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DS6521/DS6521-2/

DS6521-3/DS6522-3/

DS6522-32/DS6522-4

DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with

BLUETOOTH

wireless technology

Introduction

To protect our environment and conserve natural resources, this Abridged 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 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.

Abridged user’s manual

Table of contents

Parts checklist ...............................2

Telephone base and charger

installation ..................................2

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

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

Tabletop to wall mount

installation ..................................3

Handset overview..........................4

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

Bluetooth .......................................5

Using the handset menu ...............5

Telephone settings ........................5

Telephone operation .....................6

Directory ........................................8

Speed dial .....................................8

Caller ID ........................................8

About answering system and

voicemail ....................................9

Answering system settings ...........9

Answering system operation .........9

Add and register a handset ...........10

Replace a handset ........................11

Troubleshooting .............................11

Important safety instructions .........13

Precautions for users of implanted

cardiac pacemakers ..................13

Operating range ............................13

ECO mode .....................................13

Maintenance ..................................14

About cordless telephones ...........14

The RBRC

seal ............................14

Limited warranty ............................14

FCC, ACTA and IC regulations .....15

Technical specications ................16

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.

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.

Compatible with

Hearing Aid T-Coil

TIA-1083

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Abridged user’s manual DS6521/DS6521-2/ DS6521-3/DS6522-3/ DS6522-32/DS6522-4 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with ® BLUETOOTH wireless technology Compatible with Hearing Aid T-Coil T Telephones identified 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. TIA-1083 ® The ENERGY STAR program (www.energystar.
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Parts checklist Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
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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 12 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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Handset overview VOLUME/ /CID Review the caller ID log when the phone is not in use. Decrease the listening volume during a call or message playback. 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. CHARGE light On when the handset is charging. VOLUME/ / Review the directory when the phone is not in use. Increase the listening volume during a call or message playback.
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Bluetooth To use a Bluetooth enabled cell phone with your DS6521/DS6522, you must first pair and connect your Bluetooth cell phone(s) with the telephone base. All DS6521/ DS6522 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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Quiet mode You can turn on the quiet mode for a period of time. During this period, all tones (except paging tone) and call screening are muted. When you turn on the quiet mode, the answering system turns on automatically. . Press and hold when the handset is not in use. 2. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the duration, then press SELECT to save. • To turn off the quiet mode, press and hold when the handset is not in use.
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Temporary tone dialing If you have pulse (rotary) service only, you can switch from pulse to tone dialing temporarily during a call. . During a call, press . 2. Use the dialing keys to enter the relevant number. The telephone sends touch-tone signals. 3. The telephone automatically returns to pulse dialing mode after you end the call. Find handset Use this feature to find all system handsets. To start paging: • Press /FIND HANDSET on the telephone base. All idle handsets ring and display ** Paging **.
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Directory The directory can store up to 200 entries and are shared by all system handsets. To add a directory entry: . Press MENU when the handset is not in use. 2. Scroll to Directory then press SELECT twice. 3. Enter the number. • Use the dialing keys to enter the number (up to 30 digits). -OR• Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL. Then press , or REDIAL repeatedly to select a number. Press SELECT. 4. Press SELECT to move to the name. 5.
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To review and dial a number in the caller ID log: . Press CID when the handset is not in use. 2. Scroll to browse through the caller ID log. When the desired entry appears: • Press repeatedly to show different dialing options. • Press 1 repeatedly if you need to add or remove 1 in front of the phone number. 3. Press /HOME, or /CELL to dial the displayed number. To save a caller ID log entry to the directory: . When the desired caller ID log entry displays, press SELECT. 2.
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Message playback at the telephone base Press /PLAY when the phone is not in use. Options during playback: • Press q/VOL or VOL/p 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 playing message. The system advances to the next message. • Press /STOP to stop.
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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 IN USE light on the telephone base turns on and starts flashing. 2. Immediately press /FIND HANDSET again. You must press /FIND HANDSET while the IN USE light is still flashing.
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I cannot dial out. • Try all the above suggestions. • Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if the handset takes a second or two to synchronize with the telephone base before producing a dial tone. Wait an extra second before dialing. • If other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply). • Eliminate any background noise.
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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: . 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.
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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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How do you get warranty service? To obtain warranty service in the USA, please 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. 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.
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Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The term ‘’IC:‘’ before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1.