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Table of contents

Dial a speed dial entry ...............52
Edit a speed dial entry ...............53
Reassign a speed dial entry ......54
Delete a speed dial entry ...........54
About caller ID ............................55
Caller ID history ..........................56
Missed calls indicator .................56
Memory match ...........................57
Review the call log .....................57
Make a call log entry ready  

to dial ......................................58

Dial a call log entry .....................58
Save a call log entry to the  

directory ..................................59

Delete from the call log ..............60
Call log display screen  

messages................................60

Answering system operation ...61

Answering system and  

voicemail .................................61

Message capacity ......................61
New message indication ............62
Call intercept ..............................62
Message playback .....................63
Delete all messages ...................64
Record and play memos ............65
Remote access ..........................66

Appendix .................................. 67

Screen display messages ..........67
Handset and telephone base 

indicators ................................69

Handset screen icons ................70
Telephone base screen icons ....71
Expand your telephone system .... 72
Troubleshooting ..........................73
Important safety instructions ......80
Operating range .........................82
Maintenance ...............................82
The RBRC

®

 seal .........................83

FCC, ACTA and IC regulations .... 84
California Energy Commission 

battery charging testing 

instructions..............................86

For C-UL compliance only .........87
Limited warranty .........................90
Technical specifications .............92

Index ......................................... 93

Summary of Contents for DS6151 - 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone

Page 1: ...User s manual w w w v tec hphones c om Models DS6151 DS6151 11 DS6151 2 BC ...

Page 2: ...entified with this logo have reduced noise and interference when used with most T coil equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants The TIA 1083 Compliant Logo is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association Used under license Register online to get an additional 3 month warranty Visit www vtechphones com Registration Register your product online for enhanced warranty support Product ...

Page 3: ...wn announcement 24 Delete your announcement 26 Number of rings 27 Remote access code 28 Message alert tone 29 Telephone operation 30 Make answer or end a call 30 Call waiting 31 Handset speakerphone 31 Volume 31 Silence the ringer 31 Mute 32 Hold 32 Temporary tone dialing 33 Handset locator 33 Chain dialing 34 Redial list 35 Review the redial list 35 Dial a redial entry 35 Save a redial entry to t...

Page 4: ...1 Answering system and voicemail 61 Message capacity 61 New message indication 62 Call intercept 62 Message playback 63 Delete all messages 64 Record and play memos 65 Remote access 66 Appendix 67 Screen display messages 67 Handset and telephone base indicators 69 Handset screen icons 70 Telephone base screen icons 71 Expand your telephone system 72 Troubleshooting 73 Important safety instructions...

Page 5: ...er adapter User s manual To purchase a replacement battery or power adapter 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 Getting started Handset 1 for DS6151 DS6151 11 2 for DS6151 2 Battery 1 for DS6151 DS6151 11 2 for DS6151 2 Battery compartment cover 1 for DS6151 DS6151 11 2 for DS6151 2 Belt clip Charger 1 for DS615...

Page 6: ...riber 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 adapt...

Page 7: ...e plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling under the table or cabinet outlet Figure Two Installation with separate line jacks 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 Telephone base Connect the clear telephone line cord to jack labeled LINE 1 L1 L2 Connect the black telephon...

Page 8: ...t in the telephone base when not in use 1 2 3 Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the battery compartment matching the color coded label 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 ba...

Page 9: ...following performance Operation Operating time While in handset use talking Up to 10 hours While in speakerphone mode talking Up to 7 hours While not in use standby Up to 10 days Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery Handset is not charging or in use ...

Page 10: ... For handsfree telephone conversation you can use any industry standard 2 5mm headset purchased separately For best results use a VTech 2 5mm headset To attach the belt clip Snap the belt clip into the slots on both sides of the handset To remove the belt clip Gently lift either of the belt clip tabs outwards to remove the belt clip from the handset ...

Page 11: ...og 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 REDIAL PAUSE Press to review the redial list page 35 While dialing or enter...

Page 12: ...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 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 Pr...

Page 13: ... 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 CID volume caller ID Press to review the call log when the telephone is not in use page 57 During a call press to access the call log page 34 While in a menu press to scroll down DIR volume directory Press to enter the directory when the telephone is n...

Page 14: ...esponding line on or off page 21 LINE 1 LINE 2 Press to make or answer a call on the corresponding line page 30 HOLD Press to put a call on hold page 32 VOL During a call press to adjust the speakerphone volume page 31 Press to adjust the volume during message playback page 63 While the telephone base is ringing press the increase or decrease the ringer volume FLASH During a call press to receive ...

Page 15: ...3 4 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 Press the MENU softkey to show the menu when the handset is not in use Press or to select SETTINGS Press the SELECT softkey to select the desired item 1 2 3 Press OFF or the BACK softkey to return to the previous menu Press and hold ...

Page 16: ...oicemail messages your telephone service provider continues to send the signal that turns on the indicators To manually turn off these indicators Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use Press or to select SETTINGS then press the SELECT softkey Press or to select Clear voicemail then press the SELECT softkey Press or to choose from Line 1 Line 2 or Lines 1 2 then press the SELECT soft...

Page 17: ...of the week can be calculated from the caller ID information Before using the answering system set the date and time as follows To adjust the date and time Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use Press or to select SETTINGS then press the SELECT softkey Press or to select Set date time then press the SELECT softkey Press the dialing keys 0 9 to enter a two digit number or press or un...

Page 18: ... 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 HOME AREA CODE ___ SETTINGS Key tone Set date time Home area code BACK SELECT BACK SELECT SETTINGS Dial mode The dial mode is preset ...

Page 19: ...Press or to select RINGERS then press the SELECT softkey Press or to select Ringer tone then press the SELECT softkey Press or to choose Line 1 Line 2 or Lines 1 2 Then press the SELECT softkey Press or to select the desired ringer tone Press the SELECT softkey to confirm or press the BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Setting the volume to the lowest level turns off...

Page 20: ... 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 Press the MENU softkey to show the menu when the telephone base is not in use Press CID or DIR to select Settings Press the SELECT softkey to select the highlighted item 1 2 3 Press CANCEL to return to the previous menu Press and...

Page 21: ... new voicemail messages your telephone service provider continues to send the signal that turns on the indicators To manually turn off these indicators Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use Press CID or DIR to select Settings then press the SELECT softkey Press CID or DIR to select Clear voicemail then press the SELECT softkey Press CID or DIR to choose from Line 1 Line 2 or...

Page 22: ...at 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 To adjust the date and time Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use Press CID or DIR to select Settings then press the SELECT softkey Press CID or DIR to select Set date time then press the SELECT softkey Press the dialing keys 0 9 to enter...

Page 23: ...vice 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 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 s...

Page 24: ...s the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use Press CID or DIR to select Ringers then press the SELECT softkey Press CID or DIR to select Ringer tone then press the SELECT softkey Press CID or DIR to choose Line 1 Line 2 or Lines 1 2 Then press the SELECT softkey Press CID or DIR to select the desired ringer tone Press the SET softkey to confirm your selection or press CANCEL to exit to...

Page 25: ...g the handset Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2 then press the SELECT softkey The corresponding icon 1 or 2 flashes on the screen Press or to select Ans sys setup then press the SELECT softkey Press the SELECT softkey to select Answer ON OFF Press or to select On or Off then press the SET...

Page 26: ... confirm your setting or press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu without making any changes Using the handset Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2 then press the SELECT softkey The corresponding icon 1 or 2 flashes on the screen Press or to select Ans sys setup then press the SELECT softke...

Page 27: ... and the screen shows Announcement playback or press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu Using the handset Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2 then press the SELECT softkey The corresponding icon 1 or 2 flashes on the screen respectively Press or to select Ans sys setup then press the SELEC...

Page 28: ... The corresponding icon 1 or 2 flashes on the screen Press CID or DIR to select Ans sys setup then press the SELECT softkey Press CID or DIR to select Announcement then press the SELECT softkey 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 The telephone base announces Record ...

Page 29: ...ss the BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu The handset announces Record after the tone Press 5 when you are done After the tone speak towards the microphone of the handset Press 5 or the STOP softkey when finished recording 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 recor...

Page 30: ...t deleted Press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu Using the handset Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2 then press the SELECT softkey The corresponding icon 1 or 2 flashes on the screen Press or to select Ans sys setup then press the SELECT softkey Press or to select Announcement then pre...

Page 31: ... Press CID or DIR to select of rings then press the SELECT softkey 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 Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2 ...

Page 32: ...ur setting or press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu without making any changes Using the handset Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2 then press the SELECT softkey The corresponding icon 1 or 2 flashes on the screen Press or to select Ans sys setup then press the SELECT softkey Press or ...

Page 33: ...tkey to confirm your setting or press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu without making any changes Using the handset Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2 then press the SELECT softkey The corresponding icon 1 or 2 flashes on the screen Press or to select Ans sys setup then press the SELECT...

Page 34: ...swer To end a call Press LINE 1 or LINE 2 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 ...

Page 35: ...e 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 telepho...

Page 36: ...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 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 L2 ON HOLD appears on the screen while you are on a call on line 2 2 flashes on the handset and the telepho...

Page 37: ...ary 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 Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use Press CID or DIR to select Page all HS then press the SELE...

Page 38: ...Press or on the handset or CID or DIR on the telephone base to select the desired entry 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 Press CID on the telephone base and then press CID or DIR to select the desired entry Press the ...

Page 39: ...hone 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 P...

Page 40: ...tkey and Saved to Directory displays for a few seconds Using the telephone base Press the REDIAL softkey when the telephone base is not in use Press CID or DIR to browse to the desired number Press the SAVE softkey The screen shows ENTER NUMBER Use the dialing keys to edit the number if necessary Press the NEXT softkey to move to the name The screen displays ENTER NAME Use the dialing keys to ente...

Page 41: ...pear 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...

Page 42: ...ger 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 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 Both screens show Intercom ended 1 2 3 1 2 You...

Page 43: ...he 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 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 withou...

Page 44: ...t 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 Press OFF or the END softkey on the originating handset Both screens show Intercom ended The originating handset and the destination handset or telephone base show L1 ON HOLD if the call is on line 1 Press on the destin...

Page 45: ...e 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 Press CANCEL or the END softkey on the telephone base Both screens show Intercom ended The telephone base and the destination handset show L1 ON HOLD if the call is on line 1 Press on the destination han...

Page 46: ... on the handset or the telephone base Press the SELECT softkey to select Conference The handset or the telephone base show Lines 1 and 2 in conference for a few seconds To select an option while on a conference call Press the OPTION softkey on the handset or telephone base 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...

Page 47: ...all from the telephone base on page 38 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 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 p...

Page 48: ...iting 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 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 aga...

Page 49: ... shows Already saved for a few seconds Create a new directory entry Using the handset Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use Press or to select DIRECTORY and then press the SELECT softkey Press or to select Add contact then press the SELECT softkey The screen shows ENTER NUMBER Use the dialing keys 0 9 to enter the number Press OFF to backspace and erase a digit Press and hold OFF t...

Page 50: ... 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 Press the NEXT softkey to move to the name The screen shows ENTER NAME 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...

Page 51: ...racters to be displayed in the following order Number key Characters by number of key presses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 2 A B C 2 a b c 3 D E F 3 d e f 4 G H I 4 g h i 5 J K L 5 j k l 6 M N O 6 m n o 7 P Q R S 7 p q r s 8 T U V 8 t u v 9 W X Y Z 9 w x y z 0 0 TONE space When entering a name in the directory the first letter of each word is automatically capitalized ...

Page 52: ...ew the directory above to enter the directory 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 appea...

Page 53: ... on the handset to save then the screen shows the edited directory Press OFF to exit to the previous menu Using the telephone base Search for the desired entry in the directory see Review the directory or Alphabetical search on page 48 When the desired entry appears press the EDIT softkey The screen shows EDIT NUMBER Use the dialing keys 0 9 to edit the number Press CANCEL to backspace and erase a...

Page 54: ...e base Once a directory entry is deleted it cannot be retrieved To delete an entry Search for the desired entry in the directory see Review the directory or Alphabetical search on page 48 When the desired entry appears press the DELETE softkey The screen then shows the next alphabetical entry in the directory 1 2 ...

Page 55: ...n Using the telephone base Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use Press CID or DIR to select Directory then press the SELECT softkey Press CID or DIR to select Speed dial then press the SELECT softkey The screen shows a list from 1 empty to 0 empty Press CID or DIR to select the desired speed dial location then press the REPLACE softkey The screen shows the directory listed i...

Page 56: ... DIR to select Directory then press the SELECT softkey Press CID or DIR to select Speed dial then press the SELECT softkey Press CID or DIR to browse Dial a speed dial entry Using the handset When the handset is not in use press and hold the assigned number of the desired speed dial entry Press or Using the telephone base When the telephone base is not in use press and hold the assigned number of ...

Page 57: ... SAVE softkey to save then the screen shows the edited entry Press OFF to exit to the idle mode Using the telephone base When the telephone base is not in use Press and hold the assigned number of the desired speed dial entry When the desired entry appears press the EDIT softkey The screen shows EDIT NUMBER Use the dialing keys 0 9 to edit the number Press CANCEL to backspace and erase a digit Pre...

Page 58: ...R on the telephone base to browse and select another desired entry then press the ASSIGN softkey to confirm your selection 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 Search for the d...

Page 59: ... 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...

Page 60: ...ave 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 Missed calls indicator When there are calls that have not been reviewed in the call log the corr...

Page 61: ...Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use Press CID or DIR to select Call log then press the SELECT softkey Press the SELECT softkey to select Review Press CID or DIR to browse 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 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...

Page 62: ...eed 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 Search for the desired entry in the call log see Review the call log on page 57 When the desired entry appears and ...

Page 63: ...ect a desired entry in the call log see Review the call log on page 57 When the desired entry appears press the SAVE softkey The screen shows EDIT NUMBER 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 paus...

Page 64: ...MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use Press CID or DIR to select Call log and then press the SELECT softkey Press CID or DIR to select Del all calls then press the SELECT softkey The screen shows Delete all calls Press the YES softkey to delete or press the NO softkey to exit to the previous menu 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Call log display screen messages Displays When Private name The calle...

Page 65: ...ing 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 p...

Page 66: ...here are new messages on the answering system of both line 1 and line 2 L1 X New Msgs L2 X New Msgs and 1 2 display on the handset and 1 2 on the telephone base MAILBOX LINE 1 and MAILBOX LINE 2 flash on the telephone base 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 ...

Page 67: ...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 Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2 Press the SELECT softkey Press or to select Play messages then press the SELECT softkey Options during playback Press V...

Page 68: ... to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2 then press the SELECT softkey Press the SELECT softkey to select Delete all old 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 Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use Press the SELECT softkey to select A...

Page 69: ...g The telephone base announces Recorded OR Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use Press the SELECT softkey to select Answering sys Press CID or DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2 then press the SELECT softkey Press CID or DIR to select Record memo then press the SELECT softkey The telephone base announces Record after the tone Press 5 when you are done After the tone speak ...

Page 70: ...o 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 Dial your telephone number from any touch tone telephone When the system plays your announcement enter the two digit security code Once the new messages have played you can also enter one of the following remote commands ...

Page 71: ...th two or more handsets The telephone base is called by a system handset Other handset is cal ling for models with two or more handsets A system handset is called by another system handset Intercom A system handset or the telephone base is on an intercom call Intercom ended You have just ended an intercom call L1 X Missed There are calls that have not been reviewed in your call log on line 1 L2 X ...

Page 72: ...base is already viewing the call log or directory and another handset telephone base attempts to review it Out of range OR no power at base The system handset cannot communicate with the telephone base Check the telephone base power connection or move closer Paging al l handsets The telephone base is paging handset s Paging The system handset is paged Place handset in charger The battery is very l...

Page 73: ...line 1 Flashes slowly when a call on line 1 is on hold LINE 2 On when line 2 is in use or another telephone sharing line 2 is in use Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call on line 2 Flashes slowly when a call on line 2 is on hold ON OFF LINE 1 On when the answering system of line 1 is turned on ON OFF LINE 2 On when the answering system of line 2 is turned on MAILBOX LINE 1 Flashes when th...

Page 74: ... provider 1 2 New voicemail received on line 2 from the telephone service provider 1 1 2 New voicemail received on lines 1 and 2 from the telephone service provider 1 New answering system message s on line 1 2 New answering system message s on line 2 New answering system messages on lines 1 and 2 AnS1 ON Answering system of line 1 is turned on AnS ON2 Answering system of line 2 is turned on AnS1 O...

Page 75: ...n line 1 from the telephone service provider 1 2 New voicemail received on line 2 from the telephone service provider 1 1 2 New voicemail received on lines 1 and 2 from the telephone service provider 1 New answering system message s on line 1 2 New answering system message s on line 2 1 2 New answering system messages on lines 1 and 2 NEW New missed call s in call log MUTE Microphone is muted Tele...

Page 76: ...stem You can add new handsets DS6101 DS6101 11 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 DS6101 11 new handset ...

Page 77: ... 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...

Page 78: ...he 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...

Page 79: ...ts 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 m...

Page 80: ...our 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 tel...

Page 81: ... 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...

Page 82: ...he 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 ...

Page 83: ...ly 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 por...

Page 84: ...s 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 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 on...

Page 85: ...hones 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...

Page 86: ...sticated 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 Electri...

Page 87: ...tteries 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...

Page 88: ...ers 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 t...

Page 89: ...is 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 b...

Page 90: ...ess 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 Unplug the telephone base power adapter from the power outlet then plug it back in Then the telephone base is powered up as normal Place the handset in the telephone base Make sure it displays Press HOLD on base for 4 sec then press on ...

Page 91: ... voltage de votre maison consultez votre marchand ou votre fournisseur d électricité 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 N insérez jamais d objets à travers les fentes et ouvertures de cet appareil car ils pourraient toucher à des points de ...

Page 92: ...ile 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 pil...

Page 93: ...s 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...

Page 94: ...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 which...

Page 95: ...oduct 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 de...

Page 96: ...nge Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC Actual operating 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 Technical specifications ...

Page 97: ... 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 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 f...

Page 98: ...t 35 Remote access 28 66 Remote code 28 66 Review the call log 57 Review the directory 48 Review the redial list 35 Review the speed dial directory 52 Ringer tone 20 Ringer volume 15 20 S 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 Share an outside call 42 Silence an intercom call 38 Silence the ringer 31 Softke...

Page 99: ...ES VTech is a registered trademark of VTech Holdings Limited Specifications are subject to change without notice 2017 VTech Communications Inc All right reserved 06 17 DS6151 X_CIB_V8 0 Document order number 91 007065 0A0 100 Designed to fit your home And your life ...

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