VTech 2-Line Accessory Handset for use with the DS6151 Manual de usuario

User’s manualw w w.v te c h p ho ne s . c o mModel: DS6151BC

6Getting startedBelt clip and optional headsetBelt clipLift the plastic cover.Plug a 2.5mm headset into the jack on the side of the handset.HeadsetFor

7Getting startedSoftkeys (2)Press to select a menu item displayed above the key. /VOL (directory/volume)Press to enter the directory when the telephon

8Getting startedCHARGE lightOn when the handset is charging in the telephone base (page 4). (line 2/flash)Press to make or answer a call on line 2.Duri

9Getting startedTelephone base layoutSoftkeys (2)Press to select a menu item displayed above the key.CANCELWhile in a menu, press to exit to the previ

10Getting startedX/DELETEPress to delete messages (pages 63 and 64)./SKIPPress to skip to the next message (page 63)./REPEATPress to repeat a message

11Handset settingsLCD languageYou can select English, Français or Español to be used in all screen displays.To select a language:Press the MENU softke

12Handset settingsClear voicemail indicatorIf you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, the 2 icon and a line num

13Handset settingsKey toneYou can turn the key tone feature on or off.To change the settings:Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use.

14Handset settingsHome area codeIf you dial local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can program your home area code so that

15Handset settingsRinger volumeYou can adjust the ringer volume or turn the ringer off.To adjust the handset ringer volume:Press the MENU softkey when

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16LCD languageYou can select English, Français or Español to be used in all screen displays.To select a language:Press the MENU softkey when the telep

17Telephone base settingsClear voicemail indicatorIf you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, the 1 icon and a l

18Telephone base settingsKey toneYou can turn the key tone feature on or off.To change the settings:Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is

19Telephone base settingsHome area codeIf you dial local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can program your home area code s

20Telephone base settingsRinger volumeYou can adjust the ringer volume or turn the ringer off.To adjust the ringer volume:Press the MENU softkey when

21Answering system settingsAnswering system set upFor each telephone line, you can change the settings of the answering system using your handset or t

22Answering system settingsCall screeningThe call screening feature lets you listen at the telephone base to a caller leaving a message. You can turn

23Answering system settingsAnnouncementThe telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with “Hello, please leave a message after the tone.”

24Answering system settingsRecord your own announcement Using the telephone base:Press •/REC while the telephone base is not in use.Press /CID or /D

25Answering system settingsRecord your own announcement (continued)Using the handset:Press the MENU softkey menu when the handset is not in use.Press

iTable of contentsGetting started ...1Parts checklist ...1Telephone base installation ...2Battery i

26Answering system settingsDelete your announcementUsing the telephone base: Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use.Press the SE

27Answering system settingsNumber of ringsYou can choose from two, four, or six rings; or toll saver. With toll saver selected, the answering system a

28Answering system settingsRemote access code A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone teleph

29Answering system settingsMessage alert toneWhen the answering system is turned on, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds to alert you of new mes

30Telephone operationMake, answer or end a call Using the handset:To make a call:Press , , or , then enter the telephone number.To predial a call:E

31Telephone operationCall waitingWhen you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone service provider, you hear an alert tone if there is a

32Telephone operationMuteDuring a call, the mute function enables you to turn off the microphone. You can hear the caller, but the caller cannot hear

33Telephone operationTemporary tone dialingThe dial mode is preset to tone. If you do not have touch-tone service, you need to change the setting to p

34Telephone operationChain dialingUse this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the directory, call log or redial while you a

35Telephone operationChain dialing (continued)To access the last number redial while on a call:Press REDIAL/PAUSE on the handset to display the last n

iiTable of contentsDial a speed dial entry ...52Edit a speed dial entry ...53Reassign a speed dial entry ...54Delete a spee

36Telephone operationDial a redial entry (continued)Using the telephone base:Press the REDIAL softkey when the telephone base is not in use.Press /CI

37Telephone operationMultiple handset useYou can use up to 4 system handsets, or three system handsets and the telephone base at the same time on an o

38Telephone operationIntercom (continued) To initiate an intercom call from the telephone base:Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not i

39Telephone operationAnswer an incoming call during an intercom callIf you receive an incoming call during an intercom call, there will be an alert

40Telephone operationTransfer a callFrom the handset:During a call, press INT. The outside call is put on hold automatically.When you have only one sy

41Telephone operationTransfer a call (continued)At the telephone base:During a call, press HOLD and the outside call is put on hold. Press the MENU so

42Telephone operationShare an outside callYou can let another system handset or telephone base join you on an outside call. That call continues until

43Telephone operationConference line 1 and line 2 calls (continued)To initiate an intercom call while on a conference call:When you initiate an interc

44Telephone operationAnswer an incoming call during a conference callWhen you subscribe to call waiting service with your telephone service provider,

45Telephone operationDirectoryThe directory can store up to 50 entries with up to 30 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name.Dire

1Telephone line cords (2)Parts checklistYour telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warra

46Telephone operationCreate a new directory entry (continued)Using the telephone base:Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use.Pre

47Telephone operationCharacter chartUse the dialing keys and the chart below to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Each press of a particular key cau

48Telephone operationReview the directoryEntries are sorted alphabetically.To review the directory:Using the handset:Press when the handset is not

49Telephone operationEdit a directory entryUsing the handset:Search for the desired entry in the directory (see Review the directory or Alphabetical s

50Telephone operationDelete a directory entryYou can delete a directory entry using a handset or the telephone base. Once a directory entry is deleted

51Telephone operationStore a speed dial entryYou can store up to 10 directory entries in the speed dial directory. The speed dial entries are shared b

52Telephone operationReview the speed dial directoryUsing the handset:Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use.Press or to select

53Telephone operationEdit a speed dial entryUsing the handset:When the handset is not in use, press and hold the assigned number of the desired speed

54Telephone operationReassign a speed dial entryYou can reassign a speed dial entry using a handset or the telephone base.To edit an entry:Search for

55Telephone operationAbout caller IDThis product supports caller ID services provided by most telephone service providers. Depending on your service s

2Getting startedTelephone base installationIf you have a 2-line wall jack, install the telephone base as shown in Figure One: Installation with 2-lin

56Telephone operationCaller ID historyIf you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your telephone service provider, information about each caller

57Telephone operationMemory matchWhen the incoming telephone number matches exactly a telephone number in your directory, the name on the screen match

58Telephone operationMake a call log entry ready to dialAlthough the call log entries received have 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit numb

59Telephone operationSave a call log entry to the directoryUsing the handset:Select a desired entry in the call log (see Review the call log on page 5

60Telephone operationDelete from the call logYou can use a handset or the telephone base to delete from the call log.To delete a single entry:Select a

61Answering system and voicemailYour telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice messages: those left on its built-in answering

62Answering system operationNew message indicationWhen there are new messages on the answering system of line 1, L1)X New Msgs and 1 display on the ha

63Answering system operationMessage playbackIf you have new messages, the telephone plays only the new messages (oldest first). If there are no new mes

64Answering system operationDelete all messagesTo delete all old messages with the telephone base:Press X/DELETE when the telephone base is not in use

65Answering system operation“Memory is full” is announced if you record a memo when the memory is full.Each memo can be up to four minutes in leng

3Getting startedTelephone base installation (continued)Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement, visit our w

66Answering system operationIf you do not press any key after you enter the remote access code, all new messages play. If there are no new messages

67Screen display messagesAlready saved The telephone number entered is already stored in the directory.Base is callingTelephone base is calling.Call

68AppendixScreen display messages (continued)L1)NO LINEThere is no telephone line connected on line 1.L2)NO LINEThere is no telephone line connected o

69AppendixHandset and telephone base indicatorsHandset lightsOn when the handset speakerphone is in use.CHARGEOn when the handset is charging in the t

70AppendixHandset battery is charging (animated displayed). Becomes solid when the battery is fully charged.Flashes when the battery is low and needs

71Appendix11Line 1 is in use.12Line 2 is in use.11Handset ringer of line 1 is turned off.12Handset ringer of line 2 is turned off.112Handset ringers o

72AppendixExpand your telephone systemYou can add new handsets (DS6101, purchased separately) to your telephone base. Your telephone base supports a m

73AppendixTroubleshootingIf you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www.v

74AppendixTroubleshootingThe display shows Press [HOLD] on base for 4 sec, then press [#] onhandset. The handset does not work at all.The handset is d

75AppendixTroubleshootingThe CHARGE light is off.Clean the charging contacts on the handset and telephone base each month with a pencil eraser or a dr

4Getting startedBattery installationInstall the battery as shown below.Battery indicators Battery status ActionThe screen is blank. Battery has no cha

76AppendixTroubleshootingThere is interference during a telephone conversation.My calls fade out when I am using the cordless handset.The handset may

77AppendixTroubleshootingIf you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone lines, you must instal

78AppendixTroubleshootingI cannot retrieve voicemail messages.Your telephone has both a built-in answering system and voicemail indication. They are i

79AppendixTroubleshootingThe messages on the answering system are very difcult to hear.Press /VOL on the handset or telephone base to increase the s

80AppendixImportant safety instructionsWhen using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fi

81Appendix17. The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plu

82AppendixOperating rangeThis cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this

83AppendixThe RBRC® sealThe RBRC® seal on the nickel-metal hydride battery indicates that VTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily participating in a

84AppendixFCC, ACTA and IC regulationsFCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device

85AppendixFCC, ACTA and IC regulationsThis equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected t

5Getting startedBattery chargingWhen the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:Operation Operating timeWhile in handset u

86AppendixCalifornia Energy Commission battery charging testing instructionsThis telephone is set up to comply with the energy-conserving standards ri

87AppendixFor C-UL compliance onlyMesures de sécurité importantesAfin de réduire les risques d’incendie, de blessures corporelles ou d’électrocution, s

88Appendix14. Évitez d’utiliser un téléphone (autre qu’un sans fil) pendant un orage. Les éclairs peuvent être à l’origine d’une électrocution.15. N’u

89AppendixÀ propos des téléphones sans filCondentialité : Les mêmes caractéristiques qui constituent des avantages pour les téléphones sans fil affiche

90AppendixLimited warrantyWhat does this limited warranty cover?The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purc

91AppendixLimited warrantyHow do you get warranty service?To obtain warranty service in the USA, please visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or ca

92AppendixFrequency controlCrystal controlled PLL synthesizerTransmit frequencyHandset: 1921.536-1928.448 MHzTelephone base: 1921.536-1928.448 MHzChan

93IndexAAlert tone 29Alphabetical search 48Announcement 23Answer a call 30Answer an incoming call during a conference call 44Answer an incoming c

94IndexLayout 7, 8, 9, 10LCD language 11, 16Listening volume 31MMaintenance 82Make a call 30Make a call log entry ready to dial 58Make an interc

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