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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Getting started ..... 4 Parts checklist Installation Choose a location Install handset battery Connect power to telephone base Connect to the telephone line Check battery indicator Check for dial tone If you subscribe to DSL service... - Page 2 Table of contents Conference call Intercom/find handset Answering system operation Turn the answering feature on and off Day and time announcements To check day and time Outgoing announcement Record outgoing announcement Menu features Listen to outgoing announcement Delete outgoing announcement Message playback Options during playback Delete all messages...
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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 it thoroughly to ensure proper installation so you can enjoy the benefits of this... -
Page 4: Getting Started
7 Telephone base power adapter 8 Battery 9 User’s manual To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www vtechphones com or call VTech Communications, Inc at (800) 595-95 In Canada, contact VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd at www... -
Page 5: Installation
(wireless) devices such as cordless telephones, 802 wireless routers (for example, WiFi), etc 3 Install your telephone(s) as far away as possible from other electronic equipment such as microwave ovens, televisions, computers, etc... -
Page 6: Connect Power To Telephone Base
Connect to the telephone line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack at the bottom of the telephone base, then plug the other end of the cord into a wall outlet not controlled by a switch Telephone outlet www.vtechphones.com... -
Page 7: Check Battery Indicator
After the battery is charged, press Troubleshooting (pages 47-54) LOW BATTERY on the handset You should hear a dial tone If not, see www.vtechphones.com • If the telephone will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent possible leakage •... -
Page 8: If You Subscribe To Dsl Service
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 the telephone base and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL provider to obtain a noise filter. -
Page 9: Wall Mounting
Follow the instruction on page 6 to connect the power to telephone base and the telephone line 2 Line up the tabs on the wall mount adapters with the holes at the bottom of the telephone base Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place. -
Page 10: Registration 0
Registration The mi6879 comes with one registered handset (named Handset 1) Additional handsets will be assigned numbers in the order they are registered (Handsets 2, 3, and 4) You can register a maximum of four • When first handsets purchased, you... -
Page 11: To De-Register All Handsets
To de-register all handsets Press and hold INT/FIND HANDSET on the main telephone base for 0 seconds 2 When the IN USE light starts to flash, release the INT/FIND HANDSET button... -
Page 12: Handset Layout 2
Handset layout Earpiece CID/ Headset jack (2 5mm) 4. Talk/flash Dialing keys (0-9, *, #) Redial/pause Mute/remove LCD display Menu/select 0 Directory/ Volume (on side of handset) 2 Off/clear 3 Speaker 4 Intercom www.vtechphones.com... -
Page 13: Telephone Base Layout 3
Telephone base layout In use indicator 2 Charging indicator 3 Speaker 4 Setup 5. Intercom/find handset 6 Repeat 7 Play/stop 8 Skip 9 Time/set 0 Change Dialing keys (0-9, *, #) 2 Redial/pause 3 Mute 4 Clear 5 Directory... -
Page 14: Basic Operation
) • Displayed when using a headset with your handset Description • On when the microphone is muted • On when missed calls have not been reviewed • On when the telephone base ringer is off www.vtechphones.com... -
Page 15: Handset Leds 5
IN USE • On when the telephone is being used • Flashes when an extension telephone is being used CHARGE • On when the handset is charging in the telephone base MUTE • On when the microphone is muted ANS ON/OFF •... -
Page 16: Telephone Settings 6
Enter the handset main menu options by pressing MENU Press the to select from the 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 (... -
Page 17: Telephone Base Main Menu 7
NOTE: When the telephone is ringing, pressing OFF will temporarily mute the ringer Telephone base main menu With the telephone in the idle mode, press MENU to access the DIRECTORY, CALL LOG, RINGER VOLUME, RINGER TONE, KEY TONE, LANGUAGE, CLR VOICE MAIL and DIAL TYPE options... -
Page 18: Ringer Volume 8
• Press SEL The current setting will be shown Press see ON or OFF When set to on, the telephone base will emit a beep whenever a key is pressed • When the desired option is shown, press SEL... -
Page 19: Language 9
It does not cancel the actual voicemail status at the telephone company • When the telephone is set to pulse dial, it is possible to switch to temporary tone during a call by pressing *TONE Once pressed, tone... -
Page 20: Directory
Directory Your telephone 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 • All handsets and Store a new entry the telephone •... -
Page 21: Characters By Number
Directory Characters by number Pressing any key causes different characters to be displayed in the following order: Characters by number of key presses ‘ space & www.vtechphones.com... -
Page 22: Review And Dial Entries
DIRECTORY EMPTY will display • Press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset (or DELETE on the telephone base) to backspace, then press the dialing keys to correct the number Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to add pauses if necessary keys until you reach the desired or SPEAKER to dial the number www.vtechphones.com... -
Page 23: Delete A Directory Entry
• Press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset (or DELETE on the telephone base) to delete the entry. A confirmation tone will sound • The handset or telephone base will then advance to the next entry, if any EDIT NAME VTECH COM_... -
Page 24: Caller Id
If you do not subscribe to Your telephone can also display the name and number of the caller if you subscribe to call waiting CID services, you or caller ID so you can decide whether to answer the incoming call, or continue with the current... -
Page 25: Review Caller Id
Caller ID Review caller ID When the handset or the telephone base is idle (off), press the to enter the caller id review mode -OR- • With the handset or the telephone base idle (off), press MENU (CALL LOG) • Press to scroll to •... - Page 26 • If the number already exists in the directory, the entry will not be stored, and the screen will show: • If the directory is full, the screen will show: www.vtechphones.com EDIT NAME VTech Com_ ENTER NUMBER 800-595-9511_ UNABLE TO SAVE ALREADY SAVED...
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Page 27: Dial From Caller Id
REMOVE on the handset (or DELETE on the telephone base) The screen will display DELETE ALL CALLS? Press SEL to confirm. Press OFF on the handset (or CLEAR on the telephone base) to return to the call log record previously displayed 1-595-9511... -
Page 28: Telephone Operation
Answering calls by your provider From the Handset: • Press • To end your call, press OFF or place the handset into the telephone base or the charger From the telephone base: • Press SPEAKER or any dialing keys • Press SPEAKER to end your call... -
Page 29: Redial
• To erase the displayed number, press REMOVE on the handset (or DELETE on the telephone base). A confirmation beep will sound. • Press OFF on the handset (or CLEAR on the telephone base) to exit the redial review list Mute •... -
Page 30: Call Forward
Call forward An external call can be forwarded from the telephone base to handset, from handset to handset, or from handset to the telephone base • If you are on an external call, you can forward the call to another... -
Page 31: Call Transfer
• Pick up the transferred call on the destination handset by pressing • The people at the two handsets/telephone base will be able to talk to each other Either party can hang up, allowing the conversation with the external person to resume CALL TRANSFERRED will briefly be displayed on the originating handset. - Page 32 • To cancel the page at the handset, press pad key (0-9, *, #) on the handset, or press INT/FIND HANDSET at the telephone base Pressing OFF on a handset will silence the ringer but not cancel the page , SPEAKER or any dial www.vtechphones.com...
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Page 33: Answering System Operation
Each message is limited to four minutes Turn the answering feature on and off Press the ANS ON/OFF button on the telephone base to turn the answering system on or off When the feature is on, the ANS ON/OFF button is lit, the... -
Page 34: To Check Day And Time
Before using the answering system, 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 •... -
Page 35: Outgoing Announcement
Description “Announcements” Outgoing message to tell callers to leave a message “Remote access code” Set code to access remotely from a touch tone telephone “Message alert” Beeps every 0 seconds when there are new messages “Announcement only” Outgoing message only No recording of incoming messages “Call screening”... -
Page 36: Listen To Outgoing Announcement
Answering system operation 4 Press PLAY/STOP / when finished recording. The system will play back and save the recorded message 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 X to delete the announcement 4. -
Page 37: Options During Playback
Delete all messages To delete all messages, press and hold DELETE X while the telephone is idle (not during a call or during message playback) to delete all old messages New messages (which have not been reviewed before) will not be deleted www.vtechphones.com... -
Page 38: Record And Play Memos
Answering system operation Record and play memos Memos are messages recorded by you or other household members intended for yourself or others using the same answering system They are saved, played back, and deleted like incoming messages • Memos shorter from other callers than three Record a memo... -
Page 39: Set Remote Access Code
4 When the desired number is heard Press SETUP to save and advance to the next menu option, or press PLAY/STOP Remote operation From any touch tone telephone, dial your telephone number 2 While the outgoing announcement is playing, enter the two-digit remote access code before taking the following actions... - Page 40 Answering system operation Purpose Play all messages 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 Record announcement help Press Action Listen to new messages If there are no new messages, all messages will be played back Plays all new (not previously reviewed) messages...
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Page 41: Message Alert
0 again to turn the system back on When the system is off, it answers after 0 rings and announces, “Please enter your remote access code.” Enter your remote access code www.vtechphones.com • Your telephone may not respond to remote access commands if tones produced... -
Page 42: Announcement Only Mode
Answering system operation When the message alert function is turned on and there are unreviewed messages, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds, and the number of messages in the oval message window flash. If the number in the message window is on steadily, there are no new messages... -
Page 43: Call Screening
If you wish to review caller ID or listen to caller’s leaving their message before choosing to answer a call, follow these steps: Set the playback VOL on the telephone base to a level greater than one on the message window by pressing... -
Page 44: Message Window Displays
Announcement only mode is on Answering system is answering a call or being accessed from a remote location or the telephone base speaker is being used System is in programming mode Displayed for one second when any answering system setting is turned on... -
Page 45: Headset Operation
Headset operation Headset jack You can use this telephone handsfree when you install any 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... -
Page 46: Batteries
— the screen displays LOW BATTERY and the low battery icon or damage to the telephone, • Place the handset in the telephone base so the CHARGE light turns on The battery is usually fully charge the battery charged in about 6 hours provided with this •... -
Page 47: Troubleshooting
If you have difficulty operating your telephone, 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 (800) 267-7377... - Page 48 This is normal Wait an extra second before dialing • Make sure your phone is set to the correct dial mode for the type of service that you have (pulse or touch tone) Refer to the Telephone settings section of this user’s manual to set the dial mode •...
- Page 49 • 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 The on my handset CHARGE light is off in this troubleshooting guide •...
- Page 50 Do not install this telephone in the same outlet as near the microwave oven • If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or surge protector, plug the phone (or modem/ surge protector) into a different location If this solves the problem, re-locate your telephone or modem farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector •...
- Page 51 • Charge the battery in the handset for at least 6 hours For optimum daily performance, return the handset to its telephone base when not in use • You may have too many extension telephones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring Try unplugging some of the other telephones •...
- Page 52 Do not install this telephone in the same outlet or near the microwave oven • If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or surge protector, plug the telephone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location If this solves the problem, re-locate your telephone or modem farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector •...
- Page 53 • Make sure the Announce Only feature is set to OFF. Common cure for If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in its telephone electronic equipment base If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in the order listed):...
- Page 54 Problem Suggestion I lost a handset and • Press and hold INT/FIND HANDSET on the telephone base for 0 seconds just bought a new one • When the IN USE light starts to flash, release the INT/FIND HANDSET button How do I register the •...
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Page 55: Maintenance
During the limited warranty period, VTech’s authorized service representative will repair or replace at VTech’s option, without charge, any Materially Defective Product If we repair this product, we may use new or refurbished replacement parts If we choose to replace this product, we may replace it with a new or refurbished product of the same or similar design VTech will return repaired or replacement products to you in working condition VTech will retain defective parts, modules, or equipment Repair or replacement of Product, at VTech’s option, is... - Page 56 • 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.
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Page 57: Important Safety Instructions
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not install this product where the cord may have anyone walking on it 9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the telephone base or handset as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 10. -
Page 58: 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 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 59: The Rbrc ® Seal
The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0 The REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five. -
Page 60: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Enhanced 5 8GHz technology–your telephone 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... -
Page 61: Index
Index Additional information 47 Announcement only mode 42 Announcements 36 Answering calls 28 Answering system operation 33–44 Base main menu 7 Batteries 46 Battery care and performance 46 Belt clip 8 Caller ID 24–27 Caller ID - call waiting with CID 24 Call forward 30 Call screening 43 Call transfer 3... - Page 62 Review caller ID 25 Ringer tone 8 Ringer volume 8 Store a new entry 20 Technical specifications 60 Telephone base layout 3 Telephone operation 28–32 Telephone settings 8, 9 The RBRC® seal 59 To check day and time 34 To de-register all handsets Troubleshooting 47–54...
- Page 63 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 ©2006 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD...
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