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.
Check for dial tone:
Press /HOME. If you hear a dial tone, the installation is successful.
If you do not hear a dial tone:
Make sure the installation procedures described above are properly done.
It may be a wiring problem. If you have changed your telephone service to digital service from a cable company or a VoIP service provider, the telephone line may need to
be rewired to allow all existing telephone jacks to work. Contact your cable/VoIP 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
NOTE
Make sure your cell phone has a good cell reception near the telephone base.
To use a Bluetooth enabled cell phone or headset with your DS6771, you must first pair and connect your Bluetooth cell phone or headset with the telephone base.
Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (a maximum of approximately 15 feet).
When you pair a Bluetooth cell phone to the telephone base, place your Bluetooth cell phone closer to the telephone base to maintain sufficient signal strength.
NOTES
For optimal performance, place your cell phone next to the telephone base while using the cell line.
To avoid interference from other electronic devices, place your telephone base far away from devices such as baby monitors, wireless routers, microwaves and computers.
Pair and connect your Bluetooth enabled cell phone
1. Choose a slot to pair the cell phone. Press and hold CELL 1 or CELL 2 on the telephone base until you hear a confirmation tone, and the CELL 1 or CELL 2 light flashes.
2. urn on the Bluetooth feature of your cell phone. Once your cell phone finds your VTech phone (VTech DS6771), press appropriate key on your cell phone to continue the
pairing process.
Your cell phone may prompt you to enter the PIN of the telephone base. The default PIN of the telephone base is 0000.
When the cell phone is connected to the telephone base, the corresponding status icon ( or ) displays on handsets. The corresponding device light (CELL 1 or CELL 2)
turns on.
If the pairing fails, turn off the Bluetooth feature on your cell phone and on the DS6771 by pressing CELL 1 or CELL 2. 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.
Pair and connect your Bluetooth enabled headset
1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use.
2. Press or to scroll to Bluetooth, and then press SELECT.
3. Press or to scroll to Add BT headset, and then press SELECT. The screen displays Search headset….
4. Set your headset to discoverable mode. Once your handset finds your headset, press SELECT.
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), and then press SELECT.
When the headset is successfully paired and connected to the telephone base, the icon displays on handsets. The CELL 2 light turns on.
VTech Connect to Cell™ application This application helps you integrate your Android phones with your DS6771.
For more information and application download, scan the QR code on the right, or go to www.vtechphones.com/app_connect_to_cell.
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