Congratulations
on purchasing your new VTech product. Before
using this telephone, please read
Important safety instructions
.
This manual has instructions on how to set up
and register your new handset. For instructions
on using the handset, see the Abridged user’s
manual that came with your telephone base.
You may also view or download the online user’s
manual for a full set of installation and operation
instructions at
www.vtechphones.com
.
In
Canada, visit
www.vtechcanada.com
.
Parts checklist
Your telephone package contains the following
items. Save your sales receipt and original
packaging in the event warranty service is
necessary.
Charger overview
1 – Charging pole
Handset overview
1 – Handset earpiece
2 – LCD display
3 – Softkeys (2)
• Press to select the menu item displayed
above the key.
• While in a menu, press to select an item, save
an entry or setting, cancel an operation, or
back up to the previous menu.
4 – OFF
• During a call, press to hang up a call.
• While in a menu, press to cancel an
operation, back up to the previous menu, or
exit the menu display.
• When the handset is ringing, press to mute
the ringer temporarily.
• Press and hold to erase the missed call
indicator while the phone is not in use.
5 –
/
• Press to show phonebook entries when the
telephone is not in use.
• Press to increase the listening volume when
on a call, or increase the message playback
volume.
• Press to scroll up while in a menu.
• While entering names or numbers, press to
move the cursor to the right.
/
• Press to show the caller ID log when the
telephone is not in use.
• Press to decrease the listening volume
during a call, or decrease the message
playback volume.
• Press to scroll down while in a menu.
• While entering names or numbers, press to
move the cursor to the left.
6 – LINE 1 / LINE 2 / FLASH
• Press to make or answer a call on the
corresponding line.
• During a call, press to answer an incoming
call on the corresponding line when you
receive a call waiting alert.
• During message playback, press to call back
the caller if the caller’s number is available.
7 –
• Press repeatedly to show other dialing
options when reviewing a caller ID log entry.
• While editing the name of a caller ID log
entry, press repeatedly to re-arrange the
order of the name.
• Press and hold to enter the quiet mode
setting screen, or to deactivate quiet mode.
8 – OPER
• Press and hold to add a space when entering
names.
9 – CALL BLOCK
• Press to block the incoming call when the
telephone is ringing or during the call.
• When the handset is not in use, press to
show the Smart call blocker menu.
10 –
• During a call, press to mute the microphone.
• When the headset is ringing, press to mute
the ringer temporarily.
• While reviewing the redial list, phonebook,
caller ID log, allow list, block list, or the star
name list, press to delete an individual entry.
• During message or announce playback,
press to delete the playing message or the
recorded announcement.
• While entering names or numbers, press to
delete a digit or character.
• While entering names or numbers,
press and hold to delete all digits or
characters.
11 – Microphone
12 –
• Review the redial list.
• Press and hold to insert a dialing pause
while dialing or entering numbers into the
phonebook.
13 – PTT / HOLD
• Press to display the PTT menu to begin a PTT
call.
• Press and hold to begin a one-to-group
broadcast when the handset is not in use.
• Press to put a call on hold.
14 – TONE
• Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily
during a call if you have pulse service.
• While entering names, press to change the
next letter to upper or lower case.
15 –
• Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail
number.
• Press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front
of the caller ID log entry before dialing or
saving it to the phonebook.
16 – Headset jack
• Plug in a wired headset for handsfree
telephone conversation.
17 –
• Make or answer a call using the handset
speakerphone via the first available line.
• Switch between the handset speakerphone
and the handset earpiece during a call.
18 – CHARGE light
• On when the handset is charging in the
telephone base or charger.
Display icons overview
Install the battery
Install the battery as shown below.
• Use only the battery provided.
• If the handset will not be used for a long time,
disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible
leakage.
Connect and charge the battery
• Use only the power adapter supplied with this
product.
• Charge the battery provided with or identified for
use with this product only in accordance with the
instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
Connect the charger
Charge the battery
Place the handset in the charger to charge.
Once you have installed the battery, the handset
LCD display indicates the battery status (see the
following table).
• For best performance, keep the handset in the
telephone base or charger when not in use.
• The battery is fully charged after 12 hours of
continuous charging.
Battery
indicators
Battery status
Action
The screen
is blank, or
shows
Place in
charger
and
flashes.
The battery
has no charge
or very little
charge. The
handset cannot
be used.
Charge without
interruption (at
least 30 minutes).
The screen
shows
Low
battery
and
flashes.
The battery has
enough charge
to be used for a
short time.
Charge without
interruption (at
least 30 minutes).
The screen
shows
HANDSET X
.
The battery is
charged.
To keep the
battery charged,
place it in the
charger when
not in use.
Before use
Add and register a handset
You can add new
DS6250
handsets (purchased
separately) to your
DS6251/DS6251-2/DS6251-3/
DS6251-4
telephone system. Your telephone
system supports a maximum of 12 handsets.
Each handset must be registered with the
telephone base before use. When first purchased,
each expansion handset displays
To register, see
user manual
.
• Charge the new handset without interruption for
at least 30 minutes before registering it to the
telephone base.
To register a handset to the telephone base:
• Place the new handset in the telephone base.
After about 10 seconds, the handset displays
Registering... Please wait
. When the registration
process completes, both the handset and the
telephone base display
HANDSET X Registered
(
HANDSET
represents the handset name,
X
represents the handset number) and both the
handset and the telephone base beep.
-OR-
1. Press and hold
PAGE
on the telephone
base and it shows
Registering... Please wait
.
Release
PAGE
.
2. Quickly press
QUIET
#
on the handset. The
handset shows
Registering... Please wait
.
When the registration process completes,
both the handset and the telephone base
display
HANDSET X Registered
(
HANDSET
represents the handset name,
X
represents the
handset number) and both the handset and
the telephone base beep.
If registration fails, the system will automatically try
to register again. If registration fails after the third
try,
Registration failed
appears on both screens.
The handset shows
To register, see user manual
and the telephone base returns to idle mode. This
may take up to five minutes to occur. Please start
the registration process again.
• You cannot register a handset if any other system
handset is in use.
Deregister handsets
If you want to replace a handset or reassign the
designated handset number of a registered
handset, you must deregister all the handsets and
then individually register each handset.
If you want to register a handset to another
telephone base, you must deregister all handsets,
and then register each handset individually to the
desired telephone base.
To deregister all handsets from the telephone
base:
1. Press and hold
PAGE
on the telephone base
and it shows
Registering... Please wait
for five
seconds, then it shows
Deregister all devices?
.
Release
PAGE
.
2. Quickly press
PAGE
again or
YES
. The
telephone base shows
Deregistered all
devices
when the registration completes.
It takes up to 10 seconds to complete the
deregistration process. Before registering the
handset again, wait for the cordless handset
screen to display
To register, see user manual
.
• If the deregistration process fails, you may need to
reset the system and try again. To reset, unplug the
power from the telephone base and plug it back in.
• You cannot deregister the handsets if any other
system handset is in use.
• Even if the battery is depleted, you can still
deregister the handsets by following the steps. After
the handset is charged for at least 10 minutes, the
screen shows
To register, see user manual
.
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 Base no power
.
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
LINE 1
or
LINE 2
.
Move closer to the telephone base, and then
press
LINE 1
or
LINE 2
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. The
ECO mode activates automatically whenever the
handset is synchronized with the telephone base.
General product care
Taking care of your telephone
Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated
electronic parts, so 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 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 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 dry non-abrasive cloth. Do not use
dampened cloth or cleaning solvents of any kind.
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:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on
the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water such as
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub or a swimming pool, or in a wet
basement or shower.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable
table, shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power
cord. Do not install this product where the
cord may be walked on.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords.
13. 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.
14. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless)
during an electrical storm. There is a remote
risk of electric shock from lightning.
15. 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.
16. Only put the handset of your telephone next
to your ear when it is in normal talk mode.
17. 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.
User’s manual
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
Telecommunications Industry
Association. Used under license.
User’s manual
T
Compatible with
Hearing Aid T-Coil
TIA-1083
BC
DS6250
DECT 6.0 accessory handset
for use with VTech models
DS6251/DS6251-2/DS6251-3/DS6251-4
Go to
www.vtechphones.com
to register your product for
enhanced warranty support and
latest VTech product news.
DS6251 base
Do not place
the handset in
the charger.
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DS6251 base
THIS SIDE UP
The battery icon flashes when the
battery is low and needs charging.
The battery icon animates when the
battery is charging.
The battery icon becomes solid when
the battery is fully charged.
1
1
• On when line 1 is in use.
• On when there is an incoming call
on line 1.
• Flashes when line 1 is on hold.
• Flashes when you are configuring
the Smart call blocker setup for
line 1.
• Indication of a caller ID log entry
received from line 1.
1
2
• On when line 2 is in use.
• On when there is an incoming call
on line 2.
• Flashes when line 2 is on hold.
• Flashes when you are configuring the
Smart call blocker setup for line 2.
• Indication of a caller ID log entry
received from line 2.
1
1
The handset ringer for line 1 is off.
1
2
The handset ringer for line 2 is off.
1
1
2
The handset ringers for line 1 and line
2 are turned off.
1
1
There are new voicemail received on
line 1 from your telephone service
provider.
1
2
There are new voicemail received on
line 2 from your telephone service
provider.
1
1
2
There are new voicemail received on
line 1 and line 2 from your telephone
service provider.
1
• There are new answering system
message(s) on line 1.
• Flashes when you have accessed the
answering system menu of line 1.
2
• There are new answering system
message(s) on line 2.
• Flashes when you have accessed the
answering system menu of line 2.
1
2
There are new answering system
message(s) on line 1 and line 2.
The answering system of line 1 is
turned on.
The answering system of line 2 is
turned on.
The answering system of line 1 and
line 2 is turned on.
The speakerphone is in use.
A wired headset is being used.
NEW
Indication of new missed call.
MUTE
The microphone is muted.
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