VTech MI6889 user manual Check battery indicator, Check for dial tone

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Getting started

Installation

Check battery indicator

If you see WARNING CHECK BATTERY! on the handset display, it indicates one of the following:

1.There is no battery in your handset. You need to install the supplied battery into your handset (see Install handset battery)

2.The battery needs to be replaced.

3.The battery has been installed incorrectly. Please reinstall (see Install handset battery) and/or see the diagram in the battery compartment of the handset.

When in LOW BATTERY mode, the keypad sounds, backlighting and speakerphone features do not work. When the battery has been charged, these features will return to their normal function.

Check for dial tone

After the battery is charged, press on the handset. You should hear a dial tone. If not, see Troubleshooting.

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•If the phone will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent possible leakage.

•If you have any trouble installing your phone, please refer to the

Troubleshooting section near

the end of this manual.

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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 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 Register a handset RegistrationDe-register all handsets Handset layout Telephone base layout Handset icons Telephone settingsHandset lights Telephone base displayHandset main menu Ringer Volume Handset operation Intercom MuteCall forward Call transferHS1 shows Calling Handset 2 HS2 Conference call Find handsetVoice mail Store a new entry DirectoryKey Characters by numberReview and dial entries Edit a directory entryDelete a directory entry Caller ID call waiting ID Caller IDStore caller ID in your directory Review caller IDAlready Saved Dial from caller ID Delete a caller ID recordDelete all caller ID entries Turn your answering system on and off Answering systemDay and time announcements To set day and timeTo check day and time Outgoing announcement Menu featuresRecord outgoing announcement System announces DescriptionDelete outgoing announcement Listen to outgoing announcementMessage playback Press PLAY/STOPOptions 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 Announces Record after the tone. Press Stop when youAnnouncement only mode Turn the announcement only mode on or offCustomize the announcement only message 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