VTech i5867 Operating Instructions Manual
VTech i5867 Operating Instructions Manual

VTech i5867 Operating Instructions Manual

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Important 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.
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  • Page 1: Important Safety Instructions

    Important 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.
  • Page 2 14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 15. Only put the Handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode. WARNING: To insure your safety from possible electric shock, only use the enclosed VTech Audio Patch Cable to record custom ring tones.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    This manual 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 head- sets, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377.
  • Page 4: Parts Check List

    6. Quick Start Guide To purchase replacement battery cells, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800- 595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunication Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. Note: Use only VTech batteries (part number 80-5461-00-00) or equivalent AA NiMH re- chargeable batteries. 7. Battery Cells 8.
  • Page 5: The Handset Layout

    The Handset Layout Antenna Earpiece Headset Jack and Audio Patch Cable Jack (2.5mm) Soft/Select Key On/Flash Key Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) Speakerphone Key USB cable jack In Use/Incoming Ringing LED 10. LCD Display 11. Navigation Key (NavKey) 12. Volume Keys 13.
  • Page 6: The Base Unit Layout

    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. Spare Battery Release Button 17. Telephone Jack 18. DC Connector Jack...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Setup Connecting Power to Base Unit Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into the bottom of the Base Unit. Installation and Charge of Battery Cells in Handset The original Handset that is shipped with your i 5867 system will be automatically registered to the Base.
  • Page 8: Charging Of The Handset Battery Cells

    4. Do not dispose of the battery cells into household garbage. Connecting to Phone Line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit. Plug the other end of this cord into the wall jack.
  • Page 9: Tone/Pulse Selection

    Setup Tone/Pulse Selection Your i 5867 is preset for tone dialing. See Settings for tone/pulse options 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.
  • Page 10: Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Feature

    When using your i 5867 during Power Backup mode, audio quality may be com- promised due to reduced power availability. 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. Installation 1.
  • Page 11: Installation/Registration Of Accessory Handset

    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, call: 1-800-267-7377.
  • Page 12: Installation Of Accessory Handset

    Installation of Accessory Handset Setup of the i 5803/ i 5807 Accessory Handset Plug the AC power adapter into an elec- trical outlet. Place the new battery cells in the Handset with the positive and negative poles aligned in the bat- tery compartment.
  • Page 13: Registration Of Accessory Handset

    NOTE: The 15-digit BASE ID Code may contain numbers and characters, including 0 through 9, as well as *. Make sure you enter all 15 digits. Congratulations! You can now enjoy the benefits of your VTech Multi-Handset system. to backpace or press the right softkey...
  • Page 14: Handset And Base Indicators

    Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description Line In Use Indicator • On steady with one or more numbers next to it, indicating which exten- sions are using the line. For example, Handset 2 are on an outside call. •...
  • Page 15: Handset Leds

    • Lights when the line is being used by a i 5867 system Handset. IN USE • Flashes when another telephone on the same line (parallel exten- sion) is in use or when the answering machine is currently answer -ing a call.
  • Page 16: Basic Operations

    Handset Menu Navigation Keys (NavKeys): • Press any NavKey to display the Main Menu. Press the NavKeys (left, right, up and down) to maneuver through menus. Press the middle NavKey to select the highlighted menu item. Menu Shortcuts • When viewing menu options, pressing the corresponding number on the dialing pad will automatically select that item.
  • Page 17: Intercom

    Handset Menu Intercom From Handset to Handset: • With the Intercom icon highlighted, press the middle NavKey or left softkey. • Press the up or down NavKey to navigate to the de- sired Handset. • Press the middle NavKey, left softkey or the assigned dialing key (1-8).
  • Page 18 Handset Menu When prompted to Enter Name, use the digit keys to spell the name. Each press of a key will cause characters to be displayed as follows: Number Key & Space Adding Phonebook Entries • From the Handset idle (OFF) mode, press any NavKey.
  • Page 19 Press the left or right NavKey to sample the pictures and images options. — OR — • Press the middle NavKey then press the up or down NavKey to sample the picture and image options. • Press OK to confirm. softkey. When 18005959511 VTech 18005959511 VTech...
  • Page 20 Handset Menu NOTE: For directions on the Picture Download Fea- ture, please refer to page 26. • Once you’ve selected a picture, press SAVE. • Your phonebook entry has been saved and the screen will display: Searching for and Dialing Phonebook Entries •...
  • Page 21 Dialing Phonebook Entries, locate the entry you want to delete. • Press the middle NavKey. The screen will display: • Press the DELETE softkey. The screen will display: • To confirm deletion, press YES. To exit without deleting, press NO. VTech VTech...
  • Page 22: Calls Log

    Handset Menu 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 Redial Clear Redial Move the up or down NavKey to highlight the desired option, then press the middle NavKey, left softkey or the dialing key assigned to each menu item.
  • Page 23: Sounds & Alerts

    Handset Menu Set Time (dialing key 2) - This option allows you to set the time to be displayed on the bottom of the idle screen. If you subsribe to Caller ID, this feature will set and update the clock. Use the number keys to set or change the time. Contrast (dialing key 3) - This option allows you to adjust the Handset screen contrast.
  • Page 24: Pictures

    Handset Menu Low Battery Tone (dialing key 4) - This option allows you to turn the Low Battery Tone On/Off. Keypad Tone (dialing key 5) - This option allows you to turn the Keypad Tone On/Off. Range Tone (dialing key 6) - This option allows you to turn the Range Tone On/Off.
  • Page 25: Recordable Ringer

    Recordable Ringer Record a Ringer You can easily record a unique ringer to be used as either your Default Ringer or for a Distinctive Ringer assigned to a specific phonebook directory. You can record with either the provided Audio Patch Cord (not the USB cord), or with the Handset microphone. You may record up to 9 unique ringers for a maximum of 10 seconds each.
  • Page 26: Picture Download

    • You will see your image displayed in the middle of the screen and inside the telephone display on the right. You can select the following options to edit your image: -Zoom In and Zoom Out...
  • Page 27 Picture Download • Before downloading your image, make sure that the provided USB cord is correctly installed into your computer (using the large end of the connector) and Handset (using the small end of the connector connector). After you have completed the image editing process, press Send to Phone loaded into the Handset.
  • Page 28: Advanced Operations

    Handset Operation Making Calls • • • Answering Calls • • Adjust the Handset Volume The volume control is on the right edge of the Hand- set. During a call, press the the listening volume to a comfortable level. The pro- cedure is the same for the Handset earpiece, Head- set and Speakerphone.
  • Page 29: Mute Function

    Handset Operation MID - Mid-Range sounds enhanced (This setting is recommended for hearing aid users). TREBLE - High Frequency sounds enhanced. NATURAL - No frequency enhancement (Your Handset is preset to this selection). The Handset will graphically display these four modes.
  • Page 30: Handset Locator

    Making Calls in the Handset Operation section. Line in Use Indication When the telephone line is currently being used by a i 5867 system Handset, a status message similar to this will display on idle Handset(s):...
  • Page 31: 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 Press ON/OFF to manually turn the system on or off. A voice prompt will confirm your selection.
  • Page 32: Record Your Announcement

    Answering System Operation Record Your Announcement NOTE: If you have assigned different mailboxes to different people, be sure to tell callers in your announcement to press 1, 2, or 3 to leave a message in the appropriate mailbox. Example of an outgoing announcement using the Mailbox feature: “We can’t come to the phone right now.
  • Page 33: Feature Summary

    Answering System Operation FEATURE SUMMARY SYSTEM ANNOUNCES: DESCRIPTION/DIRECTIONS: Set the remote access code you will use to ac- “Set Security Code” cess 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. When Message Alert is turned ON, the base beeps “Set Audible...
  • Page 34: Play Messages

    SPEAKERPHONE) on the Handset. The answer- ing system will return to the idle mode. 3. If you pick up an extension phone during the announcement and the announcement does not stop right away, press and release the telephone switchhook at the extension.
  • Page 35: Record A Memo

    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.
  • Page 36: Connect To The Answering System From A Remote Location

    Connect to the Answering System from a Remote Location 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 your Remote Access Code (preset to 50). The system beeps once and then announces the number of new messages.
  • Page 37: Additional Information

    Headset, which is compatible with the i 5867. For best results, use a VTech 2.5mm 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.
  • Page 38: In Case Of Difficulty

    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.
  • Page 39 Case Of Difficulty • You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring. Try unplugging some of the other phones. Your Handset vibrates or shakes when a call comes in: •...
  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the Handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install your Base Unit near a sink, bathtub, or shower.
  • Page 41: Warranty Statement

    3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or 4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech electrical accessories; or 5. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, Product serial numbers plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible;...
  • Page 42 • 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 prior to any further repair activity. You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty.
  • Page 43: 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 44 You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product.
  • Page 45 The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.
  • Page 46: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base: 5725-5850 MHz Handset: 2400-2483.5 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 2400-2483.5 MHz Handset: 5725-5850 MHz CHANNELS 95 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use.
  • Page 47: 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 ... 7 Installation and Charge of Battery Cells in Handset ...
  • 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 ...
  • Page 49 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. 200-7671 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 2004 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.

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