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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.
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. 
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 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.
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

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 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.

WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other persons using  

wireless telephones.

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, 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, according to 

the distance between the telephone base and the handset. When the telephone base communicates with the 

handset, ECO mode will be activated automatically.

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Summary of Contents for DS6501

Page 1: ...ser s manual Parts checklist Your telephone package contains the following items Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary Handset User s manual Charger and charger adapter Battery Battery compartment cover The ENERGY STAR program www energystar gov recognizes and encourages the use of products that save energy and help protect our environment We are...

Page 2: ... charger when not in use The battery is fully charged after 12 hours of continuous charging If you place the handset in the telephone base or handset charger without installing a 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 wit...

Page 3: ...he date and time after it is registered to the base To skip setting press CANCEL Deregister handsets If you want to replace a handset or reassign the designated handset number of a registered handset you must deregister all handsets that are registered to the telephone base Then register each handset individually To make deregistration easier read all of the instructions on this page before you be...

Page 4: ...or DS6521 DS6522 only 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 MENU SELECT Show the menu While in a menu press to select an item or save an entry or setting 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 pho...

Page 5: ...ny 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 ...

Page 6: ...e 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 BATTERYTM 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 ou...

Page 7: ...ndustry Canada technical specifications California Energy Commission battery charging testing instructions This telephone is set up to comply with the energy conserving standards right out of the box These instructions are intended for California Energy Commission CEC compliance testing only When the CEC battery charging testing mode is activated all telephone functions except battery charging wil...

Page 8: ... trouve dans la direction opposée au stimulateur cardiaque L étude effectuée par l organisme WRS n a pas identifié de risque pour les détenteurs de simulateurs cardiaques causés par les gens qui utilisent un téléphone sans fil à proximité de ceux ci Soin général à apporter au produit MISE EN GARDE Rappelez vous que les appareils électriques peuvent causer des blessures sérieuses s ils sont utilisé...

Page 9: ... are not covered by this limited warranty What must you return with the Product to get warranty service Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty and Include a valid proof of purchase sales receipt identifying the Product purchased Product model and the date of purchase or receipt an...

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