User manual VTECH MI6879

[. . . ] · With the telephone base in idle (off) mode, press MENU, then press or until KEY TONE is displayed · Press SEL The current setting will be shown Press or to see ON or OFF When set to on, the telephone base will emit a beep whenever a key is pressed · When the desired option is shown, press SEL Ringer volume >RINGER VOLUME RINGER TONE RINGER VOLUME >RINGER VOLUME Ringer tone >RINGER TONE KEY TONE Key tone >KEY TONE OFF 8 www. vtechphones. com Telephone settings · From the idle (off) mode, press MENU then press or until LANGUAGE is displayed · Press SEL Press or to choose among ENGLISH, FRANCAIS , ESPANOL. (The language is pre-set to English. ) Language LANGUAGE ENGLISH >CLR VOICE MAIL DIAL TYPE · From the idle (off) mode, press MENU, then press CLR VOICE MAIL is displayed · Press SEL · Press SEL again to confirm, or press OFF to exit Clear voicemail or until TURN INDICATOR OFF? · From idle (off) mode, press MENU, then or to DIAL TYPE · Press SEL, then or to scroll to TONE (touch tones) or PULSE (rotary) · Press SEL to confirm. The dial type is preset to TONE Dial type >DIAL TYPE DIRECTORY · This function only cancels the indication of voicemail on the handset and telephone base displays It does not cancel the actual voicemail status at the telephone company · When the telephone is set to pulse dial, it is possible to switch to temporary tone during a call by pressing *TONE Once pressed, tone dial will be used for the duration of the call After hanging up, the telephone will return to pulse dial for the next call Basic operation DIAL TYPE TONE www. vtechphones. com 9 Directory Your telephone can store up to 50 entries (numbers with names) in memory Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits for the number and 6 characters for the name · All handsets and the telephone base share a common directory stored in the telephone base Entries entered into one handset are available at all handsets and the telephone base If a directory entry is deleted, it will disappear from all handsets and telephone base · While entering numbers, press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to add pauses if necessary · If there is a duplicated number in the directory, the display will show: ALREADY SAVED Store a new entry · Press MENU on the handset or telephone base · With (or DIRECTORY) selected, press SEL · Press 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 on the handset (or DELETE on the telephone base) to backspace and make corrections Press SEL when finished entering the telephone number · You will then be prompted to ENTER NAME Use the dialing keys to enter the name to be stored Press SEL when finished entering the name · A confirmation tone will sound, and the new directory entry will briefly be displayed. ENTER NUMBER 800-595-9511_ ENTER NAME _ · If the directory is full, the handset will display LIST FULL LIST FULL 20 www. vtechphones. com Directory Characters by number Pressing any key causes different characters to be displayed in the following order: Key Characters by number of key presses A D G J M P T W 0 ? [. . . ] To change the setting, press CHANGE. " 2 Because the remote access code was set to 9 at the factory, press CHANGE, and the system announces "19. " 3 Press and release CHANGE to advance the remote access code number by one Press and hold CHANGE to advance the remote access code by 0 4 When the desired number is heard Press SETUP to save and advance to the next menu option, or press PLAY/STOP / to save and exit Set remote access code Basic operation From any touch tone telephone, dial your telephone number 2 While the outgoing announcement is playing, enter the two-digit remote access code before taking the following actions 3 Hang up to end the call and save all undeleted messages If you pause for more than 0 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 Remote operation www. vtechphones. com 39 Answering system operation Purpose Play all messages in the mailbox Play new messages in the mailbox Delete a message Delete all old messages Repeat a message Repeat the previous message Stop Skip a message Review announcement Record announcement Press 1 2 3 3, 3 4 4, 4 5, 6 #7 *7 Action Listen to new messages If there are no new messages, all messages will be played back Plays all new (not previously reviewed) messages Delete message currently playing Press when any message is playing to delete all old (previously reviewed) messages Press to repeat current message Press to repeat previous message Press to stop messages from being played Press to skip to the next message Listen to current outgoing announcement Press af ter hearing the beep Record your new announcement Press 5 to stop recording The system will play back the announcement for confirmation. help *5 40 www. vtechphones. com Answering system operation Purpose Record memo Press 8 Action 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 Listen to current remote access code after press *9, enter 2 digits for your new 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 0 rings and announces, "Please enter your remote access code. " Enter your remote access code · Your telephone may not respond to remote access commands if tones produced by the telephone from which you are calling are too short Hold the buttons down longer if this occurs · If accessing from a touch tone telephone, press #5 to stop recording Review remote access code Change remote access code Turn system off Turn system on #9 *9 0 0 Basic operation The message alert function produces an audio tone to remind you that there are new messages on the answering system Press SETUP three times and you will hear "Message alert. To change the setting, press CHANGE. " 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 / to save and exit Message alert www. vtechphones. com 4 Answering system operation When the message alert function is turned on and there are unreviewed messages, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds, and the number of messages in the oval message window flash. If the number in the message window is on steadily, there are no new messages Announcement only mode In announcement only mode, callers 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 you may record your own message Turn announcement only mode on or off · Press SETUP four times, the system will announce "Announcement only. To change the setting, press CHANGE. " · Press CHANGE until you hear the desired option (on or off) · Press PLAY/STOP / to save your selection and exit Press SETUP four times, the system will announce "Announcement only. To change the setting, press CHANGE. " 2 Press CHANGE until you hear the option "on" 3 Press SETUP three times, the system will announce "Announcement. To continue, 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 while recording 6 Press PLAY/STOP / when finished recording. The system will play back the recorded message before saving it Record the announcement only message 42 www. vtechphones. com Answering system operation Call screening If you wish to review caller ID or listen to caller's leaving their message before choosing to answer a call, follow these steps: Set the playback VOL on the telephone base to a level greater than one on the message window by pressing or to adjust the volume for message playback 2 If you decide to answer a call while the caller is leaving a message, simply press or SPEAKER on the handset or telephone base The answering system will stop This function sets the number of rings before the answering system picks up the call If calling from a touch tone phone, when the toll saver is on, the answering system alerts you that you have new messages by answering after two rings If there are no new messages, the system answers after four 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 Press SETUP six times, and the system will announce "Number of rings. To change the setting, press CHANGE. " 2 Press CHANGE to confirm the current status, which is also displayed on the oval message window 3 Press CHANGE to set the number of rings to 2, 4, 6, or toll saver 4 Press SETUP to save and advance to the next setup option, or press PLAY/STOP / to save and exit · While the telephone base is in idle (off) mode, press the VOL buttons to change the telephone base ringer volume While listening to an incoming message or message playback, press the VOL buttons to change the listening volume Basic operation Number of rings www. vtechphones. com 43 Answering system operation Message window displays Display 0 - 98 -8 0 - 99 - 99 (counting) 99 (flashing) F (flashing) CL (flashing) A --- (flashing) On or OFF 02, 04, 06, tS Explanation No messages Total number of messages and memos, or message number currently playing Number flashes if there are new messages. Playback or ringer volume level selected when VOL Current remote access code while setting Elapsed time while recording a memo up to 90 seconds Memo recording exceeds maximum time of 99 seconds Memory is full Messages must be deleted before new messages can be recorded Clock needs to be set Announcement only mode is on Answering system is answering a call or being accessed from a remote location or the telephone base speaker is being used System is in programming mode Displayed for one second when any answering system setting is turned on or off Change number of rings until the system answers the call or is pressed 44 www. vtechphones. com Headset operation 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 ensure the plug fits securely Headset jack 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 locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office. If there is a call while the handset is out of range, the handset might not ring or if it does ring, the call might not connect well when you press . Move closer to the telephone base, then press to answer the call If the handset is moved out of range during a telephone 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 telephone will be left off the hook To hang up properly, walk back into range, periodically pressing OFF. Operating range · To purchase a headset, visit us on the web at www vtechphones com or call VTech Customer Service at (800) 595-95 In Canada, contact Telecommunications Canada Ltd at www vtechcanada com or (800) 267-7377 Basic operation www. vtechphones. com 45 Batteries Battery care and performance · If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after charging overnight, the battery should be replaced · To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, charge the battery provided with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the user's manual After the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation While in use (talking) While not in use (standby*) * Handset is off the telephone base or charger but not in use Operating time up to 7 5 hours up to 3 5 days · The battery needs charging when: -- a new battery is installed in the handset -- the telephone beeps twice every five seconds. -- the screen displays LOW BATTERY and the low battery icon · Place the handset in the telephone base so the CHARGE light turns on The battery is usually fully charged in about 6 hours · You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the telephone base after each use Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the cover downward 2 Lift out 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 it can be used Place the handset in the telephone base and allow it to charge for at least 16 hours for the first charge The telephone might operate before that, but for best performance, let the battery charge fully Replace the handset battery 46 www. vtechphones. com Troubleshooting If you have difficulty operating your telephone, 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 (800) 267-7377 Problem My phone doesn't work at all Suggestion · Make sure the power cord is plugged in · Make sure the telephone 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 6 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 5 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to synchronize · You may need to purchase a new battery Please refer to the Batteries section of this user's manual · · · · Try all the suggestions above 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 telephone If there is no dial tone on that telephone either, the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company I cannot get a dial tone Additional information www. vtechphones. com 47 Troubleshooting Problem I 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 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 touch tone) Refer to the Telephone settings section of this user's manual to set the dial mode · If the other telephones 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 telephone 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 Additional information 48 www. vtechphones. com Troubleshooting Problem UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN displays on my handset 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 The CHARGE light is off in this troubleshooting guide · Reset the telephone base Unplug the unit's electrical power Wait for 5 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to synchronize · Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless telephone Try installing it 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 · Charge the battery in the handset for at least 6 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 Batteries section of this user's manual · Your telephone 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 noise filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL provider to obtain a noise filter. The battery does not hold a charge If you subscribe to DSL service Additional information www. vtechphones. com 49 Troubleshooting Problem I get noise, static, or weak signal even when I'm near the telephone base Suggestion · Other cordless telephones and 802 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 telephone 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 possible from your router, computer or any other computer devices c selecting channels 4 through 0 for your router (refer to your router's user manual for more information) · Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless telephone Try installing it 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 telephones · Microwaves operate on the same frequency as your telephone It is normal to experience static on your telephone while the microwave oven is operation Do not install this telephone in the same outlet as near the microwave oven · If your telephone 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 telephone or modem farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector · Relocate your telephone to a higher location The telephone will likely get better reception when installed in a high area · If the other telephones in your home are having the problem, contact your local telephone company (charges may apply ) · 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 I hear other calls while using my telephone 50 www. vtechphones. com Troubleshooting Problem My handset does not ring when I receive a call Suggestion · Make sure the ringer is activated Refer to the section(s) on ringer 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 at least 6 hours For optimum daily performance, return the handset to its telephone base when not in use · You may have too many extension telephones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring Try unplugging some of the other telephones · The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range. Try moving the telephone base to another location, preferably to an upper floor. [. . . ] 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, you 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. [. . . ]