User’s manual
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Models: LS6191/
LS6191-13/LS6191-15/
LS6191-16/LS6191-17
Congratulations
on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read
Important safety instructions on page 78 of this manual.
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
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TIA-1083
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Table of contents |
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Getting started............................. |
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Parts checklist............................... |
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Telephone base installation........... |
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Handset battery installation........... |
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Handset battery charging.............. |
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Are you a new cable or VoIP |
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subscriber?................................ |
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Did you subscribe to voicemail |
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service from your telephone |
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service provider?........................ |
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Handset layout.............................. |
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Telephone base layout.................. |
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Bluetooth................................... |
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Introducing Bluetooth.................. |
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Glossary of terms ....................... |
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Bluetooth setup........................... |
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Add a cell phone......................... |
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Review the cell devices list.......... |
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Auto connection.......................... |
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Download directory..................... |
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Telephone settings................... |
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Using the menu........................... |
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Handset ringer volume................ |
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Telephone base ringer volume.... |
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Ringer tone.................................. |
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Set date and time........................ |
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Handset LCD language............... |
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Base LCD language.................... |
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Voicemail number........................ |
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Clear voicemail indicators........... |
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Key tone...................................... |
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Home area code.......................... |
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Dial mode.................................... |
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Quiet mode.................................. |
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Telephone operation................. |
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Make a home call........................ |
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Predial a home call...................... |
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Answer a home call..................... |
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End a home call.......................... |
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Call waiting on the home line...... |
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Make a cell call............................ |
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Predial a cell call......................... |
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Answer a cell call......................... |
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End a cell call.............................. |
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Call waiting on the cell line.......... |
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Answer a cell call while on |
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Cell phone voicemail................... |
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Answer a home call while on |
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Handset speakerphone............... |
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Volume control............................ |
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Mute............................................ |
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Find handset............................... |
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Check voicemail.......................... |
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Website....................................... |
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Redial.......................................... |
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Temporary ringer silencing.......... |
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Temporary tone dialing................ |
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Chain dialing............................... |
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Transfer a call.............................. |
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Multiple handset use................. |
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Join a call in progress................. |
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Intercom...................................... |
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Answer an incoming call during |
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Directory.................................... |
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About the directory...................... |
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Add a directory entry................... |
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Review directory entries.............. |
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Alphabetical search..................... |
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Dial a directory entry................... |
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Edit a directory entry................... |
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Delete a directory entry............... |
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Delete all directory entries.......... |
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Speed dial................................... |
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Table of contents |
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Assign a speed dial entry............ |
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Reassign a speed dial entry........ |
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Dial a speed dial entry................ |
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Delete a speed dial entry............ |
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Caller ID...................................... |
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About caller ID............................. |
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Information about caller ID with |
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Caller ID log................................ |
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Memory match............................ |
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Missed call indicator.................... |
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Review the caller ID log.............. |
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View dialing options.................... |
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Dial a caller ID log entry.............. |
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Save a caller ID log entry to |
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Delete caller ID log entries.......... |
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Caller ID log screen messages... |
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Answering system settings...... |
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Answering system....................... |
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Announcement............................ |
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Record your own announcement... |
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Play your announcement............. |
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Delete your announcement......... |
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Answer on/off.............................. |
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Call screening............................. |
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Number of rings........................... |
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Remote access code................... |
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Message alert tone..................... |
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Recording time............................ |
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Answering system operation.... |
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Expand your telephone system......... |
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Add and register a handset............... |
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Deregister handsets.......................... |
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Screen messages............................. |
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Handset and telephone |
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base indicators............................... |
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Troubleshooting................................. |
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Important safety instructions............. |
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Battery............................................... |
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Precautions for users of implanted |
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cardiac pacemakers....................... |
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Operating range................................ |
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ECO mode........................................ |
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Maintenance...................................... |
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About cordless telephones................ |
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The RBRC® seal................................ |
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FCC, ACTA and IC regulations.......... |
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California Energy Commission |
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battery charging |
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testing instructions......................... |
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For C-UL compliance only................. |
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Limited warranty................................ |
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Technical specifications..................... |
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Index................................................. |
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Getting started
Parts checklist
Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service.
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Telephone base |
Telephone line cord |
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THIS SIDE UP / CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUT |
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DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES. |
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NE PAS INCINÉRER OU PERCER LES PILES. |
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Made in China / Fabriqué en chine |
Telephone base power adapter |
Battery compartment cover |
Battery |
Quick start guide
Abridged user’s manual
Abridged user’s manual |
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 dial 1 (800) 267-7377.
Getting started
Telephone base installation
Install the telephone base as shown below.
Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.
If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.
Electrical outlet (not controlled by a wall switch)
Telephone base
Telephone wall jack
A DSL filter (not included) is required if you have DSL high-speed Internet service.
The DSL filter must be plugged into the telephone wall jack.
Telephone line cord
Telephone base
•Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. 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.
•The power adapter is 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.
•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.
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.
Getting started
Handset battery installation
Install the battery as shown below.
1.Insert the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment, matching the color-coded label.
2.Place the battery with the label
THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires inside the battery compartment.
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 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 
3.Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it towards the center of the handset until it clicks into place.
4.Charge the handset by placing it in the telephone base. The 
icon displays when the handset is charging.
BASE
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displays when charging.
•If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage.
•To purchase a replacement battery, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial
1 (800) 267-7377.
IMPORTANT:
Check for a dial tone by pressing . 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.
Getting started
Handset battery charging
Once you have installed the battery, the handset LCD display indicates the battery status (see the table below).
•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.
•If you place the handset in the telephone base or the charger without plugging in the battery, the screen displays NO BATTERY.
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When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:
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While in handset use (talking*) |
Seven hours |
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While in speakerphone mode (talking*) |
Three hours and 30 minutes |
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While not in use (standby**) |
Five days |
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*Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery.
**Handset is not charging or 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 20.
To skip setting the date and time, press CANCEL.
Date: MM/DD/YY
ECO |
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Getting started
Are you a new cable or VoIP subscriber?
If your answer is yes, the existing telephone jacks in your home may no longer work. Your cable/VoIP service provider uses a different connection, seperate from your old traditional telephone service, to connect the modem/router/terminal adapter installed in your home.
To allow all existing telephone jacks to work, contact your telephone service provider for solutions, such as rewiring services (fees may apply).
If your answer is no, your existing telephone jacks will continue to work as normal.
OLD |
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telephone line jack |
Main landline
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Cable or
Internet
Modem/Router/
Terminal adapter
Did you subscribe to voicemail service from your telephone service provider?
Your telephone has a built-in answering system and supports voicemail feature offered by your telephone service provider (subscription is required, and fees may apply). Refer to Answering system and voicemail on page 57 for more details.
To use the built-in answering system:
You may see this online Complete user’s manual on how to record your outgoing announcement, retrieve messages and other related operations. You may also refer to the Abridged user’s manual provided in your product package for abbreviated instructions.
To use the voicemail:
To retrieve your voicemail messages, you typically dial an access number provided by your telephone service provider, and then enter a security code. Contact your telephone service provider for instructions on how to configure the voicemail settings and listen to messages.
Getting started
Handset layout
•Press to make or answer a cell call (page 27 or page 28).
•During a cell call, press to answer an incoming cell call when you hear a call waiting alert (page 29).
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•Press to review the directory when the phone is not in use (page 41).
•Press to scroll up while in a menu, or in the directory, caller ID log or redial list.
•While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the right.
• During a call or message playback, press to increase the listening volume (page 30 or page 60).
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•Press to make or answer a home call (page 26).
•During a call, press to answer an incoming home call
when you receive a call waiting alert (page 27).
• While reviewing a caller ID log entry, press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory (page 49).
• Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail number (page 22).
Dialing keys
• Press to enter numbers or characters.
• Press to answer an incoming call (page 26 or page 28).
• Press to switch to tone dialing during a call if you have pulse service (page 33).
•Press to make a home line call using the handset speakerphone (page 26).
•Press to answer a call using the handset speakerphone (page 26 or page 28).
•During a call, press to switch between the handset speakerphone and the handset earpiece (page 30).
Getting started
Handset layout
CID/
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•Press to display the caller ID log when the phone is not in use (page 48).
•Press to scroll down while in a menu, or in the directory, caller ID log or redial list.
•While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the left.
•During a call or message playback, press to decrease the listening volume (page 30 or page 60).
MENU/SELECT
•Press to show the menu (page 18).
•While in the menu, press to select an item or save an entry or setting (page 18).
OFF/CANCEL
•During a call, press to hang up (page 27 and page 29).
•While in a menu, press to return to the previous menu, or press and hold to return to idle mode, without making changes (page 18).
• Press to delete digits while predialing (page 26 and page 28).
• While the phone is ringing, press to silence the ringer temporarily (page 32).
•Press and hold to erase the missed call indicator when the handset is not in use (page 48).
• Press repeatedly to display other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry (page 49).
• Press and hold to set and turn on the quiet mode, or turn it off (page 25).
MUTE/DELETE
• During a call, press to mute the microphone (page 30).
•While the phone is ringing, press to silence the ringer temporarily (page 32).
•While reviewing the redial list, directory or caller ID log, press to delete an individual entry (page 32, page 43 and page 51 respectively).
•While predialing, press to delete digits (page 26 and page 28).
REDIAL/PAUSE
•Press repeatedly to view the last 10 numbers dialed (page 32).
•While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause (page 26, page 39 and page 42).
Getting started
Telephone base layout
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• Press to repeat the playing message (page 60).
• Press twice to play the previous message (page 60).
3x
• Press to delete the playing message (page 60).
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• Press to skip to the next message (page 60).
• Tap to play or stop playing messages (page 60).
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• Tap to decrease the listening volume during a call or message playback
(page 30 or page 60).
• Tap to decrease the telephone base ringer volume when the phone is not in
use (page 19).
• Tap to scroll down while in the
directory or caller ID log (page 41 or page 48).
• Tap to delete digits while predialing
(page 26 or page 28).
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• Tap to increase the listening volume during a call or message playback (page 30 or page 60).
• Tap to increase the telephone base ringer volume when the base is not in use (page 19).
• Tap to scroll up while in the directory or caller ID log (page 41 or page 48).
Getting started
Telephone base layout
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• Tap to review the directory when the phone is not in use (page 41).
• Tap to mute the microphone during a call (page 30).
• Tap to silence the ringer temporarily while the telephone base is ringing (page 32).
• Tap to pair or replace a cell phone (page 15).
CID/FLASH
• Tap to review the caller ID log when the phone is not in use (page 48).
• Tap to answer another incoming call during a call on the same line (page 27 or page 29).
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• Press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the caller ID log entry before dialing or saving it to the directory (page 49).
• Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry (page 49).
• Press and hold to turn off the quiet mode (page 25).
• Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily during a call (page 33).
• Press to make, answer or end a home call (pages 26-27).
• Press to make, answer or end a cell call (pages 27-29).
Dialing keys (0-9, 
& 
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• Press to enter numbers or characters.
• Press to answer an incoming call (page 26 or page 28).
Getting started
Telephone base layout
/FIND HANDSET
• Press to page the system handset. (page 31).
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Bluetooth
Introducing Bluetooth
Your new LS6191 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:
•Pair and connect up to a maximum of two cell phones with the telephone base to make and receive cell calls. Only one cell phone can be active on a call at a time.
•Make and receive calls using your cell phone plan while utilizing the ease and comfort of your home telephone system.
•Receive phonebook entries from your cell phone.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•Refer to the user's manual of your Bluetooth enabled cell phone for more information about how that device uses Bluetooth connectivity.
•Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (a maximum of approximately 30 feet) from the telephone base. Keep connected cell phones within this range. For optimal performance, keep your cell phone within 15 feet of the telephone base while using the LS6191 cell line.
•If your cell phone has poor reception in your home, the LS6191 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 LS6191 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 14) to learn how to set up and manage your Bluetooth enabled devices. Refer to Telephone operation (page 26) on how to operate your Bluetooth devices with your new LS6191 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to Troubleshooting (page 68) if you experience difficulty using the telephone system.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by VTech Holdings Limited is under license.
VTech Holdings Limited is a member of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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Bluetooth
Glossary of terms
Below are some terms used in this user’s manual to help you become familiar with using your Bluetooth enabled cell phone and your new LS6191 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 LS6191 telephone base and handset, press 
to use the cell line.
Connected - when you pair a Bluetooth cell phone to the LS6191, it is automatically connected. When a cell phone is connected, 1 and/or 2 displays after 
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the handset and the telephone base. If a cell phone loses its connection to the telephone base, it must be reconnected before you can use the cell phone with the LS6191.
Disconnected - when a cell phone is disconnected, the status icon (
1/
2) on the handset and telephone base no longer displays.
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 LS6191 telephone base and handset, press 
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 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 may be exchanged between Bluetooth devices before they can be used. This is also known as a Passkey or Passcode.
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth setup
To use a Bluetooth enabled cell phone with your LS6191, you must first pair and connect it with the telephone base. The LS6191 telephone base and all system handsets can be used to make or answer calls on the cell phone line.
Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (a maximum of approximately 30 feet). When you pair a Bluetooth cell phone to the telephone base, make sure your Bluetooth cell phone is close to the telephone base to maintain sufficient signal strength. For optimal performance, keep your cell phone within 15 feet of the telephone base while using the cell line.
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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 devices 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:
1. Tap 
on the telephone base and you hear two beeps.
• When slot 1 is empty, the base screen displays Pairing D1... and the 
1 icon flashes.
• When slot 1 is paired and slot 2 is empty, the base screen displays Pairing D2... and the 
2 icon flashes.
•When both slots are paired, the base screen displays Replace 1 or 2? Press 1 or 2 to choose the desired slot. Then the corresponding icon (
1 or 
2) flashes.
2.Turn on the Bluetooth feature of your cell phone. Once your cell phone finds your VTech phone (VTech LS6191), 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.
3.When the cell phone is successfully paired and connected to the telephone base, you hear two beeps. The corresponding status icon (
1 or 
2) displays.
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If you have trouble pairing your cell phone, it may not be compatible with your LS6191. Check the Bluetooth compatibility list at www.vtechphones.com.
•The pairing process may take up to one minute. If the pairing process fails, try again.
•The steps for the pairing process may vary for different cell phones. If this happens, follow the prompts on your cell phone and your LS6191 to complete the pairing process.
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Review the cell devices list
1.Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use.
2.Press
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to scroll to 
Bluetooth, then press SELECT.
3.Press
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to scroll to 
Cell devices, then press SELECT.
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 LS6191 telephone system via Bluetooth wireless technology. Each downloaded directory are stored in the handset 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 LS6191. 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:
1.Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use.
2.Press 
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to scroll to 
Bluetooth, then press SELECT.
3.Press 
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to scroll to 
Download dir, then press SELECT. The handset displays Select a device briefly.
•If there is no cell phone paired to the system, the handset displays Pair cell first and returns to the previous menu.
4.Press 
or 
to scroll to a desired device when necessary, then press SELECT.
•If the selected device is not available, the handset displays DX not avail. and then returns to the previous menu.
During the download, the handset flashes Downloading...
All other idle system devices display Downloading...
5.When the downloading process completes or when the memory is full, the handset displays Entries added: XXX. Then the handset returns to the Bluetooth menu.
•Certain cell phones do not support SIM card download. If this is the case, try transferring the contacts from your SIM card to your cell phone memory first, then download from your cell phone memory. For more information on how to transfer contacts from your SIM card to your cell phone memory, see the user’s manual of your cell phone.
Bluetooth
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Download dir
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ECO |
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D1: Cell Phone A
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ECO |
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ANS ON |
Downloading...
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ECO |
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ANS ON |
Entries added: 118
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ECO |
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ANS ON |
•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 LS6191.
•For certain cell phones, you may need to press a key on your cell phone to confirm the directory download.
•For Android and Blackberry cell phones, you may also download your cell phone directory to your LS6191 via the VTech Contact Share application. Go to www.vtechphones.com/apps/contact_share for application download.
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Telephone settings
Using the menu
You can only use a cordless handset 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 52 to page 56 for instructions to modify the answering system settings.
To enter the handset menu:
1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
2. Press 
or 
until the screen displays the desired feature menu.
3. Press SELECT to enter that menu.
• To return to the previous menu, press CANCEL.
• To return to idle mode, press and hold CANCEL.
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Telephone settings
Handset ringer volume
You can set the ringer volume or turn the ringer off on each handset. When the ringer is off, Ringer off and 
appears on the handset.
1.Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
2.Press 
or 
to scroll to 
Ringers, then press SELECT.
3.Press 
or 
to select 
Home volume or 
Cell volume, then press SELECT.
4.Press 
or 
to sample each volume level.
5.Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation 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.
•If only the ringer on the home line or cell line is turned off,
flashes.
Ringers
ECO |
ANS ON |
Home volume |
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ECO |
ANS ON |
Volume: |
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ECO |
ANS ON |
Telephone base ringer volume
Tap VOL+ or VOL- on the telephone base to adjust the ringer volume when the telephone base is not in use.
When you set the ringer volume to zero, the base ringer is off. The telephone base announces, “Base ringer is off,” and displays
Ringer off and 
.
Ringer tone
You can choose from different ringer tones for each handset.
1.Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
2.Press 
or 
to scroll to 
Ringers, then press SELECT.
3.Press 
or 
to scroll to 
Home ringtone or 
Cell ringtone, then press SELECT.
4.Press 
or 
to sample each ringer tone.
5.Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
If you turn off the ringer volume, you will not hear ringer tone samples.
Ringers
ECO |
ANS ON |
Home ringtone
ECO |
ANS ON |
Tone: 1
ECO |
ANS ON |
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Telephone settings
Set date and time
The answering system announces the date and time of each message prior to playing it. Before using the answering system, set the date and time as follows.
If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. However, the year must be correct so that the day of the week can be calculated from the caller ID information.
To manually set the date and time:
1.Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
2.Press 
or 
to scroll to 
Set date/time, then press SELECT.
3.Press 
or 
to select the month then press SELECT, or use the dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (01-12).
Set date/time
ECO |
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Press |
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to select the date then press SELECT, or use the |
Date: MM/DD/YY |
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to select the year then press SELECT, or use the |
ECO |
ANS ON |
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dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (00-99) then |
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Press |
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ECO |
ANS ON |
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7.Press 
or 
to select the minute then press SELECT, or use the dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (00-59).
8.Press 
or 
to select AM or PM.
9.Press SELECT to save the settings and return to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
•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 telephone plays two beeps if you enter an invalid number.
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Telephone settings
Handset LCD language
You can select a language (English, French or Spanish) to be used in all handset screen displays.
1.Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
2.Press 
or 
to scroll to 
Settings, then press SELECT.
3.Press SELECT to select 
LCD language.
4.Press 
or 
to scroll to 
English, 
Français or 
Español, then press SELECT.
•The handset displays Set English? when you select 
English.
•The handset displays Set Francais? when you select 
Français.
•The handset displays Set Espanol? when you select 
Español.
5.Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
Settings
ECO |
ANS ON |
LCD language
ECO |
ANS ON |
English
ECO |
ANS ON |
If you accidentally change the LCD language to French or Spanish, you can reset it to English easily by pressing MENU then entering 
364
.
Base LCD language
You can select a language (English, French or Spanish) to be used in the telephone base screen displays.
•While the telephone base is not in use, enter 
364
and then press 
to change the base LCD language to English. You hear a confirmation tone.
•While the telephone base is not in use, enter 
372
and then press 
to change the base LCD language to French. You hear a confirmation tone.
•While the telephone base is not in use, enter 
377
and then press 
to change the base LCD language to Spanish. You hear a confirmation tone.
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BASE
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10:01AM 08/20 9
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Telephone settings
Voicemail number
If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, you can save the voicemail number to 
on each handset for easy access. When you want to retrieve voicemail messages, press and hold 
on the handset.
Contact your telephone service provider for more information and assistance about using your voicemail service.
To set your voicemail number:
1.Press and hold 
when the phone is not in use.
2.Use the dialing keys to enter the voicemail number provided by your telephone service provider (up to 30 digits) when prompted.
•Press DELETE to erase a digit.
•Press and hold DELETE to erase all digits.
•Press 
or 
to move the cursor to the left or to the right.
•Press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a P appears).
3.Press SELECT to save your selection. Then the handset dials the saved voicemail number.
-OR-
1.Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
2.Press 
or 
to scroll to 
Settings, then press SELECT.
3.Press 
or 
to scroll to 
Voicemail #, then press SELECT.
4.Use the dialing keys to enter the voicemail number provided by your telephone service provider (up to 30 digits).
•Press DELETE to erase a digit.
•Press and hold DELETE to erase all digits.
•Press 
or 
to move the cursor to the left or to the right.
•Press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a P appears).
5.Press SELECT to save your selection. The handset displays VM # saved and then returns to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
Voicemail #
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ECO |
ANS ON |
Voicemail #
ECO |
ANS ON |
Voicemail #
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ECO |
ANS ON |
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VM # saved |
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ECO |
ANS ON |
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Telephone settings
Clear voicemail indicators
If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, New voicemail and 
display on the handsets and the telephone base when you have new voicemail messages. Contact your telephone service provider for more information and assistance about using your voicemail service.
After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on the handsets and the 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). Clearing the voicemail waiting indicators 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:
1.Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
2.Press 
or 
to scroll to 
Settings, then press SELECT.
3.Press 
or 
to scroll to 
Clr voicemail, then press SELECT. The handset displays Reset VM Icon?
4.Press SELECT to confirm and return to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
Your telephone service provider may alert you of new messages with a stutter (broken) dial tone. Contact your telephone service provider for details.
Clr voicemail
ECO |
ANS ON |
Reset VM Icon?
ECO |
ANS ON |
Key tone
You can turn the key tone on or off for each handset. If you turn the key tone on, the handset beeps with each key press. If you turn the key tone off, there are no beeps when you press the handset keys.
1.Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
2.Press 
or 
to scroll to 
Settings, then press SELECT.
3.Press 
or 
to scroll to 
Key tone, then press SELECT.
4.Press 
or 
to scroll to 
Key tone:On or 
Key tone:Off.
5.Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
Key tone
ECO |
ANS ON |
Key tone:On
ECO |
ANS ON |
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Telephone settings
Home area code
If you dial your 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 without the area code in the caller ID log.
1.Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
2.Press 
or 
to scroll to 
Settings, then press SELECT.
3.Press 
or 
to scroll to 
Home area code, then press SELECT.
4.Use the dialing keys to enter a three-digit home area code.
•Press DELETE to delete a digit.
•Press and hold DELETE to delete all digits.
5.Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
Home area code
ECO ANS ON
Home area code
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_ _ _ |
ECO |
ANS ON |
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, delete the home area code you have already programmed, following the steps above. After you have deleted the home area code, _ _ _ appears.
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.
1.Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
2.Press 
or 
to scroll to 
Settings, then press SELECT.
3.Press 
or 
to scroll to 
Dial mode, then press SELECT.
4.Press 
or 
to choose 
Touch-tone or 
Pulse.
5.Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
Dial mode
ECO |
ANS ON |
Touch-tone
ECO |
ANS ON |
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Telephone settings
Quiet 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:
1.Press and hold 
when the handset is not in use. The handset displays Quiet: __ hours [1-12].
2.Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the duration (01-12).
3.Press SELECT to confirm. You hear a confirmation tone. Both the handset and telephone base displays
Quiet mode on, ANS ON and 
.
To turn off the quiet mode:
Press and hold 
on the handset or 
on the telephone base when the phone is not in use. The screen displays
Quiet mode off briefly and then returns to idle.
While the quiet mode is on, you can still hear the ringer tone and ringer volume samples when you change the settings.
Quiet: __ hours [1-12]
ECO
Quiet: 10 hours [1-12]
ECO
Quiet mode on
ECO |
ANS ON |
10:01AM |
8/20 |
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