VTech Telecommunications 80 8655 00 User Manual

Abridged user’s manual

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DECT 6.0 cordless telephone

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Introduction

To help protect the environment, this abridged user’s manual provides you with basic installation
and use instructions. A limited set of features are described in abbreviated form.

Please refer to the online Complete user’s manual for a full set of installation and operation
instructions at www.vtechphones.com.

Before using this VTech product, please read Important safety instructions on page 11 of this
user’s manual.

Parts checklist

Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original
packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.

Handset Telephone base

Telephone line cord

Abridged user’s manual

Telephone base
power adapter

Battery compartment
cover

Abridged user’s manualBattery

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Telephone base installation

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 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

Install the telephone base as shown below.

Telephone wall jack

Electrical outlet
(not controlled by

A DSL lter (not included) is

a wall switch)
required if you have DSL
high-speed Internet service.

The DSL lter must be plugged

into the telephone wall jack.

Telephone ba s e

power adapter

Telephone line cord

Use only the power adapter and battery supplied with this product. To order a replacement, visit our

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website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com
or call 1 [phone].

If you subscribe to telephone service from a cable company or a VoIP service provider, contact your

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cable/VoIP service provider for more information.

Battery installation

Install the battery as shown below.

Insert the battery connector securely

1. Place the battery with the label
into the socket as shown below.

2.

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

Slide the battery compartment cover

3.
towards the center of the handset until it
clicks into place.

Place the handset on the telephone base

4.

to charge. The CHARGE light remains on
when charging.

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.

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It may be a wiring problem. If you have changed your telephone ser vice to digital service from a cable

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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 handset screen indicates the battery status. For best
performance, keep the handset in the telephone base when not in use. The battery is fully charged
after 11 hours of continuous charging.

Battery indicators Battery status Action

The screen is blank, or displays
Put in charger and ashes.

The screen displays
Low battery and ashes.

The battery has no or very
little charge. The handset cannot
be used.

The battery has enough charge
to be used for a short time.

Charge without interruption
(at least 30 minutes).

Charge without interruption
(about 30 minutes).

The screen displays

HANDSET 1.

Handset overview

The battery is charged. To keep the battery charged,

place it in the telephone base
when not in use.

1

2

3

9

10

11

4

5

6

7

1 – /p/VOLUME

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Review the directory when the phone is not
in use.

Scroll up while in a menu, or in the directory,

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caller ID log or redial list.
Move the cursor to the right when entering

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numbers or names.
Increase the listening volume during a call or

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message playback.

2 – REDIAL/PAUSE

Review the redial list.

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Insert a dialing pause.

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3 –

Make or answer a call.

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Answer an incoming call when you hear a call

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waiting alert.

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4 – 1

Press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of

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the caller ID log entr y before dialing or saving it
to the directory.

Set or dial your voicemail number.

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5 – Dialing keys

Enter numbers or characters.

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Answer an incoming call.

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6 –

Switch to tone dialing temporarily during a call.

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7 –

Make or answer a call using the handset

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speakerphone.

Switch between the speakerphone and the

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handset earpiece.

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8 – MUTE/DELETE

Mute the microphone during a call.

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Silence the handset ringer temporarily while

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the phone is ringing.

Delete the displayed entry while reviewing the

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directory, caller ID log or redial list.

Delete digits while predialing.

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9 – MENU/SELECT

Show the menu.

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While in a menu, press to select an item or save

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an entry or setting.

10 – OFF/CANCEL

Hang up a call.

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Return to the previous menu or idle mode

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without making changes.

Delete digits while predialing.

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Silence the handset ringer temporarily while

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the phone is ringing.

Erase the missed call indicator while the

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handset is not in use.

Telephone base overview

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11 – CID/q/VOLUME

Review the caller ID log when the phone is not

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in use.

Scroll down while in a menu, or in the

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directory, caller ID log or redial list.

Move the cursor to the left when entering

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numbers or names.

Decrease the listening volume during a call or

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message playback.

12 –

Show other dialing options when reviewing a

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caller ID log entry.

Set and turn on the quiet mode, or turn it off.

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13 – INT

Start an intercom conversation or transfer

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a call.

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3

4

5

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1 – /ANS ON/OFF

Turn on or off the answering system.

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2 – /FIND HANDSET

Page all system handsets.

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3 – q/VOL-

Decrease the listening volume.

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Decrease the telephone base ringer volume.

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4 – IN USE light

5 – /REPEAT

Repeat a message.

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Press twice to play the previous message.

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6 – /PLAY/STOP

Play messages.

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Stop playing messages.

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7 – X/DELETE

Delete the playing message.

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Press twice to delete all old messages.

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8 – Message window

9 – p/VOL+

Increase the listening volume.

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Increase the telephone base ringer volume.

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10 – CHARGE light

11 – /SKIP

Skip to the next message.

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Using the handset menu

Press MENU when the phone is not in use.

1.

Press or until the screen displays the desired feature menu.

2.

Press SELECT.

3.

To return to the previous menu, press CANCEL.

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To return to idle mode, press and hold CANCEL.

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Telephone settings

Default settings are indicated by asterisks (*).

Settings menu Description Options

LCD language Set the handset display language. English*

Français
Español

Voicemail # Set the voicemail number for speed dialing. Voicemail #

Clr voicemail Turn off the voicemail indicators (see the note below). Reset VM Icon?

Key tone Set whether the handset beeps whenever a key

Home area code Set the home area code so that the caller ID log stores

Dial mode Set the telephone to be touch-tone or

Auto Answer Set whether the handset answers a call automatically

Use the Clr voicemail feature when the telephone indicates there is new voicemail but there is none.

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For example, when you have accessed your voicemail while away from home. The Clr voicemail
feature only turns off the indicators; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As long as you have
new voicemail messages, your telephone ser vice provider continues to send the signal that turns on
the indicators.

is pressed.

only seven digits for local telephone numbers.

pulse dialing.

whenever you pick it from the telephone base or a
charger when there is an incoming call.

Key tone:On*
Key tone:Off

Home area code

Touch-tone*
Pulse

Off*
On

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The following are some of the telephone features you may wish to set. Refer to Telephone settings
in the online Complete user’s manual for complete instructions on setting all telephone features.

Handset ringer volume

You can adjust the handset ringer volume level, or turn the ringer off.

Press MENU when the handset is not in use.

1.

Scroll to Ringers and then press SELECT.

2.

Press SELECT again to choose Ringer volume.

3.

Press q or p to sample each volume level, then press SELECT to save.

4.

When the ringer volume is set to Off, the handset still rings when you press /FIND HANDSET at the

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telephone base.

Quiet mode

You can turn on the quiet mode for a period of time. During this period, all tones (except paging
tone) are muted. When you turn on the quiet mode, the answering system turns on automatically.

Press and hold when the handset is not in use.

1.

Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the duration (hour), then press SELECT to save.

2.

To turn off the quiet mode, press and hold on the handset when the phone is not in use.

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Set date and time

If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each
incoming call. You can also set the date and time manually.

Press MENU on the handset when not in use.

1.

Scroll to Set date/time and then press SELECT.

2.

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

3.

press SELECT.

Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the hour (HH) and minute (MM). Then press

4.

choose AM or PM.
Press SELECT.

5.

q or p

to

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Telephone operation

Make a call:

Press , and then dial the telephone number.

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Answer a call:

Press , or any dialing key.

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-OR-

Pick up the handset from the telephone base when the auto answer

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feature is turned on.

End a call:

Press OFF or put the handset back in the telephone base.

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Handset speakerphone

During a call, press to switch between the handset speakerphone

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and the handset earpiece.

Volume

During a call, press p /VOLUME or q/VOLUME.

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Mute

The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you.

During a call, press MUTE. The handset displays Muted.

1.
Press MUTE again to resume the conversation. The handset displays Microphone on briey.

2.

Call waiting

When you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone service provider, you hear an alert
tone if there is an incoming call while you are already on a call.

Press FLASH to put the current call on hold and take the new call.

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Press FLASH at any time to switch back and forth between calls.

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Temporary ringer silencing

When the telephone is ringing, you can temporarily silence the telephone base/handset ringer
without disconnecting the call. The next call rings normally at the preset volume.

To silence the handset ringer:

Press OFF or MUTE on the handset. displays and Ringer muted displays briey.

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To silence the telephone base ringer:

Press q/VOL- on the telephone base.

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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.

During a call, press on the handset.

1.
Use the dialing keys to enter the relevant number. The telephone sends touch-tone signals. It

2.
automatically returns to pulse dialing mode after you end the call.

Find handset

Use this feature to nd the system handset.

To start paging:

Press /FIND HANDSET at the telephone base. All idle handsets

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ring and display Paging .

To end paging:

Press /FIND HANDSET at the telephone base.

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-OR-

Press , OFF, or any dialing key on the handset.

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-OR-

Place the cordless handset in the telephone base.

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Do not press and hold /FIND HANDSET for more than four seconds. It may lead to

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handset deregistration.

Redial list

Each handset 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.

To review and dial a number from the redial list:

Press REDIAL when the handset is not in use.

1.

Press q, p or REDIAL repeatedly until the desired entry displays.

2.
Press

3.

To delete a redial entry:
When the desired redial entry displays, press DELETE.

or

to dial.

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Join a call in progress

You can use two cordless handsets at a time on a call. You can buy additional expansion handsets
(LS6105/LS6105-13/LS6105-15/LS6105-16/LS6105-17) for this telephone base. You can register

up to ve handsets to the telephone base.

When a handset is on a call, press or on another cordless handset to join the call.

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To exit the call, press OFF on the cordless handset or place it on the telephone base. The call

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continues until all handsets hang up.

Transfer a call

While on an outside call, you can transfer the call from one handset to another.

During a call, press MENU.

1.
Press q or p to scroll to Transfer, then press SELECT. When you have more than two handsets,

2.
use the dialing keys to enter a destination device number (1 to 5 for HANDSET 1 to HANDSET 5).

To answer the call on the destination handset, press , or any dialing key.

3.

Intercom

Use the intercom feature for conversations between two cordless handsets.

Press MENU on the handset when not in use.

1.
Press q or p to scroll to Intercom, then press SELECT. When you have more than two handsets,

2.
use the dialing keys to enter a destination device number (1 to 5 for HANDSET 1 to HANDSET 5).

To answer the intercom call with the destination handset, press , or any dialing key.

3.
To end the intercom call, press OFF or return the cordless handset to the telephone base.

4.

Answer an incoming call during an intercom call

If you receive an outside call during an intercom call, there is an alert tone.

Using the cordless handset:

To answer the outside call, press . The intercom call ends automatically.

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To end the intercom call without answering the outside call, press OFF. The intercom call

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ends and the telephone continues to ring.

Directory

The directory can store up to 50 directory entries which are shared by all handsets.

To add a directory entry:

Enter the number (up to 30 digits) when the phone is not in use, then press SELECT. Then go

1.
to Step 3.

-OR­When the phone is not in use, press MENU then scroll to Directory, and then press

SELECT twice.

Use the dialing keys to enter the number (up to 30 digits).

2.

-OR-

Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL and then press q, p or REDIAL
repeatedly to select a number. Press SELECT to copy the number.

Press SELECT to move on to enter the name.

3.
Use the dialing keys to enter the name (up to 15 characters). Additional key presses show other

4.
characters of that particular key.

Press SELECT to save.

5.

While entering names and numbers, you can:

Press DELETE to backspace and erase a digit or character.

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Press and hold DELETE to erase the entire entry.

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Press q or p to move the cursor to the left or right.

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Press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (for entering numbers only).

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Press 0 to add a space (for entering names only).

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To review and dial a number from the directory:

Entries are sorted alphabetically.

Press when the phone is not in use.

1.
Scroll to browse through the directory, or use the dialing keys to start a name search.

2.
When the desired entry appears, press or to dial.

3.

To edit a directory entry:

When the desired entry displays, press SELECT.

1.
Use the dialing keys to edit the number, then press SELECT.

2.
Use the dialing keys to edit the name, then press SELECT.

3.

To delete a directory entry:

When the desired entry displays, press DELETE.

1.
When the handset displays Delete contact?, press SELECT.

2.

To delete all directory entries:

Press MENU when the phone is not in use.

1.
Scroll to Directory and then press SELECT.

2.
Scroll to Del all conts then press SELECT twice.

3.

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Speed dial

You can copy up to nine directory entries into the speed dial locations (0 and 2-9) so that you can
dial these numbers more quickly.

To assign a speed dial entry:

Press MENU when the phone is not in use.

1.
Scroll to Directory, then press SELECT.

2.
Scroll to Speed dial, then press SELECT.

3.
Scroll to a desired speed dial location, then press SELECT.

4.
Scroll to a desired directory entry, then press SELECT.

5.

To dial a speed dial entry:

Press and hold a dialing key (0 or 2-9) to dial the number stored in the corresponding location.

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To delete a speed dial entry:

Press MENU when the phone is not in use.

1.
Scroll to Directory, then press SELECT.

2.
Scroll to Speed dial, then press SELECT.

3.
Scroll to a desired speed dial location, then press DELETE. The screen displays Clear SD #X?

4.
Press SELECT.

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 name, number, date and time of calls that

are sent by your telephone service provider after the rst or second ring.

Caller ID log

The caller ID log stores up to 50 entries. If you answer a call before the caller ID information
displays, it will not be saved in the caller ID log.

The handset displays XX missed calls when you have incoming calls that have not

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been answered.

If you want to erase the missed call indicator, press and hold CANCEL on the idle handset.

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To review and dial a number in the caller ID log:

Press CID when the phone is not in use.

1.
Scroll to browse through the caller ID log. When the desired entry appears:

2.

Press repeatedly to show different dialing options.

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Press 1 repeatedly if you need to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number.

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Press or to dial.

3.

To save a caller ID log entry to the directory with the handset:

When the desired caller ID log entry displays, press SELECT.

1.
Use the dialing keys to modify the number, if necessary. Then press SELECT.

2.
Use the dialing keys to modify the name, if necessary. Then press SELECT.

3.

To delete a caller ID log entry with the handset:

When the desired caller ID log entry displays, press DELETE.

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To delete all caller ID log entries with the handset:

Press MENU when the phone is not in use.

1.
Scroll to Caller ID log and then press SELECT.

2.
Scroll to Del all calls then press SELECT twice.

3.

About answering system and voicemail

Your telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice messages: those left on
the built-in answering system and those left at your telephone service provider’s voicemail. Each
alerts you to new messages differently.

If on the telephone base ashes, and XX new messages displays on the cordless handset,

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there are new messages in the built-in answering system. It can record up to 59 messages,
depending on the length of each message. Each message can be up to three minutes in length.
The total recording time is approximately 14 minutes.

If and New voicemail display on the handset, your telephone service provider is indicating

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that it has new voicemail for you. Contact your telephone service provider for more information
on how to access your voicemail.

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Answering system settings

Default settings are indicated by asterisks (*).

Settings menu Description Options

Call screening Set whether you hear the callers on the base while they

are leaving messages to you.

# of rings Set the number of times the telephone rings before the

answering system answers.

Remote code Set a two-digit security code to access the answering

system remotely from any touch-tone telephone.

Msg alert tone Set whether the telephone beeps every 10 seconds to

alert you of new messages.

Recording time Set the recording time for each incoming message. 3 minutes*

Screening: On*

Screening: Off

6; 5; 4; 3*; 2; Toll
saver

19*

Tone: Off*

Tone: On

2 minutes

1 minute

Set 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. If you choose toll saver, the answering system answers a call after two rings
when you have new messages, or after four rings when you have no new messages.

Press MENU on the handset when the phone is not in use.

1.
Scroll to Answering sys and then press SELECT.

2.
Scroll to Ans sys setup and then press SELECT.

3.
Scroll to # of rings and then press SELECT.

4.
Press q or p to choose 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or Toll saver and then press SELECT.

5.

Record your own announcement

You can use the preset announcement to answer calls, or replace it with your own recorded
announcement. The announcement can be up to 90 seconds in length.

Press MENU on the handset when the phone is not in use.

1.
Scroll to Answering Sys then press SELECT twice.

2.
The handset announces, “To play, press 2. To record, press 7.” Then press 7 to record.

3.
The handset announces, “Record after the tone. Press 5 when you are done.” After the tone,

4.
speak towards the handset microphone.

Press 5 when done.

5.

Answering system operation

Turn the answering system on or off

The answering system must be turned on to answer and record messages.

Press MENU when the handset is not in use.

1.
Scroll to Answering sys and then press SELECT.

2.
Scroll to Answer on/off and then press SELECT.

3.
Press q or p to choose Answer: On or Answer: Off and then press SELECT.

4.

Message playback at the telephone base

Press when the phone is not in use.

Options during playback:

Press VOL+ or VOL- to adjust the speaker volume.

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Press /SKIP to skip to the next message.

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Press /REPEAT to repeat the playing message. Press /REPEAT twice to listen to the

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previous message.

Press X/DELETE to delete the playing message. The system advances to the next message.

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Press /STOP to stop.

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Call intercept

If you want to talk to the person whose message is being recorded, press

or

.

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Add and register a handset

The cordless handset provided with your phone system is already registered. Each handset is
assigned a number that displays on the handset. Additional handsets registered to the telephone
system are assigned numbers in the sequential order. This telephone system accomodates up to

ve handsets.

You can add new handsets (
seperately) to your telephone system. Each handset must be registered with the telephone base

before use. When rst purchased and properly charged, each expansion handset alternately

displays To register HS... and ...see manual. The new handset should be charged without
interruption for at least 30 minutes before registering it to the telephone base.

LS6105/LS6105-13/LS6105-15/LS6105-16/LS6105-17

, purchased

To register a handset:

Press and hold /FIND HANDSET at the telephone base for about four

1.
seconds until the IN USE light turns on.

Press on the cordless handset. Then it shows Registering...

2.
The cordless handset show Registered and you hear a beep when the
registration process completes. The registration process takes about
60 seconds to complete.

Deregister handsets

If you want to replace a handset or reassign the designated handset number of a registered
handset, you must deregister all handsets and then register each handset individually.

To deregister all handsets:

Press and hold /FIND HANDSET at the telephone base for about 10 seconds until the IN USE

1.

light ashes.

Immediately press /FIND HANDSET again. You hear a conrmation tone.

2.
All handsets alternately show To register HS... and ...see manual. The deregistration process

3.
takes about 10 seconds to complete.

Troubleshooting

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

My telephone does not work at all.

Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly. For optimum daily performance, return

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the handset to the telephone base after use.
Make sure the power adapter is securely plugged into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

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Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged rmly into the telephone base and the wall jack.

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Unplug the electrical power to the telephone base. Wait for approximately 15 seconds, then plug

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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.

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If the battery is completely depleted, charge the handset for at least 30 minutes before use.

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Remove the battery and then install it again. If that still does not work, it may be necessary to

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purchase a new battery.
Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and plug in a working telephone. If

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the other telephone does not work, the problem is probably in the wiring or telephone service.
Contact your telephone service provider.

I cannot dial out.

Try all the above suggestions.

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Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if the handset takes a second or two to

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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

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telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).
Eliminate any background noise. Mute the cordless handset before dialing, or dial from another

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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

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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.

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, ANS ON should

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display on the handset and the telephone base.
If toll saver is selected, the number of rings changes to two when there are new messages waiting.

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If the memory is full or if the answering system is off, the answering system answers after 10 rings.

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In some cases, the answering system is affected by the ringing system used by your telephone

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service provider.
If you subscribe to voicemail service, change the number of rings so that your answering system

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answers before your voicemail answers. 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

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machine. If that solves the problem, consult your fax machine documentation for information on
compatibility with answering systems.

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The answering system does not record messages.

Make sure the answering system is on.

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When the answering machine memory is full, it does not record new messages until some old

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messages are deleted.
If you subscribe to voicemail service, change the number of rings so that your answering

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system answers before your voicemail answers. 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

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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 incomplete.

If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the answering system

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disconnects the call after the preset recording time.
If the memory on the answering system becomes full during a message, the answering system

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stops recording and disconnects the call.
If the caller’s voice is very soft, the answering system may stop recording and disconnect the call.

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I accidentally set my LCD language to Spanish or French, and I don’t know how to change
it back to English.

While the handset is not in use, press MENU and then enter 364 to change the handset

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LCD language back to English.

Common cure for electronic equipment.

If the telephone is not responding normally, put the cordless handset in the telephone base. If it

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does not respond, try the following (in the order listed):

1. Disconnect the power to the telephone base.

2. Disconnect the battery on the cordless handset.

3. Wait a few minutes before connecting power to the telephone base.

4. Install the battery again and place the cordless handset in the telephone base.

5. Wait for the cordless handset to synchronize with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute
for this to take place.

Important safety instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce th e risk of re, electric

shock and injur y, 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 dry non-abrasive cloth for

3.
cleaning.

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

4.
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. To protect them from

6.
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. If you are not sure of the type

7.

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 because they may touch

9.
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 facility. Opening or

10.

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 following conditions:

12.

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

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If liquid has been spilled onto the pro duct.

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If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

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If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

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covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other co ntrols may result in d amage and often re quires
extensi ve work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal o peration.

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

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If the product exhibits a distinct c hange in perfor mance.

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

13.
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Under certain circumstances, a spark may be created

14.
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 ame­supporting 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 adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or oor mount position. The prongs are not designed to

16.
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 telepho nes):
Wireles s Technology Research, LLC (W TR), an independent research entity, led a multidi sciplinary evaluation of the

interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted card iac pacemakers. Suppor ted by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration, WTR rec ommends to physicians that:

Pacemaker patients

Should keep wireless telephones at least six in ches from the pacemaker.

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Should NOT place wireless telephones direc tly over the pacemaker, such as in a breast pocket, when it is turned O N.

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

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

Operating range

This cor dless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Fed eral Com munications Commissi on (FCC). Even
so, this handset and telepho ne base can communicate over only a cer tain distance - which can vary with the locations of the

telephone base an d handset, the weather, and the layout of your home or ofce.

When the handset is out of rang e, the handset displays Out of range or no pwr at base.
If there is a call whil e the hand set is out of range, it may not ring, or if it does ring, the call may not c onnect well when you press

. Move closer to the telephone base, then press to answer the call.

If the handset moves out of range during a telephone conversation, there may be interference. To improve re ception, move
closer to the telep hone base.

ECO mode

This power conser ving technology reduces power c onsumption for optimal battery perfor mance. T he ECO mode activates
automati cally whenever the handset is synchronized with the telephone base.

Energy-saving charging mode

When this mode is ac tivated, all telephone functions, except handset bat tery charging, will be disabled.

To activate the energy-saving charging mo de:

Unplug the telephone base power adapter from the power outl et. Make sure the hand set is plugged with charged batter y

1.

before proceeding.
While you press and hold /FIND H ANDSET, plug the telephone base power adapter back to the power outlet.

2.

After about 20 sec onds, when the IN USE light starts ashing, relea se /FIND HANDSET and then press it ag ain within

3.

2 seconds.

When the phone suc cessfully enters the energy-saving charging mode, only the CHARG E light on the telephone base
turns on. A ll handsets alter nately showAll handsets alternately show To register HS... and .. .see m anual.

When the phone fail s to enter this mode, re peat Step 1 through S tep 3 above.

Note: The telephone base will be powered up as nor mal if you fail to press /FIND HANDSET within 2 seconds in Step 3.
To deactivate the en ergy-saving charging mode:

Unplug the telephone base power adapter from the power outl et, then plug it back in. Then the telephone base is powered

1.

up as normal.
Register your handset back to the telephone base. See page 10 for handset registration instructions.

2.

Maintenance

Taking care of your telephone

Your cordless telephone cont ains sophistic ated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care.

Avoid rough treat ment

Place the handset d own gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever ne ed to ship it.

Avoid water

Your telephone can be damaged if it g ets wet. Do n ot 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.

Elect rical 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 dry non-abrasive cloth.
Do not use dampened cloth 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.

About cordless telephones

Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Teleph one calls are

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transmitted between the telephone base and the cor dless handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that the cordless
telephone conver sations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordles s handset. For this
reason, you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as those on corded telephones.

Elect rical power: The telephone base of this cord less telephone must be connected to a workin g electrical outlet. The

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electrical outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the cordless handset if the telephone
base is unplugge d, switched off or if the electrical power
is interrupted.

Potential TV interference: Some cordles s telephones operate at frequencies that may cause inter ference to televisions

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and VCRs. To minimize or prevent su ch inter ferenc e, do not place the telephone base of the c ordless telephone near or on
top of a TV or VCR. If inter ferenc e is experienced, moving the cordl ess telephone farther away from the T V or VCR often
reduces or eliminates
the inter ference.

Rechargeable bat teries: Exerci se care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with con ducting material

•

such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or condu ctor may over heat and cause harm. Obser ve 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 pun cture th e

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batter y. Like other bat teries of this ty pe, if burned or punctured, they could release c austic material which could cause injury.

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The RBRC® seal

The RBRC® seal on the nickel-metal hydride bat tery indicates that VTech Co mmunic ations, Inc. is
voluntarily par ticipating in an industr y program to coll ect and recycle these batteries at the end of their
useful li ves, when t aken out of service within the United States an d 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® makes it easy for you to dro p off the spent bat tery at local retailers
participating in the RBRC® program or at authorized VTech product servic e centers. Please c all

1 (800) 8 BATTERYTM for information on Ni-MH battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your

area. VTech’s involvement in this pro gram is part of its c ommitment to protecting our environment and
conser ving natural res ources.

RBRC® is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

Limited warranty

What does this limited warranty cover?

The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to t he holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the
Product and all accessories provided in th e sales package (“ Product”) are free from defects in material and work manshi p,
pursuant to the following ter ms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating
instructions. This limited warranty extends onl y to the Con sumer for Pr oduct s purchased and used in the United States of
Americ a 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 warrant y period, VTech’s authorized ser vice representative will repair or replac e at VTech’s optio n, without
charge, a M aterially Defective Produ ct. 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 equip ment. Repair or replacement of the Product, at V Tech’s option, i s your exclusive
remedy. VTech will return the repaired or replacement Products to you in working condition. You should exp ect the repair or
replacement to take approximately 30 days.

How long is the limited warranty period?

The limited warranty period for the Product ex tends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If V Tech repairs or replac es
a Materially Defec tive Product under the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to the re paired or
replacement Product for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is ship ped to you or
(b) the time remaining on the original one-year warranty; whichever i s longer.

What is not covered by this limited warranty?

This limited warranty does not cover:

1. Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal

operation or handling, neglect, inundation, re, water or other liquid intrusion; or

2. Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modication by anyone other than an authorized service

representative of VTech; or

3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network reliability, or cable or antenna

systems; or

4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech accessories; or

5. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, product serial number plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered

or rendered illegible; or

6. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States of America or Canada, or used for

commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes); or

7. Product returned without a valid proof of purchase (see item 2 below); or

8. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems

How do you get warranty service?

To obtain warranty service in the USA, please visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, go

to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 [phone].
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?

1. Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech service location along with a description of

the malfunction or difculty; and

2. Include a “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the Product purchased (Product model) and the date of purchase

or receipt; and

3. Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone number.

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.

outside the unit.

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 Commis sion (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against
harmful i nterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and use d in accordance with the instruc tions, 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 i nterference to radio or television reception, whic h can be determined by turning the equipment of f and on, the user is
encouraged to tr y to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connec t the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is c onnected.

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Consult the dealer or an exper ienced radio/ TV technician for help.

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Changes or modi cations to this equipment not expressly appr oved by the party re sponsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. O peration is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not

cause har mful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter ference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this te lephone.

To ensure safety of users, t he FCC has established cri teria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely
absorb ed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the produ ct. This produc t 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 bo dy other than the hands are mai ntained at a distance of approximately 20 cm (8
inches) or more.

This Class B digit al apparatus complies with Canadian requirement:
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B).

FCC Part 68 and ACTA

This equipment complies with Par t 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council
for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). The label on t he back or bottom of t his equi pment contains, among other thing s, a produ ct

identier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXX XX. 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 co mply with applicable
Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telepho ne cord and modular plug is provided with this
produc t. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack shoul d 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 deter mine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and
still have them ring when you are called. The REN for this produc t is enco ded 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 ser vice provider.
This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your

telephone line, en sure the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about

what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone ser vice provider or a qualied installer.

If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the mod ular 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 ser vice. If advance notice is not

practical, you will be notied as soon as possible. You will be given the op portunity to c orrect the problem and the telephone
servi ce provider is required to inform you of your right to le a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone ser vice provider may

make changes in its facilities, equipment, operatio n, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of t his product. Th e
telephone service provider is required to notify you if such c hanges are planned.

If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible.

If this product has memor y dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers (e.g., police, re,

medical) in these locations. If you d o store or test emergency numbers, please:

Remain on the line and briey ex plain 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 inter ferenc e that may cause undesired operation.

The term ‘’IC:‘’ before the cer tication/registration num ber only signies that the In dustr y Canada technic al spec ications
were met.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 1.0. The REN is an indication of the maximum num ber of
devices allowed to b e connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an inter face may c onsist of any combination of

devices subjec t only to the requirement that t he 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

Frequenc y control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer

Transmit frequency 1921.536-1928.448 MHz

Channel s 5

Nominal effective range Maximum power all owed by FCC and IC. Actual o perating range may vary acc ording to

Power requirements Handset: 2.4V 400mAh, Ni- MH battery pack

Memor y Directory: 50 memory locations; up to 30 digits and 15 characters

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES.
Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon 97008.
Distributed in Canada by VTech Technologies Canada Ltd., Richmond, B.C. V6W 1L5.
VTech is the registered trademark of V Tech Holdings Limited.
Copyright © 2013 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
All rights reserved. Printed in China.

environmental conditions at the time of use.

Telephone base: 6V DC @ 450mA

Caller ID log: 50 memory loc ations; up to 24 digits and 15 characters

91-007341-010-100

User’s manual

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Compatible with

Hearing Aid T-Coil

TIA-1083

LS6105/LS6105-13/LS6105-15/LS6105-16/
LS6105-17

DECT 6.0 accessory handset for use with

VTech model LS6185

Congratulations

on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read Important
safety instructions on page 5 of this manual.

This manual has instructions on how to set up and register your new handset. For complete
instructions on using the handset, see the Abridged user’s manual that came with your
telephone base.

You may also view or download the online Complete user’s manual for a full set of
installation and operation instructions at www.vtechphones.com. In Canada, visit
www.vtechcanada.com.

Telephones identied 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
proud to mark this product with the ENERGY STAR® label indicating it meets the

latest energy efciency guidelines.

environment. We are

Register online to get an additional 3-month warranty!

Visit www.vtechphones.com.

Registration

Register your product online for enhanced
warranty support.

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Made in China / Fabriqué en chine

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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

Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original
packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.

Handset

Charger and adapter

Battery compartment
cover

User’s manual

Battery

User’s manual

Battery installation

Install the battery as shown below.

Insert the battery connector securely into

1. Place the battery with the label
the socket as shown below.

Slide the battery compartment cover

3.
towards the center of the handset until it
clicks into place.

2.

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

Place the handset on the charger to charge.4.

CHARGE light
remains on
when charging.

If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the batter y to prevent

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possible leakage.

To purchase a replacement bat tery, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call

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

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Battery charging

Once you have installed the battery, the screen 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.

Battery indicators Battery status Action

The screen is blank, or
displays Put in charger and

ashes.

The battery has no or very
little charge. The handset
cannot be used.

Charge without interruption
(at least 30 minutes).

The screen displays
Low battery and ashes.

The screen displays
HANDSET X.

The battery has enough charge
to be used for a short time.

The battery is charged. To keep the battery charged,

Charge without interruption
(about 30 minutes).

place it in the telephone base or
charger when not in use.

Add and register a handset

You can add new handsets (purchased separately) to your telephone system. Each handset must

be registered with the telephone base before use. When rst purchased and properly charged,

each expansion handset alternately displays To register HS... and ...see manual. The new
handset should be charged without interruption for at least 30 minutes before registering it to the
telephone base.

To register a handset:

Press and hold /FIND HANDSET at the telephone base for about

1.

four seconds until the IN USE light turns on.
Press on the cordless handset. Then it shows Registering...

2.

The cordless handset show Registered and you hear a beep when
the registration process completes. The registration process takes
about 60 seconds to complete.

Deregister handsets

If you want to replace a handset or reassign the designated handset number of a registered
handset, you must deregister all handsets and then register each handset individually.

To deregister all handsets:

Press and hold /FIND HANDSET at the telephone base for about 10 seconds until the

1.

IN USE light ashes.

Immediately press /FIND HANDSET again. You hear a conrmation tone.

2.

All handsets alternately show To register HS... and ...see manual when the deregistration

3.
process completes. The deregistration process takes about 10 seconds to complete.

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Handset overview

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1 – /p/VOLUME

Review the directory when the phone is not

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in use.
Scroll up while in a menu, or in the directory,

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caller ID log or redial list.
Move the cursor to the right when entering

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numbers or names.
Increase the listening volume during a call or

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message playback.

2 – REDIAL/PAUSE

Review the redial list.

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Insert a dialing pause.

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3 –

Make or answer a call.

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Answer an incoming call when you hear a call

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waiting alert.

4 – 1

Press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of

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the caller ID log entr y before dialing or saving it
to the directory.

Set or dial your voicemail number.

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5 – Dialing keys

Enter numbers or characters.

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Answer an incoming call.

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6 –

Switch to tone dialing temporarily during a call.

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7 –

Make or answer a call using the

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handset speakerphone.
Switch between the speakerphone and the

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handset earpiece.

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8 – MUTE/DELETE

Mute the microphone during a call.

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Silence the handset ringer temporarily while

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the phone is ringing.

Delete the displayed entry while reviewing the

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directory, caller ID log or redial list.

Delete digits while predialing.

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9 – MENU/SELECT

Show the menu.

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While in a menu, press to select an item or save

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an entry or setting.

10 – OFF/CANCEL

Hang up a call.

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Return to the previous menu or idle mode

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without making changes.

Delete digits while predialing.

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Silence the handset ringer temporarily while

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the phone is ringing.

Erase the missed call indicator while the

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handset is not in use.

11 – CID/q/VOLUME

Review the caller ID log when the phone is not

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in use.

Scroll down while in a menu, or in the

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directory, caller ID log or redial list.

Move the cursor to the left when entering

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numbers or names.

Decrease the listening volume during a call or

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message playback.

12 –

Show other dialing options when reviewing a

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caller ID log entry.

Set and turn on the quiet mode, or turn it off.

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13 – INT

Start an intercom conversation or transfer

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a call.

Battery

It takes up to 11 hours for the bat tery to be fully charged. When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:

Operation Operating time

While in use (talking*) Up to 7 hours

While in speakerphone mod e (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 batter y.
** Handset is not charging or in use.

The bat tery needs charging when:

A new battery is installed in the hand set.

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The handset beeps every 50 seconds while on a call.

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The handset beeps and Low batter y displays on the han dset.

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Put in charger displays on the handset.

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A batter y is properly installed and the screen is blank.

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CAUTION:

To reduce th e risk of re or injury, read and follow these instructions:

Use only the batter y provided or equivalent . To order a replacement, visit our website at w ww.vtech phones.com or call

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1 (800) 595 -9511. In Canada, go to w ww.vtechcanada.com or call 1 [phone].

Do not dispose of the batter y in a re. Check with l ocal waste manage ment codes for special disposal instructions.

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Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released elec troly te is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The

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electrolyte m ay be toxic if swallowed.

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

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Charge the batter y provided with or identi ed for use with this product only in accordance wit h the instructions and

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limitations specied in this manual.

Obser ve proper polarity orientation b etween t he battery and metallic c ontacts.

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To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose this produc t to water or any t ype of mo isture.

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Important safety instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce th e risk of re, electric

shock and injur y, 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 damp cloth for cleaning.

3.

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

4.

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. To protect them from

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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. If you are not sure of the type

7.

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 walked on.

8.

Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots in the telephone base or handset because they may touch

9.

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 facility. Opening or

10.

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 following conditions:

12.

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

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If liquid has been spilled onto the pro duct.

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If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

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If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

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covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other co ntrols may result in d amage and often re quires
extensi ve work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal o peration.

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

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If the product exhibits a distinct c hange in perfor mance.

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

13.
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Under certain circumstances, a spark may be created

14.
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 adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or oor mount position. The prongs are not designed to

16.
hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers

Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telepho nes):
Wireles s Technology Research, LLC (W TR), an independent research entity, led a multidi sciplinary evaluation of the

interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted card iac pacemakers. Suppor ted by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration, WTR rec ommends to physicians that:

Pacemaker patients

Should keep wireless telephones at least six in ches from the pacemaker.

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Should NOT place wireless telephones direc tly over the pacemaker, such as in a breast pocket, when it is turned O N.

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

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WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pace makers from other persons using
wireles s telephones.

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Operating range

This cor dless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Fed eral Com munications Commissi on (FCC). Even
so, this handset and telepho ne base can communicate over only a cer tain distance - which can vary with the locations of the

telephone base an d handset, the weather, and the layout of your home or ofce.

When the handset is out of rang e, the handset displays Out of range or no pwr at base.
If there is a call whil e the hand set is out of range, it may not ring, or if it does ring, the call may not c onnect well when you press

. Move closer to the telephone base, then press to answer the call.

If the handset moves out of range during a telephone conversation, there may be interference. To improve re ception, move
closer to the telep hone base.

ECO mode

This power conser ving technology reduces power c onsumption for optimal battery perfor mance. T he ECO mode activates
automati cally whenever the handset is synchronized with the telephone base.

Energy-saving charging mode

When rst purchased and properly install ed for charging (see Battery inst allation on page 2), put the handset on the handset
charger to charge. T he energ y-saving charging mode is activated while charging.

When this mode is ac tivated, all telephone functions, except handset bat tery charging, will be disabled.
If you have registered the handset to the LS 6185 base, follow the instructions below to activate and deactivate the

energy- saving charging mode.

To activate the energy-saving charging mo de:

Unplug the telephone base power adapter from the power outl et. Make sure all handsets are plugged with charged batteries

1.

before proceeding.
While you press and hold /FIND H ANDSET, plug the telephone base power adapter back to the power outlet.

2.

After about 20 sec onds, when the IN USE light starts ashing, relea se /FIND HANDSET and then press it ag ain within

3.

2 seconds.

When the phone suc cessfully enters the energy-saving charging mode, only the CHARG E light on the telephone base
turns on. A ll handsets alter nately show To registe r HS... and ...see manual.

When the phone fail s to enter this mode, re peat Step 1 through S tep 3 above.

Note: The telephone base will be powered up as nor mal if you fail to press /FIND HANDSET within 2 seconds in Step 3.
To deactivate the en ergy-saving charging mode:

Unplug the telephone base power adapter from the power outl et, then plug it back in. Then the telephone base is powered

1.

up as normal.
Register your handsets back to the telephone base. See page 3 for handset registration instruc tions.

2.

Maintenance

Taking care of your telephone

Your cordless telephone cont ains sophistic ated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care.

Avoid rough treat ment

Place the handset d own gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever ne ed to ship it.

Avoid water

Your telephone can be damaged if it g ets wet. Do n ot 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.

Elect rical 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 dry non-abrasive cloth.
Do not use dampened cloth 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.

About cordless telephones

Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Teleph one calls are

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transmitted between the telephone base and the cor dless handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that the cordless
telephone conver sations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordles s handset. For this
reason, you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as those on corded telephones.

Elect rical power: The telephone base of this cord less telephone must be connected to a workin g electrical outlet. The

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electrical outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the cordless handset if the telephone
base is unplugge d, switched off or if the electrical power is interrupted.

Potential TV interference: Some cordles s telephones operate at frequencies that may cause inter ference to televisions

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and VCRs. To minimize or prevent su ch inter ferenc e, do not place the telephone base of the c ordless telephone near or on
top of a TV or VCR. If inter ferenc e is experienced, moving the cordl ess telephone farther away from the T V or VCR often
reduces or eliminates the interference.

Rechargeable bat teries: Exerci se care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with con ducting material

•

such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or condu ctor may over heat and cause harm. Obser ve 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 pun cture th e

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batter y. Like other bat teries of this ty pe, if burned or punctured, they could release c austic material which could cause injury.

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The RBRC® seal

The RBRC® seal on the nickel-metal hydride bat tery indicates that VTech Co mmunic ations, Inc. is
voluntarily par ticipating in an industr y program to coll ect and recycle these batteries at the end of their
useful li ves, when t aken out of service within the United States an d 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® makes it easy for you to dro p off the spent bat tery at local retailers
participating in the RBRC® program or at authorized VTech product servic e centers. Please c all

1 (800) 8 BATTERYTM for information on Ni-MH battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your

area. VTech’s involvement in this pro gram is part of its c ommitment to protecting our environment and
conser ving natural res ources.

RBRC® is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

Limited warranty

What does this limited warranty cover?

The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to t he holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the
Product and all accessories provided in th e sales package (“ Product”) are free from defects in material and work manshi p,
pursuant to the following ter ms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating
instructions. This limited warranty extends onl y to the Con sumer for Pr oduct s purchased and used in the United States of
Americ a 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 warrant y period, VTech’s authorized ser vice representative will repair or replac e at VTech’s optio n, without
charge, a M aterially Defective Produ ct. 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 equip ment. Repair or replacement of the Product, at V Tech’s option, i s your exclusive
remedy. VTech will return the repaired or replacement Products to you in working condition. You should exp ect the repair or
replacement to take approxi mately 30 days.

How long is the limited warranty period?

The limited warranty period for the Product ex tends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If V Tech repairs or replac es
a Materially Defec tive Product under the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to the re paired or
replacement Product for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is ship ped to you or
(b) the time remaining on the original one-year warranty; whichever i s longer.

What is not covered by this limited warranty?

This limited warranty does not cover:

1. Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal

operation or handling, neglect, inundation, re, water or other liquid intrusion; or

2. Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modication by anyone other than an authorized service

representative of VTech; or

3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network reliability, or cable or antenna

systems; or

4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech accessories; or

5. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, product serial number plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered

or rendered illegible; or

6. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States of America or Canada, or used for

commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes); or

7. Product returned without a valid proof of purchase (see item 2 below); or

8. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems

How do you get warranty service?

To obtain warranty service in the USA, please visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, go

to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 [phone].
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?

1. Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech service location along with a description of

the malfunction or difculty; and

2. Include a “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the Product purchased (Product model) and the date of purchase

or receipt; and

3. Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone number.

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.

outside the unit.

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 Commis sion (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against
harmful i nterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and use d in accordance with the instruc tions, 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 i nterference to radio or television reception, whic h can be determined by turning the equipment of f and on, the user is
encouraged to tr y to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connec t the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is c onnected.

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Consult the dealer or an exper ienced radio/ TV technician for help.

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Changes or modi cations to this equipment not expressly appr oved by the party re sponsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. O peration is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not

cause har mful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter ference received, inc luding interference that may cause
undesired operation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this te lephone.

To ensure safety of users, t he FCC has established cri teria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely
absorb ed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the produ ct. This produc t 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 digit al apparatus complies with Canadian requirement:
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B).

FCC Part 68 and ACTA

This equipment complies with Par t 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council
for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). The label on t he back or bottom of t his equi pment contains, among other thing s, a produ ct

identier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXX XX. This identier must be provided to your telephone service provider upon request.

The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premi ses wiring and the telephone network must comply with applicable
Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telepho ne cord and modular plug is provided with this
produc t. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack shoul d 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 deter mine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and
still have them ring when you are called. The REN for this produc t is enco ded 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 ser vice provider.
This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your

telephone line, en sure the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about

what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone ser vice provider or a qualied installer.

If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the mod ular 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 ser vice. If advance notice is not

practical, you will be notied as soon as possible. You will be given the op portunity to c orrect the problem and the telephone
servi ce provider is required to inform you of your right to le a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone ser vice provider may

make changes in its facilities, equipment, operatio n, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of t his product. Th e
telephone service provider is required to notify you if such c hanges are planned.

If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible.

If this product has memor y dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers (e.g., police, re,

medical) in these locations. If you d o store or test emergency numbers, please:

Remain on the line and briey ex plain 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 inter ferenc e that may cause undesired operation.

The term ‘’IC:‘’ before the cer tication/registration num ber only signies that the In dustr y Canada technic al spec ications
were met.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 1.0. The REN is an indication of the maximum num ber of
devices allowed to b e connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an inter face may c onsist of any combination of

devices subjec t only to the requirement that t he 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

Frequenc y control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer

Transmit frequency Handset: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz

Channel s 5

Nominal effective range Maximum power all owed by FCC and IC. Actual o perating range may vary acc ording to

Power requirements Handset: 2.4V 400mAh, Ni- MH battery pack

Memor y Directory: 50 memory locations; up to 30 digits and 15 characters

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES.
Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon 97008.
Distributed in Canada by VTech Technologies Canada Ltd., Richmond, B.C. V6W 1L5.
VTech is the registered trademark of V Tech Holdings Limited.
Copyright © 2013 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
All rights reserved. Printed in China.

environmental conditions at the time of use.

Charger: 6V AC @ 300mA

Caller ID log: 50 memory loc ations; up to 24 digits and 15 characters

91-007340-010-100