VTech MI6896 User Manual
5.8 ghz digital cordless telephone
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting started ..... 4 Parts checklist for mi6896/6895 Parts checklist for mi6870 Parts checklist for mi6866 Installation... - Page 2 Table of contents Turn your answering system on and off Day and time announcements To check day and time Menu features Outgoing announcement Record outgoing announcement Listen to outgoing announcement Message playback Announcements Options during playback Delete all messages Record and play memos Record a memo Play back a memo Call screening...
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Page 3: Need Help
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... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting started Parts checklist for mi6896/6895: Telephone base • Important! 2 Handsets (4) Before using 3 Charger power adaptors (3) this telephone, you must read 4 Chargers (3) Important safety 5 Telephone line cord instructions on 6 Belt clips (4) pages 55-56. -
Page 5: Parts Checklist For Mi6870
Getting started Parts checklist for mi6870: Telephone base 2 Handsets (2) 3 Charger power adaptor 3 Charger power 4 Charger adaptor 5 Telephone line cord 6 Belt clips (2) 7 Batteries (2) 8 Quick start guide 9 Base power adaptor 2 Handsets (2) 4 Charger Telephone base... -
Page 6: Parts Checklist For Mi6866
Getting started Parts checklist for mi6866: Telephone base 2 Handset 3 Belt clip 4 Telephone line cord 5 Battery 6 Quick start guide 7 Base power adaptor 8 Wall mount bracket 9 User’s manual Telephone base 3 Belt clip 2 Handset 6 Quick start guide 4 Telephone line cord... -
Page 7: Installation
4 Be sure to charge the battery in the handset for a minimum of 6 hours before using your phone ����� www.vtechphones.com • Use only the provided VTech battery, or equivalent • Place the handset in its telephone base when... -
Page 8: Connect Power To Telephone Base/Handset Chargers
Telephone outlet it to charge for at least 6 hours • Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone Connect to phone line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the telephone line jack at the bottom of the telephone... -
Page 9: Check Battery Indicator
Installation Check battery indicator If you see WARNING CHECK BATTERY! on the handset display, it indicates one of the following: There is no battery in your handset You need to install the supplied battery into your handset (see Install handset battery) 2 The battery needs to be replaced 3 The battery has been installed incorrectly Please reinstall (see Install handset battery) and/or see the diagram in the battery compartment of the handset... -
Page 10: If You Subscribe To Dsl Service 0
Installation If you subscribe to DSL service (optional) If you hear interference during conversations, and/or your caller ID features are not functioning properly, and you subscribe to DSL service from your telephone company, install a noise filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone line jack Contact your DSL provider to obtain a noise filter. -
Page 11: Wall Mounting
Wall mounting (optional) The wall mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only Follow the instruction on page 8 to connect the power to telephone base and phone line 2 Line up the tabs on the wall mount adaptor with the holes at the bottom of the telephone base Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place. -
Page 12: Registration 2
Handset 3 and Handset 4. your handsets The mi6896/6895 comes with four registered handset (named Handset 1, 2, 3, 4) for five minutes before registering Additional handsets (mi6803) are available from your local authorized dealers or from our website to telephone at www.vtechphones.com in the U S , or www.vtechcanada.com in Canada... - Page 13 Registration 2 On the telephone base: • Press and hold FIND HANDSET for four seconds • Release FIND HANDSET once the IN USE light comes on After a while the handset will emit series of tones, the newly registered handset will be assigned the lowest extension number not previously assigned to another system handset (-4) when successfully registered Repeat steps and 2 if handset does not successfully register to the telephone base within two minutes...
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Page 14: To De-Register All Handsets 4
Registration If you are replacing a handset on a system that has the maximum number of registered handsets or wish to change the assigned handset number of your registered handsets, you must first de-register the handsets, then re-register all handsets •... -
Page 15: Handset Layout 5
Handset layout Earpiece 2 Caller ID/scroll down 3 Headset jack (2 5mm) 4. Talk/flash 5 Dial keys (0-9, *, #) 6 Redial/pause 7 Mute/remove 8 Display 9 Select/menu 0 Phonebook/scroll up Volume control 2 Off/clear 3 Speaker 4 Intercom www.vtechphones.com... -
Page 16: Telephone Base Layout 6
Telephone base layout In use indicator 2 Charge indicator 3 Setup 4 Volume control 5 Answer on/off 6 Change 7 Delete/skip/play/ stop/repeat 8 Time/set 9 Find handset 0 Record/memo www.vtechphones.com... -
Page 17: Basic Operation
Basic operation Handset icons Icon Description MUTE • Turns on when the microphone is muted • Turns on when missed calls have not been reviewed • Turns on when the handset ringer is off • Low battery indicator or charging indicator Handset LEDs Description •... -
Page 18: Handset Operation 8
Handset operation Making calls • Press (or SPEAKER to use the handset speakerphone feature), then dial the phone number • The procedure -OR- to change Dial the phone number first, then press the volume is • To end your call press OFF or place the handset in its telephone base the same for the handset Answering calls... -
Page 19: Mute 9
Handset operation or SPEAKER to dial the displayed number • Press • Press REMOVE to erase the displayed number You’ll hear a confirmation beep. • Press OFF to exit Mute • During a call, press MUTE to disable the microphone You will not be heard but you will be able to hear the other person The screen will briefly display MUTED: •... -
Page 20: Call Forward
Handset operation • To end the call, press INT or OFF on either handset, or place the handset back in its telephone base If the called handset is out of range or on an external call, when paged, the display of the calling handset will show: Call forward An external call can be forwarded or transferred from one handset to another... -
Page 21: Conference Call
Handset operation • HS2 can pick up the transferred call by pressing • An intercom call is now established (the external call is still on hold) and HS and HS2 are able to talk to each other HS or HS2 can hang up if they choose and conversation with the external call can resume CALL TRANSFERRED will briefly be displayed on HS1. -
Page 22: Directory
Directory Your phone can store up to 50 entries (numbers with names) in memory Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits for the number and 6 characters for the name Only one handset can access the directory at a time If a second handset attempts to reach the directory, NOT AVAILABLE •... -
Page 23: Characters By Number
Directory Characters by number Pressing any particular key causes different characters to be displayed in the following order: Characters by number of key presses ‘ & www.vtechphones.com... -
Page 24: Review And Dial Entries
• Press SEL. A confirmation tone will sound. to enter the directory. The first or enter the scroll keys, until you reach the www.vtechphones.com > DIRECTORY CALL LOG EDIT NUMBER 800-595-9511_ EDIT NAME VTech Com_... -
Page 25: Delete A Directory Entry
Directory Delete a directory entry • Follow the steps in Review and dial entries (page 24) to reach the entry to be deleted • Press MUTE/REMOVE to delete the entry. A confirmation tone will sound • The handset will then advance to the next entry, if any www.vtechphones.com... -
Page 26: Caller Id
Caller ID Caller ID - call waiting ID • Due to regional Your phone is capable of displaying the number of the caller before incompatibilities, the call is answered (caller ID or CID) If the number is already in the CID information directory, the name of the caller will also be displayed Your phone can may not be... -
Page 27: Review Caller Id
>CALL LOG RINGER VOLUME CALL LOG EMPTY 595-9511 1-595-9511 800-595-9511 1-800-595-9511 EDIT NAME VTech Com_ www.vtechphones.com • Press OFF any time to exit the caller ID log • All handsets share a common caller ID log, stored in the... - Page 28 Caller ID • If the caller ID record does not contain a number, you will be prompted to EDIT NUMBER, and the screen will show: • After the entry has a name and number, press MENU/SEL to save. A confirmation beep will sound and the screen will display: •...
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Page 29: Dial From Caller Id
Caller ID Dial from caller ID • Follow the steps in Review caller ID (page 27) to find the entry to be dialed • To change how the number will be dialed, press # repeatedly to scroll through the various dialing options The dialing options are: or SPEAKER to dial the number •... -
Page 30: Handset Settings
Handset settings Ringer volume • With the handset in idle (off) mode, press MENU then press until RINGER VOLUME is shown • The handset will • Press SEL. You will hear a sample of the ringer not ring when a call comes in if •... -
Page 31: Language
Handset settings Language • From the idle (off) mode, press MENU then press LANGUAGE is displayed. • Press SEL Press to choose between English, French or Spanish • Press SEL to confirm. (The language is preset to English.) Clear voice mail (CLR voice mail) •... -
Page 32: Answering System Operation
Answering system operation Your cordless telephone system provides you with leading edge digital technology with an answering system that can record up to 99 messages, or approximately 5 minutes of recording time Each • When your message can be no longer than four minutes answering Turn your answering system on and off system is... -
Page 33: To Check Day And Time
Answering system operation Before using the answering system, you should follow the steps to set the day and time, so messages are dated correctly Each time you press and release the CHANGE button on the telephone base, the day, hour, minute, or year advances by one unit When you hear the correct setting, press TIME/SET to move to the next setting Pressing and holding the CHANGE button when setting the day and time will increase the minutes or years by 0 Press TIME/SET, the system announces the current setting... -
Page 34: Menu Features
Answering system operation Menu features System announces Announcements Remote access code Message alert Announcement only, record no message Base ringer Number of rings Outgoing announcement Your answering system is pre-programmed with an announcements for normal (answer and record) mode and announcement only mode If the phone is set up to record messages, the phone answers calls with “Hello. -
Page 35: Listen To Outgoing Announcement
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 Press SETUP 2 Press PLAY/STOP Delete outgoing announcement Press SETUP 2 Press PLAY/STOP to begin playback 3 During playback, press DELETE to delete your announcement... -
Page 36: Announcements
Answering system operation Announcements When playback begins, you will hear the total number of messages 2 Before each message, you will hear the day and time it was received 3 After the last message, you will hear “End of messages.” 4. -
Page 37: Record A Memo
Answering system operation Record a memo Press REC/MEMO 2 The system will announce “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.” 3 Speak toward the MIC to record a memo for up to four minutes 4 The timer shows the elapsed time (in seconds) in the message window when you are recording 5. -
Page 38: Set The Remote Access Code
Answering system operation Set the remote access code Press SETUP twice and you will hear “Remote access code. To change the setting, press change.” 2 Because the remote access code was set to 19 at the factory, press CHANGE and you will hear the default code “19.”... - Page 39 Answering system operation Purpose Press Action Listen to new messages If there are no new messages, Play all messages in all messages will be played back the mailbox Play new messages Plays all new (not previously listened to) messages in the mailbox Delete a message Delete message currently playing Press when any message is playing to delete all old...
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Page 40: Message Alert
Answering system operation Purpose • Your phone may Review announcement not respond to remote access Record announcement commands if tones produced by the telephone are too short Hold the buttons Record memo down longer if this occurs Review remote access •... -
Page 41: Announcement Only Mode
Answering system operation 2 Press CHANGE to confirm the current status; On or Off is also displayed on the message window 3 Press CHANGE again to change the setting 4 Press SETUP to save and advance to the next menu option or press PLAY/STOP to save and exit When the message alert function is turned on, the base beeps every... -
Page 42: Base Ringer
Answering system operation 2 Press CHANGE until you hear the on option 3 Press SETUP three times, the system announces “Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD. To continue setup, press SETUP.” 4 Press REC/MEMO The system will announce, “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.”... -
Page 43: Message Window Display
Answering system operation Message window display Display Explanation No messages Total number of messages and memos, or message number currently - 98 playing. Number flashes if there are new messages. Playback volume level selected when VOL - 8 Current remote access code while setting 0 - 99 Elapsed time while recording a memo or announcement up to 90... -
Page 44: Headset Operation
Headset operation Headset jack You can use this telephone handsfree when you • To purchase a install any VTech 2 5 mm headset, purchased headset, visit us on separately the web at www Plug the headset into the jack located on the left... -
Page 45: Batteries
Batteries Battery care and performance After the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation While in use (talking) While not in use (standby*) * Handset is off the telephone base or charger but not in use •... -
Page 46: Additional Information
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 -800-595-95 In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd at -800-267-7377 Problem Suggestion My phone doesn’t... - Page 47 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I cannot dial out • Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The handset may take a second or two to find the telephone base and produce a dial tone This is normal Wait an extra second before dialing •...
- Page 48 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion UNABLE TO CALL • Move the handset closer to the telephone base You might have moved out of range TRY AGAIN displays • If the handset is in its telephone base and the charging light does not light, refer to the charge on my handset light is off in this troubleshooting guide •...
- Page 49 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I get noise, static, • Other cordless phones and 802 wireless routers that are used for home computer networks both use internal radios to communicate The radios may interfere with one another You can or weak signal even improve the performance of your cordless phones and your router by: when I’m near the telephone base...
- Page 50 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My handset does not • Make sure you have the ringer activated Refer to the section(s) on ringer selection in this ring when I receive user’s manual a call • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the telephone base and the telephone jack Make sure the power cord is plugged in •...
- Page 51 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My calls fade or cut in • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone Try installing and out while I’m using your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, my handset radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones...
- Page 52 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My caller ID isn’t • Caller ID is a subscription service You must subscribe to this service for this feature to work working on your phone • Your caller must be calling from an area that supports caller ID •...
- Page 53 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion • Press and hold FIND HANDSET on the main telephone base for 0 seconds I lost a handset and just bought a new one • When the IN USE light starts to flash, release the FIND HANDSET button How do I register the •...
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Page 54: Maintenance
• The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the Product and all accessories provided in the sales package (“Product”) are free from defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating instructions This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America and Canada What will VTech do if the Product is not free from defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period (“Materially Defective Product”)? -
Page 55: Important Safety Instructions
• If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, VTech will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty What must you return with the Product to get warranty service? 1. -
Page 56: Fcc, Acta And Ic Regulations
Important safety instructions Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the telephone base and handset are provided for ventilation To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your dealer or local power company... - Page 57 FCC criteria The handset may be safely held against the ear of the user The telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm (8 inches) or more If you choose to use a clipping device, please make sure to only use the supplied VTech belt clip...
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Page 58: The Rbrc ® Seal
VTech product service centers Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY RBRC ® battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area VTech’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources RBRC is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. -
Page 59: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Enhanced 5 8GHz technology – your phone operates on a dual band transmission that combines the best of 5 8GHz and 2 4GHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones Frequency Control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit Frequency Telephone base: 5725-5850 MHz Handset: 2400-2483 5 MHz Receive Frequency... -
Page 60: Index
Index Additional information 46 Announcement only mode 4 Announcements 36 Answering calls 8 Answering system operation 32–43 Base ringer 42 Basic operation 7 Batteries 45 Belt clip 0 Caller ID 26–29 Caller ID - call waiting ID 26 Call forward 20 Call screening 37 Call transfer 20 Characters by number 23... - Page 61 Options during playback 36 Outgoing announcement 34 Parts checklist for mi6866 6 Parts checklist for mi6870 5 Parts checklist for mi6896/6895 4 Play back a memo 37 Record a memo 37 Record and play memos 36 Record outgoing announcement 34 Redial 8 Registration 2–4...
- Page 62 VTECH 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 ©2007 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD...
- Page 63 User’s Manual w w w v t e c h p h o n e s c o m Models: mi6896/6895/6870 /6866...