Connecting To Phone Line; Checking For Dial Tone; Tone/Pulse Selection - VTech i5857 Operating Instructions Manual

Setup
IMPORTANT:
1. Do not dispose of battery cells in a fire, the cell may explode.
2. Do not open or mutilate the battery cells. Toxic substances may be released,
causing harm to eyes or skin.
3. Exercise care in handling battery cells in order to prevent an accidental
short of the charge contacts, potentially causing the battery pack to overheat.
4. Do not dispose of battery cells into household garbage. They should be properly recycled.

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.

Checking for Dial Tone

After the battery cells are charged press ON on the Hand-
set. The Phone icon
play, and you will hear dial tone. 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. Choose a central location for your Base Unit.
2. Install your Base Unit and Extension Handsets
away from electronic equipment, such as personal
computers, television sets and microwave
ovens.
3. In locations where there are multiple cordless
telephones, separate base units as much as
possible.
4. Install your telephone equipment away from heat
sources and sunlight.
5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold.
will appear on the Handset dis-
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