VTech Telecommunications 80-5587-01, 80-5587-00 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
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 cordless telephones.
Parts Check List
1. Base Unit
2. Handset
3. Base AC Power Adaptor
4. Telephone Line Cord
To purchase replacement batteries, call VTech Communications, Inc. at
1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at
1-800-267-7377.
5. Battery
6. Belt Clip
7. User’s Manual
Handset
Battery
Belt Clip
Base Unit
Telephone
Line Cord
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Base AC Power Adaptor
User’s Manual
(English and Spanish)
The Handset Layout
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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
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12
13
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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
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2
1. Message Light
2. Page Key
3. Charging/In use Light
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4
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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 tele
phone jack. This phone requires
a modular telephone jack and
Getting Started
a stan-dard electrical outlet
(110V AC) not controlled by a
wall switch.
2. Plug the DC connector to the base.
Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
Installation and Charge of Battery
1. Install the battery. Use only VTech batteries.
a) Remove battery
compartment cover
by pressing on the
indentation and sliding
downward.
Connect the
Power Cord
Standard electrical outlet
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 and allow
to charge for 10 - 12 hours (or over-
night). After that, be sure to place the
handset in its base when not in use to
ensure maximum daily performance.
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Setup
2. If the phone will not be used for long periods of time, remove the battery to
prevent possible leakage.
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.
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
• 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.
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
product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations
specified in the user’s manual.
BATTERY LOWBATTERY LOW
BATTERY LOW and the low battery icon.
BATTERY LOWBATTERY LOW
Getting Started
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. You should
hear a dial tone.
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.
Getting Started
• Press
• 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 or until the screen displays the correct
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 or charger, and allow it to
charge for 10-12 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 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
Handset Operation
Answer a Call
Press any key except OFF.
Hold
Press to put a call on
hold. Press again or
press phone/flash
to release hold
-OR-
Lift the handset of
an extension.
Make a Call
Press phone/flash,
( ) then dial the number.
-OR-
Dal the number (use
to backspace and correct digits), then press
phone/flash ( ).
Flash/Call Waiting
Access special telephone company subscriber services.
Channel
Switch to a clear channel while on
a call.
Delete
When view the call log, press to
delete the current record displayed.
Handset Volume
Adjust the volume while on a call.
A double beep will sound when
you reach the maximum or minimum setting.
( ) Press ( )when
phone is not in use to display
phonebook entries, while entering
letters,press to advance cursor.
CID ( ) press CID ( ) when
phone is not in use to display
caller ID information,when entering number or letters. press
to delete last character entered.
Select
Use select in conjunction with PROG during
handset programming.
End a Call
Press (off)
-OR-
Place handset in base.
Exit
Programming
Cancel a page
Redial
Press phone/flash ( ), then
press redial/pause to call last
number dialed (up to 32 digits).
-OR-
Press redial/pause, then
press phone/flash ( ) to
call last number dialed.
Press redial/pause twice to
delete the last number dialed
record with handset idle.
Pause
Press redial/pause to inset
a dialing pause when enter
numbers.
Program
Enter programming mode with handset idle
(on hook).
Basic Operation
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Telephone Operation
Base Operation
Basic 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 waiting.
In Use/Charging 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 OFF.
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.
Set the Dial Mode
If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the battery
is 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.
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). This is useful if you need to send touch
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.
or to select RINGER: 1, 2, 3, 4 or (off). You will hear a sample
or until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the current selection.
Basic Operation
Message Waiting
Your ia 5829 is designed to work with most local and regional telephone service
provider's voice messaging systems, providing alerts on both the Handset and
Base Unit when new messages come in.
Voice messaging is subscription service, available through most service
providers, for a monthly fee. Contact your local telephone company for more
information.
When a caller leaves a message in your voice mailbox, the MESSAGE light on
the Base Unit will flash. In addition, the Handset will display:
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