VTech mi6890 User Manual Page 1

User’s manualw w w . v t e c h p h o n e s . c o mModels: mi6885/mi6889/mi6890

www.vtechphones.com10InstallationIf you subscribe to DSL service (optional)If you receive high speed internet through your telephone line (commonly re

www.vtechphones.com11Getting startedThe wall mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. 1. Follow the instructions on pa

www.vtechphones.com12NOT REGISTEREDRegistrationPRESS FIND HNDST 4 SEC ON BASERegister a handsetWhen rst purchased, all accessory handsets show NOT RE

www.vtechphones.com13Getting startedRegistrationAfter a while the handset will emit series of tones, the newly registered handset will be assigned the

www.vtechphones.com14Handset layout1. Earpiece2. Caller ID/scroll down3. Headset jack (2.5mm) 4. Talk/ash5. Dial keys (0-9, *, #)6. Redial/paus

www.vtechphones.com15Getting started1. In use indicator2. Charge indicator3. Setup4. Volume control5. Answer on/off 6. Change7. Delete/skip/pla

www.vtechphones.com16Handset lightsLight Description• On when handset speakerphone is in use.Telephone settingsTelephone base displayLight Descriptio

www.vtechphones.com17Basic operationTelephone settingsHandset main menuEnter the main menu options on the handset by pressing MENU. Press or to se

www.vtechphones.com18SETTINGS( )With this icon highlighted, press MENU, then press or to select from the following menu options: LAN

www.vtechphones.com19Basic operationHandset operationMaking calls• Press (or SPEAKER to use the handset speakerphone feature), then dial the phone

www.vtechphones.com2Table of contentsGetting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Parts checklist for mi6885 .

www.vtechphones.com20Handset operation• If the redial memory is empty, and REDIAL is pressed, a double beep will sound.• If the forward call is no

www.vtechphones.com21Basic operationHandset operation• To end the call, press INT or OFF on either handset, or place the handset back in its telep

www.vtechphones.com22Handset operationConference callIt is possible to establish a conference call between two handsets and the external line.If one h

www.vtechphones.com23Basic operationDirectory• All handsets share a common directory, stored in the base. Entries entered into one handset are avail

www.vtechphones.com24DirectoryCharacters by numberPressing any particular key causes different characters to be displayed in the following order:Chara

www.vtechphones.com25Basic operationDirectoryReview and dial entries• Press MENU, with DIRECTORY highlighted, press SEL. With REVIEW in the rst line

www.vtechphones.com26Caller IDCaller ID - call waiting ID Your phone is capable of displaying the number of the caller before the call is a

www.vtechphones.com27Basic operationCaller IDReview caller IDYou can enter caller ID review mode by pressing when the handset is idle, the handset

www.vtechphones.com28Caller ID • If the caller ID record does not contain a number, you will be prompted to EDIT NUMBER, and the screen will show:•

www.vtechphones.com29Basic operationCaller ID Dial from caller ID• Follow the steps in Review caller ID (page 27) to nd the entry to be dialed.• To

www.vtechphones.com3Table of contentsDelete outgoing announcement . . . . . . . . . . . 33Message playback . . . . . . . . . . .

www.vtechphones.com30Your cordless telephone system provides you with leading edge digital technology with an answering system that can record up to

www.vtechphones.com31Basic operationAnswering systemBefore using the answering system, you should follow the steps below to set the day and time, so m

www.vtechphones.com32Answering systemMenu features System announces Description Announcements Outgoing message to tell callers to leav

www.vtechphones.com33Basic operationAnswering system4. Press PLAY/STOP / when you have nished recording. The system will play back your recor

www.vtechphones.com34Answering systemAnnouncements1. When playback begins, you will hear the total number of messages.2. Before each mess

www.vtechphones.com35Basic operationAnswering systemRecord a memo1. Press REC/MEMO.2. The system will announce “Record after the tone. Press

www.vtechphones.com36Answering systemSet the remote access code1. Press SETUP twice and you will hear “Remote access code. To change the

www.vtechphones.com37Basic operationAnswering system Purpose Press Action Play all messages in the mailbox Play new messages in the mai

www.vtechphones.com38Answering systemReview announcementRecord announcementRecord memoReview remote access codeChange remote access codeTurn system of

www.vtechphones.com39Basic operationAnswering system2. Press CHANGE to conrm the current status; On or Off is also displayed on the message wind

Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product.Before using this telephone, please read theImportant safety instructions on page 54 of this manu

www.vtechphones.com40Answering system2. Press CHANGE until you hear the on option. 3. Press SETUP three times, the system announces “Announcement. P

www.vtechphones.com41Basic operationAnswering system Message window displayDisplay01 - 981 - 810 - 991 - 99 (counting)99 (ashing)F (

www.vtechphones.com42• To purchase a headset, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. In Canad

www.vtechphones.com43Basic operationBatteries Battery care and performanceAfter the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance

www.vtechphones.com44TroubleshootingIf you have difculty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have dif

www.vtechphones.com45TroubleshootingProblem SuggestionI cannot dial out. • Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The handset may take a seco

www.vtechphones.com46Problem SuggestionUNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN displays on my handset.• Move the handset closer to the telephone base. You might hav

www.vtechphones.com47Additional informationProblem SuggestionI get noise, static, or weak signal even when I’m near the telephone base.• Other cordle

www.vtechphones.com48Problem SuggestionMy handset does not ring when I receive a call.• Make sure you have the ringer activated. Refer to the sect

www.vtechphones.com49Additional informationProblem SuggestionMy calls fade or cut in and out while I’m using my handset.• Other electronic products

www.vtechphones.com5Getting started• Important! Before using this telephone, Please read Important safety instructions on pages 53-54.Getting started

www.vtechphones.com50Problem SuggestionMy caller ID isn’t working.• Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service for this

www.vtechphones.com51Additional informationTroubleshootingProblem SuggestionI lost a handset and just bought a new one. How do I register the new one

www.vtechphones.com52MaintenanceTaking care of your telephoneYour cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated wi

www.vtechphones.com53Additional informationWarranty8. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repa

www.vtechphones.com54Important safety instructionsWhen using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce th

www.vtechphones.com55Additional informationFCC, ACTA and IC regulationsFCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirem

www.vtechphones.com56The RBRC® seal on the nickel-metal-hydride battery indicates that VTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily parti

www.vtechphones.com57Technical specicationsFrequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizerTransmit frequency Telephone base: 5725-5850 MHz Hands

www.vtechphones.com58IndexAAdditional information 45Announcement only mode 39Announcements 34Answering calls 19Answering system 30BBase ringer

www.vtechphones.com59NNumber of rings 40OOperating range 42Options during playback 34Outgoing announcement 32PParts checklist for mi6885 5Parts

www.vtechphones.com6Getting started1. Telephone base 2. Handsets (4)3. Charger power adapters (3)4. Chargers (3)5. Telephone li

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIESDistributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc. Beaverton, OregonDistribu

www.vtechphones.com7InstallationChoose a locationFor optimum performance of your cordless telephone system:1. Choose a central location for yo

www.vtechphones.com8• If the battery has not been charged, place the handset in the telephone base, and allow it to charge for at least 16 hours.•

www.vtechphones.com9Getting startedGetting started• If the phone will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent possible