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DIGITAL 9OOMHZ
CORDLESS PHONE
With Speakerphone
MODEL VT 1940
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
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Is a trademark of VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.., a member
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of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES.
Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTECH Communications, 8770 SW Nimbus Avenue /
IMPORTANT :
Beaverton, Oregon, 97008.
BEFORE USING YOUR NEW PHONE WE STRONGLY
Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd., Suite 200 - 7671 Alderbridge
RECOMMEND YOU READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY:
Way Richmond, B.C. V
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Page ................................................................................................ 1 Special Features ................................................................................................. 2 Parts Check List ............................................................................................... 3 FCC AND IC REGULATIONS ............................................................................. 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Special Features Congratulations! You have purchased When an optional battery pack is Auto line drop from HOLD when an 900 MHz Operation. extension phone is picked up. one of the most sophisticated cordless installed in the base unit, the Wech W Fully Digital Link between Handset 24 Bit Digital Security Code. telephones on the market! The VTech 1940 uses this battery pack to provide VT 1940 has been designed to offer operational backup in case of power and Base
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FCC and IC Regulations INTRODUCTION This equipment complies with Parts 15 FCC Part 15 Parts Check List To purchase replacement battery and 68 of the Federal Communications Warning: Changes or modifications to packs, call VTECH Communications 1. Handset this unit not expressly approved by the Commission (FCC) rules for the United 2. Base Unit at 1-800-595-951 1. In Canada, call States. It also complies with regula- party responsible for compliance's 3. Wall mounting bracket VTECH Elect
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FCC and IC Regulations FCC and IC Regulations FCC Part 68 This equipment may not be used on Before installing this equipment, users Caution: Users should not attempt to coin service provided by the phone should ensure that it is permissible to The FCC requires that you connect make such connections your cordless telephone to the nation- company or Party Lines. be connected to the facilities of the themselves, but should con- local telecommunications company. wide telephone network through
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS E. If the product has been dropped l2.Unplug this product from the wall When using your telephone equipment, 7. This product should be operated outlet and refer servicing to a and the cabinet has been dam- basic safety precautions should always only from the type of power source VTech authorized service facility aged. be followed to reduce the risk of fire, indicated on the marking label. If under the following conditions: ele
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REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK The base spare battery charger does Charging The Handset Battery Pack To Replace The Handset Battery NOT charge a battery pack as quickly The handset of your VTech VT 1940 Pack Follow The Steps Below: as the handset battery charger. A full 1. Remove the batterv case cover by cordless telephone is powered by a charge requires 24 hours when using rechargeable battery pack. It charges pressing on the ridged lines and the spare battery
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GETTING STARTED REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK Setting Up Your VTech VT 1940 To purchase replacement battery Choose an area near an electrical packs, call VTECH Communications at outlet and a telephone wall jack. 1-800-595-951 1. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267- AC Power Adapter 7377. Plug the AC power adapter into an TONE I PULSE electrical outlet and the DC connecter Spare Battery Charger SWITCH to the back of the base unit. The VT 1940 has a built-in spare BASE RI
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WALL MOUNTING GETTING STARTED The Wall Mounting bracket is designed Check for a dial tone. After the to fit on standard Wall Mounting plates. battery pack is charged, rotate the Base Unit antenna to an upright position. Pick up the Handset and 1. Choose a spot near an electrical press(^). You will hear a dial .* outlet and a telephone jack. tone. If not, see 'IN CASE OF Your phone requires a modular DIFFICULTY'. telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (120v AC). The e
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THE BASE UNIT LAYOUT THE HANDSET LAYOUT AC POWER JACK PHONE CORD JACK TONEIPULSE SWITCH BASE RINGER ONIOFF SWITCH I VOLUME UP & DOWN\ 1 LOW BAlTERYIMUTE \ /INDICATOR PHONE INDICATOR HOLD KEY ANTENNA OFF KEY MEMORY PHONE KEY DIALING CARD BATTERY COMPARTMENT- DIALING KEYS (0-9) KEY '/TONE (Temporaly Tone) KEY REDIAL KEY QUICK MEMORY(QUI.MEM) KEY MEMORY MUTE - KEY - HOLD KEY MUTE KEY SPEAKERPHONE (SP PHONE) KEY INTERCOM INT.COM KEY INTERCOM (INT.COM) KEY PROGRAM (LOG) K
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BASE UNIT FEATURES BASE UNIT FUNCTION KEYS MUTE lndicator POWER lndicator HOLD Key Speakerphone (SP PHONE) Key Glows when the Base Unit MUTE key Glows when the power supply is Press this key to place your Press this key to either initiate or is pressed during an active call. Speakerphone call on hold. Press plugged in and power is applied to the answer a call from the Base Unit Base Unit. either @m)or @-@to return Speaker. Press it again to terminate INT.COM lndicator to the call.
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Memory Dialing (speed Dialing): Using REDIAL From the Handset: To Mute A Call Set-Up Press to disable the Plug AC adapter into a standard Press the (m)key, then Handset or Base Unit microphone. electrical outlet and Base Unit. (RKQ to automatically redial Press (MUTE) again to return to the last number you dialed. Set TONEIPULSE switch to PULSE MEMORY DIALING or TONE. The unit is factory set to normal two way conversation. PRESS @ From the Base Unit : TONE. PRESS Press the() key,
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-*---- - . . - - - - - - ADVANCED FUNCTIONS BASIC OPERATION 9^. _ '_ , L L ' . . d- ..S- r ,'( . J -. "_,.a a , . ." Making Calls dialed, press the(m)key, then Call Waiting Temporary TONE From the Handset: press (REDIAL) . The phone will CALL WAITING is a subscription serv- If you have rotary (PULSE) telephone automatically dial the number. ice, available from most local tel- service (switch is set to PULSE), this Press the (-1 key and wait for dial ephone service providers. Contact featu
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STORING SPEED DlAL NUMBERS QUICK MEMORY DIALING PROGRAMMING THE RINGERS To program a speed dial location, do The handset ringer is capable of four the following, from the handset: different types of ringer tones. The one button access to the MEMORY following section details how to select 0 The phone should be OFF . DlAL number stored in memory loca- different ringer types and how to turn 0 tion 00. This may be a frequently dialed Press . The PHONE LED off the handset ringer. will
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If your phone is connected to a PBX STORING NUMBERS USING REDIAL Enter the memory location (00..20) CHANGING STORED NUMBERS you can store the PBX access number To store the last number dialed into a you wish to store the number in. To change or replace a stored number, and a pause before the phone number. permanent memory location, do the press E~). simply store a new number in the For example, to store 9-PAUSE-555- following, from the handset: Press MEM to store the number desired memor
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ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIPS MAINTENANCE Taking Care Of Your Telephone Cleaning your telephone Noise Or Interference Out Of Range When Phone Is Off Your VTech VT 1940 cordless Your telephone has a durable plastic When the phone is OFF, the handset Your VTech VT 1940 cordless telephone contains sophisticated casing that should retain its luster for and base still monitor each other to telephone has auto-channel scan electronic parts, so it must be treated many years. Clean it only with a so
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY WARRANTY STATEMENT If you have difficulty operating your THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER? phone, the suggestions below should WHEN YOU RECEIVE A CALL. Anv defect in material or work mans hi^. solve the problem. If you still have Make sure you have the handset difficulty after trying these suggestions, ringer activated. To set the ringer, see FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE? call VTECH Communications at "PROGRAMMING THE RINGER". To t
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FREQUENCYCONTROL WEIGHT Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthe- Handset : 250 grams sizer Base :415grams TRANSMIT FREQUENCY POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset : 925.05 MHz to 927.75 MHz Handset : Self-contained nickel-cad- ( All ten channels within this mium rechargeable battery range) supply, 3.6V nominal, 6OOmAh capacity. Base : 902.3 MHz to 905.0 MHz (All ten channels within this Base: 9VDC @ 300mA range) RECEIVE FREQUENCY MEMORY Handset : 902.3 MHz to 905.0 MHz Speed Dial : 21 Memory locatio
