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Troubleshooting

Problem

Suggestion

 

 

The telephone does not

• Test a working telephone at the telephone jack. If another telephone has the same problem,

ring when there is an

the problem is in the telephone jack. Contact your local telephone company (charges may

incoming call.

apply).

 

• The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new telephone line cord.

 

Re-install the battery and place the cordless handset in the telephone base.

 

• Wait for the cordless handset to synchronize with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute

 

for this to take place.

 

 

I cannot dial out.

• First, try all the above suggestions.

 

• Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if the cordless handset takes a second

 

or two to synchronize with the telephone before producing a dial tone. Wait an extra second

 

before dialing.

 

• Makes sure the telephone is set to the correct dial mode (pulse dial or tone dial) for the

 

service in your area. Refer to the Dial type section of this user’s manual (page 13) to set the

 

dial mode.

 

• If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring

 

or local service. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply).

 

• Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio, or other appliances may cause

 

the telephone to not dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try

 

muting the cordless handset before dialing, or dialing from another room in your home with

 

less background noise.

 

 

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Appendix

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Contents Need HELP? Table of contents Table of contents Installation Parts checklist forBase power adapter Charger adapters Chargers User’s manual Parts checklist for i6777/i6778Batteries Battery compartment covers Telephone line cord Telephone base with wall mounting/ desktop bracketParts checklist for i6787/i6788 Telephone base installation Install handset battery Headset Belt clip & headset optionalBelt clip Voicemail service About caller IDIf you subscribe to DSL service Desk/table bracket installation Wall mounting bracket installation optionalLower grooves Telephone settings Handset layoutCharge light USE light Voicemail light Telephone base layoutSkip Message window Annc announcement MicrophoneRinger melody Ringer volumeKey tone Dial type LanguageClear voicemail Press the up or down NavKeyHandset speakerphone Basic operationMake, answer, and end calls with the handset MuteCall waiting VolumeRinger mute IntercomTransfer an external call Conference callFLASH, or OFF/CLEAR Find handset Toggle between external and intercom callAnswer an incoming call during an intercom call VoicemailDirectory Advanced operationStore a directory entry Chart of characters Characters by number of key presses Key SpaceDial a directory entry Search the directoryEdit a directory entry Call log Delete a directory entryReview the call log Dial a call log entryPress /FLASH or/SPEAKER to dial the entry Save an entry to the directoryDelete one or all entries Handset display screen messagesDisplay Means Dial from redial Redial listDelete a redial entry Answering system operation Message capacityActivate the answering system Answering system setupSet the clock Set number of rings Set base ringerSet remote access code Set message alert tonePlay your announcement Outgoing announcementRecord your announcement Delete your announcementOptions during playback Message playbackNew message indication Delete all messagesRecord a memo Record and play memosMemo playback Remote access commands Remote accessCommands during playback mode Message window displays Handset display screen messages Ringer is muted temporarily during incoming call Battery needs to be replacedSupplied VTech battery or equivalent Your operation has been savedHandset lights Handset and base indicatorsBattery indicator Base lightsBattery Important safety instructions Troubleshooting Problem SuggestionCharge in the handset Battery does notOr the handset battery Charge light isCharge Indicator Telephone base for chargingCannot dial out First, try all the above suggestions Dial modeFor this to take place Before dialingService company charges may apply Same outlet or near a microwave ovenTroubleshooting Answering system Computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones Common cure for To one minute for this to take placeOperating range MaintenanceAbout cordless telephones Warranty What does this limited warranty cover?FCC, Acta and IC regulations Other LimitationsRbrc Seal Technical specifications Index Index Issue VerUser’s manual