User's manual www.vtechphones.com Models: mi6885/mi6889/mi6890 Table of contents Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Parts checklist for mi6885 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Parts checklist for mi6889/mi6890 . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Choose a location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Install handset battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connect power to telephone base/handset chargers . 8 Connect to phone line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Check battery indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Check for dial tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 If you subscribe to DSL service . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Belt clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Register a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 De-register all handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Handset layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Telephone base layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Telephone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Handset icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Handset lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Telephone base display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Handset main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Handset operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Flash function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Handset volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference call . . . . . . . . . . . . Find handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Voice mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 ID. . . . . . . . Review caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . Store caller ID in your directory . . . . Dial from caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . Delete a caller ID record . . . . . . . . Answering system operation . . . . . . . Turn your answering system on and off Day and time announcements . . . . To check day and time . . . . . . . . . Outgoing announcement . . . . . . . Record outgoing announcement. . . . Menu features . . . . . . . . . . . . . Listen to outgoing announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 0 0 1 1 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 9 9 30 30 30 31 3 3 3 33 www.vtechphones.com Table of contents Delete outgoing announcement . . . . . . . . Message playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options during playback . . . . . . . . . . . . Delete all messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Record and play memos . . . . . . . . . . . . Record a memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Play back a memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set the remote access code . . . . . . . . . . Remote answering system operation . . . . . Message alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Announcement only mode . . . . . . . . . . . Turn the announcement only mode on or off . Customize the announcement only message . Base ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Number of rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Message window display . . . . . . . . . . . Headset operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headset jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery care and performance . . . . . . . . . Replace the handset battery. . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 33 34 34 34 34 35 35 35 35 36 36 38 39 39 39 40 40 41 4 4 4 43 43 43 44 45 5 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . Important safety instructions . . FCC, ACTA and IC regulations . The RBRC ® seal . . . . . . . . Technical specifications . . . . Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 53 56 56 57 58 www.vtechphones.com 3 on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read the Important safety instructions on page 54 of this manual. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com. In Canada, please visit www.vtechcanada.com. Congratulations Getting started Parts checklist for mi6885 1. Telephone base . Handsets (3) 3. Charger power adapters () 4. Chargers () 5. Telephone line cord 6. Belt clips (3) 7. Batteries (3) 8. Quick start guide 9. Base power adapter 10. Wall mount bracket 11. 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, contact V Tech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at www.vtechcanada. com or 1-800-67-7377. · Important! Before using this telephone, Please read Important safety instructions on pages 53-54. Getting started 3. Charger power adapters () 1. Telephone base . Handsets (3) 4. Chargers () 5. Telephone line cord 6. Belt clips (3) 7. Batteries (3) 8. Quick start guide 9. Base power adapter 10. Wall mount bracket 11. User's manual www.vtechphones.com 5 Parts checklist for mi6889/mi6890 · Important! Before using this telephone, Please read Important safety instructions on pages 53-54. Getting started 1. Telephone base . Handsets (4) 3. Charger power adapters (3) 4. Chargers (3) 5. Telephone line cord 6. Belt clips (4) 7. Batteries (4) 8. Quick start guide 9. Base power adapter 10. Wall mount bracket 11. 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, contact V Tech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at www.vtechcanada. com or 1-800-67-7377. 3. Charger power adapters (3) 1. Telephone base . Handsets (4) 4. Chargers (3) 5. Telephone line cord 6. Belt clips (4) 7. Batteries (4) 8. Quick start guide 9. Base power adapter 10. Wall mount bracket 11. User's manual 6 www.vtechphones.com Getting started Installation Choose a location For optimum performance of your cordless telephone system: 1. Choose a central location for your telephone base. . Install your phone(s) as far away as possible from any other cordless (wireless) devices such as cordless telephones, 80.11 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. 1. . 1 1. 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 left corner. 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 16 hours before using your phone. Install handset battery 3 · Use only the provided VTech battery, or equivalent. To obtain a replacement battery, visit our website at www. vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 5959511. · Place the handset in its telephone base when not in use to ensure optimum performance. · If you need to install your phone within the same room as other cordless phones or wireless products, you may need to select a different channel for your router and or change the channel on your phone's handsets. www.vtechphones.com 7 Getting started Installation · If the battery has not been charged, place the handset in the telephone base, and allow it to charge for at least 16 hours. · Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone. To obtain a replacement, visit our website at www. vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. · This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-thetable or cabinet outlet. Connect power to telephone base/handset chargers 1. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch, and the connector into the power jack on bottom of the telephone base. . Choose the location for your charger, and plug its power supply into an electrical outlet. Telephone outlet AC power outlet AC power outlet Connect to phone line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the telephone line jack at the bottom of the telephone base. Then plug the other end of the cord into the wall telephone outlet. 8 www.vtechphones.com Getting started Getting started Check battery indicator Installation If you see WARNING CHECK BATTERY! on the handset display, it indicates one of the following: 1. There is no battery in your handset. You need to install the supplied battery into your handset (see Install handset battery) . 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. · 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. Check for dial tone After the battery is charged, press Troubleshooting. on the handset. You should hear a dial tone. If not, see www.vtechphones.com 9 If you subscribe to DSL service (optional) Installation If you receive high speed internet through your telephone line (commonly referred to as DSL), and you are experiencing interference during conversations, and/or your caller ID features are not functioning properly, and you subscribe to DSL service from your telephone company, install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL provider to obtain a DSL filter. Telephone line cord DSL filter (For DSL users) To single telephone jack (RJ11C) Belt clip (optional) To attach To remove 10 www.vtechphones.com Getting started Wall mounting (optional) The wall mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. 1. Follow the instructions on page 8 to connect the power to telephone base and phone line. . Line up the tabs on the wall mount adapter 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 fit into the holes on the wall mount bracket. Slide telephone base down on the mounting studs until it locks into place. www.vtechphones.com 11 Registration · When first purchased you need to charge your handsets for at least five minutes before registering to telephone base. · The handset number is used as the extension number. · If the registration is not successful lift all handsets out of the telephone base or charger and place them back in the telephone base or charger. Try the registration process again. The mi6889 comes with four registered handset (named Handset 1, 2, 3, 4). Additional handsets (mi6807) are available from your local authorized dealers or from our website at www.vtechphone ...