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VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
Distributed in the USA. by VTECH Communications, 8770 SW Nimbus Avenue
/
Beaverton, Oregon, 97008
Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd., Suite 200
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7671 Alderbridge
Way Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9.
Copyright 1996 for VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
ISSUE
0
DlGlTA
L 900MHZ
2
LINE CORDLESS PHONE
MODEL VT2900
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
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INTRODUCTION 1
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Parts Check List
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2
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REPLACING THE BATTERIES
3
.
Charging the handset batteries
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3
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Replacing The Handset Batteries 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.5
.
GETTING STARTED
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7
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Setting Up Your VT2900
7
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AC Power Adapter 7
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Modular Jack Test 8
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Ringer Switches
8
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Setting the Tone/Pulse Switch 8
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Wall Mounting 10
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THE LCD DISPLAY 12
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THE HANDSET KEYPAD 13
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THE BASESET KEYPAD 14
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 15
SET-UP
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15
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MAKING CALLS 15
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ANSWERING CALLS 15
HANGING UP
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15
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TO PLACE A CALL ON HOLD 15
TO MUTE A CALL WHILE YOU ARE ON
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SPEAKERPHONE 15
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TO CONFERENCE TWO CALLS 15
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USING THE INTERCOM 15
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PROGRAMMING MEMORY 15
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NAME DIALING: 16
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NUMBER DIALING: 16
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USING REDIAL 16
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HOLD 16
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CHANGING CHANNELS
16
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FLASH 16
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CLEARING THE DISPLAY 16
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BASIC OPERATION 17
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Making Calls 17
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Disconnecting 17
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OFF Mode (STANDBY) 17
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Volume Controls 17
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Using the Speakerphone 18
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To Put A Call On Hold 18
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The Mute Features 19
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Using Both Lines At Once 19
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Switching to the Handset 20
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Joining a Handset Conversation 20
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FLASH 20
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REDlAL 20
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
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21
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Conferencing 21
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Temporary Tones 22
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Programming The Ringer 23
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Changing Ringer Tones 23
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Turning
Off
The Ringer 23
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Checking The Ringer Type 23
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PROG and CLEAR Functions 23
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Advanced Dialing 24
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Changing Channels 24
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MEMORY DIALING 25
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Dialing using Location 25
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DELETE THIS LINE 25
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Storing 25
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Dialing Using Name 27
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Changing Stored Numbers 27
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Deleting Stored Numbers 27
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Storing Special Codes
27
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MAINTENANCE
28
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OUT OF RANGE INDICATION 29
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
30
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VTECH Limited Warranty
32
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FCC and IC Regulations
33
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
36
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Congratulations! You have purchased
one of the most sophisticated cordless
telephones on the market! The
VT2900
has been designed to offer a new
standard in cordless telephone
technology.
Unlike most other cordless phones,
the
VT2900
digitizes your voice to
give the minimum amount of noise. In
most conditions you will not be able to
tell you are using a cordless phone.
Gone are the annoyances of static,
interference and having to listen to
other people's conversations on your
cordless phone.
The
VT2900
scrambles your voice
before it transmits it. This allows you
the security
of
knowing that no one
can tune in and eavesdrop on your
conversations. The phone will also
alert you when you are "Out of Range"
even when you're not using the phone!
In this way you will not miss an
incoming call just because you were
not close enough to the base unit.
Other special features are:
Two Line Operation
Liquid Crystal Display on Handset
20 Number Speed Dial Memory
"Name" Dialing
10 Channels of operation
Automatic Channel Selection
65,000 security code
combinations
Page/lntercom
HOLD, REDIAL and CONFERENCE
features
Programmable Ringer Types
Digital Volume Adjust
Handset Volume Adjust
PHONE
CORD
JACKS
MEMORY
DIALING
CARD
SPEAKER
GRILL
LlNE
2
RINGER
ONIOFF
SWITCH
LlNE
1
RINGER
ONIOFF
SWITCH
TONEIPULSE
SWITCH
ANTENNA
OFF
KEY
LlNE
KEYS
VOLUME
UPIDOWN
KEYS
CONFERENCE
KEY
HOLD
KEY
INTERCOM
KEY
MUTE
KEY
POWER
INDICATOR
CHARGE
INDICATOR
\
\
CHARGE
CONTACTS
MAlN FEATURES
ON
BASE
UNlT
-
-
VOLUME
n
CONTROL KEYS
FLEXIBLE
ANTENNA
LCD SCREEN
LlNE KEYS
OFF KEY
DIGIT KEYS
ZERO
*.TEMPORARY TONE
PROGRAM AND
MEMORY KEY
CLEAR KEY
INTERCOM
8
CHANNEL
CHANGE KEY
CONFERENCE AND
BACKSPACE KEY
REDIAL KEY
HOLD KEY
MAlN FEATURES ON HANDSET
This manual is designed to make you
familiar with the
VT2900.
We strongly
recommend you read the manual
before using your phone.
Parts Check List:
1.
Base unit, Handset and AC adapter
2.
One-Line Telephone Cord (clear
plugs)
3.
Two-Line Telephone Line Cord
(black plugs)
4. Battery Pack
5. Mounting screws for wall mounting
6. Wall mount accessory
HANDSET
PARTS
INCLUDED
BASE
UNIT
AC
ADAPTER
WALL
MOUNTING
BRACKET
SCREW
WALL
MOUNTING
EATERY
PACK
CAPS
SCREWS
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
Charging the handset batteries
The handset of your
VT2900
cordless
telephone is powered by rechargeable
batteries. They charge automatically
whenever the handset is in the base.
You should charge the batteries for
24
hours when you first receive your
phone. You'll know the batteries need
charging when:
The phone emits a dual-tone
warning when you press the LINE
or INTCM keys.
The battery symbol is flashing.
The handset seems completely
dead, the LCD is completely clear
and the handset does not beep
when you press the keys.
To Charge The Batteries
To charge the batteries, place the
handset in the base unit. The
CHARGE indicator will light to show
the handset is seated properly and the
batteries are charging. The CHARGE
indicator will flash if the handset
battery is not charged enough for the
handset to operate. Once the battery
reaches the minimum level needed to
operate, the CHARGE indicator will Replacing The Handset Batteries
illuminate steadily and the battery will
continue to charge up to its full Follow the steps below:
potential. It is recommended that the
1.
Remove the battery case by
battery be charged for
24
hours pressing down on the release tab
during the initial charge. After this above the battery and then sliding
initial charging, an overnight charge of the batten/ downward.
8
to
10
hours should be sufficient to
t
fully charge the battery. You can use
your telephone before that with
diminished capacity, but it is best to let
them charge fully. To maximize the
charge capacity of the NiCad battery
pack, recharge the battery for several
cycles. The meximum battery life
between charges is
5.5
hours of
continuous talk time or
6
days of
standby.
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IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO OVER-
CHARGE THE BATTERIES
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If the Batteries Don't Recharge The
battery pack can be recharged many,
many times but if you get a low-battery
signal even after
24
hours of charging,
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BATTERY CONNECTION
the battery pack should be replaced.
To purchase replacement battery
packs, call VTECH Cornmunicat-
ions at
1-800-624-5688.
2.
Discard the old battery pack. Don't
put the old battery pack in a trash
compactor or a fire
-
it could burst.
In Canada, call VTECH Electronics
3.
Slide the new battery pack on its
at
604-273-51
31.
track up until it is firmly in place.
CAUTION:
To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to
Persons, Read and Follow the
Instructions
1.
Use only VTECH battery.
2.
Do not dispose of the battery in a
fire. The cell may explode.
IMPORTANT
:
Do not dispose of this
battery into household garbage.
For information on recycling or
proper disposal,~consult your local
solid waste collection or disposal
organization.
3.
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.
4.
Exercise care in handling batteries
in order not to short the battery with
conducting materials such as rings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery or
conductor may overheat and
cause burns.
4.
The new battery pack must be
charged before using your
telephone. Place the handset in
the cradle of the base unit to allow
it to charge for
24
hours.
REPLACING THE BATTERIES REPLACING THE BATTERIES
You cannot select TONE for one line
and PULSE for the other. Both will be
either TONE or PULSE.
CHARGE THE HANDSET BAlTERY
PACK BEFORE USE.
The battery pack recharges
automatically whenever the handset is
in the base unit. The batteries must
be charged for
24
hours before using
your phone for the first time.
Fill in the telephone number card on
the base unit. To remove the window,
insert the tip of a paper clip or pen into
the hole, and gently flex the window.
Check for a dial tone. After the
batteries are charged, pick up the
handset. Now press LlNE
1
on the
handset. The LlNE
1
indicator should
light up on the LCD, and you should
hear a dial tone. If not, see 'IN CASE
OF DIFFICULTY' on page 30.
CAUTION:
1.
Never install telephone wiring
during a lightning storm.
2. Never install telephone jacks in wet
locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet
locations.
3. Never touch uninsulated telephone
wires or terminals unless the
telephone line has been
disconnected at the network
interface.
4.
Use caution when installing or
modifying telephone lines.
WALL INSTALLATION USING
MOUNTING SCREWS PROVIDED
Tools You Will Need:
A
hammer, a
nail, a pencil or ballpoint pen, a Phillips
head
(+)
screwdriver, and the Wall
Mounting Template included in the
back of this booklet.
1.
Choose a spot near an electrical
outlet and a telephone jack.
Your phone requires a modular
telephone jack and a standard
electrical outlet (120v AC). The
power cord is six feet long; make
sure there is an electrical outlet
within reach of the base. The outlet
should not be controlled by a wall
switch. If the switch is ever turned
off, the phone will not operate.
2.
Choose and mark the mounting
position.
The mounting screws should screw
into a wooden stud within the wall-
they will not hold securely in
wallboard alone. Locate a wall stud
in the area where you want to
install your telephone. Use the Wall
Mounting Template and a pencil to
mark the screw positions on the
wall over the stud (Figure 1). Put
the template aside.
3.
Install the mounting sleeves and
screws.
Start the screw holes by lightly
tapping a nail into the marks you
made on the wall. Remove the nail
from the wall. Now slip the mounting
sleeves onto the screws as shown,
with the smaller end of the sleeve
Figure 1
Figure 2
toward the screw head. Insert the
screws into the holes you started.
Tighten the screws until the large
end of the mounting sleeve is flat
against the wall
(Figure 2).
GETTING STARTED WALL MOUNTING
4.
Position the wall mount adapter
on the base.
Line up the tabs on the wall mount
adapter with the holes on the
bottom of the base (Figure
1).
Snap the wall mount adapter firmly
in place.
1
5.
Mount the base on the
wall.
I
Position the base so the mounting
studs will fit into the holes on the
bottom of the base. Position the
power cord to extend down the wall
the phone is to be mounted on.
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Slide the base down on the
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mounting studs until it locks into
I
place.
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6.
Connect the telephone line cord.
The telephone line cord has a
snap-in plug at each end. lnsert
one of the plugs into the jack on the
bottom of the base. Insert the other
end of the plug into the wall jack.
7.
Plug the ac adapter on the power
cord into an electrical outlet
(Figure 2).
8.
Set the Dial Mode switch on the
base unit.
If
you have touch tone service on
your phone line, set the switch to
TONE. If you have rotary service,
set the switch to PULSE (Figure
3).
.
Figure
1
Figure
2
LlNE
2
RINGER
ONlOFF SWITCH
LlNE
1
RINGER
OWOFF SWITCH
TONEPULSE
SELECTOR
Line
2
Indicator
INTERCOM
Indicator
,-
Memory Mode Indicator
Line
1
lndicator7
7
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/--
Name Dialing Indicator
Low Battery
7
\
\
7
Earpiece Volume
Indicator Level Indicator
PROGRAM
lndicator
LOW BATTERY lndicator
4
)
))
VOLUME lndicator shows
Flashes when the unit is in a low- the handset volume setting. This
battery condition.The handset typically indicator is always on provided the
operates for at least
5
minutes after handset battery has sufficient charge.
the low battery indication is given. If If this indicator is not on, the handset
PHONE or INT.COM is pressed during will not function.
a low battery condition, a warning tone
is also generated.
nn
AA
LINE1 LINE2
(
PROGRAM Indicator
Indicators illuminate when the line(s) illuminates when the unit is in program
is active. If the line(s) is occupied by mode. The name indicator will also
the base, the indicator
(s)
will flash illuminate for name programming.
slowly; if the line(s) is on hold, the
indicator(s) flash quickly.
[m)
INTERCOM lndicator
illuminates when an intercom link has
been set-up between base and
handset.
[m)
MEMORY Indicator
illuminates when the unit is in memory
dialing mode.
.
(NAME)
NAME ndicator
illuminates when the unit is in memory
name dialing mode.
Figure
3
WALL MOUNTING THE LCD DISPLAY
Here's a brief guide to the features
and functions of your VT2900cordless
telephone:
SET-UP
Connect telephone line cord(s) to
base unit and telephone jack(s).
(Page
7)
Plug AC adapter into a standard
electrical outlet. (Page
7)
Set Dial Mode switch to PULSE or
TONE. (Page
8)
Set Base Ringer switches to ON.
(Page
8)
Let handset batteries charge for 24
hours
before first use. (Page
3)
MAKING CALLS
Press a LlNE key button on the
handset. When the LlNE indicator
lights and you hear a dial tone, dial
the number.
ANSWERING CALLS
To answer a call on the handset,
press the LlNE key of the ringing
line. The handset will not auto-
answer when lifted off the base
cradle.
To answer a call on the base, press
the LlNE key of the ringing line.
HANGING UP
For the handset, press OFF or
place. the handset in the base
cradle.
For the base, press OFF.
TO PLACE A CALL ON HOLD
Press HOLD on the handset or
base. Press the appropriate LlNE
key to return to the call.
TO MUTE A CALL WHILE YOU ARE
ON SPEAKERPHONE
Press MUTE on the base.
The MUTE indicator will light and
the speakerphone microphone will
be cut off.
Press MUTE again to return to
normal speakerphone operation.
TO CONFERENCE TWO CALLS
At least one of the calls must be on
hold. Press CONF to conference
the calls. This can be done on
base (using speakerphone) or
handset.
USING THE INTERCOM
From the handset, press INTCM to
signal the person at the base unit.
he
base unit will ring once and
then the intercom will be
automatically activate. The person
at the base then speaks toward the
microphone-just like using the
speakerphone.
To page from the base, press
INTCM. The person at the handset
presses INTCM to activate the
intercom.
To end an intercom conversation,
press OFF.
To use intercom during a telephone
conversation, put the active line on
HOLD, then press INTCM (on the
base) or INTCM (on the handset).
PROGRAMMING MEMORY
The phone should be OFF. Enter
the number you wish to store on
the LCD.
Press and hold the MEMIPROG
key until the PROG indicator turns
on.
Enter the two digit memory location
(00 .. 19), the NAME indicator will
then turn on.
Enter the six character name and
press MEM to store or simply press
MEM to bypass name programming
and store the number.
NAME DIALING:
Press a LlNE key.
Press MEM. Make sure NAME is
displayed on the LCD. If not, press
MEM again.
Begin entering the name you wish
to dial. As soon as there is a
match, the number will appear on
the screen and will be dialed out.
NUMBER DIALING:
Press a LlNE key.
Press MEM. Make sure NAME is
NOT displayed on the LCD. If it is,
press MEM again.
Enter the memorv location of the
number you wis(to dial (00..19).
The number will be displayed on
the LCD and will be dialed out.
USING REDIAL
Press a LINE key, then REDIAL to
automatically redial out the last
number you dialed on either line.
HOLD
When using the handset or
speakerphone, press HOLD to put
a call on hold.
To return to the call, press the held
LINE key.
CHANGING CHANNELS
Press the CHANIINTCM key to
change the channel. The display
will briefly show the new channel
number.
FLASH
You can use your VT2900 cordless
telephone with services such as
Call Waiting and Call Forwarding.
Instead of pressing the switch-
hook, press the LINE key of the
line you are talking on.
After pressing the line key, wait
2
seconds or check that a dial tone
is present before dialing.
CLEARING THE DISPLAY
The display can be cleared by
pressing and holding the CLEAR
key for about a second until the
display clears.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
If a call is on HOLD using the
VT2900
and you pick up another phone on the
same line, the
VT2900
will take itself
off HOLD and turn OFF. Therefore,
you do not have to go back to turn the
phone OFF if you go to another
extension. It is done automatically.
The Mute Feature
When you press MUTE while using
the speakerphone, you can hear the
caller's voice, but they can't hear you.
Use this feature to speak to someone
in the room without your caller hearing.
While the call is muted, the MUTE
indicator will be lit. To go back to the
two-way conversation, press MUTE
again.
This feature is also helpful when using
the speakerphone in a noisy room.
(Loud background noise can prevent
your caller's voice from coming over
the speaker). Press MUTE while your
caller is speaking. Press MUTE again
when you are ready to speak.
Using Both Lines At Once
If your using your handset to carry on
a conversation on one line, it is
possible to use the other line to
answer a call, make a call or use the
intercom
-
all without disconnecting
your first call.
If someone is using the speakerphone
or another extension to talk on one
line, you can still use the handset to
make or answer calls on the other line.
You can also link both lines together
to have a three or four-way
conversation. See Conferencing on
page
21.
If you press HOLD to place a call on
hold, you can use the other line as if
it were a second phone.
For example, if the second line rings
when you are on
a
call, press HOLD
to put the first call on hold. Press the
LlNE key of the incoming call. To
switch back to your original call, press
the LlNE key of the original call which
is on hold.
To hang up the second call but still
keep the first call on hold, simply press
OFF.
You can also place the second call on
hold and return to the first. Just press
the LlNE key of the original call, the
other call will automatically be put on
hold. This is same as pressing HOLD,
then the LlNE key.
NOTE: If you want to switch to another
line without disconnecting your current
call, you can also simply press the
other line. This will automatically put
your first call on HOLD and connect
you to the second call. The only way
to disconnect a call is to have the call
active and press OFF.
Switching to the Handset
If the handset is in the base, vou can
switch from the base by picking up the
handset and pressing the appropriate
LlNE key. Press OFF on the base unit
to disconnect it from the conversation.
To switch back to the speakerphone,
you must first press the appropriate
LlNE key on the base, press OFF on
the handset, then place the handset
back in the cradle.
NOTE: You cannot switch back to the
speakerphone just by returning the
handset to the base
-
that will
disconnect the call.
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Joining a Handset Conversation
If someone is speaking on the handset,
you can join the conversation on the
speakerphone. Just press the
appropriate LlNE key on the base
unit. This is just like picking up an
extension. Either party can then leave
the conversation by pressing OFF.
Likewise, if you are using the
speakerphone, someone at the
handset can join the conversation by
pressing the appropriate LlNE key on
the handset, then leave by pressing
OFF.
The call will remain connected as long
as either the handset or the
speakerphone remains on the line.
(To disconnect the call, both the
handset and the base unit must hang
UP.)
FLASH
You can use your
VT2900
cordless
phone with services such as Call
Waiting and Call Forwarding. Instead
of pressing the switch-hook (as you
would on a regular phone) press the
LlNE key of the line you are talking on.
This feature is not available during
conference calls.
When flashing the line in order to dial
a new number, wait
2
seconds or
check that dial tone is present before
dialing.
REDIAL
To
REDIAL
the last number you dialed
out, press a LlNE key then press
REDIAL. The phone will automatically
dial out the number. The number will
be shown on the display.
BASIC OPERATION BASIC OPERATION
Conferencing
This feature allows you to link both
lines together to hold a three-way
conversation between you and the
parties on LINES
1
and
2.
You can
also hold a four-way conversation
between yourself, a person on the
speakerphone, and LINES
1
and
2.
You can hold a conference call at
either the handset or the base.
However, only the handset can dial
out calls
To establish a conference call at the
handset:
1.
Dial one party on one of your lines.
After you are connected, press
HOLD.
2.
Press the other LlNE button and
dial the second party.
3.
When the second call is
established, press CONF to bring
both parties into the conversation.
Both LINE indicators on the display
will be on while the three parties are
connected.
NOTE: Press CONF to link any two
calls that are both on hold, whether
you called them or they called you.
CONFERENCE
CALLING
FROM
THE HANDSET
MAKE
OR
RECEIVE
CALL
ON
LlNE
1
OR
LlNE
2
PRESS
HOLD
TO
PLACE
THIS
CALL ON
HOLD
MAKE
OR
RECEIVE
ANOTHER
CALL
ON
THE OTHER
LINE.
.
PRESS
CNFIBSP
TO
BRING
BOTH
PARTIES
INTO
THE
CONVERSATION
Conference calls on the
speakerphone:
If you are using the speakerphone
and a second call comes in, put the
first call on hold and press the LlNE
button to answer the second call.
You can now press CONF and have
a conference call with both lines if you
wish.
To switch a conference call from the
handset to the base, press LlNE
1
or LlNE
2
on the speakerphone and
then press OFF on the handset. To
switch a conference call from the
base to the handset, press LlNE
1
or LlNE
2
on the handset and then
press OFF on the base. Alternately,
you can also put both the calls on
hold by pressing the HOLD key and
then pressing the CONF key on the
end where you wish to pick up the
call again.
To join a three-way conference already
in progress, press LlNE
1
or LlNE
2
on the base if the conference is at the
handset. If the conference is at the
base, press LlNE
1
or LlNE
2
at the
handset.
CONFERENCE CALLING FROM THE BASE
If you are using the speakerphone and a second call
comes in, put the first call on HOLD and press either
LlNE 1 or LlNE 2 to answer the second call.
You can now press CONF to bring both parties into
Ihe conversation.
To end a conference call:
If you wish to end a conference call
with one of the parties, press the LlNE
key of the call you wish to discontinue.
This will put the other line on HOLD.
Press OFF to disconnect the active
line. Press the LlNE key of the line
you wish to continue talking to.
To end the entire conference call and
disconnect all parties, press OFF
while both lines are active.
To put a conference call on hold:
Press HOLD to hold both lines. Press
CONF to release the hold and continue
your conference call.
To talk privately with one caller:
1.
Press the LINE key of the person
you want to speak with privately.
This will automatically put the other
call on HOLD.
2.
Press CONF to continue your
conference call.
Temporary Tone
If you have a rotary (dial-pulse)
telephone service, (TONEIPULSE
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.
First, dial the call normally. Then
activate the Temporary Tone feature
by pressing TONE (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.
If you have touch-tone service, (TONE/
PULSE switch set to TONE), just
enter the codes normally. This feature
is only for touch tone service telephone
lines.
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Ir
PRESS
TONE
(the
'
key)
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Programming The Ringer
The handset ringer is capable of four
different types of ringer tones for each
line. The following sections detail how
to change the different tones and to
turn off a ringer on the handset.
Changing Ringer Tones
To program, the handset must be
OFF.
To select a different ringer type do the
following:
Press and hold PROG until the
PROG symbol appears on the
display.
Press the # key.
Press:
1
for Handset LlNE
1
2
for Handset LlNE
2
3
for Baseset LlNE
1
4
for Baseset LlNE
2
ringer. The LCD will show what
ringer is being programmed.
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PROG
I
Press
1,2,3
or
4
to select a ringer
type.
Press MEM or OFF to store.
PROGRAMMING
THE
RINGER
TYPE
HANDSET
MUST
BE
OFF
PRESS
AND
HOLD PROG
UNTILTHE
PROG
SYMBOL
APPEARS
ON
THE
DISPLAY
3
for
Baseset
LlNE
1
4
for
Baseset
LINE
2
PRESS
1
2
3
or
4
TO
SELECT^
~~NGER
TYPE
PRESS
MEM
or
OFF
TO
STORE
THE
RINGER
Turning Off The Ringer
To turn off the ringer for a particular
line do the following:
Press and hold PROG until the
PROG symbol appears on the
display
Press the
#
key
Press
1
for Handset LlNE
1
ringer,
2
for Handset LlNE
2
ringer.
Press
5
to turn off the ringer
Press MEM or OFF to store.The
base ringers are controlled by
ONIOFF switches.
Checking The Ringer Type
To test the present ringer type for a
particular line do the following:
Press and hold PROG until the
PROG symbol appears on the
display
Press the
#
key
Press
1
for Handset LlNE
1
ringer,
2
for Handset CINE
2
ringer,
3
for
Base LlNE
1
ringer, or
4
for Base
LlNE
2
ringer
Press
0
to test the ringer
Press MEM or OFF to exit
PROG and CLEAR Functions
The PROG and CLEAR functions can
be accessed by pressing and holding
the relevant key. For example, to clear
the display, press and hold the CLEAR
key for
2
seconds until the display is
cleared. To enter program mode
press and hold the MEM key for
2
seconds.
Advanced Dialing
There are two different ways to dial
out a number:
1
Press the LlNE key and wait for a
dial tone. Then dial out the number
you want either manually, using
MEMORY (MEM) dialing or using
REDIAL.
2
Enter the number you wish to dial
onto the display first. Then press
the LlNE key. This will dial out the
number which is displayed on the
LCD.
NOTE: The phone will dial out any
number which is shown on the display.
If you do not want to dial the number
shown on the LCD, it can be changed
by:
Use the CNFIBSP key to
backspace one digit for each
keypress. Additional digit$ can be
entered. Press a LlNE key to dial
the new number.
Press and hold CLEAR until the
display is cleared, then dial
normally.
Press the OFF key to clear the
display, then dial normally. Wait for
the display to clear, then .press
LlNE and enter the number you
wish to dial.
Changing Channels
In the unlikely event you notice
interference when using your handset,
press the INTCMICHAN key to switch
to another channel. The display will
briefly show the new channel number.
This has nothing to do with your two
phone lines
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only the radio link
between the handset and base.
If the noise continues, see 'IN CASE
OF DIFFICULTY' on page
30.
CHANGING
CHANNELS
In
the
unlikely
event
you
notice
interference
when using
your
handset,
press
the
INT.COM/CHAN
key
to
switch
to
a
new
channel
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
The
VT2900
is capable of two modes
of memory dialing. You can dial out
by pressing the memory location (e.g.
15) or by entering the person's name
(e.g. "BOB). We suggest that numbers
be stored with the person's name to
which the number belongs.
When dialing out you can use either
the person's name or the memory
location. Use the
MEM
key to toggle
between NAME dialing and LOCATION
dialing. When you access the memory
dialing option the NAME indicator will
be on to indicate the phone is in
NAME
dialing mode. If the symbol is
off, the phone is in LOCATION dialing
mode. Once you have selected a
mode, the phone will stay in that mode
until it is changed by the user.
Dialing using Location
If you wish to dial out the number
stored in a particular memory location
(e.g.
15)
then do the following:
1. Press the
LlNE
key to get a dial
tone.
2.
Press
MEM.
Check that the
NAME
symbol is not on the display. If it
is on, press
MEM
again.
3.
Enter the memory location you
wish to dial out. E.g.
15.
The
number stored at that location will
be shown on the display
and will automatically be dialed
out.
The number stored in this location will
be dialed out.
You can also review the contents of
the memory locations when you are
not connected to a line. When the
phone is
OFF,
press
MEM
and you
can scroll through the memory
locations by using the
*
and
#
key. If you wish to dial out a number
shown press a
LINE
key. The phone
will exit MEMORY,mode and dial the
number displayed. Otherwise, press
OFF
to exit MEMORY mode.
Storing
To program a MEMORY location, do
the following:
With the phone in
OFF
mode, enter
the telephone number you wish to
store.
(16
Digits Maximum).
Enter program mode by pressing
and holding the
MEMIPROG
key.
The
PROG
and
MEM
indicators
will appear in the display.
Enter the memory location (00..19)
you wish to store the number in. As
soon as the second memory
location digit is entered, the
NAME
indicator will turn on and
6
dashes
will appear. If you do not wish to
store a name with this number,
simply press the MEM key. You
should hear a "Happy Tone', if not
the programming was in error, and
you will need to repeat the process.
Enter a six character name to
store with the number. Use the
letters on the keypad. For a
space, you can use the
1
key.
Example: 'PEGGY
'
would be
entered by pressing
7,3,4,4,9,1
(P-E-G-G-Y-SPACE).
Each dash
will change to an under score as
the letters are entered.
Press
MEM
to store and exit. A
Happy tone will be generated if
programming was successful.
Otherwise, the unit will generate a
sad tone and display:
NOTE:
The name
MUST
have six
characters. If the name you wish to
enter has less than six characters, use
the space symbol to fill in the rest or
use part of the person's last name.
If the name you wish to enter is longer
than six characters, just put in the first
six characters.
When you dial using NAME, you will
usually not need to enter in all six
characters. You will only need to enter
in as many as needed for the handset
to get a match.
For example, if you have stored
'GARY R' and 'GARY
J'
in the
memory then you will need to enter in
all six characters before the phone
can distinguish which you want.
If you get
Duplicate
displayed during
programming when you are entering
the name there may be several causes.
Check:
1. You may be already using the
same name.
2.
There may be a name which is
using the same number sequence.
For example, 'JENNY' and
'KENNY'.
Enter another name and press
MEM.
MEMORY DIALING MEMORY DIALING
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If you get Error displayed during
programming when you are entering
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the name, you may have entered too
1
few or too many letters. Enter only six
letters.
Enter the six letter name again and
press MEM.
Dialing Using Name
To dial out a number to which you
have stored the name do the following:
Press a LINE key to get a line
Press MEM
Make sure NAME appears on the
display. If it does not, press MEM
again.
Begin entering the name you wish
to dial. As soon as the phone finds
a match it will dis~lav the number
.
-
and dial it out.
Changing Stored Numbers
To change or replace a stored number
simply enter the new number on the
display and store it in the memory
location you wish to change.
Deleting Stored Numbers
To delete a stored number from
memory do the following:
Press MEM. Check to make sure
NAME is not displayed on the LCD.
L
If press MEM again.
Enter the memory location
(00..19)
or use the arrow keys
*
and
#
to search the memory
to be deleted.
Press and hold CLEAR key until
the word "ERASED" appears.
Press OFF Key to exit.
NOTE:
Stored numbers are retained in
memory even if the base loses it
power or the handset battery is
removed.
Storing Special Codes
To insert a pause in a phone number,
press
HOLD
at the appropriate point
when entering the number on the
LCD.
This inserts a 2 second pause.
A
'p' appears in the display to show
the pause. For longer pauses, press
HOLD
two or more times. Each
press makes the pause
2
seconds
longer and is treated as a stored digit.
If your phone is connected to a
PBX
you can store the
PBX
access
number and a pause before the
phone number. For example, to store
9-PAUSE-555-1
234
in memory
location
08
(without
NAME
dialing),
do the following:
1.
Press
9
2.
Press HOLD
3.
Dial
5551234
4.
Press and hold PROG
5.
Enter
08
6.
Press MEM
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TAKING CARE OF YOUR
TELEPHONE
Your
VT2900
cordless telephone
contains sophisticated electronic parts
so it must be treated with care.
Avoid rough treatment
Place the handset down gently. Save
the original packing materials to protect
your telephone if you ever need to
ship it.
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.
Remember that electrical appliances
can cause serious injury if used when
you are wet or standing in water. If
your base unit should fall into water,
DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND
TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM
THE WALL. Then pull the unit out by
the unplugged cords.
Electrical storms
Electrical storms can sometimes cause
power surges harmful to electronic
equipment.
For your own safety, use caution when
using electric appliances during storms.
Cleaning your telephone
Your telephone has a durable plastic
casing that should retain its luster for
many years. Clean it only with a soft
cloth slightly dampened with water or
a mild soap. Do not use excess water
or cleaning solvents of any kind.
MEMORY DIALING MAINTENANCE
NOISE OR INTERFERENCE
Your
VT2900
cordless telephone has
auto-channel scan circuitry which will
detect excess noise and change the
channel of the phone to reduce it.
This is done automatically or manually
by pressing the INT.COMICHAN key.
Since the
VT2900
is a fully digital
phone it does not suffer from noise
associated with regular cordless
phones. At times you may experience
occasional "drop outs" especially at
the extreme edges of the phone's
range. Simply move closer to the
base unit and this will disappear.
AUTOMATIC SECURITY CODING
Every time you place the handset in
the base, your
VT2900
phone
randomly picks one of
65,000
possible
security codes. This allows your
handset and base to recognize each
other, and minimizes the possibility of
another cordless phone using your
telephone line.
OUT OF RANGE INDICATION
If the handset is moved to a point
where the base and handset can no
longer communicate, the handset will
make a quick series of beeps to signal
"Out of Range."
If the handset is active when taken
out-of-range, it will beep twice a
second and enter standby mode after
25
seconds if the link is not
reestablished. If the handset is brought
back within range, it will automatically
re-link and the warning tones will stop.
For out-of-range in standby mode, the
handset will beep at
15
second
intervals. To disable the warning
tones, simply press and hold a number
key until the phone gives a confirmation
beep.
OUT OF RANGE WHEN PHONE IS
ON
If you are presently engaged in a
phone conversation move closer to
the base. If the base unit does not
communicate with the handset within
25
seconds of losing contact it will
automatically hang up.
OUT OF RANGE WHEN PHONE IS
OFF
If the phone is OFF, the handset and
base still monitor each other to make
sure that they can communicate. If
the handset is moved out of range, the
handset will make a series of beeps at
15-20
second intervals. This tells you
that the handset may not ring for
incoming calls.
If you wish to stop the "Out of Range"
tones, simply press the OFF key on
the handset. The handset will not
work until the handset is brought
closer to the base. The base unit will
continue to function during this time.
When the base unit is unplugged from
the power supply, the handset will
begin to give the "Out of Range"
warning beeps. This will continue until
the base is powered again and the
handset
is
placed into the base
cradle for re-initialization.
If you have difficulty operating your
phone, the suggestions below should
solve the problem. If you still have
difficulty after trying these suggestions,
b
call VTECH Communications at
1-800-624-5688.
In Canada, call VTECH Electionics
at
604-273-51 31.
THE PHONE DOESN'T WORK AT
ALL.
Make sure the power cord is
plugged in.
Make sure the telephone line cord
is plugged firmly into the base unit
and the telephone wall jack.
Make sure the batteries are properly
charged. If the Battery indicator is
on, the battery needs charging. If
the display is completely blank,
you must charge the batteries.
NO DIAL TONE.
First check all the suggestions
above.
Check the setup of your two line
jacks. See page
9
test Modular
Jack Test.
If you still don't hear a dial tone,
disconnect the base unit from the
telephone jack and connect a
different phone. If there is no dial
tone on that phone either, the
problem is in your wiring or local
service. Call your local telephone
company.
YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A
WEAK SIGNAL EVEN WHEN
YOU'RE NEAR THE BASE UNIT.
Place the handset in the base
momentarily to re-set the security
code. Then press a LINE key to
get a line.
Household appliances plugged into
the same circuit as the base unit can
sometimes cause interference. Try
moving the appliance or the base unit
to another outlet.
YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A
WEAK SIGNAL WHEN YOU'RE
AWAY FROM THE BASE UNIT.
You may be out of range. Either
move close to the base, or relocate
the base unit.
The layout of your home may be
limiting the range. Try moving the
base unit to a new position in your
home or office.
THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING
WHEN YOU RECEIVE A CALL.
Make sure you have the handset
ringer activated. To set the ringer
see page
24,
'Programming The
Ringer'.
Make sure the telephone line cord
is plugged firmly into the base unit
and the telephone jack. Make sure
the power cord is plugged in.
You may be too far from the base
unit.
You may have too many extension
phones on your telephone line to
allow all of them to ring. Try
unplugging some of the other
phones.
OUT OF RANGE INDICATION IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
This equipment complies with Parts 15
and
68
of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules for the United
States.
It also complies with
regulations RSS 210 and CS-03 of
lndustry Canada.
A
label is located on the underside of
the base unit containing either the
FCC registration number and Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) or the 1C
registration number and Load Number.
You must, upon request, provide this
information to your local telephone
company.
This equipment is compatible with
inductively coupled hearing aids.
Should you experience trouble with
this telephone equipment, please
contact:
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS
SERVICE DEPT. at 1-800-624-5688
IN CANADA, CALL VTECH
ELECTRONICS AT 604-273-51 31.
For repairlwarranty information. The
telephone company may ask you to
disconnect this equipment from the
line network until the problem has
been corrected.
FCC Part 15
Warning:
Changes or modifications
to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The equipment has been tested and
found to comply with part 15 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in
a
residential instal1ation.This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to
try and correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
-
Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
-
Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
-
Connect the equipment into an
outlet or on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
-
Consult the dealer or an
experienced radiorrV technician
for help.
FCC Part 68
The FCC requires that you connect
your cordless telephone to the
nationwide telephone network through
a modular telephone jack (USOC
RJ1 IC, RJIIW or RJ14).
Your telephone company may
discontinue your service if your
equipment causes harm to the
telephone network. They will notify
you in advance of disconnection, if
possible. During notification, you will
be informed of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC.
Occasionally, your telephone company
may make changes in its facilities,
equipment, operation, or procedures
that could affect the operation of your
equipment. If so, you will be given
advance notice of the change to give
you an opportunity to maintain
uninterrupted service.
The base unit contains no user
serviceable parts. The handset
contains a user replaceable battery
pack (see
'REPLACING THE
BATTERIES',
page
3).
If it is determined that your telephone
equipment is malfunctioning, the FCC
requires that it not be used and that
it be unplugged from the modular jack
until the problem has been corrected.
Repairs to this telephone equipment
can only be made by the manufacturer
or its authorized agents or by others
who may be authorized by the FCC.
For repair procedures, follow the
instructions outlined under the VTECH
Limited Warranty.
This equipment may not be used on
coin service provided by the phone
company or Party Lines.
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. The general rule is that the
REN value should not exceed 5.OA
total; however, contact your local
telephone company for the specific
number in your area.
IC (Industry Canada)
This telephone is registered for use in
Canada. This device complies with
RSS-210 of lndustry and Science
Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause inter-
ference, and
(2)
This device must accept any
interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
Notice:
The lndustry Canada label
identifies certified equipment. This
certification means that the equipment
meets certain telecommunications
network, protective, operational and
safety requirements. lndustry Canada
does not guarantee the equipment will
operate to the user's satisfaction.
FCC and IC Regulations FCC and IC Regulations
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Before installing this equipment, users
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should ensure that it is permissible to
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be connected to the facilities of the
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local telecommunications company.
The equipment must also be installed
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using an acceptable method of
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connection. In some cases, the
company's inside wiring associated
with a single line individual service
may be extended by means of certified
connector assembly (telephone
extension cord). The customer should
be aware that compliance with the
above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in some
situations
Repairs to certified equipment should
be made by an authorized Canadian
maintenance facility designated by the
supplier. Any repairs or alterations
made by the user to this equipment,
or equipment malfunctions, may give
the telecommunications company
cause to request the user to disconnect
the equipment.
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.
Caution: User should not attempt to
make such connections them-selves,
but should contact the appropriate
electric inspection authority, or
electrician, as appro-priate.
The Load Number (LN) assigned to
this device denotes the percentage of
the total load to be connected to a
telephone loop which is used by the
device to prevent overloading. The
termination on a loop may consist of
any combination of devices subject
only to the requirement that the total
of the load numbers of all the devices
does not exceed 100.
The Load Number of the unit is 7.
Your VT2900 is designed to operate at
the maximum power allowed by the
FCC and IC. This means your
handset and base unit can
communicate only over a certain
distance
-
which will depend on the
location of the base unit and handset,
weather, and the construction and
layout of your home or office.
If you move the handset out of range
during a phone conversation, you will
give an 'Out of Range' tone to tell you
that the handset will not be able to
receive or place calls. You may
terminate the 'Out of Range' tone by
pressing the OFF key on the handset.
FREQUENCY CONTROL
Crystal Controlled Dual
PLL
Synthesizer
TRANSMIT FREQUENCY
Handset: 925.05 MHz to 927.75 MHz
(All ten channels within this
range)
Base: 902.3 MHz to 905.0 MHz
(All ten channels within this
range)
RECEIVE FREQUENCY
Handset: 902.3 MHz to 905.0 MHz
(All ten channels within this
range)
Base: 925.05 MHz to 927.75 MHz
(All ten channels within this
range)
SIZE
Handset: 20.2cm
x
6.2cm
x
4.5cm
( L x
W
x
T
)
maximum
( anntenna excluded
)
Base: 21.5cm
x
19.6cm x 6.8cm
(
L
x
W
x
T
)
maximum
(
anntenna excluded
)
WEIGHT
Handset: 345 gams
Base: 1050 gams
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Handset: Self-contained nickel-cad-
mium rechargeable battery
supply, 6.OV nominal,
700mAh
capacity.
Base: 12VDC
Q
500mA
MEMORY
Speed Dial: 20 locations, 16 digits per
location.
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SPECIFICATIONS ARETYPICAL AND
MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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FCC and IC Regulations TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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