V-tech LS640V-1F User manual

User’s manual
Accessory handset for
use with VTech models
LS6425/LS6426/LS6475/
LS6476/LS642V-1E/
LS642V-1F/LS642V-1G
Model:
LS6405/LS640V-1E/
LS640V-1F/LS640V-1G
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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 on 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 find the user’s manual, you can view or download it at
www.vtechphones.com. In Canada, visit www.vtechcanada.com.
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when used with most T-coil equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants. The
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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
Important safety instructions .................................................... 9
Operating range ..................................................................... 11
Maintenance .......................................................................... 11
About cordless telephones.....................................................12
The RBRC® seal .................................................................... 12
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations ............................................. 13
California Energy Commission battery charging
testing instructions ............................................................. 15
For C-UL compliance only ..................................................... 16
Limited warranty .................................................................... 19
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability ..................................... 20
Technical specifications ......................................................... 21

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

Getting started
2
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 flat 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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If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the
battery to prevent possible leakage.
To purchase replacement batteries, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com
or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call
1 [phone].
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CHARGE light
remains on
when charging.

Getting started
3
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.SET DATE
MM/DD/YY
Battery charging
Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see
the table below).
For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when
not in use.
The battery is fully charged after 10 hours of continuous charging.
If you place the handset in the telephone base or the charger without plugging
in the battery, the screen displays No battery.
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Battery indicators Battery status Action
The screen is blank, or
displays Place in charger
and flashes.
Battery has no or
very little charge. The
handset cannot be used.
Charge without interruption
(about 30 minutes).
The screen displays
Low battery and flashes.
Battery has enough
charge to be used for a
short time.
Charge without interruption
(about 30 minutes).
The screen displays
HANDSET X.
Battery is charged. To keep the battery charged,
place it in the telephone base
or charger when not in use.
When the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:
Operation Operating time
While in handset use (talking*) Up to seven hours
While in speakerphone mode (talking*) Up to five hours
While not in use (standby**) Up to seven days
*Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery.
**Handset is not charging or in use.

Getting started
4
Add and register a handset
You can add new LS6405/LS640V handsets (purchased separately) to your
LS6425/LS6426/LS6475/LS6476/LS642V telephone system. Each handset must
be registered with the telephone base before use. When first purchased, each
handset displays Put HS on BASE to register. You may need to charge the
handset before registering it to the telephone base. For more details on battery
charging, see page 3.
To register a handset:
Make sure the handset is out of the telephone base
or handset charger and shows
Put HS on BASE to register and then place the
handset in the telephone base.
The handset displays Registering...Please wait
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 (X represents the
registered handset number). The IN USE light turns
off and the handset beeps 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 HS on BASE to register. This may take up to five
minutes to occur.
To reset the handset, remove it from the telephone base.
When the handset displays Put HS on BASE to register,
try the registration process again.
After registration, the date and time need to be reset.
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Getting started
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Deregister handsets
If you want to replace a handset, or reassign the designated handset number of
a registered handset, you must deregister all handsets that are registered to the
telephone base. Then register each handset individually.
To make deregistration easier, read all of the instructions on this page before
you begin.
Make sure that all handsets are out of the telephone base and chargers before
you begin deregistration.
To deregister all handsets:
Press and hold /FIND HANDSET on the telephone base for about 10 seconds
until the IN USE light on the telephone base turns on and starts flashing.
Press and release /FIND HANDSET again. You must press /FIND HANDSET
while the IN USE light is still flashing. The IN USE light flashes for approximately
seven seconds.
The deregistration process takes about 10 seconds to complete. All handsets
show Put HS on BASE to register.
If deregistration fails, you may need to reset the telephone base and try again.
To reset:
Pick up the registered handset and then press /FLASH.
-OR-
Unplug the power from the telephone base, then plug it back in.
You cannot deregister all handsets if any other system handset is in use.
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Getting started
Handset layout
CHARGE light
On when the handset is charging in the telephone base
or charger.
/ /VOLUME (directory/volume)
Press to enter the directory when the telephone is
not in use.
While in a menu, press to scroll up.
During a call or message playback, press to increase
the listening volume.
When entering numbers or names in the directory,
press to move the cursor to the right.
MUTE/DELETE
While on a call, press to mute the microphone.
While reviewing the redial list, directory or caller ID log,
press to delete an individual entry.
While the handset is ringing, press to silence the ringer
temporarily.
While predialing, press to delete digits.
/FLASH
Press to make or answer a call.
During a call, press to answer an incoming call when you
receive a call waiting alert.
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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.
With the phone set for pulse dialing, press to temporarily
change to tone dialing while on a call.
/SPEAKER
Press to make or answer a call.
During a call, press to switch between the speakerphone
and the handset.

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Getting started
Handset layout
CID/ /VOLUME (caller ID/volume)
Press to review the caller ID log when the telephone
is not in use.
While in a menu, press to scroll down.
During a call or message playback, press to decrease
the listening volume.
When entering numbers or names in the directory,
press to move the cursor to the left.
MENU/SELECT
Press to show the menu.
While in a menu, press to choose an item, or save an
entry or setting.
OFF/CANCEL
During a call, press to hang up.
While the handset is ringing, press to silence the
ringer temporarily.
While the telephone is not in use, press and hold to
delete the missed call indicator.
While in a menu, press to go back to the previous menu.
While in a menu, press and hold to return to idle mode.
Dialing keys
Press to enter numbers or characters.
# (pound key)
Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when
reviewing a caller ID log entry.
When saving the caller ID log entries to the directory.
press to switch the name order.
EQ
During an outside call, intercom call, message or
announcement playback, press to change the audio
quality to best suit your hearing.
REDIAL/PAUSE
Press to review the redial list.
While predialing or entering numbers into the directory,
press and hold to insert a dialing pause.