INTRODUCTION
USER’S MANUAL
Parts Check List:
1. Handset
2. Base Unit
VTECH
3. Telephone line cord
4. AC adapter
5. Battery Pack
6. Wall mounting bracket
910 / 915 ADL
900MHzANALOGCORDLESSTELEPHONE
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IMPORTANT
BEFORE USING YOUR NEW PHONE, WE
STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU READ THIS
MANUAL THOROUGHLY.
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
Copyright 1997 for VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
Printed in China. ISSUE 0
WALL MOUNT BRACKET
BATTERY PACK
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES
When using your telephone equipment,
basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
points or short out parts that could result
in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the product.
1. Remove the battery case by pressing on the
ridged lines and sliding downward.
electric shock and injury to persons, 10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
2. Discard the old battery pack. Don't put the
old battery pack in a trash compactor or a
fire - it could burst.
including the following:
not disassemble this product. If service
or repair work is required, contact VTech
Customer Service at 1-800-624-5688.
Opening or removing cabinet parts other
than specified access doors may
expose you to dangerous voltages or
other risks. Incorrect reassembling can
cause electric shock when the appliance
is subsequently used.
1. Read and understand all
instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.
IMPORTANT: Do not dispose of this battery in
household garbage. For
information on recycling or
proper disposal, consult your
local solid waste collection or
disposal organization.
3. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water 11. Do not overload wall outlets and
(for example, near a bath tub,
kitchen sink, or swimming pool).
5. Do not place this product on an 12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet:
unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious
damage to the product.
extension cords as this can result in the
risk of fire or electric shock.
3. Place the new battery pack in the battery
compartment. Make sure the metal contacts
on the underside of the battery are aligned
with charging contacts in battery
compartment.
SPARE BATTERY CHARGER
Your VTech 910 ADL is equipped with a
spare battery charger built-in to the base
unit. The spare battery charger allows you
to always have a charged battery
available, should your handset battery
discharge during normal use.
a) When the power supply cord or plug
is damaged or frayed.
b) If liquid has been spilled into the
product.
c) If the product has been exposed to
rain or water.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet
and the back or bottom are provided
for ventilation. To protect it from
overheating, these openings must
not be blocked by placing the
product on the bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. This product
should never be placed near or over
a radiator or heat register. This
product should not be placed in a
built-in-installation where proper
ventilation is not provided.
7. This product should be operated
only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your
dealer or local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the
power cord. Do not locate this
product where the cord will be
abused by persons walking on it.
9. Never push objects of any kind into
this product through cabinet slots as
they may touch dangerous voltage
4. Replace the battery cover by sliding it into
place.
d) If the product does not operate
normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the
operating instructions because
improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work to
restore the product to normal
operation.
e) If the product has been dropped and
the cabinet has been damaged.
f) If the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a
cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lighting.
5. 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. Maximum
battery life between charges is more than 7
hours of continuous talk time or 6 days of
standby.
Contact your local VTech dealer, or call
VTech Customer Service to purchase a
spare battery pack.
To install the Spare Battery Pack (NOT
INCLUDED):
1. Open the base unit battery
compartment.
2. Place the spare battery pack in the
battery compartment. Make sure the
metal contacts on the underside of the
battery are aligned with charging
contacts in battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
4. When the battery is installed properly,
the spare battery LED on the base unit
will be illuminated.
CAUTION: To reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury
to Persons, Read and Follow
these instructions:
1. Use only VTECH battery.
2. 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.
3. 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.
5. The spare battery will be fully charged
after 24 hrs. Please note that the spare
battery LED will always be illuminated
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas
leak in the vicinity of the leak.
4. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The
cell may explode.
when a spare battery is installed.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
You must always press PHONE before
you can dial a call on the handset.
Disconnecting
To end a call, either place the handset back
in the base, or press OFF on the handset.
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Press PROG
Press the # key
Press 5 to turn off the ringer
Press the OFF key to exit
To turn the ringer on again, see
Programming the Ringer Type.
Whenever the handset batteries are
removed, the handset must be
reinitialized on the base unit cradle after
the batteries are replaced. The In Use
LED on the base unit will flash during
the initialization.
Answering Calls
When an incoming call is ringing, the IN
USE LEDs on the base and the handset
will flash. To make sure your phone rings
when the handset is away from the base,
please keep the base antenna in the
upright position.
To answer a call when the handset is in
the base, just pick up the handset.
To answer a call when the handset is away
from the base, just press any key on the
handset (except OFF). This is very useful
in a dark environment; you do not have to
fumble around looking for the PHONE key
to answer the call.
Changing Channels
If you notice interference when using your
handset, press CHAN to switch to a clear
channel. This function is only available when
you are on a call.
Checking The Ringer
To check the ringer which is currently
programmed, do the following:
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Making Calls
Pick up the handset and press
PHONE. When you hear a dial tone,
dial the number. The indicator for IN
USE (on the base unit and handset) will
light.
If you make a mistake when dialing,
press OFF to hang up, then press
PHONE to get the dial tone again.
Temporary Tone
Press PROG
Press the # key
Press 0
If you have a rotary (dial-pulse) telephone
service, (TONE/PULSE 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.
Press the OFF key to exit
Memory Dialing
The VTECH 910 ADL can store up to 10
different phone numbers that you can dial
just by pressing MEM and one of the
number keys (0-9).
Programming Speed Dial Numbers
The handset must be OFF.
1. Press PROG. The IN USE LED will
blink to indicate that you are in the
programming mode.
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.
2. Press the number of the memory
location you wish to store the number
in (0-9).
3. Using the dial pad, dial the number you
want to store. The number can be up
to 16 digits long. The number can be
entered manually or by using REDIAL.
4. Press MEM to store the phone number
to the key you selected.
BATT
IN USE
SPARE BATT LED
CHARGE LED
IN USE LED
POWER LED
LOW
BATT LOW LED
OFF KEY
CHAN KEY
IN USE LED
VOLUME SWITCH
PHONE KEY
PHONE
Programming The Ringer Type
CHAN
The handset ringer is capable of four different
types of ringing tones. The following sections
detail how to change the different tones and
to turn off a ringer on the handset.
To program, the handset must be OFF.
To select a different ringer type do the
following:
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Press the # key.
Press a key 1..4 to select a ringer type.
Press the OFF key to exit.
The phone now exits PROG mode and
emits a tone.
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Speed Number Dialing
1. Press PHONE to get a dial tone.
2. Press MEM and the memory location
number key (0-9).
For example, to dial the number you
assigned to key '8', you would press
PHONE, MEM, 8.
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Turning Off The Ringer
To turn off the ringer on the handset, do the
following:
PAGE KEY
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To Change or Replace a Speed Dial
Number
1. Press PROG
2. Press 8
3. Press and hold 9 until it beeps at least
twice.
4. Dial 555-1234
5. Press MEM
NO DIAL TONE.
YOUR CALLER FADES IN AND OUT.
You may be nearly out of range. Move
closer, or relocate the base.
* First check all the suggestions above.
* 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.
To change or replace a stored number
in speed dial memory simply enter the
new number and store it in the memory
location you wish to change.
For example, to change the number
stored in memory position 7 to 555-1111,
you would press PROG, 7, 555-1111,
MEM.
YOU HEAR OTHER CALLS WHILE
USING YOUR PHONE.
* Replace the handset in the base cradle,
wait a few moments and try again.
* Disconnect your base unit from the
telephone jack, and plug in a regular
telephone. If you still hear other calls, the
problem is probably in your wiring or local
service. Call your local telephone
company.
Using REDIAL
To REDIAL the last number you called,
press PHONE then press REDIAL. The
phone will automatically dial the number.
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
PHONE 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.
Storing Pauses in Memory
To insert a pause in a phone number,
press and hold the number before the
position where the pause is to be
inserted. Hold the number key down
until it beeps twice. The pause is 2
seconds in length. For longer pauses,
press and hold the key until it beeps
three or four times. Each additional beep
indicates an additional 2 second pause.
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-555-1234
in memory location 8 do the following:
Storing a Redial Number into Speed
Dial
To store the last number you dialed as a
regular Speed Dial number, press
PROG, a number key (0-9), REDIAL,
MEM.
YOU HEAR NOISE IN THE HANDSET,
AND NONE OF THE KEYS OR BUTTONS
WORK.
* Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
* Your base unit and handset may not be
operating on the same channel or
security code. Place the handset in the
cradle for a few moments to reload the
security code and reset the channel.
The Page Feature
From the base unit, press PAGE to signal
the person at the handset. To end the
page at the base, press PAGE again. To
end the page at the handset, press OFF.
This feature is also useful if you have
YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A WEAK
SIGNALWHEN YOU'REAWAY FROM THE
BASE UNIT.
* You may be out of range. Either move closer
to the base, or relocate the base unit.
* The layout of your home may be limiting the
range. Try moving the base unit to the
second or third floor, or to some other
location.
COMMON CURE FOR ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
misplaced the handset.
Electronics, like people, can sometimes get
confused. If the unit does not seem to be
responding normally, then try putting the
handset in the cradle to re-initialize the unit.
If it still does not seem to respond, perform
the following steps (in the order listed):
1. Disconnect the power to the base.
2. Disconnect the handset battery.
3. Wait a few minutes.
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHEN
YOU RECEIVE A CALL.
If you have difficulty operating your
phone, the suggestions below should
solve the problem. If you still have
difficulty after trying these suggestions,
In the US call:
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 BATT LOW indicator is
on, the battery needs charging. If the IN
USE indicators do not light when you
press PHONE, you must charge the
batteries.
* Ensure that the ringer is turned on.
* 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.
VTECH Communications at
1-800-624-5688.
4. Connect power to the base.
5. Connect the handset battery.
6. Put the handset in the base to re-
initialize.
In Canada Call:
VTECH Electronics at
1-800-267-7377.
* If you recently installed a new battery
pack, make sure it is installed correctly.
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY STATEMENT
MAINTENANCE
WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER?
Any defect in material or workmanship.
FREQUENCY CONTROL
Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthesizer
T A K I N G C A R E O F Y O U R
TELEPHONE.
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Your VTECH 910 ADL cordless
telephone contains sophisticated
electronic parts so it must be treated
with care.
TRANSMIT FREQUENCY
Handset: 925.05 Mhz to 927.75 MHz (All
ten channels within this range)
FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE?
One Year.
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Base:
902.3 MHz to 905.0 MHz (All ten
channels within this range)
WHAT WILL VTECH DO?
At our option, repair or replace your unit.
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Avoid rough treatment
RECEIVE FREQUENCY
Handset: 902.3 MHz to 905.0 MHz
(All ten channels within this
range)
Place the handset down gently. Save
the original packing materials to protect
your telephone if you ever need to ship
it.
HOW DO I SEND MY UNIT, IN OR OUT OF WARRANTY?
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Call VTECH Communications customer service for Return Authorization at:
1-800-624-5688
Base:
925.05 MHz to 927.75 MHz
(All ten channels within this
range)
Properly pack your unit. Include any cables & accessories which were originally provided
with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
Include in the package a copy of the sales receipt or other evidence of date of original
purchase (if the unit was purchased within the last twelve months.)
Print your name and address, along with a description of the defect, and include this in the
package.
Include payment for any service or repair not covered by the warranty, as determined by
VTECH Communications.
In the US, ship the unit via UPS Insured, or equivalent to:
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS
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.
NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE
Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC.
Actual operating range may vary according
to environmental conditions at the time of
use.
SIZE
8770 SW NIMBUS AVENUE
BEAVERTON, OREGON 97008
Handset: 18.2cm x 6.2cm x 3.8cm
(L x W xT) maximum
(antenna excluded)
VTECH Communications assumes no responsibility for units sent without prior Return Authorization.
Base:
21.0cm x 14.2cm x 5.0cm
(L x W x T) maximum
(antenna excluded)
WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT COVER?
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Batteries
Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts of nature (lightning, floods, power surges. etc.)
Products which may have been modified or incorporated into other products
Products purchased outside the USA
Products serviced by the owner or a service facility not expressly authorized by VTECH
Communications
WEIGHT
Handset: 250 grams
Base: 415 grams
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.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Handset: Self-contained nickel-
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Products purchased more than 12 months from current date
cadmium rechargeable
battery supply, 3.6V
n o m i n a l , 6 0 0 m A h
capacity.
HOW DOES STATE LAW RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY?
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This warranty gives you specific rights. You may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
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.
Power Adapter: 9V DC @ 300mA
IF YOU PURCHASED YOUR TELEPHONE IN CANADA
Please call: 1-800-267-7377
SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL AND
MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Ship to:
VTECH ELECTRONICS
200-7671 ALDERBRIDGE WAY
RICHMOND, BC V6X 1Z9
FCC AND IC REGULATIONS
FCC AND IC REGULATIONS
FCC AND IC REGULATIONS
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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
radio/TV technician for help.
IC (Industry Canada)
This telephone is registered for use in
Canada.
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.
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 Industry Canada
(IC).
Notice:The Industry Canada label
identifies certified equipment.
This certification means that the
equipment meets certain
telecommunications network,
protective, operational and
safety requirements. Industry
Canada does not guarantee the
equipment will operate to the
user’s satisfaction.
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A label is located on the underside of the
base unit containing either the FCC
registration number and Ringer Equivalence
Number (REN) or the IC registration number
and Load Number. You must, upon request,
provide this information to your local
telephone company.
Caution:Users should not attempt to
make such connections
themselves, but should
contact appropriate electric
inspection authority, or
electrician, as appropriate.
FCC Part 68
The FCC requires that you connect your
cordless telephone to the nationwide
telephone network through a modular
telephone jack (USOC RJ11C or RJ11W).
Before installing this equipment, users
should ensure that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company.The
equipment must also be installed using an
acceptable method of connections. The
customer should be aware that
compliance with the above conditions may
not prevent degradation of service in
situations.
This equipment is compatible with
inductively coupled hearing aids.
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.
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 devices does not exceed
100.
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.
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.
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.
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 installation. 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:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the
device.
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 5.0
total; however, contact your local telephone
company for the specific number in your area.
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