Vtech DS6111-2 User Manual

User’s manualw w w . v t e c h p h o n e s . c o mModels: DS6111-2/DS6111-3/DS6111-4

www.vtechphones.com6Handset layoutGetting started/CID• When the handset is not in use, press to review the call log.While in the menu, press to scrol

www.vtechphones.com7Getting startedBasic operationGetting startedTelephone base layoutFIND HANDSET Press to page th e system handsets.•IN USE ligh

www.vtechphones.com8Ringer volume (handset)You can change the ringer volume to a comfortable level. The ringer can also be turned off so the telephone

www.vtechphones.com9Basic operationTelephone settingsTelephone settingsRINGER TONE1 >RINGER TONE KEY TONERinger toneThis menu allows you to choose

www.vtechphones.com10Telephone settings>KEY TONE LANGUAGEKey toneThe handset will beep when you press any handset key. You may turn the key tone on

www.vtechphones.com11Basic operationTelephone settingsTelephone settingsThe telephone service provider may alert you to new messages with a stutter (b

www.vtechphones.com12Make a call Press /FLASH or /SPEAKER.Dial the number. -OR-Dial the number.Press /FLASH or /SPEAKER.Answer a callPress /FLA

www.vtechphones.com13Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationPHONE 0:00:00MUTED MUTE MuteThe mute fu

www.vtechphones.com14Telephone operation** PAGING **Chain dialingThis feature allows you to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the dir

www.vtechphones.com15Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationIf the destination handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seco

Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product.Before using this telephone, please read the Important safety instructionson page 40 of this manu

www.vtechphones.com16Telephone operationConference callYou can have a conference call with an external line and two registered handsets. When one hand

www.vtechphones.com17Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationIf the destination handset does not pick up the intercom call, the originati

www.vtechphones.com18Telephone operationHANDSET X IS CALLINGINTERCOMModels DS6111-3/DS6111-4During a call, press INT to put the call on hold

www.vtechphones.com19Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationSwitch between external and intercom callsIf you are on an external call and

www.vtechphones.com20Telephone operationModels DS6111-3/DS6111-4During a call, press INT to put the call on hold at the originating handset. The scree

www.vtechphones.com21Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationDirectoryThe directory can store up to 50 entries. Each entry may

www.vtechphones.com22Telephone operation>DIRECTORY CALL LOG >STORE REVIEWENTER NUMBER_ENTER NAME_Store a directory entryPress MENU/SELECT twice

www.vtechphones.com23Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationCharacter chartUse the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 1

www.vtechphones.com24Telephone operationSearch the directoryEntries are sorted alphabetically. To search the directory:Press once or MENU/SELECT thr

www.vtechphones.com25Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationEDIT NAMEVTECH_Edit a directory entryPress once or MENU/SELECT three times

www.vtechphones.comTable of contentsiGetting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Parts checklist . . . . . . . . . .

www.vtechphones.com26Telephone operationDelete from the directoryPress once or MENU/SELECT three times to enter the directory.Press or to scroll

www.vtechphones.com27Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationAbout caller IDThe caller ID with call waiting feature in this telephone let

www.vtechphones.com28Telephone operationDue to regional service differences, the caller ID information may not be available for every incoming call. I

www.vtechphones.com29Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationMissed calls indicator When the handset is not in use and there are unreview

www.vtechphones.com30Telephone operation800-595-95111-800-595-9511595-95111-595-9511Make a call log entry ready to dialAlthough the call log entri

www.vtechphones.com31Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationSAVEDUNABLE TO SAVESave a call log entry to the directoryWhen in the call lo

www.vtechphones.com32Telephone operationDelete from the call logTo delete one entry:When in the call log, press or to scroll to the desired entry.

www.vtechphones.com33Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationDisplays: When:PRIVATE NAMEThe caller is blocking the name information.PRIVA

www.vtechphones.com34Telephone operationRedial listThe telephone stores the ve most recently dialed numbers on the redial list. When there are a

www.vtechphones.com35AppendixHandset display screen messagesALREADY SAVED The telephone number you have entered is already stored in the directory.C

www.vtechphones.comiiTable of contentsMissed calls indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Review the call log . . . . . . . . . .

www.vtechphones.com36Handset display screen messagesMICROPHONE ONMUTE has been turned off and the person on the other end can hear you. MUTEDThe micro

www.vtechphones.com37AppendixHandset display screen messagesWARNING CHECK BATTERY! The battery is not installed or not insta

www.vtechphones.com38Handset iconsMUTE Microphone is muted.•Ringer off.•NEW New call log entries.•NEW VOICE MAIL New voicemail received from the local

www.vtechphones.com39AppendixBatteryIt takes up to 16 hours for the battery to be fully charged. When it is fully charged, you can expect the followin

www.vtechphones.com40Important safety instructionsWhen using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce th

www.vtechphones.com41AppendixTroubleshootingIf you have difculty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit o

www.vtechphones.com42TroubleshootingProblem SuggestionThe battery does not charge in the handset or the handset battery does not accept charge.Make su

www.vtechphones.com43AppendixTroubleshootingProblem SuggestionThe telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call.Make sure the ringer volu

www.vtechphones.com44TroubleshootingProblem SuggestionI cannot dial out. First, try all the above suggestions.Make sure there is a dial tone before di

www.vtechphones.com45AppendixTroubleshootingProblem SuggestionThere is interference durin g a teleph one conversation.My calls fade out when I am

www.vtechphones.com1Getting startedBasic operationTo purchase replacement batteries or power adapters, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or cal

www.vtechphones.com46TroubleshootingProblem SuggestionI hear other calls when using the telephone.Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wal

www.vtechphones.com47AppendixTroubleshootingProblem SuggestionCaller ID entries do not match the numbers I need to dial.Although the call log entri

www.vtechphones.com48TroubleshootingProblem SuggestionCommon cure for electronic equipment.If the telephone is not responding normally, try putting th

www.vtechphones.com49AppendixOperating rangeThis cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (

www.vtechphones.com50About cordless telephonesPrivacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone

www.vtechphones.com51AppendixWarrantyWhat does this limited warranty cover?The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid pr

www.vtechphones.com528. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems outside the unit.Ho

www.vtechphones.com53AppendixFCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital

www.vtechphones.com54The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have t

www.vtechphones.com55AppendixTechnical specicationsFrequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizerTransmit frequency Handset: 1921.536-1928.448

www.vtechphones.com2Getting startedUse only the power adapters supplied with this product. To order a replacement, visit our website at www.vtechphone

www.vtechphones.com56IndexAAbout caller ID 27About cordless telephones 50Answer a call 12Answer an incoming call during an intercom call 20BBatter

www.vtechphones.com57AppendixIndexMMaintenance 49Make a call 12Make a call log entry ready to dial 30Missed calls indicator 29Mounting bracket

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www.vtechphones.com3Getting startedBasic operationGetting startedIf the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to

www.vtechphones.com4Getting startedMounting bracket installationYour telephone base comes with the mounting bracket installed for desktop use. If you

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