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: www.vtechphones.com or 1-800-595-9511. In Canada VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.
BEFORE USING YOUR mi 6861 SYSTEM, CAREFULLY PEEL OFF THE PROTECTIVE FILM COVERING THE DISPLAYS.
Your mi 6861 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.
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Parts Check List
1. Base Unit
2. Handset
3. Base AC Power Adapter
4. Base Wall Mounting Bracket
5. Telephone Line Cord
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).
Handset
6 . Belt Clip
7. Battery
8. User’s Manual
Base Unit
Base AC Power Adapter Wall Mounting Bracket
Belt Clip Battery
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Telephone Line Cord
User’s Manual
(English and Spanish)
The Handset Layout
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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)
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10
11
12
13
14
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
15
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1. Page Key
2. Charging Contacts
3. In Use LED
4. Charging LED
5. Mailbox Keys
6. Volume Control Keys
7. Delete Key
8. Skip/Quick Key
9. Repeat/Slow Key
10. On/Off Key
11. Rec/Memo Key
12. Time/Set Key
13. Change Key
14. Menu Key
15. Telephone Jack
16. DC Connector Jack
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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, and the connector into the bottom of the
base unit.
Getting Started
To 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 unit and
allow it to charge for 10-12 hours. After
the initial charge, a maintenance charge
of eight hours should be sufficient. Be
sure to place the handset in its base when
not in use to insure maximum daily performance.
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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.
You should charge the battery for 10-12 hours when
you first receive your phone. You will know the battery
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.
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 PHONE on the handset. PHONE will appear on the
handset display, and you will hear a dial tone. If not, see In Case of Difficulty.
Getting Started
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.
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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
Getting Started
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.
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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.
• Tur ns 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
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.
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Handset Operation
Making Calls
• Press PHONE (or SPK 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 necessary), press and hold PAUSE. Then press
PHONE (or SPK).
• Press OFF or place the handset in the base to
end your call.
Answering Calls
• Press PHONE, SPEAKER or any dialing keys.
• Press OFF or place the handset in the base to
end your call.
Basic Operation
Speakerphone Operation
Your mi 6861 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 SPK to toggle
between speakerphone and normal handset use.
Press OFF or place the handset in the base to hang
up.
Adjust Handset V olume
The volume control is on the right edge of the handset. During a call, press the VOL + 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 mi 6861 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 tele-
phone 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.
• When the desired number is reached, press
PHONE or SPK to dial.
• Press OFF to exit the redial review list.
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Handset Operation
HADNSET X
IS CALLING
• 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 lever 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 it's 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
• If you have registered additional mi 6820
handsets to your mi 6861 base, it is possible
to establish a intercom call. From the idle
(off) mode, press INT. The first handset (HS1)
will display:
• Select a number of the handset to be called.
The display will change to (X is handset num ber):
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HS2 will display:
• Press INT, PHONE, SPK or any of the dial pad
keys on HS2 to answer the intercom call. The
screens will display:
• Press INT or OFF on either handset to end
the call.
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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
If you have registered additional handsets (model
mi 6820) to your mi 6861 base, it is possible to
forward a call between handsets. An external call
can be forwarded between system handsets.
• A handset (HS1), on an external call can
forward it to the other handset (HS2).
• Prss the INT key on HS1, it will display:
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• Enter the handset number you wish to
forward to. HS1 will display:
• HS2 can press PHONE to answer the call.
NOTE: If HS2 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
If you have registered additional handsets to your
mi 6861 base, it is possible to establish a conference call between the two handsets and the external line.
While the first handset is on an external call, the
second handset can press PHONE or SPK, a
conference will be automatically established. Both
handsets will show:
Base Operation
From the base unit, press the PAGE key to locate
the handsets.
• With the handset in idle mode, press PAGE.
The handsets will beep and display:
• To end the page, press PHONE, SPK, or any
dial pad key (0-9, *, #) on the handset, or
press PAGE at the base.
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Phonebook Operation
Your mi 6861 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: If you register additional mi 6820 handsets to your mi 6861 base, the 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 A VAILABLE A T 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
DELTTE 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 confir mation tone, and the new
phonebook entry will briefly be displayed.
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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 necessar y.
• 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
1
space 1
2
ABC2abc
3
DEF3de f
4
GH I 4 gh i
5
JKL5 j k l
6
MNO6mn o
7
PQRS7pqrs
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TUV8 t uv
9
WXYZ 9w x y z
0
0
#
#',-.&
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 PHONE or SPK, to dial the number.
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Phonebook Operation
NOTE: If there are no entries in the phonebook, when
it is accessed, PHONEBOOK IS EMPTY will display.
Editing a Phonebook Entry
• Follow the first two steps in Reviewing/Dialing from the phonebook (page 14) to
reach the entry to be edited.
• Press SEL. The screen will display:
• Press DELETE to backspace, then press the
digit keys to correct the number . Press and hold
PAUSE to add pauses if necessary.
You can also press REDIAL, 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 screen will display:
• Press DELETE to backspace, then use the dial
pad keys to enter the correct name (see page14).
Use and to move the cursor.
• Press SEL to confirm. You’ll hear a confirmation
tone.
Delete a Phonebook Entry
• Follow the first two steps in Reviewing/Dialing
from the Phone Book (page 14) to reach the
entry to be deleted.
• Press DELETE to delete the entry. You’ll hear a
confirmation tone.
• The handset will then move to the next entry, if
any.
Basic Operation
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Call Log (Caller ID - Call W aiting)
Caller ID - Call Waiting ID
Your mi 6861 is capable of displaying the number of the calling party before you ans w er 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 6861 can hold up to 50 CID entries.
NOTES ABOUT CALLER ID & CALL WAITING CALLER ID
These are subscription services, provided by most regional telephone service 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 6861 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
Basic Operation
phone number from being sent.
When one handset is accessing the call log, the
other handsets cannot access it at the same time. If
this is attempted, NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
will display on the second handset.
• As new CID/call waiting ID records are received,
your handset displays will alert you to the new
CID records, for example:
HANDSET 1
• 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 MENU.
• Press the key to scroll to CALL LOG.
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HANDSET 1
Call Log (Caller ID - Call W aiting)
• 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.
NOTE: The NEW icon in the lower left corner indicates
the call is not yet reviewed.
Storing a Caller ID
• Follow the steps in Reviewing Caller ID to scroll
to the record to be stored.
• To view alternate dialing sequences, press the #
key repeatedly. The screen will cycle through the
various dialing options (1 + area code + number,
area code + number, number only.) Press SEL to
store the displayed number.
• You'll hear a confirmation beep and the screen will
display:
NOTES:
• If the CID isn't able to detect a name, EDIT NAME
will be prompted. If unable to detect the number,
EDIT NUMBER will be prompted. You will then need
to enter the name and/or the number.
• If both name and number are missing, for example
as in a private listing, the request will be rejected
with the message:
Basic Operation
• 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.
• T o change ho w the number will be dialed, (1 + area
code + number, area code + number or number
only) press # repeatedly. The screen will cycle
through the the dialing options. Press PHONE or
SPK to dial the number.
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Call Log (Caller ID - Call W aiting)
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 confirm. Press OFF
to return to the CID record previously displayed.
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Handset Settings
Ringer Volume
• From the idle (off) mode, press MENU then or
key to RINGER VOLUME.
• Press SEL. The current ringer v olume 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 setting is adjusted. At the lowest setting the display 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 MENU then or
to RINGER TONE.
• Press SEL. You are then prompted to select INTER-
COM 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 MENU 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.
• When the desired option is shown, press SEL to
confirm.
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LANGUAGE
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Handset Settings
Language (preset to English)
• From the idle (off) mode, press MENU 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 T ype (preset to T one)
• From the idle (off) mode, press MENU then the
or keys to DIAL TYPE.
• Press SEL then the or keys to scroll to
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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.
DIAL TYPE
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Answering System Operation
Audible Indicators
This system gives you voice prompts for feature operations and voice confirmations
when you press a button or complete an operation.
T urn 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 30 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 da y 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.
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 minutes in increments of 10.
Press TIME/SET, the system announces the current year.
Press CHANGE to advance the year one at a time
- OR -
Press and hold CHANGE to advance the years in increase of 10.
When the system announces the correct year, press TIME/SET. The system announces
the current clock setting.
NOTE: Press any MAILBOX button to exit programming at any time. The MAILBOX
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 prerecorded announcement.
• The normal answering pre-recorded announcement says: "Hello. I'm unable to an-
swer 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 unable 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 25 to change
your announcement selection.
Record Your Announcement
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
Answering System Operation
under Answering System Feature Setup and Feature Summary on pages 24 and 25.
1. With the system set for the desired answer mode
(normal or announce only) press MENU until you
hear "Record 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.
3. Press any MAILBOX button to stop recording.
The system plays back your recorded message.
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Answering System Operation
Review Your Announcement:
1. Press MENU until you hear "Record outgoing messages."
2. Press any MAILBOX button. The system plays the current announcement.
Delete Your Announcement:
Press DELETE during announcement playback.
The system will use the pre-recorded announcement until you record a new one.
Answering System Feature Setup
You can set up one feature at a time, or you can set
up the first feature, then move on to set up the
features in sequence
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 25 for a
description of the features and your choices.
3. Press TIME/SET to hear the current setting.
4. Press CHANGE until you hear your desired
setting.
5. Press TIME/SET to confirm your selection.
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Answering System Operation
FEATURE SUMMARY
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, callers hear your announcement but cannot 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 answers after two rings when you have
new messages and after four rings
when you have no new messages.
Answering System Operation
NOTE: Exit feature setup at any time by pressing any MAILBOX button.
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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 answ er 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 30 for details.)
When you have new messages or memos, the MAILBOX light for each mailbox
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 MAILBOX b utton for the mailbox you want to review. The system announces the mailbox number, the number of new messages and the number of
old messages. The system then pla ys only
new messages in the mailbox. After all
new messages are played, press the
MAILBOX 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 message 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 playbac k to speed
up or slow down playback of a message.
Answering System Operation
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 MAILBOX b utton at any time during playback to exit message playback.
You’ll hear a confir mation 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 incoming 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.
Answering System Operation
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 MAILBOX 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
minutes long to store as an incoming
message.
1. Press and release REC/MEMO. The
2. Press the MAILBOX button to select
3. To stop recording, press MAILBOX
Call Screening
1. Set the base playback volume to a level
2. If you press PHONE on the handset, the
3. If you don’t want to screen messages,
system announces "Please select
mailbox."
a mailbox for the memo. After the system announces "Now recording,"
speak towards the base microphone.
The message window displays the
length of your memo, up to 99 seconds. If you record longer memo, 99
continues to flash until you finish.
again.
greater than 1 to hear messages as they
are left.
answering system will stop recording,
and you can talk to your caller.
set the volume level to 1.
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Answering System Operation
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
--
Answering System Operation
-- (Flashing)
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.
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Answering System Operation
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
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
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.
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.
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Headset Operation
Your mi 6861 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 6861.
To purchase a headset, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call
VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511.
Once you have a compatible 2.5mm headset, locate the headset jack on the mi 6861
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.
When a compatible headset is connected to the
handset, your speakerphone feature will be
disabled. To use your speakerphone feature,
simply disconnect the headset from the handset.
Advanced Opertion
Belt Clip
The mi 6861 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, visit us on the web
at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications 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.
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
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In Case Of Difficulty
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.
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. Connect power to the base.
5. Re-install the battery(ies).
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.
Your answering system is not recording messages
• Make sure system is turned ON (the ON/OFF key is illuminated).
• Make sure the Announce Only feature is set to OFF.
You cannot hear recorded messages
• Using the base volume control, raise the volume to a comfortable listening level.
CL is flashing in the base Message Windo w Display:
• You need to set the day and time. Refer to the section(s) on setting day and time in
this user’s manual.
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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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Warranty Statement
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 operation
instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products
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, neglect, 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
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.
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Warranty Statement
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 prior to any further repair activity. You must
pay for 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.
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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FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations
This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS03 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
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 other than the hands should be maintained at a
comfortable distance of approximately 20 cm or more.
FCC and ACTA Information
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)
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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. For more information, please contact your
local telephone company.
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 this 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.
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 procedures, 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.
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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.
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, users 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 telecom munications
company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
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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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T echnical Specifications
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
WEIGHT
Handset: 136 grams
(excluding batteries)
Base: 276 grams
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Handset: 3.6V 600mAh NiMH
(3 AAA cells)
Base: 8 V DC @ 850mA
MEMORY
Phonebook: 50 Memory locations; up to
32 digits for number, 16 characters for
name, per location
CID: 50 memory locations.
SPECIFICA TIONS ARE TYPICAL
AND MA Y CHANGE WITHOUT
NOTICE.
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VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS L TD.
A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMP ANIES.
Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc. Beaverton,
Oregon, 97008
Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. 7671
Alderbridge Way, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9.
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Table Of Contents
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..............................................1
Parts Check List ............................................................................................................. 3
The Handset Layout ......................................................................................................4
The Base Unit Layout ...................................................................................................5
GETTING ST ARTED ...........................................................................6
Setup ................................................................................................................................ 6
Connecting Power to Base Unit........................................................................................ 6
Installation of Battery........................................................................................................ 6
Charging of the Handset Battery ..................................................................................... 7
Connecting to Phone Line................................................................................................ 7
Checking for Dial Tone ..................................................................................................... 7
Wall Mounting ...................................................................................................................8
BASIC OPERA TION ............................................................................9
Handset and Base Indicators .......................................................................................... 9
Handset Icons .................................................................................................................. 9
Handset LEDs .................................................................................................................. 9
Base LEDs .......................................................................................................................9
Handset Operation .........................................................................................................10
Making Calls ................................................................................................................... 10
Answering Calls ............................................................................................................. 10
Speakerphone operation...............................................................................................10
Adjust Handset Volume.................................................................................................10
Flash Function ............................................................................................................... 10
Redial Function .............................................................................................................. 10
Temporary ringer adjustments ......................................................................................11
Mute Function .................................................................................................................11
Intercom Call .................................................................................................................. 11
Call Forward ................................................................................................................... 12
Conference Call ............................................................................................................. 12
Base Operation ..............................................................................................................12
Phonebook Operation .................................................................................................... 13
Storing a New Entry ....................................................................................................... 13
Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook......................................................................... 14
Editing a Phonebook Entry ............................................................................................15
Delete a Phonebook Entry............................................................................................. 15
Calls Log (Caller ID/Call Waiting ....................................................................................16
Caller ID - Call Waiting ID .............................................................................................. 16
Reviewing Caller ID........................................................................................................ 16
Storing a Caller ID .......................................................................................................... 17
Dialing from Caller ID .....................................................................................................17
Deleting Caller ID ...........................................................................................................18
Handset Settings ............................................................................................................ 19
Ringer Volume ............................................................................................................... 19
Ringer Tone ................................................................................................................... 19
Key To ne ....................................................................................................................... ..19
Language........................................................................................................................ 20
Dial Type ......................................................................................................................... 20
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERA TION ...............................................21
Audible Indicators ........................................................................................................... 21
Turn Answering System On or Off ................................................................................ 21
Set the Clock ..................................................................................................................21
About Mailboxes............................................................................................................. 22
About Announcements ...................................................................................................22
Record Your Announcement ..........................................................................................22
Review Your Announcement ..........................................................................................23
Delete Your Announcement ............................................................................................23
Answering System Feature Setup ................................................................................ 23
Feature Summary .......................................................................................................... 24
Listen to Messages ........................................................................................................25
Adjust Playback Volume.................................................................................................26
Delete Messages ........................................................................................................... 26
Record a Memo ............................................................................................................. 27
Call Screening ................................................................................................................27
Message Window Display ............................................................................................. 28
Remote Access ............................................................................................................. 29
Voice Menu ..................................................................................................................... 29
Remote Access Commands .........................................................................................29
ADV ANCED OPERA TION ..................................................................30
Headset Operation .........................................................................................................30
Belt Clip........................................................................................................................... 30
ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION ............................................................ 31
In Case Of Difficulty ....................................................................................................... 31
Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 33
Warranty Statement ....................................................................................................... 34
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations .................................................................................... 36
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................ 40
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