VTech DS6501-12, DS6501, DS6501-15, DS6501-16 User Manual

User’s manual

DS6501/DS6501-12/DS6501-15/

DS6501-16

DECT 6.0 accessory handset
for use with VTech models
DS6511/DS6521/DS6522	BC
Congratulations

on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read

Important safety instructions on page 5 of this manual.

This manual has instructions how to set up and register your new handset. For complete instructions on using the handset, see the Abridged user’s manual that came with your telephone base.

You may also view or download the online Complete user’s manual for a full set of installation and operation instructions at www.vtechphones.com. In Canada, visit www.vtechcanada.com.

Compatible with Hearing Aid T-Coil

T

TIA-1083

Telephones identified with this logo have reduced noise and interference when used with most T-coil equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants. The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association. Used under license.

The ENERGY STAR® program (www.energystar.gov) recognizes and encourages the use of products that save energy and help protect our environment. We are proud to mark this product with the ENERGY STAR® label indicating it meets the latest energy efficiency guidelines.

Parts checklist

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

Battery compartment cover

Battery

Handset

User’s manual

			User’s manual
Charger and charger adapter

Battery installation

Install the battery as shown below.

. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket.

3.Slide the battery compartment cover towards the center of the handset until it clicks into place.

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

. Place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge.

CHARGE light remains on when charging.

• 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].

Battery charging

Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the following table).

•For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or handset charger when not in use.

•The battery is fully charged after 12 hours of continuous charging.

•If you place the handset in the telephone base or handset charger without installing a battery, the screen displays NO BATTERY.

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

When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:

Operation	Operating time
While in handset use (talking*)	Up to seven hours
While in speakerphone mode (talking*)	Up to three hours
While not in use (standby**)	Up to five days

*Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery.

**Handset is not charging or in use.

Add and register a handset

You can add new handsets (DS6501/DS6501-12/DS6501-15/DS6501-16, purchased separately) to your telephone system. Each handset must be registered with the telephone base before use. When first purchased and properly charged, each expansion handset shows To register HS... and ...see manual alternately. Charge the handset before registering it to the telephone base.

To register a handset:

. Place the new/non-registered handset in the telephone base.

DS6511

DS6521/DS6522

Do not place the handset

in the charger.

. Wait for about 10 seconds. The handset shows Registering... then Registered and you hear a beep when the registration process completes. The registration process takes about 90 seconds to complete.

If registration fails, the handset displays Failed. Try the registration process again.

•You cannot register a handset if any other system handset is in use.

•If you have not set the date and time for the telephone system, the handset will prompt you to set the date and time after it is registered to the base. To skip setting, press CANCEL.

Deregister handsets

If you want to replace a handset, or reassign the designated handset number of a registered handset, you must deregister all handsets that are registered to the telephone base. Then register each handset individually.

To make deregistration easier, read all of the instructions on this page before you begin.

To deregister all handsets:

. Press and hold /FIND HANDSET on the telephone base for about 10 seconds until the IN USE light on the telephone base turns on and starts flashing.

. Immediately press /FIND HANDSET again. You must press /FIND HANDSET while the IN USE light is still flashing. The IN USE light flashes for approximately five seconds.

3.All handsets show To register HS... and ...see manual alternately when the deregistration process completes. The deregistration process takes about 10 seconds to complete.

•You cannot deregister all handsets if any other system handset is in use.

•You can deregister all handsets even if their batteries are depleted.