VTech DS5151-2 User Manual

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Set up your answering system by
inputting the designated numbers as
instructed in the voice guide.
Check for dial tone
Press on the handset or on
the telephone base. 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 No
pwr at base.
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 . Move closer to the
telephone base, then press 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.
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Before use
After you install your telephone or power
returns following a power outage, the
handsets will prompt you to set the date
and time. The telephone base 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.
Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter
the month (MM), date (DD) and year
(YY). Then press SELECT.
Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter
the hour (HH) and minute (MM).
Then press or to choose AM or
PM.
Press SELECT to save.
After the setting for the date and time,
the telephone base will display Voice
guide to set up Ans sys?.
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.
NOTE
This feature is only available in the
telephone base.
Press SELECT on the telephone
base 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.”
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VTech DS5151-2 Specifications

General

Brand	VTech
Model	DS5151-2
Category	Cordless Telephone
Language	English