VTech MI6889 user manual Record a memo, Play back a memo, Call screening, Remote access

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Answering system

Record a memo

1. Press REC/MEMO.

2. The system will announce “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.”

3. Speak toward the MIC to record a memo for up to four minutes.

4. The timer shows the elapsed time (in seconds) in the message window when you are recording.

5. When finished recording, press PLAY/STOP / to save the memo. The system announces “Recorded” to confirm.

Play back a memo

See Message playback (page 35) about retrieving memos.

Call screening

If you wish to listen to caller’s leaving their message before choosing to answer a call:

1. Set the playback VOL on the base to a level greater than one by pressing or to adjust the message playback volume.

2. If you decide to answer a call while the caller is leaving a message, simply press TALK/FLASH on the handset. The answering system will stop recording.

Remote access

To retrieve new messages from any touch tone phone from a remote location, a two digit access code is required. The remote access code can be any two digit number between 10 and 99. The remote access code has been set to 19 at the factory but it can be changed it to any two digit number any time for your convenience.

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Memos less than one second will not be recorded. You can record a memo up to four minutes long.

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Contents User’s manual Table of contents Table of contents Congratulations Important safety instructionsGetting started Parts checklist for mi6885Parts checklist for mi6889 Choose a location InstallationInstall handset battery 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 Register a handset RegistrationDe-register all handsets Handset layout Telephone base layout Telephone base display Telephone settingsHandset icons Handset lightsHandset main menu Ringer Volume Handset operation Intercom MuteHS1 shows Calling Handset 2 HS2 Call forwardCall transfer Voice mail Conference callFind handset Store a new entry DirectoryKey Characters by numberDelete a directory entry Review and dial entriesEdit a directory entry Caller ID call waiting ID Caller IDStore caller ID in your directory Review caller IDAlready Saved Delete all caller ID entries Dial from caller IDDelete a caller ID record To set day and time Answering systemTurn your answering system on and off Day and time announcementsTo check day and time System announces Description Menu featuresOutgoing announcement Record outgoing announcementPress PLAY/STOP Listen to outgoing announcementDelete outgoing announcement Message playbackRecord and play memos AnnouncementsOptions during playback Delete all messagesCall screening Remote accessRecord a memo Play back a memoRemote answering system operation Set the remote access codePurpose Press Action Message alert Announces Record after the tone. Press Stop when youCustomize the announcement only message Announcement only modeTurn the announcement only mode on or off Number of rings Base ringerDisplay Explanation Message window displayOperating range Headset jackBatteries Replace the handset batteryProblem Suggestion TroubleshootingAdditional information TRY Again displays Unable to CallGet noise, static Base to another location, preferably on an upper floor Outlet or near the microwave oven Troubleshooting Charger again Warranty MaintenanceHow do you get warranty service? Important safety instructions FCC Part 68 and Acta FCC, Acta and IC regulationsIndustry Canada Rbrc sealTechnical specifications Index To check day and time  Member of the Vtech Group of Companies