VTech LS6195 Message capacity, New message indication, To screen a call at the telephone base

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Answering system operation

Message capacity

The answering system can record and store up to 59 messages. Each message can be up to three minutes in length, depending on the recording time set (see page 47). The total storage capacity for the announcement, messages and memos is approximately 14 minutes. The actual recording time depends on individual message characteristics. Messages remain available for replay until you delete them.

New message indication

The light on the telephone base flashes and

XXnew messages displays on the handset and telephone base when there are new answering system messages.

If the message alert tone is turned on, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds when there are messages that have not been reviewed.

	1 new message
	ECO				ANS ON
	10:01AM		12/08

1 new message
10:01 12/08 ON
10:01 12/08 ON				9
	AM	ANS

Call screening

To screen a call at the telephone base:

If the answering system and call screening are on, the announcement and the incoming message broadcast at the telephone base while the call is answered by the answering system.

Options while a message is being recorded:

•Tap VOL- or VOL+ to adjust the call screening volume.

•Tap VOL- or VOL+ to temporarily turn on the call screening if the call screening is set to off.

•Tap to temporarily turn on or off the call screening.

To screen a call at the handset

If the answering system is on and recording a message, the handset shows

To screen call press [SELECT]. Press SELECT to screen the call on your handset. The handset shows Screening...

Options while a message is being recorded:

•Press /VOLUME or /VOLUME to adjust the call screening volume.

•Press to switch between the speakerphone and the handset earpiece.

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Contents Complete user’s manual Product news RegistrationTable of contents Index Getting started Parts checklistTelephone base installation This Side UP / CE Côté Vers LE Haut Handset battery installationDisplays Put in charger Handset battery chargingVOL Telephone base layoutMute Find Handset Handset layout VolumeINT To enter the handset menu Using the menuHandset ringer volume Telephone base settingsTelephone base ringer volume Press Select to choose Ringer volumeQuiet mode Telephone settingsTo set the quiet mode duration To turn off the quiet modeSet date and time Press Select to select LCD language LCD languageBase LCD language To set the voicemail number Voicemail numberKey tone Clear voicemail indicatorsTo manually turn off the new voicemail indicators Home area code Dial modeAuto answer Using the telephone base Using the handsetTelephone operation Make a callAnswer a call Volume controlEnd a call Handset speakerphoneCall waiting MuteTemporary ringer silencing To silence the handset ringerChain dialing Temporary tone dialingFind handset Check voicemailWebsite To start the paging toneTo delete a redial number RedialTo review and dial a redial number Transfer a call To join a call Multiple handset useJoin a call in progress Answer an incoming call during an intercom call IntercomHS 1 is calling HS X is callingCall transfer using intercom About the directory DirectoryPress Delete to erase a digit Add a directory entryAdd contact Enter number Alphabetical search Review directory entriesEdit a directory entry Dial a directory entryDelete contact? Delete a directory entryReassign a speed dial slot Speed DialAssign a speed dial slot Delete a speed dial entry Dial a speed dial numberInformation about caller ID with call waiting Caller IDAbout caller ID Memory match Caller ID logEntries in CID XXX for a few seconds Missed call indicatorReview the caller ID log View dialing options Save a caller ID log entry to the directory Dial a caller ID log entryCaller ID log screen messages Delete caller ID log entriesTo delete one entry Caller ID log onAnswering system Answering system settingsAnnouncement Record your own announcementAnswer on/off Delete your announcementNumber of rings Call screening00 to Remote access codeMessage alert tone Recording time Answering system operation Using the answering system and voicemail togetherAnswering system and voicemail Handset, see To play messages on the handset onNew message indication Message capacityTo screen a call at the telephone base Options while a message is being recordedTemporarily turn off the message alert tone Call interceptTo play messages at the telephone base Message playbackOptions during playback To play messages on the handsetRecord, play and delete memos Delete all old messagesDelete all msg? To record a memoCommand Description Remote accessExpand your telephone system AppendixAdd and register a handset To register a handsetTo deregister all handsets Deregister handsetsScreen messages Appendix Telephone base lights Handset and telephone base indicatorsHandset icons Telephone base iconsOperation Operating time BatteryMy telephone doesn’t work at all TroubleshootingCannot dial out Appendix Hear other calls while using my phone My calls cut in and out while I’m using my cordless handset My telephone does not receive caller ID when on a call System announces Time and day not set Cannot retrieve voicemail messages Important safety instructions Operating range Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakersECO mode About cordless telephones MaintenanceRbrc seal FCC Part FCC, Acta and IC regulationsIndustry Canada FCC Part 68 and ActaWhat does this limited warranty cover? Limited warrantyHow do you get warranty service? Technical specifications Index Index All rights reserved. Version 1 09/12 91-006037-010-100