Vtech CS6129-54 User Manual

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www.vtechphones.com6Getting startedFIND HANDSET Press to page the system handsets.•Telephone base layout/REPEATPress to repeat a message or press twic

www.vtechphones.com7Basic operationTelephone settingsRinger volume (handset)You can change the ringer volume to a comfortable level, or turn the ringe

www.vtechphones.com8Telephone settingsRINGER TONE1 >RINGER TONE KEY TONERinger toneThis menu allows you to choose from different ringer tones.To c

www.vtechphones.com9Basic operationTelephone settingsTelephone settings>KEY TONE LANGUAGEKey toneThe handset will beep when you press any handset k

www.vtechphones.com10Telephone settings>CLR VOICEMAIL HOME AREA CODETURN OFF INDICATOR?Your telephone service provider may alert you to new message

www.vtechphones.com11Basic operationTelephone settingsTelephone settingsHome area codeIf you dial your local calls using only seven digits (

www.vtechphones.com12Make a call Press /FLASH or .Dial the number. -OR-Dial the number.Press /FLASH or .Answer a callPress /FLASH, or any of

www.vtechphones.com13Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationPHONE 0:00:00MUTED MUTE RINGER MUTEPHON

www.vtechphones.com14Telephone operationCall waitingIf you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone company, you will hear an alert tone

www.vtechphones.com15Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationChain dialingThis feature allows you to initiate a dialing sequence from num

iCongratulations on purchasing your new VTech product.Before using this telephone, please read the Important safety instructionson page 54 of this man

www.vtechphones.com16Telephone operationIf the destination handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds, is in the directory, call log

www.vtechphones.com17Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationConference callYou can conference two system handsets on a call. When one ha

www.vtechphones.com18Telephone operationTransfer an external callYou can transfer an external call from one handset to another system handset. For mod

www.vtechphones.com19Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationFor models with three or more handsetsDuring a call, press INT to put

www.vtechphones.com20Telephone operationOUTSIDE CALLOTHER HANDSET IS CALLINGCALLING OTHER HANDSETINTERCOMSwitch between external and intercom callIf y

www.vtechphones.com21Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationFor models with three or more handsetsDuring a call, press INT to put the ca

www.vtechphones.com22Telephone operationDirectoryThe directory can store up to 50 entries. Each entry may have up to 30 digits for the phone

www.vtechphones.com23Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operation>DIRECTORY CALL LOG >STORE REVIEWENTER NUMBER_ENTER NAME_Store a dire

www.vtechphones.com24Telephone operationCharacter chartUse the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Each press of a p

www.vtechphones.com25Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationSearch the directoryEntries are sorted alphabetically. To search the directo

www.vtechphones.comTable of contentsiiGetting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Parts checklist . . . . . . . .

www.vtechphones.com26Telephone operationEDIT NAMEVTECH_Edit a directory entryPress once or MENU/SELECT three times to enter the directory.Press

www.vtechphones.com27Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationDelete from the directoryPress once or MENU/SELECT three times to enter

www.vtechphones.com28Telephone operationAbout caller IDThe caller ID with call waiting feature in this telephone lets you see the name and telephone n

www.vtechphones.com29Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationDue to regional service differences, the caller ID information may not be av

www.vtechphones.com30Telephone operationMissed calls indicator When the handset is not in use and there are unreviewed calls in the call log, its scre

www.vtechphones.com31Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operation800-595-95111-800-595-9511595-95111-595-9511Make a call log entry ready to d

www.vtechphones.com32Telephone operationSAVEDUNABLE TO SAVESave a call log entry to the directoryWhen in the call log, press or to scroll to the d

www.vtechphones.com33Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationDelete from the call logTo delete one entry:When in the call log, press or

www.vtechphones.com34Telephone operationDisplays: When:PRIVATE NAMEThe caller is blocking the name information.PRIVATE NUMBERThe caller is blocking

www.vtechphones.com35Basic operationTelephone operationTelephone operationRedial listThe telephone stores the ve most recently dialed numbers on the

www.vtechphones.comiiiTable of contentsDelete from the call log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Call log display screen messages . . .

www.vtechphones.com36Answering system and voicemailYour telephone has both a digital answering system and voicemail indication. Voicemail is offered

www.vtechphones.com37Basic operationAnswering systemAnswering system Message capacityThe answering system can record and store up to 99 messages. A me

www.vtechphones.com38Answering systemSet the clockPrior to playing a message, the answering system announces when it was received. Before u

www.vtechphones.com39Basic operationAnswering systemAnswering system Answering system set upThe answering system uses voice prompts to guide you throu

www.vtechphones.com40Answering systemSet telephone base ringerThis feature allows you to select the telephone base ringer volume level. You can choose

www.vtechphones.com41Basic operationAnswering systemAnswering system Set message alert toneThis feature programs the system to beep every 10 seconds t

www.vtechphones.com42Answering systemOutgoing announcementThe outgoing announcement is the greeting callers hear when calls are answered by the answer

www.vtechphones.com43Basic operationAnswering systemAnswering system Play your announcement Press ANNC when the phone is not in use, and the syst

www.vtechphones.com44Answering systemIf the system has less than ve minutes of recording time left, the remaining time will be announced.If F and num

www.vtechphones.com45Basic operationAnswering systemAnswering system Delete all messagesPress X/DELETE when the phone is not in use. The system will a

www.vtechphones.com1Getting startedBasic operationTo purchase replacement batteries or power adapters, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or cal

www.vtechphones.com46Answering systemCall screeningYou can listen at the telephone base to a caller leaving a message. However, if you want to silence

www.vtechphones.com47Basic operationAnswering systemAnswering system If the memory is full, the system will answer after 10 rings and announce, “Memor

www.vtechphones.com48Answering systemIf no key is pressed after entering remote access, new messages will be played automatically. If there are no new

www.vtechphones.com49AppendixAppendixHandset display screen messagesALREADY SAVED The telephone number you have entered is already stored in the dir

www.vtechphones.com50AppendixHandset display screen messagesLIST FULLThe directory is full.LOW BATTERYThe battery needs to be recharged.MICROPHONE ONM

www.vtechphones.com51AppendixAppendixHandset and telephone base indicatorsTelephone base lightsHandset lightsIN USE Flashes when there is an incoming

www.vtechphones.com52AppendixHandset iconsMUTE Microphone is muted.•Ringer off.•NEW New call log entries.•NEW VOICEMAIL New voicemail receive

www.vtechphones.com53AppendixAppendixBatteryIt takes up to 16 hours for the battery to be fully charged. When it is fully charged, you can expect the

www.vtechphones.com54AppendixImportant safety instructionsWhen using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to r

www.vtechphones.com55AppendixAppendixTroubleshootingIf you have difculty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service,

www.vtechphones.com2Getting startedUse only the power adapters supplied with this product. To order a replacement, visit our website at www.vtechphone

www.vtechphones.com56AppendixTroubleshootingProblem SuggestionThe battery does not charge in the handset or the handset battery does not accept charge

www.vtechphones.com57AppendixAppendixTroubleshootingProblem SuggestionThe telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call.Make sure the handset

www.vtechphones.com58AppendixTroubleshootingProblem SuggestionI cannot dial out. First, try all the above suggestions.Make sure there is a dial tone b

www.vtechphones.com59AppendixAppendixTroubleshootingProblem SuggestionThere is interference during a telephone conversation.My calls fade out when I a

www.vtechphones.com60AppendixTroubleshootingProblem SuggestionI hear other calls when using the telephone.Disconnect the telephone base from the telep

www.vtechphones.com61AppendixAppendixTroubleshootingProblem SuggestionThe system does not receive caller ID or the system does not display caller ID d

www.vtechphones.com62AppendixTroubleshootingProblem SuggestionCONNECTING... is shown in the handset display window. Why don’t I get a dial tone when I

www.vtechphones.com63AppendixAppendixProblem SuggestionThe messages on the system are very difcult to hear.Press VOL on the telephone base to incre

www.vtechphones.com64AppendixProblem SuggestionThe answering system does not respond to remote commands.Make sure your remote access code is correct (

www.vtechphones.com65AppendixAppendixOperating rangeThis cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Comm

www.vtechphones.com3Getting startedBasic operationGetting startedIf the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to

www.vtechphones.com66AppendixAbout cordless telephonesPrivacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Te

www.vtechphones.com67AppendixAppendixWarrantyWhat does this limited warranty cover?The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a

www.vtechphones.com68Appendix8. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems outside the

www.vtechphones.com69AppendixAppendixFCC, ACTA and IC regulationsFCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the req

www.vtechphones.com70AppendixThe Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and stil

www.vtechphones.com71AppendixAppendixTechnical specicationsFrequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizerTransmit frequency Handset: 1921.536-1

www.vtechphones.com72AppendixAActivate the answering system 37Announcement 42Answer a call 12Answer an incoming call during an intercom call

www.vtechphones.com73AppendixAppendixMMaintenance 65Make a call 12Make a call log entry ready to dial 31Message alert tone 41Message capacity 37M

www.vtechphones.com74AppendixCut along dotted line.Template for wall mounting studsDrill holes through the template for the wall mounting studs.2.56in

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www.vtechphones.com4Getting started2.56in (65mm)Wall mountingYour telephone base is ready for desktop use. If wall mounting is desired,If wal

www.vtechphones.com5Getting startedBasic operationGetting startedCID (caller ID)• Press to review the call log when the telephone is not in use.Whi