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Getting started

If the handset 

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for a long tme, 

dsconnect and 

remove the battery 

to prevent possble 

leakage.
To purchase a 

replacement 

battery, vst our 

webste at www.

vtechcanada.com 

or call 1 (800) 

267-7377. In the 

US, go to www.

vtechphones.

com or call                   

1 (800) 595-9511.

Battery installation and charging

Perform steps 2 through 5 f the transparent mage cover 

s attached. If the transparent mage cover s off, go to 

step 6.

Remove  the  transparent  mage  cover  by  holdng  the 

handset n your rght hand wth the back facng up and the 

CHARGE

 lght to the left as shown n Fgure 1.

Push the top center of the transparent mage cover to the 

rght wth your left thumb untl t unlocks.

Lft the transparent mage cover away from the handset.

Remove the battery compartment cover by sldng t to the 

rght as shown n Fgure 2.

Match the color of the battery wres to the color-coded label 

located nsde the handset compartment on the back of the 

handset, as shown n Fgure 3.

Insert the battery plug securely onto the connector.

Place  the  battery  n  the  compartment  wth  the  label    

THIS SIDE UP

 facng up and the wres nsde the battery 

compartment as shown n Fgure 4.

Replace the battery compartment cover by algnng the 

battery cover tabs wth the slots n the battery compartment 

and sldng the cover towards the 

CHARGE

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Remove mage cover

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Remove battery 

compartment cover

Fgure 3:

Insert battery plug

Fgure 4:

Insert battery

CHARGE

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Summary of Contents for LS6117-18

Page 1: ...User s manual www vt e chca n ad a co m Model LS6117 18...

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 In...

Page 3: ...call 12 End a call 12 Mute 12 Ringer mute 13 Call waiting 13 Volume 13 Find handset 13 Chain dialing 14 Directory 15 Store a directory entry 16 Character chart 17 Search the directory 18 Dial a direct...

Page 4: ...messages 29 Handset and telephone base indicators 31 Battery 33 Important safety instructions 34 Troubleshooting 35 Operating range 44 Maintenance 44 About cordless telephones 45 The RBRC seal 45 War...

Page 5: ...to www vtechphones com or call 1 800 595 9511 8 User s manual 1 Handset Telephone base 7 6 Telephone base power adapter 5 Telephone line cord 4 Battery 3 Battery compartment cover Parts checklist Your...

Page 6: ...controlled by a wall switch Telephone base power adapter Telephone wall jack DSL filter not included required if you have DSL high speed Internet service Telephone base installation Install the teleph...

Page 7: ...age cover to the right with your left thumb until it unlocks Lift the transparent image cover away from the handset Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it to the right as shown in Figure 2...

Page 8: ...correctly The cover must click into place to be seated properly The battery may have enough charge for short calls For best performance charge the handset for at least 16 hours When the battery power...

Page 9: ...Place the image face down inside the transparent image cover with the top of the image at the end with the large tab Replace the transparent image cover by placing it flat against the handset and sli...

Page 10: ...EAR During a call press to hang up While the handset is ringing press to silence the ringer Press and hold when the phone is not in use to erase the MISSED CALLS display During programming press to re...

Page 11: ...ayout FIND HANDSET Press to page the handset IN USE light Flashes when there is an incoming call or another telephone on the same line is in use On when the handset is in use VOICEMAIL light Flashes w...

Page 12: ...MENU SELECT to display the menu when the handset is not in use Press or to select RINGER VOLUME then press MENU SELECT Press or to adjust the volume A sample of each volume level will be played as yo...

Page 13: ...NE KEY TONE Ringer tone This menu allows you to choose from different ringer tones To choose a ringer tone Press MENU SELECT to display the menu when the handset is not in use Press or to select RINGE...

Page 14: ...hoose ON or OFF Press MENU SELECT to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone Language You can select ENGLISH FRAN AIS or ESPA OL to be used for the handset display To change the setting...

Page 15: ...elephone indicates that there is new voicemail but there is none for example when you have accessed your voicemail from a different telephone line while away from home Clearing the voicemail waiting i...

Page 16: ...you During a call press MUTE on the handset MUTED will be temporarily displayed on the screen along with the smaller MUTE icon Press MUTE again to resume the conversation MICROPHONE ON will be tempora...

Page 17: ...hear an alert tone if there is an incoming call while you re on another call Press FLASH to answer the new incoming call Press FLASH again to return to the original call Volume During a call press or...

Page 18: ...en it is displayed To dial a number in the call log Press MENU SELECT and then press to select CALL LOG Press MENU SELECT to confirm Scroll by pressing or to find the desired entry Press MENU SELECT t...

Page 19: ...rectory When the directory is full and you attempt to save an entry the screen will display LIST FULL If you attempt to save a number already stored in the directory the screen will display ALREADY SA...

Page 20: ...ess and hold REMOVE to erase the entire entry Press to move the cursor to the left or to the right Press and hold REDIAL PAUSE to insert a dialing pause Press MENU SELECT to enter the name The screen...

Page 21: ...icular key causes the characters to be displayed in the following order Number key Characters by number of key presses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 2 A B C 2 a b c 3 D E F 3 d e f 4 G H I 4 g h i 5 J K L 5 j...

Page 22: ...o enter the first letter associated For example press 5 JKL once to find Jenny twice to find Kristen or three times to find Linda If there is no name entry matching your search the next closest matchi...

Page 23: ...ace and erase a digit Press and hold REMOVE to erase the entire entry Press to move the cursor to the left or to the right Press and hold REDIAL PAUSE to insert a dialing pause Press MENU SELECT to mo...

Page 24: ...te from the directory Press once or MENU SELECT three times to enter the directory Press or to scroll to the desired entry or use the alphabetical search to find it Press REMOVE to remove the displaye...

Page 25: ...ate services you may need combined service you have only caller ID service or only call waiting service or you do not subscribe to any caller ID or call waiting services but wish to subscribe You can...

Page 26: ...ll log is full the earliest entry is deleted to make room for new incoming call information XX MISSED CALL S will be displayed if there are new call log entries including missed and unreviewed calls W...

Page 27: ...in use Press or to select CALL LOG Press MENU SELECT Press or to browse through the call log The name if available telephone number date and time of all incoming calls are displayed on the screen Ther...

Page 28: ...to display different dialing options for local and long distance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number in the directory See the example on the right You may also press 1 repeatedly to...

Page 29: ...sure the number is in the correct dialing format for your area Press MENU SELECT when done Now edit the name Press MENU SELECT when done If the entry is already saved in the directory the screen will...

Page 30: ...try You will hear a confirmation tone To delete all entries When in the call log press or to scroll to the desired entry Press and hold REMOVE to delete the entire call log The screen displays DELETE...

Page 31: ...ormation 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 UNK...

Page 32: ...try to the oldest entry The redial list can be accessed by pressing REDIAL PAUSE when the handset is not in use Dial a redial entry Press REDIAL PAUSE then press or REDIAL PAUSE repeatedly to scroll t...

Page 33: ...n the telephone base to recharge DIRECTORY EMPTY There are no directory entries ENDED You have just ended a call INCOMING CALL There is an incoming call LINE IN USE Another telephone on the same line...

Page 34: ...been pressed PHONE The handset is in use PLACE IN CHARGER The battery is very low The handset should be placed in the telephone base RINGER MUTE The ringer is muted temporarily during incoming call SA...

Page 35: ...lights IN USE Flashes when there is an incoming call or another telephone on the same line is in use On when the handset is in use VOICEMAIL Flashes when you have new voicemail Voicemail is offered by...

Page 36: ...ies NEW VOICE MAIL New voicemail received from the local telephone company Battery indicator Cycles low medium and full when the handset battery is charging Flashes when the battery is low and needs c...

Page 37: ...ement visit our website at www vtechcanada com or call 1 800 267 7377 In the US go to www vtechphones com or call 1 800 595 9511 Do not dispose of the battery in a fire They may explode Check with loc...

Page 38: ...ind 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 t...

Page 39: ...er to the telephone base Wait for approximately 15 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to synchronize Charge the battery in the handset for...

Page 40: ...he charging contacts on the handset and telephone base each month using a pencil eraser or a dry non abrasive fabric Make sure the power adapter and telephone line cord are plugged in correctly and se...

Page 41: ...al telephone company charges may apply Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone Try installing your telephone as far away as possible from the following electronic d...

Page 42: ...ling or dialing from another room in your home with less background noise My handset beeps and is not performing normally Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base Plug the...

Page 43: ...pager towers cellular telephones digital telephones intercoms room monitors televisions VCRs personal computers kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones If your telephone is plugged in with a...

Page 44: ...rvice from your local telephone company for this feature to work on your telephone The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID Both you and the caller s telephone companies mus...

Page 45: ...ce that answers the call at or before the second ring If you subscribe to DSL internet service install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone line jack Contact...

Page 46: ...om the telephone base Disconnect the battery from the cordless handset Wait for 15 seconds then plug in the power adapter and re install the battery Place the handset in the telephone base and allow u...

Page 47: ...s not respond try the following in 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 telephon...

Page 48: ...o it must be treated with care Avoid rough treatment Place the handset down gently Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it Avoid water Your telephone...

Page 49: ...um or nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conducting material such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or co...

Page 50: ...g is the limited warranty period The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE 1 YEAR from the date of purchase If VTech repairs or replaces a Materially Defective Product under the term...

Page 51: ...es receipt identifying the Product purchased Product model and the date of purchase or receipt and 3 Provide your name complete and correct mailing address and telephone number Other Limitations This...

Page 52: ...l interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone...

Page 53: ...u will be notified as soon as possible You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your...

Page 54: ...rding to environmental conditions at the time of use Size Handset 1 89in X 6 71in X 0 96in 48 0mm X 170 5mm X 24 3mm Telephone base 4 14in X 4 45in X 4 90in 105 2mm X 113 0mm X 124 4mm Weight Handset...

Page 55: ...End a call 12 F FCC ACTA and IC regulations 48 Find handset 13 H Handset indicators 31 Handset display screen messages 29 I Install an image 5 K Key tone 10 L Language 10 M Maintenance 44 Make a call...

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