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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.

Avoid placing the telephone system in places with extreme temperature, direct sunlight, or other electrical 

devices. Protect your phone from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and fumes.

Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the telephone base and handset are provided for ventilation. 

To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft 

surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat 

register. This product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided.

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you 

are not sure of the type of power supply in your home or office, consult your dealer or local power company.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where the cord may be walked on.

Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots in the telephone base or handset because 

they may touch dangerous voltage points or create a short circuit. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized service 

facility. Opening or removing parts of the telephone base or handset other than specified access doors 

may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock 

when the product is subsequently used.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. 

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.

5. 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.

6. Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode.

7. 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.

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 cordless handset. When the telephone base communicates 

with the cordless handset, ECO mode will be activated automatically.

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Summary of Contents for DS6601

Page 1: ...ructions at www vtechphones com In Canada visit www vtechcanada com User s manual DS6601 DECT 6 0 accessory handset for use with VTech model DS6641 T Compatible with Hearing Aid T Coil TIA 1083 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 Telecommunic...

Page 2: ...f the handset until it clicks into place 3 Place the handset in the handset charger to charge Plug the battery connector securely into the socket Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires inside the battery compartment 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...

Page 3: ...press and release MENU SELECT or FIND HANDSET The telephone base displays Please wait All handsets show To register HS and see manual alternately when the deregistration process completes The deregistration process takes about 10 seconds to complete 3 Handset battery charging Once you have installed the battery the screen indicates the battery status see the table below For best performance keep t...

Page 4: ...ile in the directory caller ID log or redial list Press to delete the playing message or announcement REDIAL PAUSE Press repeatedly to review the redial list Press and hold to insert a dialing pause while entering a number 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 ...

Page 5: ...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 adequ...

Page 6: ...e spent battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC program or at authorized VTech product service centers Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on Ni MH battery recycling and disposal bans restrictions in your area VTech s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources RBRC and 1 800 8 BATTERY are registered trad...

Page 7: ...ission CEC compliance testing only When the CEC battery charging testing mode is activated all telephone functions except battery charging will be disabled To activate the CEC battery charging testing mode Unplug the telephone base power adapter from the power outlet Make sure all handsets are plugged with charged batteries before proceeding While you press and hold FIND HANDSET on the telephone b...

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Page 9: ...request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that 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 descrip...

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