VTech DS6151, 2-Line Expandable Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering System and Caller ID, E2913B - AT&T Phone With Answering System User Manual
User’s manual
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Model: DS6151
Congratulations
on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please
read the Important safety instructions on page 81 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.com. In Canada, please visit
www.vtechcanada.com.
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and encourages the use of products that save energy and help
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Compatible with
Hearing Aid T-Coil
TIA-1083
Telephones identied 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.
Table of contents
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Getting started .........................1
Parts checklist ............................1
Telephone base installation .......2
Battery installation ......................4
Battery charging .........................5
Handset layout ...........................6
Telephone base layout ...............8
Handset settings ......................10
Settings ......................................10
LCD language ............................10
Clear voicemail indicator ............11
Key tone .....................................12
Set date/time ..............................12
Home area code .........................13
Dial mode ...................................13
Ringers .......................................14
Ringer volume ............................14
Ringer tone .................................14
Telephone base settings .........15
Settings ......................................15
LCD language ............................15
Clear voicemail indicator ............16
Key tone .....................................17
Set date/time ..............................17
Home area code .........................18
Dial mode ...................................18
Ringers .......................................19
Ringer volume ............................19
Ringer tone .................................19
Answering system settings ....20
Answering system set up ...........20
Answer ON/OFF .........................20
Call screening ............................21
Announcement ...........................22
Play your announcement ..........22
Record your own
announcement .......................23
Delete your announcement ........25
Number of rings ..........................26
Remote access code .................27
Message alert tone.....................28
Telephone operation ................29
Make, answer or end a call .......29
Call waiting .................................30
Handset speakerphone ..............30
Volume .......................................30
Silence the ringer .......................30
Mute ...........................................31
Hold ............................................31
Temporary tone dialing ...............32
Handset locator ..........................32
Chain dialing...............................33
Redial list ....................................34
Review the redial list ..................34
Dial a redial entry .......................34
Save a redial entry to
the directory ............................35
Delete a redial entry ...................35
Multiple handset use ..................36
Intercom .....................................36
Answer an incoming call during
an intercom call .......................38
Transfer a call .............................39
Share an outside call ..................41
Conference line 1 and
line 2 calls ...............................41
Answer an incoming call during
a conference call .....................43
Directory .....................................44
Create a new directory entry ......44
Character chart ..........................46
Review the directory...................47
Alphabetical search ....................47
Dial a directory entry ..................47
Edit a directory entry ..................48
Delete a directory entry ..............49
Store a speed dial entry .............50
Review the speed dial
directory ..................................51
Dial a speed dial entry ...............51
Edit a speed dial entry................52
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Reassign a speed dial entry.......53
Delete a speed dial entry ...........53
About caller ID ............................54
Caller ID history ..........................55
Missed calls indicator ................55
Memory match ...........................56
Review the call log .....................56
Make a call log entry ready
to dial ......................................57
Dial a call log entry .....................57
Save a call log entry to
the directory ............................58
Delete from the call log ..............59
Call log display screen
messages ................................59
Answering system operation ..60
Answering system and
voicemail .................................60
Message capacity ......................60
New message indication ............61
Call intercept ..............................61
Message playback .....................62
Delete all messages ...................63
Record and play memos ............64
Remote access ..........................65
Appendix ...................................66
Screen display messages ..........66
Handset and telephone base
indicators ................................68
Handset screen icons ................69
Telephone base screen icons ....70
Battery ........................................71
Expand your telephone
system .....................................72
Add and register a handset
(optional) .................................72
Replace a handset .....................73
Troubleshooting ..........................74
Important safety instructions ......81
Precautions for users of
implanted cardiac
pacemakers ............................82
Operating range .........................82
Maintenance ...............................82
About cordless telephones.........83
The RBRC® seal .........................83
Warranty .....................................84
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations ..86
Technical specications .............88
Index ..........................................89
1
Telephone line cords (2)
Parts checklist
Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and
original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
Quick start guide
Telephone base
Telephone base
power adapter
User’s manual
To purchase a replacement battery or power adapter, visit our website at
www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to
www.vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377.
Getting started
Handset
Battery
Battery compartment cover
2
Getting started
Telephone base installation
If you have a 2-line wall jack, install the telephone base as shown in
Figure One: Installation with 2-line jack on below.
If you have separate wall jacks for each line, install the telephone base as
shown in Figure Two: Installation with separate line jacks on page 3.
Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.
If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service
through your telephone line, you must install a DSL lter between each
telephone line cord and telephone wall jack. The lter prevents noise and
caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service
provider for more information about DSL lters.
Figure One: Installation with 2-line jack
L1+L2 telephone wall jack
Telephone base
power adapter
If you have DSL high-speed
Internet service, a DSL lter
(not included) is required.
Telephone base
Connect the black
telephone line cord to
jack labeled LINE 1/L1+L2.
Electrical outlet
not controlled by
a wall switch
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Getting started
Telephone base installation (continued)
Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a
replacement, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call
1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial
1 (800) 267-7377.
The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or
oor 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.
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Figure Two: Installation with separate line jacks
Telephone base
power adapter
Electrical outlet
not controlled by
a wall switch
If you have DSL
high-speed
Internet service,
a DSL lter (not
included) is
required.
Telephone base
Connect the clear
telephone line cord to jack
labeled LINE 1/L1+L2.
Connect the
black telephone
line cord to jack
labeled LINE 2.
L1 telephone
wall jack
L2 telephone
wall jack
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Getting started
If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the
battery to prevent any possible leakage.
To purchase a replacement battery, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com
or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial
1 (800) 267-7377.
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3
Battery installation
Install the battery as shown below.
If the battery compartment cover is on the handset, press on the
indentation and slide the cover to remove.
Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset
battery compartment, matching the color-coded label.
Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires
inside the battery compartment.
Align the cover at against the battery compartment, then slide it towards
the center of the handset until it clicks into place.
Charge the handset by placing it in the telephone base. The CHARGE
light is on when the handset charges.
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5.
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4
5
CHARGE light
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Getting started
Battery charging
Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status
(see the table below). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone
base to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the
telephone base when not in use. The battery is fully charged after 16 hours of
continuous charging. See the table on page 71 for battery operating times.
If the screen is blank, you need to charge the handset without interruption for
at least 10 minutes to give the handset enough charge to use the telephone
for a short time. The handset beeps and shows Low battery. If you are on a
call in low battery mode, the handset beeps every minute.
The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions
to take.
Battery indicators Battery status Action
The screen is blank. Battery has no charge
and the handset cannot
be used.
Charge without interruption until
the screen shows Low battery
(at least 10 minutes).
The screen shows
Place handset
in charger and
ashes.
Battery has very little
charge and the handset
cannot be used.
Charge without interruption until
the screen shows Low battery
(at least four minutes).
The screen shows
Low battery and
ashes.
Battery has enough
charge to be used for a
short time.
Charge without interruption until
the screen shows HANDSET
(at least 30 minutes).
The screen shows
HANDSET.
Battery is charged. To keep the battery charged,
place it in the telephone base
when not in use.
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Getting started
Softkeys (2)
Press to select a menu item displayed above the key.
/VOL (directory/volume)
Press to enter the directory when the telephone is
not in use (page 47).
While in a menu, press to scroll up.
During a call, press to increase the listening
volume (page 30).
(speakerphone)
Press to make a call using the rst available line,
starting with line 1 (page 29).
During a call, press to switch between speakerphone
and handset (page 30).
CID /VOL (caller ID/volume)
Press to review the call log when the telephone is
not in use (page 56).
While in a menu, press to scroll down.
During a call, press to decrease the listening
volume (page 30).
1
While reviewing a call log entry, press repeatedly to
add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number
before dialing or saving it in the directory (page 57).
REDIAL/PAUSE
Press to review the redial list (page 34).
While dialing or entering numbers into the directory,
press and hold to insert a dialing pause (page 29 & 44).
TONE
Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily when
using the pulse service (page 32).
(line 1/ash)
Press to make or answer a call on line 1.
During a call, press to receive an incoming call on
line 1 when you receive a call waiting alert (page 30).
Handset layout
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Handset layout
CHARGE light
On when the handset is charging in the telephone
base (page 4).
(line 2/ash)
Press to make or answer a call on line 2.
During a call, press to receive an incoming call on
line 2 when you receive a call waiting alert
(page 30).
OFF
During a call, press to hang up (page 29).
While the handset is ringing, press to silence the
ringer temporarily (page 30).
Press and hold while the telephone is not in use to
erase the missed calls indicator (page 55).
During programming, press to backspace to delete
a digit or character.
While in a menu, press to return to the previous
menu or press and hold to return to the idle mode.
#
Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when
reviewing a call log entry (page 57).
INT (intercom)
Press to initiate an intercom conversation (page 36)
or transfer a call (page 39).
HOLD
Press to put a call on hold (page 31).
Handset layout (continued)
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Telephone base layout
Softkeys (2)
Press to select a menu item
displayed above the key.
CANCEL
While in a menu, press to exit to the previous
menu or press and hold to return to the idle mode.
While the telephone base is ringing, press to
silence the ringer temporarily (page 30).
Press and hold to erase the missed calls indicator
while the telephone is not in use (page 55).
During programming, press to backspace to
delete a digit or character.
/CID (volume/caller ID)
Press to review the call log when the
telephone is not in use (page 56).
During a call, press to access the
call log (page 33).
While in a menu, press to scroll down.
/DIR (volume/directory)
Press to enter the directory when the
telephone is not in use (page 47).
During a call, press to access
the directory (page 33).
While in a menu, press to scroll up.
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Telephone base layout
X/DELETE
Press to delete the
message currently
playing (page 62).
When the phone is not
in use, press twice to
delete all previously
reviewed messages
(page 63).
/SKIP
Press to skip to the next
message (page 62).
/REPEAT
Press to repeat a
message or press twice
to play the previous
message (page 62).
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/REC
Press to record a memo
(page 64) or an outgoing
announcement
(page 23).
/MAILBOX LINE 1
/MAILBOX LINE 2
Press to start or stop
message playback of the
mailbox of line 1 or line 2
(page 62).
/ON/OFF LINE 1
/ON/OFF LINE 2
Press to turn the
answering machine of
the corresponding line
on or off (page 20).
LINE 1, LINE 2
Press to make or
answer a call on the
corresponding line
(page 29).
HOLD
Press to put a call
on hold (page 31).
/VOL/
During a call, press to adjust
the speakerphone volume
(page 30).
Press to adjust the volume
during message playback
(page 62).
While the telephone base is
ringing, press the increase or
decrease the ringer volume.
FLASH
During a call,
press to receive
an incoming call
if you subscribe
to call waiting
(page 30).
TONE
Press to switch to
tone dialing
temporarily when
using the pulse
service (page 32).
Telephone base layout (continued)
#
Press repeatedly to show
other dialing options
when reviewing a call log
entry (page 57).
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LCD language
You can select English, Français or Español to be used in all screen displays.
To select a language:
Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not
in use.
Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the
SELECT softkey.
Press the SELECT softkey to select LCD language.
Press or to choose from English, Français or
Español. Press the SET softkey to save, or press the
BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu.
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4.
Settings
In the settings menu, you can change and edit the handset settings of LCD
language, voicemail indicator, key tone, date and time, home area code and
dial mode.
Press the MENU softkey to show the menu when the
handset is not in use.
Press or to select SETTINGS.
Press the SELECT softkey to select the desired item.
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3.
Press the BACK softkey to return to the previous menu. Press OFF to exit
without making changes and return to the idle mode.
MENU
HANDSET
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BACK
SELECT
SETTINGS
LCD language
Clear voicemail
Key tone
BACK
SET
LCD LANGUAGE
English
Francais
Espanol
,
~
BACK SELECT
SETTINGS
Handset settings
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Clear voicemail indicator
If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service
provider, the 2
icon and a line number appear
on both the handset and
telephone base when you have new voicemail messages. Contact your
telephone service provider for more information and assistance about using
your voicemail service.
After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on both
the handset and telephone base turn off automatically.
Use the clear voicemail indicator feature when the telephone indicates that
there is new voicemail but there are none (for example, when you have
accessed your voicemail while away from home). The clear voicemail feature
only turns off the indicators; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As
long as you have new voicemail messages, your telephone service provider
continues to send the signal that turns on the indicators.
To manually turn off these indicators:
Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not
in use.
Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the
SELECT softkey.
Press or to select Clear voicemail, then press the
SELECT softkey.
Press or to choose from Line 1, Line 2, or
Lines 1&2, then press the SELECT softkey. The
screen shows Turn off indicator?
Press the YES softkey to conrm, or press the
NO softkey to exit to the previous menu.
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4.
5.
Your telephone service provider may alert you of new
messages with a stutter (broken) dial tone. Contact
your telephone service provider for details.
Voicemail is different from answering system
messages recorded in your answering system. For
more information about the difference, see page 60.
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BACK
SELECT
SETTINGS
LCD language
Clear voicemail
Key tone
YES NO
Turn off
indicator?
BACK SELECT
SETTINGS
CLEAR VOICEMAIL
Line 1
Line 2
Line 1&2
BACK
SELECT
Handset settings
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Handset settings
Key tone
You can turn the key tone feature on or off.
To change the settings:
Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not
in use.
Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the
SELECT softkey.
Press or to select Key tone, then press the
SELECT softkey.
Press or to choose On or Off. Press the
SET softkey to save, or press the BACK softkey
to exit to the previous menu.
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2.
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4.
Set date/time
The answering system announces the day and time of
each message prior to playing it. If you subscribe to caller
ID service from your telephone service provider, the day,
month and time are set automatically with each incoming
call. However, the year must be correct so that the day of
the week can be calculated from the caller ID information.
Before using the answering system, set the date and time
as follows.
To adjust the date and time:
Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not
in use.
Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the
SELECT softkey.
Press or to select Set date/time, then press the
SELECT softkey.
Press the dialing keys (0-9) to enter a two-digit number
or press or until the screen displays the correct
value. Press the SET softkey to advance.
Repeat step 4 until the date and time are set.
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5.
If the date and time are not set, the system announces,
“Time and day not set,” before each message plays.
SETTINGS
Clear voicemail
Key tone
Set date/time
BACK
SELECT
BACK
SET
KEY TONE
On
Off
SETTINGS
Key tone
Set date/time
Home area code
BACK
SELECT
BACK
SET
SET DATE
12/31/09
MM/DD/YY
BACK
SET
SET TIME
03:45 AM
BACK SELECT
SETTINGS
BACK SELECT
SETTINGS
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Handset 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 without the area
code in the call log.
To change the setting:
Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not
in use.
Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the
SELECT softkey.
Press or to select Home area code, then press
the SELECT softkey.
Use the dialing keys
(0-9)
to enter the desired home
area code.
Press OFF to delete a digit.
Press the SET softkey to conrm or press the BACK
softkey to exit to the previous menu.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
If, in the future, your telephone service provider requires
you to dial the area code when making a local call, or, if
you move to a location that requires it, delete the home
area code you have already programmed following the
steps above. After you have deleted the home area code,
_ _ _ appears in the display.
BACK
SET
HOME AREA CODE
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SETTINGS
Key tone
Set date/time
Home area code
BACK
SELECT
BACK SELECT
SETTINGS
Dial mode
The dial mode is preset to tone. If you do not have touch
tone service, you need to change the setting to pulse.
To change the setting:
Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not
in use.
Press or to select SETTINGS, then press the
SELECT softkey.
Press or to select Dial mode, then press the
SELECT softkey.
Press or to choose Tone or Pulse. Press the
SET softkey to save, or press the BACK softkey to
exit to the previous menu.
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2.
3.
4.
SETTINGS
Set date/time
Home area code
Dial Mode
BACK
SELECT
BACK SELECT
SETTINGS
BACK
SET
DIAL MODE
Tone
Pulse
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Handset settings
Ringer volume
You can adjust the ringer volume or turn the ringer off.
To adjust the handset ringer volume:
Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not
in use.
Press or to select RINGERS, then press the
SELECT softkey.
Press the SELECT softkey to select Ringer volume.
Press or to choose Line 1, Line 2 or Lines 1&2.
Then press the SELECT softkey.
Press or to adjust the ringer volume or press the
OFF softkey to turn off the ringer. A sample of each
ringer volume plays as you scroll through the choices.
Press the SET softkey to conrm or press OFF to exit
to the previous menu.
Ringer tone
You can select the ringer tone.
To change the handset ringer tone:
Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not
in use.
Press or to select RINGERS, then press the
SELECT softkey.
Press or to select Ringer tone, then press the
SELECT softkey.
Press or to choose Line 1, Line 2 or Lines 1&2.
Then press the SELECT softkey.
Press or to select the desired ringer tone.
Press the SELECT softkey to conrm or press the
BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu.
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5.
6.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Setting the volume to the lowest level turns off the
ringer. A ringer off icon
1
1
,
1
2
, or
1
2
1
of the
respective phone line(s) ashes on the screen.
See page 19 to set the telephone base ringer volume.
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Ringers
In the ringers menu, you can adjust the ringer volume and select the ringer
tone for each telephone line.
BACK SELECT
RINGERS
BACK
SELECT
RINGERS
Ringer volume
Ringer tone
BACK
SELECT
RINGER VOLUME
Line 1
Line 2
Lines 1&2
OFF
SET
RINGER VOLUME
BACK
SELECT
RINGERS
Ringer volume
Ringer tone
BACK
SELECT
RINGER TONE
Line 1
Line 2
Lines 1&2
BACK
SELECT
RINGER TONE
1
2
3
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Telephone base settings
LCD language
You can select English, Français or Español to be used in all screen displays.
To select a language:
Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is
not in use.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings, then press
the SELECT softkey.
Press the SELECT softkey to select LCD language.
Press /CID or /DIR to choose from English,
Français or Español, then press the SET softkey to
save or press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Settings
In the settings menu, you can change and edit the telephone base settings of
LCD language, voicemail indicator, key tone, date and time, home area code
and dial mode.
Press the MENU softkey to show the menu when the
telephone base is not in use.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings.
Press the SELECT softkey to select the
highlighted item.
1.
2.
3.
Press CANCEL to return to the previous menu. Press and hold CANCEL to
exit without making changes and return to the idle mode.
Telephone base settings
BASE
12:45am 12/31
REDIAL MENU
LCD language
Clear voicemail
Key tone
SELECT
,
LCD LANGUAGE
English
Francais
SET
SELECT
Intercom
Ringers
Settings
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Telephone base settings
Clear voicemail indicator
If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service
provider, the 1
icon and a line number appear
on both the handset and
telephone base when you have new voicemail messages. Contact your
telephone service provider for more information and assistance about using
your voicemail service.
After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on both
the handset and telephone base turn off automatically.
Use the clear voicemail indicator feature when the telephone indicates that
there is new voicemail but there are none (for example, when you have
accessed your voicemail while away from home). The clear voicemail feature
only turns off the indicators; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As
long as you have new voicemail messages, your telephone service provider
continues to send the signal that turns on the indicators.
To manually turn off these indicators:
Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is
not in use.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings, then press
the SELECT softkey.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Clear voicemail, then
press the SELECT softkey.
Press /CID or /DIR to choose from Line 1, Line 2,
or Lines 1&2, then press the SELECT softkey. The
screen shows Turn off indicator?
Press the YES softkey to conrm or press the NO
softkey to exit to the previous menu.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Your telephone service provider may alert you of
new messages with a stutter (broken) dial tone.
Contact your telephone service provider for details.
Voicemail is different from answering system
messages recorded in your answering system. For
more information about the difference, see page 60.
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•
LCD language
Clear voicemail
Key tone
SELECT
CLEAR VOICEMAIL
Line 1
Line 2
SET
Turn off
indicator?
YES NO
SELECT
Intercom
Ringers
Settings
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Telephone base settings
Key tone
You can turn the key tone feature on or off.
To change the settings:
Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is
not in use.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings, then press
the SELECT softkey.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Key tone, then press
the SELECT softkey.
Press /CID or /DIR to choose On or Off, then press
the SET softkey to save or press CANCEL to exit to
the previous menu.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Set date/time
The answering system announces the day and time
of each message prior to playing it. If you subscribe to
caller ID service from your telephone service provider,
the day, month and time are set automatically with each
incoming call. However, the year must be correct so that
the day of the week can be calculated from the caller ID
information. Before using the answering system, set the
date and time as follows.
To adjust the date and time:
Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is
not in use.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings, then press
the SELECT softkey.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Set date/time, then
press the SELECT softkey.
Press the dialing keys (0-9) to enter a two-digit
number or press /CID or /DIR until the screen
displays the correct value. Press the SET softkey
to advance.
Repeat step 4 until the date and time are set.
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If the date and time are not set, the system announces, “Time and day not
set,” before each message plays.
KEY TONE
On
Off
SET
Clear voicemail
Key tone
Set date/time
SELECT
Key tone
Set date/time
Home area code
SELECT
SET
SET DATE
12/31/09
MM/DD/YY
SET TIME
03:45 AM
SET
SELECT
Intercom
Ringers
Settings
SELECT
Intercom
Ringers
Settings
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Telephone base 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 without the area
code in the call log.
To change the setting:
Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is
not in use.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings, then press
the SELECT softkey.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Home area code, then
press the SELECT softkey.
Use the dialing keys
(0-9)
to enter the desired home
area code.
Press CANCEL to delete a digit.
Press the SET softkey to conrm or press the BACK
softkey to exit to the previous menu.
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If, in the future, your telephone service provider
requires you to dial the area code when making a local
call, or, if you move to a location that requires it, delete
the home area code you have already programmed
following the steps above. After you delete the home
area code, _ _ _ appears in the display.
Dial mode
The dial mode is preset to tone. If you do not have touch tone service, you
need to change the setting to pulse.
To change the setting:
Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is
not in use.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Settings, then press
the SELECT softkey.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Dial mode, then press
the SELECT softkey.
Press /CID or /DIR to choose Tone or Pulse. Press
the SET softkey to save or press CANCEL to exit to
the previous menu.
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Key tone
Set date/time
Home area code
SELECT
HOME AREA CODE
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BACK SET
Set date/time
Home area code
Dial mode
SELECT
DIAL MODE
Tone
Pulse
SET
SELECT
Intercom
Ringers
Settings
SELECT
Intercom
Ringers
Settings
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Telephone base settings
Ringer volume
You can adjust the ringer volume or turn the ringer off.
To adjust the ringer volume:
Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is
not in use.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Ringers, then press
the SELECT softkey.
Press the SELECT softkey to select Ringer volume.
Press /CID or /DIR to choose Line 1, Line 2 or
Lines 1&2. Then press the SELECT softkey.
Press /CID or /DIR to adjust the volume. A sample
of each ringer volume plays as you scroll through
the choices. Press the OFF softkey to turn off the
ringer and RINGER VOLUME Ringer muted shows
on the screen.
Press the SET softkey to conrm or press CANCEL to
exit to the previous menu.
Ringer tone
You can select the ringer tone.
To adjust the ringer volume:
Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is
not in use.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Ringers, then press
the SELECT softkey.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Ringer tone, then
press the SELECT softkey.
Press /CID or /DIR to choose Line 1, Line 2 or
Lines 1&2. Then press the SELECT softkey.
Press /CID or /DIR to select the desired ringer tone.
Press the SET softkey to conrm your selection or
press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu.
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Setting the volume to the lowest level turns off the
ringer. A ringer off icon 1, 2, or
1
2
of the
respective phone line(s) ashes on the screen.
See page 14 to set the handset ringer volume.
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Ringers
In the ringers menu, you can adjust the ringer volume and select the ringer
tone for each telephone line.
Line 1
Line 2
Line 1&2
SELECT
Ringer volume
Ringer tone
SELECT
RINGER TONE
1
2
SET
Line 1
Line 2
Line 1&2
SELECT
Ringer volume
Ringer tone
SELECT
SELECT
Intercom
Ringers
Settings
RINGER VOLUME
OFF SET
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Answering system set up
For each telephone line, you can change the settings of the answering
system using your handset or telephone base.
Answer ON/OFF
You must turn on the answering system for answering and recording
messages.
To turn the answering system on or off :
Using the telephone base:
Press /ON/OFF LINE 1 and/or /ON/OFF LINE 2 to turn on the
corresponding answering system. The telephone base announces and
shows,
“Calls will be answered.”
The /ON/OFF LINE 1 light and/or
/ON/OFF
LINE
2 light will be on respectively.
Press /ON/OFF LINE 1 and/or /ON/OFF LINE 2 to turn off the
corresponding answering system. The telephone base announces and
shows, “Calls will not be answered.” The /ON/OFF LINE 1 light and/or
/ON/OFF LINE 2 light will be off respectively.
Using the handset:
Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not
in use.
Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS
.
Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then
press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding icon,
1
or
2,
ashes on the screen.
Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press the
SELECT softkey.
Press the SELECT softkey to select Answer ON/OFF.
Press or to select On or Off, then press the
SET softkey to conrm your setting or press the BACK
softkey to exit to the previous menu without making
any changes.
The screen displays or when the answering
system of line 1 or line 2 is turned on respectively.
The screen displays when the answering systems
of both lines 1 and 2 are turned on.
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7.
BACK SELECT
ANSWERING SYS
ANSWERING SYS
Mailbox 1
Mailbox 2
BACK
SELECT
1
ANSWERING SYS
Delete all old
Record memo
Ans sys setup
BACK
SELECT
1
ANS SYS SETUP
Answer ON/OFF
Call screening
Announcement
BACK
SELECT
1
BACK
SET
ANSWER ON/OFF
On
Off
AnS1
ON
AnS
ON
2
AnS1
ON
2
Answering system settings
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Answering system settings
Call screening
The call screening feature lets you listen at the telephone base to a caller
leaving a message. You can turn this feature on or off with either your
handset or telephone base. Unless you change it, the call screening feature
is preset to on.
To change the setting:
Using the telephone base:
Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is
not in use.
Press the SELECT softkey to select Answering sys.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2,
then press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding
icon,
1
or
2, ashes on the screen.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Ans sys setup, then
press the SELECT softkey.
Press the SELECT softkey to select Call screening.
Press /CID or /DIR to select On or Off, then press
the SET softkey to conrm your setting or press
CANCEL to exit to the previous menu without making
any changes.
Using the handset:
Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not
in use.
Press the SELECT softkey to select
ANSWERING SYS.
Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then
press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding icon,
1
or
2,
ashes on the screen.
Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press the
SELECT softkey.
Press or to select Call screening, then press the
SELECT softkey.
Press or to select On or Off, then press the SET
softkey to conrm your setting or press the BACK
softkey to exit to the previous menu without making
any changes.
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ANS SYS SETUP
Answer ON/OFF
Call screening
Announcement
BACK
SELECT
1
BACK
SET
CALL SCREENING
On
Off
SELECT
ANSWERING SYS
Mailbox 1
Mailbox 2
SET
1
CALL SCREENING
On
Off
SELECT
Answering sys
Directory
Call log
1
Delete all old
Record memo
Ans sys setup
SELECT
1
Call screening
Announcement
# of rings
SELECT
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Answering system settings
Announcement
The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with
“Hello, please
leave a message after the tone.”
You may use this preset announcement, or
replace it with your own.
Play your announcement
Using the telephone base:
Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is
not in use.
Press the SELECT softkey to select Answering sys.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2,
then press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding
icon,
1
or
2, ashes on the screen.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Ans sys setup and
then press the SELECT softkey.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Announcement and
then press the SELECT softkey.
The telephone base announces,
“To play, press 2.
To record, press 7.”
Press 2 to play and the screen
shows Announcement playback, or press CANCEL
to exit to the previous menu.
Using the handset:
Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not
in use.
Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS.
Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then
press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding icon,
1
or
2,
flashes on the screen respectively.
Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press the
SELECT softkey.
Press or to select Announcement, then press the
SELECT softkey.
The handset announces,
“To play, press 2. To record,
press 7.”
Press 2 to play and the screen shows
Announcement playback, or press the BACK softkey
to exit to the previous menu.
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BACK
SELECT
ANS SYS SETUP
Call screening
Announcement
# of rings
1
BACK
ANNOUNCEMENT
2-Play 3-Delete
7-Record
1
DELETE
STOP
Announcement
playback
1
ANNOUNCEMENT
2-Play 3-Delete
7-Record
1
Call screening
Announcement
# of rings
SELECT
1
Announcement
playback
DELETE STOP
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Answering system settings
Record your own announcement
Using the telephone base:
Press
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/REC while the telephone base is not in use.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Announcement, then
press the SELECT softkey.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2,
then press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding
icon,
1
or
2, ashes on the screen.
The telephone base announces,
“Record after the tone.
Press 5 when you are done.”
After the tone, speak
towards MIC (microphone) of the telephone base.
Press 5 or the STOP softkey when nished recording.
The answering system automatically plays back the newly recorded
announcement. Press 5 to stop the playback at any time.
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Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use.
Press the SELECT softkey to select Answering sys.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2,
then press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding
icon,
1
or
2, ashes on the screen.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Ans sys setup, then
press the SELECT softkey.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Announcement, then
press the SELECT softkey.
The telephone base announces,
“To play, press 2. To
record, press 7.”
Press 7 to record and the screen
shows Recording announcement ..., or press
CANCEL to exit to the previous menu.
The telephone base announces,
“Record after the
tone. Press 5 when you are done.”
After the tone, speak
towards MIC (microphone) of the telephone base. Press 5 or the STOP
softkey when nished recording.
The answering system automatically plays back the newly recorded
announcement. Press 5 to stop the playback at any time; 2 to replay the
recorded announcement; or 7 to record again if desired.
Press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu.
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Your announcement can be up to 90 seconds in length.
Announcements shorter than two seconds are not recorded.
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1
ANNOUNCEMENT
2-Play 3-Delete
7-Record
1
Call screening
Announcement
# of rings
SELECT
1
Recording
announcement...
STOP
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Answering system settings
Record your own announcement (continued)
Using the handset:
Press the MENU softkey menu when the handset is not in use.
Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS.
Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then
press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding icon,
1
or
2
, flashes on the screen.
Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press the
SELECT softkey.
Press or to select Announcement, then press
the SELECT softkey.
The handset announces,
“To play, press 2. To record,
press 7.”
Press 7 to record and the screen shows
Recording announcement..., or press the BACK
softkey to exit to the previous menu.
The handset announces, “
Record after the tone. Press
5 when you are done.”
After the tone, speak towards the
microphone of the handset.
Press 5 or the STOP softkey when nished recording.
The answering system automatically plays back
the newly recorded announcement. Press 5 to stop
the playback at any time; 2 to replay the recorded
announcement; or 7 to record again if desired.
Press the BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu.
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6.
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8.
9.
10.
Your announcement can be up to 90 seconds in length.
Announcements shorter than two seconds are not recorded.
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1
BACK
SELECT
ANS SYS SETUP
Call screening
Announcement
# of rings
1
BACK
ANNOUNCEMENT
2-Play 3-Delete
7-Record
1
STOP
Recording
announcement...
1
BACK
Announcement
playback
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Answering system settings
Delete your announcement
Using the telephone base:
Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use.
Press the SELECT softkey to select Answering sys.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the
SELECT softkey. The corresponding icon,
1
or
2, ashes on
the screen.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Ans sys setup, then
press the SELECT softkey.
Press /CID or /DIR to select Announcement, then
press the SELECT softkey.
The telephone base announces,
“To play, press 2. To record, press 7.”
Press 3 to delete your own recorded announcement. The telephone base
announces, “Announcement deleted.”
Press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu.
Using the handset:
Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use.
Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS.
Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT
softkey. The corresponding icon,
1
or
2
, flashes on the screen.
Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press the
SELECT softkey.
Press or to select Announcement, then press the
SELECT softkey.
The handset announces,
“To play, press 2. To
record, press 7.”
Press 3 to delete your own
recorded announcement. The handset announces,
“Announcement deleted.”
Press the BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu.
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7.
When your announcement is deleted, calls are answered with the
preset announcement.
1
BACK
ANNOUNCEMENT
2-Play 3-Delete
7-Record
1
ANNOUNCEMENT
2-Play 3-Delete
7-Record
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