VTech I 6783 User Manual

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.

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: www.vtechphones.com or 1-800-595-9511. In Canada VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. 1-800-267-7377.

BEFORE USING YOUR i 6783 SYSTEM, CAREFULLY PEEL OFF THE PROTECTIVE FILM COVERING THE DISPLAYS.

Your i 6783 is an advanced cordless telephone set, capable of supporting four handsets. This manual is designed to familiarize you with this cordless telephone. We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone.

Parts Check List

1. Base Unit

2. Handset (4)

3. Base Power Adapter

4. Base Wall Mounting Bracket

7. Telephone Line Cord

8. Belt Clip (4)

9. Battery (4)

10. User’s Manual

5. Handset Charger (3)

6. Charger Wall Mounting Bracket (3)

To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or 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 89-1323-00-00).

Base Unit

Handset X 4

Base Wall Mounting Bracket

Base Power Adapter

Belt Clip X 4

Handset Charger X 3

User's Manual (English and Spanish)

Charger Wall Mounting Bracket X 3

Telephone Line Cord

Battery X 4

The Handset Layout

1. Antenna

2. Earpiece

3. Volume Control

4. CID (Scroll Down)

5. Phone (Flash)

6. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #)

7. Redial (Pause)

8. Speaker

9. LCD Display

10. DIR (Scroll Up)

11. Sel (Menu)

12. Off (Clear)

13. Headset Jack (2.5mm)

14. Intercom

15. Mute (Delete)

The Base Unit Layout

3 4 5

1. Locate Handset key

2. Volume Control Keys

3. Record/Memo Key

4. Time/Set Key

5. Change Key

6. Answer On/Off Key

7. Skip/Quick Key

8. Delete Key

9. Play/Stop Key

10. Repeat/Slow Key

11. Menu Key

12. In Use LED

13. Charging LED

14. Power Connector Jack

15. Telephone Jack

Setup

Connecting Power to Base Unit

CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone.

Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch, and

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the connector into the bottom of the base unit.

To power outletTo telephone outlet

Installation of Battery

1. Remove battery compartment cover by pressing on the indentation and sliding downward.

2. Align the two holes in the plug with the socket pins, then snap the plug into place. Place the battery in the compartment with the wires in the upper right corner.

3. Replace the battery cover by sliding it upwards.

4. If the new battery is not already charged, place the handset in its base or charger and allow it to charge for 10-12 hours. After the initial charge, a maintenance charge of 10 hours should be sufficient. Be sure to place the handset in its base when not in use to insure maximum daily performance.

Setup

Charging of the Handset Battery

The handset of your cordless telephone is powered by rechargeable battery. It charges automatically whenever the handset is in base unit or charger. Average talk time on a fully charged battery is about nine hours depending on environmental conditions, standby time is approximately four days.

You should charge the battery for 10-12 hours when you first receive your phone. You will know the bat-

tery needs 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 If the phone will not be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent

possible leakage.

2. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire, they might explode.

3. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Toxic substances may be released, causing harm to eyes or skin.

4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order to prevent an accidental short of the charge contacts, potentially causing the batteries to overheat.

5. Do not dispose of these batteries into household garbage, they should be properly recycled.

6. Do not charge the batteries with other electrical devices.

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. Please see the illustration on page 6.

Checking for Dial Tone

After the batteries are charged, press /FLASH on the handset. Your should hear a dial tone. If not, see In Case of Difficulty.

IMPORTANT! FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM:

1. Choose a central location for your base unit.

2. Install your base unit and extension handsets away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets and microwave ovens.

3. In locations where there are multiple cordless telephones, separate the 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.

Wall Mounting

The wall mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. Wall mounting is optional.

1. Plug the adapter into electrical outlets. Then plug the 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

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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. Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place.

4. Mount the base unit on the wall. Position the base unit so that the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the wall mount bracket. Slide base unit down on the mounting studs until it locks into place.

Power adapter

Handset and Base Indicators

Handset Icons

Icon Description

MUTE

NEW

Handset LED

LED Description

Base LEDs

• 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.

• LED is on when in handsfree mode.

Basic Operation

LED Description

IN USE

CHARGING

MAILBOX 1, 2, 3

ANSWER ON/OFF

• On when the phone is off hook.

• Flashes when an extension phone is off hook.

• On when the handset is charging in its base.

• 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.

Handset Operation

Making Calls

• Press /FLASH (or SPEAKER to use the handset speakerphone feature). Dial the phone number.

-OR-

Dial the phone number first. To fix any mistakes, press DELETE or CLEAR to backspace and erase characters. To add dialing pauses (if nec-

essary), press and hold PAUSE. Then press /FLASH (or SPEAKER).

• Press OFF or place the handset in the base or charger to end your call.

Answering Calls

• Press /FLASH, SPEAKER or any of the dial-

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ing keys.

• Press OFF or place the handset in the base or charger to end your call.

Speakerphone Operation

Your i 6783 handset has a built-in handsfree speakerphone. This feature allows you to stand the handset upright on a table or desktop and have handsfree conversations. During a call, press SPEAKER to toggle between speakerphone and normal handset use. Press OFF or place the handset in the base or charger to hang up.

Adjust Handset Volume

The volume control is on the left edge of the handset. During a call, press the VOLUME + and - keys to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable 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 i 6783 with services such as call waiting. When you receive a call

waiting signal, simply press the /FLASH key to switch to the new call. Press /

FLASH again to switch back to the original call.

NOTE: Use /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.

Handset Operation

HADNSET X IS CALLING

• When the desired number is reached, press /FLASH or SPEAKER to dial.

• Press OFF to exit the redial review list.

• 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.

Temporary ringer adjustments

When handset is ringing, to silence the handset’s ringer, press OFF or MUTE, or adjust the ringer level to 0 by using the handset volume keys. This adjustment is temporary, and only last for the current ringing call. The ringer volume will return to its normal setting once the call is answered, or the ringing stops.

Mute Function

• During an active call, pressing the MUTE key will disable the microphone. The screen will display MICROPHONE MUTED briefly:

• Press MUTE again to return to normal two-way conversation. MICROPHONE ON will display briefly.

Intercom Call

• From the idle (off) mode, press INTERCOM. The first handset (HS1) will display:

• Select a number of the handset to be called. The display will show (X is handset number):

Basic Operation

The handset being called (HSX) will display:

• Press INTERCOM, /FLASH, SPEAKER or any of the dial pad keys on HSX to answer the intercom call. The screens will display:

• Press INTERCOM or OFF on either handset to end the call.

Handset Operation

NOTE: If HSX is out of range, or on an external

call, when HS1 attempts to intercom it, the display of HS1 will show:

Call Forward

An external call can be forwarded between system handsets.

• A handset (HS1), on an external call can forward it to another handset (HSX). Press INTERCOM on HSX, it will display:

• Enter the handset number you wish to

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forward to. HSX will display:

• HSX can press /FLASH to answer the call.

NOTE: If HSX does not respond 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 30 seconds, the external call will end automatically.

Conference Call

It is possible to establish a conference call between two handsets and the external line.

While the first handset is on an external call, the

second handset can press /FLASH or SPEAKER, a conference will be automatically established. Both handsets will show:

Base Operation

From the base unit, press the LOCATE HANDSET key to locate the handsets.

• With the handset in idle mode, press LOCATE HANDSET. The handsets will beep and dis-

play:

• To end the page, press /FLASH, SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, *, #) on the handset, or press LOCATE HANDSET at the base.

Phonebook Operation

Your i 6783 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: Your i 6783 handsets share a common phonebook, which is stored in the base. This means that entries inserted by one handset are available for all system handsets, and if one deletes a phonebook entry, it will disappear from all handsets.

When one handset is accessing the phonebook, the other handsets cannot access it at the same time. If this is attempted, NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME will display.

Storing a New Entry

• Press MENU.

• With PHONEBOOK highlighted, 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 DELETE key to backspace and make corrections. Press SEL.

• You will then be prompted to ENTER NAME. Use the dialing keys to spell the name. Use

and to move the cursor. Press DELETE

to backspace and make corrections. Press SEL.

• You’ll hear a confirmation tone, and the new phonebook entry will briefly be displayed.

NOTES:

• If the phonebook is full, the handset will display PHONEBOOK IS FULL.

• You can also press REDIAL, 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 PAUSE to add pauses if necessary.

• If there is a duplicate number in the phonebook, the display will show:

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Phonebook Operation

Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order:

Key

123456789

space 1

ABC2abc

DEF3 de f

GH I 4 g h i

JKL5 j k l

MNO 6 mn o

PQRS7pq r s

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TUV8 t uv

WX Y Z 9w x y z

#' , - .&

Characters by number of key presses

?!/()

Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook

• Press MENU. With PHONEBOOK highlighted, press SEL. With the REVIEW highlighted, press SEL.

- OR -

With the handset in idle mode, press and the handset jumps directly into phonebook review mode. The first phonebook entry will be displayed.

• Scroll through the phonebook entries using the and keys or enter the 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 second line of the display will show the phone number, 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.

• Press /FLASH, or SPEAKER, to dial the number.

NOTE: If there are no entries in the phonebook, when it is accessed, PHONEBOOK IS EMPTY will display.

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