Vtech DS6771-3 User Manual

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DS6771-3

DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

BC

User’s manual

Congratulations

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

Important safety instructions.

This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product.

For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com.

In Canada, please visit www.vtechcanada.com.

Compatible with

Hearing Aid T-Coil

T

TIA-1083

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

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

Important safety instructions

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

1. Read and understand all instructions.

. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3.Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

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

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

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

7.Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the telephone base and handset are provided for ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or

rug. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided.

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

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

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

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

1 .Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.

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

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

•If liquid has been spilled onto the product.

•If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

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

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

•If the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance.

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

15.Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

Under certain circumstances, a spark may be created when the adapter

is plugged into the power outlet, or when the handset is replaced in its cradle. This is a common event associated with the closing of any

electrical circuit. The user should not plug the phone into a power outlet, and should not put a charged handset into the cradle, if the phone is located in an environment containing concentrations of flammable or flame-supporting gases, unless there is adequate ventilation. A spark in such an environment could create a fire or explosion. Such environments might include: medical use of oxygen without adequate ventilation; industrial gases (cleaning solvents; gasoline vapors; etc.); a leak of natural gas; etc.

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

17.The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Battery

•CAUTION: Use Only Supplied Battery.

•Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions.

•Do not open or mutilate the battery.

Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.

•Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conductive materials.

•Charge the battery provided with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.

Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers

Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones):

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

Pacemaker patients

•Should keep wireless telephones at least six inches from the pacemaker.

•Should NOT place wireless telephones directly over the pacemaker, such as in a breast pocket, when it is turned ON.

•Should use the wireless telephone at the ear opposite the pacemaker.

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

About cordless telephones

•Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone

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

cordless telephone 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.

Table of contents
What’s in the box.........................	1
Overview.......................................	2
Telephone base overview...................	2
Handset overview................................	3
Headset overview................................	4
Charger overview................................	5
Display icons overview........................	5
Telephone base lights overview..........	6
Handset lights overview......................	6
Headset lights and alert tones
overview...........................................	6
Connect.........................................	7
Connect the telephone base...............	7
Connect the charger............................	7
Install the battery.................................	8
Check the battery level........................	8
Charge the battery..............................	9
Position the headset..................	10
Replace the pre-installed earbud
and earhook...................................	10
Adjust the headset to wear on the ear....	11
Over the head band..........................	11
Before use..................................	12
Set date and time .............................	12
Set answering system through
voice guide.....................................	12
Check for dial tone............................	13
Operating range................................	13
Bluetooth....................................	13
Glossary of terms .............................	14
Bluetooth setup.................................	15
VTech Connect to CellTM application....	16
Add a Bluetooth enabled cell phone....	16
Add a Bluetooth enabled headset.....	17
Auto connection................................	18
Connect a paired cell phone or
headset..........................................	18
Disconnect a paired cell phone or
headset..........................................	18
Review the cell devices list...............	18
Download phonebook contacts.........	18

Remote voice control................	20
Activate remote voice control on
handset..........................................	21
Activate remote voice control on
headset..........................................	21
Configure your telephone.........	22
Using the handset menu...................	22
Set language.....................................	22
Set date and time..............................	23
Home area code................................	23
Dial mode..........................................	24
Temporary tone dialing.....................	24
Telephone Operations...............	24
Make a home call..............................	25
Predial a home call............................	25
Answer a home call...........................	25
End a home call................................	25
Make a cell call..................................	25
Predial a cell call...............................	25
Answer a cell call..............................	26
End a cell call....................................	26
Answer a cell call while on
a home call....................................	26
Answer a home call while on
a cell call........................................	26
Speakerphone...................................	26
Volume..............................................	26
Mute..................................................	27
Join a call in progress.......................	27
Call waiting on the home line............	27
Call waiting on the cell line................	27
Chain dialing.....................................	27
Find handset.....................................	28
Redial list ...................................	28
Review a redial list entry...................	28
Dial a redial list entry.........................	28
Delete a redial list entry.....................	28
Multiple handset use.................	29
Intercom............................................	29
Answer an incoming call during
an intercom call..............................	29
Call transfer using intercom..............	29

Phonebook.................................	30
Add a phonebook entry.....................	30
Review phonebook entries................	31
Alphabetical search...........................	31
Delete a phonebook entry.................	32
Delete all phonebook entries.............	32
Edit a phonebook entry.....................	32
Dial a phonebook entry.....................	32
Caller ID......................................	33
Review the caller ID log....................	33
Memory match..................................	33
Missed call indicator..........................	34
View dialing options..........................	34
Dial a caller ID log entry....................	35
Save a caller ID log entry to the
phonebook.....................................	35
Delete a caller ID log entry................	35
Delete all caller ID log entries...........	35
Call block....................................	36
Block unknown calls..........................	36
Add a call block list entry...................	36
Review the call block list...................	36
Edit a call block list entry...................	37
Save a caller ID log entry to the
call block list...................................	37
Delete a call block list entry...............	37
Mute first ring....................................	37
Sound settings ..........................	38
Key tone............................................	38
Ringer tone........................................	38
Handset ringer volume......................	38
Telephone base ringer volume..........	38
Temporary ringer silencing................	39
About the built-in answering
system and voicemail service...	39
Set your built-in answering
system......................................	40
Turn the answering system on or off.....	40
Default announcement......................	40
Record your own announcement......	41
Play the announcement....................	41
Delete the announcement.................	41

Set number of rings ..........................	41
Turn the call screening on or off........	42
Message alert tone............................	42
Voice guide.......................................	42
Using your built-in answering
system......................................	43
New message indication...................	43
Message playback............................	43
Delete all old messages....................	44
Remote access.................................	44
Set remote access code....................	45
Call screening...................................	45
Call intercept.....................................	46
Record, play, and delete memos......	46
Using the built-in answering
systemandvoicemailservice....	46
Retrieve voicemail from
telephone service...................	47
Retrieve voicemail.............................	47
Set your voicemail number................	47
Turn off the new voicemail indicators...	47
Cell phone voicemail.........................	47
Expand your telephone system....	48
Screen messages......................	48
ECO mode...................................	50
General product care.................	51
Frequently asked questions.....	51
The RBRC® seal..........................	57
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations...	57
California Energy Commission
battery charging testing
instructions.............................	59
For C-UL compliance only........	60
Limited warranty........................	63
Technical specifications............	65

What’s in the box

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

NOTE

To purchase replacement batteries or power adapters, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call

1 [phone]. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial

1 [phone].

Abridged user’s manual

Important Safety

Instructions

	Overview		5 – /ANS ON
	Telephone base overview		• Press to turn the answering
			system on or off.
			6 – CELL 1 and CELL 2
		a	• Press to connect the paired cell
	j	b	Bluetooth device.
		c	• Press and hold to add or replace
	i
		d	a Bluetooth device.
	h
		e 7 – CELL 1 and CELL 2 lights
		f	• On when the telephone base
		g
			is paired and connected with a
	1 – Headset charging cradle		Bluetooth device.
			• Flashes when the telephone base

2 – /PLAY/STOP	is in discoverable mode.

•Press to play messages.

•Press to stop message playback.

/SKIP

•Press to skip to the next message.

/REPEAT

•Press to repeat a message.

•Press twice to play the previous message.

X/DELETE

•Press to delete the playing message.

•When the handset is not in use, press twice to delete all old messages.

3 – + /VOL/–

8 – Charging cradle

9 – IN USE light

•On when the handset or headset is in use, or the answering system is answering a call.

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

10 – FIND HANDSET

•Press to page all system handsets and headset.

•Press to adjust the volume during message playback.

•Press to adjust the telephone base ringer volume when the handset is not in use.

4 – /ANS ON light

•On when the answering system is on.

Handset overview

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1 – Handset earpiece

2 – LCD display

3 – MENU/SELECT

•Show the menu.

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

4 – VOICE

•Press to activate the voice-controlled application on your connected cell phone.

5 – OFF/CANCEL

•Hang up a call.

•Silence the ringer temporarily while the handset is ringing.

•Press and hold to erase the missed call indicator while the phone is not in use.

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

6 –

•Press to add a space when entering names.

7 –

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

8 – INT

•Press to start an intercom conversation or transfer a call.

9 – Microphone

10 – MUTE/DELETE

•Mute the microphone during a call.

•Delete digits or characters while using the dialing keys.

•Silence the ringer temporarily while the handset is ringing.

•Delete the displayed entry while reviewing the phonebook, caller ID log, call block list or redial list.

11 –

•Make or answer a call using the handset speakerphone.

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

12–

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

13–

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

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

14–/HOME/FLASH

•Make or answer a home call.

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

15– /CELL

•Make or answer a cell call.

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

16– REDIAL/PAUSE

•Press repeatedly to review the redial list.

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

17–

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

•Increase the listening volume during a call.

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

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

•Review the caller ID log when the handset is not in use.

•Decrease the listening volume during a call.

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

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

18– CHARGE light

•On when the handset is charging.

Headset overview

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e

b

d

c

1 – VOL+

• Increase the headset volume.

VOL-

• Decrease the headset volume.

Flash

•While on a call, press and hold to answer an incoming call when you receive a call waiting alert.

2– ON/OFFlight

•On when the headset is charging.

ON/OFFkey

• Press to answer or end a call.

3 – Microphone

4 – MUTE

•Press to activate the voicecontrolled application on your connected cell phone when idle.

•Mute the microphone during a call.

•When there is an incoming call, press to silence the ringer in the earpiece temporarily.

5 – Earpiece

6 – Earhook

	Charger overview	Display icons overview
			The battery icon flashes
			when the battery is low and
	a		needs charging.
			The battery icon animates
			when the battery is charging.
			The battery icon becomes
			solid when the battery is fully
	1 – Charging pole		charged.
		ECO	The ECO mode activates
			automatically to reduce
			power consumption when
			the handset is within range
			from the telephone base.
			There are new voicemail
			received from your telephone
			service provider.
			On when the home line is in
			use or there is an incoming
			home call.
			Flashes when there is an
			incoming home waiting call.
		1	There are Bluetooth devices
		2	connected on the cell
			devices list.
			On when the cell line is in
			use or there is an incoming
			cell call.
			Flashes when there is an
			incoming cell waiting call.
		NEW	There are new caller ID log
			entries.
		ANS ON	The answering system is
			turned on.
			The handset ringer is off.
		1/25	The message number
			currently playing and
			total number of new/old
			messages recorded.

Telephone base lights overview					Headset lights and alert tones
					overview
IN USE		• On when the
			telephone line is in		Light status
			use.
		• On when you
					Red		•	On when the headset
			are registering a
								battery is charging.
			handset.
							•	Flashes every 10 seconds
		•	Flashes quickly when
								when the headset battery is
			there is an incoming
								low and needs charging.
			call.
		•	Flashes when		Blue		•	Flashes twice every three
			another telephone					seconds when the headset
			sharing the same line					is in use.
			is in use.				•	Flashes every four seconds
		•	Flashes when you					when there is an incoming
			are deregistering all					call.
			handsets.				•	Flashes every 10 seconds
CELL 1/CELL 2		•	On when a Bluetooth					when the headset is out of
								the headset charger and
			device is connected
								has enough charge.
			to the base.
		•	Flashes when the		Red and		•	Flashes slowly when the
			telephone base is in		blue			headset is not registered.
			discoverable mode.				•	Flashes quickly when the
								headset is registering to a
/ANS ON/OFF		•	On when the
								telephone base.
			answering system is
					Off
			turned on.				•	No battery is installed, or
								the headset has run out of
								battery.
Handset lights overview							•	The headset is powered
								off.
		•	On when the handset
			speakerphone is in
			use.		Alert tones
CHARGE		•	On when the handset
					One short		•	The microphone is muted.
			is charging in the
					beep every
			telephone base or
					30 seconds
			handset charger.
					Two low		•	Call waiting alert tone.
					beeps
					Three rising		•	A conference call has
					beeps			started.

Connect

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

NOTES

•Use only the adapters provided.

•Even if you do not subscribe to any conventional telephone service, you can pair a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to your telephone base (see Bluetooth), and use the cell line alone without plugging in a telephone line cord.

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

•The adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.

TIP

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

Connect the telephone base

Connect the charger

Install the battery

Install the handset battery

Install the handset battery as shown below.

NOTES

•Use only supplied battery.

•If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage.

Install the headset battery

Install the headset battery as shown below.

NOTE

• Use only supplied battery.

THIS SIDE UP

Check the battery level

After you have installed the battery, check the battery level on the handset screen.

•If the battery icon is , or , then go to Before use section to set the date and time, and set the answering system through voice guide.

•If the screen is blank, or flashes, then the battery needs to be charged. Go to Charge the battery section before you do any setting or operation.

Charge the battery

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

Place the headset on the telephone base to charge.

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

NOTES

•Press CANCEL or place the handset in the telephone base or charger will bypass the set date and time, and voice guide.

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

•The handset battery is fully charged after 12 hours of continuous charging. The headset battery is fully charged after 3 hours of continuous charging.

•If you place the handset in the telephone base or the charger without plugging

in the battery, the screen displays No battery.

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

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

Operation	Operating time
While in handset	Seven hours
use (talking*)
While handset in	Three hours
speakerphone mode
(talking*)
While handset not in	Five days
use (standby**)
While in headset	Four hours
use (talking*)
While headset not in	Two days
use (standby**)

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

** Handset/headset is not charging or in use.

To manually set the date and time and the answering system, refer to

Configure your telephone and Set your built-in answering system sections.

To manually initiate the voice guide, refer to Voice guide under Set your built-in answering system section.

Position the headset

There are four earbuds and four earhooks provided. One earbud and one earhook have been attached to the headset.

You can choose a suitable size of earbud, earhook and an appropriate way to position your headset.

Replace the pre-installed earbud and earhook

1.Hold both sides of the earbud. Twist and pull the earbud until it separates from the earpiece.

. Rotate the earhook to vertical direction and then pull the earhook until it separates from the headset.

3.Attach a earhook, and then a suitable earbud to the headset until they fit into place.

To wear on the right ear:

To wear on the left ear:

4. Wrap the earhook with the sponge.

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Adjust the headset to wear on the ear

•Hook the headset on your ear. Adjust the angle of the headset until the microphone is pointing towards your mouth. Firmly grip the headset with one hand whenever adjusting the headset microphone up or down.

3.Rotate the headset to vertical direction until it clicks into place.

Over the head band

To attach the head band to the headset:

1.Refer to Steps 1 and 2 in Replace the pre-installed earbud and earhook section to remove the earbud and earhook.

. Attach the headset to the headband.

4.Adjust the head band to fit your head. Adjust and rotate the angle of the headset until the microphone is pointing towards your mouth.

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To remove the head band from the headset:

1.Hold the headset with one hand and the head band with your other hand.

. Rotate the headset to horizontal direction and the pull the headset until it separates form the head band.

Before use

After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage and battery depletion, the handset will prompt you to set the date and time, and the answering system through voice guide.

Set date and time

NOTE

•Make sure you set the date and time including the year correctly; otherwise the answering system does not announce the correct day of the week for your recorded messages time stamp.

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

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

3.Press SELECT to save.

After the setting for the date and time, the handset will display Voice guide to...

and set up Ans sys? alternatively.

Set answering system through voice guide

This feature assists you to do the basic setup of the answering system. You can follow the voice guide to record your own announcement, set the number of rings and the message alert tone.

1.Press SELECT to start the voice guide for the answering

system setup. You hear the voice prompt “Hello! This voice

guide will assist you with the basic setup of your answering system.”

. Setup your answering system by inputting the designated numbers as instructed in the voice guide.

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Check for dial tone

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

If you do not hear a dial tone:

•Make sure the installation procedures described above are properly done.

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

Operating range

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

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

If there is a call while the handset is out of range, it may not ring, or if it does ring, the call may not connect well when you press /HOME or /CELL. Move

closer to the telephone base, and then press /HOME or /CELL to answer

the call. If the handset moves out of range during a telephone conversation, there may be interference. To improve reception, move closer to the telephone base.

Bluetooth

Your new DS6771 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:

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

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

•Receive phonebook entries from your cell phone.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

•Refer to the user's manual of your Bluetooth enabled cell phone for more information about how that device uses Bluetooth connectivity.

•Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (a maximum of approximately 15 feet) from the telephone base. Keep connected cell phones within this range. For optimal performance, place your cell phone next to the telephone base while using the DS6771 cell line.

Maximumof approximately15feet

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•If your cell phone has poor reception in your home, the DS6771 cannot improve the reception. However, if there is a location in your house with better reception, you can leave your cell phone at that location while using the DS6771 cell line.

•If you experience poor sound quality, place your cell phone closer to the DS6771 to ensure strong Bluetooth signal strength. Make sure there are no physical obstacles between the DS6771 and the cell phone, such as large furniture or thick walls.

•Charge your cell phone while it is connected to the telephone

base. Your cell phone's battery will discharge faster while it is connected to the telephone base via Bluetooth wireless technology.

•Monitor your cell phone's usage because minutes are deducted from your cellular plan for the duration of all cell calls.

Refer to Bluetooth setup to learn how to set up and manage your Bluetooth enabled devices. Refer to Telephone operation on how to operate your Bluetooth devices with your new DS6771 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to Frequently asked questions if you

experience difficulty using the telephone system.

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 DS6771 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 DS6771 handset, press /CELL to use the cell line.

Connected - when you pair a Bluetooth cell phone to the DS6771, it is automatically connected. When a cell phone is connected, 1 and/or 2 displays after on the handset and the

CELL 1 and/or CELL 2 light on the telephone base is on. If a cell phone loses its connection to the telephone base, it must be reconnected before you can use the cell phone with the

DS6771.

Disconnected - when a cell phone is disconnected, the on the handset no longer displays and the CELL 1 and/or CELL 2 light on the telephone base is off.

Discoverable mode - before a Bluetooth enabled device can be paired, it must be set to this mode. When pairing your cell phone, the telephone base will be set to this mode. Depending on the manufacturer, this mode is sometimes referred to as Find Me or

Visibility.

Home line - your conventional telephone land line. On your DS6771 handset, press /HOME/FLASH to use the home line.

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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 the Bluetooth enabled cell phone before it 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 must be exchanged between Bluetooth devices before they can be used. This is also known as a Passkey or Passcode.

Bluetooth setup

NOTE

•Make sure your cell phone has a good cell reception near the telephone base.

To use a Bluetooth enabled cell phone with your DS6771, you must first pair and connect it with the telephone base. All DS6771 handsets can be used to make or answer on the cell phone line.

Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (15 feet). When you pair a Bluetooth cell phone to the telephone base, move closer to the telephone base to maintain sufficient signal strength.

NOTES

•For optimal performance, place your cell phone next to the telephone base while using the cell line.

•To avoid interference from other electronic devices, place your telephone base far away from devices such as baby monitors, wireless routers, microwaves and computers.

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VTech Connect to CellTM application

If you are using Bluetooth enabled Android® phones (OS 2.3 or higher), you can further extend the flexibility 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 DS6771.

To learn more or download this application via Google Play® Store, Scan the QR code on the right, or go to

http://www.vtechphones.com/app_connect_to_cell.

Android® and Google Play® are registered trademarks of Google Inc.

Add a Bluetooth enabled 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.

All paired cell phones are shown on the cell devices list.

Once you have paired and connected a device with the telephone base, you do not need to repeat the procedure again unless you want to replace the existing paired cell phone with a new one.

To pair and connect a cell phone:

1.Choose a slot to pair the cell phone. Press and hold CELL 1 and/or CELL 2 on the telephone base for about four seconds until the CELL 1 and/or CELL 2 light flashes.

•If there is already a cell phone in the slot, the existing cell phone will be erased from cell devices list.

. Turn on the Bluetooth feature of your cell phone. Once your cell phone finds your VTech phone (VTech DS6771), 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 complete.

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