VTech CS6859-2 Telephone settings, Using the menu, Handset ringer volume, To enter the menu

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Telephone settings

Using the menu

You can use a cordless handset or the telephone base to change the telephone settings.

In the ringers menu, you can select the ringer tones and adjust the ringer volume for incoming calls.

In the settings menu, you can change the settings for LCD language, voicemail number, voicemail indicators, key tone, home area code and dial mode.

Go to Answering system settings (from page 48 to page 53) for instructions to change the answering system settings.

To enter the menu:

1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use.

2. Press /CID or / until the screen displays the desired feature menu.

3. Press SELECT to enter that menu.

• To return to the previous menu, press CANCEL.

• To return to idle mode, press and hold CANCEL.

Handset ringer volume

You can adjust the ringer volume or turn the ringer off on each handset. When the ringer is turned off, the handset displays and Ringer off.

1.Press MENU when the handset is not in use.

2.Press or until the handset displays Ringers, then press SELECT.

3.The handset displays Ringer volume, then press SELECT again.

4.Press or to sample each ringer volume level.

5.Press SELECT to save your selection. You hear a confirmation tone.

The ringer volume also determines the ringer volume for intercom calls. If the ringer volume is set to off, that handset is silenced for all incoming calls except paging tone.

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Contents Complete user’s manual Congratulations Table of contents Appendix Answering system settingsAnswering system operation IndexParts checklist Getting startedTelephone base and charger installation Battery installation If you do not hear a dial toneBattery charging Displays Put in chargerInstallation options Tabletop to wall mount installationGetting started Wall mount to tabletop installation See Telephone base and charger installation onAre you a new cable or VoIP subscriber? To use the built-in answering systemTo use the voicemail Telephone base layout DeleteMENU/SELECT Tone Volume Handset layoutMUTE/DELETE Handset ringer volume Telephone settingsUsing the menu To enter the menuTelephone base ringer volume Ringer toneQuiet mode To set the duration and turn on the quiet modeTo turn off the quiet mode Set date and time LCD language Press Select to choose LCD languageVoicemail number To set your voicemail numberTo manually turn off these indicators Clear voicemailKey tone Home area codePress /CID or / to choose Key toneOn or Key toneOff Dial mode Predial a call Telephone operationMake a call Answer a callVolume MuteCall waiting Temporary tone dialing Handset speakerphoneTemporary ringer silencing To silence the handset ringerRedial To review and dial a redial entryTo delete a redial entry To access a number on the redial list To access a number in the directoryTo access a number in the caller ID log Check voicemailTransfer a call To start paging Find handsetWeb address To end pagingIntercom Multiple handset useJoin a call in progress To share an outside callTo initiate an intercom call at the telephone base Speaker or INT. Both devices display Intercom endedTo answer on a cordless handset Call transfer using intercomAnswer an incoming call during an intercom call To answer at the telephone baseIntercom Directory About the directoryAdd a directory entry Press Select to choose Add contactDirectory Review and dial from the directory Alphabetical searchTo start an alphabetical search Edit a directory entry Delete a directory entrySpeed dial Assign a speed dial entryReassign a speed dial entry Dial a speed dial numberDelete a speed dial entry Caller ID About caller IDInformation about caller ID with call waiting Missed call indicator Caller ID logMemory match Review and dial from the caller ID logView dialing options Save a caller ID log entry to the directory To delete an entry Delete the caller ID log entriesCaller ID log screen messages To delete all entriesAnnouncement Answering system settingsAnswering system Record your own announcementPlay the announcement Delete your announcementTo turn on or off with a handset or the telephone base Answer on/offTo turn on or off with the telephone base CID orNumber of rings To turn this feature on or offCall screening Press Select to choose Call screeningRemote access code Message alert toneRecording time Voice languagePress /CID or / to choose 3 minutes, 2 minutes or Answering system and voicemail Using the answering system and voicemail togetherAnswering system operation If XX new messages displays and /PLAY/STOP onMessage capacity New message indicationTo screen a call at the telephone base Call interceptMessage playback To screen a call at a handsetTo play messages at the telephone base To play messages with a handsetOptions during playback To delete all messages with the telephone base Delete all messagesRecord, play or delete memos To delete all messages with a handset or the telephone baseRemote access Command DescriptionAdd and register a handset AppendixExpand your telephone system To register a handsetReplace a handset To deregister all handsetsScreen messages Appendix Handset and telephone base indicators Handset lightsTelephone base lights Handset icons Telephone base iconsBattery Operation Operating timeThere is no dial tone TroubleshootingMy telephone does not work at all Cannot dial outLow battery shows on the handset screen My cordless handset isn’t performing normallyCharge light is off Telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call Appendix Hear 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 Telephone does not receive caller ID while on a callOut of range or no pwr at base shows on the handset screen New voicemail display and I don’t know whyCannot retrieve voicemail messages Answering system does not record messages Answering system does not respond to remote commandsOutgoing announcement is not clear Messages on the answering system are very difficult to hearCommon cure for electronic equipment Important safety instructions Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers ECO modeOperating range Maintenance Taking care of your telephoneAbout cordless telephones Rbrc sealLimited warranty What does this limited warranty cover?How do you get warranty service? 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CS6859-2, CS6859, cs6858-3 specifications

The VTech CS6859 series of cordless phones, which includes models CS6859-3, CS6859, CS6859-4, and CS6859-2, offers a range of features designed to enhance communication for residential use. Known for their reliability and user-friendly designs, these models combine modern technology with practical functionalities catering to the needs of users.

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