Vtech CS6719 Abridged User Manual - Page 2

-OR• Place the handset in the telephone base or charger. NOTE • Do not press and hold /FIND HANDSET for more than four seconds. It may lead to handset deregistration. Join a call in progress You can use up to two system handsets at a time on a home line call. You can buy additional expansion handsets (CS6709) for this telephone base. You can register up to five handsets to the telephone base. • When a handset is on a home call, press or on another handset to join the call. • Press OFF to exit the call. The call continues until all handsets hang up. Transfer a call While on an outside call, you can transfer the call from one handset to another. 1. Press MENU on your handset during a call. 2. Scroll to Transfer, and then press SELECT. 3. Use the dialing keys to enter a destination handset number. 4. To answer the intercom call, press , , or any dialing key on the destination handset. Intercom Use the intercom features for conversations between two devices. 1. Press INT on your handset when not in use. 2. Use the dialing keys to enter a destination handset number. 3. To answer the intercom call, press , , or any dialing key on the destination handset. 4. To end the intercom call, press OFF or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger. Transfer a call using intercom While on an outside call, you can use the intercom feature to transfer the call from one handset to another. 1. Press INT on your handset during a call. 2. The current call is put on hold. Use the dialing keys to enter a destination handset number. 3. To answer the intercom call, press , , or any dialing key on the destination handset. You can now have a private conservation before transferring the call. 4. From this intercom call, you have the following options: • You can let the destination handset join you on the outside call in a three-way conversation. Press and hold INT on the originating handset. • You can transfer the call. Press OFF, or place your handset back in the telephone base or charger. Your handset displays Transferred. The destination handset is then connected to the outside call. • You can press INT to switch between the outside call (Outside call displays) and the intercom call (Intercom displays). • The destination handset can end the intercom call by pressing OFF, or by placing the handset back in the telephone base or charger. The outside call continues with the original system handset. Answer an incoming call during an intercom call If you receive an incoming call during an intercom call, there is an alert tone. • To answer a call, press . The intercom call ends automatically. • To end the intercom call without answering the outside call, press OFF. The intercom call ends and the telephone continues to ring. Redial list Each handset stores the last 10 telephone numbers dialed. When there are already 10 entries, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the new entry. Review the redial list 1. Press REDIAL when the handset is not in use. 2. Press� , , or REDIAL repeatedly until the desired entry displays. Dial a redial list entry • Press or to dial. Delete a redial list entry When the desired redial entry displays, press DELETE. Directory The phonebook can store up to 50 entries, which are shared by all handsets. Each entry may consist of a telephone number up to 30 digits, and a name up to 15 characters. Add a directory entry 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. 2. Scroll to Directory then press SELECT. 3. Press SELECT again to choose Add contact. 4. Enter the number. • Use the dialing keys to enter the number (up to 30 digits). 5. Press SELECT to move to the name. 6. Use the dialing keys to enter the name (up to 15 characters). Additional key presses show other characters of that particular key. 7. Press SELECT to save. While entering numbers and names, you can: • Press DELETE to erase a digit or character. • Press and hold DELETE to erase the entire entry. • Press or t�o��m��o��v�e��t�h�e��c�u��rs�o��r�t�o��t�h�e��l�e�f�t�o��r right. • Press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (for entering phone numbers only). • Press 0 to add a space (for entering names only). • Press to add ( appears) or to add # ( appears) (for entering phone numbers only). Review the directory Entries are sorted alphabetically. 1. Press when the phone is not in use. 2. Scroll to browse through the directory, or use the dialing keys to start a name search (you can enter up to 3 characters for the search). 3. When the desired entry appears, press or� to dial. Dial a directory entry • When the desired entry appears, press or to dial. Edit a directory entry 1. When the desired entry displays, press SELECT. 2. Use the dialing keys to edit the number, and then press SELECT. 3. Use the dialing keys to edit the name, and then press SELECT to save. Delete a directory entry: 1. When the desired entry displays, press DELETE. 2. When the screen displays Delete contact?, press SELECT. Speed dial You can copy up to 9 directory entries into the speed dial locations (0 and 2-9) so that you can dial these numbers using fewer keys than usual. The speed dial memory locations are stored in the telephone base and are shared by all handsets. Changes made to the speed dial entries on one handset apply to all. Assign a speed dial entry 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. 2. Scroll to Directory, then press SELECT. 3. Scroll to Speed dial, then press SELECT. 4. Press or or the dialing keys (0 or 2-9) to choose the desired speed dial location. 5. Press SELECT. The screen displays Copy from DIR... and then the first entry in the directory. 6. Scroll to browse to the desired entry. -ORUse the alphabetical search to find the desired entry. 7. Press SELECT to save. You hear a confirmation. The name (up to 12 characters) appears in the selected speed dial location. NOTES • If the directory is empty, when you press SELECT in Step 5, the screen displays Directory empty. • If the speed dial location you selected is occupied, the new directory entry you selected replaces the old one. Take caution not to replace entries you do not wish to delete from the speed dial locations. Reassign a speed dial entry 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. 2. Scroll to Directory, then press SELECT. 3. Scroll to Speed dial, then press SELECT. 4. Press or , or use the dialing keys to choose the speed dial location you want to reassign. 5. Press SELECT twice. The screen displays Reassign SD. 6. Press SELECT. The screen displays Copy from DIR... and then the first entry of the directory. 7. Scroll to browse to the desired entry. -ORUse the alphabetical search to find the desired entry. 8. Press SELECT to save. You hear a confirmation. The name (up to 12 characters) appears in the selected speed dial location. Dial a speed dial number • Press and hold a dialing key (0 or 2-9) to dial the number stored in the corresponding speed dial location. When the speed dial location is empty, the screen displays the speed dial list. See Assign a speed dial entry to add a new entry. Delete a speed dial entry 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. 2. Scroll to Directory, then press SELECT. 3. Scroll to Speed dial, then press SELECT. 4. Press or , or use the dialing keys to choose the desired speed dial location, then press DELETE. The screen displays Clear SD #X? 5. Press SELECT to confirm. You hear a confirmation tone. NOTE • Deleting the speed dial entries does not affect the entries in the directory. Caller ID If you subscribe to caller ID service, information about each caller appears after the first or second ring. If you answer a call before the caller information appears on the screen, it will not be saved in the caller ID log. The caller ID log stores up to 50 entries. Each entry has up to 24 digits for the phone number and 15 characters for the name. If the telephone number has more that 15 digits, only the last 15 digits appear. If the name has more than 15 characters, only the first 15 characters are shown and saved in the caller ID log. Review a caller ID log entry 1. Press CID when the phone is not in use. 2. Scroll to browse through the caller ID log. When the desired entry appears: • Press repeatedly to show different dialing options. • Press 1 repeatedly if you need to add or remove 1 in front of the phone number. 3. Press or to dial the displayed number. Dial a caller ID log entry • When the desired entry appears, press or to dial. Save a caller ID log entry to the directory 1. When the desired caller ID log entry displays, press SELECT. 2. Scroll to To Directory then press SELECT. 3. Use the dialing keys to modify the number, and then press SELECT. 4. Use the dialing keys to modify the name, and then press SELECT to save. Delete a caller ID log entry • When the desired caller ID log entry displays, press DELETE. Delete all caller ID log entries • Press MENU when the phone is not in use. Scroll to Caller ID log and then press SELECT. Scroll to Del all calls and then press SELECT twice. Sound settings Key tone You can choose from different ringer tones. 1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. 2. Scroll to Settings, and then press SELECT. 3. Scroll to choose Key tone, and then press SELECT. 4. Scroll to choose� On or Off, and then press SELECT to save. Ringer tone You can choose from different ringer tones. 1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. 2. Scroll to Ringers, and then press SELECT. 3. Scroll to choose Ringer tone, and then press SELECT. 4. Scroll to �sa��m�p��le��e�a��c�h�r�i�n�g�e��r�t�o�n�e��, �a�n�d��t�h�e�n� press SELECT to save. NOTE • If you turn off the ringer volume, you will not hear ringer tone samples. Ringer volume You can adjust the ringer volume level, or turn the ringer off. 1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. 2. Scroll to Ringers, and then press SELECT. 3. Press SELECT to choose Ringer volume. 4. Scroll to adjust the volume, and then press SELECT to save. NOTE • If the handset ringer volume is set to off, that handset is silenced for all incoming calls except paging tone. Temporary ringer silencing When the telephone is ringing, you can temporarily silence the ringer of the handset without disconnecting the call. The next call rings normally at the preset volume. • Press OFF or MUTE on the handset. The handset displays and Ringer muted briefly. Quiet mode You can turn on the quiet mode for a period of time. During this period, all tones (except paging tone) and call screening are muted. When you turn on the quiet mode, the answering system turns on automatically. 1. Press and hold on the handset or telephone base when idle. 2. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the duration, and then press SELECT to save. • To turn off the quiet mode, press and hold on the handset or telephone base when idle. Expand your telephone system You can add new handsets (CS6709, purchased separately) to your telephone system. Your telephone base supports a maximum of five handsets. For more details, refer to the user's manual that comes with your CS6709 new handset. ECO mode This power conserving technology reduces power consumption for optimal battery performance. The ECO mode activates automatically whenever the handset is synchronized with the telephone base. General product care Taking care 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 original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install the telephone base near a sink, bathtub or shower. Electrical storms Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment. For your own safety, take caution when using electrical appliances during storms. Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years. Clean it only with a dry non-abrasive cloth. Do not use dampened cloth or cleaning solvents of any kind. Frequently asked questions Below are the questions most frequently asked about the cordless telephone. If you cannot find the answer to your question, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511 for customer service. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377. My telephone does not work at all. The display shows No line. I cannot hear the dial tone. Make sure the telephone base is installed properly, and battery is installed and charged correctly. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the telephone base after use. Disconnect the telephone line cord from your telephone and connect it to another telephone. If there is no dial tone on that other telephone either, then the telephone line cord may be defective. Try installing a new telephone line cord. If changing telephone line cord does not help, the wall jack (or the wiring to this wall jack) may be defective. Contact your telephone service provider. The display shows To register HS... and ...see manual alternately. The handset does not work at all. You may be using a new cable or VoIP service, the existing telephone jacks in your home may no longer work. Contact your service provider for solutions. The handset is deregistered from the telephone base. Place the handset in the telephone base to register it back. The handset shows Registered and you hear a beep when the registration process completes. This process takes about 90 seconds to complete. I accidentally set my LCD language to Spanish or French, and I don't know how to change it back to English. While the handset is not in use, press MENU and then enter 364 to change the handset LCD language back to English. Limited 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 material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, 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 workmanship during the limited warranty period ("Materially Defective Product")? During the limited warranty period, VTech's authorized service representative will repair or replace at VTech's option, without charge, a Materially Defective Product. If we repair the Product, we may use new or refurbished replacement parts. If we choose to replace the Product, we may replace it with a new or refurbished Product of the same or similar design. We will retain defective parts, modules, or equipment. Repair or replacement of the Product, at VTech's option, is your exclusive remedy. VTech will return the repaired or replacement Products to you in working condition. You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days. How long is the limited warranty period? The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If VTech repairs or replaces a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to the repaired or replacement Product for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year warranty; whichever is longer. What is not covered by this limited warranty? This limited warranty does not cover: 1. Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water or other liquid intrusion; or 2. Product 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 4. Product 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 outside the United States of America or Canada, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes); or 7. Product returned without a valid proof of purchase (see item 2 on the next page); or 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 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. 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, you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport of the Product(s) to the service location. VTech will return repaired or replaced Product under this limited warranty. Transportation, delivery or handling charges are prepaid. VTech assumes no risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit. If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, VTech will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity. You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty. What must you return with the Product to get warranty service? 1. Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; and 2. Include a "valid proof of purchase" (sales receipt) identifying the Product purchased (Product model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and 3. Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone number. Other limitations This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and VTech. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this Product. VTech provides no other warranties for this Product. The warranty exclusively describes all of VTech's responsibilities regarding the Product. There are no other express warranties. No one is authorized to make modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification. State/Provincial Law Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state or province to province. Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the Product is fit for ordinary use) are limited to one year from the date of purchase. Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use the Product or other associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the use of this Product. Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase. Disclaimer and limitation of liability VTech Communications, Inc. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this user's manual. VTech Communications, Inc. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this product. Company: VTech Communications, Inc. Address: 9020 SW Washington Square Road - Ste 555 Tigard, OR 97223, United States Phone: 1 (800) 595-9511 in the U.S. or 1 (800) 267-7377 in Canada Technical specifications Frequency Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer control Transmit frequency Handset: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Telephone base: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Channels 5 Nominal effective range Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environment conditions at the time of use. Power Handset: 2.4V Ni-MH battery requirements Telephone base: 6V DC @ 400mA Charger: 6V DC @ 400mA Memory Handset directory: 50 memory locations; up to 30 digits and 15 characters Handset caller ID log: 50 memory locations; up to 24 digits and 15 characters Specifications are subject to change without notice. © 2019 for VTech Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. 11/19. CS6719_ACIB_V10.0 Document order number: 91-007063-090-100