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Enter Base ID Code

1.

After charging the Handset,
remove it from its Charge Cradle,
the screen will display:

2.

Press 

NEW, then enter the 15

digit Base Unit ID code, located
on the underside of the Base
Unit.

3.

Press 

OK. The Handset will

display:  PLEASE WAIT!!

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 multi-
Handset system.

Registration and Operation

Getting Star

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Summary of Contents for vt5831

Page 1: ...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 whe...

Page 2: ...se 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 ...

Page 3: ...e 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 Introduction IMPORTANT Please record the Base ID BS ID p...

Page 4: ...ons Inc at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTech Electronics Ltd at 1 800 267 7377 1 Base Unit 2 Handset 3 Charger AC Power Adapter 4 Charger 5 Base AC Power ADapter 6 Telephone Cord Telephone Line Cord Base AC Power Adapter Battery Pack Charger Wall Mounting Bracket Owner s Manual OWNER S MANUAL Base Wall Mounting Bracket Belt Clip Handset Base Unit Chargser AC Power Adapter Chargser ...

Page 5: ...dset Layout 1 Antenna 2 Earpiece 3 Headset Jack 2 5mm 4 On Flash 5 Dialing Key 0 9 6 Speaker Phone 7 LCD Display 8 Soft keys 9 Volume key 10 Off Clear 11 Sound Select key 12 Microphone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 9 10 ...

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

Page 7: ...e selection See BASE SETTINGS for details CAUTION Use only the Vtech power supply provided with your telephone Getting Started 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 w...

Page 8: ...to charge for 12 hours After initial charge a maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient Installation of Battery Pack in Handset 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 ...

Page 9: ...s 24 hours to fully charge a drained battery 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 ensurin...

Page 10: ... 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 potential...

Page 11: ... 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...

Page 12: ...tery 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 charge for 12 hours After the initial charge a maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient Getting St...

Page 13: ... 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 multi Ha...

Page 14: ... 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 Registratio...

Page 15: ...cal 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 Handset a...

Page 16: ...e top line represents the last number to be dialed Use the scroll keys to highlight the desired number To dial press SPEAKER PHONE Erasing Numbers in Redial Memory Handset or Base Press RDL REDIAL at the Base then scroll to the desired number Press SELECT then ERASE Saving Redial Numbers in Phone Book Memory Handset or Base Press RDL REDIAL at the Base then scroll to the desired number Press SELEC...

Page 17: ...AM PM key to select the correct designation Press SAVE to confirm the setting NOTE You can also wait for incoming Caller ID to set the clock rather than setting it manually CLOCK MODE When your VT5831 is idle OFF the LCD displays the time of day with both a digital and analog clock face readout If you do not want the time displayed follow these steps Press MENU scroll down to CLOCK MODE then press...

Page 18: ...er 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 example if the original number in Caller ID menory was 808 880 8808 then the display options will be Use the UP and DOWN keys to make selection and then press DIAL ON or HANDSFREE to dial the number SAVE Select this option to save the displayed Caller ID record into...

Page 19: ...displaying the name and or number of the party calling before you answer the phone Caller ID It is also capable of displaying Caller ID information in conjunction with a Call Waiting alert signal Call Waiting Caller ID With Call Waiting Caller ID the Caller ID data is displayed so you can decide whether to answer the incoming call or continue with your current conversation From the Base Unit NOTES...

Page 20: ...ted RANGE TONE Select this option to turn the Out of Range warning tone ON or OFF Press the OFF or ON soft keys to make your selection Press OK to confirm your selection and return to the Handset Settings menu When set to ON the Handset will emit a warning tone whenever the Handset is taken out of range of the Base KEYPAD TONE Select this option to turn the Keypad tones ON or OFF Press the OFF or ...

Page 21: ...e four frequency choices Press OK to confirm your preference CALLS LOG HANDSET SETTINGS RANGE EXTENDER REGISTER Register Use this option to register a Handset to the VT5831 Base You can register a total of six Handsets to the Base This process is activated automatically whenever a new handset is powered up in range of the GIGAPHONE Base You will be prompted to enter the 15 digit Base ID code print...

Page 22: ... digit keys to spell the name Each press of a particular 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 MEM Memory Number Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 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 w x y z 9 0 ...

Page 23: ...en 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 aa When finished press SAVE If there is space available in memory the number name will be saved and the Handset will return to idle mode If the memory is full the Handset will display PHONEBOOK IS FULL and exit to the idle screen without saving the entry Soft Mem Fun...

Page 24: ...key 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 HANDSFREEtodialthenumber To Delete a Number Name Using the steps in To Search For and Dial a Name Number locate the entry you want to delete Press the EDIT softkey The Hand...

Page 25: ... Search For and Dial a Name Number locate the entry you want to edit Press the EDIT softkey twice The Handset will display 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 function When finishedpresstheSAVEsoftkey To exit without saving press OFF When finished the handset will display the edited ent...

Page 26: ... RINGER VOLUME To adjust the Base Unit ringer volume Press MENU Scroll down to BASE SETTINGS then press OK RINGER VOLUME will be highlighted Press OK You will see a graph on the Base display indicating the relative volume setting 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 sett...

Page 27: ... down to BASE SETTINGS 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 LANGUAG...

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Page 29: ... then press PHONE or SPEAKER PHONE Press OFF to end your call Answering Calls From the Handset PHONE Press any key except OFF or 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 Answering Calls From the Base Unit Press SPEAKERPHONE Press SPEAKERPHONE to end your call Redial from Base Unit ...

Page 30: ...o return to the call press either HOLD or SPEAKERPHONE Handset and Base Operation Advanced Operations HOW TO ADJUST THE HANDSET VOLUME also applies to the Handset Speakerphone The VOLUME control is on the right edge of the Handset During a call press the You can use your VT5831 with services such as Call Waiting Simply press the PHONEkeyontheHandsetortheFLASH key on the Base when in speakerphone m...

Page 31: ...n then answer the intercom call by pressing the INTERCOM key To end the intercom call press OFF on either Handset Handset and Base Operation Page Intercom From Base to ALL Handsets To page all Handsets from the Base press the INTERCOM key Scroll to GLOBAL PAGE then press OK Each Handset will display GLOBAL CALL FROM BASE Any Handset can then answer thePAGE andenterINTERCOM mode with the Base by pr...

Page 32: ... line is currently being used by a VT5831 Handset or the GIGAPHONE 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 and EXTENSIONINUSEwillbedisplayed On the Base When a VT5831 Handset Base is currently being used the ...

Page 33: ...ll just like any incoming call From the Base Press INTERCOM Scroll to the desired destination then press OK The ringing Handset can pick up the transferred call just like any incoming call Handset and Base Operation Message Waiting Indication The VT5831 is compatible with optional voicemail service provided by some local telephone companies If you subscribe to this service and you have new unplaye...

Page 34: ... Press HOLD to place your call on hold Press MENU Scroll to INTERCOM then press OK Scroll to the desired destination then press OK When the ringing Handset or Base answers announce that there s an active call on hold Press OFF on the Handset or INTERCOM on the Base Press PHONE on the destination Handset or SPEAKER PHONE on the Base to pick up the call on hold Advanced Operations ...

Page 35: ...to the jack on the cordless Handset The plug should fit securely Do not force the connection Operation 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 Head set have a reversible monaural design You can wear your Headset on either ear leaving one ear free for room...

Page 36: ...rms Electrical 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...

Page 37: ...rvice 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 th...

Page 38: ... Of The Keys Or Buttons Work Make sure the power cord is plugged in In Case Of Difficulty 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 battery and spare battery pack if applicable 3 Wai...

Page 39: ...or equipment Repait or replacement of Product at VTECH s option is your exclusive remedy You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximatelu 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 under the terms of this limited wattanty This lim...

Page 40: ...prepaid VTECH assumes no risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit 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 and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty What must you re...

Page 41: ...t allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you In to 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 us...

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Page 43: ...t 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 interf...

Page 44: ... 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 commected modular jack that is also compliant An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two ...

Page 45: ...ou 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 emergency services tend to be less busy IC Industry Canada This telephone is registered for use in Canada Notice The REN assigned to...

Page 46: ...ommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves...

Page 47: ...RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC Actual operating range may vary accordingtoenvironmentalconditions at the time of use SIZE Handset 193mm x 52mm x 40mm Base 192mm x 143mm x 91mm WEIGHT Handset 138 grams Base 396 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset 1500mANiMH 800mA Ni Cd Battery Pack Base 7 VDC 900mA MEMORY Speed Dial 50Memorylocations into 32 digits per location CID Alpha Numeric Display 50 ...

Page 48: ...Number Name Table Of Contents 22 ToSearchForand Dial a Number Name 22 To delete a Number Name 23 To Edit a Number Name 24 Base Settings 25 Advanced Operations 25 Handset and Base Operation 25 Making Calls 25 Answering Calls 25 Redial from Base Unit 26 Mute Function 26 Hold Function 26 Flash Function 26 Volume Control 27 Page Intercom 28 H a n d s f r e e Speakerphone Operation 28 Base Speakerphone...

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 91 5826 10 00 ISSUE 0 A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD ...

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