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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: DS6111...
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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.vtechphones.com. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting started ....1 Rnger mute....13 Parts checklst . - Page 4 Table of contents Call log dsplay screen messages ..27 Redal lst ....28 Dal a redal entry ....28 Delete from redal .
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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. vtechphones. com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. -
Page 6: Telephone Base Installation
Getting started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. Make sure that the electrcal outlet s • Use only the power adapter not controlled by a wall swtch. Also, f you receve hgh speed Internet through suppled wth ths your telephone lne (commonly referred to as DSL), you may need to nstall a DSL product. -
Page 7: Battery Installation And Charging
Getting started Battery installation and charging Install the battery as shown below. The battery may have enough charge for short • If the handset calls. For best performance, charge the handset for at least 16 hours. When the wll not be used for a long tme, battery power s low, the handset wll beep, dsplay LOW BATTERY and wll... -
Page 8: Mounting Bracket Installation
Getting started Mounting bracket installation Your telephone base comes wth the mountng bracket nstalled for desktop use. If you prefer to mount your telephone on the wall (optonal), t s desgned to mount on a standard telephone wall plate. Wall mounting bracket installation: Slde the bracket down and away from the telephone base. - Page 9 Getting started Mounting bracket installation (continued) Desktop/tabletop bracket installation: Your telephone comes ready for desktop use. If you have repostoned the bracket for wall mountng and now want to return to desktop use, follow the followng steps: Remove the bracket from wall mount orentaton by sldng t up towards the top of the base.
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Page 10: Handset Layout
Getting started Handset layout CHARGE light MUTE • On when the handset s chargng n the • Whle on a call, press to mute mcrophone. telephone base. REMOVE OFF/CLEAR • Whle revewng the call log, press to delete an ndvdual entry, or press and hold to delete •... -
Page 11: Telephone Base Layout
Getting started Telephone base layout FIND HANDSET • Press to page the handset. IN USE light VOICEMAIL light • Flashes when there s an • Flashes when there are messages n c o m n g c a l l o r a n o t h e r stored n your phone company voce telephone sharng the same mal servce. -
Page 12: Telephone Settings
Telephone settings Ringer volume You can change the rnger volume to a comfortable level. The • The rnger wll be rnger can also be turned off so the telephone does not rng off f the volume when there are ncomng calls. s set to zero, and a rnger off To adjust the rnger volume:... -
Page 13: Ringer Tone
Telephone settings Ringer tone Ths menu allows you to choose from dfferent rnger tones. • If the rnger s >RINGER TONE To choose a rnger tone: turned off whle KEY TONE scrollng through Press MENU/SELECT to dsplay the menu when the the optons n the handset s not n use. -
Page 14: Key Tone
Telephone settings Key tone The handset wll beep when you press any handset key. You may turn the key tone on or off. To change the settng: >KEY TONE LANGUAGE Press MENU/SELECT to dsplay the menu when the handset s not n use. to select >... -
Page 15: Clear Voice Mail
Telephone settings Clear voice mail If you subscrbe to voce mal servce provded by your local telephone company, • The telephone NEW VOICE MAIL and wll appear on the handsets and the VOICEMAIL lght servce provder on the telephone base will flash when you have new voice mail. Please contact voce mal may alert you to new your local telephone company for more nformaton about vocemal servce. -
Page 16: Telephone Operation
Telephone operation Make a call /FLASH or Press /SPEAKER • The screen dsplays the Dal the number. elapsed tme as -OR- you talk (n hours, mnutes and Dal the number. seconds). /FLASH or /SPEAKER. Press • When predalng (prevew numbers before dalng), Answer a call press REMOVE... -
Page 17: Mute
Telephone operation Mute The mute functon allows you to hear the other party whle the other party cannot hear you. Durng a call, press MUTE on the handset. MUTED wll be temporarly dsplayed on the screen, along wth the smaller MUTE con. Press MUTE agan to resume the conversaton. -
Page 18: Chain Dialing
Telephone operation Chain dialing Ths feature allows you to dal numbers stored n the drectory or call log whle • Chan dalng you are on a call. When you are on a call: can be useful f you wsh to Press MENU/SELECT twce to enter the drectory menu. -
Page 19: DRectory
Telephone operation Directory DIRECTORY EMPTY The drectory can store up to 50 entres. Each entry may have up to 30 dgts for the phone number and 15 characters for the name. • The drectory can be accessed when the handset s not n LIST FULL once or MENU/SELECT three tmes. -
Page 20: Store A Directory Entry
Telephone operation Store a directory entry Press MENU/SELECT twce when the handset s not >DIRECTORY n 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 REVIEW 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 Directory
To start an alphabetcal search: once or MENU/SELECT three tmes to enter the Press drectory. VTECH Use the dialing keys to enter the first letter associated with 800-595-9511 the name. For example, press 5 (JKL) once to find Jenny, twice to find Kristen, or three times to find Linda. If there s no name entry matchng your search, the next closest matchng entry n alphabetcal order wll be dsplayed. -
Page 23: Edit A Directory Entry
Telephone operation Edit a directory entry Press once or MENU/SELECT three tmes to enter the drectory. Press to scroll to the desred entry, or use the alphabetical search to find it. EDIT NUMBER Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. The 595-9511_ screen dsplays EDIT NUMBER. -
Page 24: Delete From The Directory
Telephone operation Delete from the directory Press once or MENU/SELECT three tmes to enter the drectory. Press to scroll to the desred entry, or use the alphabetcal search to find it. Press REMOVE to remove the desired entry. You will hear a confirmation tone. www.vtechphones.com... -
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 you’re 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 Press CID when the telephone s not n use. VTECH Press to browse through the call log. 595-9511 3:45 1/02 -OR- Press MENU/SELECT when telephone s not s use. to select > CALL LOG. -
Page 28: Make A Call Log Entry Ready To DAl
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 A Call Log Entry To The Directory
Telephone operation Save a call log entry to the directory When n the call log, press to scroll to the desred • See page 19 entry. about edtng names and Press MENU/SELECT. numbers. • You can edt the phone number, f necessary. Make sure the number s n the correct dalng format for your area. -
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 and hold REMOVE to delete the entre call log. -
Page 31: Call Log Display 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: Redial List
Telephone operation Redial list The telephone stores the five most recently dialed numbers in the redal lst. • When there are already five entries in the redial list, the earliest entry wll be deleted to make room for the latest entry. •... -
Page 33: Appendix
Handset display screen messages The telephone number you have entered s already stored n ALREADY SAVED the drectory. There are no call log entres. CALL LOG EMPTY The cordless handset s searchng for the telephone base. CONNECTING... The handset wth low battery has been placed n the telephone CHARGING base to recharge. - Page 34 WARNING handset. CHECK BATTERY! -OR - The battery needs to be replaced. -OR - An ncorrect battery has been nstalled. Use only the suppled VTech battery or equvalent. There are unrevewed calls n your call log. XX MISSED CALLS www.vtechphones.com...
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Page 35: Handset And Telephone Base Indicators
Handset and telephone base indicators Handset lights • On when the handset speakerphone s n use. CHARGE • On when the handset s n the telephone base and s chargng. Telephone base lights IN USE • Flashes when there s an ncomng call or another telephone sharng the same lne s n use. - Page 36 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. • In speakerphone mode. SPEAKER Battery indicator • Cycles (low, medum, and full) when the handset battery s chargng.
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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) Nne hours Whle not n use (standby*) Fve 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.vtechphones.com, or call 1 (800) 595-9511; n Canada, call 1 (800) 267-7377. Problem Suggeston My telephone does not • Make sure the battery s nstalled and charged correctly (page 3). For optmum daly work at all. - Page 40 Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston Make sure the handset s placed n the telephone base correctly. The CHARGE lght on the The battery does not • charge n the handset handset should be on. or the handset battery • Remove and renstall the battery, then charge for up to 16 hours. does not accept •...
- Page 41 Troubleshooting Problem Suggeston The telephone does not • Make sure the rnger volume s not set to zero (page 8). rng when there s an • Make sure the telephone lne cord and power adapter are plugged n properly (page 2). ncomng call.
- 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. dur ng a telephone • Do you have DSL service? If yes, you need to have a DSL filter installed at every telephone 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 Caller ID entres do not • Although the call log entres you receve 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, match the numbers I or a 1 plus the area code plus the seven dgts.
- Page 46 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. •...
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Page 47: 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 48: About Cordless Telephones
VTech product servce centers. Please call ® 1-800-8-BATTERY TM for nformaton on 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 49: 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 50 Product 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.
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Page 51: 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 52 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations 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. The REN for this product is encoded as the 6th and 7th characters following the US: in the product identifier (e.g., if ## is 03, the REN is 0.3).
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Page 53: Technical Specifications
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: 6.61n X 1.77n X 1.06n (168.0mm X 45.0mm X 27.0mm) Telephone base: 5.02n X 4.04n X 4.06n (127.5mm X 102.5mm X 103.0mm) -
Page 54: Index
Index About caller ID 21 Edt a drectory entry 19 About cordless telephones 44 End a call 12 Answer a call 12 FCC, ACTA and IC regulatons 47 Battery 3, 33 Fnd handset 14 Call log 22 Handset and telephone base ndcators Call log dsplay screen messages 27 Handset dsplay screen messages 29 Call watng 13... -
Page 55: Parts ChecklSt
Operatng range 43 Voce mal Volume 8, 14 Pagng Parts checklst 1 Wall mountng Warranty 45 RBRC seal ® Redal lst 28 Revew the call log Rnger mute 13 Rnger tone 9 Rnger volume 8 Save a call log entry to the drectory 25 Search the drectory 18 Speakerphone 12 Store a drectory entry 16... - 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 Telecommuncatons Canada, Ltd., Rchmond, B.C. Copyrght ©2008 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Prnted n Chna.
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