Vtech CS6859-2 Abridged User Manual - Page 1

Go to www.vtechphones.com to register your product for enhanced warranty support and the latest VTech product news. Caller ID Announce CS6859 CS6859-2 CS6859-3 CS6859-4 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone BC Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this product, please read Important safety instructions. This abridged user's manual provides you with basic installation and use instructions. A limited set of features are described in abbreviated form. Please refer to the online User's manual for a full set of installation and operation instructions at www.vtechphones.com. What's in the box Your product package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. Compatible with Hearing Aid T-Coil T TIA-1083 Telephones identified with this logo have reduced noise and interference when used with most T-coil equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants. The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association. Used under license. 1 set for CS6859 2 sets for CS6859-2; 3 sets for CS6859-3 4 sets for CS6859-4 Abridged user's manual 1 set for CS6859-2 2 sets for CS6859-3 3 sets for CS6859-4 Abridged user's manual Important Safety Instructions Handset overview p a b o n c m d l k j e i f h g 1 - Handset earpiece 2 - LCD display 3 - MENU/SELECT • Show the menu. • While in a menu, press to select an item, or save an entry or setting. 4 - OFF/CANCEL • Hang up a call. • Silence the ringer temporarily while the handset is ringing. • Press and hold to erase the missed call indicator while the phone is not in use. • Press to return to the previous menu; or press and hold to return to idle mode, without making changes. 5 - • Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry. 6 - INT • Press to start an intercom conversation or transfer a call (for multi-handset models only). 7 - Microphone 8 - • • Make or answer a call using the handset speakerphone. During a call, press to switch between the speakerphone and the handset. 9 - MUTE/DELETE • Mute the microphone during a call. • Delete digits or characters while using the dialing keys. • Silence the ringer temporarily while the handset is ringing. 10 - • While you have set the dial mode to pulse and on a call, press to switch to tone dialing temporarily. 11 - • Press to add a space when entering names. 12 - 1 • Press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the caller ID log entry before dialing or saving it to the directory. • Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail number. 13 - • • /FLASH Make or answer a home call. Answer an incoming home call when you hear a call waiting alert. 14 - REDIAL/PAUSE • Press repeatedly to review the redial list. • Press and hold to insert a dialing pause while entering a number. 15 - VOLUME/ / • Review the directory when the phone is not in use. • Increase the listening volume during a call. • Scroll up while in a menu, or in the directory, caller ID log, or redial list. • Move the cursor to the right when entering numbers or names. VOLUME/ /CID • Review the caller ID log when the phone is not in use. • Decrease the listening volume during a call. • Scroll down while in a menu, or in the directory, caller ID log, or redial list. • Move the cursor to the left when entering numbers or names. 16 - CHARGE light • On when the handset is charging. Telephone base overview a p o b n c m d l e k j f i g h 1 - LCD display 2 - IN USE light • Flashes when there is an incoming call, or another telephone sharing the same line is in use. • On when the handset is in use. 3 - MENU/SELECT • Show the menu. • While in a menu, press to select an item, or save an entry or setting. FLASH • Answer an incoming home call when you hear a call waiting alert. • Review the directory when the phone is not in use. • Scroll up while in a menu, or in the directory, caller ID log, or redial list. • Move the cursor to the right when entering numbers or names. CID • Review the caller ID log when the phone is not in use. • Scroll down while in a menu, or in the directory, caller ID log, or redial list. • Move the cursor to the left when entering numbers or names. OFF/CANCEL • Press and hold to erase the missed call indicator while the phone is not in use. • Press to return to the previous menu; or press and hold to return to idle mode, without making changes. 4 - X/DELETE • Press to delete the playing message. • When the phone is not in use, press twice to delete all previously reviewed messages. /REPEAT • Press to repeat the playing message. • Press twice to play the previous message. /SKIP • Press to skip to the next message. /PLAY/STOP • Press to play messages. • Press to stop message playback. 5 - /FIND HANDSET • Press to page all system handsets. 6 - ANS ON/OFF • Press to turn the answering system on or off. 7 - /SPEAKER • Press to make or answer a call. 8 - MUTE • Mute the microphone during a call. • Silence the ringer temporarily while the handset is ringing. 9 - • Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry. 10 - • Press to add a space when entering names. 11 - • While you have set the dial mode to pulse and on a call, press to switch to tone dialing temporarily. 12 - MIC (Microphone) 13 - REDIAL/PAUSE • Press repeatedly to review the redial list. • Press and hold to insert a dialing pause while entering a number. 14 - Charging pole 15 - • • /VOL/ Adjust the listening volume during a call or message playback. When the phone is not in use, press to adjust the telephone base ringer volume. 16 - INT • Press to start an intercom conversation or transfer a call (for multi-handset models only). Charger overview a 1 - Charging pole Display icons overview Handset icons The battery icon flashes when the battery is low and needs charging. The battery icon animates when the battery is charging. The battery icon becomes solid when the battery is fully charged. The handset ringer is off. ECO NEW There are new voicemail received from your telephone service provider. The ECO mode activates automatically to reduce power consumption when the handset is within range from the telephone base. There are new caller ID log entries. Telephone base icons The telephone base ringer is turned off. There are new voicemail received from the telephone service provider. MSG # 1 The message number currently playing, or the total number of messages recorded. NEW The caller ID log entry you are reviewing is new. The message you are listening is new. Lights overview Handset lights CHARGE On when the handset speakerphone is in use. On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or handset charger. Telephone base lights IN USE On when the telephone line is in use. On when you are registering a handset. Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call. Flashes when another telephone sharing the same line is in use. Flashes when you are deregistering all handsets. ANS ON/OFF On when the answering system is turned on. MUTE On when the mute function is turned on during a call. Flashes when there are new /PLAY/STOP messages or memos in the answering system. /SPEAKER On when the telephone base speakerphone is in use. Connect You can choose to connect the telephone base for desktop usage or wall mounting. NOTE • Use only the adapters provided. • Make sure the electrical outlets are not controlled by wall switches. • The adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet. TIP • If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service through your telephone line, make sure you install a DSL filter (not included) between the telephone line cord and telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL service provider for more information. Connect the telephone base Mount the telephone base 1. Unplug the telephone line cord (or the DSL filter) from the telephone wall jack. Unplug the power adapter from the electrical outlet. Slide the wall mount bracket up and remove it from the wall mount plate. 2. Press down on the tabs on the wall mount bracket on the telephone base to release it from tabletop orientation. Rotate the wall mount bracket down to wall mount position and then push it into the telephone base until it clicks into place. 4. Slide the telephone base down until it clicks securely in place. Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with twist ties if necessary. Install and charge the battery Install the battery Install the battery as shown below. NOTES • Use only the adapters provided. • If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage. Connect the charger 3. Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) into the wall jack. Align the holes on the back of the telephone base with the standard wall plate. Slide the bracket down until it clicks securely in place. Connect the power adapter to the telephone base and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Charge the battery Place the handset in the telephone base or the charger to charge. Once you have installed the battery, the handset LCD display indicates the battery status (see the table below). NOTES • For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use. • The battery is fully charged after 12 hours of continuous charging. Battery indicators The screen is blank, or shows Put in charger and flashes. The screen shows Low battery and flashes. The screen shows HANDSET X. Battery status Action The battery has no charge or very little charge. The handset cannot be used. The battery has enough charge to be used for a short time. The battery is charged. Charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes). Charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes). To keep the battery charged, place it in the telephone base or charger when not in use. Before use After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage, the handset or telephone will prompt you to set the date and time. Set date and time NOTE • Make sure you set the date and time including the year correctly; otherwise the answering system does not announce the correct day of the week for your recorded messages time stamp. 1. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the month (MM), date (DD) and year (YY). Then press SELECT. 2. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the hour (HH) and minute (MM). Then press or to choose AM or PM. 3. Press SELECT to save. Check for dial tone: Press . If you hear a dial tone, the installation is successful. If you do not hear a dial tone: • Make sure the installation procedures described above are properly done. • It may be a wiring problem. If you have changed your telephone service to digital service from a cable company or a VoIP service provider, the telephone line may need to be rewired to allow all existing telephone jacks to work. Contact your cable/ VoIP service provider for more information. Operating range This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance - which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the layout of your home or office. When the handset is out of range, the handset displays Out of range or no pwr 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 . Move closer to the telephone base, and then press to answer the call. If the handset moves out of range during a telephone conversation, there may be interference. To improve reception, move closer to the telephone base. Using the menu 1. Press MENU when the handset or telephone base is not in use. 2. Press or until the screen displays the desired feature menu. 3. Press SELECT to enter that menu. • To return to the previous menu, press CANCEL. • To return to idle mode, press and hold CANCEL. Configure your telephone Set language The LCD language is preset to English. You can select English, French or Spanish to be used in all screen displays. 1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. 2. Scroll t��o� Settings, and then press SELECT twice. 3. Scroll to choose English, Français or Español, and then press SELECT. 4. Press SELECT again to save. Set date and time NOTE • Make sure you set the date and time including the year correctly; otherwise the answering system does not announce the correct day of the week for your recorded messages time stamp. 1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. 2. Scroll to Set date/time, and then press SELECT. 3. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the month (MM), date (DD) and year (YY). Then press SELECT. 4. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the hour (HH) and minute (MM). Then press or to choose AM or PM. 5. Press SELECT to save. Temporary tone dialing If you have pulse (rotary) service only, you can switch from pulse to tone dialing temporarily during a call. 1. During a call, press . 2. Use the dialing keys to enter the relevant number. The telephone sends touch-tone signals. It automatically returns to pulse dialing mode after you end the call. Telephone operation Handset control key panel: Make a call • Press or , and then dial the telephone number. Answer a call • Press , , or any dialing key. End a call • Press OFF on the handset, or put the handset to the base or charger. Speakerphone • During a call, press on the handset to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use. Volume • During a call, press /VOLUME/ on the handset to adjust the listening volume. NOTE The handset earpiece volume setting and speakerphone volume setting are independent. Mute The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you. 1. During a call, press MUTE on the handset or telephone base. The screen displays Muted. 2. Press MUTE again to resume the conversation. The screen displays Microphone ON. Call waiting When you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone service provider, you hear an alert tone if there is an incoming call while you are on another call. • Press FLASH to put the current call on hold and take the new call. • Press FLASH to switch back and forth between calls. Find handset Use this feature to find all system handsets. To start paging: • Press /FIND HANDSET on the telephone base. All idle handsets ring and display ** Paging **. To end paging: • Press /FIND HANDSET again on the telephone base. -OR- • Press , , OFF, or any dialing key on the handset. -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, or press /SPEAKER, INT or any dialing key (0-9, , or ) on the telephone base. Intercom Use the intercom features for conversations between two devices. 1. Press INT on your handset or telephone base when not in use. 2. Use the dialing keys to enter a destination device number. 3. To answer the intercom call, press , , INT or any dialing key on the destination handset; or press� /SPEAKER, INT or any dialing key (0-9, , or ) on the telephone base. 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 or telephone base 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 , , INT or any dialing key on the destination handset; or press /SPEAKER, INT or any dialing key (0-9, , or ) on the telephone base. 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.