Vtech i6734 User Manual

Table of contents
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Parts checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Choose location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Install handset battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect power to base unit/chargers . . . . . . . . . 6
Connect to phone line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Check battery indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Check for dial tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
If you subscribe to DSL service . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Belt clip (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wall mounting (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Handset layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Base unit layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Handset icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Handset LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Base LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Handset operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjust handset volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Flash function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Call forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Call transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Conference call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Find Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Voice mail service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Telephone directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Store a new entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Characters by number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Review/dial from the directory . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Edit a directory entr y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Delete a directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Caller ID - call waiting ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Review caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Store caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Dial from caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Delete caller ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Key tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Clear voice mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Dial type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Headset operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Operating range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Battery care and per formance . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Replace handset battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Table of contents
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
The RBRC® Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Technical specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
NEED HELP?
This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting you need to
install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please take the time to review
thoroughly to ensure proper installation of this VTech innovative and feature
rich product. You can also visit our website at www.vtechphones.com for
support, shopping, and everything new at VTech.
In Canada, please visit www.vtechcanada.com.
VTech toll free 1-800-595-9511 In Canada dial 1-800-267-7377
• Before using this telephone, you must read
Important safety instructions on
page 37.
Getting started
Parts checklist:
1. Base unit
2. Handsets (3)
3. Charger power adaptors (2)
4. Chargers (2)
5. Telephone line cord
6. Wall mount bracket
7. Belt clips (3)
8. Base power adaptor
9. Batter y packs (3)
10. User’s manual
11. Quick Start Guide
To p u r c ha se re p l a c e m en t battery packs, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications, In c. at 1- 8 0 0-595 - 9 511. In C a na da , c on t ac t V Te c h Telec ommunications Canada Ltd. at www.vtechcanada.com or 1-800-267-7377.
Base unit
Telephone line cord
Belt clips (3)
Batteries (3)
Handsets (3)
Wall mount
bracket
Quick Start Guide
Charger power adaptors (2)
Chargers (2)
Base power Adaptor
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Installation
Choose location
For maximum perform an ce of your cordless telephone system:
1. Choose a central location for your base unit.
2. Install your phone(s) as far away as possible from any other cordless (wireless) device such as cordless telephones, 802.11 wireless router (for example, WiFi).
3. Install your phone(s) as far away as possible from other electronic eq u i p m ent su c h as mi c rowa ve ovens, televisions, computers, etc.
4. Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and direct sunlight.
5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold.
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2.
Install handset battery
1.
Align the two holes in the plug with the socket pins, matching the red and the black connectors, then snap the plug into place.
2. Place the battery in the compartment with the wires in the upper right corner.
3. Replace cover by sliding it upwards until it clicks into place.
4. Be sure to charge the battery for 16 hours before using your phone.
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• Use only the provided VTech battery, or equivalent.
• Place the handset in its base or charger when not in use to ensure optimum performance.
• if you need to install your phone within the same room as other cordless phones or wireless products, you may need to select a different channel for your router and or change the channel on your phone’s handsets.
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• Connect the power and telephone line cords to the underside of the base as illustrated.
• Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet. If the battery has not been charged, place the handset in the base or charger, and allow it to charge for at least 16 hours.
• Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Installation
Connect power to base unit/chargers
1. Plug the power adaptor into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch, and the connector into the bottom of the base unit.
2. Choose the location for your charger, and plug its power supply into an electrical outlet.
To telephone outlet
Connect to phone line
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the telephone line jack at the bottom of the telephone base. Then plug the other end of the cord into the wall telephone outlet.
To power outlet
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Check battery indicator
When the handset displays WARNING CHECK BATTERY, it indicates one of the following:
1. There is no battery in your handset. You need to install the supplied battery into your handset (see
Install handset battery on page 5.)
2. The battery needs to be replaced.
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3. The battery has been installed incorrectly. Please reinstall (see see the diagram in the battery compartment of the handset.
Install handset battery) and/or
Check for dial tone
After the battery is charged, press or SPEAKER on the handset. You should hear a dial tone. If not, see the Troubleshooting section near the end of this user’s manual.
CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone.
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• If the phone will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery pack to prevent possible leakage.
• If you have any trouble installing your phone, please refer to the Troubleshooting section near the end of this manual.
When in LOW
BATTERY
mode, the keypad sounds, backlighting and speakerphone features will not work. When the battery has been charged, these features will return to their normal function.
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If you subscribe to DSL service
If you hear interference during conversations, and/or your caller ID features are not functioning
properly, and you subscribe to DSL ser vice from your telephone company, install a noise lter to
the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL provider to
obtain a noise lter.
T e l ep h o ne line cord
Belt clip (optional)
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Noise lter (For
DSL users)
To single telephone jack (RJ11C)
To removeTo attach
Wall mounting (optional)
The wall mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only.
1. Plug the connector of the base power adaptor to the connector jack at the bottom of the base unit. Then plug the adaptor into an electrical outlet.
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 adaptors with the holes at the bottom of the base unit/back of
the charger. Snap the wall mount bracket rmly in place.
4. Mount the base unit on the wall. Position the base unit so that the mounting studs will t into the
holes on the wall mount bracket. Slide base unit down on the mounting studs until it locks into place.
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Handset layout
1. Earpiece
2. Headset jack (2.5mm)
3. Caller ID (scroll down)
4. Talk/ash
5. Dialing keys (0-9, *, #)
6. Redial/pause
7. Speaker
8. LCD display
9. Director y (scroll up)
10. Volume control
11. Select/menu
12. Off/clear
13. Intercom
14. Mute/remove
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Base unit layout
1. Find handset
2. Charge
3. In use
4. Voice mail
5. Power connector jack
6. Telephone jack
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Basic operation
Handset icons
Icon Description
MUTE • On when the microphone is muted, see page 14.
NEW • On when there are new calls in the call log, see page 22.
• On when the handset ringer is muted, see page 25.
• Low battery or charging indicator, see page 8.
Handset LEDs
Icon Description
• On when handset speakerphone is in use.
Base LEDs
Icon Description
IN USE • On when the phone is on a call.
• Flashes when an extension phone is on a call.
CHARGE • On when handset is positioned so its battery can charge.
Voice mail • Flashes to indicate that you have new voice mail messages. (Service must
be subscribed to through your local telephone company.)
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Handset operation
Making calls
• Press (or SPEAKER) to use the handset speakerphone feature),
then dial the phone number.
-OR-
Dial the phone number rst, then press
• Press
OFF to end your call or place the handset in its base or
charger.
Answering calls
• Press , SPEAKER or any dialing keys.
• Press
OFF to end your call or place the handset into its base or
charger.
Adjust handset volume
The volume control is on the right side of the handset. During a call, press the VOLUME + or - keys to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level. When you reach the maximum or minimum setting, a double beep will sound.
Flash function
When you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone company, press to switch to the new call when you receive a call waiting signal. Press again to switch back to the original call.
Redial
• Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last telephone number dialed
from the handset (up to 32 digits). Use or or REDAIL button to
scroll through the last ve numbers dialed. When the beginning or
(or SPEAKER).
• The procedure to change the volume is the same for the handset earpiece, speakerphone and headset.
• Use
• If the redial
to access phone company subscriber services, as described by your provider.
memory is empty, and REDIAL is pressed, a double beep will sound.
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Handset operation
the end of the redial list is reached, a double beep will sound.
• Press
• Press
hear a conrmation beep.
• To exit the redial review list, Press
Mute
• During a call, press the M UTE/REMOVE key to disable the
microphone. The other person on the call will not be able to hear you. The screen will display MUTED briey:
or SPEAKER to dial the displayed number.
MUTE/REMOVE to delete the displayed number. You’ll
OFF.
PHONE 00:00:15 MUTED
MUTE
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• Pr es s
MU TE/R EMOVE again to return to normal two -way
conversation.
MICROPHONE ON will display briey.
Intercom call
• Press INT on the originating handset (HS1).
INTERCOM TO: will show on the screen.
• Select the handset number you wish to establish an intercom connection. (We’ll use handset number 2 for this example). The display will show CALLING HANDSET 2.
• Handset 2 shows CALLING HANDSET 1.
• Press
• Press
INT, SPEAKER, TALK, or any dialing key on HS2 to pick
up the call and the display will change to INTERCOM.
INT, OFF, or place HS1 back into its base or charger to end
the call.
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PHONE 00:00:15 MICROPHONE ON
INTERCOM TO:
CALLING HANDSET 2
INTERCOM
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