VTech VT5871/5808 - V-Tech 5.8 GHz Expandable Cordless, FREESTYLE 610, D400, D405, D120 System Quick Start Manual

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Handset Main Menu

Enter the handset main menu options by pressing MENU/SEL. Use the and
NavKeys to scroll to Phonebook, Call Log, Messages, Intercom, Settings,

Sounds, Pictures or Animations.

Base Main Menu

With the base unit in idle (off) mode, press the

MENU key to access the CALL LOG ,BASE
SETTINGS, ANSWERING SYSTEM and
REGISTER HANDSET options.

Caller ID/ Call Waiting ID

On the handset
To access the call log, press the CALL LOG softkey.

- OR -

Press MENU/SEL, then the or NavKeys to
scroll to call log menu. Press MENU/SEL.

Use and NavKeys to scroll and view the
CID records in the call log. You can listen to the
message while reviewing the call log. While
reviewing the call log and the caller has left a
message, the screen will display:

• Press the NavKey to play the message.

• Press the STOP softkey to stop the message.

If you wish to dial the number from this entry in
the call log, press the and NavKeys to make
a selection, then press /FLASH (on) or
to dial the number.

Dialing Tip

With the desired CID displayed, press # or
MENU/SEL on the handset to scroll through the
various dialing options. The possible options to
choose from will be either 7, 10, or 11 digits. For
example, if the original number in caller ID
memory was 800-595-9511, then the display
options will be:

On the base

With the base unit in idle (off) mode, Press
MENU, then use the or NavKeys to scroll
to call log menu.

• Press SELECT. Use and NavKeys to

scroll and view the CID records in the call log.

• To dial a number while reviewing the call log,

press the and NavKeys to make your
selection, then press to dial the number.

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Installation 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 cover by sliding it upwards.

Setup

1. Plug the power adapter into an electrical
outlet, and the connector into the bottom
of the base unit.

2. Place the handset in the charger, and allow
it to charge for a minimum of 12 hours.

Making Calls

From the handset

• Press /FLASH (on) or to use the
handset speakerphone feature.

• Dial the phone number.

-OR-

• Press /CLEAR (off) or place the

handset back in its base to end your call.

• Press OFF to end your call or place the

handset in its base to end your call.

From the base unit:

• With the base unit idle (off), press MENU.

• With the call log highlighted press SELECT.

• Use the and to scroll to the desired

number.

• Press .

• Press to end your call.

Answering Calls

From the Handset

• Press /FLASH (on) , or any dialing
keys.

• Press /CLEAR (off) or place the

handset back in its base to end your call.

-OR-

Place the handset in its base to end your call.

From the Base

• Press .

• Press to end your call.

Dial Options

800-595-9511

1-800-595-9511

595-9511

DIAL

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Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset

Your i 5871 handset comes registered to the base unit. To register additional i 5808
handsets (purchased separately):

After charging, the handset will display registration directions, which are as follows:

• On the base unit, press MENU, then select REGISTER HANDSET.

MEMO

Storing a Name and Number in Phonebook

• From the handset idle (off) mode, press the or NavKey. Press the NEW
softkey.

• You will then be prompted to Enter Name and
Enter Number. Use the digit keys to spell the
name. If you make a mistake, press the softkey.
To add a space between characters, press the
1 key or the key twice. When finished, press
the SET softkey.

NOTE: If you do not wish to assign a distinctive ring
tone or image to this phonebook entry, press SAVE
now.

Using the VTech phonebook manager software, you
can also create, modify and backup phonebook files
from your handset.

Dialing from Phonebook

• With the handset in idle (off) mode, press or

NavKeys to enter the phonebook.

• Use the or NavKeys to scroll to the desired

entry.

• With the desired record displayed, press /
FLASH (on)

or to dial the number.

Phone Book

SAVE

READY TO

REGISTER NEW

HANDSET

CANCEL

• When the base unit shows READY TO

REGISTER NEW HANDSET, press
REGISTER on the handset.

• The handset displays Registration in

Progress.

• Within approximately 15 – 60 seconds the

base and handset will beep, and the newly
registered handset will be assigned the
lowest extension number not previously
assigned to another system handset
(1 – 8).

Answering System Operation

Turn Answering System On/Off

• At the base, press the MENU softkey.

• Use the / softkeys to scroll to

ANSWERING SYSTEM, press SELECT.

• Scroll to ANSWER OPTIONS, press SELECT.

• Scroll to your desired selection, press SET.

• You’ll hear a confirmation beep.

NOTE: If the answering system is off, the base

screen will display ANS. OFF.
For details on recording your own outgoing announcements and changing

system settings, see ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION in your user’s
manual.

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