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Telephone operation

>DIRECTORY

 CALL LOG

 >STORE

  REVIEW

ENTER NUMBER

_

ENTER NAME
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Store a directory entry

Press 

MENU/SELECT

  twice  when  the  handset  is  not        

in use.
Press   or   to select 

>STORE

, then press 

MENU/SELECT

The screen displays 

ENTER NUMBER

Use the dialing keys to enter the number.

Press 

MUTE/REMOVE

 to backspace and erase a digit.

Press and hold 

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.

Press 

MENU/SELECT

 to move on to the name. The screen 

displays 

ENTER NAME

.

Use the dialing keys (see the 

Character chart

 on page 22) 

to enter the name. 

Press 

MUTE/REMOVE

  to  backspace  and  erase  a 

character.

Press and hold 

MUTE/REMOVE

 to erase the entire entry.

Press   to move the cursor to the left or   to the right.

Press 

#

 to insert a space.

Press 

MENU/SELECT

  to  confirm.  You  will  hear  a 

confirmation tone.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Saving or deleting 

a number on 

one handset will 

automatically 

update all other 

handsets.

Summary of Contents for DS6121-2

Page 1: ...User s manual www v t e c hp h on e s com Models DS6121 2 DS6121 3 DS6121 4 DS6121 5 DS6122 5...

Page 2: ...l 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...

Page 3: ...Speakerphone 12 Mute 13 Ringer mute 13 Call waiting 13 Chain dialing 14 Volume 14 Find handset 14 Intercom 15 Conference call 16 Transfer an external call 17 Switch between external and intercom call...

Page 4: ...uncement 39 Record your own announcement 40 Delete your announcement 40 New message indication 41 Message playback 41 Options during playback 41 Delete all messages 42 Record and play memos 42 Record...

Page 5: ...5 Telephone base with mounting bracket 3 4 Chargers and charger adapters 1 for DS6121 2 2 for DS6121 3 3 for DS6121 4 4 for DS6121 5 DS6122 5 8 Telephone base power adapter 7 Telephone line cord 6 Ba...

Page 6: ...rical outlet not controlled by a wall switch Telephone base power adapter large Telephone wall jack Charger Charger adapter small Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below...

Page 7: ...ill beep display LOW BATTERY and will flash on the handset screen Place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery when not in use When fully charged the handset battery provid...

Page 8: ...hone wall plate Wall mounting bracket installation Slide the bracket down and away from the telephone base Tilt the top of the bracket down so that is rests on the base Align the grooves on the bracke...

Page 9: ...d the bracket for wall mounting and now want to return to desktop use follow the following steps Remove the bracket from wall mount orientation by sliding it up towards the top of the base Tilt the to...

Page 10: ...t is not in use to erase the MISSED CALLS display During programming press to exit without making changes REDIAL PAUSE Press to review the redial list While dialing or entering numbers into the direct...

Page 11: ...e set up menu pages 36 38 SKIP Press to skip to the next message page 41 X DELETE Press to delete message currently playing page 41 Press twice to delete all old messages when the telephone is not in...

Page 12: ...ed OR Press MENU SELECT to display the menu when the handset is not in use Press or to select RINGER VOLUME then press MENU SELECT Press or to adjust the volume A sample of each ringer volume will be...

Page 13: ...menu when the handset is not in use Press or to select RINGER TONE then press MENU SELECT Press or to select the desired ringer tone A sample of each ringer tone will be played when scrolling through...

Page 14: ...o choose ON or OFF Press MENU SELECT to confirm your selection You will hear a confirmation tone Language You can select ENGLISH FRAN AIS or ESPA OL to be used in all screen displays To change the set...

Page 15: ...l messages the indicators on both the handset and telephone base will be turned off automatically To manually turn off these indicators Press MENU SELECT to display the menu when the handset is not in...

Page 16: ...r put the handset in the telephone base or charger Speakerphone During a call press SPEAKER to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use 1 2 1 2 The screen displays the elapsed time as you ta...

Page 17: ...o resume the conversation MICROPHONE ON will be temporarily displayed on the screen Ringer mute You can mute the ringer temporarily when the telephone is ringing Press OFF CLEAR or MUTE REMOVE to temp...

Page 18: ...layed Volume During a call use the volume buttons on the right side of the handset to adjust the listening volume Press VOL or VOL to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level Find handset Th...

Page 19: ...NT on the originating handset when the handset is not in use The screen displays INTERCOM TO Use the dialing keys to select the destination handset The originating handset screen displays CALLING HAND...

Page 20: ...IS CALLING After the destination handset has been answered press and hold INT on the originating handset to let the destination handset join the call Models DS6121 3 DS6121 4 DS6121 5 DS6122 5 Press I...

Page 21: ...et to transfer the external call to the destination handset The originating handset screen displays CALL TRANSFERED Models DS6121 3 DS6121 4 DS6121 5 DS6122 5 During a call press INT to put the call o...

Page 22: ...ating handset to transfer the external call to the destination handset The originating handset screen displays CALL TRANSFERED Switch between external and intercom call If you are on an external call...

Page 23: ...ANDSET X The destination handset will ring and its screen will display HANDSET X IS CALLING To answer the call at the destination handset press FLASH SPEAKER INT or any dialing keys 0 9 on the destina...

Page 24: ...t to save a number already stored in the directory the screen will display ALREADY SAVED Since the directory is shared by all the handsets only one handset can review the directory at a time If a hand...

Page 25: ...rase 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 Press MENU SELECT to move on to the name The screen displays ENTER NAME...

Page 26: ...MUTE REMOVE to backspace and erase when entering characters Press and hold MUTE REMOVE to delete the entire entry 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...

Page 27: ...keys to enter the first letter associated with the name For example press 5 JKL once to find Jenny twice to find Kristen or three times to find Linda If there is no name entry matching your search the...

Page 28: ...git Press and hold 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 Press MENU SELECT to move on to the...

Page 29: ...e operation Delete from the directory Press once or MENU SELECT three times to enter the directory Press or to scroll to the desired entry or use the alphabetical search to find it Press MUTE REMOVE t...

Page 30: ...y need combined service you have only caller ID service or only call waiting service or you do not subscribe to any caller ID or call waiting services but wish to order them You can use this telephone...

Page 31: ...entry into the directory Entries are displayed in reverse chronological order i e from the most recent entry to the earliest entry When the call log is full the earliest entry is deleted to make room...

Page 32: ...en the handset is not in use Press or to select CALL LOG Press MENU SELECT Press or to browse through the call log The name if available telephone number date and time of all incoming calls are displa...

Page 33: ...t you dial from the call log While reviewing the call log press repeatedly to display these dialing options for local and long distance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number See the ex...

Page 34: ...ne Edit the name if necessary Press MENU SELECT when done Successful programming is indicated by SAVED on the handset display along with a confirmation tone If the entry is already saved in the direct...

Page 35: ...ess MUTE REMOVE to delete the selected entry You will hear a confirmation tone To delete all entries When in the call log press and hold MUTE REMOVE to delete the entire call log The screen displays D...

Page 36: ...ER The caller is blocking the telephone number information PRIVATE CALLER The caller is blocking the name and number information UNKNOWN NAME This caller s name is unavailable UNKNOWN NUMBER This call...

Page 37: ...ical order i e from the latest entry to the earliest entry The redial list can be accessed by pressing REDIAL when in idle mode Dial a redial entry Press REDIAL then press or REDIAL repeatedly to scro...

Page 38: ...e Press twice to play back the previous message page 41 Shows the status and number of messages page 44 Press to record a memo page 42 or an announcement page 40 Press to set the clock page 35 Press t...

Page 39: ...answered and the ANS ON OFF light will be off Set the clock Prior to playing a message the answering system announces when it was received Before using the answering system set the year time and day s...

Page 40: ...system answers after two rings if you have new messages and after four rings if there are no new messages To set the number of rings Press SETUP when the telephone is not in use The system announces...

Page 41: ...or press PLAY STOP to save and exit setup mode Set remote access code A two digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch tone telephone The preset code is 19...

Page 42: ...es have been reviewed To set the message alert tone Press SETUP when the telephone is not in use until the system announces the message alert tone setting Press SKIP or REPEAT to select on or off then...

Page 43: ...t with a greeting that answers calls with Hello please leave a message after the tone You can use this preset announcement or replace it with your own While in the ANNC menu press ANNC again to exit a...

Page 44: ...ack the newly recorded announcement Press PLAY STOP to stop the playback at anytime Press PLAY STOP again to replay the recorded announcement Press RECORD to record again follow steps 2 through 4 if d...

Page 45: ...by the day and time of the first message to be played Options during playback Press VOL VOL to adjust the speaker volume Press SKIP to skip to the next message Press REPEAT to repeat the message curr...

Page 46: ...s RECORD when in idle mode The system announces Record after the tone Press STOP when you are done After the tone speak towards the microphone at the bottom front of the telephone base from about nine...

Page 47: ...r leaving a message However if you want to silence the telephone base when messages are being recorded set the telephone base volume to its lowest level 1 Remember to raise the volume in order to hear...

Page 48: ...ement up to 90 seconds 99 flashing Recording time exceeds 99 seconds 1 99 flashing Current message number during new message playback 1 99 Current message number during old message playback 1 8 Curren...

Page 49: ...ote access A two digit security code is required to access the system remotely from any touch tone telephone The preset code is 19 see page 37 to change it Dial your telephone number from any touch to...

Page 50: ...dset with low battery has been placed in the telephone base or charger to recharge DIRECTORY EMPTY There are no directory entries ENDED You have just ended a call HANDSET X IS CALLING for DS6121 3 DS6...

Page 51: ...ng the call log or directory and another handset attempts to review it OUTSIDE CALL Connected to the external call during call transfer PAGING The cordless handset locator has been activated PHONE The...

Page 52: ...e unreviewed calls in your call log Handset and telephone base indicators Telephone base lights Handset lights IN USE Flashes when there is an incoming call or another telephone on the same line is in...

Page 53: ...call log entries NEW VOICE MAIL New voicemail received from the local telephone company SPEAKER In speakerphone mode Battery indicator Cycles low medium and full when the handset battery is charging...

Page 54: ...t www vtechphones com or call 1 800 595 9511 In Canada go to www vtechcanada com or call 1 800 267 7377 Do not dispose of the battery ies in a fire They may explode Check with local waste management c...

Page 55: ...any kind on the product To reduce the risk 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 ot...

Page 56: ...telephone base Wait for approximately 15 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to synchronize Charge the battery in the handset for up to 16 h...

Page 57: ...ght is off Clean the charging contacts on the handset s and telephone base each month using a pencil eraser or a dry non abrasive fabric Make sure the power adapter and telephone line cords are plugge...

Page 58: ...the local telephone company charges may apply Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone Try installing your telephone as far away as possible from the following elect...

Page 59: ...dialing or dialing from another room in your home with less background noise My handset beeps and is not performing normally Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base Plug...

Page 60: ...s kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector plug the telephone or modem surge protector into a different location If this solve...

Page 61: ...answers the call at or before the second ring If you subscribe to DSL service install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone line jack Contact your DSL service...

Page 62: ...n telephone base for four seconds When the IN USE light starts to flash release the FIND HANDSET button Press and release FIND HANDSET again The IN USE light will turn off and in a few seconds all han...

Page 63: ...ment make sure you speak in a normal tone of voice about nine inches from the telephone base Make sure there is no background noise television music traffic etc when recording The messages on the syst...

Page 64: ...ering the code There may be interference on the telephone line you are using Press the dial pad keys firmly when dialing Common cure for electronic equipment If the telephone is not responding normall...

Page 65: ...rts so it must be 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 telep...

Page 66: ...r Nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conducting material such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conduc...

Page 67: ...long is the limited warranty period The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE 1 YEAR from the date of purchase If VTech repairs or replaces a Materially Defective Product under the...

Page 68: ...hase sales receipt identifying the Product purchased Product model and the date of purchase or receipt and 3 Provide your name complete and correct mailing address and telephone number Other Limitatio...

Page 69: ...rmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this teleph...

Page 70: ...l be notified as soon as possible You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telep...

Page 71: ...e of use Size Handset 6 61in X 1 77in X 1 06in 168 0mm X 45 0mm X 27 0mm Telephone base 6 04in X 4 04in X 4 06in 153 5mm X 102 5mm X 103 0mm Charger 2 80in X 3 14in X 2 39in 71 0mm X 79 8mm X 60 8mm W...

Page 72: ...lear voice mail 11 Conference call 16 Cordless telephones 62 D Delete messages from answering system 41 Delete from redial 33 Delete from the directory 25 Delete from the call log 31 Delete your annou...

Page 73: ...os 42 Record your own announcement 40 Redial list 33 Remote access 45 Review the call log 28 Ringer mute 13 Ringer tone 9 Ringer volume 8 S Save a call log entry to the directory 30 Search the directo...

Page 74: ...CH GROUP OF COMPANIES Distributed in the U S A by VTech Communications Inc Beaverton Oregon Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd Richmond B C Copyright 2008 for VTECH TELECOMMU...

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