VTech Cordless Telephone DS6151 User Manual

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Model: DS6151  
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Table of contents  
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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.  
Telephone base  
Handset  
Telephone line cords (2)  
Battery  
compartment cover  
Battery  
Belt clip  
Telephone base  
power adapter  
User’s manual  
Quick start guide  
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Getting started  
Telephone base installation  
If you have a 2-line wall jack, install the telephone base as shown in  
Figure One: Installation with 2-line jack on below.  
If you have separate wall jacks for each line, install the telephone base as  
shown in Figure Two: Installation with separate line jacks on page 3.  
Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.  
If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service  
through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between each  
telephone line cord and telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and  
caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service  
provider for more information about DSL filters.  
Figure One: Installation with 2-line jack  
L1+L2 telephone wall jack  
Telephone base  
power adapter  
Electrical outlet  
not controlled by  
a wall switch  
If you have DSL high-speed  
Internet service, a DSL filter  
(not included) is required.  
Connect the black  
telephone line cord to jack  
labeled LINE 1/L1+L2.  
Telephone base  
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Getting started  
Telephone base installation (continued)  
Figure Two: Installation with separate line jacks  
L1 telephone  
wall jack  
L2 telephone  
wall jack  
Telephone base  
power adapter  
Electrical outlet  
not controlled by  
a wall switch  
If you have DSL  
high-speed  
Internet service,  
a DSL filter (not  
included) is  
required.  
Connect the  
black telephone  
line cord to jack  
labeled LINE 2.  
Telephone base  
Connect the clear  
telephone line cord to jack  
labeled LINE 1/L1+L2.  
• Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a  
1 (800) 267-7377.  
• The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or  
floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place  
if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.  
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Getting started  
Battery installation  
Install the battery as shown below.  
1 Plug the battery connector  
securely into the socket inside the  
battery compartment, matching  
the color-coded label.  
2 Place the battery with the label  
THIS SIDE UP and the wires  
inside the battery compartment.  
Slide the battery compartment  
cover towards the center of the  
handset until it clicks into place.  
Charge the handset by placing it  
in the telephone base.  
3
4
CHARGE light remains  
on when charging.  
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 16 hours of continuous charging.  
If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and  
remove the battery to prevent any possible leakage.  
Battery indicators  
Battery status  
Action  
The screen is blank.  
Battery has no charge and  
the handset cannot be used.  
Charge without interruption  
(at least 30 minutes).  
The screen shows  
Place handset in  
charger and flashes. used.  
Battery has very little charge Charge without interruption  
and the handset cannot be  
(at least 30 minutes).  
Battery has enough charge  
to be used for a short time.  
Charge without interruption  
(at least 30 minutes).  
The screen shows Low  
battery and flashes.  
The screen shows  
HANDSET.  
Battery is charged.  
To keep the battery charged,  
place it in the telephone  
base when not in use.  
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Getting started  
Battery charging  
When the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:  
Operation  
Operating time  
Up to 10 hours  
Up to 7 hours  
Up to 10 days  
While in handset use (talking*)  
While in speakerphone mode (talking*)  
While not in use (standby**)  
*Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery.  
**Handset is not charging or in use.  
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Getting started  
Belt clip and optional headset  
Belt clip  
To attach the belt clip:  
To remove the belt clip:  
Snap the belt clip into  
the slots on both sides  
of the handset.  
Gently lift either of the  
belt clip tabs outwards to  
remove the belt clip from  
the handset.  
Headset  
For handsfree telephone conversation, you can use any industry standard  
2.5mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use a  
VTech 2.5mm headset.  
Lift the plastic cover.  
Plug a 2.5mm headset  
into the jack on the side  
of the handset.  
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Getting started  
Handset layout  
Softkeys (2)  
Press to select a menu item displayed above the key.  
(speakerphone)  
Press to make or join a call using the first available  
line, starting with line 1 (page 30).  
Press to answer a call.  
During a call, press to switch between speakerphone  
and handset use (page 31).  
/VOL (directory/volume)  
Press to enter the directory when the telephone is  
not in use (page 48).  
While in a menu, press to scroll up.  
During a call or message playback, press to increase  
the listening volume (page 31 or 63).  
(line 1/flash)  
Press to make or answer a call on line 1.  
During a call, press to receive an incoming call on  
line 1 when you receive a call waiting alert (page 31).  
CID /VOL (caller ID/volume)  
Press to review the call log when the telephone is  
not in use (page 57).  
While in a menu, press to scroll down.  
During a call or message playback, press to  
decrease the listening volume (page 31 or 63).  
1
While reviewing a call log entry, press repeatedly to  
add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number  
before dialing or saving it in the directory (page 58).  
TONE  
Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily when  
using the pulse service (page 33).  
REDIAL/PAUSE  
Press to review the redial list (page 35).  
While dialing or entering numbers into the directory,  
press and hold to insert a dialing pause (pages 30  
and 45).  
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Getting started  
Handset layout (continued)  
Headset jack  
Plug in a wired headset for handsfree telephone  
conversation (page 6).  
CHARGE light  
On when the handset is charging in the telephone  
base (page 4).  
OFF  
During a call, press to hang up (page 30).  
Press and hold while the telephone is not in use to  
erase the missed calls indicator (page 56).  
Press to delete a digit or character while entering a  
number or name.  
While in a menu, press to return to the previous  
menu or press and hold to return to the idle mode.  
(line 2/flash)  
Press to make or answer a call on line 2.  
During a call, press to receive an incoming call on  
line 2 when you receive a call waiting alert (page 31).  
#
Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when  
reviewing a call log entry (page 58).  
INT (intercom)  
Press to initiate an intercom conversation (page 37)  
or transfer a call (page 40).  
HOLD  
Press to put a call on hold (page 32).  
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Getting started  
Telephone base layout  
/CID (volume/caller ID)  
/DIR (volume/directory)  
Press to review the call log when the  
telephone is not in use (page 57).  
Press to enter the directory when the  
telephone is not in use (page 48).  
During a call, press to access the  
call log (page 34).  
During a call, press to access  
the directory (page 34).  
While in a menu, press to scroll down.  
While in a menu, press to scroll up.  
CANCEL  
While in a menu, press to exit to the previous  
menu or press and hold to return to the idle mode.  
While the telephone base is ringing, press to  
silence the ringer temporarily (page 31).  
Softkeys (2)  
Press to select a menu item  
displayed above the key.  
Press and hold to erase the missed calls indicator  
while the telephone is not in use (page 56).  
During programming, press to backspace to  
delete a digit or character.  
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Getting started  
Telephone base layout (continued)  
#
Press repeatedly to show  
other dialing options  
HOLD  
when reviewing a call log  
Press to put a call  
on hold (page 32).  
entry (page 58).  
/REPEAT  
Press to repeat a  
message or press twice  
to play the previous  
message (page 63).  
X/DELETE  
Press to delete messages  
(pages 63 and 64).  
/SKIP  
Press to skip to the next  
message (page 63).  
/REC  
Press to record a memo  
(page 65) or an outgoing  
announcement (page 24).  
/MAILBOX LINE 1  
/MAILBOX LINE 2  
Press to start or stop  
message playback of the  
mailbox of line 1 or line 2  
(page 63).  
TONE  
FLASH  
Press to switch to  
tone dialing  
temporarily when  
using the pulse  
service (page 33).  
During a call,  
press to receive  
an incoming call  
if you subscribe  
to call waiting  
(page 31).  
/ON/OFF LINE 1  
/ON/OFF LINE 2  
Press to turn the  
/VOL/  
answering machine of  
the corresponding line  
on or off (page 21).  
During a call, press to adjust  
the speakerphone volume  
(page 31).  
Press to adjust the volume  
during message playback  
(page 63).  
LINE 1, LINE 2  
Press to make or answer a  
call on the corresponding  
line (page 30).  
While the telephone base is  
ringing, press the increase or  
decrease the ringer volume.  
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Handset settings  
Settings  
In the settings menu, you can change and edit the handset settings of LCD  
language, voicemail indicator, key tone, date and time, home area code and  
dial mode.  
1. Press the MENU softkey to show the menu when the  
HANDSET  
handset is not in use.  
2. Press or to select SETTINGS.  
3. Press the SELECT softkey to select the desired item.  
12:45am  
12/31  
MENU  
Press OFF or the BACK softkey to return to the previous menu.  
Press and hold OFF to exit without making changes and return to the  
idle mode.  
LCD language  
You can select English, Français or Español to be used in all screen displays.  
To select a language:  
SETTINGS  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not  
in use.  
2. Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the  
BACK  
SELECT  
SELECT softkey.  
3. Press the SELECT softkey to select LCD language.  
SETTINGS  
4. Press or to choose from English, Français or  
Español. Press the SET softkey to save, or press the  
BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu.  
LCD language  
Clear voicemail  
Key tone  
BACK  
SELECT  
LCD LANGUAGE  
English  
Francais  
,
~
Espanol  
BACK  
SET  
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Handset settings  
Clear voicemail indicator  
If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service  
provider, the  
icon and a line number appear on both the handset and  
telephone base when you have new voicemail messages. Contact your  
telephone service provider for more information and assistance about using  
your voicemail service.  
After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on both  
the handset and telephone base turn off automatically.  
Use the clear voicemail indicator feature when the telephone indicates that  
there is new voicemail but there are none (for example, when you have  
accessed your voicemail while away from home). The clear voicemail feature  
only turns off the indicators; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As  
long as you have new voicemail messages, your telephone service provider  
continues to send the signal that turns on the indicators.  
To manually turn off these indicators:  
SETTINGS  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not  
in use.  
2. Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the  
BACK  
SELECT  
SELECT softkey.  
3. Press or to select Clear voicemail, then press the  
SETTINGS  
SELECT softkey.  
LCD language  
Clear voicemail  
Key tone  
4. Press or to choose from Line 1, Line 2, or  
Lines 1&2, then press the SELECT softkey. The screen  
shows Turn off indicator?  
BACK  
SELECT  
5. Press the YES softkey to confirm, or press the  
CLEAR VOICEMAIL  
Line 1  
NO softkey to exit to the previous menu.  
Line 2  
Lines 1&2  
• Your telephone service provider may alert you of new  
messages with a stutter (broken) dial tone. Contact  
your telephone service provider for details.  
BACK  
SELECT  
• Voicemail is different from answering system  
messages recorded in your answering system. For  
more information about the difference, see page 61.  
Turn off  
indicator?  
YES  
NO  
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Handset settings  
Key tone  
You can turn the key tone feature on or off.  
SETTINGS  
To change the settings:  
BACK  
SELECT  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not  
in use.  
2. Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the  
SETTINGS  
Clear voicemail  
Key tone  
SELECT softkey.  
,
3. Press or to select Key tone then press the  
Set date/time  
SELECT softkey.  
BACK  
SELECT  
4. Press or to choose On or Off. Press the  
SET softkey to save, or press the BACK softkey  
to exit to the previous menu.  
KEY TONE  
On  
Off  
Set date/time  
BACK  
SET  
The answering system announces the day and time of  
each message prior to playing it. If you subscribe to caller  
ID service from your telephone service provider, the day,  
month and time are set automatically with each incoming  
call. However, the year must be correct so that the day of  
the week can be calculated from the caller ID information.  
Before using the answering system, set the date and time  
as follows.  
SETTINGS  
BACK  
SELECT  
To adjust the date and time:  
SETTINGS  
Key tone  
Set date/time  
Home area code  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not  
in use.  
BACK  
SELECT  
2. Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
SET DATE  
3. Press or to select Set date/time, then press the  
12/31/09  
MM/DD/YY  
SELECT softkey.  
4. Press the dialing keys (0-9) to enter a two-digit number  
or press or until the screen displays the correct  
value. Press the SET softkey to advance.  
BACK  
SET  
5. Repeat step 4 until the date and time are set.  
SET TIME  
03:45 AM  
If the date and time are not set, the system announces,  
“Time and day not set,” before each message plays.  
BACK  
SET  
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Handset settings  
Home area code  
If you dial local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can  
program your home area code so that when you receive a call within your  
local area, the telephone number is automatically stored without the area code  
in the call log.  
To change the setting:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not  
SETTINGS  
in use.  
2. Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
BACK  
SELECT  
3. Press or to select Home area code, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
SETTINGS  
Key tone  
Set date/time  
Home area code  
4. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the desired home  
area code. Press OFF to delete a digit.  
5. Press the SET softkey to confirm or press the  
BACK  
SELECT  
BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu.  
HOME AREA CODE  
If, in the future, your telephone service provider requires  
you to dial the area code when making a local call, or, if  
you move to a location that requires it, delete the home  
area code you have already programmed following the  
steps above. After you have deleted the home area code,  
_ _ _ appears in the display.  
___  
BACK  
SET  
Dial mode  
The dial mode is preset to tone. If you do not have touch-  
tone service, you need to change the setting to pulse.  
SETTINGS  
To change the setting:  
BACK  
SELECT  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not  
in use.  
SETTINGS  
Set date/time  
Home area code  
Dial Mode  
2. Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
3. Press or to select Dial mode, then press the  
BACK  
SELECT  
SELECT softkey.  
4. Press or to choose Tone or Pulse. Press the  
SET softkey to save, or press the BACK softkey to  
exit to the previous menu.  
DIAL MODE  
Tone  
Pulse  
BACK  
SET  
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Handset settings  
Ringers  
In the ringers menu, you can adjust the ringer volume and select the ringer  
tone for each telephone line.  
Ringer volume  
You can adjust the ringer volume or turn the ringer off.  
RINGERS  
To adjust the handset ringer volume:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not  
BACK  
SELECT  
in use.  
2. Press or to select RINGERS, then press the  
RINGERS  
Ringer volume  
Ringer tone  
SELECT softkey.  
3. Press the SELECT softkey to select Ringer volume.  
4. Press or to choose Line 1, Line 2 or Lines 1&2.  
BACK  
SELECT  
Then press the SELECT softkey.  
5. Press or to adjust the ringer volume or press the  
OFF softkey to turn off the ringer. A sample of each  
ringer volume plays as you scroll through the choices.  
RINGER VOLUME  
Line 1  
Line 2  
Lines 1&2  
6. Press the SET softkey to confirm or press OFF to exit  
BACK  
SELECT  
to the previous menu.  
• Setting the volume to the 1lowest level turns off the  
12, or  
of the  
1
RINGER VOLUME  
1
1
ringer. A ringer off icon  
,
2
respective phone line(s) flashes on the screen.  
• See page 20 to set the telephone base ringer volume.  
OFF  
SET  
Ringer tone  
You can select the ringer tone.  
RINGERS  
Ringer volume  
Ringer tone  
To change the handset ringer tone:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not  
in use.  
BACK  
SELECT  
2. Press or to select RINGERS, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
RINGER TONE  
Line 1  
Line 2  
3. Press or to select Ringer tone, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
Lines 1&2  
4. Press or to choose Line 1, Line 2 or Lines 1&2.  
BACK  
SELECT  
Then press the SELECT softkey.  
5. Press or to select the desired ringer tone.  
RINGER TONE  
6. Press the SELECT softkey to confirm or press the  
1  
2
3
BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu.  
BACK  
SELECT  
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Telephone base settings  
Settings  
In the settings menu, you can change and edit the telephone base settings of  
LCD language, voicemail indicator, key tone, date and time, home area code  
and dial mode.  
1. Press the MENU softkey to show the menu when the  
telephone base is not in use.  
BASE  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings.  
12:45am  
REDIAL  
12/31  
MENU  
3. Press the SELECT softkey to select the  
highlighted item.  
Press CANCEL to return to the previous menu. Press and hold CANCEL to  
exit without making changes and return to the idle mode.  
LCD language  
You can select English, Français or Español to be used in all screen displays.  
To select a language:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is  
Intercom  
Ringers  
Settings  
not in use.  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings, then press the  
SELECT  
SELECT softkey.  
3. Press the SELECT softkey to select LCD language.  
LCD language  
Clear voicemail  
Key tone  
4. Press /CID or /DIR to choose from English,  
Français or Español, then press the SET softkey to  
save or press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu.  
SELECT  
LCD LANGUAGE  
English  
Francais  
,
SET  
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Telephone base settings  
Clear voicemail indicator  
If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service  
provider, the  
icon and a line number appear on both the handset and  
telephone base when you have new voicemail messages. Contact your  
telephone service provider for more information and assistance about using  
your voicemail service.  
After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on both  
the handset and telephone base turn off automatically.  
Use the clear voicemail indicator feature when the telephone indicates that  
there is new voicemail but there are none (for example, when you have  
accessed your voicemail while away from home). The clear voicemail feature  
only turns off the indicators; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As  
long as you have new voicemail messages, your telephone service provider  
continues to send the signal that turns on the indicators.  
To manually turn off these indicators:  
Intercom  
Ringers  
Settings  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is  
not in use.  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings, then press  
SELECT  
the SELECT softkey.  
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Clear voicemail, then  
LCD language  
Clear voicemail  
Key tone  
press the SELECT softkey.  
4. Press /CID or /DIR to choose from Line 1, Line 2,  
SELECT  
or Lines 1&2, then press the SELECT softkey. The  
screen shows Turn off indicator?  
CLEAR VOICEMAIL  
Line 1  
Line 2  
5. Press the YES softkey to confirm or press the  
NO softkey to exit to the previous menu.  
SET  
• Your telephone service provider may alert you of  
new messages with a stutter (broken) dial tone.  
Contact your telephone service provider for details.  
Turn off  
indicator?  
• Voicemail is different from answering system  
messages recorded in your answering system. For  
more information about the difference, see page 61.  
YES  
NO  
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Telephone base settings  
Key tone  
You can turn the key tone feature on or off.  
Intercom  
Ringers  
Settings  
To change the settings:  
SELECT  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is  
not in use.  
Clear voicemail  
Key tone  
Set date/time  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings, then press  
the SELECT softkey.  
SELECT  
KEY TONE  
,
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Key tone then press  
the SELECT softkey.  
4. Press /CID or /DIR to choose On or Off, then press  
the SET softkey to save or press CANCEL to exit to  
the previous menu.  
On  
Off  
SET  
Set date/time  
The answering system announces the day and time  
of each message prior to playing it. If you subscribe to  
caller ID service from your telephone service provider,  
the day, month and time are set automatically with each  
incoming call. However, the year must be correct so that  
the day of the week can be calculated from the caller ID  
information. Before using the answering system, set the  
date and time as follows.  
Intercom  
Ringers  
Settings  
SELECT  
Key tone  
Set date/time  
Home area code  
To adjust the date and time:  
SELECT  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is  
not in use.  
SET DATE  
12/31/09  
MM/DD/YY  
SET  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings, then press  
the SELECT softkey.  
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Set date/time, then  
press the SELECT softkey.  
SET TIME  
03:45 AM  
4. Press the dialing keys (0-9) to enter a two-digit  
number or press /CID or /DIR until the screen  
displays the correct value. Press the SET softkey  
to advance.  
SET  
5. Repeat step 4 until the date and time are set.  
If the date and time are not set, the system announces, “Time and day not  
set,” before each message plays.  
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Telephone base settings  
Home area code  
If you dial local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can  
program your home area code so that when you receive a call within your  
local area, the telephone number is automatically stored without the area code  
in the call log.  
To change the setting:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is  
not in use.  
Intercom  
Ringers  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings, then press the  
Settings  
SELECT softkey.  
SELECT  
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Home area code, then  
press the SELECT softkey.  
Key tone  
4. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the desired home  
Set date/time  
Home area code  
area code. Press CANCEL to delete a digit.  
SELECT  
5. Press the SET softkey to confirm or press the  
BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu.  
HOME AREA CODE  
If, in the future, your telephone service provider  
requires you to dial the area code when making a local  
call, or, if you move to a location that requires it, delete  
the home area code you have already programmed  
following the steps above. After you delete the home  
area code, _ _ _ appears in the display.  
___  
BACK  
SET  
Dial mode  
The dial mode is preset to tone. If you do not have touch-tone service, you  
need to change the setting to pulse.  
To change the setting:  
Intercom  
Ringers  
Settings  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is  
not in use.  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings, then press the  
SELECT  
SELECT softkey.  
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Dial mode, then press  
Set date/time  
Home area code  
Dial mode  
the SELECT softkey.  
4. Press /CID or /DIR to choose Tone or Pulse. Press  
the SET softkey to save or press CANCEL to exit to  
the previous menu.  
SELECT  
DIAL MODE  
Tone  
Pulse  
SET  
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Telephone base settings  
Ringers  
In the ringers menu, you can adjust the ringer volume and select the ringer  
tone for each telephone line.  
Ringer volume  
You can adjust the ringer volume or turn the ringer off.  
Intercom  
Ringers  
To adjust the ringer volume:  
Settings  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is  
SELECT  
not in use.  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Ringers, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
3. Press the SELECT softkey to select Ringer volume.  
Ringer volume  
Ringer tone  
4. Press /CID or /DIR to choose Line 1, Line 2 or  
SELECT  
Lines 1&2. Then press the SELECT softkey.  
5. Press /CID or /DIR to adjust the volume. A sample of  
each ringer volume plays as you scroll through  
the choices. Press the OFF softkey to turn off the  
ringer and RINGER VOLUME Ringer muted shows  
on the screen.  
Line 1  
Line 2  
Lines 1&2  
SELECT  
RINGER VOLUME  
6. Press the SET softkey to confirm or press CANCEL to  
exit to the previous menu.  
OFF  
SET  
• Setting the volume to the lowest level turns off the  
ringer. A ringer off icon 1  
,
2, or 1 2 of the  
respective phone line(s) flashes on the screen.  
• See page 15 to set the handset ringer volume.  
Ringer tone  
You can select the ringer tone.  
To adjust the ringer volume:  
Ringer volume  
Ringer tone  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is  
not in use.  
SELECT  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Ringers, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
Line 1  
Line 2  
Lines 1&2  
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Ringer tone, then  
press the SELECT softkey.  
SELECT  
SET  
4. Press /CID or /DIR to choose Line 1, Line 2 or  
Lines 1&2. Then press the SELECT softkey.  
RINGER TONE  
5. Press /CID or /DIR to select the desired ringer tone.  
1  
2
6. Press the SET softkey to confirm your selection or  
press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu.  
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Answering system settings  
Answering system set up  
For each telephone line, you can change the settings of the answering system  
using your handset or telephone base.  
Answer ON/OFF  
You must turn on the answering system for answering and recording  
messages.  
To turn the answering system on or off :  
Using the telephone base:  
1. Press /ON/OFF LINE 1 and/or /ON/OFF LINE 2 to turn on the  
corresponding answering system. The telephone base announces and  
shows, “Calls will be answered.” The /ON/OFF LINE 1 light and/or  
/ON/OFF LINE 2 light will be on respectively.  
2. Press /ON/OFF LINE 1 and/or /ON/OFF LINE 2 to turn off the  
corresponding answering system. The telephone base announces and  
shows, “Calls will not be answered.” The /ON/OFF LINE 1 light and/or  
/ON/OFF LINE 2 light will be off respectively.  
ANSWERING SYS  
Using the handset:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not  
in use.  
BACK  
SELECT  
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS.  
3. Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then  
ANSWERING SYS  
Mailbox 1  
Mailbox 2  
press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding icon,  
1 or  
2, flashes on the screen.  
4. Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press the  
BACK  
SELECT  
SELECT softkey.  
1
5. Press the SELECT softkey to select Answer ON/OFF.  
ANSWERING SYS  
Delete all old  
Record memo  
6. Press or to select On or Off, then press the  
SET softkey to confirm your setting or press the  
BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu without  
making any changes.  
Ans sys setup  
BACK  
SELECT  
7. The screen displays AnS1or OAnNS when the answering  
1
2
ON  
ANS SYS SETUP  
Answer ON/OFF  
Call screening  
Announcement  
system of line 1 or line 2 is turned on respectively. The  
AnS1  
screen displays  
when the answering systems of  
ON  
2
both lines 1 and 2 are turned on.  
BACK  
SELECT  
1
ANSWER ON/OFF  
On  
Off  
BACK  
SET  
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Answering system settings  
Call screening  
The call screening feature lets you listen at the telephone base to a caller  
leaving a message. You can turn this feature on or off with either your handset  
or telephone base. Unless you change it, the call screening feature is preset  
to on.  
To change the setting:  
Using the telephone base:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is  
Answering sys  
Directory  
Call log  
not in use.  
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select Answering sys.  
SELECT  
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2,  
then press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding  
ANSWERING SYS  
Mailbox 1  
Mailbox 2  
icon, 1  
or  
2, flashes on the screen.  
4. Press /CID or /DIR to select Ans sys setup, then  
press the SELECT softkey.  
SELECT  
1
5. Press the SELECT softkey to select Call screening.  
Delete all old  
Record memo  
Ans sys setup  
6. Press /CID or /DIR to select On or Off, then press  
the SET softkey to confirm your setting or press  
CANCEL to exit to the previous menu without making  
any changes.  
SELECT  
1
Using the handset:  
Call screening  
Announcement  
# of rings  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not  
in use.  
SELECT  
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select  
1
ANSWERING SYS.  
CALL SCREENING  
On  
Off  
3. Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then  
press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding icon,  
SET  
1 or  
2, flashes on the screen.  
4. Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
1
5. Press or to select Call screening, then press the  
ANS SYS SETUP  
Answer ON/OFF  
Call screening  
Announcement  
SELECT softkey.  
6. Press or to select On or Off, then press the  
SET softkey to confirm your setting or press the  
BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu without  
making any changes.  
BACK  
SELECT  
1
CALL SCREENING  
On  
Off  
BACK  
SET  
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Answering system settings  
Announcement  
The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with “Hello, please  
leave a message after the tone.” You may use this preset announcement, or  
replace it with your own.  
Play your announcement  
Using the telephone base:  
1
Call screening  
Announcement  
# of rings  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is  
not in use.  
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select Answering sys.  
SELECT  
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox  
1
2, then press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding  
ANNOUNCEMENT  
2-Play 3-Delete  
7-Record  
icon, 1  
or  
2, flashes on the screen.  
4. Press /CID or /DIR to select Ans sys setup and  
then press the SELECT softkey.  
1
5. Press /CID or /DIR to select Announcement and  
Announcement  
playback  
then press the SELECT softkey.  
6. The telephone base announces, “To play, press 2.  
To record, press 7.” Press 2 to play and the screen  
shows Announcement playback, or press CANCEL  
to exit to the previous menu.  
DELETE  
STOP  
Using the handset:  
1
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not  
in use.  
ANS SYS SETUP  
Call screening  
Announcement  
# of rings  
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS.  
3. Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then  
BACK  
SELECT  
press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding icon,  
1 or  
2, flashes on the screen respectively.  
1
ANNOUNCEMENT  
2-Play 3-Delete  
7-Record  
4. Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
5. Press or to select Announcement, then press the  
BACK  
SELECT softkey.  
1
6. The handset announces, “To play, press 2. To record,  
press 7.” Press 2 to play and the screen shows  
Announcement playback, or press the BACK softkey  
to exit to the previous menu.  
Announcement  
playback  
DELETE  
STOP  
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Answering system settings  
Record your own announcement  
Using the telephone base:  
1. Press /REC while the telephone base is not in use.  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Announcement, then  
press the SELECT softkey.  
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2,  
then press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding  
icon, 1  
or  
2, flashes on the screen.  
4. The telephone base announces, “Record after the tone.  
Press 5 when you are done.” After the tone, speak  
towards MIC (microphone) of the telephone base.  
Press 5 or the STOP softkey when finished recording.  
5. The answering system automatically plays back the newly recorded  
announcement. Press 5 to stop the playback at any time.  
-OR-  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use.  
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select Answering sys.  
1
Call screening  
Announcement  
# of rings  
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2,  
then press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding  
icon, 1  
or  
2, flashes on the screen.  
SELECT  
4. Press /CID or /DIR to select Ans sys setup, then  
1
press the SELECT softkey.  
ANNOUNCEMENT  
2-Play 3-Delete  
7-Record  
5. Press /CID or /DIR to select Announcement, then  
press the SELECT softkey.  
6. The telephone base announces, “To play, press 2.  
To record, press 7.” Press 7 to record and the screen  
shows Recording announcement ..., or press  
CANCEL to exit to the previous menu.  
1
Recording  
announcement...  
7. The telephone base announces, “Record after the  
STOP  
tone. Press 5 when you are done.” After the tone, speak  
towards MIC (microphone) of the telephone base. Press 5 or the STOP  
softkey when finished recording.  
8. The answering system automatically plays back the newly recorded  
announcement. Press 5 to stop the playback at any time; 2 to replay the  
recorded announcement; or 7 to record again if desired.  
9. Press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu.  
• Your announcement can be up to 90 seconds in length.  
• Announcements shorter than two seconds are not recorded.  
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Answering system settings  
Record your own announcement (continued)  
Using the handset:  
1. Press the MENU softkey menu when the handset is not in use.  
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS.  
3. Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then  
1
ANS SYS SETUP  
Call screening  
Announcement  
# of rings  
press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding icon,  
1 or  
2, flashes on the screen.  
4. Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
BACK  
SELECT  
1
5. Press or to select Announcement, then press  
the SELECT softkey.  
ANNOUNCEMENT  
2-Play 3-Delete  
7-Record  
6. The handset announces, “To play, press 2. To  
record, press 7.” Press 7 to record and the screen  
shows Recording announcement..., or press the  
BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu.  
BACK  
1
7. The handset announces, “Record after the tone. Press 5  
when you are done.” After the tone, speak towards the  
microphone of the handset.  
Recording  
announcement...  
8. Press 5 or the STOP softkey when finished recording.  
STOP  
9. The answering system automatically plays back  
the newly recorded announcement. Press 5 to stop  
the playback at any time; 2 to replay the recorded  
announcement; or 7 to record again if desired.  
1
Announcement  
playback  
10. Press the BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu.  
BACK  
• Your announcement can be up to 90 seconds in length.  
• Announcements shorter than two seconds are not recorded.  
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Answering system settings  
Delete your announcement  
Using the telephone base:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use.  
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select Answering sys.  
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the  
SELECT softkey. The corresponding icon, 1  
the screen.  
or  
2, flashes on  
1
4. Press /CID or /DIR to select Ans sys setup, then  
ANNOUNCEMENT  
2-Play 3-Delete  
7-Record  
press the SELECT softkey.  
5. Press /CID or /DIR to select Announcement, then  
press the SELECT softkey.  
6. The telephone base announces, “To play, press 2. To record, press 7.”  
Press 3 to delete your own recorded announcement. The telephone base  
announces, “Announcement deleted.”  
7. Press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu.  
Using the handset:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use.  
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS.  
3. Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT  
softkey. The corresponding icon,  
1 or  
2, flashes on the screen.  
4. Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press the  
1
SELECT softkey.  
ANNOUNCEMENT  
2-Play 3-Delete  
7-Record  
5. Press or to select Announcement, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
BACK  
6. The handset announces, “To play, press 2. To  
record, press 7.” Press 3 to delete your own  
recorded announcement. The handset announces,  
“Announcement deleted.”  
7. Press the BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu.  
When your announcement is deleted, calls are answered with the  
preset announcement.  
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Answering system settings  
Number of rings  
You can choose from two, four, or six rings; or toll saver. With toll saver  
selected, the answering system answers after two rings when you have new  
messages, and after four rings when you have no new messages. This  
enables you to check for new messages and avoid paying unnecessary long  
distance charges if you are calling from out of your local area.  
To change the setting:  
Using the telephone base:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use.  
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select Answering sys.  
1
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox  
Announcement  
# of rings  
Remote code  
2, then press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding  
icon, 1  
or  
2, flashes on the screen.  
SELECT  
4. Press /CID or /DIR to select Ans sys setup, then  
1
press the SELECT softkey.  
# OF RINGS  
5. Press /CID or /DIR to select # of rings, then press  
2
4  
the SELECT softkey.  
SELECT  
6. Press /CID or /DIR to select 2, 4, 6, or Toll saver,  
then press the SET softkey to confirm your setting or  
press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu without  
making any changes.  
Using the handset:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use.  
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS.  
1
3. Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then  
press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding icon,  
ANS SYS SETUP  
1 or  
2, flashes on the screen.  
Announcement  
# of rings  
Remote code  
4. Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
BACK  
SELECT  
5. Press or to select # of rings, then press the  
1
SELECT softkey.  
# OF RINGS  
2
4  
6
6. Press or to select 2, 4, 6, or Toll saver, then press  
the SET softkey to confirm your setting or press the  
BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu without  
making any changes.  
BACK  
SET  
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Answering system settings  
Remote access code  
A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system  
remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 19. You can set  
the code to any number from 00 to 99.  
To change the setting:  
Using the telephone base:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use.  
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select Answering sys.  
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox  
1
2, then press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding  
# of rings  
Remote code  
Msg alert tone  
icon, 1  
or  
2, flashes on the screen.  
4. Press /CID or /DIR to select Ans sys setup, then  
SELECT  
press the SELECT softkey.  
1
5. Press /CID or /DIR to select Remote code, then  
REMOTE CODE  
press the SELECT softkey.  
__  
SET  
6. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the code to any  
number from 00 to 99. Press CANCEL to delete  
a digit.  
7. Press the SET softkey to confirm your setting or press  
CANCEL to exit to the previous menu without making any changes.  
Using the handset:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use.  
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS.  
3. Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT  
softkey. The corresponding icon,  
on the screen.  
1 or  
2, flashes  
1
ANS SYS SETUP  
# of rings  
4. Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press the  
Remote code  
SELECT softkey.  
Msg alert tone  
5. Press or to select Remote code, then press the  
BACK  
SELECT  
SELECT softkey.  
1
6. Use the dialing keys to enter the code to any number  
REMOTE CODE  
from 00 to 99. Press OFF to delete a digit.  
__  
7. Then press the SET softkey to confirm your setting or  
press the BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu  
without making any changes.  
BACK  
SET  
If you change the remote access code setting on either Mailbox 1 or  
Mailbox 2, it applies to both mailboxes in your answering system.  
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Answering system settings  
Message alert tone  
When the answering system is turned on, the telephone base beeps every  
10 seconds to alert you of new messages. The tone stops when all new  
messages have been reviewed.  
To change the setting:  
Using the telephone base:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use.  
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select Answering sys.  
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2,  
1
then press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding  
# of rings  
Remote code  
Msg alert tone  
icon, 1  
or  
2, flashes on the screen.  
4. Press /CID or /DIR to select Ans sys setup, then  
SELECT  
press the SELECT softkey.  
1
5. Press /CID or /DIR to select Msg alert tone, then  
MSG ALERT TONE  
press the SELECT softkey.  
On  
Off  
6. Press /CID or /DIR to select On or Off, then press  
the SET softkey to confirm your setting or press  
CANCEL to exit to the previous menu without making  
any changes.  
SET  
Using the handset:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use.  
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS.  
1
3. Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then  
press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding icon,  
ANS SYS SETUP  
# of rings  
1 or  
2, flashes on the screen.  
Remote code  
4. Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press the  
Msg alert tone  
SELECT softkey.  
BACK  
SELECT  
1
5. Press or to select Msg alert tone, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
MSG ALERT TONE  
On  
6. Press or to select On or Off, then press the  
SET softkey to confirm your setting or press the  
BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu without  
making any changes.  
Off  
BACK  
SET  
The answering system must be turned on for the message alert tone  
to function.  
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Telephone operation  
Make, answer or end a call  
Using the handset:  
To make a call:  
• Press  
,
, or , then enter the telephone number.  
To predial a call:  
• Enter the telephone number, then press  
,
or  
.
To answer a call:  
• Press  
,
, or  
to answer.  
• Press  
(speakerphone) picks the first available line, starting with line 1.  
Line 1 is selected first when both lines are in use or on hold.  
• The screen shows the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes  
and seconds).  
• When predialing (preview numbers before dialing), press OFF on the  
handset to backspace and delete; press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE on the  
handset to insert a dialing pause (a p appears).  
To end a call:  
• Press OFF or return the handset to the telephone base to hang up.  
Using the telephone base:  
To make a call:  
• Press LINE 1 or LINE 2, then enter the telephone number.  
To predial a call:  
• Enter the telephone number, then press LINE 1 or LINE 2.  
To answer a call:  
• Press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to answer.  
• The screen shows the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes  
and seconds).  
• When predialing (preview numbers before dialing), press CANCEL on the  
telephone base to backspace and delete; press the PAUSE softkey on the  
telephone base to insert a dialing pause (a p appears).  
To end a call:  
• Press LINE 1 or LINE 2.  
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Telephone operation  
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 on  
another call.  
• Press the corresponding line button,  
or , on the handset or FLASH on  
the telephone base to put your current call on hold and take the new call.  
• Press the corresponding line button,  
or , on the handset or FLASH on  
the telephone base at any time to switch back and forth between calls.  
Handset speakerphone  
During a call, press  
handset use.  
to switch between speakerphone and normal  
After ending a call on line 1, there may be a few seconds delay before the  
key press can accurately determine the availability of line 1. During this time,  
pressing  
may select line 2 automatically.  
Volume  
During a call, you can adjust the listening volume on the handset or  
telephone base.  
To adjust the listening volume of the handset:  
• Press /VOL/ on the handset while on a call.  
To adjust the listening volume of the telephone base:  
• Press /VOL/ on the telephone base while on a call.  
Silence the ringer  
When the telephone is ringing, you can temporarily silence the ringer of the  
handset or telephone base without disconnecting the call. The next call rings  
normal at the preset volume.  
To silence the ringer when there is an incoming call:  
1
• Press the SILENCE softkey on the handset or  
Line 1  
telephone base. The screen temporarily shows  
Incoming  
Ringer muted for a few seconds.  
call  
-OR-  
SILENCE  
• Press CANCEL on the telephone base. The screen  
temporarily shows Ringer muted for a few seconds.  
Ringer muted  
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Telephone operation  
Mute  
During a call, the mute function enables you to turn off the  
microphone. You can hear the caller, but the caller cannot  
hear you.  
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To mute a call on the handset or telephone base:  
MUTE  
OPTION  
• Press the MUTE softkey to turn off the microphone. The  
screen temporarily shows Microphone off for a few  
seconds and MUTE appears.  
MUTE  
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12:45am  
12/31  
To take the handset or telephone base off mute:  
UNMUTE OPTION  
• Press the UNMUTE softkey to resume the conversation.  
The screen temporarily shows Microphone ON for a few seconds.  
Hold  
During a call, you can place a call on hold. You hear an alert tone if you have  
not taken the call off of hold after 14 minutes. You hear another alert tone 30  
seconds later. At 15 minutes on hold, the call automatically disconnects.  
To place a call on hold using the handset or telephone base:  
Press HOLD on the handset or telephone base.  
1
2
• L1)ON HOLD appears on the screen while you are on  
a call on line 1. 
1
flashes on the handset and the  
telephone base.  
L1)ON HOLD  
L2)ON HOLD  
12:45am  
12/31  
MENU  
• L2)ON HOLD appears on the screen while you are on  
1
2
a call on line 2.  
telephone base.  
flashes on the handset and the  
2
L1)ON HOLD  
L2)ON HOLD  
12:45am  
12/31  
MENU  
To resume a call on hold using the handset or  
telephone base:  
REDIAL  
• On the handset, press the corresponding line button,  
the call.  
or , to resume  
• On the telephone base, press the corresponding line button, LINE 1 or  
LINE 2, to resume the call.  
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Telephone operation  
Temporary tone dialing  
The dial mode is preset to tone. If you do not  
have touch-tone service, you need to change the  
setting to pulse (page 14 and 19).  
If you have pulse (rotary) service, you can  
change from pulse to tone dialing during a call  
by pressing TONE on the handset or telephone  
base. This is useful if you need to send touch-  
tone signals to access telephone banking or long  
distance services.  
Once you have initiated your call by dialing the  
phone number in pulse (rotary), press TONE  
on the handset or telephone base. Now, all  
subsequent key presses will be sent as touch-  
tone signals.  
After you hang up the call, the phone returns to pulse (rotary) dialing for the  
next call.  
Handset locator  
This feature helps you find a misplaced handset.  
To start paging:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is  
Call log  
not in use.  
Page all HS  
Intercom  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Page all HS, then  
SELECT  
press the SELECT softkey on the telephone base.  
The telephone base shows Paging all handsets and  
the handset shows **Paging**.  
To end paging:  
• Press the STOP softkey on the telephone base.  
-OR-  
• Press OFF,  
,
,
, INT, /CID, /DIR, REDIAL/PAUSE, HOLD or any  
dialing keys (0-9, #, TONE ) on the handset.  
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Telephone operation  
Chain dialing  
Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the  
directory, call log or redial while you are on a call.  
Chain dialing can be useful if you wish to access other numbers (such as  
bank account information or access codes) from the directory, call log or  
redial list.  
To access a number in the directory while on a call:  
1. Press /DIR on the telephone base and then press /CID or /DIR to  
select the desired entry. Press the DIAL softkey to dial the displayed  
number or press CANCEL to cancel the chain dialing.  
-OR-  
1. Press the OPTION softkey on the handset or telephone base.  
2. Press or on the handset or /CID or /DIR on the telephone base to  
select Directory. Then press the SELECT softkey.  
3. Press or on the handset or /CID or /DIR on the telephone base to  
select the desired entry.  
4. Press the DIAL softkey to dial the displayed number; or press the  
BACK softkey twice on the handset or CANCEL twice on the telephone  
base to cancel the chain dialing.  
To access a number in the call log while on a call:  
1. Press /CID on the telephone base and then press /CID or /DIR to  
select the desired entry. Press the DIAL softkey to dial the displayed  
number or press CANCEL to cancel the chain dialing.  
-OR-  
1. Press the OPTION softkey on the handset or telephone base.  
2. Press or on the handset or /CID or /DIR on the telephone base to  
select Call log. Then press the SELECT softkey.  
3. Press or on the handset or /CID or /DIR on the telephone base to  
select the desired entry.  
4. Press the DIAL softkey to dial the displayed number; or press the  
BACK softkey twice on the handset or CANCEL twice on the telephone  
base to cancel the chain dialing.  
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Telephone operation  
Chain dialing (continued)  
To access the last number redial while on a call:  
1. Press REDIAL/PAUSE on the handset to display the last number dialed.  
Press the DIAL softkey to dial the displayed number or press the  
BACK softkey to cancel the chain dialing.  
-OR-  
1. Press the OPTION softkey on the handset or telephone base.  
2. Press or on the handset or /CID or /DIR on the telephone base to  
select Redial last #, then press the SELECT softkey on the handset or  
telephone base.  
3. Press the DIAL softkey to dial the displayed number; or press the  
BACK softkey twice on the handset or CANCEL twice on the telephone  
base to cancel the chain dialing.  
• You cannot edit a directory entry while on a call. For more details about the  
directory, see page 45.  
• You cannot copy a call log entry into the directory while on a call. For more  
details about call log, see page 56.  
• If you press REDIAL/PAUSE on the handset while on a call, you can only  
view the most recent call and cannot erase the entry. For more details  
about the redial memory, see Redial list on below section.  
Redial list  
The redial list stores up to 20 entries on each of the handsets and the  
telephone base. When there are already 20 entries, the oldest entry is  
deleted to make room for the new entry. Entries are shown in reverse  
chronological order.  
Review the redial list  
• Press REDIAL/PAUSE on the handset or the  
REDIAL softkey on the telephone base when it  
is not in use.  
• Press or on the handset or /CID or /DIR  
on the telephone base to browse the redial list.  
Dial a redial entry  
Using the handset:  
1. Press REDIAL/PAUSE when the handset is not  
in use.  
2. Press or to browse to the desired number.  
3. Press  
or , or  
to dial.  
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Telephone operation  
Dial a redial entry (continued)  
Using the telephone base:  
1. Press the REDIAL softkey when the telephone base is not in use.  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to browse to the desired number.  
3. Press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to dial.  
Save a redial entry to the directory  
Using the handset:  
1. Press REDIAL/PAUSE when the handset is not in use.  
2. Press or to browse to the desired number.  
3. Press the SAVE softkey.  
4. The screen shows ENTER NUMBER. Use the dialing keys to edit the  
number, if necessary.  
5. Press the NEXT softkey to move to the name.  
6. The screen displays ENTER NAME. Use the dialing keys to enter the  
name (see step 6 of Create a new directory entry on page 45).  
7. Press the SAVE softkey and Saved to Directory displays for a few seconds.  
Using the telephone base:  
1. Press the REDIAL softkey when the telephone base is not in use.  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to browse to the desired number.  
3. Press the SAVE softkey.  
4. The screen shows ENTER NUMBER. Use the dialing keys to edit the  
number, if necessary.  
5. Press the NEXT softkey to move to the name.  
6. The screen displays ENTER NAME. Use the dialing keys to enter the  
name (see step 6 of Create a new directory entry on page 45).  
7. Press the SAVE softkey and Saved to Directory displays for a few seconds.  
Delete a redial entry  
Using the handset:  
1. Press REDIAL/PAUSE and then press or to select the desired number.  
2. Press the DELETE softkey to delete.  
Using the telephone base:  
1. Press the REDIAL softkey and then press /CID or /DIR to select the  
desired number.  
2. Press the DELETE softkey to delete.  
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Telephone operation  
Multiple handset use  
You can use up to 4 system handsets, or three system handsets and the  
telephone base at the same time on an outside call. If a handset or the  
telephone base is already on a call on line 1 or line 2 and you would like to  
join the call, press the corresponding line button on another handset  
(
or ) or telephone base (LINE 1 or LINE 2) to join the call.  
To end the call, press OFF on the handset, place the handset in the  
telephone base, or press LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the telephone base. The call  
will not be terminated until all handsets and/or the telephone base hang up.  
You can buy additional expansion handsets (model DS6101) for this  
telephone base. You can register up to 12 handsets to the telephone base  
(page 72).  
The first nine handsets that you register are named HANDSETS 1-9. Use  
the handset number to intercom and transfer calls. Although the names  
for handsets 10-12 appear in their displays as 10-12, when you intercom or  
transfer to one of them, you must use TONE 0 for HANDSET 10, TONE 1 for  
HANDSET 11 and TONE 2 for HANDSET 12.  
Intercom  
Use the intercom feature for conversations between a handset and the  
telephone base and between two handsets. You can buy additional  
expansion handsets (model DS6101) for this telephone system. You can  
register up to 12 handsets to the telephone base (page 72).  
To initiate an intercom call with a handset:  
1. Press INT when the handset is not in use.  
INTERCOM TO:  
BASE  
Handset 2  
2. When you have only one system handset, your handset  
shows Calling base and the telephone base rings and  
shows Handset is calling.  
-OR-  
BACK  
SELECT  
When you have more than one system handset, the originating handset  
shows INTERCOM TO:, press or to select a destination and then  
press the SELECT softkey.  
If you are calling the telephone base, your handset shows Calling base  
and the telephone base rings and shows Handset X is calling.  
• If you are calling another handset, your handset shows Calling  
handset X and the destination handset rings and shows Other handset  
is calling.  
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Telephone operation  
Intercom (continued)  
To initiate an intercom call from the telephone base:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use.  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Intercom.  
3. When you have only one system handset, your telephone base shows  
Calling handset and the handset rings and shows Base is calling.  
-OR-  
When you have more than one system handset, your  
telephone base shows INTERCOM TO:, press /CID  
INTERCOM TO:  
Handset 1  
Handset 2  
or /DIR to select a destination handset and then  
press the SELECT softkey. The telephone base shows  
Calling handset X. The destination handset rings and  
its screen shows Base is calling.  
SELECT  
To answer an intercom call at the handset:  
• Press  
,
,
or INT to answer. Both screens show Intercom.  
To answer an intercom call at the telephone base:  
• Press LINE 1 or LINE 2. Both screens show Intercom.  
To silence the ringer of an intercom call:  
• Press the MUTE softkey on the originating handset or telephone base.  
• Press the SILENCE softkey on the destination handset or telephone base.  
To end an intercom call:  
1. Press the END softkey, CANCEL, LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the telephone  
base; or press the END softkey, INT or OFF on the handset, or place the  
handset back in the telephone base.  
2. Both screens show Intercom ended.  
• You can cancel the intercom call before it is answered by pressing OFF or  
INT on your originating handset; or CANCEL on the telephone base.  
• If the destination handset or telephone base does not answer the intercom  
call within 100 seconds, is in the directory or call log, or is out of range, your  
originating handset or telephone base shows Unable to call try again and  
returns to idle mode.  
• You can use a maximum of four handsets, or three handsets and the  
telephone base, at a time. When two handsets are used on an intercom call,  
use two other system handsets for an outside call.  
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Telephone operation  
Answer an incoming call during an intercom call  
If you receive an incoming call during an intercom call, there will be an  
alert tone.  
To answer an incoming call with the handset during an intercom call:  
To answer the call, press  
ends automatically.  
for line 1 or  
for line 2. The intercom call  
-OR-  
• Press the BACK softkey to continue with the intercom call without  
answering the incoming call. Instead, the answering system answers  
the call.  
To answer an incoming call from the telephone base during an  
intercom call:  
• To answer the call, press LINE 1 or LINE 2. The intercom call  
ends automatically.  
-OR-  
Press the BACK softkey to continue with the intercom call without answering  
the incoming call. Instead, the answering system answers the call.  
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Telephone operation  
Transfer a call  
From the handset:  
1. During a call, press INT. The outside call is put on hold automatically.  
2. When you have only one system handset, your handset shows Calling  
base and the telephone base rings and shows Handset is calling.  
-OR-  
When you have more than one system handsets, the originating handset  
shows INTERCOM TO:, press or to select a destination and then  
press the SELECT softkey.  
• If you are calling the telephone base, your handset shows Calling base  
and the telephone base rings and shows Handset X is calling.  
• If you are calling another handset, your handset shows  
Calling handset X and the destination handset rings and shows  
Other handset is calling.  
3. To answer the intercom call, press LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the telephone  
base or press  
,
,
or INT on the handset. The outside call is still  
on hold and both the originating handset and the destination handset  
or the telephone base now show Intercom. You can now have a private  
conversation between the handset and the telephone base or between the  
two handsets.  
If you want to cancel an intercom call and reconnect to the outside call  
before the destination handset or telephone base answers, press the  
corresponding line button,  
or  
,
on your originating handset.  
If the destination handset or telephone base does not answer the intercom  
call within 100 seconds, is in the directory or call log, or is out of range, your  
originating handset shows Unable to call try again and the outside call  
is still on hold. Press the corresponding line button,  
originating handset to reconnect to the outside call.  
or  
,
on your  
4. Press OFF or the END softkey on the originating handset. Both screens  
show Intercom ended.  
5. The originating handset and the destination handset or telephone base  
show L1)ON HOLD if the call is on line 1. Press  
on the destination  
handset or press LINE 1 on the telephone base. The same procedures  
apply if the call is on line 2.  
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Telephone operation  
Transfer a call (continued)  
At the telephone base:  
1. During a call, press HOLD and the outside call is put on hold. Press the  
MENU softkey and then press /CID or /DIR to select Intercom.  
-OR-  
During a call, press the OPTION softkey and the press /CID or  
/DIR to select Intercom. The outside call is put on hold automatically.  
2. When you have only one system handset, your telephone base shows  
Calling handset 1 and the handset rings and shows Base is calling.  
-OR-  
When you have more than one system handsets, your telephone base  
shows INTERCOM TO:, press /CID or /DIR to select a destination  
handset and then press the SELECT softkey. The telephone base shows  
Calling handset X. The destination handset rings and its screen shows  
Base is calling.  
3. To answer the intercom call on the destination handset, press  
,
,
or INT. The outside call is still on hold and both telephone base and the  
destination handset now show Intercom. You can now have a private  
conversation between the telephone base and the destination handset.  
If you want to cancel an intercom call and reconnect to the outside call  
before the destination handset answers, press the corresponding line button,  
LINE 1 or LINE 2 on your telephone base.  
,
If the destination handset does not answer the intercom call within 100  
seconds, is in the directory or call log, or is out of range, your telephone  
base shows Unable to call try again and the outside call is still on hold.  
Press the corresponding line button, LINE 1 or LINE 2 on your telephone  
base to reconnect to the outside call.  
4. Press CANCEL or the END softkey on the telephone base. Both screens  
show Intercom ended.  
5. The telephone base and the destination handset show L1)ON HOLD if the  
call is on line 1. Press  
on the destination handset to connect the call on  
line 1. The same procedures apply if the call is on line 2.  
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Telephone operation  
Share an outside call  
You can let another system handset or telephone base join you on an outside  
call. That call continues until all participants hang up.  
• During a call on line 1, press  
base to join the call.  
on the handset or LINE 1 on the telephone  
• During a call on line 2, press  
base to join the call.  
on the handset or LINE 2 on the telephone  
You cannot press  
to join the outside call. Instead, pressing  
picks the  
first available line to make a new call.  
Conference line 1 and line 2 calls  
While you are on a call on line 1, and line 2 is on hold or in use, you can  
conference line 1 and line 2 using the handset or the telephone base.  
To conference both line 1 and line 2 calls:  
1
2
Conf.  
0:05:35  
1. While on a call, press the OPTION softkey on the  
800-595-9511  
handset or the telephone base.  
12:45am  
12/31  
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select Conference. The  
handset or the telephone base show Lines 1 and 2 in  
conference for a few seconds.  
MUTE  
OPTION  
1
2
Conf.  
0:05:35  
800-624-5688  
To select an option while on a conference call:  
12:45am  
MUTE  
12/31  
OPTION  
1. Press the OPTION softkey on the handset or  
telephone base.  
2. Press or on the handset or /CID or /DIR on the telephone base to  
select one of the following options:  
• End line 1 - external parties originally on line 1 ended  
• End line 2 - external parties originally on line 2 ended  
• End Conference  
• Intercom - option on the telephone base only  
• Directory  
• Call log  
• Redial last #  
3. Press the SELECT softkey.  
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Telephone operation  
Conference line 1 and line 2 calls (continued)  
To initiate an intercom call while on a conference call:  
When you initiate an intercom call during a conference call, it places every  
participant in the conference call on hold.  
1. Press INT on the handset (see To initiate an intercom call with a  
handset on page 37).  
-OR-  
Select Intercom in the OPTION menu on the telephone base, then press  
the SELECT softkey (see To initiate an intercom call from the  
telephone base on page 38).  
2. To reconnect to the conference call, press the END softkey, INT or OFF on  
the handset to end the intercom call.  
-OR-  
Press the END softkey, CANCEL, LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the telephone  
base to end the intercom call.  
3. Press  
or  
on the handset or LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the telephone base  
to reconnect to the conference call.  
To end a conference call:  
• Press OFF on the handset or put the handset back in the telephone base.  
-OR-  
• Press the OPTION softkey on the handset or telephone base. Then press  
or on the handset or /CID or /DIR on the telephone base to select  
End Conference.  
-OR-  
• Press LINE 1 and LINE 2 on the telephone base.  
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Telephone operation  
Answer an incoming call during a conference call  
When you subscribe to call waiting service with your telephone service  
provider, you hear a beep if someone calls on line 1 or line 2 while you are  
already on a conference call. When you subscribe to caller ID service with  
your telephone service provider, you see the incoming call information either  
on line 1 or line 2.  
To answer the incoming call while on a conference call:  
• On the handset, press the corresponding line button,  
or  
.
-OR-  
• On the telephone base, press FLASH once to answer the call waiting call  
on line 1, press FLASH a second time to answer the call waiting call on  
line 2, and press FLASH a third time to return all original parties to the  
conference call.  
• When you answer the incoming call during a conference call, the new party  
joins in the conference call and places the line’s original party on hold.  
Contact your telephone service provider for more information about call  
waiting (page 31), caller ID (page 55) and voicemail service (page 61).  
To end the call while on a conference call:  
• Press the corresponding line button,  
or , on the handset. The original  
party of that line joins back the conference call.  
-OR-  
• Press FLASH on the telephone base to end the call. Press FLASH again  
to reconnect the original party of that line to join back the conference call.  
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Telephone operation  
Directory  
The directory can store up to 50 entries with up to 30 digits for each phone  
number and 15 characters for each name.  
• Directory entries are stored at the telephone base and shared by all system  
handsets. Any changes made on the handset or the telephone base apply  
to all.  
• Only one handset or the telephone base can review the directory at a time.  
If a handset tries to enter the directory while another handset or the  
telephone base is already in it, its screen shows Not available at this time  
.
• When there are no records in the directory, the screen temporarily shows  
Directory empty for a few seconds.  
• When the directory is full and you try to save an entry, the screen  
temporarily shows Directory is full for a few seconds.  
• When you try to save a number already stored in the directory, the screen  
temporarily shows Already saved for a few seconds.  
Create a new directory entry  
Using the handset:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use.  
2. Press or to select DIRECTORY and then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
DIRECTORY  
3. Press or to select Add contact, then press the  
SELECT softkey. The screen shows ENTER NUMBER.  
BACK  
SELECT  
4. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the number.  
• Press OFF to backspace and erase a digit.  
• Press and hold OFF to return to the idle mode.  
DIRECTORY  
Review  
• Press to move the cursor to the left or to  
the right.  
• Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a dialing  
pause (a p appears).  
Add contact  
Speed dial  
BACK  
SELECT  
ENTER NUMBER  
5. Press the NEXT softkey to move to the name. The  
screen shows ENTER NAME.  
_
6. Use the dialing keys (see page 47) to enter the name.  
• Press OFF to backspace and erase a character.  
• Press and hold OFF to return to the idle mode.  
BACK  
NEXT  
ENTER NAME  
_
• Press to move the cursor to the left or to  
the right.  
7. Press the SAVE softkey on the handset to save, then  
BACK  
SAVE  
the screen shows the saved directory.  
8. Press OFF to exit to the previous menu.  
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Telephone operation  
Create a new directory entry (continued)  
Using the telephone base:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is  
Answering sys  
Directory  
Call log  
not in use.  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to select DIRECTORY and then  
press the SELECT softkey.  
SELECT  
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Add contact, then  
press the SELECT softkey. The screen shows  
ENTER NUMBER.  
4. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the number.  
• Press CANCEL to backspace and erase a digit.  
• Press and hold CANCEL to return to the idle mode.  
Review  
Add contact  
Speed dial  
SELECT  
ENTER NUMBER  
PAUSE  
• Press /CID to move the cursor to the left or /DIR  
to the right.  
• Press the PAUSE softkey to insert a dialing pause  
(a p appears).  
_
NEXT  
ENTER NAME  
5. Press the NEXT softkey to move to the name. The  
_
screen shows ENTER NAME.  
BACK  
SAVE  
6. Use the dialing keys (see page 47) to enter the name.  
• Press CANCEL to backspace and erase a character.  
• Press and hold CANCEL to return to the idle mode.  
• Press /CID to move the cursor to the left or /DIR to the right.  
7. Press the SAVE softkey to save, then the screen shows the  
saved directory.  
8. Press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu.  
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Telephone operation  
Character chart  
Use the dialing keys 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:  
Characters by number of key presses  
Number key  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
&
c
f
8
9
,
1
1
#
,
-
.
2
A
D
G
J
B
E
H
K
N
Q
U
X
C
F
I
2
3
4
5
6
S
8
Z
a
d
g
j
b
e
h
k
n
p
u
w
3
4
i
5
L
l
6
M
P
T
O
R
V
Y
m
7
t
o
q
v
x
7
r
s
z
8
9
W
0
9
y
0
TONE  
#
?
!
/
(
)
@
*
space  
When entering a name in the directory, the first letter of each word is  
automatically capitalized.  
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Telephone operation  
Review the directory  
Entries are sorted alphabetically.  
To review the directory:  
Using the handset:  
1. Press  
-OR-  
when the handset is not in use.  
Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in  
DIRECTORY  
Review  
Add contact  
Speed dial  
use. Press or to select DIRECTORY and then  
press the SELECT softkey. Press the SELECT softkey  
to select Review.  
2. Press or to browse.  
BACK  
SELECT  
Using the telephone base:  
1. Press /DIR when the telephone base is not in use.  
-OR-  
Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base  
is not in use. Press /CID or /DIR to select Directory  
and then press the SELECT softkey. Press the  
SELECT softkey to select Review.  
Review  
Add contact  
Speed dial  
SELECT  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to browse.  
Alphabetical search  
To start an alphabetical search:  
1. Follow the steps in Review the directory above to enter the directory.  
2. Use the dialing keys to enter the letters associated with the name. For  
example, if you have name entries Jenny, Jessie, Kristen and Laura  
in your directory, press 5 (JKL) once to see Jenny, twice to see Jessie,  
three times to see Kristen, or four times to see Laura. If there is no name  
entry matching your search, the next closest match in alphabetical order  
appears. If necessary, press or on the handset or /CID or /DIR on  
the telephone base to browse.  
Dial a directory entry  
Using the handset:  
1. Search for the desired entry in the directory (see Review the directory or  
Alphabetical search above).  
2. Press  
,
or  
.
Using the telephone base:  
1. Search for the desired entry in the directory (see Review the directory or  
Alphabetical search above).  
2. Press LINE 1 or LINE 2.  
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Telephone operation  
Edit a directory entry  
Using the handset:  
1. Search for the desired entry in the directory (see Review the directory or  
Alphabetical search on page 48).  
2. When the desired entry appears, press the EDIT softkey. The screen  
shows EDIT NUMBER.  
3. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to edit the number.  
• Press OFF to backspace and erase a digit.  
• Press and hold OFF to return to the idle mode.  
• Press to move the cursor to the left or to the right.  
• Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a p appears).  
4. Press the NEXT softkey to move to the name. The screen shows  
EDIT NAME.  
5. Use the dialing keys (see page 47) to edit the name.  
• Press OFF to backspace and erase a character.  
• Press and hold OFF to return to idle mode.  
• Press on the handset to move the cursor to the left or to the right.  
6. Press the SAVE softkey on the handset to save, then the screen shows  
the edited directory.  
7. Press OFF to exit to the previous menu.  
Using the telephone base:  
1. Search for the desired entry in the directory (see Review the directory or  
Alphabetical search on page 48).  
2. When the desired entry appears, press the EDIT softkey. The screen  
shows EDIT NUMBER.  
3. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to edit the number.  
• Press CANCEL to backspace and erase a digit.  
• Press and hold CANCEL to return to the idle mode.  
• Press /CID to move the cursor to the left or /DIR to the right.  
• Press the PAUSE softkey to insert a dialing pause (a p appears).  
4. Press the NEXT softkey to move to the name. The screen shows  
EDIT NAME.  
5. Use the dialing keys (see page 47) to edit the name.  
• Press CANCEL to backspace and erase a character.  
• Press and hold CANCEL to return to the idle mode.  
• Press /CID to move the cursor to the left or /DIR to the right.  
6. Press the SAVE softkey to save, then the screen shows the edited directory.  
7. Press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu.  
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Telephone operation  
Delete a directory entry  
You can delete a directory entry using a handset or the telephone base.  
Once a directory entry is deleted, it cannot be retrieved.  
To delete an entry:  
1. Search for the desired entry in the directory (see Review the directory or  
Alphabetical search on page 48).  
2. When the desired entry appears, press the DELETE softkey. The screen  
then shows the next alphabetical entry in the directory.  
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Telephone operation  
Store a speed dial entry  
You can store up to 10 directory entries in the speed dial  
directory. The speed dial entries are shared by all system  
handsets and telephone base.  
DIRECTORY  
Review  
Add contact  
Speed dial  
Using the handset:  
BACK  
SELECT  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not  
in use.  
SPEED DIAL  
2. Press or to select DIRECTORY, then press the  
1:<empty>  
2:<empty>  
3:<empty>  
SELECT softkey.  
3. Press or to select Speed dial, then press the  
SELECT softkey. The screen shows a list from  
1:<empty> to 0:<empty>.  
4. Press or to select the desired speed dial location,  
then press the REPLACE softkey. The screen shows  
the directory listed in chronological order.  
DELETE REPLACE  
VTech  
800-595-9511  
ASSIGN  
5. Press or to browse and select the desired  
entry, then press the ASSIGN softkey to confirm  
your selection.  
SPEED DIAL  
1:VTech  
2:<empty>  
3:<empty>  
Using the telephone base:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is  
DELETE REPLACE  
not in use.  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Directory, then press  
the SELECT softkey.  
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Speed dial, then press  
the SELECT softkey. The screen shows a list from  
1:<empty> to 0:<empty>.  
Review  
Add contact  
Speed dial  
4. Press /CID or /DIR to select the desired speed  
dial location, then press the REPLACE softkey.  
The screen shows the directory listed in  
chronological order.  
SELECT  
SPEED DIAL  
1:<empty>  
2:<empty>  
5. Press /CID or /DIR to browse and select the desired  
entry, then press the ASSIGN softkey to confirm  
your selection.  
DELETE  
REPLACE  
VTech  
800-595-9511  
ASSIGN  
SPEED DIAL  
1:VTech  
2:<empty>  
DELETE  
REPLACE  
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Telephone operation  
Review the speed dial directory  
Using the handset:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not  
DIRECTORY  
Review  
in use.  
2. Press or to select DIRECTORY, then press the  
Add contact  
Speed dial  
SELECT softkey.  
BACK  
SELECT  
3. Press or to select Speed dial, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
4. Press or to browse.  
Using the telephone base:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is  
Review  
Add contact  
Speed dial  
not in use.  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Directory, then press  
the SELECT softkey.  
SELECT  
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Speed dial, then press  
the SELECT softkey.  
4. Press /CID or /DIR to browse.  
Dial a speed dial entry  
Using the handset:  
1. When the handset is not in use, press and hold the assigned number of  
the desired speed dial entry.  
2. Press  
,
or  
.
Using the telephone base:  
1. When the telephone base is not in use, press and hold the assigned  
number of the desired speed dial entry.  
2. Press LINE 1 or LINE 2.  
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Telephone operation  
Edit a speed dial entry  
Using the handset:  
1. When the handset is not in use, press and hold the assigned number of  
the desired speed dial entry.  
2. When the desired entry appears, press the EDIT softkey. The screen  
shows EDIT NUMBER.  
3. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to edit the number.  
• Press OFF to backspace and erase a digit.  
• Press and hold OFF to return to the idle mode.  
• Press to move the cursor to the left or to the right.  
• Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a p appears).  
4. Press the NEXT softkey to move to the name. The screen shows  
EDIT NAME.  
5. Use the dialing keys (see page 47) to edit the name.  
• Press OFF to backspace and erase a character.  
• Press and hold OFF to return to idle mode.  
• Press on the handset to move the cursor to the left or to the right.  
6. Press the SAVE softkey to save, then the screen shows the edited entry.  
7. Press OFF to exit to the idle mode.  
Using the telephone base:  
1. When the telephone base is not in use, Press and hold the assigned  
number of the desired speed dial entry.  
2. When the desired entry appears, press the EDIT softkey. The screen  
shows EDIT NUMBER.  
3. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to edit the number.  
• Press CANCEL to backspace and erase a digit.  
• Press and hold CANCEL to return to the idle mode.  
• Press /CID to move the cursor to the left or /DIR to the right.  
• Press the PAUSE softkey to insert a dialing pause (a p appears).  
4. Press the NEXT softkey to move to the name. The screen shows  
EDIT NAME.  
5. Use the dialing keys (see page 47) to edit the name.  
• Press CANCEL to backspace and erase a character.  
• Press and hold CANCEL to return to the idle mode.  
• Press /CID to move the cursor to the left or /DIR to the right.  
6. Press the SAVE softkey to save, then the screen shows the edited entry.  
7. Press CANCEL to exit to the idle mode.  
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Telephone operation  
Reassign a speed dial entry  
You can reassign a speed dial entry using a handset or the telephone base.  
To edit an entry:  
1. Search for the desired entry in the speed dial directory (see Review the  
speed dial directory on page 52).  
2. When the desired entry appears, press the REPLACE softkey. The screen  
shows the directory listed in chronological order.  
3. Press or on the handset or /CID or /DIR on the telephone base to  
browse and select another desired entry, then press the ASSIGN softkey  
to confirm your selection.  
4. Press OFF on the handset or CANCEL on the telephone base to exit to  
the previous menu.  
Delete a speed dial entry  
You can delete a speed dial entry using a handset or the telephone base.  
Once a speed dial entry is deleted, it cannot be retrieved.  
To delete an entry:  
1. Search for the desired entry in the speed dial directory (see Review the  
speed dial directory on page 52).  
2. When the desired entry appears, press the DELETE softkey. The screen  
then shows the speed dial directory.  
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Telephone operation  
About 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  
number, or the caller’s name and number that are sent by the telephone  
service provider after the first or second ring. Caller ID allows you to see the  
name, number, date and time of calls.  
Information about caller ID with call waiting  
Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name and telephone number of the  
caller before answering the telephone, even while on another call.  
It may be necessary to change your telephone service to use this feature.  
Contact your telephone service provider if:  
• You have both caller ID and call waiting, but as separate services (you may  
need to combine these services).  
• You have only caller ID service, or only call waiting service.  
• You do not subscribe to caller ID or call waiting services.  
There are fees associated with caller ID services. In addition, services may  
not be available in all areas.  
This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in  
areas offering caller ID service and if both telephone service providers use  
compatible equipment. The time and date are sent by the telephone service  
provider along with the call information.  
Caller ID information may not be available for every incoming call. Callers  
may intentionally block their names and/or telephone numbers. To view call  
log entries with numbers between 16 and 24 digits, you must save the entry  
to the directory (see page 59).  
You can use this product with regular caller ID service, or you can use this  
product’s other features without subscribing to either caller ID or combined  
caller ID with call waiting service.  
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Telephone operation  
Caller ID history  
If you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your telephone service  
provider, information about each caller will appear after the first or second  
ring. If you answer a call before the caller information appears on the screen,  
it is not saved in the call log.  
• The call log stores up to 50 entries. Each entry has up to 24 digits for the  
phone number and 15 characters for the name. If the phone number has  
more than 15 digits, only the last 15 digits appear. If the name has more  
than 15 characters, only the first 15 characters are shown and saved in the  
call log.  
• You can review, redial, and copy an entry into the directory.  
• Entries appear in reverse chronological order.  
• When the call log is full, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for new  
incoming call information.  
• L1)X Missed and/or L2)X Missed displays when there are new call log  
entries that have not been reviewed.  
• Call log empty shows when there are no records in the call log.  
• Only one handset or the telephone base can review the call log at a time. If  
a handset tries to enter the call log while another handset or the telephone  
base is already in it, its screen shows Not available at this time.  
If the phone number has more than 24 digits, it will not be saved or shown in  
the call log.  
Missed calls indicator  
When there are calls that have not been reviewed in  
the call log, the corresponding line message,  
L1)X Missed or L2)X Missed, shows on the handset and  
the telephone base.  
1
Handset  
L1)X Missed  
L2)X Missed  
12:45am  
12/31  
MENU  
Each time you review a call log entry marked NEW, the  
number of missed calls decreases by one.  
NEW  
1
VTech  
When you have reviewed all the missed calls, the missed  
calls indicator no longer shows.  
800-595-9511  
12:45am 12/31  
DELETE SAVE  
If you do not want to review the missed calls one by one,  
press and hold OFF on the handset or CANCEL on the  
telephone base to erase the missed calls indicator. All the entries are then  
considered old and kept in the call log.  
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Telephone operation  
Memory match  
When the incoming telephone number matches exactly a telephone number  
in your directory, the name on the screen matches the corresponding name  
in your directory.  
For example, if Linda Jones calls, her name appears as Linda if this is how  
you entered it into your directory.  
The number shown in the call log is in the format sent by the telephone  
service provider. The telephone service provider usually delivers 10-digit  
phone numbers (area code plus phone number). If the last 7-digit of an  
incoming telephone number does not match a number in your directory, the  
name appears as it is delivered by the telephone service provider.  
Review the call log  
Using the handset:  
1. Press CID when the handset is not in use.  
2. Press or to browse.  
-OR-  
CALL LOG  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not  
BACK  
SELECT  
in use.  
2. Press or to select CALL LOG, then press the  
CALL LOG  
Review  
Del all calls  
SELECT softkey.  
3. Press the SELECT softkey to select Review.  
4. Press or to browse.  
BACK  
SELECT  
Using the telephone base:  
1. Press /CID when the telephone base is not in use.  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to browse.  
-OR-  
Directory  
Call log  
Page all HS  
SELECT  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is  
not in use.  
Review  
Delete all calls  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Call log, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
3. Press the SELECT softkey to select Review.  
SELECT  
4. Press /CID or /DIR to browse.  
• The name (if available), telephone number, date and time of all incoming  
calls are shown on the screen.  
• You hear a double beep when you have reached 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, 1 plus  
the seven digits, or 1 plus the area code plus the seven  
digits. You can change the number of digits that you dial  
from the call log and store to the directory.  
While reviewing the call log, press # repeatedly to show  
different dialing options for local and long distance  
numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number in  
the directory.  
800-595-9511  
1-800-595-9511  
595-9511  
1-595-9511  
595-9511  
1-595-9511  
800-595-9511  
1-800-595-9511  
Press 1 repeatedly if you need to add or remove 1 in  
front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory.  
When the number is shown in the correct format for dialing, press  
,
or  
on the handset; or LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the telephone base to  
call the number.  
Dial a call log entry  
Using the handset:  
1. Search for the desired entry in the call log (see Review the call log on  
page 57).  
2. When the desired entry appears and is in the correct format for dialing,  
press  
,
or  
to dial the entry.  
Using the telephone base:  
1. Search for the desired entry in the call log (see Review the call log on  
page 57).  
2. When the desired entry appears and is in the correct format for dialing,  
press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to dial the entry.  
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Telephone operation  
Save a call log entry to the directory  
Using the handset:  
1. Select a desired entry in the call log (see Review the call log on page 57)  
.
2. When the desired entry appears, press the SAVE softkey. The screen  
shows EDIT NUMBER.  
3. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to edit the number.  
• Press OFF to backspace and erase a digit.  
• Press and hold OFF to return to the idle mode.  
• Press to move the cursor to the left or to the right.  
• Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a p appears).  
4. Press the NEXT softkey to move to the name. The screen displays  
EDIT NAME.  
5. Use the dialing keys (see page 47) to edit the name.  
• Press OFF to backspace and erase a character.  
Press and hold OFF to return to the idle mode.  
• Press to move the cursor to the left or to the right.  
6. Press the SAVE softkey, then the screen shows the saved directory.  
7. Press OFF to exit to the previous menu.  
Using the telephone base:  
1. Select a desired entry in the call log (see Review the call log on page 57)  
.
2. When the desired entry appears, press the SAVE softkey. The screen  
shows EDIT NUMBER.  
3. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to edit the number.  
• Press CANCEL to backspace and erase a digit.  
• Press and hold CANCEL to return to the idle mode.  
• Press /CID to move the cursor to the left or /DIR to the right.  
• Press the PAUSE softkey to insert a dialing pause (a p appears).  
4. Press the NEXT softkey to move to the name. The screen displays  
EDIT NAME.  
5. Use the dialing keys (see page 47) to edit the name.  
• Press CANCEL to backspace and erase a character.  
• Press and hold CANCEL to return to the idle mode.  
• Press /CID to move the cursor to the left or /DIR to the right.  
6. Press the SAVE softkey, then the screen shows the saved directory.  
7. Press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu.  
• If you try to save a call log entry to the directory that is already saved in  
the directory, the telephone base or handset shows Already saved.  
• If you try to save a call log entry without caller ID information, the telephone  
base or handset shows Unable to save.  
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Telephone operation  
Delete from the call log  
You can use a handset or the telephone base to delete from the call log.  
To delete a single entry:  
1. Select a desired entry in the call log (see Review the call log on page 57)  
.
2. When the desired entry appears, press the DELETE softkey. The screen  
shows the previous call log entry.  
To delete all entries:  
CALL LOG  
Review  
Using the handset:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not  
Del all calls  
in use.  
BACK  
SELECT  
2. Press or to select Call log, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
Delete all  
calls?  
3. Press or to select Del all calls, then press the  
SELECT softkey. The screen shows Delete all calls?  
4. Press the YES softkey to delete or press the  
YES  
NO  
NO softkey to exit to the previous menu.  
Using the telephone base:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is  
Review  
Del all calls  
not in use.  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Call log and then press  
SELECT  
the SELECT softkey.  
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Del all calls, then  
press the SELECT softkey. The screen shows  
Delete all calls?  
Delete all  
calls?  
4. Press the YES softkey to delete or press the NO  
YES  
NO  
softkey to exit to the previous menu.  
Call log display screen messages  
Displays  
When  
The caller is blocking the name.  
Private name  
Private number  
Private caller  
Unknown name  
Unknown number  
Unknown caller  
Long distance OR  
The caller is blocking the telephone number.  
The caller is blocking the name and number.  
This caller’s name is unavailable.  
This caller’s number is unavailable.  
No information is available about this caller.  
It is a long distance call.  
L
(before the caller’s number)  
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Answering system operation  
Answering system and voicemail  
Your telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice  
messages: those left on its built-in answering system and those left on your  
telephone service provider’s voicemail (fees may apply). Your telephone’s  
built-in answering system messages and voicemail messages are separate.  
Each alerts you to new messages differently.  
• If the  
icon and a line number appear on the handset and telephone  
base, your telephone service provider is indicating that it has new voicemail  
for you. To listen to your voicemail, you typically dial an access number  
provided by your telephone service provider, followed by a security code  
or PIN.  
• If the  
/MAILBOX LINE 1 or  
/MAILBOX LINE 2 button on the  
telephone base flashes, your digital answering system has new messages  
for you. To listen to the messages, press the flashing mailbox button.  
Some telephone service providers bundle or combine multiple services like  
voicemail and call waiting, so you may not be aware that you have voicemail.  
To check what services you have and how to access them, contact your  
telephone service provider.  
To use your voicemail service rather than your answering system, turn off  
your answering system. To use your answering system rather than your  
voicemail service, contact your telephone service provider to deactivate  
your voicemail service. You can also use your telephone answering system  
and voicemail together by setting your built-in answering system to answer  
before voicemail answers as described below. To learn how to program your  
voicemail settings, contact your telephone service provider. Then, if you are  
on a call, or if the answering system is busy recording a message and you  
receive another call, the second caller can leave a voicemail message.  
Set your answering system to answer calls at least two rings earlier than your  
voicemail is set to answer. For example, if your voicemail answers after six  
rings, set your answering system to answer after four rings. Some voicemail  
providers may program the delay before answering calls in seconds instead  
of rings; in this case, allow six seconds per ring when determining the  
appropriate setting.  
Message capacity  
The answering system of line 1 and line 2 can each record and store up to  
99 messages. Each message can be up to four minutes in length. The total  
storage capacity of each telephone line for the announcement, messages  
and memos is approximately 14 minutes. The actual recording time depends  
on individual message characteristics. Messages remain available for replay  
until you delete them.  
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Answering system operation  
New message indication  
When there are new messages on the answering system  
1
2
of line 1, L1)X New Msgs and  
1 display on the handset  
L1) X New Msgs  
L2) X New Msgs  
and  
flashes on the telephone base.  
When there are new messages on the answering system  
1
on the telephone base.  
/MAILBOX LINE 1  
12:45pm  
BACK  
12/31  
SAVE  
of line 2, L2)X New Msgs and  
2 display on the handset  
and telephone base.  
the telephone base.  
/MAILBOX LINE 2 flashes on  
1
2
L1) X New Msgs  
L2) X New Msgs  
12:45pm  
When there are new messages on the answering  
12/31  
system of both line 1 and line 2, L1)X New Msgs,  
1
2
BACK  
SELECT  
L2)X New Msgs and  
display on the handset and  
1
2
on the telephone base.  
/MAILBOX LINE 2 flash on the telephone base.  
/MAILBOX LINE 1 and  
Call intercept  
If you want to talk to the caller who is leaving a message on line 1, press  
on the handset or press LINE 1 on the telephone base.  
If you want to talk to the caller who is leaving a message on line 2, press  
on the handset or press LINE 2 on the telephone base.  
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Answering system operation  
Message playback  
If you have new messages, the telephone plays only the new messages  
(oldest first). If there are no new messages, the telephone plays back all  
messages (oldest first).  
When playback begins, you hear the total number of messages followed by  
the day and time of the message. After the last message, the telephone  
announces, “End of messages.”  
To play messages using the telephone base:  
1. Press  
to listen to messages.  
Options during playback:  
/MAILBOX LINE 1 for line 1 or  
/MAILBOX LINE 2 for line 2  
• Press /VOL/ to adjust the speaker volume.  
• Press /SKIP to skip to the next message.  
• Press /REPEAT to repeat the message currently playing. Press  
/REPEAT twice to listen to the previous message.  
• Press X/DELETE to delete the current message. The system advances  
to the next message.  
• Press  
/MAILBOX LINE 1 for line 1 or  
/MAILBOX LINE 2 for  
line 2 to stop listening to messages.  
• Press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu.  
To play messages using the handset:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use.  
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS.  
3. Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2. Press the SELECT softkey.  
4. Press or to select Play messages, then press the SELECT softkey.  
Options during playback:  
• Press /VOL/ to adjust the speaker volume.  
• Press 6 to skip to the next message.  
• Press 4 to repeat the message currently playing. Press 4 twice to listen  
to the previous message.  
• Press 3 to delete the current message. The system advances to the  
next message.  
• Press 5 to stop.  
• Press the BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu.  
• When the memory of the answering system is full on line 1 or line 2, the  
corresponding line message, L1)Ans Sys Full or L2)Ans Sys Full, displays  
on both the handset and the telephone base. Delete some messages to  
make room for new messages.  
• You can only delete old messages, which are messages you have played.  
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Delete all messages  
To delete all old messages with the telephone base:  
1. Press X/DELETE when the telephone base is not in use.  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
3. The telephone base shows Delete all old messages? Press the  
YES softkey to confirm your selection or press the NO softkey to return  
to the previous menu.  
-OR-  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use. Press the  
SELECT softkey to select Answering sys.  
2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
3. Press the SELECT softkey to select Delete all old.  
4. The telephone base shows Delete all old messages? Press the  
YES softkey to confirm your selection or press the NO softkey to return  
to the previous menu.  
To delete all old messages with the handset:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use.  
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS.  
3. Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
4. Press or to select Delete all old, then press the SELECT softkey.  
5. The handset shows Delete all old messages? Press the YES softkey  
to confirm your selection or press the NO softkey to return to the  
previous menu.  
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Record and play memos  
Memos are your own recorded messages used as reminders for yourself  
or others who use the same answering system. You can record your own  
memos using the handset or telephone base. Playback and delete them the  
same way as incoming messages.  
Record a memo using the telephone base:  
1. Press /REC while the telephone base is not in use.  
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select Memo.  
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
4. The telephone base announces, “Record after the tone. Press 5 when  
you are done.” After the tone, speak towards MIC (microphone) of the  
telephone base. Press 5 or the STOP softkey when finished recording.  
The telephone base announces, “Recorded.”  
-OR-  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use.  
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select Answering sys.  
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
4. Press /CID or /DIR to select Record memo, then press the  
SELECT softkey.  
5. The telephone base announces, “Record after the tone. Press 5 when  
you are done.” After the tone, speak towards the microphone MIC of the  
telephone base. Press 5 or the STOP softkey when finished recording.  
The telephone base announces, “Recorded.”  
Record a memo using the handset:  
1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use.  
2. Press or to select ANSWERING SYS, then press the SELECT softkey.  
3. Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2. Press the SELECT softkey.  
4. Press or to select Record memo, then press the SELECT softkey.  
5. The handset announces, “Record after the tone. Press 5 when you are  
done.” After the tone, speak towards the microphone of the handset.  
6. Press 5 or the STOP softkey when finished recording. The handset  
announces, “Recorded.”  
• “Memory is full” is announced if you record a memo when the memory  
is full.  
• Each memo can be up to four minutes in length.  
• Memos shorter than one second are not recorded.  
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Remote access  
A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system  
remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 19. See  
Remote access code on page 28 to change the code.  
1. Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone.  
2. When the system plays your announcement, enter the two-digit  
security code.  
3. Once the new messages have played, you can also enter one of the  
following remote commands.  
Command  
Function  
1
2
Play all messages.  
Play only new messages.  
3
Delete the current message (during playback).  
Delete all old messages.  
33  
4
Repeat the current message (during playback).  
Skip to the previous message (during playback).  
Stop.  
44  
5
*5  
6
Hear a list of remote commands.  
Skip to the next message (during playback).  
Record a new announcement.  
End the call.  
*7  
8
0
Turn the answering system on or off.  
4. Hang up or press 8 to end the call.  
• If you do not press any key after you enter the remote access code, all new  
messages play. If there are no new messages, all old messages play.  
• Once the new messages have played, the telephone announces the help  
menu options. If you do not press any key within 20 seconds, the remote  
access call automatically disconnects.  
• When the answering system is turned off, the telephone answers after  
10 rings, and announces, “Please enter your remote access code.”  
• When the memory is full, the answering system answers incoming  
calls after 10 rings and announces, “Memory is full. Enter the remote  
access code.”  
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Screen display messages  
The telephone number entered is already  
stored in the directory.  
Already saved  
Telephone base is calling.  
Base is calling  
Call log empty  
Calling base  
There are no call log entries.  
A system handset is calling the  
telephone base.  
Another system handset or the telephone base  
is calling a system handset.  
Calling handset  
(for models with one handset)  
Calling handset X  
(for models with two or more handsets)  
There are no directory entries.  
The directory is full.  
Directory empty  
Directory is full  
Ended  
You have just ended a call.  
The telephone base is called by a  
system handset.  
Handset is calling  
(for models with one handset)  
Handset X is calling  
(for models with two or more handsets)  
A system handset is called by another  
system handset.  
Other handset is calling  
(for models with two or more handsets)  
A system handset or the telephone base is on  
an intercom call.  
Intercom  
You have just ended an intercom call.  
Intercom ended  
L1)X Missed  
There are calls that have not been reviewed in  
your call log on line 1.  
There are calls that have not been reviewed in  
your call log on line 2.  
L2)X Missed  
Answering system of line 1 is full.  
Answering system of line 2 is full.  
Line 1 is in use.  
L1)Ans Sys Full  
L2)Ans Sys Full  
L1)IN USE  
Line 2 is in use.  
L2)IN USE  
There are new voicemail messages from your  
telephone service provider on line 1.  
L1)X New Msg(s)  
There are new voicemail messages from your  
telephone service provider on line 2.  
L2)X New Msg(s)  
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Screen display messages (continued)  
There is no telephone line connected on line 1.  
L1)NO LINE  
There is no telephone line connected on line 2.  
There is an incoming call on line 1.  
L2)NO LINE  
Line 1 Incoming call  
Line 2 Incoming call  
Microphone ON  
There is an incoming call on line 2.  
MUTE is turned off and the person on the  
other end can hear you.  
You have turned off the handset microphone.  
The other party cannot hear you but you can  
hear the other party.  
Microphone off  
Communication between the system handset  
and telephone base is lost during a call.  
No signal, call ended  
One system handset or the telephone base is  
already viewing the call log or directory and  
another handset/telephone base attempts to  
review it.  
Not available at this time  
The system handset cannot communicate with  
the telephone base. Check the telephone base  
power connection or move closer.  
Out of range OR  
no power at base  
The telephone base is paging handset(s).  
The system handset is paged.  
Paging all handsets  
**Paging**  
The battery is very low. Place the system  
handset in the telephone base for recharging.  
Place handset in charger  
The ringer is muted temporarily during an  
incoming call.  
Ringer muted  
Your selection has been saved.  
Saved  
You try to make an intercom call but the  
Unable to call try again  
system handset/telephone base you are calling  
is in the directory, in the call log, on an outside  
call, or the system handset is out of range.  
You try to save a caller ID entry with no name  
or number.  
Unable to save  
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Handset and telephone base indicators  
Handset lights  
On when the handset speakerphone is in use.  
On when the handset is charging in the telephone base.  
CHARGE  
Telephone base lights  
LINE 1  
On when line 1 is in use or another telephone sharing  
line 1 is in use.  
Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call on line 1.  
Flashes slowly when a call on line 1 is on hold.  
On when line 2 is in use or another telephone sharing  
line 2 is in use.  
LINE 2  
Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call on line 2.  
Flashes slowly when a call on line 2 is on hold.  
On when the answering system of line 1 is turned on.  
On when the answering system of line 2 is turned on.  
/ON/OFF LINE 1  
/ON/OFF LINE 2  
/MAILBOX LINE 1  
Flashes when there are new messages in the mailbox  
of line 1.  
Flashes when there are new messages in the mailbox  
of line 2.  
/MAILBOX LINE 2  
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Handset screen icons  
Handset battery is charging (animated displayed).  
Becomes solid when the battery is fully charged.  
Flashes when the battery is low and needs charging.  
Line 1 is in use.  
1
2
Line 2 is in use.  
1
1
Handset ringer of line 1 is turned off.  
1
Handset ringer of line 2 is turned off.  
2
1
1
Handset ringers of line 1 and line 2 are turned off.  
2
1
New voicemail received on line 1 from the telephone  
service provider.  
New voicemail received on line 2 from the telephone  
service provider.  
2
1
2
New voicemail received on lines 1 and 2 from the telephone  
service provider.  
1
New answering system message(s) on line 1.  
New answering system message(s) on line 2.  
2
1
2
New answering system messages on lines 1 and 2.  
Answering system of line 1 is turned on.  
AnS1  
ON  
Answering system of line 2 is turned on.  
AnS  
ON  
2
Answering systems of line 1 and line 2 are turned on.  
AnS1  
ON  
2
Speakerphone is in use.  
A wired headset is being used.  
New missed call(s) in call log.  
Microphone is muted.  
NEW  
MUTE  
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Telephone base screen icons  
Line 1 is in use.  
1
Line 2 is in use.  
2
1
Handset ringer of line 1 is turned off.  
1
1
Handset ringer of line 2 is turned off.  
2
1
Handset ringers of lines 1 and 2 are turned off.  
1
1
2
New voicemail received on line 1 from the telephone  
service provider.  
New voicemail received on line 2 from the telephone  
service provider.  
2
New voicemail received on lines 1 and 2 from the telephone  
service provider.  
1
1
2
New answering system message(s) on line 1.  
New answering system message(s) on line 2.  
New answering system messages on lines 1 and 2.  
2
1
2
New missed call(s) in call log.  
Microphone is muted.  
NEW  
MUTE  
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Expand your telephone system  
You can add new handsets (DS6101, purchased separately) to your  
telephone base. Your telephone base supports a maximum of 12 handsets.  
For more details, refer to the user’s manual that comes with your DS6101 new  
handset.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below.  
1 (800) 267-7377.  
My telephone does not work at all.  
• Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly (page 4). For optimum daily  
performance, return 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.  
• 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.  
• If the battery is completely depleted, it may take up to 30 minutes to charge the  
handset before Low battery appears on the screen (page 4).  
• Remove and install the battery again. 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 telephone service. Call the telephone service provider.  
The display shows L1>NO LINE or L2>NO LINE. I cannot get a dial tone.  
• First, try all the above suggestions.  
• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the telephone base and the  
telephone wall jack.  
• Disconnect the telephone line cord from your telephone and connect it to another  
telephone. If there is no dial tone on that other telephone either, then the telephone line  
cord may be defective. Try installing a new telephone line cord.  
If changing the telephone line cord does not help, the wall jack (or the wiring to this wall  
jack) may be defective. Contact your telephone service provider.  
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Troubleshooting  
The display shows Press [HOLD] on base for 4 sec, then press [#] on  
handset. The handset does not work at all.  
The handset is deregistered from the telephone base. To register it back:  
1. Place the handset in the telephone base. Make sure it displays Press [HOLD]  
on base for 4 sec, then press [#] on handset.  
2. Press and hold HOLD on the telephone base for about four seconds until the  
telephone base displays Registering handset.  
3. While the handset is still in the telephone base, press # (pound key) on the  
handset. The handset shows Registering... Please wait. Both the telephone  
base and the handset show HANDSET X Registered (X represents the handset  
number assigned) and you hear a beep when the registration completes. This  
process takes about 60 seconds.  
If the registration fails, the handset shows Registration failed. Remove the  
handset from the telephone base and place it back in. Then repeat Steps 1 to 3  
again.  
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 telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider (charges  
may apply).  
• Eliminate any background noise. Mute the cordless handset before dialing, or dial  
from another room in your home with less background noise.  
Low battery shows on handset screen.  
• Place the handset in the telephone base for recharging.  
• Remove and install the battery again and use it until fully depleted, then recharge the  
handset in the telephone base for up to 16 hours.  
• If the above measures do not correct the problem, replace the battery.  
The battery does not charge in the handset or the handset battery does  
not accept charge.  
• Make sure the handset is placed in the telephone base correctly. The CHARGE light  
on the handset should be on.  
• Remove and install the battery again, then charge for up to 16 hours.  
• If the handset is in the telephone base but the CHARGE light on the handset is not  
on, refer to The CHARGE light is off in this section (page 75).  
• If the battery is completely depleted, it may take up to 30 minutes to charge the  
handset before Low battery appears on the screen (page 4).  
• Purchase a new battery. Refer to the Battery section (page 4).  
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The CHARGE light is off.  
• Clean the charging contacts on the handset and telephone base each month with a  
pencil eraser or a dry non-abrasive fabric.  
• Make sure the power adapter and telephone line cord 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.  
The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call.  
• Make sure the handset ringer volume is not set to off or the lowest level (page 15)  
and the telephone base ringer volume is not set to off or the lowest level (page 20).  
• Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter are plugged in properly  
(pages 2 and 3).  
• 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. Unplug some of them.  
• If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in  
the wiring or telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider (charges  
may apply).  
• Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones can cause  
interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away as  
possible from these types of electronic devices.  
• 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 telephone  
service provider (charges may apply).  
• The telephone line cord may be defective. Install a new telephone line cord.  
• Remove and install the battery again 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.  
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 such as HAM radios and other DECT phones can cause  
interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away as  
possible from these types of electronic devices.  
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Troubleshooting  
There is interference during a telephone conversation.  
My calls fade out when I am using the cordless handset.  
• The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base.  
• If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through  
your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord  
and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused  
by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about  
DSL filters.  
• 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 such as HAM radios and other DECT phones can cause  
interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away as  
possible from these types of electronic devices.  
• 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,  
relocate 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 improves 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 telephone  
service. Contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).  
• If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is  
in the wiring or telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider (charges  
may apply).  
I hear other calls when using the telephone.  
• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack. Plug in a different  
telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in the wiring or  
telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider.  
I hear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work.  
• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged in securely.  
My caller ID features are not working properly.  
• Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your  
telephone service provider for this feature to work on your telephone.  
• The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID.  
• Both your and the callers’ telephone service providers must use equipment  
compatible with the caller ID service.  
• The caller ID information shows after the first or second ring.  
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• If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through  
your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord  
and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused  
by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about  
DSL filters.  
The telephone does not receive caller ID or the telephone does not show  
caller ID during call waiting.  
• Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting features provided by your  
telephone service provider.  
• The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID.  
• Both your and the caller’s telephone service providers must use equipment  
compatible with caller ID service.  
• If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through  
your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord  
and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused  
by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about  
DSL filters.  
Caller ID entries do not match the numbers I need to dial.  
• Caller ID service delivers 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit number). If you  
need to dial something other than 10 digits, see page 58 for instructions on changing  
the number.  
• If you dial seven digits for local calls you may want to use the home area code feature  
(pages 14 and 19).  
Out of range OR no power at base shows on the handset screen.  
• The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base.  
• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Use a working  
electrical outlet 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 install the battery again. Place the handset in the telephone  
base and allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to synchronize.  
• Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones can cause  
interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away as  
possible from these types of electronic devices.  
An icon and a line number appear on the handset and telephone  
base screen and I don’t know why.  
• Your telephone has voicemail indication that is separate from the built-in answering  
system. If the  
icon and a line number appear on the display, your telephone has  
received a signal from your telephone service provider that you have a voicemail  
message waiting for you to retrieve from them. Contact your telephone service  
provider for more information on how to access your voicemail.  
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Troubleshooting  
I cannot retrieve voicemail messages.  
• Your telephone has both a built-in answering system and voicemail indication. They  
are independent features and each alerts you to new messages differently (page 61).  
If you subscribe to voicemail service from your telephone service provider (charges  
may apply), contact your telephone service provider for more information on how to  
access your voicemail.  
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, the  
ANS ON icon with the corresponding line number(s) should show on the handset  
and the corresponding telephone base light(s), /ON/OFF LINE 1 and/or  
/ON/OFF LINE 2, should be lit on the telephone base.  
• If toll saver is selected, the number of rings changes to two when there are new  
messages waiting (page 27).  
• If the memory is full or if the answering system is off, the answering system answers  
after 10 rings.  
• In some cases, the answering system is affected by the ringing system used by the  
telephone service provider.  
• If you subscribe to voicemail service, change the number of rings so that your  
answering system answers before your voicemail answers (page 61). To  
determine how many rings will activate your voicemail, please contact your telephone  
service provider.  
• If there is a fax machine connected to the same telephone line, try disconnecting the  
fax machine. If that solves the problem, consult your fax machine documentation for  
information on compatibility with the answering system.  
The outgoing announcement is not clear.  
• When recording the announcement, make sure you speak in a normal tone of voice  
towards the microphone of the handset or the telephone base.  
• Make sure there is no background noise when recording.  
The answering system does not record messages.  
• Make sure the answering system is on.  
• When the answering machine memory is full, it does not record new messages until  
some old messages are deleted.  
• If you subscribe to voicemail service, change the number of rings so that your  
answering system answers before your voicemail answers (page 61). To determine  
how many rings will activate your voicemail, please contact your telephone service  
provider.  
• If there is a fax machine connected to the same telephone line, try disconnecting the  
fax machine. If that solves the problem, consult your fax machine documentation for  
information on compatibility with the answering system.  
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Troubleshooting  
The messages on the answering system are very difficult to hear.  
• Press /VOL on the handset or telephone base to increase the speaker volume.  
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 disconnects the call after four minutes.  
• If the memory on the answering system becomes full during a message, the  
answering system stops recording and disconnects the call.  
• If the caller’s voice is very soft, the answering system may stop recording and  
disconnect the call.  
The answering system does not respond to remote commands.  
• Make sure your remote access code is correct (page 28).  
• Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone telephone. When dialing a number, there  
should be tones. If there are clicks, then it is not a touch-tone telephone and cannot  
activate the answering system.  
• The answering system may not detect the remote access code when your  
announcement is playing. Wait until the announcement is over before entering  
the code.  
• There may be interference on the telephone line you are using. Press the dial pad  
keys firmly when dialing.  
I subscribe to a nontraditional telephone service that uses my computer  
to establish connections, and my telephone doesn’t work.  
• Make sure your computer is powered on.  
• Make sure your Internet connection is working properly.  
• Make sure that the software is installed and running for your nontraditional telephone  
service.  
• Make sure to plug your USB telephone adapter into a dedicated USB port on  
your computer. Do not plug into a multiple port USB hub (USB splitter) that is  
not powered.  
• In a few rare instances, the USB port on your computer may not have enough power.  
In these instances, try using a USB hub with its own external power supply.  
• If you are using a firewall, it may prevent access to your nontraditional telephone  
service. Contact your service provider for more information.  
Common cures for electronic equipment.  
• If the telephone is not responding normally, put the cordless handset in the telephone  
base. 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.  
- Install the battery again and place the cordless handset in the telephone base.  
- Wait for the cordless handset to synchronize with the telephone base. Allow up to  
one minute for this to take place.  
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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 such as near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub  
or swimming pool, or in a wet basement or shower.  
5. Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces.  
6. Avoid placing the telephone system in places with extreme temperature, direct sunlight, or  
other electrical devices. Protect your phone from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and fumes.  
7. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the telephone base and handset are provided for  
ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing the  
product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This product should never be placed near  
or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in any area where proper  
ventilation is not provided.  
8. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking  
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home or office, consult your dealer  
or local power company.  
9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where the cord may  
be walked on.  
10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots in the telephone base or  
handset because they may touch dangerous voltage points or create a short circuit. Never spill  
liquid of any kind on the product.  
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized  
service facility. Opening or removing parts of the telephone base or handset other than specified  
access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can  
cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used.  
12. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.  
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under  
the following conditions:  
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.  
14. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of  
electric shock from lightning.  
15. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Under certain  
circumstances, a spark may be created when the adapter is plugged into the power outlet, or  
when the handset is replaced in its cradle. This is a common event associated with the closing  
of any electrical circuit. The user should not plug the phone into a power outlet, and should  
not put a charged handset into the cradle, if the phone is located in an environment containing  
concentrations of flammable or flame-supporting gases, unless there is adequate ventilation. A  
spark in such an environment could create a fire or explosion. Such environments might include:  
medical use of oxygen without adequate ventilation; industrial gases (cleaning solvents; gasoline  
vapors; etc.); a leak of natural gas; etc.  
16. Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode.  
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17. The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The  
prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or  
cabinet outlet.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
Battery  
CAUTION: Use Only Supplied Battery.  
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. Check with local waste management codes for special  
disposal instructions.  
Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or  
injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.  
Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conductive materials.  
Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with  
the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.  
Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers  
Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones):  
Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a  
multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless telephones and  
implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, WTR  
recommends to physicians that:  
Pacemaker patients  
Should keep wireless telephones at least six inches from the pacemaker.  
Should NOT place wireless telephones directly over the pacemaker, such as in a breast pocket,  
when it is turned ON.  
Should use the wireless telephone at the ear opposite the pacemaker.  
WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other persons  
using wireless telephones.  
About cordless telephones  
Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some  
limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and the cordless  
handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that the cordless telephone conversations  
could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset. For  
this reason, you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as  
those on corded telephones.  
Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a  
working electrical outlet. The electrical outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch. Calls  
cannot be made from the cordless handset if the telephone base is unplugged, switched off or if  
the electrical power is interrupted.  
Potential TV interference: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may  
cause interference to televisions and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, do  
not place the telephone base of the cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR. If  
interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR  
often reduces or eliminates the interference.  
Rechargeable batteries: Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short  
circuit with conducting material such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor  
may overheat and cause harm. Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery  
charger.  
Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner.  
Do not burn or puncture the battery. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured,  
they could release caustic material which could cause injury.  
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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 displays Out of range OR no power at base.  
If there is a call while the handset is out of range, it may not ring, or if it does ring, the call may not  
connect well when you press the corresponding line button,  
or . Move closer to the telephone  
base, then press the corresponding line button, or , to answer the call.  
If the handset moves out of range during a telephone conversation, there may be interference. To  
improve reception, move closer to the telephone base.  
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 remove the telephone by the unplugged cords.  
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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  
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® and 1 (800) 8 BATTERY® are registered trademarks of Rechargeable Battery  
Recycling Corporation.  
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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.  
For body worn operation, this handset has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines  
when used with the accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories  
may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian requirement:  
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B).  
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 telephone service provider 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.  
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 telephone service provider.  
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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 service provider 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 service provider may  
temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone service provider 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 service provider  
is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone service  
provider may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect  
the proper functioning of this product. The telephone service provider 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  
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).  
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.  
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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California Energy Commission battery charging testing  
instructions  
This telephone is set up to comply with the energy-conserving standards right out of the box.  
These instructions are intended for California Energy Commission (CEC) compliance testing only.  
When then CEC battery charging testing mode is activated, all telephone functions, except battery  
charging, will be disabled.  
To activate the CEC battery charging testing mode:  
1. When the phone is not in use, press MENU, , 2, 3, 2, 7, 3, 8, # and then the left softkey on the  
*
telephone base.  
2. The CEC battery charging testing mode will be activated in about 60 seconds. You hear a  
confirmation tone from the telephone base.  
When the phone successfully enters the CEC battery charging testing mode, all cordless  
handsets will be deregistered. Then all handsets show Press [HOLD] on base for 4 sec,  
then press [#] on handset.  
When the phone fails to enter this mode, repeat the steps above.  
To deactivate the CEC battery charging testing mode:  
1. Unplug the telephone base power adapter from the power outlet, then plug it back in. Then the  
telephone base is powered up as normal.  
2. Place the handset in the telephone base. Make sure it displays Press [HOLD] on base for 4  
sec, then press [#] on handset.  
3. Press and hold HOLD on the telephone base for about four seconds until the telephone base  
displays Registering handset.  
4. While the handset is still in the telephone base, press # (pound key) on the handset. The  
handset shows Registering... Please wait. The handset and the telephone base show  
HANDSET X Registered (X represents the handset number assigned) and you hear a beep  
when the registration completes. This process takes about to 60 seconds.  
If the registration fails, the handset shows Registration failed. Remove the handset from  
telephone base and place it back in. Then repeat Steps 1 to 4 again.  
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Mesures de sécurité importantes  
Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie, de blessures corporelles ou d’électrocution, suivez toujours  
ces mesures préventives de base lorsque vous utilisez votre téléphone :  
1. Lisez et comprenez bien toutes les instructions.  
2. Observez toutes les instructions et mises en garde inscrites sur l’appareil.  
3. Débranchez ce téléphone de la prise murale avant de le nettoyer. N’utilisez pas de nettoyeurs  
liquides ni en aérosol. N’utilisez qu’un chiffon doux et légèrement humecté.  
4. N’utilisez pas ce produit près de l’eau, tel que près d’un bain, d’un lavabo, d’un évier de cuisine,  
d’un bac de lavage ou d’une piscine, ou dans un sous-sol humide ou sous la douche.  
5. Ne déposez pas ce téléphone sur un chariot, support ou table chancelants. L’appareil pourrait  
tomber et être sérieusement endommagé.  
6. Évitez d’installer le système téléphonique dans les endroits soumis à une température extrême,  
à la lumière directe du soleil ou à proximité immédiate d’autres appareils électriques ou  
électroniques. Protégez votre téléphone contre les sources d’humidité, la poussière, les vapeurs  
et les liquides corrosifs.  
7. Le boîtier de l’appareil est doté de fentes et d’ouvertures d’aération situées à l’arrière ou en  
dessous. Afin d’empêcher la surchauffe, ces ouvertures ne doivent pas être obstruées en plaçant  
l’appareil sur un lit, divan, tapis ou autre surface similaires. Ne placez pas cet appareil à proximité  
d’un élément de chauffage ni d’une plinthe électrique. De plus, ne l’installez pas dans une unité  
murale ou un cabinet fermé qui ne possède pas d’aération adéquate.  
8. Ne faites fonctionner cet appareil qu’avec le type d’alimentation indiqué sur les étiquettes de  
l’appareil. Si vous ne connaissez pas le voltage de votre maison, consultez votre marchand ou  
votre fournisseur d’électricité.  
9. Ne déposez rien sur le cordon d’alimentation. Installez cet appareil dans un endroit sécuritaire, là  
où personne ne pourra trébucher sur la ligne d’alimentation ni le cordon téléphonique modulaire.  
10. N’insérez jamais d’objets à travers les fentes et ouvertures de cet appareil, car ils pourraient  
toucher à des points de tension dangereux ou court-circuiter des pièces, ce qui constituerait un  
risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution. N’échappez pas de liquides dans l’appareil.  
11. Afin de réduire les risques d’électrocution, ne démontez pas l’appareil, mais apportez-le plutôt à  
un centre de service qualifié s’il doit être réparé. En enlevant le couvercle, vous vous exposez  
à des tensions dangereuses ou autres dangers similaires. Un remontage inadéquat peut être à  
l’origine d’une électrocution lors d’une utilisation ultérieure de l’appareil. Débranchez l’appareil  
avant de procéder au nettoyage. Utilisez un chiffon humide et doux.  
12. Ne surchargez pas les prises de courant et les rallonges.  
13. Débranchez cet appareil de la prise de courant et communiquez avec le département de service  
à la clientèle de VTech dans les cas suivants:  
• Lorsque le cordon d’alimentation est endommagé ou écorché.  
• Si du liquide a été échappé dans l’appareil.  
• Si l’appareil a été exposé à une source d’humidité telle que la pluie ou l’eau.  
• Si le produit ne fonctionne pas normalement en respectant les instructions de fonctionnement.  
Réglez uniquement les commandes indiquées dans le les instructions de fonctionnement. Les  
réglages incorrects des autres commandes pourraient provoquer un dommage qui pourrait  
exiger un travail exhaustif de la part d’un technicien autorisé afin de rétablir le fonctionnement  
normal de l’appareil.  
• Si le produit a été échappé et que le socle et/ou le combiné a été endommagé.  
• Si le produit affiche une nette diminution de sa performance.  
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14. Évitez d’utiliser un téléphone (autre qu’un sans fil) pendant un orage. Les éclairs peuvent être à  
l’origine d’une électrocution.  
15. N’utilisez pas le téléphone pour rapporter une fuite de gaz à proximité de la fuite. En certaines  
circonstances, une flammèche pourrait être provoquée lorsque l’adaptateur est branché à une  
prise de courant, ou lorsque le combiné est déposé sur le socle. Ceci est un événement commun  
associé à la fermeture d’un circuit électrique. L’utilisateur ne devrait pas brancher le téléphone à  
une prise de courant, et ne devrait pas déposer le combiné chargé sur le socle, si le téléphone  
se trouve à proximité d’un endroit comportant des concentrations de gaz inflammables, à  
moins que la ventilation soit adéquate. Une flammèche dans un tel endroit pourrait provoquer  
un incendie ou une explosion. De tels environnements peuvent comprendre: des endroits où  
l’on utilise de l’oxygène médical sans ventilation adéquate; des gaz industriels (dissolvants de  
nettoyage, des vapeurs d’essence, etc.); une fuite de gaz naturel, etc.  
16. Ne placez que le combiné de votre téléphone près de votre oreille lorsqu’en mode de  
conversation.  
17. Ces adaptateurs ont été conçus pour être orientés en position verticale ou montés au sol. Les  
broches ne sont pas conçues pour maintenir l’adaptateur en place si celui-ci est barnché dans une  
prise au plafond ou sous une table/ armoire.  
CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS  
Pile  
MISE EN GARDE : N’utilisez que la pile incluse.  
Ne jetez pas la pile au feu. Vérifiez les instructions spécifiques de mise aux rebus auprès des  
autorités locales.  
N’ouvrez pas et ne mutilez pas la pile. L’électrolyte qui s’en échapperait est corrosif et pourrait  
causer des brûlures ou des blessures aux yeux ou à la peau. L’électrolyte est toxique si avalé.  
Soyez prudents lorsque vous manipulez les piles afin d’éviter les courts-circuits provoqués par  
des matériaux conducteurs. .  
Rechargez la pile incluse ou identifiée pour fonctionner avec cet appareil, selon les instructions  
et limites spécifiées dans ce guide d’utilisation.  
Stimulateurs cardiaques implantés dans l’organisme  
Les simulateurs cardiaques (s’applique uniquement aux téléphones numériques sans fil) :  
L’organisme ‘Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR)’, une firme de recherche indépendante,  
a mené une évaluation pluridisciplinaire des interférences entre les téléphones sans fil portatifs  
et les stimulateurs cardiaques implantés dans l’organisme. Appuyée par l’Administration des  
aliments et drogues (FDA) des États-Unis, la firme WTR recommande aux médecins :  
Avis aux détenteurs de stimulateurs cardiaques  
Ils doivent tenir le téléphone sans fil à une distance d’au moins six pouces du stimulateur  
cardiaque.  
Ils ne doivent PAS placer le téléphone sans fil directement sur le stimulateur cardiaque, tel que  
dans une poche de chemise, lorsque celui-ci est en marche.  
Ils doivent utiliser le téléphone sans fil en l’appuyant sur l’oreille qui se trouve dans la direction  
opposée au stimulateur cardiaque.  
L’étude effectuée par l’organisme WRS n’a pas identifié de risque pour les détenteurs de  
simulateurs cardiaques causés par les gens qui utilisent un téléphone sans fil à proximité de  
ceux-ci.  
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For C-UL compliance only  
À propos des téléphones sans fil  
Confidentialité : Les mêmes caractéristiques qui constituent des avantages pour les  
téléphones sans fil affichent également des restrictions. Les appels téléphoniques sont  
transmis entre le combiné sans fil et le socle par le biais d’ondes radio ; il y a donc la possibilité  
que vos conversations téléphoniques sans fil soient interceptées par des équipements  
de réception radio se trouvant dans la portée du combiné sans fil. Pour cette raison, vous  
ne devez pas percevoir les communications téléphoniques sans fil comme étant aussi  
confidentielles que celles des téléphones à cordons.  
Alimentation électrique : Le socle de ce téléphone sans fil doit être branché à une prise  
électrique fonctionnelle. La prise électrique ne doit pas être contrôlée par un interrupteur mural.  
Les appels ne pourront pas être effectués du combiné sans fil si le socle est débranché ou mis  
hors tension ou si le courant est coupé.  
Possibilité d’interférences aux téléviseurs : Certains téléphones sans fil fonctionnent sur  
des fréquences pouvant causer des interférences aux téléviseurs et aux magnétoscopes. Pour  
réduire ou prévenir de telles interférences, ne placez pas le socle du téléphone sans fil près ou  
sur un téléviseur ou magnétoscope. S’il y a présence de parasites, il est conseillé d’éloigner  
le téléphone sans fil du téléviseur ou du magnétoscope afin de réduire possiblement les  
interférences.  
Piles rechargeables : Manipulez les piles avec soin afin de ne pas les court-circuiter avec des  
bagues, bracelets ou clés. Les piles ou le conducteur peut surchauffer et causer des blessures.  
Respectez la polarité adéquate entre la pile et le chargeur.  
Les bloc-piles rechargeables à l’hydrure métallique de nickel : Jetez ces blocs-piles de  
manière écologique et sécuritaire. Ne les incinérez pas et ne les percez pas. Tel que les autres  
piles de ce type, elles pourraient dégager une matière toxique qui peut causer des blessures  
corporelles si elles sont brûlées ou percées.  
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Appendix  
Limited 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 the 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  
8. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of  
systems outside the unit.  
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Limited warranty  
How do you get warranty service?  
To obtain warranty service in the USA, please visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call  
1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377. 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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Appendix  
Technical specifications  
Frequency  
control  
Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer  
Transmit  
Handset: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz  
frequency  
Telephone base: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz  
Channels  
5
Nominal  
Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range  
effective range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use.  
Power  
requirements  
Handset: 2.4V 500mAh Ni-MH battery  
Telephone base: 6V DC @ 600mA  
Memory  
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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Index  
A
Alert tone 29  
Alphabetical search 48  
Announcement 23  
Answer a call 30  
Answer an incoming call during a  
conference call 44  
Answer an incoming call during an  
intercom call 39  
Answering system 61  
Answering system and voicemail 61  
Answering system settings 21  
Answering system setup 21  
Answer ON/OFF 21  
Area code 14, 19  
Delete from the call log 60  
Dial a call log entry 58  
Dial a directory entry 48  
Dial a redial entry 35, 36  
Dial a speed dial entry 52  
Dialing keys 47  
Dialing pause 30, 45, 46, 49, 59  
Dial mode 14, 19  
Directory 45  
DSL filter 2, 3  
E
Edit a directory entry 49  
Edit a speed dial entry 53  
End a call 30  
End a conference call 43  
Expand your telephone system 72  
B
Battery 5  
Battery charging 4  
Battery installation 4  
F
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations 84, 85  
Find handset 33  
C
H
Caller ID 55  
Handset layout 7, 8  
Handset lights 69  
Handset locator 33  
Handset screen icons 70  
Handset settings 11  
Handset speakerphone 31  
Hold 8, 10, 32  
Caller ID history 56  
Caller ID with call waiting 55  
Call intercept 62  
Call log 56, 57  
Call log display screen messages 60  
Call screening 22  
Call waiting 31  
Home area code 14, 19  
Cancel 9  
Chain dialing 34, 35  
Character chart 47  
Charging 4  
Clear voicemail 12, 17  
Conference line 1 and line 2 calls 42  
Create a new directory entry 45, 46  
I
Important safety instructions 80, 81  
Indicators 69  
Initiate an intercom call while on a  
conference call 43  
Installation 2, 3, 4  
Intercom 37, 38  
D
Date and time 13, 18  
Delete a directory entry 50  
Delete all old messages 64  
Delete announcement 26  
Delete answering system messages 64  
Delete a redial entry 36  
Delete a speed dial entry 54  
K
Key tone 13, 18  
L
Language 11, 16  
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Index  
Layout 7, 8, 9, 10  
LCD language 11, 16  
Listening volume 31  
Review the redial list 35  
Review the speed dial directory 52  
Ringer tone 20  
Ringer volume 15, 20  
M
Maintenance 82  
S
Make a call 30  
Save a call log entry to the directory 59  
Save a redial entry to the directory 36  
Screen display messages 67, 68  
Screen icons 70, 71  
Make a call log entry ready to dial 58  
Make an intercom call 37, 38, 43  
Memory match 57  
Message alert tone 29  
Message capacity 61  
Message playback 63  
Missed calls indicator 56  
Multiple handset use 37  
Mute 32  
Share an outside call 42  
Silence an intercom call 38  
Silence the ringer 31  
Softkeys 7, 9  
Speakerphone 31  
Speed dial 51  
Store a directory entry 45, 46  
Store a speed dial entry 51  
N
New message indication 62  
Number of rings 27  
T
Technical specifications 92  
Telephone base installation 2, 3  
Telephone base layout 9, 10  
Telephone base lights 69  
Telephone base screen icons 71  
Telephone base settings 16  
Temporary tone dialing 33  
Time and date 13, 18  
Toll saver 27  
Tone 20  
Tone dialing 14, 19  
Transfer a call 40, 41  
Troubleshooting 73-79  
Turn the answering system on or off 21  
O
Operating range 82  
P
Pacemaker patients 81  
Paging handset 33  
Parts checklist 1, 6  
Phonebook 45  
Play announcement 23  
Play memos 65  
Play message 63  
Precautions for users of implanted  
cardiac pacemakers 81, 82  
Predial a call 30  
V
Pulse dialing 14, 19  
Voicemail indicator 12, 17  
Volume 15, 20, 31  
R
Reassign a speed dial entry 54  
Record announcement 24, 25  
Record memos 65  
Redial list 35  
W
Warranty 90-91  
Remote access 28, 66  
Remote code 28, 66  
Review the call log 57  
Review the directory 48  
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Designed to fit your home.  
And your life.  
VTech Communications, Inc.  
A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES.  
VTech is a registered trademark of VTech Holdings Limited.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
© 2014 VTech Communications, Inc.  
All right reserved. 12/14. DS6151-X_CIB_V5.0  
Document order number: 91-007065-060-100  
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