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User’s manual w w w.v t e c h p h o n e s . c o m Model: LS6245...
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Important safety instructions on page 90 of this manual. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product.
Table of contents Getting started ...1 Parts checklist ...1 Important notes ...2 Installation ...2 Cleaning tips for your touch screen telephone ...2 Telephone base installation ...3 Battery installation ...4 Battery charging ...5 Handset layout ...6 Telephone base layout ...7 Handset main menu ...9 Telephone base main menu ...10 ®...
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Table of contents Volume control ...47 Silence the ringer ...47 Mute ...47 Infrared sensor ...48 Hold ...48 Handset locator ...48 Chain dialing...49 Redial list ...50 Review the redial list ...50 Dial a redial entry ...50 Save a redial entry to the directory ...50 Delete a redial entry ...51 Intercom ...52...
Getting started Parts checklist Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. Telephone line cord Telephone base Battery To purchase a replacement battery or power adapter, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511.
Getting started Important notes Auto keylock: To prevent accidental key presses, the handset keys automatically lock after 10 seconds without presses. Press the uNLoCK softkey to unlock the keypad (see page 23). Dialing 911: You must unlock the keypad before you can dial 911 or any other number on the handset.
Getting started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. The telephone base is designed for tabletop use only. Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack.
Getting started Battery installation Install the battery as shown below. If the battery compartment cover is on the handset, press on the triangle and slide the cover to remove. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment, matching the color-coded label.
Getting started Battery charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the table below). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base when not in use.
Getting started handset layout Softkeys (2) Press to select a menu item displayed above the key. / VoL + / While in a menu, press to scroll up. During a call, press to increase the listening volume (page 47). When the handset is not in use, press to enter the directory (page 58).
Getting started Telephone base layout While reviewing a call log entry, press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory (page 64). /hoMe Press to make or answer a home call (page 42).
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Getting started Telephone base layout Telephone base layout (continued) / VoL + While in a menu, press to scroll up. During a call, press to increase the listening volume (page 47). Softkeys (2) Press to select a menu item displayed above the key. FLASh/X During a home call, press to receive an...
Getting started handset main menu To enter the main menu: Press the MeNu softkey when the handset is not in use. / or Press VoL + press the SeLeCT softkey to enter that menu. To return to idle mode, press and hold oFF/CLeAR. To return to the previous menu, press oFF/CLeAR.
Getting started Telephone base main menu To enter the main menu: Press the MeNu softkey when the telephone base is not in use. Press VoL + VoL - softkey to enter that menu. To return to idle mode, press and hold CANCeL/ . To return to the previous menu, press CANCeL/ .
• Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (about 30 feet). When using a cell phone with the LS6245, it is best to place your cell phone between one and fifteen feet from the telephone base. When using a Bluetooth headset with the LS6245, you are limited to the range of your headset (see the user’s manual of your headset for more...
Glossary of terms Below are some terms used in this user’s manual to help you become familiar with using your Bluetooth devices and your new LS6245 telephone system. Active devices - A maximum of two paired devices (two cell phones, or one...
Bluetooth Bluetooth at a glance The telephone base allows you to pair up to four Bluetooth devices. You can have a maximum of two paired devices connected at any time (two cell phones, or one cell phone and one headset), but only one cell phone or headset can be on a call at a time.
Bluetooth Bluetooth setup To use a Bluetooth enabled cell phone or headset with your LS6245, you must first pair and connect your Bluetooth device(s) with the telephone base. Setup cell Before you begin, make sure that your Bluetooth enabled cell phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth Setup headset Before you begin, make sure that your Bluetooth enabled headset is not connected to any other Bluetooth device. Refer to your headset user's manual to learn how to search for or add new Bluetooth devices. To pair and connect a headset: Press the MeNu softkey on the telephone base when it is not in use.
Bluetooth Paired devices All paired devices are stored on the paired devices list. Up to four devices (one headset only) can be paired with the telephone base. To use a paired device, it must be connected and on the active devices list (page 18).
Bluetooth Remove a paired device If you already have the maximum of four paired devices on the paired devices list and you want to add another device, you must first delete a paired device from the paired devices list. Press the MeNu softkey on the telephone base when it is not in use.
Bluetooth Active devices Only devices on the active devices list can establish a Bluetooth connection with the telephone base. Although two paired devices can be connected to the telephone base, only one Bluetooth cell phone or a headset can be on a call at a time.
Bluetooth Replace an active device When you already have two devices on the active devices list, you can replace an active device with a device on the paired devices list. To replace an active device: Press the MeNu softkey on the telephone base when it is not in use.
Bluetooth Remove an active device You can remove an active device from the active devices list. To remove an active device: Press the MeNu softkey on the telephone base when it is not in use. Press VoL + VoL - press the SeLeCT softkey.
handset settings handset settings Settings In the settings menu, you can change and edit the handset settings for language, voicemail indicator, keylock, key tone, date and time and home area code. LCD language You can select english, Français or español to be used in all screen displays.
handset settings Clear voicemail If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, New voicemail and on the handset and telephone base when you have new voicemail messages. Contact your telephone service provider for more information and assistance about using your voicemail service.
handset settings Auto keylock The auto lock feature is on by default to prevent accidental presses of the handset keys. If no key has been pressed for 10 seconds, the keys will lock. To change the setting: Press the MeNu softkey when the handset is not in use.
handset settings Set date/time The answering system announces the day and time of each message prior to playing it. Before using the answering system, set the date and time as follows. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call.
handset settings home area code If you dial your local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can program your home area code so that when you receive a call within your local area, the telephone number is automatically stored without the area code in the call log.
handset settings Ringers In the ringers menu, you can select the ringer tones and adjust the ringer volume for incoming calls to the home and cell lines. Ringer volume To adjust the handset ringer volume: Press the MeNu softkey when the handset is not in use.
handset settings Ringer tone To select a ringer tone: Press the MeNu softkey when the handset is not in use. Press / or VoL + then press the SeLeCT softkey. / or Press VoL + Ringer tone, then press the SeLeCT softkey. / or Press VoL +...
Telephone base settings Telephone base settings Settings In the settings menu, you can change and edit the telephone base settings of date and time, key tone, language, voicemail indicator and home area code. Set date/time The answering system announces the day and time of each message prior to playing it.
Telephone base settings LCD language You can select english, Français or español to be used in all screen displays. To select a language: Press the MeNu softkey when the telephone base is not in use. Press VoL + VoL - press the SeLeCT softkey.
Telephone base settings Clear voicemail If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, New voicemail and base when you have new voicemail messages. Contact your telephone service provider for more information and assistance about using your voicemail service.
Telephone base settings home area code If you dial your local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can program your home area code so that when you receive a call within your local area, the telephone number is automatically stored without the area code in the call log.
Telephone base settings Ringers In the ringers menu, you can select the ringer tones and adjust the ringer volume for incoming calls to the home and cell lines. Ringer volume To adjust the telephone base ringer volume: Press the MeNu softkey when the telephone base is not in use.
Telephone base settings Ringer tone To select a ringer tone: Press the MeNu softkey when the telephone base is not in use. Press VoL + VoL - press the SeLeCT softkey. Press VoL + VoL - then press the SeLeCT softkey. Press VoL + VoL -...
Answering system settings Answering system settings Answering system setup You can change the settings of the answering system in the Ans sys setup menu with either your handset or telephone base. Answer oN/oFF If you turn the answering system on, it answers calls and records messages only on the home line.
Answering system settings Call screening The call screening feature lets you listen to a caller leaving a message at the telephone base. You can turn this feature on or off with either your handset or telephone base. To change the setting: using the telephone base: Press the MeNu softkey when the telephone base is not in use.
Answering system settings Announcement The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with “Hello, please leave a message after the tone.” You can use this preset announcement, or replace it with your own. Play your announcement using the telephone base: Press the MeNu softkey when the telephone base is not in use.
Answering system settings Record your own announcement using the telephone base: Press the MeNu softkey when the telephone base is not in use. Press VoL + VoL - then press the SeLeCT softkey. Press VoL + VoL - then press the SeLeCT softkey. Press VoL + VoL -...
Answering system settings Delete your announcement using the telephone base: Press the MeNu softkey when the telephone base is not in use. Press VoL + VoL - then press the SeLeCT softkey. Press VoL + VoL - then press the SeLeCT softkey. Press VoL + VoL -...
Answering system settings Number of rings When the answering system is turned on, it answers all incoming home calls after the number of rings set. You can choose from two, four, or six rings; or toll saver. With toll saver selected, the answering system answers after two rings when you have new messages, and after four rings when you have no new messages.
Answering system settings Remote access code A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch tone telephone. The preset code is 19. You can change the code to any number from 10 to 99. To change the setting: using the telephone base: Press the MeNu softkey when the telephone base is...
Answering system settings Message alert tone When the answering system is turned on, the telephone beeps every 10 seconds to alert you of new messages. The tone stops when all new messages have been reviewed. To change the setting: using the telephone base: Press the MeNu softkey when the telephone base is not in use.
Telephone operation Telephone operation Make, answer or end a home call You can make home calls using a handset or the telephone base. using a handset: To make a home call: /hoMe/ • Press FLASh telephone number. To predial a home call: •...
Telephone operation Make, answer or end a home call (continued) using a Bluetooth headset: You can use a Bluetooth headset on home calls. However, you will need to stay within 30 feet from the telephone base to maintain the Bluetooth signal. If you move too far from the telephone base and the signal is lost, the call will end.
Telephone operation Make, answer or end a cell call You can make cell calls using a handset or the telephone base. You can connect a maximum of two Bluetooth enabled cell phones to the telephone base, but only one cell phone can be used on a cell call at a time. If you only have one cell phone connected to the telephone base, it is automatically selected to make or answer cell calls.
Telephone operation Call waiting on the cell line If you subscribe to call waiting service with your cell phone service provider, you hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call. Press the SWAP softkey on the handset or telephone base. •...
Telephone operation Answer a home call while on a cell call While you are on a cell call and there is an incoming home call, the handset and telephone base and the telephone rings. To answer the incoming home call: •...
If this is a cell call and the volume is too loud or quiet, try changing the volume on your cell phone. On some cell phones, changing the volume on the cell phone effects your cell call volume on the LS6245 handset. To adjust the listening volume of the handset: /VoL + / or •...
Telephone operation Infrared sensor This feature prevents you from pressing the keys accidentally while you are using the handset during a call. When you put the earpiece of the handset next to your ear or the infrared sensor is covered during a call, all keys on the dial pad are disabled.
Directory and to scroll to the desired entry. to highlight Call log and to scroll to the desired entry. to highlight Redial last # and then press the Intercom Directory Cal l log SELECT VTech 800-595-9511 DIAL...
Telephone operation Redial list The redial list stores up to 20 entries on the handset and telephone base. When there are already 20 entries, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the new entry. Entries are shown in reverse chronological order. Review the redial list Press the ReDIAL softkey when the handset or telephone base is not in use.
Telephone operation Delete a redial entry Press the ReDIAL softkey when the handset or telephone base is not in use. Press VoL + VoL - Press the oPTIoN softkey. Press VoL + VoL - SeLeCT softkey. to browse to the desired entry. to highlight Delete and then press the...
Telephone operation Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between two system handsets. You can buy additional expansion handsets (LS6204) for this telephone system. You can register up to 12 handsets to the telephone base. To initiate an intercom call from the telephone base: Press the MeNu softkey when the telephone base is not in use.
Telephone operation Intercom (continued) To silence an intercom call: Press the SILeNCe softkey on the telephone base or handset. • - oR - • Press oFF/ on the handset or CANCeL/ on the telephone base. CLeAR To end an intercom call: Press the eND softkey, or press oFF/ •...
Telephone operation Share an outside call You can let another handset or the telephone base join you on an outside call. That call continues until all people hang up. /hoMe/ • Press FLASh base to join the call. Transfer a call You can use intercom to transfer an outside call to another system handset or the telephone base.
Telephone operation Directory The directory stores up to 100 entries with up to 30 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name. • Directory entries are stored at the telephone base and shared by all system handsets. Any changes made on one handset or the telephone base apply to all.
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Telephone operation Create a new directory entry (continued) using the telephone base: Press the MeNu softkey when the telephone base is not in use. Press VoL+ VoL- SeLeCT softkey. Press VoL+ VoL- softkey. The screen shows eNTeR NuMBeR. Use the dialing keys to enter a telephone number. Press CANCeL/ to backspace and erase a digit.
Telephone operation Character chart Use the dialing keys and the chart below to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Each press of a particular key causes the characters to be displayed in the following order: Number space When entering a name in the directory, the first letter of each word is automatically capitalized.
Telephone operation Review the directory Entries are sorted alphabetically. To review the directory: using a handset: Press / when the handset is not in use. VoL+ / or Press VoL+ - oR - Press the MeNu softkey when the handset is not in use. / or Press VoL+...
Telephone operation Dial a directory entry You can dial a directory entry on either a home or cell line. To dial a directory entry: using a handset: Search for the desired entry in the directory (see Review the directory or Alphabetical search on page 58).
Telephone operation edit a directory entry (continued) using the telephone base: Search for the desired entry in the directory (see Review the directory or Alphabetical search on page 58). When the desired entry appears, press the eDIT softkey. The screen shows eDIT NuMBeR.
Telephone operation About caller ID This product supports caller ID services provided by most telephone service providers. Depending on your service subscription, you may see the caller’s number, or the caller’s name and number from the telephone service provider after the first or second ring. Caller ID from the home line allows you to see the name, number, date and time of the incoming calls.
All the entries are then considered old and kept in the call log. HANDSET X XX New cal ls 3:45am 12/25 REDIAL MENU VTech 800-595-9511 3:45am 12/25 DELETE SAVE...
Telephone operation Memory match When the incoming telephone number exactly matches a telephone number in your directory, the name on the screen matches the corresponding name in your directory. For example, when Linda Jones calls, her name appears as Linda if this is how you entered it into your directory.
Telephone operation Make a call log entry ready to dial Although the call log entries received have 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit number), in some areas, you may need to dial only the seven digits, or 1 plus the seven digits, or 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits. You can change the number of digits that you dial from the call log or store to the directory.
Telephone operation Save a call log entry to the directory using a handset: Select a desired entry in the call log (see Review the call log on page 63). When the desired entry appears, press the SAVe softkey. The screen shows eDIT NuMBeR.
Telephone operation Delete from the call log You can use a handset or the telephone base to delete from the call log. To delete a single entry: Select a desired entry in the call log (see Review the call log on page 63).
Answering system operation Answering system operation Answering system and voicemail Your telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice messages: those left on its built-in answering system and those left at your service provider’s voicemail (fees may apply). Your telephone’s built-in answering system messages and voicemail messages are separate.
Answering system operation Message playback If you have new messages, the handset displays New messages. The telephone base screen backlight turns on and XX New messages flashes. The backlight will turn off after you listen to the new messages. You can press the oFF softkey to turn the backlight off without listening to the messages.
Answering system operation Delete all old messages using the telephone base: Press the MeNu softkey when the telephone base is not in use. Press VoL+ VoL- SeLeCT softkey. When Del all old displays, press the SeLeCT softkey. The telephone base displays Delete all old messages? Press the yeS softkey to confirm or the No softkey to exit.
Answering system operation Record and play memos Memos are your own recorded messages used as reminders for yourself or others using the same answering system. You can record your own memos using a system handset or the telephone base. Playback and delete them the same way as incoming messages.
Answering system operation Remote access A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch tone telephone. The preset code is 19. See Remote access code on page 40 to change it. Dial your telephone number from any touch tone telephone. When the system plays your announcement, enter the two-digit security code.
Appendix Appendix Screen display messages Already saved Base is cal ling Bluetooth system busy Cal l log empty Cal ling base Cal ling handset X (for models with two or more handsets) Cel l Cel l cal l on hold Cel l line in use Charging Directory empty...
Appendix Screen display messages (continued) KEyPAD LOCKED Low battery Microphone ON Muted New voicemail No connected cel lular phones No home line No signal, cal l ended Not available at this time Paging al l handsets ** Paging ** Place in charger Rec time ful l Ringer mute Saved...
Appendix handset and telephone base indicators handset lights /CeLL /hoMe/FLASh ChARGe Telephone base lights /CeLL /hoMe On when the handset speakerphone is in use. Flashes quickly when there is an incoming cell call. Flashes slowly when the cell line is on hold. Flashes quickly when there is an incoming home call.
Appendix handset icons MUTE hoMe line - on steadily when the home line is in use or there is an incoming home call. CeLL line - on steadily when the cell line is in use or there is an incoming cell call. Bluetooth connected device(s) - indicates that there are Bluetooth connected devices on the active devices list.
Appendix Telephone base icons 1 or MUTE hoMe line - on steadily when the home line is in use or there is an incoming home call. CeLL line - on steadily when the cell line is in use or there is an incoming cell call.
Appendix 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: operation While in handset use (talking*) While in speakerphone mode (talking*) While not in use (standby**) *Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery.
Appendix expand your telephone system The handset provided with your telephone system is pre-registered as hANDSeT. Additional handsets registered to the telephone system are assigned in sequential order. If you register another new handset to your telephone system, the new registered handset is assigned hANDSeT 2. This telephone system accommodates up to 12 handsets.
Appendix Replace a handset If you want to replace a handset or re-assign the designated handset number of a registered handset, you must deregister all the handsets and then individually register each handset. To make deregistration easier, read all of the instructions on this page before you begin.
For some cell phones, you must authorize VTech LS6245 device in your cell • phone’s Bluetooth feature. See the user’s manual of your cell phone for more information. Manually connect your cell phone to VTech LS6245. Refer to the user’s manual of • your cell phone for more information.
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14. • Make sure that you manually set your cell phone to search for devices. Remove VTech LS6245 from your cell phone’s handsfree device history list (see • the user’s manual of your cell phone). •...
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However, if you have a location in your house with better reception, you can leave your cell phone in that location while you use LS6245 cell line. In order for this to work, the telephone base must be within 30 feet of the cell phone.
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Appendix Troubleshooting Low battery shows on screen. • Place the handset in the telephone base for recharging. • Remove and re-install the battery and use it until fully depleted, then recharge the handset in the telephone base for up to 16 hours. •...
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Appendix Troubleshooting The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call. • Make sure the handset ringer volume is not set to off or the lowest level (page 26) and the telephone base ringer volume is not set to off or the lowest level (page 32). •...
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Appendix Troubleshooting My handset beeps and is not performing normally. • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Plug the telephone base into a different working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. • Move the handset closer to the telephone base.
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Appendix Troubleshooting I hear other calls when using the telephone. • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack. Plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in the wiring or telephone service. Call your telephone service provider. I hear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work.
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Appendix Troubleshooting Caller ID entries do not match the numbers I need to dial. • Caller ID service delivers 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digits number). If you need to dial something other 10 digits, see page 64 for instructions on changing the number.
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Appendix Troubleshooting The answering system does not answer after the correct number of rings. • Make sure the answering system is on. When the answering system is on, ANS oN should show on the handset and telephone base. • If toll saver is selected, the number of rings changes to two when there are new messages waiting (page 39).
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Appendix Troubleshooting The messages on the answering system are incomplete. • If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the answering system disconnects the call after four minutes. • If the memory on the answering system becomes full during a message, the answering system stops recording and disconnects the call.
Appendix 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: Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Appendix 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.
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Warranty What does this limited warranty cover? The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the Product and all accessories provided in the sales package (“Product”) are free from defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating instructions.
Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use the Product or other associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the use of this Product.
Appendix FCC, ACTA and IC regulations FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix FCC, ACTA and IC regulations If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty.
Appendix Technical specifications Frequency Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer control Transmit Handset: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz frequency Telephone base: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Channels Nominal Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range might vary according to environmental conditions at the time of effective use.
Index Symbol 911 dialing 2 Active devices 18 Add a handset 78 Add an active device 19 Alphabetical search 58 Announcement 36 Answer a cell call 44 Answer a cell call while on a home call 45 Answer a home call 42 Answer a home call while on a cell call 46 Answer an incoming call during an intercom call 53...
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Index Maintenance 91 Make a call log entry ready to dial 64 Make a cell call 44 Make a home call 42 Memory match 63 Message alert tone 41 Message capacity 67 Message playback 68 Missed calls indicator 62 Mute 47 New message indication 67 Number of rings 39 Operating range 90...
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