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1. 40 Cell phone voicemail 40 Expand your telephone System sssssnsnnnnenennenennnnnnnnnnnn 41 Screen messages 41 ECO mode 43 General product care 44 Frequently asked questions 44 The RBRC seal 47 FCC ACTA and IC regulations 48 California Energy Commission battery charging testing instructions 50 For C UL compliance only 50 Limited warranty 53 Technical specifications 55 What s in the box Your telephone package contains the following items Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service NOTE To purchase replacement batteries or power 1 set for DS6621 2 adapters visit our website at 2 sets for DS6621 3 www vtechphones com or call 3 sets for DS6621 4 1 800 595 9511 In Canada go to www vtechcanada com or dial a eee eee ee ene eee eee eee 1 800 267 7377 Quick start guide Abridged user s manual Important Safety Instructions 1 set for DS6621 DS6621 2 DS6621 3 1 set for DS6621 DS6621 2 DS6621 3 Beoenis DS661 1 4 1 set for DS6621 2 sets for DS6621 2 3 sets for DS6621 3 4 sets for DS6621 4 Overview Handset overview 1 Handset earpiece 2 LCD display 3 MENU SELECT e Show the menu e While in a menu press to select an item or save an entry or setting 4 OFF CANCEL e Hang up
2. 19 Answer a cell call while on a home call 19 Answer a home call while on a cell call 20 Speakerphone ccceeeseeeeeeeeeeeees 20 VOIUME sede sms sens eedcccdect by ceteeesedsieles 20 WU seen 20 Join a call in progress for multiple handset models only 20 Call waiting on the home line 20 Call waiting on the cell line 21 Chain dialing 21 Find handset 21 INTO COM 555555 stitrencebesneantoncesses 22 Transfer a call 22 Answer an incoming call during an intercom call 23 Redial list 23 Review a redial list entry 23 Dial a redial list entry 23 Delete a redial list entry 23 Phonebook 24 Add a phonebook entry 24 Review phonebook entries 25 Alphabetical search 25 Delete a phonebook entry 25 Delete all phonebook entries 26 Edit a phonebook entry 065 26 Dial a phonebook entry 65 26 Caller ID 26 Review the caller ID log 26 Memory match 27 Missed call indicator 27 View dialing options 27 Dial a caller ID log entry ee 28 Save a caller ID log entry to the phonebook eeeeeeeeeeeeeees 28 Delete the caller ID log entries 28 Call DIOCK ccsseccseeeeseteeseeeeeees 29 Block
3. Frequently asked questions Below are the questions most frequently asked about the cordless telephone If you cannot find the answer to your question visit our website at www vtechphones com or call 1 800 595 9511 for customer service My telephone does not work at all Make sure the telephone base is installed properly and battery is installed and charged correctly For optimum daily performance return the handset to the telephone base after use Disconnect the telephone line cord from your telephone and connect it to another telephone If there is no dial tone on that other telephone either then the telephone line cord may be defective Try installing a new telephone line cord If changing telephone line cord does not help the wall jack or the wiring to this wall jack may be defective Contact your telephone service provider The display shows No line cannot hear the dial tone You may be using a new cable or VoIP service the existing telephone jacks in your home may no longer work Contact your service provider for solutions cannot dial out The display shows To register HS and see manual alternately The handset does not work at all The display shows Low battery The battery does not charge in the handset or the handset battery does not accept charge The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call My handset beeps and is not per
4. dialing If you have pulse rotary service you must change the dial mode to pulse dialing before using the telephone to make a call 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press or to highlight Settings and then press SELECT 3 Press or to highlight Dial mode and then press SELECT 4 Press or to choose Touch tone or Pulse 5 Press SELECT to save your selection Then the handset returns to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone 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 1 During a call press tone 2 Use the dialing keys to enter the number you wish to dial 3 The telephone sends touch tone signals The telephone automatically returns to pulse dialing mode after you end the call Telephone Operations Make a home call Dean esse Dee 0e 1 Press amp HOME or 1 on the handset 2 When you hear a dial tone dial the number e The handset displays Unable to call if the telephone line is in use aT The handset shows the elapsed time as you talk in hours minutes and seconds e While entering numbers press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause a p appears Handset control key panel Predial a home call 1 Enter the telephone number 2 Press HOME o
5. entries The answering system is turned on The handset ringer is off The message number currently playing and total number of new old messages recorded Handset and Telephone base w On when the handset speakerphone is in use On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or handset charger lights On when the telephone line is in use On when you are registering a handset Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call Flashes when another telephone sharing the same line is in use Flashes when you are deregistering all handsets On when a Bluetooth device is connected to the base Flashes when the telephone base is in discoverable mode On when the answering system is turned on Connect You can choose to connect the telephone base for desktop usage or wall mounting NOTES Use only the adapters provided Even if you do not subscribe to any conventional telephone service you can pair a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to your telephone base see Bluetooth and use the cell line alone without plugging in a telephone line cord Make sure the electrical outlets are not controlled by wall switches The adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling under the table or cabinet outlet are If you subscribe to digital subscriber line DSL high
6. inputting designated numbers as instructed in the voice guide NOTES e You can press CANCEL to quit the voice guide at anytime e If the system does not receive any input it will announce Sorry still have not received any input If you want to restart the voice guide please enter the menu and select Voice guide under Answering system Good bye Using your built in answering system New message indication The message window on the telephone base flashes and XX new messages displays on the handset when there are new answering system messages Message window display Total number of old messages and memos recorded The message number currently playing When time and date are not set it flashes 0 the total number of new messages recorded or total number of old messages recorded The telephone base may have lost and regained power The clock needs to be set Description amp The answering system memory is full with total number of messages recorded The telephone base speaker volume level while adjusting The telephone base ringer level while adjusting The answering system is answering a call or recording a memo or announcement The telephone is being accessed remotely The answering system is being programmed The telephone is ona home line call alternating If the message alert tone is turned on the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds when there are m
7. kept in the caller ID log View dialing options Although the caller ID log entries received have 10 digits the area code plus the seven digit number in some areas you may need to dial only the seven digits or 1 plus the seven digits or 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits You can change the number of digits that you dial from the caller ID log and store the new number to the phonebook While reviewing the caller ID log press pound key repeatedly to display different dialing options for local and long distance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number in the phonebook Press 1 repeatedly if you need to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the phonebook When the number is displayed in the correct format for dialing press HOME 9 CELL or a to dial 27 Dial a caller ID log entry 1 Search for the desired caller ID log entry see Review the Caller ID log 2 When the desired entry displays press HOME CELL or q to dial Save a caller ID log entry to the phonebook 1 Search for the desired caller ID log entry see Review the Caller ID log When the desired entry displays press SELECT Press SELECT to choose To Phonebook Then the handset displays Enter number Use the dialing keys to edit the number when necessary Press SELECT to move to the name The handset displays Enter name Use the dialing keys to add or
8. telephone Both your and the caller s telephone service providers must use equipment compatible with the caller ID service The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID The caller ID information displays after the first or second ring The handset may be out of range Move it closer to the telephone base Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base Use a working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch 46 subscribe to a nontraditional telephone service that uses my computer to establish connections and my telephone doesn t work The answering system does not record messages Make sure your computer is powered on and your Internet is working properly Make sure to plug your USB telephone adapter into a dedicated USB port on your computer Do not plug into a multiple port USB hub USB splitter that is not powered In a few rare instances the USB port on your computer may not have enough power In these instances try using a USB hub with its own external power supply If you are using a firewall it may prevent access to your nontraditional telephone service Contact your service provider for more information Make sure the answering system is on When the answering system is on ANS ON should display on the handset and the telephone base When the answering machine memory is full it does not record new mes
9. a call e Silence the ringer temporarily while the handset is ringing e Press and hold to erase the missed call indicator while the phone is not in use e Press to return to the previous menu or press and hold to return to idle mode without making changes 5 e Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry 6 MUTE DELETE e Mute the microphone during a call e Delete digits or characters while using the dialing keys e Silence the ringer temporarily while the handset is ringing 7 REDIAL PAUSE e Press repeatedly to review the redial list e Press and hold to insert a dialing pause while entering a number 8 Microphone 9 1 e Make or answer a call using the handset speakerphone e During a call press to switch between the speakerphone and the handset 10 0 e Press to add a space when entering names 11 Kone e While you have set the dial mode to pulse and on a call press to switch to tone dialing temporarily 12 1 e Press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the caller ID log entry before dialing or saving it to the phonebook e Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail number 13 HOME FLASH Make or answer a home call Answer an incoming home call when you hear a call waiting alert 14 CELL Make or answer a cell call Answer an incoming cell call when you hear a call waiting alert 15 VOLUME Vm Review t
10. edit the name Press SELECT when done and the screen shows Saved While entering names and numbers you can Press or to move the cursor to the left or right Press DELETE to erase a digit Press and hold DELETE to erase all digits Press and hold PAUSE to enter a dialing pause a p appears Press 0 to add a space NOTE If you save an entry which already exists in the phonebook the handset displays Number repeated and then returns to previous screen Delete the caller ID log entries 1 Search for the desired caller ID log entry see Review the Caller ID log 2 Press DELETE to delete the displayed entry To delete all entries 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use Press or to scroll to Caller ID log and then press SELECT Press or to scroll to Delete all and then press SELECT When the screen shows Delete all press SELECT to delete all entries You hear a confirmation tone 2 28 Call block If you subscribe to caller ID service you can set the telephone to block unknown calls and certain undesired calls The call block list stores up to 20 entries When a home line call is blocked you will hear a simulated busy tone for one ring cycle You may pick up the call during the first ring or at the time when the simulate busy tone is played If you do not pick up the call it will be disconnected When a cell call is blocked the call will be rejected immediate
11. gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Under certain circumstances a spark may be created when the adapter is plugged into the power outlet or when the handset is replaced in its cradle This is a common event associated with the closing of any electrical circuit The user should not plug the phone into a power outlet and should not put a charged handset into the cradle if the phone is located in an environment containing concentrations of flammable or flame supporting gases unless there is adequate ventilation A spark in such an environment could create a fire or explosion Such environments might include medical use of oxygen without adequate ventilation industrial gases cleaning solvents gasoline vapors etc a leak of natural gas etc Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling under the table or cabinet outlet SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Battery CAUTION Use Only Supplied Battery Do not dispose of the battery in a fire Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions Do not open or mutilate the battery Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed e Exercise care
12. in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conductive materials e Charge the battery provided with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual 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 Food and Drug Administration WTR recommends to physicians that Pacemaker patients e Should keep wireless telephones at least six inches from the pacemaker e Should NOT place wireless telephones directly over the pacemaker such as in a breast pocket when it is turned ON e Should use the wireless telephone at the ear opposite the pacemaker WTR s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other persons using wireless telephones About cordless telephones e Privacy The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and the cordless handset by radio waves so there is a possibility that the cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset For this reason you should no
13. service representative will repair or replace at VTech s option without charge a Materially Defective Product If we repair the Product we may use new or refurbished replacement parts If we choose to replace the Product we may replace it with a new or refurbished Product of the same or similar design We will retain defective parts modules or equipment Repair or replacement of the Product at VTech s option is your exclusive remedy VTech will return the repaired or replacement Products to you in working condition You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days 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 warranty also applies to the repaired or replacement Product for a period of either a 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or b the time remaining on the original one year warranty whichever is longer What is not covered by this limited warranty This limited warranty does not cover 1 Product that has been subjected to misuse accident shipping or other physical damage improper installation abnormal operation or handling neglect inundation fire water or other liquid intrusion or 2 Product that has been damaged due to repa
14. short circuit Never spill liquid of any kind on the product To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product but take it to an authorized service facility Opening or removing parts of the telephone base or handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used 12 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords 13 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the following conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed e If liquid has been spilled onto the product e Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water e f the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation e If the product has been dropped and the telephone base and or handset has been damaged e If the product exhibits a distinct 14 15 16 17 change in performance Avoid using a telephone other than cordless during an electrical storm There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a
15. speed Internet service through your telephone line make sure you install a DSL filter not included between the telephone line cord and telephone wall jack Contact your DSL service provider for more information Connect the charger Mount the telephone base The telephone comes ready for tabletop use If you have already installed the telephone for tabletop use unplug the telephone line cord from the telephone wall jack and unplug the telephone base power adapter from the wall outlet before mounting your telephone on a wall Follow the steps below to mount your telephone on a wall 1 Route the telephone line cord through the rectangular hole on the wall mount bracket Then plug the two ends of the telephone line cord into the telephone base and the wall outlet as shown 2 Align the holes on the bracket with Install and charge the battery the standard wall plate and slide the bracket down until it clicks securely in place fI NOTES e Use only supplied battery A 5 e f the handset will not be used for a long time disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage lt lt 3 Align the grooves on the telephone base with the tabs on the wall mount bracket and then slide it down until it clicks securely in place Install the battery as shown below 4 Connect the power adapter to the telephone base and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch Charge the batte
16. system handset Each message can be up to 3 minutes in length Play and delete them in the same way as incoming messages see Message playback To record a memo 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press or to scroll to Answering sys and then press SELECT 3 Press or to scroll to Record memo and then press SELECT 4 The system announces Record after the tone Press STOP when you are done After the tone speak towards the microphone 5 Press 5 to stop recording The system announces Recorded notes e The system will announce Memory is full if you record a memo when the memory is full e Memos shorter than two seconds are not recorded 39 Using your built in answering system and voicemail service You can use your answering system and voicemail service together by setting your answering system to answer before voicemail service answers as described below To learn how to program your voicemail settings contact your telephone service provider If you are on a call or if the answering system is busy recording a message and you receive another call the second caller can leave a voicemail message Set your answering system to answer calls at least two rings earlier than your voicemail service is set to answer For example if your voicemail service answers after six rings set your answering system to answer after four rings Some voicemail service providers ma
17. to store emergency telephone numbers e g police fire medical in these locations If you do store or test emergency numbers please Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up Perform such activities in off peak hours such as early morning or late evening Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone The term IC before the certification registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met The Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this terminal equipment is 0 1 The REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications California Energy Commission battery charging testing instructions This telephone is set up to comply with the energy conserving standards right out of the box These instructions are intended for California Energy Commission CEC compliance testing only Whe
18. try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone To ensure safety of users the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria The handset may be safely held against the ear of the user The telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm 8 inches or more This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian requ
19. unknown calls 29 Add a call block list entry 29 Save a caller ID log entry to Call DIOCK listinn 30 Review the call block list 30 Edit a call block list entry 30 Delete a call block list entry 30 Sound settings seceseeeeees 31 Key TONG erana 31 Ringer tone msme 31 Handset ringer volume 06 31 Telephone base ringer volume 31 Temporary ringer silencing 31 About the built in answering system and voicemail service 32 Set your built in answering system 33 Turn the answering system on Ol Oth ortini 33 Default announcement 26 33 Record your own announcement 33 Play your announcement 33 Delete your announcement 34 Set number of ringS 0 34 Turn the call screening on or off 34 Turn the message alert tone on OO sche taniaucce sans ohdssaidezidaganes te 34 VOICE gulde cce nonan 35 Using your built in answering system 35 New message indication 35 Message playback 36 Delete all messages 36 Remote access 37 Set remote access code 38 Call screening 38 Call intercept 38 Record play and delete memos 39 Using your built in answering system and voicemail service 39 Retrieve voicemail from telephone service 40 Retrieve voicemail 40 Turn off the new voicemail indicators
20. when the handset is not in use 2 Press or to highlight Intercom and then press SELECT 3 Your handset shows Intercom to Use the dialing keys to enter a handset number 1 5 Your handset shows Calling HS X The destination handset rings and shows HS X is calling 4 To answer the intercom call on the destination handset press HOME CELL q or any dialing key 0 9 or e Both handsets now show Intercom 5 To transfer the call press OFF on the initiating handset or place the initiating handset back in the telephone base or charger 6 To end the call press OFF on the destination handset or place the destination handset back in the telephone base or charger J9 NOTES e If you have paired a DECT 6 0 cordless headset or speakerphone to the telephone base you can also transfer the call to these devices Refer to the user s manuals of respective product for more information e You can cancel the intercom call before it is answered by pressing OFF e lf the destination handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds or if it is out of range on a call or accessing the phonebook or caller ID log your handset displays Unable to call and then returns to idle mode e You can press OFF or MUTE on the destination handset to temporarily silence the intercom ringer e Only one intercom call can be established at a time 22 Answer an incoming call during an intercom call I
21. your cell phone service provider for more information about voicemail service 40 Expand your telephone system You can add new handsets DS6600 cordless headsets or speakerphones to your telephone system purchased separately to your telephone system Visit www vtechphones com for a list of compatible devices Your telephone base supports a maximum of five devices For more details refer to the user s manual that comes with your DS6600 new handset cordless headset or speakerphone respectively 41 Screen messages There is an incoming call from a blocked caller There are no entries in caller ID log history You have transferred an outside call to another handset The handset is calling another handset for intercom calls The paired cell phone has low battery The phone receives an alert from your cell phone Another system handset is using the cell line A phonebook entry is deleted There are no phonebook entries The phonebook is full You cannot save any new entries unless you delete some current entries The telephone system is downloading the phonebook from a cell phone You have just ended a call Another system handset is calling for intercom calls Another system handset is using the home line There is a call coming in for models with two or more handsets The handset is on an intercom call The intercom call has just ended You have
22. Ceci est un v nement commun associ la fermeture d un circuit lectrique L utilisateur ne devrait pas brancher le t l phone une prise de courant et ne devrait pas d poser le combin charg sur le socle si le t l phone se trouve proximit d un endroit comportant des concentrations de gaz inflammables moins que la ventilation soit ad quate Une flamm che dans un tel endroit pourrait provoquer un incendie ou une explosion De tels environnements peuvent comprendre des endroits o l on utilise de l oxyg ne m dical sans ventilation ad quate des gaz industriels dissolvants de nettoyage des vapeurs d essence etc une fuite de gaz naturel etc 16 Ne placez que le combin de votre t l phone pr s de votre oreille lorsqu en mode de conversation 17 Ces adaptateurs ont t con us pour tre orient s en position verticale ou mont s au sol Les broches ne sont pas con ues pour maintenir l adaptateur en place si celui ci est barnch dans une prise au plafond ou sous une table armoire CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS Pile e MISE EN GARDE N utilisez que la pile incluse e Ne jetez pas la pile au feu V rifiez les instructions sp cifiques de mise aux rebus aupr s des autorit s locales e N ouvrez pas et ne mutilez pas la pile L lectrolyte qui s en chapperait est corrosif et pourrait causer des br lures ou des blessures aux yeux ou la peau L lectrolyte e
23. ECT 8 Press or to scroll to Ans sys setup 4 Press SELECT to choose Call screening 5 Press or to choose On or Off 6 Press SELECT to save and you hear a confirmation tone Turn the message alert tone on or off When the message alert tone is set to on and there is at least one new message the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds The message alert tone is preset to off 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT 8 Scroll to Ans sys setup then press SELECT 4 Scroll to Msg alert tone then press SELECT 5 Press or A to choose On or Off 6 Press SELECT to save and you hear a confirmation tone JI NOTES e The answering system must be turned on for the message alert tone to be functional e Press any key on the telephone base except FIND HANDSET to temporarily silence the message alert tone Voice guide This feature is an alternative way for you to do the basic setup of the answering system You can follow the voice guide to record your own announcement set the number of rings and the message alert tone 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press or to scroll to Answering sys and then press SELECT 3 Press or to scroll to Voice guide and then press SELECT You hear the voice prompt Hello This voice guide will assist you with the basic setup of your answering system 4 Setup your answering system by
24. Go to www vtechphones com DS6621 to register your product for enhanced warranty support and DS6621 2 the latest VTech product news DS6621 3 DS6621 4 DECT 6 0 cordless telephone with BLUETOOTH wireless technology Bluetooth vtech User s manual Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product Before using this telephone please read Important safety instructions 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 vtechphones com In Canada please visit www vtechcanada com Compatible with Hearing Aid T Coil Telephones identified with this logo have reduced noise and interference when used with most T coil equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants The TIA 1083 Compliant Logo is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association Used under license TIA 1083 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 1 Read and understand all instructions 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 3 Unplug this product from the wal
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26. character of every word is capitalized Press SELECT to save The handset displays Saved and then returns to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone While entering names and numbers you can e Press or to move the cursor to the left or right e Press DELETE to erase a digit e Press and hold DELETE to erase all digits e Press and hold PAUSE to enter a dialing pause a p appears e Press 0 to add a space Save a caller ID log entry to call block list 1 Search for the desired caller ID log entry see Review the Caller ID log 2 When the desired entry displays press SELECT 3 Press or to highlight To Call block and then press SELECT Then the handset displays Enter number 4 Use the dialing keys to edit the number when necessary 5 Press SELECT to move to the name The handset displays Enter name 6 Use the dialing keys to add or edit the name 7 Press SELECT when done and the screen shows Saved NOTE If you save an entry which already exists in the call block list the handset displays Number repeated and then returns to previous screen Review the call block list 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press Y or to highlight Call block and then press SELECT 3 Press or to highlight Block list and then press SELECT 4 Press SELECT to choose Review 5 When an entry displays press or A to browse You hear a double beep when you reach the beginn
27. desired entry in the phonebook see Review phonebook entries or Alphabetical search Press DELETE and then the handset displays Delete entry Press SELECT to confirm The handset displays Deleting You hear a confirmation tone and then the handset returns to the previous menu Delete all phonebook entries 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press or to highlight Phonebook and then press SELECT 3 Press or to highlight Delete all and then press SELECT 4 The handset displays Delete all Press SELECT to confirm The handset displays Deleting You hear a confirmation tone and then the handset returns to the previous menu Edit a phonebook entry 1 Search for the desired entry in the phonebook see Review phonebook entries or Alphabetical search 2 When the desired entry displays press SELECT The handset displays Enter number 3 Use the dialing keys to edit the number and then press SELECT The handset displays Enter name 4 Use the dialing keys to edit the name 5 Press SELECT to save the entry The handset displays Saved and then the revised entry You hear a confirmation tone Dial a phonebook entry 1 Search for the desired entry in the phonebook see Review phonebook entries or Alphabetical search 2 Press HOME or i to dial using the home line or press CELL to dial using the cell line Caller ID If you subscribe to caller ID service information abo
28. different ringer tones for each handset 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use Press Y or to highlight Ringers and then press SELECT Press or to highlight Home ringtone or Cell ringtone and then press SELECT Press or to sample each ringer tone Press SELECT to save your selection Then the handset returns to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone NOTE If you turn off the ringer volume you will not hear ringer tone samples 2 Handset ringer volume You can set the ringer volume or turn the ringer off on each handset When the ringer is off amp appears on the screen 31 Press MENU when the handset is not in use Press or to highlight Ringers and then press SELECT Press or to select Home volume or Cell volume and then press SELECT Press or to sample each volume level Press SELECT to save your selection Then the handset returns to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone NOTE The ringer volume also determines the ringer volume for intercom calls If the ringer volume is set to off that handset is silenced for all incoming calls except paging tone Telephone base ringer volume Press VOL on the side of telephone base to adjust the ringer volume when the telephone base is not in use When you set the ringer volume to zero the base ringer is off and the system announces Base ringer is off Temporary ring
29. e 3 You can enter one of the following remote commands command Description a Play all messages En Play new messages Delete the current message during playback BEJ Delete all old messages Repeat the current message during playback Cs fse oo Hear a list of remote commands Skip to the next message during playback 7 Record a new announcement 8 Endthe call Turn the answering system on or off 4 Hang up or press 8 to end the call fI NOTES 37 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 If you do not press any key within 20 seconds the remote access call automatically disconnects When the answering system memory is full the telephone announces Memory is full Enter the remote access code Set remote access code A two digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch tone telephone The preset code is 19 You can set the code from 00 to 99 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use Press or to scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT Press or to scroll to Ans sys setup then press SELECT Press or to scroll to Remote code and then press SELECT Use the dialing keys to enter a two digit number OR P
30. e displayed number Delete a redial list entry 1 Press REDIAL to enter the redial list 2 Press or REDIAL repeatedly to browse until the desired entry displays e When the handset displays the number you want to delete press DELETE 23 Phonebook The directory can store up to 1000 entries which are shared by all handsets Each entry may consist of a telephone number up to 30 digits and a name up to 15 characters Each handset directory is independent for multiple handset models only Any additions deletions or edits made on one handset are not reflected on other handsets If the telephone number in the directory exceeds 15 digits a dash appears after the 14th digit and then the remaining digits are shown beginning with a dash alternately Add a phonebook entry 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press or to highlight Phonebook and then press SELECT 3 Press SELECT to choose Add new entry 4 When Enter number displays use the dialing keys to enter a number up to 30 digits OR Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL Then press A or REDIAL repeatedly to find the desired number Press SELECT to copy the number 5 Press SELECT to move on to the name When Enter name displays use the dialing keys to enter a name up to 15 characters Each time you press a key the character on that key appears Additional key presses produce other characters on t
31. er the desired handset number The handset is out of range while on a call Failed phone call the telephone line is in use Failed intercom call there are already two handsets being used There are new calls in ECO mode the caller ID log This power conserving technology A reduces power consumption for optimal answering system battery performance The ECO mode activates automatically whenever the handset is synchronized with the telephone base The handset shows ECO when the ECO mode activates 43 General product care 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 Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain or handle it with wet hands Do not install the telephone base near a sink bathtub or shower Electrical storms Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety take caution when using electrical appliances during storms Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years Clean it only with a dry non abrasive cloth Do not use dampened cloth or cleaning solvents of any kind
32. er silencing 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 OFF or MUTE on the handset and it displays Ringer muted and A NOTES Each handset and the base ring when there is an incoming call unless the ringer volume of that device is turned off e You can also press w or A on the base unit to adjust the ringer volume The adjustment will be saved and applied to the next incoming call About the built in answering system and voicemail service For message recording your telephone has a built in answering system and it also support voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider subscription is required and fee may apply The main differences between them are DELETE X Built in Voicemail from Category answering telephone system service lt REPEAT ANSON QceLL O ___ celz CELL HEADSET Messages are Messages are S 19196 stored in the stored in a telephone base server or system provided by your telephone service Your messages Your messages will not be may be deleted automatically automatically deleted after a You have to period of time delete your Contact your messages telephone service manually provider for more details Method When you When you to retrieve received new recei
33. erview 2 Telephone base overview 3 Charger overview c ceeeeeeeeeteenees 4 Display icons overview eee 5 Handset and Telephone base lights overview 5 Connect 6 Connect the telephone base 6 Connect the charger 6 Mount the telephone base 6 Install and charge the battery 7 Charge the battery 8 Before use 9 Set date and time 9 Check for a dial tone 9 Bluetooth 10 Glossary of terms sipsirin 11 Bluetooth setup 12 VTech Connect to Cell application 12 Add a Bluetooth enabled cell phone 12 Add a Bluetooth enabled headset 13 Auto connection 14 Connect a paired cell phone or headset cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 14 Disconnect a paired cell phone Or headset cccccseceeeeeeeeeeeeees 14 Review the cell devices list 14 Download phonebook 14 Configure your telephone 16 Using the handset menu 16 Set language 2 0 eeeeeeeeeeteteteeeeeetetees 16 Set date and time 16 Home area code 17 Dial Modep rs 17 Temporary tone dialing eeeeeeeee 17 Telephone Operations 18 Make a home call 18 Predial a home call 18 Answer a home call 18 End a home call 18 Make a cell call 19 Predial a cell call 19 End a cell call
34. essages that have not been reviewed 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 date and time of the message After the last message the telephone announces End of messages NOTE Make sure you set the date and time correctly Refer to Set date and time under the Configure your telephone section for more details To play messages at the telephone base e Press gt 8 PLAY when the telephone base is not in use Options during playback e Press VOL to adjust the message playback volume e Press SKIP to skip to the next message e Press REPEAT to repeat the message Press twice to hear the previous message e Press X DELETE to delete the playing message e Press gt 8 STOP to stop the playback To play messages on a handset 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press SELECT to choose Play messages Options during playback e Press VOLUME or VOLUME to adjust the message playback volume e Press 6 to skip to the next message e Press 4 to repeat the message Press 4 during the time and day announcement to hear the previous message e Press 3 to delete the playing message e Press OFF to stop the playback e Press to switch between speakerphone m
35. f you receive an incoming home call during an intercom call you will hear an alert tone Both handsets flash and display the caller ID e To answer the call press HOME The intercom call ends automatically e To end the intercom call without answering or canceling the incoming call press OFF The intercom call ends and the telephone continues to ring If you receive an incoming cell call during an intercom call you will hear an alert tone Both handsets flash and display the caller ID e To answer the cell call press OFF to end the intercom call The telephone continues to ring Then press M CELL Redial list Each handset stores the last 10 telephone numbers dialed up to 30 digits When there are already 10 entries the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the new entry Review a redial list entry 1 Press REDIAL to enter the redial list 2 Press or REDIAL repeatedly to browse until the desired entry displays Dial a redial list entry 1 Press REDIAL to enter the redial list 2 Press or REDIAL repeatedly to browse until the desired entry displays 3 Press HOME or q to dial using the home line OR Press CELL to dial using the cell line OR 1 Press HOME or ig to use the home line OR Press CELL to use the cell line 2 Press REDIAL to enter the redial list 3 Press or REDIAL repeatedly to browse until the desired entry displays 4 Press SELECT to dial th
36. fin de r duire possiblement les interf rences Piles rechargeables Manipulez les piles avec soin afin de ne pas les court circuiter avec des bagues bracelets ou cl s Les piles ou le conducteur peut surchauffer et causer des blessures Respectez la polarit ad quate entre la pile et le chargeur Les bloc piles rechargeables a l hydrure m tallique de nickel Jetez ces blocs piles de mani re cologique et s curitaire Ne les incin rez pas et ne les percez pas Tel que les autres piles de ce type elles pourraient d gager une mati re toxique qui peut causer des blessures corporelles si elles sont br l es ou perc es 53 Limited warranty What does this limited warranty cover The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase Consumer or you that the Product and all accessories provided in the sales package Product are free from defects in material and workmanship pursuant to the following terms and conditions when installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating instructions This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America and Canada What will VTech do if the Product is not free from defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period Materially Defective Product During the limited warranty period VTech s authorized
37. for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport of the Product s to the service location VTech will return repaired or replaced Product under this limited warranty Transportation delivery or handling charges are prepaid VTech assumes no risk for damage or loss of the 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 You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty What must you return with the Product to get warranty service 1 Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty and 2 Include a valid proof of purchase sales receipt identifying the Product purchased Product model and the date of purchase or receipt and 3 Provide your name complete and correct mailing address and telephone number 54 Other limitations This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and VTech It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this Product VTech provides no other warranties for this Product The warranty exclusively describes all of VTech s responsibil
38. forming normally Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing It is normal if the handset takes a second or two to synchronize with the telephone base before producing a dial tone Wait an extra second before dialing Eliminate any background noise Mute the handset before dialing or dial from another room in your home with less background noise The handset is deregistered from the telephone base Place the handset in the telephone base to register it back The handset shows Registered and you hear a beep when the registration process completes This process takes about 90 seconds to complete Place the handset in the telephone base or charger for charging Make sure the handset is placed in the telephone base or charger correctly If the battery is completely depleted charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before use You may need to purchase a new battery Make sure the ringer volume is not set to off The handset may be too far from the telephone base Move it closer to the telephone base Move the handset closer to the telephone base It may be out of range hear other calls when using the telephone hear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work There is interference during a telephone conversation My calls fade out when am using the cordless handset Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack Plug in a different
39. g used nickel metal hydride batteries into the trash or municipal waste which may be illegal in your area VTech s participation in RBRC makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC program or at authorized 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 RBRC and 1 800 8 BATTERY are registered trademarks of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to
40. hat key Press the key repeatedly until the desired character appears The first character of every word is capitalized 7 Press SELECT to save You hear a confirmation tone and then the handset returns to the previous menu OR 1 Use the dialing keys to enter a number up to 30 digits when the phone is not in use Press SELECT The handset displays Enter number OR Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL Then press Y A or REDIAL repeatedly to find the desired number Press SELECT for three times to copy the number 2 Press SELECT to move on to the name 3 When Enter name displays use the dialing keys to enter a name up to 15 characters Each time you press a key the character on that key appears Additional key presses produce other characters on that key Press the key repeatedly until the desired character appears The first character of every word is capitalized 4 Press SELECT to save The handset displays Saved and then returns to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone 24 While entering names and numbers you can e Press or to move the cursor to the left or right e Press DELETE to erase a digit e Press and hold DELETE to erase all digits e Press and hold PAUSE to enter a dialing pause a p appears e Press 0 to add a space Review phonebook entries Phonebook entries appear alphabetically 1 Press when the phone is not in use The handset di
41. he phonebook when the phone is not in use Increase the listening volume during a call Scroll up while in a menu or in the phonebook caller ID log or redial list Move the cursor to the right when entering numbers or names VOLUME CID Review the caller ID log when the phone is not in use Decrease the listening volume during a call Scroll down while in a menu or in the phonebook caller ID log or redial list Move the cursor to the left when entering numbers or names 16 CHARGE light On when the handset is charging Telephone base overview D Rp Bee Zo 0 0O 1 VOL e Press to adjust the volume during message playback e Press to adjust the telephone base ringer volume when the phone is not in use 2 X DELETE e Press to delete the playing message When the phone is not in use press twice to delete all previously reviewed messages 3 gt mPLAY STOP e Press to play messages e Press to stop message playback 4 Message window e Shows the number of messages and other information of the answering system or telephone base 5 SKIP e Press to skip to the next message 6 REPEAT Charger overview e Press to repeat a message Press twice to play the previous message 7 O ANS ON light 8 Q CELL 1 and v On when the answering system is on Q CELL 2 HEADSET lights On when the telephone base 1 Cha
42. ial tone the installation is successful If you do not hear a dial tone e Make sure the installation procedures described above are properly done e It may be a wiring problem If you have changed your telephone service to digital service from a cable company or a VolP service provider the telephone line may need to be rewired to allow all existing telephone jacks to work Contact your cable VolP service provider for more information Operating range This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission FCC Even so this handset and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset the weather and the layout of your home or office When the handset is out of range the handset displays Out of range or and no pwr at base alternately If there is a call while the handset is out of range it may not ring or if it does ring the call may not connect well when you press HOME or CELL Move closer to the telephone base and then press HOME or CELL to answer the call If the handset moves out of range during a telephone conversation there may be interference To improve reception move closer to the telephone base Bluetooth Your new DS6621 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features e Pair and connect up to a maximum of two cell phones w
43. ing or end of the caller block list NOTE When you access the phonebook without records the screen shows List empty Edit a call block list entry 1 Search for the desired caller ID log entry see Review the call block list 2 When the desired entry displays press SELECT The handset displays Enter number 3 Use the dialing keys to edit the number 4 Press SELECT The handset displays Enter name 5 Use the dialing keys to edit the name 6 Press SELECT to save the entry The handset displays Saved and then the revised entry You hear a confirmation tone Delete a call block list entry 1 Search for the desired caller ID log entry see Review the call block list 2 Press DELETE You hear a confirmation tone and the handset displays the next entry NOTE If the call block list is empty after an entry is deleted the handset displays List empty You hear a confirmation tone 30 Sound settings Key tone You can turn the key tone on or off for each handset If you turn the key tone off there are no beeps when you press the handset keys 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use 2 Press or to highlight Settings and then press SELECT 3 Press or to highlight Key tone and then press SELECT 4 Press or to highlight On or Off 5 Press SELECT to save your selection Then the handset returns to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone Ringer tone You can choose from
44. ir alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech or 3 Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions network reliability or cable or antenna systems or 4 Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non VTech accessories or 5 Product whose warranty quality stickers product serial number plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed altered or rendered illegible or 6 Product purchased used serviced or shipped for repair from outside the United States of America or Canada or used for commercial or institutional purposes including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes or 7 Product returned without a valid proof of purchase see item 2 on the next page or 8 Charges for installation or set up adjustment of customer controls and installation or repair of systems outside the unit How do you get warranty service To obtain warranty service in the United States of America please visit our website at www vtechphones com or call 1 800 595 9511 In Canada go to www vtechcanada com or dial 1 800 267 7377 NOTE Before calling for service please review the user s manual a check of the Product s controls and features may save you a service call Except as provided by applicable law you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation and are responsible
45. irement CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments ACTA The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains among other things a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ TXXXX This identifier must be provided to your telephone service provider upon request The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant An RJ11 jack should normally be used for 48 connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines See the installation instructions in the users manual The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called The REN for this product is encoded as the 6th and 7th characters following the US in the product identifier e g if is 03 the REN is 0 3 In most but not all areas the sum of all RENs should be five 5 0 or less For more information contact your telephone service provider This equipment may not be used with Party Lines If you have speciall
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47. ith the telephone base to make and receive cell calls Only one cell phone can be active on a call at a time e Make and receive calls using your cell phone plan while utilizing the ease and comfort of your home telephone system e Receive phonebook entries from your cell phone IMPORTANT INFORMATION e Refer to the user s manual of your Bluetooth enabled cell phone for more information about how that device uses Bluetooth connectivity e Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range a maximum of approximately 30 feet from the telephone base Keep connected cell phones within this range For optimal performance keep your cell phone within 15 feet of the telephone base while using the DS6621 cell line The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by VTech Holdings Limited is under license VTech Holdings Limited is a member of Bluetooth SIG Inc Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners e f your cell phone has poor reception in your home the DS6621 cannot improve the reception However if there is a location in your house with better reception you can leave your cell phone at that location while using the DS6621 cell line e f you experience poor sound quality place your cell phone closer to the DS6621 to ensure strong Bluetooth signal strength Make sure there are no physical obstacles between the DS6621 and the cell
48. ities regarding the Product There are no other express warranties No one is authorized to make modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification State Provincial Law Rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province Limitations Implied warranties including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability an unwritten warranty that the Product is fit for ordinary use are limited to one year from the date of purchase Some states provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect special incidental consequential or similar damages including but not limited to lost profits or revenue inability to use the Product or other associated equipment the cost of substitute equipment and claims by third parties resulting from the use of this Product Some states provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase Technical specifications Transmit DECT frequency frequency 1921 536 1928 448 MHz Bluetooth frequency 2402 000 2480 000 MHz Channels DECT channel 5 Bluetooth channel 79 Nominal Maximum p
49. l outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 4 Do not use this product near water such as near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink laundry tub or swimming pool or in a wet basement or shower 5 Do not place this product on an unstable table shelf stand or other unstable surfaces 6 Avoid placing the telephone system in places with extreme temperature direct sunlight or other electrical devices Protect your phone from moisture dust corrosive liquids and fumes 7 Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the telephone base and handset are provided for ventilation To protect them from overheating these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed sofa or rug This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided 8 This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home or office consult your dealer or local power company 9 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not install this product where the cord may be walked on 10 Never push objects of any kind into i k this product through the slots in the telephone base or handset because they may touch dangerous voltage points or create a
50. l 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 phonebook caller ID log or redial list To access a number from the phonebook while on a call 1 Press MENU 2 Press SELECT to select Phonebook 3 Press or to scroll to the desired entry Press SELECT to dial the displayed number 4 To access a number from the caller ID log while on a call 1 Press MENU 2 Press Y or to highlight Caller ID log and then press SELECT Press or to scroll to the desired entry Press SELECT to dial the displayed number 3 To access a number from the redial list while on a call 1 Press REDIAL to enter the redial list 2 Press or REDIAL repeatedly to browse to the desired entry 3 Press SELECT to dial the displayed number Find handset This feature helps you find misplaced handsets To start the paging tone e Press 8 FIND HANDSET on the telephone base All idle handsets ring and their screens display Paging To stop the paging tone e Press HOME CELL OFF q or any dialing key 0 9 or tone on a handset 21 Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between two devices To initiate an intercom call 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use 2 Press or to highlight Intercom and then press SELECT 3 Your handset shows Intercom to Use
51. light Bluetooth and then press SELECT Press Y or to highlight Download PB and then press SELECT The handset displays Select a device briefly e If there is no cell phone paired to the system the handset displays Pair cell first and then returns to the previous menu Press or to highlight a desired device when necessary and then press SELECT e lf the selected device is not available the handset displays DX not avail and then returns to the previous menu During the download the handset flashes Downloading All other idle system handsets display Downloading When the downloading process completes or when the memory is full the handset displays Entries added XXX Then the handset returns to the Bluetooth menu Certain cell phones do not support SIM card download If this is the case try transferring the contacts from your SIM card to your cell phone memory first and then download from your cell phone memory For more information on how to transfer contacts from your SIM card to your cell phone memory see the user s manual of your cell phone When downloading the phonebook from your Bluetooth enabled cell phone some data may not transfer For example if you have home mobile and work numbers for a particular contact the three categories may not transfer to your DS6621 For certain cell phones you may need to press a key on your cell phone to confirm the phonebook download Fo
52. ly Block unknown calls All incoming calls with unknown numbers will be blocked 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use Press or to highlight Call block and then press SELECT Press or to highlight Calls w o num and then press SELECT Press or to choose Not block or Block then press SELECT You hear a confirmation tone OR To block calls without number press MENU and then enter tone 6662614 when the phone is not in use To unblock calls without number press MENU and then enter tone 666262 when the phone is not in use 29 Add a call block list entry 1 2 3 Press MENU when the phone is not in use Press or to highlight Call block and then press SELECT Press or to highlight Block list and then press SELECT Press or to highlight Add new entry and then press SELECT When Enter number displays use the dialing keys to enter a number up to 30 digits OR Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL Then press or REDIAL repeatedly to find the desired number Press SELECT to copy the number Press SELECT to move on to the name When Enter name displays use the dialing keys to enter a name up to 15 characters Each time you press a key the character on that key appears Additional key presses produce other characters on that key Press the key repeatedly until the desired character appears The first
53. me call you hear a beep and your handset flashes The telephone base and all other handsets ring To answer the incoming home call Press HOME on the handset The cell line is put on hold To resume the cell call on hold Press CELL on the handset Speakerphone When the handset is on a call press 1 to switch between the speakerphone and the handset earpiece When the speakerphone is active the handset displays Speaker Volume During a call press VOLUME or VOLUME If this is a cell call and the volume is too loud or quiet try changing the volume on your cell phone On some cell phones changing the volume on the cell phone affects your cell call volume on the DS6621 handset NOTES The handset and speakerphone volume settings are independent When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum setting you hear two beeps Mute The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you e During a call press MUTE The handset displays Muted until the mute function is turned off 20 Press MUTE again to resume the conversation The handset briefly displays Microphone on Join a call in progress for multiple handset models only Another handset can join you on a home call That call continues until all parties hang up You can share an outside call with up to two handsets at the same time You can buy additional expansion handsets DS6600 for this teleph
54. n displays The corresponding device light CELL 1 and or CELL 2 HEADSET turns on Disconnect a paired cell phone or headset If you need to disconnect a paired cell phone or headset from the telephone base refer to the user s manuals of your cell phone or headset for instructions to disconnect a Bluetooth device If you press and hold CELL 1 and or CELL 2 HEADSET on the telephone base the existing paired cell phone in that slot will be erased See Add a Bluetooth enabled cell phone and Add a Bluetooth enabled headset on how to pair and connect a new cell phone or headset Review the cell devices list 1 Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use 2 Press or to highlight Bluetooth and then press SELECT 3 Press or A to highlight Device list and then press SELECT Download phonebook You can download phonebook entries to your DS6621 telephone system via Bluetooth wireless technology Each downloaded phonebook are stored in the handset phonebook with up to 24 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name Before downloading the phonebook make sure the cell phone is paired and connected to the DS6621 Make sure the handset battery is charged for at least 10 minutes Place your cell phone next to the telephone base while downloading 14 To download a cell phone phonebook e 1 2 Press MENU on the phone when it is not in use Press or to high
55. n the CEC battery charging testing mode is activated all telephone functions except battery charging will be disabled To activate the CEC battery charging testing mode 1 Unplug the telephone base power adapter from the power outlet Make sure all handsets are plugged with charged batteries before proceeding 2 While you press and hold i FIND HANDSET plug the telephone base power adapter back to the power outlet 3 After about 20 seconds when the IN USE light starts flashing release d FIND HANDSET and then press it again within 2 seconds The process takes up to one minute to complete When the phone successfully enters the CEC battery charging testing mode the IN USE light turns off and all handsets display To register HS and see manual alternately When the phone fails to enter this mode repeat Step 1 through Step 3 above The telephone base will be powered up as normal if you fail to press FIND HANDSET within 2 seconds in Step 3 To deactivate the CEC battery charging testing mode 1 Unplug the telephone base power adapter from the power outlet and then plug it back in Then the telephone base is powered up as normal 2 Place the handset in the telephone base to register it back The handset displays Registering JI NOTE e The handset shows Registered and you hear a beep when the registration process completes The registration process takes about 90 seconds to complete For C UL complia
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57. nces Calls will not be answered To turn on or off with the handset 1 2 Press MENU when the phone is not in use Press or to highlight Answering sys and then press SELECT Press or to highlight Answer on off and then press SELECT Press or to highlight On or Off and then press SELECT to save You hear a confirmation tone Default announcement The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with Hello please leave a message after the tone You can use this preset announcement or replace it with your own Record your own announcement The announcement can be up to 90 seconds in length 1 2 3 Press MENU when the phone is not in use Press or to scroll to Answering sys and then press SELECT Press SELECT again to choose Announcement The handset displays Play 2 Del 3 Rec 7 and it announces Announcement press play or press record Press 7 to record The handset announces Record after the tone Press STOP when you are done After the tone speak towards the handset microphone Press 5 when done Play your announcement 1 33 Press MENU when the phone is not in use Press or to scroll to Answering sys and then press SELECT Press SELECT again to choose Announcement The handset displays Play 2 Del 3 Rec 7 and it announces Announcement press play or press record Press 2 t
58. o play the current announcement Delete your announcement 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press or to scroll to Answering sys and then press SELECT 3 Press SELECT again to choose Announcement 4 The handset displays Play 2 Del 3 Rec 7 and it announces Announcement press play or press record Press 3 to delete your recorded announcement The handset displays Annc deleted and then the system announces Announcement deleted You hear a confirmation tone NOTE When your announcement is deleted calls are answered with the preset announcement Set number of rings You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call after 2 3 4 5 or 6 rings or toll saver If you choose toll saver the answering system answers a call after 2 rings when you have new messages or after 4 rings when you have no new messages 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press or to scroll to Answering sys and then press SELECT 3 Press or to scroll to Ans sys setup and then press SELECT 4 Press or to scroll to of rings and then press SELECT 5 Press w or A to choose 2 3 4 5 6 or Toll saver and then press SELECT Turn the call screening on or off Use this feature to choose whether incoming messages can be heard while they are being recorded 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press or to scroll to Answering sys and then press SEL
59. ode and handset mode JI NOTES e Only one handset or the telephone base can access the answering system at a time e During message playback if there is an incoming call or another handset makes a call message playback will be stopped 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 old messages at the telephone base 1 When the phone is not in use press X DELETE The system announces To delete all old messages press DELETE again 2 Press X DELETE again The system announces All old messages deleted You hear a confirmation tone 36 To delete all old messages on a handset 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press or to scroll to Answering sys and then press SELECT 3 Press or to scroll to Delete all old and then press SELECT The handset shows Delete all msg 4 Press SELECT to confirm The handset displays Deleting then No old messages and then returns to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone 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 You can use this preset code or set your own 1 Dial your telephone number from any touch tone telephone 2 When the system plays your announcement enter the two digit security cod
60. one base You can register up to five devices to the telephone base To join a call e When a handset is already ona call press HOME or a on another handset to join the call Press OFF or place the handset in the telephone base or handset charger to exit the call The call continues on the other handset until both handsets hang up NOTE If you have paired a DECT 6 0 cordless headset and speakerphone to the telephone base you can also join a call in progress using the paired device Refer to the user s manuals of the respective product for more information Call waiting on the home line When you subscribe to call waiting service with your telephone service provider the handset flashes and you hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call e Press FLASH on the handset to put your current call on hold and take the new Call Press FLASH on the handset at any time to switch back and forth between calls Call waiting on the cell line When you subscribe to call waiting service with your cell phone service provider the handset flashes and you hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call Press CELL on the handset to put your current call on hold and take the new call Press CELL on the handset at any time to switch back and forth between calls Chain dialing Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the phonebook caller ID log or redia
61. onnection to the telephone base it must be reconnected before you can use the cell phone with the DS6621 Disconnected when a cell phone is disconnected the on the handset no longer displays and the CELL 1 and or Q CELL 2 HEADSET light on the telephone base is off Discoverable mode before a Bluetooth enabled device can be paired it must be set to this mode When pairing your cell phone the telephone base will be set to this mode Depending on the manufacturer this mode is sometimes referred to as Find Me or Visibility Home line your conventional telephone land line On your DS6621 handset press amp HOME FLASH to use the home line Paired device once a Bluetooth enabled cell phone has been paired with the telephone base it appears on the cell devices list A maximum of two cell phones can be paired with the telephone base Pairing this refers to the process of Bluetooth enabled cell phone registering device information with each other The telephone base must be paired with the Bluetooth enabled cell phone before it can be used Depending on the manufacturer this is also referred to as Bonding PIN by default the PIN is 0000 for the telephone base and for most Bluetooth devices PIN information must be exchanged between Bluetooth devices before they can be used This is also known as a Passkey or Passcode Bluetooth setup To use a Bluetooth enabled cell phone with your DS6621 you mus
62. ower allowed effective by FCC and IC Actual range operating range may vary according to the environmental conditions at the time of use Power Handset 2 4V Ni MH requirements battery Telephone base 6V DC 400mA Charger 6V AC 300mA Phonebook 1000 memory locations shared between home and cell lines up to 30 digits and 15 characters Caller ID log 50 memory locations up to 24 digits and 15 characters Memory 55 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by VTech Holdings Limited is under license VTech Holdings Limited is a member of Bluetooth SIG Inc Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Designed to fit your home And your life VTech Communications Inc A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES VTech is a registered trademark of VTech Holdings Limited Specifications are subject to change without notice Copyright 2014 for VTech Communications Inc All rights reserved 12 14 DS6621 X_WEBCIB_V4 0 Document order number 91 007313 030 100
63. phone Predial a cell call 1 Enter the telephone number 2 Press CELL to dial e If you have only one cell phone connected to the telephone base it is automatically selected to make cell calls e f you have two cell phones connected to the telephone base the handset displays Select a device Press or to select a cell phone and then press SELECT NOTES e The handset displays Unable to call if your cell phone is in use e The handset shows the elapsed time as you talk in hours minutes and seconds e While entering numbers press DELETE or CANCEL to make corrections press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause a p appears Press CELL S HOME ud or any dialing key 0 9 or tone to answer NOTE You can also use your cell phone to answer the call If you answer with your cell phone it will disconnect from the telephone base End a cell call Press OFF on the handset place the handset in the telephone base or handset charger Answer a cell call while on a home call While you are on a home call and you receive an incoming cell call you hear a beep and your handset flashes The telephone base and all other handsets ring To answer the incoming cell call Press CELL on the handset The home line is put on hold To resume the home call on hold Press HOME on the handset Answer a home call while on a cell call While you are on a cell call and you receive an incoming ho
64. phone such as large furniture or thick walls e Charge your cell phone while it is connected to the telephone base Your cell phone s battery will discharge faster while it is connected to the telephone base via Bluetooth wireless technology e Monitor your cell phone s usage because minutes are deducted from your cellular plan for the duration of all cell calls Refer to Bluetooth setup to learn how to set up and manage your Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Telephone operation on how to operate your Bluetooth devices with your new DS6621 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology Refer to Troubleshooting if you experience difficulty using the telephone system Less than 15 feet for optimal performance Cellular signal DS6621 Bluetooth 10 Glossary of terms Below are some terms used in this users manual to help you become familiar with using your Bluetooth enabled cell phone and your new DS6621 telephone system Bluetooth cell phone refers to a Bluetooth enabled cellular telephone Cell line the telephone line associated with your cell phone service On your DS6621 handset press CELL to use the cell line Connected when you pair a Bluetooth cell phone to the DS6621 it is automatically connected When a cell phone is connected 1 and or 2 displays after on the handset and the CELL 1 and or CELL 2 HEADSET light on the telephone base is on If a cell phone loses its c
65. r q to dial a The handset displays Unable to call if the telephone line is in use e The handset shows the elapsed time as you talk in hours minutes and seconds e While entering numbers press DELETE or CANCEL to make corrections press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause a p appears v VOLUME cD OFF CANCEL Answer a home call Press HOME CELL 1 or any dialing key 0 9 or tone to answer End a home call Press OFF on the handset or place the handset in the telephone base or handset charger Make a cell call 1 Press CELL on the handset The handset displays Select a device e If you have only one cell phone connected to the telephone base press SELECT to select the only device e If you have two cell phones connected to the telephone base press or to select a cell phone and then press SELECT 2 Enter the telephone number and then press CELL to dial e The handset displays Unable to call if your cell phone is in use NOTES e The handset shows the elapsed time as you talk in hours minutes and seconds e While entering numbers press DELETE or CANCEL to make corrections press and hold PAUSE to insert a dialing pause a p appears e While using the cell line place your cell phone closer to the telephone base and make sure that there are no physical obstacles such as large furniture or thick walls between the telephone base and the cell
66. r Android and Blackberry cell phones you may also download your cell phone phonebook to your DS6621 via the VTech Contact Share application Scan the QR code on the right or go to www vtechphones com apps contact_share for application download Configure your telephone Using the handset menu 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use Press w or A until the screen displays the desired feature menu Press SELECT to enter that menu To return to the previous menu press CANCEL on the handset To return to idle mode press and hold CANCEL on the handset Set language The LCD language is preset to English You can select English French or Spanish to be used in all screen displays 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use Press or to highlight Settings and then press SELECT Press SELECT to select LCD language Press or to highlight English Fran ais or Espa ol and then press SELECT to save your selection Then the handset returns to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone JI NOTE If you accidentally changed the LCD language to French or Spanish you can reset it to English easily by pressing MENU and then entering X364 Set date and time NOTE Make sure you set the date and time including the year correctly otherwise the answering system does not announce the correct day of the week for your recorded messages time stamp 1 Press MENU
67. ress or to scroll to a desired two digit number Press SELECT to save and you hear a confirmation tone Call screening To screen a call at the telephone base If the answering system and call screening are turned on the announcement and the incoming message broadcast at the telephone base while the call is answered by the answering system Options while a message is being recorded e Press VOL to adjust the call screening volume Press VOL to temporarily turn on the call screening if the call screening is set to off Press ImPLAY STOP to temporarily turn on or off the call screening To screen a call at a handset If the answering system is on a call is answered by the answering system At the same time the handset shows To screen call press SELECT Press SELECT to screen the call on your handset The handset shows the caller s information If you do not subscribe to caller ID service the handset shows Screening Options while a message is being recorded Press VOLUME or VOLUME to adjust the call screening volume Press 1 to switch between speakerphone mode and handset mode Call intercept If you want to talk to the caller whose message is being recorded press HOME or af on the handset 38 Record play and 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
68. rging pole is paired and connected with a Bluetooth device Flashes when the telephone base is in discoverable mode 9 Q CELL 1 and CELL 2 HEADSET Press to connect the paired cell Bluetooth device Press and hold to add or replace a Bluetooth device 10 DANS ON Press to turn the answering system on or off 11 i FIND HANDSET Press to page all system handsets 12 IN USE light On when the handset is in use or the answering system is answering a call Flashes when there is an incoming call or another telephone sharing the same line is in use Display icons overview lights overvie The battery icon flashes when the battery is low and 0 needs charging LEE The battery icon animates when the battery is charging The battery icon becomes solid when the battery is fully charged 1 0 Handset lights CHARGE The ECO mode activates automatically to reduce power consumption when the handset is within range from the telephone base Telephone base O ANS ON OFF There are new voicemail received from your telephone service provider On when the home line is in use or there is an incoming home call Flashes when there is an incoming home waiting call There are Bluetooth devices connected on the cell devices list On when the cell line is in use or there is an incoming cell call Flashes when there is an incoming cell waiting call There are new caller ID log
69. ring process may vary for different cell phones If this happens follow the prompts on your cell phone and your DS6621 to complete the pairing process If you have trouble pairing your cell phone it may not be compatible with your DS6621 Check the Bluetooth compatibility list at www vtechphones com Add a Bluetooth enabled headset To pair and connect a headset 1 Press MENU on the phone when it is not in use Press Y or to highlight Bluetooth and then press SELECT Press Y or to highlight Add BT headset and then press SELECT The screen displays Search headset e If there is already a cell device in the slot the existing cell phone will be erased from cell devices list Set your headset to discoverable mode refer to the user s manual of your headset on the Bluetooth feature of your headset Once your handset finds your headset press SELECT 13 e Enter the PIN of your headset if required The PIN for most Bluetooth devices is 0000 refer to the user s manual of your headset then press SELECT When the headset is successfully paired and connected to the telephone base the icon displays The CELL 2 HEADSET device light turns on The pairing process may take up to one minute If the pairing process fails turn off the Bluetooth feature on your headset and on the DS6621 by pressing 9 CELL 2 HEADSET Then repeat the steps above to pair and connect again In some cases it ma
70. roximit de ceux ci propos des t l phones sans fil e Alimentation lectrique Les m mes caract ristiques qui constituent des avantages pour les t l phones sans fil affichent galement des restrictions Les appels t l phoniques sont transmis entre le combin sans fil et le socle par le biais d ondes radio il y a donc la possibilit que vos conversations t l phoniques sans fil soient intercept es par des quipements de r ception radio se trouvant dans la port e du combin sans fil Pour cette raison 52 vous ne devez pas percevoir les communications t l phoniques sans fil comme tant aussi confidentielles Alimentation lectrique Le socle de ce t l phone sans fil doit tre branch une prise lectrique fonctionnelle La prise lectrique ne doit pas tre contr l e par un interrupteur mural Les appels ne pourront pas tre effectu s du combin sans fil si le socle est d branch ou mis hors tension ou si le courant est coup Possibilit d interf rences aux t l viseurs Certains t l phones sans fil fonctionnent sur des fr quences pouvant causer des interf rences aux t l viseurs et aux magn toscopes Pour r duire ou pr venir de telles interf rences ne placez pas le socle du t l phone sans fil pr s ou sur un t l viseur ou magn toscope S il y a pr sence de parasites il est conseill d loigner le t l phone sans fil du t l viseur ou du magn toscope a
71. ry Handset is not charging or in use While not in use standby Before use After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage the handset will prompt you to set the date and time and the answering system through voice guide Set date and time NOTE Make sure you set the date and time including the year correctly otherwise the answering system does not announce the correct day of the week for your recorded messages time stamp 1 Use the dialing keys 0 9 to enter the month MM date DD and year YY Then press SELECT 2 Use the dialing keys 0 9 to enter the hour HH and minute MM Then press or to choose AM or PM 3 Press SELECT to save After the setting for the date and time the handset will display Voice guide to and set up Ans sys alternatively Set answering system through voice guide This feature assists you to do the basic setup of the answering system You can follow the voice guide to record your own announcement set the number of rings and the message alert tone 1 Press SELECT to start the voice guide for the answering system setup You hear the voice prompt Hello This voice guide will assist you with the basic setup of your answering system 2 Setup your answering system by inputting the designated numbers as instructed in the voice guide e To skip setting press CANCEL Check for dial tone Press HOME If you hear a d
72. ry Place the handset in the telephone base or the charger to charge CHARGE light gt remains on when charging Once you have installed the battery the handset LCD display indicates the battery status see the table below J9 NOTES e For best performance keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use e The battery is fully charged after 12 hours of continuous charging e f you place the handset in the telephone base or the charger without plugging in the battery the screen displays No battery Battery Action status The battery has no charge or very little charge The handset cannot be used The battery has enough charge to be used for a short time The battery is charged Battery indicators The screen is blank or shows Put in charger and f flashes Charge without interruption at least 30 minutes The screen shows Low battery and I flashes Charge without interruption at least 30 minutes The screen shows the battery HANDSET charged X place it in the telephone base or charger when not in use To keep When it is fully charged you can expect the following performance Operation While in handset use talking While in speakerphone mode talking Operating time Seven hours Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the batte
73. sages 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 service answers To determine how many rings activate your voicemail service contact your telephone service provider The answering system does not announce the correct day of the week for recorded messages time stamp The messages on the answering system are incomplete LCD language back to English accidentally set my LCD language to Spanish or French and don t know how to change it back to English Make sure you have set the date and time See Configure your telephone section If a caller leaves a very long message part of it may be lost when the answering system disconnects the call after the preset recording time If the memory on the answering system becomes full during a message the answering system stops recording and disconnects the call While the handset is not in use or is on a call press MENU and then enter X364 to change the handset The RBRC seal The RBRC seal on the nickel metal hydride battery indicates that VTech Communications Inc is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives when taken out of service within the United States and Canada The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placin
74. se you do not need to repeat the procedure again unless you want to replace the existing paired cell phone with a new one To pair and connect a cell phone 1 Choose a slot to pair the cell phone Press and hold CELL 1 and or CELL 2 HEADSET on the telephone base for about four seconds until the CELL 1 and or Q CELL 2 HEADSET light flashes If there is already a cell phone in the slot the existing cell phone will be erased from cell devices list Turn on the Bluetooth feature of your cell phone Once your cell phone finds your VTech phone VTech DS6621 press the appropriate key on your cell phone to continue the pairing process e Your cell phone may prompt you to enter the PIN of the telephone base The default PIN of the telephone base is 0000 All cell phones that are connected to the telephone base are disconnected temporarily until the pairing process is complete When the cell phone is successfully paired and connected to the telephone base the corresponding status icon or displays The corresponding device light CELL 1 and or Q CELL 2 HEADSET turns on The pairing process may take up to one minute If the pairing process fails turn off the Bluetooth feature on your cell phone and on the DS6621 by pressing CELL 1 Q CELL 2 HEADSET Then repeat the steps above to pair and connect again In some cases it may take you a few attempts to complete the pairing process The steps for the pai
75. splays Entries in DIR XXX for a few seconds and then displays the first entry in the phonebook 2 Press or to browse through the phonebook OR 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press or to highlight Phonebook and then press SELECT 3 Press or to highlight Review and then press SELECT 4 The handset displays Entries in DIR XXX for a few seconds and then displays the first phonebook entry Press or to browse through the phonebook NOTE If the telephone number in the phonebook exceeds 15 digits appears in front of the telephone number and shows the remaining numbers alternately Alphabetical search 1 Press when the phone is not in 25 use OR i Press MENU when the phone is not in use ii Press or to highlight Phonebook and then press SELECT Press or to highlight Review and then press SELECT Use the dialing keys to enter the letter associated with the name You can enter up to 3 letters for the search The letters will show at the top left hand corner of the screen After you have entered three letters the system starts searching in the phonebook For example if you have the entries named Jennifer press 5 JKL 3 DEF and 6 MNO to search Jennifer If there is no name entry matching your search the next closest match in alphabetical order appears If necessary press or to browse Delete a phonebook entry 1 Search for the
76. ss Y or to scroll to Caller ID log and then press SELECT twice to choose Review The handset displays Entries in CID XX for a few seconds 3 Press or to browse NOTE You hear a double beep when you reach the beginning or end of the caller ID log Memory match If the incoming telephone number matches the last seven digits of a telephone number in your phonebook the name that appears on the screen matches the corresponding name in your phonebook For example if Mike Smith calls his name appears as Mike if this is how you entered it into your phonebook NOTE The number shown in the caller ID log will be in the format sent by the telephone service provider The telephone service provider usually delivers 10 digit phone numbers area code plus telephone number If the phone number of the caller does not match a number in your phonebook the name will appear as it is delivered by the telephone service provider Missed call indicator When there are calls that have not been reviewed in the caller ID log the handsets display XX missed calls When you have reviewed all the missed calls the missed call indicator goes away Each time you review a caller ID log entry marked NEW the number of missed calls decreases by one If you do not want to review the missed calls one by one press and hold CANCEL on the handset when not in use to clear the missed call indicator All the entries are then considered old and
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78. started the intercom process and need to enter the desired handset number An extension phone or one of the handsets is in use There are no call block list entries The handset battery needs to be recharged The mute function is turned off and the other party can hear you The microphone is off The other party cannot hear you There are new voicemail messages from your telephone service provider The handset in the telephone base or handset charger has no battery installed There is no telephone line connection Someone else is using the phonebook caller ID log or answering system The cell line is not ready to use The entry you try to save is already in the phonebook The telephone base has lost power or the handset is out of range 42 The handset is paged by the telephone base You need to pair a cell phone before making a cell call The handset is ona home call The battery is very low The handset should be charged The system recording time is full The answering system has only three minutes of recording time left The handset is registering to the telephone base The handset registration is not successful The ringer is off temporarily during an incoming call The entry is saved in the phonebook The handset speakerphone is in use Screen display on a non registered handset You have started transferring an outside call and need to ent
79. t first pair and connect it with the telephone base All DS6621 handsets can be used to make or answer on the cell phone line Bluetooth wireless technology operates Within a short range 30 feet When you pair a Bluetooth cell phone to the telephone base move closer to the telephone base to maintain sufficient signal strength For optimal performance keep your cell phone within 15 feet of the telephone base while using the cell line VTech Connect to Cell application If you are using Bluetooth enabled Android phones OS 2 3 or higher you can further extend the flexibility of your telephone system with use of this free application VTech Connect to Cell comprises Caller ID manager and Alerts manager that help you integrate your cell phone with your new DS6621 To learn more or download this application via Google Play Store Scan the QR code on the right or go to htip www vtechphones com app_ connect _to_cell Android and Google Play are registered trademarks of Google Inc 12 Add a Bluetooth enabled cell phone Before you begin make sure that you have cellular coverage and your Bluetooth enabled cell phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth devices Refer to your cell phone user s manual to learn how to search for or add new Bluetooth devices All paired cell phones are shown on the cell devices list Once you have paired and connected a device with the telephone ba
80. t think of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as those on corded telephones Electrical power The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet The electrical outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch Calls cannot be made from the cordless handset if the telephone base is unplugged switched off or if the electrical power is interrupted Potential TV interference Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to televisions and VCRs To minimize or prevent such interference do not place the telephone base of the cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR If interference is experienced moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR often reduces or eliminates the interference Rechargeable batteries Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conducting material such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger Nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner Do not burn or puncture the battery Like other batteries of this type if burned or punctured they could release caustic material which could cause injury Table of contents What s in the box 1 OVEFVIEW 0 cececeseeesseenseeeeseeeeseenees 2 Handset ov
81. telephone If you still hear other calls the problem is probably in the wiring or telephone service Contact your telephone service provider Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged in securely 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 The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the same circuit as the telephone base can cause interference Try moving the appliance or telephone base to another outlet The location of your telephone base can impact the performance of your cordless phone For better reception install the telephone base in a centralized location within your home or office away from walls or other obstructions In many environments elevating the telephone base improves overall performance The telephone does not receive caller ID or the telephone does not show caller ID during call waiting The display shows Out of range or and no pwr at base Caller ID is a subscription service You must subscribe to this service from your telephone service provider for this feature to work on your
82. the dialing keys to enter a device number 1 5 The handset shows Calling HS X The destination handset rings and shows HS X is calling 4 To answer the intercom call on the destination handset press HOME CELL q or any dialing key 0 9 or tone Both handsets now show Intercom 5 To end the intercom call on either handset one party presses OFF or places the handset back in the telephone base or handset charger Both handsets display Intercom ended NOTES e If you have paired a DECT 6 0 cordless headset or speakerphone to the telephone base you can also intercom to these devices by entering a number assigned according to registration order in step 3 e To answer the intercom call on a DECT 6 0 cordless headset or speakerphone refer to the user s manuals of the respective product e You can cancel the intercom call before it is answered by pressing OFF e If the destination handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds or if it is out of range on a call or accessing the phonebook or caller ID log your handset displays Unable to call and then returns to idle mode e You can press OFF or MUTE on the destination handset to temporarily silence the intercom ringer e Only one intercom call can be established at a time Transfer a call While on an outside call you can use the intercom feature to transfer the call from one handset to another To transfer a call 1 Press MENU
83. ut each caller appears after the first or second ring If you answer a call before the caller information appears on the screen it will not be saved in the caller ID log The caller ID log stores up to 50 entries Each entry has up to 24 digits for the phone number and 15 characters for the name If the telephone number has more that 15 digits only the last 15 digits appear If the name has more than 15 characters only the first 15 characters are shown and saved in the caller ID log Entries appear in reverse chronological order When the caller ID log is full the oldest entry is deleted to make room for new incoming call information Caller ID log entries are shared by all system handsets for multiple handset models only Any deletions made on one handset are reflected on all other handsets NOTE This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service and if both telephone service providers use compatible equipment The time and date are sent by your telephone service provider along with the call information Review the caller ID log Review the caller ID log to find out who called to return the call or to copy the callers name and number into your phonebook 1 Press CID when the phone is not in use The handset displays Entries in CID XX for a few seconds 2 Press or to browse 26 OR 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Pre
84. ved ie messages messages the dieu handset handset displays displays 5 and XX new New voicemail messages and the message window on the telephone base flashes To retrieve To retrieve messages messages you usually there need an access are two ways number and or e Press a a passcode button on the Provided by telephone your telephone base or service provider e Access remotely with an access code CONNECT TO Set your built in answering system The answering system can record and store up to 99 messages Each message can be up to three minutes in length The total storage capacity for the announcement messages and memos is approximately 23 minutes The actual recording time depends on individual message characteristics Your answering system allows you to set your announcement to save and delete messages activate call screening to set number of rings before pick up to access remotely and to control the recording time Turn the answering system on or 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 the handset To turn on or off with the telephone base Press ANS ON OFF to turn the built in answering system on or off When the answering system is turned on it announces Calls will be answered When the answering system is turned off it annou
85. when the handset is not in use 2 Press or to highlight Set date time and then press SELECT 3 Use the dialing keys 0 9 to enter the month MM date DD and year YY Then press SELECT 4 Use the dialing keys 0 9 to enter the hour HH and minute MM Then press or to choose AM or PM 5 Press SELECT to save the settings You hear a confirmation tone Then the handset returns to the previous menu 16 Home area code If you dial your local calls using only seven digits area code not required you can program your home area code so that when you receive a call within your local area the telephone number is automatically stored without the area code in the caller ID log 1 Press MENU when the phone is not in use 2 Press or to highlight Settings and then press SELECT 3 Press or to highlight Home area code and then press SELECT 4 Use the dialing keys to enter a three digit home area code 5 Press SELECT to save your selection Then the handset returns to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone NOTE If in the future your telephone service provider requires you to dial the area code when making a local call or if you move to a location that requires it delete the home area code you have already programmed following the steps above After you have deleted the home area code _ _ _ will appear on the display Dial mode The dial mode is preset to touch tone
86. y program the delay before answering calls in seconds instead of rings In this case allow six seconds per ring when determining the appropriate setting Retrieve voicemail from telephone service Voicemail is a feature available from most telephone service providers It may be included with your telephone service or may be optional Fees may apply Retrieve voicemail When you received a voicemail the handset displays New voicemail and X To retrieve you typically dial an access number provided by your telephone service provider and then enter a security code Contact your telephone service provider for instructions on how to configure the voicemail settings and listen to messages Turn off the new voicemail indicators If you have retrieved your voicemail while away from home and the handset still displays the new voicemail indicators use this feature to turn off the indicators NOTE This feature turns off the indicators only it does not delete your voicemail messages 1 Press MENU when the handset is not in use Press or to highlight Settings and then press SELECT Press or to highlight Cir voicemail and then press SELECT The handset returns to the previous menu You hear a confirmation tone Cell phone voicemail If you have voicemail service active on your cell phone and you do not answer the incoming cell call the call will be answered by your cell phone s voicemail Contact
87. y take you a few attempts to complete the pairing process When a connected headset is charging it may disconnect from the telephone base and the 9 CELL 2 HEADSET light on the telephone base turns off For some headset models you may need to turn on the headset and reconnect it to the telephone base again If you have trouble pairing your headset it may not be compatible with your DS6621 Check the Bluetooth compatibility list at www vtechphones com Auto connection A cell device may be disconnected from the telephone base when e The Bluetooth feature of your connected cell device is turned off e The power of your cell device is turned off e Your cell phone is not within range of the telephone base When the Bluetooth feature or power on the cell device is turned on or it moves within range of the base the base will try to reconnect to the cell device If you disconnect the cell device from the cell devices list the base will not attempt to reconnect unless your cell device is moved out of range and back in range again Connect a paired cell phone or headset If you need to connect your paired cell phone or headset to the telephone base manually 1 Press Q CELL 1 and or CELL 2 HEADSET on the telephone base when it is not in use The CELL 1 and or CELL 2 HEADSET light flashes 2 When the cell phone or headset is connected to the telephone base you hear two beeps The corresponding status ico
88. y wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line ensure the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone service provider or a qualified installer 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 For repair procedures follow the instructions outlined under the Limited warranty If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone service provider may temporarily discontinue your telephone service The telephone service provider is required to notify you before interrupting service If advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone service provider is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone service provider may make changes in its facilities equipment operation or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product The telephone service provider is required to notify you if such changes are planned If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset it is hearing aid compatible If this product has memory dialing locations you may choose

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