VTech 80-6111-00 - AT&T E5811 - 5.8 GHz Cordless Answering System 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
cleaners 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 cart, stand, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

6. 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.

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
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 will be 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, but take
it to an authorized service facility. 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.

12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and contact VTECH under the following
conditions:
A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
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.

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.

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

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Important Safety Instructions

VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC.

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

BEFORE USING YOUR ip 5821 SYSTEM, CAREFULLY PEEL OFF THE
PROTECTIVE FILM COVERING THE DISPLAY.

14. Do not use this or any cordless 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.

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Parts Check List

To purchase replacement battery cells, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800­595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-

7377.
NOTE: Use only VTech batteries (part number 80-5380-00-00) or equiva­lent AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries.

5. Belt Clip

6. Base Wall Mounting Bracket

7. User’s Manuals

8. Battery Cells

1. Base Unit

2. Handset

3. Base AC Power Adapter

4. Telephone Line Cord

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The Handset Layout

8. Speakerphone

9. LCD Display

10. Select (Menu)

11. Phonebook (Scroll Up)

12. Headset jack (2.5mm)

13. Off (Clear)

14. Mute (Delete)

1. Antenna

2. Earpiece

3. Volume Control

4. CID (Scroll Down)

5. On (Flash)

6. Dialing Keys (0-9, , #)

7. Redial (Pause)

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The Base Unit Layout

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
DC 9V 600mA
CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY

CORDLESS TELEPHONE

VTech Customer Service 1-800-595-9511
www.vtechphones.com

TEL LINE

HAC FCC ID: EW780-5348-02

1. In Use LED

2. Charging LED

3. Message Waiting LED

4. Page key

5. DC Connector Jack

6. Telephone Jack

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Getting Started

Connecting Power to Base Unit

Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into the
bottom of the Base Unit.

Setup

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
DC 9V 600mA
CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY

CORDLESS TELEPHONE

VTech Customer Service 1-800-595-9511
www.vtechphones.com

TEL LINE

HAC FCC ID: EW780-5348-02

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Getting Started

Setup

Charging of the Handset Battery Cells

The Handset of your ip 5821 cordless telephone is powered by three rechargeable
battery cells. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in its Base Unit.

You should charge the battery cells for 10-12 hours when you first receive
your phone. You will know the battery cells needs charging when:

• The LOW BATTERY message is displa y ed:

• The Handset seems completely dead, the LCD is
completely clear and does not activate when you
press the keys.

NOTE: When in LOW BA TTERY mode , the ke ypad
sounds, backlighting and speakerphone features will not work. When your bat­tery cells have been charged, your features will return to their normal function.

IMPORTANT:

1. Do not dispose of battery cells in a fire, they may explode.

2. Do not open or mutilate the battery cells. Toxic substances may be released,
causing harm to eyes or skin.

3. Exercise care in handling battery cells in order to prevent an accidental short of
the charge contacts, potentially causing the battery cells to overheat.

4. Do not dispose of the battery cells into household garbage. Properly recycle the
used batteries.

Installation and charge of battery cells in handset

Follow the steps below:

1. Remove the battery compartment
cover, place the new battery cells in
the Handset with the positive and nega­tive poles aligned in the battery com­partment.

2. Replace the battery cover by sliding it
upwards.

3. If the new battery cells are not already
charged, place the Handset in its Base
Unit, and allow it to charge for 10-12
hours. After initial charge, a mainte­nance charge of 8 hours should be suf­ficient.

WARNING: Alkaline batteries must

NOT be used in your ip 5821 cordless
telephone. Use only the batteries that
came with your phone, or contact
VTech Customer Service (contact in­formation on page 2) to order additional
batteries.

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Getting Started

Setup

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 Handsets
away from electronic equipment, such as personal
computers, television sets and microwave ov­ens.

3. In locations where there are multiple cordless
telephones, separate the Base Units as far
away as possible.

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

5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold.

5. Do not charge the battery cells with other electrical devices.

Check Battery Indicator

If you receive a check battery warning, it indicates one of the following:

1. There are no battery cells in your Handset. You’ll
need to install battery cells into your Handset (see In-
stallation of Battery Cells in Handset section.)

2. You have accidentally installed alkaline batteries into
the Handset. (Alkaline batteries must NEVER be used
in this phone. See the warning on the previous page for
additional information about batteries for this telephone.)

3. When the rechargeable batteries in Handset need to be replaced by new batteries,
WARNING CHECK BATTERY! will appear.

4. The batteries have been installed incorrectly. Please reinstall (see Installation

of Battery Cells in Handset).

Connecting to Phone Line

Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the Base Unit.
Then plug the other end of this cord into the wall jack.

Checking for Dial Tone

After the battery cells are charged, press ON on the Handset. The LCD displays
PHONE and shows a call timer, and you will hear a dial tone. If not, see In Case of
Difficulty.

T one/Pulse Selection

Your ip 5821 is preset for tone dialing. See Handset Settings for details.
CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone.

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Getting Started

Wall Mounting

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.

DC 9V 600mA

CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY

CORDLESS TELEPHONE

VTech Customer Service 1-800-595-9511

www.vtechphones.com

TEL LINE

HAC FCC ID: EW780-5348-02

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 at 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 at the bottom of the
Base Unit. Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place.

4. Mount the Base Unit on the wall. Position the Base Unit so the mounting studs will
fit into the holes on the wall mount bracket. Slide Base Unit down on the mount­ing studs until it locks into

place.

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Basic Operation

Handset and Base Indicators

• Turns on when the microphone is muted.

• Turns on when there are new call log enteries.

• Turns on when the ringer is muted.

• Low battery/charging indicator .

• On when the phone is off hook.

• Flashes when an extension phone is off hook.

• On when the Handset is charging in the cradle.

• Flashes when the visual message waiting signal has been
detected. Service must be subscribed through your local
telephone company.

IN USE

CHARGING
MESSAGE

WAITING

Base LEDs
LED Description

Handset Icons
Icon Description

MUTE

NEW

• LED is on when in handsfree mode.

SPEAKER

Handset LEDs
LED Description

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Basic Operation

Handset Operation

Making Calls

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

-OR-

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

• Press OFF to end your call.

Answering Calls

• Press any key except OFF, REDIAL/PAUSE,
MUTE/DELETE or the softkeys.

• Press OFF to end your call.

Adjust the V olume

• The volume control is on the left edge of the Hand­set. During a call, press the

and keys to ad­just the listening volume. When you reach the maxi­mum or minimum setting, a double-beep will sound.

Flash Function

• You can use your ip 5821 with services such as
Call Waiting. When you receive a call-waiting sig­nal, simply press the ON/FLASH key to switch to
the new call. Press ON/FLASH again to switch back
to the original call.

NOTE: Use ON/FLASH to access other phone
company subscriber services, as described by your
provider.

Redial Function

• Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last telephone
number dialed from the Handset (up to 32 digits).
Use

or to scroll through the 5 previously
dialed numbers. When the beginning or the end
of the redial list is reached, a double-beep will
sound.

• When the desired number is reached, press ON
or SPEAKER to dial.

• Pressing OFF will exit the redial review list.

NOTE: When the redial memory is empty, and REDIAL is pressed, a double-beep will

sound.

• When the desired entry displays, press DELETE to erase it. A confirmation
tone will sound.