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Page 2 - Table Of Contents; Handset Accessories

Table Of Contents To Delete a Number/Name .................................................................................. 39To Edit a Number/Name ................................................................................................. 40 Advanced Operations .................................

Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions 1 When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the produ...

Page 4 - B. If liquid has been spilled onto the product.

2 i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:50 AM 2 Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions B. If liquid has been spilled onto the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operatinginstructions. Adjust o...

Page 5 - Introduction

3 i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:50 AM 3 Introduction Your i 5 836 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHzf r e q u e n c y r a n g e . Y o u r i 5 8 36 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 f6 Handsets. Using additional Handsets, up to 2 peo...

Page 6 - Parts Check List

Parts Check List 1. Base Unit2. Handset3. Handset Charger4. Base AC Power Adapter5. Telephone Line Cord6. Belt Clip7. Base Wall Mounting Bracket 8. Charger Wall Mounting Bracket9. Use's Manual10. Battery Pack11. USB Cable12. Audio Patch Cable13. Image Edit Tool CD-ROM 4 Battery Pack Handset Charger ...

Page 7 - The Handset Layout

The Handset Layout 5 1. Antenna 2. Earpiece 3. Headset Jack and AudioPatch Cable Jack (2.5mm) 4. Soft/Select Key 5. On/Flash Key 6. Dialing Keys (0-9, * , #) 7. Speakerphone Key 8. Speakerphone LED 9. Message LED 1 2 9 10 16 3 5 6 7 13 12 15 14 8 17 11 4 10. Colour LCD Display11. 5-Way Joystick12. V...

Page 8 - The Base Unit Layout; eys

1 2 10 3 56 78 4 9 11 12 13 14 6 1. Antenna2. LCD Display3. Clear4. In Use5. Flash6. Hold7. Redial8. Mute9. Message LED The Base Unit Layout 10. Intercom11. Soft k eys 12. Speaker Phone13. Dialing Keys (0-9, * , #) 14. Volume Keys15. Telephone Jack16. DC Connector17. Spare Battery Drawer18. Spare Ba...

Page 9 - Setup; Getting Started

7 Connecting P ower to Base Unit/Handset 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 intoan electrical outlet. Setup Getting Started i 5886 manualNov1...

Page 10 - Installation of Battery Pack in Handset; Getting; Searching for Base; Charging of the Handset Battery Pack

8 Setup Follow the steps below: Installation of Battery Pack in Handset Getting Started i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:50 AM 8 R e m o v e t h e b a t t e r y c o m p a r t -m e n t c o v e r b y pressing on theindent and sliding downward.Place the new battery pack in theHandset with the metal...

Page 11 - ON

9 Connecting to Phone Line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jackon the bottom of the Base Unit. Plug the other end ofthis cord into the wall jack. Checking for Dial Tone After the battery is charged press ON on the Handset. The Phone icon will appear on the Handset display, and you w...

Page 12 - Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Feature; Installation

10 Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Feature The spare battery pack can also be used to replace a drained Handset battery, ensuringuninterrupted use. The spare battery pack is optional and purchased separately. NOTE: When using the i 5836 dur ing Power Backup mode, audio quality may be compromised ...

Page 13 - Wall Mounting

11 The Wall Mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only.Wall mounting is optional. 1. Plug the AC adapters into electrical outlets, and the DC connector to the bottom of the Base Unit. 2. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit, and the o...

Page 14 - Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset

12 Your i 5836 system can operate up to 6 Handsets (VT 5820 or i 5801). The VT 5820 accessory Handset consists of the following: The i 5801 accessory Handset consists of the following: Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset Getting Started i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:50 AM 12 Ex...

Page 15 - Accessory Handset

13 Setup Of The VT 5820/ i 5801 Accessory Handset 1. Plug the AC power adapter intoan electrical outlet. 2. R e m o v e t h e H a n d s e t b a t t e r y compartment cover by pressingon the indent and sliding down-ward. 3. Place the new battery pack in the Handset, with the metal contactsaligned wit...

Page 16 - SEARCHING; Registration

14 Registration Register Additional VT 5820 Handsets 1. After charging the Handset, remove itfrom its Charge Cradle; the screen willdisplay: alternating with this screen: 2. If, after charging the Handset, you see: 3. Press NEW. You will now see the ENTER BASE ID screen as described in step 1. 4. Fi...

Page 17 - Register Additional

15 Registration Register Additional i 5801 Handsets After charging, the screen will display: Find the BASE ID Code by doing the following (Base must be OFF): 1. At the Base, press MENU . 2. Scroll down to DISPLAY BASE-ID , then press OK . 3. Enter the 15-digit Base ID Code into the Handset. If you m...

Page 18 - Handset and Base Indicators; Basic; FULL; Icon; Handset Icons; Description

16 Handset and Base Indicators Basic Operations Line In Use Indicator• On steady with one or more numbers next to it, indicating which extensions are using the line. For example, 12 indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on an outside call. • Appears in idle or phone on modes to indicate a paral...

Page 19 - the; HOLD

17 Handset and Base Indicators Handset LEDs Description • Description • L ED Messages In Use Speaker Phone LED MessageWaiting Base LEDs Base Unit Icons Description Ringer Off I ndicator is displayed when the Base ringer is turned off. Battery indicator Icon Basic Operations i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11...

Page 20 - Handset Menu; Main Menu; the Handset's advanced; Menu Shortcuts; Screen Saver

18 Handset Menu Main Menu Press the joystick in any direction to display the 6 menu options. Then use the joystick to navigate to the desiredmenu option for selection. You can also press the dialingkey assigned for each icon (see information below for theassigned keys), to activate the menu option. ...

Page 21 - Intercom; m u s t

19 Handset Menu Press the joystick , , or to navigate to the desired menu option. You can also press the dialing key assigned to each menu item. The top menu is as-signed to dialing key 1 and so forth on the menu. Intercom From Handset to Base: • With the Intercom icon highlighted, press the joystic...

Page 23 - to confirm; SAVE

add a space between characters by pressingthe 1 key or press the joystick twice. When finished, press OK . 21 NOTE: When phone book is full, pressing NEW , Phonebook is Full displays and an error tone sounds. • You will then be prompted to Enter Name . Use the digit keys to spell the name. If you ma...

Page 24 - Picture Download; on page 29 for details.

22 • If you wish to be visually alerted to calls from thisnumber by changing to a distinctive image, pressthe joystick or to scroll to PICTURE : (none) . • Press the joystick or to sample the pictures and images options.— OR — • Press the joystick in then press the joystick or to sample the pictures...

Page 26 - Calls Log; tore

24 • Press the joystick in . The screen will display: • Press DELETE softkey. The screen will display: • To confirm the deletion, press YES . To exit with- out deleting, press NO . Calls Log With this icon highlighted, press the joystick in or left softkey to view your Caller ID and Redial options: ...

Page 27 - Settings

25 Clear Redial (dialing key 4) - Select this option to delete all phone numbersstored in redial memory.You will be asked Are you sure? Choosing YES clearsall records. Choosing NO returns you to the previous screen. Settings With this icon highlighted, press the joystick in or left softkey to reveal...

Page 28 - Pictures; Recordable Ringer

Handset Menu Basic Operation i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:50 AM 26 26 Sounds & Alerts With this icon highlighted, press the joystick in or left softkey to reveal thefollowing options: Ringer Control (dialing key 2) - This option allows you to change theRinger Volume, turn the Ringer On/O...

Page 30 - Create a Ringer; may; Your; My Clips; . You may find 10 additional sound clips on the accompanying

28 Create a Ringer You can easily record a unique ringer to be used as either your Default Ringer orfor a Distinctive Ringer for assigning to a individual phonebook directory. You caneither record using the provided Audio Patch Cord (not the USB cord), or simplyuse the Handset microphone. You may re...

Page 31 - Image Editor Tool CD; VTech; hen the pictures on the accompanying CD-ROM; available; Image Editor Software; can view

29 Basic O peration Download Your Own Image ONE-TIME SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Insert the enclosed Image Editor Tool CD into your personal computer. 1. 2. You will immediately see a pop-up window giving you three options: a . Install/Uninstall the VTech Image Editor Software. b . Browse the installation...

Page 33 - Base Soft Menu Functions; REDIAL; T h e

31 Basic O peration Base Soft Menu Functions Example of the idle mode display: REDIAL • Use the scroll keys to highlight the desired number. • To dial, press SPEAKERPHONE. Erasing Numbers in Redial Memory • Press REDIAL , then scroll to the desired number. • Press SELECT , then ERASE . Saving Redial...

Page 34 - Base Unit Menu; To Store a Number/Name; ve; O F F; M E N U; CLEAR

32 • • • Base Soft Menu Functions Base Unit Menu • CALLS LOG (Caller ID)• BASE SETTINGS• DISPLAY BASE-ID Basic Operations i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 32 Press SELECT, then SAVE. Y o u w i l l b e a s k e d t o E N T E R N A M E . U s e t h e k e y p a d t o e n t e r t h e d e s i r e...

Page 35 - Caller ID - Call Waiting ID; Reviewing Caller ID from the Base; party calling; OFF; The Caller ID

33 Basic Operations Calls Log Caller ID - Call Waiting ID Base Soft Menu Functions NOTES ABOUT CALLER ID & CALL WAITING CALLER ID These are subscription services, provided by most telephone service providers.You must subscribe to these services to get the benefits of these features. Ifyou do not...

Page 36 - Deleting CID Records; Tip; y o u r; or; Use the; option to store the displayed Caller ID record into the; To Edit a Number/Name; Dialing from Caller ID

34 Deleting CID Records NOTE : You do not have to delete Caller ID records. Your i 5836 always saves the 50 most current CID records. As new records come in, the oldest records areautomatically deleted. Dialing Tip : Press the CID key, then OPT# . Up to four possible dialing strings ofthe number sto...

Page 37 - Base Settings; Ringer Volume; There are eight Base ringer melody choices. To

35 Basic Operations Base Settings To access Base Settings, with the Base in the idle ( OFF ) mode, press MENU , scroll down to BASE SETTINGS , then press OK . You can now access the following setting options: RINGER VOLUMERINGER MELODYKEYPAD TONETONE/PULSECONTRASTLANGUAGE Press CLEAR at any time to ...

Page 38 - beeps

36 Keypad Tone (preset to ON ) Keypad tones are the beeps you hear each time you press a key on the Base Unit.To turn this feature ON or OFF : • Press MENU . Scroll down to BASE SETTINGS , then press OK . Scroll down to KEYPAD TONE . • Press OK . Choose ON or OFF . • Press OK to confirm your selecti...

Page 39 - Number Key; ENTER NAME; , use the digit keys to; NOTE

37 Basic Operations Base Soft Menu Functions Phonebook Memory: Number Key Characters (in order) 1 & ‘ , . 1 2 A B C a b c 2 3 D E F d e f 3 4 G H I g h i 4 5 J K L j k l 5 6 M N O m n o 6 7 P Q R S p q r s 7 8 T U V t u v 8 9 W X Y Z w x y z 9 0 0 * # # i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM...

Page 40 - spell

38 To Store a Number/Name • Starting from the idle screen, enter thenumber you want to store in memory. • Be sure to include long distance codesand pauses (using the PAUSE softkey) if necessary. Press the MEM softkey. • You will then be prompted to ENTER NAME. Use the digit keys to spell the name. I...

Page 41 - MEM; Or, you can press the; FIND; t o; softkey. The closest match; P H O N E; To Delete a Number/Name; t w o; T o

39 Basic Operations Base Soft Menu Functions To Search For and Dial a Number/Name • Starting from the idle screen, pressthe MEM softkey to review memory contents. • Using the softkeys scroll through the memory contentsin alphabetical order. Or, you can press the FIND softkey, enter the first few cha...

Page 42 - To Edit a Number

40 • Press the DEL softkey. The screen will display: • To delete this record, press THIS . The record will be deleted, and the next e n t r y i n t h e p h o n e b o o k w i l l b edisplayed. • To confirm the deletion of all records, press YES . To exit without deleting press NO . To Edit a Number •...

Page 43 - Making Calls; Answering Calls; OR; Handset and Base Operation; Advanced

41 Making Calls From the Handset • Press ON (or, SPEAKERPHONE to use the Handset Speakerphone feature).Dial the phone number. - OR - • phone number first; then press ON (or SPEAKERPHONE ). • From the Base Unit • Press SPEAKERPHONE . Dial the phone number. - OR - • Dial the phone number first; then p...

Page 44 - Handset Volume; Mid Boost

42 Handset and Base Operation Handset Volume 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 thesame for the Handset earpiece, Headsetand Speakerphone. Base Speakerphone Volume During an a...

Page 45 - Mute Function; SPEAKERPHONE; Flash Function

43 Advanced Operations Handset and Base Operation Mute Function During an active call pressing either the MUTE soft- key on the Handset or the MUTE softkey on the Base (when in Speakerphone mode), will disable the mi-crophone. Press MUTE again to return to normal two- way conversation. Hold Function...

Page 46 - From Base to ALL Handsets:; then press OK; Global Call From Base.; Handset Speakerphone Operation; i n; From Base to a Specific Handset; Handset 2

44 Handset and Base Operation Intercom From Base to ALL Handsets: • To page all Handsets from the Base press the INTER- COM key, scroll to GLOBAL PAGE , then press OK or press the intercom key, then press * . • Each Handset will display Global Call From Base. • Any Handset can then answer the page, ...

Page 47 - Line in Use Indication; used by another phone (other than the; EXTENSION IN USE; will be displaye; Layout; Diagrams at; Conference Calling

Advanced Operations 45 Handset and Base Operation i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 44 Line in Use Indication On the Handset: When the telephone line is currently being usedb y a i 5836 H a n d s e t o r t h e B a s e , a s t a t u s message similar to this will display on idleHandset(s): W...

Page 48 - Transferring Calls; any direction

Advanced Operations 46 Handset and Base Operation Transferring Calls Blind Transfer From the Handset: • 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 an...

Page 49 - To purchase a Headset, call VTech Customer Service at; Belt Clip

Additional Information 47 Handset Accessories To purchase a Headset, call VTech Customer Service at 852-2776-3223. Once you have a compatible 2.5mm Headset, locate the Headset Jack on theHandset. Connect the plug on the Headset cord to the jack (covered with a smallrubber flap) on the cordless Hands...

Page 50 - AdditionalInformation; Case Of Difficulty; LOW BATTERY

AdditionalInformation i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 54 48 I n Case Of Difficulty If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solvethe problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTechCommunications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada...

Page 51 - In Case Of Difficulty; Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

49 Additional Information i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 55 In 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 wiringor loc...

Page 52 - Maintenance; . Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords.

Additional Information i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 54 50 Maintenance Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it mustbe treated with care. Avoid rough treatment Place the Handset down gently. Save the original packing materials ...

Page 53 - Warranty Statement; What does this limited warranty cover?

51 Additional Information i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 55 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 accessories...

Page 54 - How do you get warranty service?; This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may

Additional Information i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 54 52 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 forservice, please chec...

Page 55 - FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations; for; FCC and ACTA Information

Additional Information i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 55 5 3 FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with regulationsRSS210 and CS-03 of Industry and Science Canada. Ope...

Page 56 - Product identifier and REN information

Additional Information i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 54 54 FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations of Equipment to the Telephone Network adopted by the Administrative Councilfor Terminal Attachments (ACTA). We are required to provide you with thefollowing information. 1. Product identifier and REN...

Page 57 - Hearing aid compatibility; However, if you do make a call to an emergency number:

Additional Information i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 55 55 FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations 5. Hearing aid compatibility If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aidcompatible. 6. Programming/testing of emergency numbers If this product has memory dialing...

Page 59 - grams; up to 32 digits per location; Technical Specifications; Additional

57 FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlledPLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base: 5744.736 - 5825.952 MHz Handset: 2401.056-2482.272 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 2401.056 - 2482.272 MHzHandset: 5744.736 - 5825.952 MHz CHANNELS 95 Channels SIZE Handset: :193mm x 52mm x 40mm (including antenna) Base: 192...

Page 60 - Printed in China

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 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Printed in China 91-5734-10-00 ISSUE 0