VTech mi6897, mi6877 user manual Call screening, Number of rings

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While the telephone base

in idle (off) mode, press the VOL buttons to change the telephone base ringer volume.. While listening to an incoming message or message playback press the VOL buttons to change the listening volume..

Answering system operation

Call screening

If you wish to review caller ID or listen to caller’s leaving their message before choosing to answer a call, follow these steps:

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

2. If you decide to answer a call while the caller is leaving a message, simply

press or SPEAKER on the handset or base.. The answering system will stop..

Number of rings

This function sets the number of rings before the answering system picks up the call.. When you call from a touch tone phone, if you have toll saver on, the answering system alerts you that you have new messages by answering after two rings.. If there are no new messages, the system answers after four rings.. When retrieving messages from a location where long distance charges apply, you may disconnect your call after three rings to avoid long distance charges..

1.Press SETUP six times, the system will announce “Number of rings. To change the setting, press CHANGE.”

2.Press CHANGE to confirm the current status, which is also displayed on the oval message window..

3.Press CHANGE to set the number of rings to 2, 4, 6, or toll saver..

4.Press SETUP to save and advance to the next setup option, or press PLAY/STOP / to save and exit..

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Contents User’s Manual Table of contents Additional information Need HELP? Getting started Parts checklist for mi6897Getting started Parts checklist for mi6877Install handset battery InstallationChoose 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 RegistrationTo de-register all handsets Handset layout Telephone layout Icon Description Visual indicatorsHandset icons Base iconsBase LEDs Handset LEDsAnswering calls Volume controlTelephone operation Making callsMute RedialIntercom Call forward Conference call Call transferIntercom/find handset Press * or wait 3 seconds you can page all handsets Paging Store a new entry DirectoryCharacters by number Edit a directory entry Review and dial entriesDelete a directory entry Caller ID call waiting with CID Caller IDStore caller ID in your directory Review caller IDSaved Delete a caller ID record Dial from caller IDDelete all caller ID entries Key tone Telephone settingsRinger volume Ringer toneClear voicemail LanguageDial type To set day and time Turn the answering feature on and offAnswering system operation Day and time announcementsTo check day and time Outgoing announcement Menu featuresRecord outgoing announcement Press PLAY/STOP Listen to outgoing announcementDelete outgoing announcement Message playbackOptions during playback AnnouncementsDelete all messages Play back a memo Remote access codeRecord and play memos Record a memoRemote operation Set remote access codePurpose Press Action Message alert Turn announcement only mode on or off Announcement only modeRecord the announcement only message Number of rings Call screeningDisplay Explanation Message window displaysHeadset jack Headset operationOperating range Batteries Replace the handset batteryProblem Suggestion TroubleshootingAdditional information TRY Again displays Unable to CallTelephone company Base to another location, preferably on an upper floor A low area One minute for this to take place Charger again Warranty MaintenanceAdditional Important safety instructions FCC Part FCC, Acta and IC regulationsIndustry Canada Rbrc SealTechnical specifications Index Page 91-000743-020-000