VTech MI6896, MI6866, mi6895, mi6870 manual To check day and time

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Answering system operation

Before using the answering system, you should follow the steps to set the day and time, so messages are dated correctly. Each time you press and release the CHANGE button on the telephone base, the day, hour, minute, or year advances by one unit. When you hear the correct setting, press TIME/SET to move to the next setting. Pressing and holding the CHANGE button when setting the day and time will increase the minutes or years by 10.

1.Press TIME/SET, the system announces the current setting.

2.Press TIME/SET again.

3.The answering system will announce the current day setting. Press CHANGE on the base until you hear the correct day.

4.Press TIME/SET, the system announces the current hour setting.

5.Press CHANGE until you hear the correct hour.

6.Press TIME/SET, the system announces current minute setting.

7.Press CHANGE until you hear the correct minute.

8.Press TIME/SET, the system announces the current year setting.

9.Press CHANGE until you hear the correct year.

10.Press TIME/SET to confirm. The system announces the new time and day setting followed by a confirmation beep.

To check day and time

Press TIME/SET at any time and the system will announce the current setting without changing it.

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If you have caller ID service,

the time will automatically be updated whenever caller ID information is delivered. However, since the date, rather than the day, is delivered, you have to program the year once, so the system can derive the day of the week.

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Contents Table of contents Additional information Need HELP? Getting started Parts checklist for mi6896/6895Parts checklist for mi6870 Parts checklist for mi6866 Installation Install handset batteryChoose a location Connect to phone line Connect power to telephone base/handset chargersCheck for dial tone Check battery indicatorBelt clip optional If you subscribe to DSL service optionalWall mounting optional To register a handset RegistrationFour Seconds later To de-register all handsets Handset layout Telephone base layout Handset icons Basic operationHandset LEDs Telephone base LEDsHandset operation Intercom MuteCall transfer Call forwardConference call Find handsetVoice mail Store a new entry DirectoryCharacters by number Edit a directory entry Review and dial entriesDelete a directory entry Caller ID call waiting ID Caller IDStore caller ID in your directory Review caller IDUnable to Save Already Saved List Full Dial from caller ID Delete a caller ID recordDelete all caller ID entries Ringer volume Handset settingsRinger tone Key toneLanguage Clear voice mail CLR voice mailDial type Turn your answering system on and off Answering system operationDay and time announcements To set day and timeTo check day and time Outgoing announcement Menu featuresRecord outgoing announcement System announces DescriptionListen to outgoing announcement Message playbackPress PLAY/STOP Delete outgoing announcement Options during playback AnnouncementsDelete all messages Record and play memosRecord a memo Remote accessPlay back a memo Call screeningRemote answering system operation Set the remote access codePurpose Press Action Message alert Announcement only mode Turn the announcement only mode on or offCustomize the announcement only message Number of rings Base ringerDisplay Explanation Message window displayHeadset operation Headset jackOperating range Batteries Replace the handset batteryProblem Suggestion TroubleshootingAdditional information TRY Again displays Unable to CallGet noise, static Base to another location, preferably on an upper floor Low area Troubleshooting Charger again Warranty MaintenanceHow do you get warranty service? Important safety instructionsFCC, Acta and IC regulations FCC Part 68 and Acta Rbrc seal Technical specifications Index Page Member of the Vtech Group of Companies User’s Manual
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MI6866, MI6896, mi6895, mi6870 specifications

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