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Table Of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................. 1 Parts Check List ............................................................................................................. 3 The Handset Layout ...................................................................................................... 4 The Base Unit Layout ................................................................................................... 5 GETTING STARTED ......................
Table Of Contents ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION ............................................... 21 Audible Indicators ........................................................................................................... 21 Turn Answering System On or Off ................................................................................ 21 Set the Clock .................................................................................................................. 21 About Mailboxes ......................
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.
Important Safety Instructions 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. VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC. Customer Service: www.vtechphones.com or 1-800-595-9511.
Parts Check List 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Base Unit Handset (3) Base Wall Mounting Bracket Base Power Adapter Handset Charger (2) Charger Wall Mounting Bracket (2) 7. 8. 10. 9. Telephone Line Cord Belt Clip (3) Battery (3) User’s Manual 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 Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. NOTE: Use only VTech batteries (part number 89-1323-00-00).
The Handset Layout 1 2 3 9 10 4 11 5 12 13 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 7 14 8 15 Antenna Earpiece Volume Control CID (Scroll Down) Phone (Flash) Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) Redial (Pause) Speaker LCD Display 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 4 DIR (Scroll Up) Sel (Menu) Off (Clear) Headset Jack (2.
The Base Unit Layout 1 2 6 7 3 4 5 8 13 12 11 10 9 14 15 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Locate Handset key Volume Control Keys Record/Memo Key Time/Set Key Change Key Answer On/Off Key Skip/Quick Key Delete Key Play/Stop Key Repeat/Slow Key 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Getting Started Setup Connecting Power to Base Unit CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch, and the connector into the bottom of the base unit. To telephone outlet Installation of Battery To power outlet 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.
Charging of the Handset Battery The handset of your cordless telephone is powered by rechargeable battery. It charges automatically whenever the handset is in base unit or charger. Average talk time on a fully charged battery is about nine hours depending on environmental conditions, standby time is approximately four days. You should charge the battery for 10-12 hours when you first receive your phone.
Getting Started Wall Mounting The wall mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. Wall mounting is optional. 1. Plug the adapter into electrical outlets. Then plug the connector of the base power adapter to the connector jack at 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.
Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon MUTE Description • NEW • Turns on when there are new call log entries. • Turns on when the ringer is muted. • Low battery indicator or charging indicator. Handset LED . LED Description • LED is on when in handsfree mode. IN USE • • On when the phone is off hook. Flashes when an extension phone is off hook. CHARGING • On when the handset is charging in its base. MAILBOX 1, 2, 3 • Flashes when new messages are in the corresponding mailbox.
Handset Operation Making Calls Basic Operation • • Press /FLASH (or SPEAKER to use the handset speakerphone feature). Dial the phone number. -ORDial the phone number first. To fix any mistakes, press DELETE or CLEAR to backspace and erase characters. To add dialing pauses (if necessary), press and hold PAUSE. Then press /FLASH (or SPEAKER). Press OFF or place the handset in the base or charger to end your call. Answering Calls • • Press /FLASH, SPEAKER or any of the dialing keys.
Handset Operation • • • When the desired number is reached, press /FLASH or SPEAKER to dial. Press OFF to exit the redial review list. 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 0 by using the handset volume keys. This adjustment is temporary, and only last for the current ringing call.
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: Basic Operation Call Forward An external call can be forwarded between system handsets. • A handset (HS1), on an external call can forward it to another handset (HSX). Press INTERCOM on HSX, it will display: • Enter the handset number you wish to forward to. HSX will display: • HSX can press call.
Phonebook Operation Your i 6773 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. 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. to select STORE. Press SEL. Press • You will be prompted to ENTER NUMBER.
Phonebook Operation Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order: Key Characters by number of key presses Basic Operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 space 1 2 A B C 2 a b c 3 D E F 3 d e f 4 G H I 4 g h i 5 J K L 5 j k l 6 M N O 6 m n o 7 P Q R S 7 p q 8 T U V 8 t u v 9 W X Y Z 9 w x 0 0 ? ! / ( ) ' , - . & # # Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook • Press MENU.
Phonebook Operation • Follow the first two steps in Reviewing/Dialing from the phonebook (page 14) to reach the entry to be edited. • Press SEL. The screen will display: • Press DELETE to backspace, then press the digit keys to correct the number. Press and hold PAUSE to add pauses if necessary. or to You can also press REDIAL, then scroll to the previously dialed number from redial list which you want to store in the phonebook. Press SEL. • Press SEL to confirm.
Call Log (Caller ID - Call Waiting) Basic Operation Caller ID - Call Waiting ID Your i 6773 is capable of displaying the number of the calling party before you answer the phone (caller ID or CID). If the number is contained in the phonebook, the name of the caller will also be displayed. It is also capable of displaying CID information in conjunction with a call waiting alert signal (call waiting caller ID).
Call Log (Caller ID - Call Waiting) Press SEL. Use and to scroll through the call log entries. When the beginning or the end of the call log is reached, a double beep will sound. NOTE: The NEW icon in the lower left 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 view alternate dialing sequences, press the # key repeatedly.
Call Log (Caller ID - Call Waiting) Basic Operation Deleting Caller ID • Follow the steps in Reviewing Caller ID to scroll to the record to be deleted. • Press DELETE. You’ll hear a confirmation beep and the previous CID record will be displayed on the screen. • To delete all CID records, press and hold the DELETE key. The screen will ask you DELETE ALL CALLS? Press SEL to confirm. Press OFF to return to the CID record previously displayed.
Handset Settings Ringer Volume From the idle (off) mode, press MENU then key to RINGER VOLUME. or • Press SEL. The current ringer volume will be shown: • Press the and keys or enter a digit (0 through 6) to the desired ringer volume. The current ring tone will play and the volume bar is increased or decreased each time the setting is adjusted.
Handset Settings Language (preset to English) • Basic Operation • • From the idle (off) mode, press MENU then the or keys to LANGUAGE. Press SEL. Press the or keys to scroll from English to French or Spanish. Press SEL to confirm. Dial Type (preset to Tone) • From the idle (off) mode, press MENU then the or keys to DIAL TYPE. • Press SEL then the TONE or PULSE. • Press SEL to confirm.
Answering System Operation Audible Indicators This system gives you voice prompts for feature operations and voice confirmations when you press a button or complete an operation. Turn Answering System On or Off Set the Clock The clock is set automatically by incoming caller ID data. If you do not subscribe to caller ID service, or if CL flashes in the message window and you wish to set the clock manually. 1. Press TIME/SET.
Answering System Operation About Mailboxes This answering system has three voice mailboxes. Callers using a touch tone phone can select the mailbox in which their messages will be recorded by pressing 1, 2, or 3 while the system plays the outgoing announcement. Otherwise, messages will be recorded in mailbox 1.
Answering System Operation Review Your Announcement: 1. Press MENU until you hear "Record outgoing messages." 2. Press any MAILBOX button. The system plays the current announcement. Delete Your Announcement: Answering System Feature Setup You can set up one feature at a time, or you can set up the first feature, then move on to set up the features in sequence 1. Make sure the answering system is on. 2. Press and release MENU until you hear the system announce the feature you want to set.
Answering System Operation Answering System Operation FEATURE SUMMARY (Default setting indicated by *) SYSTEM ANNOUNCES: DESCRIPTION/DIRECTIONS: "Set security code" 50* Set the remote access code you will use to access features and functions of the answering system from a touch tone phone. Choose a two digit number from 40 to 99. NOTE: Pressing and holding the CHANGE button will advance the security code by increments of 10.
Answering System Operation This system automatically saves your messages until you delete them, and can store approximately 15 minutes of messages, memos and announcements (up to a maximum of 99 messages). A message or memo can be up to four minutes long. If the system has less than 30 seconds of recording time left, it automatically turns off.
Answering System Operation Press the MAILBOX button at any time during playback to exit message playback. You’ll hear a confirmation beep. Answering System Operation Adjust Playback Volume Press VOLUME + or VOLUME - to adjust playback volume to a comfortable level. If volume is set to level one, you will not hear incoming messages as they are received. The system beeps three times when you reach the highest or lowest volume setting. Delete Messages NOTE: Deleted messages cannot be recovered.
Answering System Operation Record a Memo 1. Press and release REC/MEMO. The system announces "Please select mailbox." 2. Press the MAILBOX button to select a mailbox for the memo. After the system announces "Now recording," speak towards the base microphone. The message window displays the length of your memo, up to 99 seconds. If you record longer memo, 99 continues to flash until you finish. 3. To stop recording, press MAILBOX again. Call Screening 1.
Answering System Operation MESSAGE WINDOW DISPLAY WINDOW DISPLAYS 0 1-98 Answering System Operation 0-99 F TO INDICATE: No messages in any mailbox. Total number of messages in all mailboxes. Memory is full or total number of messages is 99. Counting 1 to 99 Duration of announcement or memo recording. (Maximum length of announcement is 90 seconds.) 99 (Flashing) Length of recording is more than 99 seconds. 1-99 (Flashing) New message number message playback.
Answering System Operation Remote Access You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone. 1. Dial your telephone number. 2. 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. 3. Enter a remote command (see Remote Access Commands below). 4. Press * 0 to exit remote operation. Voice Menu The system has voice prompts to help you with remote operation.
Headset Operation Your i 6773 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 i 6773. 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 i 6773 handset.
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. 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.
In Case Of Difficulty Common cure for electronic equipment If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting 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. Connect power to the base. 5. Re-install the battery(ies). 6. Wait for the handset to re-establish its link with the base. To be safe, allow up to one minute for this to take place.
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 damaged if 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.
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 instructions.
Warranty Statement How do you get warranty service? • 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.
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 CS03 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.
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations 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 by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). We are required to provide you with the following information. 1.
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations 5. Hearing aid compatibility If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible. 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.
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations 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, 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.
Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL WEIGHT Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Handset: 184 grams (excluding batteries) Base: 342 grams Charger:100 grams TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base: 5725 - 5850 MHz Handset: 2400 - 2483.5 MHz POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset: 3.6V 600mAh NiMH (3 AAA cells) Base: 9 V DC @ 850mA Charger: 9 V DC @ 150mA RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 2400 - 2483.
Index Mute Function........................................11 Parts Check List......................................3 Phonebook Operation............................13 Redial Function......................................10 Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook...15 Reviewing Caller ID................................16 Record Your Announcement..................22 Review Your Announcement.................23 Record a Memo.....................................27 Remote Access.....................................
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. 7671 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9.