Call screening, Number of rings | VTech mi6897, mi6877 specs

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

Contents

User’s Manual Table of contents Additional information Need HELP? Getting started Parts checklist for mi6897 Getting started Parts checklist for mi6877 Install handset battery InstallationChoose a location Connect to phone line Connect power to telephone base/ handset chargers Check for dial tone Check battery indicator Belt clip optional If you subscribe to DSL service optional Wall mounting optional To register a handset Registration To de-register all handsets Handset layout Telephone layout Icon Description Visual indicatorsHandset icons Base icons Base LEDs Handset LEDs Answering calls Volume controlTelephone operation Making calls Mute RedialIntercom Call forward Conference call Call transferIntercom/find handset Press * or wait 3 seconds you can page all handsets Paging Store a new entry Directory Characters by number Edit a directory entry Review and dial entries Delete a directory entry Caller ID call waiting with CID Caller ID Store caller ID in your directory Review caller ID Saved Delete a caller ID record Dial from caller IDDelete all caller ID entries Key tone Telephone settingsRinger volume Ringer tone Clear voicemail LanguageDial type To set day and time Turn the answering feature on and offAnswering system operation Day and time announcements To check day and time Outgoing announcement Menu featuresRecord outgoing announcement Press PLAY/STOP Listen to outgoing announcementDelete outgoing announcement Message playback Options during playback AnnouncementsDelete all messages Play back a memo Remote access codeRecord and play memos Record a memo Remote operation Set remote access code Purpose Press Action Message alert Turn announcement only mode on or off Announcement only modeRecord the announcement only message Number of rings Call screening Display Explanation Message window displays Headset jack Headset operationOperating range Batteries Replace the handset battery Problem Suggestion Troubleshooting Additional information TRY Again displays Unable to Call Telephone company Base to another location, preferably on an upper floor A low area One minute for this to take place Charger again Warranty Maintenance Additional Important safety instructions FCC Part FCC, Acta and IC regulations Industry Canada Rbrc Seal Technical specifications Index Page 91-000743-020-000