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Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions shouldalways be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury topersons, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on ...

Page 3 - If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjustonly those controls, that are covered by the operating instructions because improperadjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensivework by a q...

Page 4 - PARTS CHECK LIST; BELT CLIP

4 PARTS CHECK LIST 1. Handset2. Base Unit3. Wall Mounting Bracket4. AC power Adaptor5. Short Telephone Line Cord6. Telephone Line Cords (x2) To purchase replacement battery packs, callVTECH Communications at 1-800-595-9511.In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-7377. 7. Battery Pack8. Belt C...

Page 5 - HANDSET UNIT KEYS AND FEATURES

5 HANDSET UNIT KEYS AND FEATURES VOLUME UP & DOWN BATTERY COMPARTMENT TONE KEY(Temporary Tone) HEADSETJACK DIALING KEYS (0-9) BACK KEY FORWARD KEY SELECT KEY OFF KEY LINE 2 KEY LINE 1 KEY FLASH KEY PROG KEY REDIAL/PAUSE KEY ANTENNA DISPLAY HOLD KEY 6 5 4 GHI JKL MNO 9 7 8 PQRS TUV PROG CONF HOLD...

Page 6 - BASE UNIT KEYS AND FEATURES; DATA PORT

6 BASE UNIT KEYS AND FEATURES ANTENNA REDIAL/PAUSE KEY PGM KEY HOLD KEY MUTE KEY MEM KEY LINE 2 KEY LINE 1 KEY VOLUME UP KEY VOLUME DOWN KEY FLASH KEY OFF KEY TONE/PULSE SWITCH BASE RINGERSWITCHES L 2 DATA PORT AC POWER JACK PHONE CORD JACKS LINE 2 DC LINE 2 SPARE BATTERY CHARGER

Page 7 - Plug the AC POWER ADAPTER into a; and remove it from the Handset.; GETTING STARTED

7 SETTING UP YOUR VT 2931 1. Plug the AC POWER ADAPTER into a live electrical outlet and the DC POWERCONNECTOR into the back of the BaseUnit. 2. Slide the Handset battery cover down, and remove it from the Handset. 3. Install the BATTERY PACK, with the metal contacts facing down and alignedwith the ...

Page 8 - NOTE: You can use your

8 SETTING UP YOUR VT 2931 5. Set the TONE/PULSE switch, located onthe antenna side of the Base Unit, to thedesired dialing mode. In most areas, TONEis the desired mo de. 6. After charging the battery pack, connectthe telephone line(s). I. If you have 2 lines coming out of a single wall jack: Connect...

Page 9 - Remove the Spare Battery charger cover by pressing the; The SPARE BATTERY LED will then be illuminated.

9 SPARE BATTERY CHARGER The VT 2931 has a built-in Spare Battery Charger, which is located in the cradle of theBase Unit. The spare Battery charger allows you to always have a charged battery packavailable, in the event your Handset battery pack runs down. NOTE: To obtain an optional Spare Battery, ...

Page 10 - WALL MOUNTING; Choose a spot near an electrical; located on the back of the Base Unit.

10 WALL MOUNTING The Wall Mounting bracket is designed to fit on standard Wall Mounting plates. 1. Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. Your phone requires a modular telephonejack and a standard electrical outlet (120v AC). The power cord is six feet long; makesure there is ...

Page 11 - AREA CODE PROGRAMMING; NOTE: To replace or edit an existing area code, use the; BASIC OPERATIONS

11 BASIC OPERATIONS AREA CODE PROGRAMMING To benefit from all the Caller ID features of yourtelephone, you must enter your home area code. If you live in an area where you dial calls within yourown area code by dialing 7 digits (no area code),follow these steps (with the Handset OFF ): 1. Press PROG...

Page 12 - SET IN USE, and the corresponding LINE key will blink.

12 KEY BEEPS Your Handset keys emit a beep as you press them. If you do not want to hear the beep,do the following while the Handset is not in use (on hook) : 1. Press PROG 2. Press until KEYBEEPS is flashing 3. Press SELECT 4. Press until OFF is flashing 5. Press SELECT To turn the keybeep feature ...

Page 13 - ANSWERING CALLS; HANDSET IN USE, and the corresponding LlNE key will blink.; HANDSET VOLUME

13 BASIC OPERATIONS From the Base Unit: Press the desired LINE key and listen for dial tone. Dial the phone number. The correspond-ing LINE key on the Handset will blink. Press OFF to end your call. REDIAL/PAUSE From the Handset: Your VT 2931 Handset remembers thelast 5 phone numbers you dialed. Wit...

Page 14 - To return to your call, press the appropriate LINE key.; Unit will flash when you have new messages.

14 BASIC OPERATIONS SPEAKERPHONE TIPS If you use your Speakerphone in a noisy environment, the other person’s voice may fadeout. In this case, try eliminating the environmental noise (a television or radio playing, forexample). Otherwise, press MUTE while the other person is speaking. Before you sta...

Page 15 - reset your Visual Message waiting feature:; so that RESET is blinking; CONFERENCE CALLING; To talk to both lines at the same time:; NOTE: Both the Handset and Base can join in the Conference call.

15 BASIC OPERATIONS VOICE MAIL TIPS: After hearing your messages, wait until the Voice Mail indicators turn off before you makeanother call. This will ensure the indicators do not remain on after the messages arereviewed. If, after reviewing all new voice messages, the Base Unit Voice MESSAGE indica...

Page 16 - CALLER ID; NEW CALL light will flash on the Base Unit to alert you to new; REVIEWING THE CALL LOG; HINT: If a appears in the upper right corner, it indicates the; ADVANCED OPERATIONS

16 CALLER ID This telephone provides two types of Caller ID on both the Handset and Base Unit:Caller ID: Displays the name and number of each caller after the phone begins ringing(requires Caller ID service from your telephone company). Caller ID on Call Waiting: Shows the name and number of each ca...

Page 17 - DIRECTORY; TO STORE A NAME AND NUMBER; KEY

17 DIRECTORY SPEED DIALING FROM CALLER IDWith the Handset OFF:• Press or until you see the desired caller. • Press the desired line key. You will hear a dial tone, and the number will be dialed automati- cally. TO STORE A NAME AND NUMBER 1. Press PROG. DIRECTORY will be blinking.2. Press SELECT.3. T...

Page 18 - ADVANCED OPERATIO; NS; STORING A CALLER ID RECORD IN THE DIRECTORY

18 ADVANCED OPERATIO NS DIRECTORY STORING A CALLER ID RECORD IN THE DIRECTORY With the Handset OFF:1. Press or until you see the desired call. 2. Press SELECT .3. Press until PGM is blinking. 4. Press SELECT .If you want to edit the name, press to erase letters. Use the dialpad to enter new letters....

Page 19 - BASE UNIT OPERATION; PROGRAMMING SPEED DIAL NUMBERS; • Enter the telephone number you wish to store (32 digits maximum).; STORING A PAUSE IN A DIALING SEQUENCE

19 BASE UNIT OPERATION PROGRAMMING SPEED DIAL NUMBERS 1. Press PGM. The Base will display: 2. Press MEM. The Base will display : 3. Enter desired Location (0-9). The Base will display: 4. Use the Base dial pad to enter the letters (16 charactersmaximum). See: DIRECTORY - TO STORE A NAME AND NUMBER f...

Page 20 - BASE UNIT OPERATION; BASE DISPLAY; charging in the Base Unit charger.; NEW CALL: flashes when new Caller ID records have; Your; LINE2 input on the; back of the

20 BASE UNIT OPERATION BASE DISPLAY CHARGING: illuminates when the Handset is cradled.SPARE BATTERY: illuminates when a battery Pack is charging in the Base Unit charger. NEW CALL: flashes when new Caller ID records have been received. MESSAGE: flashes when new Voice Mail messages are present. DATA ...

Page 21 - HEADSET OPERATION; OPERATION; effect of background noise.

21 HEADSET OPERATION Your VTech cordless phone is equipped with a 2.5mm Headset Jack for use with an optionalaccessory Headset for hands-free operation. If you choose to use the Headset option, you must obtain an optional accessory Headset,which is compatible with the VTech cordless phone. To purcha...

Page 22 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; MAINTENANCE; Avoid rough treatment

22 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAINTENANCE Your VT 2931 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. Avoid rough treatment Please the Handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your tele-phone if you ever need to ship it. Avoid wate...

Page 23 - IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY; First check all the suggestions above.; THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHEN YOU RECEIVE A CALL.; You may be too far from the base unit.; YOU HEAR OTHER CALLS WHILE USING YOUR PHONE.

23 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY THE PHONE DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. • Make sure the Power Cord is pugged in.• Make sure the telephone line cords are plugged firmly into the base unit and thetelephone wall jack. • Make sure the batteries are properly charged. If the 'LOW BATTERY' message isshown, the battery pac...

Page 24 - COMMON CURE FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

24 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY YOU HEAR NOISE IN THE HANDSET, AND NONE OF THE KEYS ORBUTTONS WORK. Make sure the power cord is plugged in. COMMON CURE FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Electronics, like people, can sometimes get confused. If the unit does not seem to beresponding normally, t...

Page 25 - WARRANTY STATEMENT; WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER?; Return Authorizatlon.; WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT COVER?

25 WARRANTY STATEMENT WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER? • Any defect in material or workmanship. 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? • Call V...

Page 26 - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; FCC AND IC REGULATIONS

26 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This equipment complies with Parts 15 and 68 of the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210and CS-03 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may...

Page 27 - This telephone is registered for use in Canada.

27 operation, or procedures that could affect the operation of your equipment. If so, you willbe given advance notice of the change to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterruptedservice. The base unit contains no user serviceable parts. The handset contains a userreplaceable battery pack. If i...

Page 28 - THE RBRC SEAL; The RBRC Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery; for information on Ni-

28 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Your VT 2931 is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC . Thismeans your handset and base unit can communicate only over a certain distance - whichwill depend on the location of the base unit and handset, weather, and the constructionand layout of your h...

Page 29 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

29 FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Handset : 923.10 MHz to 927.75 MHz ( All ten channels within this range) Base : 902.3 MHz to 906.65 MHz (All ten channels within this range) RECEIVE FREQUENCY Handset : 902.3 MHz to 906.65 MHz ( All ten channels within t...

Page 30 - VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.; A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES.

30 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications Inc, Beaverton, Oregon, 97008 Distributed in the Canada by VTech Electronics Canada Ltd., Suite 200-7671 AlderbridgeWay Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 2000 for VTECH TELECO...