VTech i5868 User Manual

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Introduction

EXPAND YOUR i 5853, i 5866 OR i 5867 SYSTEMS. YOUR BASE WILL WORK
WITH UP TO 8 HANDSETS!!!

IMPORTANT:

The i 5807 is an Accessory Handset for use with the i 5853, i 5866 or i 58 67 systems.
You must have one of these Base Units in order to use the i 5807 Accessory Handset.

This manual is designed to familiarize you with the i 5807 Accessory Handset setup,
registration and basic functions. For detailed operational instructions, please refer
to your i 5853, i 5866 or i 5867 User's 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 lighting.

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

WARNING: Only put the Handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal
talk mode (off-hook). There is a potential risk of hearing damage or loss if the ringer
were to go off while the Handset is next to your ear.

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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Parts Check List

5. User's Manual

6. Software CD-ROM Disc

7. Audio Patch Cable
8 USB Cable

1. Handset

2. Belt Clip

3. Battery Cells

4. Handset Charger

Getting Started

Audio Patch Cable

USB Cable

Image Editor Software

Handset

Battery Cells

Users Manual

Belt Clip

Charger

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The Handset Layout

Getting Started

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. USB cable jack

9. In Use/Incoming Ringing LED

10. LCD Display

11. Navigation Key (NavKey)

12. Volume Keys

13. Softkey

14. Off/Cancel Key

15. Sound Select Key

16. Microphone

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Setup

Connecting Power to Handset Charger

Because the i 5807 is an accessory Handset to the i 5853, i 5866 or i 5867, all
you need to do is choose the location for your Handset Charger, and plug in the
power supply into an electrical outlet.

Getting Started

Installation and Charge of Battery Cells in Handset

Follow these steps:

1. 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
Charger or Base Unit, and allow it to
charge for 10-12 hours. After initial
charge, a maintenance charge of 8
hours should be sufficient.

MODEL: 5807
VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
DC 6V 300mA
CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY

CORDLESS TELEPHONE

DC 6V

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Setup

Getting Started

Battery Life

A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about 8 hours or
standby time of 5 days.

NOTE: Talk time and standby time may vary depending on operating conditions.

Battery Indicator

Ten minutes before the battery charge level gets too low to operate the Hand­set, an empty battery icon will start flashing, five short tones are generated, and
a LOW BATTERY message is displayed.

If you continue to use the Handset without charging or replacing the battery
(spare battery purchased separately), the Handset will turn off automatically
when the battery charge level is no longer sufficient to power up the Handset,
and the call will be dropped.

Charging the Handset Battery Pack

After a low battery indication, place the Handset in the charger and make sure
the CHARGING light turns on. With the exception of the first charge, the battery
pack typically takes 8 hours to fully charge.
NOTE: If you repeatedly get a low battery indication, even after 8 hours of charg­ing, then the battery should be replaced.

As you register additional Handsets to i 5853, i5866 or i 5867 system, they
will be assigned extension numbers in the following order: HANDSET 2,
HANDSET 3, HANDSET 4, and so forth.

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.

BEFORE USING YOUR HANDSET(S), CAREFULLY PEEL OFF THE
PROTECTIVE FILM, COVERING THE DISPLAY.

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Registration

Registering the i 5807 Handset for the first time

After charging, the screen on the Handset will display:

If your Base Unit is model number i 5866:

1) Find the Base ID Code on the underside of the
Base Unit.

2) Enter the 15-digit Base ID Code into the Handset. If you make a mis
take, press the left NavKey to backspace or press the right softkey

to erase a character.

3) Press OK to complete the registration process.

If your Base Unit is model number i 5853 or i 5867, find the BASE ID Code (Base

must be OFF) and register the Handset by:

1) At the Base, press MENU.

2) Scroll down to DISPLA Y BASE-ID, then press OK.

3) Enter the 15-digit Base ID Code into the Handset. If you make a

mistake, move the joystick to the left (

) to backpace or press

the right softkey

to erase a character.

4) Press OK to complete the registration process.

NOTE: If the Handset, after charging, says “Searching for Base...”, press the
NEW soft key. “Enter Base ID” will now be displayed. Follow the steps above.

Wait approximately 15-60 seconds. You will hear confirmation beeps from the
Base and Handset. The newly registered Handset will now be assigned the
lowest extension number not previously assigned to a different system Hand-

set (1 - 6).
If you do not enter the correct digit sequence, you will see Invalid Base ID! and

hear an

error tone. Press the left NavKey to backspace or press the right

softkey

to erase a character, and carefully re-enter the Base ID Code

following the above directions.

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

Register

Getting Started

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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

• On steady when the line is on hold.

Mute indicator

• On steady when the Handset microphone is muted.

Ringer Off indicator

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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 pack, from FULL(

) to EMPTY ( ).

• Cycles (Low, Medium, and Full) when Handset battery is charging.

• Flashes when a low battery condition is detected.

Answering Machine Indicator

• Indicates that the answering machine is answering an incoming call

NOTE: This is only applicable to the Handset registered with the Base An­swering Machine.

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Description

Basic Operation

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.

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Handset Menu

Basic Operation

Navigation Keys (NavKey):

• Press any NavKey button to display the Main Menu. Press the NavKey buttons (left,

right, up and down) to navigate through menus. Press the middle NavKey to select
the highlighted menu item.

Menu Shortcuts

• When viewing menu options, pressing the corresponding number on the dialing pad

will automatically 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, and so on through all 6 menu
options.

• Similarly, when viewing a list menu, pressing the corresponding number will automati­cally select that option and save it, if necessary. For example, pressing the 2 key
when in the Appearance screen will select and save the Green option.

Main Menu

Press any NavKey to display the 6 menu options. Then
use the Navkey buttons to navigate to the desired menu
option. You can also press the dialing key assigned for
each icon (see information below for the assigned key
numbers), to activate that menu option.

Intercom (dialing key 1) - Talk between
Handsets(s), or use to page the cordless

Handset(s).
Phonebook (dialing key 2) - Enter and retrieve

up to 50 names and phone numbers, each can be assigned a distinctive ring and
image.

Calls Log (dialing key 3) - Review Caller ID data; select and dial from the Caller
ID data or from the Redial list which contains the last 10 phone numbers dialed.

Pictures (dialing key 4) - Choose from the many preset images or download
new images into the Handset to be used as your idle screen (wall paper) or assign an

image to a specific phonebook directory.
Sounds & Alerts (dialing key 5) - Record custom sound clips, turn ringer and

vibrate feature on and off, select main ringer tone, turn tones (low battery, keypad,
and out-of-range) on or off.

Settings (dialing key 6) - Set the time, adjust screen contrast, reset to default
settings, change color of the text, register new Handsets, change screen language.

Press the NavKeys to maneuver to the desired menu option, then press the middle
NavKey to select the highlighted option. You can also press the dialing key assigned to
each menu item. The top menu is assigned to dialing key 1 and so forth on down the menu.

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Handset Menu

Basic Operation

Intercom

From Handset to Handset:

• With the Intercom icon highlighted, press the

middle NavKey or press the left softkey.

• Press the up or down NavKey to navigate to the
desired Handset.

• Press the middle NavKey, left softkey or the as­signed dialing key (1- 6) to confirm.

• The ringing Handset can answer by pressing ON
or any of the number keys.

• To end an intercom call, press OFF on either Hand­set.

Global Page from Handset:

• With the Intercom icon highlighted, press the
middle NavKey or left softkey.

• Press the up or down NavKey to highlight GLOBAL
PAGE. Press the middle NavKey, the left softkey

or the * key to confirm.

• Any registered Handset can answer the global
page, thus entering Intercom mode.

• To end the intercom call, press OFF on either
Handset.

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GLOBAL PAGE

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Performing
global page

Phonebook

With this icon highlighted, press the middle NavKey or left softkey to reveal the
contents of your phonebook. If there are no entries, the screen will display
Phonebook is Empty. The i 5807 Handset can store up to 50 numbers with
names in the phonebook directory, along with a distinctive ring and image for
each. Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits and up to 16 characters,
including spaces.

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Handset Menu

Pat Johnson
Rose
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Adding Phonebook Entries

• From the Handset idle (OFF) mode, press the

NavKey in any direction. The Phonebook

icon should be highlighted.
Press the middle NavKey or left softkey to select.

• Press NEW.
NOTE: When the phonebook is full and NEW is

pressed, Phonebook is Full will display and an
error tone will sound.

• You will then be prompted to Enter Name. 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
press the right NavKey twice. When finished,
pressOK.

Basic Operation

When prompted to Enter Name, use the digit keys to spell the name. Each
press of a key will cause characters to be displayed as follows:

Number Key Characters (in order)

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