VTech SN6197 Quick start

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Quick start guide

SN1157/SN1196/SN1197/SN6146/SN6146-2/SN6147/SN6147-2/
SN6196/SN6196-2/SN6197/SN6197-2

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This quick start guide provides you with basic installation and
setup instructions.

For complete installation and operation instructions, refer to the
Abridged user’s manual in the package, or the online Complete
user’s manual at www.vtechphones.com.

Telephone base installation

Telephone
wall jack

If you have DSL high-speed
Internet service, a DSL filter
(not included) is required.

Plug it into the telephone
wall jack.

Telephone
line jack

Telephone
line cord

Electrical outlet
not controlled by
a wall switch

Telephone base
power adapter

Power cord jack

Curly handset
cord jack

CAUTION:

If you subscribe to telephone service from a cable company or a VoIP
service provider, plug the telephone line cord into the modem/router/
terminal adapter provided by your cable/VoIP service provider. Contact
your cable/VoIP service provider if you have any difficulties in installation.

1

Handset battery installation

1

Plug the battery
connector securely into
the socket.

3

Slide the battery compartment cover towards the center of the
handset until it clicks into place.

2

Place the battery with the
label THIS SIDE UP facing
up and the wires inside the
battery compartment.

2

Handset charger installation

1

Install the handset charger.

Electrical outlet
not controlled by
a wall switch

Power adapter

2

Place the handset in the handset charger to charge. Charge
the handset for at least 30 minutes before use.

3

Pendant charger installation

1

Install the pendant charger.

Electrical outlet
not controlled
by a wall switch

Power adapter

3

Place the pendant in the pendant charger to charge. Charge the
pendant for at least 30 minutes before use.

2

Switch ON the pendant.

4