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Page 1: ...to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product For support shopping and everything new at VTech visit our website at www vtechphones com In Canada please visit www vtechcanada com Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product Before using this telephone please read the Important safety instructions on page 31 of this manual ...

Page 2: ...le on calls 14 Speakerphone 14 Mute 14 Call waiting 14 Intercom call 15 Multiple handset use 15 Answer an external call during an intercom call 15 Transfer an external call 16 Find handset 16 Advanced operation 17 Directory 17 Review the directory 17 Search the directory 17 Character chart 18 Store a directory entry 19 Dial a directory entry 19 Edit a directory entry 20 Delete from the directory 2...

Page 3: ...s 27 Handset display screen messages 28 Call log display screen messages 29 Battery 30 Important safety instructions 31 Troubleshooting 32 Operating range 41 Maintenance 41 About cordless telephones 42 Warranty 42 FCC ACTA and IC regulations 44 The RBRC seal 45 Technical specifications 46 Index 47 ...

Page 4: ...packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following 1 Handsets 9 User s manual 6 Batteries 8 Telephone base 4 Base power adapter 5 Telephone line cord 1 Handsets 2 for 6041 6044 3 for 6051 2 Chargers 1 for 6041 6044 2 for 6051 3 Charger adapters 1 for 6041 6044 2 for 6051 4 Base power adapter 5 Telephone line...

Page 5: ... battery for at least 16 hours The battery may have enough charge for short calls For best performance charge it for at least 16 hours You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the telephone base or charger after each use When the battery power is fully depleted a full recharge takes about 16 hours For further information on batteries please see the Battery section on page 30 In...

Page 6: ...rs or equivalent supplied with this telephone To obtain a replacement 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 This power unit 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 out...

Page 7: ... installation The telephone base comes with the desk table bracket installed and ready for tabletop use To remove the bracket 1 Push the bracket away from the telephone base as shown below Do not remove the bracket by force to avoid breakage of the tabs To install the bracket 1 Align the tabs of the bracket with the slots at the bottom of the telephone base as shown in the diagram 2 Slide the brac...

Page 8: ...receive high speed internet through your telephone line commonly referred to as DSL and you are experiencing interference during telephone conversations and or your caller ID features are not functioning properly install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack Contact your DSL provider for a DSL filter Installation ...

Page 9: ...ndset layout 1 Earpiece 2 directory volume 3 speakerphone 4 FLASH 5 Dialing keys 0 9 6 REDIAL PAUSE 7 Microphone 8 Handset display 9 MENU SELECT 10 CID caller ID volume 11 OFF CLEAR 12 MUTE REMOVE 13 INT intercom 1 2 4 5 3 7 8 10 9 11 12 13 6 ...

Page 10: ...www vtechphones com Basic operation Telephone settings Telephone settings Telephone base layout 1 CHARGE light 2 IN USE light 3 VOICEMAIL light 4 FIND HANDSET 3 1 4 2 ...

Page 11: ... SELECT to display menu when in idle mode Press or to reach Setup HS Press MENU SELECT Press or to reach Ring melody Press MENU SELECT and a checkmark is shown next to the current ring melody Press or to scroll through the choices and a sample of each ring melody will be played Press MENU SELECT The screen displays Stored and you ll hear a confirmation beep Stored YEAR 200 DATE 1 01 TIME 2 12AM Me...

Page 12: ...etup HS Press MENU SELECT Press or to reach Tones Press MENU SELECT Press or to reach Battery low Press MENU SELECT A checkmark is shown next to the current selection Press or to choose On or Off Press MENU SELECT The screen displays Stored and you ll hear a confirmation beep Battery low Out of Range On Off Ring volume The handset ringer volume can be adjusted from five levels Press MENU SELECT to...

Page 13: ...The screen displays Stored and you ll hear a confirmation beep Key tone The handset is preset to beep whenever any button is pressed To change this setting Press MENU SELECT to display the menu when in idle mode Press or to reach Setup HS Press MENU SELECT Press or to reach Tones Press MENU SELECT Press or to reach Key beeps Press MENU SELECT A checkmark is shown next to the current selection Pres...

Page 14: ...ee the chart on page 18 Press MENU SELECT The screen displays Stored and you ll hear a confirmation beep Handset name Language ENTER NAME HANDSET a Language To change the language for all screen displays Press MENU SELECT to display menu when in idle mode Press or to reach Setup HS Press MENU SELECT Press or to reach Language Press MENU SELECT A checkmark is shown next to the current selection Pre...

Page 15: ...e dial type must be changed Press MENU SELECT to display menu when in idle mode Press or to reach Setup BS Press MENU SELECT Press or to reach Dial type Press MENU SELECT A checkmark is shown next to the current selection Press or to choose between tone and Pulse Press MENU SELECT The screen displays Stored and you ll hear a confirmation beep Dial TYPE Clr VoiceMail TONE Pulse The clear voicemail ...

Page 16: ...xit to the previous menu The screen displays Stored and you ll hear a confirmation beep Reset RING MELODY Reset When the handset or telephone base settings are reset to default all items stored in memory will be deleted This includes the directory and call log entries Temporary tone dialing If you have pulse rotary service you can change from pulse to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing T...

Page 17: ...ress FLASH or Press FLASH or any dialing keys 0 9 or to answer an incoming call Press OFF CLEAR or put the handset back in the telephone base or charger to end a call The call timer will be activated during a call to show call duration PHONE 00 00 10 595 9511 MUTE Press or to adjust the listening volume during a conversation Call waiting If you subscribe to call waiting service and you are on a ca...

Page 18: ...andset back on the telephone base or charger Multiple handset use While on a call the person on the other handset can join the conversation Press FLASH or to join the conversation Only two handsets can join the conference conversation at the same time Press OFF CLEAR or place the handset in the telephone base or charger to drop out of the call The external call will not be terminated until both ha...

Page 19: ...ion handset answers press MENU SELECT and then press or to reach conference Press MENU SELECT to let the destination handset join the conversation Press MENU SELECT and the screen displays END CONFERENCE and then press MENU SELECT to return to the intercom conversation During the intercom conversation press MENU SELECT and or to reach OTHER CALL to return to the external call and put the intercom ...

Page 20: ...T to display menu when in idle mode Press or to reach directory Press MENU SELECT Press or to reach REVIEW Press MENU SELECT Press or to browse and press OFF CLEAR to exit Search the directory Entries are sorted alphabetically and names beginning with numbers are listed first An alphabetical search can be done after entering the directory Enter the first letter of the name using the chart on page ...

Page 21: ...e a single character Press and hold MUTE REMOVE to delete the entire entry Press and hold REDIAL PAUSE to insert a dialing pause P will be displayed on screen when entering a telephone number Press repeatedly to alternate between uppercase and lowercase when entering characters Number key Characters by number of key presses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 space 1 2 A B C 2 3 D E F 3 4 G H I 4 5 J K L 5 6 M N ...

Page 22: ...ers and then press MENU SELECT The screen displays Stored and you ll hear a confirmation beep Dial a directory entry Press to enter the directory Press or to scroll to the desired entry or use the alphabetical search to find it Press FLASH or to dial OR Press MENU SELECT to display menu when in idle mode Press or to reach directory Press MENU SELECT Press or to reach REVIEW Press MENU SELECT Press...

Page 23: ...ctory entry Press or MENU SELECT three times to enter the directory Press or to scroll to the desired entry or use the alphabetical search to find the number Press MENU SELECT The screen displays Enter number Use MUTE REMOVE and the keypad to edit the number and press MENU SELECT The screen displays ENTER NAME Use MUTE REMOVE and the keypad to edit the name and then press MENU SELECT The screen di...

Page 24: ...e and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment Contact your local telephone company if you have both caller ID and call waiting but as separate services you may need combined service you have only caller ID service or only call waiting service you do not subscribe to caller ID or call waiting services but wish to try them There may be fees for these services and they may not be availab...

Page 25: ...ing call information The screen displays Empty if there is no record in the call log The screen displays New if there are new call log entries missed and unread calls Duplicate or anonymous calls no caller ID information will be stored in the call log Review the call log Press CID to enter the call log OR Press MENU SELECT Press or to select Call log Press MENU SELECT and then press or to browse t...

Page 26: ...ss MENU SELECT The screen displays Stored and you ll hear a confirmation beep While reviewing the call log press repeatedly to display the other dialing options Available options are 1 area code number area code number 1 number number only The various dialing options are enter name stored 595 9511 1 595 9511 800 595 9511 1 800 595 9511 Dial a call log number Press CID to enter the call log OR Pres...

Page 27: ... and then press MUTE REMOVE The screen displays DELETED and you ll hear a confirmation beep To delete all entries Press and hold MUTE REMOVE when in the Call log The screen displays Delete All Press MENU SELECT The screen displays Deleted and you ll hear a confirmation beep Deleted Delete all Press and hold OFF CLEAR to exit the menu if you do not want to delete all the entries or press OFF CLEAR ...

Page 28: ...e The screen displays Empty if there is no record on the list Review redial Press REDIAL PAUSE to enter the redial list Press or to browse through the entries Store a redial number to the directory Press REDIAL PAUSE to enter the redial list Press or to scroll to the desired entry Press MENU SELECT The screen displays enter Name Use the keypad to enter the name and then press MENU SELECT The scree...

Page 29: ...l to the desired entry and then press MUTE REMOVE The screen displays DELETED and you ll hear a confirmation beep To delete all entries Press and hold MUTE REMOVE The screen displays Delete All Press MENU SELECT The screen displays Deleted and you ll hear a confirmation beep Delete all Deleted Advanced operation Press and hold OFF CLEAR to exit the menu if you do not want to delete all the entries...

Page 30: ...harging Flashes when the battery power is low MUTE The microphone is muted temporarily during a conversation On when the handset speakerphone is in use IN USE Flashes when there is an incoming call On when the handset is in use VOICEMAIL Flashes when there is a new network message a subscription service from your local telephone company is required CHARGE On when the handset is in the telephone ba...

Page 31: ...ist ENDED You have just ended a call FULL The directory is full INTERCOM The handset is on an intercom call LINE IN USE Another handset connected to the same line is in use LOW BATTERY The battery needs to be recharged RINGER MUTE The ringer is muted temporarily when there is an incoming call NEW There are un reviewed calls in the call log NEW VOICEMAIL There is new voicemail message NOT AVAILABLE...

Page 32: ...battery needs to be replaced OR An incorrect battery has been installed by mistake Use only the supplied VTech battery Display When PRIVATE NAME The caller is blocking name information PRIVATE NUMBER The caller is blocking telephone number information PRIVATE CALLER The caller is blocking name and number information UNKNOWN NAME This caller s name is unavailable UNKNOWN NUMBER This caller s number...

Page 33: ... 800 267 7377 2 Do not dispose of the battery in a fire Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions 3 Do not open or mutilate the battery ies Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed 4 Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit by letting them come into...

Page 34: ... it to an authorized service facility Opening or removing parts of the telephone base or handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used 11 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock 12 Unplug this product...

Page 35: ...st 16 hours Remove and re insert the battery If that still does not work it may be necessary to purchase a new battery Disconnect the telephone base from the jack and plug in a working telephone If this telephone does not work the problem is probably in the wiring or the local service Call the local telephone company Low Battery is displayed on screen Place the handset in the telephone base or cha...

Page 36: ...on It may be necessary to purchase a new battery Please see the Battery section of this user s manual page 30 The telephone might be malfunctioning Please see the Warranty section of this user s manual page 42 for further instruction The CHARGE light is off Clean the charging contacts on the cordless handset s and telephone base each month using a pencil eraser or a dry non abrasive fabric Make su...

Page 37: ...ne base from the telephone jack and connect a different telephone If there is no dial tone on the other telephone either the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company My handset displays CONNECTING Move the handset closer to the telephone base You might have moved out of range My handset displays NOT AVAILABLE Move the handset closer to the telephone base You ...

Page 38: ...apply Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone Try installing your telephone as far away as possible from the following electronic devices wireless routers radios radio towers pager towers cellular telephones digital telephones intercoms room monitors televisions VCRs personal computers kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones Test a working telephone at ...

Page 39: ...pe pulse dial or tone dial for the service in your area See the Dial type section on page 12 to set the dial type If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem the problem is in the wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company charges may apply Eliminate any background noise Noise from a television radio or other appliances may cause the telephone not to dial out...

Page 40: ...hones 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 solves the problem re locate your telephone or modem farther apart from each other or use a different surge protector The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range Try moving the telephone base to another location preferably...

Page 41: ...rd is plugged in securely Remove and re insert the battery MycallerIDfeaturesare not working properly Caller ID is a subscription service You must subscribe to this service from your local telephone company for this feature to work on your telephone The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID Both you and the caller s telephone companies must use equipment which are compati...

Page 42: ...ovided by the local telephone company The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID Both you and the caller s telephone companies must use equipment which are compatible with caller ID service If you subscribe to DSL service install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone line jack Contact your DSL service provider for filter informatio...

Page 43: ...lling your telephone as far away from these electronic devices as possible wireless routers radios radio towers pager towers cellular telephones intercoms room monitors televisions personal computers kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones Common cure for electronic equipment If the unit is not responding normally try putting the cordless handset in the telephone base or the charger If it...

Page 44: ...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 w...

Page 45: ...d 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 Prod...

Page 46: ... 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 valid proof of purchase sales receipt identifying the Product purchased Product model and the date of purchase or receipt and 3 Provide yo...

Page 47: ... 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 FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative...

Page 48: ...any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device 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 ...

Page 49: ...g to environmental conditions at the time of use Size Handset 170 9mm X 48 1mm X 25 8mm Telephone base 129 5mm X 123 8mm X 95 0mm Charger 84 0mm X 99 0mm X 102 0mm Weight Handset 131 0 grams including battery Telephone base 181 6 grams Charger 101 4 grams Power requirements Handset DC 2 4V 600mAh NiMH battery Telephone base DC 6V 300mA Charger AC 6V 300mA Memory Directory 50 memory locations up to...

Page 50: ...ll log 24 Delete from the directory 20 Desk table bracket installation 4 Dial a call log number 23 Dial a directory entry 19 Dial a redial number 26 Dial type 4 12 Directory 17 DSL filter 5 E Edit a directory entry 20 Edit handset name 11 F FCC ACTA and IC regulations 44 Find handset 16 H Handset and telephone base indicators 27 Handset display screen messages 28 Handset icons 27 Handset layout 6 ...

Page 51: ...gs 13 Review redial 25 Review the call log 22 Review the directory 17 Ring melody 8 Ring volume 9 S Search the directory 17 Speakerphone 14 Store a directory entry 19 Store a redial number to the directory 25 Store a call log number 23 T Technical specifications 46 Telephone base 3 7 Telephone base lights 27 Telephone settings 6 Temporary tone dialing 13 The RBRC seal 45 Transfer an external call ...

Page 52: ...ECH GROUP OF COMPANIES Distributed in the U S A by VTech Communications Inc Beaverton Oregon Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd Richmond B C Copyright 2007 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD Printed in China 91 001081 090 100 ...

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