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telephone, you must read Important
safety instructions on page 36 of
this manual.
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This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting you need to install
and operate your new VTech telephone. Please take the time to review thoroughly
to ensure proper installation of this VTech innovative and feature rich product. You
can also visit our website at www.vtechphones.com for support, shopping, and
everything new at VTech.
In Canada, please visit www.vtechcanada.com.
VTech toll free 1(800)595-9511. In Canada, dial 1(800)267-7377

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  • Page 1 NEED HELP? This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting you need to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please take the time to review thoroughly to ensure proper installation of this VTech innovative and feature rich product. You can also visit our website at www.vtechphones.com for support, shopping, and...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Installation Set low battery tone ....18 Parts checklist ..... 4 Set no coverage tone .
  • Page 3 Table of contents Batteries ......35 Important safety instructions ....36 Troubleshooting .
  • Page 4: Installation Parts Checklist

    Installation Parts checklist: 1. Telephone base 2. Handset 3. Telephone line cord 4. Base power adaptor 5. Battery 6. User’s manual Handset Telephone base Base power adaptor Battery Telephone line cord User’s manual www.vtechphones.com...
  • Page 5: Choose A Location

    Installation Choose a location Install the telephone base as shown below. Choose a central location within the home, away from Use only the any electronic equipment and appliances such as personal computers, computer routers, television power cord sets, microwave ovens, and refrigerators. supplied with Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.
  • Page 6: Install Handset Battery

    • Plug the battery connector securely into the jack inside the battery compartment according to the • Use only the color coded label. VTech battery • Insert battery in the center of the battery compartment. and AC power • Press down on the wired side until the battery securely snaps into place.
  • Page 7: Check Dial Mode

    Installation Check dial mode If you have touch-tone service, the telephone is ready to use as soon as the battery is charged. If you have pulse (rotary) service, the dial mode must be changed. Press TALK/FLASH and you should hear a dial tone. If not, refer to the Setting dial mode section in Basic setting. About caller ID information The caller ID with call waiting features in this telephone let you see who is calling before you answer the phone, even when you are on another call.
  • Page 8: If You Subscribe To Dsl Service

    Installation If you subscribe to DSL service If there is interference during telephone conversations and/or your caller ID features are not functioning properly, install a noise filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL provider for a noise filter. Telephone Noise filter (For line cord...
  • Page 9: Settings

    Settings Handset layout CLEAR INTERCOM • Press to backspace number or character • Pres s to initiate an interc om display on screen. conversation. • Press to exit the current menu and go MENU/SELECT back to the last menu. • Press to display menu, or to confirm •...
  • Page 10: Telephone Base Layout Base Layout

    Settings Telephone base layout FIND HANDSET • Press to page the handset, enter registration mode, and reset to default setting. www.vtechphones.com...
  • Page 11: Set Date And Time

    Settings Set date and time Year 2006 • Make sure the handset is in idle mode. • Press MENU/SEL to display menu. • The time is automatically • Press twice to reach Date/Time, then press MENU/SEL to select. set and updated • Use the dial pad to set the last two digits of the year.
  • Page 12: Set Dial Mode

    Settings Set dial mode Dial mode The dial mode is preset to touch tone. If you’d like to change the setting to Voice mail pulse: • If you have pulse (rotary) • Make sure the handset is idle (off). service, the • Press MENU/SEL to display menu.
  • Page 13: Set Ring Tone

    Settings Set ring tone Ring melody This feature allows you to customize the ringer. The menu includes options Ring volume • If you choose for six ring tones (or melodies.) You will hear a sample of each ringer as to reset to the you scroll through the choices.
  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Make, answer, and end calls • Press TALK/FLASH or , then dial the number. • Not possible -OR- is displayed • Dial the number (use CLEAR to backspace and make corrections), then press TALK/FLASH or on screen if to call.
  • Page 15: Temporary Tone Dialing

    Basic operation Temporary tone dialing If you have pulse (rotary) service, you can change from pulse to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing . This is useful if you need to send touch tone signals for access to telephone banking long distance services.
  • Page 16: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings Chart of characters Use the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order: Characters by number of key presses Keys space ‘...
  • Page 17: Edit Handset Name

    Advanced settings Edit handset name Handset name You can personalize the name of the handset and assign numbers to identify Language different handsets (if you have more than one handset). • Make sure the handset is in idle mode. • Press MENU/SEL to display the menu. • Press twice to reach Setup HS.
  • Page 18: Set Low Battery Tone

    Advanced settings Set low battery tone The handset is preset to beep when battery level is low. You have the option to set it on or off. • Make sure the handset is in idle mode. • Press MENU/SEL to display the menu. • Press twice to reach Setup HS.
  • Page 19: Set Voicemail

    Advanced settings Set voicemail Voice mail • Make sure the handset is in idle mode. Reset • Press MENU/SEL to display the menu. • Press three times to reach Setup BS. Press MENU/SEL. • Press twice to reach Voice mail, and press MENU/SEL. • The screen will display Voice mail off? Press MENU/SEL to turn it Voice mail off? off.
  • Page 20: Change The Pin

    Advanced settings Change the PIN Change PIN A personal identification number (PIN) is required for registering and Dial mode deregistering of handsets. The factory preset PIN is 0000. • Wrong PIN will be displayed if • Make sure the handset is in idle mode. a wrong PIN is • Press MENU/SEL to display the menu.
  • Page 21: Registration

    Advanced settings Registration Register! When an additional handset is first powered up or the handset has been de- • If the telephone If the telephone registered, Register! will display on the screen prompting you to register the base cannot handset. Follow these steps to register a handset: detect the • Locate the handset beside the telephone base.
  • Page 22: De-Registering A Handset

    Advanced settings De-registering a handset Register Deregister • Press MENU/SEL to enter menu. • Press # ## to activate the registration menu. ** * Enter PIN • Press MENU/SEL to select Registration. • Press to reach Deregister, and press MENU/SEL to confirm. • Use the dial pad to enter the PIN (factory preset PIN: 0000), and press MENU/SEL.
  • Page 23: Advanced Operation

    Advanced operation Phonebook Empty This telephone phonebook can store a maximum of 50 entries. The name can be up to 12 characters and the number up to 20 digits. • Phonebook menu can be entered in idle mode either by pressing the or pressing MENU/SEL twice.
  • Page 24: Search The Phonebook

    Advanced operation Search the phonebook Entries are sorted alphabetically, and names beginning with numbers are presented in list first. An alphabetical search can be done after entering the phonebook. Enter the first letter of the name using the method entering characters (see chart on page 16). The first name beginning with that letter will be displayed.
  • Page 25: Edit A Phonebook Entry

    Advanced operations Edit a phonebook entry Edit • Press to enter phonebook. Delete • Press to scroll through the list until you see the entry you want to edit. • Press MENU/SEL to enter the phonebook menu. 18005959511 • Press twice to reach Edit, and press MENU/SEL.
  • Page 26: Delete A Phonebook Entry

    Advanced operation Delete a phonebook entry Delete • Press to enter phonebook. Delete list • Press to scroll through the list until you see the entry you want to delete. • Press MENU/SEL to enter the phonebook menu. • Press three times to reach Delete, and press MENU/SEL.
  • Page 27: Redial List

    Advanced operation Redial list Empty This telephone’s redial list can store a maximum of ten most recent dialed numbers. You can review, redial, or copy the number into your phonebook. • When there are already ten numbers in the redial list, the oldest number is deleted to make room for the new one.
  • Page 28: Dial From The Redial List

    Advanced operation Dial from the redial list 18005959511 • Press REDIAL to enter redial list. Peter • Use to scroll through the list until the desired entry is displayed. • Press TALK/FLASH, or to dial. Select If you want to change the way the number will be dialed (for example Store No.
  • Page 29: Delete Entire Redial List

    Advanced operation Delete entire redial list Delete list • Press REDIAL to enter redial list. • Press MENU/SEL to enter the redial menu. • Press three times to reach Delete list, and press MENU/SEL. • The screen will display Delete list? Press MENU/SEL. •...
  • Page 30: Call Log

    Advanced operation Call log Empty If you subscribe to caller ID service, information about each incoming call will be displayed. The call log can be entered in idle mode by either pressing , or entered through the menu: • Press MENU/SEL to enter the menu. • Press and press MENU/SEL.
  • Page 31: Dial An Entry In The Call Log

    Advanced operation  The screen will display Stored, and you will hear a confirmation tone (if Name Key beeps setting is on). Dial an entry in the call log  Press to display call log.  Use to scroll through the list until the desired entry is displayed.
  • Page 32: Delete Entire Call Log

    Advanced operation Delete entire call log • Press to enter call log. Deleted • Press MENU/SEL. • Press three times to reach Delete list, and press MENU/SEL. • The screen will display Delete list? Press MENU/SEL. Delete list • The screen will display Deleted, and you will hear a confirmation tone (if Key beeps setting is on).
  • Page 33: Transfer An External Call

    Advanced operation Transfer an external call This feature allows you to transfer an external call from one handset to another handset. • If an internal call • During a call, press INTERCOM on the first handset (HS1). is made to a handset that is • Enter handset number of selected handset you want to transfer to (for not available,...
  • Page 34 Advanced operation When an internal call is connected, you have the option of switching between the external call and internal call. • While on an external call press MENU/SEL. Switching • Use to select Switching, and press MENU/SEL to toggle between external call and internal call.
  • Page 35: Batteries

    Batteries After the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation Operating time While in use (talking) 10 hours While not in use (standby*) 100 hours (approximately 4 days) *Handset is off the telephone base but not in base. The battery needs charging when: •...
  • Page 36: Important Safety Instructions

    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 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have difficulty operating your telephone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTech Communications at 1(800)595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1(800)267-7377. Problem Suggestion My telephone doesn’t...
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I cannot dial out. • Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal for handset to take a second or two to find the telephone base and produce a dial tone. Wait an extra second before dialing. •...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless telephone. Try installing I get noise, static, or weak signal even when your telephone away from these types of electronic devices: wireless routers, radios, radio I’m near the telephone towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, base.
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion • Make sure you have the ringer activated. Refer to the section(s) on ringer selection in this My handset does not ring when I receive user’s manual. a call. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the telephone base and the telephone jack.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless telephone. Try installing My calls fade or cut in and out while I’m using your telephone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, my handset.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion C o m m o n c u r e f o r If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in its telephone electronic equipment base. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in the order listed): 1.
  • Page 43: Operating Range

    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 will display Searching.
  • Page 44: About Cordless Telephones

    During the limited warranty period, Vtech’s authorized service representative will repair or replace at Vtech’s option, without charge, a Materially Defective Product. If we repair this product, we may use new or refurbished replacement parts. If we choose to replace this product, we may replace it with a new or refurbished product of the same or similar design. Vtech will return repaired or replacement produces to you in working condition.
  • Page 45: Fcc, Acta And Ic Regulations

    • If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, Vtech will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty.
  • Page 46 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations FCC Part 15 Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 47 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible. 6. Programming/testing of emergency numbers If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store police, fire department and emergency medical service telephone numbers in these locations. If you do, please keep three things in mind: a.
  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Frequency Base: 1921.536 - 1928.448 MHz Handset: 1921.536 - 1928.448 MHz Channels Five Nominal effective range Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use. Size Handset: 143.0mm X 48.0mm X 30.0mm Base: 108.0mm X 103.0mm X 43.0mm...
  • Page 49: Index

    Index Delete entire redial list 29 Maintenance 43 Dial an entry in the call log 31 Make, answer, and end calls 14 About caller ID information 7 Dial a phonebook entry 24 Mute 14 About cordless telephones 44 Dial from the redial list 28 Advanced operation 23–33 Advanced settings 16–21 Operating range 43...
  • Page 50 Index Settings 9–14 Set voicemail 19 Speakerphone 14 Store an entry in the phonebook 23, Store a redial number in the phonebook Technical specifications 48 Telephone base layout 10 Temporary tone dialing 15 Transfer an external call 33 Troubleshooting 37–42 Volume 14 Warranty 44 www.vtechphones.com...
  • Page 51 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 Telecommunications Canada, Ltd., Richmond, B.C. Copyright ©2006 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China.
  • Page 52 User’s Manual w w w . v t e c h p h o n e s . c o m Waiting the Photo Model: DE6010...

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