VTech mi6897 - Manual

www.vtechphones.com 6 ����� Installation Choose a location For optimal performance of your cordless telephone system: . C h o o s e a c e n t r a l l o c a t i o n f o r t h e telephone base . 2 . Install your phone(s) as far away as p o s s i b l e f r o m a n y o t h e r c o r d l e s s (wireless)...

www.vtechphones.com 7 G ett in g s ta rte d • If the battery has not been charged, place the handset in the telephone base, and allow it to charge for at least 6 hours . • Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone . Connect power to telephone base/ handset chargers . Plug the powe...

www.vtechphones.com 8 Installation Check battery indicator If you see WARNING CHECK BATTERY! on the handset display, it indicates one of the following: . There is no battery in your handset . You need to install the supplied battery into your handset (see Install handset battery on page 6 .) 2 . The...

www.vtechphones.com 9 G ett in g s ta rte d Installation If you subscribe to DSL service (optional) 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 lin...

www.vtechphones.com 0 Wall mounting (optional) The wall mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only . . Follow the instruction on page 7 to connect the power to telephone base and phone line .2 . Line up the tabs on the wall mount adapters with the holes at the bottom of t...

www.vtechphones.com G ett in g s ta rte d To register a handset When first purchased, all accessory handsets show NOT REGISTERED on the screen . To register a handset: . Place the handset in its charger (connected to a power outlet .) If PRESS FIND HNDST 4 SEC ON BASE does not appear on the screen a...

www.vtechphones.com 2 Registration If you are replacing a handset on a system that has the maximum number of registered handsets or wish to change the assigned handset number of your registered handsets, you must first de-register the handsets, then re-register all handsets . To de-register all hand...

www.vtechphones.com 3 G ett in g s ta rte d Handset layout . Earpiece2 . CID/3 . Headset jack (2 .5mm) 4. Talk/flash5 . Dialing keys (0-9, *, #)6 . Redial/pause7 . Mute/remove8 . LCD display9 . Menu/select0 . Directory/ . Volume (on side of handset)2 . Off/clear3 . Speaker4 . Intercom 2 3 5 67 9 2 3...

www.vtechphones.com 4 . In use indicator2 . Charging indicator3 . Speaker4 . Setup5 . Intercom/find handset6 . Repeat7 . Play/stop8 . Skip9 . Time/set0 . Change . Dialing keys (0-9, *, #)2 . Redial/pause3 . Mute4 . Clear5 . Directory6 . Sel/menu7 . Caller ID8 . Flash9 . Record/memo20 . Volume2 . Del...

www.vtechphones.com 5 Visual indicators Base icons Icon Description MUTE • Turns on when the microphone is muted . NEW • Turns on when missed calls have not been reviewed .• Turns on when the telephone base ringer is off . B as ic ope ra tion Handset icons Icon Description MUTE • Turns on when the m...

www.vtechphones.com 6 Handset LEDs LED Description • On when handset speakerphone is in use . Base LEDs LED Description • On when base speakerphone is in use . IN USE • On when the phone is being used . • Flashes when an extension phone is being used . CHARGE • On when the handset is charging in the...

www.vtechphones.com 7 B as ic o pe ra tio n Volume control Press the VOL or on the handset or base to adjust listenting volume . when you change the volume level, the new setting is saved . The new volume level will be applied each time you use the handset, speakerphone or headset . Flash function W...

www.vtechphones.com 8 Redial • When the handset is idle, press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last telephone number dialed from the handset (up to 32 digits) . Use or to scroll through the last five numbers dialed. When the beginning or the end of the redial list is reached, a double beep will sound . ...

www.vtechphones.com 9 B as ic o pe ra tio n Telephone operation • Press , SPEAKER , INT or any dialing key on the other handset (or SPEAKER or INT/FIND HANDSET on the base) to answer the intercom call . The screen will display: • To end the call, press INT , or OFF on either handset (or CLEAR on the...

www.vtechphones.com 20 Intercom/find handset If you cannot find your handset(s) press INT/FIND HANDSET on the telephone base to page the handset(s) for up to 60 seconds .• When the handset is not being used, press INT/FIND HANDSET . • Press dialing keys to select the called handset number to be call...

www.vtechphones.com 22 Directory • All handsets and the base share a common directory , stored in the base . Entries entered into one handset are available at all handsets and base, and if a directory entry is deleted, it will disappear from all handsets and base . • While entering numbers, press an...

www.vtechphones.com 23 B as ic o pe ra tio n Directory Characters by number Pressing any particular key causes different characters to be displayed in the following order: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 # ‘ , - . & A B C 2 a b c D E F 3 d e f G H I 4 g h i J K L 5 j k l M N O 6 m n o P Q R S 7 p q r s T U V 8 ...

www.vtechphones.com 24 Directory Edit a directory entry • Follow the steps in Review and dial entries above to reach the entry to be edited . • Press SEL to enter number edit mode . • Press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset (or DELETE on the telephone base) to backspace, then press the dialing keys to corr...

www.vtechphones.com 25 B as ic o pe ra tio n • Press SEL . • Press MUTE /REMOVE on the handset (or DELETE o n the telephone base) to backspace and use the dialing keys to enter the correct name . • Press SEL when you are done editing the entry . You’ll hear a confirmation tone. Delete a directory en...

www.vtechphones.com 26 Caller ID Caller ID - call waiting with CID Your phone is capable of displaying the number of the caller before the call is answered (caller ID or CID) . If the number is already in the directory, the name of the caller will also be displayed . Your phone can hold up to 50 CID...

www.vtechphones.com 27 B as ic o pe ra tio n Caller ID Review caller ID When the handset or base is idle (off), press the to enter the caller id review mode . -OR- • With the handset or base idle (off), press MENU . • Press to scroll to CALL LOG . • Press SEL. Use and to scroll through the call log ...

www.vtechphones.com 28 Caller ID • If the record does not contain a name, you will be prompted to EDIT NAME and the screen will show: • If the caller ID record does not contain a number, you will be prompted to EDIT NUMBER , and the screen will show: • After the entry has a name and number, press SE...

www.vtechphones.com 29 B as ic o pe ra tio n Caller ID Dial from caller ID • Follow the steps in Review caller ID (page 27) to find the entry to be dialed . • To change how the number will be dialed, press # repeatedly to scroll through the various dialing options . The dialing options are: • Press ...

www.vtechphones.com 30 Telephone settings • The handset will not ring when a call comes in if ringer volume is at the lowest setting . • Settings for the handset and the base must be programmed separately . For example, when you set the ringer volume for the handset, it will not automatically set in...

www.vtechphones.com 3 B as ic o pe ra tio n • This function only cancels the indication of voicemail on the handset and base displays . It does not cancel the actual voicemail status at the telephone company . • When the phone is set to pulse, it is possible to switch to temporary tone during a call...

www.vtechphones.com 32 Your answering system has approximately 5 minutes of recording time, and it can record up to 99 messages . 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 ....

www.vtechphones.com 33 B as ic o pe ra tio n 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 ad...

www.vtechphones.com 34 Outgoing announcement Your answering system is pre-programmed with an announcement for normal (answer and record) mode . If the phone is set up to record messages, the phone answers calls with “ Hello. Please leave a message after the tone. ” You can use this announcement, or ...

www.vtechphones.com 35 B as ic o pe ra tio n 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 . Press SETUP . 2 . Press PLAY/S...

www.vtechphones.com 36 Answering system operation Announcements . When playback begins, the total number of messages will be announced .2 . Before each message, the day and time it was received will be announced .3 . After the last message the system will announce, “End of messages.” 4. If the syste...

www.vtechphones.com 37 B as ic o pe ra tio n Answering system operation Record and play memos Memos are messages recorded by you or other household members intended for yourself or anyone else who uses the answering system . They are saved, played back, and deleted like incoming messages from other ...

www.vtechphones.com 38 Answering system operation Set remote access code . Press SETUP twice, the system will announce “Remote access code. To change the setting, press CHANGE .” 2 . Because the remote access code was set to 9 at the factory, press CHANGE, the system announces “19.” 3 . Press and re...

www.vtechphones.com 39 B as ic o pe ra tio n Answering system operation Purpose Press Action Play all messages in the mailbox 1 Listen to new messages . If there are no new messages, all messages will be played back . Play new messages in the mailbox 2 Plays all new (not previously listened to) mess...

www.vtechphones.com 40 Message alert The message alert function produces an audio tone to remind you that there are new messages on the answering system . . Press SETUP three times and you will hear “Message alert. To change the setting, press CHANGE. ” 2 . Press CHANGE to confirm the current status...

www.vtechphones.com 4 B as ic o pe ra tio n Answering system operation When the message alert function is turned on, the telephone base beeps every 0 seconds, and PLAY/STOP / and the number of messages in the oval message window flash when there are new messages .If PLAY/STOP / and the number in the...

www.vtechphones.com 42 Answering system operation 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 pressin...

www.vtechphones.com 43 B as ic o pe ra tio n Answering system operation Message window displays Display Explanation 0 No messages . - 98 Total number of messages and memos, or message number currently playing . Number flashes if there are new messages. - 8 Playback or ringer volume level selected wh...

www.vtechphones.com 44 Operating range T h i s c o r d l e s s t e l e p h o n e o p e r a t e s w i t h i n t h e m a x i m u m p o w e r a l l o w e d b y t h e F e d e r a l Communications Commission (FCC) . Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate only over a certain distance - w...

www.vtechphones.com 45 B as ic o pe ra tio n Batteries Battery care and performance After the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation Operating time While in use (talking) up to 7 .5 hours While not in use (standby*) up to 3 .5 days * Handset is off the telephon...

www.vtechphones.com 46 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 -800-26...

www.vtechphones.com 48 Problem Suggestion UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN displays on my handset . • Move the handset closer to the telephone base . You might have moved out of range .• If the handset is in its telephone base and the charging light does not light, refer to the charge light is off in this t...

www.vtechphones.com 49 Additional information Problem Suggestion I get noise, static, or weak signal even when I’m near the telephone base . • Other cordless phones and 802 . wireless routers that are used for home computer networks both use internal radios to communicate . The radios may interfere ...

www.vtechphones.com 5 Additional information Problem Suggestion My calls fade or cut in and out while I’m using my handset . • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone . Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireles...

www.vtechphones.com 54 Maintenance Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care .Avoid rough treatmentPlace the handset down gently . Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to sh...

www.vtechphones.com 56 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: . Read and understand all instructions .2 . Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product .3 . U...

www.vtechphones.com 57 Additional information 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 5 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules . These requirements are intended to provide ...

www.vtechphones.com 58 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations * Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up. * Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening . Industry Canada This equipment complies with regulations RSS20 and CS-03 of Ind...

www.vtechphones.com 59 Additional information Technical specifications Frequency Control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit Frequency Telephone base: 5725-5850 MHz Handset: 2400-2483 .5 MHz Receive Frequency Telephone base: 2400-2483 .5 MHz Handset: 5725-5850 MHz Channels 95 Nominal Effecti...

www.vtechphones.com 60 A Additional information 47 Adjusting handset volume 7 Announcement only mode 4, 43 Announcements 36 Answering calls 7 Answering system operation 32–43 B Basic operation 5 Batteries 45 Battery care and performance 45 Belt clip 9 C Caller ID 26–29 Caller ID - call waiting with ...

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