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VTech I6717 User Manual

VTech I6717 User Manual

5.8 ghz digital cordless telephone
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Important safety instructions

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This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install
and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly to
ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech
product. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at
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  • Page 1: Important Safety Instructions

    VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com. In Canada go to www.vtechcanada.com.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Installation ......1 Parts checklist ..... . 1 Install handset battery .
  • Page 3 Table of contents Review the call log ....20 Dial a call log entry ....21 Save an entry to the directory .

  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation Parts checklist Remember to save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following: 1. Battery 2. Battery compartment cover 3.

  • Page 5: Install Handset Battery

    Installation Install handset battery • Align the two holes of the battery plug with the socket pins in the • If the handset will handset battery compartment, matching the red and black wires to not be used for a the color-coded label. long period of time, remove the battery •...

  • Page 6: Telephone Base Installation

    Plug the telephone line cord into a telephone jack. Plug power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. www.vtechphones.com • Use only the VTech battery and AC power adapter (or equivalent) supplied with this telephone. To obtain a...

  • Page 7: Belt Clip & Headset

    Installation Belt clip & headset (optional) For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5mm headset • To purchase a (purchased separately). For best results, use a VTech 2.5mm headset. headset, visit our website at www. vtechphones. Headset com or call Plug the 2.5 mm headset into the jack on the side...

  • Page 8: Dsl Service

    Installation If you subscribe to DSL service If you receive high speed internet through your telephone line (commonly referred to as DSL), and you are experiencing interference during telephone conversations and/or your caller ID features are not functioning properly, install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack.

  • Page 9: Wall Mounting Bracket Installation

    Installation Wall mounting bracket installation (optional) Your telephone base comes with the wedge installed, ready for desktop use. If you prefer to mount your telephone on the wall (optional), it is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate. For wall mounting, follow these instructions: •...

  • Page 10: Telephone Settings

    Telephone settings Handset layout 1. Earpiece 13.OFF/CLEAR 2. CID (caller ID) 14. REMOVE 3. Headset jack (2.5mm) 15. MUTE /FLASH 5. Dial pad keys (0-9, *, #) / SPEAKER 7. REDIAL/PAUSE 8. Microphone 9. Handset display /Directory 11. Volume ( ( 12.

  • Page 11: Telephone Base Layout

    Telephone settings Telephone base layout CHARGE light IN USE light VOICEMAIL light FIND HANDSET Antenna Antenna www.vtechphones.com...

  • Page 12: Ringer Volume

    Telephone settings Ringer volume Your telephone has seven volume levels to choose from. You can adjust ringer volume either by the volume control on the right side of the handset, or in the handset menu. To change the ringer volume: •...

  • Page 13: Key Tone

    Telephone settings Key tone If you set the key tone to off, you will not hear a beep tone when you press • When the any of the handset keys. telephone is in • Press the center NavKey pulse dial mode, it is possible •...

  • Page 14: Clear Voicemail

    Telephone settings Clear voicemail In this menu, you can turn off the network message indicator on the handset screen. • Press the center NavKey in idle mode to display menu. • Press the up or down NavKey press the center NavKey when TURN INDICATOR OFF? displays, •...

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Make, answer and end calls • To make a call press • The screen the number. displays -OR- the elapsed time as you talk (in • Dial the number then press hours, minutes • To answer a call, press and seconds).

  • Page 16: Volume

    Basic operation Volume • During a call, use the volume button on the right side of the handset to adjust the listening volume. or VOL to adjust the volume to a comfortable level. • Press VOL Ringer mute This feature allows you to mute the ringer temporarily when the telephone is ringing.

  • Page 17: Find Handset

    Basic operation Find handset This feature allows the telephone base to page the handset. • Press FIND HANDSET on telephone base. The handset will ring and its screen will display PAGING. • To stop paging, press FIND HANDSET again on the telephone base, /FLASH or any dial pad keys (0-9, #, *) on the handset.

  • Page 18: Advanced Operation

    Advanced operation Directory The directory on the handset can store up to 50 entries, each entry consists up to 32 digits and 16 characters. • The directory can be accessed while in idle mode by pressing The directory can be accessed while in idle mode by pressing center NavKey twice.

  • Page 19: Character Chart

    Advanced operation Character chart Use the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 16 characters). Each press of a particular • When you enter a key causes characters to be displayed in the following order: name, the handset will automatically Number...

  • Page 20: Search The Directory

    REVIEW when in the directory menu. • Press the up or down NavKey use the alphabetical search to find it. /FLASH or /SPEAKER to dial the entry. • Press >REVIEW STORE to choose 188005959511 to choose to scroll to the desired entry, or www.vtechphones.com VTECH...

  • Page 21: Edit A Directory Entry

    Advanced operation Edit a directory entry • Press use the up or down NavKey directory menu and press the center NavKey • Press the up or down NavKey or use the alphabetical search to find the number. Press the center NavKey •...

  • Page 22: About Caller Id

    Advanced operation About caller ID The caller ID with call waiting feature in this telephone let you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answering the call, even when you’re already on a call. These features require services provided by your local telephone company.

  • Page 23: Caller Id

    Advanced operation Caller ID If you subscribe to caller ID service, information about each caller will be • Due to regional displayed after the first or second ring. This information will be stored in service the call log. differences, the caller ID •...

  • Page 24: Dial A Call Log Entry

    Advanced operation Dial a call log entry • When in the call log, use the up or down NavKey the desired entry. • Press repeatedly to display the possible dialing options when the telephone number in call log consists of 7, 8, 10 or 11 digits. For example, if the original number is 800-595-5911, then the various dialing options are: /FLASH or...

  • Page 25: Delete One Or All Entries In Call Log

    Advanced operation Delete one or all entries in call log • While in the call log, press the up or down NavKey the desired entry. • Press REMOVE to delete an entry. Press and hold REMOVE to delete all entries, the screen display DELETE ALL CALLS? then press the center NavKey Call log display screen messages Display:...

  • Page 26: Redial List

    Advanced operation Redial list The telephone stores the five most recently dialed numbers in the redial list. You can review, redial, or save numbers into the directory. • �hen there are already five entries in the redial list, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the newest entry.

  • Page 27: Handset Display Screen Messages

    Handset display screen messages ALREADY SAVED CALL LOG EMPTY There are no call log entries. CONNECTING... DIRECTORY EMPTY INCOMING CALL LIST FULL LOW BATTERY NO LINE **PAGING** ENDED LINE IN USE MUTED PLACE IN CHARGER The telephone number you have entered is already stored in the directory.
  • Page 28 The battery needs to be replaced. -OR - An incorrect battery has been installed by mistake. Use only the supplied VTech battery or equivalent. There are un-reviewed calls in your call log. XX MISSED CALLS MUTE has been turned off and the person on the other end can MICROPHONE ON hear you.

  • Page 29: Handset And Telephone Base Indicators

    Handset and telephone base indicators Handset lights Telephone base lights IN USE VOICEMAIL CHARGE Handset icons MUTE NEW VOICEMAIL SPEAKER Battery indicator • On when the handset speakerphone is in use. • Flashes when there is an incoming call, or another handset is in use. •...

  • Page 30: Battery

    Battery 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 but not in use. The battery needs charging when: • A new battery is installed in the handset. •...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    If you have difficulty operating your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com, or call VTech Communications at 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada go to www.vtechcanada.com or call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1 (800) 267-7377.
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Make sure the handset is placed in the telephone base correctly. The CHARGE light on the The battery does not • charge in the handset telephone base should be on. or the handset battery If the cordless handset is in the telephone base but the CHARGE light is not on, refer to The •...
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The CHARGE Indicator • This is a signal that the battery is very low, completely depleted, or when there is no electrical on the telephone base contact between the battery and the telephone base. is flashing. • Ensure the connector of the battery is securely plugged into the handset and place the handset in the telephone base for charging.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The telephone does not • Test a working telephone at the telephone jack. If another telephone has the same problem, ring when there is an the problem is in the telephone jack. Contact your local telephone company (charges may incoming call.
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion There is noise • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base. or interference • Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the same circuit as the telephone base during a telephone can cause interference.
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I hear other calls when • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack. Plug in a different telephone. If you using the telephone. still hear other calls, the problem is probably in the wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My cordless handset • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Plug the unit into a beeps and is not different working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. performing normally. •...

  • Page 38: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions �hen using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following: Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3.

  • Page 39: Operating Range

    Operating range This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance ----which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the layout of your home or office . When the handset is out of range, the handset will display Searching.

  • Page 40: About Cordless Telephones

    How long is the limited warranty period? The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If VTech repairs or replaces a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Product for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year warranty;...
  • Page 41 VTech assumes no risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit. 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.

  • Page 42: Fcc, Acta And Ic Regulations

    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.

  • Page 43: The Rbrc ® Seal

    VTech product service centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY TM 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 our environment and conserving natural resources.

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Telephone base: 5725-5850 MHz Handset: 2400-2483 MHz Receive frequency Telephone base: 2400-2483.5 MHz Handset: 5725-5850 MHz Channels Nominal effective range Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use.

  • Page 45: Index

    Index About caller ID About cordless telephones Advanced operation Basic operation Battery 2, 27 Belt clip & headset Caller ID Call log display screen messages Call waiting Character chart Clear voicemail Delete a directory entry Delete a redial entry Delete one or all entries in call log Desk/table bracket installation Dial a call log entry Dial a directory entry...
  • Page 46 Index Maintenance Make, answer and end calls Mute Operating range Parts checklist Redial list Review the call log Ringer mute Ringer tone Ringer volume Save an entry to the directory Search the directory Speakerphone Store a directory entry Technical specifications Telephone base installation Telephone base layout Telephone base lights...
  • Page 47 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. Printed in China.
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