VTech CS6729-4D, CS6729-5, CS6729-21, CS6729-3 user manual Remote access, Command Description

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Answering system operation

Remote access

A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 19. See Remote access code on page 47 to change it.

1.Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone.

2.When the answering system answers, enter the two-digit remote access code.

3.Then you can enter one of the following remote commands.

Command

Description

1Play all messages.

2Play only new messages.

3Delete the current message (during playback).

33Delete all old messages.

4Repeat the current message (during playback).

5Stop.

*5	Hear a list of remote commands.

6Skip to the next message (during playback).

*7	Record a new announcement.

8End the call.

0Turn the answering system on or off.

4.Hang up or press 8 to end the call.

•If you do not press any key after you enter the remote access code, all new messages play. If there are no new messages, all old messages play.

•Once the new messages have played, the telephone announces the help menu options. If you do not press any key within 20 seconds, the remote access call automatically disconnects.

•When the answering system is turned off, the telephone answers after 10 rings, and announces, “Please enter your remote access code.”

•When the memory is full, the answering system answers incoming calls after 10 rings and announces, “Memory is full. Enter your remote access code.”

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Contents User’s manual Product news RegistrationTable of contents Index Answering system settingsAnswering system operation AppendixGetting started Parts checklistTelephone base and charger installation If you do not hear a dial tone Battery installationDisplays Put in charger Battery chargingTabletop to wall mount installation Installation optionsSee Telephone base and charger installation on Wall mount to tabletop installationTo use the voicemail Are you a new cable or VoIP subscriber?To use the built-in answering system PLAY/STOP REDIAL/PAUSE Handset layoutINT To enter the handset menu Telephone settingsUsing the menu Handset ringer volumeRinger tone Telephone base ringer volumeTo turn off the quiet mode Quiet modeTo set the duration and turn on the quiet mode Set date and time Press Select to choose LCD language LCD languageTo set your voicemail number Voicemail numberClear voicemail To manually turn off these indicatorsHome area code Key toneDial mode Telephone operation Temporary ringer silencing VolumeMute Call waitingTo delete a redial entry Temporary tone dialingRedial To review and dial a redial entryCheck voicemail To access a number in the directoryTo access a number in the caller ID log To access a number on the redial listCalling HS X and then Transferred Transfer a callTo end paging Find handsetWeb address To start pagingTo share an outside call Multiple handset useJoin a call in progress Calling HS IntercomAnswer an incoming call during an intercom call INT needs 2 HSCall transfer using intercom About the directory DirectoryPress Select to choose Add contact Add a directory entryEnter number To start an alphabetical search Review and dial from the directoryAlphabetical search Delete a directory entry Edit a directory entryAssign a speed dial entry Speed dialDial a speed dial number Reassign a speed dial entryClear SD #X? Delete a speed dial entryInformation about caller ID with call waiting Caller IDAbout caller ID Caller ID log Missed call indicatorReview and dial from the caller ID log Memory matchView dialing options Save a caller ID log entry to the directory To delete all entries Delete the caller ID log entriesCaller ID log screen messages To delete an entryRecord your own announcement Answering system settingsAnswering system AnnouncementDelete your announcement Play the announcementTo turn on or off with a handset Answer on/offTo turn on or off with the telephone base Number of rings To turn this feature on or offCall screening Message alert tone Remote access codeRecording time Answering system and voicemail Using the answering system and voicemail togetherAnswering system operation New message indication Message capacityOptions while a message is being recorded Call interceptTo screen a call at the telephone base To screen a call at a handset Options during playback Message playback To play messages at the telephone base To play messages with a handsetTo delete all messages with a handset Delete all messagesRecord, play or delete memos To delete all messages with the telephone baseWindow display Description Message window displaysCommand Description Remote accessTo register a handset AppendixExpand your telephone system Add and register a handsetTo deregister all handsets Replace a handsetScreen messages Appendix Handset icons Handset and telephone base indicatorsHandset lights Telephone base lightsOperation Operating time BatteryCannot dial out TroubleshootingMy telephone does not work at all There is no dial toneCharge light is off Low battery shows on the handset screenMy cordless handset isn’t performing normally Telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call Appendix Hear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work Experience poor sound quality when using the speakerphoneHear other calls when using the telephone My caller ID features are not working properlyCannot retrieve voicemail messages Out of range or no pwr at base shows on the handset screenMessages on the answering system are very difficult to hear Answering system does not respond to remote commandsOutgoing announcement is not clear Answering system does not record messagesCommon cure for electronic equipment Important safety instructions Operating range Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakersECO mode FCC Part FCC, Acta and IC regulationsIndustry Canada To activate the CEC battery charging testing mode Mesures de sécurité importantes For C-UL compliance onlyConservez CES Instructions Propos des téléphones sans fil MaintenanceRbrc seal About cordless telephonesWhat does this limited warranty cover? Limited warrantyHow do you get warranty service? Index Technical specificationsIndex Wall mount installation 5-6 Warranty Web address