VTech I 5858 - Manuals

4 5 The Handset Layout 1. Earpiece2. USB Cable Jack 3. Headset Jack / Audio Patch Cable Jack (2.5mm) 4. On/Flash Key5. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) 6. Speakerphone Key7. LCD Display8. MENU/SEL (Menu/Select Key) 9. Softkey10. NavKeys (Navigation Keys)11. Volume Keys12. Off/Clear Key13. Microphone

6 7 Getting Star ted 1. Charging LED2. LCD Display3. Message LED4. Speakerphone5. Softkeys6. Flash7. Intercom8. Volume Key The Base Unit Layout 9. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) 10. Clear11. Antenna12. Microphone13. Telephone Jack14. DC Connector Jack15. Spare Battery Compartment

6 7 Getting Star ted Connecting Power to Base Unit Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the connector into the bottom of the base unit. Setup To outlet

8 Getting Star ted 9 Getting Star ted Installation and Charge of Battery Charging of the Handset Battery The handset of your i 5858 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery. It charges automatically whenever the handset is in its base. Maximum talk time on fully charged battery is eig...

8 Getting Star ted 9 Getting Star ted Connecting to Phone Line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the base unit. Plug the other end of this cord into the wall jack. Checking for Dial Tone After the battery is charged, press / FLASH (on) on the handset. The Phone i...

10 Getting Star ted 11 Getting Star ted Power Guard/Spare Battery Charger Feature Power Guard The i 5858 uses the spare battery charger in the base unit to provide operational backup in the event of a power failure. With a fully charged battery in the spare battery charger, you will still be able to...

10 Getting Star ted 11 Getting Star ted Expand your i 5858 system by adding accessory handsets. Bring telephone access to rooms where a phone jack isn’t available! Your VTech i 5858 system can operate up to eight handsets. To order additional handsets (model i 5808 ) , please call VTech Customer Ser...

12 Getting Star ted 13 Getting Star ted Setup of i 5808 Accessory Handset 1. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. 2. Place the battery in the handset with the metal contacts aligning, as shown in the diagram to the left. 3. Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding it upward. 4. ...

14 Basic Operation 15 Basic Operation Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description 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. Mute Indicator • Flashes when the handset microphone is muted. Ring...

14 Basic Operation 15 Basic Operation Base Unit Icons Icon Description Ringer Off Indicator • is displayed when the base ringer is turned off. 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 • C...

16 Basic Operation 17 Basic Operation Handset Menu Handset Main Menu Enter the handset main menu options by pressing MENU/SEL . Use the and NavKeys to select from the seven menu items described below. Navigation Keys (NavKeys) Press the and NavKeys to maneuver through the various options in the hand...

16 Basic Operation 17 Basic Operation Handset Menu Phonebook Enter the phonebook directly from idle mode by pressing the or Navkeys. — OR — press MENU/SEL . Next using the up and down NavKeys, scroll to phonebook, then press MENU/SEL . If there are no entries, the screen will display Phonebook is em...

18 Basic Operation 19 Basic Operation Handset Menu • If you wish to be visually alerted to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive image or animation, press the or NavKey to scroll to PICTURE : < (none) >. • Press the or NavKey to sample the picture and animation options. If you ma...

20 Basic Operation 21 Basic Operation Handset Menu • Once you find the entry you want, simply press / FLASH (on) or SPEAKERPHONE to dial the number. Editing Phonebook Entries • Following the first two steps in Searching for and Dialing Phonebook Entries, locate the entry you want to edit. • Press th...

20 Basic Operation 21 Basic Operation Handset Menu Calls log To access the call log, press the CALL LOG softkey. — OR — Press MENU/SEL , then the or NavKeys to scroll to call log menu. Press MENU/SEL . Then use the and NavKeys to scroll and view the CID records in the call log. This feature allows y...

22 Basic Operation 23 Basic Operation Handset Menu Settings Enter the settings menu by pressing MENU/SEL then the and NavKeys. When settings are displayed, press MENU/SEL. use the up and down NavKeys to choose from the following: Clock Setting This option allows you to change the time that will disp...

22 Basic Operation 23 Basic Operation Handset Menu Sounds Play Sound Clips This option allows you to access all preset melodies and the melodies you have recorded using the Recordable Ringer option (see page 25 for details.) Record Sound Clip Choose this selection to record your own ring tones. See ...

24 Basic Operation 25 Basic Operation Recordable Ringer Record a Ringer You can easily record a unique ringer to be used as either your default ringer or for a distinctive ringer assigned to a specific phonebook directory. You can record with either the provided audio patch cord (not the USB cord), ...

26 Basic Operation 27 Basic Operation Picture Download Getting Started The VTech Phonebook Manager allows you to download pictures and edit your handset phonebook from the convenience of your PC. It also allows you to import/export contacts from/to comma separated text files. This great feature allo...

30 Basic Operation 31 Basic Operation Base Menu Soft Functions Your i 5858 has an advanced design that uses a menu structure and softkeys to access many of the features. Example of the idle mode display: Redial Your i 5858 base remembers the last 10 numbers dialed from it. Press REDIAL . The number ...

30 Basic Operation 31 Basic Operation • 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 on page 37). • Press SAVE . The name and number has been stored in phonebook memory. Base Unit Menu With the base unit in the i...

32 Basic Operation 33 Basic Operation Base Menu Soft Functions Calls Log Caller ID - call waiting ID Your i 5858 is capable of 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 ...

32 Basic Operation 33 Basic Operation Dialing from caller ID To dial the number displayed, simply press the key. You can also use the dialing option as follows: Dialing Option : Press SELECT . Use the and Navkeys to scroll to DIAL OPTION , then press SELECT . Up to four possible dialing options of t...

34 Basic Operation 35 Basic Operation Base Menu Soft Functions Base Settings To access base settings, with the base in the idle (off) mode, press MENU , scroll down to BASE SETTINGS , then press SELECT. You can now access the following setting options: CLOCK SETTING RINGER VOLUME RINGER MELODYKEYPAD...

34 Basic Operation 35 Basic Operation 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 , press SELECT . Scroll down to KEYPAD TONE . • Press SELECT . Choose ON or OF...

36 Basic Operation 37 Basic Operation Base Menu Soft Functions Factory Settings If you wish to reset your i 5858 to the settings programmed at the factory: • Press MENU , then scroll to BASE SETTINGS . • Press SELECT , then scroll to FACTORY SETTINGS . • Press SELECT , the screen will display RESTOR...

38 Basic Operation 39 Basic Operation To Edit a Number • Following the first two steps in To Search For and Dial a Number/Name , 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 soft...

40 Advanced Operations 41 Advanced Operations Handset and Base Operation Making Calls From the handset: • Press / FLASH (on) or to use the handset speakerphone feature. • Dial the phone number. — OR — • Dial the phone number first; then press / FLASH (on) or . • Press / CLEAR (off) to end your call ...

40 Advanced Operations 41 Advanced Operations Handset Volume The volume control is on the right edge of the handset. During a call, press the + or – keys to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level. You can adjust the volume for the headset and speakerphone this way also. Base Speakerphone...

42 Advanced Operations 43 Advanced Operations Handset and Base Operation Mute Function During an active call pressing either the MUTE softkey on the handset or base (when in speakerphone mode), will disable the microphone. Press UNMUTE to return to normal two-way conversation. Hold Function From the...

42 Advanced Operations 43 Advanced Operations Intercom From Base to ALL Handsets:• At the base press INTERCOM, scroll to GLOBAL PAGE , then press SELECT . • Each handset will display Global Call from BASE. • Any handset can then answer the page, and enter intercom mode by pressing /FLASH (on) or any...

44 Advanced Operations 45 Additional Information Handset and Base Operation Conference Calling The i 5858 is capable of supporting conference calls with up to three registered handsets and the base unit. To enter a conference call, simply access the line with two or three extensions by pressing / FL...

44 Advanced Operations 45 Additional Information Your i 5858 handset is equipped with a 2.5mm headset jack for use with an optional accessory headset for handsfree operation. If you choose to use the headset option, you must obtain an optional accessory headset that is compatible with the i 5858. Fo...

46 Additional Information 47 Additional Information Maintenance Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. Avoid rough treatment Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your tel...

46 Additional Information 47 Additional Information If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTech Telecommunications at 1-800-267-7377. In US, call VTech Communications at 1-800-595...

48 Additional Information 49 Additional Information 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 charger. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in the order listed):1. Disconnect the po...

48 Additional Information 49 Additional Information What does this limited warranty cover? • The manufacturer of this VTech product, VTech Communications, warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the product and all accessories provided by VTech in the sales pac...

50 Additional Information 51 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, please check the user’s manual...

50 Additional Information 51 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 Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two condition...

54 Additional Information 55 Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlledPLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base: 5725-5850 MHzHandset: 5725-5850 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 5725-5850 MHzHandset: 5725-5850 MHz CHANNELS 95 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC...

54 Additional Information 55 Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................. 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 3 Parts Check List ......................

Table Of Contents Saving Redial Numbers in Phonebook Memory.................................................................... 30Base Unit Menu .................................................................................................................... 31Calls log .............................

Index Adding Phonebook Entries ...................... 17, 37Additional Information .................................... 45Advanced Operations .................................... 40Announced Transfer....................................... 44Answering Calls ..............................................