VTech DS6501-12, DS6501, DS6501-15, DS6501-16 User Manual
User’s manual
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Compatible with
Hearing Aid T-Coil
TIA-1083
DS6501/DS6501-12/DS6501-15/
DS6501-16
DECT 6.0 accessory handset
for use with VTech models
DS6511/DS6521/DS6522
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.
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.
BC
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
Charger and charger adapter
User’s manual
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Battery installation
Install the battery as shown below.
Plug the battery connector
1. Place the battery with the label
securely into the socket.
Slide the battery compartment
3.
cover towards the center of the
handset until it clicks into place.
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
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or call 1 (800) 595-9511 . In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial
1 (800) 267-7377.
2.
THIS SIDE UP facing up and
the wires inside the battery
compartment.
Place the handset in the telephone
4.
base or charger to charge.
CHARGE light
remains on
when charging.
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
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handset charger when not in use.
The battery is fully charged after 12 hours of continuous charging.
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If you place the handset in the telephone base or handset charger
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without installing a battery, the screen displays NO BATTERY.
Battery indicators Battery status Action
The screen is blank, or
shows Put in charger and
flashes.
The screen shows
Low battery and
flashes.
The screen shows
HANDSET X.
When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:
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.
The battery 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 battery is charged. To keep the battery
Operat ion Operat ing time
Charge without interruption
(at least 30 minutes).
Charge without interruption
(at least 30 minutes).
charged, place it in the
telephone base or charger
when not in use.
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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.
1.
DS6511 DS6521/DS6522
Do not place the handset
in the charger.
Wait for about 10 seconds. The handset shows Registering... then Registered
2.
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.
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If you have not set the date and time for the telephone system, the handset will
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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
1.
until the IN USE light on the telephone base turns on and starts flashing.
Immediately press /FIND HANDSET again. You must press /FIND HANDSET
2.
while the IN USE light is still flashing. The IN USE light flashes for approximately
five seconds.
All handsets show To register HS... and ...see manual alternately when the
3.
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.
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You can deregister all handsets even if their batteries are depleted.
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