Telephone operation | VTech CS6124-2 manual

Telephone operation

Make a call

• Press /FLASH and then use the dialing keys (0-9) to dial the telephone number.

Predial a call

CANCEL

•Enter the telephone number using the dialing keys (0-9), then press /FLASH to dial.

• The screen shows the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds).

• When predialing (preview numbers before dialing), press MUTE/DELETE or OFF/CANCEL to backspace and delete; press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a P appears).

• If the handset is moved out of range while on a call, it will beep three times.

Answer a call

• Press /FLASH or any of the dialing keys (0-9, TONE or #).

End a call

• Press OFF/CANCEL or put the handset to the telephone base or charger.

Volume

•During a call, press CID/VOL- or /VOL+ to adjust the listening volume.

Mute

The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you.

1.During a call, press MUTE/DELETE on the handset. The handset screen displays Muted until the mute function is turned off.

2.Press MUTE/DELETE again to resume the conversation. The handset screen temporarily displays Microphone on.

Call waiting

Muted

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When you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone service provider, you hear an alert tone if there is an incoming call while you are on another call.

•Press /FLASH to put the current call on hold and take the new call.

•Press /FLASH at any time to switch back and forth between calls.

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VTech CS6124-2 user manual Telephone operation

Contents

Online user’s manual Congratulations Table of contents Index Appendix Display screen messages Getting started Parts checklist Wall mounting optional Telephone base and charger installation Displays Place in charger Battery installationBattery charging Battery Handset layout Charge lightDialing keys MENU/SELECT Telephone base layout USE lightMessage window Ringer volume handset Telephone settingsUsing the menu Ringer volume telephone base To select a language To manually turn off these indicatorsLCD language Clear voicemail CID or To change the settingKey tone Set date and time Dial 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 only Directory Redial listReview and dial from the redial list Delete a redial entry Add a directory entry Review. Press MENU/SELECT again Review and dial from the directoryAlphabetical search To start an alphabetical search Delete a directory entry Edit a directory entry About 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 options Displays When Delete the call log entriesCall log display screen messages Del all calls Call screening Answering system settingsAnswering system setup Answer ON/OFF Remote access code Number of ringsMessage alert tone Press MENU/SELECT to select Announcement Recording timeAnnouncement Record your own announcement Play 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 playback To delete all messages with a handset Delete all messagesRecord, play or delete memos To delete all messages with the telephone base Window display Description Message window displays Command Function Remote access Display screen messages Appendix Telephone base light Handset and telephone base indicatorsHandset screen icons Handset light Battery needs charging when Battery Cannot dial out TroubleshootingMy telephone does not work at all There is no dial tone My 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 off Hear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work My caller ID features are not working properly Out of range or no pwr at base shows on the handset screen Cannot retrieve voicemail messages Messages 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 handset Common cure for electronic equipment Answering system does not respond to remote commands Important safety instructions Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers MaintenanceOperating range Rbrc seal About cordless telephones What does this limited warranty cover? Limited warranty How do you get warranty service? FCC Part FCC, Acta and IC regulations Industry Canada Technical specifications Index Index All rights reserved. Version 6 10/11