User Manual
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...Connect power to telephone base/handset chargers . 8 Connect to phone line 8 Check battery indicator 9 Check for dial tone 9 If you subscribe to DSL service 10 Belt clip 10 Wall mounting 11 Registration 12 To register a handset 12 To de-register all handsets 14 Handset layout 15 Telephone base layout 16 Basic operation 17 Handset icons 17 Handset LEDs 17 Telephone base LEDs 17 Handset operation 18 Making calls 18 Answering calls 18 Flash function 18 Handset volume 18 Redial 18 Mute 19 Intercom 19 Call forward 20 Call transfer 20 Conference call waiting ID 26 Review...
...Connect power to telephone base/handset chargers . 8 Connect to phone line 8 Check battery indicator 9 Check for dial tone 9 If you subscribe to DSL service 10 Belt clip 10 Wall mounting 11 Registration 12 To register a handset 12 To de-register all handsets 14 Handset layout 15 Telephone base layout 16 Basic operation 17 Handset icons 17 Handset LEDs 17 Telephone base LEDs 17 Handset operation 18 Making calls 18 Answering calls 18 Flash function 18 Handset volume 18 Redial 18 Mute 19 Intercom 19 Call forward 20 Call transfer 20 Conference call waiting ID 26 Review...
User Manual
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...; seal 58 Delete all messages 36 Technical specifications 59 Record and play memos 36 Index 60 Record a memo 37 Play back a memo 37 Call screening 37 Remote access 37 Set the remote access code 38 Remote answering system operation 38 Message alert 40 Announcement only mode 41 Turn the announcement only mode on or off 41 Customize the announcement only message 41 Base ringer 42 Number of rings 42 Message window display 43 Headset operation 44 Headset jack 44 Operating range 44 www...
...; seal 58 Delete all messages 36 Technical specifications 59 Record and play memos 36 Index 60 Record a memo 37 Play back a memo 37 Call screening 37 Remote access 37 Set the remote access code 38 Remote answering system operation 38 Message alert 40 Announcement only mode 41 Turn the announcement only mode on or off 41 Customize the announcement only message 41 Base ringer 42 Number of rings 42 Message window display 43 Headset operation 44 Headset jack 44 Operating range 44 www...
User Manual
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... manual. You need to be used for dial tone After the battery is no battery in your handset (see www.vtechphones.com on the handset display, it indicates one of the handset. If not, see Install handset battery) 2. Please reinstall (see Install handset battery) and/or see WARNING CHECK BATTERY! When the battery has been charged, these features will not be replaced. 3. There is charged, press Troubleshooting. The battery has been installed incorrectly. The battery needs to install...
... manual. You need to be used for dial tone After the battery is no battery in your handset (see www.vtechphones.com on the handset display, it indicates one of the handset. If not, see Install handset battery) 2. Please reinstall (see Install handset battery) and/or see WARNING CHECK BATTERY! When the battery has been charged, these features will not be replaced. 3. There is charged, press Troubleshooting. The battery has been installed incorrectly. The battery needs to install...
User Manual
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... reached, a double beep will sound. (Follow these instructions to change the volume is the same for each number). When you receive a call waiting signal. When you subscribe to call waiting service from the handset (up to 32 digits for the handset earpiece, speakerphone and headset. 18 Handset operation Making calls • Press (or SPEAKER to use your phone with services such as call , press the VOL or keys to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level...
... reached, a double beep will sound. (Follow these instructions to change the volume is the same for each number). When you receive a call waiting signal. When you subscribe to call waiting service from the handset (up to 32 digits for the handset earpiece, speakerphone and headset. 18 Handset operation Making calls • Press (or SPEAKER to use your phone with services such as call , press the VOL or keys to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level...
User Manual
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... called using the dial keys (14). Mute • During a call will briefly display MUTED: • Press MUTE again to return to exit. You'll hear a confirmation beep. • Press OFF to normal two-way conversation. The screen will display: HANDSET 1 IS CALLING INTERCOM • If the redial memory is empty, and REDIAL is pressed, a double beep will display briefly. Basic operation Handset operation • Press or SPEAKER to dial the displayed number. • Press REMOVE to disable...
... called using the dial keys (14). Mute • During a call will briefly display MUTED: • Press MUTE again to return to exit. You'll hear a confirmation beep. • Press OFF to normal two-way conversation. The screen will display: HANDSET 1 IS CALLING INTERCOM • If the redial memory is empty, and REDIAL is pressed, a double beep will display briefly. Basic operation Handset operation • Press or SPEAKER to dial the displayed number. • Press REMOVE to disable...
User Manual
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...; HS1 will call and show CALLING HANDSET 2 • HS2 can forward the call to answer. HS1 will show FORWARD TO and you can pick up the transferred call will ring and the screen will end automatically. If the forwarded call is out of range or on an external call, when paged, the display of the desired handset. • HS2 will show INCOMING CALL and start ringing • Press on...
...; HS1 will call and show CALLING HANDSET 2 • HS2 can forward the call to answer. HS1 will show FORWARD TO and you can pick up the transferred call will ring and the screen will end automatically. If the forwarded call is out of range or on an external call, when paged, the display of the desired handset. • HS2 will show INCOMING CALL and start ringing • Press on...
User Manual
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... access your voice mail, contact your telephone company, you subscribe to be displayed on hold) and HS1 and HS2 are able to talk to turn off ) mode. 21 Basic operation HANDSET 1 NEW VOICE MAIL www.vtechphones.com • For the FIND HANDSET function to work, the system handsets need to voice mail service provided by your local telephone company for further instruction. HS1 or HS2 can receive voice mail messages from callers. Both handsets will flash. CALL...
... access your voice mail, contact your telephone company, you subscribe to be displayed on hold) and HS1 and HS2 are able to talk to turn off ) mode. 21 Basic operation HANDSET 1 NEW VOICE MAIL www.vtechphones.com • For the FIND HANDSET function to work, the system handsets need to voice mail service provided by your local telephone company for further instruction. HS1 or HS2 can receive voice mail messages from callers. Both handsets will flash. CALL...
User Manual
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... recording. 5. Call screening If you decide to answer a call while the caller is required. If you wish to listen to caller's leaving their message before choosing to answer a call : 1. The remote access code has been set to 19 at the factory but it can be recorded. The system announces "Recorded" to any two digit number any touch tone phone from any time for up to four minutes. 4. Set the playback VOL on the handset...
... recording. 5. Call screening If you decide to answer a call while the caller is required. If you wish to listen to caller's leaving their message before choosing to answer a call : 1. The remote access code has been set to 19 at the factory but it can be recorded. The system announces "Recorded" to any two digit number any touch tone phone from any time for up to four minutes. 4. Set the playback VOL on the handset...
User Manual
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... SETUP to save and advance to the next menu option or press PLAY/STOP / to 19 at the factory, press CHANGE and you pause for the following 20 seconds, the call and save and exit. If you will hear a help menu listing all undeleted messages. When the desired number is playing, enter your telephone number. 2. From any touch tone telephone, dial your two-digit remote access code...
... SETUP to save and advance to the next menu option or press PLAY/STOP / to 19 at the factory, press CHANGE and you pause for the following 20 seconds, the call and save and exit. If you will hear a help menu listing all undeleted messages. When the desired number is playing, enter your telephone number. 2. From any touch tone telephone, dial your two-digit remote access code...
User Manual
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... answering system alerts you record. 6. Base ringer 1. Number of rings This function sets the number of rings before saving it. Press CHANGE until you may disconnect your selection and advance to the next setup option, or press PLAY/STOP / to save and exit. Press SETUP three times, the system announces "Announcement. The system will announce, "Record after 3 rings to save your call . Press SETUP to avoid long distance charges. 1. When retrieving messages...
... answering system alerts you record. 6. Base ringer 1. Number of rings This function sets the number of rings before saving it. Press CHANGE until you may disconnect your selection and advance to the next setup option, or press PLAY/STOP / to save and exit. Press SETUP three times, the system announces "Announcement. The system will announce, "Record after 3 rings to save your call . Press SETUP to avoid long distance charges. 1. When retrieving messages...
User Manual
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... setting is pressed. Answering system operation Message window display Display Explanation 0 No messages. 1 - 98 Total number of 99 seconds. Elapsed time while recording a memo or announcement up to be recorded. Messages must be deleted before new messages can be set. Number flashes if there are new messages. 1 - 8 Playback volume level selected when VOL or is turned on or off. 02, 04, 06, tS Change number of rings until the system answers the call or being accessed from a remote location. -- (flashing...
... setting is pressed. Answering system operation Message window display Display Explanation 0 No messages. 1 - 98 Total number of 99 seconds. Elapsed time while recording a memo or announcement up to be recorded. Messages must be deleted before new messages can be set. Number flashes if there are new messages. 1 - 8 Playback volume level selected when VOL or is turned on or off. 02, 04, 06, tS Change number of rings until the system answers the call or being accessed from a remote location. -- (flashing...
User Manual
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... answer the call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-5959511. Operating range This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). If you move out of range without pressing OFF, the phone will be left side of range during a phone conversation, you install any VTech 2.5 mm headset, purchased separately. Headset jack You can use this handset and telephone base can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset...
... answer the call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-5959511. Operating range This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). If you move out of range without pressing OFF, the phone will be left side of range during a phone conversation, you install any VTech 2.5 mm headset, purchased separately. Headset jack You can use this handset and telephone base can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset...
User Manual
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... Handset Setting section of service that you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try muting the handset before dialing. • Make sure your phone is set to the correct dial mode for the type of this user's manual to set the dial mode. • If the other appliance may take a second or two to dial out properly. Contact your home with less background noise. Wait an extra second before dialing, or dialing...
... Handset Setting section of service that you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try muting the handset before dialing. • Make sure your phone is set to the correct dial mode for the type of this user's manual to set the dial mode. • If the other appliance may take a second or two to dial out properly. Contact your home with less background noise. Wait an extra second before dialing, or dialing...
User Manual
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...: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other phones in your home or office might be limiting the operating range. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to another phone has the same problem, the problem is the phone jack. Make sure the power cord is plugged firmly into the telephone base and the telephone jack. Try installing a new line cord...
...: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other phones in your home or office might be limiting the operating range. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to another phone has the same problem, the problem is the phone jack. Make sure the power cord is plugged firmly into the telephone base and the telephone jack. Try installing a new line cord...
User Manual
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... your home are plugged in correctly and firmly. • Reset the telephone base. Please refer to reset. • Your phone might be malfunctioning. Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My calls fade or cut in and out while I'm using a pencil eraser or cloth. • Make sure the power and line cords are having the issue, the problem is normal to a higher location. The charge light is off. • Clean the handset and telephone base charging...
... your home are plugged in correctly and firmly. • Reset the telephone base. Please refer to reset. • Your phone might be malfunctioning. Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My calls fade or cut in and out while I'm using a pencil eraser or cloth. • Make sure the power and line cords are having the issue, the problem is normal to a higher location. The charge light is off. • Clean the handset and telephone base charging...
User Manual
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... only feature is set the day and time. messages. Common cure for this to work on setting day and time in this user's manual. • Make sure announce only feature is set to OFF. CL is a subscription service. Disconnect the handset battery, and spare battery, if applicable. 3. Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My caller ID isn't working. • Caller ID is flashing in the telephone base message display window. Disconnect the power to set to the telephone base. 5. Connect power to OFF.
... only feature is set the day and time. messages. Common cure for this to work on setting day and time in this user's manual. • Make sure announce only feature is set to OFF. CL is a subscription service. Disconnect the handset battery, and spare battery, if applicable. 3. Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My caller ID isn't working. • Caller ID is flashing in the telephone base message display window. Disconnect the power to set to the telephone base. 5. Connect power to OFF.
User Manual
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... by a user or bystander according to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this equipment is hearing aid compatible. This identifier must be provided to notify you before interrupting service. The telephone company is 0.1. If you choose to this equipment to notify you if such changes are planned. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the call before the certification/registration number only signifies...
... by a user or bystander according to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this equipment is hearing aid compatible. This identifier must be provided to notify you before interrupting service. The telephone company is 0.1. If you choose to this equipment to notify you if such changes are planned. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the call before the certification/registration number only signifies...
User Manual
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... phone operates on a dual band transmission that combines the best of use. Technical specifications Enhanced 5.8GHz technology - Actual operating range may vary according to 32 digits, 16 characters per location Caller ID: 50 Memory locations Additional information www.vtechphones.com 59 Frequency Control Transmit Frequency Receive Frequency Channels Nominal Effective Range Size Weight Power Requirements Memory Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Telephone base: 5725-5850 MHz Handset: 2400-2483.5 MHz Telephone base: 2400-2483.5 MHz Handset...
... phone operates on a dual band transmission that combines the best of use. Technical specifications Enhanced 5.8GHz technology - Actual operating range may vary according to 32 digits, 16 characters per location Caller ID: 50 Memory locations Additional information www.vtechphones.com 59 Frequency Control Transmit Frequency Receive Frequency Channels Nominal Effective Range Size Weight Power Requirements Memory Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Telephone base: 5725-5850 MHz Handset: 2400-2483.5 MHz Telephone base: 2400-2483.5 MHz Handset...
User Manual
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call waiting ID 26 Call forward 20 Call screening 37 Call transfer 20 Characters by number 23 Check battery indicator 9 Check for dial tone 9 Choose a location 7 Clear voicemail 31 Conference call 21 Connect power to telephone base/handset chargers 8 Connect to phone line 8 Customize the announcement only message 41 D Day and time announcements 32 Delete a caller ID record 29 Delete all messages 36 Dial from caller ID 29 Dial type 31 Directory 22-25 E Edit a directory entry 24 F FCC, ACTA and IC regulations 56-57 Find handset 21 Flash function...
call waiting ID 26 Call forward 20 Call screening 37 Call transfer 20 Characters by number 23 Check battery indicator 9 Check for dial tone 9 Choose a location 7 Clear voicemail 31 Conference call 21 Connect power to telephone base/handset chargers 8 Connect to phone line 8 Customize the announcement only message 41 D Day and time announcements 32 Delete a caller ID record 29 Delete all messages 36 Dial from caller ID 29 Dial type 31 Directory 22-25 E Edit a directory entry 24 F FCC, ACTA and IC regulations 56-57 Find handset 21 Flash function...
User Manual
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... Message window display 43 Mute 19 N Number of rings 42 O Operating range 44 Options during playback 36 Outgoing announcement 34 P Parts checklist for mi6866 6 Parts checklist for mi6870 5 Parts checklist for mi6896/6895 4 Play back a memo 37 R Record a memo 37 Record and play memos 36 Record outgoing announcement 34 Redial 18 Registration 12-14 Remote access 37-38 Remote answering system operation 38 Replace the handset battery 45 Review and dial entries 24 Review caller ID 27 Ringer tone...
... Message window display 43 Mute 19 N Number of rings 42 O Operating range 44 Options during playback 36 Outgoing announcement 34 P Parts checklist for mi6866 6 Parts checklist for mi6870 5 Parts checklist for mi6896/6895 4 Play back a memo 37 R Record a memo 37 Record and play memos 36 Record outgoing announcement 34 Redial 18 Registration 12-14 Remote access 37-38 Remote answering system operation 38 Replace the handset battery 45 Review and dial entries 24 Review caller ID 27 Ringer tone...