VTech DS6611, DS6611-2, DS6611-3 User Manual

DS6611 DS6611-2 DS6611-3

DECT 6.0 cordless telephone

with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

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User’s manual

(Canada version)

Congratulations

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

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.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.

Important safety instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock and injury, including the following:

Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions

marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall

outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Do not use this product near water such as near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or swimming pool, or in a wet basement or shower.

Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces.

Avoid placing the telephone system in places with extreme temperature, direct sunlight, or other electrical devices. Protect your phone from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and fumes.

Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the telephone base and handset are provided for ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided.

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home or ofﬁce, consult your dealer or local power company.

Compatible with

Hearing Aid T-Coil

TIA-1083

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where the cord may be walked on.

Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots in the telephone base or handset because they may touch dangerous voltage points or create a short circuit. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the telephone base or handset other than speciﬁed access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the following conditions:

When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

If liquid has been spilled onto the product.

If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation.

If the product has been dropped and the telephone base and/or handset has been damaged.

If the product exhibits a distinct

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change in performance.

14. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

15. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Under certain circumstances, a spark may be created when the adapter is plugged into the power outlet, or when the handset is replaced in its cradle. This is a common event associated with the closing of any electrical circuit. The user should not plug the phone into a power outlet, and should not put a charged handset into the cradle, if the phone is located in an environment containing concentrations of ﬂammable or ﬂame-supporting gases, unless there is adequate ventilation. A spark in such an environment could create a ﬁre or explosion. Such environments might include: medical use of oxygen without adequate ventilation; industrial gases (cleaning solvents; gasoline vapors; etc.); a leak of natural gas; etc.

16. Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode.

17. 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Battery

CAUTION: Use Only Supplied Battery. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions.

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Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conductive materials. Charge the battery provided with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.

Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers

Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones):

Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, WTR recommends to physicians that:

Pacemaker patients

Should keep wireless telephones at least six inches from the pacemaker. Should NOT place wireless telephones directly over the pacemaker, such as in a breast pocket, when it is turned ON. Should use the wireless telephone at the ear opposite the pacemaker.

WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other persons using wireless telephones.

About cordless telephones

Privacy: The same features that make

a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and the cordless handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that the cordless telephone

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conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset. For this reason, you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as those on corded telephones.

Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet. The electrical outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the cordless handset if the telephone base is unplugged, switched off or if the electrical power is interrupted.

Potential TV interference: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to televisions and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, do not place the telephone base of the cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR often reduces or eliminates the interference.

Rechargeable batteries: Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conducting material such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm. Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger.

Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of these batteries

in a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture the battery. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury.

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Table of contents

What’s in the box.........................1

Overview ......................................2

Handset overview ...............................2

Telephone base overview ................... 3

Charger overview ...............................4

Display icons overview .......................4

Handset and Telephone base

lights overview ................................. 4

Connect ........................................5

Connect the telephone base ............... 5

Connect the charger ...........................5

Mount the telephone base ..................5

Install and charge the battery .............6

Charge the battery ..............................7

Before use ....................................8

Set date and time ...............................8

Check for a dial tone ........................... 8

Operating range .................................. 8

Bluetooth ......................................9

Glossary of terms ............................10

Bluetooth setup .................................11

VTech Connect to CellTM application ... 11 Add a Bluetooth enabled cell phone... 11

Add a Bluetooth enabled headset ....12

Auto connection ................................13

Connect a paired cell phone

or headset .....................................13

Disconnect a paired cell phone

or headset .....................................13

Review the cell devices list ............... 13

Download phonebook .......................13

Configure your telephone ........15

Using the handset menu ................... 15

Set language ....................................15

Set date and time .............................15

Home area code ...............................16

Dial mode .........................................16

Temporary tone dialing .....................16

Telephone Operations ..............17

Make a home call .............................17

Predial a home call ...........................17

Answer a home call ..........................17

End a home call ................................17

Make a cell call .................................18

Predial a cell call ............................... 18

Answer a cell call ..............................18

End a cell call ...................................18

Answer a cell call while on

a home call ....................................18

Answer a home call while on

a cell call .......................................19

Speakerphone ..................................19

Volume .............................................. 19

Mute ..................................................19

Join a call in progress (for multiple

handset models only) ....................19

Call waiting on the home line ............ 19

Call waiting on the cell line ...............20

Chain dialing .....................................20

Find handset .....................................20

Intercom ............................................ 21

Transfer a call ...................................21

Answer an incoming call during

an intercom call .............................22

Redial list ..................................22

Review a redial list entry ................... 22

Dial a redial list entry ........................22

Delete a redial list entry ....................22

Phonebook .................................23

Add a phonebook entry ....................23

Review phonebook entries ...............24

Alphabetical search ..........................24

Delete a phonebook entry ................24

Delete all phonebook entries ............25

Edit a phonebook entry ....................25

Dial a phonebook entry ....................25

Caller ID ......................................25

Review the caller ID log ....................25

Memory match ..................................26

Missed call indicator .........................26

View dialing options ..........................26

Dial a caller ID log entry ...................27

Save a caller ID log entry to

the phonebook ..............................27

Delete the caller ID log entries .........27

Call block ...................................28

Block unknown calls .........................28

Add a call block list entry ..................28

Save a caller ID log entry to

call block list ..................................29

Review the call block list ................... 29

Edit a call block list entry ..................29

Delete a call block list entry ..............29

Sound settings .........................30

Key tone ............................................ 30

Ringer tone .......................................30

Handset ringer volume .....................30

Temporary ringer silencing ...............30

Retrieve voicemail from

telephone service ...................31

Retrieve voicemail ............................31

Turn off the new

voicemail indicators .......................31

Cell phone voicemail ........................31

Expand your telephone system ...32

Screen messages ......................32

ECO mode ..................................34

General product care ................34

Frequently asked questions .....35

The RBRC® seal .........................38

Limited warranty........................40

Technical specifications ............ 42

What’s in the box

Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service.

NOTE

To purchase replacement batteries or power adapters, visit our website at

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

1 set for DS6611; 2 sets for DS6611-2; 3 sets for DS6611-3

Abridged user’s

manual

Quick start guide

1 set for DS6611-2; 2 sets for DS6611-3

1 set for DS6611/DS6611-2/DS6611-3

Overview

Handset overview

1 – Handset earpiece

2 – LCD display

3 – MENU/SELECT

• Show the menu.

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

4 – OFF/CANCEL

Hang up a call. Silence the ringer temporarily

while the handset is ringing. Press and hold to erase the

missed call indicator while the phone is not in use.

Press to return to the previous menu; or press and hold to return to idle mode, without making changes.

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5 –

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

6 – MUTE/DELETE

Mute the microphone during a call.

Delete digits or characters while using the dialing keys.

Silence the ringer temporarily while the handset is ringing.

7 – REDIAL/PAUSE

• Press repeatedly to review the redial list.

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

8 – Microphone

9 –

• Make or answer a call using the handset speakerphone.

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

10 –

Press to add a space when entering names.

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

12 – 1

• Press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the caller ID log entry before dialing or saving it to the phonebook.

• Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail number.

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13 –

/HOME/FLASH

• Make or answer a home call.

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

14 – /CELL

• Make or answer a cell call.

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

15 – VOLUME/ /

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

• Increase the listening volume during a call.

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

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

VOLUME/ /CID

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

Decrease the listening volume during a call.

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

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

16 – CHARGE light

• On when the handset is charging.

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Telephone base overview

1 – IN USE light

• Flashes when there is an incoming call, or another telephone sharing the same line is in use.

• On when the handset is in use.

2 – CELL 1 and CELL 2/HEADSET lights

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

• Flashes when the telephone base is in discoverable mode.

3 – /FIND HANDSET

• Press to page all system handsets.

4 – CELL 1 and CELL 2/HEADSET

• Press to connect the paired cell phones or headset.

• Press and hold to add or replace a cell phone or a headset.

5 – Charging pole

Charger overview

1 – Charging pole

Display icons overview

The battery icon flashes when the battery is low and needs charging.

The battery icon animates when the battery is charging.

The battery icon becomes solid when the battery is fully charged.

ECO

The ECO mode activates automatically to reduce power consumption when the handset is within range from the telephone base.

There are new voicemail received from your telephone service provider.

On when the home line is in use or there is an incoming home call.

Flashes when there is an incoming home waiting call.

There are Bluetooth devices connected on the cell devices list.

On when the cell line is in use or there is an incoming cell call.

Flashes when there is an incoming cell waiting call.

NEW

There are new caller ID log entries.

The handset ringer is off.

Handset and Telephone base lights overview

Handset lights

On when the handset speakerphone is in use.

CHARGE

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

Telephone base lights

IN USE

On when the telephone line is in use.

On when you are registering a handset.

Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call.

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

Flashes when you are deregistering all handsets.

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On when a Bluetooth device is connected to the base.

Flashes when the telephone base is in discoverable mode.

Connect

You can choose to connect the telephone base for desktop usage or wall mounting.

NOTES

Use only the adapters provided. Even if you do not subscribe to any

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

Make sure the electrical outlets are not controlled by wall switches.

The 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.

TIP

If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service through your telephone line, make sure you install a DSL filter (not included) between the telephone line cord and telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL service provider for more information.

Connect the telephone base

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Connect the charger

Mount the telephone base

The telephone comes ready for tabletop use. If you have already installed the telephone for tabletop use, unplug the telephone line cord from the telephone wall jack, and unplug the telephone base power adapter from the wall outlet before mounting your telephone on a wall. Follow the steps below to mount your telephone on a wall.

Route the telephone line cord through the rectangular hole on the wall mount bracket. Then plug the two ends of the telephone line cord into the telephone base and the wall outlet as shown.

Install and charge the battery

Install the battery as shown below.

NOTES

Use only supplied battery. If the handset will not be used for a long

time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage.

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THIS SIDE UP

Connect the power adapter to the telephone base and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

3. Align the grooves on the telephone base with the tabs on the wall mount bracket, and then slide it down until it clicks securely in place.

2 Align the holes on the bracket with

the standard wall plate and slide the bracket down until it clicks securely in place.

Charge the battery

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

Once you have installed the battery, the handset LCD display indicates the battery status (see the table below).

NOTES

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

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

If you place the handset in the telephone base or the charger without plugging in the battery, the screen displays

No battery.

Battery

indicators

Battery

status

Action

The screen is blank, or shows Put in charger and ﬂashes.

The battery has no charge or very little charge. The handset cannot be used.

Charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes).

The screen shows Low battery and

ﬂashes.

The battery has enough charge to be used for a short time.

Charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes).

The screen shows

HANDSET X.

The battery is charged.

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

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

Operation Operating time

While in handset use (talking*)

Seven hours

While in speakerphone mode (talking*)

Three hours

While not in use (standby**)

Five days

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

** Handset is not charging or in use.

CHARGE light remains on when charging.

Before use

After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage, the handset will prompt you to set the date and time.

Set date and time

Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the month (MM), date (DD) and year (YY). Then press SELECT.

2. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the hour (HH) and minute (MM). Then press or to choose AM or PM.

3. Press SELECT to save.

Check for dial tone

Press /HOME. If you hear a dial tone, the installation is successful.

If you do not hear a dial tone:

Make sure the installation procedures described above are properly done.

It may be a wiring problem. If you have changed your telephone service to digital service from a cable company or a VoIP service provider, the telephone line may need to be rewired to allow all existing telephone jacks to work. Contact your cable/VoIP service provider for more information.

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Operating range

This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance - which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the layout of your home or ofﬁce.

When the handset is out of range, the handset displays Out of range or and no pwr at base alternately.

If there is a call while the handset is out of range, it may not ring, or if it does ring, the call may not connect well when you press /HOME or /CELL. Move closer to the telephone base, and then press /HOME or /CELL to answer the call. If the handset moves out of range during a telephone conversation, there may be interference. To improve reception, move closer to the telephone base.

Bluetooth

Your new DS6611 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:

Pair and connect up to a maximum of two cell phones with the telephone base to make and receive cell calls. Only one cell phone can be active on a call at a time.

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

Receive phonebook entries from your cell phone.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Refer to the user's manual of your Bluetooth enabled cell phone 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 within this range. For optimal performance, keep your cell phone within 15 feet of the telephone base while using the DS6611 cell line.

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If your cell phone has poor reception in your home, the DS6611 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 using the DS6611 cell line.

If you experience poor sound quality, place your cell phone closer to the DS6611 to ensure strong Bluetooth signal strength. Make sure there are no physical obstacles between the DS6611 and the cell phone, such as large furniture or thick walls.

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 to learn how to set up and manage your Bluetooth enabled devices. Refer to Telephone operation on how to operate your Bluetooth devices with your new DS6611 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to Troubleshooting if you experience difﬁculty using the telephone system.

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DS6611

Cellular signal

Less than 15 feet for

optimal performance

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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