VTech I6717 - Manuals

www.vtechphones.com 2 • If the handset will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent possible leakage. • To purchase replacement batteries, visit our website at www. vtechphones. com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada. com or call 1 (800) 267-7377....

www.vtechphones.com 3 In sta lla tio n B as ic o pe ra tio n • Use only the VTech battery and AC power adapter (or equivalent) supplied with this telephone. To obtain a replacement, visit our website at www.vtechphones. com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada go to www.vtechcanada. com or call 1 (80...

www.vtechphones.com 4 Installation Belt clip & headset (optional) For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use a VTech 2.5mm headset. • To purchase a headset, visit our website at www. vtechphones. com or call 1 (80...

www.vtechphones.com 5 In sta lla tio n B as ic o pe ra tio n 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 ...

www.vtechphones.com 6 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, fol...

www.vtechphones.com 7 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e s ett in gs Telephone settings Handset layout 1. Earpiece2. CID (caller ID)3. Headset jack (2.5mm)4. /FLASH 5. Dial pad keys (0-9, *, #)6. / SPEAKER 7. REDIAL/PAUSE8. Microphone9. Handset display10. /Directory11. Volume (( / )12. NavKey Press...

www.vtechphones.com 8 Telephone settings Telephone base layout 1. CHARGE light2. IN USE light3. VOICEMAIL light4. FIND HANDSET5. Antenna Antenna 1 23 4 5

www.vtechphones.com 9 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e s ett in gs 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 volum...

www.vtechphones.com 10 Telephone settings KEY TONE ON • When the telephone is in pulse dial mode, it is possible to switch to temporary tone dial mode during an ongoing call by pressing *TONE . Once pressed, tone dial mode will be used for the rest of the call. After hang up, the telephone will retu...

www.vtechphones.com 11 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e s ett in gs >DIAL TYPE DIRECTORY DIAL TYPE TONE >CLR VOICE MAIL DIAL TYPE TURN INDICATOR OFF? 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 ...

www.vtechphones.com 12 Basic operation Make, answer and end calls • To make a call press /FLASH or /SPEAKER , then dial the number. -OR- • Dial the number then press /FLASH or /SPEAKER . • To answer a call, press /FLASH, /SPEAKER or any of the dial pad keys ( 0-9, #, * ). • To end a call, press OFF/...

www.vtechphones.com 13 Basic operation Basic operation Volume • During a call, use the volume button on the right side of the handset to adjust the listening volume. • Press VOL or VOL to adjust the volume to a comfortable level. Ringer mute This feature allows you to mute the ringer temporarily whe...

www.vtechphones.com 14 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 k...

www.vtechphones.com 15 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 or the center...

www.vtechphones.com 16 Character chart 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: • When entering characters, press REMOVE to backspace. To remove the entire name or number, pres...

www.vtechphones.com 17 Advanced operation Advanced operation Search the directory Entries are sorted alphabetically, and names beginning with numbers are presented first. An alphabetical search can be done after entering the directory.For example, press 5 ( JKL ) once to find Jenny, twice to find Kr...

www.vtechphones.com 18 Advanced operation EDIT NAMEVTECH_ Edit a directory entry • Press to enter the directory, or press the center NavKey and use the up or down NavKey or to choose REVIEW when in the directory menu and press the center NavKey .Press the up or down NavKey or to scroll to the desire...

www.vtechphones.com 19 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 ...

www.vtechphones.com 20 Advanced operation • Due to regional service differences, the caller ID information may not be available for every incoming call. In addition, the callers may intentionally block their name and/or telephone number. • The time of the handset is automatically set and updated wit...

www.vtechphones.com 21 Advanced operation Dial a call log entry • When in the call log, use the up or down NavKey or to scroll to 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...

www.vtechphones.com 22 Advanced operation Call log display screen messages Display: Means: PRIVATE NAME The other party is blocking the name information. PRIVATE NUMBER The other party is blocking the telephone number information. PRIVATE CALLER The other party is blocking the name and number inform...

www.vtechphones.com 23 Advanced operation 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...

www.vtechphones.com 24 Handset display screen messages ALREADY SAVED The telephone number you have entered is already stored in the directory. CALL LOG EMPTY There are no call log entries. CONNECTING...... The cordless handset is searching for the telephone base. DIRECTORY EMPTY There are no entries...

www.vtechphones.com 25 Appendix Handset display screen messages RINGER MUTE The ringer is muted temporarily during incoming call. SAVED Your operation has been saved. UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN The handset is moved out of range. UNABLE TO SAVE You are attempting to save caller ID entr y with no name o...

www.vtechphones.com 26 Handset and telephone base indicators Handset icons Telephone base lights Handset lights MUTE • Microphone is muted. • Ringer off. NEW • New call log entries. NEW VOICEMAIL • New voicemail received. SPEAKER • In speakerphone mode. Battery indicator • Cycles (low, medium, and f...

www.vtechphones.com 27 Appendix Battery After the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation Operating time While in use (talking) approximately 8 hours While not in use (standby*) approximately 96 hours (4 days) *Handset is off the telephone base but not in use. T...

www.vtechphones.com 28 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My telephone does not work at all. Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly (see pages 2 and 27). For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the telephone base after use.Make sure the power adapter is secure...

www.vtechphones.com 29 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The batter y does not charge in the handset or the handset battery does not accept charge. Make sure the handset is placed in the telephone base correctly. The CHARGE light on the telephone base should be on.If the cordless handset i...

www.vtechphones.com 35 Appendix 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: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and in...

www.vtechphones.com 36 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...

www.vtechphones.com 37 Appendix About cordless telephones • Privacy: the same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the base and the cordless handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless telephone c...

www.vtechphones.com 38 4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech accessories; or5. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, product serial number plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or6. Product purchased, used, servic...

www.vtechphones.com 39 Appendix FCC, ACTA and IC regulations FCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable prot...

www.vtechphones.com 41 Appendix Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Telephone base: 5725-5850 MHzHandset: 2400-2483 MHz Receive frequency Telephone base: 2400-2483.5 MHzHandset: 5725-5850 MHz Channels 95 Nominal effective range Maximum pow...

www.vtechphones.com 42 Index A About caller ID 19 About cordless telephones 37 Advanced operation 15 B Basic operation 12 Battery 2, 27 Belt clip & headset 4 C Caller ID 20 Call log display screen messages 22 Call waiting 13 Character chart 16 Clear voicemail 11 D Delete a directory entry 18 Del...

www.vtechphones.com 43 Index M Maintenance 36 Make, answer and end calls 12 Mute 12 O Operating range 36 P Parts checklist 1 R Redial list 23 Review the call log 20 Ringer mute 13 Ringer tone 9 Ringer volume 9 S Save an entry to the directory 21 Search the directory 17 Speakerphone 12 Store a direct...

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