VTech DS6472-6 User Manual
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User’s manual
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Model: DS6472-6
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Table of contents
Getting started .........................1
Parts checklist ............................1
Installation ..................................2
Telephone base and charger
installation ...............................3
Handset battery installation ......4
Handset battery charging ...........5
Headset charger installation .......6
Power on the headset ................6
Headset charging .......................6
Earbud installation ......................7
Ear hook installation ...................8
Head band installation ................11
Installation options .....................13
Tabletop to wall mount
installation ..............................13
Wall mount to tabletop
installation ...............................14
Telephone base layout ...............15
Handset layout ...........................16
Headset layout ...........................19
Handset main menu ...................20
Bluetooth® .................................22
Introducing Bluetooth .................22
Glossary of terms ......................23
Bluetooth setup ..........................24
Add a cell phone ........................24
Add a headset ............................26
Auto connection .........................27
Connecting devices ....................28
Review the device list .................28
Connect/Disconnect an active
device ......................................28
Remove a device ........................29
Rename a device .......................30
Replace an active device ...........31
Bluetooth connection from idle
mode .......................................31
Download directory ....................32
Interruption to directory
download .................................34
View the directory download
information ..............................34
Change PIN ................................35
Telephone settings ..................36
Handset settings .......................36
Ringers .......................................36
Ringer volume (handset) ............36
Ringer volume (headset) ............36
Ringer tone .................................37
Set date and time .......................38
Settings ......................................39
LCD language ............................39
Voice language ...........................39
Display alerts ..............................40
CID time synchronization ...........43
Rename handsets ......................43
Key tone .....................................44
Dial mode ...................................44
Voice Announce® caller ID .........45
Website.......................................46
Home area code .........................46
Cell area code ............................47
Telephone base settings ............48
Answering system settings.........48
Telephone operation ................49
Make, answer or end a home
call ..........................................49
Call waiting on the home line .....50
Make, answer or end a cell
call ..........................................51
Call waiting on the cell line .........51
Answer a cell call while on a
home call .................................52
Cell phone voicemail ..................52
Answer a home call while on a
cell call ....................................52
Conference home and cell
calls .........................................53
Using the home and cell lines
together ...................................53
Handset speakerphone ..............54
Volume control ...........................54
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Silence the ringer .......................54
Mute ...........................................54
Temporary tone dialing ...............55
Hold ............................................55
Handset/headset locator ............55
Equalizer.....................................56
Transfer a call .............................56
Chain dialing...............................57
Redial list ....................................58
Review the redial list ..................58
Dial a redial entry .......................58
Save a redial entry to the
directory ..................................59
Delete a redial entry ...................59
Multiple handset use ...............60
Share an outside call ..................60
Intercom .....................................60
Answer an incoming call during
an intercom call .......................61
Transfer a call using intercom ....62
Push-to-talk (PTT) ......................63
PTT on/off ..................................63
PTT to a single handset .............64
PTT to multiple handsets ...........65
Answer a PTT call ......................66
Change a one-to-one PTT to
intercom call ............................66
End a PTT call ............................67
Answer an incoming call during
a PTT call ................................67
Make an outgoing call during a
PTT call ...................................67
Directory ...................................68
About the directory .....................68
Create a new entry in the home
directory ..................................69
Review the directory...................70
3-character alphabetical
search .....................................70
Dial a directory entry ..................71
Edit a directory entry ..................71
Edit the type of a directory
entry ........................................72
Delete a directory entry ..............72
Remove a downloaded
directory ..................................72
Speed dial ..................................73
Assign a speed dial slot .............73
Reassign a speed dial slot .........73
Dial a speed dial entry ...............73
Delete a speed dial entry ...........74
Caller ID .....................................75
About caller ID ............................75
Information about caller ID with
call waiting ..............................75
Caller ID history ..........................76
Memory match ..........................76
Review the caller ID log ............77
View dialing options ...................78
Dial a caller ID log entry ............78
Save a caller ID log entry to the
directory ..................................79
Delete from the caller ID log .......80
Caller ID log display screen
messages ................................80
Answering system settings ....81
Answer on/off .............................81
Announcement ...........................82
Play your announcement ...........82
Record your own
announcement ........................82
Delete your announcement ........83
Answering system setup ............84
Call screening ............................84
Number of rings ..........................85
Remote access code .................86
Message alert tone.....................87
Recording time ...........................87
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Answering system
operation ...................................88
Answering system and voicemail
indicators ................................88
Using the answering system and
voicemail together ...................88
Message capacity ......................89
Voice prompts ............................89
Call screening ............................89
Call intercept ..............................89
Temporarily turning off the
message alert tone .................90
Message playback .....................90
Delete all old messages .............92
Record and play memos ............92
Message window displays..........93
Remote access ..........................94
Appendix ...................................95
Display screen messages ..........95
Handset and telephone base
indicators ................................100
Headset indicators .....................102
Handset battery ..........................103
Headset battery ..........................104
Expand your telephone system ..105
Add and register a handset ........105
Add and register a headset ........106
Deregister handsets/headsets ...107
Troubleshooting ..........................108
Important safety instructions ......121
Precautions for users of implanted
cardiac pacemakers .................122
Operating range .........................122
Maintenance ...............................122
About cordless telephones.........123
The RBRC® seal .........................123
Limited warranty .........................124
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations ..126
Technical specications .............128
Index ..........................................129
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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.
Qui ck sta rt gu ide
Quick star t guide
Cordless headset
with an earbud
attached
Heads et charger
with power
adapter insta lled
Bluetooth
quick star t guide
Bluetooth
quick star t guide
Head band
Batte ry
compartme nt
covers (5)
Use r’s ma nual
User’s manu al
Ear hooks (3)
Batte ries (5)
Wall m ount bracket
Additional
earbuds (3)
Tele phone
line cord
Ear pad
Tele phone base
power adapter
The headset battery is not replaceable.
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To purchase a replacement battery or power adapter, visit our website at
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www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to
www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377.
Handset ch arger s
with power adapt ers
installed (4)
Tele phone base
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Handsets (5)
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,
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television sets, VCRs, wireless routers (wireless broadband, Wi-Fi, or
802.11) or other cordless telephones.
Excessive heat sources.
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Noise sources such as a window with trafc outside, motors, microwave
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ovens, refrigerators, or uorescent lighting.
Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.
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Excessive moisture.
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Extremely low temperature.
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Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of a washing machine or
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work bench.
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Telephone base and charger installation
Install the telephone base and chargers 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 lter between the
telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The lter prevents noise and
caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service
provider for more information about DSL lters.
Elect ri cal outlet
not controlled
by a wall switch
Tele phone
wall jac k
Tele phone
base power
adapter
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Telepho ne
line cord
A D SL filte r
(not included )
is required
if you have
DSL high
speed Internet
service
Charg er
Tele phone 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
oor 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.
Power
adapter
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2
Handset battery installation
Install the battery as shown below.
Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset
1.
battery compartment, matching the color-coded label.
Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires
2.
inside the battery compartment.
Align the cover at against the battery compartment, then slide it towards
3.
the center of the handset until it clicks into place.
Charge the handset by placing it in the telephone base or charger. The
4.
CHARGE light is on when the handset is charging.
1
3
If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the
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battery to prevent possible leakage.
To purchase a replacement battery, 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.
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CHARGE light
2
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Handset 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 103 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 ashing . 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
to take.
Battery indicators Battery status Action
The screen is blank,
or shows Place in
charger and ashes.
The screen shows
Low battery and
ashes.
The screen shows
HANDSET X.
Battery has no or very
little charge. The handset
cannot be used.
Battery has enough
charge to be used for a
short time.
Battery is charged. To keep the battery charged,
Charge without interruption
until the screen shows
HANDSET X (at least
30 minutes).
Charge without interruption
until the screen shows
HANDSET X (at least
30 minutes).
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 38. To skip setting, press OFF/CANCEL or BACK.
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SET DATE
09/30/09
MM/DD/YY
BACK
SET
Getting started
Headset charger installation
Install the headset charger as shown below.
Plug the large end of the
headset charger power
Plug the small e nd of
the head set c harger
power adapter into
the power j ack of t he
heads et charger.
Power on the headset
Power on the headset before use. Place the headset in the headset charger
or press and hold for two seconds. The light ashes three times in blue
and you hear three beeps when the headset is being powered on.
If the headset will not be used for a long time, press and hold for two
seconds to power off the headset. The light ashes three times in red and
you hear three beeps when the headset is being powered off.
Headset charging
After installing the headset charger, charge the headset as shown below.
The headset is fully charged after three hours of continuous charging. If the
light does not turn on while charging, you need to charge the headset
without interruption for at least 15 minutes to give the headset enough
charge to use for a short time. For best performance, keep the headset in
the headset charger when not in use. See the table on page 104 for battery
operating times.
adapter into an electrical
outlet not controlled by a
wall switch.
Heads et charger
1. Plac e the tip of
the headset in the
sma ll cradle on
the headset charg er.
The headset battery is not replaceable.
2. The magnet holds
the top of the
headset in place.
The light turns
on when charging.
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Earbud installation
There are four earbuds provided and one of them has already been attached
to the headset.
To remove the earbud from the headset earpiece:
Hold both sides of the earbud and then pull the earbud until it separates from
the earpiece.
To attach the earbud to the headset earpiece:
Choose an appropriate earbud.
1.
Press the earbud towards the earpiece until it clicks into place. Move
2.
the earbud around so that the protruding bump on the earbud is pointing
towards your mouth when placed on your ear. The protruding bump on the
earbud holds the headset securely in your ear.
Protruding
bump
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Ear hook installation
There are three ear hooks provided. The smallest ear hook is a flexible ear
hook. If you choose to use it, adjust to suit your ear comfortably before use.
To attach the ear hook to the headset:
Remove any headset attachment (earbud excluded) connected to
1.
the headset.
Choose an appropriate ear hook.
2.
Insert the ear hook [A] into the rotating clip [B] on the headset until it
3.
clicks into place.
[A]
Hook the headset on your right ear. Adjust the angle of the headset until
4.
the microphone is pointing towards your mouth. Firmly grip the earpiece
with one hand whenever adjusting the headset microphone up or down.
[B]
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Ear hook installation (continued)
To wear the headset on your left ear:
Hold the headset with one hand.
1. Twist the ear hook 180 degrees
Lift the ear hook upward.
2.
clockwise.
Push the ear hook downward.3. Hook the headset on your left
4.
ear. Adjust the angle of the
headset until the microphone is
pointing towards your mouth.
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Ear hook installation (continued)
To remove the ear hook from the headset:
Hold the headset with one hand and the ear hook with your other hand.
1.
Pull the end of the ear hook up until it separates from the rotating clip on
2.
the headset.
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Head band installation
To attach the head band to the headset:
Remove any headset attachment connected to the headset.
1.
Attach the ear pad to the headset earpiece.
2.
To wear the headset on your right ear, insert the end [A] of the head band
3.
into the rotating clip [B] on the headset until it clicks into place.
[A]
[B]
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Head band installation (continued)
Adjust the head band to fit your head. Adjust and rotate the angle of the
4.
headset until the microphone is pointing towards your mouth. Firmly grip
the earpiece with one hand whenever adjusting the headset microphone
up or down.
To wear on your left ear, hold the headset on one hand and the head band with
your other hand. Rotate the head band within the rotating clip on the headset.
To remove the head band from the headset:
Hold the headset with one hand and the head band with your other hand.
1.
Pull the end of the head band until it separates from the rotating clip on
2.
the headset.
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Installation options
Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount yourIf 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
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the
1.
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.
Position the lower portion grooves on the telephone base to the lower
2.
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.
Route the telephone line cord (or DSL lter) through the wall mount
3.
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.
Align the holes on the bracket with the standard wall plate and slide the
4.
bracket down until it locks securely. Bundle the telephone line cord and
power adapter cord neatly with twist ties.
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3
2
4
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Wall mount to tabletop installation
If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie
1.
them rst.
Slide the black wall mount bracket up and remove it from the wall plate.
2.
Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL lter) from the wall. Unplug the
power adapter from the power outlet.
Slide the telephone base up and remove it from the wall mount bracket.
3.
See Telephone base and charger installation on page 3.
4.
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Telephone base layout
REPEAT/
Press to repeat a message
or press twice to play the
previous message
(page 90).
/FIND HANDSET
Press to page all system
handsets and headset
(page 55).
/ANS ON/OFF
Press to turn the answering
system on or off (page 81).
DELETE/X
Press to delete the message
currently playing (page 90).
When the phone is not in
use, press twice to delete all
previously reviewed messages
(page 92).
/VOL /
Press to adjust the
volume during message
playback (page 90).
When the phone is not
in use, press to adjust
the telephone base
ringer volume (page 48).
SKIP/
Press to skip to the next
message (page 90).
PLAY/STOP/
Press to play messages
(page 90).
Press to stop message
playback (page 90).
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.
Message window
Shows the number of
messages and other
answering system
information (page 93).
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.
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Handset layout
CHARGE light
On when the hand set is char gi ng in the tele phone base or
charg er.
Softkeys (2)
Pre ss to se lect a menu item di splayed abo ve the key.
While in a menu, press to se le ct an item, or save an entry
or setting.
/CELL
Pre ss to make or answer a cell cal l ( page 51).
Durin g a cell ca ll, pres s t o a nswer an incomin g c all when
you hear a cal l waiting alert (page 51).
Flash es quickly wh en th ere is an incoming cell call.
Flash es slowl y whe n a ce ll call is on hold.
/H OM E/FLASH
Pre ss to make or answer a hom e cal l ( page 49).
Durin g a ho me ca ll, pres s t o a nswer an incomin g c all
when you he ar a c all wait ing aler t (page 50).
Flash es quickly wh en th ere is an incoming home call.
Flash es slowl y whe n a ho me call is on hold.
1
While re viewi ng a c aller ID lo g entry, press repe ate dl y to
add or remo ve 1 in front of the te lepho ne number before
diali ng or savin g i t i n t he di recto ry (p age 78).
Pre ss to switc h to t one dialin g tempor arily du ring a c all if
you have pul se serv ice (pag e 55).
Pre ss to toggle the na me order when saving a call er ID
entry into th e d irector y (page 79).
Pre ss to make or answer a hom e cal l u sing the hand set
speakerpho ne (page 49).
Durin g a call, messag e o r a nnoun ce ment playba ck , p ress to
switc h b et ween the sp eaker phone an d t he ha ndset (p age 54).
REDIAL/PAUSE
Press to review the redial list (page 58).
While dialing or entering numbers into the directory,
press and hold to insert a dialing pause (page 69).
Durin g a n o utside call, inter com c all, mes sage or
annou nc ement pl ayb ack, press to ch ange the qual it y o f
the audi o to b est suit yo ur heari ng (page 56).
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Handset layout (continued)
VOL/ /
While in a menu, press to sc ro ll up.
Durin g a call or me ssage pl aybac k, press to incr ease the
liste ning volume (page 5 4 o r p age 91).
When the hand set is not in use, press to enter the
direc tory (page 70).
When ent ering nu mbers and nam es in the dire ct or y, p ress
to move t he cursor to the le ft .
MUTE/DELETE
While on a call, press to mute the microphone (page 54).
While reviewing the caller ID log, directory or redial list, press
to delete an individual entry (page 80, page 72 and page 59
respectively).
Press to delete digits when predialing (page 49).
While en terin g o r e diting a dire ctory entr y, pre ss to erase
a d igit or character.
While th e handset is rin ging, pr es s to silenc e t he ri nger
tempo raril y.
Durin g m es sage or ann ounceme nt playback , press to
delet e a me ssage or an nouncem ent.
OFF/CANCEL
Durin g a call, pres s to hang u p ( pag e 49 and pa ge 51).
While th e handset is rin ging, pr es s to silenc e t he ri nger
tempo raril y ( page 54).
Pre ss an d h old whil e the telepho ne is not in use to era se th e
displaye d mes sages (XX Missed calls an d D ownlo ad fa il).
While in a menu, press to exit witho ut making cha nges or
press an d h ol d to retu rn to idle mode.
VOL/ /CID
While in a menu, press to sc ro ll down.
Durin g a call or me ssage pl aybac k, press to decr ease the
liste ning volume (page 5 4 o r p age 91).
Wh en the ha nd set is not i n use, pr es s to review th e
ca ll er ID log (p ag e 77).
When ent ering nu mbers and nam es in the dire ct or y, p ress
to move t he cursor to the ri ght.
# (pound key)
While re viewing a c aller ID lo g e ntry or a director y ent ry,
press re peate dly to show ot her dial ing opti ons
(page 78 an d p age 71 re spectively).
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Handset layout (continued)
PUSH TO TALK (PT T)
Pre ss to be gin a on e- to -o ne or one-to-group
broad ca st (page 64 and page 65).
Pre ss an d hol d t o b egin a b roadcast to a
group of hand sets when the hand set is n ot in
use (pag e 65).
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Headset layout
(on/off)
Press and hold two seconds to power on or off.
Press to answer, end or join a call (pages 49, 51 and 60).
On in red when charging in the headset charger.
On in blue when fully charged in the headset charger.
Flashes once every 10 seconds in blue when in idle mode.
Flashes once every 10 seconds in red when in low battery mode.
Flashes twice every three seconds in blue while on a call.
Flashes quickly in blue while being paged.
Flashes quickly and alternately in red and blue while being registered.
Flashes four times every four seconds in blue when there is an
incoming call.
Earpiece
Rotating clip
Connect the ear
hook or head band.
+/-/VOLUME
While on a call,
press to adjust the
listening volume
(page 54).
When the headset
is not in use, press
to adjust the ringer
volume (page 36).
RESET inset
button
Insert a paper clip
or similar object to
reset the headset
when deregistration
fails (page 107).
MUTE/FLASH
While on a call, press to
mute the microphone (page 54).
While on a call, press and hold
to answer an incoming call
when you receive a call waiting
alert (page 50 and page 51).
When there is an incoming call,
press to silence the ringer in the
earpiece temporarily.
Microphone
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Handset main menu
To enter the main menu:
Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
1.
Press
2.
enter that menu.
To return to the previous menu, press OFF/CANCEL.
To return to idle mode, press and hold OFF/CANCEL.
or
to highlight a handset feature menu, then press
SELECT
to
Play messa ge s - play message s from
the answ ering sy stem.
Play messages
Answe ring sys
Directory
Caller ID log
Intercom
BACK
SELECT
Directory - store and sea rch for
names and num bers.
Play messages
Answe ring sys
Directory
Caller ID log
Intercom
BACK
SELECT
Intercom - make inter co m cal ls to a
system handse t.
Play messages
Answe ring sys
Directory
Caller ID log
Intercom
BACK
SELECT
Answe ring sys - recor d mem os
and change yo ur answering system
setting s.
Play messages
Answe ring sys
Directory
Caller ID log
Intercom
BACK
SELECT
Caller ID log - revie w t he ca ller ID
histo ry or delete all call er ID log
entri es.
Play messages
Answe ring sys
Directory
Caller ID log
Intercom
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SELECT
Bluetoo th - set up and man age your
Bluetooth enabled devices .
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Getting started
Handset main menu (continued)
Ringers - set up ringer s for th e hom e
and cell line s.
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Bluet ooth
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Sett ings - c hange your telepho ne
setting s.
Intercom
Bluet ooth
Ringers
Set date/time
Settings
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Set d at e/ ti me - set up the dat e a nd
time of you r t elephone.
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Set date/time
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Websi te - dis plays th e VTec h websit e
addre ss.
Bluet ooth
Ringers
Set date/time
Settings
Website
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Bluetooth
Introducing Bluetooth
Your new DS6472 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology has
the following features:
Pair up to four Bluetooth enabled devices (cell phones or headsets) with
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the telephone base.
Connect a maximum of two cell phones to make and receive cell calls.
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Only one cell phone can be active on a call at a time.
Connect one Bluetooth enabled headset for making and receiving
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home calls.
Conference cell and home calls.
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Make and receive calls using your cell phone plan while utilizing the ease
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and comfort of your home telephone system.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
After plugging in the telephone base, wait at least 20 seconds before
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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
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headset for more information about how that device uses Bluetooth
connectivity.
Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (a maximum
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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 DS6472 cannot
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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 DS6472 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.
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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
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cellular plan for the duration of all cell calls.
Refer to Bluetooth setup (page 24) to learn how to set up and manage your
Bluetooth enabled devices. Refer to Telephone operation (page 49) on how
to operate your Bluetooth devices with your new DS6472 telephone system
with Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to Troubleshooting (page 108) if
you experience difculty 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
DS6472 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 DS6472 handset, press /CELL to use the cell line.
Connected - when you pair a Bluetooth device to the DS6472, 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 DS6472.
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 DS6472 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 DS6472, you
must rst pair and connect your Bluetooth device(s) with the telephone base.
All DS6472 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 sufcient 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:
Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use.
1.
Press or to highlight Bluetooth, then
2.
press SELECT.
3.
Press
SELECT
to choose Add device, then press
to choose Add cellular. The handset
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displays Please wait... followed by 1. If cell is
connected to BT device, please disconnect it.
If there are already four paired devices on the
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device list, the 4th device on the device list will be
automatically removed, regardless of whether the
new device pairing is successful or not (page 31).
If there are already two active devices on the device
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list with prex D1: or D2:, the handset shows Only
2 devices can be ready for connection. You are
prompted to deactivate an active device.
Press NEXT. The handset displays 2. Place cell
4.
phone next to base.
All devices that are connected to the telephone
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base are disconnected until the pairing process
is completed.
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Add device
Device list
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Add cellular
Add headset
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Bluetooth
Add a cell phone (continued)
Press NEXT to turn on the telephone base
5.
discoverable mode. The handset displays Set cell
to search base: VTech DS6472 discoverable PIN:
0000. Promptly turn on the Bluetooth feature of your
cell phone and search for or add new devices.
Your cell phone may require a passcode. In this
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case, the handset displays Check cellular. ENTER
PASS CODE. Enter the cell phone passcode into
the handset and press SET to save.
Enter the PIN of the telephone base (the default PIN
6.
is 0000) into your cell phone to continue the pairing
process. The handset displays Adding Cell Phone A
to device list...
When a device is successfully connected, the handset
7.
displays Cell Phone A is added and connected
to base. You hear a conrmation tone. The
corresponding status icon ( 1 or 2) displays. The
corresponding device light on the telephone base (D1
or D2) turns on.
If you have trouble pairing your cell phone, it may not
be compatible with your DS6472. Check the Bluetooth compatibility list
at www.vtechphones.com.
The pairing process may take up to one minute. If the pairing process fails,
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try again.
The steps for the pairing process may vary for different cell phones. If
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this happens, follow the prompts on your cell phone and your DS6472 to
complete the pairing process.
If you put the handset back in the telephone base or charger while pairing,
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the pairing is canceled and the handset returns to idle mode.
Set cell to
search base:
VTech DS6472
discoverable
PIN:0000
Adding
Cell Phone A
to device
list...
Cell Phone A
is added
and connected
to base.
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