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Model: DS6472-6

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Summary of Contents for DS6472-6

Page 1: ...User s manual w w w v tec hphones c om Model DS6472 6 BC...

Page 2: ...and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by VTech Holdings Limited is under license VTech Holdings Limited is a member of Bluetooth SIG Inc Other tradem...

Page 3: ...31 Replace an active device 32 Bluetooth connection from idle mode 32 Download directory 33 Interruption to directory download 35 View the directory download information 35 Change PIN 36 Telephone se...

Page 4: ...irectory entry 72 Edit a directory entry 72 Edit the type of a directory entry 73 Delete a directory entry 73 Remove a downloaded directory 73 Speed dial 74 Assign a speed dial slot 74 Reassign a spee...

Page 5: ...Expand your telephone system 104 Add and register a handset 104 Add and register a headset 105 Deregister handsets headsets 106 Troubleshooting 107 Important safety instructions 120 Battery 121 Precau...

Page 6: ...nada go to www vtechcanada com or dial 1 800 267 7377 Telephone line cord Handsets 5 User s manual Batteries 5 Quick start guide Battery compartment covers 5 Handset chargers with power adapters insta...

Page 7: ...his product may be shipped with protective stickers covering the handsets and telephone base displays Remove them before use Avoid placing the telephone base too close to Communication devices such as...

Page 8: ...r more information about DSL filters Use only the power adapters supplied with this product To order a replacement visit our website at www vtechphones com or call 1 800 595 9511 In Canada go to www v...

Page 9: ...battery as shown below Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment matching the color coded label Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing u...

Page 10: ...screen shows Low battery and flashes Battery has enough charge to be used for a short time Charge without interruption until the screen shows HANDSET X at least 30 minutes The screen shows HANDSET X B...

Page 11: ...the headset charger charge the headset as shown below The headset is fully charged after three hours of continuous charging If the light does not turn on while charging you need to charge the headset...

Page 12: ...in use The battery needs charging when The headset beeps twice every 20 seconds The light is off when in idle mode The light flashes every 10 seconds in red Conserve battery life The headset battery...

Page 13: ...hen pull the earbud until it separates from the earpiece To attach the earbud to the headset earpiece Choose an appropriate earbud Press the earbud towards the earpiece until it clicks into place Move...

Page 14: ...eadset Remove any headset attachment earbud excluded connected to the headset Choose an appropriate ear hook Insert the ear hook A into the rotating clip B on the headset until it clicks into place 1...

Page 15: ...t on your left ear Hold the headset with one hand Lift the ear hook upward 1 Twist the ear hook 180 degrees clockwise 2 Push the ear hook downward 3 Hook the headset on your left ear Adjust the angle...

Page 16: ...k installation continued To remove the ear hook from the headset Hold the headset with one hand and the ear hook with your other hand Pull the end of the ear hook up until it separates from the rotati...

Page 17: ...d to the headset Remove any headset attachment connected to the headset Attach the ear pad to the headset earpiece 1 2 B A To wear the headset on your right ear insert the end A of the head band into...

Page 18: ...head band to fit your head Adjust and rotate the angle of the headset until the microphone is pointing towards your mouth Firmly grip the earpiece with one hand whenever adjusting the headset micropho...

Page 19: ...POWER jack on the bottom of the telephone base Position the lower portion grooves on the telephone base to the lower portion tabs marked B on the wall mount bracket Make sure the upper portion grooves...

Page 20: ...them first Slide the black wall mount bracket up and remove it from the wall plate Unplug the telephone line cord or DSL filter from the wall Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet Slide the...

Page 21: ...ete the message currently playing page 90 When the phone is not in use press twice to delete all previously reviewed messages page 92 D1 D2 lights On when the telephone base is paired and connected wi...

Page 22: ...a call if you have pulse service page 56 Press to toggle the name order when saving a caller ID entry into the directory page 80 CHARGE light On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or...

Page 23: ...a menu press to scroll up During a call or message playback press to increase the listening volume page 55 or page 92 When the handset is not in use press to enter the directory page 71 When entering...

Page 24: ...ed PUSH TO TALK PTT Press to begin a one to one or one to group broadcast page 65 and page 66 Press and hold to begin a broadcast to a group of handsets when the handset is not in use page 66 Handset...

Page 25: ...being registered Flashes four times every four seconds in blue when there is an incoming call MUTE FLASH While on a call press to mute the microphone page 55 While on a call press and hold to answer a...

Page 26: ...return to the previous menu press OFF CANCEL To return to idle mode press and hold OFF CANCEL 1 2 Intercom make intercom calls to a system handset Play messages Answering sys Directory Cal ler ID log...

Page 27: ...y Cal ler ID log Intercom Bluetooth Ringers BACK SELECT Cal ler ID log Intercom Bluetooth Ringers Set date time BACK SELECT Set date time set up the date and time of your telephone Intercom Bluetooth...

Page 28: ...t within this range If your cell phone has poor reception in your home the DS6472 cannot improve the reception However if there is a location in your house with better reception you can leave your cel...

Page 29: ...n a device is disconnected 1 and or 2 displays after on the handset and the D1 and or D2 light on the telephone base is off Discoverable mode before a Bluetooth enabled device can be paired it must be...

Page 30: ...not in use Press or to highlight Bluetooth then press SELECT Press SELECT to choose Add device then press SELECT to choose Add cellular The handset displays Please wait followed by 1 If cell is conne...

Page 31: ...ell Phone A is added and connected to base You hear a confirmation tone The corresponding status icon 1 or 2 displays The corresponding device light on the telephone base D1 or D2 turns on If you have...

Page 32: ...hone base will deactivate another headset from an active slot automatically The handset displays Pls set headset to discoverable mode then press NEXT All devices that are connected to the telephone ba...

Page 33: ...d cell phone is turned off The power of your device is turned off Your Bluetooth device is not within range of the telephone base When the Bluetooth feature or power on the device is turned on or it m...

Page 34: ...is not in use Press or to highlight Bluetooth then press SELECT Press or to highlight Device list then press SELECT Press or to highlight a device when necessary then press OPTION Press or to highligh...

Page 35: ...ght a desired device when necessary then press MUTE DELETE OR Press or to highlight a desired device when necessary then press OPTION Press or to highlight Remove then press SELECT The handset display...

Page 36: ...ss SELECT The handset displays ENTER NEW NAME Use the dialing keys to edit the name up to 15 characters Press MUTE DELETE to erase a character Press and hold MUTE DELETE to erase all characters Press...

Page 37: ...Phone Headset A is deactivated and you hear a confirmation tone The handset displays Connecting Cell Phone Headset B to the base Depending on your cell phone settings you may need to press a key on yo...

Page 38: ...ress OK to return to the Bluetooth menu Press or to highlight a desired device then press SELECT If the selected device is active but disconnected the handset displays Cellular phone not connected Pre...

Page 39: ...When the downloading process is complete the handset displays Download ended XXXX entries saved You hear a confirmation tone Press OK to return to the download directory menu 6 Certain cell phones do...

Page 40: ...een may be replaced with Cell line in use To go back to the downloading progress screen do steps one through four on page 33 The download process continues even if any of the following occurs You plac...

Page 41: ...SELECT Press or to highlight Change PIN then press SELECT The handset displays ENTER NEW PIN and the existing PIN Use the dialing keys to enter a new four digit code Press MUTE DELETE to erase a digi...

Page 42: ...ss OFF to turn off the ringer then press SET to save You hear a confirmation tone Ringer volume headset The headset does not have an external ringer When there is an incoming call the headset earpiece...

Page 43: ...highlight Ringer tone then press SELECT Press or to highlight All lines Home Cell D1 or Cell D2 then press SELECT Press or to sample each ringer tone Press SET to save You hear a confirmation tone 1 2...

Page 44: ...follows To set the date and time manually Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use Press or to highlight Set date time then press SELECT Use the dialing keys 0 9 to enter the month For example...

Page 45: ...a confirmation tone Voice language You can select a language English or French to be used for the answering system s voice prompts and caller ID announce feature Press MENU on the handset when it is...

Page 46: ...considered old and kept in the caller ID log To reset the missed call indicator Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use Press or to highlight Settings then press SELECT Press or to highlight D...

Page 47: ...essed your voicemail while away from home Clearing the voicemail waiting indicators only turns off the indicators it does not delete your voicemail messages As long as you have new voicemail messages...

Page 48: ...will not appear You hear a confirmation tone Download fail If the directory download process is interrupted the handsets display Download fail You can reset the download fail indication on the handset...

Page 49: ...he new name can be up to 11 characters To rename a handset Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use Press or to highlight Settings then press SELECT Press or to highlight Rename handset then pr...

Page 50: ...he dial mode is preset to tone dialing If you have pulse rotary service you must change the dial mode to pulse dialing before using the telephone To change the setting Press MENU on the handset when i...

Page 51: ...ng call matches the last 7 digits of a directory entry the name will be announced as it appears in the entry The phone number will be announced when the name is unknown private or not provided Only th...

Page 52: ...ELETE to erase a digit Press and hold MUTE DELETE to erase all digits Press to move the cursor to the right or to the left Press SET to save The handset displays Area code will not show in Caller ID l...

Page 53: ...ore you dial or store the number To change the setting Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use Press or to highlight Directory then press SELECT Press or to highlight a desired downloaded dire...

Page 54: ...ringer is off Press VOL during an incoming call to mute the ringer temporarily Answering system settings Go to Answering system settings starting on page 82 for instructions on how to use a system ha...

Page 55: ...put the handset in the telephone base or charger Press on the headset or place the headset in the headset charger Using a Bluetooth headset You can use a Bluetooth headset on home calls However you w...

Page 56: ...service with your telephone service provider you hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call Press HOME FLASH on the handset or press and hold MUTE FLASH for two seconds on the headse...

Page 57: ...ephone system prompts you to select a cell phone before you make a cell call To answer a cell call Press CELL Press on the headset to join the call Hang up the handset at any time to leave the call an...

Page 58: ...answer the incoming cell call the call will be answered by your cell phone s voicemail Contact your cell phone service provider for more information about voicemail service Answer a home call while o...

Page 59: ...handset back in the telephone base or charger OR Press OPTION then press or to highlight End Conference Press SELECT to end the conference Using the home and cell lines together You can be on two dif...

Page 60: ...he next call rings normally at the preset volume To silence the handset ringer Press SILENCE OFF CANCEL or MUTE DELETE on the handset and Ringer muted appears To silence the headset ringer Press MUTE...

Page 61: ...another alert tone 30 seconds later At 15 minutes on hold the call on hold automatically disconnects To place a home call on hold Press HOLD Home call on hold appears and HOME FLASH flashes To resume...

Page 62: ...r more handsets your handset displays TRANSFER TO and a list of registered handsets Press or to highlight a destination handset and then press SELECT Your handset displays Transferring call to HANDSET...

Page 63: ...rs such as bank account numbers or access codes from the directory caller ID log or redial list To access a number in the directory while on a call Press OPTION Press or to highlight Directory then pr...

Page 64: ...reverse chronological order Review the redial list Press REDIAL PAUSE when the handset is not in use Press or REDIAL PAUSE to browse You hear a double beep when you reach the beginning or end of the r...

Page 65: ...nsert a dialing pause a p appears Press NEXT Press or to highlight one of the following types Home Cell Work Other Press NEXT The handset displays ENTER NAME Use the dialing keys to enter a name Press...

Page 66: ...you have one handset and one headset your handset displays Calling HEADSET If you have three or more handsets and or headsets your handset displays INTERCOM and a list of registered handsets Press or...

Page 67: ...seconds on the headset to answer the home call The intercom call ends automatically Press OFF CANCEL on the handset or press on the headset to end the intercom call without answering the incoming call...

Page 68: ...destination handset answers the intercom call both handsets show Intercom From this intercom call you have the following options You can transfer the call Press OPTION and then press SELECT to choose...

Page 69: ...in use between handsets other handsets cannot use the intercom feature If you attempt to place a PTT call to another handset that is on an outside call or intercom call or accessing the answering sys...

Page 70: ...s and hold PTT to talk and beep once Press and hold PUSH TO TALK on your handset A chirp indicates your microphone is on Speak towards the handset Your voice is broadcast to the destination handset Wh...

Page 71: ...connection is made both your and the destination handsets display Press and hold PTT to talk and beep once Press and hold PUSH TO TALK on your handset A chirp indicates your microphone is on Speak to...

Page 72: ...release PUSH TO TALK Your handset will beep After the beep if your speakerphone light is off you can press and hold PUSH TO TALK to speak again or the destination handset can respond Change a one to o...

Page 73: ...ress HOME FLASH or CELL on the originating handset The PTT call ends automatically and the outside call is answered During a PTT call to multiple handsets press HOME FLASH or CELL on any one of the de...

Page 74: ...an review the directory at a time If another handset tries to enter the directory it shows Not available at this time When you access the directory with no records the handset shows Directory empty Wh...

Page 75: ...Press INSERT to copy the displayed number Press NEXT Press or to highlight one of the following types Home Cell Work Other Press NEXT The handset displays ENTER NAME Use the dialing keys to enter the...

Page 76: ...phabetical search You can use the enhanced 3 character search to find your contacts quickly and efficiently To start a search Follow the steps in Review the directory above to enter the directory When...

Page 77: ...s on the DS6472 those changes will be lost Search for the desired entry in the directory see Review the directory or 3 character alphabetical search on page 71 When the desired entry appears press EDI...

Page 78: ...ee Review the directory or 3 character alphabetical search on page 71 When the desired entry appears press MUTE DELETE The handset displays Delete contact and the name of the entry Press YES to confir...

Page 79: ...ppears press ASSIGN You hear a confirmation tone Reassign a speed dial slot Press MENU on handset when it is not in use Press or to highlight Directory then press SELECT Press or to highlight Speed di...

Page 80: ...then press SELECT Press or to highlight Speed dial then press REVIEW Press or to highlight an assigned slot then press MUTE DELETE The handset displays Delete Entry A Speed dial assignment Press YES t...

Page 81: ...o change your telephone service to use this feature Contact your telephone service provider and cell phone service provider if You have both caller ID and call waiting but as separate services you may...

Page 82: ...Entries are in reverse chronological order When the caller ID log is full the oldest entry is deleted to make room for new incoming call information XX Missed calls shows when there are new caller ID...

Page 83: ...he handset when it is not in use or press OPTION while on a call Press or to highlight Caller ID log then press SELECT Press or to highlight the desired line home or cell then press REVIEW Press or to...

Page 84: ...stance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number in the directory Press 1 repeatedly if you need to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the dire...

Page 85: ...hlight one of the following types Home Cell Work Other Press NEXT The handset displays EDIT NAME Use the dialing keys to edit the name Press MUTE DELETE to erase a character Press and hold MUTE DELETE...

Page 86: ...ress or to highlight Caller ID log then press SELECT Press ERASE If you choose the home caller ID log the handset displays Delete all Home Calls If you choose a cell phone caller ID log the handset di...

Page 87: ...em is turned off it announces Calls will not be answered Using a handset Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use Press or to highlight Answering sys then press SELECT Press or to highlight Ans...

Page 88: ...to choose Announcement The handset displays ANNOUNCEMENT press RECORD The handset announces Record after the tone Press STOP when you are done After the tone speak towards the handset microphone Press...

Page 89: ...ays ANNOUNCEMENT press PLAY to play the announcement While the announcement is playing press DELETE to delete your own recorded announcement The handset displays Reset Announcement to default Press YE...

Page 90: ...oming message you can press HOME FLASH or on the handset to answer the call To change the setting Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use Press or to highlight Answering sys then press SELECT...

Page 91: ...rom outside of your local area The default number of rings is four To change the setting Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use Press or to highlight Answering sys then press SELECT Press or...

Page 92: ...or to highlight Answering sys then press SELECT Press or to highlight Ans sys setup then press SELECT Press or to highlight Remote code then press SELECT Use the dialing keys 0 9 to enter a two digit...

Page 93: ...recording time limit for each incoming message The default setting is three minutes To change the setting Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use Press or to highlight Answering sys then press...

Page 94: ...ot be aware that you have voicemail To check what services you have and how to access them contact your telephone service provider To use your voicemail service rather than your answering system turn...

Page 95: ...and call screening are on see Call screening on page 85 the announcement and the incoming message broadcast at the telephone base while the call is answered by the answering system Options while a me...

Page 96: ...l messages oldest first On the handset if you have both new and old messages you can play either new or old messages The caller ID information displays on the handset screen when you play messages and...

Page 97: ...us message Press OFF CANCEL to stop Press MUTE DELETE to delete the current message The handset displays Message deleted briefly and the system advances to the next message Press to adjust the handset...

Page 98: ...wn recorded messages used as reminders for yourself or others using the same answering system You can record your own memos using a system handset Play and delete them the same way as incoming message...

Page 99: ...ded or total number of old messages recorded The telephone base may have lost and regained power The clock needs to be set 1 99 F alternating The answering system memory is full with total number of m...

Page 100: ...cess code Remote access A two digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch tone telephone The preset code is 19 See Remote access code on page 87 to change it...

Page 101: ...andsets for models with more than two handsets You are calling all other handsets Cal ling HANDSET X for models with more than two handsets Cal ling other handset for models with two handsets You are...

Page 102: ...d the directory from a cell phone Downloading dir The telephone system is downloading the directory from a cell phone Ended You have just ended a call End of messages You have listened to all messages...

Page 103: ...ed You have just ended an intercom call Key tone off The key tone volume is set as off Less than 3 min to record The answering system memory is low Low battery The battery needs to be recharged Messag...

Page 104: ...empts to place a PTT call to another handset which is on an outside or intercom call or accessing the answering system Out of range OR No power at base The handset has lost communication with the tele...

Page 105: ...iled You failed to register a handset to the telephone base Ringer muted The ringer is muted temporarily during an incoming call or intercom call Saved Your selection has been saved Transferring cal l...

Page 106: ...ndset is charging in the telephone base or charger Telephone base lights ANS ON OFF On when the answering system is turned on D1 D2 On when a Bluetooth device is connected to the base Flashes alternat...

Page 107: ...he speakerphone is in use Ringer off on steadily when all the ringers of Home Cellular 1 and Cellular 2 are turned off Flashes when only one or two of the ringers are turned off New voicemail indicate...

Page 108: ...g in the telephone base Flashes once every 10 seconds to indicate the battery is low Flashes three times when the headset is being powered off Blue On when the headset is fully charged in the telephon...

Page 109: ...the handset is out of the telephone base or handset charger and shows Put handset on BASE to register Place the handset you wish to register in the telephone base The handset displays Registering hand...

Page 110: ...red and blue On the telephone base press and hold FIND HANDSET for about four seconds until the red IN USE light turns on Immediately place the headset in the headset charger It takes about 60 seconds...

Page 111: ...bout five seconds If the light stops flashing start again with Step 1 above All system handsets show Put handset on BASE to register and all headset lights flash slowly and alternately in red and blue...

Page 112: ...ble mode when pairing with the telephone base See the user s manual of your headset for more information on how to set your headset to discoverable mode Carefully follow the pairing instructions on pa...

Page 113: ...it for approximately 15 seconds then plug it back in Repeat the above suggestions I don t know how to search for or add new devices on my cell phone Most cell phones have the Bluetooth feature in the...

Page 114: ...both Some of my cell phone contacts were not imported to the DS6472 Make sure to try transferring the contacts from your SIM card to your phone memory first then download from your phone memory If th...

Page 115: ...rvice provider Low battery shows on screen Place the handset in the telephone base or charger for recharging Remove and install the battery again and use it until fully depleted then recharge the hand...

Page 116: ...ame problem the problem is in the wiring or telephone service Contact your telephone service provider charges may apply Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones can cause int...

Page 117: ...base can cause interference Try moving the appliance or telephone base to another outlet Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones can cause interference with your cordless p...

Page 118: ...t charger for up to three hours Unplug the electrical power to the telephone base Wait for approximately 15 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the cordless headset and telephone b...

Page 119: ...nce The light on the headset is off while charging Make sure the power adapter is correctly and securely plugged in the electrical outlet Make sure the headset is sitting properly in the headset charg...

Page 120: ...r telephone service Contact your telephone service provider Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones can cause interference with your cordless phone Try installing your phone...

Page 121: ...ed Internet service DSL digital subscriber line through your telephone line you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack The filter prevents noise and call...

Page 122: ...the handset and ANS ON OFF light on the telephone base should be on If toll saver is selected the number of rings changes to two when there are new messages waiting page 86 If the memory is full or if...

Page 123: ...respond to remote commands Make sure your remote access code is correct page 87 Make sure you are calling from a touch tone telephone When dialing a number there should be tones If there are clicks th...

Page 124: ...the order listed Disconnect the power to the telephone base Disconnect the battery on the cordless handset Wait a few minutes before connecting power to the telephone base Install the battery again a...

Page 125: ...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 fo...

Page 126: ...ing electrical appliances during storms Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampen...

Page 127: ...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 alternati...

Page 128: ...t 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 th...

Page 129: ...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 the...

Page 130: ...ged and the headset charger is connected to power Press VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME and When the headset successfully enters the CEC battery charging testing mode the light on the headset flashes slow...

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Page 134: ...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 repa...

Page 135: ...ed Product model and the date of purchase or receipt and Provide your name complete and correct mailing address and telephone number Other limitations This limited warranty is the complete and exclusi...

Page 136: ...range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use Power requirements Handset 2 4V Ni MH battery Telephone base 6V DC 400mA Handset charger 6V AC 300mA Headset charger 6V DC 400mA...

Page 137: ...hange a one to one PTT to intercom 67 Change PIN 36 Charging 5 6 CID time synchronization 44 Conference home and cell calls 54 Connect an active device 29 Create a new directory entry 70 D Date 39 Del...

Page 138: ...ake a home call 50 Make an outgoing call during a PTT call 68 Memory match 77 Memos 93 Message alert tone 88 Message capacity 90 Message playback 91 92 Message window displays 94 Missed calls 41 Mute...

Page 139: ...ontact 71 Set date time 39 Share an outside call 61 Silence the ringer 55 Skip messages 91 92 Speakerphone 55 Speed dial 74 Stop messages 91 92 Swap 52 T Technical specifications 131 Telephone base in...

Page 140: ...marks and trade names are those of their respective owners VTech Communications Inc A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES VTech is a registered trademark of VTech Holdings Limited Specifications ar...

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