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Introduction

STOP!!

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.

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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Summary of Contents for GiGA5.8x VT5836

Page 1: ...ry 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 us...

Page 2: ...ct 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...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...Cable 1 Handset 2 Charger Wall Mounting Bracket 3 Belt Clip 4 Handset Charger Getting Started Handset Charger Wall Mounting Bracket Belt Clip Handset Charger Software CD ROM Disc Battery Pack User s...

Page 5: ...y 6 Dialing Keys 0 9 7 Speakerphone Key 8 Speakerphone LED 9 Message Waiting In Use Incoming Ringing LED Getting Started 10 Colour LCD Display 11 5 Way Joystick 12 Volume Keys 13 Soft Key 14 Off Cance...

Page 6: ...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 maintenanc...

Page 7: ...pped 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 pa...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...ou 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 I...

Page 10: ...om 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...

Page 11: ...each menu item The top menu is assigned to dialing key 1 and so forth on the menu Intercom From Handset to Base With the Intercom icon highlighted press the joystick in or assigned dialing key to reve...

Page 12: ...book If there are no entries the screen will display Phonebook is empty The VT5801 can store up to 50 names numbers in the phonebook directory along with a distinctive ring and image for each director...

Page 13: ...haracters 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 t...

Page 14: ...o 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 h...

Page 15: ...nd Dialing Phonebook Entries locate the entry you want to edit Press the joystick in The screen will display Press EDIT softkey Press the joystick or to the option you want to edit then enter the corr...

Page 16: ...s received With a 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 y...

Page 17: ...ngs 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...

Page 18: ...ey 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...

Page 19: ...nfirmation 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 mod...

Page 20: ...t 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 VT5801 Handset You can listen to the playing m...

Page 21: ...tion CD c Visit Vtech on the web To install the software click on the Install Uninstall the Vtech VT5801 Image Editor icon and follow the download instructions 3 After the installation process is comp...

Page 22: ...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 Y...

Page 23: ...s 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 Sou...

Page 24: ...hone Press MUTE again 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 Ha...

Page 25: ...g 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 tr...

Page 26: ...set 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 t...

Page 27: ...armful 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 l...

Page 28: ...ice 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...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...93mm 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 400mAh NiMH Battery Pack Charger 6 V...

Page 31: ...18 Ringer C I Y 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 Fl...

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