VTech CS6129-54 - V-Tech DECT 6.0 Five Handset Cordless User Manual
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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 Models: CS6228-3/CS6228-5/ CS6228-6/CS6229/ CS6229-2/CS6229-3/ CS6229-4/CS6229-5...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting started ......1 Find handset.......14 Chain dialing.......15 Parts checklist ......1 Multiple handset use ....16 Telephone base and charger installation .......2 Intercom ........16 Battery installation and Answer an incoming call charging ........3 during an intercom call ....16 Installation options .....4 Share an outside call ....17 Table top to wall mount Directory ........18... - Page 4 Table of contents Record a memo ......32 Message window displays..33 Remote access ......34 Appendix ........35 Handset display screen messages ........35 Handset and telephone base indicators ........37 Battery ........38 Expand your telephone system ........39 Add and register a handset (optional) .........39 Replace a handset .....40 Troubleshooting ......41 Important safety instructions ..48...
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Page 5: 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. Charger and charger adapter (1 for CS6229-2, 2 for CS6228-3 and CS6229-3, 3 for CS6229-4, 4 for CS6228-5 and CS6229-5, and 5 for CS6228-6) Handset (1 for CS6229, 2 for CS6229-2,... -
Page 6: Telephone Base And Charger Installation
Getting started Telephone base and charger installation Install the telephone base and charger(s) as shown below. 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 7: Battery Installation And Charging
Getting started Battery installation and charging Install the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you may 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 or charger. -
Page 8: Installation Options
Getting started Installation options Your telephone base is ready for table top use. If you want to mount your If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the provided wall bracket to connect with a standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. If you do not have this mounting plate, you can purchase one from many hardware or consumer electronics retailers. -
Page 9: Wall Mount To Table Top Installation
Getting started Wall mount to table top installation If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first. Lift the telephone base up to detach it from the black plastic wall bracket. Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall. Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet. -
Page 10: Handset Layout
Getting started Handset layout (caller ID) CHARGE light Press to review the call log On when the handset is charging in when the telephone is not in the telephone base or charger. use. (Directory) While in a menu, press to scroll down. -
Page 11: Telephone Base Layout
Getting started Telephone base layout X/DELETE Press to delete the message currently playing (page 31). Message window When the phone is not in use, press twice to delete Shows the number of all previously reviewed messages and other answering system messages (page 32). -
Page 12: Telephone Settings
Telephone settings Ringer volume (handset) You can set the ringer volume or turn the ringer off. >RINGER VOLUME RINGER TONE Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use. to select > RINGER VOLUME, then press Press MENU/SELECT. -
Page 13: Lcd Language
Telephone settings LCD language You can select ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS or ESPAÑOL to be used in all screen displays. >LCD LANGUAGE SET DATE/TIME Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use. to select > LCD LANGUAGE, then press Press MENU/SELECT. -
Page 14: Clear Voicemail
Telephone settings Clear voicemail If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, NEW VOICEMAIL and appear on the handset, and the VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base flashes when you have new voicemail messages. Contact your telephone service provider for more information and assistance about using your voicemail service. -
Page 15: Answering System Settings
Answering system settings Answering system set up Use a system handset to change your answering system settings. Number of rings You can choose from two, four, or six rings; or toll saver. With toll saver selected, the answering system answers after two rings when you have new messages, and after four rings when you have no new messages. -
Page 16: Announcement
Answering system settings Announcement The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with “Hello, please leave a message after the tone.” You can use this preset announcement, or replace it with your own. Play your announcement Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use. Press MENU/SELECT to select >... -
Page 17: Telephone Operation
Telephone operation Make a call /FLASH or Press . You hear a dial tone. Dial the number. Make a predial call Dial the number. /FLASH or Press Answer a call /FLASH, or any of the dialing keys (0-9, #, *). Press The screen shows the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds). -
Page 18: 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/REMOVE on the handset. The handset screen shows MUTED for a few seconds and appears until the mute function is turned off. MUTE PHONE 0:00:00... -
Page 19: Chain Dialing
Telephone operation Chain dialing Use this feature while already dialing one phone 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 recent redial phone number. Chain dialing can be useful when accessing numbers other than phone numbers (such as bank account information or access codes). -
Page 20: Multiple Handset Use
Telephone operation Multiple handset use You can use up to two system handsets at a time on an outside call. If a handset is already on a call and you would like to join the call, press /FLASH or on another handset to join the call. To end the call, press OFF/CLEAR or place the handset in the telephone base or charger. -
Page 21: Share An Outside Call
Telephone operation Share an outside call You can call another system handset to join an outside call. That call continues even if you hang up. TRANSFER TO: During a call, press INT. The other handset rings. The outside call is put on hold. •... -
Page 22: 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. DIRECTORY EMPTY • When there are no records in the directory, the screen shows DIRECTORY EMPTY. •... -
Page 23: Store A Directory Entry
Telephone operation Store a directory entry Use the following steps to store an entry in the directory. Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use. to select > DIRECTORY and then press >DIRECTORY Press CALL LOG MENU/SELECT. to select > STORE, then press Press MENU/SELECT. -
Page 24: 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: Characters by number of key presses Number key &... -
Page 25: Search The Directory
Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use. STORE to select > DIRECTORY and then press Press MENU/SELECT twice. Press to browse. VTECH Alphabetical search 800-595-9511 To start an alphabetical search: Press when the handset is not in use. -OR- Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use. -
Page 26: 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 when the handset is not in use. Press select > DIRECTORY and then press MENU/SELECT twice. Press , or use the alphabetical search to browse (see page 21). -
Page 27: About Caller Id
Telephone operation About caller ID You can use this telephone with regular caller ID service or combined caller ID with call waiting. You can use the telephone’s other features without subscribing to caller ID services. There may be fees for caller ID services and these services may not be available in all areas. -
Page 28: Call Log
Telephone operation Call log If you subscribe to caller ID service, information about each caller appears after the first or second ring. If you answer a call before the caller information appears on the screen, it will not be saved in the call log. •... -
Page 29: Missed Calls Indicator
Each time you review a call log entry marked NEW, the number of missed calls decreases by one. When you have reviewed all the missed calls, the missed VTECH calls indicator no longer shows. 800-595-9511 If you do not want to review the missed calls one by one,... -
Page 30: Make A Call Log Entry Ready To Dial
Telephone operation Make a call log entry ready to dial Although the call log entries received have 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit number), in some areas, you may need to dial only the seven digits, or 1 plus the seven digits, or 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits. You can change the number of digits that you dial from the call log and store to the directory. -
Page 31: Delete From The Call Log
Telephone operation Delete from the call log To delete one entry: When in the call log, press to browse. Press MUTE/REMOVE to delete the selected entry. To delete all entries: Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use. to select > CALL LOG, then press Press MENU/SELECT. -
Page 32: Redial List
Telephone operation 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. • Entries are shown in reverse chronological order. Press REDIAL/PAUSE to browse the redial list. -
Page 33: Answering System Operation
Answering system operation Answering system and voicemail Your telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice messages: those left on its built-in answering system and those left on your telephone service provider’s voicemail (fees may apply). Your telephone’s built-in answering system messages and voicemail messages are separate. -
Page 34: Turn The Answering System On Or Off
Answering system operation Turn the answering system on or off The answering system must be turned on to answer and record messages. When the answering system is turned on, the ANS ON/OFF light on the telephone base will be on and ANS ON will display on the handset. To turn on or off with the telephone base: Press ANS ON/OFF to turn the answering system on or •... -
Page 35: New Message Indication
Answering system operation New message indication The message window on the telephone base flashes and shows on the handset when there are new answering system messages. If the new message alert tone is turned on, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds when there are unreviewed messages. -
Page 36: Delete All Messages
Answering system operation Delete all messages To delete all messages with the telephone base: Press X/DELETE when the phone is not in use. The telephone announces, “To delete all old messages, press DELETE again.” Press X/DELETE again. All previously heard messages are erased and the telephone announces, “All old messages deleted.”... -
Page 37: Message Window Displays
Answering system operation Message window displays Window displays Descriptions No messages. 1-99 Total number of old messages recorded. 0-99 (flashing) Total number of messages recorded. The telephone base may have lost and regained power. The clock needs to be set. 1-99 &... -
Page 38: Remote Access
Answering system operation Remote access A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch tone telephone. The preset code is 19; see Remote code on page 11 to change it. Dial your telephone number from any touch tone telephone. When the system plays your announcement, enter the two-digit security code. -
Page 39: Appendix
Appendix Handset display screen messages The telephone number entered is already ALREADY SAVED stored in the directory. There are no call log entries. CALL LOG EMPTY Calling another handset. CALLING HANDSET X (for models with three or more handsets) CALLING OTHER HANDSET (for models with two handsets) The cordless handset is searching for the CONNECTING... - Page 40 Appendix Handset display screen messages There is no telephone line connected. NO LINE Communication between handset and NO SIGNAL, CALL ENDED telephone base is lost during a call. One handset is already viewing the call log NOT AVAILABLE or directory and another handset attempts AT THIS TIME to review it.
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Page 41: Handset And Telephone Base Indicators
Appendix Handset and telephone base indicators Handset lights On when the handset speakerphone is in use. CHARGE On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger. Telephone base lights IN USE Flashes when there is an incoming call or another telephone sharing the same line is in use. -
Page 42: 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 Operating time While in handset use (talking*) Up to eight hours While in speakerphone mode (talking*) Up to five hours While not in use (standby**) Up to six days... -
Page 43: Expand Your Telephone System
Appendix Expand your telephone system The handsets provided with your telephone system are pre-registered. Each handset is assigned a number that shows on the handset display. Additional handsets registered to the telephone system are assigned in sequential order. For instance, if the telephone system already has HANDSET 1 and HANDSET 2, the new registered handset is assigned HANDSET 3. -
Page 44: Replace A Handset
Appendix Replace a handset 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. To make deregistration easier, read all of the instructions on this page before you begin. -
Page 45: 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 46 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 47: 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 48 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 49 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 10 digits, see page 26 for instructions on changing the number.
- Page 50 Appendix Troubleshooting The answering system does not answer after the correct number of rings. • Make sure the answering system is on. When the answering system is on, the ANS ON/OFF light on the telephone base should be lit and ANS ON should show on the handset.
- Page 51 Appendix Troubleshooting The answering system does not respond to remote commands. • Make sure your remote code is correct (page 11). • Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone telephone. When dialing a number, there should be tones. If there are clicks, then it is not a touch-tone telephone and cannot activate the answering system.
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Page 52: 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 53: 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 54: About Cordless Telephones
® VTech product service centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY 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 55: 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 56 Product in transit. 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 prior to any further repair activity. You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty.
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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 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone service provider may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone service provider is required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible.
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Page 59: Technical Specifications
Appendix Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit Handset: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Telephone base: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz frequency Channels Nominal effective Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use. -
Page 60: Index
Index Handset lights 37 Home area code 10 Add a handset 39 Announcement 12 Answer a call 13 Answering system 29 Important safety instructions 48 Intercom 16 Battery 3 Key tone 8 Caller ID 23 Call intercept 30 Language 9 Call log 24 Call log display screen messages 27 Call screening 30... - Page 61 Index Ringer tone 8 Ringer volume 8 Save a call log entry to the directory 26 Search the directory 21 Share an outside call 17 Speakerphone 13 Store a directory entry 19 Store from redial 19 Technical specifications 55 Telephone base installation 2 Telephone base lights 37 Troubleshooting 41 Volume 8...
- Page 62 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.