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VTech I6787 User Manual

VTech I6787 User Manual

5.8 ghz digital cordless telephone
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on purchasing your new VTech product.
Before using this telephone, please read the

Important safety instructions

on page 39 of this manual.
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
www.vtechphones.com.
In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com.

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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

    Parts checklist for i6777/i6778 ....2 Parts checklist for i6787/i6788 ....3 Telephone base installation ....4 Install handset battery .
  • Page 3 Table of contents Message capacity ....26 Answering system setup ....27 Activate the answering system .

  • Page 4: Installation

    9. Charger adapter 10. Charger www.vtechphones.com • To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www. vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1 (800) 595-9511 in the United States. In Canada, go to www. vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.

  • Page 5: Parts Checklist For I6777/I6778

    Quick start guide batteries, visit us on the Handsets (3) web at www. Telephone base vtechphones.com with wall mounting/ or call VTech desktop bracket Communications, Inc. at 1 (800) Batteries (3) 595-9511 in the Battery compartment United States. covers (3)

  • Page 6: Parts Checklist For I6787/I6788

    Installation Parts checklist for i6787/i6788 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: Quick start guide Handsets (4)

  • Page 7: Telephone Base Installation

    Installation Telephone base installation It is recommended to install the telephone base away from any electronic equipment and appliances • Use only the AC such as personal computers, computer routers, television sets, microwave ovens, and refrigerators. power adapter Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. When a location is selected, install the telephone base supplied with this and the charger as shown below.

  • Page 8: Install Handset Battery

    • To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www. vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1 (800) 595-9511 in the United States. In Canada, go to www. vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377.

  • Page 9: Belt Clip & Headset (Optional)

    For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry • To purchase a headset, visit us standard 2.5mm headset (purchased separately). For best on the web at results, use a VTech 2.5mm headset. www.vtechphones. com or call VTech Customer Service at 1 (800) 595- 9511.

  • Page 10: About Caller Id

    Installation About caller ID The caller ID with call waiting feature in this telephone lets 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. Contact your telephone company if: •...

  • Page 11: If You Subscribe To Dsl Service

    Installation If you subscribe to DSL service If there is 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 • Most DSL providers jack.

  • Page 12: Wall Mounting Bracket Installation (Optional)

    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 13: Telephone Settings

    Telephone settings Handset layout 1. Earpiece 2. CID (caller ID) 3. Headset jack (2.5mm) /FLASH Press to make or answer a call. During a call, press to receive an incoming call if call waiting is activated. 5. Dial pad keys (0-9, * , #) a.

  • Page 14: Telephone Base Layout

    Telephone settings Telephone base layout /SKIP Message window /REPEAT DELETE /PLAY/STOP CHARGE light IN USE light VOICEMAIL light VOLUME 10. FIND HANDSET 11. RECORD 12. CLOCK 13. ANNC (announcement) 14. Microphone 15. SETUP 16. ANS ON/OFF 17. Antenna 10 11 12 131415 16 17 www.vtechphones.com...

  • Page 15: 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. • Ringer will be off To change the ringer volume: if the volume is set to zero, and...

  • Page 16: Language

    Telephone settings • Press the up or down NavKey the center NavKey • Press the up or down NavKey the center NavKey Language The language menu allows you to select between ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS or ESPAÑOL to be used in all menus and screen displays. To change the language: •...

  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Make, answer, and end calls with the handset • To make a call press number. • The screen displays -OR- the elapsed time • Dial the number then press as you talk (in • To answer a call, press hours, minutes pad keys (0-9, #, *).

  • Page 18: 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 volume control key to adjust the volume to • Press the VOL a comfortable level. Ringer mute This feature allows you to mute the ringer temporarily when the telephone is ringing.

  • Page 19: Conference Call

    Basic operation • To answer the intercom call on the handset, press /SPEAKER, INT or any dialing keys (0-9,#,*) on the handset. • If the destination • To end an intercom call, press INT, OFF/CLEAR, or place the handset handset does back in the telephone base or charger.

  • Page 20: Toggle Between External And Intercom Call

    Basic operation Toggle between external and intercom call When on an external call and you wish to intercom another handset without dropping the external call: • Press INT. The screen will display TRANSFER TO: • Press the handset number you wish to reach. The screen will display CALLING HANDSET X.

  • Page 21: Advanced Operation

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

  • Page 22: Chart Of Characters

    Advanced operation Directory Chart of characters Use the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 16 characters). Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order: Number Characters by number of key presses space •...

  • Page 23: Search The Directory

    /SPEAKER to dial the entry. to enter the directory, or press the center NavKey to choose REVIEW when in to scroll to the desired entry, to select. www.vtechphones.com >REVIEW STORE to choose VTECH 188005959511 to choose twice to select. EDIT NUMBER 595-9511_...

  • Page 24: Delete A Directory Entry

    Advanced operation • Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace, or press and hold REDIAL/ PAUSE for at least three seconds to insert a pause. Press the center NavKey to save. • The screen displays EDIT NAME. Use the dial pad (see the Chart of characters on page 19) to enter the name.

  • Page 25: Review The Call Log

    Advanced operation Call log (continued) The call log can be accessed on the handset by pressing CID, or pressing • Due to regional the center NavKey service again. If the telephone number of caller ID matches the exact telephone differences, number in the directory, the name of the entry will be shown, otherwise, the caller ID the name will be shown as delivered by the telephone company.

  • Page 26: Save An Entry To The Directory

    Advanced operation Call log Dial a call log entry • When in the call log, use the up or down NavKey desired entry. If necessary, press # repeatedly until you see the correct dialing option. • • Press /FLASH or/SPEAKER to dial the entry. Save an entry to the directory •...

  • Page 27: Delete One Or All Entries

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

  • Page 28: 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. • When there are already five entries in the redial list, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the newest entry.

  • Page 29: Answering System Operation

    Answering system operation Message capacity The answering system can record up to 99 messages, depending on the length of each message. Individual messages can be up to four minutes in length, but the total maximum recording time is approximately 15 minutes. Messages will remain available for replay until they are deleted. Press to repeat a message or press twice to play back previous...

  • Page 30: Answering System Setup

    Answering system operation Answering system setup Activate the answering system The answering system must be turned on to answer and record messages. If the answering system is turned off, the telephone base ANS ON/OFF light will be off. • To turn the answering system on or off, press ANS ON/OFF. Set the clock Before playing each message, the answering system announces the day and time the message was received.

  • Page 31: Set Number Of Rings

    Answering system operation Answering system setup The answering system uses voice prompts to guide you through the set up • When calling of the answering system. Press remotely to check the SETUP menu. for messages, select toll saver in Set number of rings number of rings setting will help to This feature allows you to select the number of rings before the answering...

  • Page 32: Set Remote Access Code

    Answering system operation Answering system setup Set remote access code A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system from any touch tone telephone. The factory default code is 19. To set the remote access code: • Press SETUP in idle mode until the system announces the remote access code setting.

  • Page 33: Outgoing Announcement

    Answering system operation Outgoing announcement The outgoing announcement is the message callers hear when calls are • Your answered by the answering system. announcement The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with “ Hello, please can be up to leave a message after the tone .

  • Page 34: Delete Your Announcement

    Answering system operation Delete your announcement • While in idle mode, press ANNC and the system will announce “Announcement, press PLAY or press RECORD.” • Press DELETE to delete, and the system will announce “Announcement deleted.” Message playback • Press /PLAY/STOP to listen to messages.

  • Page 35: Record And Play Memos

    Answering system operation Record and play memos Memos are your own recorded messages used as a reminder for yourself or • Memo less than other household members who use the same answering system. They are one second will saved, played back and deleted the same way as incoming messages. not be recorded.

  • Page 36: Remote Access

    Answering system operation Remote access You can access many features of your answering system remotely from any touch tone telephone. A two-digit security code is required to access the system and the factory default code is 19; see page 29 to change it. To connect remotely: •...

  • Page 37: Message Window Displays

    Answering system operation Message window displays The message counter usually displays the total number of memos and incoming messages. See the list below for explanations of other displays in this counter. 1-98 0-98 (flashing) 99 & F (alternating) 1-99 (counting) 99 (flashing) 1-99 (flashing) 1-99...

  • Page 38: Handset Display Screen Messages

    Handset display screen messages The telephone number you have entered is already stored in ALREADY SAVED the directory. CALL LOG EMPTY There are no call log entries. Calling another handset. CALLING HANDSET X The cordless handset is searching for the telephone base. CONNECTING...

  • Page 39: Line In Use

    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. MUTE has been turned off and the person on the other end can hear you.

  • Page 40: Handset And Base Indicators

    Handset and base indicators Handset lights • On when the handset speakerphone is in use. Base lights IN USE • Flashes when there is an incoming call. • On when the handset is in use. VOICEMAIL • Flashes when you have a new voicemail message (subscription to voicemail with your local telephone provider is required).

  • Page 41: 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 42: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions When 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. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

  • Page 43: 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, visit our website at www.vtechcanada. com, or call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1 (800) 267-7377.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Make sure the handset is placed in the charger correctly. The CHARGE light on the telephone The battery does not • charge in the handset base or charger should be on. or the handset battery • Remove the battery from the handset. Then re-install the battery and let it charge for 16 does not accept charge.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion There is no dial tone. • First, try all the above suggestions. • Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. It might be out of range. • The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new telephone line cord. •...
  • Page 46 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 47 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 48 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 49 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Caller ID entries • Although the call log entries you receive are 10 digits, (the area plus the 7-digit number,) in do not match the some areas, you may need to dial only the seven digits, or a 1 plus the seven digits, or a 1 numbers I need to plus the area code plus the seven digits.
  • Page 50 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The messages on Press VOL • the system are very volume. difficult to hear. The answering system • Make sure your remote access code is correct (see page 29). does not respond to • Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone telephone. When dialing a number, you should remote commands.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion CO N N EC T I N G . . . is • De-register all handsets and then register the handsets again (only one handset can be registered at a time). shown in the handset display window. Why To de-register all handsets: don’t I get a dial tone Press and hold FIND HANDSET on the main telephone base for four seconds.
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My cordless handset • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Plug the unit into a beeps five times and different working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. i s n o t p e r f o r m i n g •...

  • Page 53: 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 54: Warranty

    Product(s) to the service location. VTech will return repaired or replaced Product under this limited warranty to you, transportation, delivery or handling charges prepaid. 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 55: Fcc, Acta And Ic Regulations

    This product has been tested and found to comply with the 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.

  • Page 56: The Rbrc ® Seal

    ® Seal on the nickel-metal-hydride battery indicates that VTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives, when taken out of service within the United States and Canada.

  • Page 57: 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 58 Index About caller ID 7 About cordless telephones 50 Activate the answering system 27 Advanced operation 18-25 Answer an incoming call during an intercom call 17 Answering system operation 26-34 Answering system setup 27, 28, 29 Base unit installation 4 Base unit layout 11 Basic operation 14-17 Battery 38...
  • Page 59 Operating range 50 Options during playback 31 Outgoing announcement 30 Parts checklist for i6767/i6768 1 Parts checklist for i6777/i6778 2 Parts checklist for i6787/i6788 3 Play your announcement 30 Record a memo 32 Record and play memos 32 Record your announcement 30...
  • Page 60 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 Technologies Canada, Ltd., Richmond, B.C. Copyright ©2007 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China.
  • Page 61 User’s manual w w w . v t e c h p h o n e s . c o m Models: i6767/i6768/ i6777/i6778/i6787/i6788...

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