VTech CS6124-2 user manual Number of rings, Remote access code, Message alert tone

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Answering system settings

Number of rings

You can choose from two, three, four, five or six rings; or toll saver. With toll saver selected, the answering system answers after two rings when you have new messages, and after four rings when you have no new messages. This enables you to check for new messages and avoid paying unnecessary long distance charges if you are calling from outside your local area.

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

2.Press CID or to select Answering sys, then press MENU/SELECT..

3.Press CID or to select Ans sys setup, then press MENU/SELECT.

4.Press CID or to select # of rings, then press MENU/SELECT.

5.Press CID or to choose from 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or Toll saver, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. You hear a confirmation tone.

Remote access code

A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 19. You can set the code from 00 to 99.

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

2.Press CID or to select Answering sys, then press MENU/SELECT.

3.Press CID or to select Ans sys setup, then press MENU/SELECT.

4.Press CID or to select Remote code, then press MENU/SELECT.

5.Press the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the code or CID or to select from 00 to 99, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. You hear a confirmation tone.

Message alert tone

This telephone beeps every 10 seconds to alert you of new messages. The tone stops when all new messages have been reviewed. Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use.

To turn this feature on or off:

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

2.Press CID or to select Answering sys, then press MENU/SELECT.

3.Press CID or to select Ans sys setup, then press MENU/SELECT.

4.Press CID or to select Msg alert tone, then press MENU/SELECT.

5.Press CID or to choose On or Off, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. You hear a confirmation tone.

• The answering system must be turned on for the message alert tone to function.

•Press any key on the telephone base (except /FIND HANDSET) to temporarily silence the message alert tone.

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Contents Online user’s manual Congratulations Table of contents Index Appendix Display screen messagesGetting started Parts checklistWall mounting optional Telephone base and charger installationDisplays Place in charger Battery installationBattery charging BatteryHandset layout Charge lightDialing keys MENU/SELECT Telephone base layout USE lightMessage window Ringer volume handset Telephone settingsUsing the menu Ringer volume telephone baseTo select a language To manually turn off these indicatorsLCD language Clear voicemailCID or To change the settingKey tone Set date and timeDial mode Home area codeWebsite Telephone operation Temporary ringer silencing Temporary tone dialingFind handset Chain dialing To access a number in the directory while on a callTo access a number in the call log while on a call Multiple handset use for models CS6120-2 and CS6124-2 onlyDirectory Redial listReview and dial from the redial list Delete a redial entryAdd a directory entry Review. Press MENU/SELECT again Review and dial from the directoryAlphabetical search To start an alphabetical searchDelete a directory entry Edit a directory entryAbout caller ID Call logInformation about caller ID with call waiting Missed call indicator Memory matchReview and dial from the call log Save a call log entry to the directory View dialing optionsDisplays When Delete the call log entriesCall log display screen messages Del all callsCall screening Answering system settingsAnswering system setup Answer ON/OFFRemote access code Number of ringsMessage alert tone Press MENU/SELECT to select Announcement Recording timeAnnouncement Record your own announcementPlay or delete your own announcement Answering system operation Answering system and voicemailMessage capacity To play messages with the telephone base New message indicationCall intercept Message playbackTo 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 Function Remote accessDisplay screen messages AppendixTelephone base light Handset and telephone base indicatorsHandset screen icons Handset lightBattery needs charging when BatteryCannot dial out TroubleshootingMy telephone does not work at all There is no dial toneMy handset beeps and is not performing normally Low battery shows on the handset screenTelephone does not ring when there is an incoming call Charge light is offHear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work My caller ID features are not working properlyOut of range or no pwr at base shows on the handset screen Cannot retrieve voicemail messagesMessages on the answering system are very difficult to hear Outgoing announcement is not clearAnswering system does not record messages Cannot hear any messages from the handsetCommon cure for electronic equipment Answering system does not respond to remote commandsImportant safety instructions Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers MaintenanceOperating range Rbrc seal About cordless telephonesWhat does this limited warranty cover? Limited warrantyHow do you get warranty service? FCC Part FCC, Acta and IC regulationsIndustry Canada Technical specificationsIndex Index All rights reserved. Version 6 10/11

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