Page 2 - Table of contents; Answer an incoming call during an intercom call . . 17
www.vtechphones.com I Table of contents Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Parts checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Telephone base installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Install handset battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Belt clip & hea...
Page 3 - II; The RBRC
www.vtechphones.com II Table of contents Dial from redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Delete a redial entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Answering system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Message capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Answering system setup . . . ....
Page 4 - Installation; Parts checklist
www.vtechphones.com 1 Installation Parts checklist Remember to save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following:1. Quick start guide 2. Handsets (4)3. Telephone base wit...
Page 5 - as; Telephone base installation
www.vtechphones.com 2 In sta lla tio n B as ic o pe ra tio n Installation Telephone base 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. A...
Page 6 - Install handset battery
www.vtechphones.com 3 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 the wires in the upper left corner. • P...
Page 7 - Belt clip
www.vtechphones.com 4 In sta lla tio n B as ic o pe ra tio n Installation For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use a VTech 2.5mm headset. Belt clip & headset (optional) • To purchase a headset, visit us on the w...
Page 8 - About caller ID; these services, and they may not be available in all areas.; Voicemail service; NEW VOICE MAIL
www.vtechphones.com 5 Installation About caller ID The caller ID with call waiting features 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 provided by your local telephone compa...
Page 9 - If you subscribe to DSL service; your DSL service provider.; D S L f i l t e r (f o r
www.vtechphones.com 6 In sta lla tio n B as ic o pe ra tio n 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 are not funct...
Page 10 - Wall mounting bracket installation; Desk/table bracket installation
www.vtechphones.com 7 Wall mounting bracket installation (optional) Installation Your telephone base comes with the wall mounting/desktop bracket 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...
Page 11 - Telephone settings; Handset layout; CID; INT
www.vtechphones.com 8 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 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 -...
Page 12 - Telephone base layout
www.vtechphones.com 9 Telephone settings Telephone base layout 1. /SKIP2. 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. Microphone15. SETUP16. ANS ON/OFF17. Antenna 12 34 5 67 ...
Page 13 - Ringer melody; to save. You’ll hear a confirmation tone.; Ringer volume; VOL; to choose the desired volume level. When finished, the; RINGER VOLUME
www.vtechphones.com 10 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e s ett in gs Ringer melody This feature allows you to choose from ten ringer melodies for incoming calls. To choose a ringer melody:• Press the center NavKey in idle mode to display menu. • Press the up or down NavKey or to reach SOUNDS , the...
Page 14 - Key tone
www.vtechphones.com 11 Settings menu In the settings menu, you can change the language, dial type, clock, and clear voicemail. To enter the settings menu, press the center NavKey in idle mode. Then press the up or down NavKey or to reach SETTINGS , then press the center NavKey to confirm. Language T...
Page 15 - Dial type; Clear voicemail; confirm or press; Clock setting; CLOCK
www.vtechphones.com 12 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e s ett in gs Dial type The dial type is preset to touch tone. If you would like to change this setting to dial pulse (rotary): When in the SETTINGS menu, press the down NavKey to choose DIAL TYPE. Press the center NavKey . Press the up or dow...
Page 16 - Display menu; Wallpaper; WALLPAPER; Contrast; CONTRAST
www.vtechphones.com 13 Display menu In the display menu, you can change the wallpaper and contrast. To enter the display menu, press the center NavKey in idle mode. Then press the up or down NavKey or to reach DISPLAY , then press the center NavKey to confirm. Wallpaper The handset is preset with ba...
Page 17 - Basic operation; Handset speakerphone; MUTE; Make, answer, and end calls with the handset; REMOVE
www.vtechphones.com 14 B as ic o pe ra tio n Te le ph on e s ett in gs 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 ...
Page 18 - Volume; Intercom; Call waiting
www.vtechphones.com 15 Basic operation Volume • During a call, use the volume button on the right side of the handset to adjust the listening volume. • Press the or volume control key to adjust the volume to a comfortable level. Ringer mute This feature allows you to mute the ringer temporarily when...
Page 19 - UNABLE TO
www.vtechphones.com 16 Basic operation Basic operation • If the destination handset does not pick up the intercom call in 100 seconds, 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 origin...
Page 20 - indicator on the telephone base will flash and the handset
www.vtechphones.com 17 Basic operation Answering intercom and external calls When on an external call and you wish to intercom another handset without dropping the external call: Press INT. Press the handset number you wish to reach. The screen will display CALLING HANDSET X . After the destination ...
Page 21 - Advanced operation; NOT
www.vtechphones.com 18 Advanced operation Directory The directory on the handset can store up to 50 entries, with each entry consisting 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 witho...
Page 22 - Directory; Chart of characters; Number
www.vtechphones.com 19 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/REMOVE to backspace. To ...
Page 23 - three times to find Linda.
www.vtechphones.com 20 Advanced operation 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 ...
Page 24 - Delete a directory entry; use the alphabetical search to find the number.; EDIT NAME
www.vtechphones.com 21 EDIT NAMEJack\ DIRECTORY Advanced operation Delete a directory entry Press to enter the directory, or when in the directory menu, press the center NavKey twice then press the up or down NavKey or to choose REVIEW. Press the center NavKey . • Press the up or down NavKey or to s...
Page 25 - Call log; displayed after the first or second ring.
www.vtechphones.com 22 Advanced operation Advanced operation Call log If you subscribe to caller ID service, information about each caller will be displayed after the first or second ring. • The call log can store up to 50 entries.• You can review, redial, and copy the entry into the directory.• Ent...
Page 27 - Handset display screen messages; there will be a confirmation tone.
www.vtechphones.com 24 Advanced operation Advanced operation Call log 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 information...
Page 28 - Redial list; Dial from redial
www.vtechphones.com 25 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 make room for the ...
Page 29 - Answering system operation; Message capacity
www.vtechphones.com 26 Advanced operation 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....
Page 30 - Answering system setup; “Time and day not set.”
www.vtechphones.com 27 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 answering system on or off...
Page 32 - SKIP
www.vtechphones.com 29 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 mode until the syst...
Page 33 - Outgoing announcement; PLAY
www.vtechphones.com 30 Advanced operation Answering system operation Outgoing announcement Record your announcement • W hile in i d le m o d e, pres s A N N C an d t he system will announ c e “Announcement, press PLAY or press RECORD .” • Press RECORD and the system announces “Record after the tone,...
Page 34 - Message playback; “All old messages deleted.”
www.vtechphones.com 31 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 received. • Only old messa...
Page 35 - Record a memo; Record after; Memo playback; Record and play memos; RECORD
www.vtechphones.com 32 Advanced operation Answering system operation • Memos less than one second will not be recorded. Memos are your own recorded messages used as a reminder for yourself or other household members who use the same answering system. They are saved, played back and deleted the same ...
Page 36 - Remote access; Commands during playback mode:
www.vtechphones.com 33 Answering system operation Remote access You can access many features of your answering system remotely from any touch tone telephone. A two-digit security code is required to access the system and the factory default code is 19 ; see page 29 to change it. To access remote acc...
Page 37 - Message window; Recording time exceeds 99 seconds.
www.vtechphones.com 34 Advanced operation 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 0 No messages. 1-98 Total number of old message(s) recorded...
Page 39 - Appendix
www.vtechphones.com 36 Appendix Handset display screen messages RINGER MUTE The ringer is muted temporarily during incoming call. SAVED Your setting has been saved. UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN Destination handset is out of range, or on an external call during intercom call. UNABLE TO SAVE You are attem...
Page 40 - Handset and base indicators; Handset icons
www.vtechphones.com 37 Handset and base indicators Handset icons Base lights Handset indicator lights • On when the handset speakerphone is in use. IN USE • Flashes when there is an incoming call.• On when the handset is in use. VOICEMAIL • Flashes when you have a new voicemail message (subscription...
Page 41 - Battery; • Battery indicator on the handset display is flashing.
www.vtechphones.com 38 Appendix 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 wh...
Page 42 - Important safety instructions; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
www.vtechphones.com 39 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 instruction...
Page 43 - Troubleshooting; Problem; My telephone does not; L O W B AT T E R Y; i s
www.vtechphones.com 40 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My telephone does not work at all. Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly (see pages 3 and 38). For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the telephone base after use.Make sure the power adapter ...
Page 44 - Make sure the handset is placed in the charger correctly. The; light on the telephone; CHARGE; light is not; The CHARGE light is off; It may be necessary to purchase a new battery. Please refer to the; of this user’s manual for further instruction.; CHARGE
www.vtechphones.com 41 Problem Suggestion The battery 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 from the handset. Then re-in...
Page 45 - There is no dial tone.
www.vtechphones.com 42 Appendix 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.Di...
Page 46 - Dial type; beeps five times and
www.vtechphones.com 43 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I cannot dial out. First, try all the above suggestions.Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if the cordless handset takes a second or two to synchronize with the telephone before producing a dial tone. Wait an extra se...
Page 49 - light starts to flash, release the
www.vtechphones.com 46 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Caller ID entries do not match the numbers I need to dial. Although the call log entries you receive are 10 digits, (the area plus the 7-digit number,) in some areas, you may need to dial only the seven digits, or a 1 plus the seven ...
Page 51 - The answering system
www.vtechphones.com 48 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The answering system d oes not respond to remote commands. Make sure your remote access code is correct (see page 29).Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone telephone. When dialing a number, you should hear tones. If you hear cl...
Page 52 - Operating range; Maintenance
www.vtechphones.com 49 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...
Page 53 - About cordless telephones; Warranty
www.vtechphones.com 50 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...
Page 54 - Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.
www.vtechphones.com 51 3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network reliability, or cable or antenna systems; or4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech accessories; or5. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, Produc...
Page 55 - FCC, ACTA and IC regulations
www.vtechphones.com 52 Appendix 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 pro...
Page 57 - Technical specifications
www.vtechphones.com 54 Appendix Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Telephone base: 5725-5850 MHzHandset: 2400-2483.5 MHz Receive frequency Telephone base: 2400-2483.5 MHzHandset: 5725-5850 MHz Channels 95 Nominal effective range Maximum p...
Page 58 - Index
www.vtechphones.com 55 Index A About caller ID 5 About cordless telephones 50 Activate the answering system 27 Advanced operation 18 Answer an incoming call during an intercom call 17 Answering intercom and external calls 17 Answering system operation 26 Answering system setup 27 B Base lights 37 Ba...
Page 59 - Technical specifications 5
www.vtechphones.com 56 Index M Maintenance 49 Make, answer, and end calls with the handset 14 Make CID entries ready to dial 23 Memo playback 32 Message capacity 26 Message playback 31 Message window 34 Mute 14 N New message indication 31 O Operating range 49 Options during playback 31 Outgoing anno...
Page 60 - VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.; A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES.
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 Technologies Canada, Ltd., Richmond, B.C. Copyright ©2007 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China. 91-001070-06...
Page 61 - User’s manual
User’s manual w w w . v t e c h p h o n e s . c o m Model: i6789/i6790
