VTech Bell South 5808, 5858, 5808 User Manual

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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. 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 or aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink or

swimming pool).

5. Do not place this product on an unstable surface, such as a table, shelf, or stand.

The product may fall, causing serious damage.

6. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the base unit and handset are provided

for ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be

blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This

product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This

product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided.

7. 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 in your home, consult

your dealer or local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where

the cord may have anyone walking on it.

9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the base or handset

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, but take it to

an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the base or handset

other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other

risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is

subsequently used.

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

or electric shock.

12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service

facility under the following conditions:
A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

B. If liquid has been spilled onto 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.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires
extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal
operation.

E. If the product has been dropped and the base and/or handset has been damaged.

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Important Safety Instructions

F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

13. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is

a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

15. Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk
mode.

WARNING: To insure your safety from possible electric shock,

only use the en-

closed audio patch cable to record custom ring tones. Do NOT leave the audio patch
cable attached to the handset while charging in its base.

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Introduction

EXPAND YOUR 5858 SYSTEM. YOUR BASE WILL WORK WITH UP TO
8 HANDSETS!!!

IMPORTANT:

The 5808 is an accessory handset only for use with the 5858 system. You
must have a 5858 base unit in order to use the 5808 accessory handset.

This manual is designed to familiarize you with the 5808 accessory handset
setup, registration and basic functions. For detailed operational instructions,
please refer to your 5858 user's manual.

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Getting Started

Parts Check List

6. User's Manual

7. VTech Phonebook Manager CD

8. Audio Patch Cable
9 USB Cable

1. Handset

2. Battery

3. Belt Clip

4. Handset Charger

5. Special Features Guide

Handset

Belt Clip

Charger

Special Features Guide

User’s Manual

VTech Phonebook

Manager CD

USB Cable

Audio Patch Cable

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Getting Started

The Handset Layout

1

2

3

5

6

4

7

9

10

11

13

8

12

1. Earpiece

2. USB Cable Jack

3. Headset Jack / Audio

Patch Cable Jack (2.5mm)

4. On/Flash Key

5. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #)

6. Speakerphone Key

7. LCD Display

8. Menu/Select Key

9. Softkeys

10. NavKeys (Navigation Keys)

11. Volume Keys

12. Off/Clear Key

13. Microphone

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Getting Started

Setup

Connecting Power to Handset Charger

Because the 5808 is an accessory handset to the 5858 system, all you need to
do is choose the location for your handset charger, and plug in the power
supply into an electrical outlet.

Installation and Charge of Battery in Handset

1. Remove the battery cover and place
the battery in the compartment with
the metal contacts aligning, as shown
in the diagram.

2. Replace the battery compartment
cover by sliding it upwards.

3. If the new battery 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 eight hours
should be sufficient.

MODEL: 5808

DC 9V 200mA

CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY