VTech MI6870 User Manual
Quick start guide
STEP 1 Check package contents (mi6896/6895)
Make sure your phone’s packaging includes the following:
STEP 3 Battery installation
1. 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.
2. Replace cover by sliding it upwards until it clicks into
place.
STEP 4 Charge the battery
1. Place the handset in the base unit/chargers.
2. Charge the battery for at least 16 hours before first use.
Quick Start Guide
mi6896/6895/6870/6866
STEP 2 Connect power to telephone base/
chargers
Plug the power adaptor into an electrical outlet not controlled
by a wall switch, and the connector into the power jack on
bottom of the telephone base/chargers.
NOTE:
• Use only the power adaptors supplied with your
VTech telephone.
STEP 5 Connect to phone line
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the telephone line
jack at the bottom of the telephone base. Then plug the other
end of the cord into the wall telephone outlet.
AC power outlet
Telephone outlet
STEP 6 Making and receiving calls
Making a call
• Press
or
SPEAKER and listen for dial tone.
STEP 7 Set the Clock
1. Press
TIME/SET to listen to the current setting.
2. Press
TIME/SET again to indicate changes needed.
3. Press
CHANGE to change the day, hour, minute, or year.
4. When you hear the correct setting, press
TIME/SET to
advance to the next setting.
Hanging up
Press
OFF or place the
handset in its base.
IMPORTANT!
If your product is not working properly:
1. Refer to your user’s manual.
2. Visit our website at www.vtechphones.com or in Canada,
www vtechcanada.com.
3. Call our customer service at 1-800-595-9511 or 1-800-267
7377 in Canada.
NOTE:
If you have caller ID service, the time will automatically
be updated with the first incoming call after you
program the year into the system.
NOTE:
For complete feature instructions, please refer to your
user’s manual.
AC power outlet
STEP 8 Record your outgoing announcement
1. Press
SETUP, the system announces “Announcement.
Press PLAY or press RECORD. To continue setup, press
SETUP.”
2. Press
REC/MEMO and speak toward the MIC on the base
to record an announcement for up to 90 seconds.
3. Press
PLAY/STOP / ( when finished recording).
• Dial the phone number.
-OR-
• Dial the phone number.
• Press
.
Receiving a call
Press
,
SPEAKERPHONE, or any dialing key except
OFF.
Base unit
Handsets (4)
Telephone line cord
Base power adaptor
Quick start guide
Belt clips (4)
User’s manual
Wall mount bracket
Batteries (4)
Charger power adaptors (3)
Chargers (3)
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STEP 1 Check package contents (mi6870)
Make sure your phone’s packaging includes the following:
Base unit
Handsets (2)
Telephone line cord
Base power adaptor
Quick start guide
Belt clips (2)
User’s manual
Wall mount bracket
Batteries (2)
Charger power adaptor
Charger
STEP 1 Check package contents (mi6866)
Make sure your phone’s packaging includes the following:
Base unit
Handset
Telephone line cord
Base power adaptor
Quick start guide
Belt clip
User’s manual
Wall mount bracket
Battery