VTech DS221-2, DS221-3, DS6221-5 Delete all messages, Record and play memos, Record a memo

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Answering system operation

Delete all messages

To delete all messages with the telephone base:

Press X/DELETE when the phone is not in use. The telephone announces, “To delete all old messages, press DELETE again.” Press X/DELETE again. All previously heard messages are erased and the telephone announces, “All old messages deleted.”

To delete all messages 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 >DEL ALL OLD, then press MENU/SELECT.

4.The handset shows DELETE ALL MESSAGES? PRESS SELECT TO CONFIRM. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection.

Record and play memos

Memos are your own recorded messages used as reminders for yourself or others using the same answering system. You can record your own memos using a system handset. Playback and delete them in the same way as incoming messages.

Record a memo

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 >RECORD MEMO, then press MENU/SELECT.

4.The handset announces, “Record after the tone. Press 5 when you are done.” After the tone, speak towards the microphone of the handset.

5.Press 5 when finished recording. The handset announces, “Recorded.”

“Memory is full,” is announced if you record a memo when the memory is

full.

Each memo can be up to four minutes in length.

Memos shorter than one second are not recorded.

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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 layoutKey tone Telephone settingsRinger volume handset Ringer toneSet date/time LCD languageHome area code Clear voicemailRemote code Answering system settingsAnswering system set up Number of ringsDelete your announcement AnnouncementPlay your announcement Record your own announcementTelephone operation Find handset MuteRinger mute Call waitingChain dialing To access a number in the directory while on a callTo access a number in the call log while on a call Handset 11, and *2 for Handset Multiple handset useIntercom Answer an incoming call during an intercom callShows Handset X is Calling Share an outside callScreen shows Calling Other HANDSET. Directory Shows Enter Name Store a directory entryNumber Character chartDial a directory entry Search the directoryAlphabetical search Shows Edit Number Edit a directory entryDelete from the directory About caller ID Call log Missed calls indicatorMake a call log entry ready to dial Review the call logDelete from the call log Dial a call log entrySave a call log entry to the directory Delete from redial Call log display screen messagesRedial list Dial a redial entryMessage capacity Answering system operationAnswering system and voicemail Call intercept Telephone base ringer volumeTurn the answering system on or off Call screeningTo play messages with a handset New message indicationMessage playback To play messages with the telephone baseTo delete all messages with the telephone base Delete all messagesRecord and play memos Record a memoWindow display Description Message window displaysCommand Remote accessHandset display screen messages AppendixThere is no telephone line connected Handset icons Handset and telephone base indicators Handset lightsBattery indicator Telephone base lightsBattery Add and register a handset optional Expand your telephone systemReplace 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 My handset beeps and is not performing normally Cannot dial outHear 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 Messages on the answering system are incomplete Answering system does not respond to remote commandsMessages on the answering system are very difficult to hear Answering system does not record messagesImportant 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