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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 cart, stand, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation.
To protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing
the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product 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 ventilation 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 locate this product
where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
9.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots 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. 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 to restore the product to
normal operation.
E.
If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged.
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 leak.
Important Safety Instructions
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Page 1: Important Safety Instructions
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: When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. -
Page 2: Save These Instructions
Important Safety Instructions VTECH COMMUNICATIONS, INC CUSTOMER SERVICE : 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. BEFORE USING YOUR i 5881 SYSTEM, CAREFULLY PEEL OFF THE PROTECTIVE FILM, COVERING THE DISPLAYS. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS... -
Page 3: Introduction
The i 5881 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz frequency range. Your i 5881 is capable of supporting up to a maximum of 6 Handsets. Using additional Handsets, up to three people can be conferenced on a... -
Page 4: Parts Check List
3. Handset Charger 4. Base AC Power Adapter 5. Telephone Line Cord To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunication Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. 6. Belt Clip 7. Base Wall Mounting Bracket 8. -
Page 5: The Handset Layout
1. Antenna 2. Earpiece 3. Headset Jack (2.5mm) 4. On (Flash) 5. Dialing Keys (0-9, , #) 6. Speakerphone The Handset Layout 7. Incoming Call/Handset On LED 8. LCD Display 9. Soft Keys 10. Volume 11. Off (Clear) 12. Sound Select 13. -
Page 6: The Base Unit Layout
The Base Unit Layout 1. Antenna 2. LCD Display 3. Answering System On/Off 4. Time/Set, Record, Menu, Change 5. Clear 6. Delete 7. Flash 8.Mailbox Keys 9. Repeat/Slow 10. Skip/Quick 11. Intercom 12. Speaker Phone 13. Soft Keys 14. Volume Keys 15. -
Page 7: Getting Started
Connecting power to Base Unit/Handset Charger Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into the bottom of the Base Unit. Choose the location for your Handset Charger, and plug its power supply into an electrical outlet. Setup... -
Page 8: Installation Of Battery Pack In Handset
ENTER BASE ID to register the new Handset. Charging of the Handset Battery Pack The Handset of your i 5881 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in its charger. -
Page 9: Connecting To Phone Line
If not, see In Case of Difficulty. Tone/Pulse selection Your i 5881 is preset for tone dialing. CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone. IMPORTANT: FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1. -
Page 10: Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Feature
Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Feature The i 5881 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 pack in the spare battery charger, you will still be able to place and receive calls from the Handset only, for up to 2 1/2 hours. -
Page 11: Wall Mounting
The Wall Mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. Wall mounting is optional. Plug the AC adapters into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector to the bottom of the Base Unit. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit, and the other end to the wall jack. -
Page 12: Registration And Operation
Registration and Operation Of The VTech VT 5820 Accessory Handset Your VTech i 5881 system can operate up to 6 Handsets. The VT 5820 accessory Handset consists of the following: Setup Of The VT 5820 Accessory... - Page 13 SEARCHING FOR BASE for well beyond 60 seconds, try the registration process again by repeating the above steps. Congratulations! You can now enjoy the benefits of your VTech Multi-Handset system. Registration and Operation and #. Make sure you enter all 15 digits.
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Page 14: Basic Operations
Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description Line In Use indicator On steady with no number next to it when a parallel set is in use. On steady with one or more numbers next to it, indicating which extensions are using the line. For example, that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on an outside call. -
Page 15: Handset Leds
Handset LEDs Description • Flashes with the incoming ringing. It also illuminates Incoming Call / for 5 seconds after answering or making a call. Handset ON LED Base Unit Icons Description Icon Ringer Off indicator Battery indicator Cycles (Low, Medium and Full) when a battery pack is charging in the spare battery compartment. -
Page 16: Soft Menu Functions
Soft Menu Functions The i 5881 has an advanced design that uses a menu structure and soft keys to access many of the features. Example of the idle mode display: REDIAL From the Handset: Press REDIAL to display the last 10 telephone numbers dialed from the Handset. - Page 17 • To dial, press SPEAKER PHONE. Erasing Numbers in Redial Memory (Handset or Base) • Press REDIAL, then scroll to the desired number. • Press SELECT, then ERASE. Saving Redial Numbers in Phone Book Memory (Handset or Base) • Press REDIAL, then scroll to the desired number.
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Page 18: Handset Menu
Press the CLEAR key to step back through the menu. Press and hold CLEAR to immediately return to the idle screen. Set Time To set the time on your i 5881: • At the Handset, press MENU, scroll down to SET TIME, then press OK. -
Page 19: Clock Mode(Preset To On)
Caller ID - Call Waiting ID Your i 5881 is capable of displaying the name and/or number of the party calling before you answer the phone (Caller ID). It is also capable of displaying Caller ID information in conjunction with a Call Waiting alert signal (Call Waiting Caller ID). - Page 20 Calls Log (Caller ID) Reviewing Caller ID from the Handset or Base As new Caller ID/Call Waiting ID records are received, your Handset and Base displays will alert you to the new Caller ID records, for example: The number of new calls displayed on each system Handset and Base may not be the same.
- Page 21 CID records. Or, press NO to return to the CID record previously displayed. NOTE: You do not have to delete Caller ID records. Your i 5881 always saves the 50 most current CID records. As new records come in, the oldest records are automatically deleted to make room.
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Page 22: Handset Settings
Handset Settings From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu you can select the following options to modify: • RINGER VOLUME Select this option to adjust the ringer volume. Use the scroll keys to adjust the volume up or down. You will see a graph on the Handset display indicating the relative volume setting. -
Page 23: Keypad Tone
Use this procedure to add additional Handsets (model VT 5820) to your system. Use this option to register a Handset to the i 5881 Base. You can register a total of six Handsets to the Base. This process is activated automatically whenever a new Handset is powered up in range of the i 5881 Base. -
Page 24: Base Settings
Base Settings To access Base Settings, with the Base in the idle (OFF) mode, press MENU, scroll down to BASE SETTINGS, then press OK. You can now access the following setting options: • RINGER VOLUME • RINGER MELODY • KEYPAD TONE •... -
Page 25: Keypad Tone
KEYPAD TONE (preset to ON) Keypad tones are the ‘beeps’ you hear each time you press a key on the Base Unit. To turn this feature ON or OFF: • Press MENU. Scroll down to BASE SETTINGS, then press OK. Scroll down to KEYPAD TONE. -
Page 26: Mem (Memory)
MEM (Memory) The i 5881 can store up to 50 names/numbers in memory. Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits and up to 16 characters for the name. When prompted to ENTER NAME, use the digit keys to ‘spell’ the name. Each press... -
Page 27: To Store A Number/Name
To Store a Number/Name: • Starting from the idle screen, enter the number you want to store in memory. • Be sure to include long distance codes and pauses (using the PAUSE softkey) if necessary. Press the MEM softkey. • You will then be prompted to ENTER NAME. -
Page 28: To Search For And Dial A Number/Name
Mem (Memory) To Search For and Dial a Number/ Name: • Starting from the idle screen, press the MEM softkey to review memory contents. • Using the scroll through the memory contents in alphabetical order. • Or, you can press the FIND softkey, enter the first few chararcters of the name and then press FIND to search. -
Page 29: To Edit A Number
• Press the DEL softkey. The screen will display: • To delete this record, press THIS. The record will be deleted, and the next entry in the phonebook will be displayed. • To delete all records in your phonebook memory, press ALL. The display will ask ARE YOU SURE? •... -
Page 30: Advanced Operations
Handset and Base Operation Making Calls From the Handset • 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 to end your call. Answering Calls From the Handset •... -
Page 31: How To Adjust The Handset Volume
How to Adjust the Handset Volume The volume control is on the right edge of the Handset. During a call, press the key to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level. The procedure is the same for the Handset earpiece, Headset and Speakerphone. -
Page 32: Mute Function
Clock Mode enabled, the CALL ON HOLD alert will be displayed on the Handset for only 5 seconds. If a call remains on Hold for 5 minutes, your i 5881 will ring to remind you the call is being held. The... -
Page 33: Intercom
Intercom From Base to ALL Handsets : • To page all Handsets from the Base press the INTERCOM key. Scroll to GLOBAL PAGE, then press OK. • Each Handset will display GLOBAL CALL FROM BASE. • Any Handset can then answer the page, and enter intercom mode with the Base by pressing ON or any number key. -
Page 34: Handsfree Speakerphone Operation
MAKING CALLS in HANDSET AND BASE OPERATION. Base Speakerphone Operation The Base of your i 5881 is equipped with a full duplex speakerphone. This is a very useful feature for handsfree conversations or conference calls at the Base Unit. For more information, refer to MAKING CALLS in HANDSET AND BASE OPERATION. -
Page 35: Conference Calling
Handset. Transferring Calls You can transfer calls on the i 5881 system from the Base to Handset, Handset to Handset, or Handset to Base. Blind Transfer... -
Page 36: Answering System Operation
Answering System Operation Audible Indicators This system gives you voice prompts for feature operations and voice confirmations when you press a button or complete an operation. Turn Answering System On/Off When you supply power to the Base Unit, the answering system is automatically turned ON. Press ON/OFF to manually turn the system off or on. -
Page 37: Record Your Announcement
• By setting Announce Only to on or off, you decide which announcement your callers will hear when the system answers a call (the system comes set for normal answering, with Announce Only turned OFF). See “Set Announce Only” on page 38 to change your announcement selection. Record Your Announcement ï... -
Page 38: Feature Summary
Answering System Operation the system announce the feature you want to set. Refer to the Feature Summary chart below for a description of the features and your choices. 3 Press CHANGE to hear the current setting. Continue to press CHANGE to adjust the current setting. -
Page 39: Listen To, Save & Delete Messages
Listen to, Save & Delete Messages The system automatically saves your messages until you delete them, and can store approximately 25 minutes of messages, memos, and announcements (up to a maximum of 99 messages). A message or memo can be up to 4 minutes in length. -
Page 40: Call Screening/Intercept
Answering System Operation Call Screening/Intercept 1 Make sure the answering system is ON, and the Call Screening feature is set to ON. At the Base, set the message playback volume to level loud enough to hear the caller’s message. 2 If you decide to take the call, press ON (or SPEAKERPHONE) on the Handset or SPEAKERPHONE on the Base. -
Page 41: Message Window Display
MESSAGE WINDOW DISPLAY WINDOW DISPLAYS: 1 - 9 8 0 - 9 9 < - > Counting 1 to 9 9 9 9 , flashing 1 - 8 , steadily for one second 4 0 - 9 9 O n or O F , steadily for one second normal display <... -
Page 42: Remote Access Commands
Answering System Operation REMOTE ACCESS COMMANDS 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 • NOTE: If no key is pressed within 10 seconds of entering remote access code, the voice menu will be announced. -
Page 43: Additional Information
Once you have a compatible 2.5mm Headset, locate the Headset Jack on the i 5881 Handset. Connect the plug on the Headset cord to the jack on the cordless Handset. The plug should fit securely. Do not force the connection. -
Page 44: Maintenance
Maintenance Taking Care Of Your Telephone Your i 5881 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. -
Page 45: 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 VTech Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. The Phone Doesnít Work At All •... - Page 46 In Case Of Difficulty 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 Handset Settings-VIBRATE CONTROL, on page 22. You Hear Other Calls While Using Your Phone •...
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Page 47: Warranty Statement
If we choose to replace this product, we may replace it with a new or refurbished product of the same or similar design. VTech will return repaired or replacement products to you in working condition. VTech will retain defective parts, modules, or equipment. - Page 48 If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, VTech will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty.
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Page 49: Fcc, Acta And Ic Regulations
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 information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the line network until the problem has been corrected. - Page 50 FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations FCC Part 68 and ACTA If this equipment was approved for connection to the telephone network prior to July 23, 2001, it complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. If the equipment was approved after that date, it complies with the Part 68 rules and with Technical Requirements for Connection of Equipment to the Telephone Network adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA).
- Page 51 may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product. The telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned. Hearing aid compatibility If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible.
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Page 52: The Rbrc Seal
Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. Your i 5881 is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC. This means your Handset and Base Unit can communicate only over a certain distance - which will depend on the location of the Base Unit and Handset, weather, and the construction and layout of your home or office. -
Page 53: Technical Specifications
FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base : 5744.736 - 5825.952 MHz Handset: 2401.056 - 2482.272 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 2401.056 - 2482.272 MHz Handset : 5744.736 - 5825.952 MHz CHANNELS 95 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. - Page 54 Wallet Card VTech i 5881 Digital Answering System Remote Operation 1. From a touch tone phone, dial your telephone number. 2. When the system answers, enter your Security (Remote Access) Code. 3. After the system announces the number of new messages, enter a command.
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Page 55: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents Important 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/Handset Charger ... 7 Installation of Battery Pack in Handset ... - Page 56 Table Of Contents To Delete a Number/Name ... 28 To Edit a Number ... 29 Advanced Operations ... 30 Handset and Base Operation ... 30 Making Calls ... 30 Answering Calls ... 30 How to Adjust The Handset Volume ... 31 Base Speakerphone Volume ...
- Page 57 Answering Calls ...30 Answering System Feature Setup...37 Answering System Operation...36 BaseUnit Layout ...6 Indicators ...15 Settings ...24 Menu ...18 Battery Pack Installation ...8 Charging...8 Recycling (RBRC ) ...52 Calls Log (Caller ID) ...19 Deleting CID ..21 Dialing from CID ...20 Save to Memory ...21 Clock Mode ...19 Setting the Time ...18...
- Page 58 VTECH 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. 7671 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 2003 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.