VTech 5831 User Manual

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 f ollowing:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water (f or example, near a bath tub , kitchen sink, or swimming pool).

5. Do not place this product on an unstab le cart, stand, or table. The product ma y fall, causing serious damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. T o 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 ne ver 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.

7. This product should be oper ated only from the type of po wer 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.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord wi ll b e abused by persons walking on it.

9. Never push objects 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.

10. 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.

11. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

Important Safety Instructions

12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and contact VTECH under the f ollowing conditions:

A. When the po wer supply cord or plug is damaged or fra yed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D . If the product does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions. Adj u s t o n l y t hose 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 perf ormance.

13. A void using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

14. Do not use this or an y cordless telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE : 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Electronics Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.

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Introduction

The VT5831 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz frequency range. Y our VT5831 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 VT5831 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.

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If you have questions about this pr oduct, or if you’re having difficulty with setup or op eration, 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

2. Handset

3. Handset Charger

4. Base A C P ower Adapter

5. T elephone Line Cord

6. Belt Clip

7. Base W all Mounting Bracke t

8. Charger Wall Mounting Brac ket

9. Owner’ s Manual

10. Battery P ack

T o purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Communications Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Electronics Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.

Handset

Base Unit

Base Wall Mounting

Bracket

Battery Pack

Base AC Power Adapter

Telephone Line Cord

Handset Charger

Belt Clip

Charger Wall

Mounting Bracket

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The Handset Layout

1. Antenna

2. Earpiece

3. Headset Jack (2.5mm)

4. On (Flash)

5. Dialing K e ys (0-9, , #)

6. Speakerphone

7. Message Waiting LED

8. LCD Display

9. Soft K e ys

10. V olume

11. Off (Clear)

12. Sound Select

13. Microphone

The Base Unit Layout

4 5

6 7

1. Antenna

2. LCD Display

3. Clear

4. In Use

5. Flash

6. Hold

7. Redial

8. Mute

9. Messages LED

10. Intercom

11. Soft keys

12. Speaker Phone

13. Dialing K e ys (0-9, , #)

14. V olume Keys

15. Telephone Jack

16. DC Connector

17. Spare Battery Drawer

18. 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 the bottom of the Base Unit.

2. Choose the location f or your Handset Charger , and plug its power supply into an electrical outlet.

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Setup

Installation of Battery Pack in Handset

Follow the steps below:

GETTING ST ARTED

The original Handset that is shipped with your VT5831 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.

1. Remove the battery cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward.

2. Place the new battery pack in the Handset with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the battery compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover by sliding it upwards.

4. 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.

Whenever a charged Handset battery pack is installed, the Handset will automatically 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 VT5831 cordless telephone is po wered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in its charger .

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 display ed :

• 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 i n handling battery packs in order to prev ent 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 back of the Base Unit. Plug the other end of this cord into the wall jack.

Checking for dial tone

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 .

T one/Pulse selection

Your VT5831 is preset for tone dialing.

See BASE SETTINGS for details.

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CAUTION: Use only the Vtech po wer supply

provided with your telephone.

IMPORTANT: FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF Y OUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM:

1. Choose a central location for your Base Unit.

2. Install your Base Unit and Extension Handsets away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets and microwave ovens.

3. In locations where there are multiple cordless telephones, separate base units as much as possible.

4. Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and sunlight.

5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold.

Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Feature

The VT5831 uses the spare battery charger in the Base Unit to provide operational backup in the event of a po w er f ailure. With a fully charged battery pack in the spare battery charger, you will still be able to place and receiv e 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 VT5831 during Power Backup mode, audio quality may be compromised due to reduced Power a vailability.

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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 contacts facing up and to the right.

3. Push the drawer closed.

The spare battery charger takes 24 hours to fully charge a drained battery .

T o 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.

Wall Mounting

The W all Mount brackets are designed f or use on standard wall mount plates only . W all 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.

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Registration and Operation

Expand your VT5831 system by adding accessory Handsets. Bring telephone service to rooms where a phone jack isn’t available!

Registration and Operation Of The VTech VT5820 Accessory Handset

Y our VT ech VT5831 system can operate up to 6 Handsets. The VT5820 accessory Handset consists of the following:

GETTING ST ARTED

Handset

Telephone Line Cord

Belt Clip

Handset Charger

Charger Wall

Battery Pack

Mounting Bracket

Setup Of The VT5820 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 VT5831 Handset comes registered to the Base Unit. To register additional VT5820 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 in step 1.

4. Find the BASE ID Code by doing the following: (the Base must be in idle (OFF) mode) A. At the Base, press MENU B. Scroll down to DISPLAY BASE-ID C. 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 Base ID Code into the Handset; then press OK.

NOTE: The 15-digit BASE ID Code may contain numbers and characters, such as . Make sure you enter all 15 digits.

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. If the 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.

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Handset and Base Indicators

Handset Icons

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Icon

Description

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, Handset 2 are on an intercom call.

Battery indicator When the Handset is removed from the charger , this lets y ou know the level of charge in the battery pack, from FULL( ) to EMPTY ( ). Cycles (Low , Medium, and Full) when Handset battery is charging. Flashes when a low battery condition is detected.

Ringer Off indicator is displayed when the ringer is turned off.

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.

02 indicates that the Base and

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

searching for the Base Unit.

Handset LEDs

Handset and Base Indicators

LED

Message Waiting

Base Unit Icons

Icon

Base LEDs

LED

Messages

Description

• Blinks to indicate that you have new voicemail messages. Service must be subscribed to through your local telephone company.

Description

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.

Description

• Flashes to indicate that you have new voicemail messages. Service must be subscribed to through your local telephone company

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In Use

Speaker Phone

• Lights when line is being used by a Handset of the VT5831 system.

• Flashes when another telephone on the same line (parallel extension) is in use.

• Lights when Base Speakerphone is in use.

• Flashes when HOLD function is activated.

Soft Menu Functions

The VT5831 has an advanced design 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 10 telephone numbers dialed from the Handset. The number on the top line represents the last number dialed.

• Use the scroll keys to highlight the desired number.

• To dial, press ON/FLASH or SPEAKERPHONE.

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From the Base Unit:

Your VT5831 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 scroll keys to highlight the desired number.

• To dial, press SPEAKER PHONE.

Erasing Numbers in Redial Memory

(Handset or Base)

• Press REDIAL, then scroll to the desired number.

• Press SELECT, then ERASE.

Soft Menu Functions

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Saving Redial Numbers in Phone Book Memory (Handset or Base)

• 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.

Soft Menu Functions

HANDSET MENU

With the Handset in the idle (OFF) mode, press MENU to access the following options:

• CALLS LOG (Caller ID)

• INTERCOM

• HANDSET SETTINGS

• SET TIME

• CLOCK MODE

• REGISTER

Use the scroll keys to select the 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:

• CALL LOG (Caller ID)

• BASE SETTINGS

Press the CLEAR key to step back through the menu, Press and hold the CLEAR to immediately return to the idle screen.

Set Time

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To set the time on your VT5831:

• At the Handset, press MENU, scroll down to SET TIME, then press OK.

• Using the keypad, enter the current time. A single-digit hour must have a zero before it (03:56, for example)

• If you make a mistake, use

backspace.

• Use the AM/PM key to select the correct designation.

• Press SAVE to confirm the setting.

NOTE:You can also wait for incoming Caller

ID to set the clock, rather than setting it manually.

When your VT5831 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.

Y ou can activ ate and deactivate Cloc k Mode as often as you wish.

Clock Mode (preset to ON)

Calls Log (Caller ID)

Caller ID - Call Waiting ID

Your VT5831 is capable of displaying the name and/or number of the party calling before you answer the phone (Caller ID). It is also capable of displaying Caller ID information in conjunction with a Call W aiting alert signal (Call W aiting 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 & CALL WAITING CALLER ID

These are subscription services, provided by most regional telephone service providers. You must subscribe to these ser vices to get the benefits of these features. If you do not subscribe to Caller ID services, you can still use your VT5831 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.

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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 Handset and Base displays will consider it a new call, and add it to the NEW CALLS total.

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

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be displayed. For example:

To scroll to other records, use the 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#, SA VE):

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:

Calls Log (Caller ID)

Use the selection, and then press DIAL, ON or

SPEAKERPHONE to dial the n umber.

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 sa v e the displa y ed Caller ID record into Speed Dial

Memory. Only Caller ID records with telephone numbers can be saved into Speed Dial Memory. If you need to modify the number after saving, see TO EDIT A NUMBER.

and keys to make

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 Y OU SURE? Press YES to confirm the deletion of all CID records. Or, press NO to return to the CID record previously displayed.

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NOTE: Y ou do not hav e to delete Caller ID records. Your VT5831 always saves the

50 most current CID records. As new records come in, the oldest records are automatically deleted to make room.

Handset Settings

From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu you can select the following options to modify:

• RINGER VOLUME

Select this option to adjust the ringer volume. Use the 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.

• RINGER MELODY

Select this option to adjust the ringer melody or tone. Use the scroll keys to select from the eight available tones. Press OK to confirm your selection and return to the

HANDSET SETTINGS menu.

• VIBRA TE 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 your

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selection, then press OK to confirm. Vibrate and Ringer are independent features.

Adjusting one does not affect the other.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• CONTRAST

Select this option to adjust the contrast level of the Handset display. Use the 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.

• LANGUAGE (preset to English)

Select this option to change the display from English to Spanish or French. Use the scroll keys to select language, then press OK to confirm your choice.

Handset Settings

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REMINDER: The Handset that comes with your VT5831 Base is already

registered to it. Use this procedure to add additional Handsets (model VT5820) to your system.

Use this option to register a Handset to the VT5831 Base. Y ou 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 VT5831 Base.

Y ou 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.

NOTE: Base ID codes are 15 digits long and can include the follo wing characters: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, .

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

• RINGER MELODY

• KEYPAD TONE

• TONE/PULSE

• CONTRAST

• LANGUAGE

Press CLEAR at any time to back out of Base Settings mode.

RINGER VOLUME

T o adjust the Base Unit ringer volume:

• 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

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display indicating the relative volume setting.

• Press At the lowest setting (graph is completely clear), the Base will not ring when a call comes in.

• Press loudest setting, the graph is completely shaded in.

• Press OK to confirm your setting.

to lower the ringer volume.

to raise the volume. At the

RINGER MELODY

There are 8 Base ringer melody choices. To change the melody:

• Press MENU. Scroll down to BASE SETTINGS, then press OK. Scroll down to RINGER MELOD Y.

• Press OK. Use the either scroll key to sample the melodies.

• Press OK to confirm your selection.

KEYPAD TONE (preset to ON)

Keypad tones are the ‘beeps’ you hear each time you press a key on the Base Unit. T o turn this feature ON or OFF:

• Press MENU. Scroll down to BASE SETTINGS, then press OK. Scroll down to KEYP AD 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.

• Press OK to confirm your selection.

CONTRAST

You can adjust the Base Unit LCD screen’s contrast to suit your eyes:

Base Settings

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• Press MENU. Scroll down to BASE SETTINGS, then press OK. Scroll down to CONTRAST.

• Press OK. Use the scroll keys to raise and lower the screen’s contrast.

• Press OK to confirm your selection.

and

LANGUAGE (preset to ENGLISH)

Your display can be in English, Spanish or French. T o 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.

MEM (Memory)

The VT5831 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 f ollowing order:

Number Key

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

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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 Base.

Characters (in order)

& ‘ , . 1

A B C a b c 2

D E F d e f 3

G H I g h i 4

J K L j k l 5

M N O m n o 6

P Q R S p q r s 7

T U V t u v 8

W X Y Z w x y z 9

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 CLR softkey. To enter a space press

when finished, press SAVE.

Mem (Memory)

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• If there is space available in memory, the number/name will be saved and the Handset will return to predial mode.

• If the memory is full, the Handset will display PHONEBOOK IS FULL and exit to the idle screen without saving the entry.

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 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 CLR softkey. The closest match, in alphabetical order, will be displa yed.

• Once you find the entry you want, simply press ON or

SPEAKERPHONE to dial the

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number.

softkeys

To Delete a Number/Name:

• Using the steps in T o Search For and Dial a Name/Number, locate the

entry you want to delete.

• Press the EDIT softkey . The screen will display:

• 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

• Using the steps in T o Search For and Dial a Name/Number, locate the

entry you want to edit.

Mem (Memory)

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• Press the EDIT softkey twice. The Handset will display:

• Press NAME or NUMBER, depending on which you want to edit.

• Using 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 edited entry.

softkey move the

Handset and Base Operation

Making Calls

From the Handset

• Press ON (or, SPEAKERPHONE to use the Handset Speakerphone feature). Dial the phone number.

-OR-

• Dial the phone number first; then press ON (or SPEAKERPHONE).

• Press OFF to end your call.

Answering Calls

From the Handset

• Press any key except OFF and the softkeys.

• Press OFF to end your call.

Making Calls

From the Base Unit

ADVANCED OPERATION

• Press SPEAKERPHONE . Dial the phone number.

• Press SPEAKERPHONE to end your call.

-OR-

• Dial the phone number first; then press

SPEAKERPHONE

Answering Calls

From the Base Unit

• Press SPEAKERPHONE or any of the dialing keys (0-9, , #).

• Press SPEAKERPHONE to end your call.

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