VTech CS6729, CS6729-2, CS6729-3, CS6729-5 User Manual

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Abridged user’s manual
CS6729
CS6729-2
CS6729-21
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CS6729-5
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone
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Congratulations
on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this product, please read Important safety instructions.
This abridged user’s manual provides you with basic installation and use instructions. A limited set of features are described in abbreviated form.
Please refer to the online Complete user’s manual for a full set of installation and operation instructions at www.vtechphones.com.
Telephones identified with this logo have reduced noise and interference when used with most T-coil equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants. The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association. Used under license.
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What’s in the box
Your product package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
1 set for CS6729/
2 sets for CS6729-2/ CS6729-21;
3 sets for CS6729-3
4 sets for CS6729-4/ CS6729-4D
5 sets for CS6729-5
1 set for CS6729-2/ CS6729-21;
2 sets for CS6729-3 3 sets for CS6729-4/
CS6729-4D 4 sets for CS6729-5
Quick start guide
Abridged user’s
manual
Important Safety
Instructions
Handset overview
1 – Handset earpiece
2 – LCD display
3 – MENU/SELECT
• Show the menu.
• While in a menu, press to select an item, or save an entry or setting.
4 – OFF/CANCEL
Hang up a call.
Silence the ringer temporarily while the
handset is ringing.
Press and hold to erase the missed call
• indicator while the phone is not in use.
Press to return to the previous menu; or
• press and hold to return to idle mode, without making changes.
5 –
Press repeatedly to show other dialing
options when reviewing a caller ID log entry.
6 – INT
Press to start an intercom conversation or
transfer a call (for multi-handset models only).
7 – Microphone
8 –
• Make or answer a call using the handset speakerphone.
• During a call, press speakerphone and the handset.
9 – MUTE/DELETE
Mute the microphone during a call.
Delete digits or characters while using the
dialing keys.
Silence the ringer temporarily while the
handset is ringing.
10 –
• While you have set the dial mode to pulse and on a call, press to switch to tone dialing temporarily.
11 –
Press to add a space when entering names.
12 – 1
• Press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the caller ID log entr y before dialing or saving it to the directory.
Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail
• number.
/FLASH
13 –
• Make or answer a home call.
• Answer
14 – REDIAL/PAUSE
• Press repeatedly to revie
15 – VOLUME/ /
• Review the directory when the phone is not in
• Increase the listening volume during a call.
• S
• M
VOLUME/ /CID
Review the caller ID log when the phone is not
Decrease the listening volume during a call.
Scroll down while in a menu, or in the
Move the cursor to the left when entering
16 – CHARGE light
• On when the handset is charging.
an incoming home call when you hear
a call waiting alert.
Press and hold to insert a dialing pause while
entering a number.
use.
croll up while in a menu, or in the directory,
caller ID log, or redial list.
ove the cursor to the right when entering
numbers or names.
in use.
directory, caller ID log, or redial list.
numbers or names.
to switch between the
w the redial list.
Telephone base overview
5 1
6
7
8
9
1 – IN USE light
Flashes when there is an incoming call, or
• another telephone sharing the same line is in use.
Flashes when handsets are being deregistered.
On when the handset is in use or being
• registered.
On when the answering system is answering a
• call.
2 – ANS ON/OFF
Press to turn the answering system on or off.
3 – VOL+ and VOL-
Press to adjust the volume during message
• playback.
When the phone is not in use, press to adjust
• the telephone base ringer volume.
4 – /FIND HANDSET
Press to page all system handsets.
5 – /PLAY/STOP
Press to play messages.
Press to stop message
6 – X/DELETE
Press to delete the playing message.
When the phone is not in use, press twice to
• delete all previously reviewed messages.
7 – Message window
Shows the number of messages, and other
• information of the answering system or telephone base.
8 – /REPEAT
Press to repeat the playing message.
Press twice to play the previous message.
9 – /SKIP
Press to skip to the next message.
Charger overview
Connect
You can choose to connect the telephone base for desktop usage or wall mounting.
Use only the power adapters supplied with this
2
3
4
1 – Charging pole
• product.
If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL)
• high-speed Internet service through your telephone line, make sure you install a DSL filter (not included) between the telephone line cord and telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL ser vice provider for more information.
Display icons overview
The battery icon flashes when the battery is low and needs
1/13
ANS ON
ECO
NEW
charging.
The battery icon animates when the battery is charging.
The battery icon becomes solid when the battery is fully charged.
The handset ringer is off.
There are new voicemail received from your telephone service provider.
The message number currently playing and total number of new/old messages recorded.
The answering system is turned on.
The ECO mode activates automatically to reduce power consumption when the handset is within range from the telephone base.
There are new caller ID log entries.
Connect the telephone base
Connect the charger
Mount the telephone base
The telephone comes ready for tabletop use. If you have already installed the telephone for tabletop use, unplug the telephone line cord from the telephone wall jack, and unplug the telephone base power adapter from the wall outlet before mounting your telephone on a wall. Follow the steps below to mount your telephone on a wall.
Route the telephone line cord through the
1. rectangular hole on the wall mount bracket. Then plug the two ends of the telephone line cord into the telephone base and the wall outlet as shown.
2 Align the holes on the bracket with the
standard wall plate and slide the bracket down until it clicks securely in place.
3.
Align the grooves on the telephone base with the tabs on the wall mount bracket, and then slide it down until it clicks securely in place.
Connect the power adapter to the telephone
4. base and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Install and charge the battery
Install the battery
Install the battery as shown below.
Use only the adapters provided.
• If the handset will not be used for a long time,
• disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage.
Charge the battery
Place the handset in the telephone base or the charger to charge.
Once you have installed the battery, the handset LCD display indicates the battery status (see the table below).
For best performance, keep the handset in the
• telephone base or charger when not in use.
The battery is fully charged after 12 hours of
• continuous charging.
Battery
indicators
The screen is blank, or shows Put in charger and
flashes.
The screen shows Low battery and flashes.
The screen shows
HANDSET X.
Battery status Action
The batter y has no charge or very little charge. The handset cannot be used.
The battery has enough charge to be used for a short time.
The batter y is charged.
Charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes).
Charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes).
To keep the battery charged, place it in the telephone base or charger when not in use.
Before use
After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage, the handset or telephone will prompt you to set the date and time.
Set date and time
1. Use the dialing keys ( month (MM), date (DD) and year (YY). Then press SELECT.
2. Use the dialing keys ( (HH) and minute (MM). Then press or to choose AM or PM.
3. Press
SELECT to save.
Check for dial tone:
Press . If you hear a dial tone, the installation is successful.
If you do not hear a dial tone:
Make sure the installation procedures
described above are properly done. It may be a wiring problem. If you have
changed your telephone service to digital service from a cable company or a VoIP service provider, the telephone line may need to be rewired to allow all existing telephone jacks to work. Contact your cable/ VoIP service provider for more information.
Operating range
This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance
- which can vary with the locations of the
telephone base and handset, the weather, and the layout of your home or office.
When the handset is out of range, the handset displays Out of range or no pwr at base.
If there is a call while the handset is out of range, it may not ring, or if it does ring, the call may not connect well when you press . Move closer to the telephone base, and then press
to answer the call. If the handset moves out of range during a telephone conversation, there may be interference. To improve reception, move closer to the telephone base.
0-9) to enter the
0-9) to enter the hour
Using the handset menu
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or until the screen displays the
2. desired feature menu.
Press SELECT to enter that menu.
3.
To return to the previous menu, press CANCEL.
To return to idle mode, press and hold CANCEL.
Configure your telephone
Set language
The LCD language is preset to English. You can select English, French or Spanish to be used in all screen displays.
Press MENU when the handset is not in
1. use.
Scroll to Settings, and then press SELECT
2. twice.
Scroll to choose English, Français or
3. Español, and then press SELECT.
Press SELECT again to save.
4.
Set date and time
Press MENU when the handset is not in
1. use.
Scroll to Set date/time, and then press
2. SELECT.
3. Use the dialing keys ( month (MM), date (DD) and year (YY). Then press SELECT.
4. Use the dialing keys ( (HH) and minute (MM). Then press or to choose AM or PM.
5. Press
SELECT to save.
Temporary tone dialing
If you have pulse (rotary) service only, you can switch from pulse to tone dialing temporarily during a call.
During a call, press .
1. Use the dialing keys to enter the relevant
2. number. The telephone sends touch-tone signals. It automatically returns to pulse dialing mode after you end the call.
0-9) to enter the
0-9) to enter the hour
Telephone operation
Handset control key panel:
Make a call
Press or , and then dial the telephone
• number.
Answer a call
Press , , or any dialing key.
End a call
Press OFF on the handset, or put the handset
• to the base or charger.
Speakerphone
During a call, press on the handset to
• switch between speakerphone and normal handset use.
Volume
During a call, press /VOLUME/ on the
• handset to adjust the listening volume.
The handset earpiece volume setting and speakerphone volume setting are independent.
Mute
The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you.
During a call, press MUTE on the handset or
1.
telephone base. The screen displays Muted. Press MUTE again to resume the
2.
conversation. The screen displays
Microphone ON.
Call waiting
When you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone service provider, you hear an alert tone if there is an incoming call while you are on another call.
Press FLASH to put the current call on hold
• and take the new call.
Press FLASH to switch back and forth
• between calls.
Find handset
Use this feature to find all system handsets.
To start paging:
Press /FIND HANDSET on the telephone
• base. All idle handsets ring and display
** Paging **.
To end paging:
Press /FIND HANDSET again on the
• telephone base.
-OR-
Press , , OFF, or any dialing key on the
• handset.
-OR-
Place the handset in the telephone base or
• charger.
Do not press and hold /FIND HANDSET for more than four seconds. It may lead to handset deregistration.
Join a call in progress
You can use up to two system handsets at a time on a home line call. You can buy additional expansion handsets (CS6709) for this telephone base. You can register up to five handsets to the telephone base.
When a handset is on a home call, press
or on another handset to join the call.
Press OFF to exit the call. The call continues
• until all handsets hang up.
Transfer a call
While on an outside call, you can transfer the call from one handset to another.
Press MENU on your handset during a call.
1.
Scroll to Transfer, and then press SELECT.
2.
Use the dialing keys to enter a destination
3.
handset number. To answer the intercom call, press , , or
4.
any dialing key on the destination handset.
Intercom
Use the intercom features for conversations between two devices.
Press INT on your handset when not in use.
1.
Use the dialing keys to enter a destination
2.
handset number. To answer the intercom call, press , , or
3.
any dialing key on the destination handset. To end the intercom call, press OFF or
4.
place the handset back in the telephone base or charger.
Transfer a call using intercom
While on an outside call, you can use the intercom feature to transfer the call from one handset to another.
Press INT on your handset during a call.
1.
The current call is put on hold. Use the
2.
dialing keys to enter a destination handset number.
To answer the intercom call, press , , or
3. any dialing key on the destination handset. You can now have a private conservation before transferring the call.
From this intercom call, you have the
4. following options:
You can let the destination handset join
• you on the outside call in a three-way conversation. Press and hold INT on the originating handset.
You can transfer the call. Press OFF, or
• place your handset back in the telephone base or charger. Your handset displays Transferred. The destination handset is then connected to the outside call.
You can press INT to switch between the
• outside call (Outside call displays) and the intercom call (Intercom displays).
The destination handset can end the
• intercom call by pressing OFF, or by placing the handset back in the telephone base or charger. The outside call continues
with the original system handset.
Answer an incoming call during an intercom call
If you receive an incoming call during an intercom call, there is an alert tone.
To answer a call, press . The intercom call
• ends automatically.
To end the intercom call without answering
• the outside call, press OFF. The intercom call ends and the telephone continues to ring.
Redial list
Each handset stores the last 10 telephone numbers dialed. When there are already 10 entries, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the new entry.
Review the redial list
Press REDIAL when the handset is not in
1.
use.
Press , , or REDIAL repeatedly until the
2.
desired entry displays.
Dial a redial list entry
Press or to dial.
Delete a redial list entry
When the desired redial entry displays, press DELETE.
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Directory
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The phonebook can store up to 50 entries, which are shared by all handsets. Each entry may consist of a telephone number up to 30 digits, and a name up to 15 characters.
Add a directory entry
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1. Scroll to Directory then press SELECT.
2. Press SELECT again to choose
3. Add contact.
Enter the number.
4.
Use the dialing keys to enter the number
• (up to 30 digits).
5. Press
6. Use the dialing keys to enter the name (up to
7. Press
While entering numbers and names, you can:
Press DELETE to erase a digit or character.
• Press and hold DELETE to erase the entire
• entry. Press or to move the cursor to the left
• or right.
Press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing
• pause (for entering phone numbers only).
Press 0 to add a space (for entering names
• only).
Press to add ( appears) or to
• add # ( appears) numbers only)
Review the directory
Entries are sorted alphabetically.
1.
2.
3.
Dial a directory entry
When the desired entry appears, press
Edit a directory entry
1.
2.
SELECT to move to the name.
15 characters). Additional key presses show other characters of that particular key.
SELECT to save.
(for entering phone
.
Press when the phone is not in use. Scroll to browse through the directory, or
use the dialing keys to start a name search (you can enter up to 3 characters for the search).
When the desired entry appears, press
or to dial.
or to dial.
When the desired entry displays, press SELECT.
Use the dialing keys to edit the number, and then press SELECT.
Use the dialing keys to edit the name, and
3. then press SELECT to save.
Delete a directory entry:
When the desired entry displays, press
1. DELETE.
When the screen displays Delete contact?,
2. press SELECT.
Speed dial
You can copy up to 9 directory entries into the speed dial locations (0 and 2-9) so that you can dial these numbers using fewer keys than usual.
The speed dial memory locations are stored in the telephone base and are shared by all handsets. Changes made to the speed dial entries on one handset apply to all.
Assign a speed dial entry
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Scroll to Directory, then press SELECT.
2.
Scroll to Speed dial, then press SELECT.
3.
Press or or the dialing keys (0 or 2-9) to
4.
choose the desired speed dial location. Press SELECT. The screen displays Copy
5.
from DIR... and then the first entry in the directory.
Scroll to browse to the desired entry.
6.
-OR-
Use the alphabetical search to find the desired entry.
Press SELECT to save. You hear a
7.
confirmation. The name (up to 12 characters) appears in the selected speed dial location.
If the directory is empty, when you press SELECT in
Step 5, the screen displays Directory empty.
If the speed dial location you selected is occupied,
the new directory entry you selected replaces the old one. Take caution not to replace entries you do not
wish to delete from the speed dial locations.
Reassign a speed dial entry
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Scroll to Directory, then press SELECT.
2.
Scroll to Speed dial, then press SELECT.
3.
Press or , or use the dialing keys to
4.
choose the speed dial location you want to reassign.
Press SELECT twice. The screen displays
5.
Reassign SD. Press SELECT. The screen displays Copy
6.
from DIR... and then the first entry of the directory.
Scroll to browse to the desired entry.
7.
-OR-
Use the alphabetical search to find the desired entry.
8. Press
SELECT to save. You hear a
confirmation. The name (up to 12 characters) appears in the selected speed dial location.
Dial a speed dial number
Press and hold a dialing key (0 or 2-9) to
• dial the number stored in the corresponding speed dial location.
When the speed dial location is empty, the screen displays the speed dial list. See Assign a speed dial entry to add a new entry.
Delete a speed dial entry
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Scroll to Directory, then press SELECT.
2.
Scroll to Speed dial, then press SELECT.
3.
Press or , or use the dialing keys to
4.
choose the desired speed dial location, then press DELETE. The screen displays Clear SD #X?
Press SELECT to confirm. You hear a
5.
confirmation tone.
Deleting the speed dial entries does not affect the entries in the directory.
Caller ID
If you subscribe to caller ID service, information about each caller appears after the first or second ring. If you answer a call before the caller information appears on the screen, it will not be saved in the caller ID log.
The caller ID log stores up to 50 entries. Each entry has up to 24 digits for the phone number and 15 characters for the name.
If the telephone number has more that 15 digits, only the last 15 digits appear. If the name has more than 15 characters, only the first 15 characters are shown and saved in the caller ID log.
Review a caller ID log entry
Press CID when the phone is not in use.
1. Scroll to browse through the caller ID log.
2. When the desired entry appears:
Press repeatedly to show different
• dialing options.
Press 1 repeatedly if you need to add or
• remove 1 in front of the phone number.
Press or to dial the displayed number.
3.
Dial a caller ID log entry
When the desired entry appears, press
• or to dial.
Save a caller ID log entry to the directory
When the desired caller ID log entry
1.
displays, press SELECT.
2. Scroll to
To Directory then press SELECT.
3. Use the dialing keys to modify the number,
and then press SELECT.
4. Use the dialing keys to modify the name,
and then press SELECT to save.
Delete a caller ID log entry
When the desired caller ID log entry displays,
press DELETE.
Delete all caller ID log entries
Press MENU when the phone is not in
use. Scroll to Caller ID log and then press SELECT. Scroll to Del all calls and then press SELECT twice.
Sound settings
Key tone
You can choose from different ringer tones.
Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
1.
Scroll to Settings, and then press SELECT.
2.
Scroll to choose Key tone, and then press
3.
SELECT. Scroll to choose On or Off, and then press
4.
SELECT to save.
Ringer tone
You can choose from different ringer tones.
Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
1.
Scroll to Ringers, and then press SELECT.
2.
Scroll to choose Ringer tone, and then
3.
press SELECT. Scroll to sample each ringer tone, and then
4.
press SELECT to save.
If you turn off the ringer volume, you will not hear ringer tone samples.
Ringer volume
You can adjust the ringer volume level, or turn the ringer off.
Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
1. Scroll to Ringers, and then press SELECT.
2. Scroll to choose Ringer volume or Cell
3. volume, and then press SELECT.
Scroll to adjust the volume, and then press
4. SELECT to save.
If the handset ringer volume is set to off, that handset is silenced for all incoming calls except paging tone.
Ringer volume (telephone base)
You can adjust the telephone base volume level by pressing VOL- or VOL+ on the top of the telephone base when idle.
Temporary ringer silencing
When the telephone is ringing, you can temporarily silence the ringer of the handset without disconnecting the call. The next call rings normally at the preset volume.
Press OFF or MUTE on the handset. The
handset displays and Ringer muted briefly.
Quiet mode
You can turn on the quiet mode for a period of time. During this period, all tones (except paging tone) and call screening are muted. When you turn on the quiet mode, the answering system turns on automatically.
Press and hold on the handset or
1. telephone base when idle.
Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the
2. duration, and then press SELECT to save.
To turn off the quiet mode, press and hold
on the handset or telephone base when idle.
About answering system and voicemail service
For message recording, your telephone has a built-in answering system, and it also support voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider (subscription is required, and fee may apply).
The main differences between them are as follows:
Category
Storage
Method to retrieve messages
Built-in answering
system
Messages are stored in the telephone base.
Your messages will not be deleted automatically.
You have to delete your messages manually.
When you received new messages, handset displays XX new messages and the message window on the telephone base flashes.
To retrieve messages, usually there are two ways:
Press a button
• on the telephone base; or
Access remotely
• with an access code.
Telephone base control key panel:
Voicemail from
telephone service
Messages are stored in a server or system provided by your telephone service.
Your messages may be automatically deleted after a period of time.
Contact your telephone service provider for more details.
When you received new messages, the handset displays and New voicemail.
To retrieve messages, you need an access number and/or a passcode provided by your telephone service provider.
Set your built-in answering system
Your answering system has various features, read below for the basic settings.
The answering system can record and store up to 99 messages. Each message can be up to three minutes in length. The total storage capacity for the announcement, messages and memos is approximately 14 minutes. The actual recording time depends on individual message characteristics.
Your answering system allows you to set your announcement, to save and delete messages, activate call screening, to set number of rings before pick up, to access remotely, and to control the recording time.
Turn the answering system on or off
The answering system must be turned on to answer and record messages.
To turn on or off with the telephone base:
Press /ANS ON on the telephone base to turn
• the built-in answering system on or off.
To turn on or off with the handset:
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1. Scroll to highlight Answering sys, and then
2. press SELECT.
Scroll to highlight Answer on/off, and then
3. press SELECT.
Scroll to highlight Answer: On or
4. Answer: Off, and then press SELECT to save. You hear a confirmation tone.
Default announcement
The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with “Hello, please leave a message after the tone.” You can use this preset announcement, or replace it with your own.
Record your own announcement
The announcement can be up to 90 seconds in length.
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Scroll to Answering sys and then press
2.
SELECT twice. The handset announces, “To play, press 2.
3.
To record, press 7.”
Press 7 to record. The handset announces,
4.
“Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.” After the tone, speak towards the
handset microphone. Then, press 5 when done.
Play the announcement
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1. Scroll to Answering sys and then press
2. SELECT twice.
The handset announces, “To play, press 2.
3.
To record, press 7.”
Press 2 to play the announcement.
4.
Delete the announcement
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1. Scroll to Answering sys and then press
2. SELECT twice.
The handset announces, “To play, press 2.
3.
To record, press 7.”
Press 3 to delete your own recorded
4. announcement.
Set number of rings
You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call after 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 rings; or toll saver. If you choose toll saver, the answering system answers a call after 2 rings when you have new messages, or after 4 rings when you have no new messages.
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1. Scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT.
2. Scroll to Ans sys setup then press SELECT.
3. Scroll to # of rings then press SELECT.
4. Scroll to choose 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or Toll saver.
5. Press SELECT to save and you hear a
6. confirmation tone.
Message alert tone
When the message alert tone is set to on, and there is at least one new message, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds. The message alert tone is preset to off.
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1. Scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT.
2. Scroll to Ans sys setup then press SELECT.
3. Scroll to Msg alert tone then press SELECT.
4. Scroll to choose Tone: On or Tone: Off.
5. Press SELECT to save and you hear a
6. confirmation tone.
Recording time
You can set the recording time limit for each incoming message.
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1. Scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT.
2. Scroll to Ans sys setup then press SELECT.
3. Scroll to Recording time then press
4. SELECT.
Scroll to choose 3 minutes, 2 minutes or
5. 1 minute.
Press SELECT to save and you hear a
6. confirmation tone.
Use your built-in answering system
New message indication
When there are new answering system messages, The handset displays XX new messages and the message window on the telephone base flashes.
Message playback
To playback messages at the telephone base:
Press /PLAY when the phone is not in use.
Options during playback:
Press VOL- or VOL+ to adjust the speaker
volume. Press /SKIP to skip to the next message.
Press /REPEAT to repeat the message
currently playing. Press /REPEAT twice to listen to the previous message.
Press X/DELETE to delete the playing
message. The system advances to the next message.
Press /STOP to stop.
To playback messages at the telephone base:
Press SELECT to choose Play messages.
Options during playback:
Press /VOLUME/ to adjust the message
playback volume. Press 6 to skip to the next message.
Press 4 to repeat the message. Press 4
during the time and day announcement to hear the previous message.
Press 3 to delete the playing message.
Press OFF to stop the playback.
Press to switch between speaker phone
mode and handset mode.
Delete all old messages at the telephone base
To delete all old messages at the telephone base:
Press X/DELETE twice when the phone is not in use.
To delete all old messages on a handset:
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1. Scroll to Answering sys, and then press
2. SELECT.
Scroll to Delete all old, and then press
3.
SELECT twice. You hear a confirmation tone.
Remote access
A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 19. You can use this preset code, or set your own.
Dial your telephone number from any
1. touch-tone telephone.
When the system plays your announcement,
2. enter the two-digit security code.
You can enter one of the following remote
3. commands.
Command Description
1
2
3
Play all messages.
Play new messages.
Delete the current message (during playback).
33
4
Delete all old messages.
Repeat the current message (during playback).
5
*5
Stop.
Hear a list of remote commands.
6
Skip to the next message (during playback).
*7
8
0
Record a new announcement.
End the call.
Turn the answering system on or off.
Hang up or press 8 to end the call.
4.
Remote access code
A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch­tone telephone. The preset code is 19. You can set the code from 00 to 99.
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1. Scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT.
2. Scroll to Ans sys setup then press SELECT.
3. Scroll to Remote code, and then press
4. SELECT.
Use the dialing keys to enter a two-digit number.
5.
-OR- Scroll to a desired two-digit number.
Press SELECT to save and you hear a
6. confirmation tone.
Use the built-in answering system and voicemail service
You can use your answering system and voicemail service together by setting your answering system to answer before voicemail service answers as described below. To learn how to program your voicemail settings, contact your telephone service provider.
If you are on a call, or if the answering system is busy recording a message and you receive another call, the second caller can leave a voicemail message.
Set your answering system to answer calls at least two rings earlier than your voicemail service is set to answer. For example, if your voicemail service answers after six rings, set your answering system to answer after four rings. Some voicemail service providers may program the delay before answering calls in seconds instead of rings. In this case, allow six seconds per ring when determining the appropriate setting.
Retrieve voicemail from telephone service
Voicemail is a feature available from most telephone service providers. It may be included with your telephone service, or may be optional. Fees may apply.
Retrieve voicemail
When you received a voicemail, the handset displays and New voicemail. To retrieve, you typically dial an access number provided by your telephone service provider, and then enter a security code. Contact your telephone service provider for instructions on how to configure the voicemail settings and listen to messages.
Turn off the new voicemail indicators
If you have retrieved your voicemail while away from home, and the handset still displays the new voicemail indicators, use this feature to turn off the indicators.
This feature turns off the indicators only, it does not delete your voicemail messages.
Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
1. Scroll to Settings, and then press SELECT.
2. Scroll to Clr voicemail, and then press
3.
SELECT.
Register a handset
When your handset is deregistered from the telephone base, follow the steps below to register it back to the telephone base.
Place the new/non-registered handset in
the telephone base. The handset shows Registering...
The handset shows Registered and you hear a beep when the registration process completes. The registration process takes about 90 seconds to complete.
Expand your telephone system
Add and register a handset
You can add new cordless handsets (CS6709), DECT 6.0 to your telephone system (purchased separately).
Your telephone system supports a maximum of five handsets.
Additional handsets registered to the telephone system are assigned numbers in the sequential order. Register each handset with the telephone base before use.
When first purchased and properly charged, each expansion handset shows
To register HS... and ...see manual alternately.
Charge the handset before registering it to the telephone base.
To register a handset:
Place the new or non-registered handset in the
telephone base. After about 10 seconds, the handset shows Registering...
Do not place the handset in the charger.
The handset shows Registered and you hear a beep when the registration process completes. The registration process takes about 90 seconds to complete.
Deregister all devices
To replace a handset or reassign the designated handset number of a registered handset, you must deregister all handsets and then individually register each handset.
To deregister all handsets:
Press and hold /FIND HANDSET on the
1. telephone base for about 10 seconds until the IN USE light on the telephone base flashes.
Immediately press /FIND HANDSET again.
2.
All handsets show To register HS... and ...see
manual alternately when the deregistration
process completes. The deregistration process takes about 10 seconds to complete.
ECO mode
This power conserving technology reduces power consumption for optimal battery performance. The ECO mode activates automatically whenever the handset is synchronized with the telephone base.
General product care
Taking care of your telephone
Your cordless 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 the telephone base near a sink, bathtub or shower.
Electrical storms
Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment. For your own safety, take caution when using electrical 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 dry non-abrasive cloth. Do not use dampened cloth or cleaning solvents of any kind.
Frequently asked questions
Below are the questions most frequently asked about the cordless telephone. If you cannot find the answer to your question, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511 for customer service. In Canada, go to
www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.
My telephone does not work at all.
The display shows No line. I cannot hear the dial tone.
Make sure the telephone base is installed properly, and battery is installed and charged correctly. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the telephone base after use.
Disconnect the telephone line cord from your telephone and connect it to another telephone. If there is no dial tone on that other telephone either, then the telephone line cord may be defective. Try installing a new telephone line cord.
If changing telephone line cord does not help, the wall jack (or the wiring to this wall jack) may be defective. Contact your telephone service provider.
You may be using a new cable or VoIP service, the existing telephone jacks in your home may no longer work. Contact your service provider for solutions.
The answering system does not record messages.
The answering system does not announce the correct day of the week for recorded messages time stamp.
The messages on the answering system are incomplete.
I accidentally set my LCD language to Spanish or French, and I don’t know how to change it back to English.
Make sure the answering system is on. When the answering system is on, ANS ON should display on the handset and the telephone base.
When the answering machine memory is full, it does not record new messages until some old messages are deleted.
If you subscribe to voicemail service, change the number of rings so that your answering system answers before your voicemail service answers. To determine how many rings activate your voicemail service, contact your telephone service provider.
Make sure you have set the date and time. See Configure your telephone section.
If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the answering system disconnects the call after the preset recording time.
If the memory on the answering system becomes full during a message, the answering system stops recording and disconnects the call.
While the handset is not in use, press MENU and then enter
364 to change the handset
LCD language back to English.
Limited warranty
What does this limited warranty cover?
The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you” ) that the Product and all accessories provided in the sales package ( “Product”) are free from defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America and Canada.
What will VTech do if the Product is not free from defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period (“Materially Defective Product”)?
During the limited warranty period, VTech’s authorized service representative will repair or replace at VTech’s option, without charge, a Materially Defective Product. If we repair the Product, we may use new or refurbished replacement parts. If we choose to replace the Product, we may replace it with a new or refurbished Product of the same or similar design. We will retain defective parts, modules, or equipment. Repair or replacement of the Product, at VTech’s option, is your exclusive remedy. VTech will return the repaired or replacement Products to you in working condition. You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days.
How long is the limited warranty period?
The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If VTech repairs or replaces a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to the repaired or replacement Product for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year warranty; whichever is longer.
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
This limited warranty does not cover:
Product that has been subjected to misuse,
1. accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water or other liquid intrusion; or
Product that has been damaged due to repair,
2. alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech; or
Product to the extent that the problem experienced
3. is caused by signal conditions, network reliability, or cable or antenna systems; or
Product to the extent that the problem is caused
4. by use with non-VTech accessories; or
Product whose warranty/quality stickers, product
5. serial number plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or
Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for
6. repair from outside the United States of America or Canada, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes); or
Product returned without a valid proof of purchase
7. (see item 2 on the next page); or
Charges for installation or set up, adjustment
8. of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems outside the unit.
How do you get warranty service?
NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user’s manual - a check of the Product’s controls and features may save you a service call.
Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges
incurred in the transport of the Product(s) to the service location. VTech will return repaired or replaced Product under this limited warranty. Transportation, delivery or handling charges are prepaid. VTech assumes no risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit. If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, VTech will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity. You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty.
What must you return with the Product to get warranty service?
Return the entire original package and contents
1. including the Product to the VTech service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; and
Include a “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt)
2. identifying the Product purchased (Product model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and
Provide your name, complete and correct mailing
3. address, and telephone number.
Other limitations
This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and VTech. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this Product. VTech provides no other warranties for this Product. The warranty exclusively describes all of VTech’s responsibilities regarding the Product. There are no other express warranties. No one is authorized to make modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification.
State/Provincial Law Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state or province to province.
Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the Product is fit for ordinary use) are limited to one year from the date of purchase. Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use the Product or other associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the use of this Product. Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.
Technical specifications
Frequency control
Transmit freuency
Channels 5
Nominal effective range
Power requirements
Memory Handset directory:
Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer
Handset: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz
Telephone base: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz
Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environment conditions at the time of use.
Handset: 2.4V Ni-MH battery
Telephone base: 6V AC @ 300mA
Charger: 6V AC @ 300mA
50 memory locations; up to 30 digits and 15 characters
Handset caller ID log: 50 memory locations; up to 24 digits and 15 characters
Specifications are subject to change without notice. © 2014 for VTech Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. 05/14. CS6729_ACIB_V3.0 Document order number: 91-007053-030-100
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