Accessory handset for use with vtech models ds6211/ds6211-2/ds6211-3/ ds6211-4/ds6221/ds6221-2/ ds6221-3/ds6221-4/ds6221-5/ ds6222-4/ds6222-5 (18 pages)
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........1 SET UP THE TELEPHONE ............3 Package Contents ..................3 Location ....................3 Connect the Base Station ................. 4 Connect the Charger Base (only for model with additional handset)..5 Install and Charge the Handset Batteries ..........6 Installation Options ...................
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End a Home Call ..................28 Transfer a Call ..................28 Call Waiting on the Home Line ............... 29 Make a Mobile Call ................. 29 5.6.1 Preparatory Dialing a Mobile Call ..........29 5.6.2 Direct Dialing a Mobile Call ............29 Answer a Mobile Call ................
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5.24.2 Dial a Redial Entry ..............36 5.24.3 Save a Redial Entry to the Phonebook ........37 5.24.4 Delete a Redial Entry ..............37 5.25 Find Handset (Paging) ................38 5.25.1 Start Paging ................38 5.25.2 End Paging ................38 5.26 Power Fail Back-Up ................
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8.5.2 No Line Indicator ................ 55 8.5.3 Download Fail ..................56 Date and Time ..................56 8.6.1 Set the Date Format ..............57 8.6.2 Set the Time Format ..............57 8.6.3 Set the Date and Time ............... 57 Auto Answer .................... 58 Rename Handset ...................
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10.3.2 Answer an Intercom Call at the Destination Device ....74 10.3.3 Silence an Intercom Call ............74 10.3.4 Mute while on an Intercom Call ..........74 10.3.5 End an Intercom Call at the Destination Handset ...... 74 10.4 Answer an Incoming Call during an Intercom Call ........75 10.4.1 Answer a Home Call during an Intercom Call ......
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to VTech under the following conditions: •...
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DISPOSAL WARNING When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. All electrical and electronic products/battery should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.
1 Base unit • 1 AC power adapter for base • 2 Telephone line cords • NiMH rechargeable battery pack (1 for DS8121A, 2 for DS8121-2A) • Charger with AC power adapter (1 set for DS8121-2A) • User’s manual •...
Connect the Base Station Mains power wall socket Telephone wall socket If you have ADSL Mains power high speed Internet cable service, an ADSL filter (not included) is required. Telephone line cord Insert the DC plug of the power adapter and the telephone line cord into the base station, as shown above.
Connect the Charger Base (only for model with additional handset) Mains power wall socket Mains power cable Plug the mains power cable into the charger base, plug the other end into the mains power wall socket and switch the power on. note Ensure power cord is fed through slot on the charger so unit sits flush with the desk.
Install and Charge the Handset Batteries Slide open the battery compartment cover. Place the supplied rechargeable battery in the battery compartment, with the battery connector plugged in, as shown. Slide the battery compartment cover back on until it clicks into place. Place the handset on the base to charge for at least 16 hours.
Installation Options Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, follow the steps below to connect the telephone base with a standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. You may need a professional to install the wall mounting plate.
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Hold the cords to the side of the telephone base. Align the upper slots on the back of the telephone base just above the upper tabs (marked A) of the wall mount bracket. Make sure the lower slots of the telephone base are also aligned above the lower tabs (marked B) of the wall mount bracket.
2.6.2 Wall Mount to Tabletop Installation To change the telephone base from the wall mount position to tabletop position, follow the steps below. If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first. Push the wall mount bracket up to remove it from the wall. Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall.
3. GET TO KNOW YOUR PHONE Overview of the Handset CHARGE LIGHT On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger. LEFT SOFT KEY While in a menu: Press to go back to previous menu. RIGHT SOFT KEY Press to select a menu item displayed above the key.
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MOBILE Press to make or answer a mobile call. During a mobile call: Press to answer an incoming call when you hear a call waiting alert. Flashes quickly when there is an incoming mobile call. Flashes slowly when a mobile call is on hold. DIR/UP/VOLUME+ Press to scroll up while in menus.
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TALK OFF/CANCEL While using menus: Press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display. Press and hold to return to idle mode. During a call: Press to hang up. Press and hold while the telephone is not in use to erase the displayed messages (XX Missed calls and Download fail).
Overview of the Base Station PAGE DEVICE 1/DEVICE 2 LIGHTS ® On when the telephone base is paired and connected with a BLUETOOTH device. ® Flash alternately while pairing a BLUETOOTH device. DELETE Press to delete the message currently playing. When the phone is not in use, press twice to delete all previously reviewed messages.
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ANSWER ON Press to turn the answering system on or off. PAGE/HANDSET LOCATOR Press to page all system handsets. Press and hold to begin handset deregistration. IN USE LIGHT On when the handset is in use, when the answering system is answering an incoming call, or when you are registering a handset.
Handset LCD Display Icons and Symbols The screen display gives you information on the current status of the telephone. MUTE ANS ON On steadily when the home line is in use or there is an incoming home call. On steadily when a mobile line is in use or there is an incoming mobile call.
Menu Structure In idle mode, press MENU to enter the menu. Refer to the following table for the menu structure. Key Press MENU Main Menu PLAY MESSAGES ANSWERING SYS PHONEBOOK Sub menu X new messages Review Review answering sys...
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CALL LOG BLUETOOTH Ringers Set date/time HOME ADD DEVICE RINGER VOLUME MOBILE 1/2/3/4 DEVICE LIST RINGER TONE DOWNLOAD PB. LOW BATTERY CHANGE PIN NO COVERAGE HS SETTINGS DISPLAY ALERTS TIME FORMAT DATE FORMAT AUTO ANSWER REGISTER...
Text and Digit Entry Table The following table shows you where each letter and punctuation character can be found. Respective character table will be used when corresponding menu language is selected. This will be helpful when storing a name in the contacts or renaming your handset.
BLUETOOTH Setup ® ® To use a BLUETOOTH enabled mobile phone with your telephone, you must first pair ® and connect your BLUETOOTH mobile phone with the telephone base. All handsets can be used to make or answer calls on the mobile phone line. ®...
noteS The pairing process may take up to one minute. If the pairing process fails, try again. If you put the handset back in the telephone base or charger while pairing, the process is cancelled and the handset returns to idle mode. If a device fails to connect, the handset displays Mobile Phone A is added to device list, and then displays Pls use mobile to connect to base.
If you have trouble pairing your headset, it may not be compatible with your telephone system. noteS The pairing process may take up to one minute. If the pairing process fails, try again. If your put the handset back in the telephone base or charger while pairing, the process discontinues and the handset returns to idle mode.
4.3.5 Review the Active Device List Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use. Press to highlight Bluetooth, then press SELECT. Press to highlight Device list, then press SELECT. 4.3.6 Connect/disconnect an Active Device While in the active devices menu, you may connect or disconnect your active device. Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use.
4.3.8 Rename a Device You can change the name of a paired device on the paired devices list. Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use. Press to highlight Bluetooth, then press SELECT. Press to highlight Device list, then press SELECT. Press to highlight a device when necessary, then press OPTION.
4.3.11 Download Phonebook You can download up to 4 mobile phone phonebooks to your telephone system via ® BLUETOOTH wireless technology. Each downloaded phonebook can store up to 1,500 entries with up to 30 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name.
When the downloading process is complete, the handset displays Download ended XXXX entries saved. You hear a confirmation tone. Press OK to return to the download phonebook menu. noteS With certain mobile phones, downloading from the SIM card is not supported. If this is the case, try transferring the contacts from your SIM card to your mobile phone memory first, then download from your mobile phone memory.
4.3.13 View the Phonebook Download Information Press MENU on the handset in idle mode to enter the main menu. Press to highlight Phonebook, then press SELECT. Press to choose the desired downloaded phonebook, then press OPTION. Press to highlight Last update, then press SELECT. The phonebook download information appears on the screen.
USING THE PHONE Make a Home Call 5.1.1 Preparatory Dialing a Home Call Enter the telephone number, then press on the handset. 5.1.2 Direct Dialing a Home Call Press on the handset, then enter the telephone number. Answer a Home Call Press on the handset.
® To transfer a call from the BLUETOOTH headset back to the handset: Press OPTION. Press to highlight Use Handset, then press SELECT. Call Waiting on the Home Line If you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone service provider, you hear a tone if someone calls while you are already on a call.
Call Waiting on the Mobile Line If you subscribe to call waiting service from your mobile phone service provider, you hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call. Press on the handset to put your current call on hold and take the new call. Press on the handset at any time to switch back and forth between calls.
5.11 Answer a Home Call While On a Mobile Call If you are on a mobile call and you receive an incoming home call, you hear a beep and A displays on the handset you are using. All other handsets ring. 5.11.1 Answer the Incoming Home Call Press on the handset.
If you are on a call using the mobile line, you cannot join the call using your paired mobile phone. However, you can join the call using another DS8121A/DS8121-2A device. Your mobile phone is being used for the phone call so only features that are normally available during a call can be used.
5.15 Silencing the Ringer When the telephone is ringing, you can temporarily silence the ringer of the handset without disconnecting the call. The next call rings normally at the preset volume. To silence the handset ringer: Press SILENCE, on the handset and Ringer muted appears. 5.16 Auto Answer As long as you have Auto answer set to On you can answer a call by lifting the...
5.20.2 Take a Call off Mute Press on the handset and resume speaking. When mute is off, Microphone on appears temporarily on the handset. Mute is automatically canceled when you end the call. 5.21 Hold You can place any call on hold. You hear an alert tone if you have not taken the call off of hold after 14 minutes.
5.23 Chain Dialling Use this feature to initiate a dialling sequence from numbers stored in the phonebook, call list or redial list while you are on a call. Chain dialling can be useful if you wish to access other numbers (such as bank account numbers or access codes) from the phonebook, call list or redial list.
5.24 Redial The telephone base and each handset store the last 10 dialed numbers (up to 30 digits each) in the redial list. The redial entries of each handset are independent. 5.24.1 Review the Redial List Press on the handset in idle mode. Press on the handset repeatedly to browse the list.
5.24.3 Save a Redial Entry to the Phonebook Press on the handset in idle mode. Press on the handset repeatedly to browse until the desired number displays. Press SAVE. The screen displays EDIT NUMBER. Use the dialling keys to edit the number, if necessary.
5.25 Find Handset (Paging) This feature helps you find a misplaced handset. 5.25.1 Start Paging Press on the telephone base when it is not in use. All idle handsets ring and display ** Paging**. 5.25.2 End Paging Press on the telephone base. Press or any dialling key (0-9, #,*) on the handset.
noteS If Off is selected, Power Fail Back-Up mode will not be enabled. If Auto is selected, the registered handset(s) will display Put in cradle to power up BS when mains power interruption occurs. Place the handset with sufficient battery power (not lower than level 2) onto the main base unit to activate Power Fail Back-Up and start up the base.
5.26.3 Answer a Call Using Power Fail Back-Up Mode If there is only one handset registered to the base: When the phone rings, keep the handset on the main base unit and press to answer the call. The speakerphone will be turned on automatically and call is answered.
PHONEBOOK The home phonebook stores up to 200 entries with up to 30 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name. Each of the downloaded phonebooks stores up to 1,500 entries with up to 30 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name.
7. Press on the handset to select one of the following types: Home Mobile Work Other 8. Press NEXT. The screen displays ENTER NAME. 9. Use the dialling keys to enter the name. Press on the handset to erase a character. Press and hold on the handset to erase all characters.
View the Phonebook Entries are sorted alphabetically. To view the phonebook: Using a handset: Press on the handset in idle mode. Press on the handset to highlight a phonebook, then press VIEW. Press on the handset to browse. Press MENU in idle mode. Press on the handset to highlight Phonebook, then press SELECT.
3-character Alphabetical Search You can use the enhanced 3-character search to find your contacts quickly and efficiently. To start the search: Follow the steps in View the phonebook above to enter the phonebook. When an entry appears, use the dialling keys to enter the letters associated with the name.
6.5.2 Edit a Phonebook Entry You can edit any phonebook entry. However, be aware that if you download a phonebook from a mobile phone again, the phonebook is erased and replaced with the current mobile phone phonebook. If you have edited the downloaded entries on the telephone, those changes are lost.
6.5.4 Delete a Phonebook Entry To delete an entry: Search for the desired entry in the phonebook. When the desired entry appears, press on the handset. The screen displays Delete contact? and the name of the entry. Press YES to confirm. The screen displays Contact deleted and then the next alphabetical entry in the phonebook.
6.6.2 View the Speed Dial Phonebook Press MENU in idle mode. Press on the handset to highlight Phonebook, then press SELECT. Press on the handset to highlight Speed dial, then press VIEW. Press on the handset to browse. 6.6.3 Dial a Speed Dial Entry Press and hold the dialling key (0-9) corresponding to the assigned entry you wish to call.
6.6.5 Delete a Speed Dial Entry Press MENU in idle mode. Press on the handset to highlight Phonebook and then press SELECT. Press on the handset to highlight Speed dial, then press VIEW. Press on the handset to highlight assigned slot, then press on the handset.
NETWORK SERVICE Calling Number Display If you have subscribed to Calling Number Display service, you will be able to see your caller’s number on your handset display (provided it is not blocked) prior to answering the call. If your caller’s name is stored in the phonebook and a number match is found, you will see the caller’s name on the display instead.
7.1.2 Dial a Call List Entry Search for the desired entry in the call list. When the desired entry is displayed and is in the correct format for dialling, press on the handset to use the home line. Press on the handset to use the mobile line.
noteS If the name received from the telephone service provider is in all capital letters, the first letter of every word remains a capital letter. However, the next letter after the prefix “Mac”, “Mc”, or “O’”, is kept as a capital letter. For example, the “D” in “MacDonald”...
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To reset the voicemail indicator: Press MENU in idle mode to enter the main menu. Press on the handset to highlight Settings, then press SELECT. Press on the handset to highlight Display alerts, then press SELECT. Press on the handset to highlight Home line, then press SELECT. 5.
PHONE SETTINGS Ringer Volume You can select the ringer volume for the incoming home and mobile calls. Press MENU on the handset in idle mode to enter the main menu. on the handset to highlight Ringers, then press SELECT. Press Press SELECT to choose Ringer volume.
Ringer Tone You can select the ringer tones for the incoming home and mobile calls. Press MENU in idle mode to enter the main menu. Press on the handset to highlight Ringers, then press SELECT. Press on the handset to highlight Ringer tone, then press SELECT. Press on the handset to highlight All lines, Home, Mobile-D1 or Mobile-D2, then press SELECT.
Display Alert In the display alerts menu, you can change and edit the settings for the display of alerts on the idle screen. 8.5.1 Missed Call Indicator When there are missed calls that have not been reviewed in the call list, the handsets show XX Missed calls.
8.5.3 Download Fail If the phonebook download process is interrupted, the handsets display Download fail. You can reset the download fail indication on the handset. To reset the download fail indication: Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use. Press on the handset to highlight Settings, then press SELECT.
8.6.1 Set the Date Format Press MENU in idle mode to enter the main menu. Press on the handset to highlight Settings, then press SELECT. Press on the handset to highlight Date format, then press SELECT. Press on the handset to choose DD-MM-YY or MM-DD-YY. Press SET to confirm.
Auto Answer This feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base if you have set the Auto answer On. To reset the Auto answer: Press MENU on the handset in idle mode to enter the main menu. Press to highlight Settings, then press SELECT.
8.10 Dial Mode Press MENU in idle mode to enter the main menu. on the handset to scroll to Settings, then press SELECT. Press on the handset to scroll to Dial mode, then press SELECT. Press on the handset to choose Tone or Pulse. Press SET to save.
8.13 Voice Announce Caller ID The Voice Announce Caller ID feature lets you know who’s calling without having to look at the display. When you have an incoming call, the handset and/or base speaks “Call from...” and the name of the caller based on the phonebook or calling number display information.
8.14 Reset You can use a handset to reset your telephone to the default settings. After reset, all your personal settings and call list entries will be deleted, but your phonebook remains unchanged. Press MENU in idle mode to enter the main menu. Press on the handset to highlight Settings, then press SELECT.
ANSWERING MACHINE The answering system can record and store up to 99 messages. Each message can be up to 3 minutes in length depending on the message length set. The total storage capacity for the outgoing message, messages and memos is approximately 30 minutes.
Outgoing Message An outgoing message is the greeting callers hear when calls are answered by the answering system. The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with “Hello, please leave a message after the tone.” You can use this default outgoing message, or replace it with your own.
9.2.3 Delete your Outgoing Message Press MENU in idle mode to enter the main menu. Press on the handset to scroll to Answering sys, then press SELECT. Press SELECT again to select Outgoing msg. The screen displays OUTGOING MSG. Press PLAY to play the outgoing message.
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To listen to messages with a handset: Press MENU in idle mode. Press SELECT to select Play messages. If you have either new or old messages, the messages play automatically. If you have both new and old messages: • To play new messages, press SELECT to select Play new msgs. •...
Delete All Old Messages Using the telephone base: Press when the phone is not in use. The telephone announces, “To delete all old messages, press DELETE again.” Press again. All previously reviewed messages are erased and the telephone announces, “All old messages deleted.” Using a handset or the telephone base: Press MENU idle mode to enter the main menu.
Answering Machine Settings in the answering system setup menu, you can change the settings for call screening, number of rings, remote access code, message alert tone and recording time. Call Screening The call screening feature lets you listen at the telephone base to a caller leaving a message.
Remote Access Code A 2-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 00. You can change the code to any number from 00 to 99. To change the remote access code: Press MENU in idle mode to enterthe main menu.
9.10.1 Temporarily Turning off the Message Alert Tone Pressing any telephone base key (except ) temporarily silences the message alert tone. The message alert tone plays with the next incoming message. 9.11 Recording Time You can set the recording time limit for each incoming message. To change the setting: Press MENU in idle mode to enter the main menu.
9.12.1 Using the Answering System and Voicemail Together You can also use your telephone answering system and voicemail together by setting your built-in answering system to answer before voicemail answers as described below. To learn how to program your voicemaiI settings, contact your telephone service provider.
9.12.5 Call Intercept When a caller is leaving a message on your answering system, you can stop recording and talk to the caller by pressing on the handset. 9.13 Remote Access You can access the answering system remotely by dialling your home telephone number from any touch-tone telephone.
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noteS If you do not press any keys 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.
10. ADDITIONAL HANDSETS (SOLD SEPARATELY) 10.1 Transfer a Call While on an outside call, you can transfer the call from one device to another. Press OPTION, then press SELECT to highlight Transfer. Your handset displays TRANSFER TO: and a list of registered devices. Press on the handset to highlight the destination device and then press SELECT.
10.3.1 Initiate an Intercom Call Using a handset: Press MENU on the handset in idle mode. Press to highlight Intercom, then press SELECT. Your handset displays INTERCOM and a list of devices. Press to highlight a destination device and then press SELECT. Your handset displays Calling HANDSET X, Calling BASE 0 or Calling all devices.
10.4 Answer an Incoming Call during an Intercom Call When you receive an incoming home call during an intercom call, the two handsets on the intercom call hear an alert tone, and their screens display Home Incoming call and then the calling number display. The telephone base and all other handsets ring.
10.5 Call Transfer Using Intercom Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another system handset or the telephone base. 10.5.1 Transfer an Outside Call Using a handset: When on an outside call, press OPTION. to highlight Intercom, then press SELECT. Press Your handset displays INTERCOM plus a list of devices.
10.6 Registration Your handset and telephone base is pre-registered. If for some reason, the handset is not registered to the telephone base, Put handset on BASE to register will be displayed on the handset screen, register your handset according to the following procedure.
10.7 Deregister Handsets If you want to replace a handset or reassign the designated handset number of a registered handset, you must deregister all the handsets and then individually register each handset again. To make deregistration easier, read all of the instructions on this page before you begin.
11. RANGE EXTENDER (SOLD SEPARATELY) The Range Extender lets you extend the coverage area of your telephone system in all directions, including up and down. When registered to the telephone base, the Range Extender’s coverage area overlaps the coverage area of the telephone base, the telephone base can hand-off calls to the Range Extender as the user moves from one coverage area to another.
This range extender doubles the effective transmission distance between the base unit and the cordless handset. Place your VTech Range Extender(s) in different places at your home or business, and enjoy talking further away from the base than ever before.
12. DEFAULT SETTINGS Items Default Values Default Settings of Handset EXT RING MELODY 6 EXT RING VOLUME VOLUME 5 EARPIECE VOLUME VOLUME 3 HANDSFREE VOLUME VOLUME 5 HANDSET NAME Handset 1 (Depend on no. of Hand set) KEY TONE LOW BATTERY BEEP NO COVERAGE AUTO ANSWER DATE FORMAT...
13. TROUBLESHOOTING If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestion listed below. Problem Solutions My telephone does • Make sure the batteries are installed and charged not work at all. correctly. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the telephone base after use.
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There is • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the interference telephone base. during a telephone • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital conversation. subscriber line - DSL) through your telephone line, you My calls fade out must install a DSL filter between the telephone base when I am using...
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PBX systems. Technical Support For technical support, please call VTech Technical Inquiry Hotline 852-2667 7433. Please read out the serial number of this telephone to Technical Center. The serial number can be found in the battery compartment after having the batteries removed.
15. CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Take care of your telephone • Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so you must treat it with care. • Avoid rough treatment. • Place the handset down gently. • Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it.