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Go to www.vtechphones.com to register your product for enhanced warranty support and the latest VTech product news. CS6859 CS6859-2 CS6859-3 CS6859-4 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone BC User's manual
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safety instructions. 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 this innovative and feature rich VTech product. For support, shopping
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service facility under the following conditions: • When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. • If liquid has been spilled onto the product. • If the product has been exposed to rain or water. • If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions supporting
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this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual. Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, WTR recommends
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Table of contents What's in the box 1 Overview 2 Handset overview 2 Telephone base overview 3 Charger overview 4 Display icons overview 5 Handset and Telephone base lights overview 5 Connect 6 Connect the charger 6 Mount the telephone base 6 Install and charge the battery 7 Charge the
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32 Record, play, and delete memos 32 Retrieve voicemail from telephone service 33 Retrieve voicemail 33 Turn off the new voicemail indicators . . . . . 40 California Energy Commission battery charging testing instructions 42 For C-UL compliance only 42 Limited warranty 45 Technical specifications 47
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telephone for warranty service. NOTE To purchase CS6859-2 2 sets for CS6859-3 3 sets for CS6859-4 Abridged user's manual Important Safety Instructions 1 set for CS6859/CS6859-2/CS6859-3/ CS6859-4 1 set for CS6859/CS6859-2/CS6859-3/ CS6859-4 1 set for CS6859 2 sets for CS6859-2 3 sets for CS6859
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Overview Handset overview 5 - • Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry. 6 - INT p a • Press to start an intercom conversation or transfer a call (for multi-handset models only). b 7 - Microphone o 8 - n c • Make or answer a call using the m
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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,
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• 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
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battery icon becomes solid when the battery is fully charged. The handset ringer is off. There are new voicemail received from your telephone service provider. ECO The ECO mode activates automatically to reduce power consumption when the handset is within range from the telephone base. NEW
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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
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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
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Charge the battery Place the handset in the telephone base or the charger to charge. When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation Operating time While in handset use (talking*) Seven hours While in speakerphone mode (talking*) Three hours and 30 minutes While
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: • 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
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Configure your telephone 1. Press MENU when the phone 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 on the handset. • To return to idle mode, press and hold CANCEL on the handset. Set
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Press SELECT to save your selection. Then the handset returns to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone. NOTE If, in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to dial the area code when making a local call, or, if you move to a location that requires it, delete the home area
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Telephone Operations Handset control key panel: Make a call 1. Press or o��n��th��e��h�a�n�d��s�e�t�. 2. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number. • The handset displays Unable to call if the telephone line is in use. NOTES • The handset shows the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and
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exit the call. The call continues on the other handset until both handsets hang up. Call waiting When you subscribe to call waiting service with your telephone service provider, the handset flashes and you hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call. • Press FLASH on the handset to
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To access a number from the caller ID log while on a call: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press or to highlight Caller ID log, and then press SELECT. 3. Press or to scroll to the desired entry. 4. Press SELECT to dial the displayed number. To access a number from the redial list while on a call: 1. Press REDIAL
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Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between two devices. You can buy additional expansion handsets (CS6709) for this telephone base. You can register up to five handsets to the telephone base. To initiate an intercom call with a cordless handset: 1. Press INT on your handset when not
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- OR - To end the intercom call on the destination handset, press OFF or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger. Both devices display Intercom ended. NOTES • If you do not have any handset registered to the telephone base, you will hear two beeps when you press INT on the telephone
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• If the destination device does not answer within 100 seconds, is in use, on a call or is out of range, the originating device displays Unable to call and then reconnects to the outside call. 3. From this intercom call, you have the following options: • You can let the destination device join you
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Directory The directory 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. Any additions, deletions or edits made on one handset will be reflected on other handsets. If the telephone number in
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While entering names and numbers, you can: • Press or to move the cursor to the left or right. • Press DELETE to erase a digit. • Press and hold DELETE to erase all digits. • Press and hold PAUSE to enter a dialing pause (a p appears). • Press 0 to add a space. Review directory entries Directory
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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
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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
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entered it into your directory. NOTE The number shown in the caller ID log will be in the format sent by the telephone service provider. The telephone service provider usually delivers 10-digit phone numbers (area code plus telephone number). If the phone number of the caller does not match a number
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Dial a caller ID log entry 1. Search for the desired caller ID log entry (see Review the Caller ID log). 2. When the desired entry displays, press or to dial. Delete the caller ID log entries 1. Search for the desired caller ID log entry (see Review the Caller ID log). 2. Press DELETE to delete the
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Sound settings Key tone You can turn the key tone on or off for each handset. If you turn the key tone off, there are no beeps when you press the handset keys. 1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. 2. Press or to highlight Settings, and then press SELECT. 3. Press or to highlight Key tone,
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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. To silence the handset ringer: • Press OFF or MUTE on the handset and it displays Ringer muted and .
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built-in answering system, and it also support voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider (subscription is required, and fee system provided by your telephone service. Your messages will not be deleted automatically. You have to delete your messages manually. Your messages may be
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Set your built-in answering system The answering system can record and store up to 99 messages. Each message can be up to three minutes in length. The total storage capacity for the announcement, messages and memos is approximately 14 minutes. The actual recording time depends on individual message
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Delete your announcement 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. 2. Press or to scroll to Answering sys, and then press SELECT. 3. Press SELECT again to choose Announcement. 4. The handset displays Play [2] Del [3] Rec [7] and it announces, "To play, press 2. To record, press 7." Press 3 to
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Set the recording time You can set the recording time limit for each incoming message. 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. 2. Press or to scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT. 3. Press or to scroll to Ans sys setup then press SELECT. 4. Press or to scroll to Recording time then press
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To play messages on a handset: 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. 2. Press SELECT to choose Play messages. Options during playback: • Press /VOLUME/ to adjust the message playback volume. • Press 6 to skip to the next message. • Press 4 to repeat the message. Press 4 during the time and day
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]. Press SELECT to screen the call on your handset. The handset shows the caller's information. If you do not subscribe to caller ID service, the handset shows Screening... Options while a message is being recorded: • Press /VOLUME/ to adjust the call screening volume. • Press to switch between
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, the second caller can leave a voicemail message. Set your answering system to answer calls at least two rings earlier than your voicemail service is set to answer. For example, if your voicemail service answers after six rings, set your answering system to answer after four rings. Some voicemail
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code. Contact your telephone service provider for instructions on how to configure the voicemail settings and listen to messages. 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
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the handset microphone. The other party cannot hear you but you can hear the other party. There are new voicemail message(s) from your telephone service provider. You place the handset in the telephone base or charger without installing a battery in it. There is no telephone line connected. There
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. Your selection has been saved. Speaker The handset speakerphone is in use. To register Screen display on HS... a non-registered handset. ...see manual Transferred You have transferred an outside call to another cordless handset. Unable to call The handset is out of range while on a call
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at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511 for customer service. My telephone does not work at all. Make sure the telephone base with less background noise. The display shows To register HS... and ...see manual alternately. The handset does not work at all. The handset is deregistered
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still hear other calls, the problem is probably in the wiring or telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider. Make sure the telephone telephone service providers must use equipment compatible with the caller ID service. The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller
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change the number of rings so that your answering system answers before your voicemail service answers. To determine how many rings activate your voicemail service, contact your telephone service provider. Make sure you have set the date and time. See Configure your telephone section. The messages
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's participation in RBRC® makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC® program or at authorized VTech product service centers. Please call 1 (800) 8 BATTERY® for information on Ni-MH battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area
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and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identifier must be provided to your telephone service provider upon request. The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to
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could affect the proper functioning instructions in the user's manual. of this product. The telephone service The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone service Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions
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comprenez bien toutes les instructions. 2. Observez toutes les instructions et mises en garde handsets display To register HS... and ...see manual alternately. When the phone fails to enter this Ne déposez pas ce téléphone sur un chariot, support ou table chancelants. L'appareil pourrait tomber et ê
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en respectant les instructions de fonctionnement. Réglez uniquement les commandes indiquées dans le les instructions de fonctionnement. 9. le d'un endroit comportant des département de service à la clientèle concentrations de gaz inflammables, de VTech dans les cas suivants: à moins que
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les courts-circuits provoqués par des matériaux conducteurs. • Rechargez la pile incluse avec cet appareil, selon les instructions et limites spécifiées dans ce guide d'utilisation. • Alimentation électrique: Les mêmes caractéristiques qui constituent des avantages pour les téléphones sans fil
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installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased During the limited warranty period, VTech's authorized service representative will repair or replace at VTech's option, without charge, a
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800) 267-7377. NOTE: Before calling for service, please What is not covered by this limited review the user's manual - a check of warranty? the Product's controls other than an authorized service representative of VTech; or 3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by
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for this Product. The warranty exclusively describes all of VTech's responsibilities regarding the Product. There are no other 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,
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Communications, Inc. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. VTech is a registered trademark of VTech Holdings Limited. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2016 for VTech Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. 04/16. CS6859-X_WEBCIB_V5.0 Document order number: 91