VTech MI6807 User Manual
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Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Install handset battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connect power to handset charger . . . . . . . . . . 5
Check battery indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
To register a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
To de-register all handsets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Handset layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Handset icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Handset LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Telephone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Handset main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Director y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Store a new entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Characters by number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Review and dial entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Edit a directory entr y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Delete a directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Caller ID - call waiting ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Table of contents
Review caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Store caller ID in your directory . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Dial from caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Delete a caller ID entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Handset operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Flash function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Handset volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Call forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Call transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Conference call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
The RBRC® seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Technical specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting you need to
install your new VTech accessory handset. 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
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Getting started
1. Charger
2. Handset
3. Belt clip
4. Charger adapter
5. Batter y
6. User’s manual
To p u rc h a s e r e pl a ce m en t
batteries, visit our website at www.
vtechphones.com or call VTech
Communications, Inc. at 1(800)595-
9511. In Canada, contact VTech
Telec o m m u n i c a t i o n s Canada
Ltd. at www.vtechcanada.com or
1(800)267-7377.
Parts checklist
1. Charger
2. Handset
5. Batter y
3. Belt clip
6. User’s manual
• Important!
Before using
this telephone,
you must read
Important
safety
instructions on
pages 32-33.
4. Charger adapter
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Installation
Install handset battery
1. Align the two hol es in the plug with
the socket pins, then sna p th e 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.
• Use only the
provided VTech
battery or
equivalent.
• Place the
handset in
its handset
charger when
not in use to
ensure optimum
performance.
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• Connect the
charger adapter
to the underside
of the handset
charger as
illustrated.
• Plug the AC
adapter into an
electrical outlet
not controlled by a
wall switch. If the
batter y has not
been charged,
place the handset
in the handset
charger, and allow
it to charge for at
least 16 hours.
• Use only the
VTech charger
adapter provided
with your
telephone.
• You can keep the
battery charged
by returning the
handset to the
charger or the
base unit af ter
each use.
Connect power to handset charger
Choose the location for your handset charger, and plug charger adapter into an electrical outlet not
controlled by a wall switch.
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Belt clip (optional)
To removeTo attach
• If the telephone
will not be used for
a long period of
time, remove the
battery to prevent
possible leakage.
• If you have any
trouble installing
the telephone,
please refer to the
troubleshooting
section near the
end of this manual.
Installation
Check battery indicator
If you see WARNING CHECK BATTERY! on the handset display, 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 section on page 4.)
2. The battery needs to be replaced.
3. The battery has been installed incorrectly. Please reinstall (see Install handset battery) and/or
see the diagram in the battery compartment of the handset.
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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Registration
NOT REGISTERED
• The handset
number is used
as the extension
number.
• When rst
purchased, the
new handsets
need to be
charged for ve
minutes before
registering to the
telephone base.
• If the registration
is not successful,
lift all handsets
out of their
charger and
place them back
in the charger. Try
the registration
process again.
PRESS FIND HNDST
4 SEC ON BASE
To register a handset
When rst purchased, all accessory handsets show NOT REGISTERED
on the screen. To register a handset:
1. Place the handset in a charger which is connected to the power
socket. If PRESS FIND HNDST 4 SEC ON BASE does not appear
on the screen after a few seconds, lift up handset and place in the
charger again.
2. On the telephone base:
• Press and hold FIND HANDSET for four seconds.
• Release FIND HANDSET once the IN USE light comes on.
on mi6866 telephone base
on mi6879 telephone base
After a while the handset will emit a series of tones, and the newly registered handset will be
assigned the lowest extension number not previously assigned to another system handset (1-4)
when successfully registered. Repeat steps 1 and 2 if the new handset does not successfully
register to the telephone base within two minutes.
Four
seconds
later:
Four
seconds
later:
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To de-register all handsets
If you are replacing a handset on a system which already has the
maximum number of registered handsets, or if you wish to change the
designated handset number of your registered handsets, you must
rst de-register the handsets, then re-register all handsets.
1. Press and hold FIND HANDSET on the main telephone base for
10 seconds.
2. When the IN USE light starts to ash, release the FIND HANDSET
button.
3. Pressing and releasing FIND HANDSET again will de-register all
handsets and the IN USE light will be off.
4. All handsets will show NOT REGISTERED.
NOT REGISTERED
Registration
• If the
de-registration
process does not
work, you may
need to reset
the system and
try again. To
reset, pick up
the handset and
press the TALK
button. Press
the OFF button
and place the
handset back
into the charger.
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Handset layout
1. Earpiece
2. Caller ID/scroll down
3. Headset jack (2.5mm)
4. Talk/Flash
5. Dialing keys (0-9, *, #)
6. Redial/Pause
7. Mute/Remove
8. LCD Display
9. Menu/Select
10. Directory/scroll up
11. Volume
12. Off/Clear
13. Speaker
14. Intercom
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3
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6
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14
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Handset LEDs
LED Description
• On when handset speakerphone is in use.
Handset icons
Icon Description
• The microphone is muted.
NEW • Displayed when viewing a missed call that has not been reviewed.
• The handset ringer is off.
• Low battery indicator or charging indicator.
• Flashes to indicate that there are new voicemail messages. (Service
must be subscribed from your telephone company.)
• Displayed when using a headset with your handset.
Telephone settings
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Handset main menu
Enter the main menu options on the handset by pressing MENU. Press the or to select from
the six menu items described below.
Directory ( )
Enter and retrieve up to 50 names and telephone numbers.
Call log ( )
Review caller ID data, select and dial from the caller ID data .
Settings ( )
Change the language of the menu prompts, set dial type and time, clear voicemail.
Sounds ( )
Select ringer tone, turn key tone on or off.
Display ( )
Choose from the ve preset images used as wallpaper or adjust the screen contrast.
Ringer volume ( )
Adjust ringer volume or turn ringer off.
Use the or to reach the desired menu option, then press MENU/SEL to select.
Settings( )
With this icon highlighted, press MENU then press or to reveal the following menu:
Language – This option allows you to change the screen prompts to English, Spanish or French.
Dial type - This option allows you to select tone or pulse dial.
Telephone settings
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Clock setting - This option allows you to adjust the time displayed on the idle screen.
Clear voicemail - This option allows you to turn the voicemail indicator off.
Sounds ( )
Ringer melody - This option allows you to select one of the 10 (0-9) different ringer tones for
incoming calls.
Key tone - This option allows you to turn the key tone on or off.
Display ( )
Wallpaper - This option allows you to set a wallpaper image. Select WALLPAPER in the main menu,
then use or to view the ve available images. Once you have selected the image, press SEL
and you will hear a conrmation tone.
Contrast - This option allows you to adjust the handset screen contrast.
Ringer volume ( )
This option allows you to adjust the ringer volume or turn the ringer off.
Telephone settings
• When the
telephone is
ringing, pressing
OFF will
temporarily mute
the ringer.
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