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  • Vtech VT6897 | User Manual - Page 1
    Models: mi6897/6877 User's Manual www.vtechphones.com
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    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 Directory 22 Store a new entry 22 Characters by number 23 Review and dial entries 24 Edit a directory entry 24 Delete a directory
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    46 To check day and time 33 Troubleshooting 53 Outgoing announcement 34 Maintenance 54 Record outgoing announcement 34 Warranty 54 Listen to outgoing announcement 35 Warranty 55 Delete outgoing announcement 35 Important safety instructions 56 Message playback 35 FCC, ACTA and
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    NEED HELP? This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting you need to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please take the time to review thoroughly to ensure proper installation so you can enjoy the benefits of this VTech innovative and feature rich product. You can also
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    , Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, contact VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at www. vtechcanada.com or 1-800-267-7377. 5. Telephone line cord 6. Belt clips (3) 7. Batteries (3) 8. Quick start guide 9. Base power adaptor 10. Wall mount bracket 11. User's manual  www.vtechphones.com
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    Parts checklist for mi6877 1. Telephone base 2. Handset 3. Wall mount bracket 4. Telephone line cord 5. Quick start guide 6. Belt clip 7. Telephone base power adaptor 8. Battery 9. User's manual 1. Telephone base 2. Handset 3. Wall mount bracket 4. Telephone line cord 5. Quick start
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    • Use only the VTech battery pack supplied with your phone. • Place the handset in its telephone base when not in use to ensure optimum performance. Installation Choose a location For optimal performance of your cordless telephone system: 1. Choose a central location for the telephone base. 2.
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    outlet. Telephone outlet AC power outlet AC power outlet • If the battery has not been charged, place the handset in the telephone base, and allow at least 16 hours. • Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone. Connect to phone line Plug one end of the telephone line cord
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    long period of time, remove the battery to prevent possible leakage. • If you have any trouble installing your phone, please refer to the Troubleshooting section near the end of this manual. Installation Check battery indicator If you see WARNING CHECK BATTERY! on the handset display, it indicates
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    Getting started Installation If you subscribe to DSL service (optional) If you hear interference during conversations and/or your caller ID features are not functioning properly, install a noise filter to the telephone line between
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    Wall mounting (optional) The wall mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. 1. Follow the instruction on page 7 to connect the power to telephone base and phone line. 2. Line up the tabs on the wall mount adapters with the holes at the bottom of the telephone base.
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    , and two can be in operation at the same time. Each additional handset purchased will have to be registered separately following the instruction which comes with the optional handsets. To register a handset NOT REGISTERED When first purchased, all accessory handsets show NOT REGISTERED on the
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    • If de-register process does not work you may need to reset the system and try again. To reset: pick up the handset and press . Press the OFF button and place the handset back into the telephone base or charge. Registration If you are replacing a handset on a system that has the maximum number of
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    Getting started Handset layout 1. Earpiece 2. CID/ 3. Headset jack (2.5mm) 4. Talk/flash 1 5. Dialing keys (0-9, *, #) 6. Redial/pause 7. Mute/remove 8. LCD display 9. Menu/select 8 10. Directory/ 11. Volume (on side of handset) 9 12. Off/clear 13. Speaker 14. Intercom
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    Telephone layout 1. In use indicator 2. Charging indicator 3. Speaker 4. Setup 5. Intercom/find handset 6. Repeat 7. Play/stop 8. Skip 9. Time/set 10. Change 11. Dialing keys (0-9, *, #) 12. Redial/pause 1 13. Mute 2 14. Clear 3 15. Directory 16. Sel/menu 17. Caller ID
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    Description MUTE • Turns on when the microphone is muted. NEW • Turns on when missed calls have not been reviewed. • Turns on when the handset ringer is off. • Low battery indicator or charging indicator. Base icons Icon MUTE NEW Description • Turns on when the microphone is muted. • Turns
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    use. Base LEDs LED IN USE CHARGE MUTE ANS ON/OFF Description • On when base speakerphone is in use. • On when the phone is being used. • Flashes when an extension phone is being used. • On when the handset is charging in the base. • On when the microphone is muted. • On when the
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    use the handset, speakerphone or headset. Flash function When you subscribe to the call waiting service from your telephone company, press /FLASH to switch to the new call when you receive . • Use /FLASH to access other phone company subscriber services described by your provider. 17 Basic operation
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    • Press OFF on the handset (or CLEAR on the base) to exit the redial review list. Mute • During a call, press the MUTE key to disable the microphone. You be able to hear the other person. The screen will display MUTED briefly: PHONE MUTED MUTE 00:00:15 • Press MUTE again to return to the normal
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    Telephone operation • Press , SPEAKER, INT or any dialing key on the other handset (or SPEAKER or INT/FIND HANDSET on the base) to answer the intercom call. The screen will display: INTERCOM Basic operation • To end the call, press INT, or OFF on either handset (or CLEAR on the base), or place
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    can join the call by pressing SPEAKER on the telephone base or on a handset. A conference call will immediately be established. The screens will show: PHONE 00:00:25 Intercom/find handset If you cannot find your handset(s) press INT/FIND HANDSET on the telephone base to page the handset(s) for
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    Telephone operation -OR- • Press * or wait 3 seconds you can page all handsets • All handsets will ring and the screen on the handsets and the telephone base will display (for example): ** PAGING ** • To cancel the page at the handset, press , SPEAKER or any dial pad key (0-9, *, #) on the
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    duplicated number in the directory, the display will show: ALREADY SAVED. Your phone can store up to 50 entries (numbers with names) in memory. Each backspace and make corrections. Press SEL when you are done entering the phone number. ENTER NUMBER 800-595-9511_ • You will then be prompted to
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    Basic operation Directory Characters by number Pressing any particular key causes different characters to be displayed in the following order: Key Characters by number of key presses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 # ' , - . & 2 A B C 2 a b c 3 D E F 3 d e f 4 G H I
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    only the first 13 digits will be shown. * Press or # to scroll the phone number to see the additional digits. • If there are no entries in the directory when it is accessed, DIRECTORY EMPTY will display. Directory Review and dial entries • Press MENU on the handset or telephone base, with DIRECTORY
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    done editing the entry. You'll hear a confirmation tone. 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 advance to the next entry, if any. EDIT NAME VTECH COM_ Basic operation www.vtechphones.com 25
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    phone numbers from being sent. • These are subscription services provided by most regional telephone service providers. You must subscribe to these services After all missed CID records are reviewed, the screen will show: HANDSET 1 5 MISSED CALLS HANDSET 1 Your phone can also display the name and
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    records: Store caller ID in your directory • Follow the steps in Review caller ID (above) to find the record to be stored. • The phone number in the caller ID log was sent by the phone company. You may have to dial the number differently. Press the # key repeatedly to see the different dialing
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    in the directory, the entry will not be stored, and the screen will show: • If the directory is full, the screen will show: EDIT NAME VTech Com_ ENTER NUMBER 800-595-9511_ UNABLE TO SAVE ALREADY SAVED LIST FULL 28 www.vtechphones.com
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    SPEAKER to dial the number. Delete a caller ID record • Follow the steps in Review caller ID (page 27) to find the record to be deleted. • Press REMOVE 9511 800-595-9511 1-800-595-9511 • The phone number in the caller ID log was sent by the phone company. You may have to dial the number differently
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    • The handset will not ring when a call comes in if ringer volume is at the lowest setting. • Settings for the handset and the base must be programmed separately. For example, when you set the ringer volume for the handset, it will not automatically set in the base. • Key tone is preset to ON.
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    cancels the indication of voicemail on the handset and base displays. It does not cancel the actual voicemail status at the telephone company. • When the phone is set to pulse, it is possible to switch to temporary tone during a call by pressing *TONE. Once pressed, tone will be used for rest
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    by pressing CHANGE, and you can advance to the next type of setting by pressing TIME/SET again. See the following page for more detailed instructions. 32 www.vtechphones.com
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    day and time Press TIME/SET at any time and the system will announce the current setting without changing it. • If you have caller ID service, the time will automatically be updated whenever caller ID information is delivered. However, since the date, rather than the day, is delivered, you have to
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    . The time will be set automatically only if the caller ID service is subscribed from your local telephone company. • Announcements less than announcement for normal (answer and record) mode. If the phone is set up to record messages, the phone answers calls with "Hello. Please leave a message after
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    Basic operation Answering system operation 4. Press PLAY/STOP / when you have finished recording. The system will play back your recorded message and then save it. Listen to outgoing announcement 1. Press SETUP. 2. Press PLAY/STOP / . Delete outgoing announcement 1. Press SETUP. 2. Press PLAY/STOP
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    delete the message currently playing. 5. Press PLAY/STOP to stop playback. Delete all messages To delete all messages, press and hold DELETE X while the phone is idle (not during a call or during message playback) to delete all old messages. New messages (which haven't been heard before) will not
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    seconds will not be recorded You can record a memo up to four minutes long. Remote access code To retrieve new messages from any touch tone phone from a remote location, a two digit access code is required. The remote access code can be any two digit number between 10 and 99. The remote
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    Answering system operation Set remote access code 1. Press SETUP twice, the system will announce "Remote access code. To change the setting, press CHANGE." 2. Because the remote access code was set to 19 at the factory, press CHANGE, the system announces "19." 3. Press and release CHANGE to
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    in the mailbox Play new messages in the mailbox Delete a message Delete all old messages Repeat a message Repeat the previous message Stop Skip a message Review announcement Press Action 1 Listen to new messages. If there are no new messages, all messages will be played back. 2 Plays all new (not
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    • Your phone may not respond to remote access commands if tones produced by tone telephone, press #5 to stop recording. 40 Answering system operation Purpose Record announcement Record memo Review remote access code Change remote access code Turn system off Turn system on Press Action *7 Press
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    Basic operation Answering system operation When the message alert function is turned on, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds, and PLAY/STOP / and the number of messages in the oval message window flash when there are new messages. If PLAY/STOP / and the number in the message window are on
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    the listening volume. Answering system operation Call screening If you wish to review caller ID or listen to caller's leaving their message before choosing answering system picks up the call. When you call from a touch tone phone, if you have toll saver on, the answering system alerts you that you
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    Basic operation Answering system operation Message window displays Display 0 1 - 98 1 - 8 10 - 99 1 - 99 (counting) 99 (flashing) F (flashing) CL (flashing) A -- -- (flashing) On or OFF 02, 04, 06, tS Explanation No messages. Total number of messages and memos, or message number currently playing
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    VTech Customer Service VTech 2.5 mm headset, purchased separately. Plug the headset into the jack located on the left side of the handset (under the small rubber flap). Do not force the connection, but ensure the plug fits securely. Operating range This cordless range during a phone conversation, you
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    , even after charging overnight, the battery should be replaced. • To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, charge the battery provided with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the user's manual. 45 Basic operation
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    Troubleshooting If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these sug­gestions, call VTech Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. Problem
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    have (pulse or touchtone). Refer to the Telephone settings section of this user's manual to set the dial mode. • If the other phones in your home are having the issue, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company. • Eliminate any background noise. Noise from
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    the Batteries section of this user's manual. • Your phone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to the Warranty section of this user's manual for further instruction. If you subscribe to DSL If you hear noise during conversations and/or your caller ID features aren't functioning properly, service
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    Troubleshooting Problem I get noise, static, or weak signal even when I'm near the telephone base. I hear other calls while using my phone. Suggestion • Other cordless phones and 802.11 wireless routers that are used for home computer networks both use internal radios to communicate. The radios
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    Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My handset does not ring when I receive a call. • Make sure you have the ringer activated. Refer to the section(s) on ringer selection in this user's manual. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the telephone base and the telephone jack.
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    Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My calls fade or cut in and out while I'm using my handset. The charge light is off. • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless
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    Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My Caller ID isn't working. • Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service for this feature to work on your phone. • Your caller must be calling from an area that supports telephone base message user's manual. display window. • Make
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    Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I lost a handset and just bought a new one. How do I register the new one ? • Press and hold INT/FIND HANDSET on the main telephone base
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    telephone Your cordless telephone contains installed and used normally and in accordance with operation instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer than an authorized service representative of VTech; or 3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused
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    outside the unit. How do you get warranty service? • To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, call 1-800-595-9511 for instructions regarding where to return the Product. Before calling for service, please check the user's manual. A check of the Product controls and features may
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    service facility under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled onto the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions
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    to only use the supplied VTech belt clip. FCC Part 68 . See Installation Instructions in the user's manual. The Ringer service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem a corded or cordless handset, it is
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    at local retailers participating in the RBRC® program or at authorized VTech product service centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERYTM for information on Ni-MH battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. VTech's involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting
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    phone operates on a dual band transmission that combines the best of 5.8GHz and 2.4GHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless grams Telephone base: 385 grams Charger: 76 grams Handset: 600mAh Ni-MH battery Telephone base: 9V DC @ 600mA Charger: 9V DC @ 200mA Directory:
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    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 If you subscribe to DSL service 9 Important safety instructions 56 Installation 6-9 Install handset battery 6 Intercom 18 Intercom/find handset 20
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    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
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    TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd., Richmond, B.C. Copyright ©2006 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China. 91-000743
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User’s Manual
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Models:
mi6897/6877