User manual VTECH VT 6861

[. . . ] 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. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink or swimming pool). Do not place this product on an unstable surface, such as a table, shelf or stand. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the base unit and handset are provided for ventilation. [. . . ] (Maximum length of announcement is 90 seconds. ) Length of recording is more than 99 seconds. during Counting 1 to 99 99 (flashing) 1-99 (flashing) Answering System Operation 1-8 (steady for one second) 40-99 A On or Off (steady for one second) CL --- (Flashing) normal display Indicates volume level selected when VOL + or VOL - is pressed. System is in programming mode or initializing. 30 Answering System Operation Remote Access You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone. 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. 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 COMMAND: Press #, then the desired mailbox number (1, 2 or 3). Press #4 while message is playing; press #4 twice to back up previous message. Press *8, then the mailbox number where you want memo recorded; speak after the system announces "Record after the tone. 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 remote access code. " Enter your remote access code. Repeat a message Skip a message Stop Save messages Delete message Review announcement Record announcement Record memo (If accessing from a touch tone telephone, press #5 to stop recording) 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. 31 Answering System Operation 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, in Canada go to www. vtechcanada. com or call 1-800-267-7377. 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. Do not force the connection. NOTE: Whenever a compatible headset is connected to the cordless handset, the microphone on the handset will be muted. 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. Do not force the connection. 32 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. [. . . ] 24 Record Your Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Review Your Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Delete Your Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Answering System Feature Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]