VTech DS221-2, DS221-3, DS6221-5, DS6222-4 Battery installation and charging, Place in Charger

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Getting started

Battery installation and charging

Install the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you might be able to make and receive short calls. For best performance, charge the handset for at least 16 hours before use. When not in use, place the handset in the telephone base or charger. See page 37 for battery operating times.

Battery indicators					Battery status	Action
The screen is blank.					Battery has no charge	Charge until the screen shows
					and the handset cannot	LOW BATTERY (at least 10
					be used.	minutes).
The screen shows					Battery has very little	Charge until the screen shows
PLACE IN CHARGER					charge and the handset	LOW BATTERY (about four
and				flashes.	cannot be used.	minutes).

The screen shows					Battery has enough	Charge until the screen shows
LOW BATTERY,					charge to be used for a	HANDSET X (about one hour).
		flashes, and the			short time.
		handset beeps.
The screen shows					Battery is charged.	To keep the battery charged,
HANDSET X.						place it in the telephone base
						or charger when not in use.

1.If the battery compartment cover is on the handset, press the indentation and slide the cover to remove.

2.Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment, matching the color-coded label.

3.Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires inside the battery compartment.

4.Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it towards the center of the handset until it clicks into place.

5.Charge the handset by placing it in the telephone base or charger. The CHARGE light is on when the handset charges.

	1	2	3	4	5	CHARGE
						light

• If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage.

•To purchase replacement batteries, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call

1 (800) 267-7377.

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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 waitingTo access a number in the call log while on a call To access a number in the directory while on a callChain dialing Handset 11, and *2 for Handset Multiple handset useIntercom Answer an incoming call during an intercom callScreen shows Calling Other HANDSET. Share an outside callShows Handset X is Calling Directory Shows Enter Name Store a directory entryNumber Character chartAlphabetical search Search the directoryDial a directory entry Delete from the directory Edit a directory entryShows Edit Number About caller ID Call log Missed calls indicatorMake a call log entry ready to dial Review the call logSave a call log entry to the directory Dial a call log entryDelete from the call log Delete from redial Call log display screen messagesRedial list Dial a redial entryAnswering system and voicemail Answering system operationMessage capacity 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 Low Battery shows on screen TroubleshootingMy telephone does not work at all Charge light is off Telephone does not ring when there is an incoming callThere is no dial tone My handset beeps and is not performing normally Cannot dial outMy caller ID features are not working properly Hear other calls when using the telephoneHear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work Caller ID entries do not match the numbers I need to dial CONNECTING... shows in the handset screenOutgoing announcement is not clear 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