VTech Mi6821 Charging of the Handset Battery, Connecting to Phone Line, Checking for Dial Tone

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Getting Started

Setup

Charging of the Handset Battery

The handset of your cordless telephone is powered by rechargeable battery. It charges automatically whenever the handset is in its base unit.

You should charge the batteries for 10-12 hours when you first receive your phone. You will know the battery needs charging when:

• The low battery message is displayed:

•The handset seems completely dead, the LCD is completely clear and does not activate when you press the keys.

IMPORTANT:

1.Do not dispose of batteries in a fire, they might explode.

2.Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Toxic substances may be released, causing harm to eyes or skin.

3.Exercise care in handling batteries in order to prevent an accidental short of the charge contacts, potentially causing the batteries to overheat.

4.Do not dispose of these batteries into household garbage, they should be properly recycled.

5.Do not charge the batteries with other electrical devices.

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

Connecting to Phone Line

Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base unit. Then plug the other end of this cord into the wall jack. Before connecting to phone line, be sure to charge the battery for at least 12 hours.

Checking for Dial Tone

After the battery is charged, press PHONE on the handset. The LCD displays PHONE and shows a call timer, and you will hear a dial tone. If not, see In Case of Difficulty.

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Contents USER’S Manual Important Safety Instructions Introduction Parts Check List Handset Layout Base Unit Layout Installation of Battery SetupConnecting power to Base Unit Checking for Dial Tone Charging of the Handset BatteryConnecting to Phone Line Setup Wall Mounting Handset and Base Indicators Icon DescriptionHandset Operation Intercom Call Temporary ringer adjustmentsMute Function Base Operation Call ForwardConference Call Phonebook Operation Storing a New EntryKey Basic Reviewing/Dialing from the PhonebookDelete a Phonebook Entry Dialing from the Phonebook page 15 toReviewing Caller ID Calls Log Caller ID Call WaitingCaller ID Call Waiting ID Storing a Caller ID Dialing from Caller IDDeleting Caller ID Handset Settings Ringer VolumeKey to Ringer Volume Key Tone preset to onLanguage preset to English Dial Type preset to ToneMessage Waiting Clear Message WaitingHandset Settings Belt Clip Headset OperationHeadset Operation Maintenance Handset Does Not Ring When You Receive a Call You Hear Other Calls While Using Your PhoneCase Of Difficulty Phone Doesn’t Work At AllCommon Cure For Electronic Equipment Warranty Statement What does this limited warranty cover?How long is the limited warranty period? What is not covered by this limited warranty?How do you get warranty service? Other LimitationsFCC Part 68 and Acta FCC, ACTA, and IC RegulationsFCC Part Product identifier and REN information Connection and use with the nationwide telephone networkRepair instructions Rights of the telephone companyProgramming/testing of emergency numbers IC Industry CanadaFCC, ACTA, and IC Regulations Technical Specifications Nominal Effective RangeTable Of Contents Advanced Operation Headset Operation Additional Information ISSUE0 Need HELP?