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VTech DS6251

VTech DS6251
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DS6251
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2-Line Cordless Answering System
with Smart Call Blocker
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VTech DS6251 Specifications

General IconGeneral
DECT 6.0 TechnologyYes
Digital Answering SystemYes
Caller ID/Call WaitingYes
Handset SpeakerphoneYes
DisplayBacklit LCD
Handsets Included1
Number of Mailboxes1
Remote AccessYes
Power SourceAC adapter
Directory Storage50 names and numbers

Summary

2-Line Cordless Answering System with Smart Call Blocker

Important safety instructions

Whats in the box

Overview

Handset overview

Details the components and buttons of the telephone handset for operation.

Telephone base overview

Details the components and buttons of the telephone base unit for operation.

Display icons overview

Explains the meaning of various icons shown on the handset and base unit screens.

Connect

Install the battery

Step-by-step guide for inserting the rechargeable battery into the handset.

Charge the battery

Instructions on how to place the handset in the base or charger for charging.

Before use

Set date and time

Guides users through setting the correct date and time for system operation.

Set Smart call blocker through voice guide

Walks users through the initial setup of the Smart Call Blocker feature.

Set answering system through voice guide

Guides users through the initial setup of the answering system features.

Configure your telephone

Set language

Allows selection of the display language for the telephone interface.

Telephone operations

Make a call

Instructions on how to initiate and conduct phone calls using the system.

Hold

Details how to place an active call on hold and resume it.

Conference call

Explains how to set up and manage calls involving three parties.

Redial list

Review the redial list

How to view and browse the list of recently dialed numbers.

Multiple handset use

Intercom

Enables conversation between different handsets or the base unit.

Push-to-talk (PTT)

PTT call to a single device

Instructions for broadcasting messages to one other device.

Phonebook

Add a phonebook entry

Guide for saving contact numbers and names for quick access.

Speed dial

Assign a speed dial entry

How to store numbers for quick dialing using designated speed dial keys.

Caller ID

Review a caller ID log entry

How to view and browse incoming call history with caller information.

Missed call indicator

Explains the indicator for calls that have not been reviewed in the Caller ID log.

Smart call blocker*

Call categories

Explanation of how incoming calls are classified by the system.

Call controls

Details how the system filters and manages incoming calls based on settings.

Set Smart call blocker onoff

Instructions for enabling or disabling the Smart Call Blocker feature.

Control calls without numbers

Settings for managing calls with 'out of area' or private numbers.

Control uncategorized calls

Settings for managing calls with absent or unknown caller ID information.

Block list

Guide for adding, reviewing, and editing numbers to block.

Allow list

Guide for adding, reviewing, and editing numbers to allow.

Star name list

Manage a list of trusted caller names that bypass screening.

Screening announcement

Customize or play the recorded announcements for screened calls.

Voice guide to set Smart call blocker

Step-by-step voice-guided setup for the Smart Call Blocker.

Screen calls without numbers

Configure how calls with no number display are handled.

Screen uncategorized calls

Instructions for screening calls lacking standard identification.

Sound settings

Ringer tone

Allows selection and customization of different ringtones for lines.

Ringer volume

Adjusts the audible volume level for incoming call alerts.

About the built-in answering system and voicemail service

Set your built-in answering system

Configuration options for recording, announcements, and message settings.

Use your built-in answering system

Guides on playing, managing, and accessing recorded messages.

Remote access

Set your remote access code

Instructions for setting a personal code to access the answering system remotely.

Call screening

To screen calls at a handset

How to use the handset to screen incoming calls and view caller ID.

Retrieve voicemail from telephone service

Set your voicemail number

Save your voicemail access number for quick retrieval on each handset.

Frequently asked questions

Limited warranty

Technical specifications

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