VTech DS6421 User Manual

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User’s manual

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Models:

DS6421-2/DS6421-26/

DS6421-3/DS6421-4 BC

Congratulations

on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read Important safety instructions on page 108 of this manual.

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.

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Table of contents
Getting started............................	1
Parts checklist...............................	1
Installation.....................................	2
Telephone base and charger
installation..................................	3
Battery installation .......................	4
Battery charging............................	5
Installation options........................	6
Tabletop to wall mount
installation .................................	6
Wall mount to tabletop
installation..................................	7
Handset layout..............................	8
Telephone base layout..................	11
Handset main menu......................	13
Bluetooth®...................................	15
Introducing Bluetooth....................	15
Glossary of terms .........................	16
Bluetooth setup.............................	17
Add a cell phone...........................	17
Add a headset...............................	19
Auto connection............................	20
Connecting devices......................	21
Review the device list...................	21
Connect/Disconnect an active
device........................................	21
Remove a device..........................	22
Rename a device..........................	23
Replace an active device..............	24
Bluetooth connection from idle
mode..........................................	24
Download directory.......................	25
Interruption to directory
download...................................	27
View the directory download
information.................................	27
Change PIN..................................	28
Telephone settings.....................	29
Handset settings ..........................	29
Ringers..........................................	29
Ringer volume...............................	29

Ringer tone...................................	30
Set date and time..........................	31
Settings.........................................	32
LCD language...............................	32
Display alerts................................	33
CID time synchronization..............	36
Rename handsets.........................	36
Key tone........................................	37
Dial mode......................................	37
Voice Announce® caller ID...........	38
Website.........................................	39
Home area code...........................	39
Cell area code...............................	40
Telephone base settings...............	41
Answering system settings...........	41
Telephone operation..................	42
Make, answer or end a home
call ............................................	42
Call waiting on the home line........	43
Make, answer or end a cell call ...	44
Call waiting on the cell line...........	44
Answer a cell call while on a
home call...................................	45
Cell phone voicemail.....................	45
Answer a home call while on
a cell call....................................	45
Conference home and cell calls...	46
Using the home and cell lines
together.....................................	46
Handset speakerphone.................	47
Volume control..............................	47
Silence the ringer..........................	47
Mute..............................................	47
Temporary tone dialing.................	48
Hold...............................................	48
Handset locator.............................	48
Equalizer.......................................	49
Transfer a call...............................	49
Chain dialing.................................	50
Redial list......................................	51
Review the redial list.....................	51

Table of contents
Dial a redial entry..........................	51
Save a redial entry to the
directory.....................................	52
Delete a redial entry......................	52
Multiple handset use..................	53
Share an outside call....................	53
Intercom........................................	53
Answer an incoming call during
an intercom call.........................	54
Transfer a call using intercom.......	55
Push-to-talk (PTT)........................	56
PTT on/off.....................................	56
PTT to a single handset................	57
PTT to multiple handsets..............	58
Answer a PTT call.........................	59
Change a one-to-one PTT to
intercom call..............................	59
End a PTT call..............................	60
Answer an incoming call during
a PTT call..................................	60
Make an outgoing call during
a PTT call..................................	60
Directory......................................	61
About the directory.......................	61
Create a new entry in the home
directory.....................................	62
Review the directory.....................	63
3-character alphabetical search...	63
Dial a directory entry.....................	64
Edit a directory entry.....................	64
Edit the type of a directory
entry...........................................	65
Delete a directory entry................	65
Remove a downloaded
directory.....................................	65
Speed dial.....................................	66
Assign a speed dial slot................	66
Reassign a speed dial slot............	66
Dial a speed dial entry..................	66
Delete a speed dial entry..............	67

Caller ID.......................................	68
About caller ID..............................	68
Information about caller ID with
call waiting.................................	68
Caller ID history............................	69
Memory match .............................	69
Review the caller ID log ...............	70
View dialing options......................	71
Dial a caller ID log entry ..............	71
Save a caller ID log entry to the
directory.....................................	72
Delete from the caller ID log.........	73
Caller ID log display screen
messages..................................	73
Answering system settings.......	74
Answer on/off................................	74
Announcement..............................	75
Play your announcement..............	75
Record your own
announcement...........................	75
Delete your announcement...........	76
Answering system setup...............	77
Call screening...............................	77
Number of rings............................	78
Remote access code ...................	79
Message alert tone.......................	80
Recording time..............................	80
Answering system operation....	81
Answering system and voicemail
indicators...................................	81
Using the answering system and
voicemail together.....................	81
Message capacity.........................	82
Voice prompts...............................	82
Call screening...............................	82
Call intercept.................................	82
Temporarily turning off the
message alert tone....................	83
Message playback........................	83

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Delete all old messages................	85
Record and play memos...............	85
Message window displays............	86
Remote access.............................	87
Appendix.....................................	88
Display screen messages.............	88
Handset and telephone base
indicators...................................	93
Battery...........................................	95
Expand your telephone system....	96
Add and register a handset...........	96
Deregister handsets......................	97
Troubleshooting............................	98
Important safety instructions........	108
Precautions for users of
implanted cardiac pacemakers...	109
Operating range............................	109
Maintenance.................................	109
Energy-saving charging mode......	110
About cordless telephones...........	111
The RBRC® seal...........................	111
Limited warranty...........................	112
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations......	114
Technical specifications................	116
Index.............................................	117

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Getting started

Parts checklist

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

Quick start guide			Bluetooth
			quick start guide

Quick start guide	Bluetooth	User’s manual
	quick start guide

Wall mount bracket

Battery	Batteries	Telephone	Telephone base
compartment covers	(2 for DS6421-2/DS6421-26)	line cord	power adapter
(2 for DS6421-2/DS6421-26)	(3 for DS6421-3)
(3 for DS6421-3)	(4 for DS6421-4)
(4 for DS6421-4)

Charger and power adapter

(1 for DS6421-2/DS6421-26)	Telephone base	Handsets
(2 for DS6421-3)		(2 for DS6421-2/DS6421-26)
(3 for DS6421-4)		(3 for DS6421-3)
		(4 for DS6421-4)

To purchase a replacement battery or power adapter, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 [phone].

Getting started

Installation

Install the telephone base close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not connected to a wall switch. For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a central and open location.

When using a Bluetooth wireless technology enabled cell phone with this telephone, make sure the cell phone is within 15 feet of the telephone base to maintain a reliable connection between the cell phone and telephone base.

This product may be shipped with protective stickers covering the handsets and telephone base displays. Remove them before use.

Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:

•Communication devices such as personal computers, computer routers, television sets, VCRs, wireless routers (wireless broadband, Wi-Fi, or 802.11) or other cordless telephones.

•Excessive heat sources.

•Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave ovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting.

•Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.

•Excessive moisture.

•Extremely low temperature.

•Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of a washing machine or work bench.

Getting started

Telephone base and charger installation

Install the telephone base and charger(s) as shown below.

Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.

If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.

		Electrical outlet
		not controlled
		by a wall switch
		Telephone
		wall jack
Telephone	Telephone	Power
base power	line cord	adapter
adapter		A DSL filter
		(not included)
		is required
		if you have
		DSL high
		speed Internet
		service

Charger

Telephone base

•Use only the power adapters supplied with this product. 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 dial

1(800) 267-7377.

•The power 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.

Getting started

Battery installation

Install the battery as shown below.

1.Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment, matching the color-coded label.

2.Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires inside the battery compartment.

3.Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it towards the center of the handset until it clicks into place.

4.Charge the handset by placing it in the telephone base or charger. The CHARGE light is on when the handset is charging.

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2

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Charge light

•If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage.

•To purchase a replacement battery, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 [phone].

Getting started

Battery charging

Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the table below). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use. The battery is fully charged after 16 hours of continuous charging. See the table on page 95 for battery operating times.

If the screen is blank, you need to charge the handset without interruption for at least 30 minutes to give the handset enough charge to use the telephone for a short time. When the battery is low, the handset shows Low battery along with a flashing . If you are on a call in low battery mode, the handset beeps every minute.

The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions

Battery indicators					Battery status	Action
The screen is blank,					Battery has no or very	Charge without interruption
or shows Place in					little charge. The handset	until the screen shows
charger and				flashes.	cannot be used.	HANDSET X (at least
						30 minutes).
The screen shows					Battery has enough	Charge without interruption
Low battery and					charge to be used for a	until the screen shows
		flashes.			short time.	HANDSET X (at least
						30 minutes).
The screen shows					Battery is charged.	To keep the battery charged,
HANDSET X.						place it in the telephone base
						or charger when not in use.

After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage, the handset will prompt you to set the date and time. For instructions, see Set date and time on page 31. To skip setting the date and time, press

OFF/CANCEL or BACK.

SET DATE

09/30/09

MM/DD/YY

BACK SET

Getting started

Installation options

Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your

telephone on a wall, use the provided wall mount bracket to connect with a standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. If you do not have this mounting plate, you can purchase one from many hardware or consumer

electronics retailers. You may need a professional to install the mounting plate.

Tabletop to wall mount installation

1.Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the bottom of the telephone base. Plug the small end of the telephone base power adapter into the POWER jack on the bottom of the telephone base.

2.Position the lower portion grooves on the telephone base to the lower portion tabs (marked B) on the wall mount bracket. Make sure the upper portion grooves of the telephone base are above the upper portion tabs (marked A) on the wall mount bracket. Push the telephone base down until it clicks securely in place.

3.Route the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) through the wall mount bracket hole and plug it into the telephone wall jack. Route the power cord out of the bottom of the telephone and plug it into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

4.Align the holes on the bracket with the standard wall plate and slide the bracket down until it locks securely. Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with twist ties.

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Getting started

Wall mount to tabletop installation

1.If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first.

2.Slide the black wall mount bracket up and remove it from the wall plate.

Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall. Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet.

3.Slide the telephone base up and remove it from the wall mount bracket.

4.See Telephone base and charger installation on page 3.

Getting started

Handset layout

CHARGE light

On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger.

Softkeys (2)

Press to select a menu item displayed above the key.

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

/CELL

Press to make or answer a cell call (page 44).

During a cell call, press to answer an incoming call when you hear a call waiting alert (page 44).

Flashes quickly when there is an incoming cell call. Flashes slowly when a cell call is on hold.

/HOME/FLASH

Press to make or answer a home call (page 42).

During a home call, press to answer an incoming call when you hear a call waiting alert (page 43).

Flashes quickly when there is an incoming home call. Flashes slowly when a home call is on hold.

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While reviewing a caller ID log entry, press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory (page 71).

Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily during a call if you have pulse service (page 48).

Press to toggle the name order when saving a caller ID entry into the directory (page 72).

Press to make or answer a home call using the handset speakerphone (page 42).

During a call, message or announcement playback, press to switch between the speakerphone and the handset (page 47).

REDIAL/PAUSE

Press to review the redial list (page 51).

While dialing or entering numbers into the directory, press and hold to insert a dialing pause (page 62).

During an outside call, intercom call, message or announcement playback, press to change the quality of the audio to best suit your hearing (page 49).

Getting started

Handset layout (continued)

VOL//

While in a menu, press to scroll up.

During a call or message playback, press to increase the listening volume (page 47 or page 84).

When the handset is not in use, press to enter the directory (page 63).

When entering numbers and names in the directory, press to move the cursor to the left.

MUTE/DELETE

While on a call, press to mute the microphone (page 47).

While reviewing the caller ID log, directory or redial list, press to delete an individual entry (page 73, page 65 and page 52 respectively).

Press to delete digits when predialing (page 42).

While entering or editing a directory entry, press to erase a digit or character.

While the handset is ringing, press to silence the ringer temporarily.

During message or announcement playback, press to delete a message or announcement.

OFF/CANCEL

During a call, press to hang up (page 42 and page 44).

While the handset is ringing, press to silence the ringer temporarily (page 47).

Press and hold while the telephone is not in use to erase the displayed messages (XX Missed calls and Download fail).

While in a menu, press to exit without making changes or press and hold to return to idle mode.

VOL//CID

While in a menu, press to scroll down.

During a call or message playback, press to decrease the listening volume (page 47 or page 84).

When the handset is not in use, press to review the caller ID log (page 70).

When entering numbers and names in the directory, press to move the cursor to the right.

# (pound key)

While reviewing a caller ID log entry or a directory entry, press repeatedly to show other dialing options

(page 71 and page 64 respectively).

Getting started

Handset layout (continued)

PUSH TO TALK (PTT)

Press to begin a one-to-one or one-to-group broadcast (page 57 and page 58).

Press and hold to broadcast to a group of handsets when the handset is not in use (page 58).

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Getting started

Telephone base layout

REPEAT/

Press to repeat a message or press twice to play the previous message

(page 83).

/FIND HANDSET

Press to page all system handsets (page 48).

/ANS ON/OFF

Press to turn the answering system on or off (page 74).

DELETE/X

Press to delete the message currently playing (page 83).

When the phone is not in use, press twice to delete all

previously reviewed messages (page 85).

SKIP/

Press to skip to the next message (page 83).

PLAY/STOP/

Press to play messages (page 83).

Press to stop message playback (page 83).

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Getting started

Telephone base layout (continued)

IN USE light

On when the handset or headset is in use.

Flashes when another telephone sharing the same line is in use or on hold.

Flashes quickly when there is an incoming home call.

/VOL/

Press to adjust the volume during message playback (page 83).

When the phone is not in use, press to adjust the telephone base ringer volume (page 41).

D1/D2 lights

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

Flashes when there is an incoming cell call.

Alternate when the telephone base is in discoverable mode.

Message window

Shows the number of messages and other answering system information (page 86).

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Getting started

Handset main menu

To enter the main menu:

1.Press MENU when the handset is not in use.

2.Press or to highlight a handset feature menu, then press SELECT to enter that menu.

To return to the previous menu, press OFF/CANCEL.

To return to idle mode, press and hold OFF/CANCEL.

Play messages - play messages from	Answering sys - record memos
the answering system.	and change your answering system
	settings.

Play messages Answering sys Directory Caller ID log Intercom

BACK SELECT

Play messages Answering sys Directory Caller ID log Intercom

BACK SELECT

Directory - store and search for	Caller ID log - review the caller ID
names and numbers.	history or delete all caller ID log
	entries.

Play messages Answering sys Directory Caller ID log Intercom

BACK SELECT

Play messages Answering sys Directory Caller ID log Intercom

BACK SELECT

Intercom - make intercom calls to a system handset.

Bluetooth - set up and manage your Bluetooth enabled devices.

Play messages Answering sys Directory Caller ID log Intercom

BACK SELECT

Answering sys Directory Caller ID log Intercom Bluetooth

BACK SELECT

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Getting started

Handset main menu (continued)

Ringers - set up ringers for the home and cell lines.

Set date/time - set up the date and time of your telephone.

	Directory						Caller ID log
	Caller ID log						Intercom
	Intercom						Bluetooth
	Bluetooth						Ringers
	Ringers						Set date/time
	BACK			SELECT			BACK			SELECT

Settings - change your telephone

Website - displays the VTech website

settings.

address.

Intercom

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

Ringers

Ringers

Set date/time

Set date/time

Settings

Settings

Website

BACK

SELECT

BACK

SELECT

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Bluetooth

Introducing Bluetooth

Your new DS6421 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:

•Pair up to four Bluetooth enabled devices (cell phones or headsets) with the telephone base.

•Connect a maximum of two cell phones to make and receive cell calls. Only one cell phone can be active on a call at a time.

•Connect one Bluetooth enabled headset for making and receiving home calls.

•Conference cell and home calls.

•Make and receive calls using your cell phone plan while utilizing the ease and comfort of your home telephone system.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

•After plugging in the telephone base, wait at least 20 seconds before connecting a Bluetooth device. The screen shows Bluetooth system busy if you try to connect too soon.

•Refer to the user's manual of your Bluetooth enabled cell phone or headset for more information about how that device uses Bluetooth connectivity.

•Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (a maximum of approximately 30 feet) from the telephone base. Keep connected cell phones and headset within this range.

•If your cell phone has poor reception in your home, the DS6421 cannot improve the reception. However, if there is a location in your house with better reception, you can leave your cell phone at that location while you use the DS6421 cell line. In order for this to work, the telephone base must be within 30 feet of the cell phone.

•Charge your cell phone while it is connected to the telephone base. Your cell phone's battery will discharge faster while it is connected to the telephone base via Bluetooth wireless technology.

•Monitor your cell phone's usage because minutes are deducted from your cellular plan for the duration of all cell calls.

Refer to Bluetooth setup (page 17) to learn how to set up and manage your Bluetooth enabled devices. Refer to Telephone operation (page 42) on how to operate your Bluetooth devices with your new DS6421 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to Troubleshooting (page 98) if you experience difficulty using the telephone system.

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.

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Bluetooth

Glossary of terms

Below are some terms used in this user’s manual to help you become familiar with using your Bluetooth enabled devices and your new DS6421 telephone system.

Active device slots - the Device list has two active slots for two cell phones, or one cell phone and one headset. When a device on the list is active, D1 or D2 displays in front of the device name. In order to use a Bluetooth device on a call, it must be in an active slot and be connected.

Bluetooth cell phone - refers to a Bluetooth enabled cellular telephone.

Cell line - the telephone line associated with your cell phone service. On your DS6421 handset, press /CELL to use the cell line.

Connected - when you pair a Bluetooth device to the DS6421, it is placed in an active slot and automatically connected. When a device is connected, 1 and/or 2 displays after on the handset and the D1 and/or D2 light on the

telephone base is on. If a device loses its connection to the telephone base, it must be reconnected before you can use the device with the DS6421.

Disconnected - when a device is disconnected, 1 and/or 2 displays after on the handset and the D1 and/or D2 light on the telephone base is off.

Discoverable mode - before a Bluetooth enabled device can be paired, it must be set to this mode. When pairing your cell phone, the telephone base will be set to this mode. When pairing a headset, the headset must be set to this mode. Depending on the manufacturer, this mode is sometimes referred to as Find Me or Visibility.

Home line - your conventional telephone land line. On your DS6421 handset, press /HOME/FLASH to use the home line.

Paired devices - once Bluetooth enabled devices have been paired with the telephone base, they appear on the device list. A maximum of four devices can be paired with the telephone base.

Pairing - this refers to the process of Bluetooth enabled devices registering device information with each other. The telephone base must be paired with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone or headset before the Bluetooth device can be used. Depending on the manufacturer, this is also referred to as Bonding.

PIN - by default, the PIN is 0000 for the telephone base and for most Bluetooth devices. PIN information must be exchanged between Bluetooth devices before they can be used. This is also known as a

Passkey or Passcode.

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Bluetooth

Bluetooth setup

To use a Bluetooth enabled cell phone or headset with your DS6421, you must first pair and connect your Bluetooth device(s) with the telephone base.

All DS6421 handsets can be used to make or answer on the cell phone line.

Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (30 feet). When you pair a Bluetooth cell phone or Bluetooth headset to the telephone base, move closer to the telephone base to maintain sufficient signal strength.

Add a cell phone

Before you begin, make sure that you have cellular coverage and your Bluetooth enabled cell phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth devices. Refer to your cell phone user's manual to learn how to search for or add new Bluetooth devices.

To pair and connect a cell phone:

Answering sys

1. Press

MENU

on the handset when it is not in use.

Directory

Caller ID log

2. Press

or

to highlight Bluetooth, then

Intercom

SELECT

press

.

Bluetooth

3. Press

SELECT

to choose Add device, then press

BACK

SELECT

SELECT

to choose Add cellular. The handset

displays

Please wait... followed by 1. If cell is

connected to BT device, please disconnect it.

BLUETOOTH

• If there are already four paired devices on the

Add device

Device list

device list, the 4th device on the device list will be

Download dir

automatically removed, regardless of whether the

Change PIN

new device pairing is successful or not (page 24).

BACK

SELECT

• If there are already two active devices on the device

list with prefix D1: or D2:, the handset shows Only

2 devices can be ready for connection. You are

ADD DEVICE

prompted to deactivate an active device.

Add cellular

Add headset

4. Press

NEXT

. The handset displays 2. Place cell

phone

next

to base.

• All devices that are connected to the telephone

BACK

SELECT

base are disconnected until the pairing process

is completed.

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Bluetooth
Add a cell phone (continued)
5. Press	NEXT	to turn on the telephone base			Set cell to
discoverable mode. The handset displays Set cell
					search base:
to search base: VTech DS6421 discoverable PIN:					VTech DS6421
0000. Promptly turn on the Bluetooth feature of your					discoverable
cell phone and search for or add new devices.					PIN:0000

•Your cell phone may require a passcode. In this case, the handset displays Check cellular. ENTER

PASS CODE. Enter the cell phone passcode into
the handset and press	SET	to save.			Adding
6. Enter the PIN of the telephone base (the default PIN					Cell Phone A
					to device
is 0000) into your cell phone to continue the pairing					list...
process. The handset displays Adding Cell Phone A
to device list...
7. When a device is successfully connected, the handset
displays Cell Phone A is added and connected
to base. You hear a confirmation tone. The					Cell Phone A
corresponding status		2) displays. The
					is added
corresponding device light on the telephone base (D1				and connected
or D2) turns on.					to base.

If you have trouble pairing your cell phone, it may not

be compatible with your DS6421. Check the Bluetooth compatibility list at www.vtechphones.com.

•The pairing process may take up to one minute. If the pairing process fails, try again.

•The steps for the pairing process may vary for different cell phones. If this happens, follow the prompts on your cell phone and your DS6421 to complete the pairing process.

•If you put the handset back in the telephone base or charger while pairing, the pairing is canceled and the handset returns to idle mode.

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Bluetooth

Add a headset

Before you begin, make sure that your Bluetooth enabled headset is not connected to any other Bluetooth device. Refer to your headset user's manual to learn how to search for or add new Bluetooth devices.

To pair and connect a headset:

1. Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use.

2.	Press		or	to highlight Bluetooth, then
	press	SELECT			.
3.	Press		SELECT			to choose Add device.
4.	Press		or	to highlight Add headset, then

press SELECT. The handset displays If headset is connected to cell, please disconnect it.

Press NEXT.

•When there is already an active headset, the handset shows Only 1 headset in device list can be ready for connection and then prompt you to replace an existing paired device (page 24).

•When there are already two active devices, the handset shows Only 2 devices can be ready for connection. The telephone base will deactivate another headset from an active slot automatically.

5.The handset displays Pls set headset to discoverable mode, then press NEXT.

•All devices that are connected to the telephone base are temporarily disconnected.

6.The handset displays Searching for Bluetooth headsets... Set your headset to discoverable mode (refer to the user’s manual of your headset).

7.handset displays the found devices, press

or to highlight a desired headset and then press SELECT.

8.Enter the PIN of your headset. The PIN for most Bluetooth devices is 0000 (refer to the user’s manual of your headset). Then press NEXT. The handset displays Adding Headset A to device list... when the base is connecting to your headset.

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Bluetooth

BACK SELECT

ADD DEVICE Add cellular Add headset

BACK SELECT

If headset is connected to cell, please disconnect it.

NEXT

Pls set headset to discoverable mode

BACK NEXT

Searching for Bluetooth headsets...

FOUND DEVICES

Headset A

Headset B

BACK SELECT

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Add a headset (continued)

9.When a device is successfully connected, the handset displays Headset A is added and connected to

base and the corresponding status icon ( 1 or 2).

You hear a confirmation tone. The corresponding light on the telephone base (D1 or D2) turns on.

If you have trouble pairing your headset, it may be not compatible with your DS6421. Check the Bluetooth compatibility list at www.vtechphones.com.

•The pairing process may take up to one minute. If the pairing process fails, try again.

•If you put the handset back in the telephone base or charger while pairing, the process discontinues and the handset returns to idle mode.

Adding

Headset A

to device

list...

Headset A is added

and connected to base.

Auto connection

An active device may be disconnected from the telephone base when:

•The Bluetooth feature of your connected cell phone is turned off.

•The power of your device is turned off.

•Your Bluetooth device is not within range of the telephone base.

When the Bluetooth feature or power on the device is turned on, or it moves within range of the base, the base will try to reconnect to the Bluetooth device. If you disconnect the device through the device list, the base will not attempt to reconnect unless your device is moved out of range and back in range again.

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Bluetooth

Connecting devices

Up to four devices can be paired to the telephone base. All paired devices are shown on the device list. To use a paired device, it must be in an active slot (D1 or D2) on the device list and connected. Only one Bluetooth cell phone or a headset can be on a call at a time.

Once you have paired a device with the telephone base, you do not need to repeat the pairing procedure again unless you delete the device from the device list.

When connecting a Bluetooth device to the device list, all connected devices will be temporarily disconnected until the procedure is complete. It may take up to two minutes to reconnect.

Review the device list

1. Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use.

2.	Press	or	to highlight Bluetooth, then
	press	SELECT.
3.	Press	or	to highlight Device list, then
	press	SELECT.

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Connect/Disconnect an active device

While in the device list menu, you may connect or disconnect your devices.

1. Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use.

2.	Press		or		to highlight Bluetooth, then
	press	SELECT				.
3.	Press		or		to highlight Device list, then
	press	SELECT				.
4.	Press		or		to highlight a device when necessary,
	then press			OPTION			.
5.	Press		or		to highlight Connect/Disconnect
	(whichever is applicable), then press
	SELECT		to confirm. The handset displays Device
	connected/Device disconnected. You hear a

confirmation tone.

When your device is connected, you will be prompted to select Disconnect. When your device is disconnected, you will be prompted to select Connect.

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BACK SELECT

1 DEVICE LIST

D1:Headset A

D2:Cell Phone A

Cell Phone B

Cell Phone C

BACK OPTION

1
Headset A
Connect
Remove
Rename
BACK	SELECT

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Bluetooth

Remove a device

When you already have the maximum of four paired devices on the device list and you want to add another device, you must first delete a device from the device list.

1. Press

MENU

on the handset when it is not in use.

BLUETOOTH

2.

Press

or

to highlight Bluetooth, then

Add device

Device list

press

SELECT

.

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3.

Press

or

to highlight Device list, then

Change PIN

SELECT

press

.

BACK

SELECT

4.

Press

or

to highlight a desired device when

necessary, then press MUTE/DELETE.

1

- OR -

DEVICE LIST

D1:Headset A

•

Press

or

to highlight a desired device when

D2:Cell Phone A

necessary, then press

OPTION

.

•

Press

or

to highlight Remove, then

press

SELECT

.

BACK

OPTION

5. The handset displays Remove Headset A? Press

YES

1

to confirm. The handset displays Device removed

Headset A

from device list. You hear a confirmation tone.

Connect

Remove

Rename

BACK

SELECT

1

Remove

Headset A

?

NO

YES

Device removed

from

device list.

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Bluetooth

Rename a device

You can change the name of a device on the device list. 1. Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use.

2.	Press	or	to highlight Bluetooth, then
	press	SELECT		.
3.	Press	or	to highlight Device list, then
	press	SELECT		.
4.	Press	or	to choose a desired device when
	necessary, then press				OPTION	.
5.	Press	or	to highlight Rename, then press

SELECT. The handset displays ENTER NEW NAME.

6.Use the dialing keys to edit the name (up to 15 characters).

•Press MUTE/DELETE to erase a character.

•Press and hold MUTE/DELETE to erase all characters.

• Press	to move the cursor to the right or to
the left.

7.Press SAVE. The handset displays Device renamed.

You hear a confirmation tone.

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BACK SELECT

1 DEVICE LIST

D1:Headset A

D2:Cell Phone A

BACK OPTION

1

Headset A Connect Remove Rename

BACK SELECT

1

ENTER NEW NAME

Headset A -----

SAVE

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Bluetooth

Replace an active device

If you already have two active devices on the device list and you want to activate a different device, you must deactivate one of the two active devices.

To replace an active device:

1. Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use.

2.	Press			or	to highlight Bluetooth, then
	press		SELECT			.
3.	Press			or	to highlight Device list, then
	press		SELECT			.
4.	Press			or	to highlight the device you want to
	activate, without a prefix D1: or D2:, then
	press	OPTION			.
5.	Press			or	to highlight Connect, then press
	SELECT			. The handset displays Only 2 devices can
	be ready			for connection and then a list of devices
	for deactivation.
6.	Press			or	to highlight the device to be deactivated,

then press NEXT. The handset displays

Cell Phone/Headset A is deactivated and you hear a confirmation tone. The handset displays Connecting Cell Phone/Headset B to the base...

7.Depending on your cell phone settings, you may need to press a key on your cell phone to confirm the connection. When the new device is successfully activated and connected, the handset displays Device connected. You hear a confirmation tone.

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BACK SELECT

1

DEVICE LIST D1:Headset A D2:Cell Phone A Cell Phone B Cell Phone C

BACK OPTION

1

Cell Phone B Connect Remove

Rename

BACK SELECT

Connecting

Cell Phone B to the base...

Bluetooth connection from idle mode

When you have active devices that are not connected, CONNECT appears on the idle handset. Press CONNECT

to start connecting an active device. When there are two active devices, the handset will prompt you to choose one before connection.

1

HANDSET 1

--:-- --/--

CONNECT MENU

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Download directory

You can download up to four cell phone directories (phonebooks) to your DS6421 telephone system via Bluetooth wireless technology. Each

downloaded directory can store up to 1,500 entries with up to 30 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name.

Before downloading the directory, make sure the cell phone is paired, active and connected to the DS6421. Make sure the handset battery is charged for at least 10 minutes.

Place your cell phone next to the telephone base when you download a cell phone directory to your DS6421.

To download a cell phone directory:

1. Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use.

2.	Press	or	to highlight Bluetooth, then
	press	SELECT.
3.	Press	or	to highlight Download dir, then
	press	SELECT.

•If there is no cell phone paired to the system, the handset displays Device list is empty. Press OK to return to the Bluetooth menu.

4. Press or to highlight a desired device, then press SELECT.

•If the selected device is active but disconnected, the handset displays Cellular phone not connected. Press CONNECT.

5. Press

or to highlight one of the following options:

•Phone memory - download all contacts stored in your phone memory.

•SIM card only - download all contacts stored in your SIM card.

•Phone and SIM - download all contacts stored in both your phone memory and SIM card.

Press SELECT. During the download, the handset displays the progress. All other idle system handsets display Downloading dir.

•Your cell phone may require a passcode. In this case, the handset displays Check cellular. ENTER PASS CODE. Enter the cell phone passcode into the handset and press SET to save.

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BACK SELECT

BLUETOOTH Add device Device list Download dir

Change PIN

BACK SELECT

1 DOWNLOAD DIR

D1:Cell Phone A

D2:Cell Phone B

BACK SELECT

1 DOWNLOAD FROM

Phone memory SIM card only Phone and SIM

BACK SELECT

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