VTECH DS6151-2 (01) PDF MANUAL

VTECH DS6151-2 (01) PDF SUMMARY:

How do I install the battery?

Install the battery as shown in the PDF. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment, matching the color-coded label. Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires inside the battery compartment. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it towards the center of the handset until it clicks into place.

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How long should I charge the handset battery before use?

For best performance, charge the handset battery for at least 16 hours before use.

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How do I make a call using the handset after installing the battery?

Press , , or. Enter the telephone number.

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How do I predial a call using the handset?

Enter the telephone number. Press , or.

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How do I answer a call using the handset?

Press or to answer.

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How do I end a call using the handset?

Press OFF or return the handset to the telephone base to hang up.

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How do I make a call using the telephone base?

Press LINE 1 or LINE 2. Enter the telephone number.

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How do I predial a call using the telephone base?

Enter the telephone number. Press LINE 1 or LINE 2.

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How do I answer a call using the telephone base?

Press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to answer.

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How do I end a call using the telephone base?

Press LINE 1 or LINE 2.

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How do I install the telephone base?

Follow the figures in the PDF to install the telephone base.

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What do I do if the battery compartment cover is on the handset?

Press the indentation and slide the cover to remove it.

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How do I charge the handset?

Charge the handset by placing it in the telephone base or charger. The CHARGE light is on when the handset charges.

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How do I turn on the answering system using the telephone base?

Press /ON/OFF LINE 1 and/or /ON/OFF LINE 2 to turn on the corresponding answering system. The telephone base announces and shows, “Calls will be answered.” The /ON/OFF LINE 1 light and/or /ON/OFF LINE 2 light will be on respectively.

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How do I turn off the answering system using the telephone base?

Press /ON/OFF LINE 1 and/or /ON/OFF LINE 2 to turn off the corresponding answering system. The telephone base announces and shows, “Calls will not be answered.” The /ON/OFF LINE 1 light and/or /ON/OFF LINE 2 light will be off respectively.

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How do I turn on the answering system using a handset?

1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use.
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS.
3. Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding icon, 1 or 2, flashes on the screen.
4. Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press the SELECT softkey.
5. Press or to select Answer ON/OFF, then press the SELECT softkey.
6. Press or to select On or Off, then press the SET softkey to confirm your setting or press the BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu without making any changes.

The screen displays or when the answering system of line 1 or line 2 is turned on respectively. The screen displays when the answering systems of both lines 1 and 2 are on.

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What kind of power adapter and battery should I use?

Use only the power adapter and battery supplied with the telephone.

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Where do I connect the black telephone line cord?

Connect the black telephone line cord to the jack labeled LINE 1/L1+L2.

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Where do I connect the clear telephone line cord?

Connect the clear telephone line cord to the jack labeled LINE 1/L1+L2.

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Where do I connect the black telephone line cord if I have separate line jacks?

Connect the black telephone line cord to the jack labeled LINE 2.

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How do I listen to messages using the telephone base?

Press /MAILBOX LINE 1 for line 1 or /MAILBOX LINE 2 for line 2 to listen to messages.

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What are the options during playback on the telephone base?

• 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 /MAILBOX LINE 1 for line 1 or /MAILBOX LINE 2 for line 2 to stop listening to messages.
• Press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu.

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How do I play messages with a handset?

1. Press the MENU softkey when the handset is not in use.
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS.
3. Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2. Press the SELECT softkey.
4. Press or to select Play messages, then press the SELECT softkey.

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What are the options during playback on the handset?

• 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.
• Press the BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu.

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How do I record my own announcement using the telephone base?

1. Press •/REC while the telephone base is not in use.
2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Announcement, then press the SELECT softkey.
3. Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding icon, 1 or 2, flashes on the screen. The telephone base announces, “Record after the tone. Press 5 when you are done.” After the tone, speak towards MIC (microphone) of the telephone base. Press 5 or the STOP softkey when finished recording.
4. The answering system automatically plays back the newly recorded announcement. Press 5 to stop the playback at any time.

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How do I record my own announcement using the handset?

1. Press the MENU softkey menu when the handset is not in use.
2. Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS.
3. Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding icon, 1 or 2, flashes on the screen.
4. Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press the SELECT softkey.
5. Press or to select Announcement, then press the SELECT softkey.
6. The handset announces, “To play, press 2. To record, press 7.” Press 7 to record and the screen shows Recording announcement…, or press the BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu.
7. The handset announces, “Record after the tone. Press 5 when you are done.” After the tone, speak towards the microphone of the handset.
8. Press 5 or the STOP softkey when finished recording.
9. The answering system automatically plays back the newly recorded announcement. Press 5 to stop the playback at any time; 2 to replay the recorded announcement; or 7 to record again if desired.
10. Press the BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu.

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What do I do if the product is not working properly?

Refer to the Troubleshooting section of the user’s manual. Visit http://www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to http://www.vtechcananda.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377.