V-tech VT1940 User manual

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DIGITAL 9OOMHZ
CORDLESSPHONE
WithSpeakerphone
MODEL
VT 1940
IMPORTANT :
BEFORE USING YOURNEW PHONE WE STRONGLY
RECOMMENDYOUREAD THISMANUAL THOROUGHLY:
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Page
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................................................................................................. Special Features 2
Parts Check List
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FCCAND IC REGULATIONS
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IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
............................................................ 7
REPLACINGTHE BATTERY PACK .................................................................. 9
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GETTING STARTED 12
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WALL MOUNTING 14
THE HANDSET LAYOUT
.................................................................................. 15
................................................................................ THE BASE UNIT LAYOUT 16
BASE UNIT FEATURES
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BASE UNIT FUNCTION KEYS .......................................................................... 18
QUICK REFERENCEGUIDE
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BASIC OPERATION
......................................................................................... 20
................................................................................. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 22
........................................................................................................ Call Waiting 22
............................................................................. Switching calls using FLASH 22
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Temporary TONE 22
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ProgrammingThe Ringers 23
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Changing RingerTypes 23
........................................................................................ Turning off The Ringer 23
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CheckingThe RingerType 23
............................................................................ MEMORY(SPEED) DIALING 24
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STORING SPEED DIALNUMBERS 24
................................................................................ QUICK MEMORY DIALING 24
.............................................................. STORING NUMBERS USING REDIAL 25
................................................................................. DIALING FROM MEMORY 25
..................................................................... CHANGING STORED NUMBERS 26
...................................................................... DELETINGSTORED NUMBERS 26
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ADDITIONAL OPERATINGTIPS 27
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MAINTENANCE 28
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INCASE OF DIFFICULTY 29
WARRANTY
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You havepurchased
one of the most sophisticated cordless
telephones on the market! The VTech
VT 1940 has been designed to offer
a new standardin cordlesstelephone
technology.
Unlikemostother cordlessphones, the
VTech VT 1940 digitizes your voice
using advanced ADPCM digital voice
coding to provide noise and distortion
free performance. Inmost conditions,
youwill notbeableto tellyou are using
a cordless phone. Gone are the
annoyancesof static, interferenceand
having to listen to other people's
conversationsonyourcordlessphone.
The VTech VT 1940 scrambles your
voice before ittransmits it. Thisallows
you the securityof knowingthat noone
can tune in and eavesdrop on your
conversations.
When an optional battery pack is
installedinthe baseunit,the Wech
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1940uses this battery packto provide
operational backup in case of power
failure. Inthis way you have access
to Handset functions during
a total
poweroutage. Callscanstillbeplaced
and received on the Handsetwithout
interruption. Up to
5 hoursbackupwill
bepossiblewith a fully chargedbattery
pack in the base unit.
The VTech VT 1940informsyou when
another extension is currently in use
on the same phone line. The phone
will also alert you when you are Out
of Range, evenwhen you're not using
the phone!
With the VTech VT 1940,the usercan
easily answer a call by pressing any
key other than the OFF, MUTE or
VOLUMEKeys. Inaddition,thehandset
keypadanddisplayilluminatewhile the
handset rings to signal an incoming
call. This is very useful in a dark
environment.
The VTech VT 1940 also provides a
two-way IntercomIHandset locator
function.
The VTech VT 1940 uses special
memory inboththe base and handset
which is not susceptible to power
failures. This provides permanent
storageof allmemorydial numbers,as
well as the baseand handsetsecurity
codes.
INTRODUCTION
Special Features
900 MHz Operation.
Fully DigitalLink between Handset
and Base
.
Digitally-ScrambledVoice Commu-
nication.
Speakerphonewith secondkeypad
in Base Unit.
21 location ProgrammableMemory
for 20 Digit Phone Number.
10 Channel operation with auto
channel selection.
Out-of-Range indication while the
handset is in use or in standby
mode.
Removable handset battery pack.
Spare battery charger in the base
unit.
Battery back-up in case of power
failure (with optional spare battery
pack installed in base).
Face up or Face down Handset
charging.
Easy answer
- When the phone
rings, simply press any key other
than OFF, MUTE, or the Volume
Keys on the handset to answer.
Auto hang up when returning the
handset to the base cradle.
Extension in use indicator.
Auto linedrop from HOLDwhen an
extension phone is picked up.
24 Bit Digital Security Code.
Tone and Pulse Dialling.
Low Battery Detect and Warning
indicator.
Up to
7 hours continuoustalk time
or
7 days standby time.
Volume Adjust on Handset and
Base Unit.
HOLD, FLASH, MUTE and RE-
DIAL.
Hearing-Aid Compatible Receiver.
Detachable power supply.
Non-volatile storage of security
code and memory dial records.
This manual is designedto makeyou
familiar with the VTech VT 1940. We
strongly recommend you read the
manual before using your phone.
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INTRODUCTION
Parts Check List To purchase replacement battery
1. Handset packs, call VTECH Communications
2. Base Unit at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call
3. Wall mounting bracket VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-
4. AC power adapter 7377.
5. Belt clip
6. Battery pack
7. Telephone line cord
HANDSET
n
BASE UNIT
AC POWER ADAPTER
6-3B
TELEPHONELINE CORD
WALL MOUNTING
BRACKET
BELT CLIP
BATERY PACK
FCC and IC Regulations
This equipmentcomplieswith Parts 15
and68 of the FederalCommunications
Commission(FCC) rulesforthe United
States. It also complies with regula-
tions RSS210 and CS-03 of lndustry
and Science Canada. Operation is
subjectto the followingtwo conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interfer-
ence that may causeundesiredopera-
tion of the device.
A label is locatedon the underside of
thebase unitcontaining either the FCC
registrationnumber andRingerEquiva-
lence Number (REN) or the lndustry
Canda (IC) registration number and
Load Number. You must, upon re-
quest, prov.idethis informationto your
local telephone company.
This equipment is compatible with
inductively coupled hearing aids.
Shouldyou experiencetroublewith this
telephone equipment, please contact:
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS
SERVICE DEPT. at 1-800-595-9511.
In Canada, call VTECH Electronicsat
1-800-267-7377.
For repairlwarrantyinformation. The
telephone company may ask you to
disconnectthis equipmentfrom theline
network until the problem has been
corrected.
FCC Part 15
Warning: Changesor modificationsto
this unitnot expresslyapprovedbythe
party responsible for compliance's
could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The equipment has been tested and
foundtocomplywith part 15of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to
providereasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment gener-
ates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interferencewill not occur in a particu-
lar 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 andcorrectthe interferencebyone
or more of the following measures:
-
Reorient or relocatethe 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 con-
nected.
- Consult the dealer or an experi-
enced radio/TVtechnician for help.

FCC and IC Regulations FCC and IC Regulations
FCC Part 68
The FCC requires that you connect
your cordless telephone to the nation-
wide telephone network through a
modulartelephonejack (USOCRJI1C,
RJllWor RJ14).
Your telephone company may discon-
tinue your service if your equipment
causes harmtothe telephonenetwork.
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.
Occasionally, your telephone com-
pany may make changes in its facili-
ties, equipment, operation, or proce-
dures that could affect the operation
of your equipment. If so, you will be
givenadvance noticeof the change to
give you an opportunity to maintain
uninterrupted service.
The base unit contains no user serv-
iceable parts. The handset contains
a user replaceable battery pack.
If it is determinedthat your telephone
equipment is malfunctioning,the FCC
requiresthat it not be used and that
it be unpluggedfrom the modularjack
untilthe problemhas been corrected.
Repairs to this telephone equipment
can only be madeby the manufacturer
or its authorized agents or by others
who may be authorized by the FCC.
For repair procedures, follow the
instructionsoutlined underthe VTECH
Limited Warranty.
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
acall. The generalruleisthat the REN
value should not exceed 5.OA total;
however,contact your localtelephone
company for the specific number in
your area.
IC (Industry Canada)
This telephone is registeredfor use in
Canada.
Notice:The REN assigned to this
devicedenotes the number of
devices you may connect to
the telephone loop, which is
used by the device to prevent
overloading, The termination
on a loop may consist of any
combination of devices
subjected only to the
requirementthat the sumof the
RENdoesnotexceedfive (5.0)
Notice:The Industry Canada label
identifies certified equipment.
This certification means that
the equipment meets certain
telecommunications network
protective, operational and
safety requirements. The
Department does not
guarantee the equipment will
operate to the user's
satisfaction.
Before installingthis equipment, users
should ensurethat it is permissibleto
be connected to the facilities of the
local telecommunications company.
The equipment must also be installed
1
using an acceptable method of con-
1
nection. The customer should be
aware that compliance with the above
P
conditions may not prevent degrada-
tion of services in some situations.
Repairsto certified equipment should
be made by an authorized Canadian
maintenancefacility designated by the
supplier. Any repairs or alterations
made by the user to this equipment,
or equipment malfunctions, may give
the telecommunications company
causeto requestthe usertodisconnect
the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own
protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, tel-
ephone lines and internal metallic
water pipe system, if present, are
connected together. This precaution
may be particularly important in rural
areas.
Caution: Users should not attempt to
make such connections
themselves, butshould con-
tact the appropriate electri-
cal inspection authority, or
electrician, as appropriate.
Your VTech VT 1940 is designed to
operate at the maximum power al-
lowedbythe FCC and IC. This means
your handset and base unit can
communicate only over a certain dis-
tance
- which will depend on the
locationof the base unit and handset,
weather, and the construction and
layout of your home or office.

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Whenusingyour telephone equipment,
basicsafety precautionsshouldalways
be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons,
includingthe following:
1. Read and understand all instruc-
tions.
2. Followallwarnings and instructions
marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet beforecleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water
(for example, near a bath tub,
kitchen sink, or swimming pool).
5. Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious
damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet
and the back or bottom are pro-
vided for ventilation. To protect it
from overheating, these openings
must not be blockedby 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
ina built-ininstallationwhere proper
ventilation is not provided.
7. This product should be operated
only from the type of powersource
indicatedon 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.
8. Do notallow anything to restonthe
4
power cord. Do not locate this
product where the cord will be
abused by persons walking on it.
9. Neverpushobjectsof any kindinto
this product through cabinet slots
as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts
that could result in a risk of fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquidof
any kind on the product.
10.To reducethe risk of electric shock,
do not disassemble this product,
but take it to a VTech authorized
servicefacility. Openingor remov-
ing cabinet partsother than speci-
fied access doors may expose you
to dangerous voltages or other
risks. Incorrect reassemblingcan
cause electric shock when the
appliance is subsequently used.
11.Do not overload wall outlets and
extensioncords as this can result
in the risk of fire or electric shock.
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IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
l2.Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to a
VTech authorized service facility
under the following conditions:
A. Whenthe powersupplycordor
plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquidhasbeenspilledintothe
product.
C. Ifthe producthasbeenexposed
to rain or water.
D. If the productdoes not operate
normally by followingthe oper-
ating instructions. Adjust only
those controlsthat are covered
by the operating instructions,
because improper adjustment
of other controls may result in
damage and will often require
extensive work by a VTech
authorizedtechnicianto restore
theproductto normaloperation.
E. Ifthe producthasbeendropped
andthe cabinet has beendam-
aged.
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.
14.Do not use the telephone to report
agas leak inthevicinity of the leak.
VTECH COMMUNlCATlONS
SERVICE DEPT. at 1-800-595-9511.
InCanada, call VTECH Electronics at
1-800-267-7377.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

REPLACINGTHE BATTERY PACK REPLACING
THE BATTERY PACK
ChargingThe HandsetBatteryPack
The handset of your VTech VT 1940
cordless telephone is powered by a
rechargeable battery pack. It charges
automaticallywheneverthe handset is
in the base. You should charge the
batterypackfor 16hourswhenyoufirst
receive your phone. You'll know the
battery pack needs charging when:
The phone emits a warning tone
when you press the PHONE key.
The MUTEJLOW BATT LED is
slowly flashing.
The handset seems completely
dead and does notbeepwhen you
press the keys.
To Charge The Battery Pack
To charge the battery pack, place the
handset inthe base unit. The charging
indicatorwill 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
hoursinitiallyand8hoursfor maintenance
charging. You can use your telephone
beforethat with diminishedcapacity, 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 batterylife
betweenchargesis7hoursof continuous
talk time or
7 days of stand- by.
Alternatively, if you have purchased a
spare battery pack and it has been
charginginthe base unit,simplyexchange
the drainedhandsetbattery packwith the
fully charged replacement battery pack
fromthe basecharger. Placethe drained
handsetbatterypackintothebasecharger
to recharge.
The base spare battery charger does
NOT charge a batterypack as quickly
as the handset batterycharger. A full
charge requires24 hourswhen using
the spare battery charger.
It's ImpossibleTo Overcharge The
Battery Pack
The battery pack can be recharged
manytimes, butif you get a lowbattery
message even after 16 hours of
charging in the base cradle (or 24
hoursinthebasesparebatterycharger),
the batterypack(s)shouldbereplaced.
To purchase replacement battery
packs, callVTECH Communications at
1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call
VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-
7377.
To Replace The Handset Battery
Pack Follow The Steps Below:
1. Removethe batterv case cover by
pressing on the ridged lines and
AWord About RechargeableBatteries
Your Nicad battery pack recharges
whenever the Handset is returned to
the Base Unitcradle. You may return
the Handset to its cradle whenever
you're not using the phone.
sliding downward.
PRESS and SLIDE
DOWNWARD
2. Discardthe old battery pack. Don't
put the old battery pack in a trash
compactor or a fire
- it could burst.
3. Place the new battery pack in its
housing with the metal contacts
facing down.
PLACETHE NEW
BATTERYPACK
l NTOTHE
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
PLEASE NOTETHE
CORRECTPOSITION
OFTHE BAlTERY
PACK
WHEN
CHANGING BAlTERY
4. Replacethe batterycase cover by
sliding the cover upwards.
SLIDE INTHE
BATTERY
COVER
5. If the new battery pack is not
already charged, place the hand-
set inthe cradle of the base unit to
allow it to charge for 16 hours.
CAUTION:
To Reducethe Risk of Fire or Injury
to persons, read and Follow the
Instructions
1. Use only VTECH rechargeable
battery pack.
2. Do not dispose of the battery in a
fire. The cell may explode.
IMPORTANT:
Do not dispose of this battery into
householdgarbage. For informationon
recycling or proper disposal, consult
your local solid waste collection or
disposal organization.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery.
Releasedelectrolyte iscorrosive and
may cause damage to the eyes or
skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling batter-
ies inorder not to short the battery
with conducting materialssuch as
rings, bracelets, and keys. The
battery or conductormay overheat
and cause burns.

REPLACINGTHE BATTERY PACK GETTING STARTED
To purchase replacement battery
packs,callVTECH Communicationsat
1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call
VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-
7377.
Spare Battery Charger
The VT
1940 has a built-in spare
BatteryCharger, which is locatedinthe
cradle of the Base Unit.
NOTE:
Inordertobenefitfromthisfeature,you
must obtainan optional Spare Battery
from an authorized VTech dealer, or
by contacting VTech Customer Serv-
ice at 1-800-595-9511.
Installation
Remove the Spare Battery charger
cover by pressingthe release tab and
lifting up.
Power Backup
When a Spare Batterypackisinstalled
inthe Base Unit, the VTech VT 1940
uses this battery pack to provide
operational backup incase of a power
failure. If you have a fully charged
battery pack inthe Spare Battery pack
charger and there is a power outage,
you will still be'able to place and
receivecalls on the Handset for up to
five hours.
1 Note: I
I
During Power Backup mode the Base
Unittelephone functionsare not oper-
able.
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Replacing a Drained Handset
battery
The Spare battery pack can also be
used to replace a drained Handset
battery pack to ensure uninterrupted
-
use. Besure to putthe drained battery
Place a battery pack in the Spare pack in the spare Battery charger fir
Batterycharger. Makesure the metal recharging.
*
charging contactson the undersideof
the battery pack are aligned with the 'lease
that the 'pare Battery
charging contacts inthe Spare Battery charges
at a 'lower rate
charger. than a battery pack charging in the
Handset. It takes
24 hours to fullv
charge a battery pack in the spare
Battery charger.
Setting Up Your VTech VT
1940
Choose an area near an electrical
outlet and a telephone wall jack.
AC Power Adapter
Plug the AC power adapter into an
electrical outlet and the DC connecter
to the back of the base unit.
TELEPHONE
WALLdACK
1 LC
ACAUTION:
Use only CLASS 2 9V DC POWER
Handset Ringer
The handsetringerisprogrammed
ON
as the factory default setting. Referto
PROGRAMMING THE RINGER for
more information.
Setting the Tonelpulse Switch
TheTONElPULSEswitch islocatedon
the bottom of the base unit and is
factory set toTONE. If you havetouch
tone service, do notchangethe switch
setting. If you have rotary (Pulse)
service, set the switch to PULSE.
TONE I PULSE
SWITCH
BASE RINGER
OWOFF
SWITCH
Charge the handset battery pack
beforeuse. Thebatterypackrecharges
automatically whenever the handset is
in the base unit. The batteries must
be charged for 16 hours before using
your phone for the first time.
Connect Telephone Line Cord
Plugoneendof thetelephonecord into
a wall jack and the other end into the
back of the Base Unit.

GETTING STARTED WALL MOUNTING
Check for a dial tone. After the
battery pack is charged, rotate the
Base Unit antenna to an upright
position. Pick up the Handset and
press(^). You will hear a dial
tone. If not, see
'IN CASE OF
DIFFICULTY'.
Fill inthe telephone number card on
the base unit.
FILLINTHE
TELEPHONE
NUMBER CARD
CAUTION:
1. Never install telephone wiring
during a lightningstorm.
2. Never install telephone jacks in
wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet
locations.
3. Nevertouchuninsulatedtelephone
wires or terminals unless the
telephone line
, has been
disconnected at the network
interface.
4. Use caution when installing or
modifying telephone lines.
TheWallMountingbracketisdesigned
tofitonstandardWall Mountingplates.
1. Choose a spot near an electrical
.*
outlet and a telephone jack.
Your phone requires a modular
telephone jack and a standard
electrical outlet (120v AC). The
e
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.
2. Position the wall mounting
bracket on the base.
Line up the tabs on the wall
mounting adapter with the holes
on the bottom of the base (Figure
1). Snap the wall mountingbracket
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
o'n. Slide the base down on the
mounting studs until it locks into
place.
Figure
1
5. Plug the AC adapter into an
electrical outlet and the DC
connecter into the power jack
locatedon the back of the Base
Unit
. (Figure 2)
Figure 2
4. Connectthe telephone linecord.
The telephone line cord has a
snap-in plug at each end. Insert
one of the plugs into the jack on
the back of the base. Insert the
other end of the plug into the wall
jack.

THE HANDSETLAYOUT
I VOLUME UP & DOWN\
1 LOW BAlTERYIMUTE
/INDICATOR
\
PHONE INDICATOR
HOLD KEY
OFF KEY
PHONE KEY
BATTERYCOMPARTMENT-
DIALING KEYS
(0-9) KEY
'/TONE
(Temporaly Tone) KEY
REDIALKEY
QUICK MEMORY(QUI.MEM)KEY
MEMORY
MUTE KEY
INTERCOM INT.COM KEY
PROGRAM(LOG)KbY
\
THE BASE UNIT LAYOUT
AC POWERJACK
PHONE CORD JACK
TONEIPULSESWITCH
BASE RINGER ONIOFF SWITCH
ANTENNA
MEMORY
DIALING CARD
MUTEKEY
- -
HOLDKEY
SPEAKERPHONE(SP PHONE) KEY
INTERCOM(INT.COM) KEY
VOLUME UP KEY
VOLUME DOWN KEY
CHARGINGCONTACTS
SPARE BATTERY
CHARGING
COMPARTMENT

BASE UNIT FEATURES BASE UNIT FUNCTION KEYS
POWER lndicator
Glows when the power supply is
plugged inand power is appliedto the
Base Unit.
HS IN-USE lndicator
Glows when the Handset has been
activated.
CHARGING lndicator
Glows when the Handset is placed in
the Base Unit cradle. If there is no
battery pack in the Handset, the
CHARGING LED will flash slowly.
SPARE BATT lndicator
Glows when an optional battery pack
is installed in the Base Unit charger.
HOLD lndicator
Glowswhen an activecall isplacedon
HOLD.
MUTE lndicator
Glows when the Base Unit MUTE key
is pressedduring an active call.
INT.COM lndicator
Glows when the Base Unit is in
INTERCOM mode with the Handset.
SPEAKERPHONE (SP PHONE)
lndicator
Glows when the Base Unit
Speakerphone is active.
Flashes slowly to indicate that an
extension phone is in use.
Flashes incadence with the incoming
ring.
Speakerphone(SP PHONE) Key
Press this key to either initiate or
answer a call from the Base Unit
Speaker. Press it again to terminate
your call.
Volume (VOL) Key
Press the appropriate key to raise or
lowerthe Speakerphonevolume level.
Holdingdownthe key will continuously
raise or lower the volume. There are
a total of
8 volume levels.
Base Ringer ONlOFF Switch
Locatedonthe bottomof the Base Unit,
this switch controls the Base Unit
ringer. It has noaffect onthe Handset
ringer.
TONEIPULSE Switch
Locatedonthe bottomof the BaseUnit,
set this switch consistent with your
localphonesystem. Inmost cases, the
appropriate setting is
TONE(TT).
Memory (MEM) Key
Pressthis key to enter Memory(Speed)
Dialing Mode.
Quick Memory (Q.MEM) Key
Press this key to dial the contents of
memory location
#00. The Base
speakerphone can be either ON or
OFF to use this feature.
REDIAL Key
Pressthis keyto redialthe last number
you dialed from the Base Unit. This
feature is independent of the Handset
redial feature.
HOLD Key
Press this key to place your
Speakerphone call on hold. Press
either @m)or @-@to return
to the call.
With a Speakerphone call on
HOLD,
picking up an extension phone, or
activatingthe VT
1940 Handsetwill
turn the Speakerphone OFF.
FLASH Key
Duringa Speakerphonecall, pressthis
key to flash the line. The feature is
commonly used in conjunction with
Call Waiting.
MUTE Key
Press this key to mute the Base Unit
microphone durin a Speakerphone
call. Press
(KEY again to return to
the 2-way conversation.
Intercom (1NT.COM) Key
Press this key to page the Handset.
The Handset will ring
5 times. The
Handsetusercan respondby pressing
INTCOM . The HandsetandBaseUnit
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have now entered 2-way INTERCOM
mode.
Press
(MI to terminate INTER-
COM mode.
Thisfeature isalsousefulasa Handset
locator in the event it is misplaced.

Set-Up
Plug AC adapter into a standard
electrical outlet and Base Unit.
To Mute A Call
Press (M-) to disable the
Handset or Base Unit microphone.
Set TONEIPULSE switchto PULSE
or TONE. The unit isfactory set to
TONE.
Letthe handsetbatterypackcharge
for
16 hours before first use.
Connecttelephone line cordto base
unit and telephone jack.
Making Calls
Press the (P=) key and dial
the number.
OR
Press (m) on the Base
Unit, then dial the number.
Answering Calls
To answer a call, ress any key
other than
~,QMuTE), or the
Volume Keys.
OR
. Press(m)on the Base
Unit.
Hanging Press b OFF or placethe handset
in the cradle to hang up a call.
To Place A Call On Hold
Press (= on the Handset or
Base Unitto placean activecall on
(m).
. To return to the call on the Hand-
set, press
(PHONE).
Press (MUTE) again to return to
normal two way conversation.
To Paae The Handset
To a e from the base, press
&&].
To cancel the PAGE either press
STORING MEMORY DIAL NUMBERS
From the Handset:
The handset should be OFF .
Press (EZZ].
Enterthetwo digit memory location
(00..20).
Enter the number you wish to
store
, up to a maximum of 20
digits.
Press (MEM) to store number and
exit program mode.
MEMORYSTORING
PRESS @
000
PRESS a
Memory Dialing (speed Dialing):
MEMORY DIALING
PRESS @
PRESS
ENTERMEMORY
LOCATION
(00-20)
From the Handset
Press the (P=@ key.
Press .
Enter the memory location of the
phone number you wish to dial
(00
... 20).The numberwillbedialed.
From the Base Unit
Press the (ma key.
Press
m.
Enter the memory location of the
phone number you wish to dial
(00..20). The number will be dialed
automatically. The number stored in
memory location
00 can also be
dialedsimply by pressingthe@=)
key on the Base Unit, or Handset.
Using REDIAL From the Handset:
Press the (m)key, then
(RKQ to automatically redial
the last number you dialed.
From the Base Unit :
Press the()key, then
(REDIAL).
HOLD
From the Handset
:
press (m) to putacallon hold.
To returnto the call, press (m)
or the (PHONE) key.
From the Base Unit :
Press to putacallon hold.
. To returnto the call, ~ress-
or the
(-E) key.
EXTENSION IN USE
From the Handset:
The IN USE LED will flash slowly
to indicate that another phone
(extension) is being used.
From the Base Unit:
The SP PHONE LED will flash
slowly to indicate that another
phone (extension) is being used.
. To return to the call on the
speaker hone, ress either-
or
(*).

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BASIC OPERATION
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Making Calls
From the Handset:
Pressthe
(-1 keyandwait for dial
tone. Then dial the number you want.
If ou makeamistakewhen dialin
&to hangup,thenpressthe
(&;
key to get the dial tone again.
From the Base Unit:
Pressthe(-E) keyandwait
for dial tone. Then dial the number
you want.
Disconnecting
(for speakerphone calls).
Answering Calls
From the Handset:
Pressany key otherthan
(OFF),
or theVOLUME keysto answer yourcall.
From the Base:
Press the
(s-) key.
VOLUME Controls
The volume controls for the handset are
locatedon the side of the unit. Pressthe
(up) or
A (down) vkeysto increase or
decreasethe volume. Holdingeither key
downwill continuously changethe volume
setting. The base speakerphone has
separate volume controls.
FLASH
You can use your VTech VT 1940
cordless phone with services such as
CallWaiting.Simply pressthe
em)
key to FLASH the line.
REDIAL
To REDIAL the last number you
dialed, press the(m)key, then
press
(REDIAL) . The phone will
automatically dial the number.
MUTE
Press(=)during an activecall
to disable the microphone.
Press(-)again to return to
normal operation.
Ringer MUTE
Press (MUTE] during incoming
ringingto disablethe ringer for the
duration of the call.
HOLD
press onthe Handsetor Base
Unit to place an active call on hold
To returnto the call on the Handset,
press either
(PHONE) or m.
To return to the call on the
Speake hone, resseither[m~)
or
&h~i44.
With a Handsetcall an hold, picking
up an extension phone, or activating
the VT 1940Speakerphonewill turn
the Handset OFF.
With a Speakerphone call on hold,
picking up an extension phone, or
activating the VT 1940 Handset will
turn the Speakerphone OFF.
To transfer a callfrom the Handset to
Base Unit Speakerphone, first place
the Handset call on hold, then press
(-@on the Base Unit.
To transfer a call from the Base Unit
Speakerphone to the Handset, first
place the Speaker hone call on hold,
then press (dE)on the Handset.
Call Waiting
CALLWAITING is a subscription serv-
ice, available from most local tel-
ephone service providers. Contact
your providerfor details. Whileyou are
on a call, you will hear an alert signal,
warning that a second caller is trying
to reach you.
Switching calls using FLASH
From the Handset: press the
(PHONE) key. To switch to the new
call. To switch back press
(mq
again.
From the Base Unit: press the
(FLASH) key to switch to the new
call. To switch back
again.
SWITCHING CALLS
TO SWITCH BACK TO
PRESS AGAIN
Temporary TONE
If you have rotary (PULSE)telephone
service (switch is set to PULSE), this
featureallowsyoutotemporarilyswitch
to TONE dialingfor such purposes as
remoteaccesstoansweringmachines,
bank-by-phoneservices, useof calling
cards and other special services.
First, dial the call normally. Then
activate the Temporary Tone feature
by pressing TONE (the
* key). You
canthen pressthe numbersor symbols
you need, andyour phonewill sendthe
proper signals.
To end the call, pressBorplace
the handset back in the base. If
speakerphone, press
to endthecall.The phone
will automatically go back to rotary
(PULSE) service.
TEMPORARYTONE
PRESS @

PROGRAMMINGTHE RINGERS
The handset ringer is capable of four
different types of ringer tones. The
following section details how to select
different ringer types and how to turn
off the handset ringer.
CHANGING RINGER TYPES
To program,the handsetmust beOFF.
To select a differentringertype do the
following:
~ressatopro ramthe handset
ringer, or press&to programthe
base ringer.
Press:
1 for ringer type 1
2 for ringer type 2
3 for ringer type 3
4 for ringer type 4
Press (p=)or to exit
program mode.
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TURNING OFF THE RINGERS
To turn off the handset ringer do the
following:
~ressatoprogramthe handset
STORING SPEED DlAL NUMBERS
To programa speed dial location, do
the following, from the handset:
0
0
PRESS O TO PROGRAM
THE HANDSET RINGER
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To turn off the base ringer do the
following:
Locatethe RINGERONIOFFswitch
on the undersideof the base unit,
and set switchto OFF position.
CHECKING THE RINGER TYPE
To hearthe presentringertype, dothe
following:
- -
Press(lto programthe handset
ringer, or press
a to programthe
base rinaer.
CHECKINGTHE RINGER
The phone should be OFF .
Press . The PHONE LED
willflash quicklyto indicatethat the
unit is in program mode.
Enterthe memory location (00..20)
you wish to store the number in.
Enter the phone number to be
stored, up to a maximum of 20
digits.
~ress(MEM)tostore the number
and exit programmode. The unit
will emit a happy tone (a short
series of beeps) to confirm
successful programming and exit
program mode.
If programming is unsuccessful,
the unitwill generatean error tone.
STORING MEMORY DlAL
NUMBERS
THE PHONESHOULDBE
OFF
PRESS
ENTER MEMORY
LOCATION
(00-20)
ENTER PHONENUMBER
QUICK MEMORY DIALING
one button access to the MEMORY
DlAL number stored in memory loca-
tion 00. This maybeafrequentlydialed
friend, business,or emergency number,
such as
91 1.
There are two ways to dial using
The phonenumber stored in
memory location 00 will be
automatically dialed.
With the phone OFF , press
(3iKiEiI or ~~).
The phone number stored in
memory location 00 will be
automatically dialed after a
2
second delay.
All memory locations includingQuick
Memory are not pre-programmedat
the factory. You must program the
ringer

STORING NUMBERS USING REDIAL
To store the last number dialed into a
permanent memory location, do the
following, from the handset:
The handset should be OFF.
Press (m). The PHONE LED
willflash quickly to indicatethe unit
is in program mode.
STORING NUMBERS
USING REDIAL
THE HANDSETSHOUl
OFF
PRESS
a
THE PHONE LED WlLl
ENTER MEMORY
LOCATION(00-20)
PRESS
a
PRESS a
LD BE
. FLASI
Enterthe memory location(00..20)
you wish to store the number in.
press E~).
Press MEM to store the number
and exit program mode. The unit
will emit a happy tone (a series of
short beeps)to confirm successful
programming.
If programmingis unsuccessfulthe
unit will generate an error tone.
DIALING FROM MEMORY
press (me or 6) to
get dial tone.
press m.
Enter a 2 digit location number
(00..20)
The number stored inthat location
will be automatically dialed.
MEMORY DIALING
PRESS@
@ @ @ PRESS-
@ ENTER MEMORY
@ @ a LOCATION(00-20)
0-0
G3-E3
ri
CHANGING STORED NUMBERS
To change or replacea stored number,
simply store a new number in the
desired memory locationfollowingthe
instructions listed in
STORING
MEMORY DIAL NUMBERS.
DELETING STORED NUMBERS
Todeleteastorednumberfrom memory
do the followin from the handset:
Press & to enter program
mode.
Enterthe memory location(00..20).
Press @ to exit programmode.
DELETINGSTORE
@@ ENTER MEMORY
@@ a
LOCATION(00-20)
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Storednumbersareretainedinmemory
even if the base loses its power or the
handset battery is removed.
STORING SPECIAL CODES
To inserta ause in a phone number,
press
(HOLD) at the appropriate point
when enteringthe number.This inserts
a
2 second ause. Forlonger pauses,
press
& twoor moretimes. Each
press makes the pause
2 seconds
longer, and istreatedas a stored digit.
If your phone is connectedto a
PBX
you can storethe PBX access number
anda pausebeforethe phonenumber.
For example, to store 9-PAUSE-555-
1234 in memory location 08, do the
following:
Press fFKZ4
-
Press 08 (memory location)
Press 9
Press (E) (pause)
Dial 5551234
Press

ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIPS
Noise Or Interference
Your VTech VT 1940 cordless
telephone has auto-channel scan
circuitrywhich will detectexcessnoise
and change the channelof the phone
to reduceit. This isdone automatically.
Since the VTech VT 1940 is a fully
digital phone, it does not suffer from
noiseassociatedwith regularcordless
phones. At timesyou may experience
occasional "drop outs", especially at
the extreme edges of the phone's
range. Simply movecloserto the base
unit and this will disappear.
Automatic Security Coding
Your VTech VT 1940phone is factory
set with 16.8 million possible security
codes. This unique security code
allows your handset and base to
recognize each other, and minimizes
the possibility of another cordless
phone using your telephone line.
Out Of Range indication
Ifthehandsetismovedto apointwhere
the base and handset can no longer
communicate, the handsetwill scan all
channels in an attempt to re-link with
the base.
Out Of Range When Phone Is Off
When the phone is OFF, the handset
and base still monitor each other to
makesurethatthey cancommunicate.
If the handset is movedout of range,
the handset will scan all channels in
an attempt to reestablish
communication with the base. This
process does not require user
intervention; the handset will re-link
with the base automatically once it is
brought back within range. The unit
will then be able to receive and place
calls.
MAINTENANCE
Taking Care Of Your Telephone
Your VTech VT 1940 cordless
telephone contains sophisticated
electronic parts, so it must be treated
with care.
Avoid rough treatment
Placethe handsetdown gently. Save
the original packing materialsto pro-
tectyour 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.
Electrical storms
Electricalstormscansometimescause
power surges harmful to electronic
equipment.
Foryourown safety, use cautionwhen
usingelectricappliancesduringstorms.
Out Of Range When Phone Is On
Ifyou arepresentlyengagedina phone
conversation, and experiencean Out
of Rangewarning, movecloser to the
base. If the base unit does not
communicate with the handset within
25 seconds of losing contact, it will
automatically hang up.
Cleaning your telephone
Your telephone has a durable plastic
casing that should retain its lusterfor
many years. Clean it only with a soft
cloth slightly dampened with water or
a mildsoap. Do not use excesswater
or cleaning solvents of any kind.
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 pullthe unit out by
the unplugged cords.

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
If you have difficulty operating your
phone, the suggestions below should
solve the problem. If you still have
difficulty after trying these suggestions,
call VTECH Communications at
1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call
VTECH Electronics at 604-273-51
31.
THE PHONEDOESN'TWORK AT ALL.
Make sure the Power Cord is
plugged in.
Make sure the telephone line cord
is pluggedfirmly into the base unit
and the telephone wall jack.
Make sure the batteries are
properly charged.
NO DIAL TONE.
Firstcheck allthe suggestions above.
If you still don't hear a dial tone,
disconnect the base unit from the
telephonejack andconnectadifferent
phone. Ifthere is no dialtone on that
phone either, the problem is in your
wiring or localservice. Callyour local
telephone company.
YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A
WEAK SIGNAL EVENWHENYOU'RE
NEAR THE BASE UNIT.
Householdappliances pluggedinto
the same circuit as the base unit
can sometimes cause interference.
Try moving the appliance or the
base unit to another outlet.
YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A
WEAK SIGNAL WHEN YOU'RE
AWAY FROM THE BASE UNIT.
You may be out of range. Either
movecloseto the base, or relocate
the base unit.
The layout of your home may be
limitingthe range. Try moving the
base unit to another position.
THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING
WHEN YOU RECEIVE A CALL.
Make sure you have the handset
ringeractivated. To setthe ringer, see
"PROGRAMMINGTHE RINGER".
Make sure the telephone line cord is
pluggedfirmly intothe base unit and
the telephonejack. Make sure the
power cord is plugged in.
You maybe toofar from the baseunit.
You may have too many extension
phonesonyourtelephonelinetoallow
all of them to ring. Try unplugging
some of the other phones.
YOU HEAR OTHER CALLS WHILE
USING YOUR PHONE.
Disconnectyour base unitfrom the
telephone jack, and plug in a
regulartelephone. If you still hear
othercalls, the problemis probably
inyour wiring or local service. Call
your local telephone company.
YOU HEAR NOISE INTHE HANDSET,
AND NONE OF THE KEYS OR
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BUlTONSWORK.
Makesure the powercordis pluggedin.
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COMMONCURE FOR ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
Electronics,likepeople,cansometimes
getconfused. If the unitdoes not seem
to be responding normally, then try
puttingthe handset in the cradle. If it
does not seem to respond after trying
this a few times, do the following (in
the order listed):
1. Disconnectthe powerto the base.
2. Disconnect the handset battery.
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. Connect power to the base.
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5. Connect the handset battery.
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6. Put the handset in the base. ,
WARRANTY STATEMENT
WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER?
Anv defect in material or work mans hi^.
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 VTECH Communications customer service for Return Authorization at:
1-800-595-9511
Properly packyour unit. Includeany cables & accessorieswhich were originally
providedwith the product.We recommendusingthe originalcartonand packing
materials.
Includein the package a copy of the sales receipt or other evidence of date
of original purchase (if the unit was purchasedwithin the lase twelve months).
Print your name and address, along with a description of the defect, and
include this in the package.
Includepaymentfor any serviceor repairnotcovered bywarranty, asdetermined
by VTECH Communications.
Ship the unit via UPS Insured, or equivalent to:
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS
8770 SW NIMBUS AVENUE
BEAVERTON, OREGON 97008
VTECH Communications assumes no ~esponslbilltyfor units sent wlthout prior Return Authorizatlon.
WHATDOESOURWARRANTYNOTCOVER?
Batteries
Damagefrom misuse, neglect, or acts of nature (lightning,floods,powersurges,
etc.)
Products which may have been modifiedor incorporated into other products
Productspurchasedandloroperatedoutsidethe USA,itsterritories,or Canada.
Products servicedby the owner or a service facility not expressly authorized
by VTECH Communications
Products purchased more than 12 months form current date
Units purchased in "AS IS" condition, or units purchased as "Distressed
Merchandise".
HOW DOES STATE LAW RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY?
Thiswarranty gives you specific rights. You may also have other rightswhich
vary from state to state.

FREQUENCYCONTROL
Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthe-
sizer
TRANSMIT FREQUENCY
Handset : 925.05 MHz to 927.75 MHz
( All tenchannelswithinthis
range)
Base
: 902.3 MHz to 905.0 MHz
(Allten channelswithin this
range)
WEIGHT
Handset : 250 grams
Base :415grams
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Handset : Self-contained nickel-cad-
mium rechargeable battery
supply, 3.6V nominal,
6OOmAh capacity.
Base: 9VDC
@ 300mA
RECEIVE FREQUENCY MEMORY
Handset : 902.3 MHz to 905.0 MHz Speed Dial : 21 Memory locations,
( All tenchannelswithinthis 20 digits per location.
range)
Base
: 925.05 MHz to 927.75MHz 1
(Allten channelswithinthis
SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL
range)
AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NO-
TICE.
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NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE
Maximumpower allowed by FCC and
IC. Actual operating range may vary
accordingto environmentalconditions
at the time of use.
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SIZE
Handset : 19 x 6 x 3.5cm (L x W xT)
Maximum (Antenna ex-
cluded)
Base
: 21.5 x 14.5 x 5cm (L x W
x T) Maximum (Antenna
excluded)