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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 Important safety instructions on page 33 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting started ...1 Parts checklist ...1 Telephone base installation ...2 Battery installation and charging ...3 Changeable handset bracket ...4 Changeable telephone base bracket ...5 Handset image card ...6 Handset layout ...8 Telephone base layout ...9 Telephone settings ...10 Ringer volume ...10 Ringer tone ...10 Key tone ...10... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting started Parts checklist Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. Handset image cards (9) Telephone base with telephone base bracket installed Battery compartment cover To purchase a replacement battery or power adapter, visit our website at www. vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. -
Page 5: Telephone Base Installation
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. -
Page 6: Battery Installation And Charging
Getting started Battery installation and charging Install the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you might be able to make and receive short calls. For best performance, charge the handset for at least 16 hours before use. When not in use, place the handset in the telephone base. -
Page 7: Changeable Handset Bracket
Getting started Changeable handset bracket Your telephone comes with two additional handset brackets. If desired, change it to suit your mood or match your room decor. To remove the handset bracket: Remove the handset image card and the clear plastic cover, if any. See To remove the handset image card on page 7 for removal instruction. -
Page 8: Changeable Telephone Base Bracket
Getting started Changeable telephone base bracket Your telephone comes with two additional telephone base brackets. If desired, change it to suit your mood or match your room decor. To remove the telephone base bracket: Hold the telephone base with both hands. Put your thumbs on the telephone base bracket as shown below. -
Page 9: Handset Image Card
Getting started Handset image card Your telephone comes with nine handset image cards. If desired, attach one onto the back of the handset. You can also create your own image card. To create your own handset image card: Use a supplied handset image card as a template to cut a desired image so that it fits onto the back of the handset. - Page 10 Getting started To remove the handset image card: Press down firmly on the top center of the battery compartment cover and slide downwards to detach it from the handset. Slide the clear plastic cover and handset image card down and away from the handset.
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Page 11: Handset Layout
Getting started Handset layout MENU/SELECT Press to show the menu. While in a menu, press to select an item, or save an entry or setting. VOL - / /CID Press to review the call log when the telephone is not in use (page 22). -
Page 12: Telephone Base Layout
Getting started Telephone base layout IN USE light Flashes when there is an incoming call, or another telephone sharing the same line is in use. On when the handset is in use. VOICEMAIL light Flashes when you have new voicemail, a service offered by your telephone company. -
Page 13: Telephone Settings
Telephone settings Ringer volume You can set the ringer volume or turn the ringer off. Press MENU/ SELECT handset is not in use. to select > RINGER VOLUME, then press Press /SELECT. MENU Press to adjust the volume. A sample of each ringer volume plays as you scroll through the choices. -
Page 14: Lcd Language
Telephone settings LCD language You can select ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS or ESPAÑOL to be used in all screen displays. Press MENU/ SELECT handset is not in use. to select > LCD LANGUAGE, then press Press /SELECT. MENU Press to scroll through the choices. /SELECT to confirm your selection. -
Page 15: Clear Voicemail
Telephone settings Clear voicemail If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone company, NEW VOICEMAIL and on the telephone base flashes when you have new voicemail messages. Contact your local telephone company for more information and assistance about using your voicemail service. After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on both the handset and telephone base turn off automatically. -
Page 16: Telephone Operation
Telephone operation Make a call Press . You hear a dial tone. Dial the number. Predial a call Dial the number. Press Answer a call or any of the dialing keys (0-9, #, *). Press • The screen shows the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds). -
Page 17: Mute
Telephone operation Mute The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you. During a call, press MUTE on the handset. The handset screen shows MUTED for a few seconds and appears until the mute function is turned off. MUTE Press MUTE again to resume the conversation. -
Page 18: Chain Dialing
Telephone operation Chain dialing Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the directory, call log or redial while you are on a call. Chain dialing can be useful if you wish to access other numbers (such as bank account information or access codes) from the directory, call log or redial list. -
Page 19: Directory
Telephone operation Directory The directory can store up to 50 entries with up to 30 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name. • When there are no records in the directory, the screen shows DIRECTORY EMPTY. •... -
Page 20: Character Chart
Telephone operation Character chart Use the dial pad 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 key space When entering a name in the directory, the first letter of each word is automatically capitalized. -
Page 21: Search The Directory
> DIRECTORY and then press Press , or use the alphabetical search to browse. Press when the handset is not in use. /SELECT twice. MENU when the handset is not in use. Press /SELECT twice. MENU >REVIEW STORE VTECH 800-595-9511... -
Page 22: Edit A Directory Entry
Telephone operation Edit a directory entry Use the following steps to edit an entry in the directory. Press when the handset is not in use. -OR- Press MENU/ SELECT select > DIRECTORY and then press Press , or use the alphabetical search to browse (see page 18). Press /SELECT to select an entry. -
Page 23: About Caller Id
Telephone operation About caller ID This product supports caller ID services provide by most local telephone service companies. Depending on your service subscription, you may see the caller’s number, or the caller’s name and number that are sent by the telephone company after the first or second ring. -
Page 24: Call Log
All the entries are then considered old and kept in the call log. to erase the missed calls HANDSET XX MISSED CALLS 3:45 AM 1/02 CALL LOG EMPTY HANDSET XX MISSED CALLS 3:45 AM 1/02 VTECH 800-595-9511 3:45 1/02... -
Page 25: Review The Call Log
When the number is shown in the correct format for dialing, press to call the number. when the handset is not in use. VTECH 800-595-9511 3:45 1/02 >CALL LOG RINGER VOLUME... -
Page 26: Dial A Call Log Entry
Telephone operation Dial a call log entry When in the call log, press Press to dial the entry. Save a call log entry to the directory When in the call log, press Press MENU/ SELECT displays EDIT NUMBER. Use the dialing keys to edit the number. Press REMOVE to backspace and erase a digit. -
Page 27: Call Log Display Screen Messages
Telephone operation Call log display screen messages Displays PRIVATE NAME PRIVATE NUMBER PRIVATE CALLER UNKNOWN NAME UNKNOWN NUMBER UNKNOWN CALLER LONG DISTANCE (before the caller’s number) Redial list The telephone stores the five most recently dialed numbers. • When there are already five entries, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the new entry. -
Page 28: Appendix
Appendix Handset display screen messages ALREADY SAVED CALL LOG EMPTY CONNECTING... CHARGING DIRECTORY EMPTY ENDED INCOMING CALL LINE IN USE LIST FULL LOW BATTERY MICROPHONE ON MUTED NEW VOICEMAIL NO LINE NO SIGNAL, CALL ENDED **PAGING** PHONE PLACE IN CHARGER RINGER MUTE SAVED UNABLE TO SAVE... -
Page 29: Handset And Telephone Base Indicators
Appendix Handset and telephone base indicators Handset lights CHARGE Telephone base lights IN USE VOICEMAIL Handset icons MUTE NEW VOICEMAIL (Battery indicator) On when the handset is charging in the telephone base. Flashes when there is an incoming call or another telephone sharing the same line is in use. -
Page 30: Battery
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 not in use (standby**) *Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery. **Handset is not charging or in use. -
Page 31: 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 32 Appendix Troubleshooting The CHARGE light is off. • Clean the charging contacts on the handset and telephone base each month with a pencil eraser or a dry non-abrasive fabric. • Make sure the power adapter and telephone line cord are plugged in correctly and securely.
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Page 33: My Handset Beeps And Is Not Performing Normally
Appendix Troubleshooting I cannot dial out. • First, try all the above suggestions. • Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if the handset takes a second or two to synchronize with the telephone before producing a dial tone. Wait an extra second before dialing. - Page 34 Appendix Troubleshooting • The location of your telephone base can impact the performance of your cordless phone. For better reception, install the telephone base in a centralized location within your home or office, away from walls or other obstructions. In many environments, elevating the telephone base improves overall performance.
- Page 35 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 than 10 digits, see page 22 for instructions on changing the number.
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Page 36: 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 37: Operating Range
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. -
Page 38: About Cordless Telephones
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 is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. -
Page 39: Warranty
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. - Page 40 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.
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Page 41: 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 42 Appendix FCC, ACTA and IC regulations If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone company is required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
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Page 43: Technical Specifications
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 use. effective range Size... -
Page 44: Index
Index Alphabetical search 18 Answer a call 13 Battery 3 Caller ID 20 Call log 21 Call log display screen messages 24 Call waiting 14 Chain dialing 15 Character chart 17 Charging 3 Clear voicemail 12 Date and time 11 Delete from redial 24 Delete from the call log 23 Delete from the directory 19... - Page 45 A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTech Technologies Canada, Ltd., Richmond, B.C. V6W 1L5 Copyright © 2009 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China.