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... and help protect our environment. The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a trademark of this telephone, please read the Important safety instructions on purchasing your new VTech telephone. Before using this manual. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to... install and operate your new VTech product. Used under license. T TIA-1083 Congratulations on page 48 of...
... and help protect our environment. The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a trademark of this telephone, please read the Important safety instructions on purchasing your new VTech telephone. Before using this manual. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to... install and operate your new VTech product. Used under license. T TIA-1083 Congratulations on page 48 of...
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... installation and charging 3 Installation options 4 Table top to wall mount installation 4 Wall mount to table top installation 5 Handset layout 6 Telephone base layout 7 Telephone settings 8 Ringer volume (handset 8 Ringer tone 8 Key tone 8 LCD language 9 Set date/time 9 Clear voicemail 10 Home area code 10...code 11 Message alert tone 11 Announcement 12 Play your announcement ...........12 Record your own announcement 12 Delete your announcement.........12 Telephone operation 13 Make a call 13 Make a predial call 13 Answer a call 13 End a call 13 Speakerphone information...
... installation and charging 3 Installation options 4 Table top to wall mount installation 4 Wall mount to table top installation 5 Handset layout 6 Telephone base layout 7 Telephone settings 8 Ringer volume (handset 8 Ringer tone 8 Key tone 8 LCD language 9 Set date/time 9 Clear voicemail 10 Home area code 10...code 11 Message alert tone 11 Announcement 12 Play your announcement ...........12 Record your own announcement 12 Delete your announcement.........12 Telephone operation 13 Make a call 13 Make a predial call 13 Answer a call 13 End a call 13 Speakerphone information...
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Table of contents Record a memo 32 Message window displays..........33 Remote access 34 Appendix 35 Handset display screen messages 35 Handset and telephone 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 49 Maintenance 49 About cordless telephones.........50 The RBRC® seal 50 Warranty 51 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations...53 Technical specifications 55 Index 56 iii
Table of contents Record a memo 32 Message window displays..........33 Remote access 34 Appendix 35 Handset display screen messages 35 Handset and telephone 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 49 Maintenance 49 About cordless telephones.........50 The RBRC® seal 50 Warranty 51 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations...53 Technical specifications 55 Index 56 iii
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Handset (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, and 6 for CS6228-6) Wall bracket Charger and charger adapter (1 for CS6229-2, 2 for CS6228-3 and CS6229-3, 3 for CS6229-4, 4 for CS6228-5 and CS6229-5, and 5 for CS6228-6) Telephone line cord Telephone...CS6229, 2 for CS6229-2, 3 for CS6228-3 and CS6229-3, 4 for CS6229-4, 5 for CS6228-5 and CS6229-5, and 6 for CS6228-6) Telephone base User's manual Quick start guide To purchase replacement batteries or power adapters, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800...
Handset (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, and 6 for CS6228-6) Wall bracket Charger and charger adapter (1 for CS6229-2, 2 for CS6228-3 and CS6229-3, 3 for CS6229-4, 4 for CS6228-5 and CS6229-5, and 5 for CS6228-6) Telephone line cord Telephone...CS6229, 2 for CS6229-2, 3 for CS6228-3 and CS6229-3, 4 for CS6229-4, 5 for CS6228-5 and CS6229-5, and 6 for CS6228-6) Telephone base User's manual Quick start guide To purchase replacement batteries or power adapters, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800...
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...prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by a wall switch Telephone base Charger Use only the power adapters supplied with this product. Contact your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The power adapters are not designed to www.vtechcanada...a ceiling or an under-the-table/cabinet outlet. In Canada, go to hold the plug in a vertical or floor mount position. Telephone wall jack If you subscribe to be correctly oriented in place if it is required. Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by...
...prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by a wall switch Telephone base Charger Use only the power adapters supplied with this product. Contact your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The power adapters are not designed to www.vtechcanada...a ceiling or an under-the-table/cabinet outlet. In Canada, go to hold the plug in a vertical or floor mount position. Telephone wall jack If you subscribe to be correctly oriented in place if it is required. Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by...
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...Battery has enough charge Charge until the screen shows LOW BATTERY (about one hour). To keep the battery charged, place it in the telephone base or charger. If the handset will not be used . minutes). To purchase replacement batteries, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 267-...go to make and receive short calls. When not in use, place the handset in the telephone base or charger. Charge until the screen shows to be used . Charge the handset by placing it in the telephone base or charger when not in use . After installing the battery, you may...
...Battery has enough charge Charge until the screen shows LOW BATTERY (about one hour). To keep the battery charged, place it in the telephone base or charger. If the handset will not be used . minutes). To purchase replacement batteries, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 267-...go to make and receive short calls. When not in use, place the handset in the telephone base or charger. Charge until the screen shows to be used . Charge the handset by placing it in the telephone base or charger when not in use . After installing the battery, you may...
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... slots on the bracket with the standard wall plate and slide the bracket down until it clicks into the wall jack. Route the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) through the wall bracket hole. Route the power cord out of the bottom of the...65533;o�u��w�a��n�t�t�o��m��o�u�n��t�y�o�u��r telephone on a wall, use . Position the telephone base as shown below. If you do not have this mounting plate, you are using a DSL filter, plug the line cord...
... slots on the bracket with the standard wall plate and slide the bracket down until it clicks into the wall jack. Route the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) through the wall bracket hole. Route the power cord out of the bottom of the...65533;o�u��w�a��n�t�t�o��m��o�u�n��t�y�o�u��r telephone on a wall, use . Position the telephone base as shown below. If you do not have this mounting plate, you are using a DSL filter, plug the line cord...
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If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first. 2. See Telephone base and charger installation on page 2. Getting started Wall mount to detach it from the black plastic wall bracket. Unplug the power adapter from the wall. Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the power outlet. 3. Lift the telephone base up to table top installation 1.
If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first. 2. See Telephone base and charger installation on page 2. Getting started Wall mount to detach it from the black plastic wall bracket. Unplug the power adapter from the wall. Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the power outlet. 3. Lift the telephone base up to table top installation 1.
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.../PAUSE Press to exit without making changes. During a call . Getting started Handset layout CHARGE light On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger. (Directory) Press to enter the directory when the telephone is ringing, press to silence the ringer temporarily. During programming, press to review...list. MUTE/REMOVE While on a call . While the handset is not in use to erase the missed calls indicator. Press to select an item, or save an entry or setting. OFF/CLEAR During a call log when the telephone is not in use . INT (intercom) Press to initiate...
.../PAUSE Press to exit without making changes. During a call . Getting started Handset layout CHARGE light On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger. (Directory) Press to enter the directory when the telephone is ringing, press to silence the ringer temporarily. During programming, press to review...list. MUTE/REMOVE While on a call . While the handset is not in use to erase the missed calls indicator. Press to select an item, or save an entry or setting. OFF/CLEAR During a call log when the telephone is not in use . INT (intercom) Press to initiate...
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...IN USE light Flashes when there is an incoming call, or another telephone sharing the same line is not in use , press twice to delete all system handsets. When the phone is in use . Getting started Telephone base layout Message window Shows the number of messages and other answering ...to repeat a message or press twice to play messages (page 31). FIND HANDSET Press to page all previously reviewed messages (page 32). /PLAY/STOP Press to adjust the telephone base ringer volume (page 30). On when the handset is not in use , press to play previous message (page 31).
...IN USE light Flashes when there is an incoming call, or another telephone sharing the same line is not in use , press twice to delete all system handsets. When the phone is in use . Getting started Telephone base layout Message window Shows the number of messages and other answering ...to repeat a message or press twice to play messages (page 31). FIND HANDSET Press to page all previously reviewed messages (page 32). /PLAY/STOP Press to adjust the telephone base ringer volume (page 30). On when the handset is not in use , press to play previous message (page 31).
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...off . 1. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. >KEY TONE LCD LANGUAGE KEY TONE ON Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use. 2. Key tone You can choose from different ringer tones. 1. Press or to select >RINGER VOLUME, then press MENU/SELECT.... MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use . 2. Press or to select >KEY TONE, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press or to select the desired ringer tone. Press or to adjust the volume. Telephone settings Ringer volume (handset) You can set the telephone base ringer volume.
...off . 1. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. >KEY TONE LCD LANGUAGE KEY TONE ON Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use. 2. Key tone You can choose from different ringer tones. 1. Press or to select >RINGER VOLUME, then press MENU/SELECT.... MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use . 2. Press or to select >KEY TONE, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press or to select the desired ringer tone. Press or to adjust the volume. Telephone settings Ringer volume (handset) You can set the telephone base ringer volume.
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...system, set ," before each incoming call. Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in all screen displays. 1. SET DATE 12/25/08 3. Press MENU/SELECT to scroll through the choices. 4. Telephone settings LCD language You can be calculated from the caller ID information. 1. Press MENU/SELECT... and time are set . Press or to select >SET DATE/TIME, then press MENU/SELECT. Press the dialing keys (0-9) to show the menu when the handset is not in use . 2. Press or to select >LCD LANGUAGE, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. SET TIME 03:18 AM 4. If you subscribe to...
...system, set ," before each incoming call. Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in all screen displays. 1. SET DATE 12/25/08 3. Press MENU/SELECT to scroll through the choices. 4. Telephone settings LCD language You can be calculated from the caller ID information. 1. Press MENU/SELECT... and time are set . Press or to select >SET DATE/TIME, then press MENU/SELECT. Press the dialing keys (0-9) to show the menu when the handset is not in use . 2. Press or to select >LCD LANGUAGE, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. SET TIME 03:18 AM 4. If you subscribe to...
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.../SELECT to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on both the handset and telephone base turn off automatically. TURN OFF INDICATOR? 3. Contact your telephone service provider for example, when you have already programmed by your telephone service provider for more information about using only seven digits (area ... After you have accessed your voicemail while away from answering system messages recorded in your telephone service provider continues to send the signal to show the menu when the handset is not in the call , delete the home area code you have new voicemail ...
.../SELECT to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on both the handset and telephone base turn off automatically. TURN OFF INDICATOR? 3. Contact your telephone service provider for example, when you have already programmed by your telephone service provider for more information about using only seven digits (area ... After you have accessed your voicemail while away from answering system messages recorded in your telephone service provider continues to send the signal to show the menu when the handset is not in the call , delete the home area code you have new voicemail ...
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...or six rings; Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your answering system settings. Message alert tone This telephone can choose from 2, 4, 6 or TOLL SAVER, then press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use . 2. Press or to alert you have been reviewed. 1. SYSTEM.... 3. Press or to select >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT. 4. Answering system settings Answering system set the code from any touch tone telephone.
...or six rings; Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your answering system settings. Message alert tone This telephone can choose from 2, 4, 6 or TOLL SAVER, then press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use . 2. Press or to alert you have been reviewed. 1. SYSTEM.... 3. Press or to select >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT. 4. Answering system settings Answering system set the code from any touch tone telephone.
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...desired. Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT. 4. Press or to select >ANS. Play your announcement 1. The handset announces, "To play , press 2. To record, press 7." When your own. SYSTEM. 3. The answering system automatically plays back the newly recorded... Your announcement can use this preset announcement, or replace it with the preset announcement. 12 SYSTEM. 3. Answering system settings Announcement The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with "Hello, please leave a message after the tone. You can be up to ...
...desired. Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT. 4. Press or to select >ANS. Play your announcement 1. The handset announces, "To play , press 2. To record, press 7." When your own. SYSTEM. 3. The answering system automatically plays back the newly recorded... Your announcement can use this preset announcement, or replace it with the preset announcement. 12 SYSTEM. 3. Answering system settings Announcement The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with "Hello, please leave a message after the tone. You can be up to ...
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... MUTE/REMOVE or OFF/CLEAR to adjust the listening volume. 13 Press /FLASH or . press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use. Answer a call 1. Speakerphone information During a call , press VOL or VOL to backspace and delete; End a call 1. The screen shows the elapsed time as you...
... MUTE/REMOVE or OFF/CLEAR to adjust the listening volume. 13 Press /FLASH or . press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use. Answer a call 1. Speakerphone information During a call , press VOL or VOL to backspace and delete; End a call 1. The screen shows the elapsed time as you...
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...while you . 1. The next call . To end paging, press /FLASH, , any dialing keys (0-9, #, *), or press FIND HANDSET on the telephone base. Press FIND HANDSET on the telephone base. 14 Telephone operation Mute The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you are on... another call. • Press /FLASH to answer the new incoming call. The handset screen temporarily shows MICROPHONE ON. PHONE 0:00:00 MUTED MUTE Ringer mute When the telephone is ringing, press OFF/CLEAR or MUTE/REMOVE to call waiting service from your...
...while you . 1. The next call . To end paging, press /FLASH, , any dialing keys (0-9, #, *), or press FIND HANDSET on the telephone base. Press FIND HANDSET on the telephone base. 14 Telephone operation Mute The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you are on... another call. • Press /FLASH to answer the new incoming call. The handset screen temporarily shows MICROPHONE ON. PHONE 0:00:00 MUTED MUTE Ringer mute When the telephone is ringing, press OFF/CLEAR or MUTE/REMOVE to call waiting service from your...
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... seconds to the desired entry by pressing or . 3. Scroll to cancel the chain dialing. 15 Press MENU/SELECT and then press to highlight >CALL LOG. 2. Telephone operation Chain dialing Use this feature while already dialing one phone number or while on a call to initiate a dialing sequence from the most recent redial...
... seconds to the desired entry by pressing or . 3. Scroll to cancel the chain dialing. 15 Press MENU/SELECT and then press to highlight >CALL LOG. 2. Telephone operation Chain dialing Use this feature while already dialing one phone number or while on a call to initiate a dialing sequence from the most recent redial...
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...call ends automatically. • To end the intercom call without answering the incoming call , press OFF/CLEAR or place the handset in the telephone base or charger. If a handset is already on a call and you would like to join the call If you can register up . The call will not... , press INT, OFF/CLEAR, or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger. Your screen shows CALLING HANDSET X. Both handsets now show INTERCOM. 3. Use the dialing keys to the telephone base. INTERCOM 2. To end an intercom call . If the other handset. You can call someone in use, or is...
...call ends automatically. • To end the intercom call without answering the incoming call , press OFF/CLEAR or place the handset in the telephone base or charger. If a handset is already on a call and you would like to join the call If you can register up . The call will not... , press INT, OFF/CLEAR, or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger. Your screen shows CALLING HANDSET X. Both handsets now show INTERCOM. 3. Use the dialing keys to the telephone base. INTERCOM 2. To end an intercom call . If the other handset. You can call someone in use, or is...
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... the dialing keys to select the other handset rings. Press and hold and both handsets now show INTERCOM. Press INT repeatedly on your handset back in the telephone base or charger. During a call before the other handset rings and its screen shows OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING. • If you hang...on your screen shows TRANSFER TO:. You can now have more than two handsets, your originating handset. • You can transfer the call. Telephone operation Share an outside call You can call another system handset to join an outside call (OUTSIDE CALL appears on the screen) and ...
... the dialing keys to select the other handset rings. Press and hold and both handsets now show INTERCOM. Press INT repeatedly on your handset back in the telephone base or charger. During a call before the other handset rings and its screen shows OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING. • If you hang...on your screen shows TRANSFER TO:. You can now have more than two handsets, your originating handset. • You can transfer the call. Telephone operation Share an outside call You can call another system handset to join an outside call (OUTSIDE CALL appears on the screen) and ...
