VTech IA5879 - Manual

www.vtechphones.com 6 Installation Power connection Plug the connector of the base power adaptor to the connector jack at the bottom of the base unit . Then plug the adaptor into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch . • Use only the base power adaptor supplied with this product . • I...

www.vtechphones.com 7 G ett in g s ta rte d Installation Charge the handset battery Place the handset in the base or charger . If the battery hasn’t already been charged, NEEDS RECHARGING will appear on the handset. Charge the battery for at least 16 hours before using your phone for the first time ...

www.vtechphones.com 8 Installation Set handset date and time If you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with the first incoming call . If you do not have caller ID service, or wish to set the date and time manually:• Press PROG , then press or until DATE/TIME ...

www.vtechphones.com 9 G ett in g s ta rte d Installation If you subscribe to DSL service: If you hear interference during conversations and/or your caller ID features are not functioning properly, install a noise filter to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line jack. Contact...

www.vtechphones.com 0 Telephone operation Handset operation . Answering a call Press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to answer a call . 2 . Making a call Press LINE 1 or LINE 2 , then dial the number . -OR- Dial the number (use to back- space and make corrections), then press LINE1 or LINE2 to call . To end your c...

www.vtechphones.com B as ic o pe ra tio n Telephone operation Base operation . CONTRAST Press the contrast key, to adjust the screen contrast . Repeated pressing will cycle from lightest to darkest contrast . 2 . PROG/MEM Your base unit can store 0 frequently dialed phone numbers . Press the PROG/ME...

www.vtechphones.com 2 Telephone operation Three way conference call At the handset: • While on an active call (on either line .)• Press HOLD . Make a call on the other line . • Press HOLD to hold the other call, the screen will display: • Press SEL/INT to enter conference mode . At the base: • While...

www.vtechphones.com 3 B as ic o pe ra tio n Telephone operation Temporary tone dialing If you have pulse dial (rotary) service, you can change from pulse to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing * TONE . This is useful if you need to send touch tone signals to access telephone banking or long...

www.vtechphones.com 5 B as ic o pe ra tio n Telephone operation Display screen messages Screen displays: When: NEEDS RECHARGING The battery needs to be recharged . ** RINGING ** There is a call coming in . CONNECTING... The handset is waiting for a dial tone . PHONE ON The handset is in use . CALLIN...

www.vtechphones.com 6 Speed dial Presses Dial key Once Twice 3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times 2 A B C 2 3 D E F 3 4 G H I 4 5 J K L 5 6 M N O 6 7 P Q R S 7 8 T U V 8 9 W X Y Z 9 0 0 * * # & ‘ , - . # Your phone can store up to nine telephone numbers with names (up to 5 characters and 24 digits in...

www.vtechphones.com 7 B as ic o pe ra tio n 5 . After you enter the name, press SEL/INT. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER . 6 . Enter the telephone number . Use to backspace and make corrections . Press REDIAL/PAUSE to enter a pause if necessary . — OR — Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last number...

www.vtechphones.com 8 Speed dial Delete a speed dial entry . Press and hold the speed dial location key (-9) of the entry you wish to delete .2 . When the screen displays the entry to be deleted, press SEL/INT . Then press or until ERASE flashes. 3 . Press SEL/INT . The screen displays ERASE NO YES ...

www.vtechphones.com 9 B as ic o pe ra tio n Directory Your phone can store 20 (including the nine speed dial entries) telephone numbers with names (up to 5 characters for the name and 24 digits for the number in each location) in the handset . Store a directory entry in the handset . Press PROG . Th...

www.vtechphones.com 20 Directory 3 . When the screen displays the entry you want to edit, press SEL/INT . Then press or until EDIT flashes. 4 . Press SEL/INT . The screen displays the name and number . The cursor appears at the end of the name . Use , and the dial pad keys to edit the name . Press S...

www.vtechphones.com 2 B as ic o pe ra tio n Directory Store a speed dial entry in the directory from the handset . 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 w...

www.vtechphones.com 23 B as ic o pe ra tio n • The base displays ENTER MEM 0-9 . Enter the desired location that to be deleted . The base now displays ENTRY DELETED and you’ll hear a confirmation tone. Replace a directory entry at the base To replace a number stored in a particular memory location, ...

www.vtechphones.com 24 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 calling before you answer the phone, even when you are on another call .You may need to change your phone se...

www.vtechphones.com 25 B as ic o pe ra tio n Caller ID About caller ID Your phone can store up to 45 calls in its caller ID (CID) memory . When the memory is full, the oldest call will automatically be deleted to make room for new incoming call information .For each call that comes in, the screen di...

www.vtechphones.com 26 Caller ID Delete a record from call history Delete a specific call: . Locate the record you want to delete from call history .2 . Press the REMOVE key, you’ll a confirmation beep. Delete all calls: . With the handset in idle (off) mode, press and hold the REMOVE key . The scre...

www.vtechphones.com 27 B as ic o pe ra tio n Caller ID 2 . If you wish to change how the number is stored, press # . The screen displays all dialing variations available (area code + number; + area code + number; number only; + number) . The dialing options are: 3 . Press PROG , then press or until ...

www.vtechphones.com 28 Batteries Battery care and performance After the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation Operating time While in use (talking) up to 5 hours While not in use (standby*) up to 5 days * Handset is off the base unit or charger but not in use ...

www.vtechphones.com 29 Additional information Troubleshooting 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 -800-595-95 . In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications ...

www.vtechphones.com 3 Problem Suggestion C A N ’ T C O N N E C T d i s p l a y s o n m y handset . • Move the handset closer to the base . You might have moved out of range .• If the handset is in its base and the charging light does not come on, refer to The charge light is off in this troubleshoot...

www.vtechphones.com 36 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 telephone if you ever need to ...

www.vtechphones.com 38 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: . Read and understand all instructions .2 . Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product .3 . U...

www.vtechphones.com 39 Additional information FCC, ACTA and IC regulations FCC Part 5This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 5 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules . These requirements are intended to provide re...

www.vtechphones.com 4 Additional information Technical specifications Frequency Control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit Frequency Base: 92 .75 - 97 .0 MHz Handset: 5863 .80 - 5872 .5 MHz Receive Frequency Base: 5863 .80 - 5872 .5 MHz Handset: 92 .75 - 97 .0 MHz Nominal Effective Range Ma...

www.vtechphones.com 42 Index B Base ringer 8 Basic operation 0-29 Batteries 5, 28 Before you begin 4 Belt clip 9 C Caller ID 24–27 Calling from speed dial 8 Charge the handset battery 7 Check for dial tone 7 Choose a location 5 Conference call 2 D Delete a directory entry in the handset 20 Delete a ...

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