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Basic operation

Make, answer and end calls 

•  To make a call press 

/FLASH

 or 

/SPEAKER

, then dial  

the number.

 

-OR-

•  Dial the number then press 

/FLASH 

or 

/SPEAKER

.

•  To answer a call, press 

/FLASH, 

/SPEAKER

 or any of the dial 

pad keys (

0-9, #, *

).

•  To end a call, press 

OFF/CLEAR

, or put the handset in the  

telephone base.

Speakerphone

•  During a call, press 

/SPEAKER

 on the handset to select between 

speakerphone and normal handset use.

Mute

The mute function allows you to hear the other party, but they will not 

be able to hear you. To use the mute function:
•  During a call, press 

MUTE

 on the handset.

•  The screen will display the

 

MUTE

 icon.

•  Press 

MUTE

 again to resume the conversation.

PHONE    00:05
MUTED

                              

MUTE       

•   The screen 

displays  

the elapsed time 

as you talk (in 

hours, minutes 

and seconds).

•   While entering a 

number to dial, 

press 

REMOVE 

or

 OFF/CLEAR

 to 

backspace;  

press and hold  

REDIAL/PAUSE

 

to insert a pause.

Summary of Contents for i6717

Page 1: ...re proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product For support shopping and everything new at VTech visit our website at www vtechphones com In Canada go to www vte...

Page 2: ...ger volume 9 Ringer tone 9 Key tone 10 Language 10 Clear voicemail 11 Dial type 11 Basic operation 12 Make answer and end calls 12 Speakerphone 12 Mute 12 Volume 13 Ringer mute 13 Call waiting 13 Find...

Page 3: ...rom redial 23 Delete a redial entry 23 Handset display screen messages 24 Handset and telephone base indicators 26 Handset lights 26 Telephone base lights 26 Handset icons 26 Battery 27 Troubleshootin...

Page 4: ...y 7 Telephone base with wall mounting desktop bracket 5 Base power adapter 3 Telephone line cord 4 Belt clip 1 Battery 2 Battery compartment cover 3 Telephone line cord 4 Belt clip 5 Base power adapte...

Page 5: ...attery Align the two holes of the battery plug with the socket pins in the handset battery compartment matching the red and black wires to the color coded label Place the battery in the compartment wi...

Page 6: ...elephone line cord into a telephone jack Telephone base installation It is recommended to install the telephone base away from any electronic equipment and appliances such as personal computers comput...

Page 7: ...vtechcanada com or call 1 800 267 7377 Whenever a compatible headset is connected to the cordless handset the microphone on the handset will be muted This reduces background noise and improves the sou...

Page 8: ...s and or your caller ID features are not functioning properly install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack Contact your DSL service provider for a...

Page 9: ...mounting studs will fit into the holes on the telephone base and wall mounting bracket Slide the telephone base down on the mounting studs until it locks into place To remove the bracket press both u...

Page 10: ...KER 7 REDIAL PAUSE 8 Microphone 9 Handset display 10 Directory 11 Volume 12 NavKey Press the center NavKey to display menus Press the up or down NavKey or to navigate through menus page 10 Press the l...

Page 11: ...www vtechphones com Telephone settings Telephone base layout 1 CHARGE light 2 IN USE light 3 VOICEMAIL light 4 FIND HANDSET 5 Antenna 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 12: ...volume A sample of each ringer volume will be played when scrolling through the choices Press the center NavKey to save You ll hear a confirmation tone Ringer tone This feature allows you to choose f...

Page 13: ...ess the up or down NavKey or to reach KEY TONE then press the center NavKey Press the up or down NavKey or to choose between ON or OFF then press the center NavKey to confirm You ll hear a confirmatio...

Page 14: ...vKey or to reach CLR VOICE MAIL then press the center NavKey Press the center NavKey when TURN INDICATOR OFF displays or press OFF CLEAR to cancel Dial type The dial type is preset to touch tone If yo...

Page 15: ...ss SPEAKER on the handset to select between speakerphone and normal handset use Mute The mute function allows you to hear the other party but they will not be able to hear you To use the mute function...

Page 16: ...nger temporarily when the telephone is ringing Press OFF CLEAR or MUTE on the handset to temporarily silence the ringer The screen displays RINGER MUTE The next call will ring normally Call waiting If...

Page 17: ...PAGING To stop paging press FIND HANDSET again on the telephone base FLASH or any dial pad keys 0 9 on the handset Voicemail If you subscribe to voicemail service and you have a new voicemail message...

Page 18: ...STORE when in the directory menu Press the center NavKey to select The screen displays ENTER NUMBER Use the dial pad to enter the number Press REMOVE to backspace or press and hold REDIAL PAUSE for at...

Page 19: ...pause press and hold REDIAL PAUSE for at least three seconds until a lowercase p appears on the handset screen When you enter a name the handset will automatically display the first character of each...

Page 20: ...times to find Linda Press to enter the directory or press the center NavKey to choose REVIEW when in the directory Use the dial pad to display the first name beginning with a letter associated with th...

Page 21: ...ess REMOVE to backspace or press and hold REDIAL PAUSE for at least three seconds to insert a dialing pause Press the center NavKey The screen displays EDIT NAME Use the dial pad see the Character cha...

Page 22: ...ined service you have only caller ID service or only call waiting service or you do not subscribe to any caller ID or call waiting services but wish to try these services You can use this telephone wi...

Page 23: ...cal order from the newest to the oldest entry When the call log is full the oldest entry is deleted to make room for new incoming call information XX MISSED CALL and the NEW icon will be displayed on...

Page 24: ...log consists of 7 8 10 or 11 digits For example if the original number is 800 595 5911 then the various dialing options are Press the center NavKey to save the entry If the entry has a name and a numb...

Page 25: ...his caller s name is unavailable UNKNOWN NUMBER This caller s number is unavailable UNKNOWN CALLER No call information is available about this caller LONG DISTANCE This is a long distance call Delete...

Page 26: ...L PAUSE while in idle mode Dial from redial While in the redial list press REDIAL or press the up or down NavKey or to scroll to the desired number Press FLASH or SPEAKER to dial the number To change...

Page 27: ...here are no entries in the directory INCOMING CALL There is an incoming call LIST FULL The directory is full LOW BATTERY The battery needs to be recharged NO LINE There is no telephone line connected...

Page 28: ...ber WARNING CHECK BATTERY The battery is not installed or not installed properly in the handset OR The battery needs to be replaced OR An incorrect battery has been installed by mistake Use only the s...

Page 29: ...In speakerphone mode Battery indicator Cycles low medium and full when handset battery is charging Flashes when a low battery condition is detected IN USE Flashes when there is an incoming call or an...

Page 30: ...t our website at www vtechphones com or call 1 800 595 9511 In Canada go to www vtechcanada com or call 1 800 267 7377 2 Do not dispose of the battery in a fire it may explode Check with local waste m...

Page 31: ...e insert the battery If that still does not work it may be necessary to purchase a new battery Disconnect the telephone base from the modular jack and plug in a working telephone If this telephone doe...

Page 32: ...e 27 of this user s manual The telephone might be malfunctioning Please refer to the Warranty section see page 37 of this user s manual for further instruction The CHARGE light is off Clean the chargi...

Page 33: ...l service Contact your local telephone company The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call Make sure the ringer is on See page 9 Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter are...

Page 34: ...here is a dial tone before dialing It is normal if the cordless handset takes a second or two to synchronize with the telephone base before producing a dial tone Wait an extra second before dialing Ma...

Page 35: ...elephone while the microwave oven is operating Do not install this telephone in the same outlet or near a microwave oven If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector plug the tele...

Page 36: ...ports caller ID Both you and the caller s telephone companies must use equipment which are compatible with caller ID service If you subscribe to DSL service install a DSL filter to the telephone line...

Page 37: ...ne Try installing your telephone as far away from these electronic devices as possible wireless routers radios radio towers pager towers cellular telephones intercoms room monitors televisions persona...

Page 38: ...of any kind on the product 10 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product but take it to an authorized service facility Opening or removing parts of the telephone base or han...

Page 39: ...Maintenance Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts so it must be treated with care Avoid rough treatment Place the handset down gently Save the...

Page 40: ...that the Product and all accessories provided in the sales package Product are free from defects in material and workmanship pursuant to the following terms and conditions when installed and used norm...

Page 41: ...imited warranty What must you return with the Product to get warranty service 1 Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech service location along with a descrip...

Page 42: ...FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments ACTA The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains among other things a product id...

Page 43: ...r procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product The telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless...

Page 44: ...ange Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use Size Handset 158 7mm X 52 7mm X 41 3mm Telephone base 128 7mm X 122 6m...

Page 45: ...try 23 Delete one or all entries in call log 22 Desk table bracket installation 6 Dial a call log entry 21 Dial a directory entry 17 Dial from redial 23 Dial type 11 Directory 15 DSL service 5 E Edit...

Page 46: ...13 Ringer tone 9 Ringer volume 9 S Save an entry to the directory 21 Search the directory 17 Speakerphone 12 Store a directory entry 15 T Technical specifications 41 Telephone base installation 3 Tel...

Page 47: ...CH GROUP OF COMPANIES Distributed in the U S A by VTech Communications Inc Beaverton Oregon Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd Richmond B C Copyright 2007 for VTECH TELECOMMU...

Page 48: ...User s manual www v t e c hp h on e s com Model i6717...

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