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
Contents
6863 manual
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Important Safety Instructions
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following:
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 aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink or
swimming 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 provided
for ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be
blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This
product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product
should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided.
7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult
your dealer or local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where
the cord may have anyone walking on it.
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the Base or Handset
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in
a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to
an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the Base or Handset
other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other
risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is
subsequently used.
11. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire
or electric shock.
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service
facility under the following conditions:
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, as
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires
extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal
operation.
E. If the product has been dropped and the Base and/or Handset has been
damaged.
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Important Safety Instructions
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There
is 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 talk
mode.
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC.
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-800-595-9511. In Canada VTech Telecommunications
Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.
BEFORE USING YOUR mi 6863 SYSTEM, CAREFULLY PEEL OFF THE
PROTECTIVE FILM COVERING THE DISPLAYS.
Your mi 6863 is an advanced cordless telephone set, capable of supporting two
handsets. This manual is designed to familiarize you with this cordless tele-
phone. We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone.
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Parts Check List
1. Base Unit
2. Handsetx2
3. Handset Charger
4. Base AC Power Adapter
5. Telephone Line Cord
6. Belt Clipx2
7. Base Wall Mounting Bracket
9. User’s Manual
10. Batteries
To 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 equivalent
AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries.
Base Unit
HandsetX2
Handset Charger
Base AC Power Adapter Wall Mounting Bracket
Belt Clipx2 Batteries Telephone Line Cord User’s Manual
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The Handset Layout
1
2
4
5
6
8
7
10
12
13
9
11
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1. Earpiece
2. LCD Display
3. 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. Speakerphone
11. Off (Clear)
12. Volume Control
13. Intercom
14. Mute (Delete)
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The Base Unit Layout
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11121314
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16
1. Page
2. Cradle Contacts
3. In Use LED
4. Charging LED
5. Mailbox
6. Volume Control
7. Delete
8. Skip/Quick
9. Repeat/Slow
10. On/Off
11. Rec/Memo
12. Time/Set
13. Change
14. Menu
15. Telephone Jack
16. DC Connector Jack
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Getting Started
Connecting Power to Base Unit/Handset Charger
1. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into
the bottom of the base unit.
2. Choose the location for your handset charger, and plug its power supply into
an electrical outlet.
Setup
To AC outletTo telephone outlet
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Getting Started
Setup
Installation of Handset Batteries
1. Place the new batteries in the
handset with the positive and
negative poles aligned in the
battery compartment.
2. Replace the battery compartment
cover by sliding it upwards.
3. If the new batteries are not already
charged, place the handset in its
charger or base unit, and allow it to
charge for 10-12 hours. After the ini-
tial charge, a maintenance charge of
8 hours should be sufficient.
WARNING: Alkaline batteries must
NOT be used in your mi 6863
cordless telephone. Use only the
batteries that came with your
phone, or contact VTech Cus-
tomer Service (contact information
on page 2) to order additional bat-
teries.
Charging of the Handset Batteries
The handset of your cordless telephone is powered by rechargeable batteries. It charges
automatically whenever the handset is in its charger or base unit.
You should charge the batteries for 10-12 hours when you first receive your
phone. You will know the batteries need charging
when:
• The low battery message is displayed:
• The handset seems completely dead, the LCD
is completely clear and does not activate when
you press the keys.
NOTE: When in LOW BATTERY mode, the keypad sounds, backlighting and
speakerphone 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 accidental
short of the charge contacts, potentially causing the batteries to overheat.
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Getting Started
Connecting to Phone Line
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack at the bottom of the base
unit. Then plug the other end of the cord into the wall jack.
Setup
Checking for Dial Tone
After the batteries are charged, press ON on the handset. PHONE will
appear on the handset display, and you will hear a dial tone. If not, see In Case
of 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 base
unit.
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 multiple
cordless telephones, separate base
units as far away as possible.
4. Install your telephone equipment away
from heat sources and sunlight.
5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or
extreme cold.
4. Do not dispose of the batteries into household garbage. Properly recycle
the batteries.
5. Do not charge the batteries with other electrical devices.
Check Battery Indicator
If you receive a check battery warning, it indicates
one of the following:
1. There are no batteries in your handset. You’ll
need to install batteries into your handset (see
Installation 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.
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Getting Started
Wall Mounting
The wall mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates
only. wall mounting is optional.
1. Plug the AC adapters into electrical outlets. Then plug the DC connector of the
base 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, and
the other end to the wall jack.
3. Line up the tabs on the wall mount adapters with the holes at the bottom of the
base unit/back of the handset charger. Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in
place.
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 wall
mount bracket. Slide base unit/handset charger down on the mounting studs
until it locks into place.
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Basic Operation
Handset 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 Description
IN USE
CHARGING
PLAY/STOP
1, 2, 3
ON/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 corresponding
mailbox.
• On when only old messages are in the corresponding
mailbox.
• On when the answering system is on.
• LED is on when in handsfree mode.
SPEAKER
Handset Icons
Icon Description
MUTE
NEW
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Basic Operation
Handset Operation
Making Calls
• Press ON (or SPEAKER to use the handset
speakerphone feature). Dial the phone
number.
-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 the
handset. During a call, press the and
keys to adjust the listening volume to a com-
fortable level. When you reach the maximum
or minimum setting, a double beep will sound.
NOTE: The procedure is the same for the handset
earpiece, speakerphone and headset.
Flash Function
• You can use your mi 6863 with services such as
call waiting. When you receive a call waiting sig-
nal, simply press the ON/FLASH key to switch
to the new call. Press ON/FLASH again to
switch back to the original call.
NOTE: Use ON/FLASH to access other phone
company subscriber services, as described by
your provider.
Redial Function
• Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last
telephone number dialed from the handset
(up to 32 digits). Use or to scroll
through the last five numbers dialed. When
the beginning or the end of the redial list is
reached, a double beep will sound.
• 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 a
confirmation beep.
NOTE: If the redial memory is empty, and REDIAL is pressed, a double beep will
sound.
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Basic Operation
Handset Operation
Mute Function
• During an active call, pressing the MUTE/
DELETE key will disable the microphone.
The screen will display MICROPHONE
MUTED briefly:
• Press MUTE/DELETE again to return to
normal 2-way conversation. MICRO-
PHONE ON will display briefly.
Intercom Call
• From the idle (OFF) mode, press INT. The
handset will display:
• The other handset will ring and the screen
will display:
• Press INT or SPEAKER to answer the
intercom call. The screens will display:
• Press INT or OFF on either handset to end
the call.
NOTE: If the other handset is out of range, or
on an external call, when you intercom it, the
display of the first handset will show:
Call Forward and Call Transfer
An external call can be forwarded or trans-
ferred from one handset to the other hand-
set. The difference between forward and
transfer depends on if the sending handset
needs to talk with the receiving handset be-
fore the external call is actually sent to the
other handset.
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Basic Operation
Handset Operation
Call Forward
• A handset (HS1) on an external call can for-
ward the call to the other handset (HS2) by
pressing and holding the INT key. The
display of HS1 will initially show:
• HS2 can press ON to answer the call.
NOTE: If HS2 does not answer the call in about 30
seconds, the external call will be returned to HS1
and the display will show:
If the returned call is not answered within another 30
seconds, 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. HS1
may discuss the external call with HS2.
• When HS1 presses OFF, the external call is then transferred to HS2. CALL
TRANSFERRED will briefly display on HS1.
NOTE: If there is no answer on HS2, HS1 can reconnect to the held call by
pressing ON.
Conference Call
It is possible to establish a conference between
two 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, a
conference will be immediately established. Both
handsets will show:
Base Operation
From 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 PAGE
again.
• To end the page at the handset, press ON,
SPEAKER or any dialing keys.
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Basic Operation
Phonebook Operation
Your mi 6863 can store up to 50 numbers with names in memory. Each memory
location 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. This
means that entries inserted by one handset are available for both handsets, and if one
deletes a phonebook entry, it will disappear from both handsets.
When one handset is accessing the phonebook, the other handset cannot
access it at the same time. If this is attempted, NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
will 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 number
you wish to store in the phonebook. Press
the MUTE.DEL key to backspace and
make corrections. Press SEL.
• You will then be prompted to ENTER
NAME. Use the dialing keys to spell the
name. Press SEL.
• You’ll hear a confirmation tone, and the
new phonebook entry will briefly be dis-
played.
NOTES:
• If the phonebook is full, the handset will
display PHONEBOOK IS FULL.
• You can also press REDIAL.PAUSE, then
or to scroll to the previously dialed
number from the redial list which you want
to store in the phonebook. Press SEL.
• While entering numbers, press and
hold REDIAL.PAUSE to add pauses if
necessary.
• If there is a duplicate number in the
phonebook, the display will show:
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Basic Operation
Phonebook Operation
Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the follow-
ing order:
Characters by number of key presses
Key
123456789
space 1
ABC2abc
DEF3de f
GH I 4 g h i
JKL5 j k l
MNO6mn o
PQRS7pqrs
TUV8 t uv
WXY Z 9w x y z
0
?!/()
#',-.&
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
#
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 and
the handset jumps directly into the phonebook
review mode. The first phonebook entry will
be displayed.
• Scroll through the phonebook entries using
the and keys or enter first character of
the name to be searched (using the digit keys)
and continue navigating using the or as
scroll 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 16
digits, only the first 13 digits will be shown. Press
or # to scroll the phone number to see the
additional digits.
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Basic Operation
Phonebook 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 EMPTY
will display
Editing a Phonebook Entry
• Follow the steps in Reviewing/Dialing
from the phonebook (page 16) to reach
the entry to be edited.
• Press SEL to enter number edit mode.
• Press MUTE.DEL to backspace then press
the digit keys to correct the number. Press
and hold REDIAL.PAUSE to add pauses if
necessary.
You can also press REDIAL.PAUSE, then
or to scroll to the previously dialed number
from redial list which you want to store in the
phonebook. Press SEL.
• Press SEL to confirm the number and enter
name edit mode.
• Press MUTE.DEL key to backspace and use
the digit keys to enter the correct name.
• Press SEL to confirm the change. You’ll hear
a confirmation tone.
Delete a Phonebook Entry
• Follow the steps in Reviewing/Dialing from
the Phone Book (page 16) to reach the
entry to be deleted.
• Press MUTE.DEL to delete the entry. You’ll
hear a confirmation tone.
• The handset will then move to the next entry, if
any.
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Basic Operation
Call Log (Caller ID - Call Waiting)
Caller ID - Call Waiting ID
Your mi 6863 is capable of displaying the number of the calling party before you
answer 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 CID
information 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 whether
to answer the incoming call, or continue with your current conversation. Your
mi 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 of
these features. If you do not subscribe to CID services, you can still use your
mi 6863 and the other features it offers.
Due to regional incompatibilities, CID information may not be available for
every call you receive. In addition, the calling party may intentionally block
their name and/or phone number from being sent.
• As new CID/Call Waiting ID records are re-
ceived, your handset displays will alert you
to the new CID records, for example:
• After you review all new CID records, the
NEW call indication will be turned off and
the screen will show:
• If the call log is full, the oldest entry is
deleted to make room for the new call. If the
call log is empty when you try to enter to
call log review, the following message is
displayed:
Reviewing Caller ID
You can review the CID record via the menu as
described below, or by pressing the key in
idle (quick access key) and the handset jumps
directly to the CID review.
• In idle mode, press SEL.
• Press the key to scroll to the CALL LOG
option.
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Basic Operation
Call Log (Caller ID - Call Waiting)
• Press SEL. Use and to scroll through
the call log entries. When the beginning or
the end of the call log is reached, a double
beep will sound.
Storing a Caller ID
• Follow the steps in Reviewing Caller ID to scroll
to 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 the
screen will show:
• If the CID record does not contain a number,
you will be prompted to EDIT NUMBER, and
the screen will show:
• You’ll hear a confirmation beep and the
screen will display:
• If both name and number are missing, for
example as in a private listing, the request
will be rejected with the message:
• If the number already exists in the phonebook,
the entry will not be stored, and the screen
will show:
• If the phonebook is full, the screen will show:
Dialing from Caller ID
• Follow the steps in Reviewing Caller ID to
scroll to the entry to be dialed.
• Press ON or SPEAKER key to dial the
number.
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Basic Operation
Call Log (Caller ID - Call Waiting)
Deleting Caller ID
• Follow the steps in Reviewing Caller ID to
scroll to the record to be deleted.
• Press the DELETE key to delete the desired
record. You’ll hear a confirmation beep and
the previous CID record will be displayed
on the screen.
• To delete all the CID records, press and hold
the DELETE key. The screen will ask you
DELETE ALL CALLS? Press SEL to con-
firm. Press OFF to return to the CID record
previously displayed.
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Basic Operation
Ringer Volume
• From the idle (OFF) mode, press SEL then or
key to RINGER VOLUME.
• Press SEL. The current ringer volume will be
shown:
• Press the and keys or enter a digit (0
through 6) to the desired ringer volume. The
current ring tone will play and the volume bar
is 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 comes
in 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 select
INTERCOM CALL or OUTSIDE CALL. Press
or to select the desired option.
• Press SEL. You can then use the or keys or
enter a digit (0 through 9) to sample the ring
tone. 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 beep
whenever a key is pressed.
Handset Settings
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Basic Operation
Handset Settings
• When the desired option is shown, press SEL
to confirm.
Handset Name (preset to ‘VTECH’)
• It is possible to give each handset its own
unique name. The name is shown in the first
line when the handset is idle. The name can
be 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 the
desired name.
NOTE: The characters are entered in the same
way as for the phonebook, see the table on page
15.
• Press SEL to confirm.
Language (preset to English)
• From the idle (OFF) mode, press SEL then
the or keys to LANGUAGE.
• Press SEL. Press the or keys to scroll
from 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 mode
during an ongoing call by pressing *TONE. Once
pressed, tone will be used for rest of the call.
After you hang up, the phone will return to pulse
dialing for the next call.
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Answering System Operation
Audible Indicators
This system gives you voice prompts for feature op-
erations and voice confirmations when you press a
button or complete an operation.
Turn Answering System On or Off
Press 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/OFF
light 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 to
access remote functions. (See Remote Access on page 31 for details.)
Set the Clock
This system comes preset to Monday, 12:00 AM, If CL flashes in the message
window, 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 day
and 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 Operation
3. Press CHANGE until the system announces
the correct hour, press TIME/SET. The system
announces the current minute setting.
4. Press CHANGE to advance the minutes one
at 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 the
current 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.
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Answering System Operation
Answering System Operation
About Mailboxes
This answering system has three voice mailboxes. Callers using a touch tone
phone can select the mailbox in which their messages will be recorded by
pressing 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 one
for when you've set the system to play the announcement only.
• Use normal answering when you want the system to record callers' messages. Use
Announce only when you want to give information to callers without accepting
messages.
• If you choose not to record an announcement, the system answers with a
pre-recorded announcement.
• The normal answering pre-recorded announcement says: "Hello. I'm unable to
answer your call right now. Please leave your name, number and a message after
the 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 announcement
your callers will hear when the system answers a call (the system comes set
for normal answering, with Announce Only turned off). See Set Announce
Only on page 26 to change your announcement selection.
Record Your Announcement
NOTE: If you have assigned different mailboxes to different people, be sure to
tell callers in your announcement to press 1, 2 or 3 to leave a message in the
appropriate mailbox. Remember to leave a few seconds blank at the end of
your recorded announcement to allow callers having enough time to select
a mailbox. An example of an announcement:
"Thank you for calling. To leave a message for Bob, press 1 now; to leave a
message 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 answer
mode (Normal or Announce Only). To confirm or change the answer mode, follow
the directions under Answering System Feature Setup and Feature Summary
on pages 25 and 26.
1. With the system set for the desired answer mode
(Normal or Announce Only) press MENU until
you hear "Set Outgoing Message."
2. Press REC/MEMO. After you hear "Now record-
ing" followed by a beep, speak toward the base
to record an announcement up to 90 seconds
long.
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Answering System Operation
3. Press any PLAY/STOP button to stop recording. The system plays back your
recorded 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 Setup
You can set up one feature at a time, or you
can set up a feature and then move on to set
up another feature.
1. Make sure the answering system is on.
2. Press and release MENU until you hear
the system announce the feature you
want to set. Refer to Feature Summary
on 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.
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NOTE: 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"
2
4*
6
Toll Saver
(Default setting indicated by “*”)
DESCRIPTION/DIRECTIONS:
Set the remote access code you will
use to access features and functions
of the answering system from a touch
tone phone. Choose a two digit
number from 40 to 99.
When Message Alert is turned on the
base beeps once every 10 seconds
when new messages have been
received.
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 phone
will ring before the system answers.
With toll saver active, the system an-
swers after two rings when you have
new messages and after four rings
when you have no new messages.
FEATURE SUMMARY
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Answering System Operation
This system automatically saves your messages until you delete them, and can store
approximately 15 minutes of messages, memos and announcements (up to a
maximum 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 turns
off. The system will still answer after 10 rings, announce "Memory full, please enter
your security code" and wait for the caller to enter the code to access remote
functions. (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 Messages
A mailbox key will flash if you have new messages. If all messages in that
mailbox are old, the key will glow steadily.
Press the PLAY/STOP button for the
mailbox you want to review. The system
announces the mailbox number, the
number of new messages and the num-
ber of old messages. The system then
plays only new messages in the mailbox.
After all new messages are played, press
the PLAY/STOP button again to hear all
(old) messages.
Before each message or memo plays, the
system announces the day and time it was
received. While a message plays, the mes-
sage window displays the number of that
message.
Press REPEAT/SLOW during playback to
hear a message again. If you press
REPEAT/SLOW twice in the first two
seconds of a message, the system will
backup to replay the previous message.
Press SKIP/QUICK during playback to
skip to the next message.
Press and hold SKIP/QUICK or REPEAT/
SLOW during message playback to speed
up or slow down playback of a message.
After playing the last message in a mailbox, the system announces "End of
messages." If the system has less than five minutes of recording time left, it
announces the remaining time.
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Press the PLAY/STOP button at any time
during playback to exit message playback.
You’ll hear a confirmation beep.
Adjust Playback Volume
Press VOL or VOL to adjust playback
volume to a comfortable level. If volume is
set to level one, you will not hear incom-
ing messages as they are received.
The system beeps three times when you
reach the highest or lowest volume
setting.
Delete Messages
NOTE: Deleted messages cannot be
recovered.
Delete a Specific Message:
Press DELETE while a message is
playing to delete only that message.
Delete All Messages in a Mailbox:
Press DELETE. The system announces,
"Please select mailbox." Press the
desired PLAY/STOP button. The system
erases all old (previously reviewed)
messages and memos in that mailbox.
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Answering System Operation
Record a Memo
You can record a memo up to four min-
utes long to store as an incoming mes-
sage.
1. Press and release REC/MEMO. The
system announces "Please select
mailbox."
2. Press the PLAY/STOP button to se-
lect a mailbox for the memo. After
the system announces "Now record-
ing," speak towards the base micro-
phone. The message window dis-
plays the length of your memo, up to
99 seconds. If you record longer memo,
99 continues to flash until you finish.
3. To stop recording, press PLAY/STOP
again.
Call Screening
1. Set the base playback volume to a level
greater than 1 to hear messages as they
are left.
2. If you press ON on the handset, the an-
swering system will stop recording, and
you can talk to your caller.
3. If you don’t want to screen messages,
set the volume level to 1.
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Answering System Operation
TO INDICATE:
No messages in any mailbox.
Total number of messages in all
mailboxes.
Memory is full or total number of
messages is 99.
Duration of announcement or memo
recording. (Maximum length of
announcement is 90 seconds.)
Length of recording is more than 99
seconds.
New message number during
message playback.
Indicates volume level selected when
VOL or VOL is pressed.
Current remote access code while
setting.
Announce only mode.
Displayed when any setting is
changed to on or off.
Clock needs to be set.
System is answering a call or is in
remote operation.
System is in programming mode or
initializing.
MESSAGE WINDOW DISPLAY
WINDOW DISPLAYS
0
1-98
0-99 F
Counting 1 to 99
99 (flashing)
1-99 (flashing)
1-8 (steady for one second)
40-99
A
On or Off (steady for
one second)
CL normal display
--
-- (Flashing)
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Answering System Operation
FUNCTION:
Play messages in a mailbox
Repeat a message
Skip a message
Stop
Save messages
Delete message
Review announcement
Record announcement
Record memo
End remote access call
Turn system off
Turn system on
Remote Access
You 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). The
system 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 Menu
The 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 COMMANDS
COMMAND:
Press #, then the desired mailbox number
(1, 2 or 3). The system plays new
messages. If there are no new messages
the system plays old messages.
Press #4 while message is playing; press
#4 twice to back up previous message.
Press #6 while message is playing; each
press 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 back
announcement.
Press 8, then the mailbox number where
you want memo recorded; speak after the
system announces "Now recording."
Press #5 to stop.
Press 0.
Press #0; the system announces, "Answering
machine off." Press #0 again to turn the
system back on.
When system is off, it answers after 10
rings and announces, "Please enter your
security code." Enter your remote access
code.
NOTE: If no key is pressed within 10 seconds of entering remote access, the voice
menu will be announced. After the voice menu announcement, if no key is pressed
within 20 seconds, the remote access call will automatically end.
*
*
*
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Headset Operation
Advanced Opertion
Your mi 6863 handset is equipped with a 2.5mm headset jack for use with
an optional accessory headset for handsfree operation. If you choose to use
the headset option, you must obtain an optional accessory headset, which is
compatible 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 the
mi 6863 handset. Connect the plug on the headset cord to the jack (under
a small rubber flap) on the cordless handset. The plug should fit securely. Do
not force the connection.
NOTE:
Whenever a compatible headset is
connected to the cordless handset, the
microphone on the handset will be muted.
This is done to limit the effect of background
noise.
Belt Clip
The mi 6863 is also equipped with a
detachable belt clip. Align the pins on the
inside edge of the clip with the notches on
the sides of the handset. The belt clip
should snap securely into place. Do not
force the connection.
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In Case Of Difficulty
If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the
problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTech Communica-
tions at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at
1-800-267-7377.
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 the
telephone wall jack.
• Make sure the batteries are properly charged. If you get a LOW BATTERY message
or 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 jack
and connect a different phone. If there is no dial tone on that phone either, the
problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company.
You get noise, static, or a weak signal even when you're near the Base
Unit
• Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the Base Unit can sometimes
cause 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 Base
Unit
• You may be out of range. Either move closer to the Base, or relocate the Base
Unit.
• The layout of your home may be limiting the range. Try moving the Base Unit to
another position.
The Handset does not ring when you receive a call
• Make sure you have the ringer 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 Base Unit and the
telephone 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 of
them to ring. Try unplugging some of the other phones.
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In Case Of Difficulty
You 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 equipment
If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the Handset in its
Base. 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 to
one minute for this to take place.
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Maintenance
Taking care of your telephone
Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be
treated with care.
Avoid rough treatment
Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect
your telephone if you ever need to ship it.
Avoid water
Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset outdoors
in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install your base unit near a sink,
bathtub or shower.
Electrical storms
Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic
equipment. For your own safety, use caution when using electric appliances
during storms.
Cleaning your telephone
Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many
years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap.
Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.
Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used
when you are wet or standing in water. If your base unit should fall into
water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD
AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Then pull the unit
out by the unplugged cords.
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Additional Information
What does this limited warranty cover?
• The manufacturer of this VTech product, VTech Communications, warrants to the
holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the product and all
accessories provided by VTech in the sales package (“Product”) are free from
material defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and
conditions, 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 from
material defects in materials and workmanship during the limited
warranty period (“Materially Defective Product”)?
• During the limited warranty period, VTech’s authorized service representative
will repair or replace at VTech’s option, without charge, a Materially Defective
Product. If we repair this product, we may use new or refurbished replacement
parts. If we choose to replace this product, we may replace it with a new or
refurbished product of the same or similar design. VTech will return repaired or
replacement products to you in working condition. VTech will retain defective
parts, modules, or equipment. Repair or replacement of Product, at VTech’s
option, is your exclusive remedy. You should expect the repair or replacement to
take approximately 30 days.
How long is the limited warranty period?
• The limited warranty period for the product extends for ONE(1) YEAR from the
date of purchase if we repair or replace a Materially Defective Product under
the terms of this limited warranty. This limited warranty also applies to repaired
or replacement Products for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the
repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining
on the original one-year warranty; whichever is longer.
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
This limited warranty does not cover
1. Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical
damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling,
negligent, inundation, fire, water or other liquid intrusion; or
2. Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modification by
anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech; or
3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal
conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or
4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech
electrical accessories; or
5. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, Product serial numbers plates or
electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or
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6. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the
United States, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but
not limited to Products used for rental purposes); or
7. Product returned without valid proof of purchase (see 2 below); or
8. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and
installation or repair of systems outside the unit.
How do you get warranty service?
• To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, call 1-800-595-
9511 for instructions regarding where to return the Product. Before calling for
service, please check the user’s manual. A check of the Product controls and
features may save you a service call.
• Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage
during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling
charges incurred in the transport of Product(s) to the service location. VTech
will return repaired or replaced product under this limited warranty to you,
transportation, delivery or handling charges prepaid. VTech assumes no risk
for damage or loss of the Product in transit.
• If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase
does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, VTech will notify you and will
request that you authorize the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the
repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty.
What must you return with the Product to get warranty service?
1. Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the
VTech service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty;
2. Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the Product
purchased (Product model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and
3. Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone
number.
Other Limitations
• This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and
VTech. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this
Product. VTech provides no other warranties for this product. The warranty
exclusively describes all of VTech’s responsibilities regarding the product.
There are no other express warranties. No one is authorized to make
modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such
modification.
State Law Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
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Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular
purpose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the product is fit for
ordinary use) are limited to one year from date of purchase. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation
may not apply to you.
• In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential,
or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue,
inability to use the product, or other associated equipment, the cost of
substitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the use of this
product, some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
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Additional Information
This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 and
CS-03 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
A label is located on the underside of the base unit containing either the FCC
registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC registration
number and Load Number. You must, upon request, provide this information to
your 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 VTech
Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.
For repair/warranty information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect
this equipment from the line network until the problem has been corrected.
FCC Part 15
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible 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 harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from that to which
the 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 radio
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frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to
the intended usage of the product. This product has been tested and found to
comply with the FCC criteria. The handset has such a low power that it does not
require testing. It may be safely held against the ear of the user. The base unit shall
be installed & used such that parts of the user’s body ther than the hands should
be maintained at a comfortable distance of approximately 20 cm or more.
FCC Part 68 and ACTA
If 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 rules
and with Technical Requirements for Connection of Equipment to the Telephone
Network adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). We
are required to provide you with the following information.
1. Product identifier and REN information
The 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 upon
request. For equipment approved prior to July 23, 2001, the product identifier is
preceded by the phrase “FCC Reg No.” and the REN is listed separately. For
equipment approved after that date, the product identifier is preceded by “US”
and a colon (:), and the REN is encoded in the product identifier without a
decimal point as the sixth and seventh characters following the colon. For
example, the product identifier US:AAAEQ03T123XYZ would indicate an REN
of 0.3. The REN is used to determine how many devices you may connect to
your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called. In most, but not
all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. You may want to
contact your local telephone company for more information.
2. Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network
The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and the
telephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical
requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug
is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible
modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally be used for
connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See Installation
Instructions in the user’s manual. This equipment may not be used with Coin
Telephone Lines or with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing
equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this
equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about
what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a
qualified installer.
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3. Repair instructions
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 pro-
cedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty.
4. Rights of the telephone company
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. 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.
5. Hearing aid compatibility
If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid
compatible.
6. Programming/testing of emergency numbers
If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store police, fire
department and emergency medical service telephone numbers in these
locations. If you do, please keep three things in mind:
a We recommend that you also write the telephone number on the directory
card, so that you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory
dialing feature doesn’t work.
b This feature is provided only as a convenience, and the manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for customer reliance upon the memory feature.
c Testing the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is not
recommended. However, if you do make a call to an emergency number:
• You must remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call
before hanging up.
• Programming/testing of emergency numbers should be performed
during 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 Industry
Canada technical specifications were met.
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Notice:
This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment
Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The
abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was
performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada
approved the equipment.
Notice:
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1. The
REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum
number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The
termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject
only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all
the devices does not exceed five.
Before installing this equipment, user should ensure that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment
must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should
be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of
services in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian
maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the
user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications
company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of
the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are
connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
Caution:
Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact
the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
Your Cordless Phone is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by
the FCC and IC. This means your handset and base unit can communicate
only over a certain distance - which will depend on the location of the base unit
and handset, weather, and the construction and layout of your home or office.
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FREQUENCY CONTROL
Crystal controlled
PLL synthesizer
TRANSMIT FREQUENCY
Base: 5744.736 - 5825.952 MHz
Handset: 2401.056 - 2482.272 MHz
RECEIVE FREQUENCY
Base: 2401.056 - 2482.272 MHz
Handset: 5744.736 - 5825.952 MHz
CHANNELS
95 Channels
NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE
Maximum power allowed by FCC and
IC. Actual operating range may vary
according to environmental conditions
at the time of use.
SIZE
Handset: 136mm x 47mm x 29.5mm
(including antenna)
Base: 175mm x 108.3mm x 57.2mm
Charger: 80mm x 80mm x 47mm
WEIGHT
Handset: 136 grams
(excluding batteries)
Base: 276 grams
Charger: 74 grams
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Handset: 3.6V 600mAh NiMH
(3 AAA cells)
Base: 8 V DC @ 850mA
Charger: 8 VDC @ 200mA
MEMORY
Phonebook: 50 Memory locations; up
to 32 digits per location
CID: 16 Memory locations
SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL
AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT
NOTICE.
Technical Specifications
VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES.
Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc. Beaverton,
Oregon, 97008
Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. 200-7671
Alderbridge Way, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9.
91-000134-010-000
issued 0
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................1
Parts Check List.......................................................................................................3
The Handset Layout................................................................................................4
The Base Unit Layout..............................................................................................5
GETTING STARTED............................................................................6
Setup.........................................................................................................................6
Connecting Power to Base Unit/Handset Charger..............................................6
Installation of Battery Cells in Handset...........................................................7
Charging of the Handset Battery Cells............................................................7
Check Battery Indicator......................................................................................8
Connecting to Phone Line......................................................................................8
Checking for Dial Tone........................................................................................8
Wall Mounting..........................................................................................................9
BASIC OPERATION............................................................................10
Handset and Base Indicators.............................................................................10
Handset Icons.......................................................................................................10
Handset LEDs.....................................................................................................10
Base LEDs...............................................................................................................10
Handset Operation................................................................................................11
Making Calls.........................................................................................................11
Answering Calls..................................................................................................11
Flash Function.................................................................................................... 11
Redial Function ................................................................................................ 11
Mute Function ................................................................................................... 12
Intercom Call.....................................................................................................12
Call Forward and Call Transfer .....................................................................12
Conference Call ...............................................................................................13
Base Operation ................................................................................................13
Phonebook Operation..........................................................................................14
Storing a New Entry...............................................................................................14
Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook...........................................................15
Editing a Phonebook Entry..................................................................................16
Delete a Phonebook Entry................................................................................16
Calls Log (Caller ID-Call Waiting).....................................................................17
Caller ID - Call Waiting ID ..................................................................................17
Reviewing Caller ID ............................................................................................17
Storing a Caller ID............................................................................................ 18
Dialing from Caller ID.........................................................................................18
Deleting Caller ID................................................................................................19
Handset Settings.................................................................................................... 20
Ringer Volume.......................................................................................................20
Ringer Tone........................................................................................................20
Key Tone ............................................................................................................20
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Handset Name ..................................................................................................21
Language ..........................................................................................................21
Dial Type ..................................................................................................................21
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION..................................................22
Audible Indicators................................................................................................22
Turn Answering System On or Off........................................................................22
Set the Clock......................................................................................................22
About Mailboxes...............................................................................................23
About Announcements........................................................................................23
Record Your Announcement...........................................................................23
Review Your Announcement.............................................................................24
Delete Your Announcement.............................................................................24
Answering System Feature Setup.................................................................24
Feature Summary..............................................................................................25
Listen to Messages............................................................................................26
Adjust Playback Volume..................................................................................27
Delete Messages..............................................................................................27
Record a Memo................................................................................................28
Call Screening...................................................................................................28
Message Window Display...............................................................................29
Remote Access.................................................................................................30
Voice Menu..........................................................................................................30
Remote Access Commands............................................................................30
ADVANCED OPERATION................................................................31
Headset Operation................................................................................................31
Belt Clip ............................................................................................................. 31
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...........................................................32
In Case Of Difficulty...............................................................................................32
Maintenance..........................................................................................................34
Warranty Statement..............................................................................................35
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations..........................................................................38
Technical Specifications ....................................................................................42
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