VTech i 5881 User's Manual
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1. Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the Base Unit can sometimes cause interference Try moving the appliance or the Base Unit to another outlet You Get Noise Static Or A Weak Signal When You re Away From The Base Unit You may be out of range Either move closer to the Base or relocate the Base Unit The layout of your home may be limiting the range Try moving the Base Unit to another position The Handset Does Not Ring When You Receive A Call Make sure you have the ringers activated To set the ringer see HANDSET SETTINGS and BASE SETTINGS Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the telephone jack Make sure the power cord is plugged in You may be too far from the Base Unit You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring Try unplugging some of the other phones 45 citonalinormatin Adtonantonmaton In Case Of Difficulty Your Handset vibrates or shakes when a call comes in It is likely that your Vibrating Handset Ringer option has been set to ON If you d like to turn it off see Handset Settings VIBRATE CONTROL on page 22 You Hear Other Calls While Using Your Phone Disconnect your Base Unit from the telephone jack and plug in a regular telephone If you still hear other calls the problem is probably in your wiring or local service Call your local telephone company You Hear2. Press then enter the appropriate mailbox number 2 or 3 The system plays new messages If there are no new messages the system plays old messages Press 4 while message is playing each press backs up another message Press 6 while message is playing each press advances another message Press 5 Hang up Press 9 while message is playing Press 7 system plays announcement then beeps Press 7 after beep record announcement press 5 to stop System plays back announcement Press 8 then mailbox number where you want memo recorded speak after beep press 5 to exit Press 0 Press 0 the system announces Answering machine off Press 0 again to turn the system back on When system is off it answers after 10 rings and announces Please enter your security code Enter your remote access code e NOTE If no key is pressed within 10 seconds of entering remote access code the voice menu will be announced After the voice menu announcement if no key is pressed within 20 seconds the remote access call will automatically end 42 Headset Operation Your i 5881 cordless telephone is equipped with a 2 5mm Headset Jack for use with an optional accessory Headset for hands free operation If you choose to use the Headset option you must obtain an optional accessory Headset which is compatible with the 5887 To purchase a Headset call VTech Customer Service at 1 800 59
3. 34 Store a Name Number in Memory 27 Transferring Calls scce 35 Technical Specifications 53 Tone Pulse Selection ccce 25 Vibrate Control ooocccnnnoccccnccnocccccccccnannnos 22 Wall Mounting cece eres 11 Warranty Statement cee 47 vtech VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD vtech A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES Distributed in the U S A by VTech Communications Inc Beaverton Oregon 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd 7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond B C V6X 1Z9 Copyright 2003 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD Printed in China 91 5385 30 00 ISSUE 0
4. Federal Communications Commission FCC rules for the United States It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS 03 of Industry and Science Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device A label is located on the underside of the Base Unit containing either the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN or the IC registration number and Load Number You must upon request provide this information to your local telephone company This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment please contact VTech Communications Inc CUSTOMER SERVICE at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd at 1 800 267 7377 For repair warranty information The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the line network until the problem has been corrected FCC Part 15 Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equ
5. ON HOLD when a call is placed on hold However with Clock Mode enabled the CALL ON HOLDalert will be displayed on the Handset for only 5seconds If a call remains on Hold for 5 minutes your i 5881 will ring to remind you the call is being held The phone will display CALL ON HOLD RING BACK You have 30 seconds to return to the call before it is dropped Flash Function Lp You can use your 5881 with services such as Call Waiting Simply press the ON key on the Handset or the FLASH key on the Base when in speakerphone mode to flash the line FLASH 32 Handset and Base Operation Intercom INTERCOM PO From Base to ALL Handsets To page all Handsets from the Base press the INTERCOM key Scroll to GLOBAL PAGE then press OK Each Handset will display GLOBAL CALL FROM BASE Any Handset can then answer the page and enter intercom mode with the Base by pressing ONor any number key To end an intercom call press OFFon the Handset or INTERCOM on the Base From Base to a Specific Handset Press the Base INTERCOM key then scroll to the Handset you want to call e g HANDSET 2 Press OK Handset 2can then answer the intercom call by pressing any key except OFF and the softkeys To end an intercom call press OFF on the Handset or INTERCOM on the Base From Handset to Base Press MENU then scroll down to INTERCOM Press OK Scroll to BASE then press OK The Base will ring then automatic
6. Your VTech i 5887 system can operate up to 6 Handsets The VT 5820 accessory Handset consists of the following Charger Wall Mounting Bracket Handset Charger H Handset Battery Pack Belt Clip Setup Of The VT 5820 Accessory Handset 1 Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet 2 Remove the Handset battery cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward 3 Place the new battery pack in the Handset with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the battery compartment 4 Replace the battery cover by sliding it upward 5 Place the Handset in the Charger and allow it to charge for 12 hours After the initial charge a maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient Registration and Operation Your 5881 Handset comes registered to the Base Unit To register additional VT 5820 Handsets follow these steps Enter Base ID Code 1 After charging the Handset remove it from its Charge Cradle the screen will display alternating with this screen 2 If after charging the Handset you see 3 Press NEW You will now see the ENTER BASE ID screen as described 4 Find the BASE ID Code by doing the following the Base must be in idle OFF mode At the Base press MENU Scroll down to DISPLAY BASE ID Press OK The Base screen will display the 15 digit ID Code Afterwards it will return to the idle screen 5 Enter the 15 digit
7. of this equipment contains among other things an identifier indicating product approval and the Ringer Equivalence Number REN This information must be provided to your local telephone company upon request For equipment approved prior to July 23 2001 the product identifier is preceded by the phrase FCC Reg No and the REN is listed separately For equipment approved after that date the product identifier is preceded by US and a colon and the REN is encoded in the product identifier without a decimal point as the sixth and seventh characters following the colon For example the product identifier US AAAEQ03T123XYZ would indicate an REN of 0 3 The REN is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called In most but not all areas the sum of all RENs should be five 5 0 or less You may want to contact your local telephone company for more information 2 Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines See I
8. press CHANGE to adjust the current setting 4 Press TIME SET to confirm your setting 5 Press MENU to move on to the next feature or press a MAILBOX key to exit Feature Setup Use the 4 Way Multi Function Selector to program the following features For more information about this selector see page 36 FEATURE SUMMARY Default settings indicated by SYSTEM ANNOUNCES DESCRIPTION DIRECTIONS Set Security code Set the remote access code you will use a to access features and functions of the 50 answering system from a touch tone phone The code can be changed to any two digit number from 40 99 Set Audible Message Alerti When Message Alert is turned ON the base Off beeps once every 10 seconds when new On messages have been received iSet Announce Onlyi When you turn Announce Only ON callers Off hear your announcement but cannot leave On a message iSet Call Screeningi When you turn Call Screening OFF you will Off not hear incoming messages as the caller On leaves them iSet Number of Ringsi Choose how many times the phone will ring 2 before the system answers a call With Toll 4 Saver active the system answers after two 6 rings when you have new messages and Toll Saver after four rings when you have no new messages e NOTE Exit Feature Setup at any time by pressing a MAILBOX button 38 Answering System Operation Listen to Save amp Delete Messages The system automatically saves your messages
9. set a telephone device other than the 5881 on the same line the phone icon will remain on steadily and EXTENSION IN USE will be displayed NOTE With Clock Mode ENABLED the telephone icon moves to the top center section of the screen On the Base When a i 5881 Handset is in use LINE IN USE will appear on the screen When a parallel set is in use EXTENSION IN USE will appear on the screen Low Battery Indication When a low battery is detected the Battery icon will flash and a warning beep is played The status message LOW BATTERY will also be displayed when the Handsetis in idle mode To prevent an unexpected call drop a drained Handset battery should be replaced by a fully charged spare battery 34 Handset and Base Operation Conference Calling The 5881 is capable of supporting conference calls with up to two registered Handsets and the Base Unit To enter a conference call simply access the line with two or more extensions by pressing ON or SPEAKERPHONE on the Handset or SPEAKERPHONE on the Base The phone icon and two or more extension numbers will be displayed in the upper left corner of the Handset Transferring Calls You can transfer calls on the i 5881 system from the Base to Handset Handset to Handset or Handset to Base Blind Transfer You can directly transfer any active call to another i 5881 extension without notification by doing the following steps From the Hands
10. should retain its luster for many years Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water If your Base Unit should fall into water DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROMTHE WALL Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords 44 In Case Of Difficulty If you have difficulty operating your phone the suggestions below should solve the problem If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions call VTech Communications at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd at 1 800 267 7377 The Phone Doesnit Work At All Make sure the Power Cord is plugged in Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the telephone wall jack Make sure the batteries are properly charged Ifthe Low BATTERY message is shown the battery pack needs charging No Dial Tone First check all the suggestions above If you still don t hear a dial tone disconnect the Base Unit from the telephone jack and connect a different phone If there is no dial tone on that phone either the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company You Get Noise Static Or A Weak Signal Even When Youire Near The Base Unit
11. 4 Base AC Power Adapter 9 User s Manual 5 Telephone Line Cord 10 Battery Pack To purchase replacement battery packs call VTech Communications Inc at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTech Telecommunication Canada Ltd at 1 800 267 7377 6 COS o 6 ODO o AG V Base Wall Mounting Bracket Charger Wall Mounting Bracket USER S MANUAL Base AC Power Adapter CO Telephone Line Cord Belt Clip User s Manual The Handset Layout 6 OWL 1 Antenna 7 Incoming Call Handset On LED 2 Earpiece S e 3 Headset Jack 2 5mm 10 Se eys 4 On Flash s Voume 11 Off Clear 12 Sound Select 13 Microphone 5 Dialing Keys 0 9 a 6 Speakerphone The Base Unit Layout GC ae A 1 Antenna 2 LCD Display 3 Answering System On Off 4 Time Set Record Menu Change 5 Clear 6 Delete 7 Flash 8 Mailbox Keys 9 Repeat Slow 10 Skip Quick 11 Intercom 12 Speaker Phone 13 Soft Keys 14 Volume Keys 15 Dialing Keys 0 9 16 Telephone Jack 17 DC Connector 18 Spare Battery Drawer 19 Spare Battery Release Setup Connecting power to Base Unit Handset Charger 1 Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet and the DC connector into t
12. 5 9511 Once you have a compatible 2 5mm Headset locate the Headset Jack on the i 5881 Handset Connect the plug on the Headset cord to the jack on the cordless Handset The plug should fit securely Do not force the connection 43 NOTE Whenever a compatible Headset is connected to the cordless Handset the microphone on the Handset will be muted This is done to limit the effect of background noise Belt Clip The i 5887 is also equipped with a detachable belt clip Align the pins on the inside edge of the clip with the notches on the sides of the i 5887 Handset The belt clip should snap securely into place Do not force the connection citonal formation Altona ifomation Maintenance Taking Care Of Your Telephone Your i 5881 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts so it must be treated with care Avoid rough treatment Place the Handset down gently Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet Do not use the Handset outdoors in the rain or handle it with wet hands Do not install your Base Unit near a sink bathtub or shower Electrical storms Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety use caution when using electric appliances during storms Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that
13. America call 1 800 595 9511 for instructions regarding where to return the Product Before calling for service please check the user s manual A check of the Product controls and features may save you a service call Except as provided by applicable law you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport of Product s to the service location VTech will return repaired or replaced product under this limited warranty to you transportation delivery or handling charges prepaid VTech assumes no risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty VTech will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited 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 description of the malfunction or difficulty 2 Include valid proof of purchase sales receipt identifying the Product purchased Product model and the date of purchase or receipt and 3 Provide your name complete and correct mailing address and telephone number Other Limitations e This warranty is the c
14. Base ID Code into the Handset then press OK NOTE The 15 digit BASE ID Code may contain numbers and characters including 0 through 9 and Y Make sure you enter all 15 digits om gt 6 Wait approximately 15 to 60 seconds You will hear confirmation beeps from the Base and Handset The newly registered Handset will now assign itself the lowest Handset number not previously assigned to a different system Handset 1 through 6 7 Ifthe Handset displays REJECTED BY BASE or continues to display SEARCHING FOR BASE for well beyond 60 seconds try the registration process again by repeating the above steps Congratulations You can now enjoy the benefits of your VTech Multi Handset system 13 Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons E AA Line In Use indicator On steady with no number next to it when a parallel set is in use On steady with one or more numbers next to it indicating which extensions are using the line For example 12 indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on an outside call Intercom indicator On steady with the extension numbers currently on an intercom call For example 02 indicates that the Base and Handset 2 are on an intercom call Battery indicator When the Handset is removed from the charger this lets you know the level a charge in the battery pack from FULL to EMPTY io Cycles Low Medium and Full when Handset battery is charging Flashes when a low battery co
15. Headset and Speakerphone Base Speakerphone Volume During an active call simply press the Volume A or W keys to adjust the speakerphone volume NOTE To adjust the playback volume of the Answering System see Adjust Playback Volume on page 39 Sound Select During a call you can adjust the quality of the sound to best suit your hearing Pressing SOUND SELECT repeatedly will cycle you through four different frequency responses BASS Low Frequency sounds enhanced MID Mid Range sounds enhanced This is the recommended setting for hearing aid users TREBLE High Frequency sounds enhanced 31 Advanced Operations l Handset and Base Operation NATURAL No frequency enhancement Your Handset is preset with this selection The Handset will graphically display the four modes Mute Function During an active call pressing either the MUTE soft key on the Handset or the MUTE softkey on the Base when in Speakerphone mode will disable the microphone Press MUTE again to return to normal 2 way conversation Hold Function From the Handset Press the HOLD soft key to place a call on hold To return to the call press the ON or SPEAKERPHONE key From the Base During an active call press the HOLDsoftkey to place a call on hold The SPEAKERPHONE LED will flash to indicate a call is on hold e To return to the call press SPEAKERPHONE Note Both the Handset and Base will display CALL
16. Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury including the following 1 2 3 10 11 12 13 14 Read and understand all instructions Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub kitchen sink or swimming pool Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation To protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on the bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This product should not be placed in a built in installation where proper ventilation is not provided This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it Never push obje
17. LUME A or VOLUME v to adjust the Base speaker volume while playing back messages 39 Answering System Operation Answering System Operation Answering System Operation Call Screening Intercept 1 Make sure the answering system is ON and the Call Screening feature is set to ON At the Base set the message playback volume to level loud enough to hear the caller s message If you decide to take the call press ON or SPEAKERPHONE on the Handset or SPEAKERPHONE on the Base The answering system will return to the idle mode If you pick up an extension phone during the announcement and the announcement does not stop right away press and release the telephone switchhook at the extension Record a Memo You can record a memo up to four minutes long to store as an incoming message 1 2 Press and release RECORD Press a MAILBOX button to select a mailbox for the memo After the beep speak toward the microphone The message window displays the length of your memo To stop recording press the MAILBOX button again 40 Answering System Operation MESSAGE WINDOW DISPLAY WINDOW DISPLAYS 1 98 Counting 1 to 99 99 flashing 1 8 steadily for WHEN No messages in any mailbox In idle mode the total number of messages memos in all mailboxes During message playback the order number of the message being played Memory is full or total number of messages is 99 Duration in s
18. Noise In The Handset And None Of The Keys Or Buttons Work Make sure the power cord is plugged in Common Cure For Electronic Equipment If the unit does not seem to be responding normally then try putting the Handset in the cradle If it does not seem to respond do the following in the order listed 1 Disconnect the power to the Base Disconnect the Handset battery and spare battery pack if applicable Wait a few minutes Connect power to the Base Re install the battery pack s Watch for Handset to display then D Ow Go Your answering system is not recording messages Make sure system is turned ON the ON OFF key is illuminated Make sure Announce Only feature is set to OFF You cannot hear recorded messages i Using the Base volume control raise the volume to a comfortable listening level As you adjust the volume the Base will display the level 1 8 CL is flashing in the Base Message Window Display i You need to set the day and time See Set the Clock on page 36 for details 46 Warranty Statement What does this limited warranty cover e The manufacturer of this VTech product VTech Communications warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase Consumer or you that the product and all accessories provided by VTech in the sales package Product are free from material defects in material and workmanship pursuant to the following terms and conditions whe
19. SETTINGS for details ZA CAUTION Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone IMPORTANT FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM 1 Choose a central location for your Base Unit 2 Install your Base Unit and Extension Hand sets away from electronic equipment such as personal computers television sets and microwave ovens In locations where there are multiple cordless telephones separate base units as much as possible Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and sunlight Avoid excessive moisture dust or extreme cold Spare Battery Charger Power Backup Feature The i 5887 uses the spare battery charger in the Base Unit to provide operational backup in the event of a power failure With a fully charged battery pack in the spare battery charger you will still be able to place and receive calls from the Handset only for up to 2 1 2 hours The spare battery pack can also be used to replace a drained Handset battery ensuring uninterrupted use The spare battery pack is optional and purchased separately NOTE When using the 5881 during Power Backup mode audio quality may be compromised due to reduced power availability 1 Open the spare battery charger by pressing the release button located on the left hand side of the Base Unit A drawer will open to reveal the spare battery compartment 2 Place a battery pack in the drawer with the charge conta
20. ally enter intercom mode To end the intercom call press OFFon the Handset or INTERCOM on the Base From Handset to Handset Press MENU then scroll down to INTERCOM Press OK Scroll to the desired Handset then press OK INTERCOM The ringing Handset can respond by pressing ON or any of the number keys To end the intercom call press OFF on either Handset Global Page from Handset Press MENU then scroll down to INTERCOM Press OK Scroll to the GLOBAL PAGE then press OK Any registered Handset or Base can answer the global page thus entering Intercom mode 33 Advanced Operations Handset and Base Operation Handsfree Speakerphone Operation Your i 5881 Handset has a built in handsfree speakerphone This feature allows you to stand the Handset upright on a table or desktop and have handsfree conversations For more information refer to MAKING CALLS in HANDSET AND BASE OPERATION Base Speakerphone Operation The Base of your i 5887 is equipped with a full duplex speakerphone This is a very useful feature for handsfree conversations or conference calls at the Base Unit For more information refer to MAKING CALLS in HANDSET AND BASE OPERATION Line in Use Indication On the Handset When the telephone line is currently being used by a 5881 Handset or the Base a status message similar to this will display on idle Handset s When the telephone line is currently being used by a parallel
21. anges are planned 5 Hearing aid compatibility If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset it is hearing aid compatible 6 Programming testing of emergency numbers If this product has memory dialing locations you may choose to store police fire department and emergency medical service telephone numbers in these locations lf you do please keep three things in mind a Werecommend that you also write the telephone number on the directory card so that you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn t work b This feature is provided only as a convenience and the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for customer reliance upon the memory feature c Testing the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is not recommended However if you do make a call to an emergency number e You must remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up e Programming testing of emergency numbers should be performed during off peak hours such as in the early morning or late evening when the emergency services tend to be less busy IC industry Canada This telephone is registered for use in Canada The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications This is confirmed by the registrat
22. ces the number of new messages enter a command 4 To exit remote operation press 0 Your Remote Access Code Remote Access Commands FUNCTION Hear Commands Menu Play Messages In a Mailbox Repeat a Message Skip a Message Stop Play or Record Delete Message Review Announcement Record Announcement Record Memo Turn System Off On End Remote Access PRESS 5 then 1 2 0r 3 4 6 5 9 7 7 8 0 d Folding line Table Of Contents Important Safety Instructions ccceccsecssereseenssennseenscesseenssenssennssensseenseenssnensennease 1 INTTOAUCHION g APARAT E E T T 3 Pats Check Llista ita 4 The Handset Layout iisisti raana Se eine eect 5 The Base Unit Layout escindida 6 Getting SICA 7 A nn E E 7 Connecting power to Base Unit Handset Charger ococonoccccnoccccononcnononcnonancnnnnnnnnnns 7 Installation of Battery Pack in Handset AAA 8 Charging of the Handset Battery Pack A 8 Connecting to phone line oooooinccnnnccnnnccnnccnnccnnoccnnncnonc conc non crac nc e cnn cnn cnn iaa 9 Checking for dial tone vai A eens 9 Tone Pulse Selection omic eit hia diced nein 9 Spare Battery Charger Power Backup Feature cococonccconioococoncconanacnoncarenanannos 10 Wall MOUNTIND oocococincconnccccnirecicccir rr 11 Registration and Operation ENEE 12 Basic Operations iiceissssenenonesecasesnaneneverseysseusvoutieussossssnunsnnaaes 14 Handset and Base Indicators 1ccsssecsesercsesenesessnesses
23. cococc o Calls Log Caller DI Deleting CID eee Dialing from CID Save to Memory Clock Mode nsee Setting the Time Conference Calling Contrast issn damian Deleting Names Numbers from Memory ossee 28 Dialing from Memory 28 Edit a Number seee nulg Erasing Numbers in Redial ial FCC IC ACTA Regulations 49 RENE 32 Handset AAA gereesuueEEeEESgerEeueeh 5 Indicators and Icons 14 A siesgcgedegbed eege gg Settings Headset Operation H lderin In Case of Difficulty Intercom Page Keypad Tone occnocononccnnnonnoracarnncnnnss EA Line in Use Indication oooooccnnnncccnnnc 34 Listen to Save and Delete Messages 39 Low Battery Tone 0 0 eeeeeeeee 22 Maintenance 44 Making Calls 30 MOMONY siririna 26 Message Window Display sssse1e1eeeaa 41 MUITO aces edie as D Parts Check List i Power Backup 0 0 Range Tone seses Record a Memo Record Your Announcement 37 Redlaluctt aa 16 Registration sirenita 12 23 Remote Access Commande 42 Ringer Volume Elo UE Saving Redial Numbers in Memory 17 Set the Answering System Clock 36 Setup Base and Handset 7 VT5820 Accessory Handset 12 Soft Menu Functions SOUNO Selat sarisini Speakerphone Handset Handsfree 34 Basto
24. ction LANGUAGE presetto ENGLISH Your display can be in English Spanish or French To adjust Press MENU Scroll down to BASE SETTINGS then press OK Scroll down to LANGUAGE Press OK Scroll to the desired language Press OK to confirm your selection 25 MEM Memory The i 5881 can store up to 50 names numbers in memory Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits and up to 16 characters for the name When prompted to ENTER NAME use the digit keys to spell the name Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order Number Key Characters in order Ar ABCabc2 DEFdef3 GHIghi4 JKLjKI5 MNOmno6 PQRSpqrs7 TUVtuv8 WXYZwxyz9 Each system Handset and the Base Unit can independently store names and numbers in memory Adding editing or deleting items stored in one unit does not affect any other system Handset or the Base 26 Mem Memory To Store a Number Name Starting from the idle screen enter the number you want to store in memory Be sure to include long distance codes and pauses using the PAUSE softkey if necessary Press the MEM softkey You will then be prompted to ENTER NAME Use the digit keys to spell the name If you make a mistake press the CLEAR softkey To enter a space press EY When finished press SAVE If there is space available in memory the number name will be saved and the Handset or Base
25. cts facing up and to the right 3 Push the drawer closed The spare battery charger takes 24 hours to fully charge a drained battery To order battery packs headsets and additional Handsets model VT 5820 call VTech Customer Service at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call 1 800 267 7377 10 Wall Mounting The Wall Mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only Wall mounting is optional 1 Plug the AC adapters into an electrical outlet and the DC connector to the bottom of the Base Unit 2 Connect the telephone line cord to the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit and the other end to the wall jack 3 Line up the tabs on the wall mount adapters with the holes on the bottom of the Base Unit back of the Handset Charger Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place 4 Mount the Base Unit Handset Charger on the wall Position the Base Unit Handset Charger so the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the wall mount bracket Slide Base Unit Handset Charger down on the mounting studs until it locks into place 11 Registration and Operation Expand your i 5881 system by adding accessory Handsets Bring telephone service to rooms where a phone jack isnit available Registration and Operation Of The VTech VT 5820 Accessory Handset
26. cts of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product Opening or removing cabinet parts other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock Unplug this product from the wall outlet and contact VTech under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work to restore the product to normal operation E If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged F If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use this or any cordless telep
27. e desired option then press OK Press the OFF CLEAR key to step back through the menu structure Press and hold the OFF CLEAR key to immediately return to the idle screen BASE UNIT MENU With the Base Unit in the idle OFF mode press MENU key to access the following options e CALLS LOG Caller ID e BASE SETTINGS e DISPLAY BASE ID Press the CLEAR key to step back through the menu Press and hold CLEAR to immediately return to the idle screen Set Time To set the time on your 5881 e At the Handset press MENU scroll down to SET TIME then press OK e Using the keypad enter the current time A single digit hour must have a zero before it 03 56 for example i If you make a mistake use EY to backspace e Use the AM PM key to select the correct designation e Press SAVE to confirm the setting NOTE Youcan also wait for incoming Caller ID to set the clock rather than setting it manually To set up the answering system clock please refer to ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERTATION on page 36 in this manual 18 Clock Mode preset to ON When your 5881 is idle OFF the LCD displays the time of day with both a digital and analog clock face readout If you do not want the time displayed follow these steps At the Handset press MENU scroll down to CLOCK MODE then press OK Press OFF or ON then press OK You can activate and deactivate Clock Mode as often as you wish Calls Log Ca
28. econds of announcement or memo recording Length of recording is more than 99 seconds Indicates volume level selected when one second VOLUME A or VOLUME Y is pressed 40 99 Current Remote Access Code 40 99 while setting A Announce Only mode On or OF steadily for Displayed when any setting is changed one second from on or off CL lt gt normal display Day and Time need to be set nur ee System is answering a call or is in remote operation _ flashing System is in programming mode or initializing Connect with the Answering System from a Remote Location You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone 1 Dial your telephone number 2 When the system answers enter your Remote Access Code preset to 50 The system beeps once and then announces the number of new messages 3 Enter a remote command see Remote Access Commands on page 42 4 Press vd to exit remote operation Voice Menu l l The system has voice prompts to help you with remote operation Press 5 to hear the menu while remotely connected to the answering system 41 Answering System Operation Answering System Operation Answering System Operation REMOTE ACCESS COMMANDS FUNCTION Play messages in a mailbox Repeat a message Skip a message Stop Save messages Delete message Review announcement Record announcement Record memo End remote access call Turn system off Turn system on COMMAND
29. ect the mailbox in which their messages will be recorded by pressing 1 2 or 3 All other messages will be recorded in Mailbox 1 About Announcements You can record up to two different announcements one for normal answering and one for when you ve set the system to play the announcement only e Use normal answering mode Annouce Only OFF when you want the system to record callers messages Use Announce Only mode set to ON when you want to give information to callers without accepting messages If you choose not to record an announcement the system answers with a pre recorded announcement The normal answering pre recorded announcement says Hello I m unable to answer your call right now Please leave your name number and a message after the tone The Announce Only pre recorded announcement says Hello m unable to answer your call right now Please call again Thank you 36 ON OFF O oO AO Answering System Operation e By setting Announce Only to on or off you decide which announcement your callers will hear when the system answers a call the system comes set for normal answering with Announce Only turned OFF See Set Announce Only on page 38 to change your announcement selection Record Your Announcement i NOTE If you have assigned different mailboxes to different people be sure to tell callers in your announcement to press 7 2 or 3 to leave a message in the appropriate mailbo
30. et From the Base press OK Announced Transfer You can perform an announced transfer call and advise another extension of an active call by doing the following steps From the Handset Press XFER Scroll to the desired destination then press OK The ringing Handset or Base can pick up the transferred call just like any incoming call Press INTERCOM or XFER soft key Scroll to the desired destination then The ringing Handset can pick up the transferred call just like any incoming call Press HOLD to place your call on hold Press MENU Scroll to INTERCOM then press OK Scroll to the desired destination then press OK When the ringing Handset or Base answers announce that there s an active call on hold Press OFF on the Handset or INTERCOM on the Base Press ON on the destination Handset or SPEAKER PHONE on the Base to pick up the call on hold Avance Operations From the Base Press HOLD to place your call on hold Press INTERCOM Scroll to the desired destination then press OK When the ringing Handset answers announce that there s an active call on hold Press OFF on the Handset or INTERCOM on the Base Press ON on the destination Handset to pick up the call on hold 35 SC ring Answe EE Answering System Operation Audible Indicators This system gives you voice prompts for feature operations and voice confirmations when you press a button or complete an o
31. ges automatically whenever the Handset is in its charger Maximum talk time on a full charge is 8 hours and maximum standby time is 5 days You should charge the battery pack for 12 hours when you first receive your phone You ll know the battery pack 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 Setup IMPORTANT 1 Do not dispose of a battery pack in a fire the cell may explode 2 Do not open or mutilate the battery pack Toxic substances may be released causing harm to eyes or skin 3 Exercise care in handling battery packs in order to prevent an accidental short of the charge contacts potentially causing the battery pack to overheat 4 Do not dispose of this battery pack into household garbage Please refer to the information concerning proper battery recycling Connecting to phone line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit Plug the other end of fig this cord into the wall jack C M Er a Goo a Checking for dial tone 8 p 3 After the battery is charged press ON on the Handset The Phone icon will appear on the Handset display and you will hear dial tone If not see In Case of Difficulty Tone Pulse selection Your 5881 is preset for tone dialing See BASE
32. gn that uses a menu structure and soft keys to access many of the features Example of the idle mode display REDIAL From the Handset Press REDIAL to display the last 70 telephone numbers dialed from the Handset The number on the top line represents the last number dialed Use the y g scroll keys to highlight the desired number To dial press ON FLASH or SPEAKERPHONE From the Base Unit Your i 5881 Base remembers the last 10 numbers dialed from it Press REDIAL The number on the top line represents the last number to be dialed Use the y g scroll keys to highlight the desired number Soft Menu Functions e To dial press SPEAKER PHONE INTERCOM Erasing Numbers in Redial Memory Handset or Base Press REDIAL then scroll to the desired number Press SELECT then ERASE Saving Redial Numbers in Phone Book Memory Handset or Base e Press REDIAL then scroll to the desired number Press SELECT then SAVE You will be asked to ENTER NAME Use the keypad to enter the desired name see To Store a Number Name for more information Press SAVE The name and number has been stored in Phone Book memory 17 Soft Menu Functions HANDSET MENU With the Handset in the idle OFF mode press MENU to access the following options e CALLS LOG Caller ID e INTERCOM e HANDSET SETTINGS e SETTIME e CLOCK MODE e REGISTER Use the y g scroll keys to select th
33. he bottom of the Base Unit To AC outlet 2 Choose the location for your Handset Charger and plug its power supply into an electrical outlet To AC outlet AC Adapter Setup Installation of Battery Pack in Handset Follow the steps below 1 Remove the battery cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward Place the new battery pack in the Handset with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the battery compartment Replace the battery cover by sliding it upwards If the new battery pack is not already charged place the Handset in its Charger and allow it to charge for 12 hours After initial charge a maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient The original Handset that is shipped with your i 5881 system will be automatically registered to the Base This Handset is HANDSET 1 As you register additional Handsets to the system they will be assigned extension numbers in the following order HANDSET 2 HANDSET 3 etc Whenever a charged Handset battery pack is installed the Handset will automati cally begin SEARCHING FOR BASE if previously registered or it will prompt you to ENTER BASE ID to register the new Handset Charging of the Handset Battery Pack The Handset of your i 5881 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery pack It char
34. hone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak DOm gt Important Safety Instructions TEE VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC CUSTOMER SERVICE 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd at 1 800 267 7377 BEFORE USING YOUR i 5881 SYSTEM CAREFULLY PEEL OFF THE PROTECTIVE FILM COVERING THE DISPLAYS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Introduction The i 5881 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5 8GHz frequency range Your i 5881 is capable of supporting up to a maximum of 6 Handsets Using additional Handsets up to three people can be conferenced on a call 2 Handsets and the Base Speakerphone or two extensions can be conferenced on a call while two other extensions can be talking internally using the Intercom feature This manual is designed to familiarize you with the i 5887 cordless telephone We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone To order additional system Handsets model VT 5820 battery packs or headsets call VTech Communications Inc at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call 1 800 267 7377 If you have questions about this product or if you re having difficulty with setup or operation do not return your phone to the store Call our Customer Support Center at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call 1 800 267 7377 Parts Check List 1 Base Unit 6 Belt Clip 2 Handset 7 Base Wall Mounting Bracket 3 Handset Charger 8 Charger Wall Mounting Bracket
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36. ion number The abbreviation IC before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment Notice The Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this terminal equipment is 0 1 The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five 51 Acitional Infomation Aditonal infomation FCC ACTA and IC Regulations Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of services in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment User
37. ipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 49 citonalnormation Adltona intonation FCC ACTA and IC Regulations FCC Part 68 and ACTA If this equipment was approved for connection to the telephone network prior to July 23 2001 it complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules If the equipment was approved after that date it complies with the Part 68 rules and with Technical Requirements for Connection of Equipment to the Telephone Network adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments ACTA We are required to provide you with the following information 1 Product identifier and REN information The label on the back or bottom
38. isposal bans restrictions in your area VTech s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources RBRC isa registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation 52 Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY 5744 736 5825 952 MHz 2401 056 2482 272 MHz Base Handset RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base 2401 056 2482 272 MHz Handset 5744 736 5825 952 MHz CHANNELS 95 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC Actual operating range may vary according to environmental condi tions at the time of use SIZE Handset 193mm x 52mm x 40mm including antenna Base 192mm x 143mm x 91mm Charger 77mm x 69mm x 54mm 53 WEIGHT Handset 138 grams excluding Battery Pack Base 432 grams Charger 216 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset 2 4V 1400mAh NiMH Battery Pack Base 7 VDC O 900mA Charger 6VDC O 300mA MEMORY Speed Dial 50 Memory locations up to 32 digits per location Alphanumeric Display 50 Memory locations CID SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Wallet Card Wallet Card VTech i 5881 Digital Answering System Remote Operation 1 From a touch tone phone dial your telephone number 2 When the system answers enter your Security Remote Access Code 3 After the system announ
39. ller 1D Caller ID Call Waiting ID Your i 5881 is capable of displaying the name and or number of the party calling before you answer the phone Caller ID lt is also capable of displaying Caller ID information in conjunction with a Call Waiting alert signal Call Waiting Caller ID With Call Waiting Caller ID the Caller ID data is displayed so you can decide whether to answer the incoming call or continue with your current conversation NOTES ABOUT CALLER ID amp CALL WAITING CALLER ID These are subscription services provided by most regional telephone service providers You must subscribe to these services to get the benefits of these features If you do not subscribe to Caller ID services you can still use your i 5881 and the other features it offers Due to regional incompatibilities Caller ID information may not be available for every call you receive In addition the calling party may intentionally block their name and phone number from being sent 19 Calls Log Caller ID Reviewing Caller ID from the Handset or Base As new Caller ID Call Waiting ID records are received your Handset and Base displays will alert you to the new Caller ID records for example The number of new calls displayed on each system Handset and Base may not be the same If for example you answer a call on Handset 2 that Handset will not count the Caller ID information for that call as new However the other registered Handse
40. n installed and used normally and in accordance with operation instructions This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America What will VTech Communications do if the Product is not free from material defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period iMaterially Defective Producti During the limited warranty period VTech s authorized service representative will repair or replace at VTech s option without charge a Materially Defective Product H we repair this product we may use new or refurbished replacement parts If we choose to replace this product we may replace it with a new or refurbished product of the same or similar design VTech will return repaired or replacement products to you in working condition VTech will retain defective parts modules or equipment Repair or replacement of Product at VTech s option is your exclusive remedy You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days How long is the limited warranty period e The limited warranty period for the product extends for ONE 1 YEAR from the date of purchase if we repair or replace a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty This limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Products for a period of either a 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or b the time remaining on
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42. ndition is detected Ringer Off indicator is displayed when the ringer is turned off Answering Machine Indicator Indicates that the Telephone Answering Device TAD is answering an incoming call Enhanced Mode indicator On steady when active Handset is in Enhanced mode The Handset will enter Enhanced mode automatically when in an area with interference Mute indicator On steady when the Handset microphone is muted Hold indicator On steady when the line is on hold Handset Registration indicator is displayed when a Handset is either not registered or is arching for the Base Unit 14 Handset and Base Indicators Handset LEDs Incoming Call Flashes with the incoming ringing It also illuminates Handset ON LED for 5 seconds after answering or making a call Base Unit Icons pa Ringer Off indicator is displayed when the Base ringer is turned off Battery indicator Cycles Low Medium and Full when a battery pack is charging in the spare battery compartment Base LEDs Mailbox 1 2 3 e Flashes to indicate that you have new messages in that mailbox e Glows steadily if there are only old messages in that mailbox e Lights when Base Speakerphone is in use e Flashes when HOLD function is activated e Flashes during the incoming ringing On Off e Lights when the Answering Machine is ON Speaker Phone 15 Soft Menu Functions The i 5887 has an advanced desi
43. nnesseenesssensesesenesseeenssseneeneses 14 Handset ICONS 2 12 isi seis cacesasesschinsndececatsgane 2teceds ctaaeccasacnauias AE EE 14 Handsets LEDS eienaar nape a ee eea AEE S ETa aerea o iaia 15 Base Unit ICONS aeea a ta ticas 15 eene enee A E it EEE E ava ETE E E 15 Soft Menu FUNCTIONS 00 EES reg 16 BET EI E 16 Handset Mensa traia tdi cies aa at fuels dls caidas de 18 Base Unit Men iio de 18 Set Me e e ce et he O EE 18 Clock Mode preset to ON s ssscssercseeesseressesscensanenssnesscenseneesenassnnesennssensanenssenens 19 Calls Log Caller E 19 Handset Settings ia 22 Ringer e TEE 22 Ringer Melody saccadic indy a 22 Vibrate Control tii dde lila A 22 Low Battery Tone Aida ei Hi ae A ee aes 22 Range hones avciviie nie i ee es 22 Keypad Tone iii da ea eo eects 23 COMAS ii el cides ee ee aes Sie ee 23 E Luis UE Le TEE 23 FROGISUGN WEE 23 Base SAS i 24 Ringer e TEE 24 Ringer Ee KEE 24 A Wat TEE 25 ei 25 COMPAS es ce chi ia 25 E lte UE Le EE EE tl 25 MEM Memory uuscssseccseserssesnnesessnecscsenssecenessceneusesnssecensssceneesssenssseanesseennesesensnenas 26 To Store a Number NaM wiser sress secies eesi aieiie iei eariad tea as TEES dRe aR 27 To Search For and Dial a Number Name occcnncnnnnanonononoconcnnnnnnnnononononononinnnanano 28 Table Of Contents To Delete a Number Name AAA 28 To Edita Number 29 Advanced Operations coocccccccccccccccccconcnnnnnnnnancccrnnnnnnnnnnnas 30 Handset and Base Operat
44. nstallation Instructions in the user s manual This equipment may not be used with Coin Telephone Lines or with Party Lines If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line ensure the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer 3 Repair instructions If this equipment is malfunctioning it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents For repair procedures follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty 4 Rights of the telephone company If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service The telephone company is required to notify you before interrupting service If advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company 50 FCC ACTA and IC Regulations may make changes in its facilities equipment operation or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product The telephone company is required to notify you if such ch
45. o change the display from English to Spanish or French Use the y g4 scroll keys to select language then press OK to confirm your choice Register REMINDER The Handset that comes with your i 5881 Base is already registered to it Use this procedure to add additional Handsets model VT 5820 to your system Use this option to register a Handset to the 5881 Base You can register a total of six Handsets to the Base This process is activated automatically whenever a new Handset is powered up in range of the i 5887 Base You will be prompted to enter the 15 digit Base ID code After entering this code press OK The Handset will display SEARCHING FOR BASE and then FOUND BASE when the process is complete See Registration and Operation page 12 for details NOTE Base ID codes are 15 digits long and can include the following characters 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 23 Base Settings To access Base Settings with the Base in the idle OFF mode press MENU scroll down to BASE SETTINGS then press OK You can now access the following setting options RINGER VOLUME e RINGER MELODY e KEYPAD TONE e TONE PULSE CONTRAST e LANGUAGE Press CLEAR at any time to back out of Base Settings mode RINGER VOLUME To adjust the Base Unit ringer volume e Press MENU Scroll down to BASE SETTINGS then press OK RINGER VOLUME will be highlighted Press OK again You will see a graph on the Base display indicating
46. o modify the number after saving see TO EDIT A NUMBER Deleting CID Records To delete the displayed Caller ID record press CID then DEL You will then have the option of deleting the single CID record press THIS or all stored CID records press ALL If you press ALL the screen will ask ARE YOU SURE Press YES to confirm the deletion of all CID records Or press NO to return to the CID record previously displayed NOTE You do not have to delete Caller ID records Your i 5887 always saves the 50 most current CID records As new records come in the oldest records are automatically deleted to make room 21 Handset Settings From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu you can select the following options to modify e RINGER VOLUME Select this option to adjust the ringer volume Use the N Z scroll keys to adjust the volume up or down You will see a graph on the Handset display indicating the relative volume setting At the lowest setting graph is completely clear the Handset will not ring when a call comes in Press OK to confirm your setting e RINGER MELODY Select this option to adjust the ringer melody or tone Use the y g scroll keys to select from the eight available tones Press OK to confirm your selection and return to the HANDSET SETTINGS menu e VIBRATE CONTROL preset to OFF Select this option to allow the Handset to vibrate alerting you to an incoming call Press the ON or OFF soft key to make yo
47. omplete and exclusive agreement between you and VTech It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this Product VTech provides no other warranties for this product The warranty exclusively describes all of VTech s responsibilities regarding the product There are no other express warranties No one is authorized to make modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification State Law Rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Limitations Implied warranties including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability an unwritten warranty that the product is fit for ordinary use are limited to one year from date of purchase Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you e In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect special incidental consequential or similar damages including but not limited to lost profits or revenue inability to use the product or other associated equipment the cost of substitute equipment and claims by third parties resulting from the use of this product some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 48 FCC ACTA and IC Regulations This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the
48. peration Turn Answering System On Off When you supply power to the Base Unit the answering system is automatically turned ON Press ON OFF to manually turn the system off or on A voice prompt will confirm your selection When the answering system is ON the light inside the button will glow steadily The system will operate using the default settings and pre recorded announcements set at the factory until you program the unit 4 Way Multi Function Selector Use this selector for Answering System feature setup Press the selector Up to RECORD announce ments and memos Press the selector Downto CHANGE the currentsetting Press the selector to the Right to access the feature MENU Press the selector to the Left for TIME SET adjust the Day Time and Confirm settings Set the Clock 1 Make sure the answering system is on 2 Press TIME SET The system announces the clock setting then announces To set Date and Time press TIME SET Press TIME SET Press CHANGE until the system announces the correct day then press TIME SET Press CHANGE until the system announces the correct hour then press TIME SET Press CHANGE until the system announces the correct minutes then press TIME SET The system announces the current clock setting NOTE You can press and hold CHANGE to advance the minutes in increments of ten About Mailboxes This answering system has three voice mailboxes Callers using a touch tone phone can sel
49. play Press NAME or NUMBER depending on which you want to edit Using the softkey move the cursor to the character you want to edit and then enter the corrections as needed Press MORE to access DEL BACK and PAUSE SPACE function When finished press the SAVE softkey To exit without saving press OFF When finished the screen will display the edited entry 29 Handset and Base Operation Making Calls From the Handset Gs Press ON or SPEAKERPHONE to use the Handset Speakerphone feature Dial the phone number OR e Dial the phone number first then press ON or SPEAKERPHONE e Press OFF to end your call Answering Calls From the Handset PFS Press any key except OFF and the softkeys e Press OFF to end your call OR Place the Handset in charger cradle to end your call Making Calls From the Base Unit CO e Press SPEAKERPHONE Dial the phone number e Press SPEAKERPHONE to end your call OR e Dial the phone number first then press SPEAKERPHONE Answering Calls From the Base Unit a PHONY O KO See or any of the dialing keys 0 9 e Press SPEAKERPHONE to end your call 30 Handset and Base Operation How to Adjust the Handset Volume The volume control is on the right edge of the Handset During a call press the 4 or wW key to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level The procedure is the same for the Handset earpiece
50. s should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or electrician as appropriate Your i 5881 is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC This means your Handset and Base Unit can communicate only over a certain distance which will depend on the location of the Base Unit and Handset weather and the construction and layout of your home or office The RBRC Seal The RBRC Seal on the nickel metal hydride battery indicates that VTech Communications Inc is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives when taken out of service within the United States and Canada The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel metal hydride batteries into the trash or municipal waste which may be illegal in your area VTech s participation in RBRC makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC program or at authorized VTech product service centers Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on Ni MH battery recycling and d
51. t and Base displays will consider it a new call and add it to the NEW CALLS iotal After you review all new Caller ID records the NEW CALLS status will be turned off From the idle OFF mode press MENU CALLS LOG is highlighted then press OK The Caller ID information of the most recently received call will be displayed For example To scroll to other records use the g scroll keys Dialing from Caller ID To dial the number displayed you can simply press the ON or SPEAKERPHONE key You can also press the CID key to access the following options DEL OPT SAVE 20 Calls Log Caller ID OPT Select this option to display up to four possible dialing strings of the number stored in Caller ID memory If a number is provided in the Caller ID data the possible options to choose from will be either 7 8 10 or 11 digits For example if the original number in Caller ID memory was 808 880 8808 then the display options will be Use the GES and EEN keys to make selection and then press DIAL ON or SPEAKERPHONE to dial the number Dialing Tip With a Caller ID record displayed press repeatedly to cycle through the four dialing strings When the correct dialing option is displayed press ON or SPEAKERPHONE to dial SAVE Select this option to save the displayed Caller ID record into Speed Dial Memory Only Caller ID records with telephone numbers can be saved into Speed Dial Memory If you need t
52. the original one year warranty whichever is longer What is not covered by this limited warranty This limited warranty does not cover 1 Product that has been subjected to misuse accident shipping or other physical damage improper installation abnormal operation or handling neglect inundation fire water or other liquid intrusion or 2 Product that has been damaged due to repair alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech or 3 Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions network reliability or cable or antenna systems or 4 Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non VTech electrical accessories or 5 Product whose warranty quality stickers Product serial numbers plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed altered or rendered illegible or 6 Product purchased used serviced or shipped for repair from outside the United States or used for commercial or institutional purposes including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes or 7 Product returned without valid proof of purchase see 2 below or 47 Acitiona ifomation Altona infomation Warranty Statement 8 Charges for installation or set up adjustment of customer controls and installation or repair of systems outside the unit How do you get warranty service To obtain warranty service in the United States of
53. the relative volume set ting Press ER to lower the ringer volume At the lowest setting graph is com pletely clear the Base will not ring when a call comes in s Press EY to raise the volume At the loudest setting the graph is completely shaded in e Press OK to confirm your setting RINGER MELODY There are 8 Base ringer melody choices To change the melody e Press MENU Scroll down to BASE SETTINGS then press OK Scroll down to RINGER MELODY Press OK Use the either scroll key to sample the melodies Press OK to confirm your selection 24 Base Settings KEYPADTONE preset to ON Keypad tones are the beeps you hear each time you press a key on the Base Unit To turn this feature ON or OFF Press MENU Scroll down to BASE SETTINGS then press OK Scroll down to KEYPAD TONE Press OK Choose ON or OFF Press OK to confirm your selection TONE PULSE preset to TONE If you want to change your dialing mode follow these steps Press MENU Scroll down to BASE SETTINGS then press OK Scroll down to TONE PULSE Press OK Choose TONE or PULSE e Press OK to confirm your selection CONTRAST You can adjust the Base Unit LCD screen s contrast to suit your eyes Press MENU Scroll down to BASE SETTINGS then press OK Scroll down to CONTRAST Press OK Use the MED and ED scroll keys to raise and lower the screen s contrast Press OK to confirm your sele
54. until you delete them and can store approximately 25 minutes of messages memos and announcements up to a maximum of 99 messages A message or memo can be up to 4 minutes in length Before playing a message the system announces the day and time it was received While the message plays the message window displays the number of the message After playing the last message in a mailbox the system announces End of messages If the system has less than five minutes of recording time left it announces the remaining time Play Messages Press the desired MAILBOX key to play messages Press again to stop playback A Mailbox key will flash if that mailbox contains any unplayed messages It will glow steadily if it contains only previously heard messages Press gt SKIP to skip to the next message press and hold B SKIP to speed up playback Press lt q REPEAT to repeat a message press and hold lt q REPEAT to slow down playback NOTE f a Mailbox contains a combination of new and old messages you will only hear unplayed messages then the system will return to idle mode Press the MAILBOX key again to hear all old messages Delete Messages e Press DELETE to delete the message that s playing e To delete all messages in a mailbox press DELETE then the appropriate MAILBOX button e You cannot delete a message until it s been reviewed deleted messages cannot be recovered Adjust Playback Volume Press VO
55. ur selection then press OK to confirm Vibrate and Ringer are independent features Adjusting one does not affect the other e LOW BATTERY TONE preset to ON Select this option to turn the Low Battery warning tone on or off Press the OFF or ON soft key to make your selection Press OK to confirm your selection and return to the HANDSET SETTINGS menu When set to ON the Handset will emit a warning tone when a Low Battery condition is detected e RANGE TONE preset to ON Select this option to turn the Out of Range warning tone on or off Press the OFF or ON soft key to make your selection Press OK to confirm your selection and return to the HANDSET SETTINGS menu When set to ON the Handset will emit a warning tone whenever the Handset is taken out of range of the Base 22 Handset Settings e KEYPAD TONE preset to ON Select this option to turn the Keypad tones on or off Press the OFF or ON soft key to make your selection Press OK to confirm your selection and return to the HANDSET SETTINGS menu When set to ON the Handset will emit a beep whenever a key is pressed e CONTRAST Select this option to adjust the contrast level of the Handset display Use the g scroll keys to make your selection The Handset display will automatically adjust as you make your selection Press OK to confirm your selection and return to the HANDSET SETTINGS menu e LANGUAGE preset to English Select this option t
56. will return to predial mode KR If the memory is full the Handset will display PHONEBOOK IS FULL and exit to pre dial mode without saving the entry 27 Mem Memory To Search For and Dial a Number Name Starting from the idle screen press the MEM softkey to review memory contents Using the ED y EE softkeys scroll through the memory contents in alphabetical order Or you can press the FIND softkey enter the first few chararcters of the name and then press FIND to search If you make a mistake press CLEAR softkey The closest match in alphabetical order will be displayed Once you find the entry you want simply press ON or SPEAKERPHONE to dial the number To Delete a Number Name Following the first 3 steps in To Search For and Dial a Number Name locate the entry you want to delete Press the EDIT softkey The screen will display 28 Mem Memory Press the DEL softkey The screen will display To delete this record press THIS The record will be deleted and the next entry in the phonebook will be displayed To delete all records in your phonebook memory press ALL The display will ask ARE YOU SURE To confirm the deletion of ALL records press YES To exit without deleting press NO To Edit a Number Following the first 3 steps in To Search For and Dial a Number Name locate the entry you want to edit Press the EDIT softkey twice The Handset will dis
57. x 1 Press MENU until you hear Set Outgoing Message 2 Press RECORD After you hear Now eseo recording followed by a beep speak i O toward the Base to record an W announcement up to 90 seconds long 3 Press any MAILBOX button to stop recording The system plays back your recorded message To review your announcement at any time 1 Press MENU until you hear Set Outgoing Message 2 Press any MAILBOX button To delete your announcement Press DELETE during announcement playback The system will use the pre recorded announcement until you record a new one Example of an outgoing announcement using the Mailbox feature We can t come to the phone right now To leave a message for Bob press 1 now To leave a message for Sue press 2 now For Elmo press 3 now Otherwise just wait for the beep If the caller does not select a Mailbox their message will be saved in Mailbox 1 Answering System Feature Setup You can set up one feature at a time or you can set up a feature and then move on to set up another feature 1 Make sure the answering system is on 2 Press and release MENU until you hear 37 Answering System Operation Answering System Operation Answering System Operation the system announce the feature you want to set Refer to the Feature Summary chart below for a description of the features and your choices 3 Press CHANGE to hear the current setting Continue to
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