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    User's manual w w w.v t e c h p h o n e s .c o m Model: DS6151
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    product. Before using this telephone, please read the Important safety instructions on page 81 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
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    25 Number of rings 26 ii Remote access code 27 Message alert tone 28 Telephone operation 29 Make, answer or end a call ........29 Call waiting 30 Handset speakerphone 30 Volume 30 Silence the ringer 30 Mute 31 Hold 31 Temporary tone dialing 32 Handset locator 32 Chain dialing 33 Redial
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    66 Handset and telephone base indicators 68 Handset screen icons 69 Telephone base screen icons.....70 Battery 71 Expand your telephone system 72 Add and register a handset (optional 72 Replace a handset 73 Troubleshooting 74 Important safety instructions......81 Precautions for users of
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    event warranty service is necessary. Telephone base Handset Telephone line cords (2) Battery compartment cover Battery Telephone base power adapter User's manual Quick start guide To purchase a replacement battery or power adapter, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800
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    caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters. Figure One: Installation with 2-line jack Electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch Telephone base power adapter L1+L2 telephone wall jack If you have DSL high-speed
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    Getting started Telephone base installation (continued) Figure Two: Installation with separate line jacks Telephone base power adapter L1 telephone L2 telephone wall jack wall jack Electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch If you have DSL high-speed Internet service, a DSL filter (not
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    telephone base. The CHARGE light is on when the handset charges. 1 2 3 4 5 CHARGE light • If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent any possible leakage. • To purchase a replacement battery, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call
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    until the screen shows Low battery (at least four minutes). Battery has enough charge to be used for a short time. Battery is charged. Charge without interruption until the screen shows HANDSET (at least 30 minutes). To keep the battery charged, place it in the telephone base when not in use. 
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    the listening volume (page 30). (line 1/flash) Press to make or answer a call on line 1. During a call, press to receive an incoming call on line 1 when you receive a call waiting alert (page 30). CID /VOL (caller ID/volume) Press to review the call log when the telephone is not in use (page 56
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    light On when the handset is charging in the telephone base (page 4). OFF During a call, press to hang up (page 29). While the handset is ringing, press to silence the ringer temporarily (page 30). Press and hold while the telephone is not in use to erase the missed calls indicator (page 55). During
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    started Telephone base layout /CID (volume/caller ID) Press to review the call log when the telephone is not in use (page 56). During a call, press to access the call log (page 33). While in a menu, press to scroll down. /DIR (volume/directory) Press to enter the directory when the telephone is
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    TONE Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily when using the pulse service (page 32). /VOL/ During a call, press to adjust the speakerphone volume (page 30). Press to adjust the volume during message playback (page 62). While the telephone base is ringing, press the increase or decrease the
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    settings of LCD language, voicemail indicator, key tone, date and time, home area code and dial mode. 1. Press the MENU softkey to show the menu when the handset is not in use. HANDSET 2. Press or to select SETTINGS. 3. Press the SELECT softkey to select the desired item. 12:45am 12/31 MENU
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    provider may alert you of new messages with a stutter (broken) dial tone. Contact your telephone service provider for details. • Voicemail is different from answering system messages recorded in your answering system. For more information about the difference, see page 60. SETTINGS
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    the previous menu. Set date/time The answering system announces the day and time of each message prior to playing it. If you subscribe to caller ID service from your telephone service provider, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. However, the year must be correct
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    call within your local area, the telephone number is automatically stored without the area code in the call log. To change the setting: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to dial the area code when making a local call, or, if you
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    , tolreve112l turns off the of the respective phone line(s) flashes on the screen. • See page 19 to set the telephone base ringer volume. Ringer tone You can select the ringer tone. To change the handset ringer tone: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use. 2. Press or to
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    Settings In the settings menu, you can change and edit the telephone base settings of LCD language, voicemail indicator, key tone, date and time, home area code and dial mode. 1. Press the MENU softkey to show the menu when the telephone base is not in use. 2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings
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    SELECT CLEAR VOICEMAIL Line 1 Line 2 • Your telephone service provider may alert you of new messages with a stutter (broken) dial tone. Contact your telephone service provider for details. • Voicemail is different from answering system messages recorded in your answering system. For
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    with each incoming call. However, the year must be correct so that the day of the week can be calculated from the caller ID information. Before using the answering system, set the date and time as follows. To adjust the date and time: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in
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    call within your local area, the telephone number is automatically stored without the area code in the call log. To change the setting: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base the future, your telephone service provider requires you to dial the area code when making a local call, or, if
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    and RINGER VOLUME Ringer muted shows on the screen. Line 1 Line 2 Line 1&2 SELECT 6. phone line(s) flashes on the screen. • See page 14 to set the handset ringer volume. Ringer tone You can select the ringer tone. To adjust the ringer volume: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base
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    and/or /ON/OFF LINE 2 to turn off the corresponding answering system. The telephone base announces and shows, "Calls will not be answered." The /ON/OFF LINE 1 light and/or /ON/OFF LINE 2 light will be off respectively. Using the handset: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use
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    Answering system settings Call screening The call screening feature lets you listen at the telephone base to a caller leaving a message. You can turn this feature on or off with either your handset or telephone base. Unless you change it, the call screening feature is preset to on. To change the
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    Answering system settings Announcement The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with "Hello, please leave a message after the tone." You may use this preset announcement, or replace it with your own. Play your announcement Using the telephone base: 1. Press the MENU softkey when
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    ) of the telephone base. Press 5 or the STOP softkey when finished recording. 5. The answering system automatically plays back softkey. 1 Call screening Announcement # of rings SELECT 1 ANNOUNCEMENT 2-Play 3-Delete 7-Record 6. The telephone base announces, two seconds are not recorded. 23
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    done." After the tone, speak towards the microphone of the handset. 1 ANNOUNCEMENT 2-Play 3-Delete 7-Record BACK 1 Recording announcement... 8. Press 5 or the STOP softkey when finished recording. STOP 9. The answering system automatically plays back the newly recorded announcement. Press 5 to
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    Answering system settings Delete your announcement Using the telephone base: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use. 2. Press the SELECT softkey to select Answering sys. 3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. The
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    system answers after two rings when you have new messages, and after four rings when you have no new messages. This enables you to check for new messages and avoid paying unnecessary long distance charges if you are calling from out of your local area. To change the setting: Using the telephone
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    code A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch tone telephone. The preset code is 19. You can set the code to any number from 10 to 99. To change the setting: Using the telephone base: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not
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    alert tone When the answering system is turned on, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds to alert you of new messages. The tone stops when all new messages have been reviewed. To change the setting: Using the telephone base: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use
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    dialing pause (a p appears). To end a call: • Press OFF or return the handset to the telephone base to hang up. Using the telephone base: To make a call: • Press LINE 1 or LINE 2, then enter the telephone number. To predial a call: • Enter the telephone number, then press LINE 1 or LINE 2. To answer
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    ringer of the handset or telephone base without disconnecting the call. The next call rings normal at the preset volume. To silence the ringer when there is an incoming call: • Press the SILENCE softkey on the handset or telephone base. The screen temporarily shows Ringer muted for a few seconds
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    function enables you to turn off the microphone. You can hear the caller, but the caller cannot 1 Line 1 0:05:35 hear you. 800-595-9511 To mute a call on the handset or telephone base: • Press the MUTE softkey to turn off the microphone. The screen temporarily shows Microphone off for a few
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    is useful if you need to send touch tone signals to access telephone banking or long distance services. Once you have initiated your call by dialing the phone number in pulse (rotary), press TONE on the handset or telephone base. Now, all subsequent key presses will be sent as touch tone signals
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    softkey on the handset or telephone base. 2. Press or on the handset or /CID or /DIR on the telephone base to select Call log. Then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Press or on the handset or /CID or /DIR on the telephone base to select the desired entry. 4. Press the DIAL softkey to dial the displayed
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    the SELECT softkey on the handset or telephone base. 3. Press the DIAL softkey to dial the displayed number; or press the BACK softkey twice on the handset or CANCEL twice on the telephone base to cancel the chain dialing. • You cannot edit a directory entry while on a call. For more details about
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    a redial entry (continued) Using the telephone base: 1. Press the REDIAL softkey when the telephone base is not in use. 2. Press /CID or /DIR to browse to the desired number. 3. Press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to dial. Save a redial entry to the directory Using the handset: 1. Press REDIAL/PAUSE when the
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    DS6101) for this telephone system. You can register up to 12 handsets to the telephone base (page 72). To initiate an intercom call with a handset: 1. Press INT when the handset is not in use. 2. When you have only one system handset, your handset shows Calling base and the telephone base rings
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    is out of range, your originating handset or telephone base shows Unable to call try again and returns to idle mode. • You can use a maximum of four handsets, or three handsets and the telephone base, at a time. When two handsets are used on an intercom call, use two other system handsets for an
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    to continue with the intercom call without answering the incoming call. Instead, the answering system answers the call. To answer an incoming call from the telephone base during an intercom call: • To answer the call, press LINE 1 or LINE 2. The intercom call ends automatically. -OR• Press the
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    , your handset shows Calling base and the telephone base rings and shows Handset X is calling. • If you are calling another handset, your handset shows Calling handset X and the destination handset rings and shows Other handset is calling. 3. To answer the intercom call, press LINE 1 or LINE
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    than one system handsets, your telephone base shows INTERCOM TO:, press /CID or /DIR to select a destination handset and then press the SELECT softkey. The telephone base shows Calling handset X. The destination handset rings and its screen shows Base is calling. 3. To answer the intercom call on
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    another system handset or telephone base join you on an outside call. That call continues until all participants hang up. • During a call on line 1, press on the handset or LINE 1 on the telephone base to join the call. • During a call on line 2, press on the handset or LINE 2 on the telephone base
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    softkey, CANCEL, LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the telephone base to end the intercom call. 3. Press or on the handset or LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the telephone base to reconnect to the conference call. To end a conference call: • Press OFF on the handset or put the handset back in the telephone base. -OR• Press
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    to caller ID service with your telephone service provider, you see the incoming call information either on line 1 or line 2. To answer the incoming call while on a conference call: • On the handset, press the corresponding line button, or . -OR• On the telephone base, press FLASH once to answer the
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    to 30 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name. • Directory entries are stored at the telephone base and shared by all system handsets. Any changes made on the handset or the telephone base apply to all. • Only one handset or the telephone base can review the directory at a time
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    , then press the SELECT softkey. The screen shows ENTER NUMBER. 4. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the number. • Press CANCEL to backspace and erase a digit. Answering sys Directory Call log SELECT Review Add contact Speed dial SELECT • Press and hold CANCEL to return to the idle mode. • Press
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    Telephone operation Character chart Use the dialing keys 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
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    twice to see Jessie, three times to see Kristen, or four times to see Laura. If there is no name entry matching your search, the next closest match in alphabetical order appears. If necessary, press or on the handset or /CID or /DIR on the telephone base to browse. Dial a directory entry Using the
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    or to the right. 6. Press the SAVE softkey on the handset to save, then the screen shows the edited directory. 7. Press OFF to exit to the previous menu. Using the telephone base: 1. Search for the desired entry in the directory (see Review the directory or Alphabetical search on page 47). 2. When
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    Delete a directory entry You can delete a directory entry using a handset or the telephone base. Once a directory entry is deleted, it cannot be retrieved. To delete an entry: 1. Search for the desired entry in the directory (see Review the directory or Alphabetical search on page 47). 2. When the
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    You can store up to 10 directory entries in the speed dial directory. The speed dial entries are shared by all system handsets and telephone base. Using the handset: 1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use. 2. Press or to select DIRECTORY, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. Press
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    /CID or /DIR to browse. Review Add contact Speed dial SELECT Dial a speed dial entry Using the handset: 1. When the handset is not in use, press and hold the assigned number of the desired speed dial entry. 2. Press , or . Using the telephone base: 1. When the telephone base is not in use, press
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    the screen shows the edited entry. 7. Press OFF to exit to the idle mode. Using the telephone base: 1. When the telephone base is not in use, Press and hold the assigned number of the desired speed dial entry. 2. When the desired entry appears, press the EDIT softkey. The screen shows EDIT NUMBER
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    previous menu. Delete a speed dial entry You can delete a speed dial entry using a handset or the telephone base. Once a speed dial entry is deleted, it cannot be retrieved. To delete an entry: 1. Search for the desired entry in the speed dial directory (see Review the speed dial directory on page
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    the telephone service provider after the first or second ring. Caller ID allows you to see the name, number, date and time of calls. Information about caller ID with call waiting Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answering the telephone, even
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    there are no records in the call log. • Only one handset or the telephone base can review the call log at a time. If a handset tries to enter the call log while another handset or the telephone base is already in it, its screen shows Not available at this time. If the phone number has more than 24
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    delivered by the telephone service provider. For example if the telephone service provider includes the area code but your directory number does not, the name appears as delivered by the telephone service provider. Review the call log Using the handset: 1. Press CID when the handset is not in use
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    the number is shown in the correct format for dialing, press , or on the handset; or LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the telephone base to call the number. Dial a call log entry Using the handset: 1. Search for the desired entry in the call log (see Review the call log on page 56). 2. When the desired entry
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    to exit to the previous menu. • If you try to save a call log entry to the directory that is already saved in the directory, the telephone base or handset shows Already saved. • If you try to save a call log entry without caller ID information, the telephone base or handset shows Unable to save. 58
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    log You can use a handset or the telephone base to delete from the call log. To delete a single entry: 1. Select a desired entry in the call log (see Review the call log on page 56). 2. When the desired entry appears, press the DELETE softkey. The screen shows the previous call log entry. To delete
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    the /MAILBOX LINE 1 or /MAILBOX LINE 2 button on the telephone base flashes, your digital answering system has new messages for you. To listen to the messages, press the flashing mailbox button. Some telephone service providers bundle or combine multiple services like voicemail and call waiting, so
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    new messages on the answering system of both line 1 and line 2, L1)X New Msgs, L2)X New Msgs and 1 2 display on the handset and 1 2 on the telephone base. /MAILBOX LINE 1 and /MAILBOX LINE 2 flash on the telephone base. L2) X New Msgs 12:45pm 12/31 BACK SELECT Call intercept If you want
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    softkey to exit to the previous menu. • When the memory of the answering system is full on line 1 or line 2, the corresponding line message, L1)Ans Sys Full or L2)Ans Sys Full, displays on both the handset and the telephone base. Delete some messages to make room for new messages. • You can only
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    Answering system operation Delete all messages To delete all old messages with the telephone base: 1. Press X/DELETE when the telephone base is not in use. 2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. 3. The telephone base shows Delete all old messages?
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    answering system. You can record your own memos using the handset or telephone base. Playback and delete them the same way as incoming messages. Record a memo using the telephone base: 1. Press •/REC while the telephone base handset. 6. Press 5 or the STOP softkey when finished recording. The handset
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    announces the help menu options. If you do not press any key within 20 seconds, the remote access call automatically disconnects. • When the answering system is turned off, the telephone answers after 10 rings, and announces, "Please enter your remote access code." • When the memory is full, the
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    a system handset. A system handset is called by another system handset. A system handset or the telephone base is on an intercom call. You have just ended an intercom call. There are unreviewed calls in your call log on line 1. There are unreviewed calls in your call log on line 2. Answering system
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    has been saved. Unable to call try again You try to make an intercom call but the system handset/telephone base you are calling is in the directory, in the call log, on an outside call, or the system handset is out of range. Unable to save You try to save a caller ID entry with no name or
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    quickly when there is an incoming call on line 2 or another telephone sharing line 2 is in use. Flashes slowly when a call on line 2 is on hold. /ON/OFF LINE 1 On when the answering system of line 1 is turned on. /ON/OFF LINE 2 On when the answering system of line 2 is turned on. /MAILBOX
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    1 and 2 from the telephone 2 service provider. 1 New answering system message(s) on line 1. 2 1 2 AnS1 ON AnS ON2 AnS1 ON2 New answering system message(s) on line 2. New answering system messages on lines 1 and 2. Answering system of line 1 is turned on. Answering system of line 2 is turned on
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    the telephone service provider. New voicemail received on lines 1 and 2 from the telephone service provider. 1 New answering system message(s) on line 1. 2 New answering system message(s) on line 2. 12 New answering system messages on lines 1 and 2. NEW New missed call(s) in call log. MUTE
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    the risk of fire or injury, read and follow these instructions: • Use only the battery(ies) provided 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 dial 1 (800) 267-7377. • Do not dispose of the
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    system, the new registered handset is assigned HANDSET 2. This telephone system accommodates up to 12 handsets. Add and register a handset (optional) You can add new handsets (DS6101, purchased separately) to your telephone system, but each handset must be registered with the telephone base
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    again. To reset: 1. Pick up the registered handset and then press or . 2. Press OFF and then place the handset back in the telephone base. -OR1. Unplug the power adapter from the telephone base, then plug it back in. You cannot deregister a handset if any system handset or telephone base is in use
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    service provider. There is no dial tone. • First, try all the above suggestions. • Move the handset closer to the telephone base. It may be out of range. • The telephone line cord may be malfunctioning. Install a new telephone line cord. • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack
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    and telephone line cord are plugged in correctly and securely. • Unplug the power adapter. Wait for 15 seconds before plugging it back in. Allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to reset. The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call. • Make sure the handset ringer
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    of range. Move it closer to the telephone base. • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital subscriber line - DSL) through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems
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    first or second ring. • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital subscriber line - DSL) through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference
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    compatible with caller ID service. • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital subscriber line - DSL) through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by
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    the answering system is on, the ANS ON icon with the corresponding line number(s) should show on the handset and the corresponding telephone base light(s), /ON/OFF LINE 1 and/or /ON/OFF LINE 2, should be lit on the telephone base. • If toll saver is selected, the number of rings changes to two
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    the call. • If the caller's voice is very soft, the answering system may stop recording and disconnect the call. The answering system does not respond to remote commands. • Make sure your remote access code is correct (page 27). • Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone telephone. When dialing
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    10. 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
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    range OR no power at base. If there is a call while the handset is out of range, it may not ring, or if it does ring, the call may not connect well when you press the corresponding line button, or . Move closer to the telephone base, then press the corresponding line button, or , to answer the call
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    Appendix 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 conversations
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    , when installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America and Canada. What will VTech do if the Product is not free from defects in materials and
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    website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377. NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user's manual - a check of the Product's controls and features may save you a service call. Except as provided by applicable law
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    for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See Installation Instructions in the user's manual. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called. The REN for this product
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    the proper functioning of this product. The telephone service provider is required to notify you if such changes are planned. If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible. If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency
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    X 93.50 mm) Weight Handset: 4.70oz (133.20g) (including battery) Telephone base: 20.42oz (578.80g) Power Handset: 2.4V 500mAh Ni-MH battery requirements Telephone base: 6V DC @ 600mA Memory Handset directory: 50 memory locations; up to 30 digits and 15 characters Handset call log: 50 memory
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    line 2 calls 41 Create a new directory entry 44, 45 D Date and time 12, 17 Delete a directory entry 49 Delete all old messages 63 Delete announcement 25 Delete answering system messages 63 Delete a redial entry 35 Delete a speed dial entry 53 Delete from the call log 59 Deregister handsets 73 Dial
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    base installation 2, 3 Telephone base layout 8, 9 Telephone base lights 68 Telephone base screen icons 70 Telephone base settings 15 Temporary tone dialing 32 Time and date 12, 17 Toll saver 26 Tone 14, 19 Tone dialing 13, 18 Transfer a call 39, 40 Troubleshooting 74 Turn the answering system
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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 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTech Technologies Canada, Ltd., Richmond, B.C. V6W 1L5 Copyright © 2009 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China. 91
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User’s manual
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Model: DS6151