User's Manual www.vtechphones.com Models: mi6897/6877 Table of contents Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Parts checklist for mi6897 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Parts checklist for mi6877 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Choose a location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Install handset battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connect power to telephone base/ handset chargers . 7 Connect to phone line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Check battery indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Check for dial tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 If you subscribe to DSL service (optional) . . . . . . . 9 Belt clip (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To register a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 To de-register all handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Handset layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Telephone base layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Visual indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Handset icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Telephone base icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Telephone base LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Handset LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Telephone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Adjusting handset volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Flash function . . . . . . . . . Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call forward . . . . . . . . . . Call transfer . . . . . . . . . . Conference call . . . . . . . . Intercom/find handset . . . . . Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . Store a new entry . . . . . . . Characters by number . . . . . Review and dial entries . . . . Edit a directory entry . . . . . . Delete a directory entry . . . . Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caller ID - call waiting with CID Review caller ID . . . . . . . . Store caller ID in your directory Dial from caller ID . . . . . . . Delete a caller ID record . . . . Delete all caller ID entries . . . Telephone settings . . . . . . . . Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . Ringer tone . . . . . . . . . . . Key tone . . . . . . . . . . . . Language . . . . . . . . . . . Clear voicemail . . . . . . . . . Dial type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8 8 8 9 20 20 20 22 22 23 24 24 25 26 26 27 27 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 3 3 3 www.vtechphones.com Table of contents Answering system operation . . . . . . . . . Turn the answering feature on and off . . . Day and time announcements . . . . . . To check day and time . . . . . . . . . . . Outgoing announcement . . . . . . . . . Record outgoing announcement . . . . . . Listen to outgoing announcement . . . . . Delete outgoing announcement . . . . . . Message playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options during playback . . . . . . . . . . Delete all messages . . . . . . . . . . . . Record and play memos . . . . . . . . . . Remote access code . . . . . . . . . . . . Set remote access code . . . . . . . . . . Remote operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . Message alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Announcement only mode . . . . . . . . . Turn announcement only mode on or off . Record the announcement only message . Call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Number of rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Message window displays . . . . . . . . . Headset operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headset jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery care and performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 32 32 33 34 34 35 35 35 36 36 36 37 37 38 38 40 4 4 4 42 42 34 43 44 44 45 45 Replace the handset battery . Additional information . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . Important safety instructions . . FCC, ACTA and IC regulations . The RBRC ® Seal . . . . . . . . Technical specifications . . . . Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 46 46 53 54 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 2 www.vtechphones.com NEED HELP? This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting you need to install and operate your new VTech telephone . Please take the time to review thoroughly to ensure proper installation so you can enjoy the benefits of this VTech innovative and feature rich product . You can also visit our website at www .vtechphones .com for support, shopping, and everything new at VTech . In Canada, please visit www .vtechcanada .com . Call VTech toll free from the US at -800-595-95 Call VTech toll free from Canada at -800-267-7377 www.vtechphones.com 3 Getting started Parts checklist for mi6897 · Before using this telephone, you must read Important Safety Instructions on page 56 . . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 0 . . Telephone base Handsets (3) Charger power adaptors (2) Chargers (2) Telephone line cord Belt clips (3) Batteries (3) Quick start guide Base power adaptor Wall mount bracket User's manual 3 . Charger power adaptors (2) . Telephone base 2 . Handsets (3) 4 . Chargers (2) To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www .v techphones . com or call VTech Communications, Inc . at -800-595-95 . In Canada, contact VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd . at www . vtechcanada .com or -800-267-7377 . 5 . Telephone line cord 6 . Belt clips (3) 7 . Batteries (3) 8 . Quick start guide 9 . Base power adaptor 0 . Wall mount bracket . User's manual 4 www.vtechphones.com Getting started Getting started Parts checklist for mi6877 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . Telephone base Handset Wall mount bracket Telephone line cord Quick start guide Belt clip Telephone base power adaptor Battery User's manual . Telephone base 2 . Handset 3 . Wall mount bracket 4 . Telephone line cord 5 . Quick start guide 6 . Belt clip 7 . Te l e p h o n e B a s e p owe r adaptor 8 . Battery 9 . User's manual www.vtechphones.com 5 Installation · Use only the VTech battery pack supplied with your phone . · Place the handset in its telephone base when not in use to ensure optimum performance . For optimal performance of your cordless telephone system: . Choose a central location for the telephone base . 2 . Install your phone(s) as far away as possible from any other cordless (wireless) devices such as cordless telephones, 802 . wireless routers (for example, WiFi), etc . 3 . Install your phone(s) as far away as possible from other electronic equipment such as microwave ovens, televisions, computers, etc . 4 . Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and direct sunlight . 5 . Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold . . 2 . Choose a location Install handset battery . Align the two holes in the jack with the socket pins, then snap the plug into place according to the color-coded label . 2 . Place the battery in the compartment with the wires tucked inside . 3 . Replace cover by sliding it upwards until it clicks into place . 4 . Be sure to charge the battery in the handset for a minimum of 6 hours before you use your phone . 3 6 www.vtechphones.com Getting started Installation . Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch, and the connector into the bottom of the telephone base . 2 . Choose the location for your charger, and plug its power supply into an electrical outlet . Telephone outlet AC power outlet AC power outlet Connect power to telephone base/ handset chargers · 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 to phone line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack at the bottom of the telephone base, Then plug the other end of the cord into the wall outlet . www.vtechphones.com 7 Installation · If the phone will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent possible leakage . · If you have any trouble installing your phone, please refer to the Troubleshooting section near the end of this manual . 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 battery needs to be replaced . 3 . The battery has been installed incorrectly . Please reinstall (see Install handset battery) and/or see the diagram in the battery compartment of the handset . When in LOW BATTERY mode, the keypad sounds, backlighting and speakerphone features do not work . When the battery has been charged, these features will return to their normal function . LOW BATTERY Check battery indicator Check for dial tone After the battery is charged, press Troubleshooting . on the handset . You should hear a dial tone . If not, see 8 www.vtechphones.com Getting started 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 line jack. Contact your DSL provider to obtain a noise filter. Telephone line cord To single telephone jack (RJC) Noise filter (For DSL users) Belt clip (optional) To attach To remove www.vtechphones.com 9 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 the telephone base . Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place. ...