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VTech DS6161 User Manual

VTech DS6161
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DS6161
Connect to Cell™
Rugged Waterproof
Digital Cordless Phone
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Table of Contents

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VTech DS6161 Specifications

Frequency and Channels IconFrequency and Channels
handset frequency1921.536-1928.448 MHz
telephone base frequency1921.536-1928.448 MHz
bluetooth frequency2402.000-2480.000 MHz
DECT channel5
Bluetooth channel79
Power Requirements IconPower Requirements
handset battery2.4V Ni-MH battery
telephone base power supply6V DC @ 400mA
maximum power allowed by FCC and ICvariable
Memory IconMemory
directory memory locations1000 memory locations
caller ID log memory locations50 memory locations
call block entries20 entries

Summary

Important safety instructions

Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers

Pacemaker patients

Guidelines for pacemaker users to minimize interference with wireless phones.

About cordless telephones

Privacy

Explains potential interception of cordless phone conversations via radio waves.

Electrical power

Details the need for a functional electrical outlet for the telephone base.

Rechargeable batteries

Advises care when handling batteries to avoid short circuits and overheating.

What's in the box

Overview

Handset overview

Identifies and describes the functions of each part of the handset.

Telephone base overview

Display icons overview

Handset lights overview

Telephone base lights overview

Connect

Mount the telephone base

Provides step-by-step instructions for mounting the telephone base.

Activate the handset

Replace the battery

Charge the battery

Before use

Set date and time

Guides users through setting the date and time on the telephone system.

Operating range

Bluetooth

Glossary of terms

Defines key terms related to Bluetooth-enabled phones and the system.

Bluetooth setup

Add a Bluetooth enabled cell phone

Auto connection

Connect a paired cell phone

Disconnect a paired cell phone

Review the cell device list

Download directory contacts

Configure your telephone

Set language

Instructions for changing the LCD display language to English, French, or Spanish.

Dial mode

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

Telephone operations

Make a home call

Steps for initiating a call using the home telephone line.

Make a cell call

Steps for initiating a call using the connected cell phone line.

Answer a home call

How to answer an incoming call on the home line.

Answer a cell call

How to answer an incoming call on the cell line.

End a call

Speakerphone

Volume control

Mute

Find handset

Redial list

Review the redial list

How to view the list of recently dialed numbers.

Multiple handset use

Join a call in progress

Instructions on how another handset can join an ongoing call.

Intercom

Call transfer using intercom

Procedure for transferring an outside call between handsets using intercom.

Directory

Add a directory entry

Guides on how to save new contacts with numbers and names.

Edit a directory entry

Caller ID

Review a caller ID log entry

How to view incoming call history and caller information.

Dial a caller ID log entry

Call block

Block unknown calls

How to automatically block incoming calls from numbers that do not display caller ID.

Sound settings

Ringer volume

Adjusts the volume for incoming calls on each telephone line.

Retrieve voicemail from telephone service

Retrieve voicemail

Steps to access and listen to voicemail messages from the service provider.

Set your voicemail number

Using the waterproof handset

FCC, ACTA and IC regulations

RF Radiation Exposure Statement

California Energy Commission battery charging testing instructions

Limited warranty

Technical specifications