User manual VTECH MI6897

[. . . ] User's Manual www. vtechphones. com Models: mi6897/6877 Table of contents Getting started . 6 Connect power to telephone base/ handset chargers . 8 If you subscribe to DSL service (optional) . Caller ID - call waiting with CID Review caller ID . [. . . ] 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 . Press SETUP three times, the system will announce "Announcement. 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 . The elapsed time (in seconds) will be shown in the message window while you are recording . Press PLAY/STOP / when you have finished recording. The system will play back your recorded message before saving it . Basic operation Turn announcement only mode on or off Record the announcement only message www. vtechphones. com 4 Answering system operation Call screening · While the telephone base 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 . 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 . If you decide to answer a call while the caller is leaving a message, simply press or SPEAKER on the handset or base . This function sets the number of rings before the answering system picks up the call . When you call from a touch tone phone, if you have toll saver 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, 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 . Press CHANGE to set the number of rings to 2, 4, 6, or toll saver . Press SETUP to save and advance to the next setup option, or press PLAY/STOP / to save and exit . Number of rings 42 www. vtechphones. com 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 . [. . . ] 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 . [. . . ]