VTech Telecommunications 80-8040-00 1.9GHz Cordless Phone User Manual users manual

VTech Telecommunications Ltd 1.9GHz Cordless Phone users manual

UserManual.wiki >

VTech Telecommunications >

80-8040-00 User Manual >

Contents

1. user manual
2. users manual

users manual

User’s manualw w w.v t e c h p h o n e s . c o mModels: CS6429/CS6429-2/CS6429-3/CS6429-4/CS6429-5

iTable of contentsGetting started ................................1Parts checklist ..................................1Telephone base and charger installation ........................2Battery installation ............................3Battery charging ...............................4Installation options ............................5Telephone base layout ....................7Handset layout .................................8Telephone settings .......................10Using the menu ..............................10Ringer volume (telephone base) ....10Ringer volume (handset) ................11Ringer tone .....................................11LCD language.................................12Clear voicemail indicators...............12Key tone .........................................13Set date and time ...........................13Home area code .............................14Dial mode .......................................14Telephone operation ....................15Make a call .....................................15Predial a call ...................................15Answer a call ..................................15End a call ........................................15Speakerphone ................................15Volume ...........................................15Mute................................................16Call waiting .....................................16Temporary ringer silencing .............16Temporary tone dialing ...................16Chain dialing ...................................17Join a call in progress .....................18Find handset ...................................18Redial list ........................................19Review and dial a redial entry ........19Store a number from the redial list to the directory ............................19Delete a redial entry .......................19Intercom..........................................20Answer an incoming call during an intercom call ...........................21Call transfer using intercom ............21Directory ........................................23About directory ...............................23Create a new directory entry ..........24Review the directory .......................26Alphabetical search ........................26Dial a directory entry.......................26Edit a directory entry.......................26Delete a directory entry ..................27Speed dial.......................................27Store a speed dial entry..................27Dial a speed dial number ................28Delete a speed dial entry ................28Caller ID .........................................29About caller ID ................................29Information about caller ID with call waiting...................................29Call log............................................30Missed call indicator .......................31Memory match ................................31

iiReview and dial from the call log ....31View dialing options ........................32Save a call Iog entry to the directory ................................32Delete from the call log ...................33Call log display screen messages ........................33Answering system settings .........34Answering system setup.................34Announcement ...............................34Record a new announcement.........35Play the announcement ..................35Delete your announcement ............35Answer ON/OFF .............................36Call screening .................................36Number of rings ..............................37Remote access code ......................37Message alert tone .........................38Recording time ...............................38Answering system operation ......39Using the answering machine and voicemail together ......................39Voice prompts.................................40Message capacity ...........................40Answering system new message indication .....................40Call screening at the telephone base............................40Call screening at the handset .........41Call intercept...................................41Message playback ..........................41Delete all old messages .................43Record, play or delete memos........44Message window displays ..............45Remote access ...............................46Appendix .......................................47Handset display screen messages ........................47Handset and telephone base indicators ...........49Battery ............................................50Expand your telephone system ......51Add and register a handset (optional) ....................51Replace a handset..........................52Troubleshooting ..............................53Important safety instructions...........61Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers ....................62Operating range..............................62Maintenance ...................................63About cordless telephones .............64The RBRC® seal .............................64Limited warranty .............................65FCC, ACTA and IC regulations ......67Technical specications..................69Index ..............................................70Table of contents

1Parts checklistYour 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.Telephone line cordTelephone baseHandset (1 for CS6429, 2 for CS6429-2, 3 for CS6429-3, 4 for CS6429-4 and 5 for CS6429-5)User’s manualWall mount bracketGetting startedCharger and charger adapter (1 for CS6429-2, 2 for CS6429-3, 3 for CS6429-4 and 4 for CS6429-5)Battery (1 for CS6429, 2 for CS6429-2, 3 for CS6429-3, 4 for CS6429-4 and 5 for CS6429-5)Telephone base power adapterBattery compartment cover(1 for CS6429, 2 for CS6429-2, 3 for CS6429-3, 4 for CS6429-4 and 5 for CS6429-5)Quick start guideTo purchase replacement batteries or power adapters, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.

2Getting startedTelephone base and charger installationInstall the telephone base and charger(s) as shown below.If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.The telephone base comes ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, refer to Tabletop to wall mount installation on page 5 for details.ChargerTelephone baseCharger adapterElectrical outlet not controlled by a wall switchTelephone line cordIf you have DSL high speed Internet service, a DSL filter (not included) is required.Telephone wall jackTelephone base power adapterElectrical outlet not controlled by a wall switchUse only the power adapters 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 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.••

3Getting startedBattery installationInstall the battery as shown below.Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment.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 charges.1.2.3.4.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 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377.••1CHARGE light remains on when charging.23 4

4Battery chargingOnce 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 10 hours of continuous charging. See the table on page 50 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 plays four short beeps and shows LOW BATTERY along with a flashing icon. When you are on a call in low battery mode, the handset plays four short beeps every 50 seconds.The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to take.Battery indicators Battery status ActionThe screen is blank. Battery has no charge and the handset cannot be used.Charge without interruption (at least 4 minutes).The screen shows PLACE IN CHARGER and flashes.Battery has very little charge and the handset cannot be used.Charge without interruption until the screen shows HANDSET X (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 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.Getting startedIf you place the handset in the telephone base or charger without plugging in a battery, the screen displays NO BATTERY.After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage, the handset will prompt you to set the date and time. For instructions, see Set date and time on page 13. To skip setting the date and time, press OFF/CANCEL.••

5Getting startedInstallation optionsThe telephone comes ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the provided wall mount bracket to connect with a standard dual-stud telephone wall mount plate. If you do not have this wall mount plate, you can purchase one from many hardware or consumer electronics retailers. You may need a professional to install the wall mount plate.Tabletop to wall mount installationPlug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the bottom of the telephone base. Plug the small end of the base power adapter into the POWER jack on the bottom of the telephone base.Position the telephone base against the wall mount bracket. Insert the extend tabs (marked B) of the wall mount bracket into the slots on the back of the telephone base. Push the telephone base down until it clicks securely in place.Route the telephone line cord (or DSL) filter through the hole in the middle of the wall mount bracket and plug it into the telephone wall jack. Route the power cord out of the bottom of the telephone and plug it into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.Align the holes on the bracket with the standard wall mount plate and slide the bracket down until it locks securely. Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with twist ties.1.2.3.4.123 4

6Installation options (continued)Wall mount to tabletop installationIf the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first.Slide the black wall mount bracket up and remove it from the wall mount plate. Unplug the end of the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the telephone wall jack. Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet.Slide the telephone base up and remove it from the wall mount bracket.See Telephone base and charger installation on page 2.1.2.3.4.Getting started

Getting started7Telephone base layout X/DELETEPress to delete the message currently playing (page 42).When the telephone is not in use, press twice to delete all previously reviewed messages (page 42).Message windowShows the number of messages and other answering system information (page 45).IN USE lightFlashes when there is an incoming call, or another telephone sharing the same line is in use.On when the handset is in use, or the answering system is answering a call./FIND HANDSETPress to page all system handsets (page 18)./SKIPPress to skip to the next message (page 42). /PLAY/STOPPress to play messages (page 42).Press to stop message playback (page 42)./ANS ON/OFFPress to turn the answering system on or off (page 34)./REPEATPress to repeat a message or press twice to play the previous message (page 43)./VOL and /VOLPress to adjust the volume during message playback (page 42).When the phone is not in use, press to adjust the telephone base ringer volume (page 10).

8/VOLUMEPress to enter the directory when the telephone is not in use (page 26).Press to scroll up while in a menu, or in the directory, call log or redial list.During a call or message playback, press to increase the listening volume (page 15 or page 41).When entering numbers or names in the directory, press to move the cursor to the right.Handset layout Getting started (speakerphone)Press to make or answer a call.During a call, press to switch between the speakerphone and the handset (page 15).CHARGE lightOn when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger (page 3).MUTE/DELETEWhile on a call, press to mute the microphone (page 16).While using the dialing keys, press to delete digits or characters.While the handset is ringing, press to silence the ringer temporarily (page 16).While reviewing the redial list, directory or call log, press to delete an individual entry (page 19, 27 and 33 respectively)./FLASHPress to make or answer a call (page 15).During a call, press to answer an incoming call when you receive a call waiting alert (page 16).1While reviewing a call log entry, press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the call log entry before dialing or saving it to the directory.TONEPress to switch to tone dialing temporarily when using the pulse service.

9Handset layoutGetting startedMENU/SELECTPress to show the menu.While in a menu, press to select an item, or save an entry or setting.OFF/CANCELDuring a call, press to hang up.While the handset is ringing, press to silence the ringer temporarily (page 16).While the telephone is not in use, press and hold to erase the missed call indicator (page 31).While in a menu, press to exit to the previous menu or press and hold to exit to idle mode.# (pound key)Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when reviewing a call log entry (page 32).INT (intercom)Press to start an intercom conversation or transfer a call (pages 20-22).REDIAL/PAUSEPress to review the redial list (page 19).While dialing or entering numbers into the directory, press and hold to insert a dialing pause.CID /VOLUMEPress to review the call log when the telephone is not in use (page 31).Press to scroll down while in a menu, or in the directory, call log or redial list. During a call or message playback, press to decrease the listening volume (page 15 or page 41).When entering numbers or names in the directory, press to move the cursor to the left.Dialing keysPress to enter numbers or characters.

10Telephone settingsUsing the menuIn the ringers menu, you can select the ringer tones and adjust the ringer volume for incoming calls.In the settings menu, you can change and edit the settings for LCD language, voicemail indicators, key tone, date and time, home area code and dial mode.Go to Answering system setup on page 34 for instructions on how to modify your answering system settings using a system handset.To enter the handset menu:Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.Press or until the screen displays the desired feature menu.Press MENU/SELECT to enter that menu.To return to the previous menu, press OFF/CANCEL.To return to idle mode, press and hold OFF/CANCEL.Ringer volume (telephone base)Press /VOL or /VOL on the telephone base to adjust the ringer volume when the telephone is not in use. When you set the ringer volume to zero, the base ringer is off and the system announces, “Base ringer is off.”1.2.3.••Telephone settings

11Ringer volume (handset)You can adjust the ringer volume or turn the ringer off.Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.Press or to select >RINGERS, then press MENU/SELECT.Press or to select >RINGER VOLUME, then press MENU/SELECT.Press or to adjust the volume. A sample of each ringer volume plays as you scroll through the choices.Press MENU/SELECT to save your selection. You hear a confirmation tone.Ringer toneYou can choose from different ringer tones.Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.Press or to select >RINGERS, then press MENU/SELECT.Press or to select >RINGER TONE, then press MENU/SELECT.Press or to select a desired ringer tone. A sample of each ringer tone plays as you scroll through the choices.Press MENU/SELECT to save your selection. You hear a confirmation tone.1.2.3.4.5.1.2.3.4.5.The ringer volume also determines the ringer volume of the intercom calls and the volume of paging tone.When the handset ringer volume is set to off, that handset is silenced for all incoming calls and displays on the handset.Unless the ringer volume is turned off on that handset, each handset rings when there is an incoming call.•••The ringer volume also determines the ringer volume of the intercom calls and the volume of paging tone.When the handset ringer volume is set to off, that handset is silenced for all incoming calls and displays on the handset.Unless the ringer volume is turned off on that handset, each handset rings when there is an incoming call.•••If you turn off the handset ringer volume, you will not hear ringer tone samples.If you turn off the handset ringer volume, you will not hear ringer tone samples.RINGER TONE>1 RINGER VOLUME>RINGER TONE Telephone settings>RINGER VOLUME RINGER TONE >RINGERS SETTINGS RINGER VOLUME

12Telephone settingsLCD languageYou can select a language (English, French or Spanish) to be used in all screen displays.Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.Press or to select >SETTINGS, then press MENU/SELECT.Press or to select >LCD LANGUAGE, then press MENU/SELECT.Press or to choose ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS or ESPAŇOL.Press MENU/SELECT to save your selection. You hear a confirmation tone.Clear voicemail indicatorsIf you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, NEW VOICEMAIL and appear on the handset when you have new voicemail messages. Contact your telephone service provider for more information about using your voicemail service.After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on the handset turn off automatically.Use this 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). This 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 to turn on the indicators.To manually turn off these indicators:Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.Press or to select >SETTINGS, then press MENU/SELECT.Press or to select >CLR VOICEMAIL, then press MENU/SELECT. The screen shows TURN OFF INDICATOR?Press MENU/SELECT to save your selection. You hear a confirmation tone.1.2.3.4.5.1.2.3.4.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 40.••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 40.••Telephone settings>LCD LANGUAGE CLR VOICEMAIL LCD LANGUAGE>ENGLISH TURN OFF INDICATOR?