VTech Telephone DS6111 2 User Manual

Users manual  
Models:  
DS6111-2/  
DS6111-3/  
DS6111-4  
 
Table of contents  
Handset layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Telephone base layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Chain dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
 
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Getting started  
Parts checklist  
Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original  
packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.  
• To purchase  
replacement  
batteries or power  
adapters, visit our  
website at www.  
vtechphones.  
com or call  
1 (800) 595-9511.  
In Canada, go to  
com or call  
2. Battery  
3. Batteries  
(2 for DS6111-2,  
3 for DS6111-3,  
4 for DS6111-4)  
4. Telephone  
line cord  
5. Telephone base  
power adapter  
1 (800) 267-7377.  
compartment  
covers  
(2 for DS6111-2,  
3 for DS6111-3,  
4 for DS6111-4)  
1. Handsets  
(2 for DS6111-2,  
3 for DS6111-3,  
4 for DS6111-4)  
7. Chargers and charger adapters  
(1 for DS6111-2,  
6. Telephone base with  
mounting bracket  
8. User’s manual  
2 for DS6111-3,  
3 for DS6111-4)  
 
1
 
Getting started  
Telephone base and charger installation  
Install the telephone base and charger as shown below. Make sure that the electrical  
outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. If you subscribe to Digital Subscriber Line  
(DSL) high-speed Internet service through your telephone line, you must have  
a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack. The filter  
prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact  
your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.  
• Use only the  
power adapters  
supplied with this  
product. To order  
a replacement,  
visit our website at  
com or call  
1 (800) 595-9511.  
In Canada, go to  
com or call  
Telephone base  
power adapter  
Telephone  
wall jack  
Charger  
adapter  
1 (800) 267-7377.  
Electrical outlet  
not controlled by  
a wall switch  
DSL filter (not included)  
required if you have  
DSL high-speed  
• The telephone  
base power  
adapter and the  
charger adapter(s)  
are intended to be  
correctly oriented  
in a vertical  
Internet service  
Telephone line cord  
or floor mount  
position. The  
prongs are not  
designed to hold  
the plug in place  
if it is plugged into  
a ceiling or an  
under-the-table/  
cabinet outlet.  
Charger  
Telephone base  
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Getting started  
Battery installation and charging  
Install the battery as shown below. The battery may have enough charge for short  
calls. For best performance, charge the handset for at least 16 hours. When the  
battery power is low, the handset will beep, display LOW BATTERY and will  
flash on the handset screen. Place the handset in the telephone base or charger  
to charge the battery when not in use. When fully charged, the handset battery  
provides approximately nine hours of talk time or five days of standby time.  
• If the handset  
will not be used  
for a long time,  
disconnect and  
remove the battery  
to prevent possible  
leakage.  
• To purchase  
replacement  
batteries, visit our  
website at www.  
vtechphones.  
1. Insert the plug of the battery as indicated. Make sure it is plugged securely  
and matches the color-coded label inside the battery compartment.  
2. Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires inside  
the battery compartment.  
com or call  
3. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards  
until it clicks into place.  
4. Charge the handset by placing it in the telephone base or the charger. The  
1 (800) 595-9511.  
In Canada, go to  
com or call  
handset charge light will be on when charging.  
1 (800) 267-7377.  
Charge light  
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1
3
2
 
3
 
Getting started  
Mounting bracket installation  
Your telephone base comes with the mounting bracket installed for desktop use. If  
you prefer to mount your telephone on the wall (optional), it is designed to mount  
on a standard telephone wall plate.  
Wall mounting bracket installation:  
1. Slide the bracket down and away from the telephone base.  
2. Tilt the top of the bracket down so that it rests on the base. Align the grooves  
on the bracket with the tabs on the base. See image 2 below.  
3. Slide the bracket down until it clicks into place. See image 3 below.  
4. Align the holes on the telephone base with the standard wall plate and slide  
down until the telephone is secure.  
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3
4
2
Tabs  
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Getting started  
Mounting bracket installation (continued)  
Desktop/tabletop bracket installation:  
Your telephone comes ready for desktop use. If you have repositioned the bracket for  
wall mounting and now want to return to desktop use, follow the following steps:  
1. Remove the bracket from wall mount orientation by sliding it up towards the  
top of the base.  
2. Tilt the top of the bracket up so that the lower portion of the bracket rests on  
the base. See image 2.  
3. Slide the bracket up, onto the tabs towards the center of the telephone base  
until it clicks into place.  
1
3
2
Tabs  
 
5
Getting started  
MUTE/REMOVE  
• While on a call, press to mute microphone.  
• While reviewing the call log, press to delete an  
individual entry, or press and hold to delete the  
entire call log.  
Handset layout  
CHARGE light  
• On when the handset is charging in the  
telephone base or charger.  
Press to delete digits when predialing (preview  
INT (intercom)  
• Press to initiate an intercom conversation  
or transfer a call.  
numbers before dialing).  
/
(Directory)  
• Press to enter the directory when the handset  
is not in use.  
• While in the menu, press to scroll up.  
/FLASH  
• Press to make or answer a call.  
• During a call, press to receive an incoming  
call when you receive a call waiting alert.  
MENU/SELECT  
• Press to display the menu.  
• When in the menu, press to select an item,  
or save an entry or setting.  
/CID  
OFF/CLEAR  
• During a call, press to hang up.  
• When the handset is not in use, press to  
review the call log.  
• While the handset is ringing, press to silence  
the ringer.  
• While in the menu, press to scroll down.  
• Press and hold when the handset is not in use  
/ SPEAKER  
• Press to activate the handset speakerphone.  
• Press again to resume normal handset use.  
to erase the MISSED CALLS display.  
• During programming, press to exit without  
making changes.  
#
REDIAL/PAUSE  
• Press to review the redial list.  
• Press repeatedly to display other dialing options  
when reviewing a call log entry (page 30).  
While dialing or entering numbers into the directory,  
press and hold to insert a dialing pause.  
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Getting started  
Telephone base layout  
FIND HANDSET  
• Press to page the system  
handsets.  
IN USE light  
VOICEMAIL light  
Flashes when there is an  
incoming call or another  
telephone sharing the same  
line is in use .  
Flashes when you have new  
voicemail. Voicemail is offered by  
your telephone service provider.  
• On when a system handset is  
in use.  
 
7
Telephone settings  
Ringer volume (handset)  
You can change the ringer volume to a comfortable level. The  
ringer can also be turned off so the telephone does not ring  
when there are incoming calls.  
• The ringer will be  
off if the volume  
is set to zero,  
and a ringer off  
To adjust the ringer volume:  
icon  
will be  
displayed.  
1. Press VOL or VOL to select the desired ringer volume  
when the handset is not in use.  
2. When you stop pressing the volume buttons, the setting  
will be saved.  
-OR-  
>RINGER VOLUME  
RINGER TONE  
1. Press MENU/SELECT to display the menu when the  
handset is not in use.  
>
2. Press or to select RINGER VOLUME, then press  
MENU/SELECT.  
3. Press or to adjust the volume. A sample of each ringer  
volume will be played when scrolling through the choices.  
RINGER VOLUME  
4. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. You will  
hear a confirmation tone.  
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Telephone settings  
Ringer tone  
This menu allows you to choose from different ringer tones.  
To choose a ringer tone:  
• If the ringer is  
turned off while  
scrolling through  
the options in the  
RINGER TONE  
menu, the sample  
of the ringer will  
not be heard.  
>RINGER TONE  
KEY TONE  
1. Press MENU/SELECT to display the menu when the  
handset is not in use.  
>
2. Press  
or  
to select RINGER TONE, then press  
RINGER TONE  
1
MENU/SELECT.  
3. Press or to select the desired ringer tone. A sample  
of each ringer tone will be played when scrolling through  
the choices.  
4. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. You will  
hear a confirmation tone.  
 
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Telephone settings  
Key tone  
The handset will beep when you press any handset key. You  
may turn the key tone on or off. To change the setting:  
>KEY TONE  
LANGUAGE  
1. Press MENU/SELECT to display the menu when the  
handset is not in use.  
>
2. Press  
or  
to select KEY TONE, then press  
MENU/SELECT.  
KEY TONE  
ON  
3. Press or to choose ON or OFF.  
4. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. You will  
hear a confirmation tone.  
Language  
You can select ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS or ESPAÑOL to be  
used in all screen displays. To change the setting:  
>LANGUAGE  
CLR VOICE MAIL  
1. Press MENU/SELECT to display the menu when the  
handset is not in use.  
>
2. Press  
or  
to select LANGUAGE, then press  
MENU/SELECT.  
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
3. Press or to scroll through the choices.  
4. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. You will  
hear a confirmation tone.  
10  
 
 
Telephone settings  
Clear voice mail  
If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider,  
NEW VOICE MAIL and will appear on the handset, and the VOICEMAIL light  
on the telephone base will flash when you have new voicemail messages. Please  
contact your local telephone company for more information and assistance about  
using your voicemail service.  
After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on both the  
handset and telephone base will be turned off automatically.  
• The telephone  
service provider  
may alert you to  
new messages  
with a stutter  
(broken) dial tone.  
Contact your  
service provider  
for details.  
Use the clear voicemail feature when the telephone indicates that there is new  
voicemail but there is none (for example, when you have accessed your voicemail  
from a different telephone line while away from home). Clearing the voicemail  
waiting indicator only turns off the indicators; it does not delete your voicemail  
message(s). If there actually are new voicemail messages, your local telephone  
company will continue to send the signal which will turn the indicators back on.  
To manually turn off these indicators:  
1. Press MENU/SELECT to display the menu when the  
handset is not in use.  
>CLR VOICE MAIL  
DIRECTORY  
>
2. Press or to select CLR VOICE MAIL, then press  
MENU/SELECT. The screen displays TURN INDICATOR  
OFF?  
TURN INDICATOR  
OFF?  
3. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. You will  
hear a confirmation tone.  
 
11  
 
Telephone operation  
Make a call  
1. Press /FLASH or /SPEAKER.  
2. Dial the number.  
-OR-  
• The screen  
displays the  
elapsed time as  
you talk (in hours,  
minutes and  
1. Dial the number.  
seconds).  
• When predialing  
(preview numbers  
before dialing),  
press  
2. Press /FLASH or /SPEAKER.  
Answer a call  
MUTE/REMOVE  
or OFF/CLEAR  
to backspace and  
delete;  
press and hold  
REDIAL/PAUSE  
to insert a dialing  
pause.  
• Press /FLASH, /SPEAKER or any of the dialing key (0-9, #, ).  
*
End a call  
• Press OFF/CLEAR or put the handset in the telephone base or charger.  
Speakerphone  
During a call, press  
speakerphone and normal handset use.  
/SPEAKER to switch between  
Volume  
During a call, use the volume button on the right side of the  
handset to adjust the listening volume.  
• Press VOL or VOL to adjust the listening volume to a  
comfortable level.  
12  
 
 
Telephone operation  
Mute  
The mute function allows you to hear the other party while  
the other party cannot hear you.  
1. During a call, press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset.  
MUTED will be temporarily displayed on the screen, along  
with the smaller MUTE icon.  
2. Press MUTE/REMOVE again to resume the conversation.  
MICROPHONE ON will be temporarily displayed on the  
screen.  
PHONE  
MUTED  
0:00:00  
MUTE  
Ringer mute  
PHONE  
0:00:00  
You can mute the ringer temporarily when the telephone  
is ringing.  
MUTE  
• Press OFF/CLEAR or MUTE/REMOVE to temporarily  
silence the ringer. The next call will ring normally.  
RINGER MUTE  
Call waiting  
If you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone  
company, you will hear an alert tone if there is an incoming  
call while you’re on another call. Press /FLASH to answer  
the new incoming call. Press /FLASH again to return to  
the original call.  
 
13  
 
Telephone operation  
Chain dialing  
This feature allows you to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the  
directory, call log or redial list while you are on a call.  
To access a number in the directory:  
• Chain dialing  
can be useful  
if you wish to  
access numbers  
other than phone  
numbers (such  
as bank account  
information or  
access codes)  
from the directory,  
call log or redial  
list.  
1. Press MENU/SELECT twice to enter the directory menu.  
2. Scroll by pressing or to find the desired entry.  
3. Press MENU/SELECT to dial the desired number when it is displayed.  
To access a number in the call log:  
>
1. Press MENU/SELECT and then press to select CALL LOG.  
2. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm.  
3. Scroll by pressing or to find the desired entry.  
4. Press MENU/SELECT to dial the desired number when it is displayed.  
To access the last number in the redial list:  
• Press REDIAL/PAUSE to dial.  
Press REDIAL/PAUSE again within two seconds to cancel the chain dialing.  
Find handset  
This feature allows the telephone base to page all the handsets.  
1. Press FIND HANDSET on the telephone base. All the  
handsets will ring and the screens display PAGING  
**  
.
**  
2. Press /FLASH, /SPEAKER or any dialing key (0-9, #, )  
*
** PAGING **  
on the handset; or press FIND HANDSET on the telephone  
base to end paging.  
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Telephone operation  
Intercom  
The intercom feature allows conversation between two  
registered handsets of the same system.  
Model DS6111-2  
• If the destination  
handset does  
not answer  
the intercom  
1. Press INT on the originating handset when the handset is not in  
call within 100  
seconds, is in  
the directory, is  
in the call log,  
is on a call, or  
out of range,  
the originating  
handset screen  
will display  
UNABLE TO  
CALL TRY AGAIN  
and return to idle  
mode.  
CALLING  
use and its screen displays CALLING OTHER HANDSET.  
OTHER HANDSET  
2. The destination handset rings and its screen displays  
OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING.  
3. To answer the intercom call, press /FLASH, /SPEAKER,  
OTHER HANDSET  
IS CALLING  
INT or any dialing key (0-9,#, ) on the destination handset.  
*
4. To end an intercom call, press INT, OFF/CLEAR or place  
the handset back in the telephone base or charger.  
Models DS6111-3/DS6111-4  
INTERCOM TO:  
1. Press INT on the originating handset when the handset is  
not in use. The screen displays INTERCOM TO:  
2. Use the dialing keys to select the destination handset. The  
CALLING  
HANDSET X  
originating handset screen displays CALLING HANDSET X.  
3. The destination handset rings and its screen displays  
HANDSET X IS CALLING.  
4. To answer the intercom call, press /FLASH, /SPEAKER,  
HANDSET X  
IS CALLING  
INT or any dialing key (0-9,#, ) on the destination handset.  
*
5. To end an intercom call, press INT, OFF/CLEAR or place  
the handset back in the telephone base or charger.  
15  
 
 
Telephone operation  
Conference call  
You can have a conference call with an external line and two registered handsets.  
When one handset is on the line,  
• Press /FLASH or /SPEAKER on another handset to join the call.  
-OR-  
Model DS6111-2  
1. Press INT to initiate an intercom call and its screen displays CALLING  
OTHER HANDSET. The destination handset rings and its screen displays  
OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING.  
2. After the destination handset has been answered, press and hold INT on the  
originating handset to let the destination handset join the call.  
Models DS6111-3/DS6111-4  
1. Press INT to initiate an intercom call. The screen displays TRANSFER TO:  
2. Use the dialing keys to select the destination handset. The originating handset  
screen displays CALLING HANDSET X.  
3. The destination handset rings and its screen displays HANDSET X IS CALLING.  
4. After the destination handset has been answered, press and hold INT on the  
originating handset to let the destination handset join the call.  
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Telephone operation  
Transfer an external call  
You can transfer an external call from one handset to any other handset.  
Model DS6111-2  
• If the destination  
handset does  
not pick up the  
intercom call,  
the originating  
handset can return  
to the external call  
by pressing  
/FLASH, or  
OFF/CLEAR or  
INT.  
1. During a call, press INT to put the call on hold at the  
CALLING  
OTHER HANDSET  
originating handset. Its screen displays CALLING  
OTHER HANDSET.  
2. The destination handset rings and its screen displays  
OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING.  
3. To answer the call at the destination handset, press  
OTHER HANDSET  
IS CALLING  
/FLASH, /SPEAKER, INT or any dialing key (0-9, #,  
• If a call remains  
on hold for about  
100 seconds, or  
if the destination  
handset is in the  
directory, in the  
call log, or out of  
range, the screen  
of the originating  
handset shows  
UNABLE TO  
) on the destination handset.  
*
INTERCOM  
4. Now the party at the originating handset can have a  
conversation with the party at the destination handset. Both  
screens display INTERCOM.  
5. Press OFF/CLEAR on the originating handset, or place it back in the telephone  
base or charger to transfer the external call to the destination handset. The  
originating handset displays CALL TRANSFERED.  
If you wish to cancel call transfer during intercom mode and reconnect to the  
external call:  
CALL TRY AGAIN  
and reconnects to  
the external call  
automatically.  
• Press /FLASH on the originating handset.  
-OR-  
• Press OFF/CLEAR or INT on the destination handset, or place it back in the  
telephone base or charger.  
 
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Telephone operation  
Models DS6111-3/DS6111-4  
TRANSFER TO:  
1. During a call, press INT to put the call on hold at the  
originating handset. The screen displays TRANSFER TO:  
2. Use the dialing keys to enter the destination handset  
number. The originating handset screen displays CALLING  
HANDSET X.  
CALLING  
HANDSET X  
3. The destination handset rings and its screen displays  
HANDSET X IS CALLING.  
4. To answer the call at the destination handset, press  
HANDSET X  
IS CALLING  
/FLASH, /SPEAKER, INT or any dialing key (0-9, #,  
) on the destination handset.  
*
5. Now the party at the originating handset can have a  
conversation with the party at the destination handset.  
Both screens display INTERCOM.  
INTERCOM  
6. Press OFF/CLEAR on the originating handset, or place  
it back in the telephone base or charger to transfer the external call to the  
destination handset. The originating handset displays CALL TRANSFERED.  
If you wish to cancel call transfer during intercom mode and reconnect to the  
external call:  
• Press /FLASH on the originating handset.  
-OR-  
• Press OFF/CLEAR or INT on the destination handset, or place it back in the  
telephone base or charger.  
18  
 
 
Telephone operation  
Switch between external and intercom calls  
If you are on an external call and you wish to intercom another handset without  
disconnecting the external call:  
Model DS6111-2  
1. During a call, press INT to put the call on hold at the originating handset. Its  
screen displays CALLING OTHER HANDSET.  
2. The destination handset will ring and its screen will display OTHER HANDSET  
IS CALLING.  
3. To answer the call at the destination handset, press /FLASH, /SPEAKER,  
INT or any dialing key (0-9, #, ) on the destination handset.  
*
4. Now the party at the originating handset can have a conversation with the party  
at the destination handset. Both screens display INTERCOM.  
5. Press INT on the originating handset to alternate between the external call  
(outside call) and the intercom call.  
 
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Telephone operation  
Models DS6111-3/DS6111-4  
1. During a call, press INT to put the call on hold at the originating handset. The  
screen displays TRANSFER TO:  
2. Use the dialing keys to enter the destination handset number. The originating  
handset screen displays CALLING HANDSET X.  
3. The destination handset will ring and its screen will display HANDSET X  
IS CALLING.  
4. To answer the call at the destination handset, press /FLASH, /SPEAKER,  
INT or any dialing key (0-9, #, ) on the destination handset.  
*
5. Now the party at the originating handset can have a conversation with the  
party at the destination handset. Both screens display INTERCOM.  
6. Press INT on the originating handset to alternate between the external call  
(outside call) and the intercom call.  
Answer an incoming call during an intercom call  
During an intercom call, there will be an alert tone signaling an incoming call.  
• To answer the incoming call, press /FLASH and the intercom call will end  
automatically.  
• To terminate the intercom call without answering the incoming call, press  
OFF/CLEAR on the handset.  
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Telephone operation  
Directory  
The directory can store up to 50 entries. Each entry may  
have up to 30 digits for the phone number and 15 characters  
for the name.  
• The directory can be accessed when the handset is not in  
use by pressing once or MENU/SELECT three times.  
• The screen will display DIRECTORY EMPTY if there are  
no records in the directory.  
• When the directory is full and you attempt to save an entry,  
the screen will display LIST FULL.  
DIRECTORY EMPTY  
LIST FULL  
• If you attempt to save a number already stored in the  
directory, the screen will display ALREADY SAVED.  
• Since the directory is shared by all the handsets, only one  
handset can review the directory at a time. If a handset  
attempts to enter the directory while another handset is  
already in the directory, NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME  
will be displayed.  
ALREADY SAVED  
• If the telephone number in the directory exceeds 15 digits,  
<
will be displayed in front of the telephone number. Press  
to move to the right of the telephone number or press #  
*
*
to move to the left of the telephone number.  
 
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Telephone operation  
Store a directory entry  
1. Press MENU/SELECT twice when the handset is not in use.  
• Saving or deleting  
a number on  
one handset will  
automatically  
update the other  
handset.  
>DIRECTORY  
CALL LOG  
>
2. Press or to select STORE, then press MENU/SELECT.  
The screen displays ENTER NUMBER.  
3. Use the dialing keys to enter the number.  
>STORE  
REVIEW  
• Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace and erase  
a digit.  
Press and hold MUTE/REMOVE to erase the entire entry.  
• Press to move the cursor to the left or to the right.  
Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a dialing pause  
ENTER NUMBER  
_
(p will be displayed).  
- OR-  
Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL/PAUSE  
and then or REDIAL/PAUSE to scroll to the desired  
number. Press MENU/SELECT to copy the number.  
,
ENTER NAME  
_
4. Press MENU/SELECT to move on to the name. The screen  
displays ENTER NAME.  
5. Use the dialing keys (see the Character chart on page 23) to enter the name.  
Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace and erase a character.  
Press and hold MUTE/REMOVE to erase the entire entry.  
• Press to move the cursor to the left or to the right.  
• Press # to insert a space.  
6. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone.  
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Telephone operation  
Character chart  
Use the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Each press  
of a particular key causes the characters to be displayed in the following order:  
• When entering  
a name in the  
directory, the  
first letter of  
each word will  
be capitalized  
automatically.  
Characters by number of key presses  
Number key  
1
1
2
#
3
4
,
5
-
6
.
7
&
c
f
8
9
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space  
• Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace and erase when entering characters.  
• Press and hold MUTE/REMOVE to delete the entire entry.  
 
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Telephone operation  
Search the directory  
Entries are sorted alphabetically.  
To search the directory:  
1. Press once or MENU/SELECT three times to enter the directory.  
2. Press or to scroll through the directory.  
>REVIEW  
STORE  
To start an alphabetical search:  
1. Press once or MENU/SELECT three times to enter the  
directory.  
VTECH  
800-595-9511  
2. Use the dialing keys to enter the first letter associated  
with the name. For example, press 5 (JKL) once to find  
Jenny, twice to find Kristen, or three times to find Linda. If  
there is no name entry matching your search, the next closest matching entry  
in alphabetical order will be displayed. If necessary, press or to find the  
desired entry.  
Dial a directory entry  
1. Press once or MENU/SELECT three times to enter the directory.  
2. Press or to scroll to the desired entry, or use the alphabetical search to  
find it.  
3. Press /FLASH or /SPEAKER to dial the entry.  
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Telephone operation  
Edit a directory entry  
1. Press once or MENU/SELECT three times to enter the directory.  
2. Press or to scroll to the desired entry, or use the alphabetical search to  
find it.  
3. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. The  
EDIT NUMBER  
screen displays EDIT NUMBER.  
595-9511_  
4. Use the dialing keys to edit the number.  
Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace and erase a digit.  
• Press and hold MUTE/REMOVE to erase the entire entry.  
• Press to move the cursor to the left or to the right.  
• Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a dialing pause  
(p will be displayed).  
Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL/PAUSE  
and then or REDIAL/PAUSE to scroll to the desired  
number. Press MENU/SELECT to copy the number.  
,
5. Press MENU/SELECT to move on to the name. The screen  
EDIT NAME  
VTECH_  
displays EDIT NAME.  
6. Use the dialing keys (see the Character chart on page 23)  
to edit the name.  
• Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace and erase a character.  
• Press and hold MUTE/REMOVE to erase the entire entry.  
• Press to move the cursor to the left or to the right.  
• Press # to insert a space.  
7. Press MENU/SELECT to save. You will hear a confirmation tone.  
 
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Telephone operation  
Delete from the directory  
1. Press once or MENU/SELECT three times to enter the directory.  
2. Press or to scroll to the desired entry, or use the alphabetical search to  
find it.  
3. Press MUTE/REMOVE to remove the desired entry. You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
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Telephone operation  
About caller ID  
The caller ID with call waiting feature in this telephone lets you see the name  
and telephone number of the caller before answering the call, even when you’re  
on a call. These features require services provided by your local telephone  
company.  
Contact your telephone company if:  
you have both caller ID and call waiting, but as separate services (you may need  
combined service);  
• you have only caller ID service, or only call waiting service; or  
• you do not subscribe to any caller ID or call waiting services, but wish to order  
them.  
You can use this telephone with regular caller ID service, and you can use its  
other features without subscribing to either caller ID or combined caller ID with  
call waiting service. There may be fees for these services, and these services  
may not be available in all areas.  
The caller ID features will work only if both you and the caller are in areas offering  
caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment.  
 
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Telephone operation  
Call log  
If you subscribe to caller ID service, information about each  
caller will be displayed after the first or second ring.  
• Due to regional  
service  
differences,  
the caller ID  
information  
may not be  
available for  
every incoming  
call. In addition,  
the callers may  
intentionally  
block their names  
and/or telephone  
numbers.  
The call log can store up to 50 entries. Each entry may have  
up to 24 digits for the phone number and 15 characters for  
the name. If the phone number has more than 24 digits, it  
will not be saved or displayed in the call log. If the phone  
number has more than 15 but fewer than 24 digits, only the  
last 15 digits will be shown. If the name is longer than 15  
characters, only the first 15 characters will be shown and  
saved in the call log.  
HANDSET X  
XX MISSED CALLS  
You can review, redial, and copy an entry into the directory.  
• Entries are displayed in reverse chronological order, i.e.  
from the most recent entry to the earliest entry.  
• When the call log is full, the earliest entry is deleted to make  
room for new incoming call information.  
• XX MISSED CALL(S) will be displayed if there are new call  
log entries (including missed and unreviewed calls).  
• For call log  
entries with  
CALL LOG EMPTY  
numbers between  
16 and 23 digits,  
in order to view  
the entire number  
you must save  
the entry to the  
directory. For  
information on  
saving call log  
entries to the  
directory, see  
page 31.  
• CALL LOG EMPTY will be displayed if there are no records  
in the call log.  
Since the call log is shared by all the handsets, only one handset can review  
the call log at a time. If a handset attempts to enter the call log while another  
handset is already in it, NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME will be displayed.  
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Telephone operation  
Missed calls indicator  
When the handset is not in use and there are unreviewed calls  
HANDSET X  
XX MISSED CALLS  
in the call log, its screen will display XX MISSED CALL(S).  
Each time a call log entry marked NEW is reviewed, the number  
of missed calls decreases by one.  
When all the missed calls have been reviewed, the missed  
calls indicator will no longer display.  
If you do not want to review the missed calls one by one, press  
and hold OFF/CLEAR to erase the missed calls indicator. All  
the entries will be considered old and kept in the call log.  
VTECH  
595-9511  
NEW  
3:45AM  
1/02  
Review the call log  
VTECH  
595-9511  
3:45AM  
1/02  
1. Press CID when the handset is not in use.  
2. Press or to browse through the call log.  
-OR-  
>CALL LOG  
RINGER VOLUME  
1. Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.  
>
2. Press or to select CALL LOG.  
3. Press MENU/SELECT.  
4. Press or to browse through the call log.  
• The name (if available), telephone number, date and time of  
all incoming calls are displayed on the screen.  
• There will be an error tone when the list reaches the  
beginning or end of the call log.  
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Telephone operation  
Make a call log entry ready to dial  
Although the call log entries received have 10 digits (the  
area code plus the seven-digit number), in some areas, you  
may need to dial only the seven digits, or a 1 plus the seven  
digits, or a 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits. You  
can change the number of digits that you dial from or store  
in the call log.  
800-595-9511  
1-800-595-9511  
595-9511  
While reviewing the call log, press # repeatedly to display  
different dialing options for local and long distance numbers  
before dialing or saving the telephone number in the directory.  
See the example on the right.  
You may also press 1 repeatedly to add or remove a 1 in  
front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in  
the directory. See the examples on the right.  
1-595-9511  
595-9511  
1-595-9511  
800-595-9511  
When the number displayed is in the correct format for dialing,  
1-800-595-9511  
press /FLASH or  
/SPEAKER to call the number.  
Dial a call log entry  
1. When in the call log, press or to scroll to the desired  
entry.  
2. Press /FLASH or /SPEAKER to dial the entry.  
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Telephone operation  
Save a call log entry to the directory  
1. When in the call log, press or to scroll to the desired  
entry.  
2. Press MENU/SELECT.  
• Saving or deleting  
a number on  
one handset will  
automatically  
• You can edit the phone number, if necessary. Make sure  
the number is in the correct dialing format for your area.  
Press MENU/SELECT when done.  
• Edit the name, if necessary. Press MENU/SELECT  
when done.  
update the other  
handset.  
SAVED  
3. Successful programming is indicated by SAVED on the  
handset display along with a confirmation tone.  
ALREADY SAVED  
• If the entry is already saved in the directory before, the  
screen will display ALREADY SAVED.  
• If there is no caller ID information, the screen will display  
UNABLE TO SAVE.  
UNABLE TO SAVE  
 
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Telephone operation  
Delete from the call log  
To delete one entry:  
1. When in the call log, press or to scroll to the desired  
entry.  
2. Press MUTE/REMOVE to delete the selected entry. You  
will hear a confirmation tone.  
To delete all entries:  
1. When in the call log, press and hold MUTE/REMOVE to  
delete the entire call log. The screen displays DELETE ALL  
CALLS?  
2. PressMENU/SELECTtoconfirm.Youwillhearaconfirmation  
tone. If you change your mind, press OFF/CLEAR to cancel  
the deletion and return to the call log.  
DELETE ALL  
CALLS?  
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Telephone operation  
Call log display screen messages  
Displays:  
When:  
The caller is blocking the name information.  
The caller is blocking the telephone number information.  
The caller is blocking the name and number information.  
This caller’s name is unavailable.  
PRIVATE NAME  
PRIVATE NUMBER  
PRIVATE CALLER  
UNKNOWN NAME  
This caller’s number is unavailable.  
UNKNOWN NUMBER  
UNKNOWN CALLER  
No information is available about this caller.  
 
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Telephone operation  
Redial list  
The telephone stores the five most recently dialed numbers  
on the redial list.  
When there are already five entries on the redial list, the earliest  
entry will be deleted to make room for the latest entry.  
• Entries are displayed in reverse chronological order, i.e.  
from the latest entry to the earliest entry.  
The redial list can be accessed by pressing REDIAL when in idle mode.  
Dial a redial entry  
1. Press REDIAL, then press , or REDIAL to scroll to the desired number. You  
will hear an error tone when you reach the beginning or end of the redial list.  
2. Press /FLASH or /SPEAKER to dial the number.  
Delete from redial  
1. Press REDIAL, then press  
,
or REDIAL to scroll to the desired number.  
2. Press MUTE/REMOVE to delete the selected entry. You will hear a  
confirmation tone.  
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Handset display screen messages  
The telephone number you have entered is already stored in the directory.  
ALREADY SAVED  
CALL LOG EMPTY  
There are no call log entries.  
Calling another handset.  
CALLING HANDSET X  
(for DS6111-3/DS6111-4)  
CALLING OTHER HANDSET  
(for DS6111-2)  
The cordless handset is searching for the telephone base.  
CONNECTING...  
CHARGING  
A handset with low battery has been placed in the telephone base or  
charger to recharge.  
There are no directory entries.  
You have just ended a call.  
DIRECTORY EMPTY  
ENDED  
Another system handset is calling.  
HANDSET X IS CALLING  
(for DS6111-3/DS6111-4)  
OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING  
(for DS6111-2)  
The handset is on an intercom call.  
There is an incoming call.  
INTERCOM  
INCOMING CALL  
INTERCOM ENDED  
LINE IN USE  
LIST FULL  
The handset is terminating an intercom call.  
A handset or another telephone on the same line is in use.  
The directory is full.  
The battery needs to be recharged.  
LOW BATTERY  
 
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Handset display screen messages  
MUTE has been turned off and the person on the other end can hear  
you.  
MICROPHONE ON  
The microphone is muted temporarily during a conversation.  
There are new voicemail messages from the local telephone company.  
There is no telephone line connected.  
MUTED  
NEW VOICE MAIL  
NO LINE  
Communication between handset and telephone base is lost during  
a call.  
NO SIGNAL, CALL ENDED  
One handset is already viewing the call log or directory and another  
handset attempts to review it.  
NOT AVAILABLE  
AT THIS TIME  
Connected to the external call during call transfer.  
The cordless handset locator has been activated.  
The handset is in use.  
OUTSIDE CALL  
**PAGING**  
PHONE  
The battery is very low. The handset should be placed in the telephone  
base or charger.  
PLACE IN CHARGER  
The ringer is muted temporarily during incoming call.  
Your operation has been saved.  
RINGER MUTE  
SAVED  
The handset speakerphone is in use.  
SPEAKER  
You have attempted to make an intercom call, but the handset you are  
calling is out of range or on an external call.  
UNABLE TO CALL  
TRY AGAIN  
You are attempting to save caller ID entry with no name or number.  
UNABLE TO SAVE  
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Handset display screen messages  
The battery is not installed or not installed properly in the handset.  
WARNING  
-OR -  
CHECK BATTERY!  
The battery needs to be replaced.  
-OR -  
An incorrect battery has been installed. Use only the supplied VTech  
battery or equivalent.  
There are unreviewed calls in your call log.  
XX MISSED CALLS  
Handset and telephone base indicators  
Handset lights  
• On when the handset speakerphone is in use.  
CHARGE  
• On when the handset is in the telephone base or charger and is  
charging.  
Telephone base lights  
IN USE  
• Flashes when there is an incoming call or another telephone sharing  
the same line is in use.  
• On when a system handset is in use.  
VOICEMAIL  
• Flashes when you have new voicemail. Voicemail is offered by your  
telephone service provider.  
 
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Handset and telephone base indicators  
Handset icons  
MUTE  
• Microphone is muted.  
• Ringer off.  
NEW  
• New call log entries.  
NEW VOICE MAIL  
SPEAKER  
• New voicemail received from the local telephone company.  
• In speakerphone mode.  
Battery indicator  
Cycles (low, medium, and full) when the handset battery is charging.  
• Flashes when the battery is low and needs charging.  
• Displays solid when the battery is fully charged.  
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Battery  
It takes up to 16 hours for the battery to be fully charged. When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:  
Operation  
Operating time  
Nine hours  
While in handset use (talking*)  
While in speakerphone mode (talking*)  
While not in use (standby**)  
One and a half hours  
Five days  
*Operating times are approximate. Your results may vary.  
**Handset is off the telephone base but not in use.  
The battery needs charging when:  
• A new battery is installed in the handset.  
• The handset beeps.  
• LOW BATTERY is displayed and the battery indicator on the handset screen is flashing.  
CAUTION:  
To reduce the risk of fire or injury, read and follow these instructions:  
Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal  
instructions.  
Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte  
may be toxic if swallowed.  
Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The  
battery and/or conductor may overheat and cause burns.  
Charge the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified  
in this manual.  
WARNING:  
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE.  
 
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Important safety instructions  
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and  
injury, including the following:  
1. Read and understand all instructions.  
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.  
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool).  
5. Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces.  
6. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the telephone base and handset are provided for ventilation. To protect them from overheating,  
these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This product should never be  
placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided.  
7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power  
supply in your home, consult your dealer or local power company.  
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where the cord may be walked on.  
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots in the telephone base or handset because they may touch dangerous  
voltage points or create a short circuit. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.  
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing  
parts of the telephone base or handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect  
reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used.  
11. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.  
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the following conditions:  
A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.  
B. If liquid has been spilled onto the product.  
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the  
operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized  
technician to restore the product to normal operation.  
E. If the product has been dropped and the telephone base and/or handset has been damaged.  
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.  
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.  
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.  
15. Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode.  
16. The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the  
plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling or an under-the-table/cabinet outlet.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit  
Problem  
Suggestion  
My telephone does not • Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly (page 3). For optimum daily  
work at all.  
performance, return the handset to the telephone base or charger after use.  
Make sure the power adapter is securely plugged into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch.  
Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the telephone base and the telephone  
wall jack.  
• Unplug the electrical power to the telephone base. Wait for approximately 15 seconds,  
then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to  
synchronize.  
• Charge the battery in the handset for up to 16 hours.  
• Remove and re-insert the battery. If that still does not work, it may be necessary to purchase  
a new battery.  
• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and plug in a working telephone.  
If the other telephone does not work, the problem is probably in the wiring or the local service.  
Call the local telephone company.  
LOW BATTERY is • Place the handset in the telephone base or charger for recharging.  
displayed on screen.  
• Remove and re-install the battery and use it normally until fully discharged, then recharge the  
handset on the telephone base or charger for up to 16 hours.  
• If the above measures do not correct the problem, the battery may need to be replaced.  
 
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Suggestion  
The battery does not  
charge in the handset  
or the handset battery  
does not accept  
• Make sure the handset is placed in the telephone base or charger correctly. The CHARGE  
light on the handset should be on.  
• Remove and reinstall the battery, then charge for up to 16 hours.  
• If the handset is in the charger or in the telephone base but the CHARGE light on the handset  
charge.  
is not on, refer to The CHARGE light is off in this section.  
• It may be necessary to purchase a new battery. Please refer to the Battery section (page 39)  
of this user’s manual.  
The CHARGE light is • Clean the charging contacts on the handset(s) and telephone base each month using a pencil  
off.  
eraser or a dry non-abrasive fabric.  
Make sure the power adapter and telephone line cords are plugged in correctly and securely.  
• Unplug the power adapter. Wait for 15 seconds before plugging it back in. Allow up to one  
minute for the handset and telephone base to reset.  
There is no dial tone.  
• First, try all the above suggestions.  
• Move the handset closer to the telephone base. It might be out of range.  
• The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new telephone line cord.  
• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and connect a different telephone.  
If there is no dial tone on this telephone either, the problem is in your wiring or local service.  
Contact your local telephone company.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Suggestion  
The telephone does not • Make sure the ringer volume is not set to zero (page 8).  
ring when there is an  
incoming call.  
• Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter are plugged in properly (page 2).  
• The handset may be too far from the telephone base. Move it closer to the telephone base.  
• There may be too many extension phones on the telephone line to allow all of them to ring  
simultaneously. Try unplugging some of them.  
• If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring  
or local service. Contact the local telephone company (charges may apply).  
• Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Try installing your  
telephone as far away as possible from the following electronic devices: wireless routers, radios,  
radio towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, digital telephones, intercoms, room monitors,  
televisions, VCRs, personal computers, kitchen appliances, and other cordless telephones.  
Test a working telephone at the telephone wall jack. If another telephone has the same problem,  
the problem is in the telephone wall jack. Contact your local telephone company (charges may  
apply).  
• The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new telephone line cord.  
• Re-install the battery and place the handset in the telephone base.  
• Wait for the handset to synchronize with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute for this  
to take place.  
 
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Suggestion  
I cannot dial out.  
• First, try all the above suggestions.  
• Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if the handset takes a second or two  
to synchronize with the telephone before producing a dial tone. Wait an extra second before  
dialing.  
• If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring  
or local service. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply).  
• Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio, or other appliances may cause  
the telephone not to dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try  
muting the cordless handset before dialing, or dialing from another room in your home with  
less background noise.  
My handset beeps  
and is not performing  
normally.  
• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Plug the telephone  
base into a different working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.  
• Move the handset closer to the telephone base. It may be out of range.  
• Reset the telephone base by unplugging the electrical power to the base. Wait for 15 seconds  
and plug it back in again. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and the telephone  
base to synchronize.  
• Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Try installing  
your telephone as far away from these electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios,  
radio towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal  
computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Suggestion  
There is interference • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base.  
during a telephone  
conversation.  
Do you have DSL service? If yes, you need to have a DSL filter installed at every telephone  
wall jack that has a telephone connected to it (page 2). Contact your DSL service provider for  
filter information.  
• Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the same circuit as the telephone base  
can cause interference. Try moving the appliance or telephone base to another outlet.  
• Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Try installing your  
telephone as far away as possible from the following electronic devices: wireless routers, radios,  
radio towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, digital telephones, intercoms, room monitors,  
televisions, VCRs, personal computers, kitchen appliances, and other cordless telephones.  
My calls fade out when  
I am using the cordless  
handset.  
• If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector, plug the telephone (or  
modem/surge protector) into a different location. If this doesn’t solve the problem, re-locate  
your telephone or modem farther apart from each other, or use a different surge protector.  
• The location of your telephone base can impact the performance of your cordless phone. For  
better reception, install the telephone base in a centralized location within your home or office,  
away from walls or other obstructions. In many environments, elevating the telephone base  
will improve overall performance.  
• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and plug in a corded telephone.  
If calls are still not clear, the problem is probably in the wiring or local service. Contact your  
local service company (charges may apply).  
• If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring  
or local service. Contact the local telephone company (charges may apply).  
 
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Suggestion  
I hear other calls when • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack. Plug in a different telephone. If  
using the telephone.  
you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in the wiring or local service. Call your local  
telephone company.  
I hear noise on the • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged in securely.  
cordless handset, and  
none of the keys or  
buttons works.  
MycallerIDfeaturesare • Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your local telephone  
not working properly.  
company for this feature to work on your telephone.  
• The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID.  
• Both you and the caller’s telephone companies must use equipment which are compatible  
with the caller ID service.  
The caller ID information will be displayed after the first or second ring.  
If you subscribe to DSL service, install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone  
base and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL service provider for filter information.  
The system does not • Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting features provided by the local telephone  
receive caller ID or  
the system does not  
display caller ID during  
call waiting.  
company.  
• The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID.  
• Both you and the caller’s telephone companies must use equipment which are compatible  
with caller ID service.  
If you subscribe to DSL service, install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone  
base and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL service provider for filter information.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Suggestion  
Caller ID entries do not • Although the call log entries you receive have 10 digits, (the area code plus the seven-digit  
number,) in some areas, you may need to dial only the seven digits, or a 1 plus the seven digits,  
or a 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits. You can change the number of digits that you  
dial from or store in the call log.  
match the numbers I  
need to dial.  
• While reviewing the call log, press # repeatedly to display these dialing options for local and  
long distance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number.  
CONNECTING... is • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base.  
shown in the handset  
display window. Why  
don’t I get a dial tone  
when I try to use this  
telephone?  
• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Use a working electrical  
outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.  
• Reset your telephone by unplugging the power adapter from the telephone base. Disconnect  
the battery from the cordless handset. Wait for 15 seconds, then plug in the power adapter and  
re-install the battery. Place the handset in the telephone base and allow up to one minute for  
the handset and telephone base to synchronize.  
Other electronic products may prevent your handset and telephone base from communicating  
with each other. Try installing your telephone base as far away from these electronic devices as  
possible: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, intercoms, room  
monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones.  
 
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Suggestion  
Common cure for  
electronic equipment.  
• If the telephone is not responding normally, try putting the cordless handset in the telephone  
base or the charger. If it does not respond, try the following (in the order listed):  
• Disconnect the power to the telephone base.  
• Disconnect the battery on the cordless handset.  
• Wait a few minutes before connecting power to the telephone base.  
• Re-install the battery and place the cordless handset in the telephone base or charger.  
• Wait for the cordless handset to synchronize its connection with the telephone base. Allow up  
to one minute for this to take place.  
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Operating range  
This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset  
and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance - which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the  
weather, and the layout of your home or office.  
When the handset is out of range, the handset will display CONNECTING...  
If there is a call while the handset is out of range, it might not ring, or if it does ring, the call might not connect well when you press  
/FLASH.  
Move closer to the telephone base, then press /FLASH to answer the call.  
If the handset moves out of range during a telephone conversation, there might be interference.  
To improve reception, move closer to the telephone base.  
Maintenance  
Taking care of your telephone  
Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care.  
Avoid rough treatment  
Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it.  
Avoid water  
Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install the  
telephone base near a sink, bathtub or shower.  
Electrical storms  
Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment. For your own safety, take caution when using electrical  
appliances during storms.  
Cleaning your telephone  
Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with  
water or a mild soap. Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.  
Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in the water. If the telephone base should  
fall into the water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL.  
Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords.  
 
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About cordless telephones  
Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between  
the telephone base and the cordless handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that the cordless telephone conversations could be  
intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset. For this reason, you should not think of cordless telephone  
conversations as being as private as those on corded telephones.  
Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet. The electrical outlet  
should not be controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the cordless handset if the telephone base is unplugged or switched  
off, or if the electrical power is interrupted.  
Potential TV interference: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to televisions and VCRs. To  
minimize or prevent such interference, do not place the telephone base of the cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference  
is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.  
Rechargeable batteries: This product contains either Nickel-cadmium or Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries. Exercise care in  
handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conducting material such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor  
may overheat and cause harm. Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger.  
Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture the battery. Like  
other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury.  
The RBRC® seal  
The RBRC® seal on the nickel-metal-hydride battery indicates that VTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily  
participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives, when  
taken out of service within the United States and Canada.  
The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-metal-hydride batteries into  
the trash or municipal waste, which may be illegal in your area.  
VTech’s participation in RBRC® makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers  
participating in the RBRC® program or at authorized VTech product service centers. Please call  
TM  
1-800-8-BATTERY  
for information on Ni-MH battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your  
area. VTech’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and  
conserving natural resources.  
RBRC® is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.  
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Warranty  
What does this limited warranty cover?  
The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the Product and all  
accessories provided in the sales package (“Product”) are free from defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms  
and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating instructions. This limited warranty extends  
only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America and Canada.  
What will VTech do if the Product is not free from defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period  
(“Materially Defective Product”)?  
During the limited warranty period, VTech’s authorized service representative will repair or replace at VTech’s option, without charge, a  
Materially Defective Product. If we repair the Product, we may use new or refurbished replacement parts. If we choose to replace the Product,  
we may replace it with a new or refurbished Product of the same or similar design. We will retain defective parts, modules, or equipment.  
Repair or replacement of the Product, at VTech’s option, is your exclusive remedy. VTech will return the repaired or replacement Products  
to you in working condition. You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days.  
How long is the limited warranty period?  
The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If VTech repairs or replaces a Materially  
Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Product for a period  
of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year  
warranty; whichever is longer.  
What is not covered by this limited warranty?  
This limited warranty does not cover:  
1. Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or  
handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water or other liquid intrusion; or  
2. Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modification 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  
 
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Warranty  
8. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems outside the unit.  
How do you get warranty service?  
To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, please call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, please call 1 (800) 267-7377. NOTE:  
Before calling for service, please review the user’s manual - a check of the Product’s controls and features may save you a service call.  
Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery  
or handling charges incurred in the transport of the Product(s) to the service location. VTech will return repaired or replaced Product under  
this limited warranty. Transportation, delivery or handling charges are prepaid. VTech assumes no risk for damage or loss of the Product  
in transit. If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty,  
VTech will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity. You must pay for the cost of repair  
and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty.  
What must you return with the Product to get warranty service?  
1. Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech service location along with a description of the  
malfunction or difficulty; 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 modifications to this limited warranty and you  
should not rely on any such modification.  
State/Provincial Law Rights: This warranty gives you specific 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 fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the Product  
is fit 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 profits or revenue, inability to use the Product or other associated equipment, the cost  
of substitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the use of this Product. Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion  
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.  
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FCC, ACTA and IC regulations  
FCC Part 15  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal  
Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in  
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance  
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning  
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to  
operate the equipment.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy  
of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.  
To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or  
bystander according to the intended usage of the product. This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The handset  
may be safely held against the ear of the user. The telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user’s body other than  
the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm (8 inches) or more. If you choose to use a clipping device, please make sure to  
only use the supplied VTech belt clip.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
FCC Part 68 and ACTA  
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal  
Attachments (ACTA). The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, a product identifier in the format US:  
AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identifier must be provided to your local telephone company upon request.  
The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with applicable Part 68 rules  
and technical requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be  
connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an  
RJ14 jack for two lines. See Installation Instructions in the user’s manual.  
 
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FCC, ACTA and IC regulations  
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them  
ring when you are called. The REN for this product is encoded as the 6th and 7th characters following the US: in the product identifier (e.g., if  
## is 03, the REN is 0.3). In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. For more information, please contact your  
local telephone company.  
This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure  
the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult  
your telephone company or a qualified installer.  
If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone  
equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the  
Limited Warranty.  
If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service.  
The telephone company is required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as  
possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to file a  
complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the  
proper functioning of this product. The telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned.  
If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible.  
If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers (e.g., police, fire, medical) in these  
locations. If you do store or test emergency numbers, please:  
Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up.  
Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.  
Industry Canada  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
The term ‘’IC: ‘’ before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.  
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1. The REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to  
be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement  
that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five.  
This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.  
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Technical specifications  
Frequency control  
Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer  
Transmit frequency  
Handset: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz  
Telephone base: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz  
Channels  
5
Nominal effective range  
Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according  
to environmental conditions at the time of use.  
Size  
Handset: 6.61in X 1.77in X 1.06in (168.0mm X 45.0mm X 27.0mm)  
Telephone base: 5.02in X 4.04in X 4.06in (127.5mm X 102.5mm X 103.0mm)  
Charger: 2.80in X 3.14in X 2.39in (71.0mm X 79.8mm X 60.8mm)  
Weight  
Handset: 5.29oz (150.0g) (including battery)  
Telephone base: 6.04oz (171.1 g)  
Charger: 1.98oz (56.0g)  
Power requirements  
Memory  
Handset: 2.4V 550mAh Ni-MH battery  
Telephone base: 6V DC @ 300mA  
Charger: 6V DC @200mA  
Handset directory: 50 memory locations; up to 30 digits and 15 characters  
Handset call log: 50 memory locations; up to 24 digits and 15 characters  
 
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VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.  
A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES.  
Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon  
Distributed in Canada by VTech Technologies Canada, Ltd., Richmond, B.C.  
Copyright ©2008 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.  
Printed in China.  
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