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DS6641/DS6641-2

DECT 6.0 corded/cordless telephone

with BLUETOOTH

wireless technology

Abridged user’s manual

Introduction

To protect our environment and conserve natural resources, this Abridged user’s

manual provides you with basic installation and use instructions. A limited set of

features are described in abbreviated form.

Please refer to the online Complete user’s manual for a full set of installation and

operation instructions at www.vtechphones.com.

Before using this VTech product, please read Important safety instructions on

page 13 of this user’s manual.

The ENERGY STAR

program (www.energystar.gov) recognizes and

encourages the use of products that save energy and help protect our

environment. We are proud to mark this product with the ENERGY STAR

label indicating it meets the latest energy efciency guidelines.

Compatible with

Hearing Aid T-Coil

TIA-1083

Telephones identied with this logo have reduced noise and interference

when used with most T-coil equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants.

The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a trademark of the Telecommunications

Industry Association. Used under license.

Parts checklist

Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and

original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.

Telephone base

Cordless handset

(1 for DS6641)

(2 for DS6641-2)

Corded handset

Telephone

line cord

Telephone base

power adapter

Handset charger and

charger adapter

(1 for DS6641)

(2 for DS6641-2)

Battery

(1 for DS6641)

(2 for DS6641-2)

Battery compartment

cover

(1 for DS6641)

(2 for DS6641-2)

Quick start guideAbridged user’s manual

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support and latest VTech product news.

Quick start guide

Abridged user’s manual

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Abridged user’s manual DS6641/DS6641-2 DECT 6.0 corded/cordless telephone ® with BLUETOOTH wireless technology Register online to get an additional 3-month warranty! Go to www.vtechphones.com to register your product for enhanced warranty support and latest VTech product news. Compatible with Hearing Aid T-Coil T TIA-1083 Telephones identified with this logo have reduced noise and interference when used with most T-coil equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants.
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Telephone base and handset charger installation Install the telephone base and handset charger as shown below. Telephone wall jack Electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch Telephone line cord Telephone base power adapter A DSL filter (not included) is required if you have DSL high-speed Internet service. The DSL filter must be plugged into the telephone wall jack. Charger adapter Handset charger Telephone base • • • Use only the power adapters and batteries supplied with this product.
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Handset battery charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status. For best performance, keep the handset in the handset charger when not in use. The battery is fully charged after 11 hours of continuous charging. Battery indicators Battery status Action The screen is blank, or shows Put in charger and flashes. The battery has no charge or very little charge. The handset cannot be used. Charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes).
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Telephone base overview CID • Review the caller ID log when the phone is not in use. • Scroll down while in a menu, or in the directory, caller ID log or redial list. • Move the cursor to the left when entering numbers or names. • Review the directory when the phone is not in use. • Scroll up while in a menu, or in the directory, caller ID log or redial list. • Move the cursor to the right when entering numbers or names. CANCEL • Silence the base ringer temporarily while the phone is ringing.
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Bluetooth To use a Bluetooth enabled cell phone with your DS6641, you must first pair and connect your Bluetooth cell phone(s) with the telephone base. All DS6641 handsets can be used to make or answer calls on the cell 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.
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The following are some of the telephone features you may wish to set. Refer to Telephone settings in the online Complete user’s manual for detailed instructions on setting all telephone features. Set date and time If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. You can also set the date and time manually. . Press MENU when the telephone base/cordless handset is not in use. 2. Scroll to Set date/time, then press SELECT. 3.
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Speakerphone Handset speakerphone: • During a call, press to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use. Telephone base speakerphone: • • • When you are using the corded handset on a home line call, press /HOME to switch to the telephone base speakerphone. When you are using the corded handset on a cell line call, press /CELL to switch to the telephone base speakerphone. When you are using the telephone base speakerphone on a cell/home line, lift up the corded handset to use it.
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Redial list Each handset and the telephone base store the last 10 telephone numbers dialed. When there are already 10 entries, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the new entry. To review and dial a number from the redial list: . Press REDIAL when the telephone base/cordless handset is not in use. 2. Press� , , or �� REDIAL repeatedly until the desired entry displays. 3. Press /HOME or /CELL, or lift the corded handset to dial.
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Directory The directory can store up to 200 entries which are shared by the telephone base and all system handsets. To add a directory entry: Press MENU when the phone is not in use. Scroll to Directory then press SELECT. Scroll to Add contact then press SELECT. Use the dialing keys to enter the number (up to 30 digits). -ORCopy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL and then press , or REDIAL repeatedly to select a number. Press SELECT. 5. Press SELECT to move to the name. 6.
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Caller ID This product supports caller ID services provided by most telephone service providers. Depending on your service subscription, you may see the caller’s name, number, date and time of calls that are sent by your telephone service provider after the first or second ring. Caller ID log The caller ID log stores up to 50 entries. If you answer a call before the caller information appears, it will not be saved in the caller ID log.
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Set number of rings You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call after two, three, four, five or six rings; or toll saver. If you choose toll saver, the answering system answers a call after two rings when you have new messages, or after four rings when you have no new messages. . Press MENU when the phone is not in use. 2. Scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT. 3. Scroll to Ans sys setup then press SELECT. 4. Scroll to # of rings then press SELECT. 5.
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Replace a handset If you want to replace a handset or reassign the designated handset number of a registered handset, you must deregister all handsets and then individually register each handset. To deregister all handsets: . Press and hold FIND HANDSET on the telephone base for about 10 seconds until the telephone base shows Registering... then De-register? The IN USE light flashes. 2. Immediately press and release MENU/SELECT or FIND HANDSET. The telephone base displays Please wait. 3.
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Common cure for electronic equipment. • If the telephone is not responding normally, put the cordless handset in the handset charger. If this does not fix the problem, do the following (in the order listed): . Disconnect the power to the telephone base. 2. Disconnect the battery on the cordless handset. 3. Wait a few minutes before connecting power to the telephone base. 4. Install the battery again and place the cordless handset in the handset charger. 5.
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Maintenance Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. Avoid rough treatment Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install the telephone base near a sink, bathtub or shower.
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What is not covered by this limited warranty? This limited warranty does not cover: . Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water or other liquid intrusion; or 2. Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech; or 3.
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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.