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10 – Speakerphone
Connect
Mount the telephone base
• Make or answer a call using the handset 11 – Charging pole 1. Connect the telephone line cord to the
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using this product, please read Important
Your product package contains the following
items. Save your sales receipt and original
speakerphone.
• During a call, press to switch between the
You can choose to connect the telephone base
for desktop usage or wall mounting.
telephone base. Route it through the wall
mount bracket, and then connect it to the
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wall jack.
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enhanced warranty support CS6929-15 CS6929-26 This abridged user’s manual provides you with
basic installation and use instructions. A limited
10 –
• While you have set the dial mode to pulse b
• Use only the adapters provided.
• Make sure the electrical outlets are not controlled
and latest VTech product CS6929-16 CS6929-27 set of features are described in abbreviated form. b
and on a call, press to switch to tone dialing
temporarily.
c by wall switches.
news. k d • The adapters are intended to be correctly oriented
CS6929-17 CS6929-29 Please refer to the User’s manual for a full set of
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in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs
are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is
installation and operation instructions at • Press to add a space when entering names.
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plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet
outlet.
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• If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL)
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interference when used with • Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone most T-coil equipped hearing number. 1 – Message window
• Shows the number of messages, and other 1 – Charging pole
line, make sure you install a DSL filter (not
included) between the telephone line cord and
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information of the answering system or
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• Press to play messages. A
g 14 – • Press to stop playing a message. The battery icon flashes when
• Press repeatedly to review the redial list.
1 set for CS6929/ 3– the battery is low and needs
• Press and hold to insert a dialing pause while
CS6929-15/CS6929-16/ 1 – Handset earpiece
entering a number. • Press to repeat the playing message. charging.
CS6929-17/CS6929-19 2 – LCD display • Press twice to play the previous message. Connect the telephone base
15 – The battery icon animates when
2 sets for CS6928-2/ the battery is charging.
CS6929-2/CS6929-25/ 3– • Review the phonebook when the phone is not
• Press to skip to the next message.
CS6929-26/CS6929-27/ • Show the menu. in use. The handset ringer is turned off.
CS6929-29 • While in a menu, press to select an item, or • Increase the listening volume during a call. 4–
3 sets for CS6929-3 save an entry or setting. • Scroll up while in a menu, phonebook, caller • Press to delete the playing message. There are new voicemail
4 sets for CS6929-4 ID log, or redial list. • When the phone is not in use, press twice to received from your telephone 3. Align and place the telephone base on the
4– wall mount bracket. Slide it down until it
• Move the cursor to the right when entering delete all old messages. service provider.
• Hang up a call. clicks securely in place.
numbers or names. 5–
• Silence the ringer temporarily while the 1/13 The message number currently
handset is ringing. • Press to adjust the volume during message playing and total number of
• Press and hold to erase the missed call • Review the caller ID log when the phone is not in playback. new/old messages recorded.
indicator while the phone is not in use. use. • When the phone is not in use, press to adjust
1 set for CS6928-2/ • Press to return to the previous menu; or • Decrease the listening volume during a call. the telephone base ringer volume. The answering system is turned
CS6929-2/CS6929-25/ press and hold to return to idle mode, without ANS ON
• Scroll down while in a menu, phonebook, 6– on. Connect the charger
CS6929-26/ making changes. caller ID log, or redial list.
CS6929-27/CS6929-29 • Move the cursor to the left when entering • Press to turn the answering system on or off. ECO The ECO mode activates
2 sets for CS6929-3 5– automatically to reduce power
numbers or names. 7–
3 sets for CS6929-4 • Press repeatedly to show other dialing consumption when the handset
options when reviewing a caller ID log entry. 16 – light • Press to page all system handsets. is within range from the
6– • On when the handset is charging. 8– light telephone base.
• On when the answering system is turned on. NEW
• Press to start an intercom conversation or There are new caller ID log
transfer a call (for multi-handset models only). 9– light entries.
• Flashes when there is an incoming call, or

Abridged user’s manual

7 – Microphone
another telephone sharing the same line is in use.
Abridged user’s Important Safety 8– • Flashes when handsets are being deregistered.
manual Instructions
• Mute the microphone during a call. • On when the handset is in use or being
• Delete digits or characters while using the registered.
dialing keys. • On when the answering system is answering a
• Silence the ringer temporarily while the call.
handset is ringing.

4. Connect the power adapter.
Install the battery
Install the battery as shown below.
NOTES
• Use only the battery provided.
• Charge the battery provided with this product only
in accordance with the instructions and limitations
specified in this manual
• If the handset will not be used for a long time,
disconnect and remove the battery to prevent
possible leakage.
THIS SIDE UP
Check the battery level
After you have installed the battery, check the
battery level on the handset screen.
• If the battery icon is , or , then go to
Before use section to set the date and time,
and set the answering system through voice
guide.
• If the screen is blank, or flashes, then the
battery needs to be charged. Go to Charge
the battery section before you do any setting
or operation.
Charge the battery
Place the handset in the telephone base or the
charger to charge.
Once you have installed the battery, the
handset LCD display indicates the battery
status (see the following table).
Battery Battery status Action After the setting for the date and time, the handset Make a call Find handset Answer an incoming call during an Add a phonebook entry
indicators will display Voice guide to... and set up Ans Using the handset menu Telephone operation • Press or , and then dial the telephone Use this feature to find all system handsets. intercom call 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
sys? alternatively. number. If you receive an incoming call during an
The screen The battery Charge without 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. To start paging: 2. Scroll to Phonebook then press SELECT.
is blank, or has no charge interruption Handset control key panel: intercom call, there is an alert tone.
Set answering system through voice guide • Press /FIND HANDSET on the telephone 3. Press SELECT again to choose
shows Put in or very little (at least 30 2. Press or until the screen displays the Answer a call • To answer a call, press . The intercom call
base. All idle handsets ring and display Add new entry.
charger and charge. The minutes). This feature assists you to do the basic setup of desired feature menu. • Press , , or any dialing key. ends automatically.
flashes. handset cannot ** Paging **. 4. Use the dialing keys to enter the number (up
the answering system. You can follow the voice 3. Press SELECT to enter that menu. • To end the intercom call without answering
be used. guide to record your own announcement, set the To end paging: to 30 digits).
End a call the outside call, press OFF. The intercom call
The screen The battery has Charge without number of rings and the message alert tone. • To return to the previous menu, press CANCEL. 5. Press SELECT to move to enter the name.
• Press OFF on the handset, or put the handset • Press /FIND HANDSET again on the ends and the telephone continues to ring.
shows Low enough charge interruption • To return to idle mode, press and hold CANCEL. telephone base. 6. Use the dialing keys to enter the name (up to
battery and to be used for a (at least 30 1. Press SELECT to start the voice guide into the telephone base or charger.
for the answering system setup. You hear -OR- Call transfer using intercom 15 characters). Additional key presses show
flashes. short time. minutes).
other characters of that particular key.
the voice prompt “Hello! This voice guide Speakerphone • Press , , OFF, or any dialing key on the While on an outside call, you can use the
The screen The battery is To keep the
shows charged. battery charged,
will assist you with the basic setup of your Configure your telephone • During a call, press on the handset to handset. intercom feature to transfer the call from one 7. Press SELECT to save.
HANDSET X. place it in the answering system.” switch between speakerphone and handset -OR- handset to another. While entering numbers and names, you can:
telephone base 2. Setup your answering system by inputting Set language earpiece. 1. Press INT on your handset during a call.
or charger when • Place the handset in the telephone base or • Press DELETE to erase a digit or character.
the designated numbers as instructed in the The LCD language is preset to English. You can charger. The current call is put on hold. Use the
not in use. voice guide. Volume dialing keys to enter a destination handset • Press and hold DELETE to erase the entire
select English, French or Spanish to be used in
all screen displays.
NOTE
number if necessary. entry.
• During a call, press /VOLUME/ on the
NOTES • Do not press and hold /FIND HANDSET for • Press or �������������������������������
to move the cursor to the left
Check for dial tone 1. Press MENU when the handset is not in handset to adjust the listening volume. 2. To answer the intercom call, press , , or
• Press CANCEL or place the handset in the more than four seconds. It may lead to handset or right.
telephone base or charger will bypass the set date Press . If you hear a dial tone, the installation use. NOTE any dialing key on the destination handset.
deregistration. • Press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing
and time, and voice guide. is successful. 2. Scroll to��� Settings, and then press SELECT You can now have a private conservation
• The handset earpiece volume setting and pause (for entering phone numbers only).
• For best performance, keep the handset in the twice. before transferring the call.
speakerphone volume setting are independent.
telephone base or charger when not in use. If you do not hear a dial tone: 3. From this intercom call, you have the • Press 0 to add a space (for entering names
• The battery is fully charged after 12 hours of 3. Scroll to choose English, Français or Redial list only).
• Make sure the installation procedures Español, and then press SELECT to save. following options:
continuous charging. Mute
described above are properly done. Each handset stores the last 10 telephone • You can let the destination handset join • Press to add ( appears) or to
To manually set the date and time and the • It may be a wiring problem. If you have Set date and time The mute function allows you to hear the other numbers dialed. When there are already 10 you on the outside call in a add # ( appears) (for entering phone
answering system, refer to Configure your changed your telephone service to digital party but the other party cannot hear you. entries, the oldest entry is deleted to make room three-way conversation. Press and hold numbers only).
NOTE
telephone and Set your built-in answering service from a cable company or a VoIP 1. During a call, press MUTE on the handset. for the new entry. INT on the originating handset.
system sections. service provider, the telephone line may • Make sure you set the date and time including the The screen displays Muted. Review the phonebook
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entries
year correctly; otherwise the answering system Review the redial list • You can transfer the call. Press OFF, or
To manually initiate the voice guide, refer need to be rewired to allow all existing 2. Press MUTE again to resume the place your handset back in the telephone Entries are sorted alphabetically.
to Voice guide under Set your built-in telephone jacks to work. Contact your cable/ does not announce the correct day of the week for
conversation. The screen displays 1. Press REDIAL when the handset is not in 1. Press when the phone is not in use.
your recorded messages time stamp. base or charger. Your handset displays
answering system section. VoIP service provider for more information. Microphone on. use.
Line in use. The destination handset is 2. Scroll to browse through the phonebook, or
1. Press MENU when the handset is not in 2. Press� , , or REDIAL repeatedly until the then connected to the outside call. use the dialing keys to start a name search.
use. Join a call in progress desired entry displays.
Operating range • You can press INT to switch between the
Before use 2. Scroll to Set date/time, and then press You can use up to two system handsets at a outside call (Outside call displays) and Edit a ���������������
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entry
This cordless telephone operates with the SELECT. Dial a redial list entry
maximum power allowed by the Federal time on an outside call. the intercom call (Intercom displays). 1. When the desired entry displays, press
After you install your telephone or power returns Communications Commission (FCC). Even 3. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the • When a handset is already on a call, press • When the desired entry displays, press or • The destination handset can end the SELECT.
following a power outage and battery depletion, so, this handset and telephone base can month (MM), date (DD) and year (YY). Then or on another handset to join the call. to dial. intercom call by pressing OFF, or 2. Use the dialing keys to edit the number, and
the handset will prompt you to set the date and communicate over only a certain distance press SELECT. by placing the handset back in the then press SELECT.
time, and the answering system through voice • Press OFF or place the handset in the
- which can vary with the locations of the 4. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the hour telephone base or charger to exit the call. Delete a redial list entry telephone base or charger. The outside
guide. 3. Use the dialing keys to edit the name, and
telephone base and handset, the weather, and (HH) and minute (MM). Then press or The call continues until all handsets hang up. • When the desired redial entry displays, press call continues with the original system then press SELECT to save.
the layout of your home or office. to choose AM or PM. DELETE. handset.
Set date and time
Delete a phonebook entry
When the handset is out of range, the handset 5. Press SELECT to save. Call waiting
NOTE
displays Out of range or no pwr at base. When you subscribe to call waiting service from 1. When the desired entry displays, press
• Make sure you set the date and time including the your telephone service provider, you hear an
Intercom Phonebook DELETE.
If there is a call while the handset is out of Temporary tone dialing
year correctly; otherwise the answering system alert tone if there is an incoming call while you
range, it may not ring, or if it does ring, the call If you have pulse (rotary) service only, you can Use the intercom features for conversations 2. When the screen displays Delete entry?,
does not announce the correct day of the week for are on another call. The phonebook can store up to 50 entries, which
your recorded messages time stamp.
may not connect well when you press . Move switch from pulse to tone dialing temporarily between two handsets. press SELECT.
closer to the telephone base, and then press are shared by all handsets. Each entry may
during a call. • Press FLASH to put the current call on hold 1. Press INT on your handset when not in use. consist of a telephone number up to 30 digits,
1. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the to answer the call. If the handset moves out and take the new call. Dial a phonebook entry
month (MM), date (DD) and year (YY). Then of range during a telephone conversation, there 1. During a call, press . Use the dialing keys to enter a destination and a name up to 15 characters.
• Press FLASH to switch back and forth handset number if necessary. • When the desired entry appears, press
press SELECT. may be interference. To improve reception, 2. Use the dialing keys to enter the relevant or to dial.
number. The telephone sends touch-tone between calls. 2. To answer the intercom call, press , , or
2. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the hour move closer to the telephone base.
signals. It automatically returns to pulse any dialing key on the destination handset.
(HH) and minute (MM). Then press or
dialing mode after you end the call. 3. To end the intercom call, press OFF or
to choose AM or PM. place the handset back in the telephone
3. Press SELECT to save. base or charger.

Caller ID
If you subscribe to caller ID service, information
about each caller appears after the first or
second ring. If you answer a call before the caller
information appears on the screen, it will not be
saved in the caller ID log.
The caller ID log stores up to 30 entries. Each
entry has up to 24 digits for the phone number
and 15 characters for the name.
If the telephone number has more that 15 digits,
only the last 15 digits appear. If the name has more
than 15 characters, only the first 15 characters are
shown and saved in the caller ID log.
Review a caller ID log entry
1. Press CID when the phone is not in use.
2. Scroll to browse through the caller ID log.
Missed call indicator
When there are calls that have not been
reviewed in the caller ID log, the handset
displays XX missed calls.
Each time you review a caller ID log entry
marked NEW, the number of missed calls
decreases by one.
When you have reviewed all the missed calls,
the missed call indicator no longer displays.
If you do not want to review the missed calls
one by one, press and hold CANCEL on the idle
handset to erase the missed call indicator. All
the entries are then considered old.
Dial a caller ID log entry
• When the desired entry appears, press
or to dial.
Save a caller ID log entry to the
phonebook
1. When the desired caller ID log entry
displays, press SELECT.
ress SELECT to choose To Phonebook.
2. P�����
3. Use the dialing keys to modify the number,
and then press SELECT.
4. Use the dialing keys to modify the name,
and then press SELECT to save.
Delete a caller ID log entry
• When the desired caller ID log entry displays,
press DELETE.
Delete all caller ID log entries
1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
2. Scroll to Caller ID log and then press
SELECT.
3. Scroll to Delete all and then press SELECT
twice.
Call block
If you have subscribed to caller ID service, you
can set the telephone to block unknown calls
and certain undesired calls. The call block list
can store up to 20 entries.
Block unknown calls
1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
2. Scroll to Call block, and then press
SELECT.
3. Scroll to choose Calls w/o num, and then
press SELECT.
4. Scroll to choose� Unblock or Block, and
then press SELECT to save.
Add a call block list entry
1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
2. Scroll to Call block, and then press
SELECT.
3. Press SELECT to choose Block list.
4. Scroll to choose Add new entry, and then
press SELECT.
5. Use the dialing keys to enter the number
(up to 30 digits ).
ress SELECT to move to enter the name. �
6. P�����
7. Use the dialing keys to enter the name (up to
15 characters). Additional key presses show
other characters of that particular key.
ress SELECT to save.
8. ������
P�����
Review call block list
1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
2. Scroll to Call block, and then press
SELECT.
3. Press SELECT to choose Block list.
4. Press SELECT to choose Review.
Edit a call block list entry
1. When the desired entry displays, press
SELECT.
2. Use the dialing keys to edit the number, and
then press SELECT.
3. Use the dialing keys to edit the name, and
then press SELECT to save.
Save a caller ID log entry to call block list
1. When the desired entry displays, press
SELECT.
2. Scroll to To Call block, and then press
SELECT.
3. Use the dialing keys to modify the number,
and then press SELECT.
4. Use the dialing keys to modify the name,
and then press SELECT to save.
Delete a call block list entry
• When the desired call block list entry displays,
press DETELE.
Mute rings of blocked calls
An incoming call will ring once and then the
system will check if the call should be blocked.
You can mute the first ring of blocked calls.
1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
2. Press 7464# on the handset.
3. Scroll to choose First ring:On or First ring:
Off, and then press SELECT.
Sound settings
Key tone
You can turn the key tone on or off.
1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
2. Scroll to Settings, and then press SELECT.
3. Scroll to choose Key tone, and then press
SELECT.
4. Scroll to choose� On or Off, and then press
SELECT to save.
Ringer tone
You can choose from different ringer tones for
each handset.
1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
2. Scroll to Ringers, and then press SELECT.
3. Scroll to choose Ringer tone, and then
press SELECT.
4. Scroll to sample
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each ringer tone, and then
press SELECT to save.
NOTE
• If you turn off the ringer volume, you will not hear
ringer tone samples.
Handset ringer volume
You can adjust the ringer volume level, or turn
the ringer off.
1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
2. Scroll to Ringers, and then press SELECT.
3. Press SELECT to choose Ringer volume.
4. Scroll to adjust
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the volume, and then press
SELECT to save.
NOTE
• If the handset ringer volume is set to off, that
handset is silenced for all incoming calls except
paging tone.
Telephone base ringer volume
Press VOL+ or VOL- on the telephone base to
adjust the ringer volume when the telephone
base is not in use.
When you set the ringer volume to zero,
the base ringer is off. The telephone base
announces, “Base ringer is off.”.
Temporary ringer silencing
When the telephone is ringing, you can
temporarily silence the ringer of the handset
without disconnecting the call. The next call rings
normally at the preset volume.
• Press OFF or MUTE on the handset. The
handset displays and Ringer muted briefly.
• Press VOL+ or VOL- on the telephone base to
adjust the ringer volume.
Quiet mode
You can turn on the quiet mode for a period of
time. During this period, all tones (except paging
tone) and call screening are muted. When you
turn on the quiet mode, the answering system
turns on automatically.
1. Press and hold on the handset when
idle.
2. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the
duration, and then press SELECT to save.
• To turn off the quiet mode, press and hold
on the handset when idle.
Default announcement Set message alert tone To playback messages with a handset: 5
About answering system and Set your built-in answering system • Press MENU when the phone is not in use,
Stop.
The telephone is preset with a greeting that When the message alert tone is set to on,
voicemail service answers calls with “Hello, please leave a and there is at least one new message, the and then press SELECT. *5 Hear a list of remote
The answering system can record and store commands.
message after the tone.” You can use this preset telephone base beeps every 10 seconds. The Options during playback:
For message recording, your telephone has a up to 99 messages. Each message can be up announcement, or replace it with your own. message alert tone is preset to off.
built-in answering system, and it also supports to three minutes in length. The total storage • Press /VOLUME/ to adjust the message 6 Skip to the next message
voicemail service offered by your telephone capacity for the announcement, messages and 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. playback volume. (during playback).
Record your own announcement
service provider (subscription is required, and memos is approximately 23 minutes. The actual 2. Scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT. • Press 6 to skip to the next message.
fee may apply). The announcement can be up to 90 seconds in *7 Record a new announcement.
recording time depends on individual message 3. Scroll to Ans sys setup then press SELECT.
length. • Press 4 to repeat the message. Press 4 twice
The main differences between them are: characteristics.
4. Scroll to Msg alert tone then press SELECT. to listen to the previous message.
8 End the call.
Your answering system allows you to set your 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
Built-in answering Voicemail from 5. Scroll to choose On or Off. • Press 3 to delete the playing message. 0 Turn the answering system
Category
system telephone service announcement, to save and delete messages, 2. Scroll to Answering sys and then press on or off.
activate call screening, to set number of rings SELECT twice. 6. Press SELECT to save and you hear a • Press OFF to stop the playback.
Messages are Messages are confirmation tone.
Storage before pick up, and to access remotely. 3. The handset displays Play [2] Del [3] • Press to switch between speakerphone 4. Hang up or press 8 to end the call.
stored in the stored in a server
telephone base. or system provided
Rec [7], and it announces, “To play, press 2. and handset earpiece.
Telephone base control key panel: To record, press 7.” Voice guide
by your telephone Remote access code
service. 4. Press 7 to record. The handset announces, This feature is an alternative way for you to do Delete all messages
You can set your own remote access code from
Your messages Your messages “Record after the tone. Press 5 when you the basic setup of the answering system. You You can only delete old (reviewed) messages.
are done.” After the tone, speak towards the can follow the voice guide to record your own You cannot delete new messages until you 00 to 99.
will not be deleted may be
automatically. automatically handset microphone. Then, press 5 when announcement, set the number of rings and the review them. You cannot retrieve deleted 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
You have to delete deleted after a done. message alert tone. messages. 2. Scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT.
period of time.
your messages 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. To delete all messages with the telephone 3. Scroll to Ans sys setup then press SELECT.
manually. Contact your Play the announcement base:
2. Scroll to Answering sys and then press 4. Scroll to Remote code, and then press
telephone service 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. SELECT. • Press X/DELETE twice when the phone is
provider for more SELECT.
2. Scroll to Answering sys and then press not in use.
details. 3. Scroll to Voice guide, and then press 5. Use the dialing keys to enter a two-digit number.
SELECT twice.
When you received When you received
SELECT. You hear the voice prompt “Hello! To delete all messages with a handset: -OR-
Method 3. The handset displays Play [2] Del [3] This voice guide will assist you with the
1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. Scroll to a desired two-digit number.
to retrieve new messages, new messages,
Rec [7], and it announces, “To play, press 2. basic setup of your answering system.”
messages handset displays the handset 2. Scroll to Answering sys, and then press 6. Press SELECT to save and you hear a
XX new messages displays and To record, press 7.” 4. Setup your answering system by inputting
SELECT. confirmation tone.
and the message New voicemail. 4. Press 2 to play the announcement. designated numbers as instructed in the
window on the 3. Scroll to Delete all old, and then press
voice guide.
telephone base Delete the announcement SELECT. You hear a confirmation tone.
Use the built-in answering system
flashes.
1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. and voicemail service
To retrieve To retrieve Use your built-in answering system Remote access
2. Scroll to Answering sys and then press
messages, usually messages, you SELECT twice. A two-digit security code is required to access You can use your answering system and
there are two ways: need an access the answering system remotely from any
New message indication voicemail service together by setting your
• Press on the number and/or a 3. The handset displays Play [2] Del [3] touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 19. answering system to answer before voicemail
passcode provided Rec [7], and it announces, “To play, press 2. When there are new answering system
telephone base; You can use this preset code, or set your own. service answers as described below. To learn
or by your telephone To record, press 7.” messages, The handset displays XX new
how to program your voicemail settings, contact
• Access remotely service provider. Turn the answering system on or off 4. Press 3 to delete your own recorded messages and the message window on the 1. Dial your telephone number from any your telephone service provider.
telephone base flashes. touch-tone telephone.
with an access The answering system must be turned on to announcement. If you are on a call, or if the answering system
code. 2. When the system plays your announcement,
answer and record messages. Message playback is busy recording a message and you receive
Set number of rings enter the two-digit security code.
another call, the second caller can leave a
To turn on or off with the telephone base: You can set the answering system to answer an To playback messages at the telephone base: 3. Enter one of the following remote commands. voicemail message.
• Press /ANS ON on the telephone base to turn incoming call after two, three, four, five or six rings; • Press /PLAY when the phone is not in use. Set your answering system to answer calls
the built-in answering system on or off. or toll saver. If you choose toll saver, the answering Command Description at least two rings earlier than your voicemail
Options during playback:
system answers a call after two rings when you have service is set to answer. For example, if your
To turn on or off with the handset: • Press VOL+ or VOL- to adjust the speaker 1 Play all messages.
new messages, or after four rings when you have voicemail service answers after six rings, set
1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. volume.
no new messages. 2 Play new messages. your answering system to answer after four
2. Scroll to Answering sys, and then press • Press /SKIP to skip to the next message. rings. Some voicemail service providers may
1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. 3 Delete the current message
SELECT. • Press /REPEAT to repeat the message program the delay before answering calls in
2. Scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT. currently playing. Press /REPEAT twice to (during playback). seconds instead of rings. In this case, allow
3. Scroll to Answer on/off, and then press
SELECT. 3. Scroll to Ans sys setup then press SELECT. listen to the previous message. 33 Delete all old messages. six seconds per ring when determining the
appropriate setting.
4. Scroll to On or Off, and then press SELECT 4. Scroll to # of rings then press SELECT. • Press X/DELETE to delete the playing
message. The system advances to the next 4 Repeat the current message
to save. You hear a confirmation tone. 5. Scroll to choose 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or Toll saver. (during playback).
message.
6. Press SELECT to save and you hear a • Press /STOP to stop.
confirmation tone.

Retrieve voicemail from
telephone service
Voicemail is a feature available from most
telephone service providers. It may be included
with your telephone service, or may be optional.
Fees may apply.
Retrieve voicemail
When you received a voicemail, the handset
displays and New voicemail. To retrieve,
you typically dial an access number provided by
your telephone service provider, and then enter
a security code. Contact your telephone service
provider for instructions on how to configure the
voicemail settings and listen to messages.
NOTE
• After you have listened to all new voicemail
messages, the indicators on the handset turn off
automatically.
Set your voicemail number
You can save your access number on each
handset for easy access to your voicemail. After
you saved the voicemail number, you can
press and hold to retrieve voicemail.
1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
2. Scroll to Settings and then press SELECT.
3. Scroll to Voicemail # and then press
SELECT.
4. Use the dialing keys to enter the voicemail
number (up to 30 digits).
5. Press SELECT to save.
Turn off the new voicemail indicators
If you have retrieved your voicemail while away
from home, and the handset still displays the new
voicemail indicators, use this feature to turn off
the indicators.
NOTE
• This feature turns off the indicators only, it does not
delete your voicemail messages.
1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
2. Scroll to Settings, and then press SELECT.
3. Scroll to Clr voicemail, and then press
SELECT. You hear a confirmation tone.
Expand your telephone system
You can add new handsets (CS6909), cordless
headsets (IS6100) or speakerphones (MA3222
or AT&T TL80133) to your telephone system. All
accessories are sold separately. Your telephone
base supports a maximum of five devices.
For more details, refer to the user’s manual that
comes with your new device.
ECO mode
This power conserving technology reduces
power consumption for optimal battery
performance. The ECO mode activates
automatically whenever the handset is
synchronized with the telephone base.
General product care
Taking care of your telephone
Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated
electronic parts, 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 telephone can be damaged if it gets wet.
Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain,
or handle it with wet hands. Do not install the
telephone base near a sink, bathtub or shower.
Electrical storms
Electrical storms can sometimes cause power
surges harmful to electronic equipment. For your
own safety, take caution when using electrical
appliances during storms.
Cleaning your telephone
Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that
should retain its luster for many years. Clean it
only with a dry non-abrasive cloth. Do not use
dampened cloth or cleaning solvents of any kind.
Frequently asked questions
Below are the questions most frequently asked about
the cordless telephone. If you cannot find the answer to
your question, visit our website at
www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511
for customer service. In Canada, go to
www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.
My telephone Make sure the telephone base is
does not work installed properly, and battery is
at all. installed and charged correctly.
For optimum daily performance,
return the handset to the
telephone base after use.
Disconnect the telephone line
The display
cord from your telephone and
shows No line.
connect it to another telephone.
I cannot hear the
If there is no dial tone on that
dial tone.
other telephone either, then
the telephone line cord may be
defective. Try installing a new
telephone line cord.
If changing telephone line cord
does not help, the wall jack
(or the wiring to this wall jack)
may be defective. Contact your
telephone service provider.
You may be using a new cable
or VoIP service, the existing
telephone jacks in your home
may no longer work. Contact your
service provider for solutions.
The display The handset is deregistered from
shows To the telephone base.
register HS... 1. Unplug the telephone base
and ...see power adapter from the
manual power outlet, and then plug it
alternately. The back in.
handset does not 2. Place the handset in the
work at all. telephone base to register it
back.
The handset shows Registered
and you hear a beep when the
registration process completes.
This process takes about 90
seconds to complete.
The answering Make sure the answering system
system does is on. When the answering system
not record is on, ANS ON should display on
messages. the handset and the telephone
base.
When the answering machine
memory is full, it does not record
new messages until some old
messages are deleted.
If you subscribe to voicemail
service, change the number of
rings so that your answering
system answers before your
voicemail service answers. To
determine how many rings activate
your voicemail service, contact your
telephone service provider.
The answering Make sure you have set the date
system does and time. See Configure your
not announce telephone section.
the correct day
of the week
for recorded
messages time
stamp.
The messages If a caller leaves a very long
on the answering message, part of it may be lost
system are when the answering system
incomplete. disconnects the call after the
preset recording time.
If the memory on the answering
system becomes full during a
message, the answering system
stops recording and disconnects
the call.
I accidentally While the handset is not in use,
set my LCD press MENU and then enter
language to 364 to change the handset
Spanish or LCD language back to English.
French, and I
don’t know how
to change it back
to English.
Limited warranty
What does this limited warranty cover?
The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to
the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or
“you”) that the Product and all accessories provided
in the sales package (“Product”) are free from
defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the
following terms and conditions, when installed and
used normally and in accordance with the Product
operating instructions. This limited warranty extends
only to the Consumer for Products purchased and
used in the United States of America and Canada.
What will VTech do if the Product is not free from
defects in materials and workmanship during
the limited warranty period (“Materially Defective
Product”)?
During the limited warranty period, VTech’s authorized
service representative will repair or replace at VTech’s
option, without charge, a Materially Defective Product. If
we repair the Product, we may use new or refurbished
replacement parts. If we choose to replace the Product,
we may replace it with a new or refurbished Product
of the same or similar design. We will retain defective
parts, modules, or equipment. Repair or replacement
of the Product, at VTech’s option, is your exclusive
remedy. VTech will return the repaired or replacement
Products to you in working condition. You should expect
the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days.
How 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 terms of this limited warranty, this limited
warranty also applies to the repaired or replacement
Product for a period of either (a) 90 days from the
date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to
you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year
warranty; whichever is longer.
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
This limited warranty does not cover:
1. Product that has been subjected to misuse,
accident, shipping or other physical damage,
improper installation, abnormal operation or
handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water or other
liquid intrusion; or
2. Product that has been damaged due to repair,
alteration or modification by anyone other than an
authorized service representative of VTech; or
3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced
is caused by signal conditions, network reliability,
or cable or antenna systems; or
4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused
by use with non-VTech accessories; or
5. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, product other express warranties. No one is authorized to make
serial number plates or electronic serial numbers modifications to this limited warranty and you should Technical specifications
have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or not rely on any such modification.
6. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for
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repair from outside the United States of America control
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights,
or Canada, or used for commercial or institutional which vary from state to state or province to province.
purposes (including but not limited to Products Transmit Handset: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz
used for rental purposes); or Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of freuency Telephone base: 1921.536-1928.448
fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability (an MHz
7. Product returned without a valid proof of purchase
unwritten warranty that the Product is fit for ordinary
(see item 2 on the next page); or Channels 5
use) are limited to one year from the date of purchase.
8. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how
Nominal Maximum power allowed by FCC and
of customer controls, and installation or repair of long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation
effective IC. Actual operating range may vary
systems outside the unit. may not apply to you. In no event shall VTech be liable range according to environment conditions at
How do you get warranty service? for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, the time of use.
or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost
To obtain warranty service in the United States of Power Handset: 2.4V Ni-MH battery
profits or revenue, inability to use the Product or
America, please visit our website at requirements Telephone base: 6V DC @ 400mA
other associated equipment, the cost of substitute
www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In
equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from Charger: 6V DC @ 400mA
Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or dial
the use of this Product. Some states/provinces do
1 (800) 267-7377. Memory Phonebook:
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the 50 memory locations; up to 30 digits
consequential damages, so the above limitation or
and 15 characters
user’s manual - a check of the Product’s controls and exclusion may not apply to you.
features may save you a service call. Caller ID log:
Please retain your original sales receipt as 30 memory locations; up to 24 digits
Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the
proof of purchase. and 15 characters
risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation
and are responsible for delivery or handling charges
incurred in the transport of the Product(s) to the service
location. VTech will return repaired or replaced Product
under this limited warranty. Transportation, delivery
or handling charges are prepaid. VTech assumes no
risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit. If the
Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty,
or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this
limited warranty, VTech will notify you and will request
that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further
repair activity. You must pay for the cost of repair and
return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are
not covered by this limited warranty.
What must you return with the Product to get
warranty service?
1. Return the entire original package and contents
including the Product to the VTech service location
along with a description of the malfunction or
difficulty; and
2. Include a “valid proof of purchase” (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 limitations
This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement
between you and VTech. It supersedes all other
written or oral communications related to this Product.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
VTech provides no other warranties for this Product.
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