Table of contents Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Parts checklist 4 Installation 5 Choose a location 5 Install handset battery 5 Connect power to telephone base 6 Connect to the telephone line 6 Check battery indicator 7 Check for dial tone 7 If you subscribe to DSL service 8 Belt clip 8 Wall mounting 9 Registration 0 To register a handset 0 To de-register all handsets Handset layout 2 Telephone base layout 3 Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Visual indicators 4 Handset icons 4 Telephone Base icons 4 Handset LEDs 5 Telephone base LEDs 5 Telephone settings 6 Handset main menu 6 Telephone base main menu 7 Telephone settings 8 Ringer volume 8 Ringer tone Key tone Language Clear voicemail Dial type 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 entry Delete all caller ID entries Telephone operation Making calls Answering calls Volume control Flash function Redial Mute Intercom Call forward Call transfer 8 8 9 9 9 20 20 2 22 22 23 24 24 25 25 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 29 29 29 30 3 www.vtechphones.com Table of contents Conference call Intercom/find handset Answering system operation Turn the answering feature on and off Day and time announcements To check day and time Outgoing announcement Record outgoing announcement Menu features Listen to outgoing announcement Delete outgoing announcement Message playback 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 Message window displays Headset operation Headset jack Batteries 3 3 33 33 33 34 35 35 35 36 36 36 37 37 37 38 38 39 4 42 42 42 43 43 44 45 45 46 Battery care and performance 46 Replace the handset battery 46 Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Troubleshooting 47 Maintenance 55 Warranty 55 Important safety instructions 57 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations 58 The RBRC ® seal 59 Patent Information 59 Technical specifications 60 Index 6 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 it 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 · Before using this telephone, you must read Important safety instructions on page 57 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 adapter Battery User's manual Telephone base 2 Handset 3 Wall mount bracket To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www vtechphones 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 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 o we r adapter 8 Battery 9 User's manual 4 www.vtechphones.com Getting started Installation For optimal performance of your cordless telephone system: Choose a central location for the telephone base 2 Install your telephone(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 telephone(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 using your telephone · Use only the VTech battery pack supplied with your telephone · Place the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use to ensure optimum performance 3 www.vtechphones.com 5 Installation · 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 Plug the telephone base power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch, and the connector into the bottom of the telephone base Telephone outlet AC power outlet Connect to the telephone 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 a wall outlet not controlled by a switch 6 www.vtechphones.com Getting started Installation 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 5 ) 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 Check battery indicator LOW BATTERY · If the telephone will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent possible leakage · If you have any trouble installing your telephone, please refer to the Troubleshooting section on pages 47-54 of this manual Check for dial tone After the battery is charged, press Troubleshooting (pages 47-54) on the handset You should hear a dial tone If not, see www.vtechphones.com 7 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 8 www.vtechphones.com Getting started Wall mounting (optional) The wall mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only Follow the instruction on page 6 to connect the power to telephone base and the telephone 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. 3 Mount the telephone base on the wall Position the telephone base so that the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the wall mount bracket. Slide the telephone base down on the mounting studs until it locks into place www.vtechphones.com 9 Registration · When first purchased, you need to charge your handsets for five minutes before registering to the telephone base · The handset number is used as the extension number · If the registration is not successful, lift all handsets out of their telephone base or charger and place them back in the telephone base or charger Try the registration process again The mi6879 comes with one registered handset (named Handset 1) Additional handsets will be assigned numbers in the order they are registered (Handsets 2, 3, and 4) You can register a maximum of four handsets Additional handsets (mi6807) are available from your local authorized dealers or from our website at www.vtechphones.com in the U S , or www.vtechcanada.com in Canada Up to four extension handsets can be registered with the same telephone base, and two can be in operation at the same time Each additional handset purchased will have to be registered separately following the instruction which comes with the optional handsets 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 after a few seconds, lift up handset and place in the charger again 2 On the main telephone base, · Press and hold INT/FIND HANDSET key for four seconds · Release INT/FIND HANDSET key when IN USE light is on Four seconds later: NOT REGISTERED PRESS FIND HNDST 4 SEC ON BASE After about 0 seconds the handset will emit a tone and the handset will be assigned the lowest extension number not previously assigned to another system handset (-4) when successfully registered Repeat steps and 2 if handset is not registered within two minutes 0 www.vtechphones.com Getting started Registration If you are replacing a handset on a system that has the maximum number of registered handsets, or if you wish to change the assigned handset number of your registered handsets, you must first de-register all the handsets, then re-register all handsets of them Press and hold INT/FIND HANDSET on the main telephone base for 0 seconds 2 When the IN USE light starts to flash, release the INT/FIND HANDSET button 3 Press and release INT/FIND HANDSET again The IN USE light will turn off and in a few seconds and all handsets will be de-registered 4 All handsets will show NOT REGISTERED NOT REGISTERED To de-register all handsets · If the deregistration process does not work, you may need to reset the system and try again To reset: pick up the handset and press Press the OFF button and place the handset back into the telephone base or charger www.vtechphones.com Handset layout 2 3 4. 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 3 4 Earpiece CID/ Headset jack (2 5mm) Talk/flash Dialing keys (0-9, *, #) Redial/pause Mute/remove LCD display Menu/select Directory/ Volume (on side of handset) Off/clear Speaker Intercom 8 9 0 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 2 www.vtechphones.com Getting started Telephone base layout In use indicator 2 Charging indicator 3 Speaker 4 Setup 5. Intercom/find handset 6 Repeat 7 Play/stop 8 Skip 9 Time/set 0 Change Dialing keys (0-9, *, #) 2 Redial/pause 3 Mute 4 Clear 5 Directory 6 Sel/menu 7 Caller ID 8 Flash 9 Record/memo 20 Volume 2 Delete 22 Answer on/off 19 22 21 20 18 17 1 2 3 16 15 14 13 12 11 4 5 6 78 9 10 www.vtechphones.com 3 Visual indicators Handset icons Icon Description · On when the microphone is muted NEW · On when viewing a missed call that has not been reviewed · On when the handset ringer is off · Low battery indicator or charging indicator · On when the handset is in use · On when speakerphone is in use · Flashes to indicate that there are new voicemail messages (Service must be subscribed from your telephone company ) · Displayed when using a headset with your handset Telephone base icons Icon MUTE NEW Description · On when the microphone is muted · On when missed calls have not been reviewed · On when the telephone base ringer is off 4 www.vtechphones.com Visual indicators Handset LEDs LED Description · On when handset speakerphone is in use Telephone Base LEDs Basic operation LED Description · On when the telephone base speakerphone is in use IN USE CHARGE MUTE ANS ON/OFF · On when the telephone is being used · Flashes when an extension telephone is being used · On when the handset is charging in the telephone base · On when the microphone is muted · On when the answering system is on www.vtechphones.com 5 Telephone settings Handset main menu Enter the handset main menu options by pressing MENU Press the menu items described below Directory ( ) Enter and retrieve up to 50 names and telephone numbers Call log ( ) Review caller ID data, select and dial from the caller ID data or to select from the six Settings ( ) Change the language of the menu prompts, set dial type and time, and clear voicemail Sounds ( ) Select ringer tone, turn key tone on or off Display ( ) Choose from the five preset images to be used as your wallpaper or adjust the contrast on the screen Ringer volume ( ) Adjust ringer volume or turn ringer off Use the or to select the desired menu option, then press MENU/SEL to select 6 www.vtechphones.com Telephone settings Setting ( With this icon highlighted, press MENU then press or to reveal the following menu: Langu ...