VTech VT5886, VT5836 User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing VTech GiGA5.8x, the most advanced cordless telephone operates in the 5.8GHz frequency range. Upgraded with a large colour LCD display and lots of extra features, GiGA5.8x brings convenience and pleasure to your daily communication with your loved ones.

This manual is designed to familiarise you with the GiGA5.8x VT5801 Accessory Handset setup, registration and basic functions. For detailed operational instructions, please refer to your GiGA5.8x VT5836 or VT5886 User’s Manual.

Important:

The VT5801 is an Accessory Handset for use with the GiGA5.8x VT5836 or VT5886 systems. You must have one of these Base Units in order to use the VT5801 Accessory Handset.

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If you have questions about this product, or if you’re having difficulty with

setup or operation, do not return your phone to the store. Call our Customer

Service at: 852-2776 3223

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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 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. 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 refer servicing to 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.

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Important Safety Instructions

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. 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.

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

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Customer Service: 852-2776 3223.

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Parts Check List

1. Handset

2. Charger Wall Mounting Bracket

3. Belt Clip

Getting Started

4. Handset Charger

Charger Wall

Mounting Bracket

5. Software CD-ROM Disc

6. Battery Pack

7. User's Manual

8. Audio Patch Cable 9 USB Cable

Belt Clip

Handset Charger

Handset

User's Manual

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Software CD-ROM Disc

Audio Patch Cable USB Cable

Battery Pack

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. Speakerphone LED

9. Message Waiting /In Use/ Incoming Ringing LED

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10. Colour LCD Display

11. 5 -Way Joystick

12. Volume Keys

13. Soft Key

14. Off/Cancel Key

15. Sound Select Key

16. Microphone

17. USB Cable Jack

Setup

Connecting Power to Handset Charger

Because the VT5801 is an accessory Handset to the VT 5836 or VT5886, 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 charging of Battery Pack in Handset

Follow the steps below:

1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward.

2. Place the new battery pack in the Handset with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the battery compartment.

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

4. Place the Handset in the charger, and allow to charge for at least 12 hours.

5. Please note that the first charging after prolonged storage may yield a lower capacity than normal. However, capacity will be restored after 2 to 3 charging/ discharging cycles.

6. After the first charge, a maintenance charge of 8 hours will be sufficient.

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Setup

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 ensure that the CHARGING light turns on.· With the exception of the first charge, the battery pack is typically charged in 8 hours. 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 VT5836 or VT5886 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.

Getting Started

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Registration

Registering an VT5801 Handset for the first time

After charging, the screen will display:

Find the BASE ID Code by doing the following (Base must

Getting Started

be OFF):

1) At the Base, press MENU.

2) Scroll down to DISPLAY 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 ( right softkey

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 Handset (1 - 6).

If you do not enter the correct digit sequence, you will see “ Invalid Base ID!” and hear an error tone. move the joystick to the left ( ) to backpace or press the right softkey

ID Code.

to erase a character.

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

) to backpace or press the

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

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Handset 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, 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.

12 indicates that Handset 1 and

1 2 3 4 5 6

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,

Hold indicator

• On steady when the line is on hold.

Mute indicator

• On steady when the Handset microphone is muted.

Ringer Off indicator

•

Battery indicator

• When the Handset is removed from the charger, this lets you know the level of charge in the battery pack, from FULL(

• 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 intergrated Base Answering Machine.

02 indicates that the Base and Handset 2 are on intercom call.

is displayed when the ringer is turned off.

) to EMPTY ( ).

Basic Operation

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Handset Menu

Joystick Operation

• This Handset is equipped with a 5-way navigation joystick: Left (

In ( ).

• The joystick allows you to access the Handset’s

advanced features and settings.

• Press the joystick in any direction to access the Main Menu when in idle or screen saver mode.

• Press joystick Left ( though the menu screen.

• Press joystick In ( ) to make a selection. Alternatively, pressing the left softkey in some screens will also allow you to select the highlighted option.

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

Basic Operation

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 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.

), Right ( ), Up ( ), Down ( ),and

), Right ( ), Up ( ), or Down ( ), to navigate

Main Menu

Press the joystick in or left soft key to display the 6 menu options. Then use the joystick to navigate to the desired menu option 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

cordless Handset(s).

Phonebook

retrieve up to 50 names and phone numbers, along with a distinctive ring and image for each.

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(dialing key 2) - enter and

1. Intercom

2.Phonebook

3. Calls Log

4. Pictures

5. Sounds & Alerts

6. Settings

+ 23 hidden pages