VTech i5857 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, 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. 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
marking label. 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. 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 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.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
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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 5857 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 1-800- 267-7377.
  • Page 4: Parts Check List

    6. Belt Clip 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 P/N 80-5461-00-00 or equivalent AA NiMH rechargeable batteries. Base Unit Base AC Power Adapter...
  • Page 5: The Handset Layout

    The Handset Layout 1. Antenna 2. Earpiece 3. Headset Jack and Audio Patch Cable Jack (2.5mm) 4. Soft/Select Key 5. On/Flash Key 6. Dialing Keys (0-9, * , #) 7. Speakerphone Keys 8. USB Cable Jack 9. In Use/Incoming Ringing/MessageLED 10.
  • Page 6: The Base Unit Layout

    6. In Use LED 7. Antenna 8. Message LED 9. Intercom 10. Mute 11. Redial 12. Flash 13. Dialing Keys (0-9, * , #) 14. Clear 15. Telephone Jack 16. DC Connector Jack 17. Spare Battery Drawer 18. Spare Battery Release Button...
  • 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. To AC outlet...
  • Page 8: Installation And Charge Of Battery Cells In Handset

    Handset. Charging of the Handset Battery Cells The Handset of your i 5857 cordless telephone is powered by two rechargeable battery cells. They charge automatically whenever the Handset is in its charger. Maximum talk time on fully charged batteries is 8 hours, and maximum standby time is 5 days.
  • Page 9: Connecting To Phone Line

    If not, see In Case of Difficulty. Tone/Pulse Selection Your i 5857 is preset for tone dialing. See Settings/Base Settings for details. CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone. IMPORTANT: FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1.
  • Page 10: Power Guard/Spare Battery Charger Feature

    3. Push the drawer closed. The spare battery charger takes 24 hours to fully charge drained battery cells. To order battery cells, headsets and additional Handsets (model i 5803 or i 5807), call VTech Customer Service 1-800-267-7377. 1-800-595-9511.
  • Page 11: Installation And Registration Of Accessory Handset

    Your VTech i 5857 system can operate up to 8 Handsets. To order additional Handsets (model i 5803 or i 5807), call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call: 1-800- 267-7377.
  • Page 12 Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset Setup Of The i 5803/i 5807 Acces- sory Handset 1. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet. 2. Place the new battery cells in the Handset with the positive and negative poles aligned compartment.
  • Page 13 Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset Registration Your i 5857 Handset comes registered to the Base Unit. To register additional i5803/i5807 Handsets, follow these steps: Register Additional i5803/i5807 Handsets 1. After charging the Handset, remove it from its Charge Cradle; the screen will display: 2.
  • Page 14: Basic Operations

    Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description Line In Use Indicator • On steady with one or more numbers next to it, indicating which extensions are using the line. For example, Handset 2 are on an outside call. • Appears in idle or phone on modes to indicate a parallel set in use. It replaces phone on icon during phone on mode and parallel set is detected.
  • Page 15: Handset Leds

    Base LEDs Description Flashes to indicate that you have new voicemail messages. • Message Service must be subscribed to through your local telephone company. Lights when line is being used by a Handset of the i 5857 • In Use system.
  • Page 16: Handset Menu

    Handset Menu Navigation Key (NavKey) • Press any NavKey button to display the Main Menu. Press the NavKey buttons (Left, Right, Up and Down) to maneuver through menus. Press the Middle NavKey button to select the highlighted menu item. Menu Shortcuts When viewing menu options, pressing the corresponding number on the dialing keypad •...
  • Page 17: Intercom

    Handset Menu Screen Saver After 30 seconds of inactivity in idle mode, your Handset will go into screen saver mode. While in screen saver mode, your Handset will display a digital clock and the new calls count (if you have new calls). To illuminate the screen and read the clock and the new calls count, simply press the volume buttons on the right edge of the handset.
  • Page 18: Phonebook

    Handset Menu Phonebook With this icon highlighted, press the middle NavKey or left softkey to reveal the contents of the phonebook. If there are no entries, the screen will display Phonebook is Empty! The i 5857 Handset can store up to 50 numbers with names in the phonebook directory, along with a distinctive ring and image for each.
  • Page 19 Handset Menu NOTE: When the phonebook is full and NEW is pressed, Phonebook is Full will display and an error tone will sound. You will then be prompted to Enter Name. Use the digit • keys to spell the name. If you make a mistake, press the softkey.
  • Page 20: Searching For And Dialing Phonebook Entries

    Handset Menu NOTE: To use the distintive image feature you must subscribe to Caller ID service. If you wish to be visually alerted to calls from this • number by changing to a distinctive image, press the up or down NavKey to scroll to PICTURE: (none) Press the left or right NavKey to sample the pictures •...
  • Page 21: Deleting Phonebook Entries

    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 edit then enter the corrections as needed. Press softkey to delete. When finished, press the SAVE softkey.
  • Page 22: Calls Log

    Handset Menu 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. 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...
  • Page 23: Settings

    Handset Menu Settings With this icon highlighted, press the middle NavKey or left softkey to reveal the following menu: Appearance (dialing key 1) - This option allows you to change the color of the text at the top and bottom of the Handset screen. Your color choices are: Blue Green Rose...
  • Page 24: Pictures

    Handset Menu Ringer Control (dialing key 2) - This option allows you to change the Ringer Volume, turn the Ringer On/Off and control the Vibrating Ringer. Ringers (dialing key 3) -This option allows you to assign a new Ring Tone. You can choose from 8 traditional or 12 musical ringers.
  • 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

    Or navigate to the directory where your desired image file is stored, and open the file. 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:...
  • Page 27 Picture Download • Before downloading your image, make sure that the provided USB cord is correctly installed into your computer (using the large connector) and Handset (using the small connector). After you have completed the image editing process, press Send to and your image will be downloaded into the Handset.
  • Page 28: Base Menu Soft Functions

    Base Menu Soft Functions Your i 5857 has an advanced design that uses a menu structure and softkeys to access many of the features. Example of the idle mode display: Redial Your i 5857 Base remembers the last 10 numbers dialed from it.
  • Page 29: Base Unit Menu

    Base Menu Soft Functions Press SELECT, then SAVE. • You will be asked to ENTER NAME. Use the • keypad to enter the desired name (see To Store a Number/Name). Press SAVE. The name and number has been • stored in Phonebook memory. Base Unit Menu With the Base Unit in the idle (OFF) mode, press the MENU key to access the following options:...
  • Page 30: Calls Log

    NOTES ABOUT CALLER ID & CALL WAITING CALLER ID These are subscription services, provided by most regional telephone service providers. You must subscribe to these services to get the benefits of these features. If you do not subscribe to Caller ID services, you can still use your i 5857 and the other features it offers.
  • Page 31: Save Cid Records To Phonebook Memory

    Save CID Records to Phonebook Memory Press the CID key, then SAVE. Only Caller ID records with telephone numbers can be saved into the Phonebook. If you need to modify the number after saving, see To Edit a Number.
  • Page 32: Base Settings

    Base Menu Soft Functions 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 TONE/PULSE CONTRAST...
  • Page 33: Keypad Tone

    Base Menu Soft Functions 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, press OK.
  • Page 34: Phonebook Memory

    Base Menu Soft Functions Phonebook Memory Your i 5857 Base 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. When prompted to ENTER NAME, use the digit keys to spell the name. Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order: Number Key Space...
  • Page 35: To Search For And Dial A Number/Name

    Base Menu Soft Functions You will then be prompted to • ENTER NAME. Use the digit keys to spell the name. If you make a mistake, press the CLEAR softkey. To enter a space press . When finished, press SAVE. If there is space available in •...
  • Page 36: To Delete A Number/Name

    Base Menu Soft Functions To Delete a Number/Name: Following the first 2 steps in To Search For and • Dial a Number/Name, locate the entry you want to delete. Press the EDIT softkey. The screen will display: • Press the DEL softkey. The screen will display: •...
  • Page 37 Base Menu Soft Functions character you want to edit then enter the corrections as needed. Press MORE to access the DEL, BACK and PAUSE/SPACE functions. When finished press the SAVE softkey. To exit without saving press CLEAR. When finished, the screen will display the edited •...
  • Page 38: Advanced Operations

    Handset and Base Operation Making Calls From the Handset: • • • • From the Base Unit: • • • • Answering Calls From the Handset: • Press ON, SPEAKERPHONE or any dialing keys. • From the Base Unit: • •...
  • Page 39: Handset Volume

    Handset and Base Operation Handset Volume The volume control is on the right edge of the Handset. During a call, press the to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level. You can adjust the volume for the Headset and Speakerphone this way also. Base Speakerphone Volume During an active call simply press the Volume (...
  • Page 40: Mute Function

    Handset and Base Operation NATURAL - No frequency enhancement (Your Handset is preset to this selection) The Handset will graphically display the four modes. NOTE: The Sound Select feature cannot be used when in Speakerphone or Headset mode. Mute Function During an active call pressing either the MUTE softkey on the Handset or the MUTE button on the Base (when in Speakerphone mode), will disable the microphone.
  • Page 41: Intercom

    Making Calls in Handset and Base Operation. Line in Use Indication On the Handset: When the telephone line is currently being used by a i 5857 Handset or Base, a status message similar to this will display on idle Handset(s):...
  • Page 42: Conference Calling

    Handset and Base Operation Conference Calling The i 5857 is capable of supporting conference calls with up to two registered Handsets and the Base Unit. To enter a conference call, simply access the line with two or three extensions by pressing ON (or SPEAKERPHONE) on the Handset or SPEAKERPHONE on the Base. The phone icon and two or three extension numbers will be displayed in the upper left corner of the Handset display.
  • Page 43: Additional Information

    Headset that is compatible with the i 5857. 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 5857 Handset.
  • Page 44: 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 45: 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 46 Sounds & Alerts - Ringer Control in this User’s manual. You hear other calls while using your phone Disconnect your Base Unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telephone. If you •...
  • Page 47: 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 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 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 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 2. Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA.
  • Page 51 REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. 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 52: 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 53: 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 54 Table Of Contents Dialing from Caller ID ... 30 Save CID Records to Phonebook Memory ... 31 Deleting CID Records ... 31 Base Settings ... 32 Ringer Volume ... 32 Ringer Melody ... 32 Keypad Tone ... 33 Tone/Pulse ... 33 Contrast ...
  • Page 55 Index Advanced Operations ... 38 Answering Calls ... 38 Base Settings ... 32 Base Menu Soft Functions ... 28 Base Unit Layout ... 6 LEDs ... 15 Speakerphone Volume ... 39 Unit Icons ... 15 Basic Operations ... 14 Battery, Charging/Handset ... 8 Belt Clip ...
  • Page 56 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 2004 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.

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