VTech LS6191 User Manual Page 1

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Getting started6Handset layoutPress to make or answer a cell call (page 27 or page 28).During a cell call, press to answer an incoming cell call when

Getting started7Handset layoutCID/ /VOLUMEPress to display the caller ID log when the phone is not in use (page 48).Press to scroll down while in a me

Getting started8Telephone base layout4Press to repeat the playing message (page 60). Press twice to play the previous message (page 60).3xPress to del

Getting started9Telephone base layout/MUTETap to review the directory when the phone is not in use (page 41).Tap to mute the microphone during a call

Getting started10Telephone base layout/FIND HANDSETPress to page the system handset. (page 31).•Bottom of the telephone base

11Introducing BluetoothYour new LS6191 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:Pair and connect up to a maximum

12BluetoothThe Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by VTech Holdings Limited is under license.

13BluetoothGlossary of terms Below are some terms used in this user’s manual to help you become familiar with using your Bluetooth enabled cell phone

14BluetoothBluetooth setupTo use a Bluetooth enabled cell phone with your LS6191, you must rst pair and connect it with the telephone base. The LS619

15BluetoothAdd a cell phoneBefore you begin, make sure that you have cellular coverage and your Bluetooth enabled cell phone is not connected to any o

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16BluetoothReview the cell devices listPress MENU on the handset when it is not in use.Press or to scroll to Bluetooth, then press SELECT.Press

17BluetoothDownload directoryYou can download up to 200 directories (phonebooks) to your LS6191 telephone system via Bluetooth wireless technology. Ea

18Using the menuYou can only use a cordless handset to change the telephone settings. In the ringers menu, you can select the ringer tones and adjust

19Handset ringer volumeYou can set the ringer volume or turn the ringer off on each handset. When the ringer is off, Ringer off and appears on the h

20Telephone settingsSet date and timeThe answering system announces the date and time of each message prior to playing it. Before using the answering

21Telephone settingsHandset LCD languageYou can select a language (English, French or Spanish) to be used in all handset screen displays.Press MENU wh

22Telephone settingsVoicemail numberIf you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, you can save the voicemail numbe

23Telephone settingsClear voicemail indicatorsIf you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, New voicemail and dis

24Telephone settingsHome area codeIf you dial your local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can program your home area code s

25Telephone settingsQuiet modeYou can turn on the quiet mode for a period of time (1-12 hours). During this period, all tones (except paging tone) and

iTable of contentsGetting started ...1Parts checklist ...1Telephone base installation ...2H

26Make a home callTo make a home call on the cordless handset:Press or . When you hear a dial tone, dial the number. To make a home call at the tel

Telephone operation27End a home callTo end a home call on the cordless handset:Press OFF on the handset, or place the handset in the telephone base.To

Telephone operation28Predial a cell callTo predial a cell call on the cordless handset:Enter the telephone number. Press DELETE or CANCEL to make corr

Telephone operation29End a cell callTo end a cell call on the cordless handset:Press OFF on the handset, or place the handset in the telephone base.To

Telephone operation30Answer a home call while on a cell callWhile you are on a cell call and you receive an incoming home call, you hear a beep, and

Telephone operation31Find handsetThis feature helps you nd misplaced handsets.To start the paging tone: Press /FIND HANDSET at the bottom of the tel

Telephone operation32RedialEach handset stores the last 10 telephone numbers dialed (up to 30 digits) independently. When there are already 10 entries

Telephone operation33Temporary tone dialingIf you have pulse (rotary) service only, you can switch from pulse to touch-tone dialing temporarily during

Telephone operation34Transfer a callWhile on an outside call, you can transfer the call from one system device to another. You can only use the handse

35Join a call in progressAnother handset or the telephone base can join you on a home call. The call continues until all parties hang up. You can shar

iiTable of contentsAssign a speed dial entry ...44Reassign a speed dial entry ...44Dial a speed dial entry ...45Delete a spee

36Multiple handset useIntercomUse the intercom feature for conversations between the telephone base and a cordless handset, or two cordless handsets.

37Multiple handset useAnswer an incoming call during an intercom callIf you receive an incoming call during an intercom call, you will hear an alert t

38About the directoryThe directory stores up to 200 entries with up to 30 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name. You can only u

39DirectoryAdd a directory entryPress MENU when the handset is not in use.Press or to scroll to Directory, then press SELECT.Press SELECT to choo

40DirectoryAdd a directory entry-OR-Use the dialing keys to enter a number (up to 30 digits) when the phone is not in use. Press SELECT. The handset d

41DirectoryReview directory entriesDirectory entries appear alphabetically.Press on the handset or tap on the telephone base when the phone is not

42DirectoryDial a directory entrySearch for the desired entry in the directory (see Review directory entries or Alphabetical search on page 41).To dia

43DirectoryDelete a directory entrySearch for the desired entry in the directory (see Review directory entries or Alphabetical search on page 41).Pres

44DirectorySpeed dialYou can copy nine of your directory entries to the speed dial locations (0 and 2-9) so that you can dial these numbers more quick

45DirectoryDial a speed dial entryTo dial on a handset:When the phone is not in use, press and hold a dialing key (0 or 2-9) to dial the number stored

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46About caller IDThis product supports caller ID services offered by most telephone service providers. Depending on your service subscription, you may

Caller ID47Caller ID logIf you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your telephone service provider and/or cell phone service provider, informat

Caller ID48Missed call indicatorWhen there are calls that have not been reviewed in the caller ID log, the screens display XX missed calls. When you

Caller ID49View dialing optionsAlthough the caller ID log entries received have 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit number), in some areas,

Caller ID50Dial a caller ID log entrySearch for the desired caller ID log entry (see Review the caller ID log on page 48).When the desired entry disp

Caller ID51Delete caller ID log entriesTo delete one entry: Search for the desired caller ID log entry (see Review the caller ID log on page 48).Press

52Answering systemUse the answering system menu of a cordless handset to turn on or off the answering system, message alert tone or call screening, se

53Answering system settingsDelete your announcementPress MENU when the phone is not in use.Press or to scroll to Answering sys, then press SELEC

54Answering system settingsCall screeningUse this feature to choose whether incoming messages can be heard while they are being recorded. Press MENU w

55Answering system settingsRemote access codeA two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone teleph

Getting started2Telephone base installationInstall the telephone base as shown below.Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall

56Answering system settingsRecording timeYou can set the recording time limit for each incoming message. The recording time is preset to three minutes

57Answering system and voicemailYour telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice messages: those left on its built-in digital a

58Answering system operationMessage capacityThe answering system can record and store up to 59 messages. Each message can be up to three minutes in le

59Answering system operationCall screeningTo screen a call at the telephone base:If the answering system and call screening are turned on, the announc

60Answering system operationMessage playbackOn the telephone base, when playback begins, the total number of old or new messages is announced, and the

61Answering system operationDelete all old messagesYou can only delete old (reviewed) messages. You cannot delete new messages until you review them.

62Answering system operationRemote accessA two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone.

63Expand your telephone systemThe handset provided within your product package is already registered as HANDSET 1. You can add new handsets (LS6001/LS

Appendix64Deregister handsetsIf you want to replace a handset, or reassign the designated handset number of a registered handset, you must deregister

Appendix65Screen messagesCall log emptyThere are no caller ID log entries.Calling baseThe handset is calling the base (for intercom calls).The handset

3Handset battery installationInstall the battery as shown below.If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to

Appendix66Not availableSomeone else is using the directory, caller ID log or answering system.The cell line is not ready to use.Number repeatedThe ent

Appendix67Handset and telephone base indicatorsTelephone base lightsFlashes when there are new memos or messages in the answering system.Handset icons

Appendix68BatteryIt takes up to 11 hours for the battery to be fully charged. When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:Opera

Appendix69TroubleshootingIf you have difculty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, visit our website at www.

Appendix70TroubleshootingI don’t know how to search for or add new devices on my cell phone.Most cell phones have the Bluetooth feature in the connect

Appendix71TroubleshootingMy telephone doesn’t work at all.Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in.Make sure you plug the battery connector sec

Appendix72TroubleshootingI cannot dial out.Try all the suggestions above.Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The cordless handset may take

Appendix73TroubleshootingThe battery does not charge in the handset, or the handset battery does not accept charge.If the cordless handset is in the t

Appendix74TroubleshootingI experience poor sound quality when using the speakerphone. For increased sound quality while using the speakerphone, place

Appendix75TroubleshootingMy calls cut in and out while I’m using my cordless handset.Other electronic products such as HAM Radios and other DECT phone

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

Appendix76TroubleshootingMy telephone does not receive caller ID when on a call.Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting features from y

Appendix77TroubleshootingThe telephone does not respond to remote commands.Make sure you enter your remote access code correctly (page 62).Make sure y

Appendix78TroubleshootingI cannot retrieve voicemail messages.Your telephone has both a built-in answering system and voicemail indication. They are i

Appendix79Important safety instructionsWhen using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of 

Appendix80Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakersCardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones):Wireless Technology Re

Appendix81MaintenanceTaking care of your telephoneYour telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care.Avoid rough

Appendix82The RBRC® sealThe RBRC® seal on the nickel-metal hydride battery indicates that VTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily participating in a

Appendix83FCC, ACTA and IC regulationsFCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device

Appendix84FCC, ACTA and IC regulations If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone service provider may temporarily disc

Appendix85Limited warrantyWhat does this limited warranty cover?The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purc

Getting started5Are you a new cable or VoIP subscriber?If your answer is yes, the existing telephone jacks in your home may no longer work. Your cable

Appendix86Limited warrantyHow do you get warranty service?To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, please visit our website at www

Appendix87Technical specicationsFrequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizerTransmit frequency DECT frequency: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Bluetoot

88IndexAAdd a cell phone 15Add a directory entry 39–40Add a handset 63Alphabetical search 41Announcement 52–53Answer a call 26, 28, 29, 30Answer

89IndexRRedial 32Register a handset 63Remote access 62Remote access code 55Review directory entries 41Review the caller ID log 48Ringer tone 19

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