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Connect and charge the battery

NOTES

Use only the power adapter supplied with this 

product.
Charge the battery provided with or identified for 

use with this product only in accordance with the 
instructions and limitations specified in this manual.

Connect the charger

Charge the battery

Place the handset in the charger to charge.

Once you have installed the battery, the handset 

LCD display indicates the battery status (see the 

following table).

NOTES

For best performance, keep the handset in the 

telephone base or charger when not in use.
The battery is fully charged after 12 hours of 

continuous charging.
If you place the handset in the charger without 

plugging in the battery, the screen displays 

No 

battery

.

Battery 

indicators

Battery status

Action

The screen 

is blank, or 

shows 

Put in 

charger

 and  

  flashes.

The battery has 

no charge or 

very little charge. 

The handset 

cannot be used.

Charge without 

interruption 

(at least 30 

minutes).

The screen 

shows

 

Low 

battery

 

and   

flashes. 

The battery has 

enough charge 

to be used for a 

short time.

Charge without 

interruption 

(at least 30 

minutes).

The screen 

shows  

HANDSET X

.

The battery is 

charged.

To keep 

the battery 

charged, 

place it in the 

telephone base 

or charger 

when not in 

use.

Before use

Add and register a handset

You can add new 

DS6072 

handsets (purchased 

separately) to your 

DS6771 

telephone system. 

Your telephone system supports a maximum of 

five devices.
Each handset must be registered with the 

telephone base before use. When first 

purchased, each expansion handset displays 

To 

register HS... 

and 

...see manual 

alternatively

.  

NOTE

Charge the new handset without interruption for 

at least 30 minutes before registering it to the 

telephone base. 

To register a handset to the telephone 

base:

Place the new handset in the telephone base.

After about 10 seconds, the handset displays 

Registering...

.

 When the registration process 

completes, the handset displays 

Registered

 and 

you hear a beep. The registration process takes 

about 90 seconds. 

Deregister handsets

If you want to replace a handset or reassign 

the designated handset number of a registered 

handset, you must deregister all the handsets 

and then individually register each handset.

If you want to register a handset to another 

telephone base, you must deregister all 

handsets, and then register each handset 

individually to the desired telephone base.

To deregister all handsets from the 

telephone base:

1.  Press and hold 

FIND HANDSET

 on the 

telephone base for about 10 seconds until 

the 

IN USE

 light on the telephone base 

turns on and starts flashing. 

2.  Immediately press 

FIND HANDSET

 again. 

You must press 

FIND HANDSET

 while the 

IN USE

 light is still flashing. The 

IN USE

 

light turns off, and you hear a confirmation 

tone.

3.  All handsets display 

To register HS...

 

and 

...see manual

 alternately when the 

deregistration process completes. The 

deregistration process takes about 10 

seconds.

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 pwr 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

  /HOME

.

 

Move 

closer to the telephone base, and then press  

/HOME

 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.

ECO mode

This power conserving technology reduces 

power consumption for optimal battery 

performance. The ECO mode activates 

automatically whenever the handset is 

synchronized with the telephone base.

General product care

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 dry non-abrasive cloth. Do not use 
dampened cloth or cleaning solvents of any kind.

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:

Read and understand all instructions.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked 

on the product.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet 

before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol 

cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
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.
Do not place this product on an unstable 

table, shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces.
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.
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. 

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.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power 

cord. Do not install this product where the 

cord may be walked on.
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.
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.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension 

cords.

1.
2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet 

and refer servicing to an authorized service 

facility under the following conditions:

When the power supply cord or plug is 

damaged or frayed.
If liquid has been spilled onto the product.
If the product has been exposed to rain 

or water.
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.
If the product has been dropped and the 

telephone base and/or handset has been 

damaged.
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.

17. The power adapters are intended to be 

correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount 

position. The prongs are not designed to hold 

the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, 

under-the-table or cabinet outlet.

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13.


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.

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. 

Congratulations

on purchasing your new VTech product. Before 

using this telephone, please read  

Important safety instructions

.

This manual has instructions on how to set up 

and register your new handset. For instructions 

on using the handset, see the Abridged user’s 

manual that came with your telephone base. 

You may also view or download the online user’s 

manual for a full set of installation and operation 

instructions at  

www.vtechphones.com.

 In Canada, visit 

www.

vtechcanada.com

 

Parts checklist

Your telephone package contains the following 

items. Save your sales receipt and original 

packaging in the event warranty service is 

necessary. 

Charger overview

1 –  Charging pole

Handset overview

1 –  Handset earpiece
2 –  LCD display
3 –  MENU/SELECT

•  Show the menu.
•  While in a menu, press to select an item, 

or save an entry or setting.

4 –  VOICE

  Press to activate the voice-controlled 

application on your connected cell 

phone.

5 –  OFF/CANCEL

  Hang up a call.
  Silence the ringer temporarily while the 

handset is ringing.

  Press and hold to erase the missed call 

indicator while the phone is not in use.

  Press to return to the previous menu; or 

press and hold to return to idle mode, 

without making changes.

6 –  

  Press to add a space when entering 

names.

7 –  

  Press repeatedly to show other dialing 

options when reviewing a caller ID log 

entry.

8 –  INT

  Press to start an intercom conversation 

or transfer a call.


9 –  Microphone
10 –  MUTE/DELETE

  Mute the microphone during a call.
  Delete digits or characters while using 

the dialing keys.

  Silence the ringer temporarily while the 

handset is ringing.

  Delete the displayed entry while 

reviewing the phonebook, caller ID log, 

call block list or redial list.

11 –  

 

•  Make or answer a call using the handset 

speakerphone.

•  During a call, press to switch between the 

speakerphone and the handset.

12 – 

•  While you have set the dial mode to 

pulse and on a call, press to switch to 

tone dialing temporarily.

13 –  

•  Press repeatedly to add or remove 1 

in front of the caller ID log entry before 

dialing or saving it to the phonebook.

•  Press and hold to set or dial your 

voicemail number.

14 –  /HOME/FLASH

•  Make or answer a home call.
•  Answer an incoming home call when you 

hear a call waiting alert.

15 –   /CELL

•  Make or answer a cell call.
•  Answer an incoming cell call when you 

hear a call waiting alert.

16 –  REDIAL/PAUSE

•  Press repeatedly to review the redial list.
•  Press and hold to insert a dialing pause 

while entering a number.

17 –  

 

•  Review the phonebook when the 

handset is not in use.

•  Increase the listening volume during a 

call.

•  Scroll up while in a menu, or in the 

phonebook, caller ID log, call block list or 

redial list.

•  Move the cursor to the right when 

entering numbers or names.


         

 

  Review the caller ID log when the handset 

is not in use.

  Decrease the listening volume during a 

call.

  Scroll down while in a menu, or in the 

phonebook, caller ID log, call block list or 

redial list.

  Move the cursor to the left when entering 

numbers or names.

18 – CHARGE

 

light

•  On when the handset is charging.

Display icons overview

Install the battery

Install the battery as shown below.

NOTES

Use only the battery provided.
If the handset will not be used for a long time, 

disconnect and remove the battery to prevent 

possible leakage.


User’s manual

Telephones identified with this 

logo have reduced noise and 

interference when used with most 

T-coil equipped hearing aids and 

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the Telecommunications Industry 

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Go to  

www.vtechphones.com 

to register your product for 
enhanced warranty support 
and latest VTech product 
news.

DS6771 base

Do not place 

the handset in 

the charger.

DS6771 base

The 

ENERGY STAR® 

program (www.energystar.gov) 

recognizes and encourages 

the use of products that save 

energy and help protect our 

environment. We are proud 

to mark this product with 

the 

ENERGY STAR® 

label 

indicating it meets the latest 

energy efficiency guidelines.

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The battery icon flashes when the 

battery is low and needs charging.

The battery icon animates when the 

battery is charging.

The battery icon becomes solid 

when the battery is fully charged.

ECO

The ECO mode activates 

automatically to reduce power 

consumption when the handset is 

within range from the telephone 

base.

There are new voicemail received 

from your telephone service 

provider.

On when the home line is in use or 

there is an incoming home call.
Flashes when there is an incoming 

home waiting call.

 

1

2

There are Bluetooth devices 

connected on the cell devices list.

On when the cell line is in use or 

there is an incoming cell call.
Flashes when there is an incoming 

cell waiting call.

NEW

There are new caller ID log entries.

ANS ON

The answering system is turned on.

The handset ringer is off.

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Connect and charge the battery

NOTES

Use only the power adapter supplied with this 

product.
Charge the battery provided with or identified for 

use with this product only in accordance with the 
instructions and limitations specified in this manual.

Connect the charger

Charge the battery

Place the handset in the charger to charge.

Once you have installed the battery, the handset 

LCD display indicates the battery status (see the 

following table).

NOTES

For best performance, keep the handset in the 

telephone base or charger when not in use.
The battery is fully charged after 12 hours of 

continuous charging.
If you place the handset in the charger without 

plugging in the battery, the screen displays 

No 

battery

.

Battery 

indicators

Battery status

Action

The screen 

is blank, or 

shows 

Put in 

charger

 and  

  flashes.

The battery has 

no charge or 

very little charge. 

The handset 

cannot be used.

Charge without 

interruption 

(at least 30 

minutes).

The screen 

shows

 

Low 

battery

 

and   

flashes. 

The battery has 

enough charge 

to be used for a 

short time.

Charge without 

interruption 

(at least 30 

minutes).

The screen 

shows  

HANDSET X

.

The battery is 

charged.

To keep 

the battery 

charged, 

place it in the 

telephone base 

or charger 

when not in 

use.

Before use

Add and register a handset

You can add new 

DS6072 

handsets (purchased 

separately) to your 

DS6771 

telephone system. 

Your telephone system supports a maximum of 

five devices.
Each handset must be registered with the 

telephone base before use. When first 

purchased, each expansion handset displays 

To 

register HS... 

and 

...see manual 

alternatively

.  

NOTE

Charge the new handset without interruption for 

at least 30 minutes before registering it to the 

telephone base. 

To register a handset to the telephone 

base:

Place the new handset in the telephone base.

After about 10 seconds, the handset displays 

Registering...

.

 When the registration process 

completes, the handset displays 

Registered

 and 

you hear a beep. The registration process takes 

about 90 seconds. 

Deregister handsets

If you want to replace a handset or reassign 

the designated handset number of a registered 

handset, you must deregister all the handsets 

and then individually register each handset.

If you want to register a handset to another 

telephone base, you must deregister all 

handsets, and then register each handset 

individually to the desired telephone base.

To deregister all handsets from the 

telephone base:

1.  Press and hold 

FIND HANDSET

 on the 

telephone base for about 10 seconds until 

the 

IN USE

 light on the telephone base 

turns on and starts flashing. 

2.  Immediately press 

FIND HANDSET

 again. 

You must press 

FIND HANDSET

 while the 

IN USE

 light is still flashing. The 

IN USE

 

light turns off, and you hear a confirmation 

tone.

3.  All handsets display 

To register HS...

 

and 

...see manual

 alternately when the 

deregistration process completes. The 

deregistration process takes about 10 

seconds.

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 pwr 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

  /HOME

.

 

Move 

closer to the telephone base, and then press  

/HOME

 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.

ECO mode

This power conserving technology reduces 

power consumption for optimal battery 

performance. The ECO mode activates 

automatically whenever the handset is 

synchronized with the telephone base.

General product care

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 dry non-abrasive cloth. Do not use 
dampened cloth or cleaning solvents of any kind.

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:

Read and understand all instructions.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked 

on the product.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet 

before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol 

cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
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.
Do not place this product on an unstable 

table, shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces.
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.
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. 

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.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power 

cord. Do not install this product where the 

cord may be walked on.
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.
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.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension 

cords.

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12.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet 

and refer servicing to an authorized service 

facility under the following conditions:

When the power supply cord or plug is 

damaged or frayed.
If liquid has been spilled onto the product.
If the product has been exposed to rain 

or water.
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.
If the product has been dropped and the 

telephone base and/or handset has been 

damaged.
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.

17. The power adapters are intended to be 

correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount 

position. The prongs are not designed to hold 

the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, 

under-the-table or cabinet outlet.

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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.

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. 

Congratulations

on purchasing your new VTech product. Before 

using this telephone, please read  

Important safety instructions

.

This manual has instructions on how to set up 

and register your new handset. For instructions 

on using the handset, see the Abridged user’s 

manual that came with your telephone base. 

You may also view or download the online user’s 

manual for a full set of installation and operation 

instructions at  

www.vtechphones.com.

 In Canada, visit 

www.

vtechcanada.com

 

Parts checklist

Your telephone package contains the following 

items. Save your sales receipt and original 

packaging in the event warranty service is 

necessary. 

Charger overview

1 –  Charging pole

Handset overview

1 –  Handset earpiece
2 –  LCD display
3 –  MENU/SELECT

•  Show the menu.
•  While in a menu, press to select an item, 

or save an entry or setting.

4 –  VOICE

  Press to activate the voice-controlled 

application on your connected cell 

phone.

5 –  OFF/CANCEL

  Hang up a call.
  Silence the ringer temporarily while the 

handset is ringing.

  Press and hold to erase the missed call 

indicator while the phone is not in use.

  Press to return to the previous menu; or 

press and hold to return to idle mode, 

without making changes.

6 –  

  Press to add a space when entering 

names.

7 –  

  Press repeatedly to show other dialing 

options when reviewing a caller ID log 

entry.

8 –  INT

  Press to start an intercom conversation 

or transfer a call.


9 –  Microphone
10 –  MUTE/DELETE

  Mute the microphone during a call.
  Delete digits or characters while using 

the dialing keys.

  Silence the ringer temporarily while the 

handset is ringing.

  Delete the displayed entry while 

reviewing the phonebook, caller ID log, 

call block list or redial list.

11 –  

 

•  Make or answer a call using the handset 

speakerphone.

•  During a call, press to switch between the 

speakerphone and the handset.

12 – 

•  While you have set the dial mode to 

pulse and on a call, press to switch to 

tone dialing temporarily.

13 –  

•  Press repeatedly to add or remove 1 

in front of the caller ID log entry before 

dialing or saving it to the phonebook.

•  Press and hold to set or dial your 

voicemail number.

14 –  /HOME/FLASH

•  Make or answer a home call.
•  Answer an incoming home call when you 

hear a call waiting alert.

15 –   /CELL

•  Make or answer a cell call.
•  Answer an incoming cell call when you 

hear a call waiting alert.

16 –  REDIAL/PAUSE

•  Press repeatedly to review the redial list.
•  Press and hold to insert a dialing pause 

while entering a number.

17 –  

 

•  Review the phonebook when the 

handset is not in use.

•  Increase the listening volume during a 

call.

•  Scroll up while in a menu, or in the 

phonebook, caller ID log, call block list or 

redial list.

•  Move the cursor to the right when 

entering numbers or names.


         

 

  Review the caller ID log when the handset 

is not in use.

  Decrease the listening volume during a 

call.

  Scroll down while in a menu, or in the 

phonebook, caller ID log, call block list or 

redial list.

  Move the cursor to the left when entering 

numbers or names.

18 – CHARGE

 

light

•  On when the handset is charging.

Display icons overview

Install the battery

Install the battery as shown below.

NOTES

Use only the battery provided.
If the handset will not be used for a long time, 

disconnect and remove the battery to prevent 

possible leakage.


User’s manual

Telephones identified with this 

logo have reduced noise and 

interference when used with most 

T-coil equipped hearing aids and 

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DECT 6.0 cordless telephone

THIS SIDE UP 

Go to  

www.vtechphones.com 

to register your product for 
enhanced warranty support 
and latest VTech product 
news.

DS6771 base

Do not place 

the handset in 

the charger.

DS6771 base

The 

ENERGY STAR® 

program (www.energystar.gov) 

recognizes and encourages 

the use of products that save 

energy and help protect our 

environment. We are proud 

to mark this product with 

the 

ENERGY STAR® 

label 

indicating it meets the latest 

energy efficiency guidelines.

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The battery icon flashes when the 

battery is low and needs charging.

The battery icon animates when the 

battery is charging.

The battery icon becomes solid 

when the battery is fully charged.

ECO

The ECO mode activates 

automatically to reduce power 

consumption when the handset is 

within range from the telephone 

base.

There are new voicemail received 

from your telephone service 

provider.

On when the home line is in use or 

there is an incoming home call.
Flashes when there is an incoming 

home waiting call.

 

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There are Bluetooth devices 

connected on the cell devices list.

On when the cell line is in use or 

there is an incoming cell call.
Flashes when there is an incoming 

cell waiting call.

NEW

There are new caller ID log entries.

ANS ON

The answering system is turned on.

The handset ringer is off.

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Summary of Contents for DS6072

Page 1: ...techphones com to register your product for enhanced warranty support and latest VTech product news User s manual BC DS6072 DECT 6 0 cordless telephone Go to www vtechphones com to register your produ...

Page 2: ...ts checklist Your telephone package contains the following items Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary Charger overview 1 Charging pole User s manua...

Page 3: ...nce the ringer temporarily while the handset is ringing Press and hold to erase the missed call indicator while the phone is not in use Press to return to the previous menu or press and hold to return...

Page 4: ...to add or remove 1 in front of the caller ID log entry before dialing or saving it to the phonebook Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail number 14 HOME FLASH Make or answer a home call Answer...

Page 5: ...icon becomes solid when the battery is fully charged ECO The ECO mode activates automatically to reduce power consumption when the handset is within range from the telephone base There are new voicema...

Page 6: ...the battery Install the battery as shown below NOTES Use only the battery provided If the handset will not be used for a long time disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage THIS S...

Page 7: ...t the charger Charge the battery Place the handset in the charger to charge Once you have installed the battery the handset LCD display indicates the battery status see the following table NOTES For b...

Page 8: ...t in the telephone base or charger when not in use Before use Add and register a handset You can add new DS6072 handsets purchased separately to your DS6771 telephone system Your telephone system supp...

Page 9: ...e base you must deregister all handsets and then register each handset individually to the desired telephone base To deregister all handsets from the telephone base 1 Press and hold FIND HANDSET on th...

Page 10: ...er consumption for optimal battery performance The ECO mode activates automatically whenever the handset is synchronized with the telephone base General product care Taking care of your telephone Your...

Page 11: ...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 pro...

Page 12: ...one 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...

Page 13: ...ents 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...

Page 14: ...nctured they could release caustic material which could cause injury The RBRC seal The RBRC seal on the nickel metal hydride battery indicates that VTech Communications Inc is voluntarily participatin...

Page 15: ...e Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC Actual operating range may vary according to environment conditions at the time of use Power requirements Handset 2 4V Ni MH battery Charger 6V DC 400mA Memory Ph...

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