Vtech 6044 User Manual

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  • Vtech 6044 | User Manual - Page 1
    using this telephone, please read the Important safety instructions on page 31 of this manual. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of
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    3 Desk/table bracket installation 4 Dial type 4 DSL filter 5 Telephone settings 6 Handset layout 6 Telephone base layout 7 Date and time 8 Ring melody 8 Ring volume 9 Battery low tone 9 Out of range tone 10 Key tone 10 Edit handset name 11 Language 11 Dial type 12 Clear voicemail 12
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    27 Handset icons 27 Handset display screen messages 28 Call log display screen messages 29 Battery 30 Important safety instructions 31 Troubleshooting 32 Operating range 41 Maintenance 41 About cordless telephones 42 Warranty 42 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations 44 The RBRC® seal 45 Technical
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    6041/6044, 3 for 6051) 2. Chargers (1 for 6041/6044, 2 for 6051) 3. Charger adapters (1 for 6041/6044, 2 for 6051) 4. Base power adapter 5. Telephone line cord 6. Batteries (2 for 6041/6044, 3 for 6051) 7. Battery compartment covers (2 for 6041/6044, 3 for 6051) 8. Telephone base 9. User's manual
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    -9511. In Canada go to www.vtechcanada. com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377. Installation Install handset battery • Remove battery compartment cover by pressing on the indentation and sliding it downwards (only for 6044). • Align the two holes in the plug with the socket pins according to the color-coded
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    telephone wall jack. 2. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. www.vtechphones.com • Use only the VTech batteries and power adapters (or equivalent) supplied with this telephone. To obtain a replacement, visit our website at www.vtechphones. com or call
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    center of the telephone base until it clicks into place. Dial type If you have touch-tone service, your telephone is ready to use as soon as the battery is charged. If you have pulse (rotary) service, the dial type must be changed. To change the dial type, see Dial type on page
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    Installation Installation If you subscribe to DSL service If you receive high speed internet through your telephone line (commonly referred to as DSL), and you are experiencing interference during telephone conversations and/or
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    Telephone settings Handset layout 1. Earpiece 2. / (directory/volume) 3. (speakerphone) 1 4. /FLASH 5. Dialing keys (0-9, *, #) 8 6. REDIAL/PAUSE 7. Microphone 8. Handset display 9. MENU/SELECT 2 10. CID/ (caller ID/volume) 3 9 11. OFF/CLEAR 10 12. MUTE/REMOVE 4 11 13. INT (
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    Telephone settingsBasic operation Telephone settings Telephone base layout 1. CHARGE light 2. IN USE light 3. VOICEMAIL light 4. FIND HANDSET 1 2 3 4 www.vtechphones.com 
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    Telephone settings • When entering the date or time, if the digit is single, a zero must be entered first (i.e. if the time is 6:08, you must enter 0608). • If you have more than one handset, setting the date and time on one handset will apply to all other handsets. Date and time • Press MENU/
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    • Press or to reach Tones. Press MENU/SELECT. • Press or to reach Battery low. Press MENU/SELECT. • A checkmark is shown next to the current selection screen displays Stored and you'll hear a confirmation beep. Tones Handset name Battery low Out of Range • The handset will not ring when the ringer
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    Telephone settings • Press OFF/CLEAR at anytime to return to the previous screen. • Press and hold OFF/CLEAR at anytime to exit the menu. Out of range tone The handset will beep during a conversation when it is out of range from the telephone base. This tone is preset to On. If you wish to change
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    Telephone settingsBasic operation Telephone settings Edit handset name • Press MENU/SELECT to display the menu when in idle mode. • Press or to reach Setup HS. Press MENU/SELECT. • Press or to reach Handset Name. Press MENU/SELECT. • Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace and erase characters. Press and
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    The dial type is preset to touch tone. If you have pulse (rotary) service, the dial type must be changed. • Press MENU/SELECT to display menu when hear a confirmation beep. Clear voicemail If you subscribe to voicemail services provided by your local telephone company, NEW VOICEMAIL will appear on
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    the previous menu. • The screen displays Stored and you'll hear a confirmation beep. Reset RING MELODY Reset? Temporary tone dialing If you have pulse (rotary) service, you can change from pulse to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing *TONE. This is useful if you need to send touch tone
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    REMOVE again to resume conversation. Call waiting If you subscribe to call waiting service and you are on a call when a new call comes in, you The caller ID information will be displayed if you subscribe to caller ID service from your local telephone company. • Press /FLASH on the handset to answer
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    NUMBER. HANDSET X • Use the keypad to select a destination handset. The screen of the originating handset displays CALLING HANDSET X. • For 6041/6044, press INT on a handset and its screen displays CALLING FROM: CALLING HANDSET X. • The destination handset rings and its screen displays
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    handset to return to the external call. Transfer an external call An external call can be forwarded to another handset during a conversation. • For 6041/6044, press INT on the originating handset and its screen displays CALLING Handset X while putting the external call on hold. • For 6051, press
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    find Kristen, or three times to find Linda. -ORYou can search the directory by pressing or on the handset. Empty DIRECTORY CALL LOG REVIEW STORE VTECH 1-595-9511 www.vtechphones.com 17
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    Advanced operation • Press * repeatedly to alternate between uppercase and lowercase when entering characters. 18 Character chart Use the keypad 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:
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    Advanced operation Advanced operation Store a directory entry • Press MENU/SELECT twice to enter the DIRECTORY. • Press or to reach STORE and then press MENU/SELECT. • The screen displays ENTER Number. Use the keypad to enter the number and then press MENU/SELECT. • The screen displays ENTER Name.
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    Advanced operation • Press OFF/CLEAR to return to the previous screen. Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to exit the menu if you do not want to delete all the entries. Edit a directory entry • Press / or MENU/SELECT three times to enter the directory. • Press or to scroll to the desired entry or use the
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    on another call). The caller ID features of this product will work only if you subscribe to caller ID service and both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment. Contact your local telephone company if: • you have both caller
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    • The time is automatically set and updated with incoming caller ID information if you subscribe to this service. Call log The information of the caller will be displayed if you subscribe to caller ID service from your local telephone company. • The call log can store up to 50 entries. • Each entry
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    Advanced operation Dial a call log number • Press CID/ to enter the call log. -OR- • Press MENU/SELECT. Press or to select Call log. • Press MENU/SELECT and then press or to scroll to the desired entry. • Press /FLASH or to dial. Store a call log number • Press CID/ to enter the call log. -OR- •
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    • Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to exit the menu if you do not want to delete all the entries or press OFF/CLEAR to return to the previous screen. Advanced operation Delete from the call log • Press CID/ to enter the call log. -OR- • Press MENU/SELECT. Press or to select Call log, then press MENU/SELECT
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    Advanced operation Redial The redial list can store up to 10 of the most recently dialed numbers. • When there are already 10 entries in the redial list, the oldest entry will be deleted to make room for the new one. • The screen displays Empty if there is no record on the list. Review redial •
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    Advanced operation • Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to exit the menu if you do not want to delete all the entries. Press OFF/CLEAR to return to the previous screen. Dial from redial • Press REDIAL/PAUSE to enter the redial list. • Press or to scroll to the desired entry. • Press /FLASH or to dial.
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    use. VOICEMAIL • Flashes when there is a new network message (a subscription service from your local telephone company is required). CHARGE • On when the handset off. (Battery indicator) MUTE • Cycles (low, medium, and full) when handset battery is charging. • Flashes when the battery power is
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    HANDSET X Calling another handset. CALLING FROM: HANDSET X Other handset is calling. CHARGING A handset with low battery has been placed on the telephone base to recharge. CONNECTING... The cordless handset is searching for the telephone base. EMPTY There are no entries in the call log
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    is not installed or not installed properly in the handset. -OR The battery needs to be replaced. -OR An incorrect battery has been installed by mistake. Use only the supplied VTech battery. Call log display screen messages Display: When: PRIVATE NAME PRIVATE NUMBER PRIVATE CALLER UNKNOWN NAME
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    and/or conductor may overheat and cause burns. 5. Charge the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR ANY
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    service facility under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled onto the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions
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    cordless handset and telephone base to synchronize. • Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours. • Remove and re-insert the battery. does not work, the problem is probably in the wiring or the local service. Call the local telephone company. Low Battery is displayed on screen
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    a new battery. Please see the Battery section of this user's manual (page 30). • The telephone might be malfunctioning. Please see the Warranty section of this user's manual (page 42) for further instruction. The CHARGE light is off. • Clean the charging contacts on the cordless handset(s) and
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    Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion There is no dial tone. • First, try all the above suggestions. • Move the cordless handset closer to the is no dial tone on the other telephone either, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company. My handset displays •
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    Troubleshooting Problem The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call. Suggestion • Make sure the ringer is on (see page 9). • Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter are plugged in properly (page 3). • The cordless handset may be too far from the telephone base. Move it
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    Troubleshooting Problem I cannot dial out. Suggestion • First, try all the above suggestions. • Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if the cordless your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company (
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    Troubleshooting Problem There is noise or interference during a telephone conversation. My calls cut in and out when I am using the cordless handset. Suggestion • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base. • Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the same
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    Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I hear other calls when • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack. Plug in a different telephone. If there are using the telephone. still other calls, the problem is probably in the wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company. I
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    Troubleshooting Problem The system does not receive caller ID or the system does not calling from an area which supports caller ID. • Both you and the caller's telephone companies must use equipment which are compatible with caller ID service. • If you subscribe to DSL service, install a DSL filter
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    Troubleshooting Problem My cordless handset beeps and is not performing normally. Suggestion • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Plug the unit into a different working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. • Move the cordless handset closer to the
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    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 base and handset, the weather, and the
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    that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech; or 3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network reliability, or cable or antenna systems; or 42 www.vtechphones
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    to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech accessories; or 5. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, product serial number plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or 6. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from
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    clipping device, please make sure to only use the supplied VTech belt clip. This device complies with part 15 of the jack for two lines. See Installation Instructions in the user's manual. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this
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    changes are planned. If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible. If this product has memory VTech product service centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERYTM for information on Ni-MH battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. VTech
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    base: 129.5mm X 123.8mm X 95.0mm Charger: 84.0mm X 99.0mm X 102.0mm Handset: 131.0 grams (including battery) Telephone base: 181.6 grams Charger: 101.4 grams Handset: DC 2.4V 600mAh NiMH battery Telephone base: DC 6V @ 300mA Charger: AC 6V @ 300mA Directory: 50 memory locations; up to 24 digits and
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    caller ID 21 About cordless telephones 42 Advanced operation 17 Answer an external call during an intercom call 15 B Basic operation 14 Battery 9, 30 C Caller ID Handset light 27 I Important safety instructions 31 Index 47 Installation 1 Install handset battery 2 Internet 4 Intercom call 15
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    23 T Technical specifications 46 Telephone base 3, 7 Telephone base lights 27 Telephone settings 6 Temporary tone dialing 13 The RBRC® seal 45 Transfer an external call 16 Troubleshooting 32 V Volume 9 W Warranty 42 www.vtechphones.com
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    TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada, Ltd., Richmond, B.C. Copyright ©2007 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China. 91-001081
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and operate your new VTech telephone. Please rev±ew th±s manual thoroughly to
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Important safety instructions
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