Page 2 - Congratulations; on purchasing your new VTech product.; Important safety instructions; on page 40 of this manual.; The ENERGY STAR
Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read the Important safety instructions on page 40 of this manual. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this man...
Page 3 - Table of contents
www.vtechphones.com Table of contents i Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Parts checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Telephone base and charger installation . . . . 2Battery installation and charging . . . . . . . . 3Mounting bracket installation . . . . . . . . . . 4Handset ...
Page 4 - ii; The RBRC
www.vtechphones.com ii Table of contents Missed calls indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Review the call log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Make a call log entry ready to dial . . . . . . 30Dial a call log entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Save a call log entry to the directory . . . . . 31Delet...
Page 5 - as; Getting started; Parts checklist; packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
www.vtechphones.com 1 G ett in g s ta rte d B as ic o pe ra tio n To purchase replacement batteries or power adapters, 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. • 8. User’s manual Telephone base with mounting ...
Page 6 - Telephone base and charger installation; your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.
www.vtechphones.com 2 Getting started Use only the power adapters supplied with this product. 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.The telephone base power adapter and the charger ad...
Page 7 - Battery installation and charging; battery power is low, the handset will beep, display; LOW BATTERY; and will; THIS SIDE UP; facing up and the wires inside; Charge light
www.vtechphones.com 3 G ett in g s ta rte d B as ic o pe ra tio n Getting started If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage.To purchase replacement batteries, visit our website at www. vtechphones. com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In ...
Page 8 - Mounting bracket installation; on a standard telephone wall plate.; Wall mounting bracket installation:; down until the telephone is secure.
www.vtechphones.com 4 Getting started Mounting bracket installation Your telephone base comes with the mounting bracket installed for desktop use. If you prefer to mount your telephone on the wall (optional), it is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate. Wall mounting bracket installat...
Page 9 - Mounting bracket installation (continued); until it clicks into place.
www.vtechphones.com 5 G ett in g s ta rte d B as ic o pe ra tio n Getting started Mounting bracket installation (continued) Desktop/tabletop bracket installation: Your telephone comes ready for desktop use. If you have repositioned the bracket for wall mounting and now want to return to desktop use,...
Page 10 - Handset layout
www.vtechphones.com 6 Handset layout Getting started /CID • When the handset is not in use, press to review the call log. While in the menu, press to scroll down. • /FLASH • Press to make or answer a call. • During a call, press to receive an incoming call when you receive a call waiting alert. / (D...
Page 11 - Telephone base layout
www.vtechphones.com 7 G ett in g s ta rte d B as ic o pe ra tio n Getting started Telephone base layout FIND HANDSET P r e s s t o p a g e t h e s y s t e m handsets. • IN USE light F l a s h e s w h e n t h e r e i s a n i n c o m i n g c a l l o r a n o t h e r telephone sharing the same line is i...
Page 12 - to confirm your selection. You will; Telephone settings
www.vtechphones.com 8 Ringer volume (handset) You can change the ringer volume to a comfortable level. The ringer can also be turned off so the telephone does not ring when there are incoming calls.To adjust the ringer volume: Press VOL or VOL to select the desired ringer volume when the handset is ...
Page 13 - Ringer tone; Press
www.vtechphones.com 9 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e s ett in gs Telephone settings RINGER TONE 1 >RINGER TONE 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 o...
Page 14 - Key tone; ON; Language; ENGLISH
www.vtechphones.com 10 Telephone settings >KEY TONE LANGUAGE Key tone The handset will beep when you press any handset key. You may turn the key tone on or off. To change the setting: Press MENU/SELECT to display the menu when the handset is not in use.Pr e s s or to s e l e c t >K E Y TO N E ...
Page 15 - Clear voice mail; NEW VOICE MAIL
www.vtechphones.com 11 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e s ett in gs Telephone settings The telephone service provider may alert you to new messages with a stutter (broken) dial tone. Contact your service provider for details. • >CLR VOICE MAIL DIRECTORY TURN INDICATOR OFF? Clear voice mail If ...
Page 16 - FLASH; End a call; VOL; Telephone operation
www.vtechphones.com 12 Make a call Press /FLASH or / SPEAKER. Dial the number. -OR- Dial the number.Press /FLASH or /SPEAKER . Answer a call Press / FLASH , / SPEAKER or any of the dialing key ( 0 - 9 , # , * ). End a call Press OFF/CLEAR or put the handset in the telephone base or charger. Speakerp...
Page 17 - Mute; MUTED; MUTE; MICROPHONE ON; Ringer mute
www.vtechphones.com 13 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e o pe ra tio n Telephone operation PHONE 0:00:00MUTED MUTE Mute The mute function allows you to hear the other party while the other party cannot hear you. During a call, press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset. MUTED will be temporarily displayed o...
Page 18 - Chain dialing; to find the desired entry.; Find handset; FIND HANDSET
www.vtechphones.com 14 Telephone operation ** PAGING ** Chain dialing This feature allows you to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the directory, call log or redial list while you are on a call.To access a number in the directory: Press MENU/SELECT twice to enter the directory menu....
Page 19 - Intercom
www.vtechphones.com 15 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e o pe ra tio n Telephone operation If the destination handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds, is in the directory, is in the call log, is on a call, or out of range, the originating handset screen will display UNABLE TO ...
Page 20 - Conference call
www.vtechphones.com 16 Telephone operation Conference call You can have a conference call with an external line and two registered handsets. When one handset is on the line, Press /FLASH or /SPEAKER on another handset to join the call. -OR- Model DS6111-2 Press INT to initiate an intercom call and i...
Page 21 - Transfer an external call
www.vtechphones.com 17 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e o pe ra tio n Telephone operation If the destination handset does not pick up the intercom call, the originating handset can return to the external call by pressing /FLASH, or OFF/CLEAR or INT . If a call remains on hold for about 100 second...
Page 23 - Switch between external and intercom calls
www.vtechphones.com 19 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e o pe ra tio n Telephone operation Switch between external and intercom calls If you are on an external call and you wish to intercom another handset without disconnecting the external call: Model DS6111-2 During a call, press INT to put the ...
Page 24 - Answer an incoming call during an intercom call
www.vtechphones.com 20 Telephone operation Models DS6111-3/DS6111-4 During a call, press INT to put the call on hold at the originating handset. The screen displays TRANSFER TO: Use the dialing keys to enter the destination handset number. The originating handset screen displays CALLING HANDSET X . ...
Page 25 - Directory
www.vtechphones.com 21 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e o pe ra tio n Telephone operation Directory The directory can store up to 50 entries. Each entry may have up to 30 digits for the phone number and 15 characters for the name. The directory can be accessed when the handset is not in use by pr...
Page 26 - Store a directory entry; ENTER NUMBER; to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone.
www.vtechphones.com 22 Telephone operation >DIRECTORY CALL LOG >STORE REVIEW ENTER NUMBER _ ENTER NAME_ Store a directory entry Press MENU/SELECT twice when the handset is not in use. Press or to select >STORE , then press MENU/SELECT . The screen displays ENTER NUMBER . Use the dialing key...
Page 27 - Character chart
www.vtechphones.com 23 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e o pe ra tio n Telephone operation Character chart Use the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Each press of a particular key causes the characters to be displayed in the following order: Press MUTE/REMOVE to b...
Page 28 - Search the directory; Use the dialing keys to enter the first letter associated; Dial a directory entry
www.vtechphones.com 24 Telephone operation Search the directory Entries are sorted alphabetically. To search the directory: Press once or MENU/SELECT three times to enter the directory. Press or to scroll through the directory. To start an alphabetical search: Press once or MENU/SELECT three times t...
Page 29 - Edit a directory entry; to confirm your selection. The; to save. You will hear a confirmation tone.
www.vtechphones.com 25 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e o pe ra tio n Telephone operation EDIT NAMEVTECH_ Edit a directory entry 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 MENU/SELECT to c...
Page 30 - Delete from the directory; Press once or
www.vtechphones.com 26 Telephone operation Delete 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 MUTE/REMOVE to remove the desired entry. You will hear a confirmation tone. 1.2...
Page 31 - About caller ID
www.vtechphones.com 27 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e o pe ra tio n Telephone operation About caller ID The caller ID with call waiting feature in this telephone lets you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answering the call, even when you’re on a call. These features requir...
Page 32 - Call log; caller will be displayed after the first or second ring.; CALL LOG EMPTY
www.vtechphones.com 28 Telephone operation Due to regional service differences, the caller ID information may not be available for every incoming call. In addition, the callers may intentionally block their names and/or telephone numbers.For call log entries with numbers between 16 and 23 digits, in...
Page 33 - Missed calls indicator; Review the call log; CID
www.vtechphones.com 29 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e o pe ra tio n Telephone operation Missed calls indicator When the handset is not in use and there are unreviewed calls in the call log, its screen will display XX MISSED CALL(S) . Each time a call log entry marked NEW is reviewed, the number...
Page 34 - Make a call log entry ready to dial; Dial a call log entry
www.vtechphones.com 30 Telephone operation 800-595-9511 1-800-595-9511 595-9511 1-595-9511 Make a call log entry ready to dial Although the call log entries received have 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit number), in some areas, you may need to dial only the seven digits, or a 1 plus the...
Page 35 - Save a call log entry to the directory; SAVED; handset display along with a confirmation tone.; ALREADY SAVED
www.vtechphones.com 31 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e o pe ra tio n Telephone operation SAVED UNABLE TO SAVE Save a call log entry to the directory When in the call log, press or to scroll to the desired entry.Press MENU/SELECT . You can edit the phone number, if necessary. Make sure the number...
Page 36 - Delete from the call log; will hear a confirmation tone.; to confirm. You will hear a confirmation
www.vtechphones.com 32 Telephone operation Delete from the call log To delete one entry: When in the call log, press or to scroll to the desired entry.Press MUTE/REMOVE to delete the selected entry. You will hear a confirmation tone. To delete all entries: When in the call log, press and hold MUTE/R...
Page 37 - Call log display screen messages
www.vtechphones.com 33 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e o pe ra tio n Telephone operation Displays: When: PRIVATE NAME The caller is blocking the name information. PRIVATE NUMBER The caller is blocking the telephone number information. PRIVATE CALLER The caller is blocking the name and number inf...
Page 38 - Redial list; The telephone stores the five most recently dialed numbers; Dial a redial entry; REDIAL; Delete from redial; REDIAL
www.vtechphones.com 34 Telephone operation Redial list The telephone stores the five most recently dialed numbers on the redial list. When there are already five entries on the redial list, the earliest entry will be deleted to make room for the latest entry.Entries are displayed in reverse chronolo...
Page 39 - Appendix; Handset display screen messages
www.vtechphones.com 35 Appendix Handset display screen messages ALREADY SAVED The telephone number you have entered is already stored in the directory. CALL LOG EMPTY There are no call log entries. CALLING HANDSET X (for DS6111-3/DS6111-4) CALLING OTHER HANDSET (for DS6111-2) Calling another handset...
Page 41 - Handset and telephone base indicators
www.vtechphones.com 37 Appendix Handset display screen messages 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 VTech battery or equivalent. XX M...
Page 42 - Handset icons; New call log entries.; New voicemail received from the local telephone company.; SPEAKER; In speakerphone mode.; Battery indicator
www.vtechphones.com 38 Handset icons MUTE Microphone is muted. • Ringer off. • NEW New call log entries. • NEW VOICE MAIL New voicemail received from the local telephone company. • SPEAKER In speakerphone mode. • Battery indicator Cycles (low, medium, and full) when the handset battery is charging.F...
Page 43 - Battery
www.vtechphones.com 39 Appendix 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: Operation Operating time While in handset use (talking*) Nine hours While in speakerphone mode (talking*) One and a half hours Whil...
Page 44 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
www.vtechphones.com 40 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: Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions mark...
Page 45 - Troubleshooting; Problem
www.vtechphones.com 41 Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com, or call 1 (800) 595-9511; in Canada, call 1 (800) 267-7377. Problem Suggestion My telephone does not work at a...
Page 53 - Operating range; Maintenance
www.vtechphones.com 49 Appendix Operating range This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance - which can vary with the locations of the telephone b...
Page 54 - About cordless telephones
www.vtechphones.com 50 About cordless telephones Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and the cordless handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that the cordless telephone con...
Page 55 - Warranty
www.vtechphones.com 51 Appendix Warranty What does this limited warranty cover? The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the Product and all accessories provided in the sales package (“Product”) are free from defects in mat...
Page 56 - Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.
www.vtechphones.com 52 8. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems outside the unit. How do you get warranty service? To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, please call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, please call 1 (...
Page 57 - FCC, ACTA and IC regulations
www.vtechphones.com 53 Appendix FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter...
Page 59 - Technical specifications
www.vtechphones.com 55 Appendix Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Handset: 1921.536-1928.448 MHzTelephone base: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Channels 5 Nominal effective range Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary...
Page 60 - Index
www.vtechphones.com 56 Index A About caller ID 27 About cordless telephones 50 Answer a call 12 Answer an incoming call during an intercom call 20 B Battery 3, 39 C Call log 28 Call log display screen messages 33 Call waiting 13 Chain dialing 14 Character chart 23 Charger installation 2 Charging 3 C...
