VTech mi6877, mi6897 user manual Batteries, Replace the handset battery

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Batteries

Battery care and performance

After the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:

Operation

Operating time

 

 

While in use (talking)

up to 7..5 hours

 

 

While not in use (standby*)

up to 3..5 days

 

 

*Handset is off the telephone base or charger but not in use..

• The battery needs charging when:

A new battery is installed in the handset..

The phone beeps twice every five seconds.

The screen displays LOW BATTERY and the low battery icon..

Place the handset in the telephone base so the CHARGE light turns on.. The battery is usually fully charged in about 16 hours..

You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the telephone base after each use..

Replace the handset battery

1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the cover downward..

2.Lift out the old battery and disconnect..

3.Align the two holes in the new battery’s plug with the socket pins, and snap

the plug into place.. Snap the battery in the compartment, as described in Installation, on page 7..

4. Replace the cover by sliding it up into place..

5. The new battery must be fully charged before installing it into the phone..

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Place the handset in the telephone base and allow it to charge for at least 16

 

hours the first charge. The telephone might operate before that, but for best

 

performance, let the battery charge fully..

 

If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after charging overnight, the battery should be replaced..

To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, charge the battery provided with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the user’s manual..

Basic operation

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Contents User’s Manual Table of contents Additional information Need HELP? Parts checklist for mi6897 Getting startedParts checklist for mi6877 Getting startedInstall handset battery InstallationChoose a location Connect power to telephone base/ handset chargers Connect to phone lineCheck battery indicator Check for dial toneIf you subscribe to DSL service optional Belt clip optionalWall mounting optional Registration To register a handsetTo de-register all handsets Handset layout Telephone layout Base icons Visual indicatorsHandset icons Icon DescriptionHandset LEDs Base LEDsMaking calls Volume controlTelephone operation Answering callsMute RedialIntercom Call forward Conference call Call transferIntercom/find handset Press * or wait 3 seconds you can page all handsets Paging Directory Store a new entryCharacters by number Review and dial entries Edit a directory entryDelete a directory entry Caller ID Caller ID call waiting with CIDReview caller ID Store caller ID in your directorySaved Delete a caller ID record Dial from caller IDDelete all caller ID entries Ringer tone Telephone settingsRinger volume Key toneClear voicemail LanguageDial type Day and time announcements Turn the answering feature on and offAnswering system operation To set day and timeTo check day and time Outgoing announcement Menu featuresRecord outgoing announcement Message playback Listen to outgoing announcementDelete outgoing announcement Press PLAY/STOPOptions during playback AnnouncementsDelete all messages Record a memo Remote access codeRecord and play memos Play back a memoSet remote access code Remote operationPurpose Press Action Message alert Turn announcement only mode on or off Announcement only modeRecord the announcement only message Call screening Number of ringsMessage window displays Display ExplanationHeadset jack Headset operationOperating range Replace the handset battery BatteriesTroubleshooting Problem SuggestionAdditional information Unable to Call TRY Again displaysTelephone company Base to another location, preferably on an upper floor A low area One minute for this to take place Charger again Maintenance WarrantyAdditional Important safety instructions FCC, Acta and IC regulations FCC PartRbrc Seal Industry CanadaTechnical specifications Index Page 91-000743-020-000