Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions
2 Important Safety Instructions 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 handset of your telephone next to your...
Page 3 - Introduction
3 Your phone is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz frequency range. Your phone is capable of supporting up to a maximum of eight handsets. Using additional handsets, up to four people can be conferenced on a call (three handsets and the basespeakerphone). This manual is desig...
Page 4 - Parts Check List; VTech Phonebook
4 Audio Patch Cord USB Cable Parts Check List 1. Base Unit2. Handset3. Base Power Adapter4. Telephone Line Cord5. Special Features Guide6. Quick Start Guide 7. Belt Clip8. User’s Manual9. Audio Patch Cord10. Battery 11. VTech Phonebook Manager CD12. USB Cable Base Unit Handset Base Power Adapter Tel...
Page 5 - The Handset Layout
5 The Handset Layout 1. Earpiece2. USB Cable Jack3. Headset Jack / Audio Patch Cable Jack (2.5mm) 4. On/Flash Key5. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #)6. Speakerphone Key 7. LCD Display8. Menu/Select Key9. Softkeys10. NavKeys(Navigation Keys)11. Volume Keys12. Off/Clear Key13. Microphone 1 2 3 5 6 4 7 9 10 11 ...
Page 6 - The Base Unit Layout
6 1. Charging LED2. LCD Display3. Message LED4. Speakerphone5. Softkeys6. Flash7. Intercom The Base Unit Layout 8. Volume Key9. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #)10. Clear11. Antenna12. Microphone13. Telephone Jack14. DC Connector Jack15. Spare Battery Compartment 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 7 11 13 14 15 12
Page 7 - Getting Started; Connecting Power to Base Unit; Setup; To outlet; Installation and Charge of Battery
7 Getting Started Connecting Power to Base Unit Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the connector into the bottom of the baseunit. Setup To outlet Installation and Charge of Battery Follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery cover and place the battery in the compartment withthe met...
Page 8 - Connecting to Phone Line; In Case of Difficulty.; Charging of the Handset Battery
8 Getting Started Connecting to Phone Line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on thebottom of the base unit. Plug the other end of this cord intothe wall jack. Checking for Dial Tone After the battery is charged, press /FLASH (on) on the handset. The Phone icon will appear on the ...
Page 9 - CAUTION
9 Getting Started Setup IMPORTANT! FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM:1. Choose a central location for your base unit.2. Install your base unit and accessory handsets away from electronic equipment, such as personalcomputers, television sets and microwaveovens. 3. In locations...
Page 10 - Power Guard/Spare Battery Charger Feature; Power Guard; Installation
10 Getting Started Power Guard/Spare Battery Charger Feature Power Guard Your phone 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 willstill be able to place and receive cal...
Page 11 - Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset
11 Getting Started Expand your 5858 system by adding accessory handsets. Bring telephoneaccess to rooms where a phone jack isn’t available! Your 5858 phone system can operate up to eight handsets. To order additional handsets (model 5808 ), contact the Supplier. Installation and Registration of Acce...
Page 12 - Setup of 5808 Accessory Handset
12 Getting Started Setup of 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 shownin the diagram to the left. 3. R e p l a c e t h e b a t t e r y c o m p a r t m e n t cover by sliding it upward. 4. ...
Page 13 - AM; BASE SETTINGS; READY TO
13 Getting Started Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset Registration Your 5858 handset comes registered to the base unit. To register additional 5808 handsets (purchased separately): Registering the 5808 handset for the first time After charging, the handset will display registration d...
Page 14 - Basic Operation; Handset and Base Indicators; Handset LEDs; Handset Icons
14 Basic Operation 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 t...
Page 15 - Base Unit Icons; Description; Base LEDs; MUTE
15 Basic Operation Handset and Base Indicators Base Unit 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. Description • F...
Page 16 - Handset Menu; SEL
16 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. NavKeys (Navigation Keys) Press the and NavKeys to maneuver through the various options in the handsetmain menu. Press...
Page 17 - Phonebook; — OR —; Adding Phonebook Entries; NEW; Number Key
17 Basic Operation Handset Menu Phonebook Enter the phonebook directly from idle mode by pressing the or Navkeys. — OR — Press MENU/SEL , then using the and NavKeys, scroll to phonebook, then press MENU/SEL . If there are no entries, the screen will display Phonebook is empty . The i 5858 handset ca...
Page 19 - Searching for and Dialing Phonebook Entries
19 Basic Operation Handset Menu Phone Book SAVE Phone Book FIND NEW Entry has been saved Phone Book SET Search for NOTE: There are 29 preset pictures and animations to choose from. For Picture Download information, see page 26. • Once you’ve selected a picture or an animation, press SAVE . • Your ph...
Page 20 - Editing Phonebook Entries
20 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 the MENU/SEL . The sc...
Page 21 - Call log
21 Basic Operation Handset Menu 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 17), or press DELETE to remove the entry from the log. You can also dial a CID record wh...
Page 22 - Settings
22 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 display on the idle s...
Page 25 - Recordable Ringer
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 will be prompted to Enter Clip Name . Enter a name (up to ten ch...
Page 26 - Picture Download
26 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 contactsfrom/to comma separated text files. This great feature allows you to get contac...
Page 27 - Picture Download/Phonebook Tab Functions; Phonebook Tab Functions
27 Basic Operation Picture Download/Phonebook Tab Functions Phonebook Tab Functions The VTech phonebook manager can be used to create, modify and backup phonebook filesfrom your handset. The phonebook manager has many useful functions:• Export existing contacts from any contact manager (such as Micr...
Page 30 - Base Menu Soft Functions; Erasing Numbers in Redial Memory
30 Basic Operation Base Menu Soft Functions Your phone has an advanced design that uses amenu structure and softkeys to access many ofthe features. Example of the idle mode display: Redial Your base remembers the last 10 numbers dialedfrom it. Press REDIAL . The number on the top line represents the...
Page 31 - Base Unit Menu
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 idle (off) mode, pres...
Page 32 - Calls Log; Reviewing caller ID from the base
32 Basic Operation Calls Log Caller ID - call waiting ID Your phone is capable of displaying the name and/or number of the party calling before youanswer the phone (caller ID). It is also capable of displaying caller ID information in conjunctionwith a call waiting alert signal (call waiting caller ...
Page 33 - Save CID Records to Phonebook Memory; Dialing from Caller ID
33 Basic Operation dial. Save CID Records to Phonebook Memory Press SELECT, then SAVE TO PH. BOOK. Only caller ID records with telephone numbers can be saved into the phonebook. If you need tomodify the number after saving, see To Edit a Number . Deleting CID Records To delete the displayed caller I...
Page 34 - Base Settings; RINGER MELODY 4; Ringer Volume; Clock Setting
34 Basic Operation 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 MELODY KEYPAD TONE CONTRAST DIAL TYPE CLEAR MSG WAIT FAC...
Page 35 - Keypad Tone; Dial Type
35 Basic Operation Keypad Tone (preset to ON ) Keypad tones are the beeps you hear each timeyou press a key on the base unit. To turn this feature ON or OFF : • P r e s s M E N U . S c r o l l d o w n t o B A S E SETTINGS , press SELECT . Scroll down to KEYPAD TONE . • Press SELECT . Choose ON or OF...
Page 36 - Phonebook Memory
36 Basic Operation Phonebook Memory Your base can store up to 50 numbers with names in memory. Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits for the number and 16 characters for the name. When prompted to Enter Name , use the digit keys to spell the name. Each press of a particular key causes charac...
Page 37 - ENTER NAME
37 Basic Operation 12:00 AM 10 NEW CALLS Base Menu Soft Functions To Store a Number/Name: • Starting from the idle screen, enterthe number you want to store inmemory. • Be sure to include long distancec o d e s a n d p a u s e s ( u s i n g t h e PAUSE softkey). • Press the SAVE softkey. • You will ...
Page 38 - PHONE BOOK
38 Basic Operation Base Menu Soft Functions To Search For and Dial a Number/ Name: • Starting from the idle screen, press the PH BOOK softkey to review memory contents. • U s e t h e s o f t k e y s t o s c r o l l through the memory contents in alphabeticalorder. - O R - Press the FIND softkey, ent...
Page 39 - To Edit a Number
39 Basic Operation Base Menu Soft Functions 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 th...
Page 40 - Advanced Operations; Making Calls; Handset and Base Operation
40 Advanced Operations 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 or place the handset in its base to end your call. Fro...
Page 41 - Handset Volume; NavKeys
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 andspeakerphone this way also. Base Speakerphone Volume During a call simpl...
Page 42 - Mute Function; Hold Function
42 Advanced Operations Mute Function During an active call pressing either the MUTE softkey on the handset or base (when in speakerphone mode), will disablethe microphone. Press UNMUTE to return to normal two- way conversation. Hold Function From the handset:• Press the HOLD softkey to place a call ...
Page 44 - Conference Calling
44 Advanced Operations Handset and Base Operation Conference Calling Your phone is capable of supporting conference calls with up to three registered handsets and the base unit. To enter a conference call, simply press /FLASH (on) or ) on the handset or base. The phone icon will be displayed in the ...
Page 45 - Additional Information; Headset Operation; Belt Clip
45 Additional Information Headset Operation Your handset is equipped with a 2.5mm headset jack for use with an optional accessoryheadset for handsfree operation. If you choose to use the headset option, you must obtaina compatible accessory headset. To purchase a headset, contact the Supplier. Once ...
Page 46 - Maintenance; Taking care of your telephone; DO NOT RETRIEVE
46 Additional Information Maintenance Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treatedwith care. Avoid rough treatment Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect yourtelephone if you ever need to s...
Page 47 - In Case Of Difficulty; The phone doesn't work at all; LOW BATTERY; No dial tone; Volume; Your handset vibrates or shakes when a call comes in; ON; You hear other calls while using your phone
47 Additional Information In Case Of Difficulty If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem.If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call the Supplier. The phone doesn't work at all • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. • Make s...
Page 48 - You hear noise in the handset, and none of the keys or buttons work; Common cure for electronic equipment
48 Additional Information In Case Of Difficulty You hear noise in the handset, and none of the keys or buttons work • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Common cure for electronic equipment If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in thecharger. If it do...
Page 49 - Warranty Statement
49 Additional Information Warranty Statement The Supplier warrants, to the original purchaser only, the material and workmanship ofthis product for ONE YEAR from the date of purchase. We will repair or replace, at ouroption, this product without charge should it fail due to a defect in material or w...
Page 50 - FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations; FCC Part 68 and ACTA
50 Additional Information FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a ClassB digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection ...
Page 51 - Industry Canada
51 Additional Information FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until theproblem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made bythe m...
Page 52 - Technical Specifications
52 Additional Information 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 and IC.A c t u a l o p e r ...
Page 53 - Table Of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................ 1Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 3Parts Check List ........................
Page 55 - Index
Index Adding Phonebook Entries..........................17 Additional Information..................................45Advanced Operations..................................40Announced Transfer.................................44 Answering Calls........................................40Base LEDs...........
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