VTech DS6221, DS221-2, DS221-3 Turn the answering system on or off, Call screening, Call intercept

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Answering system operation

Turn the answering system on or off

The answering system must be turned on to answer and record messages.

When the answering system is turned on, the ANS ON/OFF light on the telephone base will be on and ANS ON will display on the handset.

To turn on or off with the telephone base:

• Press ANS ON/OFF to turn the answering system on or off. When the answering system is turned on, it announces, “Calls will be answered.” When the answering system is

turned off, it announces, “Calls will not be answered.”

To turn on or off with a handset:

1.Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu when the handset is not in use.

2.Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYSTEM.

3.Press or to select >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT.

4.Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANSWER ON/OFF.

5.Press or to choose ON or OFF, then press MENU/SELECT.

Call screening

You can listen at the telephone base to a caller leaving a message. If you want to turn off the call screening feature, set the telephone base volume to zero. Remember to raise the volume in order to hear your messages during playback.

Call intercept

If you want to talk to the person whose message is being recorded, press on the handset.

Telephone base ringer volume

Press VOL+ or VOL- on the telephone base to adjust the ringer volume when the telephone is not in use. When you set the ringer volume to zero, the base ringer is off and the system announces, “Base ringer is off.”

See page 8 to set the handset ringer volume.

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Contents User’s manual Congratulations Table of contents Index AppendixGetting started Parts checklistTelephone base and charger installation Place in Charger Battery installation and chargingTabletop to wall mount installation Installation optionsSee Telephone base and charger installation on Wall mount to tabletop installationCharge light Handset layoutDelete Telephone base layoutRinger volume handset Telephone settingsRinger tone Key toneSet date/time LCD languageHome area code Clear voicemailAnswering system set up Answering system settingsNumber of rings Remote codePlay your announcement AnnouncementRecord your own announcement Delete your announcementTelephone operation Ringer mute MuteCall waiting Find handsetTo access a number in the directory while on a call To access a number in the call log while on a callChain dialing Intercom Multiple handset useAnswer an incoming call during an intercom call Handset 11, and *2 for HandsetShare an outside call Screen shows Calling Other HANDSET.Shows Handset X is Calling Directory Shows Enter Name Store a directory entryNumber Character chartSearch the directory Alphabetical searchDial a directory entry Edit a directory entry Delete from the directoryShows Edit Number About caller ID Call log Missed calls indicatorMake a call log entry ready to dial Review the call logDial a call log entry Save a call log entry to the directoryDelete from the call log Redial list Call log display screen messagesDial a redial entry Delete from redialAnswering system operation Answering system and voicemailMessage capacity Turn the answering system on or off Telephone base ringer volumeCall screening Call interceptMessage playback New message indicationTo play messages with the telephone base To play messages with a handsetRecord and play memos Delete all messagesRecord a memo To delete all messages with the telephone baseWindow display Description Message window displaysCommand Remote accessHandset display screen messages AppendixThere is no telephone line connected Battery indicator Handset and telephone base indicators Handset lightsTelephone base lights Handset iconsBattery Add and register a handset optional Expand your telephone systemReplace a handset Troubleshooting Low Battery shows on screenMy telephone does not work at all Telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call Charge light is offThere is no dial tone My handset beeps and is not performing normally Cannot dial outHear other calls when using the telephone My caller ID features are not working properlyHear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work CONNECTING... shows in the handset screen Caller ID entries do not match the numbers I need to dialOutgoing announcement is not clear Messages on the answering system are very difficult to hear Answering system does not respond to remote commandsAnswering system does not record messages Messages on the answering system are incompleteImportant safety instructions Operating range MaintenanceRbrc seal About cordless telephonesWhat does this limited warranty cover? WarrantyHow do you get warranty service? FCC Part FCC, Acta and IC regulationsIndustry Canada Technical specifications Index Index 91-002292-020-100