VTech DS6291, DS6291-2, DS6291-3 User Manual

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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.

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Parts checklist

Your product package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.

Handset

(1 for DS6291) (2 for DS6291-2) (3 for DS6291-3)

Charger

(1 for DS6291-2) (2 for DS6291-3)

Telephone base adapter

Battery

(1 for DS6291) (2 for DS6291-2) (3 for DS6291-3)

Quick start

guide

Quick start guide

Telephone base

Telephone line cord

Charger adapter

(1 for DS6291-2) (2 for DS6291-3)

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Important Safety

Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Handset overview

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1 – CHARGE light

2 – LCD display

3 – Right Soft key

• Press to select the menu item displayed above the key.

• While in a menu, press to select an item; or save an entry or setting.

Left Soft keyLeft Soft key

• Press to return to the previous menu.

4 – /CELL 1 and /CELL 2

• Make a cell call.

• A

nswer a home or cell call.

• Answer an incoming cell call when you hear a call waiting alert.

/HOME/FLASH

5 –

• Make a home call.

• A

nswer a home or cell call.

• Press to put the current call on hold when you receive an incoming call.

• Answer an incoming home call when you hear a call waiting alert.

6 – 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.

7 –

• While you have set the dial mode to pulse and on a call, press to switch to tone dialing temporarily.

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8 –

• Make or answer a call using the handset speakerphone.

• During a call, press to switch between the speakerphone and the handset.

9 – REDIAL/PAUSE

• Press repeatedly to review the redial list.

• Press and hold to insert a dialing pause while entering a number.

10 – Earpiece

11 – PUSH TO TALK

• Press to display the Push to talk (PTT) menu to begin a PTT call.

• Press and hold to begin a one-to-group PTT call.

• Press and hold while talking in a PTT call.

12 – VOLUME/ /

• Review the directory when the phone is not in use.

• Increase the listening volume during a call or message playback.

• Scroll up while in a menu, or in the directory, caller ID log, or redial list.

• Move the cursor to the right when entering numbers or names.

VOLUME/ /CID

• Review the caller ID log when the phone is not in use.

• Decrease the listening volume during a call or message playback.

• Scroll down while in a menu, or in the directory, caller ID log, or redial list.

• Move the cursor to the left when entering numbers or names.

13 – 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.

14 –

• Press to add a space when entering names.

15 –

• Press and hold to enter quiet mode.

• Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry.

16 – MUTE/DELETE

• Mute the microphone during a call.

• Delete digits or characters while using the dialing keys.

• Delete the playing message on the handset.

• Silence the ringer temporarily while the handset is ringing.

17 – Microphone

Telephone base overview

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1 – Right SoftRight Soft key

• Press to select the menu item displayed above the key.

• While in a menu, press to select an item; or save an entry or setting.

Left Soft key

• Press to return to the previous menu.

2 – 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.

3 – CANCEL

• Silence the ringer temporarily while the telephone base 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.

4 – /FIND HANDSET

• Press to page all system handsets.

5 – FLASH

• Press to put the current call on hold when you receive an incoming cal

• Answer an incoming home call when you hear a call waiting alert.

6 – /VOL /

• Adjust the volume during a call or message playback.

• Adjust the telephone base ringer volume when the phone is not in use.

7 –

• While you have set the dial mode to pulse and on a call, press to switch to tone dialing temporarily.

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8 – Charging pole

9 – PTT (Push to talk)

• Press to display the PTT menu to begin a PTT call.

• Press and hold to begin a one-to-group PTT call.

• Press and hold while talking in a PTT call.

10 – MIC (Microphone)

11 –

• Press to add a space when entering names.

12 – CELL 1 and CELL 2/HEADSET lights

• On when the telephone base is paired and connected with a Bluetooth device.

• Flash when the telephone base is in discoverable mode.

13 – LCD display

14 – REDIAL/PAUSE

• Press repeatedly to review the redial list.

• Press and hold to insert a dialing pause while entering a number.

15 – CALLER ID /

• Review the caller ID log when the phone is not in use.

• Scroll down while in a menu, or in the directory, caller ID log, or redial list.

• Move the cursor to the left when entering numbers or names.

16 – PHONEBOOK /

• Review the directory when the phone is not in use.

• Scroll up while in a menu, or in the directory, caller ID log, or redial list.

• Move the cursor to the right when entering numbers or names.

17 – /ANS ON/OFF

• Turn the answering system on or off.

18 – CELL 1 and CELL 2

• Make a cell call.

• A

nswer a home or cell call.

• Answer an incoming cell call when you hear a call waiting alert.

19 – X/DELETE

• Delete digits or characters while using dialing keys.

• Delete the playing message.

• Press twice to delete all previously reviewed messages when the phone is not in use.

20 – /REPEAT

• Press to repeat a message.

• Press twice to play the previous message.

21 – /SKIP

• Skip to the next message.

22 – /PLAY/STOP

• Play messages.

• Stop playing messages.

/HOME

23 –

• M

ake a home call.

• A

nswer a home or cell call.

• Hang up a home call.

24 – MUTE

• Mute the microphone during a call.

• Silence the ringer temporarily while the telephone base is ringing.

25 – USB port

• Connect and charge your cell phones.

26 –

• Press and hold to enter quiet mode.

• Press repeatedly to show other dialling options when reviewing a caller ID log entry.

Charger overview

1 – Charging pole

Connect

Use only the adapters provided.

• Even if you do not subscribe to any conventional

• telephone service, you can pair a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to your telephone base (see Bluetooth), and use the cell line alone without plugging in a telephone line cord.

The adapters are intended for 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.

For Android cell phones, you may

Connect the telephone base

Charge the battery

CHAR GE l ight remain s on when charg ing.

Connect the charger

Once you have installed the battery, the battery indicators show 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.

The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to take.

Install the battery

Install the battery as shown below.

Use only the supplied battery.

• If the handset will not be used for a long time,

• disconnect and remove the battery to prevent

possible leakage.

Battery

indicators

The screen is blank, or shows Place 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).

To keep the battery charged, place it in the telephone base or charger when not in use.

Tabletop to wall mount installation

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.

1. Press down on the tabs on the wall mount bracket on the telephone base to release it from tabletop orientation.

2. Rotate the wall mount bracket down to wall mount position and then push it into the telephone base until it clicks into place.

3. Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL ﬁlter) into the wall jack. Align the holes on the back of the telephone base with the standard wall plate. Slide the bracket down until it clicks securely in place. Connect the power adapter to the telephone base and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

4. Slide the telephone base down until it clicks securely in place. Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with twist ties if necessary.

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.

If you choose to set up the date and time at a later stage, you can do it manually.

Set date and time

Make sure you set the date and time including

• the year correctly; otherwise the answering system does not announce the correct day of the week for your recorded messages time stamp.

Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the month,

date, and year, and then press NEXT . Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the hour

and minute. Scroll to choose AM or PM, and then

press SAVE to save.

IMPORTANT:

Check for a dial tone by pressing /HOME. 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 power at base and Put HS on base to power base alternately.

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

/HOME, /CELL 1, or /CELL 2. Move

closer to the telephone base, and then press

/HOME, /CELL 1, or /CELL 2 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.

Bluetooth

To use a Bluetooth enabled cell phone or headset with your DS6291, you must ﬁrst pair and connect your Bluetooth cell phone or headset with the telephone base.

Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (a maximum of approximately 30 feet). When you pair a Bluetooth cell phone to the telephone base, place your Bluetooth cell phone closer to the telephone base to maintain sufﬁcient signal strength.

For optimal performance, keep your cell phone within 15 feet of the telephone base while using the cell line.

Pair and connect your Bluetooth enabled cell phone

Press MENU on the telephone base when idle.

1. Press CALLER ID / or PHONEBOOK /

2. to scroll to Bluetooth, and then press

SELECT .

Press SELECT to choose Add device.

3. Press SELECT to choose Add cellular.

4. Disconnect your cell phone from any

5. Bluetooth device, and then press NEXT.

Place your cell phone next to the telephone

6. base, and then press NEXT.

Turn on the Bluetooth feature of your cell

7. phone and search for or add new devices. Once your cell phone ﬁnds VTech DS6291, press the appropriate key on your cell phone to continue the pairing process.

Enter the PIN of your cell phone if

• required. The PIN for most Bluetooth devices is 0000 (refer to the user’s manual of your cell phone), and then press SELECT.

When the cell phone is connected to the telephone base, the corresponding status icon (1 or 2) displays when idle. The corresponding device light (CELL 1 or CELL 2/HEADSET ) turns on.

If the pairing fails, turn off the Bluetooth feature on your cell phone. Then repeat the steps above to pair and connect again. In some cases, it may take you a few attempts to complete the pairing process.

Pair and connect your Bluetooth enabled headset

Press MENU on the telephone base when idle.

1. Press CALLER ID / or PHONEBOOK /

2. to scroll to Bluetooth, and then press SELECT .

Press SELECT to choose Add device.

3. Press CALLER ID / or PHONEBOOK / to

4. scroll to Add headset, and then press SELECT .

Disconnect your headset from any

5. Bluetooth device, and then press NEXT.

6. Set your headset to discoverable mode, and then press NEXT.

Scroll to highlight your headset if

• necessary, and then press SELECT.

Enter the PIN of your headset if required.

• The PIN for most Bluetooth devices is 0000 (refer to the user’s manual of your headset), and then press SELECT.

When the headset is successfully paired and connected to the telephone base, the 2 icon displays. The CELL 2/HEADSET light turns on.

VTech Connect to CellTM application

This application helps you integrate your Android phones with your DS6291.

For more information and application download, scan the QR code on the right, or go to

http://www.vtechphones.com/app_connect_to_cell.

Download contacts from your Bluetooth cell phone

Press MENU on the telephone base when idle.

1. Scroll to Bluetooth, and then press SELECT.

2. Scroll to Download dir, and then press SELECT.

3. Scroll to choose among Phone memory,

4. SIM card only, or Phone and SIM, and then press SELECT.

If you have downloaded contacts before,

• press NEXT to start downloading.

5. Press OK to exit when the download is completed.

For cer tain cell phones, you may need to press

•

a key on your cell phone to conﬁrm the directory download.

The performance of directory download feature

•

depends on the compatibility of your Bluetooth cell phone. Refer to the user’s manual of your cell phone for more information about how that device uses Bluetooth connectivity.

Certain cell phones do not support SIM card

•

download. If this is the case, transfer the contacts from your SIM card to your cell phone memory ﬁrst. Then download from your cell phone memory. For more information on how to transfer contacts from your SIM card to your cell phone memory, see the user’s manual of your cell phone.

• also download your cell phone contacts to your DS6291 via the VTech Contact Share application. Scan the QR code on the right, or go to www.vtechphones.com/apps/contact_share for application download.

Using the menu

Press MENU on the handset or telephone

base when idle.

Press

on the handset, or press

or on the telephone base to scroll until

the screen displays the desired feature menu. Press SELECT to enter that menu.

To return to the previous menu, press CANCEL.

•

To return to idle mode, press and hold CANCEL.

•

Telephone settings

Default settings are indicated by asterisks(*).

Settings

LCD language

Voicemail #

Clear voicemail

Key tone

CID time sync

Dial mode

Use the Clear voicemail feature when the telephone

• indicates there is new voicemail but there is none. For example, when you have accessed your voicemail while away from home. The Clear voicemail feature only turns off the indicators; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As long as you have new voicemail messages, your telephone service provider continues to send the signal that turns on the indicators.

When the CID time sync feature is on, the day,

• month, and time are set automatically with each incoming call if you subscribed to caller ID service.

Description Options

Set the screen display language.

Save the speed dial voicemail number to 1 .

Turn off the voicemail indicators (see the note below).

Turn an audible beep on or off whenever a key is pressed.

Turn the CID time sync feature on or off. (see the note below).

Set the telephone to be touch-tone or pulse dialing.

English* Français Español

Voicemail #

Reset Voicemail indication?

1; 2*; 3; Off

On* Off

Touch-tone* Pulse

The following are some of the telephone

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features you may wish to set.

Ringer volume (handset)

You can adjust the handset ringer volume level, or turn the ringer off.

Press MENU on the handset when idle.

1. Scroll to Ringers, and then press SELECT.

2. Press SELECT to select Ringer volume.

3. Scroll to adjust the volume, and then press

SET 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 base ringer volume level when idle by pressing /VOL/ .

Ringer tone

You can choose from different ringer tones.

Press MENU on the handset or telephone

1. base when idle.

Scroll to Ringers, and then press SELECT.

2. Scroll to Ringer tone, and then press

SELECT.

Scroll to choose All lines, Home, Cell 1, or

4. Cell 2, and then press SELECT.

Scroll to sample each ringer tone, and then

5. press SELECT to save.

If you turn off the ringer volume, you will not hear ringer tone samples.

Set date and time

Make sure you set the date and time including the

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year correctly; otherwise the answering system does not announce the correct day of the week for your recorded messages time stamp.

Press MENU on the handset or telephone

1. base when idle.

Scroll to Set date/time, and then press

SELECT.

Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the month,

3. date, and year, and then press NEXT.

Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the hour

4. and minute.

Scroll to choose AM or PM, and then press

SAVE to save.

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.

Caller ID announce

The caller ID announce feature lets you know who’s calling without having to look at the display. When you have an incoming call, the handset speaks “Call from...” and the name of the caller based on the phonebook or caller ID information. If the caller’s name is private or unknown, the phone number up to the last 11 digits will be announced. If the caller’s phone number is also private or unknown, no information will be announced.

Press MENU on the handset or telephone

1. base when idle.

Scroll toto Annc Caller ID, and then press

SELECT.

Scroll to choosechoose On or Off, and then press

SELECT to save.

To use the caller ID announce feature, you must

•

subscribe to caller ID service from your telephone service provider.

When there are up to ﬁve handsets registered, the

•

telephone system supports caller ID announce for all handsets. If six or more handsets are registered, the system supports caller ID announce for the ﬁrst

four registered handsets only.

Telephone operation

Make a home call

Press /HOME or , and then dial the

•

telephone number.

-OR-

Enter the telephone number on the handset

•

or base, and then press /HOME or to dial.

Make a cell call

Press /CELL 1 or /CELL 2 on the

•

handset or base. Enter the telephone number, and then press DIAL to dial.

-OR-

Enter the telephone number on the handset

•

or base, and then press /CELL 1 or

/CELL 2 to dial.

After ﬁrst pressing /CELL 1 or /CELL 2, you may need to choose a cell device. Scroll to select the desired cell device when necessary, and

then press SELECT. While using the cell line, place your cell phone closer to the base, and make sure that there are no physical obstacles between the base and the cell phone, such as large furniture or thick walls.

Answer a home/cell call

Press /HOME, /CELL 1, /CELL 2, ,

• or any dialing key.

End a home/cell call

Press OFF on the handset, or put the handset

• to the base or charger.

-OR-

Press /HOME, /CELL 1, or /CELL 2

• on the base.

Conference calls

When you have calls established on the home and/ or cell lines, you can create a 3-way conference.

To conference home and/or cell calls:

Press OPTION on the handset or telephone

base during a call. Scroll to Conference, and then press

SELECT. The conferencing devices’

screens display Conf.

To select an option during a conference:

Press OPTION on the handset or base.

Scroll to End Home line, End Cell 1 line,

End Cell 2 line, Equalizer, Caller ID log, or Directory, and then press SELECT.

To end conference:

Press OFF on the handset, or put the handset

• to the telephone base or charger.

-OR-

Press /HOME, /CELL 1, or /CELL 2

• on the telephone base.

Handset 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 or /VOL/ on the telephone base to adjust the listening volume.

The volume settings of handset earpiece, handset speakerphone, and base speakerphone 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 telephone base. The screen displays Muted. Press MUTE again to resume the 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.

Call waiting on the home line:

Press FLASH to put the current call on hold

• and take the new call.

Press FLASH to switch back and forth

• between calls.

Call waiting on the cell line:

Press /CELL 1 or /CELL 2, to put the

• current call on hold and take the new call.

Press /CELL 1 or /CELL 2 to switch

• back and forth between calls.

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 MUTE, MUTE, CANCEL, or on

• the handset or telephone base. The screen displays .

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 .

Use the dialing keys to enter the relevant

number. The telephone sends touch-tone signals. It automatically returns to pulse dialing mode after you end the call.

Find handset

Use this feature to ﬁnd all system handsets.

To start paging:

Press /FIND HANDSET on the base. All

• idle handsets ring and display ** Paging **.

To mute paging:

Press MUTE, MUTE, CANCEL, or on

• the handset.

To end paging:

Press /FIND HANDSET or STOP on the base.

•

-OR-

Press /HOME, /CELL 1, /CELL 2, ,

• or any dialing key on the handset.

Do not press and hold /FIND HANDSET for more than four seconds. It may lead to handset deregistration.

Redial list

The base and each handset store the last 10 telephone numbers dialed. When there are already 10 entries, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the new entry.

To review and dial a number from the redial list:

Press REDIAL on the handset or

1. telephone base when idle.

Scroll or press REDIAL repeatedly until the

2. desired entry displays.

Press /HOME, /CELL 1, /CELL 2, or

to dial.

To delete a redial entry:

When the desired redial entry displays, press

DELETE.

Join a call in progress

You can use up to four system handsets at a time on a home line call. You can buy additional expansion handsets for this telephone base. You can register up to 12 handsets to the telephone base.

When a device is on a home call, press

•

/HOME or on another device to join the call. Press OFF on the handset or /HOME on

•

the base to exit the call. The call continues until all devices hang up.

Push-to-talk (PTT)

You can directly broadcast messages from one device to the speakerphone of one or multiple devices.

To start a PTT communication:

Press PUSH TO TALK on the handset or

1. PTT on the base when idle.

Scroll to a desired device or Group, and

2. then press SELECT.

Only one device can talk at a time.

•

Press and hold PUSH TO TALK while you are

•

talking. Release PUSH TO TALK to let the other party respond.

Intercom

Use the intercom features for conversations between two devices.

Press MENU on then handset or telephone

1. base when idle.

Scroll to Intercom, and then press

SELECT. Use the dialing keys to enter a

destination device number. To answer the intercom call, press

/HOME, /CELL 1, /CELL 2, , or

any dialing key on the destination device. To end the intercom call, press END.

Transfer a call

While on an outside call, you can use the intercom feature to transfer the call from one handset to another.

Press OPTION on the handset or

1. telephone base during a call.

Scroll to Intercom, and then press SELECT.

2. Use the dialing keys to enter a destination device number. The current call is put on hold.The current call is put on hold.

To answer the intercom call, press

/HOME, /CELL, /CELL 2, , or any dialing key on the destination handset. You can now have a private conservation before transferring the call.

To transfer the call, press OPTION on the

4. initiating device, and then press SELECT

to select Transfer.

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 home call, press /HOME. The

•

intercom call ends automatically. To end the intercom call without answering

•

the outside call, press BACK and then END. The intercom call ends and the telephone continues to ring.

To answer a cell call, presspress BACK and then

•

END to end the intercom call. The telephone

continues to ring. Then press /CELL.

Category

Storage Messages are stored

Built-in answering

system

in the telephone base.

Your messages will not be deleted automatically.

You have to delete your messages manually.

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.

Method to retrieve messages

When you received new messages,

displays on both the handset and telephone base, XX New msgs displays on the handset, and XX New messages displays on the telephone base.

To retrieve messages, usually there are two ways:

Press a button

•

on the telephone base; or

Access remotely

•

with an access code.

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.

Default settings are indicated by asterisks(*).

Menu Description Options

Announcement

Delete all old

Record memo

Answer ON/OFF

Ans sys setup

Call

• screening

# of rings•

Remote

• code

Msg alert

• tone

Recording

• time

Play, record, or reset the announcement for incoming calls.

Delete all old (reviewed) messages.

Record a memo as reminders for yourself or others using the answering system.

Turn on or off the answering system.

Change the settings of call screening, number of rings, remote code, message alert alone, or recording time

Set whether you hear the callers while they are leaving messages to you.

Set the number of times the telephone rings before the answering system answers.

Set a two-digit security code to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone.

Set to alert you when you have new messages.

Set the length of message recording time that a caller can leave.

Record your own announcement

You can use the preset announcement to answer calls, or replace it with your own recorded announcement. It can be up to 90 seconds in length.

Record annc; Play annc; Reset annc

N/A

On* Off

6; 5; 4*, 3; 2; Toll saver;

19*

On Off*

3 minutes* 2 minutes 1 minute

Press MENU on the handset or telephone

1. base when idle. Scroll to Answering sys and then press

SELECT.

Press SELECT to select Announcement.

3. Press SELECT to select Record annc.

4. The handset or telephone base announces

“Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.” After the tone, speak towards the

handset microphone. Press STOP when done.

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 after 2 rings when you have new messages, or after 4 rings when you have no new messages.

Press MENU on the handset or telephone

1. base when idle.

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 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or Toll saver,

5. and then press SELECT.

Use your built-in answering system

Turn the answering system on or off

The answering system must be turned on to answer and record messages.

Press /ANS ON/OFF on the telephone

•

base to turn the built-in answering system on or off.

Message playback at the telephone base

When you received a message on your answering system, displays on both the handset and telephone base,, XX New msgs displays on the handset, and XX New messages displays on the telephone base. To retrieve, press To retrieve, press

/PLAY when the phone is not in use. It can record up to 99 messages, depending

•

on the length of each message. Each message can be up to three minutes in length. The total recording time is approximately 14 minutes.

Options during playback:

Press /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.

•

Press /HOME, /CELL 1, or /CELL

• 2 to call back the caller if the message contains caller ID information. The telephone base screen displays Call back? with the caller ID information.

Press CALL to call back the caller.

• Press BACK to restart the message

• playback.

Delete all old messages at the telephone base

Press X/DELETE twice when the phone is not in use.twice when the phone is not in use.

Call intercept

If you want to talk to the person whose message is being recorded, press /HOME or .

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

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.

Expand your telephone system

Add and register a handset

You can add new cordless handsets, DECT 6.0 cordless headsets or speakerphones to your telephone system (purchased separately). Visit www.vtechphones.com for a list of compatible devices. Your telephone system supports a maximum of 12 devices.

Additional devices registered to the telephone system are assigned numbers in the sequential order. Register each device with the telephone base before use.

When ﬁrst purchased and properly charged, each expansion handset shows To register HS, see manual. Charge the handset before registering it toCharge the handset before registering it to the telephone base.

To register a DECT 6.0 cordless headset or speakerphone to this telephone system, please refer to the user’s manual of the respective product for more details. To register a cordless handset, see below.

To register a handset:

Place the new /non-registered handset in the

• telephone base. The handset and telephone base show Registering... Please wait.

The handset and telephone base show HANDSET X 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 devices and then individually register each handset.

To deregister all devices:

Press and hold /FIND HANDSET on the

telephone base for about 10 seconds, when the telephone base shows Deregister all devices?,

Immediately press /FIND HANDSET again

within 2 seconds.

All handsets show To register HS, see manual. 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.

Storage

When you are not going to use the handset for some time, remove the rechargeable battery from the handset. Store the handset, the charger and the

adapter in a cool and dry place.

Frequently asked questions

Below are the questions most frequently asked about the cordless telephone. If you cannot ﬁnd the answer to your question, contact customer service by visiting our website at www.vtechphones.com or calling

1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to

www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.

My telephone does not work at all.

The display shows No home line. I cannot get a dial tone.

I cannot add and connect my cell phone or headset to the telephone base.

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.

Make sure the handset has registered to the telephone base.

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.

Make sure you have cellular coverage and the Bluetooth function of your cell phone or headset is turned on. See the user’s manual of your cell phone or headset for more information.

Make sure that the telephone base is in discoverable mode.

Carefully follow the pairing instructions in this manual. Make sure that your Bluetooth cell phone or headset is not connected to any other Bluetooth device, and is connected to the telephone base and active on the device list.

Turn off your cell phone or headset, and then turn it on again.

The cell phone reception in my house is poor and I cannot connect it to my DS6291.

The answering system does not announce the correct day of the week for recorded messages time stamp.

The answering system does not answer after correct number of rings or does not record messages.

I accidentally set my LCD language to Spanish or French, and I don’t know how to change it back to English.

If there is a location in your house with better reception, you can leave your cell phone at that location while you use the DS6291 cell line. In order for this to work, the telephone base must be within 30 feet of the cell phone.

Make sure you have set the date and time. See Configure your telephone section.

Make sure the answering system is on. When the answering system is on, the telephone base and handset show ANS ON and the /ANS ON light on the telephone base is on.

If toll saver is selected, the number of rings changes to two when there are new messages.

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 by

4. 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 frequency

Channels DECT: 5

Nominal effective range

Power requirements

Memory Directory:

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by VTech Holdings Limited is under license. VTech Holdings Limited is a member of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer

DECT frequency: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Bluetooth frequency: 2402.000-2480.000MHz

Bluetooth: 79

Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environment conditions at the time of use.

Handset: 2.4V 400mAH AAAx2 Ni-MH battery Telephone base: dual output, 6VDC @ 600mA;

5.1VDC @1000mA Charger: 6V AC @ 300mA

Home line: 200 memory locations, up to 30 digits and 15 characters

Each cell line: 1500 memory locations, up to 30 digits and 15 characters

Caller ID log: 50 memory locations; up to 24 digits and 15 characters

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