VTech Remote Access Code and Settings for Answering Machines

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Answering system settings

Remote access code

A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 19. You can set the code from 00 to 99.

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

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

3.Press or to scroll to Ans sys setup, then press SELECT.

4.Press or to scroll to Remote code, then press SELECT.

5.Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter a two-digit number, or press or to scroll to a desired two-digit number.

Then press SELECT to confirm your selection. You hear a confirmation tone.

Message alert tone

When the message alert tone is set to on, and there is at least one new message, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds.

To turn this feature on or off:

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

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

3.Press or to scroll to Ans sys setup, then press SELECT.

4.Press or to scroll to Msg alert tone, then press SELECT.

5.Press or to choose Tone: On or Tone: Off, then press SELECT to confirm your selection. You hear a confirmation tone.

•The answering system must be turned on for the message alert tone to be functional.

•Press any key on the telephone base to temporarily silence the message alert tone.

Ans sys setup

ECO

Remote code

ECO

Remote code

19

ECO

Ans sys setup

ECO

Msg alert tone

ECO

Tone: Off

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 installationTo use the built-in answering system Are you a new cable or VoIP subscriber?To 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 volumeRinger tone Telephone base ringer volumeRinger off To set the duration and turn on the quiet mode 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 callCall waiting on the home line End a home callMake a cell call Answer a cell call Predial 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 pagingJoin a call in progress Multiple handset useTo 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 To answer on a handset Answer an incoming call during an intercom callTo answer at the telephone base About the directory DirectoryPress Select to choose Add contact Add a directory entryDirectory Alphabetical search Review and dial from the directoryTo start an alphabetical search Review and dial from the directory or Alphabetical search on Edit a directory entryTo delete one entry Delete directory entriesTo delete all entries Assign a speed dial entry Speed dialDial a speed dial number Reassign a speed dial entryDelete a speed dial entry About caller ID 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 announcementTo turn on or off with the telephone base Answer on/offTo turn on or off with a handset or the telephone base Call screening To turn this feature on or offNumber of rings Message alert tone Remote access codeRecording time Answering system operation Using the answering system and voicemail togetherAnswering 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 with a handset To play messages at the telephone baseOptions 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 lights Handset and telephone base indicatorsTelephone 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 workThere is no dial tone My telephone does not work at allCannot dial out My cordless handset isn’t performing normally Low battery shows on the handset screenCharge 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 workNew voicemail display and I don’t know why Out of range or no pwr at base shows on the handset screenCannot 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 ECO mode Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakersOperating 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