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VTech CS6529-4B User Manual

VTech CS6529-4B
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Models: CS6529/
CS6529-14/CS6529-15/
CS6529-16/CS6529-17/
CS6529-19 CS6529-2/
CS6529-25/CS6529-26/
CS6529-3 CS6529-4B
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VTech CS6529-4B Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVTech
ModelCS6529-4B
TypeCordless Telephone
Number of Handsets4
Caller IDYes
Call WaitingYes
DECT 6.0 TechnologyYes
SpeakerphoneYes
ExpandableYes
Phonebook Capacity50
Frequency1.9 GHz
IntercomYes
Backlit DisplayYes
Power BackupNo
Battery TypeNiMH
RangeUp to 1000 feet

Summary

Getting started

Parts checklist

Lists all items included in the VTech telephone package, including handset, base, and accessories.

Telephone base and charger installation

Details the steps for setting up the telephone base and charger, including DSL filter usage.

Battery installation

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the battery into the handset and charging it.

Battery charging

Explains battery status indicators, charging times, and expected operating performance.

Installation options

Details the different ways the telephone can be installed.

Tabletop to wall mount installation

Guides users on converting the telephone from tabletop to wall mount configuration.

Wall mount to tabletop installation

Provides instructions for removing the telephone from a wall mount and setting it up for tabletop use.

Telephone base layout

Identifies and explains the functions of buttons and indicators on the telephone base unit.

Handset layout

Identifies and explains the functions of buttons and indicators on the cordless handset.

Telephone settings

Using the menu

Explains how to navigate the telephone's menu system to access various settings and features.

Handset ringer volume

Guides on how to adjust the ringer volume or turn it off for each handset.

Telephone base ringer volume

Explains how to adjust the ringer volume on the telephone base unit.

Ringer tone

Details how to select different ringer tones for the handset from available options.

Quiet mode

Describes how to activate and deactivate quiet mode, which mutes all tones except paging.

Set date and time

Instructions for setting the current date and time, which is used by the answering system.

LCD language

Explains how to select the display language (English, French, or Spanish) for the handset.

Voicemail number

Guides on saving the voicemail number for quick access and retrieval of messages.

Clear voicemail

Instructions on how to manually turn off new voicemail indicators if they remain on.

Key tone

Explains how to turn the keypad beep tone on or off for each handset.

Home area code

How to program the home area code for local calls to store numbers without the area code in Caller ID.

Dial mode

Instructions on how to switch between touch-tone and pulse dialing modes.

Telephone operation

Make a call

Basic steps for initiating an outgoing phone call using the handset.

Predial a call

How to dial a number before initiating the call by pressing TALK.

Answer a call

Methods for answering an incoming telephone call.

End a call

How to terminate an active phone call.

Speakerphone

How to use the speakerphone feature during a call.

Volume

How to adjust the listening volume during a call or message playback.

Mute

Instructions for using the mute function during a call.

Call waiting

How to handle incoming calls when already on a call.

Temporary ringer silencing

How to silence the ringer temporarily for handset or base.

Temporary tone dialing

How to switch to tone dialing for services like phone banking.

Redial

How to review and redial the last 10 dialed numbers.

Check voicemail

How to access voicemail messages.

Chain dialing

Using stored numbers from directory or logs during an active call.

Web address

How to view the VTech website address on the handset.

Transfer a call

How to transfer an outside call to another handset.

Find handset

How to page all system handsets to locate a misplaced one.

Multiple handset use

Join a call in progress

How to join an existing call with another handset.

Intercom

How to use the intercom feature for conversations between handsets.

Answer an incoming call during an intercom call

How to answer an outside call while in an intercom conversation.

Call transfer using intercom

How to transfer an outside call to another handset using the intercom feature.

Directory

About the directory

Explains the capacity and shared nature of the directory entries.

Add a directory entry

Step-by-step guide to add new contacts with phone numbers and names to the directory.

Review and dial from the directory

How to browse, view, and dial numbers from the stored directory entries.

Alphabetical search

How to search for directory entries using alphabetical input.

Edit a directory entry

How to modify existing contact information in the directory.

Delete a directory entry

How to remove contacts from the directory.

Speed dial

How to assign directory entries to speed dial locations for quick dialing.

Reassign a speed dial entry

How to change which directory entry is assigned to a speed dial location.

Dial a speed dial number

How to use speed dial keys to call stored numbers.

Delete a speed dial entry

How to remove entries from speed dial locations.

Caller ID

About caller ID

Explains what Caller ID service is and what information it provides.

Information about caller ID with call waiting

Details how Caller ID works when call waiting is active.

Caller ID log

Explains the storage capacity and how entries are displayed in the Caller ID log.

Missed call indicator

How the phone indicates and manages missed incoming calls.

Memory match

Explains how directory names appear based on matching phone numbers.

Review and dial from the caller ID log

How to browse, view, and dial numbers from the Caller ID log.

View dialing options

How to adjust the number format for dialing from the Caller ID log.

Save a caller ID log entry to the directory

How to save incoming call details from the Caller ID log into the directory.

Delete the caller ID log entries

Instructions for deleting individual or all entries from the Caller ID log.

Answering system settings

Answering system

Overview of features controllable via the answering system menu.

Announcement

How to use the preset greeting or record a custom announcement.

Record your own announcement

Step-by-step guide to record a personalized greeting for the answering system.

Play the announcement

How to listen to the currently set announcement message.

Delete your announcement

How to remove a custom recorded announcement.

Answer on/off

Instructions for turning the answering system on or off using the base or handset.

Call screening

How to enable or disable listening to incoming messages as they are recorded.

Number of rings

How to set the number of rings before the answering system answers.

Remote access code

How to set or change the code used for remote access to the answering system.

Message alert tone

How to enable or disable the audible alert for new messages.

Recording time

How to set the maximum recording duration for each incoming message.

Answering system operation

Answering system and voicemail

Explains the difference between built-in messages and service provider voicemail.

Using the answering system and voicemail together

Tips for coordinating the answering system with voicemail service.

Message capacity

Information on the number of messages and total storage time available.

New message indication

How the system indicates when new messages are available.

Call screening

Detailed options for screening calls at the base or handset.

Call intercept

How to interrupt a message recording to speak to the caller.

Message playback

How to play back new or old messages from the base or handset.

Delete all messages

Instructions for deleting old messages from the answering system.

Record, play or delete memos

How to record, play, and delete personal memos.

Message window displays

Explains various symbols and text shown in the message window.

Remote access

How to access answering system features remotely using a phone.

Appendix

Expand your telephone system

Information on adding more handsets to the system.

Screen messages

Lists various screen messages and their meanings.

Handset and telephone base indicators

Explains the meaning of lights and icons on the handset and base.

Important safety instructions

Essential safety precautions to reduce risks of fire, electric shock, and injury.

Operating range

Explains the communication distance between handset and base and factors affecting it.

ECO mode

Describes the power-saving ECO mode and its activation.

Maintenance

General care instructions for the telephone, including avoiding rough treatment and water.

The RBRC® seal

Information about the RBRC seal and battery recycling.

FCC, ACTA and IC regulations

Regulatory compliance information for FCC, ACTA, and IC.

California Energy Commission battery charging testing instructions

Specific instructions for California Energy Commission (CEC) battery charging testing mode.

For C-UL compliance only

Safety measures specific to C-UL compliance.

Limited warranty

Details what the limited warranty covers, what VTech will do for defective products.

Troubleshooting

My cordless handset isn't performing normally

Solutions for handset operation issues, range problems, and interference.

Low battery shows on the handset screen

What to do when the handset indicates a low battery status.

The battery does not charge

Troubleshooting steps if the battery or charger is not working correctly.

The CHARGE light is off

Steps to take if the charging indicator light on the base or handset is not illuminated.

The telephone does not ring

Solutions for incoming calls not ringing on the handset or base.

Interference during a telephone conversation

How to resolve issues like static, noise, or fading calls during conversations.

I get noise, static, or weak signals

Solutions for poor signal quality even when close to the telephone base.

I experience poor sound quality when using the speakerphone

Tips for improving speakerphone audio quality.

I hear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work

Solutions for noise and unresponsive keys on the handset.

My caller ID features are not working properly

Troubleshooting steps for issues with Caller ID functionality.

The telephone does not receive caller ID while on a call

Solutions for not seeing Caller ID information when already on a call.

Out of range or no pwr at base

What to do when the handset displays out of range or no power at base.

I cannot retrieve voicemail messages

Troubleshooting steps for accessing voicemail and handling system/voicemail conflicts.

The answering system does not answer after the correct number of rings

Solutions for the answering system not answering calls promptly or at all.

The outgoing announcement is not clear

Tips for recording clear outgoing announcements.

The answering system does not record messages

Solutions for the answering system failing to record incoming messages.

The messages on the answering system are very difficult to hear

How to increase the volume for listening to answering system messages.

The answering system does not respond to remote commands

Solutions for the answering system not recognizing remote access commands.

I subscribe to a nontraditional telephone service

Troubleshooting steps for non-traditional phone services that use a computer.

I have accidentally set my LCD language to Spanish or French

How to change the LCD language back to English if accidentally set to another language.

Common cure for electronic equipment

General reset procedure for unresponsive telephones.