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Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read Important safety instructions on pages 76-77 of this manual. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com.
Table of contents Getting started.............................1 Introducing Bluetooth...........................9 Glossary of terms .............................11 Bluetooth setup..................................12 Add a cell phone................................13 Review the cell devices list................14 Auto connection.................................14 Download directory............................15 Make a cell call..................................25 Predial a cell call........................
Table of contents Caller ID......................................42 Appendix....................................60 About caller ID...................................42 Information about caller ID with call waiting......................................42 Caller ID log.......................................43 Memory match...................................43 Missed call indicator..........................44 Review the caller ID log.....................44 View dialing options...........................
Getting started Parts checklist Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service. Handset Telephone base Telephone line cord THIS SIDE UP / CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUT Battery Pack / Bloc-piles : (2.4V Ni-MH) WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT : DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES. NE PAS INCINÉRER OU PERCER LES PILES.
Getting started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.
Getting started Handset battery installation Install the battery as shown below. 1. Insert the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment. 2. Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires inside the battery compartment. THIS SIDE UP / CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUT Battery Pack / Bloc-piles : (2.4V Ni-MH) WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT : DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES. NE PAS INCINÉRER OU PERCER LES PILES.
Getting started Handset battery charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the table below). • For best performance, keep the handset on the telephone base when not in use. • The battery is fully charged after 11 hours of continuous charging. • If you place the handset in the telephone base without installing a battery, the handset displays NO BATTERY. Battery indicators Battery status Action The screen is blank, or displays Put in charger and flashes.
Getting started Are 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/VoIP service provider uses a different connection, separate from your old traditional telephone service, to connect the modem/router/terminal adapter installed in your home. To allow all existing telephone jacks to work, contact your telephone service provider for solutions, such as rewiring services (fees may apply).
Getting started Handset layout 1 2 9 3 10 11 4 5 6 12 7 13 8 1– 2– /p/VOLUME • Press to make or answer a cell call (page 25). • During a home call, press to answer an incoming cell call when you receive a call waiting alert (page 26). • Press to review the directory when the phone is not in use (page 37). • Press to scroll up while in a menu, or in the directory, caller ID log or redial list. • While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the right.
Getting started Handset layout 4–1 10 – OFF/CANCEL • While reviewing a caller ID log entry, press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory (page 45). • Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail number (page 20). • During a call, press to hang up (page 24 and page 26). • While in a menu, press to return to the previous menu, or press and hold to return to idle mode, without making changes (page 16).
Getting started Telephone base layout 1 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 6 10 1 – /ANS ON/OFF • Press to delete the playing message (page 56). • Press twice to delete all old messages when in idle (page 57). 2 – /FIND HANDSET • Press to page the system handset (page 27). 8 – p/VOL+ and q/VOL• Press to adjust the listening volume during a call or message playback (page 27 or page 56). • Press to adjust the telephone base ringer volume when the base is not in use (page 17).
Bluetooth Introducing Bluetooth Your new LS6181 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features: • Pair and connect up to a maximum of two cell phones with the telephone base to make and receive cell calls. Only one cell phone can be active on a call at a time. • Make and receive calls using your cell phone plan while utilizing the ease and comfort of your home telephone system. • Receive phonebook entries from your cell phone.
Bluetooth • Charge your cell phone while it is connected to the telephone base. Your cell phone's battery will discharge faster while it is connected to the telephone base via Bluetooth wireless technology. • Monitor your cell phone's usage because minutes are deducted from your cellular plan for the duration of all cell calls, depending on the terms of your plan. Refer to Bluetooth setup (page 12) to learn how to set up and manage your Bluetooth enabled devices.
Bluetooth Glossary of terms Below are some terms used in this user’s manual to help you become familiar with using your Bluetooth enabled cell phone and your new LS6181 telephone system. Bluetooth cell phone - refers to a Bluetooth enabled cellular telephone. Cell line - the telephone line associated with your cell phone service. On your LS6181 handset, press to use the cell line. Connected - when you pair a Bluetooth cell phone to the LS6181, it is automatically connected.
Bluetooth Bluetooth setup To use a Bluetooth enabled cell phone with your LS6181, you must first pair and connect it with the telephone base. All system handsets can be used to make or answer calls on the cell phone line. Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (a maximum of approximately 30 feet). When you pair a Bluetooth cell phone to the telephone base, make sure your Bluetooth cell phone is close to the telephone base to maintain sufficient signal strength.
Bluetooth Add a cell phone Before you begin, make sure that you have cellular coverage and your Bluetooth enabled cell phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth devices. Refer to your cell phone user's manual to learn how to search for or add new Bluetooth devices. You can pair and connect up to two cell phones to the telephone base. All paired cell phones are shown on the cell devices list. Only one Bluetooth cell phone can be on a call at a time.
Bluetooth Review the cell devices list 1. Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use. 2. Press or to scroll to Bluetooth, then press SELECT. 3. Press or to scroll to Cell devices, then press SELECT. Auto connection A cell phone may be disconnected from the telephone base when: • The Bluetooth feature of your connected cell phone is turned off. • The power of your cell phone is turned off. • Your cell phone is not within range of the telephone base.
Bluetooth Download directory You can download up to 200 directories (phonebooks) to your LS6181 telephone system via Bluetooth wireless technology. Each downloaded directory are stored in the handset directory with up to 24 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name. Before downloading the directory, make sure the cell phone is paired and connected to the LS6181. Make sure the handset battery is charged for at least 10 minutes.
Telephone settings Using the menu You can only use a cordless handset to change the telephone settings. In the ringers menu, you can select the ringer tones and adjust the ringer volume for incoming calls. In the settings menu, you can change the settings for LCD language, voicemail number, voicemail indicators, key tone, home area code and dial mode. Go to Answering system settings from page 48 to page 52 for instructions to modify the answering system settings. To enter the handset menu: 1.
Telephone settings Handset ringer volume You can set the ringer volume or turn the ringer off on each handset. When the ringer is off, Ringer off and appears on the handset. 1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. 2. Press or to scroll to Ringers, then press SELECT. 3. Press or to select Home volume or Cell volume, then press SELECT. 4. Press or to sample each volume level. 5. Press SELECT to save your selection and return to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone.
Telephone settings Set date and time The answering system announces the date and time of each message prior to playing it. Before using the answering system, set the date and time as follows. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. However, the year must be correct so that the day of the week can be calculated from the caller ID information. To manually set the date and time: 1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. 2.
Telephone settings Handset LCD language You can select a language (English, French or Spanish) to be used in all handset screen displays. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to Settings, then press SELECT. Press SELECT to select LCD language. Press or to scroll to English, Français or Español, then press SELECT. • The handset displays Set English? when you select English. • The handset displays Set Francais? when you select Français.
Telephone settings Voicemail number If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, you can save the voicemail number to 1 on each handset for easy access. When you want to retrieve voicemail messages, press and hold 1 on the handset. Contact your telephone service provider for more information and assistance about using your voicemail service. To set your voicemail number: 1. Press and hold 1 when the phone is not in use. 2.
Telephone settings Clear voicemail indicators If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, New voicemail and display on the handsets when you have new voicemail messages. Contact your telephone service provider for more information and assistance about using your voicemail service. After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on the handsets turn off automatically.
Telephone settings Home area code If you dial your local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can program your home area code so that when you receive a call within your local area, the telephone number is automatically stored without the area code in the caller ID log. 1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. 2. Press or to scroll to Settings, then press SELECT. 3. Press or to scroll to Home area code, then press SELECT. 4.
Telephone settings Auto answer The auto answer feature is preset to off. You can turn this feature on or off for each handset. If you turn the auto answer feature on, the handset automatically answers an incoming call whenever you pick up the handset from the telephone base or a charger. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press MENU on the handset. Use the dialing keys to enter 5463 . Press SELECT to select Auto Answer. Press or to choose Answer:Off or Answer:On. Press SELECT to save your selection.
Telephone operation Make a home call on the handset. 1. Press or 2. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number. • The screen shows the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds). • While entering numbers on the handset, press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a P appears). Predial a home call 1. Enter the telephone number. • Press DELETE or CANCEL to make corrections. 2. Press or to dial. • The screen shows the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds).
Telephone operation Make a cell call 1. Press on the handset. The handset displays Select a device briefly. • If you have only one cell phone connected to the telephone base, press SELECT and then the handset displays D1 selected. • If you have two cell phones connected to the telephone base, press or to select a cell phone and then press SELECT. Then the handset displays D1/D2 selected. 2. Enter the telephone number, then press to dial. • Press DELETE or CANCEL to make corrections.
Telephone operation End a cell call • Press OFF on the handset, or place the handset in the telephone base. Call waiting on the cell line When you subscribe to call waiting service from your cell phone service provider, you hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call. • Press • Press on the handset to put your current call on hold and take the new call. on the handset at any time to switch back and forth between calls.
Telephone operation Handset speakerphone When the handset is on a call, press to switch between the handset speakerphone and the handset earpiece. When the speakerphone is active, the handset displays Speaker. Volume control • During a call, press /VOLUME or /VOLUME. • The handset earpiece volume and speakerphone volume settings are independent. • When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum setting, you hear two beeps.
Telephone operation Check voicemail • Press and hold 1 on the handset to dial your stored voicemail number. To set your voicemail number, see Voicemail number on page 20. Website www.vtechphones Use this feature to view the VTech website address. 1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. 2. Press or to scroll to Web address, then press SELECT. The handset displays the website address. ECO ANS ON .
Telephone operation Temporary ringer silencing When the telephone is ringing, you can temporarily silence the ringer of the handset or the telephone base without disconnecting the call. The next call rings normally at the preset volume. To silence the handset ringer: • Press OFF or MUTE on the handset. Ringer muted displays briefly. displays and To silence the telephone base ringer: • Press VOL- on the telephone base.
Telephone operation Chain dialing Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the directory, caller ID log or redial list while you are on a call using a handset. Chain dialing can be useful if you wish to access other numbers (such as bank account numbers or access codes) from the directory, caller ID log or redial list. To access a number from the directory while on a call: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press SELECT to select Directory. 3. Press or to scroll to the desired entry. 4.
Telephone operation Transfer a call While on an outside call, you can transfer the call from one system device to another. This feature is only applicable to models with more than one handset. 1. During a call, press MENU. 2. Press or to scroll to Transfer, then press SELECT. • When you have more than two handsets, your handset shows Transfer to: Press 1-5 for HANDSET 1 to HANDSET 5. The outside call is put on hold and your handset shows Calling HS X, and then Transferred.
Multiple handset use Join a call in progress Another handset can join you on a home call. The call continues until all parties hang up. You can share an outside call with up to two devices at the same time. You can buy additional expansion handsets (LS6002/LS6002-13/LS6002-15/ LS6002-16/LS6002-17) for this telephone base. You can register up to five handsets to the telephone base. To join a call: • When a handset is already on a call, press or on another handset to join the call.
Multiple handset use Answer an incoming call during an intercom call If you receive an incoming call during an intercom call, you will hear an alert tone. Both system devices flash / and display the caller ID. • To answer a home call, press . The intercom call ends automatically. • To answer a cell call, press OFF to end the intercom call. The telephone continues to ring. Then press . • To end the intercom call without answering the outside call, press OFF.
Directory About the directory The directory stores up to 200 entries with up to 30 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name. • Directory entries are shared by all handsets on both home line and cell line. Any modifications made on one handset apply to all. • When you access the directory without records, the screen shows Directory empty. • When the directory is full and you try to save an entry, the screen shows Directory full.
Directory Add a directory entry 1. 2. 3. 4. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press or to scroll to Directory, then press SELECT. Press SELECT to choose Add contact. When Enter number displays, use the dialing keys to enter a number (up to 30 digits). • Press or to move the cursor to the left or right. • Press DELETE to erase a digit. • Press and hold DELETE to erase all digits. • Press and hold PAUSE to enter a dialing pause (a P appears). • Press to add ( appears) or to add ( appears).
Directory Add a directory entry -OR1. Use the dialing keys to enter a number (up to 30 digits) when the phone is not in use. Press SELECT. The handset displays Enter number. • Press or to move the cursor to the left or right. • Press DELETE to erase a digit. • Press and hold DELETE to erase all digits. • Press and hold PAUSE to enter a dialing pause (a P appears). • Press to add ( appears) or to add ( appears).
Directory Review directory entries Directory entries appear alphabetically. 1. Press on the handset when the phone is not in use. The screen displays the first entry in the directory. 2. Press or on the handset to browse through the directory. -OR1. Press MENU on the handset when the phone is not in use. 2. Press or to scroll to Directory, then press SELECT. 3. Press or to scroll to Review, then press SELECT. 4. The handset displays the first directory entry. Press or to browse through the directory.
Directory Dial a directory entry 1. Search for the desired entry in the directory (see Review directory entries or Alphabetical search on page 37). 2. To dial the displayed entry on the handset, press or to use the home line; or press to use the cell line. Edit a directory entry 1. Search for the desired entry in the directory (see Review directory entries or Alphabetical search on page 37). 2. When the desired entry displays, press SELECT. The handset displays Edit number. 3.
Directory Delete a directory entry 1. Search for the desired entry in the directory (see Review directory entries or Alphabetical search on page 37). 2. Press DELETE and then the handset displays Delete contact? 3. Press SELECT to confirm. The handset displays Deleting... and then Contact deleted. The handset returns to the previous menu and you hear a confirmation tone. Delete all directory entries Delete contact? 800-595-9511 ECO ANS ON Deleting... ECO ANS ON Contact deleted 1.
Directory Speed dial You can copy nine of your directory entries to the speed dial locations (0 and 2-9) so that you can dial these numbers more quickly via the home line. The speed dial entries are shared by all system devices. Changes made to the speed dial entries on one handset apply to all devices. Assign a speed dial entry Press MENU when the phone is not in use. Press or to scroll to Directory, then press SELECT. Press or to scroll to Speed dial, then press SELECT.
Directory Dial a speed dial entry • When the phone is not in use, press and hold a dialing key (0 or 2-9) to dial the number stored in the corresponding location via the home line. When the speed dial location is empty, the handset shows the speed dial list. See Assign a speed dial entry on page 40 to add a new entry. Delete a speed dial entry Press MENU when the phone is not in use. Press or to scroll to Directory, then press SELECT. Press or to scroll to Speed dial, then press SELECT.
Caller ID About caller ID This product supports caller ID services offered by most telephone service providers. Depending on your service subscription, you may see the caller’s number, or the caller’s name and number that are sent by your telephone service provider after the first or second ring. Caller ID allows you to see the name, number, date and time of calls.
Caller ID Caller ID log If you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your telephone service provider and/or cell phone service provider, information about each caller will appear after the first or second ring. If you answer a call before the caller’s information appears, it will not be saved in the caller ID log. • The caller ID log stores up to 50 entries. Each entry has up to 24 digits for the phone number and 15 characters for the name.
Caller ID Missed call indicator When there are calls that have not been reviewed in the caller ID log, the screens display XX missed calls. When you have reviewed all the missed calls, the missed call indicator goes away. Each time you review a caller ID log entry marked NEW on the handset, the number of missed calls decreases by one. If you do not want to review the missed calls one by one, press and hold CANCEL on the handset when not in use to clear the missed call indicator.
Caller ID View dialing options Although the caller ID log entries received have 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit number), in some areas, you may need to dial only the seven digits, or 1 plus the seven digits, or 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits. You can change the number of digits that you dial from the caller ID log and store the new number to the directory.
Caller ID Dial a caller ID log entry 1. Search for the desired caller ID log entry (see Review the caller ID log on page 44). 2. When the desired entry displays, press , or on the handset to dial. Save a caller ID log entry to the directory 1. Search for the desired caller ID log entry (see Review the caller ID log on page 44). 2. When the desired entry displays, press SELECT. Then the handset displays Edit number. 3. Use the dialing keys to edit the number, when necessary.
Caller ID Delete caller ID log entries To delete one entry: 1. Search for the desired caller ID log entry (see Review the caller ID log on page 44). 2. Press DELETE on the handset to delete the displayed entry. To delete all entries: 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. 2. Press or to scroll to Caller ID log, then press SELECT. 3. Press or to scroll to Del all calls, then press SELECT. 4. When the handset shows Delete all?, press SELECT to delete all caller ID log entries.
Answering system settings Answering system Use the answering system menu of a cordless handset to turn on or off the answering system, message alert tone or call screening, set up the announcement message, or change the number of rings, remote access code or message recording time. Answering sys ECO ANS ON Announcement The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with, “Hello. Please leave a message after the tone.” You can use this preset announcement, or replace it with your own.
Answering system settings Delete your announcement 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. 2. Press or to scroll to Answering sys, then press SELECT. 3. Press SELECT again to choose Announcement. The system announces, “To play, press 2. To record, press 7.” 4. Press 3 or DELETE to delete your recorded announcement. The system announces, “Announcement deleted.”, and the handset displays Annc deleted. You hear a confirmation tone.
Answering system settings Call screening Use this feature to choose whether incoming messages can be heard while they are being recorded. 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. 2. Press or to scroll to Answering sys, then press SELECT. 3. Press or to scroll to Ans sys setup, then press SELECT. 4. Press SELECT to choose Call screening. 5. Press or to choose Screening: On or Screening: Off. 6. Press SELECT to save and you hear a confirmation tone.
Answering system settings Remote access code A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 19. You can set the code from 00 to 99. 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. 2. Press or to scroll to Answering sys, then press SELECT. 3. Press or to scroll to Ans sys setup, then press SELECT. 4. Press or to scroll to Remote code, then press SELECT. 5. Use the dialing keys to enter a two-digit number.
Answering system settings Recording time You can set the recording time limit for each incoming message. The recording time is preset to three minutes. 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. 2. Press or to scroll to Answering sys, then press SELECT. 3. Press or to scroll to Ans sys setup, then press SELECT. 4. Press or to scroll to Recording time, then press SELECT. 5. Press or to choose 3 minutes, 2 minutes or 1 minute. 6. Press SELECT to save and you hear a confirmation tone.
Answering system operation Answering system and voicemail Your telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice messages: those left on its built-in digital answering system and those left with your telephone service provider’s voicemail (fees may apply). Your telephone’s built-in digital answering system messages and voicemail messages are separate. Each alerts you to new messages differently.
Answering system operation Message capacity The answering system can record and store up to 99 messages. Each message can be up to three minutes in length, depending on the recording time set (see page 52). The total storage capacity for the announcement, messages and memos is approximately 14 minutes. The actual recording time depends on individual message characteristics. Messages remain available for replay until you delete them.
Answering system operation Call screening To screen a call at the telephone base: If the answering system and call screening are turned on, the announcement and the incoming message broadcast at the telephone base while the call is answered by the answering system. Options while a message is being recorded: • Press VOL- or VOL+ to adjust the call screening volume. • Press VOL+ to temporarily turn on the call screening if the call screening is set to off.
Answering system operation Message playback On the telephone base, when playback begins, the total number of old or new messages is announced, and the message window displays the message number currently playing. On a handset, when playback begins, the total number of new and old messages is announced, and it displays the number of old and new messages. Before each message, you hear the day and time of the recording. If the date and time are not set, you hear, “Time and date not set,” before playback.
Answering system operation Delete all old messages You can only delete old (reviewed) messages. You cannot delete new messages until you review them. You cannot retrieve deleted messages. To delete all old messages at the telephone base: 1. Press X/DELETE when the phone in not in use. You hear, “To delete all old messages, press X/DELETE again.” 2. Press X/DELETE again. You hear, “All old messages deleted.” and a confirmation tone. To delete all old messages on a handset: 1.
Answering system operation Message window displays Window display Description 0 No messages. 1-99 The total number of old messages and memos recorded. The message number currently playing. 0-99 (flashing) The total number of new messages recorded, or the current message number during new message playback. The clock needs to be set. 1-99 & F (alternating) The answering system memory is full with total number of messages recorded. 0-6 The telephone base ringer level while adjusting.
Answering system operation Remote access A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 19. See Remote access code on page 51 to change it. 1. Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone. 2. When the system plays your announcement, enter the two-digit security code. 3. You can enter one of the following remote commands. Command Description 1 Play all messages. 2 Play new messages.
Appendix Expand your telephone system The handset provided within your product package is already registered as HANDSET 1. You can add new handsets (LS6002/LS6002-13/LS6002-15/ LS6002-16/LS6002-17, purchased separately) to your telephone base. Additional handsets are assigned numbers in the sequential order they are registered (up to HANDSET 5). Your telephone base can support up to five handsets. Each handset must be registered to the telephone base before use.
Appendix Deregister handsets If you want to replace a handset, or reassign the designated handset number of a registered handset, you must deregister all handsets that are registered to the telephone base. Then register each handset individually. To make deregistration easier, read all the instructions on this page before you begin. To deregister all handsets: 1. Press and hold /FIND HANDSET at the telephone base for about 10 seconds until the IN USE light flashes. 2. Immediately press /FIND HANDSET again.
Appendix Keystroke Table You can use the dialing keys to perform text editing (up to 15 characters). Each time you press a key, the character on that key appears. Additional key presses produce other characters on that key. Press the key repeatedly until the desired character appears. The first character of every word is capitalized. Dialing key Characters by number of key presses 1 2 3 1 1 .
Appendix Screen messages Call log empty There are no caller ID log entries. Calling HS X The handset is calling another handset (for intercom calls). The handset is transferring an outside call to another handset. Cell line busy Another system device is using the cell line. Contact deleted A directory entry is deleted. Directory empty There are no directory entries. Directory full The directory is full. You cannot save any new entries unless you delete some current entries. Downloading...
Appendix Screen messages Number repeated The entry you try to save is already in the directory. Out of range or no pwr at base The telephone base has lost power, or the handset is out of range. Pair cell first You need to pair a cell phone before making a cell call. Phone The handset is on a home call. Put in charger The battery is very low. The handset should be charged. Quiet mode off The quiet mode is turned off. Quiet mode on The telephone system is in quiet mode.
Appendix Handset and telephone base indicators Telephone base lights ANS ON/OFF On when the answering system is turned on. IN USE On when the home line is in use. CHARGE On when the handset is charging in the telephone base. , On when there are Bluetooth devices connected to the telephone base. Handset icons The battery icon flashes when the battery is low and needs charging. The battery icon animates when the battery is charging. The battery icon becomes solid when the battery is fully charged.
Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, visit www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377. I cannot add my cell phone to the telephone base. • Make sure you have cellular coverage. • Make sure your cell phone is compatible with your LS6181. Check the Bluetooth compatibility list at www.vtechphones.com.
Appendix Troubleshooting I don’t know how to search for or add new devices on my cell phone. • Most cell phones have the Bluetooth feature in the connection or setup menus. Refer to the user’s manual of your cell phone. • In general, press the menu key on your cell phone, then look for the Bluetooth menu in the settings or connection menu. In the Bluetooth menu, select the option to search for or add new devices. My cell phone disconnects from the telephone base.
Appendix Troubleshooting My telephone doesn’t work at all. • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in. • Make sure you plug the battery connector securely into the cordless handset. • Make sure you plug the telephone line cord securely and firmly into the telephone base and the telephone wall jack. • Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 11 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the handset charger when not in use.
Appendix Troubleshooting I cannot dial out. • Try all the suggestions above. • Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The cordless handset may take a second or two to find the telephone base and produce a dial tone. This is normal. Wait an extra second before dialing. • Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio or other appliances might cause the phone to not dial out properly.
Appendix Troubleshooting The battery does not charge in the handset, or the handset battery does not accept charge. • If the cordless handset is in the telephone base or handset charger and the charge light is not on, refer to The charge light is off (page 73). • Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 12 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the handset charger when not in use.
Appendix Troubleshooting I experience poor sound quality when using the speakerphone. • For increased sound quality while using the speakerphone, place the handset on a flat surface with the dialing keys facing up. I hear other calls while using my phone. • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack, and plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls, contact your telephone service provider. The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call.
Appendix Troubleshooting My calls cut in and out while I’m using my cordless handset. • Other electronic products such as HAM Radios and other DECT phones can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices. • Do not install this phone near a microwave oven or on the same electrical outlet. You may experience decreased performance while the microwave oven is operating.
Appendix Troubleshooting My telephone does not receive caller ID when on a call. • Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting features from your telephone service provider. Caller ID feature works only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service, and if both telephone service providers use compatible equipment. The messages on the answering system are incomplete.
Appendix Troubleshooting The telephone does not respond to remote commands. • Make sure you enter your remote access code correctly (page 59). • Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone phone. When you dial a number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks, the phone is not a touch-tone telephone and cannot activate the answering system. • The answering system may not detect the remote access code while your announcement is playing. Try waiting until the announcement is over before entering the code.
Appendix Troubleshooting I cannot retrieve voicemail messages. • Your telephone has both a built-in answering system and voicemail indication. They are independent features and each alerts you to new messages differently. If you subscribe to voicemail service from your telephone service provider, contact your telephone service provider for more information on how to access your voicemail.
Appendix Important safety instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
Appendix Important safety instructions Battery • • • • • CAUTION: Use Only Supplied Battery. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conductive materials.
Appendix Operating range This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance - which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the layout of your home or office. When the handset is out of range, the handset displays Out of range or no pwr at base.
Appendix ® The RBRC seal ® The RBRC seal on the nickel-metal hydride battery indicates that VTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives, when taken out of service within the United States and Canada. ® The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-metal hydride batteries into the trash or municipal waste, which may be illegal in your area.
Appendix FCC, ACTA and IC regulations FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix FCC, ACTA and IC regulations If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone service provider may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone service provider is required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone service provider is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Appendix For C-UL compliance only Mesures de sécurité importantes Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie, de blessures corporelles ou d’électrocution, suivez toujours ces mesures préventives de base lorsque vous utilisez votre téléphone : 1. Lisez et comprenez bien toutes les instructions. 2. Observez toutes les instructions et mises en garde inscrites sur l’appareil. 3. Débranchez ce téléphone de la prise murale avant de le nettoyer. N’utilisez pas de nettoyeurs liquides ni en aérosol.
Appendix For C-UL compliance only 14. N’utilisez pas le téléphone pour rapporter une fuite de gaz à proximité de la fuite. En certaines circonstances, une flammèche pourrait être provoquée lorsque l’adaptateur est branché à une prise de courant, ou lorsque le combiné est déposé sur le socle. Ceci est un événement commun associé à la fermeture d’un circuit électrique.
Appendix For C-UL compliance only À propos des téléphones sans fil • • • • • Confidentialité : Les mêmes caractéristiques qui constituent des avantages pour les téléphones sans fil affichent également des restrictions. Les appels téléphoniques sont transmis entre le combiné sans fil et le socle par le biais d’ondes radio ; il y a donc la possibilité que vos conversations téléphoniques sans fil soient interceptées par des équipements de réception radio se trouvant dans la portée du combiné sans fil.
Appendix Limited warranty What does this limited warranty cover? The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the Product and all accessories provided in the sales package (“Product”) are free from defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating instructions.
Appendix Limited warranty How do you get warranty service? To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, please visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377. NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user’s manual - a check of the Product’s controls and features may save you a service call.
Appendix Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency DECT frequency: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Bluetooth frequency: 2402.000-2480.000 MHz Channels DECT channel: 5 Bluetooth channel: 79 Nominal effective range Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to the environmental conditions at the time of use. Power requirements Handset: 2.
Index A Add a cell phone 13 Add a directory entry 35–36 Add a handset 60 Alphabetical search 37 Announcement 48–49 Answer a call 24, 25, 26 Answering system 48–59 Answer on/off 49 Auto answer 23 H Handset battery charging 4 Handset battery installation 3 Handset layout 6–7 Handset locator 27 Handset speakerphone 27 Home area code 22 I Important safety instructions 76–77 Indicators 65 Installation (battery) 3 Installation (telephone base) 2 Intercom 32 B Base layout 8 Battery 3, 4 Bluetooth 9–15 Bluetooth
Index R Redial 28 Register a handset 60 Remote access 59 Remote access code 51 Review directory entries 37 Review the caller ID log 44 Ringer tone 17 Ringer volume 17 S Safety instructions 76–77 Save a caller ID log entry 46 Save a directory entry 35–36 Screen messages 47, 63–64 Settings 16–23, 48–52 Share a call 32 Speakerphone 27 T Technical specifications 87 Telephone base layout 8–9 Temporary ringer silencing 29 Temporary tone dialing 29 Transfer a call 31 Troubleshooting 66–75 U Using the menu 16 V Voi
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