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    www.vtech.com VT6221 Digital Enhanced Cordless Telephone (DECT) User manual[...]

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    1 20401551en_ba_a0 Contents Setting up the telephone ……………………………………………………………………3 Package contents …………………………………………………………………………3 Location ……………………………………………………………………………………3 Setting[...]

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    T elephone setting s ....................................................................................................20 Setting the ring tone volume ...............................................................................20 Setting the ring tone melody ...............................................................................20 Spee[...]

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    3 20401551en_ba_a0 Package contents The package contains the following items: ➭ 1 Base station ➭ 1 AC power adapter ➭ 1 Handset ➭ 2 Dowels / 2 screws ➭ 2 Rechargeable batteries Location To obtain the best possible range, we r ecommend positioning the telephone in a location central to your sphere of activity . Avoid positioning the teleph[...]

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    4 20401551en_ba_a0 Setting up the base station ➭ Do not expose the base statio n to direct sunlight. Protect the base statio n against moisture. Do not position the telephone in room exposed to condensation, corrosive steam or excessive dust. Condensation can occur in cellars, garages, conse r vatories or sheds. The ambient temperature must be be[...]

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    5 20401551en_ba_a0 Connecting the telephone Before you can start using your telephone you must plug in the telephone connection cords and the mains cable. Safety note the base statio n ! ➀ T elephone connection cord The telephone connection cord has two dif ferent plugs. Insert the smaller plug in the socket marked with the telephone symbol, and [...]

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    6 20401551en_ba_a0 Removing the cords connection socket. Setting up the telephone First unplug the mains plug fr om the 220V socket and the plug fr om the telephone[...]

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    20401551en_ba_a0 7 Putting the handset into operation Y our handset will be ready for operation (for making or accepting calls) only once the battery has been charged for the first time. Inserting the rechargeable batteries The bottom of the handset contains a battery compartment for housing two type AAA batteries (microcells). Removing the battery[...]

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    8 20401551en_ba_a0 Charging the batteries The batteries are not yet charged when you first unpack the telephone. T o charge the batteries, place the handset on the base statio n. The flashing battery symbol on the handset signals the charging p r ocedu r e. The batteries will take around 14 hours to charge up. Not e • Do not place the handset in [...]

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    9 20401551en_ba_a0 Note Y ou can r eplace the handset in the base statio n after every call. Charging is elec t ronically con t rolled to ensure optimal charging of batteries in diffe- r ent charge states. A void removing the batteries f r om the handset for no good r eason, since this a f fects the optimum charging cycle. Y ou can telephone for up[...]

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    10 20401551en_ba_a0 Displays, keys, symbols Displays The display gives you information on the current status of your telephone. The «standby indicator» shown below shows you your handset is ready for use. The symbols in the upper row of the display have the following meaning: The symbol is permanently lit if a connection to the base station exist[...]

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    20401551en_ba_a0 Handset keys Open call list*, press key several times to scr oll down. Previous called number(s), pr ess to scroll through this r edial list. Performs differ ent functions depending on the context. ➮ Deletes the last character or number of an entry in the display . ➮ Press this key to r eturn to standby mode. If you are editing[...]

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    20401551en_ba_a0 In programming mode: Direct call on/of f. Set handset volume. Set ring tone melody . Set ring tone volume. Handset: Display Delete/cancel key Speed-dial key T alk key Flash key Numerical keys Microphone Earpiece Call list* Redial key Programming key * Only in networks that enable caller ID Setting up the telephone FLASH PROGRAM CLE[...]

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    20401551en_ba_a0 Base station keys Paging key Charging cradle for the handset Setting up the telephone PAGE 13[...]

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    20401551en_ba_a0 Key lock on/off . During incoming calls the key lock is deactivated for the duration of the call. Key lock on Hold down the hash key for about 2 seconds. The display shows the key symbol . Key lock off Hold down the hash key for about 2 seconds. Note Y ou cannot make outgoing calls while the key lock is on. The display shows the sy[...]

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    20401551en_ba_a0 Exte r nal calls P r ess the Talk key. Enter the requir ed telephone number . This number will then be dialled. To end this external call: P r ess the Talk-key,or replace the hendset Note Y ou may also make exter nal calls by using predialling: enter the telephone number , use the key to make any corrections and pr ess the talk-key[...]

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    20401551en_ba_a0 Accepting a call Calls are signalled acoustically as well as optically in the handset display . ➭ The caller’ s number is not displayed if the caller has withheld his number i.e. if he has suppressed transmission of his number , or if this is not technically possible. Accepting a call P r ess the Talk key, or pick up the handse[...]

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    20401551en_ba_a0 T elephoning Redial The last 10 dialled numbers are saved under the r edial key . Open the redial list. The last dialled number is displayed. Pr ess this redial key again to scroll thr ough the list. P r ess the -key to exit the redial list . Press the -key for app r ox. 2 seconds to delete the currently displayed entry fr om the l[...]

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    20401551en_ba_a0 Dialling from the call list If your network operator supports caller ID (CLIP), numbers (up to 18 digits) of unanswe- r ed calls a r e saved in the caller list. The list can hold up to 10 entries. If the list is full, the oldest entry is deleted and the newest is put first in the list. The display alerts K you to new incoming, unan[...]

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    20401551en_ba_a0 T elephoning Muting the handset If you do not want your call partner to hear what you are saying to another person in the room, you can temporarily mute your handset. Y ou are conducting a call. Press the -key. The display sho w s M The call is put < < M ute > > , and the call partner cannot hear you, but you can P r es[...]

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    Setting the ring tone melody Y ou have a choice of six different melodies. Press the pr ogramming key . Press 5. The curr ent setting is displayed (e.g. “2/6 ” is the second of 6 settings). Use numerical keys 1 to 6 to set the preferr ed melody . Press the pr ogramming key to save the setting. 20401551en_ba_a0 T elephone settings Setting the ri[...]

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    20401551en_ba_a0 Speed dialling Y our VT6221 can sto r e 10 speed-dial numbers, each up to 18 digits. Selecting speed dialling Press the speed-dial key . The first entry is displayed. Scroll thr ough the speed-dial list by pressing the speed-dial key as often as requir ed or use numerical keys 1 to 9 to select an entry . P r ess the Talk key to dia[...]

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    22 20401551en_ba_a0 Direct call (baby call) W ith direct call, you can pr ogram a number which can be directly dialled when any key (except the programming key) is pr essed. Entering/editing the direct call number Press the pr ogramming key . Press 3. Enter your four -digit PIN. Press the pr ogramming key . is displayed. Delete individual digits ba[...]

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    23 20401551en_ba_a0 T elephone settings Flash time Restoring default settings This procedur e resets all the personal prefer ences you have programmed and r estores the telephone to default mode. Press the pr ogramming key . Press 9. Enter your PIN. Press the pr ogramming key to save the setting. Z PROGRAM PROGRAM The flash time has been set to 600[...]

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    20401551en_ba_a0 24 T elephone settings Changing the PIN The PIN is a four -digit password to protect the base station and handsets against unau- thorised access. The telephone is delivered with the system PIN set to «0000». Press the pr ogramming key . Press 1. Enter the old four -digit PIN (default setting “0000 ”). Press the pr ogramming k[...]

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    25 20401551en_ba_a0 Appendix Standard: DECT Number of channels: 120 duplex channels Frequencies: 1880 MHz bis 1900 MHz Range: up to 300 meters outdoors, up to 50 meters indoors Base statio n power supply: 220 V /50 Hz (power pack) Base station 220V AC adapter Handsets operating time: standby / talk time app r ox.100hrs / app r ox.10hrs Battery char[...]

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    Tel: 852-2776 3223 VTech Electronics (HK) Ltd. Rm 708, 7/F., L af o r d Centre, 838 Lai Chi Kok Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong.[...]