VTech DS6161 User Manual
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DS6161
Connect to Cell™
Rugged Waterproof
Digital Cordless Phone
BC
User’s manual
TIA-1083
Congratulations
Important safety instructions
on purchasing your new VTech product.
Before using this telephone, please read
Important safety instructions.
This manual has all the feature operations
and troubleshooting necessary to install
and operate your new VTech telephone.
Please review this manual thoroughly to
ensure proper installation and operation
of this innovative and feature rich VTech
product.
For support, shopping, and everything
new at VTech, visit our website at
www.vtechphones.com. In Canada, please
visit www.vtechcanada.com.
Compatible with
Hearing Aid T-Coil
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
T
of the Telecommunications
Industry Association. Used
under license.
The ENERGY STAR® program
(www.energystar.gov)
recognizes and encourages
the use of products that save
energy and help protect our
environment. We are proud
to mark this product with the
ENERGY STAR® label indicating
it meets the latest energy
efficiency guidelines.
When using your telephone equipment,
basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and injury, including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product, except for the
waterproof handset, near water such
as near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub or a swimming pool,
or in a wet basement or shower.
5. Do not place this product, on an
unstable table, shelf, stand or other
unstable surfaces.
6. Avoid placing the telephone system
in places with extreme temperature,
direct sunlight, or other electrical
devices. Protect your phone from
moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and
fumes.
7. Slots and openings in the back or
bottom of the telephone base and
handset are provided for ventilation.
To protect them from overheating,
these openings must not be blocked
by placing the product on a soft
surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This
product should never be placed near
or over a radiator or heat register. This
product should not be placed in any
area where proper ventilation is not
provided.
8. This product should be operated
only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power
supply in your home or office, consult
your dealer or local power company.
9. Do not allow anything to rest on the
power cord. Do not install this product
where the cord may be walked on.
10. Never push objects of any kind into
this product through the slots in the
telephone base or handset because
they may touch dangerous voltage
points or create a short circuit. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the product.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not disassemble this product, but
take it to an authorized service facility.
Opening or removing parts of the
telephone base or handset other than
specified access doors may expose
you to dangerous voltages or other
risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause
electric shock when the product is
subsequently used.
12. Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords.
13. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to an
authorized service facility under the
following conditions:
• When the power supply cord or plug
is damaged or frayed.
• If liquid has been spilled onto the
product.
• If the product has been exposed to
rain or water.
• If the product does not operate
normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operation
instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage
and often requires extensive work by
an authorized technician to restore the
product to normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped and
the telephone base and/or handset
has been damaged.
• If the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
14. Avoid using a telephone (other than
cordless) during an electrical storm.
There is a remote risk of electric shock
from lightning.
15. Do not use the telephone to report
a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Under certain circumstances, a spark
may be created when the adapter
is plugged into the power outlet,
or when the handset is replaced in
its cradle. This is a common event
associated with the closing of any
electrical circuit. The user should
not plug the phone into a power
outlet, and should not put a charged
handset into the cradle, if the phone is
located in an environment containing
concentrations of flammable or
flame-supporting gases, unless there
is adequate ventilation. A spark in such
an environment could create a fire or
explosion. Such environments might
include: medical use of oxygen without
adequate ventilation; industrial gases
(cleaning solvents; gasoline vapors;
etc.); a leak of natural gas; etc.
16. Only put the handset of your
telephone next to your ear when it is
in normal talk mode.
17. The power adapter is intended to be
correctly oriented in a vertical or floor
mount position. The prongs are not
designed to hold the plug in place if
it is plugged into a ceiling, under-thetable or cabinet outlet.
18. For pluggable equipment, the
socket-outlet shall be installed near
the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
19. CAUTION: Use only the batteries
indicated in this manual. There may
be a risk of explosion if a wrong type
of battery is used for the handset.
Use only the supplied rechargeable
batteries or replacement batteries
(BT162342/BT262342) for the handset.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
They may explode.
20. Use only the adapter included with
this product. Incorrect adapter
polarity or voltage can seriously
damage the product.
Base unit power adapter:
Output: 6V DC @ 400mA.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Battery
• Use only the battery provided or
equivalent. To order a replacement, visit
our website at www.vtechphones.com
or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada,
go to www.vtechcanada.com or
call 1 (800) 267-7377.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.
Check with local waste management
codes for special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery.
Released electrolyte is corrosive and
may cause burns or injury to the eyes
or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if
swallowed.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in
order not to create a short circuit with
conductive materials.
• Charge the battery provided with this
product only in accordance with the
instructions and limitations specified in
this manual.
Precautions for users of implanted
cardiac pacemakers
Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital
cordless telephones):
Wireless Technology Research, LLC
(WTR), an independent research entity,
led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the
interference between portable wireless
telephones and implanted cardiac
pacemakers. Supported by the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration, WTR
recommends to physicians that:
Pacemaker patients
• Should keep wireless telephones at least
six inches from the pacemaker.
• Should NOT place wireless telephones
directly over the pacemaker, such as in a
breast pocket, when it is turned ON.
• Should use the wireless telephone at the
ear opposite the pacemaker.
WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk
to bystanders with pacemakers from other
persons using wireless telephones.
About cordless telephones
• Privacy: The same features that make a
cordless telephone convenient create
some limitations. Telephone calls are
transmitted between the telephone
base and the cordless handset by radio
waves, so there is a possibility that
the cordless telephone conversations
could be intercepted by radio receiving
equipment within range of the
cordless handset. For this reason, you
should not think of cordless telephone
conversations as being as private as
those on corded telephones.
• Electrical power: The telephone base
of this cordless telephone must be
connected to a working electrical outlet.
The electrical outlet should not be
controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot
be made from the cordless handset
if the telephone base is unplugged,
switched off or if the electrical power is
interrupted.
• Potential TV interference: Some cordless
telephones operate at frequencies that
may cause interference to televisions
and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such
interference, do not place the telephone
base of the cordless telephone near or
on top of a TV or VCR. If interference
is experienced, moving the cordless
telephone farther away from the TV or
VCR often reduces or eliminates the
interference.
• Rechargeable batteries: Exercise care in
handling batteries in order not to create
a short circuit with conducting material
such as rings, bracelets and keys. The
battery or conductor may overheat and
cause harm. Observe proper polarity
between the battery and the battery
charger.
• Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
batteries: Dispose of these batteries in
a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture
the battery. Like other batteries of this
type, if burned or punctured, they could
release caustic material which could
cause injury.
Table of contents
What’s in the box ............................................ 1
Overview ........................................................2
Handset overview .................................................2
Telephone base overview ...................................3
Display icons overview........................................ 4
Handset lights overview ..................................... 4
Telephone base lights overview ....................... 4
Connect ........................................................... 5
Connect the telephone base ..............................5
Mount the telephone base .................................5
Activate the handset ............................................ 6
Replace the battery .............................................6
Charge the battery ................................................7
Before use ....................................................... 8
Set date and time ................................................. 8
Check for dial tone............................................... 8
Operating range .................................................. 8
Bluetooth ........................................................9
Glossary of terms ..................................................9
Bluetooth setup .................................................. 10
VTech Connect to Cell™ application ...............10
Add a Bluetooth enabled cell phone ............. 10
Auto connection ..................................................11
Connect a paired cell phone ............................11
Disconnect a paired cell phone ........................12
Review the cell device list..................................12
Download directory contacts ...........................12
Configure your telephone ............................ 13
Set language ........................................................13
Set date and time ................................................13
Home area code .................................................13
Dial mode .............................................................13
Temporary tone dialing .....................................13
Telephone operations ................................... 14
Make a home call ............................................... 14
Predial a home call ............................................. 14
Make a cell call .................................................... 14
Predial a cell call ................................................. 14
Answer a home call ............................................ 14
Answer a cell call ................................................ 14
End a call ...............................................................15
Speakerphone .....................................................15
Volume control ....................................................15
Mute ......................................................................15
Answer a cell call while on a home call ...........15
Answer a home call while on a cell call ...........15
Call waiting on the home line ...........................15
Call waiting on the cell line ................................15
Chain dialing ........................................................15
Find handset ....................................................... 16
Redial list ....................................................... 16
Review the redial list .......................................... 16
Dial a redial list entry..........................................16
Save a redial list entry ......................................... 17
Delete a redial list entry .....................................17
Multiple handset use .....................................17
Join a call in progress .........................................17
Intercom ...............................................................17
Answer an incoming call during
an intercom call ............................................. 18
Call transfer using intercom .............................. 18
Directory ....................................................... 18
Add a directory entry ........................................ 18
Review a directory entry ................................... 19
Alphabetical search ........................................... 19
Edit a directory entry ......................................... 19
Dial a directory entry ......................................... 19
Delete a directory entry .................................... 20
Delete all directory entries ............................... 20
Caller ID ......................................................... 20
Review a caller ID log entry..............................20
Memory match ................................................... 20
Missed call indicator ...........................................21
View dialing options...........................................21
Dial a caller ID log entry .....................................21
Save a caller ID log entry to the directory.......21
Delete a caller ID log entry ................................22
Delete all caller ID log entries ...........................22
Call block ....................................................... 22
Block unknown calls ...........................................22
Add a call block list entry ...................................22
Review block list ..................................................22
Edit a block entry ................................................23
Save a caller ID log entry to the block list .......23
Delete a block entry ...........................................23
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Sound settings .............................................. 23
Key tone ................................................................23
Ringer volume .....................................................23
Ringer tone ......................................................... 24
Temporary ringer silencing .............................. 24
Quiet mode......................................................... 24
Retrieve voicemail from
telephone service ....................................24
Retrieve voicemail .............................................. 24
Set your voicemail number ................................25
Turn off the new voicemail indicators ..............25
Cell phone voicemail .................................... 25
Expand your telephone system .................... 25
Screen messages ........................................... 26
Frequently asked questions ...........................27
ECO mode ..................................................... 29
General product care .................................... 29
The RBRC® seal ..............................................30
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations .......................30
California Energy Commission
battery charging testing instructions ...... 32
For C-UL compliance only ............................. 33
Limited warranty ........................................... 36
Technical specifications ................................39
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What’s in the box
Your telephone package contains the
following items. Save your sales receipt
and original packaging in the event
warranty service is necessary.
• To purchase a replacement battery or power
adapter, visit our website at
www.vtechphones.com or call
1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to
www.vtechcanada.com or call
1 (800) 267-7377.
READ BEFORE USE
Note: This handset MUST
before use, otherwise the phone will not
charge or work properly.
Vuelta por et otro lado para obtener
instrucciones in espanol.
Quick
start
guide
Important
safety
instructions
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Overview
Handset overview
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1 – Receiver
2 – LCD display
3 – MENU/SELECT
• Press to show the menu.
• While in a menu, press to select an
item, or save an entry or setting.
4 – /
• Press to show directory entries
when the telephone is not in use.
• Press to increase the listening
volume when on a call.
• Press to scroll up while in a menu.
• While entering names or numbers,
press to move the cursor to the right.
/
• Press to show the caller ID log when
the telephone is not in use.
• Press to decrease the listening
volume when on a call.
• Press to scroll down while in a
menu.
• While entering names or numbers,
press to move the cursor to the left.
INT
• Press to start an intercom
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conversation or transfer a call (for
multi-handset models only).
2
• Press to review the redial list.
• Press and hold to insert a dialing
pause while entering numbers.
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4
5
5 – OFF / CANCEL
• Press to hang up a call.
• While in a menu, press to cancel an
operation, return to the previous
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menu, or exit the menu display.
• When the handset is ringing, press
to mute the ringer temporarily.
• Press and hold to erase the missed
call indicator while the phone is not
in use.
• Press and hold to return to idle
mode, without making changes.
6 – OPER
• Press to add a space when entering
names.
7 –
• Press repeatedly to show other
dialing options when reviewing a
caller ID log entry.
• Press and hold to enter the
quiet mode setting screen, or to
deactivate quiet mode.
8 – CALL BLOCK
• When the handset is not in use,
press to show the call block menu.
9 –
• During a call, press to mute the
microphone.
• When the handset is ringing, press
to mute the ringer temporarily.
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• While reviewing the redial list,
directory, caller ID log or block list,
press to delete an individual entry.
• While entering names or numbers,
press to delete a digit or character.
• While entering names or numbers,
press and hold to delete all digits or
characters.
10 – Microphone
11 – CHARGE light
• On when the handset is charging in
the telephone base.
12 – CELL
• Press to make or answer a cell call.
• During a call, press to answer an
incoming cell call when you receive
a call waiting alert.
13 – HOME / FLASH
• Press to make or answer a home call.
• During a call, press to answer an
incoming home call when you
receive a call waiting alert.
14 –
• Press and hold to set or dial your
voicemail number.
• Press repeatedly to add or remove
1 in front of the caller ID log entry
before dialing or saving it to the
directory.
15 – TONE /
• Press to switch to tone dialing
temporarily during a call if you have
set the dial mode to pulse.
• While entering names, press to
change the next letter to upper or
lower case.
16 –
• Make or answer a call using the
handset speakerphone.
• Switch between the handset
speakerphone and the handset
earpiece during a call.
Telephone base overview
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2
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3
5
1 – CELL 1 / CELL 2 lights
• On steadily when the telephone
base is paired and connected with a
Bluetooth device.
• Flashes when the telephone base is
in discoverable mode.
• Flashes when there is an incoming
cell call.
2 – CELL 1 / CELL 2
• Press and hold to add or replace a
Bluetooth device.
• Press to re-connect a disconnected
cell device.
3 – FIND HS
• Press to page your handset.
4 – Charging cradle
3 – IN USE light
• On when the telephone line is in use.
• Flashes when there is an incoming
call, or another telephone sharing
the same line is in use.
3
Display icons overview
Handset lights overview
Handset screen icons
Flashes when the battery is low and
needs charging.
Animates when the battery is
charging.
The battery is fully charged.
The ECO mode activates
automatically to reduce power
consumption when the handset is
within range of the telephone base.
There are new voicemail received
from your telephone service
provider.
• Displays when the home line is
in use.
• Flashes when there is an
incoming home call waiting or
when the call is on hold.
• Indication of a caller ID log entry
received from a home call.
• There are Bluetooth devices
connected on the cell devices
list.
• Indication of a caller ID log entry
received from a cell call.
• Displays when the cell line is in
use.
• Flashes when there is an
incoming cell call waiting or
when the call is on hold.
• There are new caller ID log
entries.
• Indication of new missed call.
In idle mode, the current time is
displayed.
In Caller ID mode, the time of the
call is displayed.
The handset ringer is turned off.
On when the handset
speakerphone is in use.
On when the handset is
charging in the telephone
base.
Telephone base lights overview
CELL 1
/CELL 2
IN USE
• On steadily when a Bluetooth
device is connected to the
telephone base.
• Flashes when the telephone
base is in discoverable
mode.
• Flashes when there is an
incoming cell call.
• On when the telephone line
is in use.
Muted The microphone is muted.
In idle mode, the current date is
displayed.
In Caller ID mode, the date of the
call is displayed.
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Warning
4
2
The DS6161 handset is waterproof, but the
telephone base is not. Do not place the
telephone base in the bathroom or other
humid areas.
Connect
You can choose to connect the telephone
base for desktop usage or wall mounting.
Mount the telephone base
• Use only the adapters provided.
• Make sure the electrical outlets are not
controlled by wall switches.
• The adapters are intended to be correctly
oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
The prongs are not designed to hold the
plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling,
under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
• 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 service provider for more
information.
Connect the telephone base
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Activate the handset
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1. Remove the wrapper and take the nail
pin from it. Insert the nail pin into the
hole on the back of the handset, and
press the button inside.
2. Keep the nail pin for future use.
• The handset battery is pre-installed.
• Make sure the handset is activated before
charging.
• When you dock the handset on the base,
and the LCD displays To power on HS, see
manual, then you have to repeat step 1
to properly activate the handset before
charging.
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Batt
Replace the battery
With average use, your phone’s battery
should last approximately one year. To
order a replacement battery pack, visit our
website at www.vtechphones.com or call
1 (800) 595-9511
• Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to unscrew the
battery door.
• Charge the battery provided with this
product only in accordance with the
instructions and limitations specified in this
manual.
• If the handset will not be used for a long
time, disconnect and remove the battery to
prevent possible leakage.
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Charge the battery
After you have activated the handset,
place it in the telephone base to charge
for at least 12 hours. While charging, the
CHARGE light turns on.
Once you have activated the handset, the
LCD display indicates the battery status (see
the table below).
When the battery is fully charged, you can
expect the following performance:
Operation
While in use (talking*) Seven hours
While in speakerphone
mode (talking*)
While not in use (standby**) Five days
* Operating times vary depending on your
actual use and the age of the battery.
** Handset is not charging nor in use.
Operating
time
Three and a
half hours
• For best performance, keep the handset in
the telephone base when not in use.
• The battery is fully charged after 12 hours of
continuous charging.
Battery
indicators
The screen
is blank, or
displays Place
in charger and
flashes.
The screen
displays
Low battery
and flashes.
The screen
displays
HANDSET X.
Battery
status
The battery
has no or very
little charge.
The handset
cannot be
used.
The battery
has enough
charge to be
used for a
short time.
The battery is
charged.
Action
Charge without
interruption
(at least 30
minutes).
Charge without
interruption
(about 30
minutes).
To keep
the battery
charged,
place it in the
telephone
base when not
in use.
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