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Telephone operation

Handset locator

Use this feature to page the handset. It is useful if
you misplace the handset.

To page the handset

Press

FIND HANDSET

on the telephone base.

The handset rings for up to 60 seconds to help
you to locate the handset.

If you turn the ringer off (see the section

Ringer volume

on

page 18) and press

FIND HANDSET

to page the handset, the

handset does not ring.

To end the paging

Press

FIND HANDSET

on the telephone base.

-OR-

Press any dial pad key (

0

-

9

,

*

or

#

) or

/

FLASH

on the handset.

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Summary of Contents for LS6217

Page 1: ...User s manual w w w v tec hphones c om Model LS6217 ...

Page 2: ... VTech visit our website at www vtechphones com In Canada please visit www vtechcanada com The ENERGY STAR program www energystar gov recognizes and encourages the use of products that save energy and help protect our environment We are proud to mark this product with the ENERGY STAR label indicating it meets the latest energy efficiency guidelines T Compatible with Hearing Aid T Coil TIA 1083 Tel...

Page 3: ...email indication 19 Telephone operation 21 Making a call 21 Answering a call 21 Volume control 22 Mute 22 Call waiting 22 Silencing the ringer temporarily 23 Redial stack 23 Chain dialing 24 Handset locator 25 Directory 26 Directory overview 26 Storing a directory entry 27 Character chart 28 Directory review 29 Dialing a directory entry 30 Editing a directory entry 30 Deleting a directory entry 31...

Page 4: ...roubleshooting 42 Important safety instructions 49 About cordless telephones 51 The RBRC seal 52 FCC ACTA and IC regulations 53 Limited warranty 57 Technical specification 61 Operating range 61 Index 62 Table of contents ...

Page 5: ...t our website at www vtechphones com or call 1 800 595 9511 In Canada go to www vtechcanada com or call 1 800 267 7377 Handset with handset bracket installed Telephone base with telephone base bracket installed Battery Telephone line cord Telephone base power adapter User s manual Handset bracket x 2 Telephone base bracket x 2 Battery compartment cover Handset back image card x 9 Clear plastic cov...

Page 6: ...ise directly skip to step 2 See the section Battery installation on page 7 to remove the battery compartment cover and the battery 1 2 Lift the right large tab from slot to release the right end of the handset bracket 3 Hold the right end of the handset bracket then push it up to release the small tabs form the slots on the right of the handset 4 Lift the left large tab from slot to release the le...

Page 7: ... the slots on the right of the handset Press the right large tab in slot Hold the left end of the handset bracket and pull it down to lock the small tabs in the slots on the left of the handset Press the left large tab in slot See the section To install the battery on page 7 to install the battery and the battery compartment cover If you want to install a handset back image card after step 8 see t...

Page 8: ... to suit your mood or match your room decor To remove the telephone base bracket Hold the telephone base in both hands Put your thumbs on both ends of the telephone base bracket as shown below Use your thumbs push up the telephone base bracket The tab looses from slot Lift the right tab from slot Lift the left tab from slot Take away the telephone base bracket 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 9: ...ted To attach the telephone base bracket Choose the desired telephone base bracket Inset the tabs in slots and Press the tab to click it in slot At the same time all other tabs lock in their slots automatically 1 2 3 ...

Page 10: ...511 In Canada go to www vtechcanada com or call 1 800 267 7377 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 or an under the table cabinet outlet If you have DSL high speed Internet service a DSL filter not included is required Plug one end of the telephone line cord...

Page 11: ...utlet as indicated Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up inside the battery compartment Place the wires inside the up right corner of the battery compartment Align the cover flat against the battery compartment then slide it towards the center of the handset until it clicks into place Place the handset in the telephone base for charge 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 12: ...structions on this page to install and charge the new battery If the handset will not be used for a long time disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage Before replace the battery if you have installed a handset back image card you need to remove the clear plastic cover and the back image card first See the section To remove the back image card on page 11 To purchase replacement...

Page 13: ...RY and the flashing battery icon The handset beeps in ear piece during a call Battery has enough charge to be used for a short time Charge until the screen shows HANDSET about one hour The screen shows HANDSET and the cycling low medium and full battery icon Battery is charged To keep the battery charged place it in the telephone base when not in use When the screen shows LOW BATTERY both the scre...

Page 14: ...the supplied back image cards as a template to draw out the outline on the desired part of your own card Cut along the drawn outline to finish your own handset back image card To install a back image card Make sure you have installed the battery and the battery compartment cover on the handset See the section Battery installation on page 7 Place one of the supplied back image cards or your own han...

Page 15: ...rd Insert a small item such as a paperclip into the hole on the lower end of the clear plastic cover and remove the large tab from slot Hold the lower end of the clear plastic cover then pull downwards to release the clear plastic cover from the handset Pull out the handset back image card Keep all handset back image cards and the clear plastic cover with the original packaging in the event you wa...

Page 16: ...ing pause MUTE While on a call press to mute the microphone Press again to resume the conversation VOL Press to display the directory when the telephone is in idle mode While in the menu press to scroll up Press to raise the listening volume during a call OFF CLEAR During a call press to hang up While the handset is ringing press to silence the ringer Press and hold when the telephone is in idle m...

Page 17: ...en press any key on the handset On when the handset is ringing Key pad backlight On when press any key on the handset On when the handset is ringing IN USE Flashes rapidly when there is an incoming call Flashes slowly when another telephone sharing the same line is in use On when the handset is in use VOICEMAIL Flashes when you have new voicemail from your telephone company Telephone base lights ...

Page 18: ...elephone on the same line is in use LIST FULL The directory is full LOW BATTERY The battery needs to be recharged MICROPHONE ON Mute is turned off and the person on the other end can hear you MUTED You have turned off the handset microphone Screen icons MUTE Microphone is muted NEW The call from the displayed call log entry is missed and unreviewed Cycles low medium and full when the handset batte...

Page 19: ...set locator is activated PHONE The handset is on a call PLACE IN CHARGER The battery is very low Place the handset in the telephone base for recharging RINGER MUTE The ringer is muted temporarily during an incoming call SAVED The number and name of the call log entry is stored in the directory UNABLE TO SAVE You are attempting to save a caller ID entry with no name or number XX MISSED CALLS There ...

Page 20: ...scribe to caller ID service see the section Information about caller ID on page 32 you must set the year once to have the correct date To set the date and time manually Press MENU SELECT in idle mode Press or to scroll to SET DATE TIME then press MENU SELECT to select it The screen shows SET DATE Press the dial pad keys 0 9 to enter the correct month 01 12 Press MENU SELECT to confirm the month Pr...

Page 21: ...ting to be empty Then if you receive a call from within your area code the screen shows the 10 digits of the telephone number in the call log if you subscribe to caller ID service If you simply dial the last seven digits of a telephone number to make a call within your own are code you should enter your own area code into the handset as the home area code Then if you receive a call from within you...

Page 22: ...e level plays when you scroll through the choices Press MENU SELECT to confirm your setting 1 2 3 4 Ringer tone Use this feature to select one of 10 ringer tones for incoming calls The handset comes factory set for 1 in this feature RINGER TONE 1 RINGER TONE KEY TONE RINGER VOLUME RINGER VOLUME RINGER TONE Press REMOVE to delete a digit Press and hold REMOVE to empty this setting The screen shows ...

Page 23: ...lashes when you have new voicemail messages After you have listened to all new voicemail messages the indicators on both the handset and telephone base turn off automatically Contact your local telephone company for more information and assistance about using your voicemail service Your telephone service provider might alert you to new messages with a stutter broken dial tone Contact your service ...

Page 24: ...ators To manually turn off these indicators Press MENU SELECT in idle mode Press or to scroll to CLR VOICEMAIL then press MENU SELECT to select it The screen shows TURN OFF INDICATOR Press MENU SELECT to confirm to turn off the displayed NEW VOICEMAIL message icon and VOICEMAIL light 1 2 3 TURN OFF INDICATOR CLR VOICEMAIL HOME AREA CODE ...

Page 25: ...g Use the dial pad keys to enter the telephone number Press REMOVE or OFF CLEAR to backspace and delete a digit Press and hold REDIAL PAUSE to inset a three second pause P appears Press FLASH to dial To end a call Press OFF CLEAR OR Put the handset in the telephone base Answering a call To answer a call Press FLASH OR Press any dial pad keys 0 9 or To end a call Press OFF CLEAR OR Put the handset ...

Page 26: ...d turn on the MUTE icon To resume the conversation Press MUTE and resume speaking The screen shows MICROPHONE ON for a few seconds then turn off the MUTE icon Mute cancels automatically when you end a call Call waiting If you subscribe to a call waiting service with your local telephone company there is an alert tone if there is an incoming call when you are already on a call Press FLASH to put yo...

Page 27: ...he five numbers up to 30 digits each recently called from this handset in the redial stack To review numbers in the redial stack Press REDIAL PAUSE in idle mode Press or to scroll through the five recently called numbers The handset beeps twice at the beginning or end of the list To exit the redial stack Press OFF CLEAR To call a number from the redial stack Press REDIAL PAUSE in idle mode Press o...

Page 28: ...To access a number in the directory While on a call press MENU SELECT twice Press or to scroll to the desired entry Press MENU SELECT to dial the displayed number To access a number in the call log while on a call While on a call press MENU SELECT Press to scroll to CALL LOG Press SELECT Press or to scroll to the desired entry Press MENU SELECT to dial the displayed number To access the last numbe...

Page 29: ...T on the telephone base The handset rings for up to 60 seconds to help you to locate the handset If you turn the ringer off see the section Ringer volume on page 18 and press FIND HANDSET to page the handset the handset does not ring To end the paging Press FIND HANDSET on the telephone base OR Press any dial pad key 0 9 or or FLASH on the handset PAGING ...

Page 30: ...screen shows LIST FULL If you try to save a number already stored in the directory the screen shows ALREADY SAVED If the telephone number in the directory exceeds 15 digits appears in front of the telephone number Press to move towards the end of the telephone number Press to move towards the beginning of the telephone number Elizabeth Jones 624568812345 Elizabeth Jones 800624568 Elizabeth Jones 1...

Page 31: ...AL PAUSE to insert a three second dialing pause P appears Press REMOVE to backspace and erase a digit Press and hold REMOVE to erase the entire telephone number OR To copy a number from the redial stack Pressing REDIAL PAUSE Press or to select a number Press MENU SELECT to copy the number Press MENU SELECT The screen shows ENTER NAME See the Character chart on next page and use the dial pad keys t...

Page 32: ... of a particular 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 k l 6 M N O 6 m n o 7 P Q R S 7 p q r s 8 T U V 8 t u v 9 W X Y Z 9 w x y z 0 0 space The first letter of each word is automatically capitalized The following letters in the same word are l...

Page 33: ...sired entry To search by name alphabetical search Press when the handset is in idle mode OR Press MENU SELECT when the handset is in idle mode Press MENU SELECT in three times to select REVIEW The screen shows the first entry in the directory Use the dial pad keys to enter the letters associated with the name For example if you have name entries Jenny Kristen and Linda in your directory press 5 JK...

Page 34: ...CT when the handset is in idle mode Press MENU SELECT in three times to select REVIEW The screen shows the first entry in the directory Press or or use the alphabetical search to find the desired entry Press MENU SELECT The screen shows EDIT NUMBER Use the dial pad keys to edit the telephone number Press to move the cursor to the left or to the right Press and hold REDIAL PAUSE to insert a three s...

Page 35: ...ed Press to move the cursor to the left or to the right Press REMOVE to backspace and erase a digit Press and hold REMOVE to erase the entire name Press MENU SELECT to confirm and store the entry Deleting a directory entry Press when the handset is in idle mode OR Press MENU SELECT when the handset is in idle mode Press MENU SELECT in three times to select REVIEW The screen shows the first entry i...

Page 36: ...e this telephone with caller ID service you can see who s calling before answering the call If you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting a combined service available through many local telephone companies you can see who s calling even when on another call This service might be called by different names such as caller ID with visual call waiting by different local telephone companies and might ...

Page 37: ...on might not be available for every incoming call The callers might intentionally block their names and or telephone numbers Caller ID special messages Displays When PRIVATE NAME The caller is blocking the name PRIVATE NUMBER The caller is blocking the telephone number PRIVATE CALLER The caller is blocking the name and number UNKNOWN NAME This caller s name is unavailable UNKNOWN NUMBER This calle...

Page 38: ...n the call or save the caller s name and number into the directory When the call log is full the earliest entry is deleted to make room for new incoming call information If a call is answered before the information appears on the screen it is not saved in the call log MIKE SMITH 800 595 9511 NEW 10 21AM 11 25 Time of call Date of call Caller s number Caller s name Appears when the call is missed a...

Page 39: ...ear as Mike if this is how you entered it into your directory Missed calls indicator When the handset is in idle mode and has calls that have not been reviewed its screen shows XX MISSED CALLS All entries which have not been reviewed are counted as missed calls when the telephone is idle Each time an entry from the caller ID history marked NEW is reviewed the number of missed calls decreases by on...

Page 40: ...aches the beginning or end of the call log Press OFF CLEAR to return to the idle mode Dialing from the call log Use the following steps to dial the telephone number of a call log entry Press CID when the handset is in idle mode Press or to scroll to the desired entry Press FLASH to dial the displayed telephone number OR Use the following steps to add or remove the area code or a 1 at the beginning...

Page 41: ...ry Use the following steps to copy the name and or number of a call log entry to the directory Press CID when the handset is in idle mode Press or to scroll to the desired entry If you need to add or remove the area code or a 1 at the beginning of the telephone number press to scroll through the alternate dialing formats Otherwise skip to step 4 Press MENU SELECT The screen shows EDIT NUMBER If yo...

Page 42: ...it the name do the following See the Character chart on page 28 and use the dial pad keys to edit the name The first letter of each word is automatically capitalized Press to move the cursor to the left or to the right Press REMOVE to backspace and erase a digit Press and hold REMOVE to erase the entire name Press MENU SELECT The screen shows SAVED to confirm the entry is already stored in the dir...

Page 43: ...m the call log Use the following steps to delete all entries from the call log Press MENU SELECT when the handset is in idle mode Press or to scroll to CALL LOG then press MENU SELECT Press or to scroll to DEL ALL CALLS then press MENU SELECT The screen shows DELETE ALL CALLS Press MENU SELECT to confirm and clear the call log Once deleted entries cannot be retrieved OR Press OFF CLEAR to exit and...

Page 44: ...ided or equivalent To order a replacement visit our website at www vtechphones com or call 1 800 595 9511 In Canada go to www vtechcanada com or call 1 800 267 7377 Do not dispose of the battery ies in a fire Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions Do not open or mutilate the battery ies Released electrolyte is corrosive and might cause burns or injury to the eyes...

Page 45: ...lectrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety take caution when using 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 dampened with water or a mild soap Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of a...

Page 46: ...llow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to synchronize Charge the battery in the handset for up to 16 hours If the battery is completely depleted it can take up to 10 minutes to charge the handset before PLACE IN CHARGER or LOW BATTERY appears on the screen page 8 Remove and re insert the battery If that still does not work it might be necessary to purchase a new battery ...

Page 47: ...age 40 The CHARGE light is off Clean the charging contacts on the handset and telephone base each month with a pencil eraser or a dry non abrasive fabric Make sure the power adapter and telephone line cord are plugged in correctly and securely Unplug the power adapter Wait for 15 seconds before plugging it back in Allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to reset There is no dial ...

Page 48: ...as possible from electronic devices such as wireless routers radios cellular telephones digital telephones intercoms room monitors televisions VCRs personal computers kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones Test a working telephone at the telephone wall jack If another telephone has the same problem the problem is in the telephone wall jack Contact your local telephone company charges mig...

Page 49: ...p to one minute for the cordless handset and the telephone base to synchronize Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone Install your telephone as far away from these electronic devices as possible wireless routers radios radio towers pager towers cellular telephones intercoms room monitors televisions personal computers kitchen appliances and other cordless telep...

Page 50: ... can impact the performance of your cordless telephone For better reception install the telephone base in a centralized location within your home or office away from walls or other obstructions In many environments elevating the telephone base improves overall performance Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and plug in a corded telephone If calls are still not clear the prob...

Page 51: ...er ID or the telephone does not show caller ID during call waiting Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting features provided by the local telephone company The caller might not be calling from an area which supports caller ID Both you and the caller s telephone companies must use equipment compatible with caller ID service If you subscribe to high speed Internet service digital subs...

Page 52: ...elephone base from communicating with each other Install your telephone base as far away from these electronic devices as possible wireless routers radios cellular telephones intercoms room monitors televisions personal computers kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones Common cures for electronic equipment If the telephone is not responding normally put the cordless handset in the telepho...

Page 53: ...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 consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not install this pr...

Page 54: ...ensive 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 ...

Page 55: ...r switched off or if the electrical power is interrupted Potential TV interference Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to televisions and VCRs To minimize or prevent such interference do not place the telephone base of the cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR If interference is experienced moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or...

Page 56: ...ydride batteries into the trash or municipal waste which may be 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 involvem...

Page 57: ...e receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate t...

Page 58: ...ed to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines See Installation Instructions in the user s manual The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called The REN for this product is encoded as...

Page 59: ...roduct is 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 these locations If you 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 a...

Page 60: ...56 Appendix the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications ...

Page 61: ...ech s option without charge a Materially Defective Product If we repair the Product we may use new or refurbished replacement parts If we choose to replace the Product we may replace it with a new or refurbished Product of the same or similar design We will retain defective parts modules or equipment Repair or replacement of the Product at VTech s option is your exclusive remedy VTech will return ...

Page 62: ... removed altered or rendered illegible or Product purchased used serviced or shipped for repair from outside the United States of America or Canada or used for commercial or institutional purposes including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes or Product returned without a valid proof of purchase see item 2 below or Charges for installation or set up adjustment of customer controls...

Page 63: ...d the date of purchase 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 responsibil...

Page 64: ... other associated equipment the cost of substitute equipment and claims by third parties resulting from the use of this Product Some states provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase ...

Page 65: ... up to 30 digits and 15 characters Call log 50 memory locations up to 15 digits and 15 characters 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 layo...

Page 66: ... 31 Dial a call log entry 36 Dial a directory entry 30 Directory 26 DSL 6 E Edit a directory entry 30 End a call 21 F FCC Part 15 53 FCC Part 68 and ACTA 54 Find handset 25 H Handset back image card 10 Handset bracket 2 I IC 55 Icons 14 Important safety instructions 49 Install the battery 7 Install the telephone base 6 K Key tone 19 L Language 16 Last number redial 24 Lights 13 Limited warranty 57...

Page 67: ... RBRC 52 Redial stack 23 REN 55 Replace the battery 8 Review the call log 36 Ringer tone 18 Ringer volume 18 ringer volume 18 S Search the directory 29 Silence the ringer 23 T Technical speciﬁcation 61 Telephone base bracket 5 Troubleshooting 42 V Voicemail 19 ...

Page 68: ... VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES Distributed in the U S A by VTech Communications Inc Beaverton Oregon Distributed in Canada by VTech Technologies Canada Ltd Richmond B C Copyright 2009 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD Printed in China 91 002302 010 100 ...

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