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... 22 Delete a directory entry 23 Caller ID 24 Caller ID - Table of contents Getting started 4 Parts checklist 4 Installation 5 Choose a location 5 Install handset battery 5 Connect power to telephone base 6 Connect to the telephone line 6 Check battery indicator 7 Check for dial tone 7 If you subscribe to DSL... service 8 Belt clip 8 Wall mounting 9 Registration 10 To register a handset 10 To de-register all caller ID entries 27 Telephone operation 28 Making calls 28 Answering calls 28 Volume control 28 Flash function 28 ...
... 22 Delete a directory entry 23 Caller ID 24 Caller ID - Table of contents Getting started 4 Parts checklist 4 Installation 5 Choose a location 5 Install handset battery 5 Connect power to telephone base 6 Connect to the telephone line 6 Check battery indicator 7 Check for dial tone 7 If you subscribe to DSL... service 8 Belt clip 8 Wall mounting 9 Registration 10 To register a handset 10 To de-register all caller ID entries 27 Telephone operation 28 Making calls 28 Answering calls 28 Volume control 28 Flash function 28 ...
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Table of contents Conference call 31 Battery care and performance 46 Intercom/find handset 31 Replace the handset battery 46 Answering system operation 33 Additional information 47 Turn the answering feature on and off 33 Troubleshooting 47 Day and time announcements 33 Maintenance ...
Table of contents Conference call 31 Battery care and performance 46 Intercom/find handset 31 Replace the handset battery 46 Answering system operation 33 Additional information 47 Turn the answering feature on and off 33 Troubleshooting 47 Day and time announcements 33 Maintenance ...
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... or 1 (800) 267-7377. 4. User's manual www.vtechphones.com Getting started Parts checklist 1. Handset 3. Telephone base 2. at www.vtechphones. Battery 9. Battery 9. Belt clip 7. Wall mount bracket To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on page 57. In Canada, contact VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. Telephone base power adapter 8. User's manual 1. Te l e p h o n e b a s e p ower adapter 8. Quick...
... or 1 (800) 267-7377. 4. User's manual www.vtechphones.com Getting started Parts checklist 1. Handset 3. Telephone base 2. at www.vtechphones. Battery 9. Battery 9. Belt clip 7. Wall mount bracket To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on page 57. In Canada, contact VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. Telephone base power adapter 8. User's manual 1. Te l e p h o n e b a s e p ower adapter 8. Quick...
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...started Installation Choose a location For optimal performance of 16 hours before using your telephone. 1 3 • Use only the VTech battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone system: 1. Choose a central location for example, WiFi), etc. 3. Be sure to charge ... (wireless) devices such as possible from heat sources and direct sunlight. 5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold. 1. 2. Install handset battery 1. www.vtechphones.com Install your telephone(s) as far away as possible from any other electronic equipment such as microwave ovens, televisions,...
...started Installation Choose a location For optimal performance of 16 hours before using your telephone. 1 3 • Use only the VTech battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone system: 1. Choose a central location for example, WiFi), etc. 3. Be sure to charge ... (wireless) devices such as possible from heat sources and direct sunlight. 5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold. 1. 2. Install handset battery 1. www.vtechphones.com Install your telephone(s) as far away as possible from any other electronic equipment such as microwave ovens, televisions,...
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... AC power outlet Connect to the telephone line Plug one end of the telephone base. • If the battery has not been charged, place the handset in the telephone base, and allow it to telephone base Plug the telephone base power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch... 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 supply provided with your telephone.
... AC power outlet Connect to the telephone line Plug one end of the telephone base. • If the battery has not been charged, place the handset in the telephone base, and allow it to telephone base Plug the telephone base power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch... 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 supply provided with your telephone.
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..., the keypad sounds, backlighting and speakerphone features do not work. on page 5.) 2. Check for a long period of the handset. You need to install the supplied battery into your handset (see WARNING CHECK BATTERY! There is charged, press Troubleshooting (pages 47-54).. Please reinstall (see Install...replaced. 3. on pages 47-54 of the following: 1. Getting started Installation Check battery indicator If you have any trouble installing your handset. LOW BATTERY • If the telephone will return to be used for dial tone After the battery is no battery in your ...
..., the keypad sounds, backlighting and speakerphone features do not work. on page 5.) 2. Check for a long period of the handset. You need to install the supplied battery into your handset (see WARNING CHECK BATTERY! There is charged, press Troubleshooting (pages 47-54).. Please reinstall (see Install...replaced. 3. on pages 47-54 of the following: 1. Getting started Installation Check battery indicator If you have any trouble installing your handset. LOW BATTERY • If the telephone will return to be used for dial tone After the battery is no battery in your ...
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...and two can register a maximum of their telephone base or charger and place them back in the telephone base or charger. Place the handset in its charger (connected to a power outlet.) If PRESS FIND HNDST 4 SEC ON BASE does not appear on the screen. ...handsets show NOT REGISTERED on the screen after a few seconds, lift up handset and place in the order they are available from our website at the same time. Registration The mi6879 comes with one registered handset (named Handset 1). Try the registration process again. To register a handset When first purchased, all handsets...
...and two can register a maximum of their telephone base or charger and place them back in the telephone base or charger. Place the handset in its charger (connected to a power outlet.) If PRESS FIND HNDST 4 SEC ON BASE does not appear on the screen. ...handsets show NOT REGISTERED on the screen after a few seconds, lift up handset and place in the order they are available from our website at the same time. Registration The mi6879 comes with one registered handset (named Handset 1). Try the registration process again. To register a handset When first purchased, all handsets...
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.... www.vtechphones.com 11 The IN USE light will turn off and after a few seconds all handsets will show NOT REGISTERED. Press the OFF button and place the handset back into the telephone base or charger. NOT REGISTERED • If the deregistration process does not work... that has the maximum number of registered handsets, or if you wish to change the assigned handset number of your registered handsets, you must first de-register all the handsets, then re-register all handsets 1. Getting started Registration If you are replacing a handset on the main telephone base for 10 seconds...
.... www.vtechphones.com 11 The IN USE light will turn off and after a few seconds all handsets will show NOT REGISTERED. Press the OFF button and place the handset back into the telephone base or charger. NOT REGISTERED • If the deregistration process does not work... that has the maximum number of registered handsets, or if you wish to change the assigned handset number of your registered handsets, you must first de-register all the handsets, then re-register all handsets 1. Getting started Registration If you are replacing a handset on the main telephone base for 10 seconds...
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Intercom 2 10 3 11 4 12 13 5 6 14 7 12 www.vtechphones.com Speaker 14. Talk/flash 1 5. Directory/ 11. Mute/remove 8. Headset jack (2.5mm) 4. Dialing keys (0-9, *, #) 6. Menu/select 8 10. Off/clear 13. LCD display 9. Redial/pause 7. Handset layout 1. Earpiece 2. CID/ 3. Volume (on side of handset) 9 12.
Intercom 2 10 3 11 4 12 13 5 6 14 7 12 www.vtechphones.com Speaker 14. Talk/flash 1 5. Directory/ 11. Mute/remove 8. Headset jack (2.5mm) 4. Dialing keys (0-9, *, #) 6. Menu/select 8 10. Off/clear 13. LCD display 9. Redial/pause 7. Handset layout 1. Earpiece 2. CID/ 3. Volume (on side of handset) 9 12.
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Getting started Telephone base layout 1. Skip 9. Dialing keys (0-9, *, #) 12. Redial/pause 1 13. Mute 2 14. Sel/menu 17. Change 11. Speaker 4. Setup 5. Directory 16. Play/stop 8. Intercom/find handset 6. Caller ID 18. Volume 21. Charging indicator 3. Clear 3 15. Flash 19. In use indicator 2. Repeat 7. Time/set 10. Record/memo 20. Delete 22. Answer on/off 19 22 21 20 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 4 5 6 78 9 10 www.vtechphones.com 13
Getting started Telephone base layout 1. Skip 9. Dialing keys (0-9, *, #) 12. Redial/pause 1 13. Mute 2 14. Sel/menu 17. Change 11. Speaker 4. Setup 5. Directory 16. Play/stop 8. Intercom/find handset 6. Caller ID 18. Volume 21. Charging indicator 3. Clear 3 15. Flash 19. In use indicator 2. Repeat 7. Time/set 10. Record/memo 20. Delete 22. Answer on/off 19 22 21 20 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 4 5 6 78 9 10 www.vtechphones.com 13
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NEW • On when viewing a missed call that has not been reviewed. • On when the handset ringer is off . 14 www.vtechphones.com Telephone base icons Icon Description MUTE • On when the microphone is in use. • Flashes to indicate ...that there are new voicemail messages.(Service must be subscribed from your telephone company.) • Displayed when using a headset with your handset. NEW • On when missed calls have not been reviewed. • On when the telephone base ringer is muted. Visual indicators...
NEW • On when viewing a missed call that has not been reviewed. • On when the handset ringer is off . 14 www.vtechphones.com Telephone base icons Icon Description MUTE • On when the microphone is in use. • Flashes to indicate ...that there are new voicemail messages.(Service must be subscribed from your telephone company.) • Displayed when using a headset with your handset. NEW • On when missed calls have not been reviewed. • On when the telephone base ringer is muted. Visual indicators...
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IN USE CHARGE MUTE ANS ON/OFF • On when the telephone is being used. • Flashes when an extension telephone is being used. • On when the handset is charging in the telephone base. • On when the microphone is muted. • On when the answering system is in use . Basic operation www.vtechphones.com 15 Visual indicators Handset LEDs LED Description • On when handset speakerphone is on. Telephone Base LEDs LED Description • On when the telephone base speakerphone is in use .
IN USE CHARGE MUTE ANS ON/OFF • On when the telephone is being used. • Flashes when an extension telephone is being used. • On when the handset is charging in the telephone base. • On when the microphone is muted. • On when the answering system is in use . Basic operation www.vtechphones.com 15 Visual indicators Handset LEDs LED Description • On when handset speakerphone is on. Telephone Base LEDs LED Description • On when the telephone base speakerphone is in use .
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Telephone settings Handset main menu Enter the handset main menu options by pressing MENU. Settings ( ) Change the language of the menu prompts, set dial type and time, and clear voicemail. Press the or ...
Telephone settings Handset main menu Enter the handset main menu options by pressing MENU. Settings ( ) Change the language of the menu prompts, set dial type and time, and clear voicemail. Press the or ...
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... indicator off. Select WALLPAPER in the idle mode, press MENU to view the five available images. Ringer volume ( ) This option allows you to adjust the handset screen contrast. Display ( ) Wallpaper - This option allows you to adjust the ringer volume or turn the ringer off . Sounds ( ) Ringer melody - This option allows you...
... indicator off. Select WALLPAPER in the idle mode, press MENU to view the five available images. Ringer volume ( ) This option allows you to adjust the handset screen contrast. Display ( ) Wallpaper - This option allows you to adjust the ringer volume or turn the ringer off . Sounds ( ) Ringer melody - This option allows you...
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...volume • With the telephone base in idle (off ) mode, press MENU, then press or until RINGER TONE is shown. • Press SEL. • The handset will hear a sample of the ringer. • Press , or a digit (0 through 9). You will not ring when a call comes in if the ringer volume is... preset to confirm. When set in the telephone base. • Key tone is at the lowest setting. • Settings for the handset, it will not be programmed separately. of the volume control to the ringer volume menu. • Press or volume. The current setting will be ...
...volume • With the telephone base in idle (off ) mode, press MENU, then press or until RINGER TONE is shown. • Press SEL. • The handset will hear a sample of the ringer. • Press , or a digit (0 through 9). You will not ring when a call comes in if the ringer volume is... preset to confirm. When set in the telephone base. • Key tone is at the lowest setting. • Settings for the handset, it will not be programmed separately. of the volume control to the ringer volume menu. • Press or volume. The current setting will be ...
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... SEL, then or to scroll to TONE (touch tones) or PULSE (rotary). • Press SEL to pulse dial for the duration of voicemail on the handset and telephone base displays. Press or to choose among ENGLISH, FRANCAIS ,ESPANOL. • Press SEL to confirm. (The language is pre-set to pulse dial...
... SEL, then or to scroll to TONE (touch tones) or PULSE (rotary). • Press SEL to pulse dial for the duration of voicemail on the handset and telephone base displays. Press or to choose among ENGLISH, FRANCAIS ,ESPANOL. • Press SEL to confirm. (The language is pre-set to pulse dial...
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...dialing keys to enter the number to be prompted to 50 entries (numbers with names) in the telephone base. Entries entered into one handset are available at all handsets and telephone base. • While entering numbers, press and hold up to ENTER NUMBER. Press SEL. • You will briefly be....com Store a new entry • Press MENU on the telephone base) to add pauses if necessary. • If there is full, the handset will show: ALREADY SAVED. 20 Directory Your telephone can hold REDIAL/PAUSE to backspace and make corrections. Use the dialing keys to enter the name...
...dialing keys to enter the number to be prompted to 50 entries (numbers with names) in the telephone base. Entries entered into one handset are available at all handsets and telephone base. • While entering numbers, press and hold up to ENTER NUMBER. Press SEL. • You will briefly be....com Store a new entry • Press MENU on the telephone base) to add pauses if necessary. • If there is full, the handset will show: ALREADY SAVED. 20 Directory Your telephone can hold REDIAL/PAUSE to backspace and make corrections. Use the dialing keys to enter the name...
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...steps in Review and dial entries (above) to reach the entry to enter number edit mode. • Press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset (or DELETE on the handset or telephone base; Continue pressing the or keys until you reach the desired entry. • Press or SPEAKER to add pauses if necessary... or # to scroll the telephone number to see the additional digits. • If there are no entries in the first line, press SEL. -ORWith the handset or telephone base idle, press to correct the number. Directory Review and dial entries • Press MENU on the telephone base) to backspace, then press...
...steps in Review and dial entries (above) to reach the entry to enter number edit mode. • Press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset (or DELETE on the handset or telephone base; Continue pressing the or keys until you reach the desired entry. • Press or SPEAKER to add pauses if necessary... or # to scroll the telephone number to see the additional digits. • If there are no entries in the first line, press SEL. -ORWith the handset or telephone base idle, press to correct the number. Directory Review and dial entries • Press MENU on the telephone base) to backspace, then press...
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...8226; Follow the steps in Review and dial entries (page 22) to reach the entry to be deleted. • Press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset (or DELETE on the telephone base) to backspace and use the dialing keys to enter the correct name. • Press SEL when finished editing ...the entry. EDIT NAME VTECH COM_ Basic operation www.vtechphones.com 23 Directory • Press SEL. • Press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset (or DELETE on the telephone base) to delete the entry. A confirmation tone will sound. •...
...8226; Follow the steps in Review and dial entries (page 22) to reach the entry to be deleted. • Press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset (or DELETE on the telephone base) to backspace and use the dialing keys to enter the correct name. • Press SEL when finished editing ...the entry. EDIT NAME VTECH COM_ Basic operation www.vtechphones.com 23 Directory • Press SEL. • Press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset (or DELETE on the telephone base) to delete the entry. A confirmation tone will sound. •...
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...not be displayed. If the number is answered (caller ID or CID). Your telephone can hold up to 50 CID entries. • The handset or telephone base display informs you can also display the name and number of the caller if you subscribe to call waiting or caller ID...; Due to regional incompatibilities, CID information may intentionally block their names and/or telephone numbers. • These are reviewed, the screen will show: HANDSET 1 5 MISSED CALLS HANDSET 1 Your telephone can still use your telephone and the other features it will not be in the caller ID log. • The NEW icon...
...not be displayed. If the number is answered (caller ID or CID). Your telephone can hold up to 50 CID entries. • The handset or telephone base display informs you can also display the name and number of the caller if you subscribe to call waiting or caller ID...; Due to regional incompatibilities, CID information may intentionally block their names and/or telephone numbers. • These are reviewed, the screen will show: HANDSET 1 5 MISSED CALLS HANDSET 1 Your telephone can still use your telephone and the other features it will not be in the caller ID log. • The NEW icon...