Vtech CS6929 Abridged User Manual - Page 1

Go to CS6928-2 www.vtechphones.com to register your product for CS6929 enhanced warranty support CS6929-15 and latest VTech product news. CS6929-16 CS6929-17 CS6929-19 CS6929-2 CS6929-25 CS6929-26 CS6929-27 CS6929-29 CS6929-3 CS6929-4 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone BC Abridged user's manual 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 User's manual for a full set of installation and operation instructions at www.vtechphones.com. 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. 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. 1 set for CS6929/ CS6929-15/CS6929-16/ CS6929-17/CS6929-19 2 sets for CS6928-2/ CS6929-2/CS6929-25/ CS6929-26/CS6929-27/ CS6929-29 3 sets for CS6929-3 4 sets for CS6929-4 1 set for CS6928-2/ CS6929-2/CS6929-25/ CS6929-26/ CS6929-27/CS6929-29 2 sets for CS6929-3 3 sets for CS6929-4 Abridged user's manual Important Safety Instructions Handset overview p a b o n c m d l k j e i h f g 1 - Handset earpiece 2 - LCD display 3 - • • Show the menu. While in a menu, press to select an item, or save an entry or setting. 4 - • • • • 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 - • Press to start an intercom conversation or transfer a call (for multi-handset models only). 7 - Microphone 8 - • • • Mute the microphone during a call. Delete digits or characters while using the dialing keys. Silence the ringer temporarily while the handset is ringing. 9 - • • Make or answer a call using the handset speakerphone. During a call, press to switch between the speakerphone and the handset earpiece. 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 - • • Press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the caller ID log entry before dialing or saving it to the phonebook. Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail number. 13 - • • Make or answer a call. Answer an incoming call when you hear a call waiting alert. 14 - • • Press repeatedly to review the redial list. Press and hold to insert a dialing pause while entering a number. 15 - • • • • Review the phonebook when the phone is not in use. Increase the listening volume during a call. Scroll up while in a menu, phonebook, caller ID log, or redial list. Move the cursor to the right when entering numbers or names. • 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, phonebook, caller ID log, or redial list. • Move the cursor to the left when entering numbers or names. 16 - light • On when the handset is charging. Telephone base overview j a b c k d e f g h i 1 - Message window • Shows the number of messages, and other information of the answering system or telephone base. 2 - • Press to play messages. • Press to stop playing a message. 3 - • Press to repeat the playing message. • Press twice to play the previous message. • Press to skip to the next message. 4 - • • Press to delete the playing message. When the phone is not in use, press twice to delete all old messages. 5 - • • Press to adjust the volume during message playback. When the phone is not in use, press to adjust the telephone base ringer volume. 6 - • Press to turn the answering system on or off. 7 - • Press to page all system handsets. 8 - light • On when the answering system is turned on. 9 - • • • • light Flashes when there is an incoming call, or another telephone sharing the same line is in use. Flashes when handsets are being deregistered. On when the handset is in use or being registered. On when the answering system is answering a call. 10 - Speakerphone 11 - Charging pole Charger overview a 1 - Charging pole Display icons overview 1/13 ANS ON ECO NEW The battery icon flashes when the battery is low and needs charging. The battery icon animates when the battery is charging. The handset ringer is turned off. There are new voicemail received from your telephone service provider. The message number currently playing and total number of new/old messages recorded. The answering system is turned on. 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. Connect You can choose to connect the telephone base for desktop usage or wall mounting. NOTES • 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. Mount the telephone base 1. Connect the telephone line cord to the telephone base. Route it through the wall mount bracket, and then connect it to the wall jack. 2 Align and place the �w�a�l�l �m��o�u�n�t�b��ra��c�k�e�t�o�n� the standard wall plate. A Connect the telephone base 3. Align and place the telephone base on the wall mount bracket. Slide it down until it clicks securely in place. Connect the charger 4. Connect the power adapter. Install the battery Install the battery as shown below. NOTES • Use only the battery provided. • Charge the battery provided with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual • If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage. THIS SIDE UP Check the battery level After you have installed the battery, check the battery level on the handset screen. • If the battery icon is , or , then go to Before use section to set the date and time, and set the answering system through voice guide. • If the screen is blank, or flashes, then the battery needs to be charged. Go to Charge the battery section before you do any setting or operation. 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 following table). 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. NOTES • Press CANCEL or place the handset in the telephone base or charger will bypass the set date and time, and voice guide. • 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. To manually set the date and time and the answering system, refer to Configure your telephone and Set your built-in answering system sections. To manually initiate the voice guide, refer to Voice guide under Set your built-in answering system section. Before use After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage and battery depletion, the handset will prompt you to set the date and time, and the answering system through voice guide. 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. After the setting for the date and time, the handset will display Voice guide to... and set up Ans sys? alternatively. Set answering system through voice guide This feature assists you to do the basic setup of the answering system. You can follow the voice guide to record your own announcement, set the number of rings and the message alert tone. 1. Press SELECT to start the voice guide for the answering system setup. You hear the voice prompt "Hello! This voice guide will assist you with the basic setup of your answering system." 2. Setup your answering system by inputting the designated numbers as instructed in the voice guide. 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 handset menu 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. • 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 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 into the telephone base or charger. Speakerphone • During a call, press on the handset to switch between speakerphone and handset earpiece. 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. The screen displays Muted. 2. Press MUTE again to resume the conversation. The screen displays Microphone on. Join a call in progress You can use up to two system handsets at a time on an outside call. • When a handset is already on a call, press or on another handset to join the call. • Press OFF or place the handset in the telephone base or charger to exit the call. The call continues until all handsets hang up. 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. 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 • When the desired entry displays, press or to dial. Delete a redial list entry • When the desired redial entry displays, press DELETE. Intercom Use the intercom features for conversations between two handsets. 1. Press INT on your handset when not in use. Use the dialing keys to enter a destination handset number if necessary. 2. To answer the intercom call, press , , or any dialing key on the destination handset. 3. To end the intercom call, press OFF or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger. 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. Call transfer 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. The current call is put on hold. Use the dialing keys to enter a destination handset number if necessary. 2. 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. 3. 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 Line in use. 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. Phonebook 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 phonebook entry 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. 2. Scroll to Phonebook then press SELECT. 3. Press SELECT again to choose Add new entry. 4. Use the dialing keys to enter the number (up to 30 digits). 5. Press SELECT to move to enter 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 �to��m��o��v�e��th��e��c�u�r�s��o�r�t�o��t�h�e��l�e�f�t or 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 p��h�o�n�e�b�o��o�k�e�n�t�r�ie�s� Entries are sorted alphabetically. 1. Press when the phone is not in use. 2. Scroll to browse through the phonebook, or use the dialing keys to start a name search. Edit a �p�h�o�n�e�b�o�o�k���e��n���t�r�y� 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 phonebook entry 1. When the desired entry displays, press DELETE. 2. When the screen displays Delete entry?, press SELECT. Dial a phonebook entry • When the desired entry appears, press or to dial.