VTech DS6751, DS6751-2, DS6751-3 User Manual

Complete user’s manual
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Models: DS6751/DS6751-2/
DS6751-3
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Table of contents
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Parts checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Telephone base and charger
installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Battery installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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
VTech Connect to Cell
Add a cell phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Review the cell device list. . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Auto connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Download directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
application. . . . 17
Telephone settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Handset ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Telephone base ringer volume. . . . . . . . 22
Ringer tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Quiet mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Set date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
LCD language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Voicemail number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Clear voicemail indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Key tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Home area code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Dial 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Handset speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Temporary ringer silencing. . . . . . . . . . . 35
Temporary tone dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Check voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Chain dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Transfer a call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Find handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Web address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Multiple handset use . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Join a call in progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Answer an incoming call during an
intercom call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
About the directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Add a directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Review and dial from the directory . . . . . 47
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Table of contents
Alphabetical search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Edit a directory entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Delete directory entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Speed dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Assign a speed dial entry . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Reassign a speed dial entry . . . . . . . . . . 51
Dial a speed dial number . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Delete a speed dial entry . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Caller ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
About caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Information about caller ID with
call waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Caller ID log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Missed call indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Memory match . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Review and dial from the caller ID log . . . 55
View dialing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Save a caller ID log entry to the
directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Delete the caller ID log entries . . . . . . . . 58
Caller ID log screen messages. . . . . . . . 58
Answering system settings. . . . . . 59
Answering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Record your own announcement . . . . . . 59
Play the announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Delete your announcement . . . . . . . . . . 60
Answer on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Call screening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Number of rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Remote access code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Message alert tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Recording time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Message capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
New message indication. . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Call screening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Call intercept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Message playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Delete all messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Record, play or delete memos . . . . . . . . 69
Remote access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Expand your telephone system . . . . . . . 71
Add and register a handset . . . . . . . . . . 71
Replace a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Keystroke table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Screen messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Handset and telephone base
indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Important safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . 89
Precautions for users of implanted
cardiac pacemakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Operating range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
ECO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Energy-saving charging mode . . . . . . . . 91
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
About cordless telephones . . . . . . . . . . . 92
The RBRC® seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations . . . . . . . 95
Technical specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Answering system operation . . . .65
Answering system and voicemail . . . . . . 65
Using the answering system and
voicemail together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
ii

Getting started

Battery Pack / Bloc-piles :
(2.4V Ni-MH)
WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT :
DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES.
NE PAS INCINÉRER OU PERCER LES PILES.
Made in China / Fabriqué en chine
THIS SIDE UP / CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUT

Parts checklist

Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
Telephone base
Battery (1 for DS6751)
(2 for DS6751-2) (3 for DS6751-3)
Handset charger and charger adapter
(1 for DS6751-2) (2 for DS6751-3)
Handset (1 for DS6751)
(2 for DS6751-2) (3 for DS6751-3)
Telephone line cord
Abridged user’s manual
Abridged user’s manual
Battery compartment cover (1 for DS6751)
(2 for DS6751-2) (3 for DS6751-3)
Telephone base power adapter
Quick start guide
Quick start guide
To purchase a replacement battery or power adapter, visit our website at
www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.
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TEL. LINE
Use Only
Supplied Adapter
DC 6V

Telephone base and charger installation

Install the telephone base and charger as shown below.
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 telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about
DSL lter.
Telephone wall jack
A DSL lter (not
included) is required if you have DSL
Electrical outlet (not controlled
by a wall switch) high-speed Internet service.
The DSL lter must
be plugged into the telephone wall jack.
Telephone base power adapter
Telephone base
Use only the power adapters supplied with this product. To order a replacement, visit
Charger
our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 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.
Even if you do not subscribe to any conventional telephone service, you can still use the
• cell line alone without plugging in a telephone line cord.
Charger adapter
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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Battery Pack / Bloc-piles : (2.4V Ni-MH) WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT : DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES. NE PAS INCINÉRER OU PERCER LES PILES. Made in China / Fabriqué en chine
THIS SIDE UP / CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUT
Battery Pack / Bloc-piles :
(2.4V Ni-MH)
WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT :
DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES.
NE PAS INCINÉRER OU PERCER LES PILES.
Made in China / Fabriqué en chine
THIS SIDE UP / CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUT

Battery installation

Install the battery as shown below.
Place the battery with the label
1. into the socket, matching the orientation of the engraved label.
Slide the battery compartment cover
3. Place the handset in the telephone towards the center of the handset until it clicks into place.
2.Plug the battery connector securely
THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires inside the battery compartment.
4. base or charger to charge.
CHARGE light remains on when charging.
If the handset will not be used for a long period of time, disconnect and remove the
• battery to prevent any possible leakage.
To purchase replacement batteries, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com
• or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.
IMPORTANT:
Check for a dial tone by pressing /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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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 11 hours of continuous charging. See the table on page 78 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 ashing 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
ashes.
The screen displays Low battery and
ashes.
The screen displays HANDSET X.
If you place the handset in the telephone base or charger without plugging in a battery, the screen displays NO BATTERY.
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.
The battery is charged. To keep the battery charged,
Charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes).
Charge without interruption (about 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 24. To skip setting, press CANCEL.
Date: MM/DD/YY
ECO
ANS ON
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TEL. LINE
Use Only
Supplied Adapter
DC 6V

Installation options

The telephone comes ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the provided wall mount bracket to connect with a standard dual-stud telephone wall mount plate. If you do not have this wall mount plate, you can purchase one from many hardware or consumer electronics retailers. You may need a professional to install the wall mount plate.

Tabletop to wall mount installation

Remove the telephone line cord from the telephone wall jack, and the telephone
1. base power adapter from the electrical outlet.
Push to open the wall mount bracket as the arrows indicated below. Swivel the
2. wall mount bracket down.
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Tabletop to wall mount installation
Press the wall mount bracket onto the telephone base until it clicks into place.3.
Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone wall jack. Plug the telephone base
4. power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Align the holes 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.
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Wall mount to tabletop installation

If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them rst.
1.
Unplug the telephone line cord (or the DSL lter) from the telephone wall jack.
2. Unplug the power adapter from the electrical outlet. Slide the wall mount bracket up and remove it from the wall mount plate.
Push to release the wall mount bracket from the telephone base. Swivel it upwards
3. as the arrows indicated below. Then press it onto the telephone base until it clicks into place.
Wall mount position
See Telephone base and charger installation on page 2.4.
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Tabletop position
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, separate 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.
Conventional
OLD
Main
landline
NEW
Cable or
Internet
telephone line jack
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 65 for more information.
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.
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 congure the voicemail settings and listen to messages.
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Telephone base layout

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 – ANS ON/OFF
Press to turn the answering system on or off
(page 61).
2 – X/DELETEX/DELETE
Press to delete the playing message or
announcement (page 68 or page 60). Press to delete the displayed entry while in
the directory, caller ID log or redial list (page 49, page 58 or page 36).
Press to delete digits or characters, or
press and hold to delete all digits or characters while using the dialing keys.
3 – MUTEMUTE
Press to mute the microphone while on a
call (page 34). Press to silence the ringer temporarily while
the telephone base is ringing (page 35).
4 – /SKIP
Press to skip to the next message during
message playback (page 68).
5 – /REPEAT
Press to repeat the playing message
(page 68). Press twice to play the previous message
(page 68).
6 – /HOME
Press to make, answer or end a home call
• (page 30 or page 31).
7 – /PLAY/STOP
Press to start or stop message playback
• (page 68).
Flashes when there are new messages or
• memos in the answering system.
Press to temporarily turn on/off call
• screening (page 62).
8 – /CELL
Press to make, answer or end a cell call
• (page 31 or page 32).
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Telephone base layout
11
9
10
9 – MENU/SELECTMENU/SELECT
Press to show the menu (page 21).
• Press to choose an item, or save an entry or
• setting while in a menu.
10 – �UIET�UIET
11 – 1 and 2 device lights
#
Press and hold to set and turn on the quiet mode, or turn it off (page 23).
Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry (page 56).
On when the telephone base is paired and connected with a Bluetooth cell phone (page 18).
Blinks when the telephone base is pairing and connecting with a Bluetooth cell phone (page 18).
13 – /
Press to review the directory when the
• phone is not in use (page 47).
Press to scroll up while in a menu, or in the
• directory, caller ID log or redial list.
Press to move the cursor to the right while
• entering numbers or names.
14 – FIND HANDSETFIND HANDSET
Press to page all system handsets
• (page 39).
12
13
14
12 – 1 / 2
Press to pair or replace a cell phone
• (page 18).
Press to cancel the pairing process
• (page 18).
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Telephone base layout
15
16
17
20
18
19
15 – CANCELCANCEL
Press to silence the ringer temporarily while
• the telephone base is ringing (page 35).
Press and hold to erase the missed call
• indicator when the phone is not in use (page 54).
Press to return to the previous menu, or
• press and hold to return to idle mode, while in a menu without making changes.
16 – 1
Press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front
• of the caller ID log entry before dialing or saving it to the directory while reviewing a caller ID log entry (page 56).
Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail
• number (page 26 or page 37).
17 – FLASHFLASH
Press to answer an incoming call when you
• hear a call waiting alert during a call (page 33)..
18 – /VOL and /VOL
Press to adjust the listening volume during a
• call or message playback (page 34 or page 68).
Press to adjust the telephone base ringer
• volume when the phone is not in use (page 22).
19 – REDIAL/PAUSEREDIAL/PAUSE
Press repeatedly to review the last 10
• numbers dialed (page 36).
Press and hold to insert a dialing pause
• while dialing or entering numbers (page 30 or page 45).
20 – /CID
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
• reviewing the directory, caller ID log or redial list.
Press to move the cursor to the left while
• entering numbers or names.
21 – Dialing keysDialing keys
Press to enter numbers or characters.
• Press to answer an incoming home call or
• cell call (page 30 or page 32).
22 – TONETONE
Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily
• when using pulse service during a call (page 35).
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21
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Handset layout

1
4
2
3
1 – CHARGE light
2 – /CELL
Press to make or answer a cell call (page 31
• or page 32).
Press to answer an incoming cell call when
• you hear a call waiting alert (page 33).
3 – /HOME/FLASH
Press to make or answer a home call
• (page 30).
Press to answer an incoming home call
• when you hear a call waiting alert during a call (page 33).
4 – / /VOLUME
Press to review the directory when the
• phone is not in use (page 47).
Press to increase the listening volume
• during a call or message playback (pagepage 34 or page 68).
Press to scroll up while in a menu, or
• reviewing the directory, caller ID log or redial list.
Press to move the cursor to the right while
• entering numbers or names.
5 – MENU/SELECT
Press to show the menu (page 21).
• Press to choose an item, or save an entry or
• setting while in a menu.
5
6
7
6 – OFF/CANCEL
Press to hang up during a call (page 31).
• Press to silence the ringer temporarily while
• the handset is ringing (page 35).
Press and hold to erase the missed call
• indicator when the phone is not in use (page 54).
Press to return to the previous menu, or
• press and hold to return to idle mode, while in a menu without making changes.
7 – CID/ /VOLUME
Press to review the caller ID log when the
• phone is not in use (page 55).
Press to decrease the listening volume
• during a call or message playback (page 33 or page 68).
Press to scroll down while in a menu, or
• reviewing the directory, caller ID log or redial list.
Press to move the cursor to the left while
• entering numbers or names in the directory.
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Handset layout
8
9
10
11
8 – 1
Press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front
• of the caller ID log entry before dialing or saving it to the directory while reviewing awhile reviewing a caller ID log entry ( (page 56).
Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail
• number (page 26 or page 37).
9 – Dialing keys
Press to enter numbers or characters.
• Press to answer an incoming call (page(page 30
• or page 32)..
10 – TONE
Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily
• when using pulse service while on a call (page 35).
11 – MUTE/DELETE
Press to mute the microphone while on a
• call (page 34).
Press to silence the ringer temporarily while
• the handset is ringing (page 35).
Press to delete the playing message or
• announcement (page 68 or page 60).
Press to delete digits or characters, or
• press and hold to delete all digits or characters while using the dialing keys.
12
13
14
Press to delete the displayed entry when
• reviewing the directory, caller ID log or redial list (page 49, page 58 or page 36).
12 – �UIET
13 – REDIAL/PAUSE
14 –
#
Press and hold to set and turn on the quiet mode, or turn it off (page 23).
Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry (page 56).
Press repeatedly to review the last 10 numbers dialed (page 36).
Press and hold to insert a dialing pause while dialing or entering numbers (page 30 or page 45).
Press to make a home line call using the handset speakerphone (page 30).
Press to answer a call using the handset speakerphone (page 30 and page 32).
Press to switch between the handset speakerphone and the handset earpiece during a call or message playback (page 35 or page 68).
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Bluetooth

Introducing Bluetooth

Your new DS6751 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 directory 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 DS6751 cell line.
If your cell phone has poor reception in your home, the DS6751 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 you use the DS6751 cell line.
If you experience poor sound quality, your cell phone may be too far away from the
• 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.
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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 31) on how to operate your Bluetooth devices with your new DS6751 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to Troubleshooting (page 79) if you experience difculty 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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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 DS6751 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 DS6751 telephone base and handset, press /CELL to use the cell line.
Connected - when you pair a Bluetooth cell phone to the DS6751, 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 device 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 DS6751.
Disconnected - when a cell phone is disconnected, the on the telephone base and handset no longer displays. The 1/ 2 device 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 DS6751 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 setup

To use a Bluetooth enabled cell phone with your DS6751, you must rst pair and connect it with the telephone base. The DS6751 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
sufcient signal strength. For optimal performance, keep your cell phone within 15 feet
of the telephone base while using the cell line.
VTech Connect to Cell
application
If you are using Bluetooth enabled Android® phones (OS 2.3 or higher), you can further
extend the exibility of your telephone system with use of this free application.
VTech Connect to Cell comprises Caller ID manager and Alerts manager that help you integrate your cell phone with your new DS6751.
To learn more or download this application via Google Play® Store, go to http://www.vtechphones.com/app_connect_to_cell.
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Android
and Google Play® are registered trademarks of Google Inc.
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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 and the 1/ 2 device
1. light blinks.
When slot 1 is empty, the base screen displays
Pairing D1... and the 1 device light blinks. When slot 1 is paired and slot 2 is empty, the base screen
displays Pairing D2... and the 2 device 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 DS6751), 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
PIN of the telephone base is 0000. All cell phones that are connected to the telephone base are
• 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.
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If you have trouble pairing your cell phone, it may not be compatible with your DS6751. Check the Bluetooth compatibility list at www.vtechphones.com.
The pairing process may take up to one minute. If the pairing process fails, turn off
the Bluetooth feature on your phone and on the DS6751 by pressing 1 / 2. Then repeat the steps above to pair and connect again. In some cases, it may take you a few attempts to complete the pairing process.
The steps for the pairing process may vary for different cell phones. If this happens,
follow the prompts on your cell phone and your DS6751 to complete the pairing process.
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Bluetooth

Review the cell device 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.
The power of your cell phone is turned off.
Your cell phone is not within range of the telephone base.
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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Download directory

You can download up to 200 directories (phonebooks) to your DS6751 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 DS6751. 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. The
3. screen displays Select a device briey.
If there is no cell phone paired to the system, the
• handset displays Pair cell rst and then returns to the previous menu.
Press or to scroll to a desired device, then press SELECT.
4. If the selected device is not available, the handset displays
DX not avail. (X represents the cell device number) 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. (XXX represents the number of entries added). Then the handset returns to the Bluetooth menu.
Certain cell phones do not support SIM card download. If this
• is the case, transfer the contacts from your SIM card to your
cell phone memory rst. 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
• 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 DS6751.
For certain cell phones, you may need to press a key on your
cell phone to conrm the directory download.
For Android cell phones, you may also download your cell phone
• directory to your DS6751 via the VTech Contact Share application. Go to http://www.vtechphones.com/app_contact_share for application download.
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Telephone settings

Using the menu

You can use a cordless handset or the telephone base to change the 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 64) for instructions to change 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
2. feature menu.
Press SELECT to enter that menu.
3.
To return to the previous menu, press CANCEL.
To return to idle mode, press and hold CANCEL.

Handset ringer volume

You can adjust the ringer volume or turn the ringer off on each handset. When the ringer is turned off, the handset displays and Ringer off.
Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
1.
Press or until the handset displays Ringers,
2. then pressress SELECT.
Press or to scroll to Home volume or Cell volume, then
3. press SELECT.
Press or to sample each ringer volume level.
4.
Press SELECT to save your selection. You hear a
5.
conrmation tone.
The ringer volume also determines the ringer volume for intercom
calls. If the ringer volume is set to off, that handset is silenced for all incoming calls except paging tone.
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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
3. SELECT.
Press or to sample each volume level.
4.
Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the
5. previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
-OR-
Press /VOL or /VOL when the telephone base is not
• in use.
When you set the ringer volume to zero, the base ringer is off and the telephone base announces, “ displays and Ringer off.
Base ringer is off.”
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Ringer tone

You can choose from different ringer tones on the phone.
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or until the screen displays Ringers,
2. then press SELECT.
Press or until the screen displays Home ringtone or
3. Cell ringtone, then press SELECT.
The screen displays Tone: with the current setting displayed.
4. Press or to sample each ringer tone.
Press SELECT to save your selection. You hear a conrmation tone.
5.
If you turn off the ringer volume on a handset, you will not hear ringer tone samples on that handset.
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Telephone settings
�uiet mode
You can turn on the quiet mode for a period of time (1-12 hours). During this period, all tones (except paging tone) and call screening are muted.
When you turn on the quiet mode, the answering system turns on automatically. When the quiet mode duration expires, the answering system remains on.
To set the duration and turn on the quiet mode:
Press and hold �UIET# when the handset/telephone base is
1. not in use.
The screen displays �uiet: _ _ hours. Use the dialing
2. keys (0-9) to enter the desired duration (1-12).
Press SELECT to save. You hear a conrmation tone. The
3. screen displays �uiet mode on and . The handset also displays ANS ON. The ANS ON/OFF light on the telephone base turns on.
To turn off the quiet mode:
Press and hold �UIET# when the handset/telephone base is
• not in use. The screen displays �uiet mode off briey and then returns to idle.
When you change the settings of the ringer tone, handset ringer volume or telephone base ringer volume, you can still hear the samples even if the quiet mode is on.
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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.
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or until the screen displays Set date/time,
2. then press SELECT.
Press or to select the month then press SELECT,
3. or use the dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (01-12).
Press or to select the date then press SELECT,
4. or use the dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (01-31).
Press or to select the year then press SELECT,
5. or use the dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (00-99) then press SELECT.
Press or to select the hour then press SELECT,
6. or use the dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (01-12).
Press or to select the minute then press SELECT,
7. or use the dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (00-59).
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Press or to select AM or PM.
8.
Press SELECT to save the settings. You hear a conrmation tone.
9.
If the date and time are not set when a message is recorded, the system announces,
“Time and date not set,” before each message plays.
The phone plays two beeps if you enter an invalid number.
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Telephone settings

LCD language

You can select 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 until the screen displays Settings,
2.
then press SELECT.
Press SELECT to choose LCD language.
3.
Press or to choose English, Français or Español,
4.
then press SELECT.
The screen displays Set English? when you
choose English.
The screen displays Set Francais? when you
choose Français.
The screen displays Set Espanol? when you
choose Español.
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5. Press SELECT to save your selection. You hear a
conrmation 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#
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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 set your voicemail number:
Press and hold 1 when the phone is not in use.
1.
Use the dialing keys to enter the voicemail number
2. (up to 30 digits).
Press or to move the cursor to the left or right.
Press DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the
telephone base to erase a digit.
Press and hold DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE
on the telephone base to erase all digits.
Press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause
(a P appears). Press TONE to add ( appears) or �UIET# to add #
( appears).
3. Press SELECT to save. Then the phone dials the saved voicemail number.
-OR-
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 30 digits).
4.
Press or to move the cursor to the left or right.
Press DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone
base to erase a digit.
Press and hold DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the
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telephone base to erase all digits.
Press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a P appears).
Press TONE to add ( appears) or �UIET# to add # ( appears).
5. Press SELECT to save. The screen displays VM # saved and the stored number. You hear a conrmation tone.
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Clear voicemail indicators

If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, the handsets and telephone base display New voicemail and when you have new voicemail messages. Contact your telephone service provider for more information about using your voicemail service.
After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on the handsets and telephone base turn off automatically.
Use the clear voicemail feature when the telephone indicates that there is new voicemail but there are none (for example, when you have accessed your voicemail while away from home). The clear voicemail feature only turns off the indicators; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As long as you have new voicemail messages, your telephone service provider continues to send the signal to turn on the indicators.
To manually turn off the new voicemail indicators:
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or until the screen displays Settings,
2. then press SELECT.
Press or until the screen displays Clr voicemail,
3. then press SELECT. The screen displays Reset VM Icon?
Press SELECT to save your selection. You hear a
4.
conrmation tone.
Your telephone service provider may alert you of new messages with a stutter (broken) dial tone. Contact your telephone service provider for details.
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Key tone

Settings
You can turn the key tone on or off for each handset and the telephone base.
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If you turn the key tone on, the device beeps with each key press. If you turn the key tone off, there are no beeps when you press the keys.
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or until the screen displays Settings,
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Press or
3.
until the screen displays
then press SELECT.
Press or to choose Key tone:On or Key tone:Off.
4.
Press SELECT to save your selection. You hear a
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Home area code

If you dial local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can program your home area code so that when you receive a call within your local area, the telephone number is automatically stored in the caller ID log without the area code.
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or until the screen displays Settings,
2. then press SELECT.
Press or until the screen displays Home area code,
3. then press SELECT.
Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the desired home
4. area code.
Press DELETE to delete a digit.
Press and hold DELETE to delete all digits.
5. Press SELECT to save. You hear a conrmation tone.
If, in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to dial the area code when making a local call, or, if you move to a location that requires it, follow the steps above to delete the home area code you have already programmed. After you have deleted the home area code, _ _ _ appears.
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Dial mode

The dial mode is preset to touch-tone dialing. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you must change the dial mode to pulse dialing before using the telephone to make a call.
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or until the screen displays Settings,
2. then press SELECT.
Press or until the screen displays Dial mode,
3. then press SELECT.
Press or to choose Touch-tone or Pulse.
4.
Press SELECT to save your selection. You hear a
5.
conrmation tone.
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Telephone operation

Make a home call

Using a handset:
Press /HOME or , then dial the telephone number.then dial the telephone number.
Using the telephone base:
Press /HOME, then dial the telephone number.
The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours,
• minutes and seconds).
While entering numbers, press and hold PAUSE to insert a
• dialing pause (a P appears).

Predial a home call

Enter the number with the dialing keys (0-9).
1.
Press /HOME or on the handset to dial, or press
2.
/HOME on the telephone base to dial.
The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours,
• minutes and seconds).
While predialing, press DELETE or CANCEL to backspace and
• delete; press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a P appears).
If you make a predial call while the telephone line is in use, the
• screen displays Unable to call.

Answer a home call

Using a handset:
Press /HOME, /CELL, or any dialing key (0-9, TONE or �UIET#).
Using the telephone base:
Press /HOME, /CELL or any dialing key (0-9, TONE or �UIET#).
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End a home call

Using a handset:
Press OFF or put the handset back in the telephone base or handset charger.
Using the telephone base:
Press /HOME.

Call waiting on the home line

When you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone service provider, you hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call.
Press FLASH to put your current call on hold and take the new call.
Press FLASH at any time to switch back and forth between calls.

Make a cell call

Using a handset:
Press /CELL. The handset displays Select a device.
1.
If you have only one cell phone connected to the telephone base,
press SELECT and then the handset displays D1 selected. If you have two cell phones connected to the telephone base, press or to
select a cell phone and then press SELECT. Then the handset displays D1/D2 selected.
Enter the telephone number, then press /CELL to dial.
2.
Using the telephone base:
Press /CELL on the telephone base. The screen displays Select a device.
1.
If you have only one cell phone connected to the telephone base,
press SELECT, the screen displays Enter number. If you have two cell phones, press or to select a cell phone and then press
SELECT, the screen displays Enter number.
Enter the telephone number, then press /CELL or SELECT to dial.
2.
The screen shows the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds).
While entering numbers, press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause
(a P appears). While using the cell line, place your cell phone closer to the telephone base, and
• make sure that there are no physical obstacles such as large furniture or thick walls between the telephone base and the cell phone.
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Predial a cell call

Enter the number with the dialing keys (0-9).
1.
Press /CELL to dial.
2. If you have only one cell phone connected to the telephone base, it is
• automatically selected to make cell calls.
If you have two cell phones connected to the telephone base, the screen
• displays Select a device. Press or to select a cell phone and then press SELECT.
The screen displays Unable to call if your cell phone is in use.
The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds).
While entering numbers, press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause
(a P appears).

Answer a cell call

Using a handset:
Press /HOME, /CELL, or any dialing key (0-9, TONE or �UIET#).
Using the telephone base:
Press /HOME, /CELL or any dialing key (0-9, TONE or �UIET#).
You can also use your cell phone to answer the call. If you answer with your cell phone, it will disconnect from the telephone base.

End a cell call

Using a handset:
Press OFF or put the handset back in the telephone base or handset charger.
Using the telephone base:
When you are using the base speakerphone, press /CELL.
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Call waiting on the cell line

When you subscribe to call waiting service from your cell phone service provider, you hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call.
Press /CELL on the handset or FLASH on the telephone base to put your current
• call on hold and take the new call.
Press /CELL on the handset or FLASH on the telephone base at any time to
• switch back and forth between calls.

Answer a cell call while on a home call

When you are on a home call and you receive an incoming cell call, you hear a beep, and appears. All other system devices ring.
To answer the incoming cell call:
Press /CELL on the handset or the telephone base. The home line is still on hold.
To resume the home call on hold:
Press /HOME on the handset or the telephone base.

Cell phone voicemail

If you have voicemail service active on your cell phone, and you do not answer the incoming cell call, the call will be answered by your cell phone’s voicemail. Contact your cell phone service provider for more information about voicemail service.

Answer a home call while on a cell call

When you are on a cell call and you receive an incoming home call, you hear a beep, and appears. All other system devices ring.
To answer the incoming home call:
Press /HOME on the handset or the telephone base. The cell line is still on hold.
To resume the cell call on hold:
Press /CELL on the handset or the telephone base.
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Volume

To adjust the listening volume on a handset:
During a call, press /VOLUME or /VOLUME to adjust the listening volume.
To adjust the listening volume at the telephone base:
During a call, press /VOL or /VOL to adjust the listening volume.
When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum setting,
• you hear two beeps.
The handset earpiece and speakerphone volume settings
• are independent.

Mute

The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you.
To mute a call on a handset:
During a call, press MUTE. The handset displays Muted until
• the mute function is turned off.
Press MUTE again to resume the conversation. The handset
• displays Microphone on briefly.
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To mute a call at the telephone base:
During a call, press MUTE. The telephone base displays Muted
• and the MUTE light turns on until the mute function is turned off.
Press MUTE again to resume the conversation. The telephone
• base displays Microphone on briefly.
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Handset speakerphone

During a call, press to switch between the handset speakerphone and the handset earpiece.
When the speakerphone is active, the handset displays Speaker.

Temporary ringer silencing

When the telephone is ringing, you can temporarily silence the ringer of the handset or telephone base without disconnecting the call. The next call rings normally at the preset volume.
To silence the handset ringer:
Press OFF or MUTE, then displays and Ringer muted
displays briey.
Ringer muted
To silence the telephone base ringer:
Press /VOL, MUTE or CANCEL on the telephone base.
displays and Ringer muted displays briey.
Each handset and the base ring when there is an incoming call unless the ringer volume of that device is turned off.
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Temporary tone dialing

If you have pulse (rotary) service only, you can switch from pulse to touch-tone dialing temporarily during a call. This is useful if you need to send touch-tone signals to access your telephone banking or long distance services.
During a call, press TONE .
1.
Use the dialing keys to enter the number. The telephone sends touch-tone signals.
2. It automatically returns to pulse dialing mode after you end the call.
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Telephone operation

Redial

Each handset and the telephone base stores the last 10 telephone numbers dialed.
When there are already 10 entries, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the
• new entry.
Entries are in reverse chronological order.
The phone plays two beeps when you reach the end or beginning of the redial list, or
• when you access the redial list with no records.
To review and dial a redial entry:
Press REDIAL when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press , or REDIAL repeatedly until the desired entry
2. displays.
Press /HOME or to use the home line.
3.
-OR-
Press /CELL to use the cell line. Press select the desired cell phone when necessary, then press SELECT.
-OR-
Press /HOME or to use the home line.
1.
-OR-
Press /CELL to use the cell line. Press the desired cell phone when necessary, then press SELECT.
2. Press REDIAL and then press , or press REDIAL repeatedly until the desired entry displays.
or
to scroll to
or
to scroll to select
Redial #2/10
800-595-9511
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3. Press
/CELL
to dial.
To delete a redial entry:
Press REDIAL when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press , or REDIAL repeatedly to browse to the desired entry.
2.
Press DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone base to delete the
3.
displayed number. You hear a conrmation tone.
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Telephone operation

Check voicemail

Press and hold 1 to dial your voicemail number.
See Voicemail number on page 26 to store the voicemail number.

Chain dialing

Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the directory, caller ID log or redial list while you are on a call. Chain dialing can be useful if you wish to access other numbers (such as bank account numbers or access codes) from the directory, caller ID log or redial list.
To access a number in the directory:
Press MENU while on a call.
1.
Press SELECT to choose Directory.
2.
Press or to scroll to the desired entry.
3.
Press SELECT to dial the displayed number.
4.
To access a number in the caller ID log:
Press MENU while on a call.
1.
Press or to scroll to Caller ID log, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to the desired entry.
3.
Press SELECT to dial the displayed number.
4.
To access a number on the redial list:
Press REDIAL while on a call.
1.
Press , or REDIAL repeatedly to browse to the desired entry.
2.
Press SELECT to dial the displayed number.
3.
Press CANCEL to exit the directory, caller ID log or redial list when you are on a call.
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Telephone operation

Transfer a call

While on an outside call, you can transfer the call from one handset to another system device.
During a call, press MENU.
1.
Press or to scroll to Transfer, then press SELECT.
2.
If you have one handset, your originating handset displays
Calling base and then Transferred. Your originating base displays Transfer call? Press SELECT.
If you have two or more handsets, your device displays
Transfer to: Press 7 for the telephone base or 1-5 for HANDSET 1 to HANDSET 5. Your originating handset displays Calling base or Calling HS X and then Transferred. Your
originating base displays Transferring, and then Transferred.
The destination device rings and its screen displays Incoming call.
3. To answer on the destination device, press /HOME, /CELL,
or any dialing key (0-9, TONE or �UIET#) on the destination handset, or press /HOME, /CELL or any dialing key (0-9, TONE or �UIET#) on the telephone base.
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If the destination device does not answer the call within 30
• seconds, the call will be reverted to the originating handset. If the originating device does not answer the reverted call within 30 seconds, the call ends automatically.
If the destination device is in the directory or caller ID log, or is
• out of range, the originating handset displays Unable to call and then reconnects to the outside call.
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Incoming call
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Telephone operation

Find handset

Use this feature to nd all system handsets.
To start paging:
Press FIND HANDSET at the side of the telephone base when
• not in use. Its screen displays ** Paging ** and all idle handsets ring and display ** Paging **.
To end paging:
Press FIND HANDSET at the side of the telephone base.
-OR-
Press /HOME, /CELL, , OFF or any dialing key (0-9,
TONE or �UIET#) on a handset.
-OR-
Place the handset in the telephone base or charger.
Do not press and hold FIND HANDSET for more than 4 seconds. It may lead to
• handset deregistration.
Press MUTE to turn off the ringer of a handset temporarily. Paging tone continues on
• all other handsets.

Web address

Use this feature to view the VTech website address.
Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.
1.
Press or until the screen displays Web address,
2.
then press SELECT. The screen displays the VTech website address.
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Web add ress
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Multiple handset use

Join a call in progress

You can use up to two devices at the same time on an outside (landline) call.
You can buy additional expansion handsets (DS6701) for this telephone base. You
can register up to ve handsets to the telephone base.
To share an outside call:
When a device is already on a call and you would like to join the call, press
/HOME or on the other handset, or press /HOME on the telephone base.
To exit the call, press OFF or place the handset in the telephone base or charger,
or press /HOME on the telephone base. The call continues until both devices hang up.
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Multiple handset use

Intercom

Use the intercom feature for conversations between two devices. You can buy additional expansion handsets (DS6701) for this telephone base. You can register up
to ve handsets to the telephone base.
To initiate an intercom call with a handset:
Press MENU on the handset when not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Intercom, then press SELECT.
2.
If you have only one handset, your handset shows Calling
base. If you have two or more handsets, your handset displays
Intercom to. Press 7 for the telephone base or 1-5 for HANDSET 1 to HANDSET 5. Your handset displays Calling base or Calling HS X.
The destination device rings and its screen displays HS X is calling.
Calling HS X
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3. To answer the intercom call on the destination handset, press
/HOME, /CELL, or any dialing key (0-9, TONE or
Intercom
�UIET#). Both handsets now display Intercom.
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To answer the intercom call at the telephone base, press
/HOME, /CELL or any dialing key (0-9, TONE or
�UIET#). Both devices now display Intercom.
HS X is calling
4. To end the intercom call on either handset, press OFF or
place the handset back in the telephone base or charger. Both handsets display Intercom ended.
10:01
AM
11/20
MSG #
1
- OR -
To end the intercom call at the telephone base, press /HOME or /CELL. Both
devices display Intercom ended.
You can cancel the intercom call before it is answered by pressing CANCEL.
If the destination device does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds, is
• accessing the answering system, on a call or out of range, the originating handset displays Unable to call and returns to idle mode.
You can press OFF or MUTE on the destination handset, or CANCEL or MUTE on the
• telephone base to temporarily silence the intercom ringer.
You can use four devices on two pairs of intercom calls. For example, when four
• devices are used on two pairs of intercom calls, use the fifth device for an outside call.
If there is an incoming call while the originating handset displays Calling HS X or
Calling base, the intercom request will be stopped and the screen displays Incoming call.
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Multiple handset use
To initiate an intercom call at the telephone base:
Press MENU on the telephone base when not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Intercom, then press SELECT.
2. If you have only one handset, the telephone base
shows Calling HS 1. If you have two or more handsets, the telephone base
displays Intercom to: Press 1-5 for HANDSET 1 to HANDSET 5. The telephone base displays Calling HS X.
The destination handset rings and its screen displays Base is calling.
2. To answer the intercom call on the destination handset,
press /HOME, /CELL, or any dialing key (0-9, TONE or �UIET#). Both devices now display Intercom.
Intercom to:
AM
10:01
Intercom
11/20
Base is calling
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MSG #
1
3. To end the intercom call at the telephone base, press
/HOME or /CELL. Both devices display
Intercom ended.
10:01
AM
11/20
MSG #
1
- OR -
To end the intercom call on the destination handset, press OFF or place the handset
back in the telephone base or charger. Both devices display Intercom ended.
If you do not have any handset registered to the telephone base, you will hear two
beeps when you press SELECT to choose Intercom in the menu.
You can cancel the intercom call before it is answered by pressing CANCEL.
You can press OFF or MUTE on the cordless handset to temporarily silence the
• intercom ringer.
If the destination handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds,
• is accessing the answering system, on a call or out of range, the telephone base displays Unable to call and returns to idle mode.
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Multiple handset use

Answer an incoming call during an intercom call

When you receive an outside call during an intercom call, there is an alert tone.
To answer on a handset:
To answer a home call, press /HOME. The intercom call ends automatically.
To answer a cell call, press OFF to end the intercom call. The telephone continues
to ring. Then press /CELL.
To end the intercom call without answering the call, press OFF. The intercom call
• ends and the telephone continues to ring.
To answer at the telephone base:
To answer a home call, press /HOME or /CELL. The intercom call ends
• automatically. The telephone continues to ring. Then press /HOME or /CELL.
To answer a cell call, press /HOME or /CELL. The intercom call ends
• automatically. The telephone continues to ring. Then press /CELL or /HOME.
To end the intercom call without answering the call, press /HOME or /CELL.
• The intercom call ends and the telephone continue to ring.
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Directory

About the directory

The directory can store up to 200 entries which are shared by all system handsets. Each entry may consist of a phone number up to 30 digits and a name up to 15 characters.
Directory entries are shared by all system devices.
Any modications made on one device apply to all system device.
When you access the directory without records, the screen
• displays Directory empty.
When the directory is full and you try to save an entry,
• the screen displays Directory full.
When you try to save an entry already stored in the directory,
• the screen displays Number repeated.
When the telephone number in the directory exceeds 15 digits,
• a dash appears after the 14th digit, and then the remaining digits are shown beginning with a dash, alternately.
Only one device can review the directory at a time. When a
• device tries to enter the directory while another device is already in it, Not available appears.
Directory empty
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Directory full
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Number repeated
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Mike Smith
12345678901234-
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Mike Smith
-567
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Directory

Add a directory entry

Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Directory, then press SELECT.
2.
Directory
Press SELECT to choose Add contact.
3.
When Enter number displays, use the dialing keys to enter a
4. number (up to 30 digits).
Press or to move the cursor to the left or right.
Press DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the
telephone base to backspace and erase a digit.
Press and hold DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on
the telephone base to erase all digits.
Press and hold PAUSE to enter a dialing pause (a P
appears). Press TONE to add ( appears) or �UIET# to add #
( appears).
-OR-
Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL. Then press , or REDIAL repeatedly to nd the desired number. Press SELECT to copy the number.
5. Press SELECT to move on to the name.
6. When Enter name displays, use the dialing keys to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Each time you press a key, the character on that key appears. Additional key presses produce other characters on that key. Press the key repeatedly until the desired character appears (see Keystroke table on page 73). The rst character of each word is capitalized.
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Enter nu mber
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Enter na me
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Mike _
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Press or to move the cursor to the left or right.
Press 0 to add a space.
Press DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone base to
backspace and erase a character.
Press and hold DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone base to
erase all characters.
7. Press SELECT to conrm. The screen displays Saved and then you hear a
conrmation tone.
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Directory
Add a directory entry
-OR-
Use the dialing keys to enter a number (up to 30 digits) when
1. the phone is not in use. Press SELECT. The screen displays Enter number.
Press or to move the cursor to the left or right.
Press DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the
telephone base to backspace and erase a digit.
Press and hold DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the
telephone base to erase all digits.
Press and hold PAUSE to enter a dialing pause (a P appears).
Press TONE to add ( appears) or �UIET# to add #
( appears).
-OR-
Enter nu mber
800-595-9511 _
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Enter na me
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Mike _
Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL. Then
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press , or REDIAL repeatedly to nd the desired number. Press SELECT to copy the number.
2. Press SELECT to move on to the name.
3. When Enter name displays, use the dialing keys to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Each time you press a key, the character on that key appears. Additional key presses produce other characters on that key. Press the key repeatedly until the desired character appears (see Keystroke table on page 73). The rst character of each word is capitalized.
Press or to move the cursor to the left or right.
Press 0 to add a space.
Press DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone base to
backspace and erase a character.
Press and hold DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone base to
erase all characters.
4. Press SELECT to conrm. The screen displays Saved and then you hear a
conrmation tone.
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Directory

Review and dial from the directory

Entries are sorted alphabetically.
Press when the phone is not in use. The screen displays
1. Entries in DIR X (X represents the total number of entries)
and then the rst entry in the directory.
Press or to browse. When the desired entry displays,
2. press
-OR-
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Directory, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to Review and then press SELECT.
3. The screen displays Entries in DIR X and then the rst entry in the directory.
Press or to browse. When the desired entry displays, press
4.
/HOME, /CELL
/HOME, /CELL
/HOME, /CELL /HOME, /CELL
or to dial on a handset, or press
to dial on the telephone base.
or to dial on a handset, or press to dial on the telephone base.
Review
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Entries in DIR
X
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Mike Smith
800-595-9511
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Alphabetical search

To start an alphabetical search:
Press when the phone is not in use. The screen displays Entries in DIR X
1.
and then the rst entry in the directory.
-OR-
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
i.
Press or to scroll to Directory, then press SELECT.
ii.
Press or to scroll to Review, then press SELECT. The screen
iii.
displays Entries in DIR X and then the rst entry in the directory.
Use the dialing keys to enter the letter associated with the name. For example,
2. if you have entries for Jenny, Jessie, Kristen and Laura in your directory, press 5 (JKL) once to see Jenny (when Jenny displays, press to see Jessie), twice to see Kristen, or three times to see Laura. If there is no name entry matching your search, the next closest match in alphabetical order appears. If necessary, press
or to browse.
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Directory

Edit a directory entry

Search for the desired entry in the directory (see
1. Review and dial from the directory or Alphabetical search on page 47).
When the desired entry appears, press SELECT. The screen
2. displays Edit number and the stored number.
3. Use the dialing keys to edit the number.
Press DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the
telephone base to backspace and erase a digit.
Press and hold DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on
the telephone base to erase the entire entry.
Press or to move the cursor to the left or right.
Press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a P
appears). Press TONE to add ( appears) or �UIET# to add #
( appears).
Press SELECT to move on to edit the name. The screen
4. displays Edit name and then the stored name.
Edit number
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Edit name
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Mike Smith _
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Use the dialing keys to edit the name (up to 15 characters). Additional key presses
5. show other characters of that particular key.
Press DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone base to
backspace and erase a character.
Press and hold DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone base to
erase the entire entry.
Press or to move the cursor to the left or right.
Press 0 to add a space.
Press SELECT to conrm. The screen displays Saved and then you hear a
6.
conrmation tone.
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Directory

Delete directory entries

To delete one entry:
Search for the desired entry in the directory (see
1. Review and dial from the directory or Alphabetical search on page 47).
Press DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone
2. base. The screen displays Delete contact? with the telephone number.
Press SELECT to confirm. The screen displays Contact
3.
deleted. You hear a confirmation tone.
To delete all entries:
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Directory and then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to Del all conts then press SELECT.
3. The screen displays Delete all?
Press SELECT to conrm. You hear a conrmation tone.
4.
Delete contact?
800-595-9511
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Contact deleted
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Delete all?
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Directory

Speed dial

You can copy up to 9 directory entries into the speed dial locations (0 and 2-9) so that you can dial these numbers more quickly.
The speed dial memory locations are stored in the telephone base and are shared by all devices. Changes made to the speed dial entries on one device apply to all.

Assign a speed dial entry

Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Directory, then press SELECT.
2.
0:<Unassigned>
Press or to scroll to Speed dial, then press SELECT.
3.
Press or or the dialing keys (0 or 2-9) to choose the desired
4. speed dial location.
Press SELECT. The screen displays Copy from DIR...
5. and then the rst entry in the directory.
Press or to browse to the desired entry.
6.
-OR-
Use the alphabetical search to nd the desired entry (see page 47).
Press SELECT to save. You hear a conrmation. The name
7. (up to 12 characters) appears in the selected speed dial location.
If the directory is empty, when you press SELECT in Step 5,
the screen displays Directory empty.
If the speed dial location you selected is occupied, the new
• directory entry you selected replaces the old one. Take caution not to replace entries you do not wish to delete from the speed dial locations.
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Copy from DIR...
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Mike Smith
800-595-9511
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0:Mike Smith
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Directory

Reassign a speed dial entry

Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Directory, then press SELECT.
2.
Directory
Press or to scroll to Speed dial, then press SELECT.
3.
Press or , or use the dialing keys to choose the speed dial
4. location you want to reassign.
Press SELECT twice. The screen displays Reassign SD.
5.
Press SELECT. The screen displays Copy from DIR... and
6.
then the rst entry of the directory.
Press or to browse to the desired entry.
7.
-OR-
Use the alphabetical search to nd the desired entry (see page 47).
8. Press SELECT to save. You hear a conrmation. The name (up to 12 characters) appears in the selected speed dial location.

Dial a speed dial number

Press and hold a dialing key (0 or 2-9) to dial the number stored
• in the corresponding speed dial location.
When the speed dial location is empty, the screen displays the speed dial list. See Assign a speed dial entry on page 50 to add a new entry.
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Directory

Delete a speed dial entry

Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Directory, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to Speed dial, then press SELECT.
3.
Press or , or use the dialing keys to choose the desired
4. speed dial location, then press DELETE. The screen displays Clear SD #X? (X represents the speed dial location)
Press SELECT to conrm. You hear a conrmation tone.
5.
Deleting the speed dial entries does not affect the entries in the directory.
Directory
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Speed dial
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Clear SD #X?
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Caller ID

About caller ID

This product supports caller ID services provided by most telephone service providers. Depending on your service subscription, you may see the caller’s number, or the caller’s name and number that are sent by your telephone service provider after the rst or second ring. Caller ID allows you to see the name, number, date and time of calls.

Information about caller ID with call waiting

Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answering the telephone, even while on another call.
It may be necessary to change your telephone service to use this feature. Contact your telephone service provider if:
You have both caller ID and call waiting, but as separate services (you may need to
• combine these services).
You have only caller ID service, or only call waiting service.
You do not subscribe to caller ID or call waiting services.
There are fees for caller ID services. In addition, services may not be available in all areas.
This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service and if both telephone service providers use compatible equipment. The time and date, along with the call information, are from the telephone service provider.
You can use this product with regular caller ID service, or you can use this product’s other features without subscribing to caller ID or combined caller ID with call waiting service.
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Caller ID

Caller ID log

If you subscribe to caller ID service, information about each caller will appear after the
rst or second ring. If you answer a call before the caller information appears on the
screen, it will not be saved in the caller ID log.
The caller ID log stores up to 50 entries. Each entry has up to 24 digits for the phone
• number and 15 characters for the name. If the telephone number has more that 15 digits, only the last 15 digits appear. If the name has more than 15 characters,
only the rst 15 characters are shown and saved in the caller ID log.
You can review, redial and copy an entry into the directory.
Entries appear in reverse chronological order.
Caller ID log entries are shared by all system devices. Any deletions made on one
device are reected on all other devices.
When the caller ID log is full, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for new
• incoming call information.
XX missed calls (XX represents the number of missed calls) displays when you
have incoming calls that have not been answered.
Call log empty displays when you access the caller ID log without records.
Only one device can review the caller ID log at a time. If a device tries to enter the
• caller ID log while another device is already in it, Not available displays.
For caller ID log entries with numbers between 16 and 24 digits, in order to view the
• entire number, you must save the entry to the directory (see page 57).
If the phone number has more than 24 digits, it will not be saved or shown in the
• caller ID log.

Missed call indicator

When you have incoming calls that have not been answered, the screens display XX missed calls.
Each time you review a caller ID log entry marked NEW, the number of missed calls decreases by one.
When you have reviewed all the missed calls, the missed call indicator no longer displays.
If you do not want to review the missed calls one by one, press and hold CANCEL on the idle handset or telephone base to erase the missed call indicator. All the entries are then considered old and kept in the caller ID log.
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XX missed calls
AM
10:01
11/20
12/18
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Caller ID

Memory match

When the incoming telephone number matches the last seven digits of a telephone number in your directory, the name that appears on the screen matches the corresponding name in your directory.
For example, if Linda Jones calls, her name appears as Linda if this is how you entered it into your directory.
The number shown in the caller ID log is in the format sent by the telephone service provider. The telephone service provider usually delivers 10-digit phone numbers (area code plus telephone number). If the phone number of the caller does not match a number in your directory, the name will appear as it is delivered by the telephone service provider.

Review and dial from the caller ID log

Press CID when the phone is not in use. The screen displays
1. the rst entry in the caller ID log.
Press or to browse.
2.
When the desired entry displays, press /HOME, /CELL
3. or to dial on the handset, or press /HOME or /CELL to dial on the telephone base.
-OR-
Linda Jones
595-9511
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NEW
10:15 P M
Linda
800-595-9511
AM
10:01
11/20
Caller ID log
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Review
NEW
12/18
MSG #
1
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Caller ID log, then press SELECT.
2.
Press SELECT to choose Review.
3.
The screen displays the rst entry in the caller ID log.
4. Press or to browse.
When the desired entry displays, press /HOME, /CELL or
5.
to dial on the handset, or press /HOME or /CELL to dial
on the telephone base.
You hear two beeps when you reach the beginning or end of the caller ID log.
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Mike Smith
800-595-9511
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10:15 P M
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Caller ID

View dialing options

Although the caller ID log entries received have 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit number), in some areas, you may dial only the seven digits, or a 1 plus the seven digits, or a 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits. You can change the number of digits that you dial from the caller ID log and store the new number to the directory.
While reviewing the caller ID log, press �UIET# repeatedly to show different dialing options for local and long distance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number in the directory.
Press 1 repeatedly if you need to add or remove 1 in
Press # 1-800-595-9511 Press # 595-9511 Press # 1-595-9511 Press # 800-595-9511
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Press 1 1-800-595-9511 Press 1 800-595-9511
Mike Smith
800-595-9511
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10:15 P M
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front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory.
When the number is shown in the correct format for dialing, press /HOME, /CELL or on the handset to dial, or press /HOME or /CELL on the telephone base to dial.
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Caller ID

Save a caller ID log entry to the directory

Press CID when the phone is not in use.
1.
-OR-
Press MENU when the phone is not in use. Press or to scroll to Caller ID log. Then press SELECT twice.
2. Press or to scroll to the desired entry, then press SELECT. The screen displays Edit number and the stored number.
3. Use the dialing keys to edit the number.
Press DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the
Edit number
800-595-9511
ECO
telephone base to backspace and erase a digit.
Press and hold DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE
on the telephone base to erase the entire entry.
Press or to move the cursor to the left or right.
Press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause
Edit name
(a P appears). Press TONE to add ( appears) or �UIET# to add #
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( appears).
Press SELECT to move on to edit the name. The screen
4. displays Edit name.
Use the dialing keys to enter or edit the name (up to 15 characters). Additional key
5. presses show other characters of that particular key.
Press DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone base to
backspace and erase a character.
Press and hold DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone base to
erase the entire entry.
Press or to move the cursor to the left or right.
Press 0 to add a space.
Press SELECT to conrm. The screen displays Saved and then you hear a
6.
conrmation tone.
If you try to save an entry without caller ID information, the screen displays Unable to save and you hear two beeps.
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Delete the caller ID log entries

To delete an entry:
When in the caller ID log, press or to browse.
1.
Press DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone base to delete the
2.
selected entry. You hear a conrmation tone.
To delete all entries:
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Caller ID log, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to Del all calls, then press SELECT.
3.
The screen displays Delete all? Press SELECT to conrm.
4.
You hear a conrmation tone.

Caller ID log screen messages

Displays When
PRIVATE NAME
PRIVATE NUMBER
PRIVATE CALLER
UNKNOWN NAME
UNKNOWN NUMBER
UNKNOWN CALLER
LONG DISTANCE
-OR-
L (before the caller’s number)
The caller is blocking the name information.
The caller is blocking the telephone number information.
The caller is blocking the name and number information.
This caller’s name is unavailable.
This caller’s number is unavailable.
No call information is available about this caller.
It is a long distance call.
Delete all?
ECO
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Answering system settings

Answering system

Use the answering system menu of a cordless handset or the telephone base to turn on or off the answering system, message alert tone or call screening, set up the announcement message, or change the number of rings, remote access code or message recording time.

Announcement

The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with
a message after the tone.”
You can use this preset announcement, or replace it with
your own.

Record your own announcement

Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Answering sys, then press SELECT.
2.
Press SELECT to choose Announcement. The screen
3. displays Play [2] Del [3] Rec [7] and the device announces,
“To play, press 2. To record, press 7.”
Press 7. The device announces,
4.
Press 5 when you are done.”
and it displays Recording...
Stop [5].
After the tone, speak towards the microphone to record your
5. own announcement.
Press 5 when done. The device plays back the recorded
6. announcement. Press 5 or CANCEL to stop the playback at any time.
Your announcement can be up to 90 seconds in length.
The system does not record any announcement shorter than
• two seconds.
“Record after the tone.
“Hello, please leave
Announcem ent
ECO
Play Del Rec
[2] [3] [7]
ECO
Recording... Stop
[5]
ECO
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Play the announcement

Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Answering sys, then press SELECT.
2.
Press SELECT to choose Announcement. The screen
3.
displays Play [2] Del [3] Rec [7] and the device announces,
“To play, press 2. To record, press 7.”
Press 2 to play the current announcement at the speakerphone.
4.
The screen displays Playing... Stop [5].
Press /VOLUME to decrease or /VOLUME to increase the
• listening volume on the handset.
Press /VOL to decrease or /VOL to increase the listening
• volume on the telephone base.
Press 5 or CANCEL to stop the playback at any time.
Press on the handset to switch between the speakerphone and the
• handset earpiece.

Delete your announcement

Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Play Del Rec
[2] [3] [7]
ECO
Playing... Stop
[5]
ECO
Press or to scroll to Answering sys, then press SELECT.
2.
Press SELECT to choose Announcement. The screen
3.
displays Play [2] Del [3] Rec [7] and the device announces,
“To play, press 2. To record, press 7.
Press 3 or DELETE to delete your own recorded announcement
4.
The screen displays Annc deleted. You hear a long beep.
When your announcement is deleted, calls are answered with the default announcement.
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Play Del Rec
[2] [3] [7]
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.
Annc deleted
ECO
Answering system settings

Answer on/off

The answering system must be turned on to answer and record messages.
When the answering system is turned on, the ANS ON/OFF light on the telephone base turns on and ANS ON displays on the handsets.
To turn on or off with the telephone base:
Press ANS ON/OFF to turn the built-in answering system on or
• off when the phone is not in use.
When the answering system is turned on, the base displays Ans sys on and announces, “Calls will be answered.” When the answering system is turned off, the base displays Ans sys off and announces, “Calls will not be answered.
To turn on or off with a handset or the telephone base:
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Answering sys, then
2. press SELECT.
Press or to scroll to Answer on/off, then
3. press SELECT.
Press or to choose Answer: On or Answer: Off,
4. then press SELECT to conrm your selection. You hear a
conrmation tone.
11:59
HANDSET X
ECO
10:15 P M
Ans sys on
AM
2/17
Answe ring sys
ECO
ANS ON
12/18
MSG #
1
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Answe r on/off
ECO
Answe r: On
ECO
Answering system settings

Call screening

Use this feature to choose whether incoming messages can be heard while they are being recorded.
To turn this feature on or off:
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Answering sys, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to Ans sys setup, then press SELECT.
3.
Press SELECT to choose Call screening.
4.
Press or to choose Screening: On or Screening: Off,
5. then press SELECT to conrm your selection. You hear a
conrmation tone.

Number of rings

You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call
after two, three, four, ve or six rings; or toll saver. With toll saver
selected, the answering system answers after two rings when you have new messages, or after four rings when you have no new messages. This enables you to check for new messages and avoid paying unnecessary long distance charges if you are calling from outside your local area.
Ans sys setup
ECO
Call screening
ECO
Screening: On
ECO
Ans sys setup
ECO
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Answering sys, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to Ans sys setup, then press SELECT.
3.
Press or to scroll to # of rings, then press SELECT.
4.
Press or to choose 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or Toll saver, then
5. press SELECT to conrm your selection. You hear a
conrmation tone.
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# of rings
ECO
3
ECO
Answering system settings

Remote access code

A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 19. You can set the code from 00 to 99.
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Answering sys, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to Ans sys setup, then press SELECT.
3.
Press or to scroll to Remote code, then press SELECT.
4.
Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter a two-digit number, or press
5.
or to scroll to a desired two-digit number.
Then press SELECT to conrm your selection. You hear a
conrmation tone.

Message alert tone

When the message alert tone is set to on, and there is at least one new message, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds.
To turn this feature on or off:
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Answering sys, then press SELECT.
2.
Ans sys setup
ECO
Remote code
ECO
Remote code
19
ECO
Ans sys setup
ECO
Press or to scroll to Ans sys setup, then press SELECT.
3.
Press or to scroll to Msg alert tone, then press SELECT.
4.
Press or to choose Tone: On or Tone: Off, then
5. press SELECT to conrm your selection. You hear a
conrmation tone.
The answering system must be turned on for the message alert
• tone to be functional.
Press any key on the telephone base to temporarily silence the
• message alert tone.
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Msg ale rt tone
ECO
Tone: Off
ECO
Answering system settings

Recording time

You can set the recording time limit for each incoming message.
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Answering sys, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to Ans sys setup, then press SELECT.
3.
Press or to scroll to Recording time, then press SELECT.
4.
Press or to choose 3 minutes, 2 minutes or 1 minute,
5.
then press SELECT to conrm your selection. You hear a
conrmation tone.
Ans sys setup
ECO
Recording time
ECO
3 minutes
ECO
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Answering system operation

Answering system and voicemail

Your telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice messages: those left on its built-in answering system and those left at your service provider’s voicemail. Your telephone’s built-in answering system messages and voicemail messages are separate. Each alerts you to new messages differently.
If XX new messages (XX represents the number of new
messages) displays and /PLAY/STOP on the telephone
base ashes, there are new messages recorded on the built-in
answering system. To listen to the messages recorded, press MENU twice on a handset (page 68) or on the telephone base, or press /PLAY on the telephone base (page 68).
If New voicemail and display, your telephone service
• provider is indicating that it has new voicemail for you. To listen to your voicemail, press and hold 1 on the handset or telephone base. See Voicemail number on page 26 to set your voicemail number.
Some service providers bundle or combine multiple services like voicemail and call waiting, so you may not be aware that you have voicemail. To check what services you have and how to access them, contact your telephone service provider.
To use your voicemail service rather than your answering system, turn off your answering system. To use your answering system rather than your voicemail service, contact your telephone service provider to deactivate your voicemail service.
11:59
XX new messages
ECO
10:15 P M
New voicemail
ECO
10:15 P M
New voicemail
AM
2/17
12/18
12/18
MSG #
1

Using the answering system and voicemail together

You can also use your telephone answering system and voicemail together by setting your built-in answering system to answer before voicemail answers as described below. To learn how to program your voicemail settings, contact your telephone service provider. Then, if you are on a call, or if the answering system is busy recording a message and you receive another call, the second caller can leave a voicemail message.
Set your answering system to answer calls at least two rings earlier than your voicemail is set to answer. For example, if your voicemail answers after six rings, set your answering system to answer after four rings. Some voicemail providers may program the delay before answering calls in seconds instead of rings. In this case, allow six seconds per ring when determining the appropriate setting.
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Message capacity

The answering system can record and store up to 99 messages. Each message can be up to three minutes in length (see page 64 to change). The total storage capacity for the announcement, messages and memos is approximately 14 minutes. The actual recording time depends on individual message characteristics. Messages remain available for replay until you delete them.
When the screens display Rec mem full, then the memory is full. You cannot turn on the answering system and record new messages until some old messages have been deleted.

New message indication

When there are new answering system messages, the screens display XX new messages, and /PLAY/STOP on the telephone
base ashes.
If the message alert tone is turned on, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds when there are messages that have not been reviewed.
XX new messages
11:59
XX new messages
ECO
10:15P M
AM
2/17
12/18
MSG #
1
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Call screening

To screen a call at the telephone base:
If the answering system and call screening are on (see Call screening on page 62), the announcement and the incoming message broadcast at the telephone base while the call is answered by the answering system. The telephone base displays the caller ID information. If you do not subscribe to caller ID service, the telephone base displays Screening...
Options while a message is being recorded:
Press /VOL or /VOL to adjust the call screening volume.
Press /STOP to temporarily turn off the call screening.
Press /PLAY , SELECT or /VOL to temporarily turn on the call screening if it is
• set to off.
To screen a call at a handset:
If the answering system is on and your answering system is recording a message, the handset displays To screen call and press [SELECT] alternately. Press SELECT to screen the call on your handset. The handset displays the caller ID information. If you do not subscribe to caller ID service, the handset displays Screening...
Options while a message is being recorded:
Press /VOLUME or /VOLUME to adjust the call screening volume.
• Press OFF to temporarily silence the call screening.
• Press SELECT to temporarily turn on the call screening if call screening is set to off.
• Press to switch between the handset speakerphone and the handset earpiece.

Call intercept

If you want to talk to the person whose message is being recorded, press /HOME or
on the handset, or press /HOME on the telephone base.

Message playback

If you have new messages, the telephone plays only the new messages (oldest rst). If there are no new messages, the telephone plays back all messages (oldest rst).
When playback begins, you hear the total number of messages followed by the day and time of the message. After the last message, the telephone announces,
End of messages.”
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Message playback
To play messages at the telephone base:
Press /PLAY when the telephone base is not in use.
-OR-
Press MENU when the telephone is not in use. The telephone base displays
1. Play messages.
Press SELECT. When you have messages, the telephone base displays
2. XX New XX Old and then Playing msg and announces the total number of messages. When there is no message in the answering system, the telephone base displays No message and announces, “You have no message.
Options during playback:
Press /VOL or /VOL to adjust the listening volume.
Press /SKIP to skip to the next message.
Press /REPEAT to repeat the playing message. Press /REPEAT twice to listen to
• the previous message.
Press X/DELETE to delete the playing message. The system announces,
• “Message deleted,” and then advances to the next message.
Press /STOP to stop the playback.
To play messages with a handset:
Press MENU when the phone is not in use. The handset displays Play messages.
1.
Press SELECT. When you have messages, the handset displays XX New XX Old
2. and then Repeat [4] Del [3] Skip [6] and announces the total number of messages. When there is no message in the answering system, the handset displays
No message and announces, “You have no message.
Options during playback:
Press /VOLUME or /VOLUME to adjust the listening volume.
Press to switch between the speakerphone and the handset earpiece.
Press 6 to skip to the next message.
Press 4 to repeat the playing message. Press 4 twice to listen to the previous message.
Press 3 or DELETE to delete the playing message. The handset announces,
• “Message deleted.” The system advances to the next message.
Press OFF to stop the playback.
Only one handset or the telephone base can access the answering system at a time.
During message playback, if there is an incoming call or another handset makes a call,
• message playback will be stopped.
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Delete all messages

You can only delete old (reviewed) messages. You cannot delete new messages until you review them. You cannot retrieve deleted messages.
To delete all messages with a handset or the telephone base:
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Answering sys, then press SELECT.
2.
Press or to scroll to Delete all old, then press SELECT. The screen displays
3.
Delete all msg?
Press SELECT to conrm your selection. The handset displays Deleting ... and then
4.
No old messages. You hear a conrmation tone. If you delete all old messages at
the telephone base, the system announces, “All old messages deleted.” If you do not have old messages, the system announces, “You have no old message.”

Record, play or delete memos

Memos are your own recorded messages used as reminders for yourself or others using the same answering system. Play and delete them in the same way as incoming messages.
To record a memo:
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
1.
Press or to scroll to Answering sys, then press SELECT.
2.
Press
3.
Recording... Stop [5] and the device announces,
when you are done.”
Speak towards the microphone after the tone.
4.
Press 5 or CANCEL on the telephone base, or press 5 on the handset when you
5.
nish recording. The device announces,
or
to scroll to Record memo, then press SELECT. The screen displays
“Record after the tone. Press 5
“Recorded.”
If you record a memo when the answering system memory is full, the system
• announces, “Memory is full.”
Each memo can be up to three minutes in length and memos shorter than two seconds
• are not recorded.
When the answering system has less than three minutes of recording time left, the
• system announces, “Less than three minutes to record.”
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Answering system operation

Remote access

A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 19. See Remote access code on page 63 to change it.
Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone.
1.
When the answering system answers, enter the two-digit remote access code.
2.
Then you can enter one of the following remote commands.
3.
Command Description
1 Play all messages.
2 Play only new messages.
3 Delete the current message (during playback).
33 Delete all old messages.
4 Repeat the current message (during playback).
5 Stop.
*5 Hear a list of remote commands.
6 Skip to the next message (during playback).
*7 Record a new announcement.
8 End the call.
0 Turn the answering system on or off.
4. Hang up or press 8 to end the call.
If you do not press any key after you enter the remote access code, all new messages
• play. If there are no new messages, all old messages play.
Once the new messages have played, the telephone announces the help menu
• options. If you do not press any key within 20 seconds, the remote access call automatically disconnects.
When the answering system is turned off, the telephone answers after 10 rings, and
• announces, “Please enter your remote access code.”
When the memory is full, the answering system answers incoming calls after 10 rings
• and announces, “Memory is full. Enter your remote access code.”
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Expand your telephone system

Your telephone base can support up to ve handsets. Each handset must be registered to the telephone base before use. The handsets provided within your product package are already registered as HANDSET 1 and so forth. You can add new handsets (DS6701, purchased separately) to your telephone base. Additional handsets are assigned numbers in the sequential order they are registered (up to
HANDSET 5).

Add and register a handset

When rst purchased, each expansion handset displays To register HS... and ...see manual alternately. You may need to charge the handset before registering to
the telephone base. For more details on battery charging, see the table on page 4.
To register a handset:
Place the new/non-registered handset in the telephone base.
1.
Do not place the handset in the charger.
2. After about 10 seconds, the handset and telephone base display Registering... When the registration process completes, the handset and telephone base display Registered and you hear a conrmation tone. The registration process takes about 60 seconds to complete.
If the registration fails, the handset displays Failed, and then To register HS... and ...see manual alternately. Remove the handset from the telephone base. Then try the registration process again.
You cannot register a handset if any other system handset is in use.
Only one handset can register to the telephone base at a time.
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Replace a handset

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 below before you begin.
To deregister all handsets:
Press and hold FIND HANDSET at the side of the telephone base for about 10
1.
seconds until the telephone base shows Registering... then De-register?
Immediately press and release SELECT or FIND HANDSET. The telephone base
2.
displays Please wait.
All handsets display To register HS... and ...see manual alternately when the
3. deregistration process completes. The deregistration process takes about 10 seconds to complete.
To register the handset(s) to the telephone base again, follow the registration instructions on the previous page.
You cannot deregister all handsets if any other system handset is in use.
If deregistration fails, you may need to reset the system and try again. To reset, unplug
• the power from the telephone base and plug it back in.
Even if the battery is depleted, you can still deregister all handsets by following the steps
• above. After the handset is charged for at least 10 minutes, the handset alternately shows To register HS... and ...see manual.
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Keystroke table

You can use the dialing keys to perform text editing (up to 15 characters).
Each time you press a key, the character on that key appears. Additional key presses produce other characters on that key. Press the key repeatedly until the desired
character appears. The rst character of every word is capitalized.
Dialing key
1 1 . - ( ) * # & / ,
2 a b c A B C 2
3 d e f D E F 3
4 g h i G H I 4
5 j k l J K L 5
6 m n o M N O 6
7 p q r s P Q R S 7
8 t u v T U V 8
9 w x y z W X Y Z 9
0
*
#
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Space
0
Characters by number of key presses
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Appendix

Screen messages

Ans sys off
Ans sys on
Base is calling
Call log empty
Calling base
Calling HS X
Cell line busy
Contact deleted
Directory empty
Directory full
Downloading...
Ended
Failed
HS X is calling
Home line busy
Incoming call
Intercom
Intercom ended
Intercom to
(for models with two or more handsets only)
Low battery
Message deleted
Microphone on
Muted
New voicemail
NO BATTERY
The answering system is turned off and will not answer calls.
The answering system is turned on and will answer calls.
The telephone base is calling (for intercom calls).
There are no caller ID log entries.
You are calling the telephone base (for intercom calls).
You are calling another handset (for intercom calls).
The telephone base or another system handset is using the cell line.
A directory entry is deleted.
There are no directory entries.
The directory is full. You cannot save any new entry unless you delete some current entries.
The telephone system is downloading the directory from a cell phone.
You have just ended a call.
The handset registration is not successful.
Another handset is calling (for intercom calls).
The telephone base or another system handset is using the home line.
There is an incoming call.
The device is on an intercom call.
The intercom call has just ended.
You have started the intercom process or started transferring a call, and need to enter the desired device number.
The battery needs to be recharged.
The message in the answering system is deleted.
MUTE is turned off and the person on the other end can hear you.
You have turned off the handset microphone. The other party cannot hear you but you can hear the other party.
There are new voicemail message(s) from your telephone service provider.
The handset in the telephone base or charger has no battery installed.
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Screen messages
No line
No message
Not available
Number repeated
Out of range or no pwr at base
Phone
Put in charger
Quiet mode off
Quiet mode on
Rec mem full
Registering...
Ringer muted
Ringer off
Saved
Speaker
To screen call press [SELECT]
To register HS... ...see manual
Transferred
Unable to call
XX missed calls
XX new messages
** Paging **
There is no telephone line connected.
There are no message in the answering system.
Another device is already in the directory, caller ID log, or accessing the answering system; the cell line is not ready to use.
The telephone number you try to save is already stored in the directory.
The telephone base has lost power, or the handset is out of range.
The handset is on a call.
The battery is very low. Put the handset in the telephone base or charger for recharging.
The quiet mode is turned off.
The quiet mode is turned on.
The answering system has no recording time left.
The handset registration is in progress.
The ringer is muted temporarily when the phone is ringing.
The ringer is turned off.
Your selection has been saved.
The speakerphone is in use.
The system is recording a message. Press SELECT to screen a call on a handset.
Screen display on a non-registered handset.
You have transferred an outside call to another device.
The handset is out of range while on a call.
Failed phone call (the telephone line is in use).
Failed intercom call (there are already two handsets being used).
There are new calls in the caller ID log.
There are new messages in the answering system.
All system handsets are being paged.
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Handset and telephone base indicators

Handset lights
On when the handset speakerphone is in use.
CHARGE
On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger.
Telephone base lights
IN USE
ANS ON/OFF
MUTE
1/ 2
/PLAY/STOP
On when the telephone line is in use. On when the answering system is answering a call. 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.
On when the answering system is turned on.
On when mute function is turned on during a call.
On when a Bluetooth device is connected to the base.
Flashes when the telephone base is in discoverable mode.
On when the home line is using.
On when the cell line is using.
Flashes when there are new messages or memos in the answering system.
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Handset and telephone base indicators
Handset icons
The battery icon ashes 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.
The handset ringer is turned off.
There are new voicemail received from the telephone service provider.
The home line is in use or there is an incoming home call.
1
2
1/13
ANS ON The answering system is turned on.
ECO The ECO mode activates automatically to reduce power consumption whenever the
NEW
There are Bluetooth connected devices on the cell device list.
The cell line is in use or there is an incoming cell call.
The message number currently playing and total number of messages recorded.
handset is synchronized with the telephone base.
The caller ID log entry you are reviewing is new.
The message you are listening is new.
Telephone base icons
The telephone base ringer is turned off.
There are new voicemail received from the telephone service provider.
MSG#
13
NEW
1
2
The message number currently playing, or the total number of messages recorded.
The caller ID log entry you are reviewing is new.
The message you are listening is new.
The home line is in use or there is an incoming home call.
There are Bluetooth connected devices on the cell device list.
The cell line is in use or there is an incoming cell call.
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Battery

It takes up to 11 hours for the battery to be fully charged. When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:
Operation Operating time
While in handset use (talking*) Up to 7 hours
While in speakerphone mode (talking*) Up to 3.5 hours
While not in use (standby**) Up to 5 days
* Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery. ** Handset is not charging or in use.
The battery needs charging when:
A new battery is installed in the handset.
• The handset beeps every 50 seconds while on a call.
• The handset beeps and Low battery displays on the handset.
Put in charger displays on the handset.
A battery is properly installed and the screen is blank.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of re or injury, read and follow these instructions:
Use only the batteries provided or equivalent. 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 call 1 (800) 267-7377.
Do not dispose of the batteries in a re. Check with local waste management codes for
• special disposal instructions.
Do not open or mutilate the batteries. 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 batteries provided with or identied for use with this product only in accordance
with the instructions and limitations specied in this manual.
Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and metallic contacts.
To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose this product to water or any type of moisture.
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If you have difculty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For customer
service, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.
I cannot add my cell phone to the telephone base.
Make sure you have cellular coverage.
Make sure your cell phone is compatible with your DS6751. Check the Bluetooth
• compatibility list at www.vtechcanada.com.
Make sure the Bluetooth function of your cell phone is turned on. See the user’s manual of
• your cell phone for more information.
Remove VTech DS6751 from your cell phone’s handsfree device history list (see the user’s
• manual of your cell phone for more information).
Carefully follow the pairing instructions on page 18 and make sure that your cell phone is not
• connected to any other Bluetooth device.
Turn off your cell phone, then turn it on again.
Reset the telephone base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power. Wait for approximately
• 15 seconds, then plug it back in. Repeat the above suggestions.
I cannot connect my cell phone with the telephone base.
Make sure that the Bluetooth function of your cell phone is turned on. See the user’s manual
• of your cell phone for more information.
Make sure that your Bluetooth cell phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth device.
Turn off your cell phone, then turn it on again.
Make sure that your cell phone is connected and active on the cell devices list.
For some cell phones, you must authorize VTech DS6751 device in your cell phone’s
• Bluetooth feature. See the user’s manual of your cell phone for more information.
Manually connect your cell phone to VTech DS6751. Refer to the user’s manual of your cell
• phone for more information.
I cannot nd VTech DS6751 on my cell phone.
Make sure that the telephone base is in discoverable mode. Carefully follow the setup
• instructions on page 18.
Make sure that you manually set your cell phone to search for devices.
Remove VTech DS6751 from your cell phone’s handsfree device history list (see the user’s
• manual of your cell phone).
Turn off your cell phone, then turn it on again.
Reset the telephone base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power. Wait for approximately
• 15 seconds, then plug it back in. Repeat the above suggestions.
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I don’t know how to search for or add new devices on my cell phone.
Most cell phones have the Bluetooth feature in the connection or setup menus. Refer to the
• user’s manual of your cell phone.
In general, press the menu key on your cell phone, then look for the Bluetooth menu in the
• settings or connection menu. In the Bluetooth menu, select the option to search for or add new devices.
My cell phone disconnects with the telephone base.
Turn off your cell phone, then turn it on again.
Make sure that you are not using your cell phone when on a cell call.
My cell phone is connected to the telephone base, but I cannot make a cell call.
Make sure that your cell phone is not in use when you are trying to make a cell call.
For some smartphones, make sure that the cellular function is turned on.
The PIN on the telephone base does not work.
Make sure you enter the correct PIN. The default PIN is 0000.
I cannot hear any audio on my telephone system when on a cell call.
Reset the telephone base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power. Wait for approximately
• 15 seconds, then plug it back in.
Turn off your cell phone, then turn it on again.
I cannot download contacts from my cell phone to the DS6751.
Make sure that your cell phone is paired and connected to the base.
Make sure you place your cell phone next to the base while downloading.
Can the DS6751 help the poor cell phone reception in my house?
If your cell phone has poor reception in your home, the DS6751 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 you use DS6751 cell line. In order for this to work, the telephone base must be within 30 feet of the cell phone.
The listening volume of my cell call is too loud or quiet.
During a cell call, if the listening volume is to too loud or quiet, try changing the volume on
• your cell phone. On some cell phones, changing the volume on the cell phone effects your cell call volume on the DS6751 handset.
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My telephone does not work at all.
Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly (page 3). For optimum daily
• performance, return the handset to the telephone base or charger after use.
Make sure the power adapter is securely plugged into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged rmly into the telephone base and the wall jack.
Unplug the electrical power to the telephone base. Wait for approximately 15 seconds,
• then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to synchronize.
Charge the battery in the handset for up to 11 hours.
If the battery is completely depleted, charge the handset for at least 30 minutes before use
• (page 4).
Remove and install the battery again. If that still does not work, it may be necessary to
• purchase a new battery.
Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and plug in a working telephone.
• If the other telephone does not work, the problem is probably in the wiring or telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider.
There is no dial tone.
Try all the above suggestions.
Move the handset closer to the telephone base. It may be out of range.
The telephone line cord may be defective. Install a new telephone line cord.
Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and connect a different
• telephone. If there is no dial tone on this telephone either, the problem is in your wiring or telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider.
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 service provider for more information.
I cannot dial out.
Try all the above suggestions.
Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if the handset takes a second or two
• to synchronize with the telephone base before producing a dial tone. Wait an extra second before dialing.
If other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or
• telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).
Eliminate any background noise. Mute the cordless handset before dialing, or dial from
• another room in your home with less background noise.
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 service provider for more information.
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To register HS... and ...see manual appear alternately on the handset and it does not work at all.
The handset may be deregistered from the telephone base. Refer to Add and register a
handset on page 71 to register the handset to the telephone base.
My cordless handset isn’t performing normally.
Make sure you plug the power cord securely into the telephone base. Plug the power adapter
• into a different, working electrical outlet without a wall switch.
Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You may have moved out of range.
Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back
• in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.
Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones can cause
• interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.
Low battery shows on the handset screen.
Place the handset in the telephone base or charger for recharging.
Remove and install the battery again and use it until fully depleted, then charge the handset
• in the telephone base or charger for up to 11 hours.
If the above measures do not correct the problem, replace the battery.
The battery does not charge in the handset or the handset battery does not accept charge.
Make sure the handset is placed in the telephone base or charger correctly.
Remove and install the battery again, then charge for up to 11 hours.
If the battery is completely depleted, charge the handset for at least 30 minutes before use
• (page 4).
The battery may be defective. Purchase a new battery.
The CHARGE light is off.
Clean the charging contacts on the handset, telephone base and/or charger each month with
• a pencil eraser or a dry non-abrasive fabric.
Make sure the power adapter and telephone line cord are plugged in properly (page 2).
Unplug the power adapter. Wait for 15 seconds before plugging it back in. Allow up to one
• minute for the handset and telephone base to reset.
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The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call.
Make sure the ringer volume of the handset and telephone base are not set to off (page 21
• and page 22).
Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter are plugged in properly (page 2).
The handset may be too far from the telephone base. Move it closer to the telephone base.
There may be too many extension phones on the telephone line to allow all of them to ring
• simultaneously. Unplug some of them.
If other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or
• telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).
Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones can cause
• interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.
Test a working telephone at the telephone wall jack. If another telephone has the same
• problem, the problem is in the telephone wall jack. Contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).
The telephone line cord may be defective. Install a new telephone line cord.
Remove and install the battery again and place the handset in the telephone base.
Wait for the handset to synchronize with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute for this
• to take place.
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There is interference during a telephone conversation. My calls fade out when I am using the cordless handset.
The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base.
If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) 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.
Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the same circuit as the telephone base
• can cause interference. Try moving the appliance or telephone base to another outlet.
Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones can cause
• interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.
If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector, plug the telephone (or
• modem/surge protector) into a different location. If this doesn’t solve the problem, relocate your telephone or modem farther apart from each other, or use a different surge protector.
The location of your telephone base can impact the performance of your cordless phone.
• For better reception, install the telephone base in a centralized location within your home or
ofce, away from walls or other obstructions. In many environments, elevating the telephone
base improves overall performance.
Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and plug in a corded telephone.
• If calls are still not clear, the problem is probably in the wiring or telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).
If other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or
• telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).
I get noise, static, or weak signals even when I’m near the telephone base.
If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) 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.
You may be able to improve the performance of your cordless phone by installing your new
• telephone base as far as possible from any other existing cordless telephone system that may already be installed.
Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones can cause
• interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.
Do not install this phone near a microwave oven or on the same electrical outlet. You may
• experience decreased performance while the microwave oven is operating.
If you plug your phone in with a modem or a surge protector, plug the phone (or modem/
• surge protector) into a different location. If this does not solve the problem, relocate your phone or modem farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector.
Relocate your phone to a higher location. The phone may have better reception in a high area.
If other phones in your home are having the same problem, contact your telephone service
• provider (charges may apply).
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I experience poor sound quality when using the handset speakerphone.
For increased sound quality while using the handset speakerphone, place the handset on a
at surface with the dialing keys facing up.
I hear other calls when using the telephone.
Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack. Plug in a different telephone. If
• you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in the wiring or telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider.
I hear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work.
Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged in securely.
My caller ID features are not working properly.
Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your telephone
• service provider for this feature to work on your telephone.
The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID.
Both your and the caller’s telephone service providers must use equipment compatible with
• the caller ID service.
The caller ID information shows after the rst or second ring.
If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) 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.
The telephone does not receive caller ID while on a call.
Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting features provided by your telephone
• service provider.
The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID.
Both your and the caller’s telephone service providers must use equipment compatible with
• caller ID service.
If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) 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.
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Out of range or no pwr at base shows on the handset screen.
The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base.
Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Use a working
• electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Reset your telephone by unplugging the power adapter from the telephone base. Disconnect
• the battery from the cordless handset. Wait for 15 seconds, then plug in the power adapter and install the battery again. Place the handset in the telephone base and allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to synchronize.
Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones can cause
• interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.
and New voicemail display and I don’t know why.
Your telephone has voicemail indication that is separate from the built-in answering
• system. If and New voicemail display, your telephone has received a signal from your telephone service provider that you have a voicemail message waiting for you to retrieve from them. Contact your telephone service provider for more information on how to access your voicemail.
I cannot retrieve voicemail messages.
Your telephone has both a built-in answering system and voicemail indication. They are
• independent features and each alerts you to new messages differently (page 65). If you subscribe to voicemail service from your telephone service provider (charges may apply), contact your telephone service provider for more information on how to access your voicemail.
The answering system does not answer after the correct number of rings.
Make sure the answering system is on. When the answering system is on, the
ANS ON/OFF light on the telephone base should be lit and ANS ON should show
on the handset.
If toll saver is selected, the number of rings changes to two when there are new messages
• waiting (page 62).
If the memory is full or if the answering system is off, the answering system answers after
• 10 rings.
In some cases, the answering system is affected by the ringing system used by your
• telephone service provider.
If you subscribe to voicemail service, change the number of rings so that your answering
• system answers before your voicemail answers (page 65). To determine how many rings activate your voicemail, please contact your telephone service provider.
If there is a fax machine connected to the same telephone line, try disconnecting the fax
• machine. If that solves the problem, consult your fax machine documentation for information on compatibility with answering systems.
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The outgoing announcement is not clear.
When recording the announcement, make sure you speak in a normal tone of voice towards
• the microphone.
Make sure there is no background noise when recording.
The answering system does not record messages.
Make sure the answering system is on.
When the answering machine memory is full, it does not record new messages until some
• old messages are deleted.
If you subscribe to voicemail service, change the number of rings so that your answering
• system answers before your voicemail answers (page 65). To determine how many rings activate your voicemail, contact your telephone service provider.
If there is a fax machine connected to the same telephone line, try disconnecting the fax
• machine. If that solves the problem, consult your fax machine documentation for information on compatibility with answering systems.
The messages on the answering system are very difcult to hear.
Press /VOLUME on handset or /VOL on the telephone base to increase the
• listening volume.
The messages on the answering system are incomplete.
If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the answering system
• disconnects the call after the preset recording time.
If the memory on the answering system becomes full during a message, the answering
• system stops recording and disconnects the call.
If the caller’s voice is very soft, the answering system may stop recording and disconnect
• the call.
The answering system does not respond to remote commands.
Make sure your remote access code is correct (page 63).
Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone telephone. When dialing a number, there should
• be tones. If there are clicks, then it is not a touch-tone telephone and cannot activate the answering system.
The answering system may not detect the remote access code when your announcement is
• playing. Wait until the announcement is over before entering the code.
There may be interference on the telephone line you are using. Press the dialing keys rmly
• when dialing.
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I subscribe to a nontraditional telephone service that uses my computer to establish connections, and my telephone doesn’t work.
Make sure your computer is powered on.
Make sure your Internet connection is working properly.
Make sure that the software is installed and running for your nontraditional telephone service.
Make sure to plug your USB telephone adapter into a dedicated USB port on your computer.
• Do not plug into a multiple port USB hub (USB splitter) that is not powered.
In a few rare instances, the USB port on your computer may not have enough power. In
• these instances, try using a USB hub with its own external power supply.
If you are using a rewall, it may prevent access to your nontraditional telephone service
• provider. Contact your service provider for more information.
I have accidentally set my LCD language to Spanish or French, and I don’t know how to change it back to English.
While the handset or the telephone base is not in use, press MENU, then enter 364#.
While the handset is on a call, press MENU, then enter 364#. The call ends.
Common cure for electronic equipment.
If the telephone is not responding normally, put the cordless handset in the telephone base.
• If it does not respond, try the following (in the order listed):
Disconnect the power to the telephone base.
1.
Disconnect the battery on the cordless handset.
2.
Wait a few minutes before connecting power to the telephone base.
3.
Install the battery again and place the cordless handset in the telephone base.
4.
Wait for the cordless handset to synchronize with the telephone base. Allow up to one
5.
minute for this to take place.
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Important safety instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of re, electric shock and injury, including the following:
Read and understand all instructions.
1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a
3. damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use this product near water such as near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or
4. swimming pool, or in a wet basement or shower.
Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces.
5. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the telephone base and handset are provided for ventilation.
6. 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.
7. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home or ofce, consult your dealer or local power company.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where the cord may be
8. walked on.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots in the telephone base or handset
9. 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
10. facility. Opening or removing parts of the telephone base or handset other than specied 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.
11. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the
12. 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 change in performance.
Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of
13. electric shock from lightning.
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Under certain circumstances,
14. 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 ammable or ame-supporting gases, unless there is adequate ventilation. A spark in such an environment could create a re 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.
Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode.
15. The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or oor mount position. The
16. 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
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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.

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 ofce.
When the handset is out of range, the handset displays Out of range or no pwr at base.
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. Move closer to the telephone base, then press /HOME 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.

ECO mode

This power conserving technology reduces power consumption for optimal battery performance. The ECO mode activates automatically whenever the handset is synchronized with the telephone base.
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Energy-saving charging mode

When this mode is activated, all telephone functions, except handset battery charging, will be disabled.
To activate the energy-saving charging mode:
1.
Unplug the telephone base power adapter from the power outlet. Make sure all handsets are plugged with charged batteries before proceeding.
2.
While you press and hold FIND HANDSET, plug the telephone base power adapter back to the power outlet.
After about 20 seconds, when the telephone base shows De-register?, release FIND HANDSET and
3. then press FIND HANDSET again or SELECT within 2 seconds.
When the phone successfully enters the energy-saving charging mode, all handsets display To register HS... and ...see manual alternately.
When the phone fails to enter this mode, repeat Step 1 through Step 3 above.
Note: The telephone base will be powered up as normal if you fail to press FIND HANDSET or SELECT within 2 seconds in Step 3.
To deactivate the energy-saving charging mode:
1.
Unplug the telephone base power adapter from the power outlet, then plug it back in. Then the telephone base is powered up as normal.
Register your handsets back to the telephone base. See page 71 for handset registration instructions.
2.

Maintenance

Taking care of your telephone
Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care.
Avoid rough treatment
Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it.
Avoid water
Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install the telephone base near a sink, bathtub or shower.
Electrical storms
Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment. For your own safety, take caution when using electrical appliances during storms.
Cleaning your telephone
Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or mild soap. Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.
Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water. If the telephone base should fall into water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORD FROM THE WALL. Then remove the telephone by the unplugged cords.
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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 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.

The RBRC® seal

The RBRC® seal on the nickel-metal hydride battery indicates that VTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives, when taken out of service within the United States and Canada.
The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-metal hydride batteries into the trash or municipal waste, which may be illegal in your area.
VTech’s participation in RBRC participating in the RBRC® program or at authorized VTech product service centers. Please call
1 (800) 8 BATTERYTM for information on Ni-MH battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area.
VTech’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.
RBRC® is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
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makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers
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Limited warranty

What does this limited warranty cover?
The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the Product and all accessories provided in the sales package (“Product”) are free from defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America and Canada.
What will VTech do if the Product is not free from defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period (“Materially Defective Product”)?
During the limited warranty period, VTech’s authorized service representative will repair or replace at VTech’s option, without charge, a Materially Defective Product. If we repair the Product, we may use new or refurbished replacement parts. If we choose to replace the Product, we may replace it with a new or refurbished Product of the same or similar design. We will retain defective parts, modules, or equipment. Repair or replacement of the Product, at VTech’s option, is your exclusive remedy. VTech will return the repaired or replacement Products to you in working condition. You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days.
How long is the limited warranty period?
The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If VTech repairs or replaces a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to the repaired or replacement Product for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year warranty; whichever is longer.
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
This limited warranty does not cover:
Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper
1.
installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, re, water or other liquid intrusion; or
Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modication by anyone other than an
2. authorized service representative of VTech; or
Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network reliability, or
3. cable or antenna systems; or
Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech accessories; or
4.
Product whose warranty/quality stickers, product serial number plates or electronic serial numbers have
5. been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or
Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States of America or
6. Canada, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes); or
Product returned without a valid proof of purchase (see item 2 on the next page); or
7.
Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems
8. outside the unit.
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Limited warranty
How do you get warranty service?
To obtain warranty service in the USA, please visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.
NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user’s manual - a check of the Product’s controls and
features may save you a service call.
Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport of the Product(s) to the service location. VTech will return repaired or replaced Product under this limited warranty. Transportation, delivery or handling charges are prepaid. VTech assumes no risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit. If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, VTech will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity. You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty.
What must you return with the Product to get warranty service?
Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech service location
1.
along with a description of the malfunction or difculty; and
Include a “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the Product purchased (Product model) and
2. the date of purchase or receipt; and
Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone number.
3.
Other limitations
This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and VTech. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this Product. VTech provides no other warranties for this Product. The warranty exclusively describes all of VTech’s responsibilities regarding the Product. There are no other
express warranties. No one is authorized to make modications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modication.
State/Provincial Law Rights: This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other
rights, which vary from state to state or province to province.
Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of tness for a particular purpose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the Product is t for ordinary use) are limited to one year from the date of purchase.
Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential,
or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost prots or revenue, inability to use the Product or other
associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the use of this Product. Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.
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FCC, ACTA and IC regulations

FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.
To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product. This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The handset may be safely held against the ear of the user. The telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm (8 inches) or more.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian requirement:
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
FCC Part 68 and ACTA
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). The label on the back or bottom of this equipment
contains, among other things, a product identier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identier must be
provided to your telephone service provider upon request.
The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See the installation instructions in the user’s manual.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called. The REN for this product is encoded as the 6th
and 7th characters following the US: in the product identier (e.g., if ## is 03, the REN is 0.3). In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be ve (5.0) or less. For more information, please contact your
telephone service provider.
This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone service
provider or a qualied installer.
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If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited warranty. If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone service provider may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone service provider is required to notify you before interrupting service.
If advance notice is not practical, you will be notied as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone service provider is required to inform you of your right to le a
complaint with the FCC. Your telephone service provider may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product. The telephone service provider is required to notify you if such changes are planned.
If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible.
If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers
(e.g., police, re, medical) in these locations. If you do store or test emergency numbers, please:
Remain on the line and briey explain the reason for the call before hanging up.
Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
Industry Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The term ‘’IC:‘’ before the certication/registration number only signies that the Industry Canada technical specications were met.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1. The REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the
RENs of all the devices does not exceed ve.
This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specications.
Technical specications
Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer
Transmit frequency DECT frequency: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz
Bluetooth frequency: 2402.000-2480.000 MHz
Channels DECT channel: 5
Bluetooth channel: 79
Nominal effective range
Power requirements Handset: 2.4V Ni-MH battery
Memory Directory: 200 memory locations; up to 30 digits and 15 characters
Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use.
Telephone base: 6V DC @ 400mA
Charger: 6V AC @ 300mA
Caller ID log: 50 memory locations; up to 24 digits and 15 characters
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