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Online user’s manual
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Models:
CS6120-2/CS6124/
CS6124-2
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Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read Important safety instructions on page 40 of this manual. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at www.vtechphones.
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Table of contents Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . Alphabetical search . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Parts checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Edit a directory entry. . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Telephone base and charger Delete a directory entry . . . . . . . . . .17 installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 About caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Wall mounting (optional). . . . . . . . . . .2 Call log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of contents Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 .1 . . . . . Display screen messages. . . . . . . . .31 Handset and telephone base indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Handset screen icons. . . . . . . . . . . .32 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Important safety instructions. . . . . . .40 Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers . . . . . . . . . . .41 Operating range . . . . . . .
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Getting started Parts checklist Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. Battery compartment Telephone Telephone base Battery power adapter cover (1 for CS6124, line cord 2 for CS6120-2 and (1 for CS6124, CS6124-2) 2 for CS6120-2 and CS6124-2) Telephone base Charger and Handset (1 for CS6124, charger adapter 2 for CS6120-2 and CS6124-2) (1 for CS6120-2 and CS6124-2) User’s manual Quick sta
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Getting started Telephone base and charger installation Install the telephone base and charger as shown below. If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filter. Electrical outlet Telephone (not controlled by wall jack a wall switch) A DSL filter (not included) is required if
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Getting started Battery installation Install the battery as shown below. 1 Plug the battery connector securely 2 Place the battery with the wires inside into the socket. the battery compartment. 3 Slide the battery compartment 4 Place the handset in the telephone cover towards the center of the base or charger to charge. handset until it clicks into place. CHARGE light remains on when charging. If the handset will not be used for a long period of time, disconnect and remove the battery to pr
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Getting started Handset layout CHARGE light On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger (page 3). CID/VOL- (caller ID/volume) Press to review the call log when the telephone is not in use (page 19). During a call, press to decrease the listening volume. A double beep sounds at the lowest setting (page 11). Press to scroll down while in a menu, or reviewing the directory, call log or redial list. When entering numbers or names in the directory, press to move the cursor t
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Getting started Handset layout MENU/SELECT Press to show the menu. While in a menu, press to choose an item, or save an entry or setting. + /VOL (directory/volume) Press to review the directory when the telephone is not in use (page 16). During a call, press to increase the listening volume. A double beep sounds at the highest setting (page 11). Press to scroll up while in a menu, or reviewing the directory, call log or redial list. When entering numbers or names in the directory, press t
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Getting started Telephone base layout Message window X/DELETE Shows the number of Press to delete the message messages and other currently playing (page 27). answering system information When the telephone is not (page 29). in use, press twice to delete all previously reviewed messages (page 28). /SKIP Press to skip to the next /REPEAT message (page 27). Press to repeat the message or press twice to play the previous message /PLAY/STOP (page 27). Press to play messages (page 27). P
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Telephone settings Using the menu To enter the handset menu: 1. Press MENU/SELECT when the telephone is not in use. 2. Press CID 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. Ringer volume (telephone base) Press /VOLUME or /VOLUME on the telephone base to adjust the ringer volume when the telephone is not in use. When you set the ringer volu
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Telephone settings LCD language The LCD language is preset to English. You can select English, French or Spanish to be used in all screen displays. Settings To select a language: 1. Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use. 2. Press CID or until the screen displays Settings, then press MENU/SELECT twice. LCD language 3. Press CID or to choose English, Français or Español, then press MENU/SELECT to save your setting. You hear a confirmation tone. Clear voicemail If you subscribe t
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Telephone settings Key tone Settings You can turn the key tone on or off. 1. Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use. 2. Press CID or until the screen displays Settings, then press MENU/SELECT. Key tone 3. Press CID or until the screen displays Key tone, then press MENU/SELECT. 4. Press CID or to choose On or Off, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. You hear a On confirmation tone. Set date and time The answering system announces the date and time of each messag
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Telephone settings Home area code If you dial local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can program your home area code so that when you receive a call within your local area, the telephone number is automatically stored in the call log without the area code. To change the setting: 1. Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use. 2. Press CID or until the screen displays Settings, Home area code then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press CID or until the screen displays
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Telephone operation Make a call • Press /FLASH and then use the dialing keys (0-9) to dial the telephone number. Predial a call CANCEL CANCEL • Enter the telephone number using the dialing keys (0-9), then press /FLASH to dial. • The screen shows the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds). • When predialing (preview numbers before dialing), press MUTE/DELETE or OFF/CANCEL to backspace and delete; press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a P appears). • If th
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Telephone operation Temporary ringer silencing When the telephone is ringing, you can temporarily silence the ringer of the handset or telephone base without disconnecting the call. The next call rings normally at the preset volume. To silence the handset ringer: Ringer muted • Press OFF/CANCEL or MUTE/DELETE and then Ringer muted displays. 10:15 PM 12/25 To silence the telephone base ringer: • Press /VOLUME once. Temporary tone dialing If you have pulse (rotary) service only, you can swit
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Telephone operation Multiple handset use (for models CS6120-2 and CS6124-2 only) You can use both handsets at the same time on an outside call. To share an outside call: • When a handset is already on a call and you would like to join the call, press /FLASH on the other handset to join the call. • To end the call, press OFF/CANCEL or place the handset in the telephone base or charger. The call continues until all handsets hang up. Chain dialing Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence f
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CANCEL CANCEL Telephone operation Redial list The telephone stores the five most recently dialed numbers. • When there are already five entries, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the new entry. • Entries are shown in reverse chronological order. Review and dial from the redial list 1. Press REDIAL/PAUSE when the handset is not in use. 2. Press CID, or REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly until the desired entry displays. 3. Press /FLASH to dial. -OR- 1. Press /FLASH when the handset is not in
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Telephone operation Add a directory entry 1. Enter the number when the handset is not in use and press MENU/SELECT, then go to step 3. -OR- Directory When the handset is not in use, press MENU/SELECT then scroll to Directory and press MENU/SELECT twice. 2. When the screen displays Enter number: Use the dialing keys to enter the number. Add contact • Press MUTE/DELETE to backspace and erase a digit. • Press and hold MUTE/DELETE to erase the entire entry. • Press CID or to move the cursor
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Telephone operation Review and dial from the directory Review Entries are sorted alphabetically. 1. Press when the handset is not in use. Press CID or to browse. 2. When the desired entry displays, press /FLASH to dial. Mike Smith 800-595-9511 -OR- 1. When the handset is not in use, press MENU/SELECT then scroll to Directory and press MENU/SELECT again. 2. Press CID or to select Review. 3. Press MENU/SELECT and then press CID or to browse. 4. When the desired entry displays, press /FLASH
