Congratulations
on purchasing your new VTech product.
Before using this product, 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
Complete user’s manual for a full set of
installation and operation instructions at
www.vtechphones.com
. In Canada, visit
www.vtechcanada.com
.
For support, shopping, and everything new
at VTech, visit our website at
www.vtechphones.com
.
Parts checklist
Your product package contains the following
items. Save your sales receipt and original
packaging in the event warranty service is
necessary.
Install the battery
Install the battery as shown below.
NOTES
Use only supplied battery.
If the handset will not be used for a long time,
disconnect and remove the battery to prevent
possible leakage.
To purchase a replacement battery, visit our
website at
www.vtechphones.com
or call
1 (800)
595-9511
. In Canada, go to
www.vtechcanada.com
or call
1 (800) 267-7377.
Connect
Connect the charger
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Use only the power adapters supplied with this
product.
Even if you do not subscribe to any conventional
telephone service, you can pair a Bluetooth
enabled cell phone to your telephone base (see
Bluetooth), and use the cell line alone without
plugging in a telephone line cord.
If you subscribe to telephone service from a cable
company or a VoIP service provider, contact your
cable/VoIP service provider for more information.
Charge the battery
Once you have installed the battery, the
battery indicators show the battery status (see
the table below).
NOTES
For best performance, keep the handset in the
charger when not in use.
The battery is fully charged after 12 hours of
continuous charging.
The following table summarizes the battery
charge indicators and actions to take.
Battery
indicators
Battery status
Action
The screen
is blank, or
shows
Place
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.
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Before use
Add and register a handset
You can add new
DS6290
cordless handset
to your
DS6291
telephone system, Your
telephone system supports a maximum of 12
devices.
Register each handset with the telephone base
before use. After charged, each expansion
handset alternately displays
To register
HS...
and
...see manual
see manual
alternately. Charge
the handset for at least 30 minutes before
registering it to the telephone base.
To register a handset:
Place the new/non-registered handset
in the telephone base. The handset and
telephone base show
Registering... Please
wait
.
The handset and telephone base show
HANDSET X registered
and you hear a beep
when the registration process completes. The
registration process takes about 90 seconds to
complete.
Deregister all devices
To replace a handset or reassign the
designated handset number of a registered
handset, you must deregister all devices and
then individually register each handset.
To deregister all devices:
Press and hold
/FIND HANDSET
on the telephone base for about 10
seconds, when the telephone base shows
Deregister all devices?
,
Immediately press
/FIND HANDSET
again within 2 seconds.
All handsets show
To register HS...
and
...see
manual
alternately when the deregistration
process completes. The deregistration process
takes about 10 seconds to complete.
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Go to
www.vtechphones.com
to register your product for
enhanced warranty support and
latest VTech product news.
Telephones identified 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.
T
Compatible with
Hearing Aid T-Coil
TIA-1083
BC
DS6290
DECT 6.0 accessory handset
for use with
VTech model DS6291
User’s manual
After you registered your handset to the
telephone base or power returns following a
power outage, the handset will prompt you to
set the date and time.
If you choose to set up the date and time, you
can do it manually.
Set date and time
Use the dialing keys (
0
-
9
) to enter the
month, date, and year, and then press
NEXT
.
Use the dialing keys (
0
-
9
) to enter the hour
and minute.
Scroll to choose
to choose
AM
or
PM
, and then
press
SAVE
to save.
IMPORTANT:
Check for a dial tone by pressing
/HOME
.
If you hear a dial tone, the installation is
successful.
If you do not hear a dial tone:
Make sure the installation procedures
described above are properly done.
It may be a wiring problem. If you have
changed your telephone service to digital
service from a cable company or a VoIP
service provider, the telephone line may
need to be rewired to allow all existing
telephone jacks to work. Contact your
cable/VoIP service provider for more
information.
Operating range
This cordless telephone operates with the
maximum power allowed by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). Even
so, this handset and telephone base can
communicate over only a certain distance
- which can vary with the locations of the
telephone base and handset, the weather, and
the layout of your home or office.
When the handset is out of range, the handset
displays
Out of range OR
no power at base
.
If there is a call while the handset is out of
range, it may not ring, or if it does ring, the call
may not connect well when you press
/HOME
or
/CELL
.
Move closer to the telephone
base, and then press
/HOME
or
/CELL
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.
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Handset overview
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1 – CHARGE light
2 – LCD display
3 – Right Soft key
• Press to select the menu item displayed
above the key.
• While in a menu, press to select an
item; or save an entry or setting.
Left Soft key
• Press to return to the previous menu.
4 – /CELL 1 and /CELL 2
• Make a cell call.
• Answer a home or cell call.
• Answer an incoming cell call when you
hear a call waiting alert.
5 – /HOME/FLASH
• Make a home call.
• Answer a home or cell call.
• Press to put the current call on hold
when you receive an incoming call.
• Answer an incoming home call when
you hear a call waiting alert.
6 – 1
• Press repeatedly to add or remove
1
in front of the caller ID log entry before
dialing or saving it to the directory.
• Press and hold to set or dial your
voicemail number.
7 –
• While you have set the dial mode to
pulse and on a call, press to switch to
tone dialing temporarily.
8 –
• Make or answer a call using the
handset speakerphone.
• During a call, press to switch between
the speakerphone and the handset.
9 – REDIAL/PAUSE
• Press repeatedly to review the redial list.
• Press and hold to insert a dialing pause
while entering a number.
10 – Earpiece
11 – PUSH TO TALK
• Press to display the Push to talk (PTT)
menu to begin a PTT call.
• Press and hold to begin a one-to-group
PTT call.
• Press and hold while talking in a PTT call.
12 – VOLUME/ /
• Review the directory when the phone is
not in use.
• Increase the listening volume during a
call or message playback.
• Scroll up while in a menu, or in the
directory, caller ID log, or redial list.
• Move the cursor to the right when
entering numbers or names.
VOLUME/ /CID
• Review the caller ID log when the
phone is not in use.
• Decrease the listening volume during a
call or message playback.
• Scroll down while in a menu, or in the
directory, caller ID log, or redial list.
• Move the cursor to the left when
entering numbers or names.
13 – 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.
14 –
• Press to add a space when entering
names.
15 –
• Press and hold to enter quiet mode.
• Press repeatedly to show other dialing
options when reviewing a caller ID log
entry.
16 – MUTE/DELETE
• Mute the microphone during a call.
• Delete digits or characters while using
the dialing keys.
• Delete the playing message on the
handset.
• Silence the ringer temporarily while the
handset is ringing.
17 – Microphone
Charger overview
1 – Charging pole
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.
Storage
When you are not going to use the handset for
some time, remove the rechargeable battery from
the handset. Store the handset, the charger and the
adapter in a cool and dry place.
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 dry non-abrasive
cloth for cleaning.
Do not use this product near water such as
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub or a swimming pool, or in a wet
basement or shower.
Do not place this product on an unstable
table, shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces.
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.
Avoid using a telephone (other than
cordless) during an electrical storm. There is
a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
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 wall 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 wall 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.
Only put the handset of your telephone next
to your ear when it is in normal talk mode.
The power adapter is intended to be
correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount
position. The prongs are not designed to
hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a
ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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