User's Manual www.vtechphones.com Models: mi6896/6870/6866 Table of contents Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Parts checklist for mi6896 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Parts checklist for mi6870 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Parts checklist for mi6866 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 To register a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 To de-register all handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Handset layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Telephone base layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Handset icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Handset LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Telephone base LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Handset operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Flash function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Handset volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference call . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 ID . . . . . . . . Review caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . Store caller ID in your directory . . . . Dial from caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . Delete a caller ID record . . . . . . . . Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ringer tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clear voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dial type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Answering system operation . . . . . . . Turn your answering system on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 9 9 20 2 2 2 22 22 23 24 24 25 26 26 27 27 29 29 30 30 30 30 3 3 3 32 32 www.vtechphones.com Table of contents Day and time announcements . . . . . . . . To check day and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outgoing announcement . . . . . . . . . . . Record outgoing announcement . . . . . . . . Listen to 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 33 34 34 34 35 35 36 36 36 36 37 37 37 37 38 38 40 4 4 4 42 42 43 44 44 44 45 Battery care and performance . Replace the handset battery . . Additional information . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important safety instructions . . . FCC, ACTA and IC regulations . . The RBRC ® seal . . . . . . . . . Technical specifications . . . . . Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 45 46 46 54 54 55 56 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 Parts checklist for mi6896: · Important! Before using this telephone, you must read Important safety instructions on pages 55-56. Getting started . Telephone base 2 . Handsets (4) 3 . Charger power adaptors (3) 4 . Chargers (3) 5 . Telephone line cord 6 . Belt clips (4) 7 . Batteries (4) 8 . Quick start guide 9 . Base power adaptor 0 . Wall mount bracket . User's manual 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 V Tech Telecommunications Canada Ltd . at www .vtechcanada . com or -800-267-7377 . 3 . Charger power adaptors (3) . Telephone base 2 . Handsets (4) 4 . Chargers (3) 5 . Telephone line cord 6 . Belt clips (4) 7 . Batteries (4) 8 . Quick start guide 9 . Base power adaptor 0 . Wall mount bracket . User's manual 4 www.vtechphones.com Getting started Parts checklist for mi6870: . Telephone base 2 . Handsets (2) 3 . Charger power adaptor 4 . Charger 5 . Telephone line cord 6 . Belt clips (2) 7 . Batteries (2) 8 . Quick start guide 9 . Base power adaptor 0 . Wall mount bracket . User's manual Getting started 3 . Charger power adaptor . Telephone base 2 . Handsets (2) 4 . Charger 5 . Telephone line cord 6 . Belt clips (2) 7 . Batteries (2) 8 . Quick start guide 9 . Base power adaptor 0 . Wall mount bracket . User's manual www.vtechphones.com 5 Getting started Getting started Parts checklist for mi6866: . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . Telephone base Handset Belt clip Telephone line cord Battery Quick start guide Base power adaptor Wall mount bracket User's manual . Telephone base 2 . Handset 3 . Belt clip 4 . Telephone line cord 5 . Battery 6 . Quick start guide 7 . Base power adaptor 8 . Wall mount bracket 9 . User's manual 6 www.vtechphones.com Getting started Installation For optimum performance of your cordless telephone system: . Choose a central location for your 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 . Align the two holes in the plug with the socket pins, then snap the plug into place . 2 . 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 6 hours before using your phone . Install handset battery 3 · Use only the provided VTech battery, or equivalent . · 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 6 hours . · Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone . Connect power to telephone base/handset chargers . Plug the power adaptor into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch, and the connector into the power jack on 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 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 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) 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 · 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 Installation If you subscribe to DSL service (optional) If you hear interference during conversations, and/or your caller ID features are not functioning properly, an ...