VTech DS6221-4 Multiple handset use, Intercom, Answer an incoming call during an intercom call

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Telephone operation

Multiple handset use

You can use up to two system handsets at a time on an outside call. If a

 

handset is already on a call and you would like to join the call, press

or

on another handset to join the call.

 

To end the call, press OFF/CLEAR or place the handset in the telephone base or charger. The call will not be terminated until all handsets hang up.

You can buy additional expansion handsets (model DS6201) for this telephone base. You can register up to 12 handsets to the telephone base.

The first nine handsets that you register are named HANDSETS 1-9. Use the handset number to intercom and transfer calls. Although the names for handsets 10-12 appear in their displays as 10-12, when you intercom or transfer to one of them, you must use *0 for HANDSET 10, *1 for

HANDSET 11, and *2 for HANDSET 12.

Intercom

Use the intercom feature for conversation between two system handsets.

1.Press INT on your handset when not in use.

•If you have a two-handset system, your handset screen shows CALLING OTHER HANDSET.

•If you have more than two handsets, your screen shows INTERCOM TO:. Use the dialing keys to select the other handset. Your handset screen shows

CALLING HANDSET X.

The other handset rings and its screen shows either OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING or HANDSET X IS CALLING.

2.To answer the intercom call, press , , INT, or any dialing keys (0-9, #, *) on the other handset. Both handsets now show INTERCOM.

3.To end an intercom call, press INT, OFF/CLEAR, or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger.

• You can cancel the intercom call before it is answered

by pressing OFF/CLEAR or INT on your originating handset.

CALLING

OTHER HANDSET

OTHER HANDSET

IS CALLING

INTERCOM

•If the other handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds, is in the directory or call log, or is out of range, your originating handset screen shows UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN and returns to idle mode.

•Press OFF/CLEAR or MUTE/REMOVE on the other handset to temporarily silence the intercom ringer.

•You can use a maximum of four handsets at a time. When two handsets are used on an intercom call, use two other system handsets for an outside call.

Answer an incoming call during an intercom call

If you receive an incoming outside call during an intercom call, there will be an alert tone.

•To answer the call, press . The intercom call ends automatically.

•To end the intercom call without answering the incoming call, press OFF/CLEAR.

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Contents User’s manual Congratulations Table of contents Appendix IndexParts checklist Getting startedTelephone base and charger installation Battery installation and charging Place in ChargerInstallation options Tabletop to wall mount installationWall mount to tabletop installation See Telephone base and charger installation onHandset layout Charge lightTelephone base layout DeleteTelephone settings Ringer volume handsetRinger tone Key toneLCD language Set date/timeClear voicemail Home area codeAnswering system settings Answering system set upNumber of rings Remote codeAnnouncement Play your announcementRecord your own announcement Delete your announcementTelephone operation Mute Ringer muteCall waiting Find handsetChain dialing To access a number in the directory while on a callTo access a number in the call log while on a call Multiple handset use IntercomAnswer an incoming call during an intercom call Handset 11, and *2 for HandsetShows Handset X is Calling Share an outside callScreen shows Calling Other HANDSET. Directory Store a directory entry Shows Enter NameCharacter chart NumberDial a directory entry Search the directoryAlphabetical search Shows Edit Number Edit a directory entryDelete from the directory About caller ID Missed calls indicator Call logReview the call log Make a call log entry ready to dialDelete from the call log Dial a call log entrySave a call log entry to the directory Call log display screen messages Redial listDial a redial entry Delete from redialMessage capacity Answering system operationAnswering system and voicemail Telephone base ringer volume Turn the answering system on or offCall screening Call interceptNew message indication Message playbackTo play messages with the telephone base To play messages with a handsetDelete all messages Record and play memosRecord a memo To delete all messages with the telephone baseMessage window displays Window display DescriptionRemote access CommandAppendix Handset display screen messagesThere is no telephone line connected Handset and telephone base indicators Handset lights Battery indicatorTelephone base lights Handset iconsBattery Expand your telephone system Add and register a handset optionalReplace a handset My telephone does not work at all TroubleshootingLow Battery shows on screen There is no dial tone Telephone does not ring when there is an incoming callCharge light is off Cannot dial out My handset beeps and is not performing normallyHear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work Hear other calls when using the telephoneMy caller ID features are not working properly Outgoing announcement is not clear CONNECTING... shows in the handset screenCaller ID entries do not match the numbers I need to dial Answering system does not respond to remote commands Messages on the answering system are very difficult to hearAnswering system does not record messages Messages on the answering system are incompleteImportant safety instructions Maintenance Operating rangeAbout cordless telephones Rbrc sealWarranty What does this limited warranty cover?How do you get warranty service? FCC, Acta and IC regulations FCC PartIndustry Canada Technical specifications Index Index 91-002292-020-100
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