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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: LS6315/LS6315-2/ LS6315-3...
- Page 2 Important safety instructions on page 51 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 Redial list ........20 Dial a redial entry ......20 Parts checklist ......... 1 Delete a redial entry ...... 20 Telephone base and charger installation ........2 Multiple handset use ..... 20 Battery installation ......3 Intercom ........ - Page 4 Table of contents Appendix ........39 Handset display screen messages ........39 Handset and telephone base indicators ........41 Battery ........... 42 Expand your telephone system ..43 Add and register a handset (optional) ........43 Replace a handset ......44 Troubleshooting ......
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Page 5: Getting Started
Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. Charger and charger adapter Handset (1 for LS6315-2 and 2 for LS6315-3) (1 for LS6315, 2 for LS6315-2 and 3 for LS6315-3) Battery... -
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
Getting started Battery installation Install the battery as shown below. If the battery compartment cover is on the handset, press on the grooved tab and slide the cover to remove. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment, matching the color-coded label. -
Page 8: Battery Charging
Getting started Battery charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the table below). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use. -
Page 9: Installation Options
Getting started Installation options Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the provided wall mount 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 10: Wall Mount To Tabletop Installation
Getting started Wall mount to tabletop installation If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first. Slide the black wall mount bracket up and remove it from the wall plate. Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall. Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet. -
Page 11: 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 telephone is in use. /FIND hANDSeT Press to page all system handsets (page 18). -
Page 12: Handset Layout
Getting started handset layout ChArGe light On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger (page 3). / VOL (directory/volume) Press to enter the directory when the telephone is not in use (page 31). While in a menu, press to scroll up. During a call, press to increase the listening volume (page 16). - Page 13 Getting started handset layout VOL/CID (volume/caller ID) Press to review the call log when the telephone is not in use (page 35). While in a menu, press to scroll down. During a call, press to decrease the listening volume (page 16). MeNU/SeLeCT Press to show the menu.
- Page 14 Getting started handset layout PUSh TO TALK (PTT) Press to begin a one-to-one or one-to-all broadcast message (page 23).
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Page 15: Telephone Settings
Telephone settings ringer volume You can set the ringer volume or turn the ringer off. When >Ringers the ringer is off, appears on the screen. Settings Press MeNU/ when the handset is not in use. SeLeCT to highlight > ringers, then Press / /SeLeCT. -
Page 16: Lcd Language
Telephone settings LCD language >LCD language You can select english, Français or español to be used Clr voicemail in all screen displays. Press MeNU/ when the handset is not in use. SeLeCT to highlight > Settings, then Press / /SeLeCT. press MeNU LCD LANGUAGE... -
Page 17: Key Tone
Telephone settings Key tone You can turn the key tone on or off. >Key tone Set date/time Press MeNU/ when the handset is not in use. SeLeCT to highlight > Settings, then Press / press /SeLeCT. MeNU to highlight > Key tone, then Press / KEY TONE /SeLeCT. -
Page 18: Cid Time Synchronization
Telephone settings CID time synchronization This feature allows the time and date to be set by incoming >Set date/time caller ID information. The default setting is On. Home area code Press MeNU/ when the handset is not in use. SeLeCT to highlight >... -
Page 19: Dial Mode
While on a call in pulse dialing mode, press TONe temporarily change to tone dialing mode. Website Use this feature to view the VTech website address. Settings >Website Press MeNU/ when the handset is not in use. -
Page 20: Telephone Operation
Telephone operation Telephone operation Make a call Press . You hear a dial tone. FLASh Dial the number. Predial a call Dial the number. Press FLASh Answer a call or any of the dialing keys (0-9, #, Press FLASh TONe •... -
Page 21: 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. reMOVe The handset screen shows Muted for a few seconds and appears until the mute function MUTE is turned off. -
Page 22: Find Handset
Telephone operation Find handset Use this feature to page all system handsets. Press /FIND hANDSeT on the telephone base. All idle handsets ring and the screens show ** Paging **. To end paging, press , any dialing FLASh keys (0-9, #, ), or press /FIND hANDSeT on TONe the telephone base. -
Page 23: 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 numbers or access codes) from the directory, call log or redial list. -
Page 24: Redial List
Telephone operation redial list Each system handset stores the 20 most recently dialed numbers. • When there are already 20 entries, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the new entry. • Entries are shown in reverse chronological order. Press reDIAL/ •... -
Page 25: Intercom
Telephone operation Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between two >Intercom system handsets. Ringers When the handset is in idle mode, press MeNU/ SeLeCT to enter the main menu. to highlight > Intercom, then Press / /SeLeCT. press MeNU •... -
Page 26: Transfer/Share A Call Using Intercom
Telephone operation Transfer/share a call using intercom During a call, press MeNU/SeLeCT twice to choose > Intercom. The outside call is put on hold automatically. • If you have a two-handset system, your handset screen shows Calling other handset. • If you have more than two handsets, your screen shows INTerCOM TO:. -
Page 27: Push To Talk (Ptt)
Telephone operation Push to talk (PTT) You can directly broadcast messages from one handset to the speakerphone of one or all other handsets. Any handset you call can respond by pressing PUSh TO TALK to begin a two-way communication. • Only one handset can talk at a time. -
Page 28: Ptt To A Single Handset
Telephone operation PTT to a single handset You have four ways to begin a PTT call: If you have a two-handset system, press and hold PUSh TO TALK • when the handset is not in use. • Press PUSh TO TALK when the handset is not in use. Then use the dialing keys to enter the destination handset number. -
Page 29: Ptt To All Handsets
Telephone operation PTT to all handsets You can connect a PTT call from a single handset to all available system handsets. You have four ways to begin a PTT-to-all call: Press and hold PUSh TO TALK when the handset is not in use. •... -
Page 30: Answer Ptt
Telephone operation Answer PTT You can respond to a PTT call whenever the speakerphone light is off, as described below. When your handset receives a PTT call, the handset beeps and the screen shows Press and hold [PTT] to talk. When someone else is speaking, your speakerphone light is on, and your handset shows PTT From hSX to hSX (the first X represents the initiating handset number, the second X represents your handset number;... -
Page 31: End Ptt
Telephone operation end PTT For one-to-one PTT, both initiating and destination handsets can end PTT. For one-to-all PTT, the initiating handset can end the PTT call for all handsets on the PTT call. If any one of the destination handsets leaves the PTT call, the call continues until all participants or the initiator hangs up. -
Page 32: Directory
Telephone operation Directory Directory empty The directory can store up to 50 entries with up to 30 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name. • Directory entries are shared by all system handsets. Any additions, deletions or edits made on one handset Directory full affect the directories on all handsets. -
Page 33: Store A Directory Entry
Telephone operation Store a directory entry Use the following steps to store an entry in the directory. 1. Enter the number when the handset is not in use and /SeLeCT. The screen shows eNTer NUMBer. press MeNU -Or- a) Press MeNU/ when the handset is not >Directory SeLeCT... -
Page 34: 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 ’... -
Page 35: Search The Directory
Telephone operation Search the directory Entries are sorted alphabetically. To search the directory: >Review Add contact Press when the handset is not in use. -Or- Press MeNU/ when the handset is not in use. SeLeCT to highlight > Directory and Press / /SeLeCT twice. -
Page 36: 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/ when the handset is not in use. Press / SeLeCT to highlight > Directory and then press /SeLeCT twice. -
Page 37: About Caller Id
Telephone operation About caller ID This product supports caller ID services provided by most telephone service providers. Depending on your service subscription, you may see the caller’s number, or the caller’s name and number that are sent by your telephone service provider after the first or second ring. -
Page 38: Call Log
Telephone operation Call log If you subscribe to caller ID service, information about each caller will appear 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 39: Missed Calls Indicator
Telephone operation Missed calls indicator When there are new or missed calls in the call log, the HANDSET X handset shows XX Missed call(s). XX Missed calls Each time you review a call log entry marked NEW, the number of missed calls decreases by one. 12:15 12/25 When you have reviewed all the missed calls, the missed... -
Page 40: View Dialing Options
Telephone operation View dialing options Although the call log entries received have 10 digits (the 800-595-9511 area code plus the seven-digit number), in some areas, 1-800-595-9511 you might need to dial only the seven digits, or 1 plus the 595-9511 1-595-9511 seven digits, or 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits. -
Page 41: Save A Call Log Entry To The Directory
Telephone operation Save a call log entry to the directory When in the call log, press / to browse. /SeLeCT to highlight an entry. The screen Press MeNU EDIT NUMBER displays eDIT NUMBer. 800-595-9511 Use the dialing keys to edit the number. /reMOVe or /CLeAr to backspace •... -
Page 42: Delete From The Call Log
Telephone operation Delete from the call log To delete one entry: When in the call log, press / to browse. /reMOVe to delete the selected entry. Press MUTe To delete all entries: Press MeNU/ when the handset is not in use. SeLeCT Delete to highlight >... -
Page 43: Appendix
Appendix handset display screen messages The telephone number entered is already Already saved stored in the directory. There are no call log entries. Cal l log empty Calling another handset. Cal ling handset X (for models with three or more handsets) Cal ling other handset (for models with two handsets) There are no directory entries. - Page 44 Appendix handset display screen messages Communication between the handset and No signal, telephone base is lost during a call. cal l ended One handset is already viewing the call Not available log or directory and another handset at this time attempts to review it.
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Page 45: 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 On when the telephone line is in use. On when you are registering a handset. -
Page 46: 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 seven hours While in speakerphone mode (talking*) Up to five hours While not in use (standby**) Up to seven days... -
Page 47: Expand Your Telephone System
Appendix expand your telephone system The handsets provided with your telephone system are already registered. Each handset is assigned a number that displays on the handset. 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 48: 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 49: 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, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377. My telephone does not work at all. •... - Page 50 Appendix Troubleshooting Low battery shows on screen. • Place the handset in the telephone base or charger for recharging. • Remove and install the battery again and use it until fully depleted, then recharge the handset in the telephone base or charger for up to 16 hours. •...
- Page 51 Appendix Troubleshooting • Install the battery again and place the handset in the telephone base or charger. • Wait for the handset to synchronize with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute for this to take place. My handset beeps and is not performing normally. •...
- Page 52 Appendix Troubleshooting I hear other calls when using the telephone. • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack. Plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in the wiring or telephone service. Call your telephone service provider. I hear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work.
- Page 53 Appendix Troubleshooting • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) 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.
- Page 54 Appendix Troubleshooting • Make sure to plug your USB telephone adapter into a dedicated USB port on your computer. Do not plug into a multiple port USB hub (USB splitter) that is not powered. • In a few rare instances, the USB port on your computer may not have enough power.
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Page 55: 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 56: Precautions For Users Of Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers
Appendix Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones): Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, WTR recommends to physicians that: Pacemaker patients •... -
Page 57: 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 58: 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... -
Page 59: 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 60 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 61: 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 62 Appendix FCC, ACTA and IC regulations (continued) This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone service provider or a qualified installer.
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Page 63: 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 effective range might vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use. -
Page 64: Index
Index About cordless telephones 54 Edit a directory entry 32 Add a handset 43 End a call 16 Alphabetical search 31 End PTT 27 Answer a call 16 Equalizer 18 Answer an incoming call during Expand your telephone system 43 an intercom call 21 Answer an incoming call during PTT 27... - Page 65 Index Parts checklist 1 View dialing options 36 Phonebook 28 Voicemail 12 Precautions for users of Volume 16 implanted cardiac pacemakers 52 Predial a call 16 PTT 23 Wall mounting 5 PTT On/Off 23 Wall mount installation 5 PTT to all handsets 25 Warranty 55, 56 PTT to a single handset 24 Website 15...
- Page 66 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 © 2010 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China.