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... 6 Install handset battery 6 Connect power to telephone base/ handset chargers 7 Connect to phone line 7 Check battery indicator 8 Check for dial tone 8 If you subscribe to DSL service (optional 9 Belt clip (optional 9 Registration 11 To register a handset 11 Registration 12 To de-register all handsets 12 Handset layout 13...layout 14 Basic operation 15 Visual indicators 15 Handset icons 15 Telephone base icons 15 Telephone base LEDs 16 Handset LEDs 16 Telephone operation 17 Making calls 17 Answering calls 17 Adjusting handset volume 17 Flash function 17 Mute 18 Intercom...
... 6 Install handset battery 6 Connect power to telephone base/ handset chargers 7 Connect to phone line 7 Check battery indicator 8 Check for dial tone 8 If you subscribe to DSL service (optional 9 Belt clip (optional 9 Registration 11 To register a handset 11 Registration 12 To de-register all handsets 12 Handset layout 13...layout 14 Basic operation 15 Visual indicators 15 Handset icons 15 Telephone base icons 15 Telephone base LEDs 16 Handset LEDs 16 Telephone operation 17 Making calls 17 Answering calls 17 Adjusting handset volume 17 Flash function 17 Mute 18 Intercom...
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Table of contents Answering system operation 32 Replace the handset battery 45 Turn the answering feature on and off 32 Additional information 46 Day and time announcements 32 Troubleshooting 46 To check day and time 33 Troubleshooting 53 Outgoing announcement ... the announcement only message 41 Call screening 42 Number of rings 42 Menu features 34 Message window displays 43 Headset operation 44 Headset jack 44 Batteries 45 Battery care and performance 45 www.vtechphones.com
Table of contents Answering system operation 32 Replace the handset battery 45 Turn the answering feature on and off 32 Additional information 46 Day and time announcements 32 Troubleshooting 46 To check day and time 33 Troubleshooting 53 Outgoing announcement ... the announcement only message 41 Call screening 42 Number of rings 42 Menu features 34 Message window displays 43 Headset operation 44 Headset jack 44 Batteries 45 Battery care and performance 45 www.vtechphones.com
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...-267-7377. 5. Belt clips (3) 7. Telephone line cord 6. Charger power adaptors (2) 2. In Canada, contact VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. Batteries (3) 8. Quick start guide 9. User's manual www.vtechphones.com Handsets (3) 3. Telephone base 3. Batteries (3) 8. at 1-800-595-9511. Belt clips (3) 7. Wall mount bracket 11. Handsets (3) 4. Telephone line cord 6. Charger power adaptors (2) 4. Quick start guide 9. • Before using this telephone...
...-267-7377. 5. Belt clips (3) 7. Telephone line cord 6. Charger power adaptors (2) 2. In Canada, contact VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. Batteries (3) 8. Quick start guide 9. User's manual www.vtechphones.com Handsets (3) 3. Telephone base 3. Batteries (3) 8. at 1-800-595-9511. Belt clips (3) 7. Wall mount bracket 11. Handsets (3) 4. Telephone line cord 6. Charger power adaptors (2) 4. Quick start guide 9. • Before using this telephone...
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Telephone base 2. Wall mount bracket 4. Belt clip 7. Telephone base 2. Battery adaptor 9. Battery 9. User's manual 1. Quick start guide 6. Handset 3. Quick start guide 6. Te l e p h o n e B a s e p ower 8. Handset 3. Belt clip 7. Telephone line cord 5. Telephone line cord 5. Telephone base power adaptor 8. Wall mount bracket 4. User's manual www.vtechphones.com Getting started Getting started Parts checklist for mi6877 1.
Telephone base 2. Wall mount bracket 4. Belt clip 7. Telephone base 2. Battery adaptor 9. Battery 9. User's manual 1. Quick start guide 6. Handset 3. Quick start guide 6. Te l e p h o n e B a s e p ower 8. Handset 3. Belt clip 7. Telephone line cord 5. Telephone line cord 5. Telephone base power adaptor 8. Wall mount bracket 4. User's manual www.vtechphones.com Getting started Getting started Parts checklist for mi6877 1.
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... charge the battery in the handset for a minimum of your cordless telephone system: 1. Choose a central location for example, WiFi), etc. 3. Installation Choose a location For optimal performance of 16 hours before you use to ensure optimum performance. Place the battery in the ...equipment such as cordless telephones, 802.11 wireless routers (for the telephone base. 2. • Use only the VTech battery pack supplied with your phone. • Place the handset in its telephone base when not in use your phone. 1 3 www.vtechphones.com Install handset battery 1. Be sure...
... charge the battery in the handset for a minimum of your cordless telephone system: 1. Choose a central location for example, WiFi), etc. 3. Installation Choose a location For optimal performance of 16 hours before you use to ensure optimum performance. Place the battery in the ...equipment such as cordless telephones, 802.11 wireless routers (for the telephone base. 2. • Use only the VTech battery pack supplied with your phone. • Place the handset in its telephone base when not in use your phone. 1 3 www.vtechphones.com Install handset battery 1. Be sure...
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...outlet AC power outlet AC power outlet • If the battery has not been charged, place the handset in the telephone base, and allow it to charge for your telephone. Connect to telephone base/ handset chargers 1. Getting started Installation Connect power to phone line Plug one end of the telephone base. 2. Choose ...the location for at the bottom of the telephone base, Then plug the other end of the cord into the bottom of the telephone line cord into the jack at least 16 hours. • Use only the VTech power...
...outlet AC power outlet AC power outlet • If the battery has not been charged, place the handset in the telephone base, and allow it to charge for your telephone. Connect to telephone base/ handset chargers 1. Getting started Installation Connect power to phone line Plug one end of the telephone base. 2. Choose ...the location for at the bottom of the telephone base, Then plug the other end of the cord into the bottom of the telephone line cord into the jack at least 16 hours. • Use only the VTech power...
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...: 1. There is charged, press Troubleshooting. LOW BATTERY Check for a long period of this manual. Please reinstall (see Install handset battery) and/or see WARNING CHECK BATTERY! The battery has been installed incorrectly. If not, see Install handset battery on page 6.) 2. The battery needs to install the supplied battery into your handset. • If the phone will return to their normal function...
...: 1. There is charged, press Troubleshooting. LOW BATTERY Check for a long period of this manual. Please reinstall (see Install handset battery) and/or see WARNING CHECK BATTERY! The battery has been installed incorrectly. If not, see Install handset battery on page 6.) 2. The battery needs to install the supplied battery into your handset. • If the phone will return to their normal function...
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Basic operation www.vtechphones.com 15 Visual indicators Handset icons Icon Description MUTE • Turns on when the microphone is off . • Low battery indicator or charging indicator. Base icons Icon MUTE NEW Description • Turns on when the microphone is muted. • Turns on when missed calls have not been reviewed. • Turns on when the telephone base ringer is muted. NEW • Turns on when missed calls have not been reviewed. • Turns on when the handset ringer is off .
Basic operation www.vtechphones.com 15 Visual indicators Handset icons Icon Description MUTE • Turns on when the microphone is off . • Low battery indicator or charging indicator. Base icons Icon MUTE NEW Description • Turns on when the microphone is muted. • Turns on when missed calls have not been reviewed. • Turns on when the telephone base ringer is muted. NEW • Turns on when missed calls have not been reviewed. • Turns on when the handset ringer is off .
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...the socket pins, and snap the plug into the phone. www.vtechphones.com • If you can keep the battery fully charged by pressing on the handset by returning the handset to the telephone base after charging overnight, the battery should be fully charged before that, but not in... Installation, on . The phone beeps twice every five seconds. - Replace ...
...the socket pins, and snap the plug into the phone. www.vtechphones.com • If you can keep the battery fully charged by pressing on the handset by returning the handset to the telephone base after charging overnight, the battery should be fully charged before that, but not in... Installation, on . The phone beeps twice every five seconds. - Replace ...
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... in use. • Reset the telephone base. Problem Suggestion My phone doesn't work , disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack and connect a different phone. If there is no dial tone on that phone either, the problem is plugged firmly into the telephone base and the...performance, return the handset to the telephone base. In Canada, call VTech Communications at 1-800-267-7377. You might be malfunctioning. Allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to reset. • You may need to purchase a new battery, please refer to the Batteries section of range....
... in use. • Reset the telephone base. Problem Suggestion My phone doesn't work , disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack and connect a different phone. If there is no dial tone on that phone either, the problem is plugged firmly into the telephone base and the...performance, return the handset to the telephone base. In Canada, call VTech Communications at 1-800-267-7377. You might be malfunctioning. Allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to reset. • You may need to purchase a new battery, please refer to the Batteries section of range....
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... as possible: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones. • Charge the battery in the handset for the handset and telephone base to the Warranty section of range. • If the handset is in . Contact your caller ID features aren't functioning properly, service...
... as possible: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones. • Charge the battery in the handset for the handset and telephone base to the Warranty section of range. • If the handset is in . Contact your caller ID features aren't functioning properly, service...
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... from the telephone base. • Charge the battery in your home are having the issue, the problem is the phone jack. Try installing your phone as possible: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen... local telephone company (charges may have the ringer activated. Contact your cordless phone. Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My handset does not ring when I receive a call. • Make sure you have too many extension phones on ringer selection in this user's manual. • Make sure...
... from the telephone base. • Charge the battery in your home are having the issue, the problem is the phone jack. Try installing your phone as possible: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen... local telephone company (charges may have the ringer activated. Contact your cordless phone. Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My handset does not ring when I receive a call. • Make sure you have too many extension phones on ringer selection in this user's manual. • Make sure...
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My answering machine is • Make sure system is turned ON (the ANS ON/OFF key is set to OFF. Connect power to a comfortable listening level. To be safe, allow up to one .... • Both you and your phone. • Your caller must use caller ID compatible equipment. Disconnect the power to the telephone base. 2. Refer to the section(s) on your caller's telephone companies must be responding normally, then try putting the handset in the order listed): 1. Disconnect the handset battery, and spare battery, if applicable. 3. Re-install...
My answering machine is • Make sure system is turned ON (the ANS ON/OFF key is set to OFF. Connect power to a comfortable listening level. To be safe, allow up to one .... • Both you and your phone. • Your caller must use caller ID compatible equipment. Disconnect the power to the telephone base. 2. Refer to the section(s) on your caller's telephone companies must be responding normally, then try putting the handset in the order listed): 1. Disconnect the handset battery, and spare battery, if applicable. 3. Re-install...
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...The RBRC® Seal on the nickel-metal-hydride battery indicates that may consist of any interference, including interference that VTech Communications, Inc. The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-metal-hydride batteries into the trash or municipal waste,which may not cause... interference, and (2) this program is voluntarily participating in your area. VTech's participation in RBRC® makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening...
...The RBRC® Seal on the nickel-metal-hydride battery indicates that may consist of any interference, including interference that VTech Communications, Inc. The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-metal-hydride batteries into the trash or municipal waste,which may not cause... interference, and (2) this program is voluntarily participating in your area. VTech's participation in RBRC® makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening...
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... base: 385 grams Charger: 76 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. Technical specifications Enhanced 5.8GHz technology-your phone operates on a dual band transmission that...
... base: 385 grams Charger: 76 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. Technical specifications Enhanced 5.8GHz technology-your phone operates on a dual band transmission that...
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... 19 Call screening 42 Call transfer 20 Characters by number 23 Check battery indicator 8 Check for dial tone 8 Choose a location 6 Clear voicemail 31 Conference call 20 Connect to phone line 7 D Day and time announcements 32 60 Delete a directory ...instructions 56 Installation 6-9 Install handset battery 6 Intercom 18 Intercom/find handset 20 www.vtechphones.com Index A Additional information 47 Adjusting handset volume 17 Announcement only mode 41, 43 Announcements 36 Answering calls 17 Answering system operation 32-43 B Basic operation 15 Batteries 45 Battery care and performance 45 Belt...
... 19 Call screening 42 Call transfer 20 Characters by number 23 Check battery indicator 8 Check for dial tone 8 Choose a location 6 Clear voicemail 31 Conference call 20 Connect to phone line 7 D Day and time announcements 32 60 Delete a directory ...instructions 56 Installation 6-9 Install handset battery 6 Intercom 18 Intercom/find handset 20 www.vtechphones.com Index A Additional information 47 Adjusting handset volume 17 Announcement only mode 41, 43 Announcements 36 Answering calls 17 Answering system operation 32-43 B Basic operation 15 Batteries 45 Battery care and performance 45 Belt...
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...announcement 34 P Parts checklist for mi6877 5 Parts checklist for mi6897 4 Redial 18 Registration 11-12 Remote access code 37 Remote operation 38 Replace the handset battery 45 Review and dial entries 24 Review caller ID 27 Ringer tone 30 Ringer volume 30 S Store a new entry 22 T Technical specifications 59 Telephone... 30-31 The RBRC® Seal 58 To check day and time 33 To de-register all handsets 12 Troubleshooting 46-53 Turn announcement only mode on or off 41 Turn the answering feature on and off 32 V Visual indicators 15-16 R Record outgoing announcement 34 Record the announcement...
...announcement 34 P Parts checklist for mi6877 5 Parts checklist for mi6897 4 Redial 18 Registration 11-12 Remote access code 37 Remote operation 38 Replace the handset battery 45 Review and dial entries 24 Review caller ID 27 Ringer tone 30 Ringer volume 30 S Store a new entry 22 T Technical specifications 59 Telephone... 30-31 The RBRC® Seal 58 To check day and time 33 To de-register all handsets 12 Troubleshooting 46-53 Turn announcement only mode on or off 41 Turn the answering feature on and off 32 V Visual indicators 15-16 R Record outgoing announcement 34 Record the announcement...