Vtech MI6821 Cordless Phone
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1. Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base unit can sometimes cause interference Try to move 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 to move the base unit to another position The Handset Does Not Ring When You Receive A Call Make sure you have the ringers activated s 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 to unplug 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 corded tele phone 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 25 In Case Of Difficulty Common Cure For Electronic Eguipment If the unit does not seem to be responding normally then try to put the handset in its base If it does not seem to respond do the following in the order listed DOL NE Discon2. To ensure safety of users the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio fre quency 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 amp 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 Part 68 and ACTA 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 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 29 FCC ACTA and IC Regulations 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
3. Whenever a compatible headset is con nected to the cordless handset the mi crophone on the handset will be muted This is done to limit the effect of back ground noise When a compatible headset is connected to the cordless handset your speaker ph one feature will be disabled To use your speakerphone feature simply disconnect the headset from the handset Belt Clip The mi 6821 is also eguipped with a detach able 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 23 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 damagedif 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 eguipment 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 so
4. Your mi 6821 is capable of displaying the name and or number of the party calling before you answer the phone Caller ID or CID It is also capable of displaying CID information in conjunction with a call waiting alert signal Call Waiting Caller ID With call waiting CID the CID data is displayed so you can decide whether to answer the incoming call or continue with your current conversation Your mi 6821 can hold up to 50 CID entries NOTES ABOUT CALLER ID amp CALL WAITING CALLER ID These are subscription services provided by most regional telephone service pro viders You must subscribe to these services to get the benefits of these features If you do not subscribe to caller ID services you can still use your mi 6821 and the other features it offers When one handset is accessing the call log the other handsets can not access it at the same time If this is attempted NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME will display 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 phone number from being sent e As new CID call waiting ID records are re ceived your handset displays will alert you to the new caller ID records for example e After you review all new CID records the NEW call indication will be turned off and the screen will show Ifthe call log is full the oldest entry is deleted to make room
5. electronic serial numbers have been removed altered or rendered illegible or 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 Product returned without valid proof of purchase see 2 below or Charges for installation or set up adjustment of customer controls and installation or repair of systems outside the unit 27 Warranty Statement How do you get warranty service e 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 e 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 e 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 and
6. Ltd at 1 800 267 7377 NOTE Use only VTech batteries part number 89 1323 00 00 KR Base Unit Handset Telephone Cord Line Base Power Adapter C 2 User s Manual e Belt Clip SE User s Manual English and Spanish 3 The Handset Layout 5 8GHz DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRUM ES a Sp ED CLEAR 1 Earpiece 8 Select Menu 2 LCD Display 9 Phonebook Scroll Up 3 Headset Jack 2 5mm 10 Speakerphone 4 CID Scroll Down 11 Off Clear 5 Phone Flash 12 Volume Control 6 Dialing Keys 0 9 13 Intercom 7 Redial Pause 14 Mute Delete 4 The Base Unit Layout 1 Page Key 2 Charging LED 3 In Use LED 4 Message Waiting LED 5 Connector Jack 6 Telephone Jack Setup Connecting power to Base Unit Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet and the connector into the connector jack at the bottom of the base unit To outlet CAUTION Use only the VTech power supply provided with your tele phone Installation of Battery 1 Remove battery compartment cover by p
7. and the MESSSAGE WAITING LED on base is still flashing you can turn it off manually From the idle off mode press MENU then A or W key to CLEAR MSG WAIT e Press SEL The will be asked TURN INDICATOR OFF Press SEL to confirm To exit press OFF Dial Type preset to Tone From the idle off mode press MENU then A or W key to DIAL TYPE 21 Handset Settings e Press SEL then use A or W key to scroll from TONE to PULSE e 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 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 22 Basic Operation Headset Operation Headset Operation Your mi 6821 handset is equipped with a 2 5mm headset jack for use with an optional accessory headset for handsfree conversations If you choose to use the headset option you must obtain an optiona accessory headset that is compatible with the mi 6821 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 6821 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
8. handset num ber e Press INT or PHONE or SPK on handset X to answer the intercom call The screens will dis play e Press INT or OFF on either handset to end the call 12 Basic Operation 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 accessory handsets model mi 6820 to your base you can forward calls between system handsets An external call can be forwarded from one handset HS1 to any other handset A handset HS1 on an external call can for ward it to any other handset e Press the INT key on HS1 it will display e Enter the handset number you wish to for ward to HS1 will display Basic Operation HS2 can press PHONE to answer the call NOTE If HS2 does not respond in about 30 sec onds the external call will be returned to HS1 and the display will show If the returned call is not answered within 30 sec onds the external call will end automatically Conference Call If you have registered accessory handsets model mi 6820 to your mi 6821 base you can have conference calls between system handsets It is possible to establish a conference between any two handsets and the external line If a handset already has a connection to the ex ternal line and any other handset goes off hook a conference is immediately established Both handsets will
9. 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 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 6 If the phone will not be used for a long period of time remove the battery to prevent possible leakage 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 battery is charged press PHONE 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 Setup IMPORTANT FOR MAXIMUM PERFOR MANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM Choose a central location for your base unit Install your base unit and extension hand sets away from electronic eguipment such as personal computers television sets and microwave ovens In locations where there are multiple cordless telephones separate the base units as far away as possible Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and sunlight Avoid excessive moisture dust or extreme cold Getting Started Getting Started 1 2 W
10. 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 e 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
11. show Base Operation From the base unit press PAGE to locate the handsets When the handset is in idle press PAGE The handsets will beep and display To end the page press PHONE SPK or any dial pad key 0 9 at the handset or press PAGE at the base 13 Phonebook Operation Your mi 6821 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 handsets to your mi 6821 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 handsets and if one deletes a phonebook entry it will disappear from all handsets When one handset is accessing the phonebook the other handsets cannot access it at the same time If this is attempted NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME will display Storing a New Entry Press MENU With PHONEBOOK highlighted press SEL Press W to select STORE Press SEL You will be prompted to ENTER NU MBER Use the dialing keys to enter the number you wish to store in the phonebook Press the DELETE key to backspace and make corrections Press SEL You will then be prompted to ENTER NAME Use the dialing keys to spell the name Use the A and V to move the cursor Press DELETE to back space and make corrections Press SEL You ll hear a confirmation tone and the new phonebook entry will be d
12. 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 re quired 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 5 Hearing aid compatibility If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset it is hearing aid compatible 30 Additional ero Additional Information FCC ACTA and IC Regulations 6 Programming testing of emergency numbers If this product has memory dialing locations you ma
13. A or W key to RINGER TONE Press SEL You will then be prompted to choose INTERCOM CALL or OUTSIDE CALL Press the A or W keys to select the desired option Press SEL Press the A and W keys or enter a digit O through 9 to sample the ring tones The screen will show Press SEL to confirm Key Tone preset to ON From idle off mode press MENU then A or W key to select KEY TONE Press SEL The current setting will be shown Use the A and 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 20 Basic Operation Handset Settings Language preset to English From the idle off mode press MENU then Aor V key to LANGUAGE e Press SEL Press the A or W keys to scroll from English to French or Spanish e Press SEL to confirm Message Waiting Your telephone can detect a visual message waiting signal VMWI generated by many telephone service providers If you subscribe to voice mail ser vice from your local telephone company fee re guired and a VMWI is provided the handset will display MESSAGE WAITING and the base MESSAGE WAITING light will flash alerting you to new messages Once you have reviewed all new messages the VMWI alert will automatically be turned off Clear Message Waiting If after reviewing all new voice mail messages the VMWI alert still remains on the screen
14. Communications Inc Beaverton Oregon 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd 7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond B C V6X 179 91 000159 010 000 Printed in China ISSUEO Table Of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONG cscsecesseeesssessseesseesseeeeseeseeaeeeseeneeees 1 tte elle el KREE 2 Parts Check List A TAT E A E 3 The HandsetLayout GE 4 The Base Unit LA yduUt eoonoonnian annan ma annan nnanann vi GETTING STARTED iere eegene Connecting power to Base Unit Installation Of Battery eeosenon ao aa ea naa aa a aa a am aa aa ramos dennin nain aaaea Charging of the Handset Battery ceesessesnmasmata naama aa am a a aa a naan annan Connecting to Phone Line Checking for Dial TONG eevaesuuneata aan taman maa a aan am a a a a aan a a aamen Wall MOUNTINO ouaaea nananana aamen a a a aa aan aa amma aamen aamuna aa BASIC OPERATION H Handset and Base INdiCatOrS e lt sasaaa omaa aa an a a a a a maama an aamen 10 wl DEE 10 Handset LED Bereet De eege Handset Operation ssecseicscaiccacatccscetcstsnndetseecsescecceccecosdsecoscsedesiccsasiceiesdcelenteniesteraetis 11 Making Calls Answering Call Sicsivcccsstsscscecceetetnensiseceeceenctivtecee asnan ansann anionin nanasan sabiai 11 Flash FUNCtiON EE Redial Funtion Mute FUNCTON eaoeeaa naa enaa m a aa aa a ana pannaan aan Eanna Intercom Call eeeeeonanmarananaaaaaana manata nannaa
15. Congratulations on your purchase of this VTech product NEED HELP Our representatives are here to help you with any guestions concerning the operation of this product available accessories or any other related issues Call Toll Free 1 800 595 9511 In Canada Call 1 800 26 3 7 or visit our website at www vtechphones com Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone eguipment 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 f
16. ER SERVICE at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTech Tele communications Canada Ltd at 1 800 267 7377 for repair warranty information The tele phone company may ask you to disconnect this eguipment 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 eguipment The eguipment 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 eguipment generates uses and can radiate radio freguency 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 eguipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the eguipment 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 e 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 e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help
17. above limitation may not apply to you e Inno 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 28 Additional emo Additional Information FCC ACTA and IC Regulations This eguipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules for the United States It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS 03 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 reguest provide this information to your local telephone com pany This eguipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment please contact VTech Communications Inc CUSTOM
18. all Mounting The wall mount bracket is designed for use on standard wall mount plates only Wall mounting is optional Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet and the connector to the bottom of the base unit Connect the telephone line cord to the jack at the bottom of the base unit and the other end to the wall jack 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 Mount the base unit on the wall Position the base unit so 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 To telephone outlet Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Description 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 Basic Operation Handset LED Description e LED is on when in handsfree mode Base LEDs LED Description e On when the phone is off hook MUSE e Flashes when an extension phone is off hook CHARGING On when the handset is charging in the base MESSAGE Flashes when the visual message waiting signal has been detected WAITING Service must be subscribed through your local telephone company 10 Basic Operation Handset Operati
19. dditional digits Press PHONE or SPK to dial the number NOTE If there are no entries in the phonebook when it is accessed PHONEBOOK IS EMPTY will display 15 VTech 595 9511 VTech Com 800 595 9511 PHONE 00 00 10 VTech Com Phonebook Operation Editing a Phonebook Entry Follow the first two steps in Reviewing Dialing from the Phonebook page 15 to reach the entry to be edited Press SEL Press DELETE to backspace then enter the correct number Press and hold PAUSE to add pauses if necessary You can also press REDIAL then A or W to scroll to the previously dialed number from redial list you want to store in the phonebook Press SEL Press SEL to confirm You are now prompted to EDIT NAME Press DELETE to backspace then use the dialing keys to enter the correct name see page 15 Use the A and W to move the cursor Press SEL to confirm A confirmation tone will sound Delete a Phonebook Entry Follow the first two steps in Reviewing Dialing from the Phonebook page 15 to reach the entry to be deleted Press DELETE to delete the entry Aconfirmation tone will sound The handset will then move to the next entry if any 16 VTech Com 800 595 9511 EDIT NUMBER 800 595 9511_ EDIT NAME VTech VTech 595 9511 VTech Com 800 595 9511 VTech 595 9511 Basic Operation Basic Operation Calls Log Caller ID Call Waiting Caller ID Call Waiting ID
20. for the new call If the call log is empty when you try to enter to call log review a message of the following message is dis played Reviewing Caller ID You can review the CID record via the menu as described below or by pressing the CID key guick access key while in idle mode and the handset jumps directly to CID review In idle mode press MENU e Press the W key to scroll to CALL LOG 17 Calls Log Caller ID Call Waiting Press SEL Use A or to scroll through the call log entries When the beginning or the end of the call log is reached you ll hear a double beep NOTE The NEW icon in the left down 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 change the format of the number you wish to store in memory press the key repeatedly The handset will cycle through the alternate dialing options 1 area code number area code number or number only Press SEL to store the displayed number You ll hear a confirmation tone and the screen will display 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 If the phone number already exi
21. ft 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 24 Additional ermal Additional Information In Case Of Difficulty If you have difficulties in operating your phone the suggestions below should solve the problem If you still have difficulties after trying these suggestions call VTech Commu nications 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 s Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone wall jack Make sure the battery is properly charged If you get a LOW BATTERY message or indication the battery needs to be charged No Dial Tone First check 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 pro blem 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
22. is played NOTES If the phonebook is full the handset will display PHONEBOOK IS FULL You can also press REDIAL then A or W to scroll to the previously dialed number from the redial list you want to store in the phonebook Press SEL While entering numbers press and hold PAUSE to add pauses if nece ssary If there is a duplicate number in the phonebook the display will show gt STORE REVIEW ENTER NUMBER 800 595 9511_ ENTER NAME PHONEBOOK IS FULL NUMBER ALREADY IN PHONEBOOK 14 Basic Operation Basic Operation Phonebook Operation Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order Characters by number of key presses K S pes pase 7 se 1 soae Reviewing Dialing from the Phonebook Press MENU With PHONEBOOK highlighted press SEL With the REVIEW highlighted press SEL OR With the handset idle press A the handset goes directly into phonebook review mode Scroll through the phonebook entries using the A and V keys or enter first character of the name to be searched using the digit keys and continue navigating using the A or W as scroll keys until you reach the entry to be dialed NOTE When reviewing the phonebook the se cond line of the display will show the phone nu mber 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 a
23. justment 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 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 6821 SYSTEM CAREFULLY PEEL OFF THE PROTECTIVE FILM COVERING THE DISPLAYS Introduction The mi 6821 is an advanced cordless telephone set capable of supporting four hand sets This manual is designed to familiarize you with this cordless telephone We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone Parts Check List 1 Handset 5 Telephone Line Cord 2 Base Unit 6 BeltClip 3 Base Wall Mounting Bracket 7 User s Manual 4 Base Power Adapter 8 Battery 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 Telecommunica tions Canada
24. n Press REDIAL to display the last telephone number dialed from the handset up to 32 digits Use A or W to scroll through the five previously dialed numbers 11 Handset Operation When the beginning or the end of the redial list is reached a double beep will sound e When the desired number is reached press PHONE or SPK 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 Temporary ringer adjustments When handset is ringing to silence the handset s ringer press OFF or MUTE or adjust the ringer level to level O 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 e During an active call press the MUTE key to disable the microphone The screen will display e Press MUTE again to return to normal two way conversation MICROPHONE ON will dis play briefly Intercom Call If you have registered accessory handsets model mi 6820 to your mi 6821 base you can intercom between system handsets e From the idle off mode press INT The first handset HS1 will display e Select a number of the handset to be called The display will change to X is
25. ndustry 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 con nected 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 ser vices in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian mainte nance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment 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 31 FCC ACTA and IC Regulations are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should
26. nect the power to the base Disconnect the handset battery Wait a few minutes Connect power to the base Reinstall the battery Watch for handset to display HANDSET or your own handset name 26 Additional Information 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 in structions This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products pur chased 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 Mate rially 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 replace ment products to you in wo
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28. 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 32 Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base 5725 5850 MHz Handset 2400 2483 5 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base 2400 2483 5 MHz Handset 5725 5850 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 110mm x 108 40mm x 55 6mm Additional Information WEIGHT Handset 136 grams excluding batteries Base 138 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset 3 6V 600mAh NiMH Base 8 V DC 650mA MEMORY Phonebook 50 Memory locations up to 32 digits for number 16 characters for name per location CID 50 memory locations SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE vtech VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD Vtech A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES Distributed in the U S A by VTech
29. on Making Calls e Press PHONE or SPK to use the handset speaker phone feature Dial the phone number OR e Dial the phone number first If make a mistake press DELETE or CLEAR to clear it If you desire press and hold PAUSE to add pauses Then press PHONE or SPK Press OFF or place the handset in the base to end your call Answering Calls Press PHONE SPK or any dial pad keys e Press OFF or place the handset in the base to end your call Speakerphone Operation Your mi 6821 handset has a built in handsfree speakephone This feature allows you to stand the handset upright on a table or desktop and have handsfree conversations During a call you can press SPK to change to a handsfree conversation from normal handset use Press OFF or place the handset in the base to hang up Adjusting Handset Volume also applies to the hand set speakerphone and headset The volume control is on the right edge of the handset During a call press VOL or key to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level When you reach the maxi mum or minimum setting a double beep will sound Flash Function You can use your mi 6821 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 Functio
30. 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 require ments 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 the user s manual This equip ment 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
31. ressing 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 Ifthe new battery is not already charged place the handset in its base unit 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 After the initial charge a maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient Getting Started Getting Started 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 its base unit You should charge the batteries for 10 12 hours when you first receive your phone You will know the battery needs charging when The low battery message is displayed e 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 speaker phone 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
32. rking 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 negligent inundation fire water or other liquid intrusion or Product that has been damaged due to repair alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech or Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions network reliability or cable or antenna systems or Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non VTech electrical accessories or Product whose warranty quality stickers Product serial numbers plates or
33. rom 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 ad
34. sts 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 To change the number before calling press repeatedly to see the dialing options 1 area code phone number area code phone number 1 phone number number only then press PHONE or SPK to dial the number 18 Basic Operation Basic Operation Calls Log Caller ID Call Waiting Deleting Caller ID Follow the steps in Reviewing Caller ID to scroll to the record to be deleted Press the DELETE key A confirmation tone will sound 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 DELETE ALL CALLS Press SEL to confirm Or press OFF to return to the CID record previously displayed 19 Handset Settings Ringer Volume v From idle off mode press MENU then A or key to RINGER VOLUME Press SEL The current ringer volume will be shown Press the A and W keys or enter a digit 0 through 6 to the desired volume The current ring tone is played At the lowest setting display willshow The handset will not ring when a call comes in if ringer volume is setted to the lowest setting Press SEL to confirm Ringer Tone From the idle off mode press MENU then
35. y 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 Werecommend 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 I
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