VTech LS6117, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s manual www v t e c hp h on e s com Models LS6117 LS6117 12 LS6117 15 LS6117 19 ...

Page 2: ...al thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product For support shopping and everything new at VTech visit our website at www vtechphones com In Canada please visit www vtechcanada com The ENERGY STAR program www energystar gov recognizes and encourages the use of products that save energy and help protect our environment We are proud to mark...

Page 3: ...a call 12 Mute 12 Ringer mute 13 Call waiting 13 Volume 13 Find handset 13 Chain dialing 14 Directory 15 Store a directory entry 16 Character chart 17 Search the directory 18 Dial a directory entry 18 Edit a directory entry 19 Delete from the directory 20 About caller ID 21 Call log 22 Missed calls indicator 23 Review the call log 23 Make a call log entry ready to dial 24 Dial a call log entry 24 ...

Page 4: ...n messages 29 Handset and telephone base indicators 31 Battery 33 Important safety instructions 34 Troubleshooting 35 Operating range 44 Maintenance 44 About cordless telephones 45 The RBRC seal 45 Warranty 46 FCC ACTA and IC regulations 48 Technical specifications 50 Index 51 ...

Page 5: ... to www vtechcanada com or call 1 800 267 7377 9 User s manual 2 Handset 7 Telephone base power adapter 6 Telephone line cord 5 Battery 4 Battery compartment cover Parts checklist Your telephone contains the following items Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary Getting started 3 Transparent image cover 1 Images 8 Telephone base ...

Page 6: ... controlled by a wall switch Telephone base power adapter Telephone wall jack DSL filter not included required if you have DSL high speed Internet service Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below The telephone base is designed for desk or tabletop use only Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch If you subscribe to Digital Subscriber Lin...

Page 7: ...mage cover to the right with your left thumb until it unlocks Lift the transparent image cover away from the handset Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it to the right as shown in Figure 2 Match the color of the battery wires to the color coded label located inside the handset compartment on the back of the handset as shown in Figure 3 Insert the battery plug securely onto the connect...

Page 8: ... image cover is on correctly The cover must click into place to be seated properly After installing the battery you might be able to make and receive short calls For best performance charge the handset for at least 16 hours before use When the battery power is low the handset will beep LOW BATTERY will be displayed and will flash on the handset screen Place the handset in the telephone base to cha...

Page 9: ...Place the image face down inside the transparent image cover with the top of the image at the end with the large tab Replace the transparent image cover by placing it flat against the handset and sliding it towards the CHARGE light until it clicks into place as shown in the figure Charge the handset by placing it in the telephone base The handset CHARGE light will be on when correctly placed in th...

Page 10: ...LEAR During a call press to hang up While the handset is ringing press to silence the ringer Press and hold when the phone is not in use to erase the MISSED CALLS display During programming press to return to the previous menu without making changes REDIAL PAUSE Press to review the redial list While dialing or entering numbers into the directory press and hold to insert a dialing pause CHARGE ligh...

Page 11: ... layout FIND HANDSET Press to page the handset IN USE light Flashes when there is an incoming call or another telephone on the same line is in use On when the handset is in use VOICEMAIL light Flashes when you have new voicemail Voicemail is offered by your telephone service provider ...

Page 12: ...s MENU SELECT to display the menu when the handset is not in use Press or to select RINGER VOLUME then press MENU SELECT Press or to adjust the volume A sample of each volume level will be played as you adjust it Press MENU SELECT to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone 1 2 3 4 RINGER VOLUME RINGER VOLUME RINGER TONE The ringer volume will be off if the volume is set to the lowest...

Page 13: ...ONE KEY TONE Ringer tone This menu allows you to choose from different ringer tones To choose a ringer tone Press MENU SELECT to display the menu when the handset is not in use Press or to select RINGER TONE then press MENU SELECT Press or to select the desired ringer tone A sample of each ringer tone will be played when scrolling through the choices Press MENU SELECT to save your selection You wi...

Page 14: ...choose ON or OFF Press MENU SELECT to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone Language You can select ENGLISH FRANÇAIS or ESPAÑOL to be used for the handset display To change the setting Press MENU SELECT to display the menu when the handset is not in use Press or to select LANGUAGE then press MENU SELECT Press or to select the desired language Press MENU SELECT to save your selectio...

Page 15: ...l messages the indicators on both the handset and telephone base will be turned off automatically Use the clear voicemail feature when the telephone indicates that there is new voicemail but there is none for example when you have accessed your voicemail from a different telephone line while away from home Clearing the voicemail waiting indicator only turns off the indicators it does not delete yo...

Page 16: ... you During a call press MUTE on the handset MUTED will be temporarily displayed on the screen along with the smaller MUTE icon Press MUTE again to resume the conversation MICROPHONE ON will be temporarily displayed on the screen 1 2 1 2 1 2 The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk in hours minutes and seconds When predialing entering the phone number before pressing FLASH press REMOVE or ...

Page 17: ... hear an alert tone if there is an incoming call while you re on another call Press FLASH to answer the new incoming call Press FLASH again to return to the original call Volume During a call press or CID to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level Find handset This feature allows the telephone base to page the handset Press FIND HANDSET on the telephone base The handset will ring and it...

Page 18: ...en it is displayed To access a number in the call log Press MENU SELECT and then press to select CALL LOG Press MENU SELECT to confirm Scroll by pressing or to find the desired entry Press MENU SELECT to dial the desired number when it is displayed To access the last number in the redial list Press REDIAL PAUSE to dial Press REDIAL PAUSE again within two seconds to cancel the chain dialing 1 2 3 1...

Page 19: ...irectory When the directory is full and you attempt to save an entry the screen will display LIST FULL If you attempt to save a number already stored in the directory the screen will display ALREADY SAVED If the telephone number in the directory exceeds 15 digits will be displayed in front of the telephone number Press to scroll towards the end of the telephone number or press to scroll towards th...

Page 20: ...o the right Press and hold REDIAL PAUSE to insert a dialing pause p will be displayed OR Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL PAUSE and then or REDIAL PAUSE to scroll to the desired number Press MENU SELECT to copy the number Press MENU SELECT to enter the name The screen displays ENTER NAME Use the dialing keys see the Character chart on page 17 to enter the name Press REMOVE to ...

Page 21: ...ticular key causes the characters to be displayed in the following order Number key Characters by number of key presses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 2 A B C 2 a b c 3 D E F 3 d e f 4 G H I 4 g h i 5 J K L 5 j k l 6 M N O 6 m n o 7 P Q R S 7 p q r s 8 T U V 8 t u v 9 W X Y Z 9 w x y z 0 0 space When entering a name in the directory the first letter of each word will be capitalized automatically ...

Page 22: ...to enter the first letter associated For example press 5 JKL once to find Jenny twice to find Kristen or three times to find Linda If there is no name entry matching your search the next closest matching entry in alphabetical order will be displayed If necessary scroll or to find the desired entry Dial a directory entry Press once or MENU SELECT three times to enter the directory Press or to scrol...

Page 23: ...e cursor to the left or to the right Press and hold REDIAL PAUSE to insert a dialing pause p will be displayed Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL PAUSE and then or REDIAL PAUSE to scroll to the desired number Press MENU SELECT to copy the number Press MENU SELECT to move on to the name The screen displays EDIT NAME Use the dialing keys see the Character chart on page 17 to edit ...

Page 24: ...ete from the directory Press once or MENU SELECT three times to enter the directory Press or to scroll to the desired entry or use the alphabetical search to find it Press REMOVE to remove the displayed entry You will hear a confirmation tone 1 2 3 ...

Page 25: ...rate services you may need combined service you have only caller ID service or only call waiting service or you do not subscribe to any caller ID or call waiting services but wish to subscribe You can use this telephone with regular caller ID service and you can use its other features without subscribing to either caller ID or combined caller ID with call waiting service There may be fees for thes...

Page 26: ...opy an entry into the directory Entries are displayed in reverse chronological order i e from the most recent entry to the earliest entry When the call log is full the earliest entry is deleted to make room for new incoming call information XX MISSED CALL S w ll be d splayed f there are new call log entr es nclud ng m ssed and unrev ewed calls CALL LOG EMPTY will be displayed if there are no recor...

Page 27: ...OFF CLEAR to erase the missed calls indicator All the entries will be considered old and kept in the call log Review the call log Press CID when the handset is not in use Press or to browse through the call log OR Press MENU SELECT when the handset is not in use Press or to select CALL LOG Press MENU SELECT Press or to browse through the call log The name if available telephone number date and tim...

Page 28: ... to display different dialing options for local and long distance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number in the directory See the example on the right You may also press 1 repeatedly to add or remove a 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory See the examples on the right When the number displayed is in the correct format for dialing press FLAS...

Page 29: ... sure the number is in the correct dialing format for your area Press MENU SELECT when done Now edit the name Press MENU SELECT when done If the entry is already saved in the directory the screen will display ALREADY SAVED If there is no caller ID information the screen will display UNABLE TO SAVE Successful programming is indicated by SAVED on the handset display along with a confirmation tone 1 ...

Page 30: ...ntry You will hear a confirmation tone To delete all entries When in the call log press or to scroll to the desired entry Press and hold REMOVE to delete the entire call log The screen displays DELETE ALL CALLS Press MENU SELECT to confirm You will hear a confirmation tone OR Press OFF CLEAR to return to the previous menu if you want to cancel the deletion 1 2 1 2 3 4 DELETE ALL CALLS ...

Page 31: ...formation PRIVATE NUMBER The caller is blocking the telephone number information PRIVATE CALLER The caller is blocking the name and number information UNKNOWN NAME This caller s name is unavailable UNKNOWN NUMBER This caller s number is unavailable UNKNOWN CALLER No information is available about this caller Call log display screen messages ...

Page 32: ...ntry to the oldest entry The redial list can be accessed by pressing REDIAL PAUSE when the handset is not in use Dial a redial entry Press REDIAL PAUSE then press or REDIAL PAUSE repeatedly to scroll to the desired number You will hear a double beep when you reach the beginning or end of the redial list Press FLASH to dial the number Delete from redial Press REDIAL PAUSE then press or REDIAL PAUSE...

Page 33: ...in the telephone base to recharge DIRECTORY EMPTY There are no directory entries ENDED You have just ended a call INCOMING CALL There is an incoming call LINE IN USE Another telephone on the same line is in use LIST FULL The directory is full LOW BATTERY The battery needs to be recharged MICROPHONE ON MUTE has been turned off and the person on the other end can hear you MUTED The microphone is mut...

Page 34: ... in the telephone base RINGER MUTE The ringer is muted temporarily during incoming call SAVED Your operation has been saved UNABLE TO SAVE You are attempting to save caller ID entry with no name or number WARNING CHECK BATTERY The battery is not installed or not installed properly in the handset OR The battery needs to be replaced OR An incorrect battery has been installed Use only the supplied VT...

Page 35: ... lights IN USE Flashes when there is an incoming call or another telephone on the same line is in use On when the handset is in use VOICEMAIL Flashes when you have new voicemail Voicemail is offered by your telephone service provider CHARGE On when the handset is in the telephone base and is charging ...

Page 36: ...ries NEW VOICE MAIL New voicemail received from the local telephone company Battery indicator Cycles low medium and full when the handset battery is charging Flashes when the battery is low and needs charging Displays solid when the battery is fully charged Handset and telephone base indicators ...

Page 37: ... or equivalent To order a replacement visit our website at www vtechphones com or call 1 800 595 9511 In Canada go to www vtechcanada com or call 1 800 267 7377 Do not dispose of the battery in a fire They may explode Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions Do not open or mutilate the battery Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the e...

Page 38: ...kind on the product 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 telephone base or handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used Do not overload wall outlets and e...

Page 39: ...wer to the telephone base Wait for approximately 15 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to synchronize Charge the battery in the handset for up to 16 hours Remove and re insert the battery If that still does not work it may be necessary to purchase a new battery Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and plug in a work...

Page 40: ...the charging contacts on the handset and telephone base each month using a pencil eraser or a dry non abrasive fabric Make sure the power adapter and telephone line cord are plugged in correctly and securely If you attach the transparent image cover make sure it is on correctly If it is not the handset may not charge when placed in the telephone base Unplug the power adapter Wait for 15 seconds be...

Page 41: ...cal telephone company charges may apply Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone Try installing your telephone as far away as possible from the following electronic devices wireless routers radios radio towers pager towers cellular telephones digital telephones intercoms room monitors televisions VCRs personal computers kitchen appliances and other cordless telep...

Page 42: ...aling or dialing from another room in your home with less background noise My handset beeps and is not performing normally Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base Plug the telephone base into a different working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch Move the handset closer to the telephone base It may be out of range Reset the telephone base by unplugging t...

Page 43: ... telephones intercoms room monitors televisions VCRs personal computers kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector plug the telephone or modem surge protector into a different location If this doesn t solve the problem relocate your telephone or modem farther apart from each other or use a different surge protector The locatio...

Page 44: ...ervice from your local telephone company for this feature to work on your telephone The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID Both you and the caller s telephone companies must use equipment which are compatible with the caller ID service The caller ID information will be displayed after the first or second ring Caller ID data may not be displayed on your phone if you ans...

Page 45: ...ice that answers the call at or before the second ring If you subscribe to DSL Internet service install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone line jack Contact your DSL service provider for filters and installation instructions Caller ID entries do not match the numbers I need to dial Although the call log entries you receive have 10 digits the area code p...

Page 46: ...rom the telephone base Disconnect the battery from the cordless handset Wait for 15 seconds then plug in the power adapter and re install the battery Place the handset in the telephone base and allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to synchronize Other electronic products may prevent your handset and telephone base from communicating with each other Try installing your telephon...

Page 47: ...es not respond try the following in the order listed Disconnect the power to the telephone base Disconnect the battery on the cordless handset Wait a few minutes before connecting power to the telephone base Re install the battery and place the cordless handset in the telephone base Wait for the cordless handset to synchronize its connection with the telephone base Allow up to one minute for this ...

Page 48: ...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 Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain or handle it with wet hands Do not install the telephone base near a sink bathtub or shower Electrical storms Electrical stor...

Page 49: ...ium or nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conducting material such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger Nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner Do not ...

Page 50: ...ng is the limited warranty period The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE 1 YEAR from the date of purchase If VTech repairs or replaces a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty this limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Product for a period of either a 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you o...

Page 51: ...purchase sales receipt identifying the Product purchased Product model and the date of purchase or receipt and 3 Provide your name complete and correct mailing address and telephone number Other Limitations This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and VTech It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this Product VTech provides no other warranties for...

Page 52: ...ul interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone To ensure safety of users the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product T...

Page 53: ...ou will be notified as soon as possible You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operation or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product The telephone company is required to notify you if such...

Page 54: ...ording to environmental conditions at the time of use Size Handset 1 89in X 6 71in X 0 96in 48 0mm X 170 5mm X 24 3mm Telephone base 4 14in X 4 45in X 4 90in 105 2mm X 113 0mm X 124 4mm Weight Handset 4 67oz 132 3g including battery Telephone base 4 93oz 139 7g Power requirements Handset 2 4V DC 500mAh Ni MH battery Telephone base 6V DC 400mA Memory Handset directory 50 memory locations up to 30 d...

Page 55: ...12 F FCC ACTA and IC regulations 48 Find handset 13 H Handset indicators 31 Handset display screen messages 29 I Install an image 5 K Key tone 10 L Language 10 M Maintenance 44 Make a call 12 Make a call log entry ready to dial 24 Missed calls indicator 23 Mute 12 O Operating range 44 P Parts checklist 1 R RBRC seal 45 Redial list 28 Review the call log 23 Ringer mute 13 Ringer tone 9 Ringer volum...

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