Page 2 - INTRODUCTION
2 INTRODUCTION • Auto hang up when returning thehandset to the base cradle • Extension In Use indicator • 24 Bit Digital Security Code • DTMF and Pulse Dialing • Low Battery Detect and Warningindicator • Up to 7.0 hours continuous talktime, Or 7 days standby time. • Volume Adjust on Handset • REDIAL...
Page 4 - THE HANDSET LAYOUT; HANDSET FEATURES
4 THE HANDSET LAYOUT HANDSET FEATURES PHONE FLASH PAUSE PHONE MUTE/ LO BATT HOLD OFF MEM FLASH REDIAL PROG QUI.MEM MUTE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 # * abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz tone oper ANTENNA LOW BATTERY/MUTEINDICATOR PHONE INDICATORHOLD KEY OFF KEY PHONE KEY DIALING KEYS (0-9) TONE (Temporary T...
Page 5 - THE BASE UNIT LAYOUT; BASE UNIT FEATURES
5 THE BASE UNIT LAYOUT BASE UNIT FEATURES TONE/PULSESELECTOR PULSE TEONE AC POWER JACK PHONE CORD JACK DC 9V TEL LINE MEMORY DIALING 12345678910 11121314151617181920 PAGE POWER HS IN-USE CHARGING SPARE BATT ANTENNA POWER INDICATOR IN USE INDICATORHANDSET CHARGEINDICATORSPARE BATTERY INDICATOR MEMORY...
Page 6 - FCC and IC Regulations
6 This equipment complies with Parts 15and 68 of the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) rules for the UnitedStates. It also complies with regulationsRSS210 and CS-03 of Industry andScience Canada. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1) thisdevice may not cause interference,and ...
Page 9 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
9 7. This product should be operated only from the type of power sourceindicated on the marking label. Ifyou are not sure of the type ofpower supply to your home, con-sult your dealer or local powercompany. 8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate thisproduct where the cord ...
Page 10 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
10 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISKOF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONSBY BATTERY, READ AND FOLLOWTHESE INSTRUCTIONS. 1. Use only the appropriate type and size battery pack specified in theinstruction manual provided for thisproduct. 2. Do not dispose of the ...
Page 11 - REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK
11 Charging the handset batteriesThe handset of your VTech VT 1901cordless telephone is powered by arechargeable battery pack. It chargesautomatically whenever the handsetis in the base. You should chargethe battery pack for 16 hours whenyou first receive your phone. You’llknow the battery pack need...
Page 13 - maximize the life of; VT 1901 Handset to the Base
13 A WORD ABOUT RECHARGEABLEBATTERIES Your Nicad battery pack rechargeswhenever the Handset is retumedto the Base Unit cradle. You mayretum the Handset to its cradlewhenever you're not using thephone. However, to maximize the life of your battery pack, do not retumyour VT 1901 Handset to the Base Un...
Page 15 - GETTING STARTED
15 GETTING STARTED CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERYPACK BEFORE USET h e b a t t e r y p a c k r e c h a r g e sautomatically whenever the handset isin the base unit. The battery pack mustbe charged for 16 hours before usingyour phone for the first time. T ONE TONE PULSESELECTION PULSE HANDSET RINGERThe ha...
Page 16 - during a lightning storm.
16 GETTING STARTED FILL IN THETELEPHONENUMBERCARD MEMORY 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Fill in the telephone number card onthe base unit. CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE.After charging the battery pack, rotatethe Base Unit antenna to an uprightposition. Pick up the Handset, makingsure the Handset antenna is fullyextend...
Page 17 - Position the wall mount bracket; WALL MOUNTING
17 Figure 1 Figure 2 U S I N G T H E W A L L M O U N TADAPTOR1. Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack.You phone requires a modulartelephone jack and a standardelectrical outlet (120v AC). Thepower cord is six feet long; makesure there is an electrical outletwithin reach of the...
Page 18 - QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE; • Connect telephone line cord to Base
18 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE SET-UP• Plug AC adaptor into a standardelectrical outlet and connect toBase Unit. • Set Dial Mode switch to PULSE orTONE . The unit is factory setto TONE . • Let handset battery pack chargefor 16 hours before first use. • Connect telephone line cord to Base Unit and telephon...
Page 19 - The phone should be OFF .
19 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE NOTE:Y o u c a n p r e s s P H O N E b e f o r eQUI.MEM, but it is not required. USING REDIAL• Press the PHONE key, thenREDIAL to automatically redialthe last number you dialed. STORING MEMORY DIAL NUMBERS• The phone should be OFF . • Press PROG . • Enter the two digit memor...
Page 20 - BASIC OPERATION
20 BASIC OPERATION FLASHYou can use your VTech VT1901cordless phone with services such asCall Waiting. Simply press the FLASHkey. REDIALTo REDIAL the last number youdialed, press the PHONE key, thenpress REDIAL . The phone willautomatically dial the number. HOLDPress HOLD to place an active callon h...
Page 21 - ADVANCED FUNCTIONS; Press PROG
21 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS TEMPORARY TONEIf you have rotary (dial-pulse) telephoneservice (TONE/PULSE switch is set toPULSE), this feature allows you totemporarily switch to TONE dialing forsuch purposes as remote access toanswering machines, bank-by-phoneservices, use of calling cards and otherspecial s...
Page 25 - Press PROG; Press 9; Press MEM
25 MEMORY (SPEED) DIALING If your phone is connected to a PBXyou can store the PBX access numberand a pause before the phone number.For example, to store 9-PAUSE-555-1234 in memory location 08, do thefollowing:• Press PROG • Press 08 (memory location) • Press 9 • Press HOLD (pause) • Dial 5551234 • ...
Page 26 - MAINTENANCE
26 MAINTENANCE T A K I N G C A R E O F Y O U RTELEPHONE.Your VTech VT1901 cordless telephonecontains sophisticated electronic parts,so it must be treated with care. Avoid rough treatmentPlace the handset down gently.Save the original packing materialsto protect your telephone if you everneed to ship...
Page 27 - ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIPS
27 ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIPS If the handset is moved to a point wherethe base and handset can no longercommunicate, the handset will make aquick series of beeps to signal Out ofRange. OUT OF RANGE WHEN PHONE ISONIf you are presently engaged in a phoneconversation move closer to the base.If the base ...
Page 28 - IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
28 If you have difficulty operating yourphone, the suggestions below shouldsolve the problem. If you still havedifficulty after trying these suggestions,call VTECH Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECHElectronics at 604-273-5131. THE PHONE DOESN’T WORK ATALL.• M a k e s u r e t h e...
Page 30 - Warranty; WARRANTY STATEMENT
30 Warranty WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER?• Any defect in material or workmanship. WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE?• To the original purchaser only - ONE YEAR. WHAT WILL VTECH DO?• At our option, repair or replace your unit. HOW DO I SEND MY UNIT, IN OR OUT OF WARRANTY?• C...
Page 31 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; Base; SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL AND
31 FREQUENCY CONTROLC r y s t a l C o n t r o l l e d D u a l P L LSynthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCYHandset: 925.05 MHz to 927.75 MHz (All ten channelswithin this range) Base: 902.3 MHz to 905.0MHz (All ten channelswithin this range) RECEIVE FREQUENCYHandset: 902.3 MHz to 905.0MHz (All ten channelswith...
Page 32 - Page; TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1SPECIAL FEATURES ...................................................................................................... 2PARTS CHECK LIST .........................................