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Page 1: ...gister 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 ...

Page 2: ...en 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 this or any cordless telephone to report a gas lea...

Page 3: ...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 Introduction STOP If you have questions about this product or if you re having diff...

Page 4: ...nit 2 Handset 3 Handset Charger 4 Base AC Power Adapter 5 Telephone Line Cord 6 Belt Clip 7 Base Wall Mounting Bracket 8 Charger Wall Mounting Bracket 9 Owner s Manual 10 Battery Pack Telephone Line Cord Base AC Power Adapter Base Wall Mounting Bracket Belt Clip Handset Base Unit Battery Pack Owner s Manual OWNER S MANUAL Charger Wall Mounting Bracket Handset Charger ...

Page 5: ...iece 3 Headset Jack 2 5mm 4 On Flash 5 Dialing Keys 0 9 6 Speakerphone 7 Message Waiting LED The Handset Layout 8 LCD Display 9 Soft Keys 10 Volume 11 Off Clear 12 Sound Select 13 Microphone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ...

Page 6: ...d 7 Redial 8 Mute 9 Messages LED The Base Unit Layout 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 16 15 17 18 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...

Page 7: ...et Charger 1 Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet and the DC connector into the bottom of the Base Unit 2 Choose the location for your Handset Charger and plug its power supply into an electrical outlet Setup GETTING STARTED ...

Page 8: ...er additional Handsets to the system they will be assigned extension numbers in the following order HANDSET 2 HANDSET 3 etc 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 2 1 3 Installation of Battery Pack in Handset Charging of the Handset Batte...

Page 9: ...nit 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 IMPORTANT 1 Do not dispose of a bat...

Page 10: ...e battery pack is optional and purchased separately 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 ontheleft handsideoftheBaseUnit Adrawerwillopentorevealthespare battery compartment 2 Place a battery pack in the drawer with the charge contacts facing up a...

Page 11: ... Base Unit and the other end to the wall jack 3 Line up the tabs on the wall mount adapters with the holes on the bottom of the Base Unit back of the Handset Charger Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place 4 Mount the Base Unit Handset Charger on the wall Position the Base Unit Handset Charger so the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the wall mount bracket Slide Base Unit Handset Charg...

Page 12: ...the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet 2 Remove the Handset battery cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward 3 Place the new battery pack in the Handset with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the battery compartment 4 Replace the battery cover by sliding it upward 5 Place the Handset in the Charger and allow it to charge for 12 hours After the initial charg...

Page 13: ...ess OK The Base screen will display the 15 digitIDCode Afterwards it will return to the idle screen 5 Enter the 15 digit Base ID Code into the Handset then press OK NOTE The15 digitBASEIDCodemaycontainnumbersandcharacters such as Make sure you enter all 15 digits 6 Wait approximately 15 to 60 seconds You will hear confirmation beeps from the Base and Handset The newly registered Handset will now a...

Page 14: ...his lets you know the level of charge in the battery pack from FULL to EMPTY Cycles Low Medium andFull whenHandsetbatteryischarging Flashes when a low battery condition is detected Ringer Off indicator is displayed when the ringer is turned off Enhanced Mode indicator On steady when active Handset is in Enhanced mode The Handset will enter Enhanced mode automatically when in an area with interfere...

Page 15: ...s in use Lights when Base Speakerphone is in use Flashes when HOLD function is activated Description Blinks to indicate that you have new voicemail messages Service must be subscribed to through your local telephone company LED Messages In Use Speaker Phone LED MessageWaiting Base LEDs BASIC OPERATION Base Unit Icons Description Ringer Off indicator is displayed when the Base ringer is turned off ...

Page 16: ...telephone numbers dialed from the Handset The number on the top line represents the last number dialed Use the scroll keys to highlight the desired number To dial press ON FLASH or SPEAKERPHONE From the Base Unit Your VT5831 Base remembers the last 10 numbers dialed from it Press REDIAL The number on the top line represents the last number to be dialed Use the scroll keys to highlight the desired ...

Page 17: ...LECT then ERASE Saving Redial Numbers in Phone Book Memory Handset or Base Press REDIAL then scroll to the desired number Press SELECT then SAVE You will be asked to ENTER NAME Use the keypad to enter the desired name see To Store a Number Name for more information Press SAVE The name and number has been stored in Phone Book memory Soft Menu Functions ...

Page 18: ...o access the following options CALL LOG Caller ID BASE SETTINGS Press the CLEAR key to step back through the menu Press and hold the CLEAR to immediately return to the idle screen Soft Menu Functions Set Time To set the time on your VT5831 At the Handset press MENU scroll down to SET TIME then press OK Using the keypad enter the current time A single digit hour must have a zero before it 03 56 for...

Page 19: ...providers You must subscribe to these services to get the benefits of these features If you do not subscribe to Caller ID services you can still use your VT5831 and the other features it offers Due to regional incompatibilities Caller ID information may not be available for every call you receive In addition the calling party may intentionally block their name and phone number from being sent When...

Page 20: ... as new However the other registered Handset and Base displays will consider it a new call and add it to the NEW CALLS total After you review all new Caller ID records the NEW CALLS status will be turned off From the idle OFF mode press MENU CALLS LOG is highlighted then press OK The Caller ID information of the most recently received call will be displayed For example To scroll to other records u...

Page 21: ...e to delete Caller ID records Your VT5831 always saves the 50 most current CID records As new records come in the oldest records are automatically deleted to make room OPT Select this option to display up to four possible dialing strings of the number stored in Caller ID memory If a number is provided in the Caller ID data the possible options to choose from will be either 7 8 10 or 11 digits For ...

Page 22: ...t this option to allow the Handset to vibrate alerting you to an incoming call Press the ON or OFF soft key to make your selection then press OK to confirm Vibrate and Ringer are independent features Adjusting one does not affect the other LOW BATTERY TONE preset to ON Select this option to turn the Low Battery warning tone on or off Press the OFF or ON soft key to make your selection Press OK to ...

Page 23: ...Select this option to change the display from English to Spanish or French Use the scroll keys to select language then press OK to confirm your choice Register REMINDER The Handset that comes with your VT5831 Base is already registered to it Use this procedure to add additional Handsets modelVT5820 to your system Use this option to register a Handset to the VT5831 Base You can register a total of ...

Page 24: ... VOLUME will be highlighted Press OK again You will see a graph on the Base displayindicatingtherelativevolumesetting Press to lower the ringer volume At the lowest setting graph is completely clear the Base will not ring when a call comes in Press to raise the volume At the loudest setting the graph is completely shaded in Press OK to confirm your setting RINGER MELODY There are 8 Base ringer mel...

Page 25: ...then press OK Scroll down to TONE PULSE Press OK Choose TONE or PULSE Press OK to confirm your selection CONTRAST You can adjust the Base Unit LCD screen s contrast to suit your eyes Press MENU Scroll down to BASE SETTINGS then press OK Scroll down to CONTRAST Press OK Use the and scroll keys to raise and lower the screen s contrast Press OK to confirm your selection LANGUAGE preset to ENGLISH You...

Page 26: ...cular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order Each system Handset and the Base Unit can independently store names and numbers in memory Adding editing or deleting items stored in one unit does not affect any other system Handset or Base MEM Memory Characters in order 1 A B C a b c 2 D E F d e f 3 G H I g h i 4 J K L j k l 5 M N O m n o 6 P Q R S p q r s 7 T U V t u v 8 W X Y Z...

Page 27: ... softkey You will then be prompted to ENTER NAME Use the digit keys to spell the name If you make a mistake press the CLR softkey To enter a space press when finished press SAVE If there is space available in memory the number name will be saved and the Handset will return to predial mode If the memory is full the Handset will display PHONEBOOK IS FULL and exit to the idle screen without saving th...

Page 28: ...ss the FIND softkey enter the first few chararcters of the name and then press FIND to search If you make a mistake press CLR softkey The closest match in alphabetical order will be displayed Once you find the entry you want simply press ON or SPEAKERPHONE to dial the number To Delete a Number Name Using the steps in To Search For and Dial a Name Number locatethe entry you want to delete Press the...

Page 29: ...ut deleting press NO To Edit a Number Using the steps in To Search For and Dial a Name Number locate the entry you want to edit Press the EDIT softkey twice The Handset will display Press NAME or NUMBER depending on which you want to edit Using the softkey move the cursor to the character you want to edit and then enter the corrections as needed Press MORE to access DEL BACK and PAUSE SPACE functi...

Page 30: ...alls From the Handset Press any key except OFF and the softkeys Press OFF to end your call Making Calls From the Base Unit Press SPEAKERPHONE Dial the phone number Press SPEAKERPHONE to end your call OR Dial the phone number first then press SPEAKERPHONE Answering Calls From the Base Unit Press SPEAKERPHONE or any of the dialing keys 0 9 Press SPEAKERPHONE to end your call Handset and Base Operati...

Page 31: ...r the Handset earpiece and Speakerphone Base SpeakerphoneVolume During an active call simply press the Volume UP or DOWN keys to adjust the speakerphone volume Sound Select During a call you can adjust the quality of the sound to best suit your hearing Pressing SOUND SELECT repeatedly will cycle you through four different frequency responses BASS Low Frequency sounds enhanced MID Mid Range sounds ...

Page 32: ...acallisonhold To return to the call press either HOLD or SPEAKERPHONE Note BoththeHandsetandBasewilldisplayCALL ON HOLD when a call is placed on hold However withClockModeenabled theCALLONHOLDalert willbedisplayedontheHandsetforonly5seconds If a call remains on Hold for 5 minutes your VT5831 willringtoremindyouthecallisbeingheld Thephone willdisplayCALLONHOLD RINGBACK Youhave 30secondstoreturntoth...

Page 33: ...F and the softkeys To end an intercom call press OFF on the Handset or INTERCOM on the Base From Handset to Base Press MENU then scroll down to INTERCOM Press OK Scroll to BASE then press OK The Base will ring then automatically enter intercom mode To end the intercom call press OFF on the Handset or INTERCOM on the Base From Handset to Handset Press MENU then scroll down to INTERCOM ADVANCED OPER...

Page 34: ...nformation refer to MAKING CALLS in HANDSET AND BASE OPERATION Line in Use Indication OntheHandset Whenthetelephonelineiscurrentlybeingused by a VT5831 Handset or the Base a status message similar to this will display on idle Handset s When the telephone line is currently being used by a parallel set a telephone device other than the VT5831 on the same line the phone icon will remain on steadily a...

Page 35: ...ension numbers will be displayed in the upper left corner of the Handset Transferring Calls You can transfer calls on the VT5831 system from the Base to Handset Handset to Handset or Handset to Base BlindTransfer You can directly transfer any active call to another VT5831 extension without notification by doing the following steps From the Handset Press XFER Scroll to the desired destination then ...

Page 36: ...ord to the jack on the cordless Handset The plug should fit securely Do not force the connection NOTE Whenever a compatible Headset is connected to the cordless Handset the microphone on the Handset will be muted This is done to limit the effect of background noise Many compatible headsets have a reversible monaural design You can wear your Headset on either ear leaving one ear free for room conve...

Page 37: ...ical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety use caution when using electric appliances during storms Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind ...

Page 38: ... service Contact your local telephone company You Get Noise Static Or A Weak Signal Even When You re Near The Base Unit Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the Base Unit can sometimes cause interference Try moving the appliance or the Base Unit to another outlet You Get Noise Static Or A Weak Signal When You re Away From The Base Unit You may be out of range Either move closer to...

Page 39: ...ervice Call your local telephone company You Hear Noise In The Handset And None Of The Keys Or Buttons Work Make sure the power cord is plugged in In Case Of Difficulty then Common Cure For Electronic Equipment If the unit does not seem to be responding normally then try putting the Handset in the cradle If it does not seem to respond do the following in the order listed 1 Disconnect the power to ...

Page 40: ...days How long is the limited warranty period The limited warranty period for the product extends for ONE 1 YEAR from the date of purchase if we repair or replace a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty This limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Products for a period of either a 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped t...

Page 41: ...id proof of purchase sales receipt identifying the Product purchased Product model and the date of purchase or receipt and 3 Provide your name complete and correct mailing address and telephone number Other Limitations This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you andVTECH It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this Product VTECH provides no other war...

Page 42: ...from the line network until the problem has been corrected FCC Part 15 Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer...

Page 43: ...n 2 Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compl...

Page 44: ... and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up Programming testing of emergency numbers should be performed during off peak hours such as in the early morning or late evening when the emergency services tend to be less busy IC Industry Canada This telephone is registered for use in Canada The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technica...

Page 45: ...rician as appropriate Your VT5831 is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC This means your Handset and Base Unit can communicate only over a certain distance which will depend on the location of the Base Unit and Handset weather and the construction and layout of your home or office The RBRC Seal The RBRC Seal on the nickel metal hydride battery indicates that VTech Co...

Page 46: ...ironmental conditions at the time of use SIZE Handset 193mm x 52mm x 40mm including antenna Base 192mm x 143mm x 91mm Charger 77mm x 69mm x 54mm Technical Specifications WEIGHT Handset 138 grams excluding Battery Pack Base 396 grams Charger 216 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset 2 4V 1400mAh NiMH Battery Pack Base 7 VDC 900mA Charger 6 VDC 300mA MEMORY Speed Dial 50 Memory locations up to 32 digits ...

Page 47: ...ibrate Control 22 Low Batt Tone 22 Range Tone 23 Keypad Tone 23 Contrast 23 Language 23 Register 24 Base Settings 24 Ringer Volume 24 Ringer Melody 25 Keypad Tone 25 Tone Pulse 25 Contrast 25 Language 26 MEM Memory 27 To Store a Number Name 28 To Search For and Dial a Number Name 28 To Delete a Number Name 29 To Edit a Number 30 Advanced Operations 30 Handset and Base Operation 30 Making Calls 30 ...

Page 48: ... 18 Settings 22 Headset Operation 36 Hold 32 In Case of Difficulty 38 Intercom Page 33 KeypadTone 23 25 Language 23 25 Line in Use Indication 34 Low BatteryTone 22 Maintenance 37 Making Calls 30 Memory 26 MessageWaiting 34 Mute 32 Parts Check List 4 Power Backup 10 RangeTone 22 Redial 16 Registration 12 23 Ringer Volume 22 24 Melody 22 24 Saving Redial Numbers in Memory 17 Setup Base and Handset 7...

Page 49: ... Oregon 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTech Electronics Canada Ltd 7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond B C V6X 1Z9 Copyright 2002 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD Printed in China VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES 91 5826 30 00 ISSUE 0 ...

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Page 54: ...u with the i 5801 Accessory Handset setup registration and basic functions For detailed operational instructions please refer to the VT5831 or i 5881 User s Manual To order additional system Handsets model i 5801 battery packs or Headsets call VTech Communications Inc at 1 800 595 9511 If you have questions about this product or if you re having difficulty with setup or operation do not return you...

Page 55: ...ot 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 t...

Page 56: ...een 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 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTech ...

Page 57: ...able 10 USB Cable 1 Handset 2 Charger Wall Mounting Bracket 3 Belt Clip 4 Handset Charger 5 Software CD ROM Disc Getting Started Charger Wall Mounting Bracket Software CD ROM Disc Audio Patch Cable USB Cable User s Manual Special Features Guide Battery Pack Handset Handset Charger Belt Clip ...

Page 58: ...y 5 On Flash Key 6 Dialing Keys 0 9 7 Speakerphone Key 8 Speakerphone LED 9 Message Waiting In Use Incoming Ringing LED 1 2 9 10 16 3 5 6 7 13 12 15 14 8 17 11 4 Getting Started 10 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 ...

Page 59: ...r 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 Connecting Power to Handset Charger Because the i 5801 is an accessory Handset to the VT 5831 or i 5881 all you need to do is ch...

Page 60: ...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 charg ing then the battery should be replaced As you regist...

Page 61: ...hing 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 ...

Page 62: ...ved from the charger this lets you know the level of charge in the battery pack from FULL to EMPTY Cycles Low Medium andFull whenHandsetbatteryischarging 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 Icon Ha...

Page 63: ...ally 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 1 2 3 5 6 4 Main Menu Press the joystick in or left ...

Page 64: ...ling key assigned to each menu item The top menu is assigned to dialing key 1 and so forth on down the menu Intercom From Handset to Base With the Intercom icon highlighted press the joystick in or assigned dialing key to reveal your intercom options for example With the Base option highlighted press the joysick in or press the left soft key for confirmation Or press the assigned dialing key 0 The...

Page 65: ...ontents of your phonebook If there are no entries the screen will display Phonebook is empty The i 5801 can store up to 50 names numbers in the phonebook directory along with a distinctive ring and image for each directory Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits and up to 16 characters includ ing space for the name When prompted to ENTER NAME use the digit keys to spell the name Each press o...

Page 66: ... add a space between characters by pressing the 1 key When finished press OK Enter the number you want to store in Phonebook Press and hold the key to insert a pause When finished press OK The screen will display NOTE If there is no need to have distinctive ringing pattern and distinctive image you can press SAVE now If you wish the phone to alert you to calls from this number by changing to a dis...

Page 67: ...ess the joystick or to sample the pictures and images options Press OK for confirmation NOTE To create your own pictures please refer to page 21 for details Once you ve selected a picture press SAVE Your phonebook entry has been saved and the screen will display Searching for and Dialing Phonebook Entries From the Handset idle OFF mode press the joystick in any direction The Phonebook icon should ...

Page 68: ...will display Press EDIT softkey Press the joystick or to the option you want to edit then enter the corrections as needed Press the softkey for deleting When finished press the SAVE softkey The screen will display the edited entry Deleting Phonebook Entries Following the first 2 steps in Searching for and Dialing Phonebook Entries locate the entry you want to delete Basic Operation Handset Menu OK...

Page 69: ...CID record displayed you can SAVE it in the phonebook press ON or SPEAKERPHONE to dial the number or DELETE the entry from the log Clear CID Log dialing key 2 choose this option if you want to delete all CID records at once You will be asked Are you sure Choosing YES clears all records Choosing NO returns you to the previous screen Review Redial dialing key 3 select this option to display the last...

Page 70: ...e Handset to factory preset settings There are 4 options can be reset Clear My Clips Clear My Pictures Clear Phonebook Default Settings Choose the desired option that you want to reset You will be asked Are you sure Choosing YES for reset Choosing NO returns you to the previous screen Language dialing key 5 preset to English this option allows you to change the screen prompts to English Spanish or...

Page 71: ...ne On Off Keypad Tone dialing key 5 this option allows you to turn the Keypad Tone On Off Low Battery Tone dialing key 4 this option allows you to turn the Low Battery Tone On Off Sound Clips dialing key 1 this option allows you to record and access your personal melodies See the section Recordable Ringer on page 20 for details Press the joystick to navigate to the desired option and to make the c...

Page 72: ...e screen confirming Wallpaper Set and an audio confirmation To assign a personal image into your Handset see the Picture Download section in page 21 for instructions Handset Menu NOTE After 30 seconds of inactivity your Handset will go into idle mode While in idle mode your handset will display a digital clock To illuminate the idle screen and read the clock simply press the volume button Clear a ...

Page 73: ...are using the Audio Patch Cord insert the 3 5mm plug larger plug into the headset jack of your PC or audio source Insert the 2 5mm plug smaller plug into the Headset jack on the side of the i 5801 Handset You can listen to the playing music through your Handset speaker after connecting the Audio Patch Cord and selecting the Record Preview menu option Adjust the recording volume at the audio source...

Page 74: ...ge Editor b Browse the installation CD c Visit Vtech on the web To install the software click on the Install Uninstall the Vtech i 5801 Image Editor icon and follow the download instructions 3 After the installation process is complete you will find a Vtech i 5801 Image Editor icon on your PC desktop Click on this icon to run the Image Editor software Once you have installed the software follow th...

Page 75: ...dset and it will be saved in your My Pictures directory You have the option to either SET set the picture to be wall paper or DELETE the downloaded image You are able to have a total of 14 images stored in the My Pictures directory You can delete the preset images in this directory Additional image samples can be found on the accompanying CD ROM NOTE Do not leave the USB cord connected to the Hand...

Page 76: ... The volume control is on the right edge of the Handset During a call press the or key to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level The procedure is the same for the Hand set earpiece Headset and Speakerphone Sound Select The Sound Select feature incorporates the latest in acoustic design and provides four different sound quality settings to suit your preference providing a more comfortab...

Page 77: ...gain to return to normal 2 way conversation Hold Function From the Handset Press the HOLD soft key to place a call on hold To returntothecall presstheON orSPEAKERPHONE key Note The Handset will display CALL ON HOLD when a call is placed on hold If you have new calls in call log CALLONHOLD willdisplayalternately After5seconds An H will be displayed to remind you a call is on hold If a call remains ...

Page 78: ...cation Announced Transfer by doing the following steps Blind Transfer Press the joystick in then press joystick or to the desired destination Press the joystick in again for confirmation The ringing Handset or Base can pick up the transferred call just like any incoming call Announced Transfer Press HOLD to place your call on hold Press the joystick in any direction then press joystick to Intercom...

Page 79: ...l rubber flap on the cordless Handset The plug should fit securely Do not force the connection NOTE Whenever a compatible Headset is connected to the cordless Handset the microphone on the Handset will be muted This is done to limit the effect of background noise Many compatible Headsets have a reversible monaural design You can wear your Headset on either ear leaving one ear free for room convers...

Page 80: ...an sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety use caution when using electric appliances during storms Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind Remember that...

Page 81: ...that phone either the problem is in your wiring or local service Call your local telephone company You Get Noise Static Or A Weak Signal Even When You re Near The Base Unit Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the Base Unit can sometimes cause interference Try moving the appliance or the Base Unit to another outlet You Get Noise Static Or A Weak Signal When You re Away From The Ba...

Page 82: ...your local telephone company You Hear Noise In The Handset And None Of The Keys Or Buttons Work Make sure the power cord is plugged in Common Cure For Electronic Equipment If the unit does not seem to be responding normally then try putting the Handset in the cradle If it does not seem to respond do the following in the order listed 1 Disconnect the power to the Base 2 Disconnect the Handset batte...

Page 83: ...eplacement of Product at VTech s option is your exclusive remedy You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days How Long is the limited warranty period The limited warranty period for the product extends for ONE 1 YEAR from the date of purchase if we repair or replace a Materially Defective Product the terms of this limited warranty this limited warranty also applies to ...

Page 84: ...this limited warranty or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty VTech will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty What must you return with the Product to get warranty servi...

Page 85: ...o the above limitation may not apply to you In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect special incidental consequential or similar damages including but not limited to lost profits or revenue inability to use the product or other associated equipment the cost of substitute equipment and claims by third parties resulting from the use of this product Some states do not allow the exclusion or...

Page 86: ...l the problem has been corrected FCC Part 15 Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential inst...

Page 87: ... ring when you are called In most but not all areas the sum of all RENs should be five 5 0 or less You may want to contact your local telephone company for more information 2 Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical requiremen...

Page 88: ...hone numbers you have stored is not recommended However if you do make a call to an emergency number You must remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up Programming testing of emergency numbers should be performed during off peak hours such as in the early morning or late evening when the emer gency services tend to be less busy IC Industry Canada This telepho...

Page 89: ...riate Your i 5801 is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC This means your Handset and Base Unit can communicate only over a certain distance which will depend on the location of the Base Unit and Handset weather and the construction and layout of your home or office The RBRC Seal The RBRC Seal on the nickel metal hydride battery indicates that VTech Communications Inc...

Page 90: ...C Actual operating range may vary accordingtoenvironmentalconditions at the time of use SIZE Handset 193mm x 52mm x 40mm includingantenna Charger 77mm x 69mm x 54mm WEIGHT Handset 148 5 grams excluding battery pack Charger 233 2 grams POWERREQUIREMENTS Handset 2 4V 1400mAh NiMH Battery Pack Charger 6 VDC 300mA MEMORY Speed Dial 50 Memory locations up to 32 digits per location CID Alphanumeric Disp...

Page 91: ...VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES Distributed in the U S A by VTech Communications Inc Beaverton Oregon 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd 200 7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond B C V6X 1Z9 Copyright 2003 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD Printed in China ...

Page 92: ...ounds Alerts 18 Pictures 18 Recordable Ringer 20 Pictures Download 21 Advance Operation 23 HandsetOperation 23 MakingCalls 23 AnsweringCalls 23 How to Adjust the Handset Volume 23 Sound Select 23 MuteFunction 24 HoldFunction 24 FlashFunction 25 ConferenceCalling 25 TransferringCalls 25 AdditionalInformation 26 Headset Operation 26 Maintenance 27 InCaseOfDifficulty 28 WarrantyStatement 30 FCC ACTAa...

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Page 98: ...T5820 Accessory Handset setup registration and basic functions For detailed operational instructions please refer to the VT5831 User s Manual To order additional system Handsets model VT5820 battery packs or headsets call VTech Communications Inc at 1 800 595 9511 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 C...

Page 99: ...ation 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 Donotallowanythingtorestonthepowercord Donotlocatethisproduct where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it 9 Never push objects of any kind into this product thro...

Page 100: ... in damage E Iftheproducthasbeendroppedandthecabinethasbeendamaged 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 1 800 595 9511...

Page 101: ...heVT5820Accessory Handset 1 Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet 2 Remove the Handset battery cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward 3 Place the new battery pack in the Handset with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the battery compartment 4 Replace the battery cover by sliding it upward 5 Place the Handset in the Charge Cradle and allow it to char...

Page 102: ...ID to register the new Handset BEFORE USING YOUR HANDSET S CAREFULLY PEEL OFF THE PROTECTIVE FILM COVERING THE DISPLAY 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 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 t...

Page 103: ...t will return to the idle screen 5 Enter the 15 digit Base ID Code into the Handset then press OK NOTE The 15 digit BASE ID Code may contain numbers and characters such as Make sure you enter all 15 digits 6 Wait approximately 15 to 60 seconds You will hear confirmation beeps fromtheBaseandHandset ThenewlyregisteredHandsetwillnowassign itself the lowest Handset number not previously assigned to a ...

Page 104: ...ut 1 Antenna 2 Earpiece 3 Headset Jack 2 5mm 4 On Flash 5 Dialing Keys 0 9 6 Speakerphone 7 Message Waiting LED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 8 LCD Display 9 Soft Keys 10 Volume 11 Off Clear 12 Sound Select 13 Microphone ...

Page 105: ...s that the Base and Handset 2 are on an intercom call 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 andFull whenHandsetbatteryischarging Flashes when a low battery condition is detected Ringer Off indicator is displayed when the ringer is turned off Enhanced Mode indicator On steady whe...

Page 106: ... the jack on the cordless Handset The plug should fit securely Do not force the connection NOTE Whenever a compatible Headset is connected tothecordlessHandset themicrophoneonthe Handset will be muted This is done to limit the effect of background noise Many compatible Headsets have a reversible monaural design You can wear your Headset on either ear leaving one ear free for room conversation Belt...

Page 107: ...al storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment Foryourownsafety usecautionwhenusingelectricappliancesduringstorms Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind Remember tha...

Page 108: ...t phone either the problem is in your wiring or local service Call your local telephone company You Get Noise Static Or A Weak Signal Even When You re Near The Base Unit Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the Base Unit cansometimescauseinterference TrymovingtheapplianceortheBase Unit to another outlet You Get Noise Static Or A Weak Signal When You re Away From The Base Unit You ...

Page 109: ...your wiring or local service Call your local telephone company You Hear Noise In The Handset And None Of The Keys Or Buttons Work Make sure the power cord is plugged in Common Cure For Electronic Equipment If the unit does not seem to be responding normally then try putting the Handset in the cradle If it does not seem to respond do the following in the order listed 1 Disconnect the power to the B...

Page 110: ...acement of Product at VTECH S option is your exclusive remedy You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days How Long is the limited warranty period The limited warranty period for the product extends for ONE 1 YEAR from the date of purchase if we repair or replace a Materially Defective Product thetermsofthislimitadwarranty thislimitedwarrantyalsoappliestorepaired or re...

Page 111: ...t If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty VTECH will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty What must you re...

Page 112: ...tations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you In no event shall VTECH be liable for any indirect special incidental consequential or similar damages including but not limited to lost profits or revenue inability to use the product or other associated equipment the cost of substitute equipment and claims by third parties resulting from the use of this pr...

Page 113: ...etwork until the problem has been corrected FCC Part 15 Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterferenceinaresidenti...

Page 114: ...em ring when you are called In most but not all areas the sum of all RENs should be five 5 0 or less You may want to contact your local telephone company for more information 2 Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules andtechnicalrequiremen...

Page 115: ...ustomer reliance upon the memory feature c Testing the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is not recommended However if you do make a call to an emergency number You must remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up Programming testing of emergency numbers should be performed during off peak hours such as in the early morning or late evening when the em...

Page 116: ... appropriate Your VT5820 is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC This means your Handset and Base Unit can communicate only over a certain distance which will depend on the location of the Base Unit and Handset weather and the construction and layout of your home or office The RBRC Seal The RBRC Seal on the nickel metal hydride battery indicates that VTech Communicati...

Page 117: ...operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use SIZE Handset 193mm x 52mm x 40mm including antenna Charger 77mm x 69mm x 54mm WEIGHT Handset 138 grams excluding battery pack Charger 216 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset 2 4V 1400mAh NiMH Battery Pack Charger 6 VDC 300mA MEMORY Speed Dial 50 Memory locations up to 32 digits per location CID Alphanumeric Display 50 M...

Page 118: ... THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES Distributed in the U S A by VTech Communications Inc Beaverton Oregon Distributed in Canada by VTech Electronics Canada Ltd Suite 200 7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond B C V6X 1Z9 Copyright2002forVTECHTELECOMMUNICATIONSLTD Printed in China ...

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