Vtech VT 5839 User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

Two Phones,
One System

Model: ia5839

8

5

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GHz

Technology

Dual Handset Cordless Phone System

FEATURING: Caller ID* / Call Waiting • 45 Name &
Number Caller ID Memory
Phonebook Directory

www.vtechcanada.com

• 20 Name & Number

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:

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Important Safety Instructions

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.

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 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.

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Before You Begin

Enhanced 5.8GHz Technology - Dual band transmission combines the best of

5.8GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over
standard

Parts Check List

1. Base Unit

2. Handsets (2)

3. Handset Charger

4. Base Power Adaptor

5. Telephone Line Cord

To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com
or
Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.

cordless telephones.

6. Batteries (2)

7. Belt Clips (2)

8. User’s Manual

9. Charger Power Adaptor

10. Wall

Mount Bracket

call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech

Handset x 2

Battery

x 2

Base

Power Adaptor

Belt

Base

Unit

Clip x 2

Telephone Line Cord

Charge
Power

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Adaptor

Handset

User’s Manual

Charger

Wall Mount Bracket

The Handset Layout

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1. Antenna

2. Earpiece

3. LCD

4. Left and Right Arrow Keys

5. Phone/Flash Key

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

7. Chan/Delete Key

8. Microphone

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10

11

12

13

14

9. Headset Jack

10. Select Key

11. Off Key

12. Hold Key

13. Redial/Pause Key

14. Prog Key

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The Base Unit Layout

1

2

1. Message LED

2. Locate Handset key

3. Charging/In use LED

3

4

5

4. Telephone Line Jack

5. DC Connector Jack

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Setup

Connecting Power to Base Unit

1. Choose a location for the base

near an electrical outlet and a

Connect the
Power Cord

telephone jack. This phone requires

a modular telephone jack and a

Getting Started

standard electrical outlet (110V

Standard electrical outlet

AC) not controlled by a wall switch.

2. Plug the DC connectors to the base. Plug the AC adaptors into an electrical

outlet. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack on the base, and the other
end to a modular telephone jack, as illustrated on the next page.

Installation and Charge of Battery

1. Install the battery. Use only VTech batteries.

a) Remove battery com-

partment cover by
pressing on the in­dentation and sliding
downward.

b) Align the two holes in the plug with the

socket pins, then snap the plug into place.

c ) Place the battery in the compartment

with the wires in the lower right corner.
d) Replace the battery compartment cover.
e) If the battery is not already charged,

place the handset in its base or charger

and allow to charge for 10 -12 hours (or

over- night). After that, be sure to place

the handset in its base or charger when

not in use to ensure maximum daily

peformance.

2. If the phone will not be used for long periods of time, remove the battery to
prevent possible leakage.

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Setup

NOTE: Install the base unit away from electronic equipment, such as personal

computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust
or moisture.

LOW B ATTERY indication: If the battery power
becomes low, a low-battery icon will be shown
at the lower left corner of handset display. The
handset will beep until you place the handset in
the charger. When in standby mode, the low­battery display is shown:

Battery Care and Maintenance

• The maximum standby time on a fully charged battery is six days. Average
talk time on a fully charged battery is five hours.

• The battery needs charging when:
— A new battery is installed in the handset.
— The phone beeps twice every five seconds.
— The screen displays BATTER Y LOW and the low battery icon.

• Place the handset in its base so the CHARGING light turns on. The battery
is typically fully charged in 12 hours.

• You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to its base
after each use.

• If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after charging overnight, the
battery should be replaced. Use only VTech batteries.

BATTERY LOW

1/0 1 12:00

AM

Getting Started

CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to

the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully:
Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this

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Connecting to Phone Line

Before connecting to the phone, make
sure to properly charge the battery for at
least 10 - 12 hours.
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.

Check for Dial Tone

After the battery is charged, pick up the handset and press PHONE/FLASH. Y ou should
hear a dial tone.

product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations
specified in the user’s manual.

Connect the
Telephone
Line Cord

Modular telephone jack

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Setup

Set Date and Time

If you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with
the first incoming call. If you do not have caller ID service, you can set the date and
time manually:

• Press PROG on the handset.

• Press

Getting Started

• The month is flashing. Press
month. Press SELECT.

• The day is flashing. Press
day. Press SELECT.

• The hour is flashing. Press
hour. Press SELECT.

• The minute is flashing. Press
minute. Press SELECT.

• AM or PM is flashing. Press
Press SELECT.

Wall Mounting

The wall mount bracket is designed for use on standard wall mount plates only.

1. Run the power and telephone line cords through the slots in the bracket,
connecting them to the jacks located on the underside of the base.

2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. If the battery has not been
previously charged, place the handset in the base, and allow it to charge for 10­12 hours (or overnight).

3. Connect the telephone line cord to the wall jack.

or until DATE/TIME is displayed. Press SELECT.

or until the screen displays the correct

or until the screen displays the correct

or until the screen displays the correct

or until the screen displays the correct

or to choose between AM or PM.

4. Line up the tabs on the
wall mount bracket with the
slots on the bottom of the
base unit. Snap the bracket
firmly in place.

5. Mount the base on the
wall. Position the base unit
so the mounting studs will
fit into the holes on the wall
mount bracket. Slide the
base unit down on the
mounting studs until it locks
into place.

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Telephone Operation

/ CID

• While on a call, press to
decrease the volume. A
double beep will sound
when you reach the mini­mum setting.

• While phone is not in use,
press to display caller ID in­formation.

• While entering number or
letters, press to delete last
character entered.

PHONE ( ) / FLASH

• T o make a call, press then
dial the number. or dial the
number (use < to back­space and correct digits),
then press PHONE/FLASH
( )

• During a call, press to re­ceive an incoming call, if
Call Waiting is activated.

• To answer a call, press this
or any key except OFF.

• If you have call waiting ser-

vice, you will hear a beep
if someone calls while you
are on a call. Press RE-

DIAL/P AUSE to put the first

call on hold and take the
new call. Press again to
switch back and forth be­tween the calls.

HOLD

• Press to put a call on hold.
Press again or press

PHONE to release hold.

-OR-

• Use the extension to pick
up the call.

CHAN/ DELETE

• Press to switch to a clear
channel while on a call.

• When viewing the call log,
press to delete the current
record displayed.

• While handset is in idle
mode,press and hold to de­lete all records in the call log.

SELECT

• Use SELECT in conjunction
with PROG during handset
programming.

• While on a call, press to
transfer the call to the other
handset.

/

• While on a call, press to in­crease the volume. A double
beep will sound when you
reach the maximum setting.

• While phone is not in use,
press to display phonebook
entries.

• While entering letters, press
to advance cursor.

OFF

• Press to end a call, or place
handset in base or charger.

• While under program ming,
press to exit.

• While under paging,press to
cancel.

REDIAL/PAUSE

• To call last number dialed,
press REDIAL/P AUSE , then

press PHONE/FLASH . or

• Press PHONE/FLASH ,
then press REDIAL/P AUSE .

• To delete the last number di­aled record, press twice while
handset is idle.

• While entering numbers,
press REDIAL/ P AUSE to in­sert a dialing pause.

PROG

• Press to enter programming
mode with handset idle (on
hook).

Basic Operation

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Telephone Operation

Base and Charger Operation

Message Waiting
Indicator

• If you subscribe to tele­phone company voice
mail with a visual mes­sage waiting signal,
this light flashes, and

MESSAGES WAITING

displays in the hand­set screen, when you
have voice mail wait-

Basic Operation

ing.

Charging/In Use
Indicator

• Flashes slowly when
the handset is in use.

• Flashes rapidly when a
call is on hold.

• Glows steadily when
the handset is charging
in its base.

Page/Handset Lo­cator

• Press to page the hand­sets. Press again, press
OFF on handset, or
place handset in the
base to cancel the page.

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Telephone Operation

Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save

Y ou can select from four dif ferent handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and
extend the battery life.

1. Make sure the handset is

2. Press PROG to enter programming mode.

3. Press until the screen displays RINGER: and the current selection.

4. Press SELECT. The current setting blinks, and you will hear a sample of the ring.

5. Press
of each ring.

6. Press SELECT to choose the displayed ringer setting.

or to select RINGER: 1, 2, 3, 4 or (off). You will hear a sample

Set the Dial Mode

If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the batteries
are charged. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you’ll need to change the dial mode.

• Press PROG on the handset.

• Press

• Press select. The current setting blinks.

• Press to select TONE or PULSE.

• Press SELECT to save the displayed mode.

or until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the current selection.

Temporary Tone Dialing

If you have pulse (rotary) service only, you can change from pulse to touch tone
dialing during a call by pressing
tone signals for access to telephone banking or long distance services.

1. Dial the number.

2. Press * (tone). Buttons pressed after this send touch tone signals.

3 . After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to pulse service.

(off).

(tone). This is useful if you need to send touch

*

Basic Operation

Call Forward

An external call can be forwarded from one handset (HS1) to the other handset
(HS2).

1. While on a call, press SELECT to forward the call to HS2. HS1 will display:

SENDING CALL

HS2 will ring and show:

FORWARDED CALL

NOTE: If HS2 cannot be found, HS1 will generate a sad tone and continue the
call automatically. Before HS2 answers, HS1 can press PHONE/FLASH (

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