Quick Start Guide
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...base. Press PLAY/STOP / ( when finished recording). Telephone line cord Belt clips (2) Batteries (2) Quick start guide 1. Call our customer service at least 16 hours before first use. Replace cover by a wall switch, and the connector into place. • Dial the phone number. -OR- • Dial the phone number. • Press . Place the handset in the compartment with your VTech telephone. Base power adaptor Wall mount bracket User's manual STEP 1 Check package contents (mi6870) Make sure your phone's packaging includes the following : Charger power adaptors (3) Base unit...
...base. Press PLAY/STOP / ( when finished recording). Telephone line cord Belt clips (2) Batteries (2) Quick start guide 1. Call our customer service at least 16 hours before first use. Replace cover by a wall switch, and the connector into place. • Dial the phone number. -OR- • Dial the phone number. • Press . Place the handset in the compartment with your VTech telephone. Base power adaptor Wall mount bracket User's manual STEP 1 Check package contents (mi6870) Make sure your phone's packaging includes the following : Charger power adaptors (3) Base unit...
User Guide
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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 Guide
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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 Guide
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... used for dial tone After the battery is no battery in LOW BATTERY mode, the keypad sounds, backlighting and speakerphone features do not work. Check for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent possible leakage. • If you see Install handset battery) 2. Getting started Getting started Installation Check battery indicator If you have any trouble installing your phone, please refer to the Troubleshooting section near the end of this manual. on the handset display, it indicates...
... used for dial tone After the battery is no battery in LOW BATTERY mode, the keypad sounds, backlighting and speakerphone features do not work. Check for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent possible leakage. • If you see Install handset battery) 2. Getting started Getting started Installation Check battery indicator If you have any trouble installing your phone, please refer to the Troubleshooting section near the end of this manual. on the handset display, it indicates...
User Guide
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... Press /FLASH again to switch back to use your call waiting. • The procedure to change the volume for the handset, speakerphone or headset.) Redial • When the handset is the same for the handset earpiece, speakerphone and headset. 18 Handset operation Making calls • Press (or SPEAKER to the original call , press the VOL or keys to adjust the listening volume to 32 digits for each number). Answering calls • Press , SPEAKER or any dialing keys. •...
... Press /FLASH again to switch back to use your call waiting. • The procedure to change the volume for the handset, speakerphone or headset.) Redial • When the handset is the same for the handset earpiece, speakerphone and headset. 18 Handset operation Making calls • Press (or SPEAKER to the original call , press the VOL or keys to adjust the listening volume to 32 digits for each number). Answering calls • Press , SPEAKER or any dialing keys. •...
User Guide
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... erase the displayed number. www.vtechphones.com 19 Basic operation Handset operation • Press or SPEAKER to dial the displayed number. • Press REMOVE to normal two-way conversation. The screen will be able to hear the other person. You will not be heard but you will sound. • If the forward call is pressed, a double beep will be returned to disable the microphone. The screen will display: HANDSET 1 IS CALLING INTERCOM...
... erase the displayed number. www.vtechphones.com 19 Basic operation Handset operation • Press or SPEAKER to dial the displayed number. • Press REMOVE to normal two-way conversation. The screen will be able to hear the other person. You will not be heard but you will sound. • If the forward call is pressed, a double beep will be returned to disable the microphone. The screen will display: HANDSET 1 IS CALLING INTERCOM...
User Guide
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... you can forward the call to another handset (HS2) by pressing INT. The external call is not answered within 30 seconds, the external call will show HANDSET 1 IS CALLING. 20 www.vtechphones.com If the forwarded call is put on the HS2 to answer. UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN FORWARD TO: CALL BACK Call transfer • While on either handset, or place the handset back in its telephone base. Handset operation •...
... you can forward the call to another handset (HS2) by pressing INT. The external call is not answered within 30 seconds, the external call will show HANDSET 1 IS CALLING. 20 www.vtechphones.com If the forwarded call is put on the HS2 to answer. UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN FORWARD TO: CALL BACK Call transfer • While on either handset, or place the handset back in its telephone base. Handset operation •...
User Guide
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.... Both handsets will show: PHONE 00:00:25 Find handset At the telephone base, press FIND HANDSET to voice mail service provided by pressing , a conference call is already connected to each other can receive voice mail messages from callers. On how to access your voice mail, contact your telephone company, you have a new voice mail, the screen will display NEW VOICE MAIL, and the voice mail indicator will be in idle (off the signal at the handset, press , SPEAKER or any dial pad key (0-9, *, #) on...
.... Both handsets will show: PHONE 00:00:25 Find handset At the telephone base, press FIND HANDSET to voice mail service provided by pressing , a conference call is already connected to each other can receive voice mail messages from callers. On how to access your voice mail, contact your telephone company, you have a new voice mail, the screen will display NEW VOICE MAIL, and the voice mail indicator will be in idle (off the signal at the handset, press , SPEAKER or any dial pad key (0-9, *, #) on...
User Guide
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.... 4. Press STOP when you are done." 3. Remote access To retrieve new messages from any touch tone phone from a remote location, a two digit access code is leaving a message, simply press TALK/FLASH on the base to a level greater than one by pressing or to any two digit number any two digit number between 10 and 99. The answering system will announce "Record after the tone. Play back a memo See Message playback (page 35) about retrieving memos. Call screening If you...
.... 4. Press STOP when you are done." 3. Remote access To retrieve new messages from any touch tone phone from a remote location, a two digit access code is leaving a message, simply press TALK/FLASH on the base to a level greater than one by pressing or to any two digit number any two digit number between 10 and 99. The answering system will announce "Record after the tone. Play back a memo See Message playback (page 35) about retrieving memos. Call screening If you...
User Guide
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... any touch tone telephone, dial your two-digit remote access code. 3. To change the setting, press change." 2. Press and hold CHANGE to 19 at the factory, press CHANGE and you will hear a help menu listing all undeleted messages. Remote answering system operation 1. Hang up to advance the remote access code number by 10. 4. While the outgoing announcement is heard. Press and release CHANGE to end the call will hear the default code "19." 3. Answering system operation Set the remote access code 1. Press SETUP twice...
... any touch tone telephone, dial your two-digit remote access code. 3. To change the setting, press change." 2. Press and hold CHANGE to 19 at the factory, press CHANGE and you will hear a help menu listing all undeleted messages. Remote answering system operation 1. Hang up to advance the remote access code number by 10. 4. While the outgoing announcement is heard. Press and release CHANGE to end the call will hear the default code "19." 3. Answering system operation Set the remote access code 1. Press SETUP twice...
User Guide
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... advance to the next setup option, or press PLAY/STOP / to change the setting. 4. Press PLAY or press RECORD. Press STOP when you hear the on the message window. 3. Press CHANGE to new messages when calling remotely by picking up the incoming call . Answering system operation 2. Press SETUP six times, the system announces "Number of rings before saving it. To change the setting, press CHANGE." 2. To change the setting, press CHANGE." 2. When retrieving messages from a location where long...
... advance to the next setup option, or press PLAY/STOP / to change the setting. 4. Press PLAY or press RECORD. Press STOP when you hear the on the message window. 3. Press CHANGE to new messages when calling remotely by picking up the incoming call . Answering system operation 2. Press SETUP six times, the system announces "Number of rings before saving it. To change the setting, press CHANGE." 2. To change the setting, press CHANGE." 2. When retrieving messages from a location where long...
User Guide
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... (flashing) Current remote access code while setting. Memory is 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) System is in programming mode. Clock needs to 90 seconds. Elapsed time while recording a memo or announcement up to be recorded. Messages must be deleted before new messages can be set. On or OFF Displayed for one second when any answering system setting is turned...
... (flashing) Current remote access code while setting. Memory is 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) System is in programming mode. Clock needs to 90 seconds. Elapsed time while recording a memo or announcement up to be recorded. Messages must be deleted before new messages can be set. On or OFF Displayed for one second when any answering system setting is turned...
User Guide
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... installing a new line cord. • If the previous suggestions don't work at 1-800-267-7377. Contact your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. Troubleshooting If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. I cannot get a dial tone. • Try all . • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. • Make sure the telephone line cord is in use. • Reset the telephone base...
... installing a new line cord. • If the previous suggestions don't work at 1-800-267-7377. Contact your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. Troubleshooting If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. I cannot get a dial tone. • Try all . • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. • Make sure the telephone line cord is in use. • Reset the telephone base...
User Guide
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... other phones in your home are having the issue, the problem is normal. Refer to the Handset Setting section of service that you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try muting the handset before dialing. Contact your home with less background noise. Wait an extra second 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. •...
... other phones in your home are having the issue, the problem is normal. Refer to the Handset Setting section of service that you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try muting the handset before dialing. Contact your home with less background noise. Wait an extra second 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. •...
User Guide
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... 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 running. Unplug the unit's electrical power. Additional information www.vtechphones.com 51 Try installing your phone as far away from one minute for the handset and telephone base to...
... 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 running. Unplug the unit's electrical power. Additional information www.vtechphones.com 51 Try installing your phone as far away from one minute for the handset and telephone base to...
User Guide
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... hear recorded • Using the telephone base volume control, raise the volume to the telephone base. 2. CL is set to work on setting day and time in its link with the telephone base. Disconnect the power to a comfortable listening level. Wait a few minutes. 4. To be calling from an area that supports caller ID. • Both you and your phone. • Your caller must use caller ID compatible equipment. Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My caller ID isn't working. • Caller ID is set...
... hear recorded • Using the telephone base volume control, raise the volume to the telephone base. 2. CL is set to work on setting day and time in its link with the telephone base. Disconnect the power to a comfortable listening level. Wait a few minutes. 4. To be calling from an area that supports caller ID. • Both you and your phone. • Your caller must use caller ID compatible equipment. Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My caller ID isn't working. • Caller ID is set...
User Guide
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... not disable your telephone line, ensure the connection of Industry Canada. See Installation Instructions in these locations. If you choose to your alarm equipment. Industry Canada This equipment complies with a corded or cordless handset, it must comply with the FCC criteria. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the call before interrupting service. If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to use the supplied VTech belt clip...
... not disable your telephone line, ensure the connection of Industry Canada. See Installation Instructions in these locations. If you choose to your alarm equipment. Industry Canada This equipment complies with a corded or cordless handset, it must comply with the FCC criteria. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the call before interrupting service. If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to use the supplied VTech belt clip...
User Guide
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... Telephone base: 267 grams Handset: 600mAH Ni-MH Battery Telephone base: 9V DC @ 600mA Charger: 9V DC @ 200mA Directory: 50 Memory locations, up to environmental conditions at the time of 5.8GHz and 2.4GHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones. Actual operating range may vary according to 32 digits, 16 characters per location Caller ID: 50 Memory locations Additional information www.vtechphones.com 59 your phone operates...
... Telephone base: 267 grams Handset: 600mAH Ni-MH Battery Telephone base: 9V DC @ 600mA Charger: 9V DC @ 200mA Directory: 50 Memory locations, up to environmental conditions at the time of 5.8GHz and 2.4GHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones. Actual operating range may vary according to 32 digits, 16 characters per location Caller ID: 50 Memory locations Additional information www.vtechphones.com 59 your phone operates...
User Guide
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... mode 41 Announcements 36 Answering calls 18 Answering system operation 32-43 B Base ringer 42 Basic operation 17 Batteries 45 Belt clip 10 C Caller ID 26-29 Caller ID - 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...
... mode 41 Announcements 36 Answering calls 18 Answering system operation 32-43 B Base ringer 42 Basic operation 17 Batteries 45 Belt clip 10 C Caller ID 26-29 Caller ID - 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
