OPERATIONS Your VTech cordless phone is equipped with a 2.5mm headset Jack for use the Headset option, you must obtain ...
...or down so that it rests comfortably on your head, with the speaker cushion centered against your face. BELT CLIP The VTech cordless phone is connected to use with an optional accessory Headset for hands-free operation. The belt clip should fit securely. Connect the...about one ear free for room conversation. You can be positioned at the corner of the VTech cordless phone Handset. The VTech compatible Headset has a reversible, monaural design. HEADSET OPERATIONS Your VTech cordless phone is equipped with a 2.5mm headset Jack for use the Headset option, you must obtain ...
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Set Outgoing Message. 2. Set Announce Only 6. If no key is : 1. You can 't come to the phone right now. If no announcement is recorded, the factory default greeting is able to answer your name, number and message after the tone." will be ...
Set Outgoing Message. 2. Set Announce Only 6. If no key is : 1. You can 't come to the phone right now. If no announcement is recorded, the factory default greeting is able to answer your name, number and message after the tone." will be ...
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... setting "2", "4", "6", or "Toll Saver". 3. Set Call Screening Call Screening allows you want to hear incoming messages at once, just press the Handset or an extension phone, and the Answering System will be announced. TIME/SET Toll Saver The incoming call is answered after 2 rings only if there are being recorded. Press...
... setting "2", "4", "6", or "Toll Saver". 3. Set Call Screening Call Screening allows you want to hear incoming messages at once, just press the Handset or an extension phone, and the Answering System will be announced. TIME/SET Toll Saver The incoming call is answered after 2 rings only if there are being recorded. Press...
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...time remaining, or the total number of new messages to record memos or OGM's will auto-disconnect the telephone line if an extension phone or the cordless Handset accesses the line. Memory Full 900 DIGITAL CORDLESS MHz VT 2961 MEMO ANSWEARNSWOENR /OFF TIME/SET SELECT MMEENNUU ... equal 99, the display shows "F" with "--". During this period, you to Answering System OFF mode. ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS Auto Disconnect for Extension Phone Pick-up , the Answering System may enter remote operation mode by entering the security code. • If memory is full, any attempt to...
...time remaining, or the total number of new messages to record memos or OGM's will auto-disconnect the telephone line if an extension phone or the cordless Handset accesses the line. Memory Full 900 DIGITAL CORDLESS MHz VT 2961 MEMO ANSWEARNSWOENR /OFF TIME/SET SELECT MMEENNUU ... equal 99, the display shows "F" with "--". During this period, you to Answering System OFF mode. ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS Auto Disconnect for Extension Phone Pick-up , the Answering System may enter remote operation mode by entering the security code. • If memory is full, any attempt to...
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... a remote location, such as step 3. If the user enters a wrong security code, the system will announce "Mailbox X. You have XX old messages. If the remote phone is ON, it tone. To Activate Remote Operation From a Different Telephone Line 1. The procedure is 19. 4. Playing Messages Remotely 1. On the other hand, in the...
... a remote location, such as step 3. If the user enters a wrong security code, the system will announce "Mailbox X. You have XX old messages. If the remote phone is ON, it tone. To Activate Remote Operation From a Different Telephone Line 1. The procedure is 19. 4. Playing Messages Remotely 1. On the other hand, in the...
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... same circuit as the base unit can sometimes cause interference. Try moving the appliance or the base unit to another position. In Canada, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-267-7377. Either move close to another outlet. Make sure the power cord is pugged in your local telephone company. Try... the base unit from the base unit. • You may be limiting the range. NO DIAL TONE. • First check all of the other phones. 33 THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHEN YOU RECEIVE A CALL. • Make sure you have difficulty operating your telephone line to ring. Call your ...
... same circuit as the base unit can sometimes cause interference. Try moving the appliance or the base unit to another position. In Canada, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-267-7377. Either move close to another outlet. Make sure the power cord is pugged in your local telephone company. Try... the base unit from the base unit. • You may be limiting the range. NO DIAL TONE. • First check all of the other phones. 33 THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHEN YOU RECEIVE A CALL. • Make sure you have difficulty operating your telephone line to ring. Call your ...
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... the handset in a regular telephone. Wait a few times, do the following (in the cradle. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY YOU HEAR OTHER CALLS WHILE USING YOUR PHONE. • Disconnect your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in the base unit cradle. If you still hear other calls, the problem is...
... the handset in a regular telephone. Wait a few times, do the following (in the cradle. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY YOU HEAR OTHER CALLS WHILE USING YOUR PHONE. • Disconnect your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in the base unit cradle. If you still hear other calls, the problem is...