Answering system settings

Record your own announcement

Using the telephone base:

1. Press /REC while the telephone base is not in use.

2. Press /CID or /DIR to select Announcement, then press the SELECT softkey.

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. The telephone base announces, “Record after the tone. Press 5 when you are done.” After the tone, speak towards MIC (microphone) of the telephone base. Press 5 or the STOP softkey when finished recording.

5.The answering system automatically plays back the newly recorded announcement. Press 5 to stop the playback at any time.

-OR-

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

2.

Press the SELECT softkey to select Answering sys.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

3.

Press

/CID or

/DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2,

 

 

Call screening

 

 

 

 

Announcement

 

then press the SELECT softkey. The corresponding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

# of rings

 

icon, 1

or

2, flashes on the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

 

4.

Press

/CID or

/DIR to select Ans sys setup, then

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

press the SELECT softkey.

 

1

 

 

5.

Press

/CID or

/DIR to select Announcement, then

 

ANNOUNCEMENT

 

2-Play 3-Delete

 

press the SELECT softkey.

 

7-Record

6.

The telephone base announces, “To play, press 2. To

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

record, press 7.”

Press 7 to record and the screen

 

1

 

 

 

shows Recording announcement ..., or press

 

Recording

 

CANCEL to exit to the previous menu.

 

announcement...

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

The telephone base announces, “Record after the

 

 

 

 

 

STOP

 

 

tone. Press 5 when you are done.” After the tone, speak

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

towards MIC (microphone) of the telephone base. Press 5 or the STOP

 

softkey when finished recording.

 

 

 

 

 

8.The answering system automatically plays back the newly recorded announcement. Press 5 to stop the playback at any time; 2 to replay the recorded announcement; or 7 to record again if desired.

9.Press CANCEL to exit to the previous menu.

• Your announcement can be up to 90 seconds in length.

• Announcements shorter than two seconds are not recorded.

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VTech DS6151 Record your own announcement, DIR to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox, Shows Recording announcement ..., or press

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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