Quick start guide
for models i6757/6767/6778/6779/6787/6789
NOTE:
Use only the power adapters supplied with
your VTech telephone or equivalent.
NOTE:
For complete feature instructions, please refer to your
user’s manual.
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STEP 1 Connect power to telephone base and
chargers then connect telephone line
to telephone base
Plug the connector into the power jack at the bottom
of the telephone base and chargers then plug the
power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled
by a wall switch.
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the
telephone line jack at the bottom of the telephone
base. Then plug the other end of the cord into the
modular wall telephone outlet.
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STEP 2 Install the battery
• Align the two holes in the plug with the socket
pins matching the color-coded label in the battery
compartment of the handset, then snap the plug
securely into place.
• Place the battery in the compartment with the wires
in the upper right corner.
• Position the battery compartment cover and slide it
towards the unit until it clicks into place.
• For optimal performance, we recommend that you
charge the handset for 16 hours. Note that the new
battery may have enough charge for some calls.
STEP 3 Make, receive, and end calls
Make a call
• Press
/
FLASH
or
/
SPEAKER
to ensure there
is a dial tone, then dial the telephone number.
-OR-
For predialing:
• Dial the number (press
MUTE/REMOVE
or
OFF/CLEAR
to backspace, or press and hold
REDIAL/PAUSE
to insert a pause).
Press
/
FLASH
or
/
SPEAKER
if you want to
use the speakerphone function.
Receive a call
• Press
/
FLASH
or
/
SPEAKER
or any dialing
keys (
0-9, #, *
) if you want to use the speakerphone
function.
End a call
• Press
OFF/CLEAR
, or put the handset in the
telephone base or charger.
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STEP 4 Set the answering system clock
Press
CLOCK
to listen to the current clock setting.
Press
CLOCK
again to change the settings.
Press
/SKIP
or
/REPEAT
to change the year,
hour, minute, or date.
When the correct setting is announced, press
CLOCK
to advance to the next setting.
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STEP 5 Turn the answering system on and off
The answering system must be turned on to function.
If the answering system is turned off, the telephone
base light will be off.
To turn on/off the answering system:
• Press
ANS ON/OFF
to choose between on and
off.
STEP 6 Record outgoing announcement
(optional)
The telephone is pre-programmed with the
announcement “
Hello, please leave a message after
the tone
.
”
To replace the default announcement:
• Press
ANNC
and the system announces
“Announcement, press
PLAY
or press
RECORD
.”
• Press
RECORD
to record, and the system
announces
“Record after the tone. Press
STOP
when you are done.”
• After the tone, speak towards the microphone at the
front right of the telephone base from about nine
inches away.
• Press
/
PLAY/STOP
when finished and the
answering system will automatically playback the
newly recorded announcement.
STEP 7 Charge the battery
The battery may have enough charge for a short
call. For best performance, charge the battery for at
least 16 hours.
To charge the handset, place it in the telephone
base or charger.
The
CHARGE
light on the telephone base or
charger will be on when the handset is properly
positioned. See
Troubleshooting
in the user’s
manual if the
CHARGE
light is not on.
For installation and use of the belt clip and the wall
mount bracket, please consult the user’s manual.
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IMPORTANT!
If your product is not working properly:
Refer to the
Troubleshooting
section of your
user’s manual.
Visit our website at www.vtechphones.com, or in
Canada, www.vtechcanada.com.
Call our customer service at 1 (800) 595-9511 or
1 (800) 267 7377 in Canada.
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