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 instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink or swimming pool). 5. Do not place this product on an unstable surface, such as a table, shelf or stand. The product may fall, causing serious damage. 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. 7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your dealer or local power company. 8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where the cord may have anyone walking on it. 9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the base or handset as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the base or handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used. 11. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled onto the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation. E. If the product has been dropped and the base and/or handset has been damaged. 1 Important Safety Instructions F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 15. Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode. VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC. Customer Service: www.vtechphones.com or 1-800-595-9511. In Canada VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. BEFORE USING YOUR mi 6861 SYSTEM, CAREFULLY PEEL OFF THE PROTECTIVE FILM COVERING THE DISPLAYS. Your mi 6861 is an advanced cordless telephone set, capable of supporting four handsets. This manual is designed to familiarize you with this cordless telephone. We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone. 2 Parts Check List 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Base Unit Handset Base AC Power Adapter Base Wall Mounting Bracket Telephone Line Cord 6. Belt Clip 7. Battery 8. User's Manual To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. NOTE: Use only VTech batteries (part number 89-1323-00-00). Handset Base Unit Base AC Power Adapter Wall Mounting Bracket Telephone Line Cord Belt Clip Battery User's Manual (English and Spanish) 3 The Handset Layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 7 13 14 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Earpiece LCD Display Headset Jack (2.5mm) CID (Scroll Down) Phone (Flash) Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) Redial (Pause) Select (Menu) Phonebook (Scroll Up) 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Speakerphone Off (Clear) Volume Control Intercom Mute (Delete) 4 The Base Unit Layout 1 2 3 4 5 14 13 12 11 6 7 8 9 10 15 16 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Page Key Charging Contacts In Use LED Charging LED Mailbox Keys Volume Control Keys Delete Key Skip/Quick Key Repeat/Slow Key 10. On/Off Key 11. Rec/Memo Key 12. Time/Set Key 13. Change Key 14. Menu Key 15. Telephone Jack 16. DC Connector Jack 5 Getting Started Setup Connecting Power to Base Unit CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the connector into the bottom of the base unit. To telephone outlet To outlet Installation of Battery 1. Remove battery compartment cover by pressing on the indentation and sliding downward. 2. Align the two holes in the plug with the socket pins, then snap the plug into place. Place the battery in the compartment with the wires in the upper right corner. 3. Replace the battery cover by sliding it upwards. 4. If the new battery is not already charged, place the handset in its base unit and allow it to charge for 10-12 hours. After the initial charge, a maintenance charge of eight hours should be sufficient. Be sure to place the handset in its base when not in use to insure maximum daily performance. 6 Setup Charging of the Handset Battery The handset of your cordless telephone is powered by rechargeable battery. It charges automatically whenever the handset is in base unit. You should charge the battery for 10-12 hours when you first receive your phone. You will know the battery needs charging when: · The low battery message is displayed: · The handset seems completely dead, the LCD is completely clear and does not activate when you press the keys. NOTE: When in LOW BATTERY mode, the keypad sounds, backlighting and speakerphone features will not work. When your battery has been charged, your features will return to their normal function. IMPORTANT: 1 If the phone will not be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible leakage. 2. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire, they might explode. 3. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Toxic substances may be released, causing harm to eyes or skin. 4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order to prevent an accidental short of the charge contacts, potentially causing the batteries to overheat. 5. Do not dispose of these batteries into household garbage, they should be properly recycled. 6. Do not charge the batteries with other electrical devices. Connecting to Phone Line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack at the bottom of the base unit. Then plug the other end of the cord into the wall jack. Please see the illustration on page 6. Checking for Dial Tone After the batteries are charged, press PHONE on the handset. PHONE will appear on the handset display, and you will hear a dial tone. If not, see In Case of Difficulty. IMPORTANT! FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1. Choose a central location for your base unit. 2. Install your base unit and extension handsets away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets and microwave ovens. 3. In locations where there are multiple cordless telephones, separate the base units as far away as possible. 4. Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and sunlight. 5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold. 7 Getting Started Getting Started Wall Mounting The wall mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. wall mounting is optional. 1. Plug the adapter into electrical outlets. Then plug the connector of the base power adapter to the connector jack at the bottom of the base unit. 2. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack at the bottom of the base unit, and the other end to the wall jack. 3. Line up the tabs on the wall mount adapters with the holes at the bottom of the base unit. Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place. 4. Mount the base unit on the wall. Position the base unit so that the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the wall mount bracket. Slide base unit down on the mounting studs until it locks into place. 8 Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon MUTE NEW Description · · · · Turns on when the microphone is muted. Turns on when there are new call log entries. Turns on when the ringer is muted. Low battery indicator or charging indicator. Handset LED . LED · Description LED is on when in handsfree mode. Base LEDs LED IN USE CHARGING MAILBOX 1, 2, 3 ON/OFF · · · · · Description On when the phone is off hook. Flashes when an extension phone is off hook. On when the handset is charging in its base. Flashes when new messages are in the corresponding mailbox. On when only old messages are in the corresponding mailbox. On when the answering system is on. · 9 Basic Operation Handset Operation Making Calls · Press PHONE (or SPK to use the handset speakerphone feature). Dial the phone number. -ORDial the phone number first. To fix any mistakes, press DELETE or CLEAR to backspace and erase characters. To add dialing pauses (if necessary), press and hold PAUSE. Then press PHONE (or SPK). Press OFF or place the handset in the base to end your call. Press PHONE, SPEAKER or any dialing keys. Press OFF or place the handset in the base to end your call. Basic Operation · Answering Calls · · Speakerphone Operation Your mi 6861 handset has a built-in handsfree speakerphone. This feature allows you to stand the handset upright on a table or desktop and have handsfree conversations. During a call, press SPK to toggle between speakerphone and normal handset use. Press OFF or place the handset in the base to hang up. Adjust Handset Volume The volume control is on the right edge of the handset. During a call, press the VOL + and - keys to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level. When you reach the maximum or minimum setting, a double beep will sound. NOTE: The procedure is the same for the handset earpiece, speakerphone and headset. Flash Function You can use your mi 6861 with services such as call waiting. When you receive a call waiting signal, simply press the FLASH key to switch to the new call. Press FLASH again to switch back to the original call. NOTE: Use FLASH to access other phone company subscriber services, as described by your provider. Redial Function · 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. When the desired number is reached, press PHONE or SPK to dial. Press OFF to exit the redial review list. · · 10 Handset Operation · When the desired entry displays, press DELETE to delete it. You'll hear a confirmation beep. NOTE: If the redial memory is empty, and REDIAL is pressed, a double beep will sound. Temporary ringer adjustments Mute Function · During an active call, pressing the MUTE key will disable the microphone. The screen will display MICROPHONE MUTED briefly: Press MUTE again to return to normal two-way conversation. MICROPHONE ON will display briefly. · Intercom Call · If you have registered additional mi 6820 handsets to your mi 6861 base, it is possible to establish a intercom call. From the idle (off) mode, press INT. The first handset (HS1) will display: Select a number of the handset to be called. The display will change to (X is handset number): · HS2 will display: HADNSET X IS CALLING · Press INT, PHONE, SPK or any of the dial pad keys on HS2 to answer the intercom call. The screens will display: · Press INT or OFF on either handset to end the call. 11 Basic Operation When handset is ringing, to silence the handset's ringer, press OFF or MUTE, or adjust the ringer level to lever 0 by using the handset volume keys. This adjustment is temporary, and only last for the current ringing call. The ringer volume will return to it's normal setting once the call is answered, or the ringing stops. Handset Operation NOTE: If HSX is out of range, or on an external call, when HS1 attempts to intercom it, the display of HS1 will show: Call Forward Basic Operation If you have registered additional handsets (model mi 6820) to your mi 6861 base, it is possible to forward a call between handsets. An external cal ...