vtech LS6425 Cordless Phone User Guide

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Introduction

This quick start guide provides you with basic installation and uses instructions. A limited set of features are described in abbreviated form.Please refer to the user’s manual for complete installation and operation instructions.

Telephone base and charger installation

Install the telephone base and charger as shown below.

Battery installation and charging

Install the battery as shown below. Once you have installed the battery, you may be able to make and receive short calls. For best performance, charge the handset battery continuously for at least 10 hours.

  1. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment, matching the color-coded label.
  2. Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires inside the battery compartment.
  3. Slide the battery compartment cover towards the center of the handset until it clicks into place.
  4. Place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge.

Handset overview

Telephone base overview

Using the menu

To enter the handset menu:

  1. Press MENU/SELECT when the telephone is not in use.
  2. Press or until the screen displays the desired feature menu.
  3. Press MENU/SELECT to enter that menu.• To return to the previous menu, press OFF/CANCEL.• To return to idle mode, press and hold OFF/CANCEL.

Telephone settings

Default settings are indicated by asterisks (*).

Screen display

 Function

Options
LCD language Set the screen display language.

English* Fransals Espanol
Annc Caller ID Enable the telephone base and/or the handset to announce the incoming caller ID information.

On* Ott
Clr volcemall Turn off the voicemail indicators.

Turn ott Indicator?
Rename handset Change the name of each registered handset

HANDSET____
Key tone Adjust the key tone volume whenever a key is pressed, or turn it off.

Off
CID time sync Enable the date and time to be set by incoming caller ID information.

On*Off
Home area code Enter your home area code if you dial only seven digits for local cans.

—
Dial mode Set the telephone to be tone or pulse dialing.

Tone*Pulse

Telephone operation

Make a call

  • Press or, and then dial the telephone number.-OR
  • Predial by first dialing the telephone number and then pressing or

Answer a call

  • Press or any dialing key (0-9, TONE*or #).

End a call

  • Press OFF/CANCEL or put the handset to the telephone base or charger.

Redial listEach handset stores the last 10 telephone numbers dialed.To review and dial numbers from the redial list:

  1. Press REDIAL/PAUSE when the handset is not in use.
  2. Press, orREDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly until the desired entry displays.
  3. Press or

To delete a redial entry:When the desired redial entry displays, press MUTE/DELETE.IntercomUse the intercom feature for conversation between two system handsets.

  • Only one intercom call can be established with two handsets at a time.
  • If there is an incoming call while the originating handset is making an intercom request, the intercom request will be stopped.

To initiate an intercom call:When the handset is not in use, press MENU/SELECT. Scroll to >Intercom, then press MENU/SELECT.

  • If you have more than two handsets, scroll to select a destination handset, or use the dialing keys to enter a handset number.

To answer an intercom call:Press or any of the dialing keys on the destination handset.To end an intercom call:Press OFF/CANCEL or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger.Push-to-talk (PTT)You can directly broadcast messages from one handset to the speakerphone of one or multiple handsets. Press and hold PUSH TO TALK to begin two-way communication.When the connection is made, both the caller and the destination handsets display Press and hold [PTT] to talk and beep once. Only one handset can talk at a time. To do so, press and hold PUSH TO TALK.

DirectoryThe directory can store up to 50 entries, which are shared by all system handsets.To add a directory entry:

  1. Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.
  2. Scroll to >Directory, then press MENU/SELECT.
  3. Scroll to >Add contact, then press MENU/SELECT.
  4. Use the dialing keys to enter the phone number (up to 30 digits).-OR-Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL/PAUSE and then press, orREDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly to select a number. Press MENU/SELECT.
  5. Press MENU/SELECT to move to the name.
  6. Use the dialing keys to enter the name (up to 15 characters).Additional key presses show other characters of that particular key.
  7. Press MENU/SELECT to store the entry.

While entering names and numbers, you can:

  • Press MUTE/DELETE to backspace and erase a digit or character.
  • Press and hold MUTE/DELETE to erase the entire entry.
  • Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (for entering phone numbers only).
  • Press or move the cursor to the left or right.
  • Press 0 to add a space (for entering names only).

To review and dial from the directory:Entries are sorted alphabetically.

  1. Press when the handset is not in use.
  2. Scroll to browse through the directory, or use the dialing keys to start a name search.
  3. When the desired entry appears, press   to dial.

To edit a directory entry:

  1. When the desired entry displays, press MENU/SELECT.
  2. When the screen displays EDIT NUMBER, use the dialing keys to edit.
  3. Press MENU/SELECT.
  4. When the handset displays EDIT NAME, use the dialing keys to edit.
  5. Press MENU/SELECT to save.

To delete a directory entry:

  1. When the desired entry displays, press MUTE/DELETE.
  2. When the handset displays Delete contact?, press MENU/SELECT.

Speed dialYou can copy up to 10 directory entries into the speed dial locations so that you can dial these numbers using fewer keys than usual.To store a speed dial entry:

  1. Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.
  2. Scroll to >Directory, then press MENU/SELECT.
  3. Scroll to >Speed dial, then press MENU/SELECT.
  4. Scroll to a desired speed dial location, then press MENU/SELECT.
  5. Scroll to a desired directory entry, then press MENU/SELECT to save.

To dial a speed dial entry:

  • Press and hold a speed dial key (0-9) of the desired entry when the handset is not in use, the number will be dialed automatically.

To delete a speed dial entry:

  • When the desired entry displays, press MUTE/DELETE.

Caller IDThis 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 logThe 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.

  • The handset displays XX Missed calls when there are calls that have not been reviewed in the caller ID log.
  • If you want to erase the missed call indicator, press and hold OFF/CANCEL on the idle handset.

To review and dial a number in the caller ID log:

  1. Press when the handset is not in use.
  2. Scroll to browse through the call log. When the desired entry appears:• Press # (pound key) repeatedly to show different dialing options.• Press 1 repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number.
  3. Press to dial the displayed number.

To save a caller ID log entry to the directory:

  1. When the desired caller ID log entry displays, press MENU/SELECT.
  2. When the handset displays EDIT NUMBER, use the dialing keys to modify the number if necessary.
  3. Press MENU/SELECT.
  4. When the handset displays EDIT NAME, use the dialing keys to modify the name if necessary.
  5. Press MENU/SELECT to save.

To delete the caller ID log entries:

  • Delete one entry: When the desired caller ID log entry displays, press MUTE/DELETE.
  • Delete all entries: Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use. Scroll to >Caller ID log and then press MENU/SELECT. Scroll to >Del all calls and then press MENU/SELECT twice.

About answering system and voicemailYour telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice messages: those left on the built-in answering system and those left at your telephone service provider’s voicemail. Each alerts you to new messages separately.

  • If XX New messages and display on the handset and the message window on the telephone base flashes, there are messages recorded on the built-in answering system.The total recording time is approximately 14 minutes. It can record and store up to 99 messages and the recording time of each message depends on the message length you set.
  • If New Voicemail and display on the handset, your telephone service provider is indicating that it has new voicemail for you.Contact your telephone service provider for more information on how to access your voicemail.

Answering system settings

Default settings are indicated by asterisks (*).

Screen display

 Function

Options
Call screening Set whether you hear the callers while they are leaving messages to you. On* on
0 of rings Set the number of times the telephone rings before the answering system answers. 6: 5: 4*: 3; 2; Toll saver
Remote code Set a two-digit security code to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. 19*
Msg alert tone Set to alert you when you have new messages. On Off•
Recording time Set the recording time for each incoming message. 3 minutes* 2 minutes 1 minute

Answering system operation

Turn the answering system on or offThe answering system must be turned on to answer and record messages. When it is turned on, the /ANS ON/OFF light on the telephone base turns on and ANS ON displays on the handset.

  • Press /ANS ON/OFF on the telephone base to turn the built-in answering system on or off.

Record your own announcementYou can use the preset announcement to answer calls, or replace itwith your own recorded announcement. It can be up to 90 secondsin length.

  1. Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.
  2. Scroll to >Answering sys. Press MENU/SELECT twice.
  3. Scroll to >Record annc. Press MENU/SELECT. The system announces, “Record after the tone. Press 5 when you are done.”
  4. After the tone, speak towards the handset microphone. Press 5 when done.
  5. The answering system automatically plays back the newly recorded announcement, then returns to the previous menu.

Message playback

To play messages with the telephone base:Press /PLAY/STOP when the telephone is not in use.Options during playback:

  • Press /VOL or /VOL to adjust the speaker volume.
  • Press /SKIP to skip to the next message.
  • Press /REPEAT to repeat the message currently playing.
  • Press /REPEAT twice to listen to the previous message.
  • Press X/DELETE to delete the current message. The system advances to the next message.
  • Press/PLAY/STOP to stop.

To play messages with a handset:Press MENU/SELECT twice when the telephone is not in use.Options during playback:

  • Press MENU/SELECT to pause the playback, and display the caller ID information if it is available, then press or to call back the caller. If you do not press within 10 seconds, message playback resumes.
  • Press to stop the playback and the handset displaysCall back? then press MENU/SELECT, or tocall back the caller.
  • Press /VOLUME or /VOLUME to adjust the speaker volume.
  • Press EQ to adjust the handset message playback audio quality.
  • Press 6 to skip to the next message.
  • Press 4 to repeat the message currently playing. Press 4 twice to listen to the previous message.
  • Press MUTE/DELETE to delete the current message. The system announces, “Message deleted,” and advances to the next message.
  • Press 5 to stop.

Delete all old messages

To delete all old messages at the telephone base:Press X/DELETE twice when the telephone is not in use.To delete all old messages with a handset:

  1. Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.
  2. Scroll to >Answering sys and then press MENU/SELECT.
  3. Scroll to >Delete all old and then press MENU/SELECT twice.

Call screening

Call screening at the telephone base:If the answering system and call screening are on, the announcement and the incoming message broadcast at the telephone base when a call is answered by the answering system.Options while recording a message:

  • Press /VOL or /VOL on the telephone base to adjust the call screening volume.
  • Press / PLAY/STOP to temporarily silence the call screening.

Call screening at the handset:If the answering system is on, the announcement and the incoming message broadcast at the telephone base when a call is answered by the answering system. The handset showsTo screen call, press [SELECT]. Press MENU/SELECT to screen the call on your handset and the handset displays the caller ID information. If you do not subscribe to caller ID service, the handset shows Screening…Call interceptIf you want to talk to the person whose message is being recorded, pressor on the handset.

Access the answering system remotely

  1. Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone.
  2. When the system plays your announcement, enter the two-digit remote code. The preset code is 19.
  3. You can enter one of the following remote commands.

    Command

    Function
    1 Play all messages.
    2 Play new messages.
    3 Delete a message (during playback).
    33 Delete all old messages.
    4 Repeat the current message (during playback).
    44 Listen to the previous message (during playback).
    5 Stop.
    *5 Hear a list of remote commands.
    6 Skip to the next message (during playback).
    *7 Record a new announcement.
    8 End the call.
    0 Turn the answering system on or off.
  4. Hang up or press 8 to end the call.

IMPORTANT!

If you have difficulty with your telephone, please refer to the user’s manual for a full set of installation and operation instructions. For customer service, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

VTech Communications, Inc. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this user’s manual. VTech Communications, Inc. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this product.Company: VTech Communications, Inc.Address: 9020 SW Washington Square Road – Ste 555 Tigard, OR 97223, United StatesPhone: 1 (800) 595-9511 in the U.S. or 1 (800) 267-7377 in Canada

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