Important Safety Information This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear on the product or in this user’s manual. Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock. 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:...
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12. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks.
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20. In wall mounting position, make sure to mount the telephone base on the wall by aligning the eyelets with the mounting studs of the wall plate. Then slide the telephone base down on both mounting studs until it locks into place. Refer to the full installation instructions in the User Guide.
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Compliance FCC part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
About this Guide This quick start guide provides a reference for the external features of the VSP601 DECT SIP cordless handset and basic installation instructions. The VSP601 DECT SIP cordless handset is for use with the VSP600 DECT SIP base station. Please refer to the VSP600/VSP601 User Guide for complete installation and operation instructions.
Quick Reference Guide Cordless handset external features MESSAGE LED Flashes when a line has a new voice message. HEADSET JACK 2.5 mm jack for connecting a corded headset. SOFT KEYS Perform the actions VOL p DIR indicated by the on- While in menus, press p screen labels.
This section assumes that your network infrastructure is established and that your IP PBX phone service has been ordered and configured for your location. For more information about IP PBX configuration, see the VSP600/VSP601 Administrator and businessphones.vtech.com Provisioning Manual, available at Installation involves both the the handset and the handset charger.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement businessphones.vtech.com power adapter, visit our website at 1 (888) 370-2006 or call 2. The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT164392). To order a replacement battery, visit our website at businessphones.vtech.com or call 1 (888) 370-2006 • If you do not use the handset for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery...
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Wall mounting the charger The charger is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount the charger on a wall, use two 10 mm (3/8 inch) screws and wall anchors to hold the charger in place. Screws and wall anchors are not provided, but are available for purchase in many hardware or consumer electronics retailers.
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You can use this handset hands-free when you install any industry-standard 2.5 mm corded telephone headset (purchased separately). For best results, use a VTECH 2.5 mm corded headset. To purchase a corded headset, visit our website at businessphones.vtech.com 1 (888) 370-2006 or call Plug a 2.5 mm headset into...
Handset Registration Registering the handset to the base station The handset must be registered to the VSP600 DECT SIP cordless base station in order to make and receive calls. To register the handset: Main Menu Intercom 1. Make sure the handset has a charged battery before proceeding. Features Make sure the base station is connected to power.
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Deregistering the handset Before using the handset with a different base station, you must deregister the handset from the base station to which it is currently registered. To deregister the handset: 1. Press MENU on the handset. The Main Menu appears. 2.
Maintenance Taking care of your telephone • Your base station and cordless handset contain sophisticated electronic parts, so you must treat them with care. • Avoid rough treatment. • Place the handset down gently. • Save the original packing materials to protect your products if you ever need to ship them.
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