VTech Mi6821 manual

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    www .vtechcanada.com USER’S MANU AL Model: mi6821 5 . 8 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Expandable System with Caller ID FEA TURING: Caller ID * / Call Waiting • Handset Speakerphone • Headset Compatible (2.5mm)[...]

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    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[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions 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. VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC. Customer Service: 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call V[...]

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    Parts Check List To purchas e repl acem ent batte ries , visi t us on the web at www.v tech phon es.c om or call VT ec h Commun icat ion s, Inc. at 1-800 -595 -951 1. In Cana da, call VTech Tele comm unic a- tion s Canad a Ltd. at 1-80 0-26 7-73 77. NO T E: Use only VTech batteries (part number 89-1323-00-00). 5. Telephone Line Cord 6. Belt Clip 7.[...]

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    1. Earpiece 2. LCD Display 3. Headset Jack (2.5mm) 4. CID (Scroll Down) 5. Phone (Flash) 6. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) 7. Redial (Pause) The Handset Layout 8. Select (Menu) 9. Phonebook (Scroll Up) 10. Speakerphone 11. Off (Clear) 12. Volume Control 13. Intercom 14. Mute (Delete) 1 2 4 5 6 8 7 10 12 13 9 11 3 14 4[...]

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    1. Page Key 2. Charging LED 3. In Use LED 4. Message Waiting LED 5. Connector Jack 6. Telephone Jack The Base Unit Layout 3 4 1 2 5 6 5[...]

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    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. Setup Getting Started 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, t[...]

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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 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[...]

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    Setup IMPORTANT! FOR MAXIMUM PERFOR- MANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1. Choose a central location for your base unit. 2. Install your base unit and extension hand- sets away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets and microwave ovens. 3. In locations where there are multiple cordless telephones, separate the [...]

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    Wall Mounting The wall mount bracket is designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. Wall mounting is optional. 1. Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet, and the connector to the bottom of th e base unit. 2. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack at the bottom of the base unit, and the other end to the wall jack. 3. Line up the ta[...]

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    Handset and Base Indicators Basic Operation • Turns on when the microphone is muted. • Turns on when there are new call log enteries. • Turns on when the ringer is muted. • Low battery indicator and charging indicator • On when the phone is off hook. • Flashes when an extension phone is off hook. • On when the handset is charging in t[...]

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    Basic Operation Handset Operation Making Calls • Press PHONE (or, SPK to use the handset speake r- phone feature). Dial the phone number. -OR- • Dial the phone number first. I f make a mistake, press DELETE or CLEAR to clear it .If you desire, press and hold PAUSE to add pauses. T hen press P H ONE (or SPK ). • Press OFF or place the handset [...]

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    Basic Operation Mute Function • During an active call, press the MUTE key to disable the microphone. The screen will display: • Press MUTE again to return to nor mal 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 [...]

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    Basic Operation 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-[...]

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    Basic Operation 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 in[...]

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    Basic Operation Phonebook Operation Characters by number of key presses Key 123456789 space 1 A B C 2abc D E F3de f G H I 4gh i JK L5 j k l MNO 6 m n o PQR S 7 p q r s TUV8 t u v W X Y Z 9 w xyz 0 * ?! / ( ) # ', -. & 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 * # Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order: Reviewing/[...]

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    Basic Operation 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 or to scroll to[...]

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    Basic Operation Calls Log (Caller ID - Call Waiting) Caller ID - Call Waiting ID 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 wa[...]

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    Basic Operation Calls Log (Caller ID - Call Waiting) • Press SEL . Use 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[...]

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    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 [...]

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    Basic Operation Handset Settings Ringer Volume • From idle (off) mode, press MENU then o r key to RINGER VOLUME . • Press SEL . The current ringer volume will be shown: • Press the and keys or enter a digit (0 through 6) to the desired volume. The current ring tone is played. At the lowest setting, display will show: • The handset will not [...]

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    Basic Operation Language (preset to English) • From the idle (off) mode, press MENU then or key to LANGUAGE. • Press SEL . Press the or keys to scroll from English to French or Spanish. • Press SEL to confirm. Message Waiting Your telephone can detect a visual message w aiting signal (VMWI) , generated by many telephone service providers. If [...]

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    Basic Operation Handset Settings • Press SEL then use or key to scroll from TONE to 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 * . Once pressed, tone will be used for rest of the call. After you hang up, the phone will retur[...]

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    n o i t a r e p O d e c n a v d A Headset Operation You r 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 op ti on , you mus t obt ai n an op ti onal acc es so ry hea ds et th at is com pa ti bl e wit h the mi 6821 . To purchase a headset,[...]

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    Additional Information 24 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[...]

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    Additional Information 25 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 sur[...]

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    Additional Information 26 In Case Of Difficulty Common Cure For Electronic Equipment 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): 1. Disconnect the power to the base. 2. Disconnect the handset battery. 3. Wait a few minutes. 4. C[...]

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    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 defect[...]

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    Additional Information Warranty Statement How do you get warranty service? • To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, call 1-800-595-9511, in Canada, call 1-800-267-7377 for instructions regarding where to return the Prod uct. Before calling for service, please check the user’s manual. A check of the Product controls and feat[...]

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    Additional Information 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 CS-03 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, an[...]

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    Additional Information 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[...]

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    Additional Information FCC, ACTA, and IC Regulations 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 teleph[...]

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    Additional Information 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 allowe[...]

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    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 tim[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 2 Parts Check List ................................................................................................... 3 The Hands[...]

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    Ringer Volume .................................................................................................. 20 Ringer Tone ....................................................................................................... 20 Key Tone (preset to ON). .................................................................................. 20 Lang[...]

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    VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon , 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd., Richmond, B.C., V6X 1Z9. Printed in China 91- 0001 59-0 30- 000 IS S UE 0[...]

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