VTech I6768 - Manuals

www.vtechphones.com 4 Installation It is recommended to install the telephone base away from any electronic equipment and appliances such as personal computers, computer routers, television sets, microwave ovens, and refrigerators. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. When a location is sel...

www.vtechphones.com 5 In sta lla tio n B as ic o pe ra tio n Installation Install handset battery • Align the two holes of the battery plug with the socket pins in the handset battery compartment, matching the red and black wires to the color-coded label. • Place the battery in the compartment with ...

www.vtechphones.com 6 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 us on the web at www.vtechphones. com or call VTec...

www.vtechphones.com 7 In sta lla tio n B as ic o pe ra tio n 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 ...

www.vtechphones.com 8 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 jack. To obtain a DSL filter and mor...

www.vtechphones.com 9 In sta lla tio n B as ic o pe ra tio n 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 telep...

www.vtechphones.com 10 Telephone settings 1. Earpiece2. CID (caller ID) 3. Headset jack (2.5mm)4. /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. Press # repeatedly to display other dialing op...

www.vtechphones.com 11 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e s ett in gs Telephone settings Telephone base layout 1. /SKIP 2. Message window3. /REPEAT 4. DELETE 5. /PLAY/STOP 6. CHARGE light7. IN USE light8. VOICEMAIL light9. VOLUME 10. FIND HANDSET11. RECORD12. CLOCK 13. ANNC (announcement)14. Microp...

www.vtechphones.com 12 Ringer melody This feature allows you to choose from ten ringer tones for incoming calls. To choose a ringer tone:• Press the center NavKey in idle mode to display menu. • Press the up or down NavKey or to reach RINGER TONE , and press the center NavKey to confirm. • Press the...

www.vtechphones.com 13 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e s ett in gs >DIAL TYPE DIAL TYPE TONE Telephone settings • Press the up or down NavKey or to reach KEY TONE then press the center NavKey . • Press the up or down NavKey or to toggle between ON or OFF then press the center NavKey . Languag...

www.vtechphones.com 14 Basic operation Handset speakerphone • During a call, press /SPEAKER to select between speakerphone and normal handset use. Mute The mute function allows you to hear the other party, but they will not be able to hear you. To use the mute function:• During a call, press MUTE/RE...

www.vtechphones.com 15 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 the VOL or VOL volume control key to adjust the volume to a comfortable level. Ringer mute This feature allows you to mute the...

www.vtechphones.com 16 Basic operation • If the destination handset does not pick up the intercom call, the originating handset can return to the external call by pressing /FLASH, or OFF/CLEAR . • If a call remains on hold for about 100 seconds, the screen of the originating handset shows UNABLE TO ...

www.vtechphones.com 17 Basic operation 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 ...

www.vtechphones.com 18 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 or the center NavKey twice. • Press OFF/CLEAR to exit the menu without saving any changes. •...

www.vtechphones.com 19 Advanced operation 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: • When entering characters, press MUTE/REMOV...

www.vtechphones.com 20 Advanced operation Directory 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 Kristen, or...

www.vtechphones.com 21 Advanced operation Advanced operation Delete a directory entry • Press to enter the directory, or press the center NavKey to choose REVIEW when in the directory menu. • Use the up or down NavKey or to scroll to the desired entry, or use the alphabetical search to find the numb...

www.vtechphones.com 24 Advanced operation Call log Handset 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 numbe...

www.vtechphones.com 25 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. • When there are already five entries in the redial list, the oldest entry is deleted to...

www.vtechphones.com 26 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 rema...

www.vtechphones.com 27 Advanced operation 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 answeri...

www.vtechphones.com 29 Advanced operation 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 ...

www.vtechphones.com 30 Answering system operation Outgoing announcement Record your announcement • While in idle mode, press ANNC and the system will announce “Announcement, press PLAY or press RECORD .” • Press RECORD to record, and the system announces “Record after the tone, press STOP when you a...

www.vtechphones.com 31 Advanced operation Answering system operation • If the system has less than five minutes of recording time left, the remaining time will be announced. • If F is flashing in the message window, memory is full. You will have to delete some messages before new ones can be receive...

www.vtechphones.com 32 Answering system operation • Memo less than one second will not be recorded. • “Memory is full.” will be announced if you press RECORD when the memory is full. • Your memo can be up to four minutes in length. Memos are your own recorded messages used as a reminder for yourself...

www.vtechphones.com 33 Advanced operation Answering system operation • Your memo can be up to four minutes in length. • If no key is pressed after entering remote access, any new messages will be played automatically. • Once the new messages have been played, the system will announce the help menu o...

www.vtechphones.com 34 Answering system operation 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. Message window displays 0 No messages. 1-98 Total number of old message(s) recorded. 0-98 (fl...

www.vtechphones.com 35 Appendix 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. CALLING HANDSET X Calling another handset. CONNECTING...... The cordless handset is searching for the ...

www.vtechphones.com 37 Appendix Handset and base indicators Handset icons Base lights Handset lights MUTED • Microphone is muted.• Ringer off. NEW • New call log entries. NEW VOICEMAIL • New voicemail received (a subscription service from your local telephone company is required). SPEAKER • In speak...

www.vtechphones.com 38 Battery After the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation Operating time While in use (talking) 8 hours While not in use (standby*) 96 hours (4 days) *Handset is off the telephone base but not in use. The battery needs charging when: • A n...

www.vtechphones.com 39 Appendix 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. 2. Follow all warnings and in...

www.vtechphones.com 40 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My telephone does not work at all. Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly (see pages 5 and 38). For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the telephone base after use.Make sure the power adapter is secure...

www.vtechphones.com 41 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 charger correctly. The CHARGE light on the telephone base or charger should be on.Remove the battery fr...

www.vtechphones.com 42 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.Disconnect ...

www.vtechphones.com 47 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The messages on the system are very difficult to hear. Press VOL / on the side of the handset or on the telephone base to increase the speaker volume. • The answering system d oes not respond to remote commands. Make sure your remote...

www.vtechphones.com 48 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion C O N N E C T I N G . . . i s shown in the handset display window. Why don’t I get a dial tone when I try to use this telephone? De-register all handsets and then register the handsets again (only one handset can be registered at a time). To ...

www.vtechphones.com 50 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 51 Appendix What does this limited warranty cover? 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...

www.vtechphones.com 52 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations FCC Part 15 This 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 protection a...

www.vtechphones.com 54 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 power allowe...

www.vtechphones.com 55 Index A 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 B Base unit installation 4 Base unit layout 11...

www.vtechphones.com 56 Index O Operating range 50 Options during playback 31 Outgoing announcement 30 P Parts checklist for i6767/i6768 1 Parts checklist for i6777/i6778 2 Parts checklist for i6787/i6788 3 Play your announcement 30 R Record a memo 32 Record and play memos 32 Record your announcement...

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