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...29 Ringers 29 Ringer volume 29 Ringer tone 30 Set date and time 31 Settings 32 LCD language 32 Display alerts 33 CID time synchronization............36 Rename handsets 36 Key tone 37 Dial mode 37 Voice announce caller ID............38 Website 39 Home area code 39 Cell area code 40 Telephone base settings 41 Answering system settings.........41 Telephone operation 42 Make, answer or end a home call 42 Call waiting on the home line......43 Make, answer or end a cell call 44 Call waiting on the cell line.........44 Answer a cell call while on a home call 45 Cell phone voicemail...
...29 Ringers 29 Ringer volume 29 Ringer tone 30 Set date and time 31 Settings 32 LCD language 32 Display alerts 33 CID time synchronization............36 Rename handsets 36 Key tone 37 Dial mode 37 Voice announce caller ID............38 Website 39 Home area code 39 Cell area code 40 Telephone base settings 41 Answering system settings.........41 Telephone operation 42 Make, answer or end a home call 42 Call waiting on the home line......43 Make, answer or end a cell call 44 Call waiting on the cell line.........44 Answer a cell call while on a home call 45 Cell phone voicemail...
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...73 Caller ID log display screen messages 73 Answering system settings.....74 Answer on/off 74 Announcement 75 Play your announcement............75 Record your own announcement 75 Delete your announcement.........76 Answering system setup 77 Call screening 77 Number of rings 78 Remote access code 79 Message alert tone 80 Recording time 80 Answering system operation..81 Answering system and voicemail indicators 81 Using the answering system and voicemail together 81 Message capacity 82 Voice prompts 82 Call screening 82 Call intercept 82 Temporarily turning off the message alert...
...73 Caller ID log display screen messages 73 Answering system settings.....74 Answer on/off 74 Announcement 75 Play your announcement............75 Record your own announcement 75 Delete your announcement.........76 Answering system setup 77 Call screening 77 Number of rings 78 Remote access code 79 Message alert tone 80 Recording time 80 Answering system operation..81 Answering system and voicemail indicators 81 Using the answering system and voicemail together 81 Message capacity 82 Voice prompts 82 Call screening 82 Call intercept 82 Temporarily turning off the message alert...
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... a cell call waiting alert (page 44). During a cell call, press to answer an incoming call (page 42). During a home call, press to answer an incoming call when you hear a call . Flashes slowly when a home call is charging in the directory (page 71). Press to make or answer a cell call , message or announcement playback, press to change the quality of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the telephone base or charger. During an outside call, intercom call (page 44). Getting started Handset layout CHARGE light...
... a cell call waiting alert (page 44). During a cell call, press to answer an incoming call (page 42). During a home call, press to answer an incoming call when you hear a call . Flashes slowly when a home call is charging in the directory (page 71). Press to make or answer a cell call , message or announcement playback, press to change the quality of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the telephone base or charger. During an outside call, intercom call (page 44). Getting started Handset layout CHARGE light...
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... range. • If your cell phone has poor reception in your house with better reception, you can be within a short range (a maximum of approximately 30 feet) from the telephone base. and any use the DS6421 cell line. Refer to Bluetooth setup (page 17) to learn how to make and receive cell calls. Keep connected cell phones and headset within this to operate your Bluetooth devices with your new DS6421 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to Troubleshooting...
... range. • If your cell phone has poor reception in your house with better reception, you can be within a short range (a maximum of approximately 30 feet) from the telephone base. and any use the DS6421 cell line. Refer to Bluetooth setup (page 17) to learn how to make and receive cell calls. Keep connected cell phones and headset within this to operate your Bluetooth devices with your new DS6421 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to Troubleshooting...
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... for or add new Bluetooth devices. Answering sys Directory Caller ID log Intercom Bluetooth BACK SELECT BLUETOOTH Add device Device list Download dir Change PIN BACK SELECT ADD DEVICE Add cellular Add headset BACK SELECT 17 The handset displays Please wait... To pair and connect a cell phone: 1. If cell is connected to maintain sufficient signal strength. Press or to choose Add cellular. When you have cellular coverage and your cell phone user's manual to learn how to your Bluetooth enabled cell phone is completed...
... for or add new Bluetooth devices. Answering sys Directory Caller ID log Intercom Bluetooth BACK SELECT BLUETOOTH Add device Device list Download dir Change PIN BACK SELECT ADD DEVICE Add cellular Add headset BACK SELECT 17 The handset displays Please wait... To pair and connect a cell phone: 1. If cell is connected to maintain sufficient signal strength. Press or to choose Add cellular. When you have cellular coverage and your cell phone user's manual to learn how to your Bluetooth enabled cell phone is completed...
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... to erase the missed call indicator. When you review a caller ID log entry marked NEW, the number of missed calls decreases by one . You can change and edit the settings for display alerts on the handset when it is not in use . HANDSET X XX Missed calls 12:31PM 12/31 MENU NEW VTech 800-595-9511 12:31PM BACK 12/31 DIAL SETTINGS LCD language Display alerts CID time sync Rename handset BACK SELECT HOME ALERTS Missed calls Voicemail No line BACK...
... to erase the missed call indicator. When you review a caller ID log entry marked NEW, the number of missed calls decreases by one . You can change and edit the settings for display alerts on the handset when it is not in use . HANDSET X XX Missed calls 12:31PM 12/31 MENU NEW VTech 800-595-9511 12:31PM BACK 12/31 DIAL SETTINGS LCD language Display alerts CID time sync Rename handset BACK SELECT HOME ALERTS Missed calls Voicemail No line BACK...
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.... SETTINGS LCD language Display alerts CID time sync Rename handset BACK SELECT CID TIME SYNC On Off BACK SET Rename handsets You can turn off this feature if you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will be up to 11 characters. The new name can be set the date and time manually. Press or to save. You hear a confirmation tone. Press or to highlight Settings, then press SELECT. 3. The handset displays RENAME HANDSET...
.... SETTINGS LCD language Display alerts CID time sync Rename handset BACK SELECT CID TIME SYNC On Off BACK SET Rename handsets You can turn off this feature if you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will be up to 11 characters. The new name can be set the date and time manually. Press or to save. You hear a confirmation tone. Press or to highlight Settings, then press SELECT. 3. The handset displays RENAME HANDSET...
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... handset when it is independent for call waiting calls. • If both home and cell lines are ringing, only the caller ID information of names may be announced if both the name and number are private, unknown or not provided. • This feature is not supported with headsets. • This feature does not announce information for each handset and the telephone base. Telephone settings Voice announce caller ID You can set your telephone service...
... handset when it is independent for call waiting calls. • If both home and cell lines are ringing, only the caller ID information of names may be announced if both the name and number are private, unknown or not provided. • This feature is not supported with headsets. • This feature does not announce information for each handset and the telephone base. Telephone settings Voice announce caller ID You can set your telephone service...
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... SELECT. --- 3. The handset displays Area code will not show different 1-595-9511 dialing options before dialing. The handset displays the VTech website. 3. Bluetooth Ringers Set date/time Settings Website BACK SELECT www. Press or to save. The handset displays Only for 7 digits dialing from Caller ID log. 5. BACK SET 4. With the home area code displayed, press MUTE/DELETE to choose Home, then press OPTION. HOME AREA CODE 2. You hear a confirmation tone. Press SELECT to delete the numbers, and then press SET. Press or...
... SELECT. --- 3. The handset displays Area code will not show different 1-595-9511 dialing options before dialing. The handset displays the VTech website. 3. Bluetooth Ringers Set date/time Settings Website BACK SELECT www. Press or to save. The handset displays Only for 7 digits dialing from Caller ID log. 5. BACK SET 4. With the home area code displayed, press MUTE/DELETE to choose Home, then press OPTION. HOME AREA CODE 2. You hear a confirmation tone. Press SELECT to delete the numbers, and then press SET. Press or...
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... outside call, you turn off the key tone, the in -ear beep while adjusting. While on hold within 30 seconds, the originating handset displays No response to transfer and rings. Press or to change the quality of registered handsets. The destination handset rings and displays Home Transfer from HANDSET X or Home Transfer from other handset picks up the call. Your handset displays Transferring call to HANDSET X, or Transferring call to all . 2. You hear a confirmation tone. Telephone operation...
... outside call, you turn off the key tone, the in -ear beep while adjusting. While on hold within 30 seconds, the originating handset displays No response to transfer and rings. Press or to change the quality of registered handsets. The destination handset rings and displays Home Transfer from HANDSET X or Home Transfer from other handset picks up the call. Your handset displays Transferring call to HANDSET X, or Transferring call to all . 2. You hear a confirmation tone. Telephone operation...
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... intercom call without answering the incoming call. The telephone base and all devices, the quickest device will answer the intercom call. • If the destination handset does not answer the intercom call and then the caller ID display on the destination handset. Its screen displays Ringer muted for a few seconds. Both handsets display Intercom ended. • You can cancel the intercom call before it is out of range, the originating handset displays No answer. Answer an incoming call during an intercom call, there is an alert tone and Home Incoming call...
... intercom call without answering the incoming call. The telephone base and all devices, the quickest device will answer the intercom call. • If the destination handset does not answer the intercom call and then the caller ID display on the destination handset. Its screen displays Ringer muted for a few seconds. Both handsets display Intercom ended. • You can cancel the intercom call before it is out of range, the originating handset displays No answer. Answer an incoming call during an intercom call, there is an alert tone and Home Incoming call...
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... you have three or more handsets, your handset displays INTERCOM and a list of range, the originating handset displays No answer. INTERCOM HANDSET A 2 ◊ Press or to the outside call. 55 OR - ◊ Use the dialing keys to choose Transfer. The other handset automatically connects to the outside call. • You can transfer the call. The call is calling. Directory Caller ID log Intercom Bluetooth Ringers BACK SELECT • If you want to cancel an intercom call and reconnect...
... you have three or more handsets, your handset displays INTERCOM and a list of range, the originating handset displays No answer. INTERCOM HANDSET A 2 ◊ Press or to the outside call. 55 OR - ◊ Use the dialing keys to choose Transfer. The other handset automatically connects to the outside call. • You can transfer the call. The call is calling. Directory Caller ID log Intercom Bluetooth Ringers BACK SELECT • If you want to cancel an intercom call and reconnect...
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... BACK SET 74 Press or to highlight Answering sys, then press SELECT. If your paired cell phone has voicemail, callers can leave messages with that voicemail service. The answering system answers the call . To turn the answering system on again and the handset displays Calls will not be answered." • If there is no remaining recording time, the answering system announces, "Memory is turned off, it announces, "Calls will be turned on. • If the total recording time is less than three...
... BACK SET 74 Press or to highlight Answering sys, then press SELECT. If your paired cell phone has voicemail, callers can leave messages with that voicemail service. The answering system answers the call . To turn the answering system on again and the handset displays Calls will not be answered." • If there is no remaining recording time, the answering system announces, "Memory is turned off, it announces, "Calls will be turned on. • If the total recording time is less than three...
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...;On Off BACK SET 77 ANSWERING SYS Delete all old Record memo Answer ON/OFF Ans sys setup BACK SELECT ANS SYS SETUP Call screening # of rings, remote access code, message alert tone and recording time. To change the settings for call . Call screening Use this feature to highlight Answering sys, then press SELECT. 3. You hear a confirmation tone. Answering system settings Answering system setup In the answering system setup menu, you can change the setting: 1. Press or to choose whether incoming messages are broadcast from the telephone base speaker when they are...
...;On Off BACK SET 77 ANSWERING SYS Delete all old Record memo Answer ON/OFF Ans sys setup BACK SELECT ANS SYS SETUP Call screening # of rings, remote access code, message alert tone and recording time. To change the settings for call . Call screening Use this feature to highlight Answering sys, then press SELECT. 3. You hear a confirmation tone. Answering system settings Answering system setup In the answering system setup menu, you can change the setting: 1. Press or to choose whether incoming messages are broadcast from the telephone base speaker when they are...
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...six rings, set your voicemail is indicating that you typically dial an access number provided by setting your service provider's voicemail (fees may program the delay before voicemail answers. For example, if your voicemail answers after four rings. ANS ON HANDSET X 1 New message 12:31PM 12/31 MENU Some service providers bundle or combine multiple services like voicemail and call , the second caller can use your telephone answering system and voicemail together by your answering system. Some voicemail providers may apply). Answering system operation Answering system...
...six rings, set your voicemail is indicating that you typically dial an access number provided by setting your service provider's voicemail (fees may program the delay before voicemail answers. For example, if your voicemail answers after four rings. ANS ON HANDSET X 1 New message 12:31PM 12/31 MENU Some service providers bundle or combine multiple services like voicemail and call , the second caller can use your telephone answering system and voicemail together by your answering system. Some voicemail providers may apply). Answering system operation Answering system...
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... the call screening volume. • Press PLAY/STOP/ to temporarily silence the call on individual message characteristics. Call intercept If you delete them. The actual recording time depends on your handset and the screen displays the caller ID information. The call screening setting does not affect the call screening on page 77), the announcement and the incoming message broadcast at the telephone base: If the answering system and call screening. Call screening Call screening at the telephone base while the call is being recorded, press /HOME/FLASH or...
... the call screening volume. • Press PLAY/STOP/ to temporarily silence the call on individual message characteristics. Call intercept If you delete them. The actual recording time depends on your handset and the screen displays the caller ID information. The call screening setting does not affect the call screening on page 77), the announcement and the incoming message broadcast at the telephone base: If the answering system and call screening. Call screening Call screening at the telephone base while the call is being recorded, press /HOME/FLASH or...
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... to make a cell call or access the Bluetooth menu when the Bluetooth link is in use . Cell line in use Another system handset is already stored in caller ID log. Appendix Display screen messages Add device failed The Bluetooth device failed to pair to make a cell call while the Cellular not available. Already saved The telephone number entered is using the cell line. Calls will be answered Calls will be answered. Area code will not be announced. Memory full You have changed an answering system setting while the answering system is off. The answering system turns...
... to make a cell call or access the Bluetooth menu when the Bluetooth link is in use . Cell line in use Another system handset is already stored in caller ID log. Appendix Display screen messages Add device failed The Bluetooth device failed to pair to make a cell call while the Cellular not available. Already saved The telephone number entered is using the cell line. Calls will be answered Calls will be answered. Area code will not be announced. Memory full You have changed an answering system setting while the answering system is off. The answering system turns...
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... cell memory. 90 Microphone on Microphone off The key tone volume is disabled. No entries found when you . Low battery The battery needs to connect with two handsets) Home Transfer from HANDSET X to make an intercom call handset transferred from another handset. There are receiving an outside call . New voicemail No answer. Try downloading from SIM only There are no entries found . Appendix Display screen messages (continued) Home Transfer from HANDSET X One handset is low. Home Transfer from your telephone service...
... cell memory. 90 Microphone on Microphone off The key tone volume is disabled. No entries found when you . Low battery The battery needs to connect with two handsets) Home Transfer from HANDSET X to make an intercom call handset transferred from another handset. There are receiving an outside call . New voicemail No answer. Try downloading from SIM only There are no entries found . Appendix Display screen messages (continued) Home Transfer from HANDSET X One handset is low. Home Transfer from your telephone service...
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.... Wait until some old messages are deleted. • If you subscribe to voicemail service, change the number of rings so that solves the problem, consult your fax machine documentation for information on compatibility with answering systems. The messages on the answering system are incomplete. • If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the answering system disconnects the call after three minutes or the recording time set. • If the memory on...
.... Wait until some old messages are deleted. • If you subscribe to voicemail service, change the number of rings so that solves the problem, consult your fax machine documentation for information on compatibility with answering systems. The messages on the answering system are incomplete. • If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the answering system disconnects the call after three minutes or the recording time set. • If the memory on...
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... Indicators 93 Installation 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 Intercom 53 Interruption to directory download 27 K Key tone 37 L Language 32 Lights 93 LCD language 32 Limited warranty 111 M Maintenance 109 Make a call using speed dial 66 Make a cell call 44 Make a home call 42 Make an outgoing call during a PTT call 60 Memory match 69 Memos 85 Message alert tone 80 Message capacity 82 Message playback 83, 84 Message window displays 86 Missed calls 33 Mute 47 N No home line 35 Number of rings 78 O Operating range 109 P Paging 48 Pair and connect a Bluetooth headset 19 Pair and connect a cell phone 17 Parts...
... Indicators 93 Installation 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 Intercom 53 Interruption to directory download 27 K Key tone 37 L Language 32 Lights 93 LCD language 32 Limited warranty 111 M Maintenance 109 Make a call using speed dial 66 Make a cell call 44 Make a home call 42 Make an outgoing call during a PTT call 60 Memory match 69 Memos 85 Message alert tone 80 Message capacity 82 Message playback 83, 84 Message window displays 86 Missed calls 33 Mute 47 N No home line 35 Number of rings 78 O Operating range 109 P Paging 48 Pair and connect a Bluetooth headset 19 Pair and connect a cell phone 17 Parts...
