V-tech LS6204 - Cordless Extension Handset User manual

User’s manual
Accessory handset for use with
VTech model LS6245
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Model: LS6204

Congratulations
on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please
read the Important safety instructions on page 8 of this manual.
This manual has instructions for setup and registration of your new handset.
For full 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.
For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at
www.vtechphones.com. In Canada, please visit www.vtechcanada.com.
The ENERGY STAR®program (www.energystar.gov) 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.
The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use
of such marks by VTech Holdings Limited is under license. VTech Holdings Limited is
a member of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.

Table of contents
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Getting started ................................... 1
Parts checklist...................................... 1
Battery installation ............................... 2
Battery charging................................... 3
Add and register a handset.................. 4
Replace a handset ............................... 5
Cleaning tips for your touch
screen telephone .............................. 5
Handset layout ..................................... 6
Appendix ............................................. 7
Battery.................................................. 7
Important safety instructions................ 8
Operating range ................................... 9
Maintenance......................................... 9
About cordless telephones................. 10
The RBRC®seal................................. 10
Warranty............................................. 11
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations .......... 13
Technical specications ..................... 15

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

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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.
If the battery compartment cover is on the handset, press on the triangle
and slide the cover to remove.
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 charges.
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CHARGE light

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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 7 for battery
operating times.
If the screen is blank, you need to charge the handset without interruption for
at least 10 minutes to give the handset enough charge to use the telephone
for a short time. The handset beeps and shows Low battery. 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. Battery has no charge
and the handset cannot
be used.
Charge without interruption
until the screen shows
HANDSET X (at least
10 minutes).
The screen shows
Place in charger and
ashes.
Battery has very little
charge and the handset
cannot be used.
Charge without interruption
until the screen shows
HANDSET X (at least
four minutes).
The screen shows
Low battery,
ashes, and the
handset beeps.
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.
Important notes
Auto keylock: To prevent accidental key presses, the
handset keys automatically lock after 10 seconds without
presses. Press the UNLOCK softkey to unlock the keypad.
Dialing 911: You must unlock the keypad before you can
dial 911 or any other number on the handset.
HANDSET X
On
Press UNLOCK
to use keys
UNLOCK

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Getting started
Add and register a handset (optional)
Each newly purchased handset (LS6204) must be registered to your
telephone system (LS6245) before use. When rst purchased, each
expansion handset shows NOT REGISTERED. You may need to charge
the handset before registering to the telephone base. For more details on
battery charging, see the table on page 3.
To register a handset:
Place the unregistered handset in the telephone base. If To register,
press HOLD on BASE for 4 sec does not appear on the handset screen
after a few seconds, remove the handset and place it in the telephone
base again.
On the telephone base, press and hold HOLD for about four seconds until
the telephone base displays Registering handset. The handset shows
Please wait... and it takes up to 60 seconds to complete the registration.
The handset shows HANDSET X Registered (Xrepresents the handset
number assigned) and you hear a beep when the registration completes.
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If the registration fails, the handset shows NOT REGISTERED. To reset
the handset, remove the handset from the telephone base and place it back
in. Try the registration process again.
You cannot register a handset if any other system handset is in use.
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Getting started
Replace a handset
If you want to replace a handset or re-assign the designated handset number
of a registered handset, you must deregister all the handsets and then
individually register each handset.
To make deregistration easier, read all of the instructions on this page before
you begin.
To deregister all handsets:
Press and hold HOLD on the telephone base for about 10 seconds until
the telephone base displays Deregister all handsets?
Press the YES softkey.
All system handsets show Searching for BASE.The deregistration
process takes about 10 seconds to complete. All handsets show
NOT REGISTERED when the deregistration completes.
If deregistration fails, the handset displays Registration failed and then
To register, pick up handset from CHARGER. Pick up the registered
handset and try the deregistration process above again.
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You cannot deregister a handset if any system handset is in use.
Cleaning tips for your touch screen telephone
Use the cleaning cloth provided with your LS6245 to clean your telephone.
Clean your telephone only with a dry non-abrasive cloth. The use of a
dampened cloth, cleaning uids or liquids of any type may permanently
damage the touch panel of your telephone.
If you unplug the telephone before cleaning, remember to reset the clock
when done.

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Getting started
Handset layout
CID/VOL-/
While in a menu, press to
scroll down.
During a call, press to
decrease the listening
volume.
When the handset is not in
use, press to review the
call log.
Infrared sensor
When the infrared sensor is
covered during a call, all keys
on the dial pad are disabled.
OFF/CLEAR
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 missed calls
indicator.
While in a menu, press
to exit without making
changes, or press and hold
to return to idle mode.
While entering or editing
a directory entry, press to
erase a digit or character.
/VOL+/
While in a menu, press to
scroll up.
During a call, press to
increase the listening volume.
When the handset is not
in use, press to enter the
directory.
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While reviewing a call log
entry, press repeatedly to
add or remove 1 in front
of the telephone number
before dialing or saving it in
the directory.
/HOME/FLASH
Press to make or answer a
home call.
Flashes quickly when there
is an incoming home call.
Flashes slowly when a
home call is on hold.
During a home call, press
to receive an incoming call
when you receive a call
waiting alert.
/CELL
Press to make or answer a
cell call.
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.
Press to make or answer a
home call.
During a call, press to switch
between speakerphone
and handset.
HOLD
Press to put a call on hold.
#
Press repeatedly to show
other dialing options when
reviewing a call log entry.
Press , then the LOCK
softkey to activate the keypad
lock manually.
CHARGE light
On when the handset is charging in
the telephone base or charger.

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Appendix
Battery
It takes up to 16 hours for the battery to be fully charged. When it is fully charged, you
can expect the following performance:
Operation Operating time
While in handset use (talking*) Up to 11 hours
While in speakerphone mode (talking*) Up to six hours
While not in use (standby**) Up to ve days
*Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery.
**Handset is not charging or in use.
The battery needs charging when:
A new battery is installed in the handset.
The handset beeps every minute while on a call.
The handset beeps and Low battery displays on the handset.
Place in charger displays on the handset.
A battery is properly installed but the screen is blank.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of re or injury, read and follow these instructions:
Use only the battery(ies) provided or equivalent. To order a replacement, visit our
website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, go to
www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 [phone].
Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a re. Check with local waste management
codes for special disposal instructions.
Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and
might cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte might be toxic if
swallowed.
Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with
conductive materials.
Charge the battery(ies) provided with or identied for use with this product only in
accordance with the instructions and limitations specied in this manual.
Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and metallic contacts.
To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose this product to water or any type
of moisture.
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