Page 2 - Table of contents
www.vtechphones.com The RBRC ® seal ..............................................................42 Technical specifications ..................................................43 Index ................................................................................44 Table of contents
Page 3 - Important safety; on page 40 of this manual.
Important! Before using this telephone, please read the Important safety nstructons on page 40 of this manual. NEED HELP? This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting you need to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please take the time to review thoroughly to ensure prope...
Page 4 - Parts checklst
www.vtechphones.com G ett n g s ta rte d Parts checklst • Handset • Telephone base • Desk/wall mount bracket • Base power adapter • Battery • Battery cover • Belt clip • Telephone line cord • User’s manual Handset Telephone base with desk/wall mount bracket Battery covers Battery Belt clip Telephone...
Page 5 - Connect power and telephone lne cords; Installaton
www.vtechphones.com Connect power and telephone lne cords Installaton Standard electrical outlet Modular telephone jack • Install the telephone base away from electronic equipment such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. • Connect ...
Page 6 - Choose locaton
www.vtechphones.com G ett n g s ta rte d Installaton Choose locaton For maximum performance of your cordless telephone system: 1. Choose a central location for your telephone base. 2. Install your telephone base and handset away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets ...
Page 7 - Wall mountng bracket nstallaton
www.vtechphones.com Installaton Wall mountng bracket nstallaton (optional) Your telephone base comes with the wall mounting/desktop bracket installed, ready for desktop use. If you prefer to mount your telephone on the wall (optional), it is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate. For ...
Page 8 - If you subscrbe to DSL servce
www.vtechphones.com G ett n g s ta rte d If you subscrbe to DSL servce If you receive high speed internet through your telephone line (commonly referred to as DSL) and you are experiencing interference during conversations and/or your caller ID features aren’t functioning properly, install a DSL fil...
Page 9 - Belt clp
www.vtechphones.com Installaton Belt clp (optional) To remove To attach Headset jack You can use this telephone handsfree when you install any VTech 2.5 mm headset, purchased separately. Plug the headset into the jack located on the right side of the handset (under the small rubber flap). Do not for...
Page 10 - Telephone operaton; Handset layout
www.vtechphones.com B as c o pe ra to n Telephone operaton 1,2 3,4 8 7 9 10 5 6 Handset layout 1. TALK2. FLASH3. CHAN (channel)4. REMOVE5. Answer a call6. /CID VOL- /VOL+ 7. SELECT8. OFF9. REDIAL/PAUSE10. PROG (program)
Page 11 - Telephone base layout
www.vtechphones.com Telephone operaton 11 12 13 Telephone base layout 11. CHARGE/IN USE12. Message waiting indicator13. FIND HANDSET
Page 12 - Handset operaton
www.vtechphones.com B as c o pe ra to n Handset operaton Makng calls • Press TALK /FLASH , then dial the number. — OR — Dial the number (press then press CHAN/REMOVE to backspace), then press TALK /FLASH. • To answer a call, press TALK /FLASH . • To end a call, press OFF . Endng Calls • Press OFF to...
Page 14 - Telephone base operaton; NEW VOICEMAIL
www.vtechphones.com B as c o pe ra to n Telephone base operaton CHARGE/IN USE • Flashes slowly when the handset is in use. • Glows steadily when the handset is charging in its base. • Flashes in unison with an incoming call. Voce mal ndcator If you subscribe to telephone company voice mail with a vi...
Page 15 - Set language; LANGUAGE; Set dal mode; TONE; Set handset date and tme; AM; Check for dal tone
www.vtechphones.com Set language • Press PROG, then press or until LANGUAGE is displayed. Press SELECT. • The current setting blinks. Press or until the screen displays the correct language (English, Espanol, Francais). • Press SELECT to save your selection. Set dal mode If you have touch tone servi...
Page 16 - Charge the handset battery; Handset rnger style/battery save; Rnger volume
www.vtechphones.com B as c o pe ra to n tone. If you do not, refer to the Troubleshootng section in the back of this user’s manual. Charge the handset battery The battery may have enough power to allow for short calls. If the battery power is low, NEEDS RECHARGING will appear on the handset screen. ...
Page 17 - Temporary tone dalng; OFF; Operatng range
www.vtechphones.com Telephone operaton Temporary tone dalng If you have pulse (rotary) dialing, you can change from dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing *TONE . This is useful if you need to send touch tone signals for access to telephone banking or long distance services. 1. P...
Page 18 - Voce mal
www.vtechphones.com B as c o pe ra to n Telephone operaton Voce mal Your phone is designed to work with most local and regional telephone service provider’s voice messaging systems, providing alerts on both the handset and telephone base when new messages come in.Voice messaging is a subscription se...
Page 19 - Dsplay screen messages; PHONE ON
www.vtechphones.com Telephone operaton Dsplay screen messages Screen displays: When: ** RINGING ** There is a call coming in. CONNECTING... The handset is waiting for dial tone. PHONE ON The handset is in use. NEW VOICEMAIL You have been alerted by the telephone company that you have received new vo...
Page 20 - Drectory; Store a drectory entry
www.vtechphones.com B as c o pe ra to n Drectory Your phone can store 20 (including the nine speed dial entries) telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters for the name and 24 digits for the number in each location) in the handset. Store a drectory entry 1. Press PROG . The screen displays DI...
Page 21 - Edt a drectory entry
www.vtechphones.com Drectory 5. Enter the telephone number. Press then press CHAN/REMOVE to backspace and make corrections. Press REDIAL/PAUSE to store a pause (a P will be shown) if necessary. — OR — Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last number dialed from this handset. 6. Press SELECT or PROG. Th...
Page 22 - Erase a drectory entry; Move a drectory entry to the speed dal
www.vtechphones.com B as c o pe ra to n Erase a drectory entry 1. Press . The screen displays DIRECTORY . 2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in directory. — OR — Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to delete. 3. When the screen displays the entr...
Page 23 - SELECT; Dal a drectory number; DIRECTORY; — OR —
www.vtechphones.com 0 4. Press SELECT . The screen displays ENTER - . 5. Press the key (1-9) for the memory location where you want to store this entry. You’ll hear a for the memory location where you want to store this entry. You’ll hear a You’ll hear a confirmation beep. A memory location number (...
Page 24 - Store a speed dal entry; PROG; Speed dal
www.vtechphones.com B as c o pe ra to n • The entries you stored in speed dial memory will be marked with 01 through 09 in the telephone directory. • Press OFF at any time to exit speed dial mode. Your phone can store up to nine telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters and 24 digits in each...
Page 25 - Edt a speed dal entry
www.vtechphones.com Speed dal Store a speed dal entry 6. When you finish entering the name, press SELECT or PROG. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER. 7. Enter the telephone number. Press then press CHAN/REMOVE to backspace and make corrections. Press REDIAL /PAUSE if you wish to store pauses in the di...
Page 26 - Erase a speed dal entry; ERASE; Dal a speed dal number; SPEED
www.vtechphones.com B as c o pe ra to n Speed dal Erase a speed dal entry 1. Press and hold the speed dial location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish to delete. 2. When the screen displays the entry you want to delete, press SELECT. Then press or until ERASE flashes. 3. Press SELECT. The scree...
Page 27 - Caller ID
www.vtechphones.com Your phone has a caller ID (CID) with call waiting feature that works with service from your local phone service provider. Caller ID with call waiting lets you see who’s calling before you answer the phone, even when you are on another call. You may need to change your phone serv...
Page 28 - Revew call hstory
www.vtechphones.com B as c o pe ra to n Caller ID • If you answer a call before the information appears on the screen, it will not be in the call history. • Press OFF at any time to exit call history. About call hstory (caller ID) Your phone can store up to 45 calls in its caller ID (CID) memory. Wh...
Page 29 - Delete records from call hstory; Dal a dsplayed number; Store a call hstory record n the drectory
www.vtechphones.com Caller ID Delete records from call hstory Delete a specific call: 1. Locate the record you want to delete from call history. 2. Press the REMOVE key. You’ll hear a confirmation beep. Delete all calls: 1. With the handset in idle (off) mode, press and hold the REMOVE key. The scre...
Page 30 - PRIVATE CALLER
www.vtechphones.com B as c o pe ra to n Caller ID Screen displays: When: PRIVATE CALLER T h e o t h e r p a r t y i s b l o c k i n g n a m e a n d /o r n u m b e r information. UNKNOWN CALLER Your phone company is unable to receive information about this caller’s name and/or number. * (after name) ...
Page 31 - Battery nformaton; Battery care and mantenance; Replace the handset battery
www.vtechphones.com Battery nformaton • If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after charging overnight, the battery should be replaced. • To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully: Charge the battery provide...
Page 32 - Troubleshootng; Problem
www.vtechphones.com Addtonal nformat on Troubleshootng 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 Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canad...
Page 34 - USE
www.vtechphones.com Addtonal nformat on Troubleshootng Problem Suggeston The CHARGE/IN USE Indicator on the telephone base is flashing • This is a signal that the battery is very low, completely depleted, or when there is no electrical contact between the battery and the telephone base. • Ensure the...
Page 38 - CHAN
www.vtechphones.com Addtonal nformat on Troubleshootng There is noise or interference during a telephone conversation. My calls fade out or cut in and out when I am using the cordless handset. • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base. • Appliances or other cordless tel...
Page 41 - Mantenance; Lmted Warranty
www.vtechphones.com Mantenance Taking care of your telephoneYour 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 telephone if you ever need to ship it....
Page 44 - FCC, ACTA and IC regulatons
www.vtechphones.com Addtonal nformat on FCC, ACTA and IC regulatons FCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonab...
Page 46 - Technical specifications
www.vtechphones.com Addtonal nformat on Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Base: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz Handset: 5863.80 - 5872.5 MHz Receive frequency Base: 5863.80 - 5872.5 MHz Handset: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz Channels 30 Nominal effective ran...
Page 47 - Index
www.vtechphones.com Index A About call history (caller ID) 25 Answering calls 9 B Batteries 28 Belt clip 6 C Caller ID 24-27 Charge the handset battery 13 Check for dial tone 12 Choose location 3 Clear voice mail alert 15 Connect power and telephone line cords 2 D Delete all calls 26 Delete a specif...
Page 50 - User’s manual
User’s manual w w w . v t e c h p h o n e s . c o m Model: ia5824