Vtech ip5850 User Manual

Vtech ip5850 - 5.8 GHz DSS Cordless Phone Manual

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    Handset service VTECH under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into 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
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    . 14. Do not use this or any cordless telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC. CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-800-595-9511. In Canada VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. BEFORE USING YOUR ip 5850 SYSTEM, CAREFULLY PEEL OFF THE PROTECTIVE FILM
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    Introduction Your ip 5850 is an advanced cordless telephone set, capable of supporting two Handsets. This manual is designed to familiarize you with this cordless telephone. We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone. 3
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    Unit 2. Handsets 3. Handset Charger 4. Base AC Power Adapter 5. Telephone Line Cord 6. Belt Clips 7. Base Wall Mounting Bracket 8. Charger Wall Mounting Bracket 9. User's Manual 10. Batteries To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications
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    The Handset Layout 1. Antenna 2. Earpiece 3. Volume Control 4. CID (Scroll Down) 5. On (Flash) 6. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) 7. Redial (Pause) 8. Speakerphone 9. LCD Display 10. Select (Menu) 11. Phonebook (Scroll Up) 12. Headset Jack (2.5mm) 13. Off (Clear) 14. Intercom 15. Mute (Delete) 5
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    5. Menu 6. In Use LED 7. Charging LED 8. Page 9. Microphone 10. Volume Control 11. Repeat/Slow 12. Skip/Quick 13. Delete 14. Message Boxes (PLAY/STOP) 15. Answering Machine Control (On/Off) 16. DC Connector Jack 17. Telephone Jack 6
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    Getting Started Setup 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. 7
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    of the Handset Battery The Handset of your cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in its charger or Base Unit. You should charge the battery for 10-12 hours when you first receive your phone. You will know the battery needs charging
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    In Case of Difficulty. Tone/Pulse Selection Your phone is preset for tone dialing. See Handset Settings for 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
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    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. the Handset Charger. Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place. 4. Mount the Base Unit/Handset Charger on the wall. Position the Base Unit/ Handset
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    entries. • Turns on when the ringer is muted. • Low battery indicator or charging indicator. Handset LEDs LED . SPEAKER Description • LED is on when in OFF Description • On when the phone is off hook. • Flashes when an extension phone is off hook. • On when the Handset is charging in the cradle.
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    Handset Speakerphone feature). Dial the phone number. -ORDial the phone number first, then press ON (or SPEAKER). • Press OFF to end your call. Answering is the same for the Handset earpiece, Speakerphone and Headset. Flash Function • You can use your ip 5850 with services such as Call Waiting. When
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    2-way conversation. MICROPHONE ON will display briefly. Intercom Call • From the idle (OFF) mode, press INT. The Handset will display: • The other Handset will ring and the screen will display: • Press INT or SPEAKER to answer the intercom call. The screens will display: • Press INT or OFF on either
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    to HS1 and the display will show: If the returned call is not answered within another 30 seconds, the external call will end automatically. Call Transfer • A Handset (HS1) on an external call can forward it to the other Handset (HS2) by pressing the INT key. NOTE: The external call is put on
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    Basic Operation Phonebook Operation Your ip 5850 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. NOTE: The Handsets share a common phonebook, which is stored in the Base. This means that entries inserted
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    press SEL again. - OR With the Handset idle, press and the Handset jumps directly into the phonebook review mode. The first phonebook entry will be displayed. • Scroll through the phonebook entries using or keys or enter first character of the name to be searched (using the digit keys) and continue
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    IS EMPTY will display Editing a Phonebook Entry • Follow the two steps in Reviewing/Dial- ing from the phonebook (on page 16) to reach the entry to will sound. Delete a Phonebook Entry • Follow the two steps in Reviewing/Dialing from the Phone Book (on page 16) to reach the entry to be deleted.
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    subscribe to Caller ID services, you can still use your ip 5850 and the other features it offers. Due to regional incompatibilities, Caller ID information may not be available for every call you receive. In addition, the calling party may intentionally block their name and/or phone number from being
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    a double beep will sound. Storing a Caller ID • Follow the steps in Reviewing Caller ID to scroll to the record to be stored. • To view alternate private listing, the request will be rejected with the message: • If the phone number already exists in the phonebook, the entry will not be stored, and
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    # repeatedly. The screen will cycle through the dialing options. Press ON or SPEAKER key to dial the number. 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 and the
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    tone is played and the volume bar is increased/decreased each time the setting is adjusted. At the lowest setting, display will show: NOTE: The Handset will not ring when a call comes in if Ringer Volume is set to the lowest setting. • Press SEL to confirm the setting. Ringer Tone • From
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    selection. Handset Name (preset as 'VTECH') • It is possible to give each Handset its own unique name. The name is shown in the first line when the Handset is idle or PULSE. • Press SEL to confirm your setting. NOTE: When the phone is set for pulse dial mode, it is possible to switch to temporary
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    " and the ON/OFF light will be lit. When the system is off, you will hear "Answering machine off" and the ON/OFF light will not be lit. The system will still answer after 10 rings if it is off, then announce "Please enter your security code" and wait for you to enter
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    System Operation About Mailboxes 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 1, 2, or 3 while the system plays the outgoing announcement. Otherwise, messages will be
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    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 announcement
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    " On* Off "Set Number of Rings" 2 4* 6 Toll Saver Set the remote access code you will use to access features and functions of the answering system from a touch tone phone. Choose a two-digit number from 40 to 99. When Message Alert is turned on the Base beeps once every 10 seconds when new
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    of recording time left, it automatically turns off. The system will still answer after 10 rings, announce "Memory full, please enter your security code" and steadily. Press the PLAY/STOP button for the mailbox you want to review. The system announces the mailbox number, the number of new messages
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    System Operation Answering System Operation Press the PLAY/STOP button at any time during playback to exit message playback. You The system announces, "Please select mailbox." Press the desired PLAY/STOP button. The system erases all old (previously reviewed) messages and memos in that mailbox. 28
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    System Operation Answering System Operation Record a Memo You can record a memo up to to a level greater than 1 to hear messages as they are left. 2. If you press ON on the Handset, the Answering System will stop recording, and you can talk to your caller. 3. If you do not want to screen messages
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    Answering System Operation MESSAGE WINDOW DISPLAY WINDOW DISPLAYS 0 1-98 0-99 F Counting 1 to 99 99 (flashing) 1-99 ( or off. CL normal display -- -- (Flashing) Clock needs to be set. System is answering a call or is in remote operation. System is in programming mode or initializing
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    this system remotely from a touch tone phone. 1. Dial your telephone number. 2. When the system answers, enter your Remote Access Code (preset #0; the system announces, "Answering machine off." Press #0 again to turn the system back on. When system is off, it answers after 10 rings and announces,
  • Vtech ip5850 | User Manual - Page 32
    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 ip 5850 Handset. Connect the plug on the Headset cord to the jack (under a small rubber flap) on the cordless Handset. The plug should fit securely
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    . Try to move the Base Unit to another position. The Handset Does Not Ring When You Receive A Call • Make sure you have the ringers activated. Refer to the section(s) on Ringer Volume and Answering System Feature Setup in this User's Manual. • Make sure the telephone cord is plugged firmly into the
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    spond, do the following (in the order listed): 1. Disconnect the power to the Base. 2. Disconnect the Handset battery. 3. Wait a few minutes. 4. Connect power to the Base. 5. Re-install the battery. 6. Watch for Handset to display: VTECH or your own handset name. Additional Information 34
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    cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. Avoid rough treatment Place the Handset gets wet. Do not use the Handset outdoors in the rain, or handle storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE
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    sales package ("Product") are free from material defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with operation instructions period, VTech's authorized service representative will repair or replace at VTech's
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    outside the unit. How do you get warranty service? • To obtain warranty service 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
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    an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. • In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 38 Additional Information
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    . This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids. Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact: VTech Communications Inc. CUSTOMER SERVICE at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. For repair/warranty
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    handset has such a low power that it does not require testing. It may be safely held against the ear of the user. The base unit shall be installed & used such that parts of the user for two lines. See Installation Instructions in the user's manual. This equipment may not be Additional Information
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    could affect the proper functioning of this product. The telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned. 5. Hearing aid compatibility If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless Handset, it is hearing aid compatible. 6. Programming/testing of emergency numbers If
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    of services in some 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
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    AC power adapter) POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset: 3.6V 600mAh NiMH Battery Base: 9 VDC @ 850mA Charger: 9 VDC @ 150mA MEMORY Phonebook: 50 Memory locations; up to 32 digits per location CID: 50 Memory locations SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Additional Information 43
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    TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon, 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd., Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 2005 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China
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    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/Handset Charger 7 Installation of Battery in Handset 8 Charging of the Handset Battery 8 Check Battery Indicator 9 Connecting to Phone
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    Handset Name 22 Language ...22 Dial Type ...22 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION 23 Audible Indicators 23 Turn Answering System On or Off 23 Set the Clock 23 About Mailboxes 24 About Announcements 24 Record Your Announcement 24 Review 32 Belt Clip ...32 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 33 In Case Of
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    Congratulations on your purchase of this VTech product NEED HELP? Our representatives are here to help you with any questions concerning the operation of this product, available accessories, or any other related
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1
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
cleaners 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. The product may fall,
causing serious damage.
6.
Slots and openings in the Handset and Base Unit are provided for ventilation.
To protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by
placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This prod-
uct should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation where proper ventila-
tion is not provided.
7.
This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to 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 might be damaged by anyone walking on it.
9.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots in the
Handset and Base Unit as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill
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 cabinet parts
other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages
or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the
appliance 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 contact VTECH under the following
conditions:
A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into 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,
because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the
product to normal operation.
E. If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged.
Important Safety Instructions