VTech DS6151-2 Manuel utilisateur

User’s manual

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Models:

DS6151/DS6151-11/

DS6151-2 BC

Congratulations

on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please

read Important safety instructions on page 80 of this manual.

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, and everything new at

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Table of contents

Getting started ........................ 1

Parts checklist ............................1

Telephone base installation .......2

Battery installation......................4

Battery charging .........................4

Belt clip and optional headset ....6

Handset layout ...........................7

Telephone base layout ...............9

Handset settings ..................... 11

Settings ......................................11

LCD language ............................11

Clear voicemail indicator ............12

Key tone .....................................13

Set date/time ..............................13

Home area code .........................14

Dial mode ...................................14

Ringers .......................................15

Ringer volume ............................15

Ringer tone .................................15

Telephone base settings ........ 16

Settings .......................................16

LCD language .............................16

Clear voicemail indicator ............17

Key tone .....................................18

Set date/time ..............................18

Home area code .........................19

Dial mode ...................................19

Ringers .......................................20

Ringer volume ............................20

Ringer tone .................................20

Answering system settings ... 21

Answering system set up ............21

Answer ON/OFF .........................21

Call screening .............................22

Announcement ...........................23

Play your announcement ...........23

Record your own

announcement .......................24

Delete your announcement ........26

Number of rings ..........................27

Remote access code .................28

Message alert tone ....................29

Telephone operation ............... 30

Make, answer or end a call .......30

Call waiting .................................31

Handset speakerphone ..............31

Volume .......................................31

Silence the ringer .......................31

Mute ...........................................32

Hold ............................................32

Temporary tone dialing ..............33

Handset locator ..........................33

Chain dialing ..............................34

Redial list ....................................35

Review the redial list ..................35

Dial a redial entry .......................35

Save a redial entry to the

directory ..................................36

Delete a redial entry ...................36

Multiple handset use ..................37

Intercom .....................................37

Answer an incoming call

during an intercom call ...........39

Transfer a call .............................40

Share an outside call..................42

Conference line 1 and line 2

calls .........................................42

Answer an incoming call

during a conference call .........44

Directory .....................................45

Create a new directory entry ......45

Character chart ..........................47

Review the directory ..................48

Alphabetical search ....................48

Dial a directory entry ..................48

Edit a directory entry ..................49

Delete a directory entry ..............50

Store a speed dial entry .............51

Review the speed dial

directory ..................................52

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Dial a speed dial entry ...............52

Edit a speed dial entry ...............53

Reassign a speed dial entry ......54

Delete a speed dial entry ...........54

About caller ID ............................55

Caller ID history ..........................56

Missed calls indicator .................56

Memory match ...........................57

Review the call log .....................57

Make a call log entry ready

to dial ......................................58

Dial a call log entry .....................58

Save a call log entry to the

directory ..................................59

Delete from the call log ..............60

Call log display screen

messages................................60

Answering system operation ...

61

Answering system and

voicemail .................................61

Message capacity ......................61

New message indication ............62

Call intercept ..............................62

Message playback .....................63

Delete all messages ...................64

Record and play memos ............65

Remote access ..........................66

Appendix .................................. 67

Screen display messages ..........67

Handset and telephone base

indicators ................................69

Handset screen icons ................70

Telephone base screen icons ....71

Expand your telephone system ....

72

Troubleshooting ..........................73

Important safety instructions ......80

Operating range .........................82

Maintenance ...............................82

The RBRC® seal .........................83

FCC, ACTA and IC regulations ....

84

California Energy Commission

battery charging testing

instructions..............................86

For C-UL compliance only .........87

Limited warranty .........................90

Technical speciﬁcations .............92

Index ......................................... 93

1

Telephone line cords (2)

Parts checklist

Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and

original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.

Quick start guide

Telephone base

power adapter User’s manual

To purchase a replacement battery or power adapter, visit our website at

www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to

www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377.

Getting started

Handset

(1 for DS6151/

DS6151-11)

(2 for DS6151-2)

Battery

(1 for DS6151/

DS6151-11)

(2 for DS6151-2)

Battery

compartment cover

(1 for DS6151/DS6151-11)

(2 for DS6151-2)

Belt clip

Charger

(1 for DS6151/

DS6151-11)

(2 for DS6151-2)

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Getting started

Telephone base installation

If you have a 2-line wall jack, install the telephone base as shown in

Figure One: Installation with 2-line jack on below.

If you have separate wall jacks for each line, install the telephone base as

shown in Figure Two: Installation with separate line jacks on page 3.

Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.

If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service

through your telephone line, you must install a DSL ﬁlter between each

telephone line cord and telephone wall jack. The ﬁlter prevents noise and

caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service

provider for more information about DSL ﬁlters.

Figure One: Installation with 2-line jack

L1+L2 telephone wall jack

Telephone base

power adapter

If you have DSL high-speed

Internet service, a DSL ﬁlter

(not included) is required.

Telephone base

Connect the black

telephone line cord to jack

labeled LINE 1/L1+L2.

Electrical outlet

not controlled by

a wall switch

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Getting started

Telephone base installation (continued)

Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a

replacement, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call

1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial

1 (800) 267-7377.

The power adapter is 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.

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Figure Two: Installation with separate line jacks

Telephone base

power adapter

Electrical outlet

not controlled by

a wall switch If you have DSL

high-speed

Internet service,

a DSL ﬁlter (not

included) is

required.

Telephone base

Connect the clear

telephone line cord to jack

labeled LINE 1/L1+L2.

Connect the

black telephone

line cord to jack

labeled LINE 2.

L1 telephone

wall jack L2 telephone

wall jack

Charger installation

Plug the charger power adapter to an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall

switch.

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Getting started

Battery installation

Install the battery as shown below.

Battery indicators Battery status Action

The screen is blank. Battery has no charge and the

handset cannot be used. Charge without interruption (at

least 30 minutes).

The screen shows

Place handset in

charger and ﬂashes.

Battery has very little charge

and the handset cannot be

used.

Charge without interruption (at

least 30 minutes).

The screen shows Low

battery and ﬂashes. Battery has enough charge to

be used for a short time.

Charge without interruption (at

least 30 minutes).

The screen shows

HANDSET.Battery is charged. To keep the battery charged,

place it in the telephone base

when not in use.

1 2

3

Plug the battery connector

securely into the socket inside the

battery compartment, matching

the color-coded label.

Place the battery with the label

THIS SIDE UP and the wires

inside the battery compartment.

Slide the battery compartment

cover towards the center of the

handset until it clicks into place.

Charge the handset by placing it

in the telephone base.

4

CHARGE light remains

on when charging.

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 16 hours of continuous charging.

If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the

battery to prevent any possible leakage.

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5

Getting started

Battery charging

When the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:

Operation Operating time

While in handset use (talking*) Up to 10 hours

While in speakerphone mode (talking*) Up to 7 hours

While not in use (standby**) Up to 10 days

*Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery.

**Handset is not charging or in use.

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Getting started

Belt clip and optional headset

Belt clip

Lift the plastic cover.

Plug a 2.5mm headset

into the jack on the side

of the handset.

Headset

For handsfree telephone conversation, you can use any industry standard

2.5mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use a

VTech 2.5mm headset.

To attach the belt clip:

Snap the belt clip into

the slots on both sides

of the handset.

To remove the belt clip:

Gently lift either of the

belt clip tabs outwards to

remove the belt clip from

the handset.

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Getting started

Softkeys (2)

Press to select a menu item displayed above the key.

/VOL (directory/volume)

Press to enter the directory when the telephone is

not in use (page 48).

While in a menu, press to scroll up.

During a call or message playback, press to increase

the listening volume (page 31 or 63).

(speakerphone)

Press to make or join a call using the ﬁrst available

line, starting with line 1 (page 30).

Press to answer a call.

During a call, press to switch between speakerphone

and handset use (page 31).

CID /VOL (caller ID/volume)

Press to review the call log when the telephone is

not in use (page 57).

While in a menu, press to scroll down.

During a call or message playback, press to

decrease the listening volume (page 31 or 63).

1

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 (page 58).

REDIAL/PAUSE

Press to review the redial list (page 35).

While dialing or entering numbers into the directory,

press and hold to insert a dialing pause (pages 30

and 45).

TONE

Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily when

using the pulse service (page 33).

(line 1/ﬂash)

Press to make or answer a call on line 1.

During a call, press to receive an incoming call on

line 1 when you receive a call waiting alert (page 31).

Handset layout

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Getting started

CHARGE light

On when the handset is charging in the telephone

base (page 4).

(line 2/ﬂash)

Press to make or answer a call on line 2.

During a call, press to receive an incoming call on

line 2 when you receive a call waiting alert

(page 31).

OFF

During a call, press to hang up (page 30).

Press and hold while the telephone is not in use to

erase the missed calls indicator (page 56).

Press to delete a digit or character while entering a

number or name.

While in a menu, press to return to the previous

menu or press and hold to return to the idle mode.

#

Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when

reviewing a call log entry (page 58).

INT (intercom)

Press to initiate an intercom conversation (page 37)

or transfer a call (page 40).

HOLD

Press to put a call on hold (page 32).

Handset layout (continued)

Headset jack

Plug in a wired headset for handsfree telephone

conversation (page 6).

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Getting started

Telephone base layout

Softkeys (2)

Press to select a menu item

displayed above the key.

CANCEL

While in a menu, press to exit to the previous

menu or press and hold to return to the idle mode.

While the telephone base is ringing, press to

silence the ringer temporarily (page 31).

Press and hold to erase the missed calls indicator

while the telephone is not in use (page 56).

During programming, press to backspace to

delete a digit or character.

/CID (volume/caller ID)

Press to review the call log when the

telephone is not in use (page 57).

During a call, press to access the

call log (page 34).

While in a menu, press to scroll down.

/DIR (volume/directory)

Press to enter the directory when the

telephone is not in use (page 48).

During a call, press to access

the directory (page 34).

While in a menu, press to scroll up.

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Getting started

X/DELETE

Press to delete messages

(pages 63 and 64).

/SKIP

Press to skip to the next

message (page 63).

/REPEAT

Press to repeat a

message or press twice

to play the previous

message (page 63).

•/REC

Press to record a memo

(page 65) or an outgoing

announcement

(page 24).

/MAILBOX LINE 1

/MAILBOX LINE 2

Press to start or stop

message playback of the

mailbox of line 1 or line 2

(page 63).

/ON/OFF LINE 1

/ON/OFF LINE 2

Press to turn the

answering machine of

the corresponding line

on or off (page 21).

LINE 1, LINE 2

Press to make or answer a

call on the corresponding

line (page 30).

HOLD

Press to put a call

on hold (page 32).

/VOL/

During a call, press to adjust

the speakerphone volume

(page 31).

Press to adjust the volume

during message playback

(page 63).

While the telephone base is

ringing, press the increase or

decrease the ringer volume.

FLASH

During a call,

press to receive

an incoming call

if you subscribe

to call waiting

(page 31).

TONE

Press to switch to

tone dialing

temporarily when

using the pulse

service (page 33).

Telephone base layout (continued)

#

Press repeatedly to show

other dialing options

when reviewing a call log

entry (page 58).

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Handset settings

LCD language

You can select English, Français or Español to be used in all screen displays.

To select a language:

Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not

in use.

Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the

SELECT softkey.

Press the SELECT softkey to select LCD language.

Press or to choose from English, Français or

Español. Press the SET softkey to save, or press the

BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Settings

In the settings menu, you can change and edit the handset settings of LCD

language, voicemail indicator, key tone, date and time, home area code and

dial mode.

Press the MENU softkey to show the menu when the

handset is not in use.

Press or to select SETTINGS.

Press the SELECT softkey to select the desired item.

1.

2.

3.

Press OFF or the BACK softkey to return to the previous menu.

Press and hold OFF to exit without making changes and return to the

idle mode.

MENU

HANDSET

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BACK SELECT

SETTINGS

LCD language

Clear voicemail

Key tone

BACK SET

LCD LANGUAGE

English

Francais

Espanol

,

~

BACK SELECT

SETTINGS

Handset settings

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Handset settings

Clear voicemail indicator

If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service

provider, the

2

icon and a line number appear on both the handset and

telephone base when you have new voicemail messages. Contact your

telephone service provider for more information and assistance about using

your voicemail service.

After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on both

the handset and telephone base turn off automatically.

Use the clear voicemail indicator feature when the telephone indicates that

there is new voicemail but there are none (for example, when you have

accessed your voicemail while away from home). The clear voicemail feature

only turns off the indicators; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As

long as you have new voicemail messages, your telephone service provider

continues to send the signal that turns on the indicators.

To manually turn off these indicators:

Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not

in use.

Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the

SELECT softkey.

Press or to select Clear voicemail, then press the

SELECT softkey.

Press or to choose from Line 1, Line 2, or

Lines 1&2, then press the SELECT softkey. The screen

shows Turn off indicator?

Press the YES softkey to conﬁrm, or press the

NO softkey to exit to the previous menu.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Your telephone service provider may alert you of new

messages with a stutter (broken) dial tone. Contact

your telephone service provider for details.

Voicemail is different from answering system

messages recorded in your answering system. For

more information about the difference, see page 61.

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BACK SELECT

SETTINGS

LCD language

Clear voicemail

Key tone

YES NO

Turn off

indicator?

BACK SELECT

SETTINGS

CLEAR VOICEMAIL

Line 1

Line 2

Lines 1&2

BACK SELECT

Handset settings

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Handset settings

Key tone

You can turn the key tone feature on or off.

To change the settings:

Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not

in use.

Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the

SELECT softkey.

Press or to select Key tone, then press the

SELECT softkey.

Press or to choose On or Off. Press the

SET softkey to save, or press the BACK softkey

to exit to the previous menu.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Set date/time

The answering system announces the day and time of

each message prior to playing it. If you subscribe to caller

ID service from your telephone service provider, the day,

month and time are set automatically with each incoming

call. However, the year must be correct so that the day of

the week can be calculated from the caller ID information.

Before using the answering system, set the date and time

as follows.

To adjust the date and time:

Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not

in use.

Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the

SELECT softkey.

Press or to select Set date/time, then press the

SELECT softkey.

Press the dialing keys (0-9) to enter a two-digit number

or press or until the screen displays the correct

value. Press the SET softkey to advance.

Repeat step 4 until the date and time are set.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

If the date and time are not set, the system announces,

“Time and day not set,” before each message plays.

SETTINGS

Clear voicemail

Key tone

Set date/time

BACK SELECT

BACK SET

KEY TONE

On

Off

SETTINGS

Key tone

Set date/time

Home area code

BACK SELECT

BACK SET

SET DATE

12/31/09

MM/DD/YY

BACK SET

SET TIME

03:45 AM

BACK SELECT

SETTINGS

BACK SELECT

SETTINGS

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Handset settings

Home area code

If you dial local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can

program your home area code so that when you receive a call within your

local area, the telephone number is automatically stored without the area code

in the call log.

To change the setting:

Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not

in use.

Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the

SELECT softkey.

Press or to select Home area code, then press the

SELECT softkey.

Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the desired home

area code. Press OFF to delete a digit.

Press the SET softkey to conﬁrm or press the

BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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 code you have already programmed following the

steps above. After you have deleted the home area code,

_ _ _ appears in the display.

BACK SET

HOME AREA CODE

___

SETTINGS

Key tone

Set date/time

Home area code

BACK SELECT

SETTINGS

Dial mode

The dial mode is preset to tone. If you do not have touch-

tone service, you need to change the setting to pulse.

To change the setting:

Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not

in use.

Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the

SELECT softkey.

Press or to select Dial mode, then press the

SELECT softkey.

Press or to choose Tone or Pulse. Press the

SET softkey to save, or press the BACK softkey to

exit to the previous menu.

1.

2.

3.

4.

SETTINGS

Set date/time

Home area code

Dial Mode

BACK SELECT

SETTINGS

BACK SET

DIAL MODE

Tone

Pulse

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Handset settings

Ringer volume

You can adjust the ringer volume or turn the ringer off.

To adjust the handset ringer volume:

Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not

in use.

Press or to select RINGERS, then press the

SELECT softkey.

Press the SELECT softkey to select Ringer volume.

Press or to choose Line 1, Line 2 or Lines 1&2.

Then press the SELECT softkey.

Press or to adjust the ringer volume or press the

OFF softkey to turn off the ringer. A sample of each

ringer volume plays as you scroll through the choices.

Press the SET softkey to conﬁrm or press OFF to exit

to the previous menu.

Ringer tone

You can select the ringer tone.

To change the handset ringer tone:

Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not

in use.

Press or to select RINGERS, then press the

SELECT softkey.

Press or to select Ringer tone, then press the

SELECT softkey.

Press or to choose Line 1, Line 2 or Lines 1&2.

Then press the SELECT softkey.

Press or to select the desired ringer tone.

Press the SELECT softkey to conﬁrm or press the

BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Setting the volume to the lowest level turns off the

ringer. A ringer off icon

1

1,

1

2, or 1

2

1

of the

respective phone line(s) ﬂashes on the screen.

See page 20 to set the telephone base ringer volume.

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Ringers

In the ringers menu, you can adjust the ringer volume and select the ringer

tone for each telephone line.

BACK SELECT

RINGERS

BACK SELECT

RINGERS

Ringer volume

Ringer tone

BACK SELECT

RINGER VOLUME

Line 1

Line 2

Lines 1&2

OFF SET

RINGER VOLUME

BACK SELECT

RINGERS

Ringer volume

Ringer tone

BACK SELECT

RINGER TONE

Line 1

Line 2

Lines 1&2

BACK SELECT

RINGER TONE

1

2

3

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LCD language

You can select English, Français or Español to be used in all screen displays.

To select a language:

Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is

not in use.

Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings, then press the

SELECT softkey.

Press the SELECT softkey to select LCD language.

Press /CID or /DIR to choose from English,

Français or Español, then press the SET softkey to

save or press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Settings

In the settings menu, you can change and edit the telephone base settings of

LCD language, voicemail indicator, key tone, date and time, home area code

and dial mode.

Press the MENU softkey to show the menu when the

telephone base is not in use.

Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings.

Press the SELECT softkey to select the

highlighted item.

1.

2.

3.

Press CANCEL to return to the previous menu. Press and hold CANCEL to

exit without making changes and return to the idle mode.

BASE

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REDIAL MENU

LCD language

Clear voicemail

Key tone

SELECT

,

LCD LANGUAGE

English

Francais

SET

SELECT

Intercom

Ringers

Settings

Telephone base settings

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