Vtech DECT CS6429-3 User Manual

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Getting started6Installation options (continued)Wall mount to tabletop installationIf the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, unti

Getting started7Telephone base layout X/DELETEPress to delete the message currently playing (page 42).When the telephone is not in use, press twice to

8/VOLUMEPress to enter the directory when the telephone is not in use (page 27).Press to scroll up while in a menu, or in the directory, call log or r

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

10Using 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 cha

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 sele

12LCD 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 us

13Clear voicemail indicatorsIf you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, NEW VOICEMAIL and appear on the handse

14Set date and timeThe answering system announces the date and time of each message prior to playing it. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the da

15Home area codeIf you dial your local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can program your home area code so that when you re

Congratulationson purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read Important safety instructions on page 61 of this manual

16Make a callPress /FLASH, then wait for a dial tone.-OR-Press to use the speakerphone, then wait for a dial tone.Use the dialing keys to enter th

17MuteThe mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you.During a call, press MUTE/DELETE on the handset. The ha

18Redial listEach handset stores the last 10 telephone numbers dialed.When there are already 10 redial entries, the oldest entry is deleted to make ro

19Chain dialingUse this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the directory, call log or redial while you are on a call. Chain

20Telephone operationJoin a call in progressYou can use up to four system handsets at a time on an outside call. You can buy additional expansion hand

21IntercomUse the intercom feature for conversations between two handsets.Press INT on your handset when not in use.If you have two handsets, your han

22Answer an incoming call during an intercom callWhen you receive an outside call during an intercom call, there is an alert tone.To answer the incomi

23Call transfer using intercom (continued)From this intercom call, you have the following options:You can let the destination handset join you on the

24About the directoryThe directory stores up to 50 entries with up to 30 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name.Directory entrie

25Create a new directory entryPress MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.Press or to select >DIRECTORY and then press MENU/SELECT.Press

iTable of contentsGetting started ...1Parts checklist ...1Telephone base and charger inst

26Create a new directory entry (continued)-OR-Enter the number when the handset is not in use.Press MENU/SELECT and the screen displays EDIT NUMBER.U

27Review the directoryEntries are sorted alphabetically.Press when the handset is not in use. -OR- Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.

28Speed dialYou can copy up to 10 directory entries into the speed dial locations so that you can dial these numbers using fewer keys than usual. The

29Dial a speed dial numberPress and hold a dialing key (0 through 9) to display the desired speed dial when the handset is not in use.Press /FLASH or

30About caller IDThis product supports caller ID service offered by most telephone service providers. Caller ID allows you to see the name, number, da

31Call logIf you subscribe to caller ID service, information about each caller will appear after the first or second ring. If you answer a call before

32Missed call indicatorWhen there are calls that have not been reviewed, the idle handset shows XX MISSED CALLS.Each time you review a call log entry

33View dialing optionsAlthough the call log entries received have 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit number), in some areas, you may dial o

34Delete from the call logTo delete one entry:When in the call log, press or to browse.Press MUTE/DELETE to delete the selected entry. The screen

35Answering system setupUse the answering system menu of a system handset to turn on or off the answering system or message alert tone, set up the ann

iiAnswering system settings ...35Answering system setup...35Answer on/off...35Announcement ...

36Answering system settingsRecord a new announcementPress MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.Press or to scroll to >ANSWERING SYS, then

37Answering system settingsCall screeningYou can listen at the telephone base to a caller leaving a message. If you want to turn off the call screenin

38Answering system settingsMessage alert toneWhen the message alert tone is turned on and you have new message(s), the telephone base beeps every 10 s

39Answering system and voicemail indicatorsYour telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice messages: those left on its built-i

40Voice promptsThe system provides voice prompts to guide you through recording announcement and remote access.Message capacityThe answering system ca

41Call screening at the handsetIf the answering system is on, the announcement and the incoming message broadcast at the telephone base when a call is

42Message playback (continued)To play messages with the telephone base:Press /PLAY/STOP when the telephone is not in use.Options during playback:

43Delete all old messagesTo delete all old messages with the telephone base:Press X/DELETE on the telephone base. The system announces, “To delete all

44Record, play or delete memosMemos are messages you record yourself. They are saved, played back and deleted exactly like incoming messages. You can

45Message window displaysThe message window on the telephone base displays the total number of messages. See the table below for other message window

1Parts checklistYour telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship yo

46Remote accessA two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 19; see

47CALL LOG EMPTYThere are no call log entries.CALLING HANDSET X(for models with three or more handsets) CALLING OTHER HANDSET(for models with two hand

48NUMBER ALREADY SAVEDThe telephone number you have entered is already stored in the directory.NEW VOICEMAILThere are new voicemail messages from your

49Handset and telephone base indicatorsHandset lightsOn when the handset speakerphone is in use.CHARGEOn when the handset is charging in the telephone

50BatteryIt takes up to 10 hours for the battery to be fully charged. When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:Operation Ope

51Expand your telephone systemThe handsets provided with your telephone system are already registered. Each handset is assigned a number that show on

52Replace a handsetIf you want to replace a handset or reassign the designated handset number of a registered handset, you must deregister all the han

53TroubleshootingIf you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, visit our website www.vtechphone

54AppendixTroubleshootingIf other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or local telephone service. Contac

55AppendixTroubleshootingThere may be too many extension phones on the telephone line to allow all of them to ring simultaneously. Unplug some of them

2Getting startedTelephone base and charger installationInstall the telephone base and charger(s) as shown below.If you subscribe to digital subscriber

56AppendixTroubleshootingOther electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try insta

57AppendixTroubleshootingMy caller ID features are not working properly.Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from y

58AppendixTroubleshootingOUT OF RANGE OR NO PWR AT BASE shows in the handset screen.The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone b

59AppendixTroubleshootingIf there is a fax machine connected to the same telephone line, try disconnecting the fax machine. If that solves the problem

60AppendixTroubleshootingThe answering system may not detect the remote access code while your announcement is playing. Try waiting until the announce

61Important safety instructionsWhen using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, ele

62Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakersCardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones):Wireless Technology Research,

63MaintenanceTaking care of your telephoneYour telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care.Avoid rough treatmen

64About cordless telephonesPrivacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitt

65Limited warrantyWhat does this limited warranty cover?The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“C

3Getting startedBattery installationInstall the battery as shown below.Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery

66Limited warranty (continued)How do you get warranty service?To obtain warranty service, please visit our website www.vtechphones.com, or call 1 (80

67FCC, ACTA and IC regulationsFCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under P

68FCC, ACTA and IC regulations (continued)In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. For more information, please c

69Technical specificationsTransmit frequency Handset: 1921.536-1928.448 MHZTelephone base: 1921.536-1928.448 MHZChannels 5Nominal effective rangeMaxim

70AAbout cordless telephones 64Add a handset 51Alphabetical search 27Answer a call 16Answering system setup 35Answer on/off 35BBattery 3, 4, 50

71RRecord a new announcement 36Register a handset 51Remote access 46Remote access code 37Review directory entries 27Review the call log 32Ringer

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4Battery chargingOnce you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the table below). If necessary, place the handset i

5Getting startedInstallation optionsThe telephone comes ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the provided wall m