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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 Model: LS6217...
  • Page 2 VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com. In Canada, please visit www.vtechcanada.com. ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started ......1 Mute ........22 Parts checklist ......1 Call waiting ......22 Replacing the handset Silencing the ringer bracket ........2 temporarily ......23 Replacing the telephone Redial stack ......23 base bracket ......4 Chain dialing ......
  • Page 4 Table of contents Maintenance ......41 Troubleshooting ....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 ....

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started Parts checklist Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. Handset with handset Handset Handset back Clear plastic bracket installed bracket x 2 image card x 9 cover Telephone base Telephone base...

  • Page 6: Replacing The Handset Bracket

    Getting started Replacing the handset bracket Your telephone comes with two additional handset brackets. If desired, choose either one to replace the current to suit your mood or match your room decor. To remove the handset bracket If you have installed a handset back image card, see the section To remove the back image card on page 11 to remove the clear plastic cover and the back image card.
  • Page 7 Getting started To attach the handset bracket Choose the desired handset bracket. Inset the small tabs in the slots on both sides of the handset. Hold both sides of the handset bracket to make sure the small tabs are in the slots on both sides of the handset.

  • Page 8: Replacing The Telephone Base Bracket

    Getting started Replacing the telephone base bracket Your telephone comes with two additional telephone base brackets. If desired, choose either one to replace the current to suit your mood or match your room decor. To remove the telephone base bracket Hold the telephone base in both hands.
  • Page 9 Getting started 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.

  • Page 10: Telephone Base Installation

    Getting started Telephone base installation 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. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.

  • Page 11: Battery Installation

    Getting started Battery installation To install the battery Match the color-coded label inside the battery compartment, then securely inset the plug into the outlet as indicated. Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up inside the battery compartment.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Getting started To replace the battery Press the tab and slide the battery compartment cover downwards. Remove the battery compartment cover. Lift out the old battery and disconnect it from the handset. Follow the instructions on this page to install and charge the new battery.
  • Page 13 Getting started The screen shows Battery has very little Charge until the screen shows PLACE IN CHARGER charge and the handset LOW BATTERY (about four and the flashing battery cannot be used. minutes). icon . The screen shows Battery has enough charge Charge until the screen shows LOW BATTERY and to be used for a short time.

  • Page 14: Handset Back Image Card Installation (Optional)

    Getting started Handset back image card installation (optional) Your telephone comes with nine handset back image cards. If desired, choose one of them or your own card to attach on the back of the handset to suit your mood or match your room decor. To make your own handset back image card Choose a desired part from your own...
  • Page 15 Getting started Place the clear plastic cover on the back image card. Press the other two small tabs to slide them into slots on the left of the handset. Lift the end of the clear plastic cover then inset the large tab in slot To remove the back image card Insert a small item such as a paperclip into the hole on the lower end of the clear...

  • Page 16: Handset Overview

    Getting started Handset overview MENU/SELECT VOL+/ Press to display the menu. Press to display the directory when the When in the menu, press telephone is in idle mode. to select an item, or save an entry or setting. While in the menu, press to scroll up.

  • Page 17: Telephone Base Overview

    Getting started Telephone base overview FIND HANDSET Press to page the handset. Indicator lights Handset light CHARGE On when the handset is charging in the telephone base. Screen backlight • On when press any key on the handset. • On when the handset is ringing. Key pad backlight •...

  • Page 18: Screen Icons

    Getting started Screen icons MUTE Microphone is muted. The call from the displayed call log entry is HANDSET missed and unreviewed. 6 MISSED CALLS Cycles (low, medium, and full) when the handset battery is charging. 10:21 11/25 MUTE Flashes when the battery is low and needs charging.
  • Page 19 Getting started There are new voicemail messages from your telephone NEW VOICEMAIL company. NO LINE There is no telephone line connected. NO SIGNAL, Communication between handset and telephone base is CALL ENDED lost during a call. ** PAGING ** The handset locator is activated. PHONE The handset is on a call.

  • Page 20: Telephone Settings

    Telephone settings Use the following features to customize your telephone. Language HANDSET The handset comes factory set for English displays. If it is necessary to change the display language that 10:21 11/25 is used in all menus and screen displays to Spanish or French, follow these steps: >LCD LANGUAGE Press MENU/...

  • Page 21: Home Area Code

    Telephone settings pad keys (0-9) to enter the correct hour (01-12, 12-hour clock format). Press /SELECT to MENU confirm the hour. SET TIME 08:06 AM Press the dial pad keys (0-9) to enter the correct minute (00-59). Press /SELECT to confirm MENU the minute.

  • Page 22: Ringer Volume

    Telephone settings • Press REMOVE to delete a digit. • Press and hold REMOVE to empty this setting. The screen shows ---. Press /SELECT to confirm your setting. MENU Ringer volume Use this feature to set a ring volume level (1-6) or turn the ringer off (no level displayed).

  • Page 23: Key Tone

    Telephone settings Key tone The handset comes factory set for having a beep (ON) with each key press. If you select OFF in this feature, there are no beeps when you press keys. >KEY TONE Press MENU/ in idle mode. SELECT LCD LANGUAGE Press...
  • Page 24 Telephone settings actually are new voicemail messages, your local telephone company continues to send the signal to turn on the indicators. To manually turn off these indicators: >CLR VOICEMAIL Press MENU/ in idle mode. SELECT HOME AREA CODE Press to scroll to >CLR VOICEMAIL, then press /SELECT to select it.

  • Page 25: Telephone Operation

    Telephone operation Making a call To make a call PHONE 0:00:10 Press to hear a dial tone. FLASH 800-595-9511 Use the dial pad keys to dial the telephone number. The screen shows the elapsed time (in hours, minutes and seconds). To make a pre-dialing call (preview numbers before dialing) Use the dial pad keys to enter the telephone...

  • Page 26: Volume Control

    Telephone operation Volume control During a call, press VOL+/ or /VOL- to adjust VOLUME the listening volume. Each press increases or decreases the volume. When the volume level has reached the maximum or minimum setting, the handset deeps twice. Mute Use the mute feature during a telephone conversation to silence the microphone.

  • Page 27: Silencing The Ringer Temporarily

    Telephone operation Silencing the ringer temporarily RINGER MUTE When an incoming call rings, press MUTE or /CLEAR to temporarily silence the ringer without disconnecting the call. The screen shows RINGER MUTE and the icon. • This feature only silence the ringer for the current incoming call.

  • Page 28: Chain Dialing

    Telephone operation To delete a number from the redial stack Press REDIAL/ in idle mode. PAUSE Press to scroll to the desired number. Press REMOVE to delete it. Chain dialing Use this feature while already dialing one telephone number or while on a call to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the directory, stored in the call log, or from the most recently called number.

  • Page 29: Handset Locator

    Telephone operation Handset locator Use this feature to page the handset. It is useful if you misplace the handset. To page the handset PAGING • Press FIND HANDSET on the telephone base. The handset rings for up to 60 seconds to help you to locate the handset.

  • Page 30: Directory

    Directory Directory overview Mike The directory can store up to 50 entries with up 800-595-9511 to 30 digits for each telephone number and 15 characters for each name. • When there are no entries in the directory, the screen shows DIRECTORY EMPTY. DIRECTORY EMPTY •...

  • Page 31: Storing A Directory Entry

    Directory Storing a directory entry Use the following steps to store an entry in the HANDSET directory: Press MENU/ when the handset is idle SELECT 10:21 11/25 mode. The screen shows >DIRECTORY. Press MENU SELECT. >DIRECTORY Press to select >STORE, then press CALL LOG /SELECT.

  • Page 32: Character Chart

    Directory • Press to move the cursor to the left or the right. Mike • Press REMOVE to backspace and erase a 800-595-9511 digit. • Press and hold REMOVE to erase the entire name. Press /SELECT to confirm and store the MENU new entry.

  • Page 33: Directory Review

    Directory Directory review The handset sores and displays directory entries Elizabeth Jones alphabetically by the first letter in the name. < 1 8 0 0 6 2 4 5 6 8 8 1 To review directory entries Press / when the handset is in idle mode. -OR- Mike Press MENU/...

  • Page 34: Dialing A Directory Entry

    Directory Dialing a directory entry Press / when the handset is in idle mode. Mike -OR- 800-595-9511 Press MENU/ when the handset is in idle SELECT mode. Press /SELECT in three times to MENU select >REVIEW. The screen shows the first entry in the directory. PHONE 0:00:10 Press...

  • Page 35: Deleting A Directory Entry

    Directory -OR- • To copy a number from the redial stack: Pressing REDIAL/ PAUSE Press to select a number. Press /SELECT to copy the number. MENU Press /SELECT. MENU The screen shows EDIT NAME. See the EDIT NAME Character chart on page 28 and use the dial Mike Smith_ pad keys to edit the name (up to 15 characters).

  • Page 36: Call Log

    Call log Information about caller ID This telephone has a caller ID feature that works with caller identification service provided by your local telephone company. There is a fee for this service, and it might not be available in all areas. This telephone can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller identification service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment.

  • Page 37: How Caller Id Works

    Call log How caller ID works If you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your local telephone company, information about each caller is displayed between the first and second ring. The time and date of the call and the caller’s name and telephone number appear on the screen if they were sent by the caller’s telephone company.

  • Page 38: How The Call Log Works

    Call log How the call log works The call log stores information about the last 50 incoming calls. Entries appear in reverse chronological order. Each entry has up to 15 digits for the telephone number and 15 characters for the name. If the telephone number (or name) has more than 15 digits (or characters), the screen only shows the last 15 digits (or characters) and the call log only saves the last 15 digits (or characters).

  • Page 39: Memory Match

    Call log Memory match If the incoming telephone number exactly matches a Mike telephone number in your directory or the last seven 800-595-9511 digits of the incoming telephone number matches the last seven digits of a telephone number in your 10:21 11/25 directory, the name that appears on the screen will...

  • Page 40: Reviewing The Call Log

    Call log Reviewing the call log Use the steps below to review the call log entries: HANDSET Press CID/ when the handset is in idle mode. 6 MISSED CALLS Press to browse through the call log. 10:45 11/25 You hear two beeps when the list reaches the beginning or end of the call log.

  • Page 41: Copying An Entry To The Directory

    Call log • If the telephone number has 7 or 8 digits TOM MILLER (seven-digit number or 1 + seven-digit 490-2005 number), the optional format can be 1 + home area code + seven-digit number, 10:40 11/25 seven-digit number, 1+ seven-digit number, (800 is the number you or home area code + seven-digit number.
  • Page 42 Call log – Press and hold /PAUSE to insert a REDIAL 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...

  • Page 43: Deleting From The Call Log

    Call log Deleting from the call log To delete an entry from the call log Mike 800-595-9511 Use the following steps to delete an entry from the call log: 10:21 11/25 Press CID/ when the handset is in idle mode. Press to scroll to the entry.

  • Page 44: Appendix

    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 Operating time While in handset use (talking*) Up to nine hours While not in use (standby**) Up to seven days *Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery.

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    Appendix Maintenance 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.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com, or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, call 1 (800) 267-7377. My telephone does not work at all. •...
  • Page 47 Appendix The battery does not charge in the handset or the handset battery does not accept charge. • Make sure the handset is placed in the telephone base correctly. The CHARGE light on the handset should be on. • Remove and reinstall the battery, then charge for up to 16 hours. •...
  • Page 48 Appendix The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call. • Make sure the handset ringer volume is not turned off (page 18). • Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter are plugged in properly (page 6). •...
  • Page 49 Appendix • If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company (charges might apply). • Eliminate any background noise. Mute the cordless handset before dialing, or dial from another room in your home with less background noise.
  • Page 50 Appendix • Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the same circuit as the telephone base can cause interference. Try moving the appliance or telephone base to another outlet. • Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Install your telephone as far away as possible from the following electronic devices: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, digital telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, VCRs, personal computers, kitchen...
  • Page 51 Appendix My caller ID features are not working properly. • Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your local telephone company for this feature to work on your telephone. • The caller might not be calling from an area which supports caller ID. •...
  • Page 52 Appendix CONNECTING... shows in the handset screen. • The handset might be out of range. M ve it closer to the telephone base. • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Use a working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. •...

  • Page 53: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 54 Appendix Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. 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. •...

  • Page 55: About Cordless Telephones

    Appendix 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.

  • Page 56: The Rbrc ® Seal

    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. ®...

  • Page 57: Fcc, Acta And Ic Regulations

    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.
  • Page 58 Appendix base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm (8 inches) or more. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for...
  • Page 59 Appendix telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty. If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service.
  • Page 60 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: Limited Warranty

    Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America and Canada. What will VTech do if the Product is not free from defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period (“Materially Defective Product”)? During the limited warranty period, VTech’s authorized service...
  • Page 62 Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech; or Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network reliability, or cable or antenna systems;...
  • Page 63 Product is fit for ordinary use) are limited to one year from the date of purchase. 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,...
  • Page 64 Appendix 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. 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.

  • Page 65: Technical Specification

    Appendix Technical specification 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 effective range might vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use. Size Handset: 1.96in X 6.8in X 0.97in (49.9 mm X 172.8mm X 24.6mm)

  • Page 66: Index

    Index Answer a call 21 FCC Part 15 53 Area code 17 FCC Part 68 and ACTA 54 Find handset 25 Battery indicators 8 Battery operating times 40 Handset back image card 10 Handset bracket 2 Caller ID 32 Call log 34 IC 55 Call waiting 22 Icons 14...
  • Page 67 Index New a directory entry 27 Operating range 61 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 Search the directory 29 Silence the ringer 23 Technical specification 61 Telephone base bracket 5 Troubleshooting 42...
  • Page 68 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE 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.

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