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Answering system operation

New message indication

The message window on the telephone base flashes and 

 shows on the 

handset when there are new answering system messages.
If the new message alert tone is turned on, the telephone base beeps every 10 

seconds when there are unreviewed messages.

Message playback

If you have new messages, the telephone plays only the new messages (oldest 

first). If there are no new messages, the telephone plays back all messages 

(oldest first).

When playback begins, you hear the total number of messages followed by 

the day and time of the message.  After the last message, the telephone 

announces, 

“End of messages.”

To play messages with the telephone base:

Press

  /PLAY/STOP

 to listen to messages.

   Options during playback:

Press   

VOL

   to adjust the speaker volume.

Press 

/SKIP

 to skip to the next message.

Press 

/REPEAT

 to repeat the message currently playing. Press 

/REPEAT

  

  twice to listen to the previous message.

Press 

X/DELETE

 to delete the current message. The system advances to  

  the next message.

Press  

/PLAY/STOP

 to stop.

To play messages with a handset:

Press 

MENU/SELECT

 to show the menu when the handset is not in use.

Press 

MENU/SELECT 

to select 

>ANS. SYSTEM

.

Press 

MENU/SELECT

 to select 

>PLAY MSGS

.

   Options during playback:

Press   

VOL

   to adjust the speaker volume.

Press 

6

 to skip to the next message.

Press 

4

 to repeat the message currently playing. Press 

4

 twice to listen to  

  the previous message.

Press 

3

 to delete the current message. The system advances to the next  

  message.

Press 

5

 to stop.

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If the answering system has less than five minutes of recording time left, the 

remaining time is announced.
If 

F

 and number of messages are flashing in the message window, the 

memory is full. Delete some messages to make room for more. 
You can only delete old messages, which are messages you have played.

Summary of Contents for CS6129-54 - V-Tech DECT 6.0 Five Handset Cordless

Page 1: ...User s manual w w w v tec hphones c om Models CS6228 3 CS6228 5 CS6228 6 CS6229 CS6229 2 CS6229 3 CS6229 4 CS6229 5...

Page 2: ...VTech visit our website at www vtechphones com In Canada please visit www vtechcanada com The ENERGY STAR program www energystar gov recognizes and encourages the use of products that save energy and...

Page 3: ...e 14 Ringer mute 14 Call waiting 14 Find handset 14 Chain dialing 15 Multiple handset use 16 Intercom 16 Answer an incoming call during an intercom call 16 Share an outside call 17 Directory 18 Store...

Page 4: ...elephone base indicators 37 Battery 38 Expand your telephone system 39 Add and register a handset optional 39 Replace a handset 40 Troubleshooting 41 Important safety instructions 48 Operating range 4...

Page 5: ...d CS6229 3 3 for CS6229 4 4 for CS6228 5 and CS6229 5 and 5 for CS6228 6 Battery compartment cover 1 for CS6229 2 for CS6229 2 3 for CS6228 3 and CS6229 3 4 for CS6229 4 5 for CS6228 5 and CS6229 5 an...

Page 6: ...about DSL filters Telephone base Telephone line cord Telephone base power adapter Telephone wall jack If you have DSL high speed Internet service a DSL filter not included is required Electrical outl...

Page 7: ...en shows PLACE IN CHARGER and flashes Battery has very little charge and the handset cannot be used Charge until the screen shows LOW BATTERY about four minutes The screen shows LOW BATTERY flashes an...

Page 8: ...nded tabs marked B of the wall bracket into the slots on the back of the telephone base marked B Push the telephone base down until it clicks into place If you are using a DSL filter plug the line cor...

Page 9: ...wer adapter cord are bundled untie them first Lift the telephone base up to detach it from the black plastic wall bracket Unplug the telephone line cord or DSL filter from the wall Unplug the power ad...

Page 10: ...ll log or directory press to delete an individual entry Press to delete digits when predialing INT intercom Press to initiate an intercom conversation or transfer a call 1 While reviewing a call log e...

Page 11: ...lete all previously reviewed messages page 32 ANS ON OFF Press to turn the answering system on or off page 30 PLAY STOP Press to play messages page 31 Press to stop message playback page 31 VOL Press...

Page 12: ...tone You can choose from different ringer tones Press MENU SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use Press or to select RINGER TONE then press MENU SELECT Press or to select the desired...

Page 13: ...time as follows If you subscribe to caller ID service the date and time are set automatically with each incoming call The year must be correct so that the day of the week can be calculated from the c...

Page 14: ...s MENU SELECT to confirm your selection 1 2 3 CLR VOICEMAIL HOME AREA CODE TURN OFF INDICATOR Your telephone service provider may alert you to new messages with a stutter broken dial tone Contact your...

Page 15: ...de is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch tone telephone The preset code is 19 You can set the code from 10 to 99 Press MENU SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not...

Page 16: ...set announces To play press 2 To record press 7 Press 7 to record The handset announces Record after the tone Press 5 when you are done After the tone speak towards the microphone of the handset Press...

Page 17: ...charger Speakerphone information During a call press to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use Volume During a call press VOL or VOL to adjust the listening volume 1 2 1 2 The screen show...

Page 18: ...o temporarily silence the ringer without disconnecting the call The next call rings normally Call waiting If you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone service provider you hear an aler...

Page 19: ...ess a number in the directory while on a call Press MENU SELECT twice to select DIRECTORY Scroll to the desired entry by pressing or Press MENU SELECT to dial the displayed number To access a number i...

Page 20: ...e Press INT on your handset when not in use If you have a two handset system your handset screen shows CALLING OTHER HANDSET If you have more than two handsets your screen shows INTERCOM TO Use the di...

Page 21: ...ou on the outside call in a three way conversation Press and hold INT on your originating handset You can transfer the call Press OFF CLEAR or place your handset back in the telephone base or charger...

Page 22: ...the directory exceeds 15 digits appears in front of the telephone number Press to move towards the end of the telephone number or press to move towards the beginning of the telephone number Only one...

Page 23: ...old MUTE REMOVE to erase the entire entry Press to move the cursor to the left or to the right Press and hold REDIAL PAUSE to insert a dialing pause p appears OR Copy a number from the redial list by...

Page 24: ...acters to be displayed in the following order Number key Characters by number of key presses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 2 A B C 2 a b c 3 D E F 3 d e f 4 G H I 4 g h i 5 J K L 5 j k l 6 M N O 6 m n o 7 P Q...

Page 25: ...lect DIRECTORY and then press MENU SELECT twice Use the dialing keys to enter the letters associated with the name For example if you have name entries Jenny Kristen and Linda in your directory press...

Page 26: ...or to the right Press and hold REDIAL PAUSE to insert a dialing pause p appears Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL PAUSE and then or REDIAL PAUSE to select a number Press MENU SELEC...

Page 27: ...product can provide caller ID information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service and if both telephone service providers use compatible equipment Caller ID with call w...

Page 28: ...logical order When the call log is full the oldest entry is deleted to make room for new incoming call information XX MISSED CALL S shows when there are new call log entries including missed and unrev...

Page 29: ...then considered old and kept in the call log Review the call log Press CID when the handset is not in use Press or to browse through the call log OR Press MENU SELECT when the handset is not in use Pr...

Page 30: ...umber Dial a call log entry When in the call log press or to browse Press FLASH or to dial the entry Save a call log entry to the directory When in the call log press or to browse Press MENU SELECT to...

Page 31: ...The screen shows DELETE ALL CALLS Press MENU SELECT to confirm Call log display screen messages 1 2 1 2 3 4 Displays When PRIVATE NAME The caller is blocking the name PRIVATE NUMBER The caller is bloc...

Page 32: ...s are shown in reverse chronological order Press REDIAL PAUSE to browse the redial list Dial a redial entry Press REDIAL PAUSE then or REDIAL PAUSE to browse You hear a double beep when it reaches the...

Page 33: ...cemail and call waiting so you may not be aware that you have voicemail To check what services you have and how to access them contact your telephone service provider You can use your telephone answer...

Page 34: ...U SELECT to select ANS SYSTEM Press or to select ANS SYS SETUP then press MENU SELECT Press MENU SELECT to select ANSWER ON OFF Press or to choose ON or OFF then press MENU SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 Call scree...

Page 35: ...e next message Press REPEAT to repeat the message currently playing Press REPEAT twice to listen to the previous message Press X DELETE to delete the current message The system advances to the next me...

Page 36: ...s MENU SELECT to select ANS SYSTEM Press or to select DEL ALL OLD then press MENU SELECT The handset shows DELETE ALL OLD MSGS Press MENU SELECT to confirm your selection Record and play memos Memos a...

Page 37: ...e may have lost and regained power The clock needs to be set 1 99 F alternating Memory is full with total number of messages recorded 1 99 flashing Current message number during new message playback 1...

Page 38: ...is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch tone telephone The preset code is 19 see Remote code on page 11 to change it Dial your telephone number from any touch tone telephon...

Page 39: ...ndsets OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING for models with two handsets Another system handset is calling INCOMING CALL There is an incoming call INT REQUIRES TWO HANDSETS Two handsets are required for an interc...

Page 40: ...activated PHONE The handset is on a call PLACE IN CHARGER The battery is very low Place the handset in the telephone base or charger for recharging RINGER MUTE The ringer is muted temporarily during...

Page 41: ...your telephone service provider ANS ON OFF On when the answering system is on ANS ON Answering system is turned on MUTE Microphone is muted Handset ringer off New answering system messages Message nu...

Page 42: ...Use only the battery ies provided or equivalent 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 call 1 800 267 7377 Do no...

Page 43: ...how LOW BATTERY or HANDSET X you will need to charge the handset for at least five minutes before registering to the telephone base To register a handset Place the unregistered handset in the telephon...

Page 44: ...FIND HANDSET Press and release FIND HANDSET again You must press FIND HANDSET while the IN USE light is still flashing The IN USE light flashes for approximately seven seconds All system handsets sho...

Page 45: ...f that still does not work it may be necessary to purchase a new battery Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and plug in a working telephone If the other telephone does not work...

Page 46: ...sure the telephone line cord and power adapter are plugged in properly page 2 The handset may be too far from the telephone base Move it closer to the telephone base There may be too many extension ph...

Page 47: ...er towers cellular telephones intercoms room monitors televisions personal computers kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones There is interference during a telephone conversation My calls fad...

Page 48: ...is service from your telephone service provider for this feature to work on your telephone The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID Both your and the caller s telephone serv...

Page 49: ...e as far away from these electronic devices as possible wireless routers radios cellular telephones intercoms room monitors televisions personal computers kitchen appliances and other cordless telepho...

Page 50: ...ouncement is not clear When recording the announcement make sure you speak in a normal tone of voice towards the microphone of the handset Make sure there is no background noise when recording The ans...

Page 51: ...non traditional telephone service Make sure to plug your USB telephone adapter into a dedicated USB port on your computer Do not plug into a multiple port USB hub USB splitter that is not powered In a...

Page 52: ...sk of electric shock do not disassemble this product but take it to an authorized service facility Opening or removing parts of the telephone base or handset other than specified access doors may expo...

Page 53: ...e treated with care Avoid rough treatment Place the handset down gently Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it Avoid water Your telephone can be dama...

Page 54: ...e 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 polari...

Page 55: ...Product extends for ONE 1 YEAR from the date of purchase If VTech repairs or replaces a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty this limited warranty also applies to rep...

Page 56: ...el and the date of purchase or receipt and 3 Provide your name complete and correct mailing address and telephone number Other Limitations This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between...

Page 57: ...e telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm 8 inches or more This Class B digital apparatus...

Page 58: ...ns you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers e g police fire medical in these locations If you do store or test emergency numbers please Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for...

Page 59: ...87 X 1 24 in 161 50 X 47 50 X 31 50 mm Telephone base 5 38 X 4 70 X 3 28 in 137 00 X 119 50 X 83 50 mm Charger 3 70 X 3 60 X 1 91 in 94 00 X 81 50 X 48 50 mm Weight Handset 4 54oz 128 60g including ba...

Page 60: ...E Edit a directory entry 22 End a call 13 Expand your telephone system 39 F Find handset 14 H Handset display screen messages 35 Handset icons 37 Handset lights 37 Home area code 10 I Important safet...

Page 61: ...rch the directory 21 Share an outside call 17 Speakerphone 13 Store a directory entry 19 Store from redial 19 T Technical specifications 55 Telephone base installation 2 Telephone base lights 37 Troub...

Page 62: ...ROUP OF COMPANIES Distributed in the U S A by VTech Communications Inc Beaverton Oregon 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTech Technologies Canada Ltd Richmond B C V6W 1L5 Copyright 2009 for VTECH TELEC...

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