Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions
2 F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 14. Do not use this or any cordless telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the l...
Page 3 - Introduction
3 Your ip 5850 is an advanced cordless telephone set, capable of supporting twoHandsets. This manual is designed to familiar ize you with this cordlesstelephone. We strongly recommend you read the manual before using yourphone. Introduction
Page 4 - Parts Check List
4 Parts Check List 1. Base Unit2. Handsets3. Handset Charger4. Base AC Power Adapter5. Telephone Line Cord 6. Belt Clips7. Base Wall Mounting Bracket8. Charger Wall Mounting Bracket9. User’s Manual10. Battery Cells To purchase replacement battery cells, call VTech Communications, Inc. at1-800-595-95...
Page 5 - The Handset Layout
5 1. Antenna2. Earpiece3. Volume Control4. CID (Scroll Down)5. On (Flash)6. Dialing Keys (0-9, * , #) 7. Redial (Pause)8. Speakerphone 9. LCD Display10. Select (Menu)11. Phonebook (Scroll Up)12. Headset Jack (2.5mm)13. Off (Clear)14. Intercom15. Mute (Delete) The Handset Layout
Page 6 - The Base Unit Layout
6 The Base Unit Layout 1. Rec/Memo2. Time/Set3. Change4. Cradle Contacts5. Menu6. In Use LED7. Charging LED8. Page9. Microphone 10. Volume Control11. Repeat/Slow12. Skip/Quick13. Delete14. Message Boxes (PLAY/STOP)15. Answering Machine Control (On/Off)16. DC Connector Jack17. Telephone Jack
Page 7 - Connecting Power to Base Unit/Handset Charger; the bottom of the Base Unit.; Getting Started; Setup
7 Connecting Power to Base Unit/Handset Charger 1. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into the bottom of the Base Unit. 2. Choose the location for your Handset Charger, and plug its power supply into an electrical outlet. Getting Started Setup
Page 8 - Installation of Battery Cells in Handset; Replace the battery compartment; Charging of the Handset Battery Cells; causing harm to eyes or skin.
8 Setup Getting Started Installation of Battery Cells in Handset Follow the steps below:1. Place the new battery cells in the H a n d s e t w i t h t h e p o s i t i v e a n dn e g a t i v e p o l e s a l i g n e d i n t h ebattery compartment. 2. Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding it ...
Page 9 - Connecting to Phone Line; In Case of Difficulty.; Do not charge the battery cell with other electrical devices.
9 Connecting to Phone Line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack at the bottom of the BaseUnit. Then plug the other end of the cord into the wall jack. Setup Checking for Dial ToneAfter the battery cells are charged, press ON on the Handset. The word PHONE will appear on the Handset ...
Page 10 - Wall Mounting; the other end to the wall jack.
10 Wall Mounting The Wall Mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. Wall mounting is optional. 1. Plug the AC adapters into electrical outlets. Then plug the DC connector of the Base power adapter to the connector jack at the bottom of the Base Unit. 2. Connect the tele...
Page 11 - Handset and Base Indicators; Basic Operation; SPEAKER
11 Handset and Base Indicators Basic Operation • Turns on when the microphone is muted. • Turns on when there are new call log entries. • Turns on when the ringer is muted. • Low battery indicator or charging indicator. Handset LEDs LED Description . Base LEDs LED Description IN USE CHARGING PLAY/ST...
Page 12 - Handset Operation; Making Calls
12 Handset Operation Basic Operation Making Calls • Press ON (or SPEAKER to use the Handset Speakerphone feature). Dial the phonenumber. -OR- Dial the phone number first, then press ON (or SPEAKER). • Press OFF to end your call. Answering Calls • Press ON, SPEAKER or any dialing keys.• Press OFF to ...
Page 13 - Mute Function; Intercom Call; Call Forward and Call Transfer
13 Basic Operation Handset Operation Mute Function • During an active call, pressing the MUTE/ DELETE key will disable the microphone.The screen will display MICROPHONEMUTED briefly: • Press MUTE/DELETE again to return to n o r m a l 2 - w a y c o n v e r s a t i o n . M I C R O -PHONE ON will displ...
Page 15 - Phonebook Operation
15 Basic Operation Phonebook Operation Your ip 5850 can store up to 50 numbers with names in memory. Each memorylocation can hold up to 32 digits for the number and 16 characters for the name. NOTE: The Handsets share a common phonebook, which is stored in the Base. Thismeans that entries inserted b...
Page 16 - Characters by number of key presses
16 Phonebook Operation Basic Operation Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the follow-ing order: Characters by number of key presses Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 space 1 A B C 2 a b c D E F 3 d e f G H I 4 g h i J K L 5 j k l M N O 6 m n o P Q R S 7 p q r s T U V 8 t u v W X...
Page 18 - Caller ID - Call Waiting ID
18 Basic Operation Call Log (Caller ID - Call Waiting) Caller ID - Call Waiting ID Your ip 5850 is capable of displaying the number of the calling party before youanswer the phone (Caller ID). If the number is contained in the phonebook, thename of the caller will also be displayed. It is also capab...
Page 19 - Storing a Caller ID
19 Call Log (Caller ID - Call Waiting) Basic Operation • Press SEL again. Use or to scroll through the Call Log entries. When the beginning orthe end of the Call Log is reached, a doublebeep will sound. Storing a Caller ID • Follow the steps in Reviewing Caller ID to scroll to the record to be store...
Page 20 - Deleting Caller ID
20 Call Log (Caller ID - Call Waiting) Basic Operation Deleting Caller ID • Follow the steps in Reviewing Caller ID to scroll to the record to be deleted. • Press DELETE key to delete the desired record. A confirmation tone will sound andt h e p r e v i o u s C a l l e r I D r e c o r d w i l l b ed...
Page 21 - Ringer Volume; Handset Settings
21 Basic Operation Ringer Volume • From the idle (OFF) mode, press SEL then or key to RINGER VOLUME. • Press SEL again. The current ringer volume will be shown: • Press or keys or enter digit 0-6 to the desired ringer volume. The current ring tone isplayed and the volume bar is increased/de-creased ...
Page 23 - Audible Indicators; Turn Answering System On or Off; Press CHANGE until the system announces; Answering System Operation
23 Audible Indicators This system gives you voice prompts for featureoperations and voice confirmations when you pressa button or complete an operation. Turn Answering System On or Off Press ON/OFF to turn the system on or off.When the system is turned on, you will hear "Answering machine on"...
Page 24 - About Mailboxes
24 Answering System Operation About Mailboxes This answering system has three voice mailboxes. Callers using a touch tonephone can select the mailbox in which their messages will be recorded bypressing 1, 2, or 3 while the system plays the outgoing announcement. Otherwise,messages will be recorded i...
Page 25 - Review Your Announcement:; Make sure the answering system is
25 Answering System Operation Answering System Operation 3. Press any PLAY/STOP button to stop recording. The system plays back your recorded message. Review Your Announcement: 1. Press MENU until you hear "Set Outgoing Messages."2. Press any PLAY/STOP button. The system plays the current an...
Page 26 - Turn the Base ringer on or off.; FEATURE SUMMARY
26 Answering System Operation Answering System Operation NOTE: Exit Feature Setup at any time by pressing any PLAY/STOP button. SYSTEM ANNOUNCES: "Set Security Code"50* "Set Audible Message Alert"Off*On "Set Announce Only"Off*On "Set Base Ringer"On*Off "Set Number...
Page 27 - Listen to Messages; up or slow down playback of a message.
27 Answering System Operation Answering System Operation This system automatically saves your messages until you delete them, and can storeapproximately 15 minutes of messages, memos and announcements (up to amaximum of 99 messages). A message or memo can be up to 4 minutes long.If the system has le...
Page 28 - Adjust Playback Volume; Press VOL; Delete Messages; NOTE: D e l e t e d m e s s a g e s c a n n o t b e; Delete a Specific Message
28 Answering System Operation Answering System Operation Press the PLAY/STOP button at any timeduring playback to exit message playback.You will hear a long beep. Adjust Playback Volume Press VOL or VOL to adjust playback volume to a comfortable level. If volume isset to level 1, you will not hear i...
Page 29 - Record a Memo; Set the Base playback volume to a level
29 Answering System Operation Answering System Operation Record a Memo You can record a memo up to fourminutes long to store as an incomingmessage. 1. Press and release REC/MEMO. The system announces "Please selectmailbox." 2. Press the PLAY/STOP button to select a mailbox for the memo.After...
Page 30 - No messages in any mailbox.; MESSAGE WINDOW DISPLAY; On or Off (steady for
30 Answering System Operation Answering System Operation TO INDICATE: No messages in any mailbox. To t a l n u m b e r o f m e s s a g e s i n a l lmailboxes. Memory is full or total number ofmessages is 99. Duration of announcement or memor e c o r d i n g . ( M a x i m u m l e n g t h o fannouncem...
Page 31 - Remote Access
31 Answering System Operation Answering System Operation FUNCTION: Play messages in a mailbox Repeat a message Skip a message Stop Save messages Delete message Review announcement Record announcement Record memo End remote access call Turn system off Turn system on Remote Access You can access many ...
Page 32 - Headset Operation; • Whenever a compatible Headset; Belt Clip; Advanced Opertion
32 Your ip 5850 Handset is equipped with a 2.5mm Headset Jack for use with anoptional accessory Headset for hands-free operation. If you choose to use theHeadset option, you must obtain an optional accessory Headset, which is com-patible with the ip 5850. For best results use a VTech 2.5 mm headset....
Page 33 - The Phone Doesn’t Work At All; message or indication, the battery cells need charging.; No Dial Tone; Volume and Answering System Feature Setup in this User's Manual.; You Hear Other Calls While Using Your Phone; In Case Of Difficulty; Additional Information
33 If you have difficulties in operating your phone, the suggestions below shouldsolve the problem. If you still have difficulties after trying these suggestions, callV T E C H C o m m u n i c a t i o n s a t 1 - 8 0 0 - 5 9 5 - 9 5 1 1 . I n C a n a d a , c a l l V T E C HTelecommunications Canada ...
Page 34 - • Make sure the power cord is plugged in.; Common Cure For Electronic Equipment
34 Additional Information In Case Of Difficulty You Hear Noise In The Handset, And NoneOf 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 respondingnormally, then try to put the Handset in the cradle.If it does n...
Page 35 - Maintenance; Taking care of your telephone
35 Additional Information Maintenance Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must betreated with care. Avoid rough treatment Place the Handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protectyour telephone if you ever need to s...
Page 36 - conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems or; Warranty Statement
36 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 allaccessories provided by VTech in the sales package (“Product”) are free frommaterial defects in ...
Page 37 - installation or repair of systems outside the unit.; How do you get warranty service?; purchased (Product model) and the date of purchase or receipt and; Other Limitations
37 6. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including butnot limited to Products used for rental purposes); or 7. Product returned without valid proof of purchase (see 2 below); or8. Charges for inst...
Page 39 - VTech Communications Inc.; the receiver is connected.; FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations
39 This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications Commission(FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 andCS-03 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (...
Page 41 - c Te s t i n g t h e e m e r g e n c y t e l e p h o n e nu m b e r s yo u h ave s t o r e d i s n o t
41 3. Repair instructions If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jackuntil the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment canonly be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined und...
Page 43 - H a n d s e t : 1 4 6 g r a m s ( e x c l u d i n g; Technical Specifications
43 Additional Information 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...
Page 45 - Table Of Contents
45 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................1 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................3 Parts Check List.......................................................................................................4The H...