VTech 6043 Quick Start Manual

Quick start guide

for models 6032/6042/6043/6052/6053
Install the telephone base and
STEP 1
chargers
• Plug the connector into the power jack at the bottom
of the telephone base and chargers, then plug the
power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled
by a wall switch.
• Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the
telephone line jack at the bottom of the telephone
base. Then plug the other end of the cord into the
modular wall telephone outlet.
NOTE: Use only the power adapters (or equivalent)
supplied with your VTech telephone.
Install and charge the battery
STEP 2
• Remove battery compartment cover by pressing on
the indentation and sliding downwards.
• Align the two holes in the plug with the socket pins
according to the color-coded label in the battery
compartment, then snap the plug into place.
• Place the battery into the compartment.
• Position the battery compartment cover and slide it
upwards until it clicks into place.
• Put the handset in the telephone base or the charger
to charge the new battery for at least 16 hours.
• The CHARGE light on the telephone base or
charger will be on when the handset is properly
positioned. Refer to the Troubleshooting section
in the user's manual if the CHARGE light is not on.
color-coded label
Make, receive and end calls
STEP 3
Make a call
• Press /FLASH or to ensure there is a dial
tone, then dial the telephone number.
-OR-
To predial (view number before dialing):
• Dial the number (press MUTE/REMOVE to make
corrections, or press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to
insert a dialing pause).
• Press /FLASH or to use the speakerphone.
Receive a call
• Press /FLASH or to answer an incoming
call.
End a call
• Press OFF/CLEAR or put the handset back in the
telephone base or charger.
Activate the answering system
STEP 4
The ANS ON/OFF must be on (the button light will
be on) in order for the machine to answer calls and
record messages. If the button light is off then calls
will not be answered.
To turn on/off the answering system, press
ANS ON/OFF to choose between on and off.
Use the volume control button on the telephone base
to adjust the volume at anytime during the setup
procedure.
Outgoing announcement
STEP 5
An outgoing announcement is the message callers hear
when calls are answered by the answering system.
The telephone is preset with an announcement that
answers calls with "Hello, please leave a message after
the tone." You can use this default announcement, or
replace it with your own.
To record your own announcement:
• Press ANNC while in idle mode, and the system says
"Announcement, press play or press announcement
again to record a new announcement."
• Press ANNC again and the system announces
"Record after the tone, press STOP when you are
done."
• After the tone, speak towards the microphone at the
bottom front of the telephone base from about nine
inches away.
• Press /PLAY/STOP when finished.
• The answering system will automatically playback the
newly recorded announcement. Press /PLAY/STOP
to stop the playback at any time.
NOTE:
The telephone base settings (ringer melody,
ringer volume, change remote access code,
clear voicemail and reset to default settings)
can be changed using the handset, please see
the user's manual for complete instructions.
NOTE:
For complete feature instructions, please see
the user's manual.
IMPORTANT!
If your product is not working properly:
• Refer to the Troubleshooting section of the user's
manual.
• Visit our website at www.vtechphones.com; in
Canada, www.vtechcanada.com
• Call our customer service at 1 (800) 595-9511; in
Canada, 1 (800) 267-7377.
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