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VTech Cordless Telephone User Manual

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Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Parts check list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Choose a location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Install handset battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect to phone line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Check battery indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Check for dial tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
If you subscribe to DSL service . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
To register a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
To de-register all handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Handset layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Telephone base layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Handset icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Handset LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Telephone base LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Handset operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Flash function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Handset volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Call forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Conference call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Find handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Call transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Characters by number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Review and dial entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Edit a directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Caller ID - call waiting ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Review caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Store caller ID in your directory . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Dial from caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Delete a caller ID record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ringer tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Key tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Clear voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Dial type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Answering system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Day and time announcements . . . . . . . . . . . 29
To check day and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Outgoing announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Record outgoing announcement . . . . . . . . . . 3
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Intercom .
  • Page 2 Table of contents Menu features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important safety instructions .

  • 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 VTech innovative and feature rich product .

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    6 . Belt clips 7 . Batteries (4) 5 . Telephone line cord call VTech Communications, guide Inc . at - 80 0 - 595 -95 . In C a n a d a , c o n t a c t V Te c h Telecommunications Canada Ltd .

  • Page 5: Installation

    Install handset battery For optimum performance of your  . Align the two holes in the plug with cordless telephone system: • Use only the the socket pins, then snap the plug  . Choose a central location for your provided VTech into place .

  • Page 6: Connect Power To Telephone Base/ Handset Chargers

    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 base Then plug the other end of the cord into the wall telephone outlet www.vtechphones.com...

  • Page 7: Check Battery Indicator

    Installation Check battery indicator If you see WARNING CHECK BATTERY! on the handset display, it indicates one of the following: • If the phone will  . There is no battery in your handset . You need to install the supplied battery into your handset not be used for (see Install handset battery on the page 5 .) a long period of...

  • Page 8: If You Subscribe To Dsl Service

    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 base unit and the telephone line jack . Contact your DSL provider to obtain a noise filter .

  • Page 9: Wall Mounting

    Wall mounting (optional) The wall mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only .  . Follow the instruction on page 6 to connect the power to base and phone line . 2 . Line up the tabs on the wall mount adaptor with the holes at the bottom of the base . Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place .

  • Page 10: Registration

    Registration To register a handset When first purchased, all accessory handsets show NOT REGISTERED NOT REGISTERED • The handset on the screen . To register a handset: number is used  . Place the handset in a base unit or charger that is connected to a power as the extension outlet .

  • Page 11: Registration

    Registration To de-register all handsets  . Press and hold FIND HANDSET on the main telephone base for 0 seconds . 2 . When the IN USE light starts to flash, release the FIND HANDSET button . 3, Pressing and releasing FIND HANDSET again will de-register all NOT REGISTERED handsets and the IN USE light will be off .

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    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  .

  • Page 13: Telephone Base Layout

    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 14: Handset Icons

    Basic operation Handset icons Icon Description • Turns on when the microphone is muted . MUTE • 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 15: Handset Operation

    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 (or SPEAKER) . the volume is • To end your call press OFF or place the handset in its base . the same for the handset Answering calls...

  • Page 16: 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 • Press OFF to exit . memory is empty, and REDIAL is pressed, a double Mute...

  • Page 17: Call Forward

    Handset operation • To end the call, press INT or OFF on either handset, or place the INTERCOM ENDED 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: UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN...

  • Page 18: Conference Call

    Handset operation Call transfer • While on an external call, a handset (HS) can transfer the call to another system handset (HS2) by pressing INT . The external call is put on hold automatically . • For the FIND HANDSET •...

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: Review And Dial Entries

    DIRECTORY • Press SEL . EMPTY will • Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace and use the digit keys to EDIT NAME display . enter the correct name . VTech Com_ • Press SEL . A confirmation tone will sound . www.vtechphones.com...

  • Page 22: Delete A Directory Entry

    Directory Delete a directory entry • Follow the steps in Review and dial entries (page 2) 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 23: 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 .

  • Page 24: Review Caller Id

    • If the caller ID record contains both name and number, the name and number will be stored after pressing SEL. EDIT NAME • If the record does not contain a name, you will be prompted to VTech Com_ EDIT NAME and the screen will show: www.vtechphones.com...
  • Page 25 Caller ID • If the caller ID record does not contain a number, you will be EDIT NUMBER prompted to EDIT NUMBER, and the screen will show: 800-595-9511_ • After the entry has a name and number, press MENU/SEL to save . A confirmation beep will sound and the screen will display: SAVED •...

  • Page 26: Dial From Caller Id

    Caller ID Dial from caller ID • Follow the steps in Review caller ID (page 24) to find the entry • The phone number to be dialed . in the caller ID log • To change how the number will be dialed, press # repeatedly was sent by the 595-9511 to scroll through the various dialing options .

  • Page 27: 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 28: Language

    Handset settings Language • From the idle (off) mode, press MENU then press LANGUAGE until ENGLISH • This function LANGUAGE is displayed. only cancels • Press SEL . Press to choose between English, French or the indication of Spanish . voicemail on the •...

  • Page 29: 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 .

  • Page 30: 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 •...

  • Page 31: Outgoing Announcement

    Answering system operation Menu features System announces Description Announcements Outgoing message to tell callers to leave a message . Remote access code Set code to access remotely from a touch tone phone . Message alert Beeps every 0 seconds when there are new messages . Announcement only, Outgoing message only .

  • Page 32: 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  .

  • Page 33: 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 34: Record A Memo

    Answering system operation Record a memo  . Press REC/MEMO . • Memos less than 2 . The system will announce “Record after the tone. Press STOP one second will when you are done”. not be recorded . 3 . Speak toward the MIC to record a memo for up to four minutes . You can record a 4 .

  • Page 35: 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 36 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 .

  • Page 37: Message Alert

    Answering system operation Purpose Press Action • Your phone may not respond to Review announcement Listen to current outgoing announcement . remote access commands if Pres s af ter hear ing t he bee p . Re c or d your new Record announcement tones produced announcement .

  • Page 38: 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 . • In some areas, tone dial phone 4 .

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 is pressed .

  • Page 41: 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 vtechphones .

  • Page 42: Batteries

    Batteries Battery care and performance After the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: • If you repeatedly Operation Operating time get a low battery indicator, even While in use (talking) up to 7 .5 hours after charging overnight, the While not in use (standby*) up to 3 .5 days...

  • Page 43: 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 .
  • Page 44 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 base and produce a dial tone . This is normal . Wait an extra second before dialing . •...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion UNABLE TO CALL • Move the handset closer to the base . You might have moved out of range . TRY AGAIN displays • If the handset is in its base and the charging light does not light, refer to the charge light is off on my handset .
  • Page 46 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I get noise, static, • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone . Try installing or weak signal even your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, when I’m near the radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal base .
  • Page 47 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 base unit and the telephone jack . Make sure the power cord is plugged in .
  • Page 48 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 49 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 50 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I lost a handset and • Press and hold FIND HANDSET on the base unit for 0 seconds . just bought a new one . • When the IN USE light starts to flash, release the FIND HANDSET button . How do I register the Pressing and releasing FIND HANDSET again will de-register all handsets and the IN USE •...

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    During the limited warranty period, VTech’s authorized service representative will repair or replace at VTech’s option, without charge, a 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 .

  • Page 52: 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 .

  • Page 53: Fcc, Acta And Ic Regulations

    Important safety instructions 6 . Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the base unit 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 .
  • Page 54 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 base unit 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 55: The Rbrc ® Seal

    VTech product service centers . Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY 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 . RBRC is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

  • Page 56: 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 Base: 5725-5850 MHz Handset: 2400-2483 .5 MHz...

  • Page 57: Index

    Index Connect to phone line 6 Handset operation 5 Customize the announcement only Handset settings 27 Additional information 43 message 38 Announcement only mode 38 Handset volume 5 Announcements 33 Headset jack 4 Headset operation 4 Answering calls 5 Answering system operation 29 Day and time announcements 29 Delete a caller ID record 26 Delete all messages 33...
  • Page 58 Mute 6 Technical specifications 56 Telephone base layout 3 Number of ring 39 Telephone base LEDs 4 The RBRC Seal 55 ® To check day and time 30 Options during playback 33 To de-register all handsets  Outgoing announcement 3 To register a handset 0 Troubleshooting 43 Turn the announcement only mode on or off 38...
  • Page 59 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 .
  • Page 60 User’s Manual w w w . v t e c h p h o n e s . c o m Model: mi6896...

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