VTech DS6641 User Manual
Complete user’s manual
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Models:
DS6641/DS6641-2
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Table of contents
Getting started .................................... 1
Parts checklist ............................................. 1
Telephone base and handset charger
installation ............................................... 2
Handset battery installation ......................... 3
Handset battery charging ............................ 4
Installation options ....................................... 5
Tabletop to wall mount installation .............. 5
Wall mount to tabletop installation ............... 7
Are you a new cable or VoIP subscriber? ... 8
Did you subscribe to voicemail service
from your telephone service provider? .... 8
Telephone base layout ................................ 9
Handset layout............................................. 12
Bluetooth ............................................. 14
Introducing Bluetooth................................... 14
Glossary of terms ........................................ 16
Bluetooth setup............................................ 17
Add a cell phone .......................................... 18
Review the cell devices list .......................... 19
Auto connection ........................................... 19
Download directory ...................................... 20
Telephone settings ............................. 21
Using the menu ........................................... 21
Handset ringer volume ................................ 22
Telephone base ringer volume .................... 22
Ringer tone .................................................. 23
Set date and time ........................................ 24
LCD language.............................................. 25
Voicemail number ........................................ 26
Clear voicemail indicators............................ 27
Key tone ...................................................... 27
Home area code .......................................... 28
Dial mode .................................................... 28
Quiet mode .................................................. 29
Telephone operation .......................... 30
Make a home call ........................................ 30
Predial a home call ...................................... 30
Answer a home call ..................................... 30
End a home call ........................................... 31
Call waiting on the home line....................... 31
Make a cell call ............................................ 31
Predial a cell call.......................................... 32
Answer a cell call ......................................... 32
End a cell call .............................................. 33
Call waiting on the cell line .......................... 33
Answer a cell call while on a home call ....... 33
Cell phone voicemail ................................... 33
Answer a home call while on a cell call ....... 34
Speakerphone ............................................. 34
Volume control............................................. 34
Mute............................................................. 35
Temporary ringer silencing .......................... 35
Redial .......................................................... 36
Temporary tone dialing ................................ 37
Check voicemail .......................................... 38
Chain dialing ................................................ 38
Transfer a call .............................................. 39
Find handset ................................................ 40
Web address ............................................... 40
Multiple handset use .......................... 41
Join a call in progress .................................. 41
Intercom....................................................... 42
Answer an incoming call during an
intercom call ............................................ 44
Directory .............................................. 45
About the directory ...................................... 45
Add a directory entry ................................... 46
Review directory entries .............................. 48
Alphabetical search ..................................... 48
Dial a directory entry.................................... 49
Edit a directory entry.................................... 49
Delete directory entries................................ 50
Speed dial.................................................... 51
Assign a speed dial number ........................ 51
Reassign a speed dial number .................... 51
Dial a speed dial number ............................. 52
Delete a speed dial number......................... 52
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Caller ID ............................................... 53
About the caller ID log ................................. 53
Information about caller ID with
call waiting .............................................. 53
Caller ID log ................................................. 54
Missed call indicator .................................... 55
Review the caller ID log ............................... 55
View dialing options ..................................... 56
Dial a caller ID log entry .............................. 56
Save a caller ID log entry to the directory.... 57
Delete caller ID log entries .......................... 57
Caller ID log screen messages.................... 58
Answering system settings ............... 59
Answering system ....................................... 59
Announcement ............................................ 59
Record your own announcement................. 59
Play your announcement ............................. 60
Delete your announcement ......................... 60
Answer on/off............................................... 61
Call screening .............................................. 62
Number of rings ........................................... 62
Remote access code ................................... 62
Message alert tone ...................................... 63
Message recording time .............................. 63
Appendix ............................................. 71
Expand your telephone system ................... 71
Add and register a handset ......................... 71
Replace a handset....................................... 72
Screen messages ........................................ 73
Handset and telephone base indicators ...... 75
Handset battery ........................................... 77
Troubleshooting ........................................... 78
Important safety instructions........................ 87
Precautions for users of implanted
cardiac pacemakers ................................ 88
Operating range........................................... 88
ECO mode ................................................... 88
Maintenance ................................................ 89
About cordless telephones .......................... 90
The RBRC® seal .......................................... 90
Limited warranty .......................................... 91
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations ................... 93
Technical specifications............................... 95
Index .................................................... 96
Answering system operation ............ 64
Answering system and voicemail ................ 64
Using the answering system and
voicemail together ................................... 65
Message capacity ........................................ 65
New message indication.............................. 65
Call screening ............................................. 66
Call intercept................................................ 66
Temporarily turn off the message
alert tone ................................................. 66
Message playback ....................................... 67
Delete all old messages .............................. 68
Record, play and delete memos .................. 69
Remote access ............................................ 70
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Getting started
Parts checklist
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.
Telephone base
Telephone base adapter
Telephone line cord
To purchase replacement batteries or power adapters, 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.
Battery compartment cover
(1 for DS6641)
(2 for DS6641-2)
charger adapters
(1 for DS6641)
(2 for DS6641-2)
Corded handset
Abridged user’s manual
Abridged user’s manual
Cordless handset
(1 for DS6641)
(2 for DS6641-2)
Batteries
(1 for DS6641)
(2 for DS6641-2)
Quick start guide
Quick start guideHandset chargers and
1
Getting started
Telephone base and handset charger installation
Install the telephone base and handset 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 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.
Telephone
wall jack
If you have DSL
high-speed Internet
service, a DSL filter
(not included) is
required.
The DSL filter must
be plugged into the
telephone wall jack.
This telephone provides minimal functionality during a power outage. When the AC
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power is not available, many telephone features do not function. The telephone uses
power from the telephone line to enable you to make and answer calls using only the
corded handset and dialing keys. However, when another telephone on the same
line is being used simultaneously, there might not be sufficient power to use your
telephone in the event of a power failure.
Even if you do not subscribe to any conventional telephone service, you can still use
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the cell line alone without plugging in a telephone line cord.
Telephone
line cord
Telephone base
Electrical outlet not
controlled by a wall
switch
Telephone base
power adapter
Charger
adapter
Handset charger
CAUTION:
If you subscribe to telephone service from a cable company or a VoIP service provider, contact
your cable/VoIP service provider for more information.
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Getting started
Handset battery installation
Install the battery as shown below.
Plug the battery connector securely
1. Place the battery with the label
into the socket inside the handset
battery compartment, matching the
orientation of the engraved label.
Align the cover flat against the
3. Place the handset in the handset
battery compartment, then slide it
towards the center of the handset
until it clicks into place.
2.
THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires
inside the battery compartment.
4.
charger to charge. The CHARGE light
is on when the handset is charging.
CHARGE light
remains on when
charging.
If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to
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prevent possible leakage.
To purchase replacement batteries, 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.
IMPORTANT:
Check for a dial tone by pressing
If you do not hear a dial tone:
Make sure the installation procedures described above are properly done.
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It may be a wiring problem. If you have changed your telephone service to digital service
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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.
/HOME
. If you hear a dial tone, the installation is successful.
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Getting started
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 handset charger to charge the
battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the handset charger when not in
use. The battery is fully charged after 11 hours of continuous charging. See the table
on page 77 for battery operating times.
If the screen is blank or displays Put in charger, you need to charge the handset
without interruption for at least 30 minutes to give the handset enough charge to use
for a short time. When the battery is low, the handset displays Low battery along
with a flashing icon. If you are on a call in low battery mode, the handset plays short
beeps to alert you.
The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to take.
Battery indicators Battery status Action
The screen is blank, or displays
Put in charger and flashes.
The screen displays
Low battery and flashes.
The battery has no or very little
charge. The handset cannot be
used.
The battery has enough charge to
be used for a short time.
Charge without interruption
(about 30 minutes).
Charge without interruption
(about 30 minutes).
The screen displays
HANDSET X.
The battery is charged. To keep the battery charged,
place it in the handset charger
when not in use.
If you place the handset in the handset charger without installing a battery, the screen
displays NO BATTERY.
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 24. To skip setting,
press CANCEL.
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Date: MM/DD/YY
ECO
Getting started
Installation options
Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone
on a wall, swivel the wall mount bracket down 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
Unplug the power adapter and telephone line from the wall outlets. Remove the
1.
power adapter and telephone line from the grooves.
Squeeze the tabs on the wall mount bracket as the arrows indicated below. Swivel
2.
the wall mount bracket down.
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Getting started
Installation options
Route the telephone line cord through the cavity and leave a few inches for plugging
3.
into the telephone wall jack. Press the wall mount bracket onto the telephone base
and click it into place.
Put the corded handset aside. Press down the switch hook and remove the handset
4.
tab from the slot. Rotate the handset tab by 180 degrees. Press down the switch
hook and then replace the handset tab to its slot.
Switch hook
Handset tab
Plug the power adapter and telephone line into the wall outlets. Align the holes
5.
on the wall mount bracket with the standard wall mounting plate and slide the
telephone down until it locks securely. Bundle the telephone line cord and
power adapter cord neatly with twist ties. Put the corded handset back on the
telephone base.
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Getting started
Wall mount to tabletop installation
Remove the telephone base from the wall.
1.
If necessary, untie the bundled telephone line cord and power adapter cord.
2.
Pull the wall mount bracket to detach it from the telephone base. Swivel it upwards
3.
and then press onto the telephone base until it clicks into place.
Tabletop positionWall mount position
Press down on the switch hook and slide the handset tab upwards to remove it from
4.
the slot. Rotate the handset tab by 180 degrees. Press down the switch hook and
then replace the handset tab to its slot.
Switch hook
Handset tab
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Getting started
Are you a new cable or VoIP subscriber?
If your answer is yes, the existing telephone jacks in your home may no longer work.
Your cable/VoIP service provider uses a different connection, seperate from your old
traditional telephone service, to connect the modem/router/terminal adapter installed in
your home.
To allow all existing telephone jacks to work, contact your telephone service provider
for solutions, such as rewiring services (fees may apply).
If your answer is no, your existing telephone jacks will continue to work as normal.
OLD
Main
landline
Conventional
telephone line jack
NEW
Cable or
Internet
Modem/Router/
Terminal adapter
Did you subscribe to voicemail service from your telephone
service provider?
Your telephone has a built-in answering system and supports voicemail feature offered
by your telephone service provider (subscription is required, and fees may apply). Refer
to Answering system and voicemail on page 64 for more details.
To use the built-in answering system:
You may see this online Complete user’s manual on how to record your outgoing
announcement, retrieve messages and other related operations. You may also
refer to the Abridged user’s manual provided in your product package for
abbreviated instructions.
To use the voicemail:
To retrieve your voicemail messages, you typically dial an access number provided
by your telephone service provider, and then enter a security code. Contact your
telephone service provider for instructions on how to configure the voicemail settings
and listen to messages.
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Getting started
Telephone base layout
CID
Press to review the caller ID log when
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the phone is not in use (page 55).
Press to scroll down while in a menu,
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or in the directory, caller ID log or
redial list.
Press to move the cursor to the left
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when entering numbers or names.
CANCEL
Press to silence the base
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ringer temporarily while the
phone is ringing (page 35).
Press and hold to erase
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the missed call indicator
when the phone is not in
use (page 55).
Press to return to the
•
previous menu, or
press and hold to return to
idle mode, without making
changes (page 21).
FLASH
Press to answer another
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incoming call during a call on
the same line (page 31 and
page 33).
REDIAL/PAUSE
Press repeatedly to review the redial list (page 37).
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Press and hold to insert a dialing pause while dialing
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or entering a number (page 30 and page 46).
Press to review the directory when the phone
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is not in use (page 48).
Press to scroll up while in a menu, or in the
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directory, caller ID log or redial list.
Press to move the cursor to the right when
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entering numbers or names.
MENU/SELECT
Press to show the menu (page 21).
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While in a menu, press to select an item
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or save an entry or setting (page 21).
IN USE light
On when the phone
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is in use, or when the
answering system is
answering an incoming
call.
On when a handset is
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being registered.
Flashes when there is
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an incoming call.
Flashes when handsets
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are being deregistered.
Flashes when another
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telephone on the same
line is in use.
1 / 2
Press to pair or replace a cell phone (page 18).•
1 and 2 lights
On when the telephone base is paired and connected with a
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Bluetooth cell phone (page 18).
Blinks when the telephone base is pairing and connecting with
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a Bluetooth cell phone (page 18).
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Getting started
Telephone base layout
1
While reviewing a caller ID
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log entry, press repeatedly
to add or remove 1 in front
of the telephone number
before dialing or saving it in
the directory (page 56).
Press and hold to set or
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dial your voicemail number
(page 26 and page 38).
TONE
Press to switch to tone
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dialing temporarily during
a call (page 37).
MUTE
Press to mute the
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microphone during a call
(page 35).
Press to silence the base
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ringer temporarily while the
phone is ringing (page 35).
/CELL
Press to make, answer or
•
end a cell call (page 31,
page 32 or page 33).
Dialing keys
Press to enter numbers
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or characters.
Press to answer an incoming
•
call (page 30 or page 32).
QUIET
#
Press and hold to set and
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turn on the quiet mode, or
turn it off (page 29).
Press repeatedly to show
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other dialing options when
reviewing a caller ID log
entry (page 56).
MIC
Microphone.•
FIND HANDSET
Press to page all idle
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handsets when the
telephone base is not in
use (page 40).
/HOME
Press to make, answer or
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end a home call (page 30
or page 31).
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Getting started
Telephone base layout
/REPEAT
Press once to repeat the
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playing message (page 67).
Press twice to play the
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previous message (page 67).
/PLAY/STOP
Press to start or stop message
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playback (page 67).
Flashes when there are new
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messages or memos in the
answering system.
Press to temporarily turn on/off
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call screening (page 66).
/ANS ON/OFF
Press to turn the built-in answering system
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on or off (page 61).
X/DELETE
Press to delete the playing
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message or announcement
(page 67 or page 60).
Press to delete the displayed
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entry while in the directory,
caller ID log or redial list
(page 37, page 50 and
page 57 respectively).
Press to delete digits or
•
characters while using the
dialing keys.
/SKIP
Press to skip to the next
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message during message
playback (page 67).
VOLVOL
Press to adjust the listening volume
•
during a call or message playback
(page 34 or page 67).
Press to adjust the telephone base
•
ringer volume when the base is not in
use (page 22).
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Getting started
Handset layout
CHARGE light
On when the handset is charging in the handset charger (page 3).
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/ /VOLUME
Press to review the directory when the phone is not in use (page 48).
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Press to scroll up while in a menu, or in the directory, caller ID log or
•
redial list.
While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to
•
the right.
During a call or message playback, press to increase the listening
•
volume (page 34 or page 67).
/CELL
Press to make or answer a cell call (page 31 or page 32).
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Press to answer an incoming cell call when you hear a call waiting alert
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(page 33).
/HOME/FLASH
Press to make or answer a home call (page 30).
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Press to answer an incoming home call when you hear a call waiting
•
alert (page 31).
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While reviewing a caller ID log entry, press repeatedly to add or
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remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it
in the directory (page 56).
Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail number (page 26 and
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page 38).
TONE
Press to switch to tone dialing during a call if you have pulse
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service (page 37).
Press to make a home line call using the handset speakerphone
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(page 30).
Press to answer a call using the handset speakerphone (page 30
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and page 32).
During a call, press to switch between the handset speakerphone
•
and the handset earpiece (page 34).
REDIAL/PAUSE
Press repeatedly to view the last 10 numbers dialed (page 36).
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Press and hold to insert a dialing pause while dialing or
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entering numbers (page 30 and page 46).
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Getting started
Handset layout
CID/ /VOLUME
Press to review the caller ID log when the phone is not in use
•
(page 55).
Press to scroll down while in a menu, or in the directory, caller
•
ID log or redial list.
While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor
•
to the left.
During a call or message playback, press to decrease the
•
listening volume (page 34 or page 67).
MENU/SELECT
Press to show the menu (page 21).
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While in a menu, press to select an item or save an entry or
•
setting (page 21).
OFF/CANCEL
During a call, press to hang up (page 31 or page 33).
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While the phone is ringing, press to silence the handset ringer
•
temporarily (page 35).
Press and hold to erase the missed call indicator when the
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phone is not in use (page 55).
While in a menu, press to cancel an operation, back up to the
•
previous menu, or exit the menu display (page 21).
Dialing keys
Press to enter numbers or characters.
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Press to answer an incoming call (page 30 or page 32).
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QUIET
#
Press and hold to set and turn on the quiet mode, or turn it off
•
(page 29).
Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when
•
reviewing a caller ID log entry (page 56).
MUTE/DELETE
During a call, press to mute the microphone (page 35).
•
While the phone is ringing, press to silence the handset ringer
•
temporarily (page 35).
While reviewing the redial list, directory or caller ID log, press
•
to delete an individual entry (page 37, page 50 and page 57
respectively).
While using the dialing keys, press to delete digits or
•
characters.
Press to delete the playing message or announcement
•
(page 67 or page 60).
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Bluetooth
Introducing Bluetooth
Your new DS6641 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
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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.
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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 DS6641 cell line.
If your cell phone has poor reception in your home, the DS6641 cannot improve the
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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 DS6641 cell line.
If you experience poor sound quality, your cell phone may be too far away from the
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telephone base. To improve Bluetooth signal strength, place your cell phone closer
to the telephone base (within 15 feet) and make sure that there are no physical
obstacles between the telephone base and the cell phone, such as large furniture or
thick walls.
DS6641
Less than 15 feet for
optimal performance
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Cellular signal
Bluetooth
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, depending on the terms of your plan.
Refer to Bluetooth setup (page 17) to learn how to set up and manage your Bluetooth
enabled devices. Refer to Telephone operation (page 30) on how to operate your
Bluetooth devices with your new DS6641 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless
technology. Refer to Troubleshooting (page 78) 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 cell phone and your new DS6641 telephone system.
Bluetooth cell phone - refers to a Bluetooth enabled cellular telephone.
Cell line - the telephone line associated with your cell phone service. On your DS6641
telephone base and handset, press /CELL to use the cell line.
Connected - when you pair a Bluetooth cell phone to the DS6641, it is automatically
connected. When a cell phone is connected, 1 and/or 2 displays after on the
telephone and handset. The 1 and/or 2 light on the telephone base is on. If a cell
phone loses its connection to the telephone base, it must be reconnected before you
can use the cell phone with the DS6641.
Disconnected - when a cell phone is disconnected, the on the telephone base and
handset no longer displays. The 1/ 2 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. Depending on the manufacturer, this mode is sometimes referred to as
Find Me or Visibility.
Home line - your conventional telephone land line. On your DS6641 telephone base
and handset, press /HOME to use the home line.
Paired device - once a Bluetooth enabled cell phone has been paired with the
telephone base, it appears on the cell devices list. A maximum of two cell phones can
be paired with the telephone base.
Pairing - this refers to the process of Bluetooth enabled cell phone registering device
information with each other. The telephone base must be paired with a Bluetooth
enabled cell phone before the Bluetooth cell phone 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 may 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 with your DS6641, you must first pair and
connect it with the telephone base. The DS6641 telephone base and all system
handsets can be used to make or answer calls on the cell phone line.
Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (a maximum of
approximately 30 feet). When you pair a Bluetooth cell phone to the telephone base,
make sure your Bluetooth cell phone is close to the telephone base to maintain
sufficient signal strength. For optimal performance, keep your cell phone within 15 feet
of the telephone base while using the cell line.
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Bluetooth
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.
You can pair and connect up to two cell phones to the telephone base. All paired cell
phones are shown on the cell device list. Only one Bluetooth cell phone can be on a
call at a time.
Once you have paired and connected a device with the telephone base, you do not
need to repeat the procedure again unless you have replaced the paired cell phone
with a new one.
To pair and connect a cell phone:
Press 1/ 2 on the telephone base. You hear two beeps
1.
and the 1/ 2 light blinks.
When slot 1 is empty, the base screen displays
•
Pairing D1... and the 1 light blinks.
When slot 1 is paired and slot 2 is empty, the base screen
•
displays Pairing D2... and the 2 light blinks.
When both slots are paired, the base screen displays
•
Replace 1 or 2? Use the dialing key to choose the desired slot. Then the
corresponding light ( 1 or 2) blinks.
Turn on the Bluetooth feature of your cell phone. Once your cell phone nds your
2.
VTech phone (VTech DS6641), press the appropriate key on your cell phone to
continue the pairing process.
Your cell phone may prompt you to enter the PIN of the telephone base. The default
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PIN of the telephone base is 0000.
All cell phones that are connected to the telephone base are
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disconnected temporarily until the pairing process is completed.
When the cell phone is successfully paired and connected to the
3.
telephone base, you hear two beeps. The corresponding status
icon (1/ 2) displays. The corresponding device light ( 1/ 2)
turns on.
HANDSET 1
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10:01
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2
AM
01/02
If you have trouble pairing your cell phone, it may not be compatible with your
DS6641. 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.
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The steps for the pairing process may vary for different cell phones. If this happens,
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follow the prompts on your cell phone and your DS6641 to complete the pairing process.
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Bluetooth
Review the cell devices list
Press MENU on the phone when it is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Bluetooth, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to Cell devices, then press SELECT.
3.
Auto connection
A cell phone may be disconnected from the telephone base when:
The Bluetooth feature of your connected cell phone is turned off.
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The power of your cell phone is turned off.
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Your cell phone is not within range of the telephone base.
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When the Bluetooth feature or power on the cell phone is turned on, or it moves within
range of the base, the base will try to reconnect to the cell phone.
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Bluetooth
Download directory
You can download up to 200 directories (phonebooks) to your DS6641 telephone
system via Bluetooth wireless technology. Each downloaded directory is stored in
the phone directory with up to 24 digits for each phone number and 15 characters
for each name.
Before downloading the directory, make sure the cell phone is paired and connected
to the DS6641. Make sure the handset battery is charged for at least 10 minutes.
Place your cell phone next to the telephone base while downloading.
To download a cell phone directory:
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Bluetooth, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to Download dir, then press SELECT.
3.
The screen displays Select a device briey.
If there is no cell phone paired to the system, the
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handset displays Pair cell rst and then returns to the
previous menu.
If there is no cell phone connected to the system, the handset
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displays D1: not available/D2: not available.
Press or to scroll to a desired device, then press SELECT.
4.
If the selected device is not available, the handset displays
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DX not avail. and then returns to the previous menu.
During the download, the handset ashes Downloading...
All other idle system handsets display Downloading....
When the downloading process is complete or when the memory
5.
is full, the handset displays Entries added: XXX.
Then the handset returns to the Bluetooth menu.
Certain cell phones do not support SIM card download. If this
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is the case, try transferring the contacts from your SIM card
to your cell phone memory first, then download from your
cell phone memory. For more information on how to transfer
contacts from your SIM card to your cell phone memory, see the
user’s manual of your cell phone.
When downloading the directory from your Bluetooth enabled
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cell phone, some data may not transfer. For example, if you
have home, mobile and work numbers for a particular contact,
the three categories may not transfer to your DS6641.
For certain cell phones, you may need to press a key on your
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cell phone to confirm the directory download.
For Android and Blackberry cell phones, you may also download your
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cell phone directory to your DS6641 via the VTech Contact Share
application. Go to www.vtechphones.com/apps/contact_share for
application download.
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Bluetooth
1
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2
Download dir
1
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D1:Cell Phone A
1
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2
Downloading...
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Entries added:
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Telephone settings
Using the menu
You can use the telephone base or a cordless handset to
change your telephone settings.
In the ringers menu, you can select the ringer tones and adjust
the ringer volume for incoming calls.
In the settings menu, you can change the settings for
LCD language, voicemail number, voicemail indicators, key
tone, home area code and dial mode.
Go to Answering system settings from page 59 to page 63
for instructions on how to modify the answering system settings.
To enter the menu:
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or until the screen displays the desired feature menu.
2.
Press SELECT to enter that menu.
3.
To return to the previous menu, press CANCEL.
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To return to idle mode, press and hold CANCEL.
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Telephone settings
Handset ringer volume
You can set the handset ringer volume or turn the ringer off. When
the ringer is off, Ringer off and appear on the screen.
Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Ringers, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to Home volume or Cell volume, then
3.
press SELECT.
Press or to sample each volume level.
4.
Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous
5.
Ringers
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Home volume
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menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
If the ringer volume is set to off, that device is silenced for
all incoming calls. However, the handset still rings when
being paged.
Volume:
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Telephone base ringer volume
You can set the base ringer volume or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is off,
Ringer off and appear on the screen.
Press MENU when the telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Ringers, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to Ringer volume, then press SELECT.
3.
Press or to sample each volume level.
4.
Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous menu. You hear a
5.
confirmation tone.
-OR-
Press VOL or VOL when the telephone base is not
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in use.
When you set the ringer volume to zero, the base ringer is off.
The telephone base announces, “Base ringer is off,” and
displays Ringer off and .
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Telephone settings
Ringer tone
You can choose from different ringer tones for each handset and
the telephone base.
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Ringers, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to Home ringtone or Cell ringtone, then
3.
press SELECT.
Press or to sample each ringer tone.
4.
Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous
5.
menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
If you turn off the ringer volume on a cordless handset, you will not
hear ringer tone samples.
Ringers
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Home ringtone
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Tone: 2
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Telephone settings
Set date and time
The answering system announces the date and time of each message prior to
playing it. Before using the answering system, set the date and time as follows. If you
subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each
incoming call. However, the year must be correct so that the day of the week can be
calculated from the caller ID information.
To manually set the date and time:
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Set date/time, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to select the month then press SELECT, or use the
3.
dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (01-12).
Press or to select the date then press SELECT, or use the
4.
dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (01-31).
Press or to select the year then press SELECT, or use
5.
the dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (00-99) then
press SELECT.
Press or to select the hour then press SELECT, or use the
6.
dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (01-12).
Press or to select the minute then press SELECT, or use the
7.
dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (00-59).
Press or to select AM or PM.
8.
Press SELECT to save the settings and return to the previous menu. You hear a
9.
confirmation tone.
Set date/time
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Date: MM/DD/YY
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Time: HH:MM - -
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If the date and time are not set when a message is recorded, the system announces,
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“Time and date not set,” before each message plays.
The telephone plays two beeps if you enter an invalid number.
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Telephone settings
LCD language
You can select a language (English, French or Spanish) to be used in
all screen displays.
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Settings, then press SELECT.
2.
Press SELECT to select LCD language.
3.
Press or to select English, Français or Español, then
4.
press SELECT.
The screen displays Set English? when you choose English.
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The screen displays Set Francais? when you choose Français.
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The screen displays Set Espanol? when you choose Español.
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Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous
5.
menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
If you accidentally change the LCD language to French or Spanish,
you can reset it to English easily by pressing MENU then entering 364#.
Settings
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LCD language
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English
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Telephone settings
Voicemail number
If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, you
can save the voicemail number to 1 on each handset and the telephone base for
easy access. When you want to retrieve voicemail messages, press and hold 1.
Contact your telephone service provider for more information and assistance about
using your voicemail service.
To save and dial your voicemail number:
Press and hold 1 when the phone is not in use.
1.
Use the dialing keys to enter the voicemail access number
2.
provided by your telephone service provider (up to 30 digits)
when prompted.
Press or to move the cursor to the left or right.
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Press DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the
•
telephone base to delete a digit.
Press and hold DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on
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the telephone base to delete all digits.
Press and hold PAUSE to enter a dialing pause
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(a P appears).
Press SELECT to save. Then the handset/telephone base
3.
dials the saved voicemail number.
To save your voicemail number:
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Settings, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to Voicemail #, then press SELECT.
3.
Use the dialing keys to enter the voicemail number (up to
4.
30 digits).
Press or to move the cursor to the left or right.
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Press DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone
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base to delete a digit.
Press and hold DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the
•
telephone base to delete all digits.
Press and hold PAUSE to enter a dialing pause (a P appears).
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Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous
5.
menu. You hear a confirmation tone and the screen displays
VM # saved.
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Voicemail #
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Voicemail #
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VM # saved
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