Vtech i5868 User Manual
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including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product , but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the Base or Handset other than specified access doors may expose - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 2
Important Safety Instructions F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during off while the Handset is next to your ear. WARNING: To insure your safety from possible electric shock, only use the enclosed VTech Audio Patch Cable - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 3
is designed to familiarize you with the i 5867 cordless telephone. We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone. To order additional system Handsets (model number i 5803 or i 5807), battery cells or headsets, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 4
List 1. Base Unit 2. Handset 3. Telephone Line Cord 4. Belt Clip 5. User's Manual 6. Quick Start Guide 7. Battery Cells 8. USB Cable 9. Audio Patch Cable 10. Image Editor Software (CD-ROM) 11. Base AC Power Adapter To purchase replacement battery cells, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800595 - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 5
The Handset Layout 1 9 2 10 11 3 12 4 OK ON OFF 13 5 1 22AABBCC 3 DEEFF 14 4 GHHII 55JJKKLL 6 MNNOO 6 7PQQ RSS 88TTUUVV 9 WXX Y ZZ 0 OPERR # TONEE SE LECT SPEAKER 7 15 PHONE SO U ND 16 8 1. Antenna 2. Earpiece 3. Headset Jack and Audio Patch Cable Jack (2.5mm) 4. - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 6
The Base Unit Layout 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 11 12 13 3 4 14 5 15 17 18 16 1. Volume Keys 2. Charging LED 3. Repeat/Slow 4. Skip/Quick 5. Delete 6. Record 7. Change 8. Antenna 9. Time/Set 10. Menu 11. Mailbox Keys (Play/Stop) 12. In Use LED 13. Page 14. On/Off 15. Spare Battery Drawer 16. - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 7
poles aligned in the battery compartment. 2. Replace the battery cover by sliding it upwards. 3. If the new battery cells are not already charged, place the Handset in its Charger or Base Unit, and allow it to charge for at least 12 hours. After initial charge, a maintenance charge of 8 hours should - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 8
Handset. Charging of the Handset Battery Cells The Handset of your i 5867 cordless telephone is powered by rechargeable battery cells which charge automatically whenever the Handset of the battery cells into household garbage. Connecting to Phone Line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 9
and other details. CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone. IMPORTANT: FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1. Choose a central location for your Base Unit. 2. Install your Base Unit and Extension Handsets away from electronic equipment such as - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 10
compartment. 3. Push the drawer closed. 1 The spare battery charger takes 24 hours to fully charge drained battery cells. 2 3 To order battery cells, Headsets and additional Handsets (model i 5803 or i 5807), call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377. 10 - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 11
Expand your i 5867 system by adding accessory Handsets. Bring telephone service to rooms where a phone jack isn't available! Your VTech i 5867 system can operate up to 8 Handsets. To order additional Handsets (model number i 5803 or i 5807), call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 12
compartment cover by sliding it upward. 4. Place the Handset in the Charger, and allow it to charge for at least 12 hours. After the initial charge, a maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient. DC 6V CORDLESS TELEPHONE MODEL: 5807 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. DC 6V 300mA CLASS 2 POWER - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 13
OK to complete the registration process. Register Enter Base ID ok NOTE: If after charging the Handset displays "Searching for Base...", press the NEW softkey. "Enter Base ID" will now be displayed digits. Congratulations! You can now enjoy the benefits of your VTech Multi-Handset system. 13 - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 14
Use Indicator • On steady with one or more numbers next to it, indicating which exten- sions are using the line. For example, 12 indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on an outside call. • Indicates when a parallel set is in use. • Lit when the answering machine is answering an incoming call - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 15
in that mailbox. On/Off Charging • Lights when the Answering Machine is ON. • On when the Handset is charging in the cradle. IN USE • Lights when the line is being used by a i 5867 system Handset. • Flashes when another telephone on the same line (parallel extension) is in use or when the - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 16
Intercom (dialing key 1) - Talk between Handsets(s), or use to page the cordless Handset(s). Phonebook (dialing key 2) - Enter and retrieve up to 50 names and phone numbers, each can be assigned a distinctive ring and image. Calls Log (dialing key 3) - Review Caller ID data; select and dial - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 17
press the left softkey to reveal the contents of your phonebook. If there are no entries, the screen will display Phonebook is empty. The i 5867 Handset can store up to 50 numbers with names in the phonebook directory, along with a distinctive ring and image for each. Each memory location can hold - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 18
(in order) Space & ' , . 1 ABCa b c 2 DEF d e f 3 GHI g h i 4 J KL j k l 5 MNOm n o 6 P QR S p q r T UV t u v 8 WX Y Z w x y 0 * # s7 z9 Adding Phonebook Entries • From the Handset idle (OFF) mode, press any NavKey. The Phonebook icon should be highlighted. Press the middle NavKey or left softkey - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 19
Handset Menu • Enter the number you want to store in the Phonebook. Press and hold the entry, press SAVE now. You must subscribe to Caller ID service for the distinctive ring function to work. • If you wish to be alerted to calls from this phone number, you can assign a unique ring tone to this - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 20
, press SAVE. Basic Operation • Your phonebook entry has been saved and the screen will display: Searching for and Dialing Phonebook Entries • From the Handset idle (OFF) mode, press any NavKey. The Phonebook icon should be highlighted. Press the middle NavKey or the left softkey. • Press the up - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 21
Basic Operation Handset Menu • Press the middle NavKey. The screen will display: • Press the EDIT softkey. • Press the up or down NavKey to the option you want to - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 22
Handset Menu Basic Operation Calls Log With this icon highlighted, press the middle NavKey or left softkey to view your Caller ID and Redial options: Review CID Log Clear CID Log Review (dialing key 4) - Select this option to delete all phone numbers stored in redial memory. You will be asked Are - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 23
keys to set or change the time. Contrast (dialing key 3) - This option allows you to adjust the Handset screen contrast. Phone Setup (dialing key4) - This option allows you to return the Handset to Enter Base ID and change the TONE/PULSE setting. Language (dialing key 5, preset to English) - This - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 24
will receive a message on the screen confirming Wallpaper Set! and an audio confirmation. To assign a personal image into your Handset, see Picture Download on page 26 for instructions. Clear a Wallpaper image To clear a wallpaper image, select the icon Pictures in the main menu. Select Clear - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 25
can also record your own ringers in another 3 blank locations in My Clips. You will find 10 additional sound clips excluding those preset in the Handset on the accompanying CD-ROM. To record a ringer, follow these steps: • Select the Sounds & Alerts icon in the Main Menu. • Select the Sound Clips - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 26
the included USB cord to send the converted image directly into the Handset. You'll start by downloading the software into your computer: One-Time Visit Vtech on the web. To install the software, click on the Install/Uninstall the Image Editor Software icon and follow the download instructions. 3. - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 27
the connector connector). After you have completed the image editing process, press Send to Phone and your image will be downloaded into the Handset. Within a few seconds, you will see the new image displayed on your Handset and it will be saved in your My Pictures directory. You have the option to - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 28
6 MNNOO 9 WXX Y ZZ # Making Calls • Press ON (or, SPEAKERPHONE to use the Handset Speakerphone feature). Dial the phone number. -OR- • Dial the phone number first; then press ON (or SPEAKERPHONE). • Press OFF or place the Handset in the charger cradle to end your call. Answering Calls • Press ON - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 29
. The phone will display Call On Hold Ring Back! You have 30 seconds to return to the call before it is dropped. HOLD 12:30PM MUTE OK ON OFF 1 22 Flash Function You can use your i 5867 with services such as Call Waiting. Simply press the ON/ FLASH key on the Handset to - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 30
12:30 PM CID LOG The i 5867 is capable of supporting conference calls with up to two registered Handsets. To enter a conference call, simply access the line with two extensions by pressing ON (or SPEAKERPHONE) on the Handset. The phone icon and two extension numbers will be displayed in the upper - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 31
or complete an operation. Turn Answering System On/Off Press ON/OFF to manually turn the system on or off. A voice prompt will confirm your This answering system has three voice mailboxes. Callers using a touch tone phone can select the mailbox in which their messages will be recorded by pressing - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 32
. Example of an outgoing announcement using the Mailbox feature: "We can't come to the phone right now. To leave a message for Bob, press 1 now. To leave a message to stop recording. The system plays back your recorded message. To review your announcement at any time: 1. Press MENU until you hear - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 33
use to access features and functions of the answering system from a touch tone phone. The code can be changed to any two-digit number from 40 - 99 Base ringer on or off. "Set Number of Rings" Choose how many times the phone will ring before the 2 system answers a call. With Toll Saver active, the - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 34
MAILBOX button. • You cannot delete a message until it's been reviewed; deleted messages cannot be recovered. Adjust Playback Volume Press VOL or (or SPEAKERPHONE) on the Handset. The answering system will return to the idle mode. 3. If you pick up an extension phone during the announcement and the - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 35
Answering System Operation Record a Memo You can record a memo up to four minutes long to store as an incoming message. 1. Press and release RECORD. 2. Press a MAILBOX button to select a mailbox for the memo. After the beep, speak toward the microphone. The message window displays the length of your - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 36
You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone. 1. Dial your telephone number. 2. When the system answers, enter . Repeat a message Skip a message Stop Save messages Delete a message Review announcement Press #4 while message is playing; Pressing twice backs up to - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 37
headset. To purchase a Headset, call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. Once you have a compatible 2.5mm Headset, locate the Headset Jack on the i 5867 Handset. Connect the plug on the Headset cord to the jack (under a small rubber flag) on the cordless Handset. The plug should fit securely - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 38
unplugging some of the other phones. 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 the section on Sounds & Alerts - Ringer Control in this User's manual. 38 Additional Information - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 39
phone: • Disconnect your Base Unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company. You hear noise in the Handset Clock in this User's Manual. 39 Additional Information - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 40
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 ship it. Avoid water Your - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 41
, when installed and used normally and in accordance with operation instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech; or 3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 42
in the United States of America, call 1-800-595-9511 for instructions regarding where to return the Product. Before calling for service, please check the user's manual. A check of the Product controls and features may save you a service call. • Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 43
trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact: VTech Communications Inc. CUSTOMER SERVICE at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech instructions, user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product. This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The handset - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 44
two lines. See Installation Instructions in this user's manual. This equipment may not service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 45
emergency services tend Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or electrician as appropriate. Your Cordless Phone is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC. This means your Handset - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 46
x 40mm (including antenna) Base: 237 mm x 128 mm x 66 mm WEIGHT Handset: 162 grams (excluding Battery Cells) Base: 585.8 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset: Base: 2 cell AA 1.2 V 1400mAh NiMH Battery 7 VDC @ 900mA MEMORY Phone Book: 50 Memory locations; up to 32 digits, 16 characters per - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 47
Safety Instructions 1 Introduction ...3 Parts Check List ...4 The Handset Layout ...5 The Base Unit Layout ...6 Getting Started 7 Setup ...7 Connecting Power to Base Unit 7 Installation and Charge of Battery Cells in Handset 7 Charging of the Handset Battery Cells 8 Connecting to Phone Line - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 48
Table Of Contents Conference Calling ...30 Transferring Calls ...30 Blind Transfer ...30 Announced Transfer ...30 Answering System Operation 31 Audible Indicators ...31 Turn Answering System On/Off 31 Setting the Clock ...31 About Mailboxes ...31 About Announcements ...31 Record Your Announcement - Vtech i5868 | User Manual - Page 49
GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon, 97008. Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. 7671 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 2003 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China 91-5610-10-00 ISSUE
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mportant Safety Instructions
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:
1.
Read and understand all instructions.
2.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4.
Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink or
swimming pool).
5.
Do not place this product on an unstable surface such as a table, shelf or stand.
The product may fall, causing serious damage.
6.
Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the Base Unit and Handset are provided
for ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be
blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This
product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. Nor should
this product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not
provided.
7.
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on
the packaging. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult
your dealer or local power company.
8.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where
the cord may have anyone walking on it.
9.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the Base or Handset
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in
a risk of fire or electric shock. Avoid spilling liquid of any kind on the product.
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to
an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the Base or Handset
other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other
risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is
subsequently used.
11. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire
or electric shock.
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service
facility under the following conditions:
A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled onto the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D.
If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires
extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal
operation.
E.
If the product has been dropped and the Base and/or Handset has been damaged.