VTech MI6889 User Manual
5.8 ghz digital cordless telephone
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- Page 1 User’s manual w w w . v t e c h p h o n e s . c o m Models: mi6885/mi6889...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Parts checklist for mi6885 ....5 Parts checklist for mi6889 ....6 Installation . - Page 3 Table of contents Delete outgoing announcement ... 33 Message playback ....33 Announcements ....34 Options during playback .
- Page 4 54 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.
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Page 5: Getting Started
1. Telephone base 10. Wall mount bracket 11. User’s manual To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In 5. Telephone line cord Canada, contact V Tech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at www.vtechcanada. -
Page 6: Parts Checklist For Mi6889
Getting started Parts checklist for mi6889 1. Telephone base • Important! . Handsets (4) Before using 3. Charger power adapters (3) this telephone, Please read 4. Chargers (3) Important safety 5. Telephone line cord instructions on 6. Belt clips (4) pages 53-54. -
Page 7: Installation
4. Be sure to charge the battery in the handset for a minimum of 16 hours before using your phone. ����� www.vtechphones.com • Use only the provided VTech battery, or equivalent. To obtain a replacement battery, visit our website at www. -
Page 8: Connect Power To Telephone Base/Handset Chargers
. Choose the location for your charger, and plug its power supply into an electrical outlet. place the handset in the telephone base, and allow it to charge for at Telephone outlet least 16 hours. • Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone. To obtain a replacement, visit our website at www. -
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: 1. There is no battery in your handset. You need to install the supplied battery into your handset (see Install handset battery) . -
Page 10: If You Subscribe To Dsl Service
Installation If you subscribe to DSL service (optional) If you receive high speed internet through your telephone line (commonly referred to as DSL), and you are experiencing 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 DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone line jack. -
Page 11: Wall Mounting
Wall mounting (optional) The wall mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. 1. Follow the instructions on page 8 to connect the power to telephone base and phone line. . Line up the tabs on the wall mount adapter with the holes at the bottom of the telephone base. Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place. -
Page 12: Registration
Registration The mi6889 comes with four registered handset (named Handset 1, 2, 3, 4). Additional handsets (mi6807) are available from your local authorized dealers or from our website at www.vtechphones.com in the US, or www.vtechcanada.com in Canada. • When first... -
Page 13: De-Register All Handsets
Registration 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 (1-4) when successfully registered. Repeat steps 1 and if handset does not successfully register to the telephone base within two minutes. -
Page 14: Handset Layout
Handset layout 1. Earpiece . Caller ID/scroll down 3. Headset jack (.5mm) 4. Talk/flash 5. Dial keys (0-9, *, #) 6. Redial/pause 7. Mute/remove 8. Display 9. Select/menu 10. Phonebook/scroll up 11. Volume control 1. Off/clear 13. Speaker 14. Intercom www.vtechphones.com... -
Page 15: Telephone Base Layout
Telephone base layout 1. In use indicator . 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 10. Record/memo www.vtechphones.com... -
Page 16: Telephone Settings
Telephone settings Handset icons Icon Handset lights Light Telephone base display Light IN USE CHARGE ANS ON/OFF Description • The microphone is muted. • Displayed when viewing a missed call that has not been reviewed. • The handset ringer is off. •... -
Page 17: Handset Main Menu
Telephone settings Handset main menu Enter the main menu options on the handset by pressing MENU. Press six menu items described below. Directory ( Enter and retrieve up to 50 names and telephone numbers. Call log ( Review caller ID data, select and dial from the caller ID data. Settings ( Change the language of the menu prompts, set dial type and time, clear voicemail. - Page 18 Telephone settings SETTINGS( With this icon highlighted, press MENU, then press options: • When the LANGUAGE – This option allows you to change the screen prompts to English, Espanol or telephone is ringing, Francais. press OFF to DIAL TYPE - This option allows you to select tone or pulse dial. temporarily mute CLOCK SETTING - This option allows you to adjust the time displayed on the idle screen.
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Page 19: Handset Operation
Handset operation Making calls • Press (or SPEAKER to use the handset speakerphone feature), then dial the phone number. -OR- Dial the phone number first, then press • To end your call, press OFF or place the handset in the base or charger. Answering calls •... -
Page 20: Mute
Handset operation or SPEAKER to dial the displayed number. • Press • Press REMOVE to erase the displayed number. You’ll hear a confirmation beep. • If the redial memory is empty, • Press OFF to exit. and REDIAL is Mute pressed, a double •... -
Page 21: 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 22: Conference Call
Handset operation • HS can pick up the transferred call by pressing • An intercom call is now established (the external call is still on hold) and HS1 and HS are able to talk to each other. HS1 or HS can hang up, and conversation with the external call can be resumed. -
Page 23: Store A New Entry
Directory Your phone can store up to 50 entries (numbers with names) in memory. Each memory location can hold up to 3 digits for the number and 16 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 AT THIS TIME will be displayed on the second handset. -
Page 24: 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 25: Review And Dial Entries
• The handset will then advance to the next entry, if any. or enter the first DIRECTORY ENTER NUMBER 800-595-9511\ DIRECTORY ENTER NAME VTECH COM\ www.vtechphones.com • When reviewing the directory, the second line of the display will show the phone number, up to 16 digits. -
Page 26: Caller
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. -
Page 27: Review Caller Id
CALL LOG CALL LOG CALL LOG EMPTY CALL LOG 1-595-9511 800-595-9511 1-800-595-9511 DIRECTORY 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: Answering System Operation
Answering system Your cordless telephone system provides you with leading edge digital technology with an answering system that can record up to 99 messages, or approximately 15 minutes of recording time. Each • When your message can be up to four minutes. answering Turn your answering system on and off system is... -
Page 31: To Check Day And Time
Answering system Before using the answering system, you should follow the steps below to set the day and time, so messages are dated correctly. Each time you press the CHANGE button on the telephone base, the day, hour, minute, or year increases by one. When you hear the correct setting, press TIME/SET to move to the next setting. -
Page 32: Outgoing Announcement
Answering system 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-set 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 33: Listen To Outgoing Announcement
Answering system 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. . Press PLAY/STOP Delete outgoing announcement 1. Press SETUP. . Press PLAY/STOP to begin playback. -
Page 34: Announcements
Answering system Announcements 1. When playback begins, you will hear the total number of messages. . 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 35: Record A Memo
Answering system Record a memo 1. Press REC/MEMO. . 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. -
Page 36: Set The Remote Access Code
Answering system Set the remote access code 1. Press SETUP twice and you will hear “Remote access code. To change the setting, press change.” . Because the remote access code was set to 19 at the factory, press CHANGE and you will hear the default code “19.”... -
Page 37: Answering System
Answering system Purpose Press Action Listen to new messages. If there are no new messages, Play all messages all messages will be played back. in the mailbox Play new messages Plays all new (not previously listened to) messages. in the mailbox Delete a message Delete message currently playing. -
Page 38: Message Alert
Answering system 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 • If accessing code from a touch Change remote access... -
Page 39: Announcement Only Mode
Answering system . 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. -
Page 40: Base Ringer
Answering system . 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 41: Message Window Display
Answering system Message window display Explanation Display No messages. Total number of messages and memos, or message number currently 1 - 98 playing. Number flashes if there are new messages. Playback volume level selected when VOL 1 - 8 Current remote access code while setting. 10 - 99 Elapsed time while recording a memo or announcement up to 90 1 - 99 (counting) -
Page 42: Headset Operation
Headset (optional) Headset jack You can use this telephone handsfree when you • To purchase a install any VTech .5 mm headset, purchased headset, visit us on separately. the web at www. Plug the headset into the jack located on the left vtechphones.com... -
Page 43: 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 44: Troubleshooting
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 1-800-67-7377. Problem Suggestion My phone doesn’t... -
Page 45: Additional Information
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 46 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.
- Page 47 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I get noise, static, • Other cordless phones and 80.11 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 48 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.
- Page 49 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.
- Page 50 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 51 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion • Press and hold FIND HANDSET on the main telephone base for 10 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 52: 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. - Page 53 • 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.
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Page 54: Save These 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: 1. Read and understand all instructions. . Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. -
Page 55: Fcc, Acta And Ic Regulations
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 0 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
RBRC program or at authorized VTech product service centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY ® 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 57: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Enhanced 5.8GHz technology – your phone operates on a dual band transmission that combines the best of 5.8GHz and .4GHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones. Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Telephone base: 575-5850 MHz Handset: 400-483.5 MHz Receive frequency Telephone base: 400-483.5 MHz... -
Page 58: Headset Jack
Index Additional information 45 Announcement only mode 39 Announcements 34 Answering calls 19 Answering system 30 Base ringer 40 Base volume 34-35 Batteries 43 Battery care and performance 43 Belt clip 10 Caller ID - call waiting ID 6 Call forward 1 Call screening 35 Call transfer 1 Characters by number 4... -
Page 59: Operating Range
Number of rings 40 Operating range 4 Options during playback 34 Outgoing announcement Parts checklist for mi6885 5 Parts checklist for mi6889 6 Play back a memo 35 Record a memo 35 Record and play memos 34 Record outgoing announcement 3... - 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 Telecommunications Canada Ltd., Richmond, B.C. Copyright ©007 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China.
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