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User’s manual

FS6214/FS6214-2

DECT 6.0 cordless telephone

Introduction

To help protect the environment, this user’s manual provides you with the

basic installation and use instructions. A limited set of features are described in

abbreviated form.

Please refer to the complete online 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 11 of this user’s manual.

Table of contents

Parts checklist

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

original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.

Parts checklist ...............................1

Telephone base and

charger installation.....................2

Wall mounting (optional)................2

Battery installation .........................2

Battery charging ............................3

Handset overview..........................3

Telephone base overview..............4

Using the menu .............................4

Telephone settings ........................4

Telephone operation......................5

Directory ........................................6

Caller ID.........................................6

Caller ID log...................................7

Troubleshooting.............................9

Important safety instructions..........11

Precautions for users of implanted

cardiac pacemakers...................12

Operating range.............................12

Maintenance..................................12

About cordless telephones ............12

The RBRC

seal ............................12

Limited warranty ............................13

FCC, ACTA and IC regulations .....13

6GEJPKECNURGEKſECVKQPU.................14

Battery

(1 for FS6214,

2 for FS6214-2)

User’s manual

Telephone base

power adapter

Telephone

line cord

Quick start guide

Charger and charger

adapter

(1 for FS6214-2)

Battery

compartment

cover

(1 for FS6214,

2 for FS6214-2)

Handset

(1 for FS6214,

2 for FS6214-2)

Telephone base

Summary of content (28 pages)

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User’s manual FS6214/FS6214-2 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone Introduction To help protect the environment, this user’s manual provides you with the basic installation and use instructions. A limited set of features are described in abbreviated form. Please refer to the complete online 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 11 of this user’s manual.
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Telephone base and charger installation Install the telephone base as shown below. Electrical outlet (not controlled by a wall switch) Telephone wall jack # &5. ſNVGT PQV included) is required if you have DSL high-speed Internet service Telephone base power adapter Charger adapter Telephone line cord Telephone base Charger • Use only the power adapter and battery supplied with this product. To order a replacement, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511.
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Battery charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the table below). For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use. The battery is fully charged after 16 hours of continuous charging. Refer to the online user’s manual for battery operating times. Battery indicators Battery status Action The screen is blank, or displays Place in charger and ƀCUJGU Battery has very little or no charge. The handset cannot be used.
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Telephone base overview /FIND HANDSET Press once and then release to page all system handsets. Using the menu To enter the handset menu: 1. 2. 3. • • Press MENU when the phone is not in use. Press CID or until the screen displays the desired feature menu. Press SELECT. To return to the previous menu, press CANCEL. To return to idle mode, press and hold CANCEL. Telephone settings Default settings are indicated by an asterisk(*).
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Set date and time If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. To set the date and time manually: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Scroll to Settings and then press SELECT. Scroll to Set date/time and then press SELECT. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the month, date and year. Press SELECT. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the hour and minute. Press SELECT. Press CID or to choose AM or PM.
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To access a number in the directory, caller ID log or redial list while on a call: 1. To enter the directory, press MENU twice. -ORTo enter the caller ID log, press MENU then scroll to Caller ID log then press SELECT. -ORTo enter the redial list, press REDIAL. 2. Scroll to the desired entry. 3. Press SELECT to dial the displayed number. Find handset 7UG VJKU HGCVWTG VQ ſPF CNN U[UVGO JCPFUGVU To start paging: • Press /FIND HANDSET on the telephone base once and then release when the phone is not in use.
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Caller ID log The caller ID log stores up to 30 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 CANCEL on the idle handset. To review and dial a number in the caller ID log: 1. Press CID when the handset is not in use. 2. Scroll to browse through the caller ID log.
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Troubleshooting +H [QW JCXG FKHſEWNV[ YKVJ [QWT VGNGRJQPG RNGCUG VT[ VJG UWIIGUVKQPU DGNQY (QT 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. My telephone does not work at all. • Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the telephone base after use.
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• • • If the handset is in the telephone base but the CHARGE light on the handset is not on, refer to The charge light is off below. If the battery is completely depleted, it may take up to 30 minutes to charge the handset before Low battery appears on the screen. Purchase a new battery. Refer to Battery installation on page 2. The CHARGE light is off. • Clean the charging contacts on the handset and telephone base each month with a pencil eraser or a dry non-abrasive fabric.
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I hear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged in securely. Out of range or no pwr at base shows on the handset screen. • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base. • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Use a working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. • Reset your telephone by unplugging the power adapter from the telephone base.
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15. Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode. 16. 6JG RQYGT CFCRVGT KU KPVGPFGF VQ DG EQTTGEVN[ QTKGPVGF KP C XGTVKECN QT ƀQQT OQWPV RQUKVKQP 6JG RTQPIU CTG not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
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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.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.
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User’s manual FS6224/FS6224-2 FS6224-3 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone Introduction To help protect the environment, this user’s manual provides you with the basic installation and use instructions. A limited set of features are described in abbreviated form. Please refer to the complete online 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 11 of this user’s manual.
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Telephone base and charger installation Install the telephone base as shown below. Electrical outlet (not controlled by a wall switch) Telephone wall jack # &5. ſNVGT PQV included) is required if you have DSL high-speed Internet service Telephone base power adapter Charger adapter Telephone line cord Telephone base Charger • Use only the power adapter and battery supplied with this product. To order a replacement, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511.
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Battery charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the table below). For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use. The battery is fully charged after 16 hours of continuous charging. Refer to the online user’s manual for battery operating times. Battery indicators Battery status Action The screen is blank, or displays Place in charger and ƀCUJGU Battery has very little or no charge. The handset cannot be used.
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Telephone base overview Message window Shows the number of messages and other answering system information. X/DELETE Delete the message currently playing. Press twice to delete all old messages when the phone is not in use. /SKIP Skip to the next message. /REPEAT Repeat the message or press twice to play the previous message. /PLAY/STOP Play messages. Stop message playback. /FIND HANDSET Press once and then release to page all system handsets. / /VOLUME Adjust the volume during playback.
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Set date and time If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. To set the date and time manually: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Scroll to Settings and then press SELECT. Scroll to Set date/time and then press SELECT. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the month, date and year. Press SELECT. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the hour and minute. Press SELECT. Press CID or to choose AM or PM.
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To access a number in the directory, caller ID log or redial list while on a call: 1. To enter the directory, press MENU twice. -ORTo enter the caller ID log, press MENU then scroll to Caller ID log then press SELECT. -ORTo enter the redial list, press REDIAL. 2. Scroll to the desired entry. 3. Press SELECT to dial the displayed number. Find handset 7UG VJKU HGCVWTG VQ ſPF CNN U[UVGO JCPFUGVU To start paging: • Press /FIND HANDSET on the telephone base once and then release when the phone is not in use.
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Caller ID log The caller ID log stores up to 30 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 CANCEL on the idle handset. To review and dial a number in the caller ID log: 1. Press CID when the handset is not in use. 2. Scroll to browse through the caller ID log.
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About answering system and voicemail Your 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 differently. • • If and XX new messages display on the handset and the message YKPFQY QP VJG VGNGRJQPG DCUG ƀCUJGU VJGTG CTG OGUUCIGU TGEQTFGF QP VJG built-in answering system.
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Command 1 2 3 33 4 44 5 *5 6 *7 8 0 Function Play all messages. Play only new messages. Delete the current message (during playback). Delete all old messages. Repeat the current message (during playback). Skip to the previous message (during playback). Stop. Hear a list of remote commands. Skip to the next message (during playback). Record a new announcement. End the call. Turn the answering system on or off. 4. Hang up or press 8 to end the call.
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• • • If the handset is in the telephone base but the CHARGE light on the handset is not on, refer to The charge light is off below. If the battery is completely depleted, it may take up to 30 minutes to charge the handset before Low battery appears on the screen. Purchase a new battery. Refer to Battery installation on page 2. The CHARGE light is off. • Clean the charging contacts on the handset and telephone base each month with a pencil eraser or a dry non-abrasive fabric.
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I hear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged in securely. Out of range or no pwr at base shows on the handset screen. • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base. • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Use a working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. • Reset your telephone by unplugging the power adapter from the telephone base.
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15. Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode. 16. 6JG RQYGT CFCRVGT KU KPVGPFGF VQ DG EQTTGEVN[ QTKGPVGF KP C XGTVKECN QT ƀQQT OQWPV RQUKVKQP 6JG RTQPIU CTG not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
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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.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.