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1. leen 21 Conference call 22 Find handset 0 00 a Rn 22 Voicemail e e e asia e x UE o a Bek aes 22 Directory s o sea a e we E BO ara 23 Store a new entry o 23 Characters bynumber 24 Review and dial entries 24 Edita directory entry sn 25 Delete a directory entry 25 CallerID oia oue eR RE Ee es 26 Caller ID call waiting ID 26 Review callerlD 27 Store caller ID in your directory 27 Dial from caller ID 29 Delete a caller ID record 29 Answering system operation 30 Turn your answering system onandoff 30 Day and time announcements 30 To check day and time 31 Outgoing announcement 32 Record outgoing announcement 32 Menu features 2 2 ee ee 32 Listen to outgoing announcement 33 2 www vtechphones com Table of contents Delete outgoing announcement 33 Message playback o 33 Announcements 200 34 Options during playback 34 Delete all messages 34 Record andplaymemos 34 Recorda Memo ooo co 35 Playbackamemo 0 35 Call screening o o ooo o 35 Remote access o ooo co 35 Set the remote accesscode 36 Re
2. If you pause for more than 10 seconds during remote access you will hear a help menu listing all features and commands If no command is entered for the following 20 seconds the call will end automatically 36 www vtechphones com Answering system A Play all messages Listen to new messages If there are no new messages in the mailbox all messages will be played back Play new messages Plays all new not previously listened to messages in the mailbox Delete a message Lm Delete message currently playing Delete all old Press ud any bad is playing to delete all old messages previously reviewed messages Repeat a message EXE EE Press to Press to repeat current message current message Repeat previous 44 Press to repeat previous message message Press to stop messages from being played Skip a message EN Press to skip to the next message www vtechphones com 37 Ww o 2 7 e o 1 9 ce 3 Your phone may not respond to remote access commands if tones produced by the telephone are too short Hold the buttons down longer if this occurs If accessing from a touch tone telephone press 5 to stop recording 38 Answering system Purpose Review announcement Listen to current outgoing announcement Press after hearing the beep Record your new 7 announcement Press 5 to stop recording The system will play back the announcement for confirmation Record annou
3. 1 Press SETUP 2 Press PLAY STOP P E Delete outgoing announcement PLAYISTOP 1 Press SETUP 2 Press PLAY STOP P M to begin playback 3 During playback press DELETE X to delete your announcement 4 The system will confirm deletion and announce Announcement deleted When your announcement is deleted calls will be answered with the programmed announcement Hello Please leave a message after the tone Message playback Press PLAY STOP to listen to new messages The system will announce the number of new messages recorded and then play them If there are no new messages all old messages will be played www vtechphones com 33 Ww o 2 2 Lo o 1 9 ce 3 34 Answering system AT araen When playback begins you will hear the total number of messages Before each message you will hear the day and time it was received After the last message you will hear End of messages If the system has less than five minutes of recording time left the time remaining will also be announced opens during playback h 3 4 5 Press A or w to adjust the speaker volume Press SKIP M to skip to the next message or press and hold to speed up message playback Press REPEAT to repeat the message currently playing Press twice to listen to the previous message or press and hold to slow down message playback Press DELETE X to
4. con pages 53 54 6 Belt clips 4 7 Batteries 4 e 8 Quick start guide viech 9 Base power adapter 10 Wall mount bracket 1 Telephone base 4 Chargers 3 11 User s manual So To purchase replacement batteries visit us on the web at www vtechphones com or call VTech Communications E Inc at 1 800 595 9511 In 5 Telephone line cord 6 Belt clips 4 7 Batteries 4 8 Quick start Canada contact VTech guide Telecommunications Canada Ltd at www vtechcanada com or 1 800 267 7377 9 Base power adapter 10 Wall mount 11 User s manual bracket 6 www vtechphones com Installation Choose a location For optimum performance of your cordless telephone system 1 2 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 802 11 wireless routers for example WiFi etc Install your phone s as far away as possible from other electronic equipment such as microwave ovens televisions computers etc Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and direct sunlight Avoid excessive moisture dust or extreme cold Install handset battery 1 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
5. my handset The charge light is off Suggestion Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible wireless routers radios radio towers pager towers cell phones intercoms room monitors televisions personal computers kitchen appliances and other cordless phones Microwave oven operates on the same frequency as your phone It is normal to experience static on your phone while the microwave oven is running Do not install this phone in the same outlet or near the microwave oven If your phone is plugged in with a modem or surge protector plug the phone or modem surge protector into a different location If this solves the problem re locate your phone or modem farther apart from one another or use a different surge protector Relocate your phone to a higher location The phone will get better reception not installed in a low area If the other phones in your home are having the issue the problem is in your wiring or local service Clean the handset and telephone base charging contact each month using a pencil eraser or cloth Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in correctly and firmly Reset the telephone base Unplug the unit s electrical power Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to reset Your phone might be malfunctioning Please refer t
6. correctly Each time you press the CHANGE button on the telephone base the day hour minute or year increases by one When you hear the correct setting press TIME SET to move to the next setting Pressing and holding the CHANGE button when setting the day and time will increase the minute or year by increments of 10 1 2 3 sera a as Press TIME SET the system announces the current setting Press TIME SET again The answering system will announce the current day setting Press CHANGE on the base until you hear the correct day Press TIME SET the system announces the current hour setting Press CHANGE until you hear the correct hour Press TIME SET the system announces current minute setting Press CHANGE until you hear the correct minute Press TIME SET the system announces the current year setting Press CHANGE until you hear the correct year 0 Press TIME SET to confirm The system announces the new time and day setting followed by a confirmation beep To check day and time Press TIME SET at any time and the system will announce the current setting without changing it www vtechphones com f you have caller ID service the time will automatically be updated whenever caller ID information is delivered However since the date rather than the day is delivered you have to program the year once so the system can determine the day of the week 31 Ww o 2 2 ie o
7. delete the message currently playing Press PLAY STOP to stop playback Delete all messages To delete all old messages press and hold DELETE X while the phone is idle not during a call or during message playback New messages which have not yet been reviewed will not be deleted Record and play memos Memos are messages recorded by you or other household members intended for yourself or anyone else who uses the answering system They are saved played back and deleted like incoming messages from other callers www vtechphones com CHARGE SETUP REC MEMO pismo DIGITAL Answering system Record a memo 1 2 3 4 5 Press REC MEMO The system will announce Record after the tone Press STOP when you are done Speak toward the MIC to record a memo for up to four minutes The timer shows the elapsed time in seconds in the message window when you are recording When finished recording press PLAY STOP P lll to save the memo The system announces Recorded to confirm Play back a memo See Message playback page 35 about retrieving memos Call screening If you wish to listen to caller s leaving their message before choosing to answer a call 1 2 Set the playback VOL on the base to a level greater than one by pressing A or w to adjust the message playback volume If you decide to answer a call while the caller is leaving a message simply p
8. does not contain a number you will be prompted to EDIT NUMBER and the screen will show After the entry has a name and number press MENU SEL to save A confirmation beep will sound and the screen will display If both the name and number are missing for example as in a private listing nothing will be stored and the screen will display If the number already exists in the directory the entry will not be stored and the screen will show If the directory is full the screen will show www vtechphones com Caller ID Dial from caller ID Follow the steps in Review caller ID page 27 to find the entry to be dialed e To change how the number will be dialed press repeatedly to scroll through the various dialing options The dialing options are e Presse or SPEAKER to dial the number Delete a caller ID record Follow the steps in Review caller ID page 27 to find the record to be deleted Press REMOVE to delete the record A confirmation beep will sound and the previous caller ID record will be displayed Delete all caller ID entries Todelete all caller ID records when you are reviewing the call log press and hold REMOVE The screen will display DELETE ALL CALLS Press SEL to confirm Press OFF to return to the call log record previously displayed www vtechphones com The phone number in the caller ID log was se
9. from your telephone company press Z2X FLASH to switch to the new call when you receive a call waiting signal Press Z2X FLASH again to switch back to the original call Handset volume The volume control is on the right side of the handset During a call press the VOL A or w keys to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level When you reach the maximum or minimum setting a double beep will sound Follow these instructions to change the volume for the handset speakerphone or headset Redial Whenthe handsetis idle press REDIAL PAUSE to display the last five telephone numbers dialed from the handset up to 32 digits for each number Use A or w 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 e COLOR gy DISPLAY www vtechphones com The procedure to change the volume is the same for the handset earpiece speakerphone and headset 19 Ww o 2 2 e o 1 9 ce 3 Handset operation e Press or SPEAKER to dial the displayed number Press REMOVE to erase the displayed number You ll hear a e Ifthe redial confirmation beep memory is empty e Press OFF to exit and REDIAL is pressed a double Mute beep will sound During a call press MUTE to disable the microphone You will not be If the forward call heard but you will be a
10. it is in normal talk oomp 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 ceiling under the table or cabinet outlet SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 54 www vtechphones com FCC ACTA and IC regulations FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modificat
11. 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 www vtechphones com Use only the provided VTech battery or equivalent To obtain a replacement battery visit our website at www vtechphones com or call 1 800 595 9511 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 7 Q D ke o m o m D Q e Ifthe 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 the table or cabinet outlet Installation 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 2 Ch
12. selection in this user s manual Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the telephone base and the telephone jack Make sure the power cord is plugged in You may be too far from the telephone base Charge the battery in the handset for 16 hours For optimum daily performance return the handset to its telephone base when not in use You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring Try unplugging some of the other phones The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range Try moving the telephone base to another location preferably on an upper floor If the other phones in your home are having the issue the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company charges may apply Test a working phone at the phone jack If another phone has the same problem the problem is the phone jack Contact your local telephone company charges may apply Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible wireless routers radios radio towers pager towers cell phones intercoms room monitors televisions personal computers kitchen appliances and other cordless phones Your line cord might be malfunctioning Try installing a new line cord www vtechphones com Problem My calls fade or cut in and out while I m using
13. until you reach the entry to be dialed e Press 2 or SPEAKER to dial the number DIRECTORY ia a EH B Inn Palt a directory entry Follow the steps in Review and dial entries above to reach the entry you wish to edit e Press SEL to enter number edit mode Press and release MUTE REMOVE to backspace then press the digit keys to correct the number Press and hold REDIAL PAUSE to add pauses if necessary Press SEL Press MUTE REMOVE to backspace and use the digit keys to enter the correct name Press SEL A confirmation tone will sound Delete a directory entry Follow the steps in Review and dial entries page 24 to reach the entry to be deleted Press MUTE REMOVE to delete the entry A confirmation tone will sound The handset will then advance to the next entry if any www vtechphones com When reviewing the directory the second line of the display will show the phone number up to 16 digits For numbers longer than 16 digits only the first 13 digits will be shown Press or to scroll the phone number to see the additional digits If there are no entries in the directory when it is accessed DIRECTORY EMPTY will display 25 Ww o 2 2 Le Lo 1 9 e 3 26 Due to regional incompatibilities CID information may not be available for every incoming call In addition the calling partie
14. 1 9 E ce 3 Answering system Menu features Announcements Outgoing message to tell callers to leave a message Remote access code Set code to access remotely from a touch tone phone Message alert Beeps every 10 seconds when there are new messages Announcement only Outgoing message only No recording of incoming messages record no message Base ringer Turn base ringer on or off Number of rings Change the number of times the system rings before it answers a call 2 4 6 or toll saver Outgoing announcement Your answering system is pre set with an announcements for normal answer and record mode and announcement only mode If the phone is set up to record messages the phone answers calls with Hello Please leave a message after the tone You can use this announcement or replace it with your own Record outgoing announcement 1 Press SETUP the system announces Announcement Press PLAY or press RECORD To continue set up press SETUP 2 Press REC MEMO After you hear Record after the tone Press es STOP when you are done speak toward the MIC to record an CRISIS Luis announcement for up to 90 seconds 3 The elapsed time in seconds is shown in the message window when recording www vtechphones com Answering system 4 Press PLAY STOP P M when you have finished recording The System will play back your recorded message and then save it Listen to outgoing announcement
15. 1 jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines See Installation Instructions in the user s manual The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called The REN for this product is encoded as the 6th and 7th characters following the US in the product identifier e g if is 03 the REN is 0 3 In most but not all areas the sum of all RENs should be five 5 0 or less For more information please contact your local telephone company This equipment may not be used with Party Lines If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line ensure the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer If this equipment is malfunctioning it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents For repair procedures follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service The telephone company is required to notify you before interrupting service If advance notice is not practical yo
16. 23 Store caller ID in your directory 27 T Technical specifications 57 Telephone base display 16 Telephone base layout 15 Telephone base volume 34 35 Telephone settings 16 The RBRC seal 56 To check day and time 31 Troubleshooting 44 Turn the announcement only mode on oroff 39 Turn your answering system on and off 30 V Voice mail 22 Volume 19 34 35 Ww Wall mounting 11 Warranty 52 www vtechphones com 59 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES Distributed in the U S A by VTech Communications Inc Beaverton Oregon Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd Richmond B C Copyright 2007 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD Printed in China 91 000869 030 100
17. 5 16 Read and understand all instructions Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub kitchen sink or swimming pool Do not place this product on an unstable surface such as a table shelf or stand The product may fall causing serious damage Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the telephone base 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 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 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not install this product where the cord may have anyone walking on it Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the telephone 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 To reduce the r
18. 8 Connect to phone line 8 Customize the announcement only 58 message 39 D Day and time announcements 30 De register all handsets 13 Delete a caller ID record 29 Delete a directory entry 25 Delete all messages 34 Delete outgoing announcement 33 Dial from caller ID 29 Directory 23 DSL 10 E Edit a directory entry 25 F FCC ACTA and IC regulations 56 Find handset 22 Flash function 19 G Getting started 5 H Handseticons 16 Handset layout 14 www vtechphones com Handset lights 16 Handset main menu 17 Handset operation 19 Handset volume 19 Headset jack 42 Headset operation 42 l If you subscribe to DSL service 10 Important safety instructions 53 Index 58 Installation 7 Install handset battery 7 Intercom 20 Internet 10 L Listen to outgoing announcement 33 M Maintenance 52 Making calls 19 Menu features 32 Message alert 38 Message playback 33 Message window display 41 Mute 20 N Number of rings 40 0 Operating range 42 Options during playback 34 Outgoing announcement 32 P Parts checklist for mi6885 5 Parts checklist for mi6889 6 Play back amemo 35 R Record amemo 35 Record and play memos 34 Record outgoing announcement 32 Redial 19 Register a handset 12 Registration 12 Remote access 35 Remote answering system operation 36 Replace the handset battery 43 Review and dial entries 24 Review caller ID 27 S Set the remote access code 36 Store a new entry
19. Avoid rough treatment Place the handset down gently Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain or handle it with wet hands Do not install your telephone base near a sink bathtub or shower Electrical storms Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety use caution when using electric appliances during storms Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind Warranty What does this limited warranty cover The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase Consumer or you that the Product and all accessories provided in the sales package Product are free from defects in material and workmanship pursuant to the following terms and conditions when installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating instructions This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America and Canada What will VTech do if the Product is not free from defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period Mat
20. D scroll down Headset jack 2 5mm Talk flash Dial keys 0 9 Redial pause Mute remove Display Select menu Phonebook scroll up Volume control Off clear Speaker 14 Intercom Oo w N www vtechphones com wr e PAUSE REMOVE 5 8 Birra aa 10 11 12 13 14 Telephone base layout 1 In use indicator a 5 8 Bins 2 Charge indicator ou000000000000000 3 Setu 000000000000000000 y p 000000000000000000 4 Volume control 000000000000000000 000000000000000000 5 Answer on off 000000000000000000 6 Change D00000000000000000 t IN p00000000000000000 7 Delete skip play 000000000000000000 stop repeat 8 Time set 4 usc fS Y 9 Find handset 2 HARI E SETUP 10 Record memo T PA FIND HANDSET REPEAT Ty REC MEMO rus TIME SET MIC wtech CNS SYSTEM www vtechphones com N O 15 Q D ke o m o m D Q 16 Telephone settings Handset icons vom esp The microphone is muted NEW Displayed when viewing a missed call that has not been reviewed EST e The handset ringer is off e Low battery indicator or charging indicator e Flashes to indicate that there are new voicemail messages Service must be subscribed from your telephone company e Display
21. age the handset up to 60 seconds When the handset is not being used press FIND HANDSET e To turn off the signal at the handset press SPEAKER or any dial pad key 0 9 on the handset or press FIND HANDSET at the base Press OFF to turn off the page Voice mail If you subscribe to voice mail service provided by your telephone company you can receive voice mail messages from callers When you have a new voice mail the screen will display NEW VOICE MAIL and the voice mail indicator will flash On how to access your voice mail contact your local telephone company for further instruction www vtechphones com Directory Your phone can store up to 50 entries numbers with names in memory Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits for the number and 16 characters for the name Only one handset can access the directory at a time If a second handset attempts to reach the directory NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME will be displayed on the second handset Store a new entry Press MENU SEL on the handset With DIRECTORY highlighted press SEL e Press W to select STORE Press SEL You will be prompted to ENTER NUMBER Use the dialing keys to enter the number to be stored in the directory Press MUTE REMOVE to backspace and make corrections Press SEL when you are done entering the phone number You will then be prompted to ENTER NAME Use the dialin
22. ble to hear the other person The screen will is not answered briefly display MUTED in about 30 seconds the e Press MUTE again to return to normal two way conversation external call will MA f be returned to MICROPHONE ON will display briefly the originating Intercom handset When not on a call press INT The first handset HS1 will display Press the number of the handset to be called using the dial keys 1 4 The second handset HS2 will ring and the screen will display e Press 2X SPEAKER INT or any dialing key on HS2 to answer the intercom call The screen will display 20 www vtechphones com Handset operation e To end the call press INT or OFF on either handset or place the handset back in its telephone base If the called handset is out of range or on an external call when paged the display of the calling handset will show Call forward An external call can be forwarded or transferred from one handset to another f you are on an external call HS1 you can forward the call to another handset HS2 by pressing and holding INT HS1 will show FORWARD TO and you should input the number of the desired handset e HS2 will show INCOMING CALL and start ringing e Press 2X on the HS2 to answer If the forwarded call is not answered within 30 seconds the external call will be returned to HS1 and the display will show CALL BACK and
23. d message before saving it Base ringer 1 Press SETUP five times the system announces Base ringer To change the setting press CHANGE 2 Press CHANGE to confirm 3 Press CHANGE again to change the setting 4 Press SETUP to save your selection and advance to the next setup option or press PLAY STOP P M to save and exit Number of rings This function sets the number of rings before the answering system picks up the call With toll saver activated the answering system alerts you to new messages when calling remotely by picking up the incoming call after two rings When retrieving messages from a location where long distance charges apply you may disconnect your call after three rings to avoid long distance charges 1 2 3 Press SETUP to save and advance to the next setup option or press PLAY STOP P M to save Press SETUP six times the system announces Number of rings To change the setting press CHANGE Press CHANGE to confirm the current status which is also displayed on the message window Press CHANGE to set the number of rings to 2 4 6 or toll saver and exit www vtechphones com Answering system Message window display Display Explanation nc oe Total number of messages and memos or message number currently 1 98 playing Number flashes if there are new messages Playback volume level selected when VOL A or w is pressed 10 99 Current remote access code while setting 1 99 coun
24. e Press and hold FIND HANDSET for four seconds Release FIND HANDSET once the IN USE light comes on Four TN GS www vtechphones com Registration After a while the handset will emit series of tones the newly registered handset will be assigned the lowest extension number not previously assigned to another system handset 1 4 when successfully registered Repeat steps 1 and 2 if handset does not successfully register to the telephone base within two minutes If you are replacing a handset on a system that has the maximum number of registered handsets or wish to change the assigned handset number of your registered handsets you must first de register the handsets then re register all handsets De register all handsets 1 2 3 All handsets will show NOT REGISTERED Press and hold FIND HANDSET on the main telephone base for 10 seconds When the IN USE light starts to flash release the FIND HANDSET button Press and release FIND HANDSET again The IN USE light will turn off and in a few seconds all handsets will be de registered www vtechphones com If the de register process does not work you may need to reset the system and try again To reset pick up the handset and press JAK Press the OFF button and place the handset back into the telephone base 13 Q D ke o m o m D Q 14 Handset layout Earpiece Caller I
25. echphones com In Canada please visit www vtechcanada com Getting started Parts checklist for mi6885 Telephone base Handsets 3 Charger power adapters 2 Chargers 2 Telephone line cord Belt clips 3 Batteries 3 Quick start guide Base power adapter 10 Wall mount bracket 11 User s manual OMNATRWND 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 VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd at www vtechcanada com or 1 800 267 7377 El dE o 0 D vtech Ere 1 Telephone base 2 Handsets 3 eS 3 Charger power adapters 2 4 Chargers 2 Jr 5 Telephone line cord 6 Belt clips 3 7 Batteries 3 8 Quick start B 9 Base power adapter 10 Wall mount bracket www vtechphones com guide ue 11 User s manual Important Before using this telephone Please read Important safety instructions on pages 53 54 Q D Ke o m o m D Q Getting started Parts checklist for mi6889 1 Telephone base Important Before using 2 Handsets 4 this telephone 3 Charger power adapters 3 sche dm Please read 4 Chargers 3 Important safety 5 Teleph li d poll 9 instructions on v ISTepOone re
26. ed to make modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification State Law Rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Limitations Implied warranties including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability an unwritten warranty that the Product is fit for ordinary use are limited to one year from date of purchase Some states provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect special incidental consequential or similar damages including but not limited to lost profits or revenue inability to use the Product or other associated equipment the cost of substitute equipment and claims by third parties resulting from the use of this Product Some states provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase www vtechphones com 53 gt o es gt e 5 e 3 o Ex gt 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 ons oOmc 10 11 13 14 1
27. ed when using a headset with your handset Handset lights e On when handset speakerphone is in use Telephone base display IN USE e On when the phone is being used e Flashes when an extension phone is being used CHARGE On when the handset is charging in the base ANS ON OFF On when the answering system is on www vtechphones com Telephone settings Handset main menu DIRECTORY 4 Ts aad B B ling Enter the main menu options on the handset by pressing MENU Press Y or A to select from the six menu items described below Directory 47 Enter and retrieve up to 50 names and telephone numbers Call log E7 Review caller ID data select and dial from the caller ID data Settings ja Change the language of the menu prompts set dial type and time clear voicemail Sounds E Select ringer tone turn key tone on or off Display gi Choose from the five preset images used as wallpaper or adjust the screen contrast Ringer volume li Adjust ringer volume or turn ringer off Press V or A to reach the desired menu option then press MENU SEL to select www vtechphones com 17 Ww o 2 2 Lo o 1 9 o 3 When the telephone is ringing press OFF to temporarily mute the ringer 18 Telephone settings SETTINGS a With this icon highlighted press MENU then press W or A to select from the following menu options LANGUAGE This option allow
28. er s manual to set the dial mode If the other phones in your home are having the issue the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company Eliminate any background noise Noise from a television radio or other appliance may cause the phone not to dial out properly If you cannot eliminate the background noise first try muting the handset before dialing or dialing from another room in your home with less background noise www vtechphones com uongeunojui EUO IPPY Troubleshooting Problem UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN displays on my handset The battery does not hold a charge Ifyou subscribe to DSL service hear other calls while using my phone 46 Suggestion Move the handset closer to the telephone base You might have moved out of range If the handset is in its telephone base and the charging light does not light refer to the charge light is off in this troubleshooting guide Reset the telephone base Unplug the unit s electrical power Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to reset Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible wireless routers radios radio towers pager towers cell phones intercoms room monitors televisions personal computers kitchen appliances and other cordless phon
29. erially Defective Product During the limited warranty period VTech s authorized service representative will repair or replace at VTech s option without charge a Materially Defective Product If we repair the Product we may use new or refurbished replacement parts If we choose to replace the Product we may replace it with a new or refurbished Product of the same or similar design We will retain defective parts modules or equipment Repair or replacement of the Product at VTech s option is your exclusive remedy VTech will return repaired or replacement Products to you in working condition You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days How long is the limited warranty period The limited warranty period for the product extends for ONE 1 YEAR from the date of purchase if we repair or replace a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty This limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Products for a period of either a 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or b the time remaining on the original one year warranty whichever is longer What is not covered by this limited warranty This limited warranty does not cover 1 Product that has been subjected to misuse accident shipping or other physical damage improper installation abnormal operation or handling neglect inundation fire water or other liquid intrusion or Produc
30. ers hear an announcement but cannot leave messages When announcement only is turned on calls are answered with the pre recorded announcement We re sorry Messages to this number cannot be accepted or the customized message Turn the announcement only mode on or off Press SETUP four times the system announces Announcement only Record no messages To change the setting press CHANGE Press CHANGE until you hear the desired option on or off e Press PLAY STOP P M to save and exit Customize the announcement only message 1 Press SETUP four times the system announces Announcement only Record no messages To change the setting press CHANGE www vtechphones com n some areas tone dial phone from a remote location phone may not function due to telephone line conditions such as line noise echo etc 39 Ww o 2 2 e o 1 9 ce 3 40 Answering system 2 Press CHANGE until you hear the on option 3 Press SETUP three times the system announces Announcement Press PLAY or press RECORD To continue setup press SETUP 4 Press REC MEMO The system will announce Record after the tone Press STOP when you are done Speak toward the MIC to record an announcement for up to 90 seconds 5 The elapsed time in seconds will be shown in the message window when you record 6 Press PLAY STOP P M when you have finished recording The system will play back your recorde
31. es Charge the battery in the handset for 16 hours For optimum daily performance return the handset to its telephone base when not in use You may need to purchase a new battery please refer to the battery sections in this user s manual Your phone might be malfunctioning Please refer to the Warranty section of this user s manual for further instruction If you hear noise during conversations and or your caller ID features aren t functioning properly 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 Disconnect your telephone base from the telephone jack and plug in a regular telephone If you still hear other calls the problem is probably in your wiring or local service Call your local telephone company www vtechphones com Troubleshooting Problem get noise static or weak signal even when I m near the telephone base Suggestion Other cordless phones and 802 11 wireless routers that are used for home computer networks both use internal radios to communicate The radios may interfere with one another You can improve the performance of your cordless phones and your router by a positioning your new phone as far away as possible from any other existing cordless telephone system that is already installed in your home to avoid the two systems interfering with each other b positioning your telephone base as far as
32. es the best of 5 8GHz and 2 4GHz technologies providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Telephone base 5725 5850 MHz Handset 2400 2483 5 MHz Receive frequency Telephone base 2400 2483 5 MHz Handset 5725 5850 MHz Channels 95 Nominal effective range Maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use Size Handset 141mm X 49mm X 35mm Telephone base 130mm X 120mm X 68mm Charger 89mm X 78mm X 53mm Weight Handset 141 grams Telephone base 267 grams Charger 76 grams Power requirements Handset 600mAH Ni MH battery Telephone base 9V DC 600mA Charger 9V DC O 200mA Memory Directory 50 memory locations up to 32 digits 16 characters per location Caller ID 50 memory locations www vtechphones com gt o es gt em gt e 3 o gt Index A Additional information 45 Announcement only mode 39 Announcements 34 Answering calls 19 Answering system 30 B Base ringer 40 Base volume 34 35 Batteries 43 Battery care and performance 43 Belt clip 10 C Caller ID call waiting ID 26 Call forward 21 Call screening 35 Call transfer 21 Characters by number 24 Check battery indicator 9 Check for dialtone 9 Choose a location 7 Conference call 22 Connect power to telephone base handset chargers
33. event possible leakage If you have any trouble installing your phone please refer to the Troubleshooting section near the end of this manual e 1 o o o m 1 a 10 Installation If you subscribe to DSL service optional 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 O Telephone DSL filter For line cord DSL users ugs To single telephone jack RJ11C Belt clip optional To attach To remove www vtechphones com 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 2 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 tele
34. g keys to spell the name see the next page Press SEL Aconfirmation tone will sound and the new directory entry will briefly be displayed If the directory is full the handset will display LIST FULL If you wish to store a number from redial memory into the directory press REDIAL PAUSE then A or w to scroll to the desired redial number from memory Press SEL www vtechphones com All handsets share a common directory stored in the base Entries entered into one handset are available at all handsets and if a directory entry is deleted it will disappear from all handsets While entering numbers press and hold REDIAL PAUSE to add pauses if necessary If there isa duplicated number in the directory the display will show ALREADY SAVED 238 Ww o 2 2 Le o 1 o e 3 Directory Characters by number Pressing any particular key causes different characters to be displayed in the following order 24 www vtechphones com Directory Review and dial entries Press MENU with DIRECTORY highlighted press SEL With REVIEW in the first line press SEL OR With the handset in idle press A to enter the directory The first directory entry will be displayed e Scroll through the directory entries using A and Y or enter the first character of the name to be searched using the digit keys Continue pressing the A or scroll keys
35. inger Equivalence Number REN for this terminal equipment is 0 1 The REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five The RBRC seal The RBRC seal on the nickel metal hydride battery indicates that VTech Communications Inc is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives when taken out of service within the United States and Canada The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel metal hydride batteries into the trash or municipal waste which may be illegal in your area VTech s participation in RBRC makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC program or at authorized VTech product service centers Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on Ni MH battery recycling and disposal bans restrictions in your area VTech s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources RBRC is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation 56 www vtechphones com Technical specifications Enhanced 5 8GHz technology your phone operates on a dual band transmission that combin
36. ions to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment To ensure safety of users the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria The handset may be safely held against the ear of the user The telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm 8 inches or more If you choose to use a clipping device please make sure to only use the supplied VTech belt clip FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments ACTA The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains among other things a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ TXXXx This identifier must be provided to your local telephone company upon request The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant An RJ1
37. isk of electric shock do not disassemble this product but take it to an authorized service facility Opening or removing parts of the telephone 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 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 When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled onto the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water 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 telephone base and or handset has been damaged F If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Avoid using a telephone other than cordless during an electrical storm There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when
38. mote answering system operation 36 Message alert 38 Announcement only mode 39 Turn the announcement only mode on or off 39 Customize the announcement only message 39 Basejinger soe x wo umo ox rigo omo RU 40 Numberofrings llle 40 Message window display 41 Headset operation 42 HeadsetjacK o ee 42 Operating range o o o 42 Batteries vasta ee ae UAE Xue Ri a E 43 Battery care and performance 43 Replace the handset battery 43 Troubleshooting cens 44 Additional information 45 Maintenance lt lt o 52 Warranty us Ear ir a A 52 Important safety instructions 53 FCC ACTA and IC regulations 56 TheRBRC seal ooo 56 Technical specifications 57 l dex ow kk a a AR 58 www vtechphones com Congratulations 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 vt
39. n the transport of Product s to the service location VTech will return repaired or replaced product under this limited warranty to you transportation delivery or handling charges prepaid VTech assumes no risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit Ifthe Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty VTech will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty What must you return with the Product to get warranty service 1 Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty and 2 Include valid proof of purchase sales receipt identifying the Product purchased Product model and the date of purchase or receipt and 3 Provide your name complete and correct mailing address and telephone number Other Limitations This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and VTech It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this Product VTech provides no other warranties for this product The warranty exclusively describes all of VTech s responsibilities regarding the product There are no other express warranties No one is authoriz
40. ncement Record memo Press after hearing the beep Speak after the system announces Record after the tone Press STOP when you are done Start recording your memo Press 5 to stop Change remote access code Turn system off Turn system on Message alert The message alert function produces an audio tone to remind you that there are new messages on the answering system 1 Press SETUP three times the system announces Message alert To change the setting press CHANGE Change remote access code When the system announces Answering machine off press 0 again to turn the system back on When the system is off it answers after 10 rings and announces Please enter your remote access code Enter your remote access code Review remote access Listen to current remote access code code 9 www vtechphones com Answering system 2 Press CHANGE to confirm the current status On or Off is also displayed on the message window 3 Press CHANGE again to change the setting 4 Press SETUP to save and advance to the next menu option or press PLAY STOP P M to save and exit When the message alert function is turned on the base beeps every 10 seconds and PLAY STOP P M and the number of messages in the message window flash when there are new messages If PLAY STOP D M and the number in the message window are on steadily there are no new messages Announcement only mode In announcement only mode call
41. ndset idle off press MENU Press A to scroll to CALL LOG Press SEL Use 4 and V to scroll through the call log entries When the beginning or the end of the call log is reached a double beep will sound e If the call log is full the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the new call If the call log is empty the following message is displayed when you try to review caller ID records Store caller ID in your directory e Follow the steps in Review caller ID above to find the record to be stored The phone number in the caller ID log was sent by the phone company You may have to dial the number differently Press the key repeatedly to see the different dialing options You can add or remove the initial 1 and or the area code The various dialing options are Press SEL to store the displayed number e Ifthe caller ID record contains both name and number the name and number will be stored after pressing SEL fthe record does not contain a name you will be prompted to EDIT NAME and the screen will show www vtechphones com CALL LOG ER El B lim Press OFF any time to exit the caller ID log All handsets share a common caller ID log Stored in the base If a call log entry is deleted it will disappear from all handsets 2f W o o 2 o o 1 9 o 3 28 Caller ID If the caller ID record
42. ns of the telephone base and handset the weather and the construction of your home or office If you receive a call while you are out of range the handset might not ring or if it does ring the call might not connect well when you press zx Move closer to the telephone base then press mx to answer the call If you move out of range during a phone conversation you might hear noise or interference To improve reception move closer to the telephone base If you move out of range without pressing OFF the phone will be left off the hook To hang up properly walk back into range periodically pressing OFF www vtechphones com Batteries Battery care and performance After the battery is fully charged you can expect the following performance f you repeatedly get a low battery While in use talking up to 7 5 hours indicator even after charging While not in use standby up to 3 5 days overnight the battery should be Operation Operating time Handset is off the telephone base or charger but not in use replaced The battery needs charging when To reduce the A new battery is installed in the handset risk of fire or The phone beeps twice every five seconds injury to persons The screen displays LOW BATTERY and the low battery icon or damage to the Place the handset in the telephone base so the CHARGE light turns on The battery is usually fully bern sued charged in about 16 hours instruction
43. nt by the phone company You may have to dial the number differently Press the key repeatedly to see the different dialing options You can add or remove the initial 1 and or the area code 29 Ww o 2 2 Le Lo 1 9 ce 3 When your answering system is powered off you can still play your messages and change the answering system settings 30 Answering system Your cordless telephone system provides you with leading edge digital technology with an answering system that can record up to 99 messages or approximately 15 minutes of recording time Each message can be up to four minutes Turn your answering system on and off Press ANS ON OFF on the base to turn the answering system on or off 3 When the system is on ANS ON OFF will light up the system will answer su Soe calls and incoming messages can be recorded N Day and time announcements To set day and time TIME SET Before playing each recorded message the answering system announces the day and time the message was received Set the day and time by pressing TIME SET twice You can change settings by pressing CHANGE and you can advance to the next type of setting by pressing TIME SET again See the following page for detailed instructions www vtechphones com Answering system Before using the answering system you should follow the steps below to set the day and time so messages are dated
44. o the Warranty section of this user s manual for further instruction www vtechphones com uoneunuojur jeuornippv Troubleshooting Problem My caller ID isn t working My answering machine is not recording messages cannot hear recorded messages CL is flashing in the telephone base message display window Common cure for electronic equipment 50 Suggestion Caller ID is a subscription service You must subscribe to this service for this feature to work on your phone Your caller must be calling from an area that supports caller ID Both you and your caller s telephone companies must use caller ID compatible equipment Make sure system is turned ON the ANS ON OFF key is illuminated Make sure the announce only feature is set to OFF Using the telephone base volume control raise the volume to a comfortable listening level You need to set the day and time Refer to the section s on setting day and time in this user s manual Make sure announce only feature is set to OFF If the unit does not seem to be responding normally then try putting the handset in its telephone base If it does not seem to respond do the following in the order listed 1 Disconnect the power to the telephone base Disconnect the handset battery and spare battery if applicable Wait a few minutes Connect power to the telephone base Re install the battery ies Wait for the handset to re e
45. one line cord is plugged firmly into the telephone base and the telephone wall jack Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes and then reconnect it Charge the battery in the handset for 16 hours For optimum daily performance return the handset to its telephone base when not in use Reset the telephone base Unplug the unit s electrical power Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to reset You may need to purchase a new battery please refer to the battery sections in this user s manual cannot get a dial Try all the suggestions above tone Move the handset closer to the telephone base You might have moved out of range Your line cord might be malfunctioning Try installing a new line cord If the previous suggestions don t work disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack and connect a different phone If there is no dial tone on that phone either the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company 44 www vtechphones com Troubleshooting Problem cannot dial out Suggestion Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing The handset may take a second or two to find the telephone base and produce a dial tone This is normal Wait an extra second before dialing Make sure your phone is set to the correct dial mode for the type of service that you have pulse or touchtone Refer to the Setup section of this us
46. oose the location for your charger and plug its power supply into an electrical outlet Telephone outlet o B 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 www vtechphones com AC power outlet AC power outlet Installation Check battery indicator 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 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 for dial tone After the battery is charged press on the handset You should hear a dial tone If not see Troubleshooting www vtechphones com If the phone will not be used for a long period of time remove the battery to pr
47. phone base down on the mounting studs until it locks into place www vtechphones com 11 Q D ke o m o m D Q 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 12 Registration 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 vtechphones com in the US 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 handset Register a handset When first purchased all accessory handsets show NOT REGISTERED on the screen To register a handset 1 Place the handset in a telephone base or charger that is 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 base or charger again 2 Onthe telephone bas
48. possible from your router computer or any other computer devices c selecting channels four through 10 for your router refer to your router s user manual for more information Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible wireless routers radios radio towers pager towers cell phones intercoms room monitors televisions personal computers kitchen appliances and other cordless phones Microwave oven operates on the same frequency as your phone It is normal to experience static on your phone while the microwave oven is running Do not install this phone in the same outlet or near the microwave oven If your phone is plugged in with a modem or surge protector plug the phone or modem surge protector into a different location If this solves the problem re locate your phone or modem farther apart from one another or use a different surge protector Relocate your phone to a higher location The phone will likely get better reception not installed in a low area If the other phones in your home are having the issue the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company charges may apply www vtechphones com uoneuuojur jeuonippv Problem My handset does not ring when receive a call 48 Make sure you have the ringer activated Refer to the section s on ringer
49. ress TALK FLASH on the handset The answering system will stop recording Remote access To retrieve new messages from any touch tone phone from a remote location a two digit access code is required The remote access code can be any two digit number between 10 and 99 The remote access code has been set to 19 at the factory but it can be changed it to any two digit number any time for your convenience www vtechphones com IN USE CHARGE Si e Memos less than one second will not be recorded You can record a memo up to four minutes long 35 Ww o 2 2 e o 1 9 ce 3 Answering system Set the remote access code 1 2 3 4 Press SETUP twice and you will hear Remote access code To change the setting press change Because the remote access code was set to 19 at the factory press CHANGE and you will hear the default code 19 Press CHANGE to advance the remote access code number by one Press and hold CHANGE to advance the remote access code by increments of 10 When the desired number is heard Press SETUP to save and advance to the next menu option or press PLAY STOP P M to save and exit Remote answering system operation 1 2 3 From any touch tone telephone dial your telephone number While the outgoing announcement is playing enter your two digit remote access code Hang up to end the call and save all undeleted messages
50. ring for 30 seconds If the returned call is not answered within 30 seconds the external call will end automatically Call transfer While on an external call a handset HS1 can transfer the call to another system handset HS2 by pressing INT The external call is put on hold automatically Select the destination handset number 1 4 e HS1 shows CALLING HANDSET 2 HS2 HS2 can pick up the transferred call when it rings and the screen shows HANDSET 1 IS CALLING www vtechphones com 21 Ww o 2 2 Lo o 1 9 o 3 22 Handset operation e HS2 can pick up the transferred call by pressing 2X SPEAKER or INT An intercom call is now established the external call is still on hold and HS1 and HS2 are able to talk to each other HS1 or HS2 can hang up and conversation with the external call can be resumed CALL TRANSFERRED is briefly displayed on HS1 If the transferred call is not answered within 100 seconds the intercom attempt will be automatically ended and the external call will return to the original party Conference call It is possible to establish a conference call between two handsets and the external line If one handset is already connected to the external line the other can join the conversation by pressing 4 a conference call will be established immediately Both handsets will show Find handset At the telephone base press FIND HANDSET to p
51. s You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the telephone base after each use carefully Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the user s manual Ww o 2 2 Le Lo 1 9 o 3 Replace the handset battery 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the cover downward 2 Liftout the old battery and disconnect 3 Align the two holes in the new battery s plug with the socket pins and snap the plug into place Snap the battery in the compartment as described in Installation on page 7 4 Replace the cover by sliding it up into place 5 The new battery must be fully charged before installing it into the phone Place the handset in the telephone base and allow it to charge for at least 16 hours the first charge The telephone might operate before that but for best performance let the battery charge fully www vtechphones com 43 Troubleshooting If you have difficulty operating your phone the suggestions below should solve the problem If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions call VTech Communications at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd at 1 800 267 7377 Problem Suggestion My phone doesn t Make sure the power cord is plugged in work at all Make sure the teleph
52. s may intentionally block their names and or phone numbers from being sent These are subscription services provided by most regional telephone service providers You must subscribe to these services to enjoy the benefits of these features If you do not subscribe to caller ID services you can still use your phone and the other features it offers Caller ID Caller ID call waiting ID Your phone is capable of displaying the number of the caller before the call is answered caller ID or CID If the number is already in the directory the name of the caller will also be displayed Your phone can hold up to 50 caller ID entries The handset display informs you when there are calls that have not been answered by a system handset These are missed calls If you answer a call before the information appears on the screen it will not be in the caller ID log After all missed caller ID records are reviewed the screen will show The NEW icon in the lower left corner indicates the call has not yet been reviewed Your phone can also display the name and number of the call waiting caller call waiting caller ID so you can decide whether to answer the incoming call or continue with the current conversation www vtechphones com Caller ID Review caller ID You can enter caller ID review mode by pressing W when the handset is idle the handset will enter caller id review mode Or With the ha
53. s you to change the screen prompts to English Espanol or Francais DIAL TYPE This option allows you to select tone or pulse dial CLOCK SETTING This option allows you to adjust the time displayed on the idle screen CLR VOICE MAIL This option allows you to turn the voicemail indicator off SOUNDS H RINGER MELODY This option allows you to select one of the 10 0 9 different ringer tones for incoming calls KEY TONE This option allows you to turn the key tone on or off DISPLAY zi WALLPAPER This option allows you to set a wallpaper image Select WALLPAPER in the main menu then press V or A to view the five available images Once you have selected the image press SEL and you will hear a confirmation tone CONTRAST This option allows you to adjust the handset screen contrast RINGER VOLUME Ij This option allows you to adjust the ringer volume or turn the ringer off www vtechphones com Handset operation Making calls Press 2X or SPEAKER to use the handset speakerphone feature then dial the phone number OR Dial the phone number first then press x or SPEAKER To end your call press OFF or place the handset in the base or charger Answering calls e Press 2X SPEAKER or any dialing keys To end your call press OFF or place the handset in its telephone base or charger Flash function You can use your phone with services such as call waiting When you subscribe to call waiting service
54. stablish its link with the telephone base Allow up to one minute for this to take place www vtechphones com Troubleshooting Problem lost a handset and just bought a new one How do register the new one Suggestion Press and hold FIND HANDSET on the main telephone base for 10 seconds When the IN USE light starts to flash release the FIND HANDSET button Press and release FIND HANDSET again The IN USE light will turn off and in a few seconds all handsets will be de registered All handsets will show NOT REGISTERED Place the handset in its charger connected to a power outlet If PRESS FIND HNDST 4 SECS ON BASE does not appear on the screen after a few seconds lift up handset and place in the charger again On the main telephone base Press and hold FIND HANDSET key for four seconds Release FIND HANDSET key when IN USE light is on The LCD screen on the telephone base will show HS REGISTERED The handset will show HS REGISTERED and beep once After about 10 seconds the handset will emit a tone and the handset will be assigned the lowest extension number not previously assigned to another system handset 1 4 when successfully registered Repeat steps 1 and 2 if handset is not registered within two minutes www vtechphones com uoneuuojur jeuornippv Maintenance Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts so it must be treated with care
55. t that has been damaged due to repair alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech or Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions network reliability or cable or antenna systems or Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non VTech electrical accessories or Product whose warranty quality stickers Product serial numbers plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed altered or rendered illegible or Product purchased used serviced or shipped for repair from outside the United States of America or Canada or used for commercial or institutional purposes including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes or 7 Product returned without valid proof of purchase see 2 below or onRON 52 wwwW vtechphones com Warranty 8 Charges for installation or set up adjustment of customer controls and installation or repair of systems outside the unit How do you get warranty service To obtain warranty service in the United States of America call 1 800 595 9511 for instructions regarding where to return the Product Before calling for service please check the user s manual A check of the Product controls and features may save you a service call Except as provided by applicable law you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred i
56. ting Ed time while recording a memo or announcement up to 90 99 flashing p announcement recording exceeds maximum time of 99 F flashing Memorie full Messages must be deleted before new messages can be CL flashing Clock needs to be set fA Announcement only mode is on Answering system is answering a call or being accessed from a remote location flashing System is in programming mode On or OFF Displayed for one second when any answering system setting is turned on or off 02 04 06 tS Change number of rings until the system answers the call www vtechphones com 41 Ww o 2 7 e o 1 9 ce 3 e To purchase a headset visit us on the web at www vtechphones com or call VTech Customer Service at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada contact VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd at www vtechcanada com or 1 800 267 7377 42 Headset optional Headset jack You can use this telephone handsfree when you install any VTech 2 5 mm headset purchased separately Plug the headset into the jack located on the left side of the handset under the small rubber flap Do not force the connection but make sure the plug fits securely Operating range This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission FCC Even so this handset and telephone base can communicate only over a certain distance which can vary with the locatio
57. u will be notified as soon as possible You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operation or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product The telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset it is hearing aid compatible If this product has memory dialing locations you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers e g police fire medical in these locations If you do store or test emergency numbers please www vtechphones com 55 gt o es et fe gt E 5 p fe 3 o e gt FCC ACTA and IC regulations Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up Perform such activities in off peak hours such as early morning or late evening Industry Canada This equipment complies with regulations RSS210 and CS 03 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device The term IC before the certification registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met The R
58. vtech User s manual www vtechphones com Innovation Beyond Technology Models mi6885 mi6889 Table of contents Getting Started s oo e 2 o o 5 Parts checklist for mi6885 5 Parts checklist for mi B89 6 Installation x Mardy U eur cR e 7 Choose a location 7 Install handset battery 7 Connect power to telephone base handset chargers 8 Connect to phoneline 8 Check battery indicator 9 Check for dialtone 9 If you subscribe to DSL service 10 Belt clip 25 53 Cada dae AES oe eS 10 Wallmounting lll 11 Registration llle rn 12 Register a handset 12 De register all handsets 13 Handsetlayout r orea da eedi 14 Telephone base layout 0 15 Telephone settings 16 HandseticonS o 16 Handsetlights 16 Telephone base display 16 Handsetmainmenu 17 Handset operation o 19 Making calls 4 ace ca ee 19 Answering calls 19 Flashstunction x aa daa EUR E 19 Handset volume 19 Redial is sala et dee wed x SU x E EUR Ro uen 19 Mule kw e a a E EG A os 20 Inter Com y us sehe Ee RORORUR UR cem en 20 Call forward lens 21 Call transfer

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