VTech DS6072 - DECT 6.0 cordless telephone Manual

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. MENU/SELECT
   • Show the menu.
   • While in a menu, press to select an item, or save an entry or setting.
4. VOICE
   • Press to activate the voice-controlled application on your connected cell phone.
5. OFF/CANCEL
   • Hang up a call.
   • Silence the ringer temporarily while the handset is ringing.
   • Press and hold to erase the missed call indicator while the phone is not in use.
   • Press to return to the previous menu; or press and hold to return to idle mode, without making changes.
6. • Press to add a space when entering names.
7. • Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry.
8. INT
   • Press to start an intercom conversation or transfer a call.
9. Microphone
10. MUTE/DELETE
    • Mute the microphone during a call.
    • Delete digits or characters while using the dialing keys.
    • Silence the ringer temporarily while the handset is ringing.
    • Delete the displayed entry while reviewing the phonebook, caller ID log, call block list or redial list.
11. • Make or answer a call using the handset speakerphone.
    • During a call, press to switch between the speakerphone and the handset.
12. • While you have set the dial mode to pulse and on a call, press to switch to tone dialing temporarily.
13. • Press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the caller ID log entry before dialing or saving it to the phonebook.
    • Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail number.
14. /HOME/FLASH
    • Make or answer a home call.
    • Answer an incoming home call when you hear a call waiting alert.
15. /CELL
    • Make or answer a cell call
    • Answer an incoming cell call when you hear a call waiting alert.
16. REDIAL/PAUSE
    • Press repeatedly to review the redial list.
    • Press and hold to insert a dialing pause while entering a number.
17. VOLUME//
    • Review the phonebook when the handset is not in use.
    • Increase the listening volume during a call.
    • Scroll up while in a menu, or in the phonebook, caller ID log, call block list or redial list.
    • Move the cursor to the right when entering numbers or names.
      VOLUME//CID
    • Review the caller ID log when the handset is not in use.
    • Decrease the listening volume during a call.
    • Scroll down while in a menu, or in the phonebook, caller ID log, call block list or redial list.
    • Move the cursor to the left when entering numbers or names.
18. CHARGE light
    • On when the handset is charging.

Display icons overview

	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.
	The ECO mode activates automatically to reduce power consumption when the handset is within range from the telephone base.
	There are new voicemail received from your telephone service provider.
	On when the home line is in use or there is an incoming home call. Flashes when there is an incoming home waiting call.
	There are Bluetooth devices connected on the cell devices list.
	On when the cell line is in use or there is an incoming cell call. Flashes when there is an incoming cell waiting call.
	There are new caller ID log entries.
	The answering system is turned on.
	The handset ringer is off.

Install the battery

Install the battery as shown below.

NOTES

• 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

NOTES

• 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).

NOTES

• 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.
• If you place the handset in the charger without plugging in the battery, the screen displays No battery.

Battery indicators	Battery status	Action
The screen is blank, or shows Put 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 telephone base or charger when not in use.

Before use

Add and register a handset

You can add new DS6072 handsets (purchased separately) to your DS6771 telephone system.

Your telephone system supports a maximum of five devices.

Each handset must be registered with the telephone base before use. When first purchased, each expansion handset displays To register HS... and ...see manual alternatively.

NOTE

• 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.... When the registration process completes, the handset displays Registered and you hear a beep. The registration process takes about 90 seconds.

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 FIND HANDSET on the telephone base for about 10 seconds until the IN USE light on the telephone base turns on and starts flashing.
   
   
2. Immediately press FIND HANDSET again. You must press FIND HANDSET while the IN USE light is still flashing. The IN USE light turns off, and you hear a confirmation tone.
3. All handsets display To register HS... and ...see manual alternately when the deregistration process completes. The deregistration process takes about 10 seconds.

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 no pwr at base.

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 /HOME. Move closer to the telephone base, and then press /HOME 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 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 adapters are 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Battery

• 
  Use Only Supplied Battery.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conductive materials.
• Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.

Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers

Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones):
Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, WTR recommends to physicians that:

Pacemaker patients

• Should keep wireless telephones at least six inches from the pacemaker.
• Should NOT place wireless telephones directly over the pacemaker, such as in a breast pocket, when it is turned ON.
• Should use the wireless telephone at the ear opposite the pacemaker.

WTR's evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other persons using wireless telephones.

About cordless telephones

• Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and the cordless handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that the cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset. For this reason, you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as those on corded telephones.
• Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet. The electrical outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the cordless handset if the telephone base is unplugged, 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 VCR often reduces or eliminates the interference.
• Rechargeable batteries: Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conducting material such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm. Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger.
• Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture the battery. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury.

The RBRC^® seal

The RBRC^® seal on the nickel-metal hydride battery indicates that VTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives, when taken out of service within the United States and Canada.

The RBRC^® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-metal hydride 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 BATTERY^® for information on Ni-MH battery recycling and disposal bans/ restrictions in your area. VTech's involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.

RBRC^® and 1 (800) 8 BATTERY^® are registered trademarks of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

Technical specifications

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