Answering system operation

When the message alert function is turned on, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds, and PLAY/STOP / and the number of messages in the oval message window flash when there are new messages..

If PLAY/STOP / and the number in the message window are on steadily, there are no new messages..

Announcement only mode

In announcement only mode, callers hear an announcement but cannot leave messages.. When announcement only is turned on, calls are answered with the pre-recorded announcement “We’re sorry. Messages to this number cannot be accepted” or you may record your own message..

Turn announcement only mode on or off

Press SETUP four times, the system will announce “Announcement only. Record no messages. To change the setting, press CHANGE.”

Press CHANGE until you hear the option you want (on or off)..

• Press PLAY/STOP / to save your selection and exit..

Record the announcement only message

1. Press SETUP four times, the system will announce “Announcement only. Record no messages. To change the setting, press CHANGE.”

2. Press CHANGE until you hear the option on..

3.. Press SETUP three times, the system will announce “Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD. To continue, press SETUP.”

4.Press REC/MEMO.. The system will announce, “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.” Speak toward the MIC to record an announcement for up to 90 seconds..

5.The elapsed time (in seconds) will be shown in the message window while you are recording..

6.Press PLAY/STOP / when you have finished recording. The system will play back your recorded message before saving it..

Basic operation

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VTech mi6877, mi6897 Announcement only mode, Turn announcement only mode on or off, Record the announcement only message