VTech I 5881 - Manuals

5 The Handset Layout 1. Antenna 2. Earpiece 3. Headset Jack and Audio PatchCable Jack (2.5mm) 4. Soft/Select Key 5. On/Flash Key 6. Dialing Keys (0-9, * , #) 7. Speakerphone Key 8. Speakerphone LED 9. Message Waiting /In Use/Incoming Ringing LED 1 2 9 10 16 3 5 6 7 13 12 15 14 8 17 11 4 Getting S ta...

6 Setup Follow the steps below:1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing on the indent andsliding downward. 2. Place the new battery pack in the H a n d s e t w i t h t h e m e t a l c o n t a c t saligned with the charge contacts inthe battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery compartme...

8 Registration Registering an i 5801 Handset for the first time After charging, the screen will display: Find the BASE ID Code by doing the following (Base mustbe 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. ...

9 Line In Use indicator• On steady with no number next to it when a parallel set is in use.• 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. Handset Number Indicator• Indicat...

1 0 Handset Menu Main Menu Press the joystick in or left soft key to display the 6menu options. Then use the joystick to navigate to thedesired menu option for selection. You can also press thedialing key assigned for each icon (see information be-low for the assigned keys), to activate the menu opt...

1 1 Handset Menu Sounds & Alerts (dialing key 5) - Record custom sound clips, turn ringer and vibrate feature on and off, select main ringer tone, turn tones(low battery, keypad, and out-of-range) on and off. Settings (dialing key 6) - Set the time; adjust screen contrast; reset to default setti...

1 2 confirmation. • Any registered Handset or Base can answer theglobal page, thus entering Intercom mode. • To end the intercom call, press OFF on the Handsetor INTERCOM on the Base. Phonebook With this icon highlighted, press the joystick in or press the left soft key to revealthe contents of your...

1 3 • Press NEW. NOTE: When phone book is full, pressing NEW,"Phonebook is Full" displays and an error tonesounds. • You will then be prompted to Enter Name. Use the digit keys to ‘spell’ the name. If you make amistake, press the softkey. You can add a space between characters by pressing th...

1 4 • If you wish to be visually alerted to calls from thisnumber by changing to a distinctive image, press the joystick or to scroll to PICTURE : (none) . • Press the joystick or to sample the picturesand images options.— OR — • Press the joystick in then press the joystick or to sample the picture...

1 5 — OR — You can press FIND softkey, enter the first fewcharacters of the name and then press OK tosearch. If you make a mistake, press softkey. The closest match, in alphabetical order,will be displayed. • Once you can find the entry you want, simplypress ON or SPEAKERPHONE to dial thenumber. Edi...

1 7 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 soft key to reve...

1 8 Sounds & Alerts With this icon highlighted, press the joystick in or left soft key to reveal thefollowing options: Ringer Control(dialing key 2) - this option allows you to change theRinger Volume, turn the Ringer On/Off and control the VibratingRinger. Ringers(dialing key 3) - this option a...

1 9 Basic Operation screen (wall paper) or assign a specific image to a phonebook directory in theavailable 50 directories. Set a Wallpaper image To set a wallpaper image, select the icon Pictures in the main menu. Then choose an image in one of the three (My Pictures, Images or Emotions)menu option...

2 0 Record a Ringer using the Audio Patch Cord You can easily record a unique ringer to be used as either your DefaultRinger or for a Distinctive Ringer for assigning to a individual phonebookdirectory. You can either record using the provided Audio Patch Cord (notthe USB cord), or simply use the Ha...

2 1 Download your own image Do you have a favorite image stored in your personal computer that you wouldlike to use as your i 5801 wallpaper or to assign to one of your 50 availablephonebook directories? Using the provided Image Editor Software, you canview and convert your image. Once you have sele...

2 2 -Adjust Brightness and Contrast -Adjust Color • Before downloading your image, make sure that the provided USB cordis correctly installed into your computer (using the large connector) andHandset (using the small connector). After you have completed the image editing process, press Send to Phone...

2 3 Handset Operation Making Calls From the Handset • Press ON (or, SPEAKERPHONE to use theHandset Speakerphone feature).Dial the phone number. -OR- Dial the phone number first; then press ON(or SPEAKERPHONE). • Press OFF to end your call or place theHandset in charger cradle to end your call. Answe...

2 4 MID - Mid-Range sounds enhanced(This is the recommended setting forhearing aid users) TREBLE - High Frequency soundsenhanced NATURAL - No frequencyenhancement (Your Handset ispreset with this selection) The Handset will graphically display the four modes. NOTE: The Sound Select feature can't be ...

2 5 Flash Function You can use your i 5801 with services such as CallWaiting. Simply press the ON/FLASH key on theHandset Conference Calling The i5881 or VT5831 is capable of supporting confer-ence calls with up to two registered Handsets, and the Base Unit. To enter aconference call, simply access ...

2 6 Your i 5801 cordless Handset is equipped with a 2.5mm Headset Jack foruse with an optional accessory Headset for hands-free operation. If you chooseto use the Headset option, you must obtain an optional accessory Headset,which is compatible with the i 5801. To purchase a Headset, call VTECH Cust...

2 7 Taking Care Of Your Telephone Your i 5801 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so itmust be treated with care. Avoid rough treatment Place the Handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protectyour telephone if you ever need to ship it. Avoid water Your te...

2 8 In 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, call VTech TelecommucationsCanada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. The Phon...

2 9 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 like to turn it off, see Sounds & Alerts - Ringer CONTROL. You Hear Other Calls While Using Your Phone • Disconnect your Base Unit from the telephone jack...

3 0 Warranty Statement 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 theproduct and all accessories provided by VTech in the sales p a c k a g e( “ P r o d u c t ” ...

3 1 6. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (includingbut not limited to Products used for rental purposes ); or 7. Product returned without valid proof of purchase (see 2 below); or8. Charges for in...

3 2 may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particularpurpose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the product is fitfor ordinary use) are limited to one year from date of purchase. Some statesdo not allo...

3 3 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. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,and (...

3 4 Additional Information FCC Part 68 and ACTA If this equipment was approved for connection to the telephone network prior to July23, 2001, it complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)rules. If the equipment was approved after that date, it complies with the Part 68 rule...

3 5 company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephonecompany is required to notify you before interrupting service. If advancenotice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You willbe given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone companyis...

3 6 Additional Information FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. Theequipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection.The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions maynot prevent degradati...

3 7 Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlledPLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base : 5744.736-5825.952 MHzHandset : 2401.056-2482.272 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base : 2401.056-2482.272 MHzHandset: 5744.736 - 5825.952 MHz CHANNELS 95 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power al...

3 8 91-5470-20-00ISSUE 0 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., 200-7671 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright ...

3 9 Introduction....................................................................................................................1Important Safety Instructions..................................................................................2 Getting Started..........................................