Vtech i5853 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 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, 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 r adiator 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 beendamaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
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Important Safety Instructions
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
enclosed VTech Audio Patch Cable to record custom ring tones. Do NOT leave
the Audio Patch Cable attached to the Handset while charging in its cradle.
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Introduction
The i 5853 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz frequency range.
Your i 5853 is capable of supporting up to a maximum of 8 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 5853 cordless telephone. We strongly
recommend you read the manual before using your phone.
To order additional system Handsets (model number i 5803 or i 5807), batter y cells or headsets, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377.
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Parts Check List
1. Base Unit
2. Handset
3. Base AC Power Adapter
4. Telephone Line Cord
To purchase replacement battery cells, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511.
In Canada, call VTech Telecommunication Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.
NOTE: Use only VTech batteries P/N 80-5461-00-00 or equivalent AA NiMH rechargeable
batteries.
5. Quick Start Guide
6. Belt Clip
7. User’s Manual
8. Audio Patch Cord
9. Battery Cells
Base Unit
Handset
Base AC Power Adapter
Telephone Line Cord
Battery Cells
Quick Start Guide
Audio Patch Cord
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Belt Clip
Users Manual
The Handset Layout
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1. Antenna
2. Earpiece
3. Headset Jack and Audio
Patch Cable Jack (2.5mm)
4. Soft/Select Key
5. On/Flash Key
6. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #)
7. Speakerphone Key
8. Message LED
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9. LCD Display
10. Navigation Key (NavKey)
11. Volume Keys
12. Softkey
13. Off/Cancel Key
14. Sound Select Key
15. Microphone
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The Base Unit Layout
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1. Charging LED
2. Speakerphone
3. Volume Key
4. LCD Display
5. Softkeys
6. In Use LED
7. Antenna
8. Message LED
9. Intercom
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10. Mute
11. Redial
12. Flash
13. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #)
14. Clear
15. Telephone Jack
16. DC Connector Jack
17. Spare Battery Drawer
18. Spare Battery Release Button
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Setup
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.
Getting Started
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Setup
Installation and Charge of Battery Cells in Handset
Follow the steps below:
1. Remove the Battery cover and place
the new battery cells in the Handset
Getting Started
The original Handset that is shipped with your i 5853 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.
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
Charger or Base Unit, and allow it to
charge for a minimum of 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 Cells
The Handset of your i 5853 cordless telephone is powered by two rechargeable battery cells.
They charge automatically whenever the Handset is in its charger. Maximum talk time on
fully charged batteries is 8 hours, and maximum standby time is 5 days.
You should charge the battery cells for a minimum of 12 hours. when you first receive
your phone. You’ll know the battery cells need 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.
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Setup
IMPORTANT:
1. Do not dispose of battery cells in a fire, the cell 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 pack to overheat.
4. Do not dispose of battery cells into household garbage.
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 this cord into
the wall jack.
Checking for Dial Tone
After the battery cells are 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.
Getting Started
T one/Pulse Selection
Your i 5853 is preset for tone dialing. See Settings/Base Settings for details.
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 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.
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Power Guard/Spare Battery Charger Feature
Power Guard
The i 5853 uses the spare battery charger in the Base Unit to provide operational backup in
the event of a power failure. With fully charged battery cells 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 cells can also be used to replace drained Handset battery cells ensuring
uninterrupted use. The spare batter y cells are optional and purchased separately.
Getting Started
NOTE: When using the i 5853 during Power Guard mode, audio quality may be compromised
due to reduced power availability.
Installation
1. Open the spare battery charger by pressing the release button, located on the righthand side of the Base Unit. A drawer will open to reveal the spare battery compartment.
2. Place the battery cells in the the spare battery charger with the positive and negative
poles aligned in the battery compartment.
3. Push the drawer closed.
The spare battery charger takes 24 hours to fully charge drained battery cells.
To order battery cells, headsets and additional Handsets (model i 5803 or i 5807),
call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call
1-800-267-7377.
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Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset
Expand your i 5853 system by adding accessory Handsets. Bring telephone
access to rooms where a phone jack isn’t available!
Y our VTech i 5853 system can operate up to 8 Handsets. To order additional Handsets (model
i 5803 or i 5807), call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call: 1-800-
267-7377.
The i 5803 accessory Handset consists of the following:
Getting Started
Belt Clip
Handset
The i 5807 accessory Handset consists of the following:
Handset
Users Manual
Battery Cells
Belt Clip
Special Features
Guide
Special Features
Guide
Charger
Battery Cells
Charger
Users Manual
Image Editor
Software
USB Cabel
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Audio Patch Cable
Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset
Setup Of The i 5803/i 5807 Accessory Handset
1. Plug the AC power adapter into an
electrical outlet.
2. Place the new battery cells in the
Getting Started
Handset with the positive and negative
poles aligned in the battery
compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment
cover by sliding it upward.
4. Place the Handset in the Charger, and
allow it to charge for a minimum of 12
hours. After the initial charge, a
maintenance charge of 8 hours should
be sufficient.
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Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset
Registration
Your i 5853 Handset comes registered to the Base Unit. To register additional i5803/i5807
Handsets, follow these steps:
Register Additional i5803/i5807 Handsets
1. After charging the Handset, remove it from its Charge
Cradle; the screen will display:
Register
Enter Base ID
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Getting Started
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 pressing Menu on the Base, then select Display Base ID.
The Base screen will display it’s 15-digit Base ID number.
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,
including 0 through 9 and *. 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 - 8).
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.
for Base. . .
Searching
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Handset and Base Indicators
Handset Icons
Icon
Description
Line In Use Indicator
• 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.
• Appears in idle or phone on modes to indicate a parallel set in use. It
replaces phone on icon during phone on mode and parallel set is detected.
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
Basic Operation
Handset Number Indicator
• Indicates the Handset number. It's permanently displayed at the top left
corner after the Handset has found the Base.
Searching for Base Indicator
• Indicates that the Handset is still searching for the Base.
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 intercom call.
Hold Indicator
H
• On steady when the line is on hold.
Mute Indicator
M
• On steady when the Handset microphone is muted.
Ringer Off Indicator
• is displayed when the ringer is turned off.
Battery Indicator
• When the Handset is removed from the charger, this lets you know the
level of charge in the battery cells, from FULL( ) to EMPTY ( ).
• Cycles (Low, Medium, and Full) when Handset battery is charging.
• Flashes when a low battery condition is detected.
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Handset and Base Indicators
Handset LEDs
LED
Message
Speakerphone
Base Unit Icons
Icon
Base LEDs
LED
Message
Description
• Flashes to indicate that you have new voicemail messages.
Service must be subscribed to through your local telephone
company.
• On when Handset speakerphone is in use.
Description
Ringer Off Indicator
is displayed when the Base ringer is turned off.
Basic Operation
Battery indicator
Cycles (Low, Medium and Full) when battery cells are 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.
In Use
Speakerphone
Charging
• Lights when line is being used by a Handset of the i 5853
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.
• On when the Handset is in its Base.
• Flashes five times when batteries are detected in the spare
battery drawer.
• Flashes quickly when Alkaline batteries are detected in the
spare battery drawer.
• Flashes with in Power Guard mode
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Handset Menu
Navigation Key (NavKey)
• Press any NavKey buttons to display Main Menu. Press the NavKey buttons (Left,
Right, Up and Down) to maneuver through menus. Press the Middle NavKey button to
select menu item highlighted.
Menu Shortcuts
• When viewing menu options, pressing the corresponding number on the dialing keypad
will automatically go to and select that item. For example, in the Main Menu screen,
pressing the 1 key will automatically take you to the Intercom menu screen, pressing the
6 key will automatically take you to the Settings menu screen.
• Similarly , when viewing a list menu, pressing the corresponding n umber will automatically
select that option and save it, if necessary. For example, pressing the 2 key when in the
Language screen will select and save the Spanish option.
Main Menu
Press any Navkey buttons to display the 6 menu options. Then
use the Navkey buttons to navigate to the desired menu option
Basic Operation
for selection. You can also press the dialing key assigned for
each icon (see information below for the assigned keys), to
activate the menu option.
Intercom (dialing key 1) - Talk between Handsets(s) and Base Unit, or use to
page the Handset(s).
Phonebook (dialing key 2) - Enter and retrieve up to 50 phone numbers with
name, along with a distinctive ring and image for each.
Calls Log (dialing key 3) - Review Caller ID data to select and dial from the Caller
ID data or from the Redial list that accounts for the last 10 dialed phone numbers.
Pictures (dialing key 4) - Choose from the many preset images to be used as your
idle screen (wallpaper) or assign an image to a specific phonebook directory.
Sounds & Alerts (dialing key 5) - Record custom sound clips, turn ringer and
vibrate feature on/off, select main ringer tone, turn tones (low battery, keypad, and outof-range) on/off.
Settings (dialing key 6) - Set the time, adjust screen contrast, reset to default
settings, register new Handsets, change screen language.
Press the NavKey buttons to maneuver to the desired menu option, then press the middle
NavKey or the assigned dialing key to select that item. The top menu is assigned to dialing
key 1 and so forth on down the menu.
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Handset Menu
Intercom
From Handset to Base:
• With the Intercom icon highlighted, press the middle
NavKey or assigned dialing key to reveal your intercom
options, for example:
• With the Base option highlighted, press the middle
NavKey, left softkey or the assigned dialing key, 0.
The screen will display:
• The Base will ring, then automatically enter intercom
mode.
• To end the intercom call, press OFF on the Handset
or INTERCOM on the Base.
From Handset to Handset:
• With the Intercom icon highlighted, press the middle
NavKey or the left softkey.
• Press the up or down NavKeys to maneuver to the
desired Handset.
Press the middle NavKey, the left softkey or the
assigned dialing key (1 - 8).
• The ringing Handset can answer by pressing ON
or any of the number keys.
• To end an intercom call, press OFF on either Handset.
Basic Operation
NOTE: To access this f eature, y ou must ha ve an additional
Handset. To order accessory Handsets, please refer
to page 11 for details.
Global Page from Handset:
• With the Intercom icon highlighted, press the middle
NavKey or the left softkey.
• Press the up or down NavKey to maneuver to
GLOBAL PAGE. Press the middle NavKey, the left
softkey or the * key to confirm.
• Any registered Handset or Base can answer the global
page, thus entering Intercom mode.
• To end the intercom call, press OFF on the Handset
or INTERCOM on the Base.
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Performing
global page
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