VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
Distributed in the U.S.A by
VTECH Communications,
8770 SW Nimbus Avenue/Beaverton,Oregon,97008
Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd.,
Copyright 1997for
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
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ANALOG CORDLESS PHONE
WITH SPEAKERPHONE AND DUAL KEYPAD
MODEL VTECH 917ADX
IMPORTANT:
BEFORE USING YOUR NEW PHONE
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU
1 READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY $
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VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
Thank you for purchasing a VTech cordless telephone. This manual is designed to famil- iarize you with your 917ADX. To get the maximum use from your new phone, we sug- gest that you read this Instruction Manual before operating it.
Your VTech 917ADXis a single line, 900 MHz, analog cordless phone with a Speaker- phone and second keypad on the Base Unit. Each time the Handset is placed in the Base Unit, one of more than 65,000 Digital Security Codes is randomly selected. The Handset and Base Unit recognize each other based upon this security code. This minimizes the chance of another cordless phone accessing your telephone line. The Base Unit retains the current security code and channel in memory, even if it is unplugged.
Other special features are:
10 Number Speed Dial Memory
10 Channels of operation 
Automatic Channel Select
Manual Channel Change on Handset Intercom between the Base Unit and Handset
2.5mm Jack on Handset for optional Headset use
Belt Clip for Handset REDIAL feature
Automatic release of line from HOLD when extension is picked up
Programmable Ringer Types
Low Battery Detect and Warning indication
Easy Answer - Press any key on the Handset to answer (other than OFF) Removable Battery Pack
Tone and Pulse dialing Temporary Tone feature
Handset & Speakerphone HOLD and
MUTE
Volume Control for Handset and Speaker- phone
FLASH feature
Base Unit Ringer control (HIGH, LOW, OFF)
Privacy feature
Long battery life (7 hours talk time16 days standby)
Parts Check List:
1 Handset
1 Base unit and AC adaptor Telephone line cord
1 Battery pack
H Wall mounting bracket 1 Belt clip
WALL MOUNTING
BRACKET
When using your telephone, please follow these basic safety precautionsto reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons:
Read and understandall instructions.
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Follow all warnings and instructions markedon the product.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid clean- ers or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use this product near water (for ex- ample, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool).
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventila- tion. To protect it from overheating,these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on a 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
Th i s 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, con- sult your dealer or local power company.
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.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltagk points or short out parts that could res It in a risk of fire or electric shock. Neve1spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. If sewice or repair work is required, contact VTech Customer Sewice at
Do not overload wall outlets and exten- sion cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
Unplugthis product from the wall outlet :
0When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
0If liquid has been spilled into the product.
0If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
0 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 extensivework to restore the product to normal operation.
0If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged.
0 If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
1Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric
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1 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
T H E H A N D S E T ,
Charging the handset batteries :
The handset of your 917ADX cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable batterypack.lt charges automatically whenever thehandset is in the base. You should charge the battery pack for 16 hours when you first recieve your phone. You'llknow the battery pack needs charging when:
0 The phone emits a warning tone when you press the PHONE key.
0The LOW BATTIMUTE LED is slowly flashing.
0The handset seems completely dead, no lights are evident, and pressing keys does not generate a beep.
1To charge the battery pack, place the handset in the base unit. The charge CHR in- dicator will light to show the handset is seated properly and the battery pack is charging. It is recommended that the battery pack be charged for at least 16 hours initially and 8 hours for maintenance charging. You can use your telephone before that with diminished capaci- ty, but it is best to charge the battery pack fully. It will take several recharge cycles to maximize the charge capacity of your battery pack. The maximum battery life between charges is 7 hours of continuous talk time or 6 days of standby.
It's imposibleto overcharge the batterv pack
1The battery pack can be recharged many times, but if you get a
To purchase replacement batlery packs;>call VTECH Communications at: ,
Remove the battery cover by pressing on the ridged lines and sliding down- ward.
compartment.
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 16 hours.
A Word About Rechargeable Batteries
Your Nicad battery pack recharges whenever the Handset is returnedto the Base Unit.
Setting Up Your VTech 9 1 7 ~ ~ ~ '
Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack.
PULSE
Discard the Old pack. put the Old batterypack in a trash
or a fire - it could burst.
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1 Place the new battery pack in the battery compartment. Make sure the metal con- tacts on the undersideof the battery are aligned with charging contacts in battery
hPLACE THE NEW BATTERY
PACK INTO THE BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
PLEASE NOTETHE CORRECT
POSITION OFTHE BATTERY
PACK WHEN CHANGING
To maximize the life of your battery pack, do not return your 917ADXHandset to the Base Unit cradle for recharginguntil the LOW B A T LED begins to flash.
CAUTION: To reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons,Read and Followthese Instructions:
rn Use only VTECH battery.
rn Do not open or mutilatethe battery. Re- leased electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
rn Exercisecare in handling the battery pack in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or con- ductor may overheat and cause burns.
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode.
To order replacement batteries, contact VTech Customer Service at
Plug the AC power adaptor into an electrical outlet and the DC connector to the back of the ~ a s Unite.
CAUTION: Use only the'^^adaptor shipped with your 917ADX. This is a Class 2 AC adap- tor, specifically designed fd; "irk with the
NOTE: Connect power tothe ~ a sUnit before placing the Handset in the cradle.
Set the TONUPULSE switch on the Base Unit. If you have touch tone service on your phone line, set the switch to TONE. If you have rotary service, set the switch to PULSE.
Set the RINGER switch to HIGH, LOW or OFF on the side of the Base Unit.
CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK BEFORE USE. The battery pack recharges automaticallywhenever the Handset is in the Base Unit cradle. The battery pack should be charged for 16
hours before using your phone for the first time.
Connect the telephone line cord. Insert one end of the telephone line cord into the jack at the rear of the Base Unit.
Plug the other end into a telephonewall jack. Make sure the plugs snap securely into place.
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W A L L M O U N T I N G
The Wall Mountadaptor is designed to fit on standard Wall Mount plates.
C h o o s e a s p o t n e a r a n e l e c t r i c a l o u t l e t a n d a telephone jack.Your phone requiresa modular telephonejack and a standard electrical outlet(l20v AC). The power cord is six feet long; make sure there is an electrical outlet within reach of the base.The outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch. If the switch is ever turned off, the phone will not operate.
Position the wall mount adaptor on the base. Line up the tabs on the wall mount adaptor with the holes on the bottom of the base. Snap the wall mount adaptor firmly in place.
Mount the base on the wall. Positionthe base so the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the bottom of the base.Position the power cord to extend down the wall the phone is to be mounted on. Slide the base down on the mounting studs until it locks into place.
INSERT WALL MOUNT
INTO THE BASE UNIT
Connect the telephone cord. The telephone line cord has a
Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector on the back of the Base Unit.
JACK
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Glows steadily when Handset is in use.
Flashes slowly when a call is on HOLD.
1 Flashes rapidly when Handset is in Pro- gram (PRG) mode.
Flashes in cadence with an incoming ring.
INT.COM LED .'
Glows steadily when the INT.COM key is pressed on the Handset
LOW BATT/MUTE LED. . '
Flashes to signify that the Handset bat- tery pack needs recharging.
Glows steadily when the MUTE key is pressed during a call.
F E A T ' U ' RE S
PHONE (FLASH) Key
Press this key to get a dial tone or an- swer an incoming call.
During a call, press PHONE to FLASH the line. This feature is used in conjunc- tion with services such as Call Waiting.
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INT.COM Key
Press this key to initiate
OFF Key
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Press this key to end a call, exit from In- tercom (INT.COM) mode or Program (PRG) mode.
HOLD Key
Press this key to temporarily suspend conversation without terminating the call. With a call on HOLD, you can:
lntercom the ~ a s Unite
Transfer the call to the Base Unit
Return to the call by pressing PHONE.
NOTE:
If you have placed a call on HOLD and
want to hang up: Press PHONE to
return to the call, then press OFF, or
place the Handset in the Base Unit.
CHANNEL (CHAN) Key
If you are experiencing noise or interfer- ence during a call, press the CHAN key to change to the next free channel.
NOTE: You may need to press CHAN more than once to find an interference- free channel.
MUTE Key
Press this key to mute the Handset mi- crophone during a conversation. You will still be able to hear the other party, but they cannot hear you.
Press MUTE again to resume
MEMORY(MEM) Key
Press this key to enter MEMORY DIAL- ING mode.
The sequence for dialing a phone num- ber stored in memory is: Press PHONE, MEM, Memory Location
PROGRAMIPRIVACY (PRGIPRV) Key
With the Handset OFF, press this key to store phone numbers into MEMORY, as well as programming the Handset
RINGER.
See PROGRAMMINGTHE RINGER
TYPE, and TO STORE A NUMBER
INTO MEMORY, for details.
During a call, press PRGIPRV to prevent the Base Unit from joining the conversa- tion.
When you hear a dial tone, press this key to redial the last phone number dialed on your 917ADX.
The phone number stored in REDIAL can be placed in a MEMORY dial location.
From the PULSE (Rotary) dialing mode, press this key to switch to TEMPORARY TONE dialing mode.
When the call is ended, the phone will return to PULSE dialing mode.
Located on the Left edge of the Handset.
Two Settings: H (High) and L (Low).
HEADSET JACK (2.5 mm) ..y r t ~ p'',
Located on Right edge of the Handset.
Plug (optional) Headset into this jack for
See OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLA-
TION AND OPERATING INSTRUC-
TIONS for more information.
BASE UNIT
B A S E U N I T
INTERCOM (INT.COM) LED
Flashes rapidly when the INT.COM key is pressed.
NOTE: The Handset must be away from the Base Unit to use the INTERCOM feature.
Blinks twice, accompanied by two beeps, when the Handset initiates the INTERCOM call to the Base Unit.
Glows steadily while the Handset and Base Unit are in INTERCOM mode.
SPEAKER (SPKR) LED
Glows when Base Unit is in SPEAKER- PHONE mode.
RINGER SWITCH
Transfer the call to the Handset
Return to the call by pressing SPKR.
HNOTE: If you have placed a call on HOLD and want to hang up:
Press SPKR to return to the call, then press SPKR again.
FLASH KEY
This key is used in conjunction with services such as CALL WAITING.
MUTE KEY
Press this key to mute the Handset microphone during a conversation. You will still be able to hear the other party, but they cannot hear you.
Press MUTE again to resume
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POWER IPWR) LED
Glows steadily when the AC adaptor is supplying power to the Base Unit.
After initialization, the CHR LED will glow steadily to indicate that the Handset battery is being charged.
If the Handset is placed in the Base Unit without a battery, the CHR LED will flash rapidly.
Located on the right edge of the Base Unit (antenna side)
3 selections: HIGH, LOW, OFF
TONUPULSE SWITCH
conversation.
MEMORY (MEM) KEY
Glows steadily when the Handset is on a call.
Flashes in cadence with an incoming ring.
HOLD LED
During a phone call, whether using Base or Handset,this LED will flash if the call is placed on HOLD.
Located next to RINGER switch
Select mode compatible with your local telephone service (for most areas, TONE is the preferred dialing mode).
PRIVACY (PRV) KEY
HOLD KEY
HPress this key to temporarily suspend conversation without terminating the call. With a call on HOLD, you can:
H Intercom the Handset
During a call, press PRV to prevent the Handset from joining the conversation.
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RkDIAL KEY':ti,>
When you hear a dial tone, press this key to redial the last phone number you dialed on your 917ADX.
INTERCOM(INT.COM) KEY ,
Press this key to initiate
If the Handset is in the OFF mode, it will ring a maximum of 4 times. The Hand- set user can respond to the INTERCOM ring by pressing INT.COM. The Handset user can also choose to ignore the IN- TERCOM ring, in which case, the ringing will stop after 4 rings. Otherwise,the Handset user can press OFF, which will terminate the ringing.
Press INT.COM to terminate INTERCOM mode.
Press this key to use the SPEAKER-
.PHONEfor making or answering calls. Press SPKR to end the call.
When the call is ended, the phone will return to PULSE dialing mode.
If you make a mistake when dialing, press OFF to hang up, then press PHONEto get a dial tone again.
From the Speakerphone
The Base Unit also works as a Speaker- phone. It allows you to make and receive calls without using the Handset. You can use the Speakerphone while the Handset is in or out of the base.
Press SPKR on the Base Unit. You will hear the dial tone over the speaker. Use the Volume Control keysto adjust the speaker to a comfortable listening level. Dial the number on the keypadof the Base Unit. When the party answers, speak toward the microphone, located at the lower front edge of the Base Unit.
To hang up, press SPKR again on the Base Unit.
Press this key to increase the Base Unit speaker volume. A series of rapid beeps tell you that maximum volume level has been reached.
The volume level will continue to incre- ment up if this key is held down. There are a total of 8 volume settings.
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 Unit, or press OFF on the Handset.
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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
From the Handset
The Handset will ring when you have an incoming call. You can answer calls on the Handset whether it is in the base or away from it. If your phone rings when the Handset is in the base, just pick up the Handset. The call will be connected automatically, and you'll see that the PHONE LED on the Handset and the IN USE LED on the Base Unit are lit. If
the Handset rings when it is away from the base, press any key, except OFF to answer the call.
From the Speakerphone
The Speakerphone will also ring to signify an incoming call. To answer from the Speak- erphone, press SPKR. You can now talk to your party
NOTE: If you are using your Speaker- phone in a noisy environment, the conversa- tion coming from your party may suffer from dropout. In this case, press MUTE on the Speakerphone while your party talks. Press MUTE again to deactivate before you begin talking.
While using the Speakerphone or the Handset, you can put a call on hold by press- ing HOLD. The HOLD LED on the Base Unit and the PHONE LED on the Handset will blink to indlcate a call is on hold.
To return to the call, press PHONE(on the Handset) or SPKR(on the Base Unit).
If your 977ADXhas a call on HOLD, and a user picks up an extension phone on the
same line, the 917ADXwill take itself off HOLD and turn OFF.
THE MUTE FEATURE
When you press MUTE (on the Handset or Base Unit), you can hear the caller's voice, but they can't hearyou. While a call is muted, the LOW BATTIMUTE LED (on the Handset) or the MUTE LED (on the Base Unit) glows steadily. To go back to the two- way conversation, press MUTE again.
This feature is useful when the Speaker- phone is used in a noisy room. Loud back- ground noise can prevent your caller's voice from coming over the speaker. Press MUTE while your caller is speaking. Press MUTE again when you are ready to speak.
SWITCHING TO THE HANDSET
During a Speakerphone call, if the Hand- set is in the Base Unit, you can automatically switch from the Speakerphone to the Handset by picking up the Handset.
SWITCHING TO THE SPEAKERPHONE
Press HOLD on the Handset
Press SPKR on the Base Unit to take the
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call off HOLD and continue a Speakerphone
conversation.
You cannot switch back to the Speaker-
phone just by returning the Handset to the
Base Unit cradle - that will disconnect the
call.
q NOTE: Placing the call on HOLD prior to
switching to or from the Speakerphone
minimizes the risk of annoying feedback.
JOINING A HANDSET CONVERSATION
If someone is speaking on the Handset, you can join the conversation on the Speak- erphone. Just press SPKR on the Base Unit. The Handset will emit a short tone to alert that the Speakerphone has been activated. Either party can then leave the conversation by pressing OFF (on the Handset) or SPKR (on the Base Unit)
Likewise, if you are using the Speaker- phone, someone at the Handset can join the conversation by pressing PHONE. The Base
Unit will emit a short tone to alert the user that the Handset has been activated.
m ~ h calle will remain connected as long as either the Handset or the Speakerphone remains on the line.(To disconnect the call, both the Handset and the Base Unit must hang up .)
THE PRIVACY FEATURE
While uslng the Handset, you can prevent someone from joining the conversation at the Speakerphone by pressing PRGIPRV. The Handset must be ON to ut~lizethis feature.
Pressing PRGIPRV a second time will
terminate PRIVACY mode and anyone at
the speakerphone can join in.
When someone at the speakerphone has
already joined in, pressing PRGIPRV on
handset will turn off the speakerphone.
Likewise,you can prevent the Handset
from joining the conversation while using
the Speakerphone. While the Speaker-
phone IS ON, press PRV.
Pressing PRV a second time will terminate
PRIVACY mode, and anyone at the Hand-
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lntercom from Base Unit to Handset
Press INT.COM on the Base Unit.
If the Handset is in the OFF mode, it will
ring a maximum of 4 times. The Handset
user can respond to the INTERCOM ring by
pressing INT.COM. The Handset user can
also choose to ignore the INTERCOM ring, in
O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T . I O N S
which case, the ringing will stop after 4 rings.
Otherwise, the Handset user can press OFF,
which will terminate the ringing.
Press INT.COM to terminate INTERCOM
mode.
Press HOLD to put the call on hold, then
use the lntercom normally.
To end the lntercom conversation, press
To end the call, press OFF (on the Hand- set), or place the Handset back in the Base Unit cradle. From Base Unit ~ r e s SPKRs to end a call. The phone will automatically go
You can use your 917ADXcordless tele- phone as a
w ~ h lntercom can be activated by either the Handset or the Base Unit.
lntercom from Handset to Base Unit
Press INT.COM. on the Handset
The Base Unit will emit two beeps, and will
then automatically enter lntercom mode.
The party at the Base Unit does not need
to press a key to activate this feature when it
is initiated from the Handset.
Press OFF to terminate INTERCOM
NOTE: If the Handset is ON when INT.COM is pressed on the Base Unit, the Handset will emit only one ringer tone, and then return to the original call.
Handset Locator
Occasionally you may misplace your 917 ADX Handset. Use the lntercom feature on the Base Unit to help locate the missing Handset. When the INT.COM key is pressed, the Handset will ring four times.
OFF (on the Handset) or INT.COM (on the
Base Unit).
To return to the call, press PHONE (on the
Handset) or SPKR (on the Base Unit).
The 917ADXcordless phone has four dif-
-ferent ringing tones available for the Handset.
TEMPORARY TONE FEATURE . ,..
To program the Handset ringer tone:
If you have rotary
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Handset to complete programming
fI. programming has been successful,a
happy tone will be generated.
Press PHONE (on the Handset) or SPKR (on the Base Unit) to get a dial tone
Press MEM and the Memory Location key
For example, to dial the number you as- signed to key '8',you would press PHONE, MEM, 8 (on the Handset), or SPKR, MEM, 8 (on the Base Unit).
TO CHANGE OR REPLACE A STORED
NUMBER
You can change or replace a stored phone number by storing a new number in its place.
To insert a pause while programming a Memory Dial number, do the following on the Handset:
Press PRGIPRV on the Handset
Press the Memory Location key where the
phone number will be stored
Dial the number you want to store, press-
ing HOLD at the appropriate point (to insert a
2 second pause). The number can be up to
16 digits long. Each press of HOLD is treated
as stored digit.
For longer pauses, press HOLD two or
more times. Each press makes the pause 2
seconds longer and is treated as a stored
digit.
Press MEM on the Handset to complete
programming.
For example, if your phone is connected to a PBX, you can store the PBX access num- ber and a pause before the phone number. To store
Press PRWPRV
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1Select HIGH, LOW or OFF setting.
:HECKING.THE HANDSET RINGER '
( To check the ringer type which is currently rogrammed, do the following:
1 Handset must be OFF
IPress PRWPRV on the Handset
1 Press # key on the Handset
1 Press 0 on the Handset. The phone will ring once to show ringer selected.
1 Press OFF key to exit
If programming was unsuccessful, a sad tone is generated.
If the phone is left unattended in program mode for longer than 30 seconds, it will gen- erate a sad tone and automatically exit pro- gram mode.
Write down the phone number you as- signed to each Memory Location key on the directory card in the Base Unit cradle.
TO DIAL A NUMBER FROM MEMORY
You can Memory Dial from either the Handset or the Base Unit .
See TO STORE A NUMBER INTO MEMORY.
TO ERASE STORED NUMBER
FROM MEMORY
The Handset must be OFF.
Press PRGIPRV on the Handset.
Press the Memory Location of the phone number to be erased.
Press MEM on the handset to complete programming.
STORING PAUSES IN MEMORY
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Press HOLD
Dial
Press MEM
The 917ADXcordless phone automati- cally stores the last number you dialed in a special redial memory.
To redial the last number, press PHONE (on the Handset) or SPKR (on the Base Unit), then REDIAL.
Your 917ADXcordless telephone is equip-
ped with a 2.5mm Headset Jack for use with an optionalaccessory Headsetfor hands- free operation
1If you choose to use the Headset option, you must do the following:
INSTALLATION
Obtain an optional accessory Headset, which is compatible with the 917ADX.
The 917ADX is also equippedwith a detachable belt clip. Align the pins on the inside edge of the belt clip with the notches on the side of the 917ADXhandset. The belt clip should snap securely into place. Do not force the connection. See illustration.
1NOTE: Whenever a compatible Headset is connectedto the cordless Handset, the mi- crophone on the Handset will be MUTED.
This is done to limit the effect of background noise.
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%TOURINGA REDIAL NUMBER IN MEMORY
To store the last number you dialed as a regular Memory Dial number, do the follow- ing on the Handset:
1Press PRGIPRV
Press the Memory Location key where the
phone number will be stored
Press REDIAL
IPress MEM
In the U.S. please contact VTech Communi- cations Customer Service,
Once you have a compatible2.5mm Head- set, locate the Headset Jack on the Handset of your 917ADX. Connect the plug on the Headset to the jack on the cordless Handset. The plug should fit securely. Do not force the connection. See illustration.
The following operationalcharacteristics apply to VTech Headsets. The same may also apply to other
can wear your Headset on either the left or
right ear, leaving one ear free for room con-
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Ifyou are experiencingnoise or interfer- ence when using your Handset, press the CHAN key to switch to a clear channel. This function is available when you are on a call or intercom.
NOTE: You may need to press CHAN more than once to find an
CLIP LOCATION
The headband can be adjusted to fit the
contour of your head. Using both hands,
IO~TIONALHEADSET INSTALLATIONAND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
slide the headband up or down so that it rests comfortably on your head with the speaker cushion centered against your ear.
For maximum sound quality, the flexible microphone should be positioned at the cor- ner of your mouth, about one inch from your mouth.
M A I N T E N A N C E
TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELEPHONE.
Your VTech 917ADXcordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts so it must be treated with care.
Avoid rough treatment
Place the Handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it.
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.
Rememberthat electricalappliances can cause serious injuly if usedwhen you are wet or stand- ing in water. If your Base Unit should fall into water, DO NOT RETRIEVE I T UNTIL YOU
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELE-
PHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords.
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.
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 damp- ened with water or a mild soap. Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.
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:
VTECH Communications at
Electronics at
THE PHONE DOESN'T WORKAT 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 battery pack is properly charged. If the LOW BATT LED is on, the battery pack needs charging. If the IN USE LED (on the Base Unit) and the PHONE LED (on the Handset) do not light when you press PHONE, you should charge the bat- tery pack.
4 If you recently installed a new battery pack, make sure it is installed correctly.
NO DIAL TONE.
First check all the suggestions above. If you still don't heara dial tone, discon-
nect 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 lo- cal telephone company.
YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A WEAK
SIGNAL EVEN WHEN YOU'RENEAR THE
BASE UNIT.
Place the Handset in the base momen- tarily to
.Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the Base Unit can some- times cause interference. Try moving the
appliance or the Base Unit to another outlet.
YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A WEAK SIG-
NAL WHEN YOU'REAWAY FROM THE
BASE UNIT.
You may be out of range. Either move close 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 loca-
.tion
THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHEN
YOU RECEIVE A CALL.
Ensure that the ringer is turned on. Make sure the telephone line cord is
plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the tele- phone jack. Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
You may be too far from the Base Unit.
4 You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring. Try unplugging some of the other phon- es.
THE BASE DOES NOT RING
Make sure the BASE RINGER switch is not set to off.
There may be too many extension phones
on your line. Try unplugging one of the other
phones.
YOUR CALLER FADES IN AND OUT.
You may be nearly out of range. Move closer, or relocate the base.
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 hea'r other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service. Call your local tele- phone company.
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.
COMMON CURE FOR ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
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 reinitialize 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 Unit.
2.Remove the Handset battery Pack
3.Wait a few minutes.
4.Connect power to the Base Unit.
5.Install the Handset battery pack.
6.Put the Handset in the Base Unit cradle to reinitialize.
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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?
In the US . call VTECH Communications customer service for ReturnAuthorization at:
in Canada call VTECH ELECTRONICS at
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 warranty, as determined by VTECH Communications.
In the US. Ship the unit via UPS Insured, or equivalent to:
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS
8770 SW NIMBUS AVENUE
BEAVERTON, OREGON 97008 In Canada Ship the unit via UPS insured, or equivalent to:
VTECH ELECTRONICS
Suite 200
Richmond, B.C. V6X 129
VTECH Communications assumes no responsibility for units sent without prior Return Authorization.
WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT COVER?
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 and/or operated outside the USA, its territories, or Canada.
Products serviced by the owner or a service facility not expressly authorized by VTECH Communications
Units purchased in "AS I S condition, or units purchased as "Distressed Merchandise".
,HOW DOES STATE LAW OR PROVINCIAL LAW RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY?
This warranty gives you specific rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province .
This equipment complies with Parts 15 and 68 of the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) rules for the United States.
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interferenceto radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouragedto try and correct the interferenceby one or more of the following measures:
4 A label is located on the undersideof the Base Unit containing either the FCC registration number and Ringer EquivalenceNumber (REN). You must, upon requsst, provide this informa- tion to your localtelephone company.
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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.
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FCC Part 15
Warning: .Changes or modificationsto this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliancescould void the user's authorityto operate the equipment.
The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the phone company or Party Lines.
The REN is useful in determiningthe 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.
F C C & I C R E G U L A T I O N S
IC (Industry Canada)
This telephone is registeredfor use in Canada.
Notice: The lndustry Canada label indentifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunicationsnetwork, protective , operational and safety requirements. lndustry Canada does not buaranteethe equipment will operate to the user's
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure to the facilities of the local telecommu- nications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connections. The customer should be aware that compliancewith the above conditions may not prevent degradation of serviec in some situations.
Repairs to certifiedequipment 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 telecommunicationscompany cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connectionsof 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.
Caution :Users should n,ot attempt to make such connectionsthemselves, but should contact
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amro~riateelectric ins~ectionauthoritv. or electrician. as amro~riate.
The Load Number (LN) assigned to this device denotes the percentageof the total load to be connectedto a telephone ollp which is used by the device to prevent overloading. The termina- tion 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.
This device complies with
T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
FREQUENCYCONTROL
Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthesizer
TRANSMIT FREQUENCY
NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE
Maximum power allowed by FCC & IC. Actual operating range may vary accordingto environ- mental conditions at the time of use.
SPECIFICATIONSARE TYPICAL AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.