VTech DS6151 user manual Announcement, Play your announcement

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Answering system settings

Announcement

The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with “Hello, please leave a message after the tone.” You may use this preset announcement, or replace it with your own.

Play your announcement

Using the telephone base:

1.Press the MENU softkey when the telephone base is not in use.

2.Press the SELECT softkey to select Answering sys.

3.Press /CID or /DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding icon, 1 or 2, flashes on the screen.

4.Press /CID or /DIR to select Ans sys setup and then press the SELECT softkey.

1

Call screening Announcement

# of rings

SELECT

1

ANNOUNCEMENT

2-Play 3-Delete

7-Record

5.Press /CID or /DIR to select Announcement and then press the SELECT softkey.

6.The telephone base announces, “To play, press 2. To record, press 7.” Press 2 to play and the screen shows Announcement playback, or press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu.

Using the handset:

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

2. Press the SELECT softkey to select ANSWERING SYS.

3. Press or to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2, then press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding icon,

1 or 2, flashes on the screen respectively.

4.Press or to select Ans sys setup, then press the SELECT softkey.

5.Press or to select Announcement, then press the SELECT softkey.

6.The handset announces, “To play, press 2. To record, press 7.” Press 2 to play and the screen shows Announcement playback, or press the BACK softkey to exit to the previous menu.

1

Announcement

playback

DELETE STOP

1

ANS SYS SETUP Call screening Announcement

# of rings

BACK SELECT

1

ANNOUNCEMENT

2-Play 3-Delete

7-Record

BACK

1

Announcement

playback

DELETE STOP

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Contents User’s manual Congratulations Table of contents Index Answering system operation..60Appendix Parts checklist Getting startedTelephone base installation Figure One Installation with 2-line jackFigure Two Installation with separate line jacks Battery installation Charge lightBattery charging ChargerHandset layout SoftkeysHold Cancel Telephone base layoutRepeat Hold LCD language Handset settingsSettings To select a languageClear voicemail indicator To manually turn off these indicatorsKey tone To change the settingsTo adjust the date and time Set date/timeHome area code Dial modeTo change the setting Ringers Ringer volumeTo adjust the handset ringer volume Ringer toneTelephone base settings LCD language Clear voicemail Key tone Clear voicemail Key tone Set date/time Key tone Set date/time Home area code To adjust the ringer volume Answer ON/OFF Answering system settingsAnswering system set up To change the setting Using the telephone base Call screeningAnnouncement Play your announcementShows Recording announcement ..., or press Record your own announcementDIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox Playback at any time 2 to replay the recorded Delete your announcement Number of rings Remote access code Message alert tone Telephone operation Make, answer or end a callHandset speakerphone VolumeCall waiting Silence the ringerMute HoldTo start paging Temporary tone dialingHandset locator To end pagingChain dialing To access a number in the directory while on a callTo access a number in the call log while on a call Review the redial list To access the last number redial while on a callRedial list Dial a redial entrySave a redial entry to the directory Delete a redial entryHandset 11 and Tone 2 for Handset Multiple handset useIntercom To initiate an intercom call with a handsetTo answer an intercom call at the telephone base To initiate an intercom call from the telephone baseTo answer an intercom call at the handset To silence an intercom callAnswer an incoming call during an intercom call Transfer a call From the handsetAt the telephone base Share an outside call Conference line 1 and line 2 callsTo initiate an intercom call while on a conference call To end a conference callTo end the call while on a conference call Answer an incoming call during a conference callTo answer the incoming call while on a conference call Directory Create a new directory entryEnter Number Character chart Alphabetical search To review the directory Using the handsetReview the directory Dial a directory entryEdit a directory entry Edit NameDelete a directory entry To delete an entryStore a speed dial entry Review the speed dial directory Dial a speed dial entryEdit a speed dial entry To edit an entry Reassign a speed dial entryDelete a speed dial entry About caller ID Information about caller ID with call waitingMissed calls indicator Caller ID historyMemory match Review the call logMake a call log entry ready to dial Dial a call log entrySave a call log entry to the directory Delete from the call log Call log display screen messagesMessage capacity Answering system operationAnswering system and voicemail New message indication Call interceptMessage playback To play messages using the telephone baseTo play messages using the handset To delete all old messages with the handset Delete all messagesTo delete all old messages with the telephone base Record and play memos Record a memo using the telephone baseRecord a memo using the handset Remote access CommandAppendix Screen display messagesThere is no telephone line connected on line Telephone base lights Handset and telephone base indicatorsHandset lights Handset screen icons Telephone base screen icons Battery Battery needs charging whenTo register a handset Expand your telephone systemAdd and register a handset optional To deregister all handsets To resetReplace a handset Deregister all handsets?There is no dial tone TroubleshootingMy telephone does not work at all Cannot dial outCharge light is off Low battery shows on handset screenTelephone does not ring when there is an incoming call My handset beeps and is not performing normally 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 Registration failed appears on the handsetOut of range or no power at base shows on the handset screen Caller ID entries do not match the numbers I need to dialAnswering system does not record messages Cannot retrieve voicemail messagesOutgoing 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 Common cures for electronic equipmentImportant safety instructions Operating range Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakersMaintenance About cordless telephones Rbrc sealWarranty What does this limited warranty cover?How do you get warranty service? FCC, Acta and IC regulations FCC PartIndustry Canada Technical specifications Index Index 91-002462-010-100
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DS6151 specifications

The VTech DS6151 is a cordless phone system designed to deliver a blend of advanced features, user-friendly design, and reliable performance. This model is particularly popular among consumers looking for a versatile and efficient home communication solution. The DS6151 integrates several technologies and characteristics that enhance its usability.

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