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...Limited is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association. Before using this telephone, please read Important safety instructions on purchasing your new VTech telephone. The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a member of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. We are proud to mark this logo have... the ENERGY STAR® label indicating it meets the latest energy efficiency guidelines. Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks owned by VTech Holdings Limited is under license. In Canada, please visit www.vtechcanada.com. Used under license. The ENERGY STAR® program (www....
...Limited is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association. Before using this telephone, please read Important safety instructions on purchasing your new VTech telephone. The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a member of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. We are proud to mark this logo have... the ENERGY STAR® label indicating it meets the latest energy efficiency guidelines. Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks owned by VTech Holdings Limited is under license. In Canada, please visit www.vtechcanada.com. Used under license. The ENERGY STAR® program (www....
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Table of contents Getting started 1 Parts checklist 1 Installation 2 Telephone base and charger installation 3 Battery installation 4 Battery charging 5 Installation options 6 Tabletop to wall mount installation 6 Wall mount to tabletop installation 7 Handset layout 8 Telephone base layout 11 Handset main menu 13 Bluetooth 15 Introducing Bluetooth 15 Glossary of terms 16 Bluetooth setup 17 Add a cell phone 17 Add a headset 19 Auto connection 20 Connecting devices 21 Review the device list 21 Connect/Disconnect an active device 21 Remove a device 22 Rename a device 23 ...
Table of contents Getting started 1 Parts checklist 1 Installation 2 Telephone base and charger installation 3 Battery installation 4 Battery charging 5 Installation options 6 Tabletop to wall mount installation 6 Wall mount to tabletop installation 7 Handset layout 8 Telephone base layout 11 Handset main menu 13 Bluetooth 15 Introducing Bluetooth 15 Glossary of terms 16 Bluetooth setup 17 Add a cell phone 17 Add a headset 19 Auto connection 20 Connecting devices 21 Review the device list 21 Connect/Disconnect an active device 21 Remove a device 22 Rename a device 23 ...
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Table of contents Save a redial entry to the directory 52 Delete a redial entry 52 Multiple handset use 53 Share an outside call 53 Intercom 53 Answer an incoming call during an intercom call 54 Transfer a call using intercom.....55 Push-to-talk (PTT 56 PTT on/off 56 PTT to a single handset 57 PTT to multiple handsets............58 Answer a PTT call 59 Change a one-to-one PTT to intercom call 59 End a PTT call 60 Answer an incoming call during a PTT call 60 Make an outgoing call during a PTT call 60 Directory 61 About the directory 61 Create a new entry in the home directory ...
Table of contents Save a redial entry to the directory 52 Delete a redial entry 52 Multiple handset use 53 Share an outside call 53 Intercom 53 Answer an incoming call during an intercom call 54 Transfer a call using intercom.....55 Push-to-talk (PTT 56 PTT on/off 56 PTT to a single handset 57 PTT to multiple handsets............58 Answer a PTT call 59 Change a one-to-one PTT to intercom call 59 End a PTT call 60 Answer an incoming call during a PTT call 60 Make an outgoing call during a PTT call 60 Directory 61 About the directory 61 Create a new entry in the home directory ...
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Table of contents Appendix 88 Display screen messages...........88 Handset and telephone base indicators 93 Battery 95 Expand your telephone system..96 Add and register a handset.........96 Deregister handsets 97 Troubleshooting 98 Important safety instructions......108 Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers 109 Operating range 109 Maintenance 109 About cordless telephones.........110 The RBRC® seal 110 Limited warranty 111 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations...113 Technical specifications 115 Index 116 iii
Table of contents Appendix 88 Display screen messages...........88 Handset and telephone base indicators 93 Battery 95 Expand your telephone system..96 Add and register a handset.........96 Deregister handsets 97 Troubleshooting 98 Important safety instructions......108 Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers 109 Operating range 109 Maintenance 109 About cordless telephones.........110 The RBRC® seal 110 Limited warranty 111 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations...113 Technical specifications 115 Index 116 iii
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... guide User's manual Wall mount bracket Battery compartment covers (2 for DS6421-2, 3 for DS6421-3 and 4 for DS6421-4) Batteries (2 for DS6421-2, 3 for DS6421-3 and 4 for DS6421-4) Telephone line cord Telephone base power adapter Charger and power adapter (1 for DS6421-2, 2 for DS6421-3 and 3 for DS6421-4) Telephone base Handsets (2 for DS6421-2, 3 for DS6421-3 and 4 for DS6421-4) To purchase a replacement battery or power adapter, visit our website...
... guide User's manual Wall mount bracket Battery compartment covers (2 for DS6421-2, 3 for DS6421-3 and 4 for DS6421-4) Batteries (2 for DS6421-2, 3 for DS6421-3 and 4 for DS6421-4) Telephone line cord Telephone base power adapter Charger and power adapter (1 for DS6421-2, 2 for DS6421-3 and 3 for DS6421-4) Telephone base Handsets (2 for DS6421-2, 3 for DS6421-3 and 4 for DS6421-4) To purchase a replacement battery or power adapter, visit our website...
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Remove them before use. When using a Bluetooth wireless technology enabled cell phone with traffic outside, motors, microwave ovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting. • Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage. • Excessive moisture. • Extremely low temperature. • Mechanical vibration or shock such as a window with this telephone, make sure the cell phone is within 15 feet of a washing machine or work bench. Avoid placing the telephone base too close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not connected to a wall switch. This product may be shipped...
Remove them before use. When using a Bluetooth wireless technology enabled cell phone with traffic outside, motors, microwave ovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting. • Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage. • Excessive moisture. • Extremely low temperature. • Mechanical vibration or shock such as a window with this telephone, make sure the cell phone is within 15 feet of a washing machine or work bench. Avoid placing the telephone base too close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not connected to a wall switch. This product may be shipped...
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The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by a wall switch. Electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch Telephone base power adapter Telephone line cord Telephone wall jack A DSL filter (not included) is required if you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. Contact your telephone line, you have DSL high speed Internet service Power adapter Telephone base Charger • Use only the power adapters supplied with this product. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377. • The power ...
The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by a wall switch. Electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch Telephone base power adapter Telephone line cord Telephone wall jack A DSL filter (not included) is required if you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. Contact your telephone line, you have DSL high speed Internet service Power adapter Telephone base Charger • Use only the power adapters supplied with this product. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377. • The power ...
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Getting started Battery installation Install the battery as shown below. 1. Charge the handset by placing it clicks into the socket inside the battery compartment. 3. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it towards the center of the handset until it in the telephone base or charger. Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires inside the handset battery compartment, matching the color-coded label. 2. In Canada, go to prevent possible leakage. • To purchase a replacement battery, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or...
Getting started Battery installation Install the battery as shown below. 1. Charge the handset by placing it clicks into the socket inside the battery compartment. 3. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it towards the center of the handset until it in the telephone base or charger. Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires inside the handset battery compartment, matching the color-coded label. 2. In Canada, go to prevent possible leakage. • To purchase a replacement battery, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or...
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If necessary, place the handset in low battery mode, the handset beeps every minute. The screen shows Low battery and flashes. Charge without interruption until the screen shows HANDSET X (at least 30 minutes). SET DATE 09/30/09 MM/DD/YY BACK SET If you are on a call in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery. After you to set the date and time. See the table on page 31. The following a power outage, the handset will prompt you install your telephone or power returns following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to ...
If necessary, place the handset in low battery mode, the handset beeps every minute. The screen shows Low battery and flashes. Charge without interruption until the screen shows HANDSET X (at least 30 minutes). SET DATE 09/30/09 MM/DD/YY BACK SET If you are on a call in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery. After you to set the date and time. See the table on page 31. The following a power outage, the handset will prompt you install your telephone or power returns following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to ...
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Plug the small end of the telephone base power adapter into the TEL LINE jack on the bottom of the telephone base are above the upper portion tabs (marked A) on the wall mount bracket. Make sure the upper portion grooves of the telephone base. 2. Route the power cord out of the bottom of the telephone base. Tabletop to install the mounting plate. Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with the standard wall plate and slide the bracket down until it into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. 4. Plug one from many hardware or ...
Plug the small end of the telephone base power adapter into the TEL LINE jack on the bottom of the telephone base are above the upper portion tabs (marked A) on the wall mount bracket. Make sure the upper portion grooves of the telephone base. 2. Route the power cord out of the bottom of the telephone base. Tabletop to install the mounting plate. Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with the standard wall plate and slide the bracket down until it into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. 4. Plug one from many hardware or ...
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Getting started Wall mount to tabletop installation 1. If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first. 2. Slide the telephone base up and remove it from the power outlet. 3. Unplug the power adapter from the wall mount bracket. 4. Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall plate. See Telephone base and charger installation on page 3. Slide the black wall mount bracket up and remove it from the wall.
Getting started Wall mount to tabletop installation 1. If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first. 2. Slide the telephone base up and remove it from the power outlet. 3. Unplug the power adapter from the wall mount bracket. 4. Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall plate. See Telephone base and charger installation on page 3. Slide the black wall mount bracket up and remove it from the wall.
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While in front of the audio to insert a dialing pause (page 62). Flashes slowly when a cell call is on hold to best suit your hearing (page 49). Flashes slowly when a home call is on hold. 1 While reviewing a caller ID log entry, press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in a menu, press to select an item, or save an entry or setting. /CELL Press to make or answer a cell call , message or announcement playback, press to switch between the speakerphone and the handset (page 47). During a call (page 44). Press to switch to make or answer a home call (page 42). Press to tone ...
While in front of the audio to insert a dialing pause (page 62). Flashes slowly when a cell call is on hold to best suit your hearing (page 49). Flashes slowly when a home call is on hold. 1 While reviewing a caller ID log entry, press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in a menu, press to select an item, or save an entry or setting. /CELL Press to make or answer a cell call , message or announcement playback, press to switch between the speakerphone and the handset (page 47). During a call (page 44). Press to switch to make or answer a home call (page 42). Press to tone ...
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MUTE/DELETE While on a call or message playback, press to decrease the listening volume (page 47 or page 84). During message or announcement playback, press to erase a digit or character. During a call , press to mute the microphone (page 47). Getting started Handset layout (continued) VOL/ / While in a menu, press to scroll up (page 42 and page 44). While entering or editing a directory entry, press to delete a message or announcement. VOL/ /CID While in the directory, press to move the cursor to the left. When entering numbers and names in a menu, press to delete ...
MUTE/DELETE While on a call or message playback, press to decrease the listening volume (page 47 or page 84). During message or announcement playback, press to erase a digit or character. During a call , press to mute the microphone (page 47). Getting started Handset layout (continued) VOL/ / While in a menu, press to scroll up (page 42 and page 44). While entering or editing a directory entry, press to delete a message or announcement. VOL/ /CID While in the directory, press to move the cursor to the left. When entering numbers and names in a menu, press to delete ...
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Press and hold to broadcast to -group broadcast (page 57 and page 58). Getting started Handset layout (continued) PUSH TO TALK (PTT) Press to begin a one-to-one or one-to a group of handsets when the handset is not in use (page 58). 10
Press and hold to broadcast to -group broadcast (page 57 and page 58). Getting started Handset layout (continued) PUSH TO TALK (PTT) Press to begin a one-to-one or one-to a group of handsets when the handset is not in use (page 58). 10
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DELETE/X Press to stop message playback (page 83). 11 PLAY/STOP/ Press to play the previous message (page 83). /FIND HANDSET Press to page all previously reviewed messages (page 85). Press to delete the message currently playing (page 83). SKIP/ Press to skip to the next message (page 83). When the phone is not in use, press twice to delete all system handsets (page 48). /ANS ON/OFF Press to turn the answering system on or off (page 74). Getting started Telephone base layout REPEAT/ Press to repeat a message or press twice to play messages (page 83).
DELETE/X Press to stop message playback (page 83). 11 PLAY/STOP/ Press to play the previous message (page 83). /FIND HANDSET Press to page all previously reviewed messages (page 85). Press to delete the message currently playing (page 83). SKIP/ Press to skip to the next message (page 83). When the phone is not in use, press twice to delete all system handsets (page 48). /ANS ON/OFF Press to turn the answering system on or off (page 74). Getting started Telephone base layout REPEAT/ Press to repeat a message or press twice to play messages (page 83).
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Alternate when the telephone base is not in discoverable mode. When the phone is in use, press to adjust the volume during message playback (page 83). D1/D2 lights On when the telephone base is an incoming home call . Flashes quickly when there is paired and connected with a Bluetooth device. Message window Shows the number of messages and other answering system information (page 86). 12 Flashes when there is in use. Flashes when another telephone sharing the same line is an incoming cell call . /VOL/ Press to adjust the telephone base ringer volume (page 41). Getting ...
Alternate when the telephone base is not in discoverable mode. When the phone is in use, press to adjust the volume during message playback (page 83). D1/D2 lights On when the telephone base is an incoming home call . Flashes quickly when there is paired and connected with a Bluetooth device. Message window Shows the number of messages and other answering system information (page 86). 12 Flashes when there is in use. Flashes when another telephone sharing the same line is an incoming cell call . /VOL/ Press to adjust the telephone base ringer volume (page 41). Getting ...
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Getting started Handset main menu To enter the main menu: 1. review the caller ID history or delete all caller ID log entries. Press or to highlight a handset feature menu, then press SELECT to a system handset. Answering sys - record memos and change your Bluetooth enabled devices. make intercom calls to enter that menu. Answering sys Directory Caller ID log Intercom Bluetooth BACK SELECT 13 Play messages Answering sys Directory Caller ID log Intercom BACK SELECT Play messages Answering sys Directory Caller ID log Intercom BACK SELECT Directory - play messages from...
Getting started Handset main menu To enter the main menu: 1. review the caller ID history or delete all caller ID log entries. Press or to highlight a handset feature menu, then press SELECT to a system handset. Answering sys - record memos and change your Bluetooth enabled devices. make intercom calls to enter that menu. Answering sys Directory Caller ID log Intercom Bluetooth BACK SELECT 13 Play messages Answering sys Directory Caller ID log Intercom BACK SELECT Play messages Answering sys Directory Caller ID log Intercom BACK SELECT Directory - play messages from...
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set up ringers for the home Set date/time - Directory Caller ID log Intercom Bluetooth Ringers BACK SELECT Caller ID log Intercom Bluetooth Ringers Set date/time BACK SELECT Settings - change your telephone. Getting started Handset main menu (continued) Ringers - set up the date and and cell lines. Website - Intercom Bluetooth Ringers Set date/time Settings BACK SELECT Bluetooth Ringers Set date/time Settings Website BACK SELECT 14 time of your telephone settings. displays the VTech website address.
set up ringers for the home Set date/time - Directory Caller ID log Intercom Bluetooth Ringers BACK SELECT Caller ID log Intercom Bluetooth Ringers Set date/time BACK SELECT Settings - change your telephone. Getting started Handset main menu (continued) Ringers - set up the date and and cell lines. Website - Intercom Bluetooth Ringers Set date/time Settings BACK SELECT Bluetooth Ringers Set date/time Settings Website BACK SELECT 14 time of your telephone settings. displays the VTech website address.
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... phone's usage because minutes are deducted from the telephone base. and any use the DS6421 cell line. In order for the duration of all cell calls. Refer to the telephone base. VTech Holdings Limited is connected to operate your Bluetooth devices with better reception, you try to...using your cell phone plan while utilizing the ease and comfort of such marks by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Bluetooth Introducing Bluetooth Your new DS6421 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features: • Pair up and manage your home telephone system. Only one ...
... phone's usage because minutes are deducted from the telephone base. and any use the DS6421 cell line. In order for the duration of all cell calls. Refer to the telephone base. VTech Holdings Limited is connected to operate your Bluetooth devices with better reception, you try to...using your cell phone plan while utilizing the ease and comfort of such marks by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Bluetooth Introducing Bluetooth Your new DS6421 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features: • Pair up and manage your home telephone system. Only one ...
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...headset must be used. On your cell phone service. once Bluetooth enabled devices have been paired with each other. the telephone line associated with your DS6421 handset, press /HOME/FLASH to use the cell line. Connected - when a device is disconnected, 1 and/or 2 displays after on the ... device can be paired, it must be exchanged between Bluetooth devices before the Bluetooth device can use a Bluetooth device on . Home line - your DS6421 handset, press /CELL to use the home line. A maximum of four devices can be connected. by default, the PIN is 0000 for the...
...headset must be used. On your cell phone service. once Bluetooth enabled devices have been paired with each other. the telephone line associated with your DS6421 handset, press /HOME/FLASH to use the cell line. Connected - when a device is disconnected, 1 and/or 2 displays after on the ... device can be paired, it must be exchanged between Bluetooth devices before the Bluetooth device can use a Bluetooth device on . Home line - your DS6421 handset, press /CELL to use the home line. A maximum of four devices can be connected. by default, the PIN is 0000 for the...