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Connect to Cell™
Rugged Waterproof
Digital Cordless Phone
User’s manual
(Canada version)Congratulations Important safety instructions
on purchasing your new VTech product. When using your telephone equipment,
Before using this telephone, please read basic safety precautions should always be
Important safety instructions. followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
This manual has all the feature operations shock and injury, including the following:
and troubleshooting necessary to install 1. Read and understand all instructions.
and operate your new VTech telephone. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions
Please review this manual thoroughly to marked on the product.
ensure proper installation and operation
3. Unplug this product from the wall
of this innovative and feature rich VTech
outlet before cleaning. Do not use
product.
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
For support, shopping, and everything cloth for cleaning.
new at VTech, visit our website at
4. Do not use this product, except for the
www.vtechcanada.com.
waterproof handset, near water such
as near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub or a swimming pool,
or in a wet basement or shower.
Compatible with Telephones identified with
Hearing Aid T-Coil this logo have reduced noise 5. Do not place this product, on an
and interference when used unstable table, shelf, stand or other
with most T-coil equipped unstable surfaces.
hearing aids and cochlear
implants. The TIA-1083 6. Avoid placing the telephone system
T Compliant Logo is a trademark in places with extreme temperature,
TIA-1083
of the Telecommunications direct sunlight, or other electrical
Industry Association. Used
under license. devices. Protect your phone from
moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and
fumes.
The ENERGY STAR® program 7. Slots and openings in the back or
(www.energystar.gov)
recognizes and encourages bottom of the telephone base and
the use of products that save handset are provided for ventilation.
energy and help protect our To protect them from overheating,
environment. We are proud these openings must not be blocked
to mark this product with the
ENERGY STAR® label indicating by placing the product on a soft
it meets the latest energy surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This
efficiency guidelines. product should never be placed near
or over a radiator or heat register. This
product should not be placed in any
area where proper ventilation is not
provided.
8. This product should be operated
only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power
supply in your home or office, consult
your dealer or local power company.9. Do not allow anything to rest on the 14. Avoid using a telephone (other than
power cord. Do not install this product cordless) during an electrical storm.
where the cord may be walked on. There is a remote risk of electric shock
10. Never push objects of any kind into from lightning.
this product through the slots in the 15. Do not use the telephone to report
telephone base or handset because a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
they may touch dangerous voltage Under certain circumstances, a spark
points or create a short circuit. Never may be created when the adapter
spill liquid of any kind on the product. is plugged into the power outlet,
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, or when the handset is replaced in
do not disassemble this product, but its cradle. This is a common event
take it to an authorized service facility. associated with the closing of any
Opening or removing parts of the electrical circuit. The user should
telephone base or handset other than not plug the phone into a power
specified access doors may expose outlet, and should not put a charged
you to dangerous voltages or other handset into the cradle, if the phone is
risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause located in an environment containing
electric shock when the product is concentrations of flammable or
subsequently used. flame-supporting gases, unless there
is adequate ventilation. A spark in such
12. Do not overload wall outlets and
an environment could create a fire or
extension cords.
explosion. Such environments might
13. Unplug this product from the wall include: medical use of oxygen without
outlet and refer servicing to an adequate ventilation; industrial gases
authorized service facility under the (cleaning solvents; gasoline vapors;
following conditions: etc.); a leak of natural gas; etc.
• When the power supply cord or plug 16. Only put the handset of your
is damaged or frayed. telephone next to your ear when it is
• If liquid has been spilled onto the in normal talk mode.
product.
17. The power adapter is intended to be
• If the product has been exposed to correctly oriented in a vertical or floor
rain or water. mount position. The prongs are not
• If the product does not operate designed to hold the plug in place if
normally by following the operating it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-
instructions. Adjust only those controls table or cabinet outlet.
that are covered by the operation
18. For pluggable equipment, the
instructions. Improper adjustment of
socket-outlet shall be installed near
other controls may result in damage
the equipment and shall be easily
and often requires extensive work by
accessible.
an authorized technician to restore the
19. CAUTION: Use only the batteries
product to normal operation.
indicated in this manual. There may
• If the product has been dropped and
be a risk of explosion if a wrong type
the telephone base and/or handset
of battery is used for the handset.
has been damaged.
Use only the supplied rechargeable
• If the product exhibits a distinct batteries or replacement batteries
change in performance. (BT162342/BT262342) for the handset.Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Precautions for users of implanted
They may explode. cardiac pacemakers
20. Use only the adapter included with Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital
this product. Incorrect adapter cordless telephones):
polarity or voltage can seriously
Wireless Technology Research, LLC
damage the product.
(WTR), an independent research entity,
Base unit power adapter:
led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the
Output: 6V DC @ 400mA.
interference between portable wireless
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS telephones and implanted cardiac
pacemakers. Supported by the U.S.
Battery Food and Drug Administration, WTR
• Use only the battery provided or recommends to physicians that:
equivalent. To order a replacement, visit Pacemaker patients
our website at www.vtechcanada.com • Should keep wireless telephones at least
or call 1 (800) 267-7377. six inches from the pacemaker.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. • Should NOT place wireless telephones
Check with local waste management directly over the pacemaker, such as in a
codes for special disposal instructions. breast pocket, when it is turned ON.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. • Should use the wireless telephone at the
Released electrolyte is corrosive and ear opposite the pacemaker.
may cause burns or injury to the eyes WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk
or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if to bystanders with pacemakers from other
swallowed. persons using wireless telephones.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in
order not to create a short circuit with
conductive materials.
• Charge the battery provided with this
product only in accordance with the
instructions and limitations specified in
this manual.About cordless telephones • Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable • Privacy: The same features that make a batteries: Dispose of these batteries in cordless telephone convenient create a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture some limitations. Telephone calls are the battery. Like other batteries of this transmitted between the telephone type, if burned or punctured, they could base and the cordless handset by radio release caustic material which could waves, so there is a possibility that cause injury. the cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset. For this reason, you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as those on corded telephones. • Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet. The electrical outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the cordless handset if the telephone base is unplugged, switched off or if the electrical power is interrupted. • Potential TV interference: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to televisions and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, do not place the telephone base of the cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR often reduces or eliminates the interference. • Rechargeable batteries: Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conducting material such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm. Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger.
Table of contents Speakerphone......................................................15
Volume control.....................................................15
What’s in the box............................................. 1 Mute.......................................................................15
Answer a cell call while on a home call............15
Overview......................................................... 2
Answer a home call while on a cell call............15
Handset overview..................................................2
Call waiting on the home line............................15
Telephone base overview....................................3
Call waiting on the cell line.................................15
Display icons overview........................................ 4
Chain dialing.........................................................15
Handset lights overview...................................... 4
Find handset........................................................ 16
Telephone base lights overview........................ 4
Redial list........................................................ 16
Connect............................................................ 5
Review the redial list........................................... 16
Connect the telephone base...............................5
Dial a redial list entry.......................................... 16
Mount the telephone base..................................5
Save a redial list entry..........................................17
Activate the handset............................................. 6
Delete a redial list entry......................................17
Replace the battery.............................................. 6
Charge the battery.................................................7 Multiple handset use......................................17
Join a call in progress..........................................17
Before use........................................................ 8
Intercom................................................................17
Set date and time.................................................. 8
Answer an incoming call during
Check for dial tone............................................... 8
an intercom call.............................................. 18
Operating range................................................... 8
Call transfer using intercom............................... 18
Bluetooth.........................................................9
Directory........................................................ 18
Glossary of terms................................................... 9
Add a directory entry......................................... 18
Bluetooth setup................................................... 10
Review a directory entry.................................... 19
VTech Connect to Cell™ application................ 10
Alphabetical search............................................ 19
Add a Bluetooth enabled cell phone.............. 10
Edit a directory entry.......................................... 19
Auto connection...................................................11
Dial a directory entry.......................................... 19
Connect a paired cell phone.............................11
Delete a directory entry..................................... 20
Disconnect a paired cell phone.........................12
Delete all directory entries................................ 20
Review the cell device list..................................12
Download directory contacts............................12 Caller ID.......................................................... 20
Review a caller ID log entry.............................. 20
Configure your telephone............................. 13
Memory match.................................................... 20
Set language.........................................................13
Missed call indicator............................................21
Set date and time.................................................13
View dialing options...........................................21
Home area code..................................................13
Dial a caller ID log entry......................................21
Dial mode..............................................................13
Save a caller ID log entry to the directory.......21
Temporary tone dialing......................................13
Delete a caller ID log entry.................................22
Telephone operations.................................... 14 Delete all caller ID log entries............................22
Make a home call................................................ 14
Call block........................................................ 22
Predial a home call.............................................. 14
Block unknown calls............................................22
Make a cell call..................................................... 14
Add a call block list entry....................................22
Predial a cell call.................................................. 14
Review block list...................................................22
Answer a home call............................................. 14
Edit a block entry.................................................23
Answer a cell call................................................. 14
Save a caller ID log entry to the block list........23
End a call................................................................15
Delete a block entry............................................23
iSound settings............................................... 23
Key tone.................................................................23
Ringer volume......................................................23
Ringer tone.......................................................... 24
Temporary ringer silencing............................... 24
Quiet mode......................................................... 24
Retrieve voicemail from
telephone service..................................... 24
Retrieve voicemail............................................... 24
Set your voicemail number.................................25
Turn off the new voicemail indicators...............25
Cell phone voicemail..................................... 25
Screen messages............................................ 26
Frequently asked questions............................27
ECO mode...................................................... 29
General product care..................................... 29
The RBRC® seal............................................... 30
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations........................ 30
Limited warranty............................................ 32
Technical specifications................................. 35
iiWhat’s in the box
Your telephone package contains the
following items. Save your sales receipt
and original packaging in the event
warranty service is necessary.
• To purchase a replacement battery or power
adapter, visit our website at
www.vtechcanada.com or call
1 (800) 267-7377.
READ BEFORE USE
Note: This handset MUST
before use, otherwise the phone will not
charge or work properly.
Vuelta por et otro lado para obtener
instrucciones in espanol.
Quick
start
guide
1Overview • Press to scroll down while in a
menu.
• While entering names or numbers,
Handset overview
press to move the cursor to the left.
INT
• Press to start an intercom
conversation or transfer a call (for
1
11 multi-handset models only).
2 • Press to review the redial list.
• Press and hold to insert a dialing
pause while entering numbers.
12 3
5 – OFF / CANCEL
4
13 • Press to hang up a call.
5
• While in a menu, press to cancel an
14
operation, return to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display.
6
15 • When the handset is ringing, press
7
16
to mute the ringer temporarily.
8
• Press and hold to erase the missed
9
call indicator while the phone is not
10 in use.
1 – Receiver • Press and hold to return to idle
mode, without making changes.
2 – LCD display
6 – OPER
3 – MENU/SELECT
• Press to add a space when entering
• Press to show the menu.
names.
• While in a menu, press to select an
item, or save an entry or setting. 7–
• Press repeatedly to show other
4– /
dialing options when reviewing a
• Press to show directory entries
caller ID log entry.
when the telephone is not in use.
• Press and hold to enter the
• Press to increase the listening
quiet mode setting screen, or to
volume when on a call.
deactivate quiet mode.
• Press to scroll up while in a menu.
8 – CALL BLOCK
• While entering names or numbers,
• When the handset is not in use,
press to move the cursor to the right.
press to show the call block menu.
/
9–
• Press to show the caller ID log when • During a call, press to mute the
the telephone is not in use. microphone.
• Press to decrease the listening • When the handset is ringing, press
volume when on a call. to mute the ringer temporarily.
2• While reviewing the redial list, Telephone base overview
directory, caller ID log or block list,
press to delete an individual entry.
• While entering names or numbers,
press to delete a digit or character.
1
• While entering names or numbers,
press and hold to delete all digits or 2
characters. 4
3
10 – Microphone
5
11 – CHARGE light
• On when the handset is charging in
the telephone base.
1– CELL 1 / CELL 2 lights
12 – CELL
• On steadily when the telephone
• Press to make or answer a cell call.
base is paired and connected with a
• During a call, press to answer an Bluetooth device.
incoming cell call when you receive
• Flashes when the telephone base is
a call waiting alert.
in discoverable mode.
13 – HOME / FLASH • Flashes when there is an incoming
• Press to make or answer a home call. cell call.
• During a call, press to answer an
2– CELL 1 / CELL 2
incoming home call when you
• Press and hold to add or replace a
receive a call waiting alert.
Bluetooth device.
14 – • Press to re-connect a disconnected
• Press and hold to set or dial your cell device.
voicemail number.
3 – FIND HS
• Press repeatedly to add or remove
• Press to page your handset.
1 in front of the caller ID log entry
before dialing or saving it to the 4 – Charging cradle
directory. 3 – IN USE light
15 – TONE / • On when the telephone line is in use.
• Press to switch to tone dialing • Flashes when there is an incoming
temporarily during a call if you have call, or another telephone sharing
set the dial mode to pulse. the same line is in use.
• While entering names, press to
change the next letter to upper or
lower case.
16 –
• Make or answer a call using the
handset speakerphone.
• Switch between the handset
speakerphone and the handset
earpiece during a call.
3Display icons overview Handset lights overview
Handset screen icons On when the handset
speakerphone is in use.
Flashes when the battery is low and On when the handset is
needs charging. charging in the telephone
Animates when the battery is base.
charging.
The battery is fully charged. Telephone base lights overview
CELL 1 • On steadily when a Bluetooth
The ECO mode activates
/CELL 2 device is connected to the
automatically to reduce power
telephone base.
consumption when the handset is
within range of the telephone base. • Flashes when the telephone
base is in discoverable
There are new voicemail received mode.
from your telephone service • Flashes when there is an
provider. incoming cell call.
• Displays when the home line is IN USE • On when the telephone line
in use. is in use.
• Flashes when there is an
incoming home call waiting or
when the call is on hold.
• Indication of a caller ID log entry
received from a home call.
• There are Bluetooth devices
connected on the cell devices
list.
• Indication of a caller ID log entry
received from a cell call.
• Displays when the cell line is in
use.
• Flashes when there is an
incoming cell call waiting or
when the call is on hold.
• There are new caller ID log
entries.
• Indication of new missed call.
In idle mode, the current time is
displayed.
In Caller ID mode, the time of the
call is displayed.
The handset ringer is turned off.
Muted The microphone is muted.
In idle mode, the current date is
displayed.
In Caller ID mode, the date of the
call is displayed.
4Warning Mount the telephone base
The DS6161 handset is waterproof, but the
telephone base is not. Do not place the
telephone base in the bathroom or other
humid areas.
Connect
You can choose to connect the telephone
base for desktop usage or wall mounting.
2
• Use only the adapters provided. A
• Make sure the electrical outlets are not
controlled by wall switches.
• The adapters are intended to be correctly
oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
The prongs are not designed to hold the
plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling,
under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
• If you subscribe to digital subscriber line
(DSL) high-speed Internet service through
your telephone line, make sure you install
a DSL filter (not included) between the
telephone line cord and telephone wall jack.
Contact your DSL service provider for more
information.
Connect the telephone base 4
5Activate the handset
1. Remove the wrapper and take the nail 2
pin from it. Insert the nail pin into the THIS SIDE UP
hole on the back of the handset, and
press the button inside.
2. Keep the nail pin for future use.
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• When you dock the handset on the base,
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to properly activate the handset before
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website at www.vtechcanada.com or call
1 (800) 267-7377.
• Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to unscrew the
battery door. 4
• Charge the battery provided with this
product only in accordance with the
instructions and limitations specified in this
manual.
• If the handset will not be used for a long
time, disconnect and remove the battery to
prevent possible leakage.
6Charge the battery When the battery is fully charged, you can
After you have activated the handset, expect the following performance:
place it in the telephone base to charge Operating
for at least 12 hours. While charging, the Operation
time
CHARGE light turns on.
While in use (talking*) Seven hours
While in speakerphone Three and a
mode (talking*) half hours
While not in use (standby**) Five days
* Operating times vary depending on your
actual use and the age of the battery.
** Handset is not charging nor in use.
Once you have activated the handset, the
LCD display indicates the battery status (see
the table below).
• For best performance, keep the handset in
the telephone base when not in use.
• The battery is fully charged after 12 hours of
continuous charging.
Battery Battery Action
indicators status
The screen The battery Charge without
is blank, or has no or very interruption
displays Place
little charge. (at least 30
in charger and
The handset minutes).
flashes. cannot be
used.
The screen The battery Charge without
displays has enough interruption
Low battery charge to be (about 30
and flashes. used for a minutes).
short time.
The screen The battery is To keep
displays charged. the battery
HANDSET X. charged,
place it in the
telephone
base when not
in use.
7Before use Operating range
After you install your telephone or power This cordless telephone operates with the
returns following a power outage, the maximum power allowed by the Federal
handset will prompt you to set the date Communications Commission (FCC). Even
and time. so, this handset and telephone base can
communicate over only a certain distance
Set date and time - which can vary with the locations of the
telephone base and handset, the weather,
and the layout of your home or office.
• Make sure you set the date and time
including the year correctly; otherwise the
When the handset is out of range, the
answering system does not announce the handset displays Out of range or no pwr
correct day of the week for your recorded at base.
messages time stamp. If there is a call while the handset is out of
• To skip setting the date and time, press OFF range, it may not ring, or if it does ring, the
on the handset.
call may not connect well when you press
• To manually set the date and time, refer to HOME / FLASH and/or CELL. Move
Configure your telephone.
closer to the telephone base, then press
1. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the HOME / FLASH and/or CELL to
month (MM), date (DD) and year (YY). answer the call.
Then press SELECT.
If the handset moves out of range during
2. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the a telephone conversation, there may be
hour (HH) and minute (MM). Then interference. To improve reception, move
press q or p to choose AM or PM. closer to the telephone base.
3. Press SELECT to save.
Check for dial tone
Press HOME / FLASH. If you hear a dial
tone, the installation is successful.
If you do not hear a dial tone:
• Make sure the installation procedures
described above are properly done.
• It may be a wiring problem. If you have
changed your telephone service to
digital service from a cable company or
a VoIP service provider, the telephone
line may need to be rewired to allow
all existing telephone jacks to work.
Contact your cable/VoIP service
provider for more information.
8Bluetooth • Charge your cell phone while it is
connected to the telephone base. Your
Your new DS6161 telephone system with cell phone’s battery will discharge
Bluetooth wireless technology has the following
faster while it is connected to the
features:
telephone base via Bluetooth wireless
• Pair and connect up to a maximum of technology.
two cell phones with the telephone
base to make and receive cell calls. • Monitor your cell phone’s usage
Only one cell phone can be active on a because minutes are deducted from
call at a time. your cellular plan for the duration of all
• Make and receive calls using your cell cell calls.
phone plan while utilizing the ease
and comfort of your home telephone Refer to Bluetooth setup to learn how to set up
system. and manage your Bluetooth enabled devices.
Refer to Telephone operation on how to operate
• Receive directory entries from your cell your Bluetooth devices with your new DS6161
phone. telephone system with Bluetooth wireless
technology. Refer to Frequently asked questions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION if you experience difficulty using the telephone
system.
• Refer to the user’s manual of your
Bluetooth enabled cell phone for more
information about how that device uses
Glossary of terms
Below are some terms used in this user’s manual
Bluetooth connectivity. to help you become familiar with using your
• Bluetooth wireless technology operates Bluetooth enabled cell phone and your new
within a short range (a maximum DS6161 telephone system.
of approximately 15 feet) from the Bluetooth cell phone - refers to a Bluetooth
telephone base. Keep connected cell enabled cellular telephone.
phones within this range. For optimal
Cell line - the telephone line associated with your
performance, place your cell phone
cell phone service. On your DS6161 handset,
next to the telephone base while using press /CELL to use the cell line.
the DS6161 cell line.
Connected - when you pair a Bluetooth
• If your cell phone has poor reception in cell phone to the DS6161, it is automatically
your home, the DS6161 cannot improve connected. When a cell phone is connected, 1
the reception. However, if there is and/or 2 displays after on the handset and the
a location in your house with better CELL 1 and/or CELL 2 light on the telephone
base is on. If a cell phone loses its connection
reception, you can leave your cell phone to the telephone base, it must be reconnected
at that location while using the DS6161 before you can use the cell phone with the
cell line. DS6161.
• If you experience poor sound quality, Disconnected - when a cell phone is
place your cell phone closer to the disconnected, the on the handset no longer
DS6161 to ensure strong Bluetooth displays and the CELL 1 and/or CELL 2 light
on the telephone base is off.
signal strength. Make sure there are no
physical obstacles between the DS6161 Discoverable mode - before a Bluetooth enabled
and the cell phone, such as large device can be paired, it must be set to this mode.
When pairing your cell phone, the telephone
furniture or thick walls. base will be set to this mode. Depending on the
manufacturer, this mode is sometimes referred to
as Find Me or Visibility.
9Home line - your conventional telephone land VTech Connect to Cell™ application
line. On your DS6161 handset, press /HOME/
FLASH to use the home line. If you are using Bluetooth enabled
Android® phones (OS 2.3 or higher), you
Paired device - once a Bluetooth enabled cell
phone has been paired with the telephone base, can further extend the flexibility of your
it appears on the cell devices list. A maximum telephone system with use of this
of two cell phones can be paired with the free application.
telephone base.
VTech Connect to Cell comprises Caller ID
Pairing - this refers to the process of Bluetooth manager and Alerts manager that help
enabled cell phone registering device you integrate your cell phone with your
information with each other. The telephone base
must be paired with the Bluetooth enabled cell new DS6161.
phone before it can be used. Depending on the To learn more or download this
manufacturer, this is also referred to as Bonding.
application via Google Play®
PIN - by default, the PIN is 0000 for the Store, Scan the QR code on the
telephone base and for most Bluetooth devices. right, or go to
PIN information must be exchanged between
Bluetooth devices before they can be used. This
http://www.vtechphones.com/app_connect_to_cell.
is also known as a Passkey or Passcode.
Android® and Google Play® are registered
trademarks of Google Inc.
Bluetooth setup
Add a Bluetooth enabled cell phone
• Make sure your cell phone has a good cell Before you begin, make sure that you
reception near the telephone base. have cellular coverage and your Bluetooth
To use a Bluetooth enabled cell phone enabled cell phone is not connected to
with your DS6161, you must first pair and any other Bluetooth devices. Refer to your
connect it with the telephone base. All cell phone user’s manual to learn how to
DS6161 handsets can be used to make or search for or add new Bluetooth devices.
answer on the cell phone line. All paired cell phones are shown on the
Bluetooth wireless technology operates cell devices list.
within a short range (15 feet). When Once you have paired and connected a
you pair a Bluetooth cell phone to the device with the telephone base, you do
telephone base, move closer to the not need to repeat the procedure again
telephone base to maintain sufficient unless you want to replace the existing
signal strength. paired cell phone with a new one.
To pair and connect a cell phone:
• For optimal performance, place your cell
1. Choose a slot to pair the cell phone.
phone next to the telephone base while
using the cell line. Press and hold CELL 1 and/or
CELL 2 on the telephone base for
• To avoid interference from other electronic
devices, place your telephone base
about four seconds until the CELL 1
far away from devices such as baby and/or CELL 2 light flashes.
monitors, wireless routers, microwaves and • If there is already a cell phone in the
computers. slot, the existing cell phone will be
erased from cell devices list.
102. Turn on the Bluetooth feature of Auto connection
your cell phone. Once your cell A cell device may be disconnected from
phone finds your VTech phone (VTech the telephone base when:
DS6161), press the appropriate key on
your cell phone to continue the pairing • The Bluetooth feature of your
process. connected cell device is turned off.
• Your cell phone may prompt you to • The power of your cell device is turned
enter the PIN of the telephone base. off.
The default PIN of the telephone base • Your cell device is not within range of
is 0000. the telephone base.
• All cell phones that are connected to After the cell device is disconnected, wait
the telephone base are disconnected for about 1 minute. Then, power on the
temporarily until the pairing process is cell device, turn on the Bluetooth feature,
complete. or move it within range of the base, the
When the cell phone is successfully paired base will try to reconnect to the cell device.
and connected to the telephone base, If you disconnect the cell device from the
the corresponding status icon ( 1 or 2) cell devices list, the base will not attempt to
displays. The corresponding device light reconnect unless your cell device is moved
( CELL 1 and/or CELL 2) turns on. out of range and back in range again.
The pairing process may take up to one
minute. If the pairing process fails, turn off • If your cell device does not reconnect to
the Bluetooth feature on your cell phone the base automatically, follow the section
and on the DS6161 by pressing CELL 1/ below to connect it manually.
CELL 2. Then repeat the steps above to
pair and connect again. In some cases, it Connect a paired cell phone
may take you a few attempts to complete
the pairing process. If you need to connect your paired cell
phone to the telephone base manually:
The steps for the pairing process may vary
for different cell phones. If this happens, 1. Press CELL 1 and/or CELL 2 on the
follow the prompts on your cell phone telephone base when it is not in
and your DS6161 to complete the pairing use. The CELL 1 and/or CELL 2 light
process. flashes.
2. When the cell phone is connected to
If you have trouble pairing your cell phone, it the telephone base, the corresponding
may not be compatible with your DS6161. Check status icon ( 1 / 2) displays on the
the Bluetooth compatibility list at
handset screen. The corresponding
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device light ( CELL 1 and/or CELL 2 )
turns on.
11Disconnect a paired cell phone 3. Press q or p to choose Download dir,
and then press SELECT. The handset
If you need to disconnect a paired cell
displays Select a device briefly.
phone from the telephone base, refer
to the user’s manuals of your cell phone • If there is no cell phone paired to the
for instructions to disconnect a Bluetooth system, the handset displays Pair cell
first and then returns to the previous
device.
menu.
If you press and hold CELL 1 and/or
4. Press q or p to choose a desired
CELL 2 on the telephone base, the
device when necessary, and then press
existing paired cell phone in that slot will SELECT.
be erased. See Add a Bluetooth enabled
cell phone on how to pair and connect a • If the selected device is not
available, the handset displays
new cell phone.
DX not avail and then returns to the
previous menu.
Review the cell device list During the download, the handset
1. Press MENU on the handset when it is flashes Downloading...
not in use. All other idle system handsets display
2. Press q or p to choose Bluetooth, and Downloading...
then press SELECT. 5. When the downloading process
3. Press q or p to choose Device list, and completes or when the memory is full,
then press SELECT. the handset displays Entries added:
XXX. Then the handset returns to the
4. Press q or p to browse. Bluetooth menu.
Download directory contacts • Certain cell phones do not support SIM card
You can download directory entries to your download. If this is the case, try transferring
DS6161 telephone system via Bluetooth the contacts from your SIM card to your cell
wireless technology. Each downloaded phone memory first, and then download
from your cell phone memory. For more
directory are stored in the handset directory information on how to transfer contacts from
with up to 24 digits for each phone number your SIM card to your cell phone memory,
and 15 characters for each name. see the user’s manual of your cell phone.
Before downloading the directory, make • When downloading the directory from
sure the cell phone is paired and connected your Bluetooth enabled cell phone, some
to the DS6161. Make sure the handset data may not transfer. For example, if you
have home, mobile and work numbers for a
battery is charged for at least 10 minutes. particular contact, the three categories may not
Place your cell phone next to the transfer to your DS6161.
telephone base while downloading. • For certain cell phones, you may need to
press a key on your cell phone to confirm the
directory download.
To download contacts from your • For Android and Blackberry cell phones,
Bluetooth cell phone: you may also download your cell phone
directory to your DS6161 via the VTech
1. Press MENU on the phone when it is Contact Share application. Scan the QR
not in use. code on the right, or go to
www.vtechphones.com/apps/contact_share
2. Press q or p to choose Bluetooth, and for application download.
then press SELECT.
12Configure your telephone 1. Press MENU when the handset is not
in use.
Set language 2. Press q or p to choose Settings and
then press SELECT.
The LCD language is preset to English. You 3. Press q or p to choose Home area
can select English, French or Spanish to be code, and then press SELECT. The
used in all screen displays. screen displays Home area code ___ .
1. Press MENU when the phone is not in 4. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the
use. desired home area code.
2. Press q or p to choose Settings and 5. Press SELECT to confirm. You hear a
then press SELECT twice. confirmation tone.
3. Press q or p to choose LCD language,
then press SELECT. • If, in the future, your telephone service
provider requires you to dial the area code
4. Press q or p to choose English,
when making a local call, or, if you move to
Français or Español, then press SELECT a location that requires it, delete the home
to confirm. area code you have already programmed
following the steps above. After you have
Set date and time deleted the home area code, ___ appears.
Dial mode
• Make sure you set the date and time The dial mode is preset to touch-tone
including the year correctly; otherwise the
answering system does not announce the
dialing. If you have pulse (rotary) service,
correct day of the week for your recorded you need to change the dial mode to
messages time stamp. pulse dialing before using the telephone.
1. Press MENU when the phone is not in 1. Press MENU when the handset is not
use. in use.
2. Press q or p to choose Settings, and
2. Press q or p to choose Set date/time
then press SELECT.
and then press SELECT.
3. Press q or p to choose Dial mode,
3. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the then press SELECT.
month (MM), date (DD) and year (YY). 4. Press q or p to choose Touch-tone or
Then press SELECT. Pulse, then press SELECT. You hear a
4. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the confirmation tone.
hour (HH) and minute (MM). Then
press q or p to choose AM or PM. Temporary tone dialing
5. Press SELECT to save your setting. You If you have pulse (rotary) service only,
hear a confirmation tone. you can switch from pulse to touch-tone
dialing temporarily during a call. This is
Home area code useful if you need to send touch-tone
signals to access your telephone banking
If you dial local calls using only seven digits
or long distance services.
(area code not required), you can program
your home area code so that when you 1. During a call, press TONE .
receive a call within your local area, the 2. Use the dialing keys to enter the
telephone number is automatically stored number you wish to dial. The
in the caller ID log without the area code. telephone sends touch-tone signals. It
automatically returns to pulse dialing
mode after you end the call.
13Telephone operations Make a home call
• Press HOME or , and then dial
Handset control key panel the telephone number.
• The screen shows the elapsed time as you
talk (in hours, minutes and seconds).
• While entering numbers, press and hold
PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a P appears).
Predial a home call
• Enter the telephone number using the
dialing keys (0-9), then press HOME
or to dial.
• When predialing (preview numbers
before dialing), press DELETE or CANCEL
to backspace and delete; press and hold
PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a P appears).
Make a cell call
• Press CELL , and then dial the
telephone number.
• The screen shows the elapsed time as you
talk (in hours, minutes and seconds).
• While entering numbers, press and hold
PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a P appears).
Predial a cell call
• Enter the telephone number using the
dialing keys (0-9), then press HOME
or to dial.
• When predialing (preview numbers
before dialing), press DELETE or CANCEL
to backspace and delete; press and hold
PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a P appears).
Answer a home call
• Press HOME , or any dialing key.
Answer a cell call
• Press CELL , or any dialing key.
14End a call Answer a home call while on a cell
• Press OFF or put the handset back in the call
telephone base. While you are on a cell call and you receive
an incoming home call, you hear a beep,
Speakerphone and your handset flashes .
During a call, press to switch between To answer the incoming home call:
speakerphone and normal handset use.
Press /HOME on the handset. The
When the speakerphone is active, handset home line is put on hold.
displays Speaker.
To resume the cell call on hold:
Press /CELL on the handset.
Volume control
• During a call, press p/VOLUME/q
Call waiting on the home line
on the handset to adjust the listening
volume. When you subscribe to call waiting service
from your telephone service provider, the
If this is a cell call and the volume is too
handset flashes and you hear an alert
loud or quiet, try changing the volume on
tone if there is an incoming call while you
your cell phone. On some cell phones,
are already on a call.
changing the volume on the cell phone
affects your cell call volume on the DS6161 • Press FLASH on the handset to put the
handset. current call on hold and take the new call.
• Press FLASH on the handset at any time
Mute to switch back and forth between calls.
The mute function allows you to mute your
microphone, so that you can hear the other
Call waiting on the cell line
party but the other party cannot hear you. When you subscribe to call waiting service
from your telephone service provider, the
• During a call, press MUTE. The screen
handset flashes and you hear an alert
displays Muted until the mute function
tone if there is an incoming call while you
is turned off.
are already on a call.
• Press MUTE again to resume the
conversation. The handset displays • Press FLASH on the handset to put the
Microphone on briefly. current call on hold and take the new call.
• Press FLASH on the handset at any time
Answer a cell call while on a home to switch back and forth between calls.
call
Chain dialing
While you are on a home call and you
receive an incoming cell call, you hear a Use this feature to initiate a dialing
beep, and your handset flashes . sequence from numbers stored in the
directory, caller ID log or redial list while
To answer the incoming cell call: you are on a call.
Press /CELL on the handset. The home Chain dialing can be useful if you wish
line is put on hold. to access other numbers (such as bank
To resume the home call on hold: account numbers or access codes) from
Press /HOME on the handset. the directory, caller ID log or redial list.
15To access a number in the directory • Press HOME, CELL , , OFF or
while on a call: any of the dialing key on the handset.
1. Press MENU. -OR-
2. Press q or p to choose Directory, • Place the handset in the telephone base.
then press SELECT.
3. Press q or p to scroll to the desired
entry. • Press MUTE to turn off the ringer of a
handset temporarily. Paging tone continues
4. Press SELECT to dial the displayed on the other handset.
number. • Do not press and hold FIND HS for more
than four seconds. It may lead to handset
To access a number in the caller ID log deregistration. If the handset displays To
while on a call: register, see user manual, refer to the
Frequently asked questions section to
1. Press MENU. register the handset back to the telephone
2. Press q or p to choose Caller ID log, base.
then press SELECT.
3. Press SELECT and then press q or p Redial list
to scroll to the desired entry.
Each handset stores the last 10 telephone
4. Press SELECT to dial the displayed
numbers dialed (up to 30 digits). Entries
number.
are shown in reverse chronological order.
To access a number in the redial list When there are already 10 entries, the
oldest entry is deleted to make room for
while on a call:
the new entry.
1. Press REDIAL to enter the redial list.
2. Press q, p or REDIAL on the handset Review the redial list
repeatedly to browse to the desired
1. Press REDIAL on the handset when the
entry.
phone is not in use.
3. Press SELECT to dial the displayed
2. Press q, p or REDIAL repeatedly to
number.
browse.
• Press OFF on the handset to exit redial list, Dial a redial list entry
directory or caller ID log when you are on a 1. Search for the desired entry in the
call.
redial list (see Review the redial list).
2. When the desired entry displays, press
Find handset
HOME, or to dial using the
Use this feature to find all system handsets. home line, or press CELL to dial
• Press FIND HS on the telephone base using the cell line.
when not in use. All idle handsets ring -OR-
and display ** Paging **.
1. Press HOME, or to use the
To end paging: home line, or press CELL to use the
• Press FIND HS again on the telephone cell line when the handset is not in use.
base. 2. Press REDIAL on the handset.
-OR- 3. Press q or p until the desired entry
displays, then press SELECT to dial.
16Save a redial list entry Intercom
1. Search for the desired entry in the Use the intercom feature for conversations
redial list (see Review the redial list). between two devices.
2. When the desired entry appears, press 1. Press INT when the handset is not in
SELECT twice. The screen displays use.
Enter number. -OR-
3. Use the dialing keys to edit the Press MENU when the handset is
number, then press SELECT. The not in use. Press q or p to scroll to
screen displays Enter name. Intercom, then press SELECT.
4. Use the dialing keys to edit the name. 2. The screen displays Intercom to:.
Additional key presses show other 3. Use the dialing keys to enter a device
characters of that particular key. The first number(1-5). The handset shows
character of every word is capitalized. Calling HS X. The destination handset
5. Press SELECT to save. You hear a rings and shows HS X is calling.
confirmation tone. 4. To answer the intercom call on the
destination handset, press HOME,
Delete a redial list entry CELL, or any dialing key. Both
1. Search for the desired entry in the handsets now display Intercom.
redial list (see Review the redial list). 5. To end the intercom call on either
2. When the desired entry appears, handset, press OFF, or place the
Press DELETE to delete the displayed handset back in the telephone base.
number. You hear a confirmation tone. Both handsets now display Intercom
ended.
Multiple handset use
(For multi-handset models only) • You can cancel the intercom call before it is
answered by pressing OFF on the handset.
• You can press MUTE or OFF on the
Join a call in progress destination handset to temporarily silence
Another handset can join you on a home the intercom ringer.
call. That call continues until all parties • If the destination device does not answer the
intercom call within 100 seconds, is accessing
hang up. You can share an outside call
the answering system, on a call or out of
with up to two handsets at the same time. range, the originating device displays Unable
• During a call, press HOME or on to call. and then returns to idle mode.
another handset to join the call. • Only one intercom call can be established at
a time.
• To exit the call, press OFF or place the
handset in the telephone base. The
call continues on other handset until all
participants hang up.
• If you have paired a DECT 6.0 cordless
headset and speakerphone to the telephone
base, you can also join a call in progress
using the paired device. Refer to the user’s
manuals of the respective product for more
information.
17Answer an incoming call during an 5. From this intercom call:
intercom call • You can transfer the call. Press OFF
If you receive an incoming home call on the initiating handset or place
during an intercom call, you will hear an it back in the telephone base. The
alert tone. The handset flashes and other device automatically connects
displays the caller ID. to the outside call.
• The destination device can end the
If you receive an incoming cell call during
intercom call by pressing OFF, or
an intercom call, you will hear an alert tone.
by placing the handset back in the
The handset flashes and displays the
telephone base. The outside call
caller ID.
continues with the original device.
• To answer a home call, press HOME
or on the handset. The intercom call
ends automatically. • You can cancel the intercom call before it is
answered by pressing OFF on the handset.
• To answer a cell call, press CELL or
• You can press MUTE or OFF on the
on the handset. The intercom call destination handset to temporarily silence
ends automatically. the intercom ringer.
• To end the intercom call without • If the destination device does not answer the
answering the outside call, press OFF on intercom call within 100 seconds, is accessing
the handset. The telephone continues the answering system, on a call or out of
range, the originating device displays Unable
to ring. to call. and then returns to idle mode.
• Only one intercom call can be established at
Call transfer using intercom a time.
Use the intercom feature to transfer an
outside call from one device to another. Directory
1. During a call, press MENU.
The directory can store up to 1000 entries,
2. Press q or p to choose Intercom,
which are shared by all handsets and the
then press SELECT.
telephone base. Each entry may consist of
3. The screen displays Intercom to:. Use a telephone number up to 30 digits, and a
the dialing keys to enter a device name up to 15 characters.
number (1-5). The outside call is put on
Any additions, deletions or edits made
hold Your handset displays Calling HS
on one handset will be reflected on other
X. The destination handset rings and
handsets.
its screen displays HS X is calling.
4. To answer the intercom call on the
destination handset, press HOME,
Add a directory entry
CELL, or any dialing key. Both 1. Enter the number when the handset
handsets now display Intercom. is not in use. Press SELECT, then go to
Step 4.
The outside call is still on hold and both
-OR-
devices now display Intercom. You can
Press MENU when the phone is
now have a private conversation with
not in use. Press q or p to scroll to
the destination device.
Directory, then press SELECT.
2. Press q or p to scroll to Add new
entry, then press SELECT.
183. When Enter number displays, use the Alphabetical search
dialing keys to enter the number. 1. Follow the steps in Review a directory
-OR- entry to enter the directory.
Copy a number from the redial list by
2. Use the dialing keys to enter the letter
pressing REDIAL. Then press q, p, or
associated with the name. For example,
REDIAL repeatedly to find the desired
if you have entries for Jenny, Jessie,
number. Press SELECT to copy the
Kristen and Laura in your directory,
number.
press 5 (JKL) once to see Jenny (when
4. Press SELECT to move on to the name. Jenny displays, press q to see Jessie),
The screen displays Enter name. twice to see Kristen, or three times to
5. Use the dialing keys to enter the see Laura. If there is no name entry
name. Additional key presses show matching your search, the next closest
other characters of that particular key. match in alphabetical order appears. If
The first character of every word is necessary, press q or p to browse.
capitalized.
6. Press SELECT to save. You hear a Edit a directory entry
confirmation tone. 1. Search for the desired entry in the
While entering names and numbers, you directory (see Review a directory
can: entry or Alphabetical search).
• Press q or p to move the cursor to the 2. When the desired entry appears, press
left or right. SELECT. The screen displays Enter
• Press DELETE to backspace and erase a number and the stored number.
digit or character. 3. Use the dialing keys to edit the
• Press and hold DELETE to erase the number, then press SELECT. The
entire entry. screen displays Enter name and then
• Press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing the stored name.
pause (for entering numbers only). 4. Use the dialing keys to edit the name.
• Press 0 to add a space (for entering Additional key presses show other
names only). characters of that particular key. The first
• Press TONE to change the next letter character of every word is capitalized.
to upper or lower cases. 5. Press SELECT to save. You hear a
confirmation tone.
Review a directory entry
Entries are sorted alphabetically. Dial a directory entry
1. Press when the phone is not in use. 1. Search for the desired entry in the
directory (see Review a directory
2. Press q or p to browse.
-OR- entry or Alphabetical search).
1. Press MENU when the phone is not in 2. When the desired entry appears,
use. press HOME, or to dial using
the home line; or press CELL to dial
2. Press q or p to scroll to Directory,
using the cell line.
then press SELECT.
3. Press q or p to scroll to Review and
then press SELECT.
4. Press q or p to browse.
19Delete a directory entry
1. Search for the desired entry in the • This product can provide information
directory (see Review a directory only if both you and the caller are in areas
offering caller ID service and if both
entry or Alphabetical search). telephone service providers use compatible
2. When the desired entry appears, press equipment. The time and date are sent by
DELETE. The screen displays Delete your telephone service provider along with
entry? the call information.
3. Press SELECT to confirm. The screen
displays Deleting... briefly. Then you
Review a caller ID log entry
hear a confirmation tone. 1. Press CID when the phone is not in use.
2. Press q or p to browse through the
Delete all directory entries caller ID log.
1. Press MENU when the phone is not in -OR-
use. 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in
2. Press SELECT again to select Directory. use.
3. Press q or p to scroll to Delete all and 2. Press q or p to scroll to Caller ID log,
then press SELECT. The screen displays then press SELECT.
Delete all? 3. Press q or p to scroll to Review and
4. Press SELECT to confirm. The screen then press SELECT.
displays Deleting... briefly. Then you 4. Press q or p to browse.
hear a confirmation tone.
• You hear two beeps when you reach the
Caller ID beginning or end of the caller ID log.
• Only one handset can review the caller ID
If you subscribe to caller ID service, log at a time. If another device tries to enter
information about each caller appears after the caller ID log, it shows Not available at
the first or second ring. If you answer a call this time.
before the caller information appears on the
screen, it will not be saved in the caller ID log. Memory match
The caller ID log stores up to 50 entries. When the incoming telephone number
Each entry has up to 24 digits for the phone matches the last seven digits of a telephone
number and 15 characters for the name. number in your directory, the screen displays
If the telephone number has more than 15 the stored name of the directory entry.
digits, only the last 15 digits appear. If the For example, if Linda Jones calls, her name
name has more than 15 characters, only the appears as Linda if this is how you entered
first 15 characters are shown and saved in it into your directory.
the caller ID log.
Entries appear in reverse chronological • The number shown in the caller ID log
order. When the caller ID log is full, the is in the format sent by the telephone
oldest entry is deleted to make room for service provider. It usually delivers 10-digit
new incoming call information. telephone numbers (area code plus phone
number). If the last seven digits of the
Caller ID log entries are shared by all system incoming telephone number does not
handsets. Any deletions made on one match a number in your directory, the name
handset are reflected on all other handsets. appears as it is delivered by the telephone
service provider.
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