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Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions

2 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 handse...

Page 3 - Introduction

3 Your i 5871 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz f r e -q u e n c y r a n g e . Y o u r i 5871 i s c a p a b l e o f s u p p o r t i n g u p t o a m a x i m u m o f 8handsets. Using additional handsets, up to four people can be conferenced on a call(three handsets and the ...

Page 4 - Parts Check List

4 Parts Check List 1. Base Unit 2. Handset 3. Telephone Line Cord 4. Belt Clip 5. User’s Manual 6. Quick Start Guide 7. Battery 8. USB Cable 9. Audio Patch Cable 10. VTech Phonebook Manager CD11. Base Power Adapter12. Special Feature Guide T o p u r c h a s e r e p l a c e m e n t b a t t e r i e s ...

Page 5 - The Handset Layout; Earpiece

5 The Handset Layout 1. Earpiece 2. USB Cable Jack 3. Headset Jack / Audio Patch Cable Jack (2.5mm) 4. On/Flash Key 5. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) 6. Speakerphone Key 7. LCD Display 8. Menu/Select Key 9. Softkey 10. NavKeys (Navigation Keys) 11. Volume Keys 12. Off/Clear Key 13. Microphone 1 2 3 5 6 4 ...

Page 6 - The Base Unit Layout

6 The Base Unit Layout 1. LCD Display 2. Softkeys 3. Speakerphone key 4. Delete key 5. Repeat key 6. Play/Stop Key 7. Skip key 8. Clear key 9. Volume key 10. Intercom key11. New Message LED12. Antenna13. Charging LED14. Microphone15. Telephone Jack16. DC Connector Jack17. Spare Battery Compartment 3...

Page 7 - Setup; Connecting Power to Base Unit; Replace the cover by sliding it upwards.

7 Getting Star ted Setup Connecting Power to Base Unit Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the connector into the bottom ofthe base unit. Installation and Charge of Battery in Handset 1. Remove the battery cover and place thebattery in the compartment with the metalcontacts alignin...

Page 8 - Charging of the Handset Battery; The low battery message is displayed:; Connecting to Phone Line; After the battery is charged, press

8 Getting Star ted Setup Charging of the Handset Battery The handset of your i 5871 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable batterywhich charge automatically whenever the handset is in its base unit or charger.Maximum talk time on a fully charged battery is seven hours, and maximum standby t...

Page 9 - Choose a central location for your base unit.

9 Getting Star ted IMPORTANT! FOR MAXIMUM PERFOR- MANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONESYSTEM:1. Choose a central location for your base unit. 2. Install your base unit and accessory hand- sets away from electronic equipment suchas personal computers, television sets andmicrowave ovens. 3. I n l o c a t ...

Page 10 - Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Feature; Power Guard Feature; compromised due to reduced power availability.; Installation; bottom of the base unit.

10 Getting Star ted Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Feature Power Guard Feature The i 5 8 71 uses the spare battery charger in the base unit to provide power backupin the event of a power failure or outage. With a fully charged battery in the sparebattery charger, you will be able to place and re...

Page 11 - Installation/Registration of Accessory Handset; The i 5808 accessory handset comes with the following:

11 Getting Star ted Installation/Registration of Accessory Handset Your VTech i 5871 system can operate up to eight handsets. To order additionalhandsets (model number i 5808), visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com orcall VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377....

Page 12 - Installation of Accessory Handset; Setup of the i 5808 Accessory Handset

12 Getting Star ted Installation of Accessory Handset Setup of the i 5808 Accessory Handset 1. Plug the power adapter into an elec-trical outlet. 2. R e m o v e t h e b a t t e r y c o v e r a n dp l a c e t h e b a t t e r y i n t h e c o m p a r t -m e n t w i t h t h e m e t a l c o n t a c t sa ...

Page 13 - Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset; When the base unit shows READY TO REGISTER NEW HANDSET, press REG-

13 Getting Star ted Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset RegistrationYour i 5871 handset comes registered to the base unit. To register additional i 5808handsets (purchased separately): Registering the i 5808 handset for the first timeAfter charging, the handset will display registrati...

Page 14 - Handset and Base Indicators; LED; Handset LEDs; On when handset speakerphone is in use.; Handset Icons; Description; Ringer Off Indicator; level of charge in the battery, from FULL(

14 Getting Star ted Handset and Base Indicators LED Handset LEDs Description On when handset speakerphone is in use. Icon Handset Icons Description Mute Indicator• Flashes when the handset microphone is muted. Ringer Off Indicator • is displayed when the ringer is turned off. Battery Indicator• When...

Page 15 - Base Icons; Base LEDs; MUTE

15 Getting Star ted Handset and Base Indicators Base Icons Description Ringer Off Indicator• is displayed when the base ringer is turned off. Icon Line In Use Indicator • On steady when an extension handset or parallel set is in use. Hold Indicator • Flashes when a call is on hold. Battery Indicator...

Page 16 - Basic Operation; Handset Menu; Handset Main Menu; Press the or; NavKeys to maneuver through the various options in the handset; Screen Saver

16 Basic Operation Handset Menu Handset Main Menu Enter the handset main menu options by pressing MENU/SEL. Use the or NavKeysto select from the eight menu items described below. NavKeys (Navigation Keys) Press the or NavKeys to maneuver through the various options in the handset main menu. Press ME...

Page 17 - Phonebook; Press the NEW softkey.; Number Key; Space

17 Basic Operation Handset Menu Phonebook Enter the phonebook directly from idle mode by pressing the up or down Navkeys.— OR —Press MENU/SEL, then using the or NavKeys, scroll to phonebook, then pressMENU/SEL. I f t h e r e a r e n o e n t r i e s , t h e s c r e e n w i l l d i s p l a y Phonebook...

Page 18 - S E T s o f t k e y .

18 Basic Operation Handset Menu Phone Book VTech| SET Phone Book SET Phone Book SAVE Phone Book SAVE • To end an intercom call, press /CLEAR on any handset or place the handset to base unit. • You will then be prompted to Enter Name. Use thedigit keys to spell the name. If you make a mistake, press ...

Page 19 - Searching for and Dialing Phonebook Entries; — OR —; NOTE: There are eight traditional ring tones and 17 mu-

19 Basic Operation Handset Menu Phone Book SAVE Phone Book FIND NEW Entry has been saved NOTE: There are 29 preset pictures and animations tochoose from. For Picture Download information, seepage 26. • Once you’ve selected a picture or an animations, press SAVE. • Your phonebook entry has been saved...

Page 20 - Editing Phonebook Entries

20 Basic Operation Handset Menu • Once you find the entry you want, simply press / FLASH (on) or to dial the number. Editing Phonebook Entries • Following the first two steps in Searching for andDialing Phonebook Entries, locate the entry youwant to edit. • Press the MENU/SEL. The screen will displa...

Page 21 - Call log; NOTE: Due to regional incompatibilities, CID information; Messages

21 Basic Operation Handset Menu Dial Options 800-595-9511 1-800-595-9511 595-9511 DIAL Intercom Global Page BASE HANDSET1 This feature allows you to scroll through the 100 currentcaller ID and call waiting records received. With a CIDrecord displayed, press SAVE to store it in the phonebook(see page...

Page 22 - Settings; Enter the settings menu by pressing MENU/SEL, then the; NOTE: Your phone is preset for tone dialing.; Use the; or; NavKeys to highlight your selection then press MENU/SEL.; To end the intercom call, press

22 Basic Operation Handset Menu Settings Enter the settings menu by pressing MENU/SEL, then the or NavKeys. When Settings are displayed, press MENU/SEL. Use the up and down NavKeys to choose fromthe following: Clock SettingThis option allows you to change the time that will display on the idle scree...

Page 23 - Sounds; temporarily mute the ringer; Set an Animation image; Picture

23 Basic Operation Handset Menu Sounds Play Sound ClipsThis option allows you to access all preset melodies and the melodies you have recordedusing the Recordable Ringer option (see page 25 for details.) Record Sound ClipChoose this selection to record your own ring tones. See page 25 for complete i...

Page 24 - Redial

24 Basic Operation Handset Menu Redial • Press REDIAL softkey to display the last 10 telephonenumbers dialed from the Handset. The number on thetop line represents the last number dialed. • Use the and NavKeys to scroll to the desired number. • To dial, press /FLASH (on) or . Saving Redial Number in...

Page 25 - Recordable Ringer; Press the STOP softkey stop the recording.; softkey to backspace. Press; Select the Sounds icon

25 Basic Operation Recordable Ringer NOTE: If the memory is full, the Handset will prompt Sound Clip memory full.• Press the STOP softkey stop the recording. • After recording, you may PLAY or SAVE the melody. If you choose SAVE, you willbe prompted to Enter Clip Name. Enter a name (up to ten charac...

Page 26 - Picture Download; Open a Graphic File

26 Basic Operation Picture Download Getting StartedThe VTech Phonebook Manager allows you to download pictures and edit your handsetphonebook from the convenience of your PC. It also allows you to import/export contactsfrom/to comma separated text files. This great feature allows you to get contacts...

Page 27 - Picture Download/Phonebook Tab Functions; Double-click on the VTech phonebook manager icon on your PC.; Select the CREATE PHONEBOOK; Move the mouse pointer so it’s inside the red preview box.

27 Basic Operation Picture Download/Phonebook Tab Functions Phonebook Tab FunctionsThe VTech phonebook manager can be used to create, modify and backup phonebookfiles from your handset. The phonebook manager has many useful functions:• Export existing contacts from any contact manager (such as Micro...

Page 28 - Phonebook Tab Functions

28 Basic Operation Phonebook Tab Functions • Once you have completed editing the phonebook, you must either save the data toyour PC’s hard drive or transfer it to your handset: • Select the SAVE PHONEBOOK button to save the data to your PC’s hard drive.- O R - • Click on Transfer NOTE: This operatio...

Page 30 - Advanced Operations; Base Menu Soft Functions; Example of the idle mode display:; • Press REDIAL, then scroll to the desired

30 Advanced Operations Base Menu Soft Functions Your i 5871 has an advanced design that uses amenu structure and softkeys to access many ofthe features. Example of the idle mode display: Redial Your i 5871 base remembers the last 10 numbersdialed from it. Press REDIAL. The number on thetop line repr...

Page 31 - Calls Log; Caller ID - call waiting ID; Reviewing caller ID from the base; T o s c r o l l t o o t h e r r e c o r d s , u s e t h e

31 Advanced Operations Base Menu Soft Functions Calls Log Caller ID - call waiting ID Your i 5871 is capable of displaying the number of the party calling before you answer thephone (caller ID). It is also capable of displaying caller ID information in conjunction with acall waiting alert signal (ca...

Page 32 - Use; Deleting CID Records; To dial the number displayed, simply press the SPEAKERPHONE key.; You can also use the dialing option as follows:

32 Advanced Operations Base Menu Soft Functions Dialing Option: Press SELECT. Use the or to scroll to DIAL OPTION, then pressSELECT. Up to three possible dialing optionsof the number stored in caller ID memorywill display. If a number is provided in thec a l l e r I D d a t a , t h e p o s s i b l e...

Page 33 - Base Settings; RINGER MELODY 4; Ringer Volume

33 Advanced Operations Base Menu Soft Functions Base Settings To access base settings, with the base in the idle (off) mode, press MENU, scrolldown to BASE SETTINGS, then press SELECT. You can now access the followingsetting options:CLOCK SETTING WEEKDAY SETTING RINGER VOLUME RINGER MELODY KEYPAD TO...

Page 34 - Delete Handsets

34 Advanced Operations Base Menu Soft Functions Factory SettingsIf you wish to reset your i 5871 to the settings programmed at the factory:• Press MENU, then scroll to BASE SETTINGS. • Press SELECT. Use the or Navkeys to scroll to FACTORY SETTINGS, then press SELECT. • The screen will display RESTOR...

Page 35 - Answering System Operation; Feature Setup Options

35 Advanced Operations REDAIL MEMO MEMU NEW MESSAGE 50 NEW CALLS Answering System Operation Turn Answering System On/Off• At the base, press the MENU softkey. • Use the or softkeys to scroll to ANSWERING SYSTEM, press SELECT. • Scroll to ANSWER OPTIONS, press SELECT. • Scroll to your desired selecti...

Page 36 - Review your Announcement; Delete Your Announcement; Record Options; Listen and Delete Messages

36 Advanced Operations Answering System Operation REDAIL MEMO MEMU NEW MESSAGE 50 NEW CALLS NOTES:1. If you do not record an announcement, the system will use the pre-recorded announcement; “Hello, I’munable to answer your call right now. Please leaveyour name, number and a message after the tone.” ...

Page 37 - Delete All Messages; At the base: Press the; END OF

37 Advanced Operations announce the day and time the message wasreceived, then play the message. While listening tomessages, press SKIP to move on to the nextmessage, press PLAY/STOP or CLEAR again tostop and exit message playback, press REPEAT toreplay a message, press the PAUSE softkey totemporari...

Page 38 - Call Screening; CALL SCREENING; RECORD MEMO

38 Answering System Operation Answering System Operation Once you have entered the security code, you have the following options: Press 1 to play all messages. Press 2 to play new messages. Press 3 to delete the current message (while it is playing). Press 4 to repeat message (while it is playing). ...

Page 39 - Making Calls; t o u s e t h e h a n d s e t; Adjust the Handset Volume; Handset and Base Operation

39 Answering System Operation Making Calls From the handset: • P r e s s / F L A S H ( o n ) o r t o u s e t h e h a n d s e t speakerphone feature. • Dial the phone number.- O R - • Dial the phone number first; then press /FLASH (on) or . • Press /CLEAR to end your call or place the handset in its ...

Page 40 - Sound Select; Press the HOLD softkey to place a call on hold.; To return to the call, press the; NOTE: The handset will display Call on Hold when a call is; will flash to remind you a call is on hold.; Sound Select; Sound Select

40 Answering System Operation Sound Select Treble Handset and Base Operation Sound Select (handset only) During a call, you can adjust the quality of the sound to bestsuit your hearing. Pressing the or NavKey will cycle youthrough four different frequency options: BASS - Low frequency sounds enhance...

Page 41 - From Base to ALL Handsets:; Any handset can then answer the page, and enter; /CLEAR on the handset or INTERCOM on the; Handset Speakerphone Operation; Flash Function

41 Answering System Operation Intercom From Base to ALL Handsets: • At the base press INTERCOM, scroll to GLOBAL PAGE,then press SELECT. • Each handset will display Global Page from BASE. • Any handset can then answer the page, and enter intercom mode by pressing /FLASH (on), or any dialing keys. • ...

Page 42 - Conference Calling; /CLEAR on the handset or INTERCOM on the base.; Line in Use Indication

42 Answering System Operation Conference Calling The i 5871 is capable of supporting conference calls with up to three registered handsetsand the base unit. To enter a conference call, simply access the line with as many as three handsets and the base by pressing /FLASH (on) or on the handset or bas...

Page 43 - Additional Information; Whenever a compatible headset is connected; Belt Clip; The; Headset Operation

43 Additional Information Your i 5871 handset is equipped with a 2.5mm headset jack for use with an optionalaccessory headset for hands-free operation. If you choose to use the headset option,you must obtain an optional accessory headset, which is compatible with the i 5871.For best results, use a V...

Page 44 - Your handset vibrates or shakes when a call comes in:; In Case Of Difficulty; Make sure the power cord is plugged in.; The Handset does not ring when you receive a call:; You may be too far from the base unit.

44 Additional Information • You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of themto ring. Try unplugging some of the other phones. Your handset vibrates or shakes when a call comes in: • It is likely that your vibrating handset ringer option has been set to ON. If you’d ...

Page 45 - n Case Of Difficulty; You hear other calls while using your phone:; Common cure for electronic equipment:; Disconnect the power to the base.; Your answering system is not recording messages:; Make sure the system is set to RECORD MESSAGE (not GREETING ONLY).; You cannot hear recorded messages:

45 Additional Information I n Case Of Difficulty You hear other calls while using your phone: • Disconnect your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telephone.If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service.Call your local telephone company....

Page 46 - Taking care of your telephone; Maintenance

46 Additional Information Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must betreated with care. Avoid rough treatment Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect yourtelephone if you ever need to ship it. Avoi...

Page 47 - Warranty Statement; What does this limited warranty cover?; other than an authorized service representative of VTech or

47 Additional Information Warranty Statement What does this limited warranty cover? • The manufacturer of this VTech product, VTech Communications, warrants tothe holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the productand all a c c e s s o r i e s p r o v i d e d b y V T e c h i n...

Page 48 - How do you get warranty service?

48 Additional Information Warranty Statement How do you get warranty service? • To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, call 1-800-595-9511 for instructions regarding where to return the Product. Before calling for service, pleasecheck the user’s manual. A check of the Product co...

Page 49 - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; Product identifier and REN information; FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations

49 Additional Information This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of Industryand Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this devicemay not ca...

Page 50 - Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network; no responsibility for customer reliance upon the memory feature.

50 Additional Information FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations the product identifier is preceded by “US” and a colon (:), and the REN is encodedin the product identifier without a decimal point as the sixth and seventh charactersfollowing the colon. For example, the product identifier US:AAAEQ03T123XYZ wou...

Page 51 - This telephone is registered for use in Canada.

51 Additional Information FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations 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 beforehanging up. • P r o g r a m m i n g / t e s t i n g o f e m e r g e n c y n u m b e r s s h o u l d b e p e r f...

Page 52 - Technical Specifications; 0 Memory locations

52 Additional Information FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlledPLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base: 5725-5850 MHz Handset: 5725-5850 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 5725-5850 MHz Handset: 5725-5850 MHz CHANNELS 95 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC andIC. Actual operating r...

Page 53 - Table Of Contents

Table Of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 1Introduction .................................................................................................................... 3Parts Check List ....................

Page 56 - Index

Index Additional Information ........................ 43Adjust Playback Volume ................... 37Adjust the BaseSpeakerphone Volume ...................... 39Adjust the Handset Volume .............. 39Advanced Operations ....................... 30Announced Transfer ......................... 42Ans...

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE 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. 7671 AlderbridgeWay, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 2004 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICAT...