manualshive.com logo in svg

VTech DS6642-4, User Manual, Page: 98 / 101

Share
Download
VTech DS6642-4 User Manual Download Page 98

Appendix

94

Technical specifications

Frequency control

Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer

Transmit frequency

DECT frequency: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz
Bluetooth frequency: 2402.000-2480.000 MHz

Channels

DECT channel: 5
Bluetooth channel: 79

Nominal effective 
range

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 Ni-MH battery 
Telephone base: 6V DC @ 400mA 
Charger: 6V AC @ 300mA

Memory

Directory: 200 memory locations; up to 30 digits and 15 characters
Caller ID log: 50 memory locations; up to 24 digits and 15 characters

Summary of Contents for DS6642-4

Page 1: ...User s manual www vtechcanada com Models DS6642 4 DS6642 4A ...

Page 2: ...l thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product For support shopping and everything new at VTech visit our website at www vtechcanada com 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 Telecommu...

Page 3: ...ial mode 28 Quiet mode 29 Telephone operation 30 Make a home call 30 Predial a home call 30 Answer a home call 30 End a home call 31 Call waiting on the home line 31 Make a cell call 31 Predial a cell call 32 Answer a cell call 32 End a cell call 33 Call waiting on the cell line 33 Answer a cell call while on a home call 33 Cell phone voicemail 33 Answer a home call while on a cell call 34 Speaker...

Page 4: ...Message recording time 63 Voice language 63 Answering system operation 64 Answering system and voicemail 64 Using the answering system and voicemail together 65 Message capacity 65 New message indication 65 Call screening 66 Call intercept 66 Temporarily turn off the message alert tone 66 Message playback 67 Delete all old messages 68 Record play and delete memos 69 Remote access 70 Appendix 71 Ex...

Page 5: ...etting started Cordless handsets 4 Telephone base Corded handset Telephone base adapter Telephone line cord Batteries 4 Battery compartment covers 4 Quick start guide Handset chargers and charger adapters 4 Abridged user s manual To purchase replacement batteries or power adapters visit our website at www vtechcanada com or call 1 800 267 7377 Abridged user s manual Quick start guide ...

Page 6: ... jack Telephone base power adapter Telephone base Handset charger Electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch Charger adapter Telephone wall jack This telephone provides minimal functionality during a power outage When the AC power is not available many telephone features do not function The telephone uses power from the telephone line to enable you to make and answer calls using only the co...

Page 7: ... 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 Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment matching the orientation of the engraved label 1 Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and t...

Page 8: ...plays short beeps to alert you The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to take Battery indicators Battery status Action The screen is blank or displays Put in charger and flashes The battery has no or very little charge The handset cannot be used Charge without interruption about 30 minutes The screen displays Low battery and flashes The battery has enough charge t...

Page 9: ... do not have this mounting plate you can purchase one from many hardware or consumer electronics retailers You may need a professional to install the mounting plate Tabletop to wall mount installation Unplug the power adapter and telephone line from the wall outlets Remove the power adapter and telephone line from the grooves 1 Squeeze the tabs on the wall mount bracket as the arrows indicated bel...

Page 10: ...rom the slot Rotate the handset tab by 180 degrees Press down the switch 4 hook and then replace the handset tab to its slot Plug the power adapter and telephone line into the wall outlets Align the holes on the wall mount bracket with the standard wall mounting plate and slide the telephone down until it locks securely Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with twist ties P...

Page 11: ...t to detach it from the telephone base Swivel it upwards and then press onto the telephone base until it clicks into place 1 2 3 Press down on the switch hook and slide the handset tab upwards to remove it from the slot Rotate the handset tab by 180 degrees Press down the switch hook and then replace the handset tab to its slot 4 Tabletop position Wall mount position Handset tab Switch hook ...

Page 12: ...m and supports voicemail feature offered by your telephone service provider subscription is required and fees may apply Refer to Answering system and voicemail on page 64 for more details To use the built in answering system You may see this online Complete user s manual on how to record your outgoing announcement retrieve messages and other related operations You may also refer to the Abridged us...

Page 13: ... mode without making changes page 21 CID Press to review the caller ID log when the phone is not in use page 55 Press to scroll down while in a menu or in the directory caller ID log or redial list Press to move the cursor to the left when entering numbers or names Press to review the directory when the phone is not in use page 48 Press to scroll up while in a menu or in the directory caller ID lo...

Page 14: ...ress to answer an incoming call page 30 or page 32 QUIET Press and hold to set and turn on the quiet mode or turn it off page 29 Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry page 56 MIC Microphone MUTE Press to mute the microphone during a call page 35 Press to silence the base ringer temporarily while the phone is ringing page 35 CELL Press to make answer or...

Page 15: ...t in answering system on or off page 61 VOL Press to adjust the listening volume during a call or message playback page 34 or page 67 Press to adjust the telephone base ringer volume when the base is not in use page 22 SKIP Press to skip to the next message during message playback page 67 X DELETE Press to delete the playing message or announcement page 67 or page 60 Press to delete the displayed ...

Page 16: ...l page 30 Press to answer an incoming home call when you hear a call waiting alert page 31 1 While reviewing a caller ID log entry press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory page 56 Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail number page 26 and page 38 TONE Press to switch to tone dialing during a call if you have pulse servic...

Page 17: ...missed call indicator when the phone is not in use page 55 While in a menu press to cancel an operation back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display page 21 Dialing keys Press to enter numbers or characters Press to answer an incoming call page 30 or page 32 QUIET Press and hold to set and turn on the quiet mode or turn it off page 29 Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when re...

Page 18: ...aximum of approximately 30 feet from the telephone base Keep connected cell phones within this range For optimal performance keep your cell phone within 15 feet of the telephone base while using the DS6642 cell line If your cell phone has poor reception in your home the DS6642 cannot improve the reception However if there is a location in your house with better reception you can leave your cell ph...

Page 19: ...h setup page 17 to learn how to set up and manage your Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Telephone operation page 30 on how to operate your Bluetooth devices with your new DS6642 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology Refer to Troubleshooting page 77 if you experience difficulty using the telephone system The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of...

Page 20: ...one base is off Discoverable mode before a Bluetooth enabled device can be paired it must be set to this mode When pairing your cell phone the telephone base will be set to this mode Depending on the manufacturer this mode is sometimes referred to as Find Me or Visibility Home line your conventional telephone land line On your DS6642 telephone base and handset press HOME to use the home line Paire...

Page 21: ...ake or answer calls on the cell phone line Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range a maximum of approximately 30 feet When you pair a Bluetooth cell phone to the telephone base make sure your Bluetooth cell phone is close to the telephone base to maintain sufficient signal strength For optimal performance keep your cell phone within 15 feet of the telephone base while using the...

Page 22: ...lays Replace 1 or 2 Use the dialing key to choose the desired slot Then the corresponding light 1 or 2 blinks Turn on the Bluetooth feature of your cell phone Once your cell phone finds your VTech phone VTech DS6642 press the appropriate key on your cell phone to continue the pairing process Your cell phone may prompt you to enter the PIN of the telephone base The default PIN of the telephone base...

Page 23: ...connection A cell phone may be disconnected from the telephone base when The Bluetooth feature of your connected cell phone is turned off The power of your cell phone is turned off Your cell phone is not within range of the telephone base When the Bluetooth feature or power on the cell phone is turned on or it moves within range of the base the base will try to reconnect to the cell phone 1 2 3 ...

Page 24: ...ll to a desired device then press SELECT If the selected device is not available the handset displays DX not avail and then returns to the previous menu During the download the handset flashes Downloading All other idle system handsets display Downloading When the downloading process is complete or when the memory is full the handset displays Entries added XXX Then the handset returns to the Bluet...

Page 25: ...nguage voicemail number voicemail indicators key tone home area code and dial mode Go to Answering system settings from page 59 to page 63 for instructions on how to modify the answering system settings To enter the menu Press MENU when the phone is not in use Press or until the screen displays the desired feature menu Press SELECT to enter that menu To return to the previous menu press CANCEL To ...

Page 26: ...s However the handset still rings when being paged Telephone base ringer volume You can set the base ringer volume or turn the ringer off When the ringer is off Ringer off and appear on the screen Press MENU when the telephone base is not in use Press or to scroll to Ringers then press SELECT Press or to scroll to Ringer volume then press SELECT Press or to sample each volume level Press SELECT to...

Page 27: ...o scroll to Ringers then press SELECT Press or to scroll to Home ringtone or Cell ringtone then press SELECT Press or to sample each ringer tone Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone If you turn off the ringer volume on a cordless handset you will not hear ringer tone samples 1 2 3 4 5 Ringers ECO Home ringtone ECO Tone 2 ECO ...

Page 28: ...wo digit number 01 12 Press or to select the date then press SELECT or use the dialing keys to enter a two digit number 01 31 Press or to select the year then press SELECT or use the dialing keys to enter a two digit number 00 99 then press SELECT Press or to select the hour then press SELECT or use the dialing keys to enter a two digit number 01 12 Press or to select the minute then press SELECT ...

Page 29: ...Français or Español then press SELECT The screen displays Set English when you choose English The screen displays Set Francais when you choose Français The screen displays Set Espanol when you choose Español Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone If you accidentally change the LCD language to French or Spanish you can reset it to English ea...

Page 30: ...old DELETE on the handset or X DELETE on the telephone base to delete all digits Press and hold PAUSE to enter a dialing pause a P appears Press SELECT to save Then the handset telephone base dials the saved voicemail number To save your voicemail number Press MENU when the handset telephone base is not in use Press or to scroll to Settings then press SELECT Press or to scroll to Voicemail then pr...

Page 31: ...off the new voicemail indicators Press MENU when the handset telephone base is not in use Press or to scroll to Settings then press SELECT Press or to scroll to Clr voicemail then press SELECT The screen displays Reset VM Icon Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone Your telephone service provider may alert you of new messages with a stutter...

Page 32: ...eturn to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone If in the future your telephone service provider requires you to dial the area code when making a local call or if you move to a location that requires it follow the steps above to delete the home area code you have already programmed After you have deleted the home area code _ _ _ will appear on the screen Dial mode The dial mode is preset t...

Page 33: ...d hold QUIET when the handset telephone base is not in use The screen shows Quiet _ _ hours 1 12 Use the dialing keys to enter the desired duration 1 12 then press SELECT All screens display Quiet mode on and The ANS ON OFF light on the telephone base turns on To turn the quiet mode off While the quiet mode is on press and hold QUIET The screen displays Quiet mode off briefly and then returns to i...

Page 34: ...CANCEL to make corrections Press HOME or to dial To predial a home call at the telephone base Enter the telephone number Press X DELETE to make corrections Lift the corded handset or press HOME to dial The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk in hours minutes and seconds While entering numbers press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause a P appears If you make a predial call while the t...

Page 35: ... the handset displays D1 selected If you have two cell phones connected to the telephone base press or to select a cell phone and then press SELECT Then the handset displays D1 D2 selected Enter the telephone number then press CELL to dial To make a cell call at the telephone base Press CELL on the telephone base The screen displays Select a device If you have only one cell phone connected to the ...

Page 36: ...ll phone connected to the telephone base it is automatically selected to make cell calls If you have two cell phones connected to the telephone base the telephone base displays Select a device Press or to select a cell phone and then press SELECT The telephone base displays Unable to call if your cell phone is in use The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk in hours minutes and seconds Whi...

Page 37: ...d and take the new call Press CELL on the cordless handset or FLASH on the telephone base at any time to switch back and forth between calls Answer a cell call while on a home call When you are on a home call and you receive an incoming cell call you hear a beep and appears All other system devices ring To answer the incoming cell call Press CELL on the cordless handset or the telephone base The h...

Page 38: ...t turns on Telephone base speakerphone When you are using the corded handset on a home line call press HOME to switch to the telephone base speakerphone When you are using the corded handset on a cell line call press CELL to switch to the telephone base speakerphone When you are using the telephone base speakerphone on a cell home line lift up the corded handset to use it When the speakerphone is ...

Page 39: ...e function is turned off Press MUTE again to resume the conversation The telephone base displays Microphone on briefly Temporary ringer silencing When the telephone is ringing you can temporarily silence the handset ringer telephone base ringer without disconnecting the call The next call rings normally at the preset volume To silence the handset ringer Press MUTE or OFF on the handset displays an...

Page 40: ... handset Press REDIAL when the phone is not in use Press or REDIAL repeatedly to browse for the desired entry Press HOME or to use the home line OR Press CELL to use the cell line Press or to scroll to select the desired cell phone when necessary then press SELECT OR Press HOME or to use the home line OR Press CELL to use the cell line Press or to scroll to select the desired cell phone when neces...

Page 41: ...y to browse When the desired entry displays press SELECT to dial To delete a redial number on a cordless handset While the screen displays the desired number press DELETE to delete the redial number To delete a redial number at the telephone base While the screen displays the desired number press X DELETE to delete the redial number Temporary tone dialing If you have pulse rotary service only you ...

Page 42: ...ng the cordless handset To enter the directory press MENU SELECT twice OR To enter the caller ID log press MENU then press or to scroll to Caller ID log and then press SELECT OR To enter the redial list press REDIAL Press or to scroll to the desired entry Press SELECT to dial the displayed number Press CANCEL to exit the directory caller ID log or redial list while on a call To access a number whi...

Page 43: ... or QUIET To transfer a call at the telephone base During a call press MENU When you have one handset the screen displays Transfer call Press SELECT When you have more than one handset the telephone base shows Transfer to Press 1 5 for HANDSET 1 to HANDSET 5 The outside call is put on hold and your telephone base shows Transferring and then Transferred The destination handset rings and shows Incom...

Page 44: ...g key 0 9 TONE or QUIET on the cordless handset OR Place the cordless handset in the handset charger OR Press FIND HANDSET at the side of the telephone base Press MUTE to turn off the ringer of that handset temporarily Paging tone continues on all other idle handsets Web address Use this feature to view the VTech website address Press MENU when the cordless handset telephone base not in use Press ...

Page 45: ...ster up to five handsets to the telephone base To join a call with a cordless handset When a handset or the telephone base is already on a call press HOME or on another handset to join the call Press OFF or place the handset in the handset charger to exit the call The call continues until both devices hang up To join a call with the telephone base Lift the corded handset or press HOME Place the co...

Page 46: ... answer the intercom call at the telephone base press HOME CELL any dialing key 0 9 TONE or QUIET or lift the corded handset Both devices now show Intercom To end the intercom call on either handset one party presses OFF or places the handset back in the handset charger Both handsets display Intercom ended OR To end the intercom call at the telephone base press HOME or CELL when using the base spe...

Page 47: ...how Intercom To end the intercom call at the telephone base press HOME or CELL when using the base speakerphone or place the corded handset back to the telephone base Both screens display Intercom ended OR To end the intercom call on the destination handset press OFF or place the handset back in the handset charger Both screens display Intercom ended You can cancel the intercom call before it is a...

Page 48: ...ide call press OFF The intercom call ends and the telephone continues to ring To answer at the telephone base To answer a home call press HOME or place the corded handset back to the telephone base to end the intercom call The telephone continues to ring Then press HOME To answer a cell call press HOME or place the corded handset back to the telephone base to end the intercom call The telephone co...

Page 49: ...ry the screen shows Directory full When you try to save an entry already stored in the directory the screen shows Number repeated When the telephone number in the directory exceeds 15 digits a dash appears after the 14th digit and the remaining digits are then displayed beginning with a dash Only one system device can review the directory at a time When a device tries to enter the directory while ...

Page 50: ...list by pressing REDIAL Then press or REDIAL repeatedly to find the desired number Press SELECT to copy the number Press SELECT to move on to the name When Enter name displays use the dialing keys to enter a name up to 15 characters Each time you press a key the character on that key appears Additional key presses produce other characters on that key Press the key repeatedly until the desired char...

Page 51: ... Then press or REDIAL repeatedly to find the desired number Press SELECT to copy the number Press SELECT to move on to the name When Enter name displays use the dialing keys to enter a name up to 15 characters Each time you press a key the character on that key appears Additional key presses produce other characters on that key Press the key repeatedly until the desired character appears The first...

Page 52: ...ntries named Jennifer Jessie Kevin and Linda in your directory press 5 JKL once to see Jennifer when Jennifer displays press to see Jessie twice to see Kevin or three times to see Linda If there is no name entry matching your search the next closest match in alphabetical order appears If necessary press or to browse OR Press MENU on the cordless handset when the phone is not in use or press MENU o...

Page 53: ... displays press SELECT The screen displays Edit number and the stored number Use the dialing keys to edit the number Press or to move the cursor to the left or right Press DELETE on the handset or X DELETE on the telephone base to delete a digit Press and hold DELETE on the handset or X DELETE on the telephone base to delete all digits Press and hold PAUSE to enter a dialing pause a P appears Pres...

Page 54: ...ne number Press SELECT to confirm The screen displays Contact deleted You hear a confirmation tone To delete all entries Press MENU when the phone is not in use Press or to scroll to Directory and then press SELECT Press or to scroll to Del all conts then press SELECT The screen displays Delete all Press SELECT to confirm You hear a confirmation tone 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 800 267 7377 Delete contact ECO C...

Page 55: ...tory 6 Press or to scroll to desired entry 7 Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone If the directory is empty when you press SELECT in Step 5 the screen shows Directory empty Reassign a speed dial number 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press or to scroll to Directory then press SELECT 3 Press or to scroll to Speed dial then pres...

Page 56: ...tion is empty the handset shows the speed dial list See Assign a speed dial number on page 51 to add a new entry Delete a speed dial number 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press or to scroll to Directory then press SELECT 3 Press or to scroll to Speed dial then press SELECT 4 Press or a dialing key 0 or 2 9 to choose the desired speed dial location then press SELECT to show the speed d...

Page 57: ...bine these services You have only caller ID service or only call waiting service You do not subscribe to caller ID log or call waiting services There are fees for 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 use compatible...

Page 58: ...acters are shown and saved in the caller ID log Caller ID log entries are shared by all system devices Any modifications made on one device apply to all You can review redial and copy an entry into the directory Entries appear 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...

Page 59: ...ID log Review the caller ID log Review the caller ID log to find out who called to return the call or to copy the caller s name and number into your directory Press CID on the cordless handset when the phone is not in use or press CID on the telephone base when the telephone base is not in use Press or to browse OR Press MENU on the cordless handset when the phone is not in use or press MENU on th...

Page 60: ... to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory When the number is displayed in the correct format for dialing press HOME CELL or on a cordless handset or press HOME or CELL or lift the corded handset on the telephone base to dial Dial a caller ID log entry To dial on a cordless handset Search for the desired caller ID log entry see Review the call...

Page 61: ...t Press DELETE on the handset or X DELETE on the telephone base to delete a character Press and hold DELETE on the handset or X DELETE on the telephone base to delete all characters Press 0 to add a space Press SELECT to save and the screen shows Saved You hear a confirmation tone Delete caller ID log entries To delete one entry Search for the desired caller ID log entry see Review the caller ID l...

Page 62: ...rmation PRIVATE NUMBER The caller is blocking the telephone number information PRIVATE CALLER The caller is blocking the name and number information UNKNOWN NAME This caller s name is unavailable UNKNOWN NUMBER This caller s number is unavailable UNKNOWN CALLER No information is available about this caller ...

Page 63: ... an announcement up to 90 seconds but any announcement shorter than two seconds will not be recorded Press MENU when the phone is not in use Press or to scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT Press SELECT again to select Announcement The system announces To play press 2 To record press 7 Press 7 to record an announcement The system announces Record after the tone Press 5 when you are done After...

Page 64: ...se to adjust the listening volume Press 5 to stop playback Press on the cordless handset to switch between speakerphone mode and handset mode Delete your announcement Press MENU when the phone is not in use Press or to scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT Press SELECT again to select Announcement The system announces To play press 2 To record press 7 Press 3 or DELETE to delete your recorded ...

Page 65: ...he base displays Ans sys off and announces Calls will not be answered OR Press MENU when the phone is not in use Press or to scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT Press or to scroll to Answer on off then press SELECT Press or to scroll to Answer On or Answer Off then press SELECT to confirm You hear a confirmation tone When you turn on the answering system with no memory capacity left Rec mem ...

Page 66: ...ess or to scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT Press or to scroll to Ans sys setup then press SELECT Press or to scroll to of rings then press SELECT Press or to select 2 3 4 5 6 or Toll saver Press SELECT to save and you hear a confirmation tone If you subscribe to voicemail service from your telephone service provider see Answering system and voicemail on page 64 Remote access code A two di...

Page 67: ... length is three minutes by default Press MENU when the phone is not in use Press or to scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT Press or to scroll to Ans sys setup then press SELECT Press or to scroll to Recording time then press SELECT Press or to select 3 minutes 2 minutes or 1 minute Press SELECT to save and you hear a confirmation tone Voice language You can select English or French to be us...

Page 68: ...t press MENU twice see page 67 If and New voicemail display on the handsets and the telephone base your telephone service provider is indicating that it has new voicemail for you To listen to your voicemail press and hold 1 on your handset telephone base See Voicemail number on page 26 to set your voicemail number Some telephone service providers bundle or combine multiple services like voicemail ...

Page 69: ...ng calls in seconds instead of rings In this case allow six seconds per ring when determining the appropriate setting Message capacity The answering system can record and store up to 59 messages Each message can be up to three minutes see page 63 to change The total storage capacity for the announcement messages and memos is approximately 11 minutes The actual recording time depends on individual ...

Page 70: ...the call on your cordless handset The cordless handset shows the caller s information If you do not subscribe to caller ID service the cordless handset shows Screening Options while a message is being recorded Press q VOLUME or p VOLUME to adjust the call screening volume Press OFF to temporarily silence the call screening Press SELECT to temporarily turn on the call screening if call screening is...

Page 71: ... q VOL or VOL p to adjust the message playback volume Press SKIP to skip to the next message Press REPEAT to repeat the message Press REPEAT twice to hear the previous message Press X DELETE to delete the playing message The telephone base displays Message deleted The system announces Message deleted and then advances to the next message Press STOP to stop the playback To play messages on a cordle...

Page 72: ...CT The screen shows Delete all msg Press SELECT again to confirm You hear a confirmation tone and the system announces All old messages deleted If you do not have old messages the system announces You have no old message To delete all old messages on a cordless handset Press MENU when the phone is not in use Press or to scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT Press or to scroll to Delete all old...

Page 73: ...ess MENU when the phone is not in use Press or to scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT Press or to scroll to Record memo then press SELECT The system announces Record after the tone Press 5 when you are done After the tone speak towards the microphone To stop recording press 5 on the cordless handset or press 5 or STOP on the telephone base The system announces Recorded Memory is full is anno...

Page 74: ...age during playback 5 Stop 5 Hear a list of remote commands 6 Skip to the next message during playback 7 Record a new announcement 8 End the call 0 Turn the answering system on or off Hang up or press 8 to end the call If you do not press any keys after you enter the remote access code all new messages play If there are no new messages all old messages play Once the new messages have played the te...

Page 75: ...DS6601 purchased separately to your telephone system This telephone system accommodates up to five handsets For more details refer to the user s manual that comes with your DS6601 new handset Expand your telephone system Appendix ...

Page 76: ...ctory entries Directory full The directory is full You cannot save any new entries unless you delete some current entries Downloading The telephone system is downloading the directory from a cell phone Ended You have just ended a call Failed The handset registration is not successful HS X is calling Another system handset is calling for intercom calls Home line busy The telephone base or another s...

Page 77: ...rding time is full Registered The handset is successfully registered to the telephone base Registering The handset is registering to the telephone base Ringer muted The ringer is muted temporarily when the phone is ringing Ringer off The ringer is turned off Saved Your selection has been saved Speaker The handset or base speakerphone is in use To register HS see manual Screen display on a non regi...

Page 78: ...ing a handset Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call Flashes when another telephone sharing the same line is in use Flashes when you are deregistering all handsets MUTE On when mute function is on 1 2 On when a Bluetooth device is connected to the base Flashes when the telephone base is in discoverable mode ANS ON OFF On when the answering system is turned on On when the home line is using...

Page 79: ...n ECO The ECO mode activates automatically to reduce power consumption when the handset is within range from the telephone base NEW The entry you are reviewing is new in the caller ID log 1 13 The number of current playing message and the total number of new old messages recorded Telephone base icons The telephone base ringer is off There are new voicemail received from your telephone service prov...

Page 80: ... fire or injury read and follow these instructions Use only the supplied batteries To order a replacement go to www vtechcanada com or call 1 800 267 7377 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions Do not open or mutilate the batteries Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin The ele...

Page 81: ...nnect my cell phone with the telephone base Make sure that the Bluetooth function of your cell phone is turned on See the user s manual of your cell phone for more information Make sure that your Bluetooth cell phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth device Turn off your cell phone then turn it on again Make sure that your cell phone is connected and active on the cell devices list For some ...

Page 82: ... PIN is 0000 I cannot hear any audio on my telephone system when on a cell call Reset the telephone base Unplug the unit s electrical power Wait for approximately 15 seconds then plug it back in Turn off your cell phone then turn it on again I cannot download contacts from my cell phone to the DS6642 Make sure that your cell phone is paired and connected to the base Make sure you place your cell p...

Page 83: ...ctive Contact your telephone service provider You may be using a new cable or VoIP service the existing telephone jacks in your home may no longer work Contact your service provider for solutions The display shows To register HS and see manual alternately The handset does not work at all The handset is deregistered from the telephone base Place the handset in the telephone base to register it back...

Page 84: ...telephone base Disconnect the battery from the cordless handset Wait for 15 seconds then plug in the power adapter and install the battery again Allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to synchronize Other electronic products 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 ...

Page 85: ...cate your phone or modem farther apart from one another or use a different surge protector Relocate your phone to a higher location The phone may have better reception in a high area If other phones in your home are having the same problem contact your telephone service provider charges may apply I experience poor sound quality when using the handset speakerphone For increased sound quality while ...

Page 86: ...oes not solve the problem relocate your phone or modem farther apart from one another or use a different surge protector Relocate your telephone base to a higher location The phone may have better reception when installed in a high area If other phones in your home are having the same problem contact your telephone service provider charges may apply The CHARGE light is off Make sure you plug the p...

Page 87: ...o hear Press VOL on the telephone base or VOLUME on the cordless handset to increase the listening volume The answering system does not answer after the correct number of rings Make sure that the answering system is on ANS ON should show on the handset and the ANS ON OFF light on the telephone base should be on If toll saver is activated the number of rings changes to two when you have new message...

Page 88: ...mber of rings so that your answering system answers before your voicemail answers page 62 To determine how many rings activate your voicemail 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 answering systems...

Page 89: ... adapter into a dedicated USB port on your computer Do not plug into a multiple port USB hub USB splitter that is not powered In a few rare instances the USB port on your computer may not have enough power In these instances try using a USB hub with its own external power supply If you are using a firewall it may prevent access to your nontraditional telephone service provider Contact your service...

Page 90: ...xpose 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 ...

Page 91: ...ephones 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 ran...

Page 92: ...iginal 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 ca...

Page 93: ...andling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conducting material such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger Nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner Do not burn or puncture the battery Like other batteries of this type if bur...

Page 94: ...e base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm 8 inches or more This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian requirement CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Term...

Page 95: ...u do store or test emergency numbers please Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up Perform such activities in off peak hours such as early morning or late evening Industry Canada This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2...

Page 96: ... 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 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 whichever is...

Page 97: ...se or receipt and 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 describes all of VTech s responsibilities regarding the ...

Page 98: ...nel 5 Bluetooth channel 79 Nominal effective range 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 Ni MH battery Telephone base 6V DC 400mA Charger 6V AC 300mA Memory Directory 200 memory locations up to 30 digits and 15 characters Caller ID log 50 memory locations up to 24 digits and 15 ch...

Page 99: ...tory entry 49 Dial a speed dial number 52 Dialing options 56 Dial mode 28 Directory 20 45 52 Download directory 20 DSL filter 2 E ECO mode 87 Edit a directory entry 49 End a call 31 33 Expand your telephone system 71 F FCC ACTA and IC regulations 90 91 Find handset 40 Flash 31 33 H Handset battery installation 3 Handset icons 75 Handset layout 12 13 Handset lights 74 Handset locator 40 Home area c...

Page 100: ...ller ID log entry 57 Screen messages 58 72 73 Settings 21 29 59 63 Share a call 41 Speakerphone 34 Speed dial 51 52 T Tabletop 7 Technical specifications 94 Telephone base icons 75 Telephone base installation 2 Telephone base layout 9 11 Telephone base lights 74 Temporary ringer silencing 35 Temporary tone dialing 37 Tone 23 27 63 66 Tone dialing 37 Transfer a call 39 Troubleshooting 77 85 U Using...

Page 101: ... is a registered trademark of VTech Holdings Limited Specifications are subject to change without notice Copyright 2014 for VTech Technologies Canada Ltd All rights reserved 12 14 DS6642_CA_CIB_V5 0 Document order number 91 006340 010 100 Designed to fit your home And your life ...

Reviews:

No comments