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LS6117-18

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  • Page 1 User’s manual w w w. v t e c h c a n a d a . c o m Model: LS6117-18...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    34 of ths manual. Ths manual has all the feature operatons and troubleshootng necessary to nstall and operate your new VTech telephone. Please revew ths manual thoroughly to ensure proper nstallaton and operaton of ths nnovatve and feature rch VTech product. For support, shoppng, and everythng new at VTech, vst our webste at www.vtechcanada.com.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started ....1 Fnd handset ....13 Parts checklst .
  • Page 4 Table of contents Appendix..... 29 Handset dsplay screen messages ..29 Handset and telephone base ndcators ..31 Battery .
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started Parts checklist Your telephone contans the followng tems. Save your sales recept and orgnal • To purchase packagng n the event warranty servce s necessary. a replacement battery or power adapter, vst our webste at www. vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.
  • Page 6: Telephone Base Installation

    Getting started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. The telephone base s desgned for • Use only the desk or tabletop use only. Make sure that the electrcal outlet s not controlled power adapter by a wall swtch. If you subscrbe to Dgtal Subscrber Lne (DSL) hgh-speed suppled wth ths product.
  • Page 7: Battery Installation And Charging

    Getting started Battery installation and charging CHARGE lght Perform steps 2 through 5 f the transparent mage cover • If the handset s attached. If the transparent mage cover s off, go to wll not be used step 6. for a long tme, Fgure 1: dsconnect and Remove the transparent mage cover by holdng the...
  • Page 8 Getting started If you wsh to add an mage to the transparent mage cover, go to Install an image on page 5. • The handset Replace the transparent mage cover by placng t battery wll charge flat against the handset and sliding it towards the Fgure 5: f you place the CHARGE lght untl t clcks nto place as shown n...
  • Page 9: Install An Mage

    Getting started Install an image Perform steps 2 through 9 of the Battery installation and • You can also charging procedure on page 3. go www. vtechcanada.com Use the enclosed template to cut the desred mage so and use the onlne that it fits into the transparent image cover.
  • Page 10: Handset Layout

    Getting started Handset layout Handset layout CHARGE light • On when the handset s chargng n the telephone MENU/SELECT base. • Press to dsplay the menu. • When n the menu, press to select an tem, or (Directory) save an entry or settng. •...
  • Page 11: Telephone Base Layout

    Getting started Telephone base layout IN USE light • Flashes when there s an ncomng call or another telephone on the same lne s n use. • On when the handset s n use. FIND HANDSET VOICEMAIL light • Press to page the handset. •...
  • Page 12: Telephone Settings

    Telephone settings Ringer volume You can change the handset rnger volume to a comfortable • The rnger level. The rnger can also be turned off so the telephone does volume wll be off not rng when there are ncomng calls. f the volume s set to the lowest To adjust the rnger volume:...
  • Page 13: RNger Tone

    Telephone settings Ringer tone Ths menu allows you to choose from dfferent rnger • If the rnger tones. >RINGER TONE volume s turned KEY TONE off whle scrollng To choose a rnger tone: through the Press MENU/SELECT to dsplay the menu when the optons n the handset s not n use.
  • Page 14: Key Tone

    Telephone settings Key tone The handset beeps as you press keys. You may turn the key tone feature on or off. To change the settng: >KEY TONE Press MENU/SELECT to dsplay the menu when the LANGUAGE handset s not n use. to select >...
  • Page 15: Clear VoCemaL

    Telephone settings Clear voice mail If you subscrbe to vocemal servce offered by your telephone servce provder, • Your telephone NEW VOICE MAIL and wll appear on the handset, and the VOICEMAIL lght servce provder on the telephone base will flash when you have new voicemail messages. Please may alert you to new messages contact your local telephone company for more nformaton and assstance about...
  • Page 16: Telephone Operation

    Telephone operation Make a call /FLASH. Press • The screen Dal the number. dsplays the elapsed tme as -OR- you talk (n hours, mnutes and Dal the number. seconds). /FLASH. Press • When predalng (enterng the Answer a call phone number before pressng /FLASH or any of the dalng keys (0-9, #, * ).
  • Page 17: RNger Mute

    Telephone operation Ringer mute You can mute the rnger temporarly when the telephone s RINGER MUTE rngng. Press OFF/CLEAR or MUTE to temporarly slence the • rnger. The next call wll rng normally. Call waiting If you subscrbe to call watng servce from your telephone company, you wll hear an alert tone f there s an ncomng /FLASH to answer call whle you’re on another call.
  • Page 18: ChaN DAlNg

    Telephone operation Chain dialing Ths feature allows you to dal numbers stored n the drectory, call log or redal • Chan dalng lst whle you are on a call. can be useful f you wsh to To dal a number n the drectory: store numbers other than phone Press MENU/SELECT twce to enter the drectory menu.
  • Page 19: DRectory

    Telephone operation Directory The drectory can store up to 50 entres. Each entry may have DIRECTORY EMPTY up to 30 dgts and 15 characters. • The drectory can be accessed when the handset s not n use once or MENU/SELECT three tmes. by pressng The screen dsplays DIRECTORY EMPTY f there are no •...
  • Page 20: Store A Directory Entry

    Telephone operation Store a directory entry Press MENU/SELECT twce when the handset s not n >DIRECTORY use. CALL LOG to select >STORE, then press MENU/SELECT. Press The screen dsplays ENTER NUMBER. Use the dalng keys to enter the number. >STORE Press REMOVE to backspace and erase a dgt.
  • Page 21: Character Chart

    Telephone operation Character chart Use the dal pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Each press • When enterng of a partcular key causes the characters to be dsplayed n the followng order: a name n the drectory, the Characters by number of key presses first letter of...
  • Page 22: Search The DRectory

    Entres are sorted alphabetcally. >REVIEW To search the drectory: STORE once, or MENU/SELECT three tmes to enter Press the drectory. VTECH Press to scroll through the drectory. 800-595-9511 To start an alphabetcal search: once, or MENU/SELECT three tmes to enter the drectory. Press Use the dialing keys to enter the first letter associated.
  • Page 23: Edit A Directory Entry

    Telephone operation Edit a directory entry once, or MENU/SELECT three tmes to enter the drectory. Press Press to scroll to the desred entry, or use the alphabetcal search to find it. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. The screen dsplays EDIT NUMBER. EDIT NUMBER 595-9511_ Use the dalng keys to edt the number.
  • Page 24: Delete From The Directory

    Telephone operation Delete from the directory once, or MENU/SELECT three tmes to enter the drectory. Press Press to scroll to the desred entry, or use the alphabetcal search to find it. Press REMOVE to remove the displayed entry. You will hear a confirmation tone.
  • Page 25: About Caller Id

    Telephone operation About caller ID The caller ID wth call watng feature n ths telephone lets you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answerng the call, even when already on a call. These features requre servces provded by your local telephone company. Contact your telephone company f: •...
  • Page 26: Call Log

    Telephone operation Call log If you subscrbe to caller ID servce, nformaton about each • Due to regonal caller will be displayed after the first or second ring. servce dfferences, • The call log can store up to 50 entres. the caller ID •...
  • Page 27: Review The Call Log

    Telephone operation Review the call log CID when the handset s not n use. Press VTECH Press to browse through the call log. 595-9511 -OR- 3:45 1/02 Press MENU/SELECT when the handset s not n use. to select > CALL LOG.
  • Page 28: Make A Call Log Entry Ready To Dial

    Telephone operation Make a call log entry ready to dial Although the call log entres receved have 10 dgts (the area code plus the seven-dgt number), n some areas you may need to dal only the seven dgts, or a 1 plus the seven dgts, or a 1 plus the area code plus the seven dgts.
  • Page 29: Save An Entry To The Directory

    Telephone operation Save an entry to the directory When n the call log, press to scroll to the desred entry. ALREADY SAVED Press MENU/SELECT. • You can edt the phone number, f necessary. Make sure the number s n the correct dalng format for your area. Press MENU/SELECT when done.
  • Page 30: Delete From The Call Log

    Telephone operation Delete from the call log To delete one entry: When n the call log, press to scroll to the desred entry. Press REMOVE to delete the selected entry. You wll hear a confirmation tone. To delete all entres: When n the call log, press to scroll to the desred entry.
  • Page 31: Call Log DSplay Screen Messages

    Telephone operation Call log display screen messages Displays: When: The caller s blockng the name nformaton. PRIVATE NAME The caller s blockng the telephone number PRIVATE NUMBER nformaton. PRIVATE CALLER The caller s blockng the name and number nformaton. Ths caller’s name s unavalable. UNKNOWN NAME UNKNOWN NUMBER Ths caller’s number s unavalable.
  • Page 32: RedAl LSt

    Telephone operation Redial list The telephone stores the five most recently dialed numbers on the redal lst. • Once there are five numbers stored on the redial list, the oldest entry wll be deleted to make room for the new entry.
  • Page 33: Appendix

    Handset display screen messages The telephone number you have entered s already stored n the ALREADY SAVED drectory. There are no call log entres. CALL LOG EMPTY The cordless handset s searchng for the telephone base. CONNECTING... A handset wth low battery has been placed n the telephone base to CHARGING recharge.
  • Page 34 Handset display screen messages There s no telephone lne connected. NO LINE Communcaton between handset and telephone base s lost durng NO SIGNAL, CALL ENDED a call. FIND HANDSET on the telephone base has been pressed. ** PAGING ** The handset s n use. PHONE The battery s very low.
  • Page 35: Handset And Telephone Base Indicators

    Handset and telephone base indicators Handset lights • On when the handset s n the telephone base and s chargng. CHARGE Telephone base lights • Flashes when there s an ncomng call or another telephone on the same IN USE lne s n use.
  • Page 36: Handset Icons

    Handset and telephone base indicators Handset icons MUTE • Mcrophone s muted. • Rnger off. • New call log entres. NEW VOICE MAIL • New vocemal receved from the local telephone company. Battery indicator • Cycles (low, medum, and full) when the handset battery s chargng. •...
  • Page 37: Battery

    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: Operaton Operatng tme Whle n use (talkng) Eght hours Whle not n use (standby*) Four and a half days *Handset s off the telephone base but not n use.
  • Page 38: Important Safety NstructOns

    Important safety instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and njury, ncludng the followng: Read and understand all nstructons. Follow all warnngs and nstructons marked on the product. Unplug ths product from the wall outlet before cleanng.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our webste at www.vtechcanada.com, or call 1 (800) 267-7377; n the US, call 1 (800) 595-9511. Problem Suggeston My telephone does not • Make sure the battery s nstalled and charged correctly (page 3).
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston The battery does not • Make sure the handset s placed n the telephone base correctly. The CHARGE lght on the charge n the handset handset should be on. or the handset battery • If you attach the transparent mage cover, make sure t s on correctly. If t s not, the handset s not chargng.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston The telephone does not • Make sure the rnger s on (page 8). rng when there s an • Make sure the telephone lne cord and power adapter are plugged n properly (page 2). ncomng call. • The handset may be too far from the telephone base.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston I cannot dal out. • Frst, try all the above suggestons. • Make sure there s a dal tone before dalng. It s normal f the handset takes a second or two to synchronze wth the telephone before producng a dal tone. Wat an extra second before dalng.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston There s nterference • The handset may be out of range. Move t closer to the telephone base. durn g a telephone • Do you have DSL service? If yes, you must have a DSL filter installed at every telephone wall conversaton.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston I hear other calls when • Dsconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack. Plug n a dfferent telephone. If usng the telephone. you stll hear other calls, the problem s probably n the wrng or local servce. Call your local telephone company.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston The system does not • Make sure you subscrbe to caller ID wth call watng features provded by the local telephone receve caller ID or company. the system does not • The caller may not be callng from an area whch supports caller ID. dsplay caller ID durng •...
  • Page 46 Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston CO N NECT I N G . . . s • The handset may be out of range. Move t closer to the telephone base. shown n the handset • Make sure the power cord s securely plugged nto the telephone base. Use a workng electrcal dsplay wndow.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston Common cure for • If the telephone s not respondng normally, try puttng the cordless handset n the telephone electronc equpment. base. If t does not respond, try the followng (n the order lsted): • Dsconnect the power to the telephone base. •...
  • Page 48: Operating Range

    Operating range Ths cordless telephone operates wth the maxmum power allowed by the Federal Communcatons Commsson (FCC). Even so, ths handset and telephone base can communcate over only a certan dstance - whch can vary wth the locatons of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the layout of your home or office.
  • Page 49: About Cordless Telephones

    VTech product servce centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY TM for nformaton on RBRC ® N-MH battery recyclng and dsposal bans/restrctons n your area. VTech’s nvolvement n ths program s part of ts commtment to protectng our envronment and conservng natural resources. RBRC is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
  • Page 50: Warranty

    What does this limited warranty cover? The manufacturer of ths VTech Product warrants to the holder of a vald proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the Product and all accessores provded n the sales package (“Product”) are free from defects n materal and workmanshp, pursuant to the followng terms and condtons, when nstalled and used normally and n accordance wth the Product operatng nstructons.
  • Page 51 n transt. If the Product falure s not covered by ths lmted warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of ths lmted warranty, VTech wll notfy you and wll request that you authorze the cost of repar pror to any further repar actvty. You must pay for the cost of repar and return shppng costs for the repar of Products that are not covered by ths lmted warranty.
  • Page 52: Fcc, Acta And Ic RegulatOns

    20 cm (8 nches) or more. If you choose to use a clppng devce, please make sure to only use the suppled VTech belt clp. Ths Class B dgtal apparatus comples wth Canadan ICES-003.
  • Page 53 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations RJ14 jack for two lnes. See Installaton Instructons n the user’s manual. The Rnger Equvalence Number (REN) s used to determne how many devces you may connect to your telephone lne and stll have them ring when you are called.
  • Page 54: OperatNg Range

    Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL syntheszer Transmt frequency Handset: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Telephone base: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Channels Nomnal effectve range Maxmum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operatng range may vary accordng to envronmental condtons at the tme of use. Sze Handset: 1.89n X 6.71n X 0.96n (48.0mm X 170.5mm X 24.3mm) Telephone base: 4.14n X 4.45n X 4.90n (105.2mm X 113.0mm X 124.4mm)
  • Page 55: Telephone Base NstallatOn

    Index Answer a call 12 FCC, ACTA and IC regulatons 48 RBRC seal 45 ® Fnd handset 13 Redal lst 28 Revew the call log Battery 3, 33 Rnger mute 13 Handset ndcators 31 Rnger tone 9 Handset dsplay screen messages 29 Rnger volume Call log 22 Call log dsplay screen messages 27...
  • Page 56 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Dstrbuted n the U.S.A. by VTech Communcatons, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon Dstrbuted n Canada by VTech Technologes Canada, Ltd., Rchmond, B.C. Copyrght ©2008 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Prnted n Chna.

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