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Troubleshooting

Problem	Suggestion

My Caller ID isn’t	• Caller ID is a subscription service.. You must subscribe to this service for this feature to work
working..		on your phone..
	• Your caller must be calling from an area that supports caller ID..
	•	Both you and your caller’s telephone companies must use caller ID compatible
		equipment..
My answering machine is	• Make sure system is turned ON (the ANS ON/OFF key is illuminated)..
not recording messages..	• Make sure the announcement only feature is set to OFF..
I cannot hear recorded	•	Using the telephone base volume control, raise the volume to a comfortable listening
messages..		level..
CL is flashing in the	•	You need to set the day and time.. Refer to the section(s) on setting day and time in this
telephone base message		user’s manual..
display window..	• Make sure announce only feature is set to OFF.
Common cure for	If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in its telephone
electronic equipment..	base.. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in the order listed):
	1.	Disconnect the power to the telephone base..
	2.	Disconnect the handset battery, and spare battery, if applicable..
	3.	Wait a few minutes..
	4.	Connect power to the telephone base..
	5.	Re-install the battery(ies)..
	6.	Wait for the handset to re-establish its link with the telephone base.. To be safe, allow up to
		one minute for this to take place..

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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 mi6877Choose 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 To register a handset RegistrationTo de-register all handsets Handset layout Telephone layout Handset icons Visual indicatorsBase icons Icon DescriptionBase LEDs Handset LEDsTelephone operation Volume controlMaking calls Answering callsIntercom RedialMute Call forward Intercom/find handset Call transferConference call 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 all caller ID entries Dial from caller IDDelete a caller ID record Ringer volume Telephone settingsRinger tone Key toneDial type LanguageClear voicemail Answering system operation Turn the answering feature on and offDay and time announcements To set day and timeTo check day and time Record outgoing announcement Menu featuresOutgoing announcement Delete outgoing announcement Listen to outgoing announcementMessage playback Press PLAY/STOPDelete all messages AnnouncementsOptions during playback Record and play memos Remote access codeRecord a memo Play back a memoRemote operation Set remote access codePurpose Press Action Message alert Record the announcement only message Announcement only modeTurn announcement only mode on or off Number of rings Call screeningDisplay Explanation Message window displaysOperating range Headset operationHeadset jack 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