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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You have purchased The VT 1421 uses special memory
one of the most sophisticated cordless which is not susceptible to power
telephones on the market. The VT failures. This provides permanent
1421 has been designed to offer a new storage of all memory dial numbers,
standard in cordless telephone Caller ID information, and security
technology codes.
Unlike most other cordless phones, the When an optional battery pack is
VT 1421 digitizes your voice using installed
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INTRODUCTION • Auto hang up when returning the Special Features: handset to the base cradle. • 900 MHz Operation. • Extension in use indicator. • Fully digital link between handset • Message waiting indicator for use and base. with voicemail service. • Digitally scrambled voice • Multi-level REDIAL; stores last 5 communication. numbers dialed. • Alphanumeric Call Waiting Caller • 24-bit digital security code. ID. • Tone and Pulse dialing. • 50 Caller ID memory locations. • Low battery detect and
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INTRODUCTION Parts Checklist 1. Handset 6. Telephone Line Cord 2. Base Unit 7. Beltclip 3. Wall Mounting Bracket 8. Memory Dialing Card 4. AC Adapter 9. Operation Manual 5. Battery Pack 10. Warranty Card To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech at 1-800-595-9511. Handset Base Unit Wall MountIng Bracket Battery Pack AC Adaptor Telephone Line Cord MEMORY DIALING ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Beltclip Memory Dialing Card Operation Manual Warranty Card 3 VTech VTech
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FCC REGULATIONS This equipment complies with Parts 15 FCC Part 15 and 68 of the Federal Communications Warning: Changes or modifications to Commission (FCC) rules for the United this unit not expressly approved by the States. Operation is subject to the party responsible for compliance could following two conditions: void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 1. This device may not cause interference, and The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC 2. Thi
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FCC REGULATIONS manufacturer’s Limited Warranty. FCC Part 68 The FCC requires that you connect This equipment may not be used on your cordless telephone to nationwide coin service provided by the Phone telephone network through a modular Company or Party Lines. telephone jack (USOC RJ11C, RJ11W or RJ14). The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect Your local telephone company may to your telephone line and still enable discontinue your service if your the devices to ri
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, 7. This product should be operated basic safety precautions should always only from the type of power source be followed to reduce the risk of fire, indicated on the marking label. If electric shock and injury to persons, you are not sure of the type of including the following: power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local Power 1. Read and understand all instructions. Company. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions 8
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. Unplug this product from the wall 13. Avoid using a telephone (other outlet and refer servicing to VTech than a cordless type) during an Communications at 1-800-595- electrical storm. There may be a 9511, under the following remote risk of electric shock from conditions: lightning. • When the power supply cord or 14. Do not use the telephone to report plug is damaged or frayed. a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. • If liquid has been spilled into the produc
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THE BATTERY PACK Alternatively, if you have purchased a Charging the Handset Battery spare battery pack and it has been Pack charging in the base unit, simply The handset of your VT 1421 cordless exchange the drained handset battery telephone is powered by a rechargeable pack with the fully charged battery pack battery pack. It charges automatically from the base charger. Place the whenever the handset is in the base. drained handset battery pack in the You should charge the battery pack for b
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THE BATTERY PACK 5. Replace the battery case cover To Replace the Handset Battery and beltclip. Pack 6. If the new battery pack is not 1. Remove beltclip (if in use). already charged, place the handset 2. Remove the battery case cover. in the cradle of the base unit to allow it to charge for 16 hours. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow the instructions below. 1. Use only VTech rechargeable battery pack. 2. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell
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THE BATTERY PACK temporarily unplug the AC adaptor To purchase replacement battery from the wall outlet and then plug it in packs, call VTech Communications again. This will reset the battery at 1-800-595-9511. charger to ensure a frll battery charging cycle is started again. Spare Battery Charger The VT 1421 has a built-in spare Power Backup Function battery charger, which is located in the When a spare battery pack is installed cradle of the base unit. in the base unit, the VT 1421 uses this
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GETTING STARTED Setting up Your VT 1421 CAUTION Use only CLASS 2 9V DC POWER Choose an area near an electrical SUPPLY included with your phone. outlet and a telephone wall jack. AC Power Adapter Handset Ringer Plug the AC power adapter into an The handset ringer is programmed ON as the factory default. Refer to electrical outlet and the DC connector PROGRAMMING THE RINGER for to the back of the base unit. more information. Tone / Pulse Selection To telephone jack To select the desired dialing m
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MEMORY DIALING ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ GETTING STARTED Check for a dial tone. After the battery 5. Press the OK key to display the current DIAL TYPE setting and pack is charged, pick up the handset allow editing of the DIAL TYPE and press PHONE, you should see the following display: parameter: 6. Use the / keys to toggle If not, see IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY. between Tone and Pulse. Fill in the telephone number card on the base unit. 7. Press the OK key to confirm your
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WALL MOUNTING 3. Mount the base on the wall. The Wall Mounting bracket is Position the base so the mounting designed to fit on standard Wall studs will fit into the holes on the Mounting plates. wall-mounting bracket. Slide the base down on the mounting studs 1. Choose a spot near an electrical until it locks into place outlet and a telephone jack. Your phone requires a modular 4. Connect the telephone line cord. telephone jack (120v AC). The The telephone line cord has a power cord is six fee
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THE HANDSET LAYOUT RETRACTABLE ANTENNA 2.5MM HEADSET JACK DISPLAY OK key PHONE / FLASH key OFF key VOLUME / MENU VOLUME / MENU UP key DOWN key DIALING keys (0-9) TONE (Temporary Tone) P PAUSE AUSE key k DELETE key MICROPHONE CHARGING CONTACTS 14
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THE BASE UNIT LAYOUT SPARE BATTERY CHARGE COMPARTMENT MEMORY DIALING ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ MEMORY ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ DIALING CARD ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ POWER indicator PAGE key SPARE BATTERY indicator IN-USE/CHARGING indicator MESSAGE WAITING indicator 15
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BASE UNIT FEATURES Status Type Description POWER When the POWER LED is lit solid RED, it indicates that there is power to the base unit. IN USE (off hook) When the IN USE/CHARGING LED is lit solid GREEN it indicates that the phone is currently IN USE. RINGING The IN USE/CHARGING LED flashes GREEN in cadence with an incoming call. CHARGING When the IN USE/CHARGING LED is lit solid RED it indicates that the handset is charging. SPARE BATTERY When this LED is lit solid RED it indicates that a spare
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Handset Menu Operation On Hook Stage Off Hook Stage OK key OK key REDIAL MEMORY MUTE MICROPHONE? • Use Redial (p.20) • Mute the Microphone on Call (p.18) SET UP SPEED DIAL MEMORY • Set Ring Type (p.27) • Dial from Memory (p.18) • Set Ring Volume (p.27) • Delete Speed Dial Memory (p.19) • Set Dial Type (p.28) • Set Keyclick (p.28) CID MEMORY • Reveiw Caller ID Record (p.21) CLEAR MEMORY • Dailing From Caller ID Memory (p.22) • Clear VMWI (p.25) • Delete Caller ID Memory (p.
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE • Then press OK key again to confirm Setup the MUTE feature. The screen • Plug AC adapter into a standard displays: electrical outlet and base unit. • Let handset battery pack charge for 16 hours before first use. • Set TONE/PULSE selection from SETUP menu. • Connect the telephone line cord to the base unit and telephone jack. • To release the MUTE condiction and return to the call, press either PHONE or OFF key. Making Calls • Press the PHONE key. When To Page The Handset
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE the following LCD message: Dialing From Memory • The phone should be OFF. • Press the OK key to activate the menu. • Use the keys to locate the following menu item: After the Speed Dial Location is deleted, the VT 1421 will return to Speed Dial Memory review mode. You can also delete the entire contents of the Speed Dial Memory. • Press the OK again. The handset will display: • Press OK to activate the menu. • Use the keys to locate the following menu item: •
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Caller ID Using Redial • To view information stored in Caller • To view information stored in ID memory, press the OK key to REDIAL memory, press the OK key activate the menu. to activate the menu. • Use the keys to locate the • Use the keys to locate the following menu item: following menu item: • Press the OK key again to begin • Press the OK key again to access reviewing Caller ID memory. REDIAL memory. • The display will show the most • Use the keys to sc
