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- Page 1 Complete user’s manual www.vtechcanada.com Models: FS6220-2/FS6220-3/ FS6224/FS6224-11/ FS6224-2/FS6224-21/ FS6224-3...
- Page 2 This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at www.vtechcanada.com. ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Directory . - Page 4 Table of contents Answering system operation . . . . 37 Answering system and voicemail . . . 37 Using the answering system and voicemail together ... . . 37 Message capacity.
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Page 5: Getting Started
Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. Telephone line cord Battery compartment cover Battery (1 for FS6224/FS6224-11) (1 for FS6224/FS6224-11) (2 for FS6220-2/FS6224-2/ (2 for FS6220-2/FS6224-2/ FS6224-21) FS6224-21) (3 for FS6220-3/FS6224-3) (3 for FS6220-3/FS6224-3) Handset... -
Page 6: Telephone Base And Charger Installation
Getting started Telephone base and charger installation Install the telephone base and charger as shown below. If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and telephone wall jack. -
Page 7: Fs6224
Getting started Battery installation Install the battery as shown below. Plug the battery connector securely Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and into the socket, matching the the wires inside the battery orientation of the engraved label. compartment. -
Page 8: Battery Charging
Getting started Battery charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the table below). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use. -
Page 9: Wall Mounting
Getting started Wall mounting (optional) Your telephone comes ready for tabletop use. To mount your telephone on the wall: Position the top hole at the back of the telephone base against the top mounting stud on the wall plate. Align the holes on the telephone base against the mounting studs on the wall plate. Then slide the telephone base down until it locks into place. -
Page 10: Handset Layout
Getting started Handset layout VOL /CID • Press to review the caller ID log when the telephone is not in use (page 28). • During a call or message playback, press to decrease the listening volume (page 16 or page 40). •... - Page 11 Getting started Handset layout MENU/SELECT • Press to show the menu (page 9). • While in a menu, press to choose an item, or save an entry or setting. VOL / • Press to review the directory when the telephone is not in use (page 24).
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Page 12: Telephone Base Layout
Getting started Telephone base layout Message window X/DELETE • Shows the number of • Press to delete the message messages, and other currently playing (page 40). information of the • When the phone is not in answering system or use, press twice to delete telephone base (page 43). -
Page 13: Telephone Settings
Telephone settings Using the menu You can use a cordless handset to change the telephone settings. In the ringers menu, you can select the ringer tones and adjust the ringer volume for incoming calls. In the settings menu, you can change the settings for LCD language, voicemail indicators, key tone, home area code and dial mode. -
Page 14: Telephone Base Ringer Volume
Telephone settings Telephone base ringer volume Press VOL + or VOL - on the telephone base to adjust the ringer volume when the phone is not in use. When you set the ringer volume to zero, the base ringer is off and the telephone base announces, “... -
Page 15: Set Date And Time
Telephone settings Set date and time The answering system announces the date and time of each message prior to playing it. Before using the answering system, set the date and time as follows. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. -
Page 16: Lcd Language
Telephone settings LCD language You can select English, French or Spanish to be used in all screen displays. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Settings until the handset displays Settings, Press then press SELECT. Press SELECT to choose LCD language. LCD language to choose English, Français or Español, Press... -
Page 17: Clear Voicemail
Telephone settings Clear voicemail If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, the handsets display New voicemail and when you have new voicemail messages. Contact your telephone service provider for more information about using your voicemail service. After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on the handsets turn off automatically. -
Page 18: Key Tone
Telephone settings Key tone You can turn the key tone on or off for each handset. Settings If you turn the key tone on, the handset beeps with each key press. If you turn the key tone off, there are no beeps when you press the handset keys. -
Page 19: Dial Mode
Telephone settings Dial mode The dial mode is preset to touch-tone dialing. If you have pulse Settings (rotary) service, you must change the dial mode to pulse dialing before using the telephone to make a call. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. Dial mode until the handset displays Settings, Press... -
Page 20: Telephone Operation
Telephone operation Make a call Press on the handset. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number with the dialing keys (0-9). • The handset displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds). While entering numbers, press and hold PAUSE to insert a •... -
Page 21: Mute
Telephone operation Mute The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other Muted party cannot hear you. During a call, press MUTE. The handset displays Muted until the • 10:15 12/25 mute function is turned off. Press MUTE again to resume the conversation. -
Page 22: Temporary Tone Dialing
Telephone operation Temporary tone dialing If you have pulse (rotary) service only, you can switch from pulse to touch-tone dialing temporarily during a call. This is useful if you need to send touch-tone signals to access your telephone banking or long distance services. During a call, press TONE. -
Page 23: Chain Dialing
Telephone operation Chain dialing Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the directory, caller ID log or redial list while you are on a call. Chain dialing can be useful if you wish to access other numbers (such as bank account numbers or access codes) from the directory, caller ID log or redial list. -
Page 24: Web Address
Telephone operation Web address Web address Use this feature to view the VTech website address. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. www.vtechcanada until the handset displays Web address, then press Press SELECT. The handset displays the VTech website address. -
Page 25: Directory
Directory About the directory Each handset can store up to 30 directory entries. Each entry Directory empty may consist of a phone number up to 30 digits and a name up to 15 characters. • Each handset directory is independent. Any modifications made Directory full on one handset are not reflected on all other handsets. -
Page 26: Add A Directory Entry
Directory Add a directory entry Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Directory to scroll to Directory, then press SELECT. Press Press SELECT to choose Add contact. Add contact When Enter number displays, use the dialing keys to enter a number (up to 30 digits). - Page 27 Directory Add a directory entry -OR- Use the dialing keys to enter a number (up to 30 digits) Enter number when the handset is not in use. Press SELECT. The handset 800-267-7377 - displays Enter number. If the number entered has more than 11 digits, the handset will not display Enter number.
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Page 28: Review And Dial From The Directory
Directory Review and dial from the directory Entries are sorted alphabetically. Press when the phone is not in use. The handset displays Review the first entry in the directory. Press to browse. When the desired entry displays, press to dial. Mike Smith 800-267-7377 -OR-... -
Page 29: Edit A Directory Entry
Directory Edit a directory entry Search for the desired entry in the directory (see Review and dial from the directory or Alphabetical search on page 24). When the desired entry appears, press SELECT. The handset Edit number displays Edit number and the stored number. 800-267-7377_ •... -
Page 30: Caller Id
Caller ID About caller ID This product supports caller ID services provided by most telephone service providers. Depending on your service subscription, you may see the caller’s number, or the caller’s name and number that are sent by your telephone service provider after the first or second ring. -
Page 31: Caller Id Log
Caller ID Caller ID log If you subscribe to caller ID service, information about each caller will display after the first or second ring. If you answer a call before the caller information displays on the handset, it will not be saved in the caller ID log. •... -
Page 32: Memory Match
Caller ID Memory match When the incoming telephone number matches the last seven digits of a telephone number in your directory, the name that appears on the screen matches the corresponding name in your directory. For example, if Linda Jones calls, her name appears as Linda if this is how you entered it into your directory. -
Page 33: View Dialing Options
Caller ID View dialing options Although the caller ID log entries received have Mike Smith 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit number), 800-267-7377 in some areas, you may dial only the seven digits, 10:15 12/25 or a 1 plus the seven digits, or a 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits. -
Page 34: Save A Caller Id Log Entry To The Directory
Caller ID Save a caller ID log entry to the directory Press CID when the phone is not in use. -OR- Press MENU when the phone is not in use. Press to scroll to Caller ID log. Then press SELECT twice. 2. -
Page 35: Delete The Caller Id Log Entries
Caller ID Delete the caller ID log entries To delete an entry: When in the caller ID log, press to browse. Press DELETE to delete the selected entry. The handset displays Deleting . . . and then you hear a confirmation tone. To delete all entries: Press MENU when the phone is not in use. -
Page 36: Answering System Settings
Answering system settings Answering system Use the answering system menu of a cordless handset to turn on or off the answering system, message alert tone or call screening, set up the announcement message, or change the number of rings, remote access code, message recording time or voice language. -
Page 37: Play The Announcement
Answering system settings Play the announcement Press MENU when the phone is not in use. Play Del Rec [3] [7] to scroll to Answering sys, then press SELECT. Press Press SELECT to choose Announcement. The handset displays Play [2] Del [3] Rec [7] and the handset announces, Playing... -
Page 38: Answer On/Off
Answering system settings Answer on/off The answering system must be turned on to answer and record messages. When the answering system is turned on, the /ANS ON/OFF light on the telephone base turns on and ANS ON displays on all handsets. To turn on or off with the telephone base: Press /ANS ON/OFF to turn the built-in answering system •... -
Page 39: Number Of Rings
Answering system settings Number of rings You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call Ans sys setup after two, three, four, five or six rings; or toll saver. If you choose toll saver, the answering system answers a call after two rings when you have new messages, or after four rings when you have no new messages. -
Page 40: Message Alert Tone
Answering system settings Message alert tone When the message alert tone is set to on, and there is at least one Ans sys setup new message, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds. To turn this feature on or off: Press MENU when the phone is not in use. -
Page 41: Answering System Operation
Answering system operation Answering system and voicemail Your telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice messages: those left on its built-in answering system and those left at your service provider’s voicemail. Your telephone’s built-in answering system messages and voicemail messages are separate. -
Page 42: Message Capacity
Answering system operation Message capacity The answering system can record and store up to 99 messages. Each message can be up to three minutes in length (see page 36 to change). The total storage capacity for the announcement, messages and memos is approximately 11 minutes. The actual recording time depends on individual message characteristics. -
Page 43: Call Screening
Answering system operation Call screening To screen a call at the telephone base: If the answering system and call screening are on (see Call screening on page 34), the announcement and the incoming message broadcast at the telephone base while the call is answered by the answering system. -
Page 44: Message Playback
Answering system operation Message playback If you have new messages, the telephone plays only the new messages (oldest first). If there are no new messages, the telephone plays back all messages (oldest first). When playback begins, you hear the total number of messages followed by the day and time of the message. -
Page 45: Delete All Messages
Answering system operation Delete all messages You can only delete old (reviewed) messages. You cannot delete new messages until you review them. You cannot retrieve deleted messages. To delete all messages with the telephone base: Press X/DELETE when the phone is not in use. The system announces, “To delete all old messages, press DELETE again.”... -
Page 46: Record, Play Or Delete Memos
Answering system operation Record, play or delete memos Memos are your own recorded messages used as reminders for yourself or others using the same answering system. You can record your own memos using a system handset. Playback and delete them in the same way as incoming messages. To record a memo: Press MENU when the phone is not in use. -
Page 47: Message Window Displays
Answering system operation Message window displays Window display Description No messages. Total number of old messages and memos recorded. 1-99 The message number currently playing. Total number of new messages recorded, or the current (flashing) 0-99 message number during new message playback. The clock needs to be set. -
Page 48: Remote Access
Answering system operation Remote access A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 19. See Remote access code on page 35 to change it. Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone. When the system plays your announcement, enter the two-digit security code. -
Page 49: Appendix
Appendix Screen messages Your recorded announcement is deleted. Annc deleted There are no caller ID log entries. Call log empty A directory entry is deleted. Contact deleted There are no directory entries. Directory empty The directory is full. Directory full You have just ended a call. - Page 50 Appendix Screen messages You can record your own announcement or memo after the Record in X sec tone is played. The handset ringer is muted temporarily during an incoming Ringer muted call. The handset ringer is turned off. Ringer off Your selection has been saved.
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Page 51: Handset And Telephone Base
Appendix Handset and telephone base indicators Telephone base light On when the answering system is turned on. /ANS ON/OFF Handset icons The battery icon flashes when the battery is low and needs charging. The battery icon animates when the battery is charging. The battery icon becomes solid when the battery is fully charged. -
Page 52: Battery
Appendix Battery It takes up to 12 hours for the battery to be fully charged . When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation Operating time While in handset use (talking*) 7 hours While not in use (standby**) 5 days * Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery. -
Page 53: Troubleshooting
Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, visit our website at www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377. My telephone does not work at all . • Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly (pages 3). For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the telephone base or charger after use. - Page 54 Appendix Troubleshooting My cordless handset isn’t performing normally . • Make sure you plug the power cord securely into the telephone base. Plug the power adapter into a different, working electrical outlet without a wall switch. • Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You may have moved out of range. •...
- Page 55 Appendix Troubleshooting There is interference during a telephone conversation . My calls fade out when I am using the cordless handset . • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base. • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack.
- Page 56 Appendix Troubleshooting I hear other calls when using the telephone . • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack. Plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in the wiring or telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider.
- Page 57 Appendix Troubleshooting and New voicemail show on the handset display and I don’t know why . • Your telephone has voicemail indication that is separate from the built-in answering system. and New voicemail appear on the handset, your telephone has received a signal from your telephone service provider that you have a voicemail message waiting for you to retrieve from them.
- Page 58 Appendix Troubleshooting The answering system does not record messages . • Make sure the answering system is on. • When the answering machine memory is full, it does not record new messages until some old messages are deleted. • If you subscribe to voicemail service, change the number of rings so that your answering system answers before your voicemail answers (page 35).
- Page 59 Appendix Troubleshooting I subscribe to a nontraditional telephone service that uses my computer to establish connections, and my telephone doesn’t work . • Make sure your computer is powered on. • Make sure your Internet connection is working properly. • Make sure that the software is installed and running for your nontraditional telephone service.
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Page 60: Important Safety Instructions
Appendix Important safety instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following: Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. -
Page 61: Precautions For Users Of Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers
Appendix Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones): Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. -
Page 62: Maintenance
Appendix Maintenance Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated 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. -
Page 63: About Cordless Telephones
VTech product service centers. Please call 1 (800) 8 BATTERY for information on Ni-MH battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. VTech’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources. ®... -
Page 64: Limited Warranty
How long is the limited warranty period? The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If VTech repairs or replaces a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty, this limited... - Page 65 Product in transit. If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, VTech will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity.
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Page 66: Fcc, Acta And Ic Regulations
Appendix FCC, ACTA and IC regulations FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 67: Technical Specifications
Appendix FCC, ACTA and IC regulations If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. -
Page 68: Index
Index About cordless telephones 59 Handset indicators 47 Add a directory entry 22-23 Handset layout 6 Alphabetical search 24 Handset locator 20 Announcement 32-33 Handset ringer 9, 10 Answer a call 16 Handset icons 47 Answering system 32-44 Answering system and voicemail 37 Icons 47 Implanted cardiac pacemakers 57 Battery 3, 4, 48... - Page 69 Index Paging handset 20 Wall mounting 5 Parts checklist 1 Warranty 60-61 Play a memo 42 Website 20 Play the announcement 33 Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers 57 Predial a call 16 Pulse dialing 18 Record a memo 42 Record an announcement 32 Recording time 36 Redial 18...
- Page 70 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. VTech is the registered trademark of VTech Holdings Limited. Copyright © 2012 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. All rights reserved. Version 1 07/12.
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