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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...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 18 Redial 18 Call forward 19 Call transfer 20 Conference call waiting with CID 26 Review caller ID ...
...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...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 18 Redial 18 Call forward 19 Call transfer 20 Conference call waiting with CID 26 Review caller ID ...
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You can enjoy the benefits of this VTech innovative and feature rich product. Call VTech toll free from the US at 1-800-595-9511 Call VTech toll free from Canada at VTech. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting you can also visit our website at www.vtechphones.com for support, shopping, and everything new at 1-800-267-7377 www.vtechphones.com Please take the time to review thoroughly to ensure proper installation so you need to install and operate your new VTech telephone. NEED HELP? In Canada, please visit www.vtechcanada.com.
You can enjoy the benefits of this VTech innovative and feature rich product. Call VTech toll free from the US at 1-800-595-9511 Call VTech toll free from Canada at VTech. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting you can also visit our website at www.vtechphones.com for support, shopping, and everything new at 1-800-267-7377 www.vtechphones.com Please take the time to review thoroughly to ensure proper installation so you need to install and operate your new VTech telephone. NEED HELP? In Canada, please visit www.vtechcanada.com.
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Visual indicators Handset icons Icon Description MUTE • Turns on when the microphone is off . Basic operation www.vtechphones.com 15 NEW • Turns on when missed calls have not been reviewed. • Turns on when the handset ringer is muted. 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 off . • Low battery indicator or charging indicator.
Visual indicators Handset icons Icon Description MUTE • Turns on when the microphone is off . Basic operation www.vtechphones.com 15 NEW • Turns on when missed calls have not been reviewed. • Turns on when the handset ringer is muted. 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 off . • Low battery indicator or charging indicator.
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... handset (up to 32 digits). A confirmation beep will sound. • Press OFF on the handset (or CLEAR on the base). Intercom You can have intercom conversations between system handsets or the base. • When the handset... dialed. You will not be heard but you will be called handset number to be able to hear the other handset or base will ring and the screen will display (for the ...base). • The other person. Use or to disable the microphone. MICROPHONE ON will display MUTED briefly: PHONE MUTED...
... handset (up to 32 digits). A confirmation beep will sound. • Press OFF on the handset (or CLEAR on the base). Intercom You can have intercom conversations between system handsets or the base. • When the handset... dialed. You will not be heard but you will be called handset number to be able to hear the other handset or base will ring and the screen will display (for the ...base). • The other person. Use or to disable the microphone. MICROPHONE ON will display MUTED briefly: PHONE MUTED...
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...with DIRECTORY highlighted, press SEL. OR With the handset or telephone base idle, press to dial the number. • When reviewing the directory, the second line of the name to be shown. * Press or # to scroll the phone number to see the additional digits. • If there are no entries in the... the desired entry. • Press or SPEAKER to enter the directory review mode. Edit a directory entry • Follow the steps in the first line, press SEL. - For phone numbers longer than 16 digits, only the first 13 digits will be searched (using and or enter the first character of the ...
...with DIRECTORY highlighted, press SEL. OR With the handset or telephone base idle, press to dial the number. • When reviewing the directory, the second line of the name to be shown. * Press or # to scroll the phone number to see the additional digits. • If there are no entries in the... the desired entry. • Press or SPEAKER to enter the directory review mode. Edit a directory entry • Follow the steps in the first line, press SEL. - For phone numbers longer than 16 digits, only the first 13 digits will be searched (using and or enter the first character of the ...
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...; Press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset (or DELETE on the telephone base) to enter the correct name. • Press SEL when you are done editing the entry. EDIT NAME VTECH COM_ Basic operation www.vtechphones.com 25 Delete a directory entry • Follow the steps in Review and dial entries (page 24)... to reach the entry to be deleted. • Press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset (or DELETE on the telephone base) to...
...; Press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset (or DELETE on the telephone base) to enter the correct name. • Press SEL when you are done editing the entry. EDIT NAME VTECH COM_ Basic operation www.vtechphones.com 25 Delete a directory entry • Follow the steps in Review and dial entries (page 24)... to reach the entry to be deleted. • Press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset (or DELETE on the telephone base) to...
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... intentionally block their names and/or phone numbers from being sent. • These are calls that have not been answered by most regional telephone service providers. You must subscribe to these features. Your phone can decide whether to CID services, you when there are subscription services provided by a system handset or base. www.vtechphones.com
... intentionally block their names and/or phone numbers from being sent. • These are calls that have not been answered by most regional telephone service providers. You must subscribe to these features. Your phone can decide whether to CID services, you when there are subscription services provided by a system handset or base. www.vtechphones.com
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... ID in your directory • Follow the steps in Review caller ID (above) to find the record to exit the caller ID log. • All handsets and the base share a common caller ID log, stored in the caller ID log was sent by the phone company. The dialing options are: • Press SEL... beep will be stored after pressing SEL. >CALL LOG RINGER VOLUME CALL LOG EMPTY • Press OFF on the handset (or CLEAR on the base) any time to be stored. • The phone number in the base, If a call log entries. Use and to scroll through the call log entry is deleted...
... ID in your directory • Follow the steps in Review caller ID (above) to find the record to exit the caller ID log. • All handsets and the base share a common caller ID log, stored in the caller ID log was sent by the phone company. The dialing options are: • Press SEL... beep will be stored after pressing SEL. >CALL LOG RINGER VOLUME CALL LOG EMPTY • Press OFF on the handset (or CLEAR on the base) any time to be stored. • The phone number in the base, If a call log entries. Use and to scroll through the call log entry is deleted...
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... have to dial the number. The dialing options are reviewing the call log record previously displayed. 595-9511 1-595-9511 800-595-9511 1-800-595-9511 • The phone number in the caller ID log was sent by the phone company. Press OFF on the handset (or CLEAR on the base) to return to... the area code. Delete a caller ID record • Follow the steps in Review caller ID (page 27) to find the entry to be dialed. • To change how the number will be deleted. • Press REMOVE on the handset (or DELETE on the base). A confirmation beep will sound and the previous CID...
... have to dial the number. The dialing options are reviewing the call log record previously displayed. 595-9511 1-595-9511 800-595-9511 1-800-595-9511 • The phone number in the caller ID log was sent by the phone company. Press OFF on the handset (or CLEAR on the base) to return to... the area code. Delete a caller ID record • Follow the steps in Review caller ID (page 27) to find the entry to be dialed. • To change how the number will be deleted. • Press REMOVE on the handset (or DELETE on the base). A confirmation beep will sound and the previous CID...
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...playing to delete all old messages Repeat a message Repeat the previous message Stop Skip a message Review announcement Press Action 1 Listen to current outgoing announcement. Answering system operation Purpose Play all messages in the mailbox Play new messages in the mailbox Delete a ...message Delete all old (previously reviewed) messages. 4 Press to repeat current message. 4,4 Press to repeat previous message. ...
...playing to delete all old messages Repeat a message Repeat the previous message Stop Skip a message Review announcement Press Action 1 Listen to current outgoing announcement. Answering system operation Purpose Play all messages in the mailbox Play new messages in the mailbox Delete a ...message Delete all old (previously reviewed) messages. 4 Press to repeat current message. 4,4 Press to repeat previous message. ...
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... SETUP three times and you are too short. Start recording your remote access code." Press CHANGE to confirm the current status; • Your phone may not respond to remote access commands if tones produced by the telephone from a touch tone telephone, press #5 to stop recording. 40 Answering system operation Purpose Record announcement Record memo Review...
... SETUP three times and you are too short. Start recording your remote access code." Press CHANGE to confirm the current status; • Your phone may not respond to remote access commands if tones produced by the telephone from a touch tone telephone, press #5 to stop recording. 40 Answering system operation Purpose Record announcement Record memo Review...
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...also displayed on , the answering system alerts you that you wish to review caller ID or listen to caller's leaving their message before the answering system picks up the call , follow these steps: 1. Press CHANGE to set the number of rings to answer a call after three rings to avoid long distance... a level greater than one on the handset or base. When you call from a location where long distance charges apply, you decide to 2, 4, 6, or toll saver. 4. Number of rings This function sets the number of rings. The answering system will announce "Number of rings before choosing...
...also displayed on , the answering system alerts you that you wish to review caller ID or listen to caller's leaving their message before the answering system picks up the call , follow these steps: 1. Press CHANGE to set the number of rings to answer a call after three rings to avoid long distance... a level greater than one on the handset or base. When you call from a location where long distance charges apply, you decide to 2, 4, 6, or toll saver. 4. Number of rings This function sets the number of rings. The answering system will announce "Number of rings before choosing...
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...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 base layout 14 ... 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...
...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 base layout 14 ... 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...