VTech Telecommunications 80 5198 00, 80 5198 01 Users 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
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 dealer or local 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 reassemb-ling
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.
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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.
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 and will often require extensive work to restore
the product to normal operation.
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.
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC.
CUSTOMER SERVICE at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Electronics
Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.
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Introduction
The VT5831 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz
frequency range. Your VT5831 is capable of supporting up to a maximum of
6 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 VT5831 cordless telephone.
We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone.
To order additional system Handsets (model# VT 5820), battery
packs, or headsets, call VTech Communications Inc at 1-800-595-
9511.
IMPORTANT
Please record the Base ID#(BS ID) printed on the underside of the 5831 Base
in the space below. Please be certain to include all 15 digits/characters.
Base ID #
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Parts Check List
1. Base Unit
2. Handset
3. Charger AC Power Adapter
4. Charger
5. Base AC Power ADapter
7. Belt clip
8. Base Wall Mounting Bracket
9. Charger Wall Mounting Bracket
10. Owner's Manual
11. Battery Pack
6. Telephone Cord
To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Communications Inc.
at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Electronics Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.
Handset
Base Unit
Base Wall Mounting
Bracket
Chargser AC Power Adapter
Base AC Power Adapter
Telephone Line Cord
Chargser
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Belt Clip
Charger Wall
Mounting Bracket
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Battery Pack
The Handset Layout
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1. Antenna
2. Earpiece
3. Headset Jack (2.5mm)
4. On (Flash)
5. Dialing Key(0-9)
6. Speaker Phone
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7. LCD Display
8. Soft keys
9. Volume key
10. Off (Clear)
11. Sound Select key
12. Microphone
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The Base Unit Layout
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1. Antenna
2. LCD Display
3. Clear
4. In use
5. Flash
6. Hold
7. Redial
8. Mute
9. Messages
10. Intercom
11. Soft keys
12. Speaker Phone
13. Dialing Keys (0-9)
14. Volume Keys
15. Telephone Jack
16. DC Connector
17. Spare Battery drawer
18. Spare Battery Release
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Setup
1. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector
into the back of the base unit.
To AC outlet
To telephone
socket outlet
To telephone
jack
AC adapter
Connecting to phone line
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base
unit. Plug the other end of this cord into the wall jack.
Checking for dial tone
After the battery is 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.
Tone/Pulse selection
See 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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Getting Started
Installation of Battery Pack in Handset
Follow the steps below:
1. Remove the battery cover by
pressing on the indent and
sliding downward.
2. Place the new battery pack in the
Getting Started
handset with the metal contacts
aligned with the charge contacts
in the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover by
sliding it upwards.
4. If the new battery pack is not
already charged, place the
handset in the base unit, or a
remote charging stand, and allow
it to charge for 12 hours. After
initial charge, a maintenance
charge of 8 hours should be
sufficient.
The original Handset that is shipped with your VT5831
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, and finally
HANDSET 4.
Whenever a 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.
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Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Function
The VT5831 uses the spare battery charger in the Base Unit. To provide
operational backup in the event of a power failure with the a fully charged battery
pack in the spare battery charger, you will still be able to place a receive calls
from the handset for up to 5 hours.
The spare battery pack can also be used to replace a drained handset battery,
ensuring uninterrupted use.
NOTE :
When using the VT5831 during Power Backup mode, audio quality may be
compromised due to reduced Power availability.
1. Open the spare battery charger
by pressing the release button,
located on the left-hand side of
the Base Unit. A drawer will open
to reveal the spare battery
compartment.
2. Place a battery pack in the
drawer with the charge contacts
facing up and to the right.
3. Push the drawer closed.
The spare battery takes 24 hours to
fully charge a drained battery.
Getting Started
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Charging Of Handset Battery Pack
The Handset of your VT5831 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable
battery pack. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit.
You should charge the battery pack for 12 hours when you first receive
your phone. You'll know the battery pack needs charging when:
• The low battery message is displayed :
Getting Started
• The handset seems completely
dead, the LCD is completely
clear and does not activate
when you press the keys.
IMPORTANT:
1. Do not dispose of a battery pack in a fire, the cell may explode.
2. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Toxic substances may be
released, causing harm to eyes or skin.
3. Exercise care in handling battery packs in order to prevent an accidental
short of the charge contacts, potentially causing the battery pack to
overheat.
4. Do not dispose of this battery pack into household garbage. Please refer
to the following information concerning proper battery recycling:
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Wall Mounting
The Wall Mount bracket is designed
for use on standard Wall Mount plates
only. Wall mounting is optional.
1. Line up the tabs on the wall
mount adapter with the holes on
the bottom of the base unit.
Snap the wall mount bracket
firmly in place.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an
electrical outlet, and the DC
connector to the back of the
base unit. If the handset battery
pack has not been charged
previously, place the handset in
the base unit cradle, and allow
it to charge for 12 hours.
3. Connect the telephone line cord
to the jack on the back of the
base unit, and the other end to
the wall jack.
4. Mount the base unit on the wall.
Position the base unit so the
mounting studs will fit into the
holes on the wall mount bracket.
Slide base unit down on the
mounting studs until it locks into
place.
Getting Started
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Registration and Operation
Registration And Operation Of The VTech VT5820 Accessory
Handset
Your VTech VT5831 system can operate up to 6 Handsets.
The VT5820 accessory Handset consists of the following:
Getting Started
Chargser AC Power Adapter
Handset
Telephone Line Cord
Belt Clip
Battery Pack
Setup Of The VT5820 Accessory
Handset
1. Plug the AC power adapter into
2. Remove the Handset battery
3. Place the new battery pack in the
4. Replace the battery cover by
5. Place the Handset in the Charge
Chargser
Charger Wall
Mounting Bracket
an electrical outlet.
cover by pressing on the indent
and sliding downward.
Handset, with the metal contacts
aligned with the charge contacts
in the battery compartment.
sliding it upward.
Cradle, and allow it to charge for
12 hours. After the initial charge,
a maintenance charge of 8 hours
should be sufficient.
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Enter Base ID Code
1. After charging the Handset,
remove it from its Charge Cradle,
the screen will display:
Registration and Operation
Getting Started
2. Press
3. Press
NEW
digit Base Unit ID code, located
on the underside of the Base
Unit.
display: PLEASE WAIT!!
, then enter the 15
OK
. The Handset will
4. Wait approximately 15 seconds.
The Handset will display:
FOUND BASE
NOTE: Occasionally, it will take
longer than 15 seconds for than
Handset to find the Base Unit.
This is normal.
If the Handset displays: BASE
BUSY TRY LATER, this
indicates that the system is in
use. Wait until the Base Unit is
in the idle (on hook) mode, and
repeat step 2 to 4.
Congratulations! You can now enjoy
the benefits of your VTECH multiHandset system.
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Handset Icons
Handset and Base Indicators
Icon
Basic Operation
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Description
Line In Use indicator
On steady with no number next to it when a parallel set is
in use.
On steady with one or more numbers next to it, indicating
which extensions are using the line. For example,
indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on an outside
call.
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 an intercom call.
Battery indicator
Cycles (Low, Medium, and High) when Handset battery is
charging.
Flashes when a low battery condition is detected.
Mute indicator
On steady when the Handset microphone is muted.
Hold indicator
On steady when the line is on hold.
Handset Registration indicator
is displayed when a Handset is either not registered, or
is searching for a Base unit.
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Handset LEDs
Handset and Base Indicators
LED
Message
Waiting
Base LEDS
LED
Messages
In Use
Speaker phone
Description
• Lights to indicate that you have new messages in your
voicemail. Service must be subscribed to through your local
telephone company.
Description
• Flashes to indicate that you have new messages in your
voicemail. Service must be subscribed to through your local
telephone company
• Lights when line is being used by a handset of the
GIGAPHONE system.
• Flashes when another telephone on the same line (parallel
extension) is in use.
• Flashes when HOLD function is activated.
• Lights when base speakerphone is in use.
Basic Operation
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