VTech dect 6.0 Answering system settings, Announcement, Record your own announcement, Stop

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Answering system settings

Answering system

Use the answering system menu of a cordless handset or the telephone base to turn on or off the answering system, message alert tone or call screening, set up the announcement message, or change the number of rings, remote access code or message recording time.

Announcement

The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with “Hello, please leave a message after the tone.” You can use this preset announcement, or replace it with your own.

Record your own announcement

1.Press MENU when the phone is not in use.

2.Press or to scroll to Answering sys, then press SELECT.

3.Press SELECT to choose Announcement. The screen displays Play [2] Del [3] Rec [7] and the device announces, “To play, press 2. To record, press 7.”

4.Press 7. The device announces, “Record after the tone. Press 5 when you are done.” and it displays Recording...

Stop [5].

5.After the tone, speak towards the microphone to record your own announcement.

6.Press 5 when done. The device plays back the recorded announcement. Press 5 or CANCEL to stop the playback at any time.

•Your announcement can be up to 90 seconds in length.

•The system does not record any announcement shorter than two seconds.

Announcement

ECO

Play Del Rec

[2][3] [7]

ECO

Recording... Stop [5]

ECO

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Contents Complete user’s manual Product news RegistrationTable of contents Index Answering system operation Answering system settingsCaller ID AppendixGetting started Parts checklistTelephone base and charger installation If you do not hear a dial tone Battery installationDisplays Put in charger Battery chargingTabletop to wall mount installation Installation optionsGetting started See Telephone base and charger installation on Wall mount to tabletop installationAre you a new cable or VoIP subscriber? To use the built-in answering systemTo use the voicemail ANS ON/OFF Telephone base layoutMENU/SELECT Cancel REDIAL/PAUSE Charge light Cell Handset layoutMUTE/DELETE Introducing Bluetooth BluetoothBluetooth Glossary of terms VTech Connect to Cell application Bluetooth setupTo pair and connect a cell phone Add a cell phoneAuto connection Review the cell device listTo download a cell phone directory Download directoryTo enter the menu Telephone settingsUsing the menu Handset ringer volumeTelephone base ringer volume Ringer toneRinger off Quiet mode To set the duration and turn on the quiet modeTo turn off the quiet mode Set date and time Press Select to choose LCD language LCD languageTo set your voicemail number Voicemail numberTo manually turn off the new voicemail indicators Clear voicemail indicatorsHome area code Key toneDial mode Answer a home call Telephone operationMake a home call Predial a home callEnd a home call Call waiting on the home lineMake a cell call Predial a cell call Answer a cell callEnd a cell call Answer a home call while on a cell call Call waiting on the cell lineAnswer a cell call while on a home call Cell phone voicemailMute VolumeTo silence the handset ringer Handset speakerphoneTemporary ringer silencing Temporary tone dialingPress /HOME or to use the home line RedialTo review and dial a redial entry To delete a redial entryCheck voicemail To access a number in the directoryTo access a number in the caller ID log To access a number on the redial listTransfer a call To end paging Find handsetWeb address To start pagingMultiple handset use Join a call in progressTo share an outside call Calling base or Calling HS IntercomTo initiate an intercom call with a handset BaseTo initiate an intercom call at the telephone base Answer an incoming call during an intercom call To answer on a handsetTo answer at the telephone base About the directory DirectoryPress Select to choose Add contact Add a directory entryDirectory Review and dial from the directory Alphabetical searchTo start an alphabetical search Review and dial from the directory or Alphabetical search on Edit a directory entryDelete directory entries To delete one entryTo delete all entries Assign a speed dial entry Speed dialDial a speed dial number Reassign a speed dial entryDelete a speed dial entry Caller ID About caller IDInformation about caller ID with call waiting Caller ID log Missed call indicatorCell or Memory matchReview and dial from the caller ID log Home or Cell toView dialing options Save a caller ID log entry to the directory Displays When Delete the caller ID log entriesCaller ID log screen messages To delete an entryRecord your own announcement Answering system settingsAnswering system AnnouncementDelete your announcement Play the announcementAnswer on/off To turn on or off with the telephone baseTo turn on or off with a handset or the telephone base To turn this feature on or off Call screeningNumber of rings Message alert tone Remote access codeRecording time Using the answering system and voicemail together Answering system operationAnswering system and voicemail New message indication Message capacityTo screen a call at a handset Call interceptMessage playback To screen a call at the telephone baseTo play messages at the telephone base To play messages with a handsetOptions during playback To record a memo Delete all messagesRecord, play or delete memos To delete all messages with a handset or the telephone baseCommand Description Remote accessTo register a handset AppendixExpand your telephone system Add and register a handsetTo deregister all handsets Replace a handsetDialing Characters by number of key presses Key Keystroke tableScreen messages Appendix Handset and telephone base indicators Handset lightsTelephone base lights Telephone base icons Handset iconsBattery needs charging when BatteryCannot find VTech DS6751 on my cell phone TroubleshootingCannot add my cell phone to the telephone base Cannot connect my cell phone with the telephone baseCannot download contacts from my cell phone to the DS6751 Listening volume of my cell call is too loud or quietMy cell phone disconnects with the telephone base PIN on the telephone base does not workMy telephone does not work at all There is no dial toneCannot dial out Low battery shows on the handset screen My cordless handset isn’t performing normallyCharge light is off Telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call Appendix Telephone does not receive caller ID while on a call Hear other calls when using the telephoneMy caller ID features are not working properly Hear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not workOut of range or no pwr at base shows on the handset screen New voicemail display and I don’t know whyCannot retrieve voicemail messages Messages on the answering system are very difficult to hear Answering system does not respond to remote commandsOutgoing announcement is not clear Answering system does not record messagesCommon cure for electronic equipment Important safety instructions Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers ECO modeOperating range Maintenance Energy-saving charging modeRbrc seal About cordless telephonesWhat does this limited warranty cover? Limited warrantyHow do you get warranty service? FCC Part FCC, Acta and IC regulationsIndustry Canada Technical specificationsIndex Index All rights reserved. Version 1 09/13 91-007335-010-100