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... read the Important safety instructions on purchasing your new VTech telephone. In Canada, please visit www.vtechcanada.com. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com. The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a trademark of products that save energy ...and help protect our environment. We are proud to mark this manual. Compatible with Hearing Aid T-Coil Telephones identified with most T-coil ...
... read the Important safety instructions on purchasing your new VTech telephone. In Canada, please visit www.vtechcanada.com. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com. The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a trademark of products that save energy ...and help protect our environment. We are proud to mark this manual. Compatible with Hearing Aid T-Coil Telephones identified with most T-coil ...
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...2 Battery installation and charging 3 Installation options 4 Tabletop to wall mount installation 4 Wall mount to tabletop 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 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 Predial a call 13 Answer a call 13 End a call 13 Speakerphone 13 Volume 13...
...2 Battery installation and charging 3 Installation options 4 Tabletop to wall mount installation 4 Wall mount to tabletop 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 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 Predial a call 13 Answer a call 13 End a call 13 Speakerphone 13 Volume 13...
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Table of contents Record and play memos 31 Record a memo 31 Message window displays..........32 Remote access 33 Appendix 34 Handset display screen messages 34 Handset and telephone base indicators 36 Battery 37 Expand your telephone system...38 Add and register a handset (optional 38 Replace a handset 39 Troubleshooting 40 Important safety instructions......46 Operating range 47 Maintenance 47 About cordless telephones.........48 The RBRC® seal 48 Warranty 49 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations....51 Technical specifications 53 Index 54 iii
Table of contents Record and play memos 31 Record a memo 31 Message window displays..........32 Remote access 33 Appendix 34 Handset display screen messages 34 Handset and telephone base indicators 36 Battery 37 Expand your telephone system...38 Add and register a handset (optional 38 Replace a handset 39 Troubleshooting 40 Important safety instructions......46 Operating range 47 Maintenance 47 About cordless telephones.........48 The RBRC® seal 48 Warranty 49 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations....51 Technical specifications 53 Index 54 iii
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... DS6221-2, 2 for DS6221-3, 3 for DS6221-4 and DS6222-4, and 4 for DS6221-5 and DS6222-5) Handset (1 for DS6221, 2 for DS6221-2, 3 for DS6221-3, 4 for DS6221-4 and DS6222-4, and 5 for DS6221-5 and DS6222-5) Wall bracket Telephone line cord Telephone base power adapter Battery (1 for DS6221, 2 for DS6221-2, 3 for DS6221-3, 4 for DS6221-4 and DS6222-4, and 5 for DS6221-5 and DS6222-5) Battery compartment cover (1 for DS6221, 2 for DS6221-2, 3 for DS6221-3, 4 for DS6221-4 and DS6222-4, and 5 for DS6221-5 and DS6222-5) Telephone...
... DS6221-2, 2 for DS6221-3, 3 for DS6221-4 and DS6222-4, and 4 for DS6221-5 and DS6222-5) Handset (1 for DS6221, 2 for DS6221-2, 3 for DS6221-3, 4 for DS6221-4 and DS6222-4, and 5 for DS6221-5 and DS6222-5) Wall bracket Telephone line cord Telephone base power adapter Battery (1 for DS6221, 2 for DS6221-2, 3 for DS6221-3, 4 for DS6221-4 and DS6222-4, and 5 for DS6221-5 and DS6222-5) Battery compartment cover (1 for DS6221, 2 for DS6221-2, 3 for DS6221-3, 4 for DS6221-4 and DS6222-4, and 5 for DS6221-5 and DS6222-5) Telephone...
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...place if it is plugged into a ceiling or an under-the-table/cabinet outlet. Telephone wall jack If you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The prongs are intended to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 595-...Charger • Use only the power adapters supplied with this product. Getting started Telephone base and charger installation Install the telephone base and charger(s) as shown below. Telephone base power adapter Telephone line cord Charger adapter Electrical outlet not controlled by DSL interference. If you ...
...place if it is plugged into a ceiling or an under-the-table/cabinet outlet. Telephone wall jack If you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The prongs are intended to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 595-...Charger • Use only the power adapters supplied with this product. Getting started Telephone base and charger installation Install the telephone base and charger(s) as shown below. Telephone base power adapter Telephone line cord Charger adapter Electrical outlet not controlled by DSL interference. If you ...
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.... Battery is blank. After installing the battery, you might be used for a short time. To keep the battery charged, place it in the telephone base or charger. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it clicks into the socket inside the battery compartment. 4. For best ... to be able to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. Charge the handset by placing it in the telephone base or charger when not in the telephone base or charger. cannot be used . In Canada, go to make and receive short calls. Getting started Battery installation and ...
.... Battery is blank. After installing the battery, you might be used for a short time. To keep the battery charged, place it in the telephone base or charger. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it clicks into the socket inside the battery compartment. 4. For best ... to be able to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. Charge the handset by placing it in the telephone base or charger when not in the telephone base or charger. cannot be used . In Canada, go to make and receive short calls. Getting started Battery installation and ...
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...tie. 1 2 3 4 Insert the extended tabs (marked B) of the wall bracket into the filter now. Push the telephone base down until it locks securely. Tabletop to install the mounting plate. You might need a professional to wall mount installation 1. Bundle the...;m��o�u�n��t�y�o�u��r telephone on the back of the telephone. 3. Getting started Installation options Your telephone base is securely in place. 2. Position the telephone base as shown below. Plug the power adapter into the wall jack...
...tie. 1 2 3 4 Insert the extended tabs (marked B) of the wall bracket into the filter now. Push the telephone base down until it locks securely. Tabletop to install the mounting plate. You might need a professional to wall mount installation 1. Bundle the...;m��o�u�n��t�y�o�u��r telephone on the back of the telephone. 3. Getting started Installation options Your telephone base is securely in place. 2. Position the telephone base as shown below. Plug the power adapter into the wall jack...
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If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first. 2. Getting started Wall mount to detach it from the power outlet. 3. Unplug the power adapter from the black plastic wall bracket. Lift the telephone base up to tabletop installation 1. Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall. See Telephone base and charger installation on page 2.
If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first. 2. Getting started Wall mount to detach it from the power outlet. 3. Unplug the power adapter from the black plastic wall bracket. Lift the telephone base up to tabletop installation 1. Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall. See Telephone base and charger installation on page 2.
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... an entry or setting. Press to silence the ringer temporarily (page 14). While dialing or entering numbers into the directory, press and hold while the telephone is not in use to delete digits when predialing (page 13). INT (intercom) Press to insert a dialing pause (page 19). Getting started ...other dialing options when reviewing a call log entry, press repeatedly to review the redial list (page 27). While reviewing the call log when the telephone is not in use (page 21). MENU/SELECT Press to review the call log, directory or redial list, press to hang up . OFF/...
... an entry or setting. Press to silence the ringer temporarily (page 14). While dialing or entering numbers into the directory, press and hold while the telephone is not in use to delete digits when predialing (page 13). INT (intercom) Press to insert a dialing pause (page 19). Getting started ...other dialing options when reviewing a call log entry, press repeatedly to review the redial list (page 27). While reviewing the call log when the telephone is not in use (page 21). MENU/SELECT Press to review the call log, directory or redial list, press to hang up . OFF/...
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... line is in use . When the phone is not in use , press twice to delete all system handsets. Voicemail service is offered by your local telephone company, and is in use . X/DELETE Press to adjust the volume during playback (page 30). ANS ON/OFF Press to turn the answering system on...). /REPEAT Press to repeat a message or press twice to play previous message (page 30). When the phone is not in use , press to adjust the telephone base ringer volume (page 29). /SKIP Press to skip to the next message (page 30). /PLAY/STOP Press to play messages (page 30). On when...
... line is in use . When the phone is not in use , press twice to delete all system handsets. Voicemail service is offered by your local telephone company, and is in use . X/DELETE Press to adjust the volume during playback (page 30). ANS ON/OFF Press to turn the answering system on...). /REPEAT Press to repeat a message or press twice to play previous message (page 30). When the phone is not in use , press to adjust the telephone base ringer volume (page 29). /SKIP Press to skip to the next message (page 30). /PLAY/STOP Press to play messages (page 30). On when...
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.... A ringer off the ringer volume, you scroll through the choices. 4. ANS. Press MENU/SELECT to select >RINGER VOLUME, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Telephone settings Ringer volume (handset) You can turn the key tone on or off. 1. Press or to confirm your selection. • Setting the volume to show...the handset is not in use. 2. Press MENU/SELECT to select >RINGER TONE, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Key tone You can set the telephone base ringer volume. A sample of each ringer tone plays as you turn the ringer off the ringer. ANS. Press MENU/SELECT to show the ...
.... A ringer off the ringer volume, you scroll through the choices. 4. ANS. Press MENU/SELECT to select >RINGER VOLUME, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Telephone settings Ringer volume (handset) You can turn the key tone on or off. 1. Press or to confirm your selection. • Setting the volume to show...the handset is not in use. 2. Press MENU/SELECT to select >RINGER TONE, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Key tone You can set the telephone base ringer volume. A sample of each ringer tone plays as you turn the ringer off the ringer. ANS. Press MENU/SELECT to show the ...
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Repeat step 3 until the screen displays the correct value. Telephone settings LCD language You can be used in use . 2. Press MENU/SELECT to advance. 4. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. Press or to enter a ...
Repeat step 3 until the screen displays the correct value. Telephone settings LCD language You can be used in use . 2. Press MENU/SELECT to advance. 4. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. Press or to enter a ...
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... above. it , delete the home area code you have deleted the home area code, _ _ _ will appear in the future, your telephone company requires you to new messages with the last digit flashing. As long as you have accessed your answering system. TURN OFF INDICATOR? Press ... • Press and hold MUTE/REMOVE to select >CLR VOICEMAIL, then press MENU/SELECT. Telephone settings Clear voicemail If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your selection. Contact your local telephone company for example, when you to dial the area code when making a local call within ...
... above. it , delete the home area code you have deleted the home area code, _ _ _ will appear in the future, your telephone company requires you to new messages with the last digit flashing. As long as you have accessed your answering system. TURN OFF INDICATOR? Press ... • Press and hold MUTE/REMOVE to select >CLR VOICEMAIL, then press MENU/SELECT. Telephone settings Clear voicemail If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your selection. Contact your local telephone company for example, when you to dial the area code when making a local call within ...
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... selection. Press MENU/SELECT to select >MSG ALERT TONE, then press MENU/SELECT. 5. Press or to alert you have been reviewed. 1. Message alert tone This telephone can beep every 10 seconds to select >REMOTE CODE, then press MENU/SELECT. 5. Press or to select >ANS. With toll saver selected, the answering system... area. 1. SYSTEM. 3. The tone stops when all new messages have no new messages. Press or to function. 11 You can choose from any touch tone telephone. SYSTEM. 3.
... selection. Press MENU/SELECT to select >MSG ALERT TONE, then press MENU/SELECT. 5. Press or to alert you have been reviewed. 1. Message alert tone This telephone can beep every 10 seconds to select >REMOTE CODE, then press MENU/SELECT. 5. Press or to select >ANS. With toll saver selected, the answering system... area. 1. SYSTEM. 3. The tone stops when all new messages have no new messages. Press or to function. 11 You can choose from any touch tone telephone. SYSTEM. 3.
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... calls with your announcement 1. To record, press 7." Press 5 when you are answered with the preset announcement. 12 To record, press 7." Answering system settings Announcement The telephone is not in use. 2. You can be up to select >ANS. SYSTEM. 3. Press or to select >ANS. Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when...
... calls with your announcement 1. To record, press 7." Press 5 when you are answered with the preset announcement. 12 To record, press 7." Answering system settings Announcement The telephone is not in use. 2. You can be up to select >ANS. SYSTEM. 3. Press or to select >ANS. Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when...
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.... 13 End a call Press , or any of the dialing keys (0-9, #, *). • The screen shows the elapsed time as you talk (in the telephone base or charger. to switch between speakerphone and normal Volume During a call 1. Dial the number. Answer a call Press OFF/CLEAR or put the handset in... before dialing), press MUTE/REMOVE or OFF/CLEAR to backspace and delete; Speakerphone During a call 1. Press or . Predial a call , press handset use. Telephone operation Make a call , press VOL or VOL to insert a dialing pause (a p appears). You hear a dial tone. 2. Press or .
.... 13 End a call Press , or any of the dialing keys (0-9, #, *). • The screen shows the elapsed time as you talk (in the telephone base or charger. to switch between speakerphone and normal Volume During a call 1. Dial the number. Answer a call Press OFF/CLEAR or put the handset in... before dialing), press MUTE/REMOVE or OFF/CLEAR to backspace and delete; Speakerphone During a call 1. Press or . Predial a call , press handset use. Telephone operation Make a call , press VOL or VOL to insert a dialing pause (a p appears). You hear a dial tone. 2. Press or .
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... there is an incoming call while you . 1. Press to switch back and forth between calls. The next call . Press FIND HANDSET on the telephone base. 14 MUTE RINGER MUTE Call waiting When you subscribe to call waiting service from your current call on hold and take the new call.... The handset screen temporarily shows MICROPHONE ON. PHONE 0:00:00 MUTED Ringer mute When the telephone is turned off. 2. During a call, press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset. All idle handsets ring and the screens show ** PAGING **. 2. The handset screen ...
... there is an incoming call while you . 1. Press to switch back and forth between calls. The next call . Press FIND HANDSET on the telephone base. 14 MUTE RINGER MUTE Call waiting When you subscribe to call waiting service from your current call on hold and take the new call.... The handset screen temporarily shows MICROPHONE ON. PHONE 0:00:00 MUTED Ringer mute When the telephone is turned off. 2. During a call, press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset. All idle handsets ring and the screens show ** PAGING **. 2. The handset screen ...
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... >CALL LOG. 2. To access a number in the directory while on a call . Press MENU/SELECT and then press or to the desired entry by pressing or . 4. Telephone operation Chain dialing Use this feature to select >DIRECTORY. 2. For more details about call log, see page 18. • You cannot copy a call log entry...
... >CALL LOG. 2. To access a number in the directory while on a call . Press MENU/SELECT and then press or to the desired entry by pressing or . 4. Telephone operation Chain dialing Use this feature to select >DIRECTORY. 2. For more details about call log, see page 18. • You cannot copy a call log entry...
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... screen shows CALLING HANDSET X. The other handset. To end an intercom call, press INT, OFF/CLEAR, or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger. Use the dialing keys to intercom and transfer calls. When two handsets are named HANDSETS 1-9. The first nine handsets that you ... , press , , INT, or any dialing keys (0-9, #, *) on another handset to join the call , press OFF/CLEAR or place the handset in the telephone base or charger. • You can cancel the intercom call before it is answered by pressing OFF/CLEAR or INT on your originating handset. •...
... screen shows CALLING HANDSET X. The other handset. To end an intercom call, press INT, OFF/CLEAR, or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger. Use the dialing keys to intercom and transfer calls. When two handsets are named HANDSETS 1-9. The first nine handsets that you ... , press , , INT, or any dialing keys (0-9, #, *) on another handset to join the call , press OFF/CLEAR or place the handset in the telephone base or charger. • You can cancel the intercom call before it is answered by pressing OFF/CLEAR or INT on your originating handset. •...
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.... 1. Use the dialing keys to the outside call before the other handset answers, press , or INT on your handset back in the telephone base or charger. HANDSET X IS CALLING 2. Telephone operation Share an outside call TRANSFER TO: You can transfer the call. Press INT repeatedly on your originating handset. • The other... alternate between the system INTERCOM handsets. • If you want to cancel an intercom call and reconnect to select the other handset back in the telephone base or charger. The other handset rings and its screen shows HANDSET X IS CALLING.
.... 1. Use the dialing keys to the outside call before the other handset answers, press , or INT on your handset back in the telephone base or charger. HANDSET X IS CALLING 2. Telephone operation Share an outside call TRANSFER TO: You can transfer the call. Press INT repeatedly on your originating handset. • The other... alternate between the system INTERCOM handsets. • If you want to cancel an intercom call and reconnect to select the other handset back in the telephone base or charger. The other handset rings and its screen shows HANDSET X IS CALLING.