Vtech LS6126-5 User Manual

Vtech LS6126-5 Manual

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    using this telephone, please read the Important safety instructions on page 50 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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    installation 2 Battery installation and charging 3 Handset layout 4 Telephone base layout 5 Telephone settings 6 Ringer volume - handset 6 Ringer the directory 24 About caller ID 25 Call log 26 Missed calls indicator 27 Review the call log 27 Make a call log entry ready to dial 28 Dial
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    Message window displays 43 Remote access 44 Appendix 45 Handset display screen messages 45 Handset and telephone base indicators 47 Battery 49 Important safety instructions 50 Troubleshooting 51 Operating range 60 Maintenance 60 About cordless telephones 61 The RBRC® seal 61 Warranty 62
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    . Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. 1. Quick start guide 3. Telephone base 2. Handsets (2 for LS6125-2, 3 for LS6125-3/LS6126-3, 4 for LS6125-4, 5 for LS6125-5/LS6126-5) 4. Charger and charger adapter (1 for LS6125-2, 2 for LS6125
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    intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the wall jack. The filter will prevent noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters. Telephone wall
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    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 or charger to charge the battery when not in use. See the table on page 49 for battery operating times. 1. Insert the plug of
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    , press to answer a second call when you hear a call waiting alert. CHARGE light • On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger. CID (Caller ID) • Press to review the call log when the phone is not in use. • While in the menu, press to scroll down. • Press to lower the
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    operation Getting started Telephone base layout X/DELETE • Press to delete message currently playing (page 40). • When the phone is not in use, press twice to delete all previously reviewed messages (page 41). /REPEAT • Press to repeat a message or press twice to play previous message (page 40
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    does not ring when there are incoming calls. To adjust the ringer volume: 1. Press MENU/SELECT to display the menu when the handset is not in use. 2. Press or to select >RINGER VOLUME, then press MENU/SELECT. >RINGER VOLUME RINGER TONE 3. Press or to adjust the volume. A sample
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    Ringer tone This menu allows you to choose from different ringer tones. To choose a ringer tone: 1. Press MENU/SELECT to display the menu when the handset is not in use. 2. Press or to select >RINGER TONE, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press or to select the desired ringer tone. A sample of each
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    press keys. You may turn the key tone feature on or off. To change the setting: 1. Press MENU/SELECT to display the menu when the handset is not in use. 2. Press or to select >KEY TONE, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press or to choose ON or OFF. 4. Press MENU/SELECT to
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    subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, NEW VOICE MAIL and will appear on the handset, and the will turn the indicators back on. To manually turn off these indicators: 1. Press MENU/SELECT to display the menu when the handset is not in use. >CLR VOICE MAIL
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    screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds). • When predialing (entering the phone number before pressing / when using the speakerphone. If the battery power is low when using the speakerphone, it will switch to normal handset use automatically. Volume During a call,
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    cannot hear you. 1. During a call, press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset. MUTED will be temporarily displayed on the screen, along with the smaller will ring normally. PHONE MUTED 0:00:00 MUTE PHONE 0:00:00 MUTE RINGER MUTE Call waiting If you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone
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    if you wish to access numbers other than phone numbers (such as bank account information or handset This feature allows the telephone base to page all the handsets. 1. Press FIND HANDSET on the telephone base. All the handsets will ring and the screens display ** PAGING **. 2. Press FIND HANDSET
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    call, press INT, OFF/CLEAR or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger. CALLING OTHER HANDSET OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING For models LS6125-3/LS6126-3/LS6125-4/LS6125-5/LS6126-5 1. Press INT on the originating handset when the handset is not in use and its screen displays INTERCOM
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    to answer the intercom call. 3. After the destination handset has been answered, press and hold INT on the originating handset to let the destination handset join the call. For models LS6125-3/LS6126-3/LS6125-4/LS6125-5/LS6126-5 1. Press INT to initiate an intercom call. The screen displays
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    You can transfer an external call from one handset to another system handset. For model LS6125-2 1. During a call, press INT to put the call on hold at the originating handset. The screen displays CALLING OTHER HANDSET. 2. The destination handset rings and its screen displays CALLING OTHER
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    operation For models LS6125-3/LS6126-3/LS6125-4/LS6125-5/LS6126-5 1. During a call, press INT to put the call on hold at the originating handset. The screen displays TRANSFER TO: TRANSFER TO: 2. Use the dialing keys to enter the destination handset number and the originating handset screen
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    Telephone operation Switch between external and intercom call If you are on an external call and you wish to intercom another system handset without disconnecting the external call: For model LS6125-2 1. During a call, press INT to put the call on hold at the originating
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    Telephone operation For models LS6125-3/LS6126-3/LS6125-4/LS6125-5/LS6126-5 1. During a call, press INT to put the call on hold at the originating handset. The screen displays TRANSFER TO: 2. Use the dialing keys to enter the destination handset number and the originating handset screen displays
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    display ALREADY SAVED. ELIZABETH JONES
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    . Telephone operation Store a directory entry 1. Press MENU/SELECT twice when the handset is not in use. 2. Press or to select >STORE, then press /SELECT to save your entry. You will hear a confirmation tone. >DIRECTORY CALL LOG >STORE REVIEW ENTER NUMBER _ ENTER NAME _ 20 www.vtechphones.com
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    TelBeapshiconoepeorpateiorantion 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: Characters by number of key presses Number key 1 2 3 4
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    operation Search the directory Entries are sorted alphabetically. To search the directory: >REVIEW STORE 1. Press once, or MENU/SELECT three times to enter the directory. 2. Press or to scroll through the directory. VTECH 800-595-9511 To start an alphabetical search: 1. Press once, or
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    TelBeapshiconoepeorpateiorantion Telephone operation Edit a directory entry 1. Press once, or MENU/SELECT three times to enter the directory. 2. Press or to scroll to the desired entry, or use the alphabetical search to find it. 3. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm
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    Telephone operation Delete from the directory 1. Press once, or MENU/SELECT three times to enter the directory. 2. Press or to scroll to the desired entry, or use the alphabetical search to find it. 3. Press MUTE/REMOVE to remove
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    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 these services, and these services may not be available in all areas. The caller ID features will work only if both you and the caller are in areas
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    numbers. Telephone operation Call log If you subscribe to caller ID service, information about each caller will be displayed after the first or handset can review the call log at a time. If a handset attempts to enter the call log while another handset is already in it, NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
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    the call log. VTECH 595-9511 NEW 3:45 AM 1/02 TelBeapshiconoepeorpateiorantion Review the call log 1. Press CID when the handset is not in time of all incoming calls are displayed on the screen. • There will be a double beep when the list reaches the beginning or the end of the call log. VTECH
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    the area code plus the seven digits. You can change the number of digits that you dial from or store in the call log. While reviewing the call log, press # repeatedly to display different dialing options for local and long distance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number in the
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    to scroll to the desired entry. 2. Press MENU/SELECT. • You can edit the phone number, if necessary. Make sure the number is in the correct dialing format for 3. Successful programming is indicated by SAVED on the handset display along with a confirmation tone. ALREADY SAVED UNABLE TO SAVE SAVED •
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    Telephone operation Delete from the call log To delete one entry: 1. When in the call log, press or to scroll to the desired entry. 2. Press MUTE/REMOVE to delete the selected entry. You will hear a confirmation tone. To delete all entries: 1. When in the call log, press or to scroll to the desired
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    TelBeapshiconoepeorpateiorantion Telephone operation Call log display screen messages Displays: PRIVATE NAME When: The caller is blocking the name information. PRIVATE NUMBER PRIVATE CALLER UNKNOWN NAME The caller is blocking the telephone number information. The caller is blocking the name
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    in reverse chronological order, i.e. from the newest entry 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 1. Press REDIAL/PAUSE, then press , or REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly to scroll to the desired number. You will
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    on your digital answering system, press /PLAY/STOP button on the telephone base. If you subscribe to caller ID/call waiting service through your telephone service provider, you can use your telephone answering system and voicemail together. Set your answering system to answer calls at least two
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    service, the clock will be set automatically with incoming calls, but you will need to make sure the year is correct. See Set the clock for instructions on how to set the year, time and day manually . The system announces the clock setting (e.g. year, time and day), then announces: "To set the clock
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    mode. Answering system set up The answering system uses voice prompts to guide you through feature set up. Press /PLAY/STOP anytime to save and new messages. To set the number of rings: 1. Press SET UP when the phone is not in use. The system announces the current number of rings setting. 2.
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    you subscribe to caller ID/call waiting and voicemail service through your telephone service provider, you can use your telephone answering system HI (high), OF (off) or LO (low). 1. Press SET UP when the phone is not in use, until the system announces the telephone base ringer setting. 2. Press
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    10 to 99. To set the remote access code: 1. Press SET UP when the phone is not in use, until the system announces the remote access code setting. 2. you of new messages. The tone will stop when all new messages have been reviewed. To set the message alert tone: 1. Press SET UP when in idle mode
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    replace it with your own. While in the ANNC menu, press ANNC again to exit at anytime. Record your own announcement 1. Press ANNC when the phone is not in use, and the system will announce "Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD." 2. Press RECORD and the system announces, "Record after the tone
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    press RECORD." 2. Press /PLAY/STOP to play. You can press /PLAY/STOP again to stop the playback. Delete your announcement 1. Press ANNC when the phone is not in use, and the system will announce "Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD." 2. Press X/DELETE and the system will announce "Announcement
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    will play back all messages (oldest first). When playback begins, the total number of messages is announced, followed by the day and time of the first message to be played. Options during playback • Press VOL / t�o��a�d�j�u�s�t��th�e��s�p��e�a�k�e�r��v�o�l�u�m��e�. • Press /SKIP to skip to the next
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    using the same answering system. They are saved, played back and deleted in the same way as incoming messages. Record a memo 1. Press RECORD when the phone is not in use. The system announces, "Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done." 2. After the tone, speak towards the microphone at
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    in order to hear your messages during playback. Call intercept If you want to answer a call while a message is being recorded, press /FLASH on the handset. 42 www.vtechphones.com
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    level while adjusting. Current remote access code while setting. Current number of rings before answering while setting. System is answering a call, or the time and date are being set, or being accessed remotely. System is being programmed or initialized. The telephone base ringer level while in set
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    • If no key is pressed after entering remote access, new messages will be played automatically. If there are no new messages, all old messages will be played automatically. • Once the new messages have been played, the system will announce the help menu options. If no key is pressed within 20
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    call log entries. CALLING HANDSET X (for LS6125-3/LS6126-3/LS6125-4/LS6125-5/LS6126-5) CALLING OTHER HANDSET (for LS6125-2) CONNECTING... Calling another handset. The cordless handset is searching for the telephone base. CHARGING DIRECTORY EMPTY A handset with low battery has been placed in the
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    and another handset attempts to review it. OUTSIDE CALL **PAGING** PHONE PLACE IN CHARGER RINGER MUTE SAVED SPEAKER UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN 46 Connected to the external call during call transfer. FIND HANDSET on the telephone base has been pressed. The handset is in use. The battery is very
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    to save caller ID entry with no name or number. 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. There are unreviewed calls in your call log
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    received from the local telephone company. SPEAKER Battery indicator • In speakerphone mode. • 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. 48 www.vtechphones.com
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    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*) Eight hours While in speakerphone mode (talking*) One and a half hours While not in use (standby**) Four
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    all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode. 16. The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount
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    new battery. • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and plug in a working telephone. If the other telephone does not work, the problem is probably in the wiring or the local service. Call the local telephone company. L ow B attery i s displayed on screen. • Place the handset
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    Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The battery does not charge in the handset or the handset battery does not accept charge. • Make sure the handset is placed in the telephone base or charger correctly. The CHARGE light on the handset should be on. • Remove and reinstall the battery, then charge
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    telephone has the same problem, the problem is in the telephone wall jack. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply). • The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new telephone line cord. • Re-install the battery and place the handset in the telephone base
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    Troubleshooting Problem I cannot dial out. My handset beeps and is not performing normally. The speakerphone call quality is poor. Suggestion • First, try all the above suggestions. • Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if the handset takes a second or two to synchronize
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    Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion There is interference during a telephone conversation. My calls fade out when I am using the cordless handset. • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base. • Do you have DSL service? If yes, you need to have a DSL filter installed at
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    Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack. Plug in a different telephone. If using the telephone. you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in the wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company. I hear noise on the cordless handset, and none of the keys or
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    Troubleshooting Problem that you dial from or store in the call log. • While reviewing the call log, press # repeatedly to display these dialing options a wall switch. • Reset your telephone by unplugging the power adapter from the telephone base. Disconnect the battery from the cordless handset.
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    Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The answering system does not answer after the number of rings which I programmed it. • Make sure the answering system is on. When the answering
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    Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The answering system does not respond to remote commands. to the telephone base. • Re-install the battery and place the cordless handset in the telephone base or charger. • Wait for the cordless handset to synchronize its connection with the telephone base.
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    of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. Avoid rough treatment Place the handset down gently. Save the POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords. 60 www.vtechphones.com
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    outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the cordless handset if the telephone base is unplugged or switched 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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    in accordance with the Product operating instructions. This limited warranty extends only replacement Product is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year warranty; whichever authorized service representative of VTech; or 3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced
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    , please call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, please call 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 the applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage
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    , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, FCC criteria. The handset may be safely held against the ear of the user. The telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user's body other than
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    . See Installation Instructions in the user's manual. The Ringer service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible. If
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    may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use. Handset: 6.20in X 1.81in X 0.74in Handset: 3.59oz (101.8g) (including battery) Telephone base: 9.83oz (278.6g) Charger: 2.38oz (67.50g) Handset: 2.4V DC 500mAh Ni-MH battery Telephone base: 6V DC @ 400mA Charger: 6V DC @200mA Handset
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    incoming call during an intercom call 18 Answering system set up 35 B Battery 3, 49 C Call intercept 42 Call log 26, 27, 28 Call End a call 10 F FCC, ACTA and IC regulations 64 Find handset 12 H Handset indicators 47 Handset display screen messages 45 I Intercom 13 K Key tone 8 L
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    your own announcement 38 Redial list 32 Remote access 44 Review the call log 27 Ringer mute 11 Ringer tone 7 Ringer volume - handset 6 S Save an entry to the directory 29 Search base and charger installation 2 Transfer an external call 15 Troubleshooting 51 68 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 Technologies Canada, Ltd., Richmond, B.C. Copyright ©2008 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China. 91-001598-040-100
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    User's manual www.vtechphones.com Models: LS6125-2/LS6125-3/ LS6126-3/LS6125-4/ LS6125-5/LS6126-5
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