V-tech DS6401 User manual

User’s manual
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Model: DS6401
Accessory handset for use
with VTech model DS6421
®

Congratulations
on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please
read Important safety instructions on page 10 of this manual.
This manual has instructions how to set up and register your new handset. For
complete instructions on using the handset, see the user’s manual that came
with your telephone base.
If you cannot nd your user’s manual, you can view or download it at
www.vtechphones.com.
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www.vtechphones.com. In Canada, visit www.vtechcanada.com.
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recognizes and encourages the use of products that save
energy and help protect our environment. We are proud to
mark this product with the ENERGY STAR®label indicating it
meets the latest energy efciency guidelines.
Telephones identied 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.
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Compatible with
Hearing Aid T-Coil
TIA-1083
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Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Table of contents
Getting started .........................................................................1
Parts checklist............................................................................1
Battery installation......................................................................2
Battery charging.........................................................................3
Add and register a handset ........................................................4
Deregister handsets ...................................................................5
Handset layout ...........................................................................6
Appendix ...................................................................................9
Battery........................................................................................9
Important safety instructions....................................................10
Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers.........11
Operating range .......................................................................11
Maintenance.............................................................................11
About cordless telephones.......................................................12
The RBRC®seal.......................................................................12
Limited warranty.......................................................................13
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations ................................................15
Technical specications ...........................................................17

1
Getting started
Parts checklist
Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and
original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
To purchase a replacement battery or power adapter, visit our website at
www.vtechphones.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, go to
www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 [phone].
Handset
User’s manual
Battery
Battery
compartment
cover
Charger and
power adapter

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Getting started
If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the
battery to prevent possible leakage.
To purchase a replacement battery, visit our website at
www.vtechphones.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, go to
www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 [phone].
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Battery installation
Install the battery as shown below.
Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset
battery compartment, matching the color-coded label.
Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires
inside the battery compartment.
Align the cover at against the battery compartment, then slide it towards
the center of the handset until it clicks into place.
Charge the handset by placing it in the telephone base or charger. The
CHARGE light is on when the handset is charging.
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CHARGE light
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3
Getting started
Battery charging
Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status
(see the table below). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base
or charger to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in
the telephone base or charger when not in use. The battery is fully charged
after 16 hours of continuous charging. See the table on page 9 for battery
operating times.
If the screen is blank, you need to charge the handset without interruption for
at least 30 minutes to give the handset enough charge to use the telephone
for a short time. When the battery is low, the handset shows Low battery
along with a ashing . If you are on a call in low battery mode, the handset
beeps every minute.
The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions
to take.
Battery indicators Battery status Action
The screen is blank,
or shows Place in
charger and ashes.
Battery has no or very
little charge. The handset
cannot be used.
Charge without interruption
until the screen shows
HANDSET X (at least
30 minutes).
The screen shows
Low battery and
ashes.
Battery has enough
charge to be used for a
short time.
Charge without interruption
until the screen shows
HANDSET X (at least
30 minutes).
The screen shows
HANDSET X.
Battery is charged. To keep the battery charged,
place it in the telephone base
or charger when not in use.
After you install your telephone or power returns following
a power outage, the handset will prompt you to set the
date and time. To skip setting the date and time, press
OFF/CANCEL or BACK.
SET DATE
09/30/09
MM/DD/YY
BACK
SET

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Getting started
Add and register a handset
You can add new handsets (DS6401, purchased separately) to your
telephone system, but each handset must be registered with the telephone
base before use. When rst purchased, each expansion handset shows
Put handset on BASE to register after a battery is installed. You may
need to charge the handset before registering it to the telephone base. For
more details on battery charging, see the table on page 3.
To register a handset:
Make sure the handset is out of the
telephone base or handset charger and
shows Put handset on BASE to register .
Place the handset in the telephone base.
The handset displays Registering handset...
on the handset and the red IN USE light on the
telephone base turns on. It takes about
90 seconds to complete the registration process.
The handset displays HANDSET X Registered
(Xrepresents the registered handset number).
The IN USE light on the telephone base turns
off and you hear a conrmation tone from the
handset when registration completes.
If registration fails, the system will automatically try to
register again. If registration fails after the third try, the
handset displays Registration failed then
Put handset on BASE to register and the telephone
base beeps. This may take up to ve minutes to occur.
To reset the handset, remove it from the telephone
base. When the handset displays Put handset on
BASE to register, try the registration process again.
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You cannot register a handset if any other system
handset is in use.
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5
Getting started
Deregister handsets
If you want to replace a handset or reassign the designated handset number
of a registered handset, you must deregister all handsets. Then register each
handset you wish to use individually.
To make deregistration easier, read all of the instructions on this page before
you begin.
To deregister all handsets:
Make sure that all handsets are out of the
telephone base and handset chargers before
you begin deregistration.
Press and hold /FIND HANDSET on the
telephone base for about 10 seconds until the
IN USE light ashes.
Quickly press /FIND HANDSET again. You
must press /FIND HANDSET while the IN USE
light is still ashing. The IN USE light ashes for
about ve seconds. If the light stops ashing,
start again with Step 1 above.
All system handsets show Put handset on BASE to register , and you
hear a confirmation tone when deregistration completes. The deregistration
process takes about 10 seconds to complete.
If deregistration fails, you may need to reset the telephone and try again.
To reset:
Press and hold OFF/CANCEL or place the handset back in the
telephone base.
- OR -
Unplug the power from the telephone base, then plug it back in.
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You cannot deregister handsets if any system handset is in use.
Even if the battery is depleted, you can still deregister the handsets by
following the steps above.
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Getting started
Handset layout
/HOME/FLASH
Press to make or answer a home call.
During a home call, press to answer an incoming call
when you hear a call waiting alert.
Flashes quickly when there is an incoming home call.
Flashes slowly when a home call is on hold.
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While reviewing a caller ID log entry, press repeatedly to
add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before
dialing or saving it in the directory.
Press to make or answer a home call using the handset
speakerphone.
During a call, message or announcement playback, press
to switch between the speakerphone and the handset.
Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily during a call if
you have pulse service.
Press to toggle the name order when saving the caller ID
entry into the directory.
CHARGE light
On when the handset is charging in the telephone base
or charger.
REDIAL/PAUSE
Press to review the redial list.
While dialing or entering numbers into the directory, press and hold
to insert a dialing pause.
/CELL
Press to make or answer a cell call.
During a cell call, press to answer an incoming call when
you hear a call waiting alert.
Flashes quickly when there is an incoming cell call.
Flashes slowly when a cell call is on hold.
Softkeys (2)
Press to select a menu item displayed above the key.
While in a menu, press to select an item, or save an entry
or setting.
During an outside call, intercom call, message or
announcement playback, press to change the quality of
the audio to best suit your hearing.

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Getting started
Handset layout (continued)
VOL/ /
While in a menu, press to scroll up.
During a call or message playback, press to increase the
listening volume.
When the handset is not in use, press to enter the directory.
When entering numbers and names in the directory, press
to move the cursor to the left.
MUTE/DELETE
While on a call, press to mute the microphone.
While reviewing the caller ID log, directory or redial list, press to
delete an individual entry.
Press to delete digits when predialing.
While entering or editing a directory entry, press to erase
a digit or character.
While the handset is ringing, press to silence the ringer
temporarily.
During message or announcement playback, press to
delete a message or announcement.
OFF/CANCEL
During a call, press to hang up.
While the handset is ringing, press to silence the
ringer temporarily.
Press and hold while the telephone is not in use to
erase the displayed messages (XX Missed calls and
Download fail).
While in a menu, press to exit without making changes
or press and hold to return to idle mode.
VOL/ /CID
While in a menu, press to scroll down.
During a call or message playback, press to decrease the
listening volume.
When the handset is not in use, press to review the
caller ID log.
When entering numbers and names in the directory, press
to move the cursor to the right.
# (pound key)
While reviewing a caller ID log entry or a directory entry,
press repeatedly to show other dialing options.