VTech mi 6823 User 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.
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.
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Important Safety Instructions
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC.
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications
Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.
BEFORE USING YOUR mi 6823 SYSTEM, CAREFULLY PEEL OFF THE
PROTECTIVE FILM COVERING THE DISPLAYS.
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Introduction
The mi 6823 is an advanced cordless telephone set, capable of supporting 2 handsets.
This manual is designed to familiarize you with this cordless telephone. We strongly
recommend you read the manual before using your phone.
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Parts Check List
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.
6. Telephone Line Cord
7. Belt Clips
8. Charger Wall Mounting Bracket
9. User’s Manual
10. Batteries
1. Handsets
2. Base Unit
3. Base Wall Mounting Bracket
4. Base AC Power Adapter
5. Handset Charger
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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)
The Handset Layout
8. Select (Menu)
9. Phonebook(Scroll Up)
10. Speakerphone
11. Off (Clear)
12. Volume Control
13. Intercom
14. Mute (Delete)
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1. Page key
2. Charging LED
3. In Use LED
4. Message Waiting LED
5. DC Connector Jack
6. Telephone Jack
The Base Unit Layout
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Connecting power to Base Unit/Handset Charger
1. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into the
DC connector jack at the bottom of the base unit.
Setup
2. Choose the location for your handset charger, and plug its power supply into an
electrical outlet.
Getting Started
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Getting Started
Setup
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 batter-
ies 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.
• If the phone will not be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent
possible leakage.
NOTE: When in LOW BATTERY mode, the keypad sounds, backlighting and speak-
erphone 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 batteries in order to prevent an accidental short of the
charge contacts, potentially causing the batteries to overheat.
Installation of Batteries
1. Place the new batteries in the handset
with the positive and negative poles
aligned in the battery compartment.
2. Replace the battery cover by sliding it
upwards.
3. If the new batteries are not already
charged, place the handset in its base
unit or charger and allow it to charge for
10-12 hours. After that, be sure to place
the handset in its base when not in use
to insure maximum daily performance..
WARNING: Alkaline batteries must NOT
be used in your mi 6823 cordless telephone. Use only the batteries that came
with your phone, or contact VTech Customer Service (contact information on
page 2) to order additional batteries.
4. Do not dispose of these batteries into household garbage, they should be properly
recycled.
5. Do not charge the batteries with other electrical devices.
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Getting Started
Setup
IMPORTANT: FOR MAXIMUM PERFOR-
MANCE 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.
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 need to
install batteries into your handset (see Installation of
Batteries section on the previous page.)
2. You have accidentally installed alkaline batteries into
the handset. (Alkaline batteries must NEVER be used
in this phone. See the warning on the previous page
for additional information about batteries for this telephone.)
3. The rechargeable batteries in your handset need to be replaced with new batteries.
4. The batteries have been installed incorrectly. Reinstall (see Installation of Batteries)
and/or the diagram in the battery compartment on the handset.
Connecting to Phone Line
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base unit. Then
plug the other end of this cord into the wall jack. Before connecting to phone line, be
sure to charge the battery for at least 12 hours.
Checking for Dial Tone
After the batteryies are charged, press ON on the handset. The LCD displays PHONE
and shows a call timer, and you will hear a dial tone. If not, see In Case of Difficulty.
CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your tele
phone.
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Wall Mounting
Getting Started
The wall mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. Wall
mounting is optional.
1. Plug the AC adapters into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector to 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 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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Handset and Base Indicators
Basic Operation
• Turns on when the microphone is muted.
• Turns on when there are new call log enteries.
• Turns on when the ringer is muted.
• Low battery indicator and charging indicator.
• 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 the visual message waiting signal has been detected.
Service must be subscribed through your local telephone company.
IN USE
CHARGING
MESSAGE
WAITING
Base LEDs
LED Description
Handset Icons
Icon Description
MUTE
NEW
• LED is on when in handsfree mode.
SPEAKER
Handset LEDs
LED Description
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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 any key except OFF, INT, MUTE, REDIAL/
PAUSE and the softkeys.
• Press OFF to end your call.
Adjusting Handset Volume (also applies to the hand-
set speakerphone and headset)
• The volume control is on the left edge of the handset.
During a call, press or key 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 mi 6823 with services such as call
waiting. When you receive a call-waiting signal, 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 Funtion
• Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last telephone
number dialed from the handset (up to 32 digits).
Use or to scroll through the 5 previously dialed
numbers. When the beginning or the end of the redial
list is reached, a double-beep will sound.
• When the desired number is reached, press ON or
SPEAKER to dial.
• Press OFF to exit the redial review list.
NOTE: When redial memory is empty, and REDIAL is pressed, a double beep will sound.
• When the desired entry displays, press DELETE to delete it. You’ll hear a confirmation
beep.