VTech CS6649-3 User Manual

Complete user’s manualw w w.v t e c h p h o n e s .c o m+Models: CS6648-2/CS6648-3/ CS6649/CS6649-2/CS6649-3

Getting started6Route the telephone line cord through the cavity and leave a few inches for plugging into the telephone wall jack. Press the wall moun

Getting started7Wall mount to tabletop installationRemove the telephone base from the wall. If necessary, untie the bundled telephone line cord and po

Getting started8Telephone base layoutTONEPress to switch to tone dialing during a call if you have pulse service (page 23).•MICMicrophone.•FLASHDuring

Getting started9Telephone base layout VOL During a call or message playback, press to adjust the listening volume (page 20 or page 53). Press to adju

10CHARGE lightOn when the handset is charging in the handset charger (page 3)./ /VOLUMEPress to review the directory when the phone is not in use (pag

11Getting startedHandset layoutCID/ /VOLUMEPress to review the caller ID log when the phone is not in use (page 42).Press to scroll down while in menu

12Using the menuYou can use the telephone base or a cordless handset to change your telephone settings.In the ringers menu, you can select the ringer

13Telephone settingsRinger volumeYou can set the ringer volume or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is off, Ringer off and appear on the screen.P

14Telephone settingsSet date and timeThe answering system announces the date and time of each message prior to playing it. Before using the answering

15Telephone settingsLCD languageYou can select a language (English, French or Spanish) to be used in all screen displays.Press MENU when the handset/t

Congratulationson purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read Important safety instructions on page 72 of this manual.

16Telephone settingsVoicemail numberTo save your voicemail number:Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.Press or to scroll to

17Telephone settingsKey toneYou can turn the key tone on or off for each handset and the telephone base.If you turn the key tone on, the handset/telep

18Telephone settingsDial modeThe dial mode is preset to touch-tone dialing. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you must change the dial mode to pulse

19Telephone operationMake a callTo make a call on a cordless handset:Press or . When you hear a dial tone, dial the number. To make a call at the te

Telephone operation20End a callTo end a call on a cordless handset:Press OFF or place the handset in the handset charger.To end a call at the telephon

Telephone operation21MuteThe mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you.To mute a call on a cordless handset

Telephone operation22RedialThe last 10 telephone numbers dialed (up to 30 digits) are stored in the system memory.dialed (up to 30 digits) are stored

Telephone operation23Temporary tone dialingIf you have pulse (rotary) service only, you can switch from pulse to tone dialing temporarily during a cal

Telephone operation24Web addressUse this feature to view the VTech website address.Press MENU when the handset/telephone base is not in use.Press or

Telephone operation25Find handsetThis feature helps you nd misplaced handsets.To start the paging tone: Press FIND HANDSET on the telephone base and

iTable of contentsGetting started ... 1Parts checklist ... 1Telephone bas

26Join a call in progressAnother handset or the telephone base can join you on an outside call. That call continues until all parties hang up. You can

27Multiple handset useIntercomUse the intercom feature for conversations between the telephone base and a cordless handset, or two cordless handsets.W

28Multiple handset useIntercomTo initiate an intercom call at the telephone base:Press INT on the telephone base when not in use.If you have only one

29Multiple handset useAnswer an incoming call during an intercom callIf you receive an incoming outside call during an intercom call, you will hear an

30Multiple handset useCall transfer using intercomUse the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another cordless handset or the telephone ba

31Multiple handset useCall transfer using intercomTo transfer a call at the telephone base:1. During a call, press INT.If you have only one handset, t

32About 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

33DirectoryAdd a directory entryPress MENU on the cordless handset when the phone is not in use, or press MENU on the telephone base when the telephon

34DirectoryAdd a directory entry-OR-Use the dialing keys to enter a number (up to 30 digits) on the cordless handset when the phone is not in use, or

35DirectoryReview directory entriesDirectory entries appear alphabetically.Press on the cordless handset when the phone is not in use, or on the t

iiAnswering system operation ... 51Answering system and voicemail ... 51Using the answering system and voicemail together ...

36DirectoryDial a directory entrySearch for the desired entry in the directory (see Review directory entries or Alphabetical search on page 35).To dia

37DirectoryDelete a directory entrySearch for the desired entry in the directory (see Review directory entries or Alphabetical search on page 35).Pre

38DirectorySpeed dialYou can copy up to nine directory entries into the speed dial locations (0 and 2-9) so that you can dial these numbers more quick

39DirectoryDial a speed dial numberWhen the phone is not in use, press and hold a dialing key (0 or 2-9) to dial the number stored in the correspondin

40About the caller ID logThis product supports caller ID services offered by most telephone service providers. Depending on your service subscription,

Caller ID41Caller ID logIf you subscribe to caller ID service, information about each caller will appear after the first or second ring. If you answer

Caller ID42Missed call indicatorWhen there are calls that have not been reviewed in the caller ID log, the screens display XX missed calls. When you h

Caller ID43View dialing optionsAlthough the caller ID log entries received have 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit number), in some areas,

Caller ID44Save a caller ID log entry to the directorySearch for the desired caller ID log entry (see Review the caller ID log on page 42).When the de

Caller ID45Caller ID log screen messagesDisplays:When:PRIVATE NAMEThe caller is blocking the name information.PRIVATE NUMBERThe caller is blocking the

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

46Answering systemUse the answering system menu of a cordless handset or telephone base to turn on or off the answering system or message alert tone,

47Answering system settingsPlay your announcementPress MENU when the phone is not in use.Press or to scroll to Answering sys, then press SELECT.P

48Answering system settingsAnswer on/offThe answering system must be turned on to answer and record messages. When the answering system is turned on,

49Answering system settingsCall screeningUse this feature to choose whether incoming messages can be heard when they are being recorded.Press MENU whe

50Message alert toneWhen the message alert tone is set to on, and there is at least one new message, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds. The me

51Answering system and voicemailYour telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice messages: those left on its built-in digital a

52Answering system operationMessage capacityThe answering system can record and store up to 99 messages. Each message can be up to three minutes (see

53Answering system operationTemporarily turn off the message alert toneIf the message alert tone is turned on (see page 50), the telephone base beeps

54Answering system operationTo play messages on a cordless handset:Press MENU when the phone is not in use. Press SELECT to select Play messages. The

55Answering system operationRecord, play and delete memosMemos are your own recorded messages used as reminders for yourself or others using the same

Getting started2Telephone base and handset charger installationInstall the telephone base and handset charger(s) as shown below.Make sure that the ele

56Answering system operationRemote accessA two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone.

Appendix57The cordless handsets provided with your telephone system are already registered as HANDSET 1 and so forth. Additional handsets registered t

Appendix58Replace a handsetIf you want to replace a handset, or reassign the designated handset number of a registered handset, you must deregister al

59Screen messagesAns sys offThe answering system is turned off and will not answer calls.Ans sys onThe answering system is turned on and will answer

Appendix60Screen messagesNO BATTERYThe handset in the handset charger has no battery installed.No lineThere is no telephone line connected.No messageT

Appendix61Screen messagesXX missed callsThere are new calls in the caller ID log.XX new messagesThere are new messages in the answering system.** Pagi

Appendix62Handset and telephone base indicatorsHandset lights On when the handset speakerphone is in use.CHARGEOn when the handset is charging in th

Appendix63Handset and telephone base indicatorsHandset iconsThe battery icon flashes when the battery is low and needs charging.The battery icon anima

Appendix64Handset batteryIt takes up to 11 hours for the battery to be fully charged. When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performan

Appendix65TroubleshootingIf you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, visit our website at www.

Getting started3Handset battery installationInstall the battery as shown below.Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset

Appendix66TroubleshootingMy cordless handset isn’t performing normally.Make sure you plug the power cord securely into the telephone base. Plug the po

Appendix67TroubleshootingI get noise, static, or weak signals even when I’m near the telephone base.If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (D

Appendix68TroubleshootingThe layout of your home or ofce might be limiting the operating range. Try moving the telephone base to another location, pr

Appendix69TroubleshootingThe caller ID feature isn’t working properly.Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from you

Appendix70If you subscribe to voicemail service, change the number of rings so that your answering system answers before your voicemail answers. To de

Appendix71New voicemail and show and I don’t know why.• Your telephone has both a built-in answering system and voicemail indication. If New voice

Appendix72Important safety instructionsWhen using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of f

Appendix73Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakersCardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones):Wireless Technology Re

Appendix74Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water. If the telephone base should fal

Appendix75About cordless telephonesPrivacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are t

Getting started4Handset battery chargingOnce you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the table below). If necessa

Appendix76Limited warrantyWhat does this limited warranty cover?The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purc

Appendix77How do you get warranty service?To obtain warranty service in the USA, please visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-

Appendix78FCC, ACTA and IC regulationsFCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device

Appendix79If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone service provider may temporarily discontinue your telephone servic

Appendix80Technical specificationsFrequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizerTransmit frequency Handset: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Telephone base

81IndexIndexAAbout cordless telephones 75Add a directory entry 33Add a handset 57Alphabetical search 35Announcement 46Answer a call 19Answering

82IndexIndexQQuiet mode 18RReassign a speed dial number 38Record an announcement 46Recording time 50Redial 22Register a handset 57Remote access

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES.VTech is the registered trademark of VTech Holdings Limited.Copyright © 2012 for

Getting started5Installation optionsYour telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, swivel the wall mou