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USER’S MANUAL
Model: mi6821
Expandable System with Caller ID
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FEATURING: Caller ID / Call Waiting Handset
Speakerphone Headset Compatible (2.5mm)
5.GHz
Digital Spread
Spectrum
www .vtechcanada.com
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Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub
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Important Safety Instructions VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC. Customer Service: 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. BEFORE USING YOUR mi 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.
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Parts Check List 1. Handset 5. Telephone Line Cord 2. Base Unit 6. Belt Clip 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 Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. NOTE: Use only VTech batteries (part number 89-1323-00-00). 3
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The Handset Layout 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
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The Base Unit Layout 1. Page Key 2. Charging LED 3. In Use LED 4. Message Waiting LED 5. Connector Jack 6. Telephone Jack 5
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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. CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your tele- phone. 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 w
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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: • The handset seems completely dead, the LCD is completely clear and does not activate when you press the keys. IMPORTANT: 1. Do not dispose of batter
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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 base units as far away as possible. 4. Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and sunlight. 5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extr
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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 the base unit. 2. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack at the bottom of the base unit, and the other end to the wall jack. 3. Line up the tabs on the wall mount adapters with the holes at the bottom of the base unit. Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place. 4. Mount the base unit on the
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Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description MUTE • Turns on when the microphone is muted. NEW • Turns on when there are new call log enteries. • Turns on when the ringer is muted. • Low battery indicator and charging indicator Handset LED LED Description • LED is on when in handsfree mode. Base LEDs LED Description • On when the phone is off hook. IN USE • Flashes when an extension phone is off hook. • On when
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Handset Operation Making Calls • Press PHONE (or, SPK to use the handset speaker- phone feature). Dial the phone number. -OR- • 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. • Press OFF or place the handset in the base to end you
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Handset Operation 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 0 by using the handset volume keys. This adjustment is temporary, and only last for the current ringin
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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 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 . • Press the INT key on HS1, it will display: • Enter the handset number y
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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 phon
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Phonebook Operation Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order: Characters by number of key presses Key 12 3456 789 1 space 1 2 A B C 2ab c 3 D E F 3de f 4 G H I 4gh i 5 JK L 5 j k l 6 MN O 6 m n o 7 PQ R S 7 p q r s 8 TU V 8 t u v 9 W X Y Z 9 w xyz 0 0 * * ?! / ( ) # # ', - . & Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook VTech • Press MENU. With PHONEBOOK highlighted, press SEL. With the REVIEW highlighted, 595-9511 press SEL. - OR - With the handset idle,
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Phonebook Operation Editing a Phonebook Entry VTech Com • Follow the first two steps in Reviewing/ Dialing from the Phonebook (page 15) to 800-595-9511 reach the entry to be edited. • Press SEL. • Press DELETE to backspace then enter the EDIT NUMBER correct number. Press and hold PAUSE to add pauses if necessary.You can also press 800-595-9511_ REDIAL, then or to scroll to the previously dialed number from redial list you want to store in the phonebook. Press SEL. • Press SEL to confirm. • Yo
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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 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
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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 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 al
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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 Basic Operation
