VTech LS6117 User Manual

VTech LS6117 User Manual

Dect 6.0 cordless telephones

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User's manual
w w w . v t e c h p h o n e s . c o m
Models:
LS6117/LS6117-12/
LS6117-15/LS6117-19

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  • Page 1 User’s manual w w w . v t e c h p h o n e s . c o m Models: LS6117/LS6117-12/ LS6117-15/LS6117-19...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    34 of ths manual. Ths manual has all the feature operatons and troubleshootng necessary to nstall and operate your new VTech telephone. Please revew ths manual thoroughly to ensure proper nstallaton and operaton of ths nnovatve and feature rch VTech product. For support, shoppng, and everythng new at VTech, vst our webste at www.vtechphones.com.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started ....1 Parts checklst ....1 Telephone base nstallaton .
  • Page 4 Table of contents Appendix..... 29 Handset dsplay screen messages ..29 Handset and telephone base ndcators ..31 Battery .
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started Parts checklist Your telephone contans the followng tems. Save your sales recept and orgnal packagng n the event warranty servce s necessary. 1. Images 2. Handset 3. Transparent mage 7. Telephone base 6. Telephone lne power adapter cord 4.
  • Page 6: Telephone Base NstallatOn

    Getting started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. The telephone base s desgned for • Use only the desk or tabletop use only. Make sure that the electrcal outlet s not controlled power adapter by a wall swtch. If you subscrbe to Dgtal Subscrber Lne (DSL) hgh-speed suppled wth ths product.
  • Page 7: Battery Installation And Charging

    Getting started 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.
  • Page 8 Getting started If you wsh to add an mage to the transparent mage cover, go to Install an image on page 5. • The handset Replace the transparent mage cover by placng t battery wll charge flat against the handset and sliding it towards the f you place the CHARGE lght untl t clcks nto place as shown n handset n the...
  • Page 9: Install An Mage

    Getting started Install an image Perform steps 2 through 9 of the Battery installation and charging procedure on page 3. Use the enclosed template to cut the desred mage so that it fits into the transparent image cover. Place the selected mage nsde the transparent mage cover. Place the mage face down nsde the transparent mage cover wth the top of the mage at the end wth the large tab.
  • Page 10: Handset Layout

    Getting started Handset layout Handset layout MENU/SELECT • Press to dsplay the menu. • When n the menu, press to select an tem, or save an entry or settng. CID (Caller ID) • Press to revew the call log when the phone s not n use.
  • Page 11: Telephone Base Layout

    Getting started Telephone base layout IN USE light • Flashes when there s an ncomng call or another telephone on the same lne s n use. • On when the handset s n use. VOICEMAIL light • Flashes when you have new vocemal. Vocemal s offered by your telephone servce provder.
  • Page 12: Telephone Settings

    Telephone settings Ringer volume You can change the handset rnger volume to a comfortable • The rnger level. The rnger can also be turned off so the telephone does volume wll be off f the volume s not rng when there are ncomng calls. set to the lowest To adjust the rnger volume: level, and a rnger...
  • Page 13: RNger Tone

    Telephone settings Ringer tone Ths menu allows you to choose from dfferent rnger tones. To choose a rnger tone: Press MENU/SELECT to dsplay the menu when the handset s not n use. to select > RINGER TONE, then press Press MENU/SELECT.
  • Page 14: Key Tone

    Telephone settings Key tone The handset beeps as you press keys. You may turn the key tone feature on or off. To change the settng: Press MENU/SELECT to dsplay the menu when the handset s not n use. Press MENU/SELECT. Press Press MENU/SELECT to save your selecton.
  • Page 15: Clear VoCemaL

    Telephone settings Clear voice mail If you subscrbe to vocemal servce offered by your telephone servce provder, NEW VOICE MAIL and wll appear on the handset, and the VOICEMAIL lght on the telephone base will flash when you have new voicemail messages. Please contact your local telephone company for more nformaton and assstance about usng your vocemal servce.
  • Page 16: Telephone Operation

    Telephone operation Make a call Press • The screen dsplays the Dal the number. elapsed tme as -OR- you talk (n hours, mnutes and Dal the number. seconds). Press • When predalng (enterng the Answer a call phone number before pressng •...
  • Page 17: RNger Mute

    Telephone operation Ringer mute You can mute the rnger temporarly when the telephone s rngng. • Press OFF/CLEAR or MUTE to temporarly slence the rnger. The next call wll rng normally. Call waiting If you subscrbe to call watng servce from your telephone company, you wll hear an alert tone f there s an ncomng call whle you’re on another call.
  • Page 18: ChaN DAlNg

    Telephone operation Chain dialing Ths feature allows you to ntate a dalng sequence from numbers stored n the • Chan dalng drectory, call log or redal lst whle you are on a call. can be useful f you wsh to To access a number n the drectory: access numbers other than phone...
  • Page 19: DRectory

    Telephone operation Directory The drectory can store up to 50 entres. Each entry may have up to 30 dgts and 15 characters. • The drectory can be accessed when the handset s not n use once or MENU/SELECT three tmes. by pressng The screen dsplays DIRECTORY EMPTY f there are no •...
  • Page 20: Store A Directory Entry

    Telephone operation Store a directory entry Press MENU/SELECT twce when the handset s not n use. Press The screen dsplays ENTER NUMBER. Use the dalng keys to enter the number. Press REMOVE to backspace and erase a dgt. • Press and hold REMOVE to erase the entre entry. •...
  • Page 21: Character Chart

    Telephone operation Character chart Use the dal pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Each press of a partcular key causes the characters to be dsplayed n the followng order: Characters by number of key presses Number key space &...
  • Page 22: Search The DRectory

    MENU/SELECT three tmes to enter the drectory. once, or MENU/SELECT three tmes to enter the drectory. to scroll to the desred entry, or use the alphabetcal search to /FLASH to dal the entry. www.vtechphones.com >REVIEW STORE VTECH 800-595-9511 to find the...
  • Page 23: Edit A Directory Entry

    Telephone operation Edit a directory entry once, or MENU/SELECT three tmes to enter the drectory. Press Press to scroll to the desred entry, or use the alphabetcal search to find it. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. The screen dsplays EDIT NUMBER. Use the dalng keys to edt the number.
  • Page 24: Delete From The Directory

    Telephone operation Delete from the directory Press Press find it. Press REMOVE to remove the displayed entry. You will hear a confirmation tone. once, or MENU/SELECT three tmes to enter the drectory. to scroll to the desred entry, or use the alphabetcal search to www.vtechphones.com...
  • Page 25: About Caller Id

    Telephone operation About caller ID The caller ID wth call watng feature n ths telephone lets you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answerng the call, even when already on a call. These features requre servces provded by your local telephone company. Contact your telephone company f: •...
  • Page 26: Call Log

    Telephone operation Call log If you subscrbe to caller ID servce, nformaton about each • Due to regonal caller will be displayed after the first or second ring. servce dfferences, • The call log can store up to 50 entres. Each entry may have the caller ID up to 24 dgts for the phone number and 15 characters for nformaton may...
  • Page 27: MSsed Calls NdCator

    There wll be a double beep when you reach the begnnng or end of the call log. Any caller ID record not prevously revewed wll dsplay the NEW con above • the date. VTECH 595-9511 3:45 >CALL LOG RINGER VOLUME www.vtechphones.com...
  • Page 28: Make A Call Log Entry Ready To DAl

    Telephone operation Make a call log entry ready to dial Although the call log entres receved have 10 dgts (the area code plus the seven-dgt number), n some areas you may need to dal only the seven dgts, or a 1 plus the seven dgts, or a 1 plus the area code plus the seven dgts.
  • Page 29: Save An Entry To The Directory

    Telephone operation Save an entry to the directory When n the call log, press entry. Press MENU/SELECT. • You can edt the phone number, f necessary. Make sure the number s n the correct dalng format for your area. Press MENU/SELECT when done. Now, edt the name. Press MENU/SELECT when done.
  • Page 30: Delete From The Call Log

    Telephone operation Delete from the call log To delete one entry: When n the call log, press entry. Press REMOVE to delete the selected entry. You wll hear a confirmation tone. To delete all entres: When n the call log, press entry.
  • Page 31: Call Log DSplay Screen Messages

    Telephone operation Call log display screen messages Displays: When: The caller s blockng the name nformaton. PRIVATE NAME The caller s blockng the telephone number PRIVATE NUMBER nformaton. PRIVATE CALLER The caller s blockng the name and number nformaton. Ths caller’s name s unavalable. UNKNOWN NAME UNKNOWN NUMBER Ths caller’s number s unavalable.
  • Page 32: RedAl LSt

    Telephone operation Redial list The telephone stores the five most recently dialed numbers on the redal lst. • Once there are five numbers stored on the redial list, the oldest entry wll be deleted to make room for the new entry.
  • Page 33: Appendix

    Handset display screen messages The telephone number you have entered s already stored n the ALREADY SAVED drectory. There are no call log entres. CALL LOG EMPTY The cordless handset s searchng for the telephone base. CONNECTING... A handset wth low battery has been placed n the telephone base to CHARGING recharge.
  • Page 34 The battery s not nstalled or not nstalled properly n the handset. -OR - The battery needs to be replaced. -OR - An ncorrect battery has been nstalled. Use only the suppled VTech battery or equvalent. There are unrevewed calls n your call log. www.vtechphones.com...
  • Page 35: Handset And Telephone Base Indicators

    Handset and telephone base indicators Handset lights CHARGE • On when the handset s n the telephone base and s chargng. Telephone base lights IN USE • Flashes when there s an ncomng call or another telephone on the same lne s n use.
  • Page 36: Handset Icons

    Handset and telephone base indicators Handset icons MUTE • Mcrophone s muted. • Rnger off. • New call log entres. NEW VOICE MAIL • New vocemal receved from the local telephone company. Battery indicator • Cycles (low, medum, and full) when the handset battery s chargng. •...
  • Page 37: Battery

    Battery It takes up to 16 hours for the battery to be fully charged. When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operaton Whle n handset use (talkng*) Whle not n use (standby**) *Operatng tmes are approxmate. Your results may vary. **Handset s off the telephone base but not n use.
  • Page 38: Important Safety NstructOns

    Important safety instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and njury, ncludng the followng: Read and understand all nstructons. Follow all warnngs and nstructons marked on the product. Unplug ths product from the wall outlet before cleanng.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our webste at www.vtechphones.com, or call 1 (800) 595-9511; n Canada, call 1 (800) 267-7377. Problem Suggeston My telephone does not • Make sure the battery s nstalled and charged correctly (page 3). For optmum daly work at all.
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston Make sure the handset s placed n the telephone base correctly. The CHARGE lght on the The battery does not • charge n the handset handset should be on. or the handset battery • If you attach the transparent mage cover, make sure t s on correctly. If t s not, the handset s not chargng.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston The telephone does not • Make sure the rnger s on (page 8). rng when there s an • Make sure the telephone lne cord and power adapter are plugged n properly (page 2). ncomng call. • The handset may be too far from the telephone base.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston I cannot dal out. • Frst, try all the above suggestons. • Make sure there s a dal tone before dalng. It s normal f the handset takes a second or two to synchronze wth the telephone before producng a dal tone. Wat an extra second before dalng.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston There s nterference • The handset may be out of range. Move t closer to the telephone base. dur ng a telephone • Do you have DSL service? If yes, you must have a DSL filter installed at every telephone wall conversaton.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston I hear other calls when • Dsconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack. Plug n a dfferent telephone. If usng the telephone. you stll hear other calls, the problem s probably n the wrng or local servce. Call your local telephone company.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston The system does not • Make sure you subscrbe to caller ID wth call watng features provded by the local telephone receve caller ID or company. the system does not • The caller may not be callng from an area whch supports caller ID. dsplay caller ID durng •...
  • Page 46 Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston CO N N EC T I N G . . . s • The handset may be out of range. Move t closer to the telephone base. shown n the handset • Make sure the power cord s securely plugged nto the telephone base. Use a workng electrcal dsplay wndow.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston Common cure for • If the telephone s not respondng normally, try puttng the cordless handset n the telephone electronc equpment. base. If t does not respond, try the followng (n the order lsted): • Dsconnect the power to the telephone base. •...
  • Page 48: Operating Range

    Operating range Ths cordless telephone operates wth the maxmum power allowed by the Federal Communcatons Commsson (FCC). Even so, ths handset and telephone base can communcate over only a certan dstance - whch can vary wth the locatons of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the layout of your home or office.
  • Page 49: About Cordless Telephones

    VTech product servce centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY TM for nformaton on RBRC ® N-MH battery recyclng and dsposal bans/restrctons n your area. VTech’s nvolvement n ths program s part of ts commtment to protectng our envronment and conservng natural resources. RBRC is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
  • Page 50: Warranty

    What does this limited warranty cover? The manufacturer of ths VTech Product warrants to the holder of a vald proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the Product and all accessores provded n the sales package (“Product”) are free from defects n materal and workmanshp, pursuant to the followng terms and condtons, when nstalled and used normally and n accordance wth the Product operatng nstructons.
  • Page 51 n transt. If the Product falure s not covered by ths lmted warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of ths lmted warranty, VTech wll notfy you and wll request that you authorze the cost of repar pror to any further repar actvty. You must pay for the cost of repar and return shppng costs for the repar of Products that are not covered by ths lmted warranty.
  • Page 52: Fcc, Acta And Ic RegulatOns

    20 cm (8 nches) or more. If you choose to use a clppng devce, please make sure to only use the suppled VTech belt clp. Ths Class B dgtal apparatus comples wth Canadan ICES-003.
  • Page 53 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations RJ14 jack for two lnes. See Installaton Instructons n the user’s manual. The Rnger Equvalence Number (REN) s used to determne how many devces you may connect to your telephone lne and stll have them ring when you are called.
  • Page 54: OperatNg Range

    Technical specifications Frequency control Transmt frequency Channels Nomnal effectve range Sze Weght Power requrements Memory Crystal controlled PLL syntheszer Handset: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Telephone base: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Maxmum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operatng range may vary accordng to envronmental condtons at the tme of use. Handset: 1.89n X 6.71n X 0.96n (48.0mm X 170.5mm X 24.3mm) Telephone base: 4.14n X 4.45n X 4.90n (105.2mm X 113.0mm X 124.4mm) Handset: 4.67oz (132.3g) (ncludng battery)
  • Page 55: Index

    Index Answer a call 12 Battery 3, 33 Call log 22 Call log dsplay screen messages 27 Call watng 13 Caller ID Chan dalng Character chart 17 Chargng Clear voce mal 11 Delete from redal 28 Delete from the drectory 20 Delete from the call log 26 Dal a call log entry Dal a drectory entry 18...
  • Page 56 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Dstrbuted n the U.S.A. by VTech Communcatons, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon Dstrbuted n Canada by VTech Technologes Canada, Ltd., Rchmond, B.C. Copyrght ©2008 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Prnted n Chna.

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