VTech Telecommunications 80-5656-01 Vtech 6823 & 6863 Cordless Telephone Handset User Manual 91 000134 010 mini6863 R0

VTech Telecommunications Ltd Vtech 6823 & 6863 Cordless Telephone Handset 91 000134 010 mini6863 R0

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1Important Safety InstructionsWhen using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always befollowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following:1. Read and understand all instructions.2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosolcleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink orswimming pool).5. Do not place this product on an unstable surface, such as a table, shelf or stand.The product may fall, causing serious damage.6. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the Base Unit and Handset are providedfor ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings must not beblocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. Thisproduct should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This productshould not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided.7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated onthe marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consultyour dealer or local power company.8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product wherethe cord may have anyone walking on it.9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the Base or Handsetas they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result ina risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it toan authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the Base or Handsetother than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or otherrisks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product issubsequently used.11. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fireor electric shock.12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized servicefacility under the following conditions:A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.B. If liquid has been spilled onto the product.C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, asimproper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requiresextensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normaloperation.E. If the product has been dropped and the Base and/or Handset has beendamaged.
2Important Safety InstructionsF. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.13. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. Thereis a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.15. Only put the Handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talkmode.VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC.CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-800-595-9511. In Canada VTech TelecommunicationsCanada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.BEFORE USING YOUR mi 6863 SYSTEM, CAREFULLY PEEL OFF THEPROTECTIVE FILM COVERING THE DISPLAYS.Your mi 6863 is an advanced cordless telephone set, capable of supporting twohandsets. This manual is designed to familiarize you with this cordless tele-phone. We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone.
3Parts Check List1. Base Unit2. Handsetx23. Handset Charger4. Base AC Power Adapter5. Telephone Line Cord6. Belt Clipx27. Base Wall Mounting Bracket9. User’s Manual10. BatteriesTo purchase replacement batteries, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.NOTE: Use only VTech batteries (part number 80-5380-00-00) or equivalentAAA NiMH rechargeable batteries.Base UnitHandsetX2Handset ChargerBase AC Power Adapter Wall Mounting BracketBelt Clipx2 Batteries Telephone Line Cord User’s Manual
4The Handset Layout12456871012139113141. Earpiece2. LCD Display3. Headset Jack (2.5mm)4. CID (Scroll Down)5. Phone (Flash)6. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #)7. Redial (Pause)8. Select (Menu)9. Phonebook (Scroll Up)10. Speakerphone11. Off (Clear)12. Volume Control13. Intercom14. Mute (Delete)
5The Base Unit Layout123456789101112131415161. Page2. Cradle Contacts3. In Use LED4. Charging LED5. Mailbox6. Volume Control7. Delete8. Skip/Quick9. Repeat/Slow10. On/Off11. Rec/Memo12. Time/Set13. Change14. Menu15. Telephone Jack16. DC Connector Jack
6Getting StartedConnecting Power to Base Unit/Handset Charger1. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector intothe bottom of the base unit.2. Choose the location for your handset charger, and plug its power supply intoan electrical outlet.SetupTo AC outletTo telephone outlet
7Getting StartedSetupInstallation of Handset Batteries1. Place the new batteries in thehandset with the positive andnegative poles aligned in thebattery compartment.2. Replace the battery compartmentcover by sliding it upwards.3. If the new batteries are not alreadycharged, place the handset in itscharger or base unit, and allow it tocharge for 10-12 hours. After the ini-tial charge, a maintenance charge of8 hours should be sufficient.WARNING: Alkaline batteries mustNOT be used in your mi 6863cordless telephone. Use only thebatteries that came with yourphone, or contact VTech Cus-tomer Service (contact informationon page 2) to order additional bat-teries.Charging of the Handset BatteriesThe handset of your cordless telephone is powered by rechargeable batteries. It chargesautomatically whenever the handset is in its charger or base unit.You should charge the batteries for 10-12 hours when you first receive yourphone. You will know the batteries need chargingwhen:• The low battery message is displayed:• The handset seems completely dead, the LCDis completely clear and does not activate whenyou press the keys.NOTE: When in LOW BATTERY mode, the keypad sounds, backlighting andspeakerphone features will not work. When your battery has been charged,your features will return to their normal function.IMPORTANT:1. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire, they might explode.2. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Toxic substances may be released,causing harm to eyes or skin.3. Exercise care in handling the batteries in order to prevent an accidentalshort of the charge contacts, potentially causing the batteries to overheat.
8Getting StartedConnecting to Phone LinePlug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack at the bottom of the baseunit. Then plug the other end of the cord into the wall jack.SetupChecking for Dial ToneAfter the batteries are charged, press ON on the handset. PHONE willappear on the handset display, and you will hear a dial tone. If not, see In Caseof Difficulty.CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone.IMPORTANT! FOR MAXIMUM PER-FORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM:1. Choose a central location for your baseunit.2. Install your base unit and extension hand-sets away from electronic equipment,such as personal computers, televi-sion sets and microwave ovens.3. In locations where there are multiplecordless telephones, separate baseunits as far away as possible.4. Install your telephone equipment awayfrom heat sources and sunlight.5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust orextreme cold.4. Do not dispose of the batteries into household garbage. Properly recyclethe batteries.5. Do not charge the batteries with other electrical devices.Check Battery IndicatorIf you receive a check battery warning, it indicatesone of the following:1. There are no batteries in your handset. You’llneed to install batteries into your handset (seeInstallation and Charge of Battery Cells in Hand-set section on the previous page.)2. You have accidentally installed alkaline batter-ies into the handset. (Alkaline batteries must NEVER be used in this phone.See the warning on the previous page for additional information about bat-teries for this telephone.)3. The rechargeable batteries in your handset need to be replaced by new batteries.4. The batteries have been installed incorrectly. Please reinstall (see Installa-tion of Battery Cells in Handset) and/or the diagram in the battery compart-ment on the handset.
9Getting StartedWall MountingThe wall mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount platesonly. wall mounting is optional.1. Plug the AC adapters into electrical outlets. Then plug the DC connector of thebase power adapter to the connector jack at the bottom of the base unit.2. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack at the bottom of the base unit, andthe other end to the wall jack.3. Line up the tabs on the wall mount adapters with the holes at the bottom of thebase unit/back of the handset charger. Snap the wall mount bracket firmly inplace.4. Mount the base unit/handset charger on the wall. Position the base unit/handset charger so that the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the wallmount bracket. Slide base unit/handset charger down on the mounting studsuntil it locks into place.
10Basic OperationHandset and Base Indicators• Turns on when the microphone is muted.• Turns on when there are new call log entries.• Turns on when the ringer is muted.• Low battery indicator or charging indicator.Handset LEDs LED Description.Base LEDs LED DescriptionIN USECHARGINGPLAY/STOP1, 2, 3ON/OFF• On when the phone is off hook.• Flashes when an extension phone is off hook.• On when the handset is charging in the cradle.• Flashes when new messages are in the correspondingmailbox.• On when only old messages are in the correspondingmailbox.• On when the answering system is on.• LED is on when in handsfree mode.SPEAKERHandset Icons Icon DescriptionMUTENEW
11Basic OperationHandset OperationMaking Calls• Press ON (or SPEAKER to use the handsetspeakerphone feature). Dial the phonenumber.-OR- Dial the phone number first, then press ON(or SPEAKER).• Press OFF to end your call.Answering Calls• Press ON, SPEAKER or any dialing keys.• Press OFF to end your call.Adjust Handset Volume• The volume control is on the left edge of thehandset. During a call, press the and keys to adjust the listening volume to a com-fortable level. When you reach the maximumor minimum setting, a double beep will sound.NOTE: The procedure is the same for the handsetearpiece, speakerphone and headset.Flash Function• You can use your mi 6863 with services such ascall waiting. When you receive a call waiting sig-nal, simply press the ON/FLASH key to switchto the new call. Press ON/FLASH again toswitch back to the original call.NOTE: Use ON/FLASH to access other phonecompany subscriber services, as described byyour provider.Redial Function• Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the lasttelephone number dialed from the handset(up to 32 digits). Use or to scrollthrough the last five numbers dialed. Whenthe beginning or the end of the redial list isreached, a double beep will sound.• Press OFF to exit the redial review list.• When the desired number is reached, press ON or SPEAKER to dial.• When the desired entry displays, press DELETE to delete it. You’ll hear aconfirmation beep.NOTE: If the redial memory is empty, and REDIAL is pressed, a double beep willsound.
12Basic OperationHandset OperationMute Function• During an active call, pressing the MUTE/DELETE key will disable the microphone.The screen will display MICROPHONEMUTED briefly:• Press MUTE/DELETE again to return tonormal 2-way conversation. MICRO-PHONE ON will display briefly.Intercom Call• From the idle (OFF) mode, press INT. Thehandset will display:• The other handset will ring and the screenwill display:• Press INT or SPEAKER to answer theintercom call. The screens will display:• Press INT or OFF on either handset to endthe call.NOTE: If the other handset is out of range, oron an external call, when you intercom it, thedisplay of the first handset will show:Call Forward and Call TransferAn external call can be forwarded or trans-ferred from one handset to the other hand-set. The difference between forward andtransfer depends on if the sending handsetneeds to talk with the receiving handset be-fore the external call is actually sent to theother handset.
13Basic OperationHandset OperationCall Forward• A handset (HS1) on an external call can for-ward the call to the other handset (HS2) bypressing and holding the INT key. Thedisplay of HS1 will initially show:• HS2 can press ON to answer the call.NOTE: If HS2 does not answer the call in about 30seconds, the external call will be returned to HS1and the display will show:If the returned call is not answered within another 30seconds, the external call will end automatically.Call Transfer• A handset (HS1) on an external call can forward it to the other handset (HS2)by pressing the INT key.NOTE: The external call is put on hold automatically.• HS2 will ring, showing an intercom call.• HS2 can answer the intercom call by pressing ON.• Intercom call link is established while the external call is still on hold. HS1may discuss the external call with HS2.• When HS1 presses OFF, the external call is then transferred to HS2. CALLTRANSFERRED will briefly display on HS1.NOTE: If there is no answer on HS2, HS1 can reconnect to the held call bypressing ON.Conference CallIt is possible to establish a conference betweentwo handsets and the external line.If a HS1 already has a connection to the exter-nal line, HS2 can join the call by pressing ON, aconference will be immediately established. Bothhandsets will show:Base OperationFrom the base unit, press the PAGE key to lo-cate the handsets.• With the handset in idle mode, press PAGE.The handsets will display:• To end the page at the base, press PAGEagain.• To end the page at the handset, press ON,SPEAKER or any dialing keys.
14Basic OperationPhonebook OperationYour mi 6863 can store up to 50 numbers with names in memory. Each memorylocation can hold up to 32 digits for the number and 16 characters for the name.NOTE: The handsets share a common phonebook, which is stored in the base. Thismeans that entries inserted by one handset are available for both handsets, and if onedeletes a phonebook entry, it will disappear from both handsets.When one handset is accessing the phonebook, the other handset cannotaccess it at the same time. If this is attempted, NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIMEwill display on the second handset.Storing a New Entry• Press SEL.• With PHONEBOOK selected, press SEL.• Press to select STORE. Press SEL.• You will be prompted to ENTER NUMBER.Use the dialing keys to enter the numberyou wish to store in the phonebook. Pressthe MUTE.DEL key to backspace andmake corrections. Press SEL.• You will then be prompted to ENTERNAME. Use the dialing keys to spell thename. Press SEL.• You’ll hear a confirmation tone, and thenew phonebook entry will briefly be dis-played.NOTES:• If the phonebook is full, the handset willdisplay PHONEBOOK IS FULL.• You can also press REDIAL.PAUSE, then or to scroll to the previously dialednumber from the redial list which you wantto store in the phonebook. Press SEL.• While entering numbers, press andhold REDIAL.PAUSE to add pauses ifnecessary.• If there is a duplicate number in thephonebook, the display will show:
15Basic OperationPhonebook OperationEach press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the follow-ing order:Characters by number of key pressesKey123456789 space 1ABC2abcDEF3de fGH I 4 g h iJKL5 j k lMNO6mn oPQRS7pqrsTUV8 t uvWXY Z 9w x y z0?!/()#',-.&1234567890#Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook• Press SEL. With PHONEBOOK in the first line,press SEL. With the REVIEW in the first line,press SELn.- OR -With the handset in idle mode, press andthe handset jumps directly into the phonebookreview mode. The first phonebook entry willbe displayed.• Scroll through the phonebook entries usingthe and keys or enter first character ofthe name to be searched (using the digit keys)and continue navigating using the or asscroll keys, until you reach the entry to be dialed.NOTE: When reviewing the phonebook, the sec-ond line of the display will show the phone num-ber, up to 16 digits. For numbers longer than 16digits, only the first 13 digits will be shown. Press or # to scroll the phone number to see theadditional digits.
16Basic OperationPhonebook Operation• Press ON or SPEAKERPHONE, to dial the num-ber.NOTE: If there are no entries in the phonebook,when it is accessed, PHONEBOOK IS EMPTYwill displayEditing a Phonebook Entry• Follow the steps in Reviewing/Dialingfrom the phonebook (page 16) to reachthe entry to be edited.• Press SEL to enter number edit mode.• Press MUTE.DEL to backspace then pressthe digit keys to correct the number. Pressand hold REDIAL.PAUSE to add pauses ifnecessary.You can also press REDIAL.PAUSE, then or to scroll to the previously dialed numberfrom redial list which you want to store in thephonebook. Press SEL.• Press SEL to confirm the number and entername edit mode.• Press MUTE.DEL key to backspace and usethe digit keys to enter the correct name.• Press SEL to confirm the change. You’ll heara confirmation tone.Delete a Phonebook Entry• Follow the steps in Reviewing/Dialing fromthe Phone Book (page 16) to reach theentry to be deleted.• Press MUTE.DEL to delete the entry. You’llhear a confirmation tone.• The handset will then move to the next entry, ifany.
17Basic OperationCall Log (Caller ID - Call Waiting)Caller ID - Call Waiting IDYour mi 6863 is capable of displaying the number of the calling party before youanswer the phone (Caller ID or CID). If the number is contained in the phonebook,the name of the caller will also be displayed. It is also capable of displaying CIDinformation in conjunction with a Call Waiting alert signal (Call Waiting Caller ID).With Call Waiting Caller ID, the CID data is displayed so you can decide whetherto answer the incoming call, or continue with your current conversation. Yourmi 6863 can hold up to 50 CID entries. NOTES ABOUT CALLER ID & CALL WAITING CALLER ID These are subscription services, provided by most regional telephone ser-vice providers. You must subscribe to these services to get the benefits ofthese features. If you do not subscribe to CID services, you can still use yourmi 6863 and the other features it offers.Due to regional incompatibilities, CID information may not be available forevery call you receive. In addition, the calling party may intentionally blocktheir name and/or phone number from being sent.• As new CID/Call Waiting ID records are re-ceived, your handset displays will alert youto the new CID records, for example:• After you review all new CID records, theNEW call indication will be turned off andthe screen will show:• If the call log is full, the oldest entry isdeleted to make room for the new call. If thecall log is empty when you try to enter tocall log review, the following message isdisplayed:Reviewing Caller IDYou can review the CID record via the menu asdescribed below, or by pressing the key inidle (quick access key) and the handset jumpsdirectly to the CID review.• In idle mode, press SEL.• Press the key to scroll to the CALL LOGoption.
18Basic OperationCall Log (Caller ID - Call Waiting)• Press SEL. Use and to scroll throughthe call log entries. When the beginning orthe end of the call log is reached, a doublebeep will sound.Storing a Caller ID• Follow the steps in Reviewing Caller ID to scrollto the record to be stored.• Press SEL.• If the CID record contains both name and number,the CID will be stored after pressing SEL.• If the CID record does not contain a name,you will be prompted to EDIT NAME and thescreen will show:• If the CID record does not contain a number,you will be prompted to EDIT NUMBER, andthe screen will show:• You’ll hear a confirmation beep and thescreen will display:• If both name and number are missing, forexample as in a private listing, the requestwill be rejected with the message:• If the number already exists in the phonebook,the entry will not be stored, and the screenwill show:• If the phonebook is full, the screen will show:Dialing from Caller ID• Follow the steps in Reviewing Caller ID toscroll to the entry to be dialed.• Press ON or SPEAKER key to dial thenumber.
19Basic OperationCall Log (Caller ID - Call Waiting)Deleting Caller ID• Follow the steps in Reviewing Caller ID toscroll to the record to be deleted.• Press the DELETE key to delete the desiredrecord. You’ll hear a confirmation beep andthe previous CID record will be displayedon the screen.• To delete all the CID records, press and holdthe DELETE key. The screen will ask youDELETE ALL CALLS? Press SEL to con-firm. Press OFF to return to the CID recordpreviously displayed.
20Basic OperationRinger Volume• From the idle (OFF) mode, press SEL then or key to RINGER VOLUME.• Press SEL. The current ringer volume will beshown:• Press the and keys or enter a digit (0through 6) to the desired ringer volume. Thecurrent ring tone will play and the volume baris increased or decreased each time the set-ting is adjusted. At the lowest setting the dis-play will show:NOTE: The handset will not ring when a call comesin if ringer volume is set to the lowest setting.• Press SEL.Ringer Tone• From the idle (OFF) mode, press SEL then or to RINGER TONE.• Press SEL. You are then prompted to selectINTERCOM CALL or OUTSIDE CALL. Press or to select the desired option.• Press SEL. You can then use the or keys orenter a digit (0 through 9) to sample the ringtone. The screen, for example, will show:• Press SEL to confirm.Key Tone (preset to ON)• From the idle (OFF) mode, press SEL then the or keys to KEY TONE.• Press SEL. The current setting will be shown.Press the or keys to scroll to ON or OFF.When set to ON, the handset will emit a beepwhenever a key is pressed.Handset Settings
21Basic OperationHandset Settings• When the desired option is shown, press SELto confirm.Handset Name (preset to ‘VTECH’)• It is possible to give each handset its ownunique name. The name is shown in the firstline when the handset is idle. The name canbe a up to 16 characters in length.• From the idle (OFF) mode, press SEL then or key to HANDSET NAME.• Press SEL. The display will show the current set-ting, for example:• Press DELETE to backspace then spell thedesired name.NOTE: The characters are entered in the sameway as for the phonebook, see the table on page15.• Press SEL to confirm.Language (preset to English)• From the idle (OFF) mode, press SEL thenthe or keys to LANGUAGE.• Press SEL. Press the or keys to scrollfrom English to French or Spanish.• Press SEL to confirm.Dial Type (preset to Tone)• From the idle (OFF) mode, press SEL then the or keys to DIAL TYPE.• Press SEL then the or keys to scroll to TONE or PULSE.• Press SEL to confirm.NOTE: When the phone is set for pulse dial mode,it is possible to switch to temporary tone modeduring an ongoing call by pressing *TONE. Oncepressed, tone will be used for rest of the call.After you hang up, the phone will return to pulsedialing for the next call.
22Answering System OperationAudible IndicatorsThis system gives you voice prompts for feature op-erations and voice confirmations when you press abutton or complete an operation.Turn Answering System On or OffPress ON/OFF to turn the system on or off.When the system is turned on, you will hear "Answering machine on" and the ON/OFF light will be lit.When the system is off, you will hear "Answering machine off" and the ON/OFFlight will not be lit. The system will still answer after 10 rings if it is off, then announce"Please enter your security code" and wait for you to enter your two digit code toaccess remote functions. (See Remote Access on page 31 for details.)Set the ClockThis system comes preset to Monday, 12:00 AM, If CL flashes in the messagewindow, you will need to set the correct day and time at the base.1. Press TIME/SET. The time and day will be announced, followed by "To set dayand time, press TIME/SET." Press TIME/SET again. The day will be announced.2. Press CHANGE until the system announces the correct day, then press TIME/SET. The system announces the current hour setting.Answering System Operation3. Press CHANGE until the system announcesthe correct hour, press TIME/SET. The systemannounces the current minute setting.4. Press CHANGE to advance the minutes oneat a time. - OR -Press and hold CHANGE to advance the min-utes in increments of 10.When the system announces the correct minute,press TIME/SET. The system announces thecurrent clock setting.NOTE: Press any PLAY/STOP button to exit programming at any time. The PLAY/STOP buttons are located on the base unit and are labled numbers 1, 2, and 3.These buttons also playback messages left in their respective mailbox.
23Answering System OperationAnswering System OperationAbout MailboxesThis answering system has three voice mailboxes. Callers using a touch tonephone can select the mailbox in which their messages will be recorded bypressing 1, 2, or 3 while the system plays the outgoing announcement. Otherwise,messages will be recorded in mailbox 1.About Announcements• You can record two different announcements - one for normal answering and onefor when you've set the system to play the announcement only.• Use normal answering when you want the system to record callers' messages. UseAnnounce only when you want to give information to callers without acceptingmessages.• If you choose not to record an announcement, the system answers with apre-recorded announcement.• The normal answering pre-recorded announcement says: "Hello. I'm unable toanswer your call right now. Please leave your name, number and a message afterthe tone." The Announce Only pre-recorded announcement says: "Hello, I'm un-able to answer your call right now. Please call again. Thank you."• By setting Announce Only to on or off, you decide which announcementyour callers will hear when the system answers a call (the system comes setfor normal answering, with Announce Only turned off). See Set AnnounceOnly on page 26 to change your announcement selection.Record Your AnnouncementNOTE: If you have assigned different mailboxes to different people, be sure totell callers in your announcement to press 1, 2 or 3 to leave a message in theappropriate mailbox. Remember to leave a few seconds blank at the end ofyour recorded announcement to allow callers having enough time to selecta mailbox. An example of an announcement:"Thank you for calling. To leave a message for Bob, press 1 now; to leave amessage for Sue, press 2 now; to leave a message for Elmo, press 3 now; or,wait for the beep and leave your message."The system will record your announcement for the currently selected answermode (Normal or Announce Only). To confirm or change the answer mode, followthe directions under Answering System Feature Setup and Feature Summaryon pages 25 and 26.1. With the system set for the desired answer mode(Normal or Announce Only) press MENU untilyou hear "Set Outgoing Message."2. Press REC/MEMO. After you hear "Now record-ing" followed by a beep, speak toward the baseto record an announcement up to 90 secondslong.
24Answering System OperationAnswering System Operation3. Press any PLAY/STOP button to stop recording. The system plays back yourrecorded message.Review Your Announcement:1. Press MENU until you hear "Set Outgoing Messages."2. Press any PLAY/STOP button. The system plays the current announcement.Delete Your Announcement:Press DELETE during announcement play-back.The system will use the pre-recorded an-nouncement until you record a new one.Answering System Feature SetupYou can set up one feature at a time, or youcan set up a feature and then move on to setup another feature.1. Make sure the answering system is on.2. Press and release MENU until you hearthe system announce the feature youwant to set. Refer to Feature Summaryon page 26 for a description of the fea-tures and your choices.3. Press TIME/SET to hear the current set-ting.4. Press CHANGE until you hear your de-sired setting.5. Press TIME/SET to confirm your selec-tion.
25Answering System OperationAnswering System OperationNOTE: Exit feature setup at any time by pressing any PLAY/STOP button.SYSTEM ANNOUNCES:"Set Security Code"50*"Set Audible Message Alert"Off*On"Set Announce Only"Off*On"Set Base Ringer"On*Off"Set Number of Rings"24*6Toll Saver(Default setting indicated by “*”)DESCRIPTION/DIRECTIONS:Set the remote access code you willuse to access features and functionsof the answering system from a touchtone phone. Choose a two digitnumber from 40 to 99.When Message Alert is turned on thebase beeps once every 10 secondswhen new messages have beenreceived.When you turn Announce Only on, call-ers hear your announcement but can-not leave a message.Turn the base ringer on or off.Choose how many times the phonewill ring before the system answers.With toll saver active, the system an-swers after two rings when you havenew messages and after four ringswhen you have no new messages.FEATURE SUMMARY
26Answering System OperationAnswering System OperationThis system automatically saves your messages until you delete them, and can storeapproximately 15 minutes of messages, memos and announcements (up to amaximum of 99 messages). A message or memo can be up to four minutes long.If the system has less than 30 seconds of recording time left, it automatically turnsoff. The system will still answer after 10 rings, announce "Memory full, please enteryour security code" and wait for the caller to enter the code to access remotefunctions. (See Remote Access beginning on page 31 for details.)When you have new messages or memos, the PLAY/STOP light for each mail-box with new messages will flash.Listen to MessagesA mailbox key will flash if you have new messages. If all messages in thatmailbox are old, the key will glow steadily.Press the PLAY/STOP button for themailbox you want to review. The systemannounces the mailbox number, thenumber of new messages and the num-ber of old messages. The system thenplays only new messages in the mailbox.After all new messages are played, pressthe PLAY/STOP button again to hear all(old) messages.Before each message or memo plays, thesystem announces the day and time it wasreceived. While a message plays, the mes-sage window displays the number of thatmessage.Press REPEAT/SLOW during playback tohear a message again. If you pressREPEAT/SLOW twice in the first twoseconds of a message, the system willbackup to replay the previous message.Press SKIP/QUICK during playback toskip to the next message.Press and hold SKIP/QUICK or REPEAT/SLOW during message playback to speedup or slow down playback of a message.After playing the last message in a mailbox, the system announces "End ofmessages." If the system has less than five minutes of recording time left, itannounces the remaining time.
27Answering System OperationAnswering System OperationPress the PLAY/STOP button at any timeduring playback to exit message playback.You’ll hear a confirmation beep.Adjust Playback VolumePress VOL or VOL to adjust playbackvolume to a comfortable level. If volume isset to level one, you will not hear incom-ing messages as they are received.The system beeps three times when youreach the highest or lowest volumesetting.Delete MessagesNOTE: Deleted messages cannot berecovered.Delete a Specific Message:Press DELETE while a message isplaying to delete only that message.Delete All Messages in a Mailbox:Press DELETE. The system announces,"Please select mailbox." Press thedesired PLAY/STOP button. The systemerases all old (previously reviewed)messages and memos in that mailbox.
28Answering System OperationAnswering System OperationRecord a MemoYou can record a memo up to four min-utes long to store as an incoming mes-sage.1. Press and release REC/MEMO. Thesystem announces "Please selectmailbox."2. Press the PLAY/STOP button to se-lect a mailbox for the memo. Afterthe system announces "Now record-ing," speak towards the base micro-phone. The message window dis-plays the length of your memo, up to99 seconds. If you record longer memo,99 continues to flash until you finish.3. To stop recording, press PLAY/STOPagain.Call Screening1. Set the base playback volume to a levelgreater than 1 to hear messages as theyare left.2. If you press ON on the handset, the an-swering system will stop recording, andyou can talk to your caller.3. If you don’t want to screen messages,set the volume level to 1.
29Answering System OperationAnswering System OperationTO INDICATE:No messages in any mailbox.Total number of messages in allmailboxes.Memory is full or total number ofmessages is 99.Duration of announcement or memorecording. (Maximum length ofannouncement is 90 seconds.)Length of recording is more than 99seconds.New message number duringmessage playback.Indicates volume level selected whenVOL or VOL is pressed.Current remote access code whilesetting.Announce only mode.Displayed when any setting ischanged to on or off.Clock needs to be set.System is answering a call or is inremote operation.System is in programming mode orinitializing.MESSAGE WINDOW DISPLAYWINDOW DISPLAYS01-980-99 FCounting 1 to 9999 (flashing)1-99 (flashing)1-8 (steady for one second)40-99AOn or Off (steady forone second)CL normal display---- (Flashing)
30Answering System OperationAnswering System OperationFUNCTION:Play messages in a mailboxRepeat a messageSkip a messageStopSave messagesDelete messageReview announcementRecord announcementRecord memoEnd remote access callTurn system offTurn system onRemote AccessYou can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone.1. Dial your telephone number.2. When the system answers, enter your remote access code (preset to 50). Thesystem beeps once and announces the number of new messages on the system.3. Enter a remote command (see Remote Access Commands below).4. Press * 0 to exit remote operation.Voice MenuThe system has voice prompts to help you with remote operation.Press * 5 to hear the menu while remotely connected to the answering system.REMOTE ACCESS COMMANDSCOMMAND:Press #, then the desired mailbox number(1, 2 or 3). The system plays newmessages. If there are no new messagesthe system plays old messages.Press #4 while message is playing; press#4 twice to back up previous message.Press #6 while message is playing; eachpress advances next message.Press #5.Hang up.Press #9 while message is playing.Press #7; system plays announcement,then beeps.Press 7; after beep, record announcement,press #5 to stop. System plays backannouncement.Press 8, then the mailbox number whereyou want memo recorded; speak after thesystem announces "Now recording."Press #5 to stop.Press 0.Press #0; the system announces, "Answeringmachine off." Press #0 again to turn thesystem back on.When system is off, it answers after 10rings and announces, "Please enter yoursecurity code." Enter your remote accesscode.NOTE: If no key is pressed within 10 seconds of entering remote access, the voicemenu will be announced. After the voice menu announcement, if no key is pressedwithin 20 seconds, the remote access call will automatically end.***
31Headset OperationAdvanced OpertionYour mi 6863 handset is equipped with a 2.5mm headset jack for use withan optional accessory headset for handsfree operation. If you choose to usethe headset option, you must obtain an optional accessory headset, which iscompatible with the mi 6863.To purchase a Headset, call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511.Once you have a compatible 2.5mm headset, locate the headset jack on themi 6863 handset. Connect the plug on the headset cord to the jack (undera small rubber flap) on the cordless handset. The plug should fit securely. Donot force the connection.NOTE:Whenever a compatible headset isconnected to the cordless handset, themicrophone on the handset will be muted.This is done to limit the effect of backgroundnoise.Belt ClipThe mi 6863 is also equipped with adetachable belt clip. Align the pins on theinside edge of the clip with the notches onthe sides of the handset. The belt clipshould snap securely into place. Do notforce the connection.
32Additional InformationIn Case Of DifficultyIf you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve theproblem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTech Communica-tions at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at1-800-267-7377.The phone doesn't work at all• Make sure the Power Cord is plugged in.• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and thetelephone wall jack.• Make sure the batteries are properly charged. If you get a LOW BATTERY messageor indication, the batteries need charging.No dial tone• First try all the suggestions above.• If you still don't hear a dial tone, disconnect the Base Unit from the telephone jackand connect a different phone. If there is no dial tone on that phone either, theproblem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company.You get noise, static, or a weak signal even when you're near the BaseUnit• Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the Base Unit can sometimescause interference. Try moving the appliance or the Base Unit to another outlet.You get noise, static, or a weak signal when you're away from the BaseUnit• You may be out of range. Either move closer to the Base, or relocate the BaseUnit.• The layout of your home may be limiting the range. Try moving the Base Unit toanother position.The Handset does not ring when you receive a call• Make sure you have the ringer activated. Refer to the section(s) on ringerselection in this User’s Manual.• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and thetelephone jack. Make sure the power cord is plugged in.• You may be too far from the Base Unit.• You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all ofthem to ring. Try unplugging some of the other phones.
33Additional InformationIn Case Of DifficultyYou hear other calls while using your phone• Disconnect your Base Unit 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.You hear noise in the Handset, and none of the keys or buttons work• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.Common cure for electronic equipmentIf the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the Handset in itsBase. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in the order listed):1. Disconnect the power to the Base.2. Disconnect the Handset battery, and spare battery pack, if applicable.3. Wait a few minutes.4. Connect power to the Base.5. Re-install the battery pack(s).6. Wait for the Handset to re-establish its link with the Base. To be safe, allow up toone minute for this to take place.
34Additional InformationMaintenanceTaking care of your telephoneYour cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must betreated with care.Avoid rough treatmentPlace the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protectyour telephone if you ever need to ship it.Avoid waterYour telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset outdoorsin the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install your base unit near a sink,bathtub or shower.Electrical stormsElectrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronicequipment. For your own safety, use caution when using electric appliancesduring storms.Cleaning your telephoneYour telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for manyyears. 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.Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if usedwhen you are wet or standing in water. If your base unit should fall intowater, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORDAND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Then pull the unitout by the unplugged cords.
35Additional InformationWhat does this limited warranty cover?• The manufacturer of this VTech product, VTech Communications, warrants to theholder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the product and allaccessories provided by VTech in the sales package (“Product”) are free frommaterial defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms andconditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with opera-tion instructions, This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Prod-ucts purchased and used in the United States of America.What will VTech Communications do if the Product is not free frommaterial defects in materials and workmanship during the limitedwarranty period (“Materially Defective Product”)?• During the limited warranty period, VTech’s authorized service representativewill repair or replace at VTech’s option, without charge, a Materially DefectiveProduct. If we repair this product, we may use new or refurbished replacementparts. If we choose to replace this product, we may replace it with a new orrefurbished product of the same or similar design. VTech will return repaired orreplacement products to you in working condition. VTech will retain defectiveparts, modules, or equipment. Repair or replacement of Product, at VTech’soption, is your exclusive remedy. You should expect the repair or replacement totake approximately 30 days.How long is the limited warranty period?• The limited warranty period for the product extends for ONE(1) YEAR from thedate of purchase if we repair or replace a Materially Defective Product underthe terms of this limited warranty. This limited warranty also applies to repairedor replacement Products for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date therepaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or (b) the time remainingon the original one-year warranty; whichever is longer.What is not covered by this limited warranty?This limited warranty does not cover1. Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physicaldamage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling,negligent, inundation, fire, water or other liquid intrusion; or2. Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modification byanyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech; or3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signalconditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTechelectrical accessories; or5. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, Product serial numbers plates orelectronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; orWarranty Statement
36Additional Information6. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside theUnited States, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including butnot limited to Products used for rental purposes); or7. Product returned without valid proof of purchase (see 2 below); or8. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, andinstallation 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 forservice, please check the user’s manual. A check of the Product controls andfeatures may save you a service call.• Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damageduring transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handlingcharges incurred in the transport of Product(s) to the service location. VTechwill return repaired or replaced product under this limited warranty to you,transportation, delivery or handling charges prepaid. VTech assumes no riskfor damage or loss of the Product in transit.• If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchasedoes not meet the terms of this limited warranty, VTech will notify you and willrequest that you authorize the cost of repair and return shipping costs for therepair 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 theVTech service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty;2. Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the Productpurchased (Product model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and3. Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephonenumber.Other Limitations• This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you andVTech. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to thisProduct. VTech provides no other warranties for this product. The warrantyexclusively describes all of VTech’s responsibilities regarding the product.There are no other express warranties. No one is authorized to makemodifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any suchmodification.State Law Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you mayalso have other rights, which vary from state to state.Warranty Statement
37Additional InformationLimitations: Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particularpurpose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the product is fit forordinary use) are limited to one year from date of purchase. Some states do notallow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitationmay 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 ofsubstitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the use of thisproduct, some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental orconsequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.Warranty Statement
38Additional InformationThis equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications Commission(FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 andCS-03 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device.A label is located on the underside of the base unit containing either the FCCregistration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC registrationnumber and Load Number. You must, upon request, provide this information toyour local telephone company.This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids.Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact:VTech Communications Inc.CUSTOMER SERVICE at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTechTelecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.For repair/warranty information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnectthis equipment from the line network until the problem has been corrected.FCC Part 15Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off andon, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more ofthe following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from that to whichthe receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radioFCC, ACTA and IC Regulations
39Additional Informationfrequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according tothe intended usage of the product. This product has been tested and found tocomply with the FCC criteria. The handset has such a low power that it does notrequire testing. It may be safely held against the ear of the user. The base unit shallbe installed & used such that parts of the user’s body ther than the hands shouldbe maintained at a comfortable distance of approximately 20 cm or more.FCC Part 68 and ACTAIf this equipment was approved for connection to the telephone network prior to July 23,2001, it complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)rules. If the equipment was approved after that date, it complies with the Part 68 rulesand with Technical Requirements for Connection of Equipment to the TelephoneNetwork adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). Weare required to provide you with the following information.1. Product identifier and REN informationThe label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things,an identifier indicating product approval and the Ringer Equivalence Number(REN). This information must be provided to your local telephone company uponrequest. For equipment approved prior to July 23, 2001, the product identifier ispreceded by the phrase “FCC Reg No.” and the REN is listed separately. Forequipment approved after that date, the product identifier is preceded by “US”and a colon (:), and the REN is encoded in the product identifier without adecimal point as the sixth and seventh characters following the colon. Forexample, the product identifier US:AAAEQ03T123XYZ would indicate an RENof 0.3. The REN is used to determine how many devices you may connect toyour telephone line and still have them ring when you are called. In most, but notall areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. You may want tocontact your local telephone company for more information.2. Connection and use with the nationwide telephone networkThe plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and thetelephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technicalrequirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plugis provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatiblemodular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally be used forconnecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See InstallationInstructions in the user’s manual. This equipment may not be used with CoinTelephone Lines or with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialingequipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of thisequipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions aboutwhat will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or aqualified installer.FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations
40Additional Information3. Repair instructionsIf this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jackuntil the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment canonly be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair pro-cedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty.4. Rights of the telephone companyIf this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone companymay temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone company isrequired to notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, youwill be notified as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct theproblem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to file acomplaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities,equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of thisproduct. The telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned.5. Hearing aid compatibilityIf this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aidcompatible.6. Programming/testing of emergency numbersIf this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store police, firedepartment and emergency medical service telephone numbers in theselocations. If you do, please keep three things in mind:a We recommend that you also write the telephone number on the directorycard, so that you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memorydialing feature doesn’t work.b This feature is provided only as a convenience, and the manufacturerassumes no responsibility for customer reliance upon the memory feature.c Testing the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is notrecommended. However, if you do make a call to an emergency number:• You must remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the callbefore hanging up.• Programming/testing of emergency numbers should be performedduring off-peak hours, such as in the early morning or late evening,when the emergency services tend to be less busy.IC (Industry Canada)This telephone is registered for use in Canada.The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that IndustryCanada technical specifications were met.FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations
41Additional InformationNotice:This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal EquipmentTechnical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. Theabbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration wasperformed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canadatechnical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canadaapproved the equipment.Notice:The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1. TheREN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximumnumber of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. Thetermination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subjectonly to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of allthe devices does not exceed five.Before installing this equipment, user should ensure that it is permissible to beconnected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipmentmust also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer shouldbe aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation ofservices in some situations.Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadianmaintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by theuser to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunicationscompany cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections ofthe power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, areconnected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.Caution:Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contactthe appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.Your Cordless Phone is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed bythe FCC and IC. This means your handset and base unit can communicateonly over a certain distance - which will depend on the location of the base unitand handset, weather, and the construction and layout of your home or office.FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations
42Additional InformationFREQUENCY CONTROLCrystal controlledPLL synthesizerTRANSMIT FREQUENCYBase: 5744.736 - 5825.952 MHzHandset: 2401.056 - 2482.272 MHzRECEIVE FREQUENCYBase: 2401.056 - 2482.272 MHzHandset: 5744.736 - 5825.952 MHzCHANNELS95 ChannelsNOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGEMaximum power allowed by FCC andIC. Actual operating range may varyaccording to environmental conditionsat the time of use.SIZEHandset: 136mm x 47mm x 29.5mm (including antenna)Base: 175mm x 108.3mm x 57.2mmCharger: 80mm x 80mm x 47mmWEIGHTHandset: 136 grams (excluding batteries)Base: 276 gramsCharger: 74 gramsPOWER REQUIREMENTSHandset: 3.6V 600mAh NiMH (3 AAA cells)Base: 8 V DC @ 850mACharger: 8 VDC @ 200mAMEMORYPhonebook: 50 Memory locations; upto 32 digits per locationCID: 16 Memory locationsSPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICALAND MAY CHANGE WITHOUTNOTICE.Technical Specifications
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44IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................1Parts Check List.......................................................................................................3The Handset Layout................................................................................................4The Base Unit Layout..............................................................................................5GETTING STARTED............................................................................6Setup.........................................................................................................................6Connecting Power to Base Unit/Handset Charger..............................................6Installation of Battery Cells in Handset...........................................................7Charging of the Handset Battery Cells............................................................7Check Battery Indicator......................................................................................8Connecting to Phone Line......................................................................................8Checking for Dial Tone........................................................................................8Wall Mounting..........................................................................................................9BASIC OPERATION............................................................................10Handset and Base Indicators.............................................................................10Handset Icons.......................................................................................................10Handset LEDs.....................................................................................................10Base LEDs...............................................................................................................10Handset Operation................................................................................................11Making Calls.........................................................................................................11Answering Calls..................................................................................................11Flash Function.................................................................................................... 11Redial Function ................................................................................................ 11Mute Function ................................................................................................... 12Intercom Call.....................................................................................................12Call Forward and Call Transfer .....................................................................12Conference Call ...............................................................................................13Base Operation ................................................................................................13Phonebook Operation..........................................................................................14Storing a New Entry...............................................................................................14Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook...........................................................15Editing a Phonebook Entry..................................................................................16Delete a Phonebook Entry................................................................................16 Calls Log (Caller ID-Call Waiting).....................................................................17Caller ID - Call Waiting ID ..................................................................................17Reviewing Caller ID ............................................................................................17Storing a Caller ID............................................................................................ 18Dialing from Caller ID.........................................................................................18Deleting Caller ID................................................................................................19Handset Settings.................................................................................................... 20Ringer Volume.......................................................................................................20Ringer Tone........................................................................................................20Key Tone ............................................................................................................20Table Of Contents
45Table Of ContentsHandset Name ..................................................................................................21Language ..........................................................................................................21Dial Type ..................................................................................................................21ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION..................................................22 Audible Indicators................................................................................................22Turn Answering System On or Off........................................................................22Set the Clock......................................................................................................22About Mailboxes...............................................................................................23About Announcements........................................................................................23Record Your Announcement...........................................................................23Review Your Announcement.............................................................................24Delete Your Announcement.............................................................................24Answering System Feature Setup.................................................................24Feature Summary..............................................................................................25Listen to Messages............................................................................................26Adjust Playback Volume..................................................................................27Delete Messages..............................................................................................27Record a Memo................................................................................................28Call Screening...................................................................................................28Message Window Display...............................................................................29Remote Access.................................................................................................30Voice Menu..........................................................................................................30Remote Access Commands............................................................................30ADVANCED OPERATION................................................................31Headset Operation................................................................................................31Belt Clip ............................................................................................................. 31ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...........................................................32In Case Of Difficulty...............................................................................................32Maintenance..........................................................................................................34Warranty Statement..............................................................................................35FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations..........................................................................38Technical Specifications ....................................................................................42
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Replacement Battery Order FormPart Number (Description) QTY X Price = Subtotal80-XXXX-XX-XX(SBA Series Battery, XXV XXXmAh XXXXX) ___________ x $14.95 = _____________For orders up to $80, add $6.95 Shipping __________________For orders over $80, add $9.95 Shipping __________________+ Sales Tax (if applicable) __________________TOTAL __________________SHIPPING INFORMATIONNAME __________________________________________________________________ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________CITY ___________________ STATE _________________ ZIP ____________________DAYTIME PHONE ( ) ______________________________________________DELIVERY IS LIMITED TO THE CONTINENTAL US, ALASKA, HAWAII, PUERTO RICO,AND THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS. NO DELIVERY TO PO BOXES OR APO ADDRESSES.METHOD OF PAYMENT: DO NOT SEND CASH CHECK MONEY ORDER VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS DISCOVERChecks and Money Orders should be made payable to VTech Communications, Inc.BILLING INFORMATIONCREDIT CARD # _________________________________________________________EXPIRATION DATE ____________________ SECURITY CODE* ____________________CARDHOLDER’S SIGNATURE _______________________________________________BILLING ADDRESS IF PAYING BY CREDIT CARD (as it appears on your credit card statement)NAME __________________________________________________________________ADDRESS ________________________________________________________________CITY ___________________ STATE _________________ ZIP ____________________*A three or four digit number found either on the front of the credit card or on the back of thecredit card in the Authorized Signature section that is separate from the credit card number.Place order form and payment in envelope and send to:VTech Communications, Inc.PO Box 178Valley Park, MO 63088-0178You may also order online atwww.vtechphones.comor by calling 1-800-595-9511

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