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VTech i5871 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Need Help

    NEED HELP? Ths manual has all the feature operatons and troubleshootng you need to nstall and operate your new VTech telephone. Please take the tme to revew thoroughly to ensure proper nstallaton of ths VTech nnovatve and feature rch product.
  • Page 2 n the order they are regstered (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8). A maxmum of eght handsets can be regstered to each base unt. To order addtonal handsets (model 5808), vst us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Customer Servce at 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, call 1 (800) 267-7377.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    If you subscrbe to DSL servce ... . 10 Telephone settings Handset layout ..... 11 Base unt layout.
  • Page 4 Table of contents Charge spare battery pack ....66 Batteres ......67 Important safety nstructons .

  • Page 5: Installation

    Parts checklist for i5871: Remember to save your sales recept and orgnal packagng n case t s necessary to shp your telephone for warranty servce. Check to make sure the telephone package ncludes the followng: 1. Base unt 2. Handset 3.
  • Page 6 Installation Parts checklist for i5873: Remember to save your sales recept and orgnal packagng n case t s necessary to shp your telephone for warranty servce. Check to make sure the telephone package ncludes the followng: • To purchase replacement batteres, 1.
  • Page 7 2. Charger 3. Charger adapter 4. Belt clp 5. Battery 6. Audo patch cable 7. USB cable 8. VTech phonebook manager CD 9. User’s manual 10. Quck start gude 11. Specal features gude 3. Charger adapter 2. Charger 1. Handset 4.

  • Page 8: Base UnT NstallatOn

    Install the base unt and the charger as shown below. Choose a central locaton wthn the home, away from any electronc equpment and applances such as personal computers, computer routers, televson • Use only the sets, mcrowave ovens, and refrgerators. Avod excessve heat, cold, dust or mosture. VTech battery and AC power adaptor suppled wth ths telephone.

  • Page 9: Install Handset Battery

    When the battery power s fully depleted, a full recharge takes about 12 hours. www.vtechphones.com • Use only the VTech battery and AC power adapter suppled wth ths telephone. • If the handset wll...

  • Page 10: Belt ClP & Headset

    Install belt clp and headset as shown below f desred. For hands-free telephone conversatons, use any ndustry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased • To purchase separately). For best result, use a VTech 2.5 mm headset. a headset, vst us on the web at www.

  • Page 11: Dial Mode

    Installation Dial mode If you have touch-tone servce, your telephone s ready to use as soon as the battery s charged. you have pulse (rotary) servce, the dal mode must be changed. Press /FLASH and there should be a dal tone. If not, refer to the Set dial mode secton on page 20.

  • Page 12: If You Subscribe To Dsl Service

    If there s nterference durng telephone conversatons and/or your caller ID features are not functonng properly, install a noise filter to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL provider for a noise filter.

  • Page 13: Telephone Settings

    Telephone settings Handset layout 1. Earpece 2. USB cable jack 3. Headset jack/audo patch cable jack (2.5mm) /FLASH 5. Dalng pad (0-9, *, #) 6. Speakerphone 7. LCD dsplay 8. MENU/SEL 9. Softkeys 10. NavKeys (navgaton keys) 11. Volume keys /CLEAR 13.

  • Page 14: Base Unit Layout

    Base unit layout LCD dsplay Softkeys SPEAKERPHONE DELETE REPEAT PLAY/STOP SKIP CLEAR VOLUME 10. INTERCOM 11. New message LED 12. Antenna 13. Chargng LED 14. Speaker 15. Mcrophone 16. Telephone jack 17. DC connector jack 18. Spare battery compartment www.vtechphones.com 10 11...

  • Page 15: Handset Screen Images

    Telephone settings Handset screen images Screensaver After 30 seconds of nactvty, the handset wll go nto screen saver mode and wll dsplay a dgtal clock. To llumnate the screen and read the clock, press any key on the dal pad.

  • Page 16: Handset Sounds

    Telephone settings Handset sounds • Press MENU/SEL n dle mode to enter the man menu, and press the UP NavKey NavKey the desred menu, .e. Play Sound Clips, Record Sound Clip, Ringer Melody, Ringer Volume, and Ringer Vibrate. After selectng any opton, press the softkey SET to confirm your choice. The screen wll dsplay Choice saved and there will be a confirmation tone.
  • Page 17 Telephone settings Handset sounds • Press the softkey SET to confirm your setting. The screen will display Choice saved and there will be a confirmation tone. Ringer vibrate Ths feature allows you to set the handset to vbrate when there s an ncomng call.

  • Page 18: Handset Messages

    Telephone settings Handset messages Ths feature allows you to lsten to messages on the answerng system usng the handset. When there are new messages on the answerng system, New Message wll be displayed on the handset screen, and the answering system icon will flash on the handset screen n dle mode.
  • Page 19 DELETE to delete all messages. • The screen dsplays Delete all Messages Are you sure? Press the softkey YES to confirm. Press the softkey NO f you decde to keep the messages. Message VTech 1-800-595-9511 Jan 10 10:51AM Duration 0:11 REPEAT...

  • Page 20: Handset Settings

    Telephone settings Handset settings Clock setting • Make sure the handset s n dle mode. • The tme s automatcally • Press MENU/SEL to dsplay menu. set and updated • Press the UP NavKey wth ncomng select. caller ID • Press MENU/SEL to select Clock Setting.
  • Page 21 Telephone settings Handset settings Phone settings In ths menu, you can change the contrast settng, edt handset name, show handset name, and select dal type. To enter ths menu: • Make sure the handset s n dle mode. • Press MENU/SEL to dsplay menu.
  • Page 22 Telephone settings Handset settings Show handset name • When n the Show Handset Name menu, use the UP or DOWN NavKey to toggle between On or Off. The current selecton s hghlghted. • Press the softkey SET to confirm your setting. The screen will display Choice saved and there will be a confirmation tone.

  • Page 23: Reset Settings

    Telephone settings Handset settings • Press the softkey SET to confirm. The screen will display Choice saved and there will be a confirmation tone. Reset settings In ths menu, you can clear current settngs and restore the factory settngs. You can clear the phonebook, call log, redal lst, wallpaper, and regstraton.

  • Page 24: Base Settings

    Telephone settings Base settings In ths menu, you can change the settng of the clock, days of the week, rnger volume, rnger melody, keypad tone, contrast, dal type, and factory • The tme s settngs on the base unt. To enter ths menu: automatcally •...
  • Page 25 Telephone settings Base settings Ringer volume There are options for five levels of volume. There will be a sample of each rnger volume when scrollng through the choces. • When n the RINGER VOLUME menu, the current rnger volume s dsplayed by the shaded bar.
  • Page 26 Telephone settings Base settings Contrast • When n the CONTRAST menu, the current contrast level s dsplayed by the shaded bar. • Use the softkey • Press the SET softkey when finished setting, and there will be a confirmation tone.

  • Page 27: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Make, answer, and end calls with the handset • Press /FLASH or , then dal the number. -OR- • Dal the number (use the LEFT NavKey PAUSE to nsert a pause), then press use speakerphone. • To answer a call, press /FL ASH or, speakerphone.

  • Page 28: Options While On Calls

    Basic operation Make, answer, and end calls at the base unit • Press • To answer a call, press • The handset wll dsplay Call • To end a call, press on Hold when a call s placed on hold. A Options while on calls will flash and There are a few optons whle on a call, ncludng speakerphone on the...

  • Page 29: Intercom Call

    Ringer silencing Ths feature allows you to slence the rnger temporarly when the telephone s rngng. • Press the softkey SILENCING on the handset or the softkey QUIET on the base unt to temporarly slence the rnger.
  • Page 30 Basic operation Intercom call • Any handset can then answer the page, and enter ntercom mode by pressng • You must • To end an ntercom call, press have at least INTERCOM at the base unt. one addtonal handset to ntercom call From the base unit to a specific handset from one...
  • Page 31 Basic operation Intercom call • To end an ntercom call on any handsets, press the base unt, press INTERCOM or unt. From one handset to a specific handset or base unit • Press MENU/SEL to dsplay menu when n dle mode. •...
  • Page 32 Intercom call Transfer an external call • You must Ths telephone allows you to transfer an external call from the base unt to any have at least handset, from handset to handset, or from handset to the base unt. one addtonal...
  • Page 33 Basic operation Intercom call From the base unit to the handset • Durng a call, press HOLD to put the call on hold. • Press INTERCOM, and use the softkey handset and press the softkey SELECT to confirm. • When the target handset rngs, press answer.

  • Page 34: Advanced Operation

    • When n the Phonebook menu, press the softkey NEW. • Use the dal pad (see the Chart of character on page 33 for nstructon) to enter the name and telephone number for the entry, and press the softkey SET when done.

  • Page 35: Chart Of Characters

    Advanced operation Phonebook Chart of characters Use the dal pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 16 characters). Each press of a partcular key causes characters to be dsplayed n the followng order: Number Characters by number of key presses &...

  • Page 36: CustomZe EntrEs

    Advanced operation Phonebook Customize entries Ths feature allows you to assgn a dstnctve rnger and pcture/anmaton • There are eght tradtonal rng to a specific entry. The distinctive ringer and picture/animation will alert you tones and 17 when ths person calls. You can customze the entres before savng t, ether muscal rngers.

  • Page 37: DAl A Phonebook Entry

    Advanced operation Phonebook Dial a phonebook entry • When n the Phonebook menu, use the UP or DOWN NavKey scroll to the desred entry, or use the softkey FIND to search for t. • Press /FLASH or press to dal the entry. Edit a phonebook entry •...

  • Page 38: Call Log

    • New Call wll be dsplayed on both the handset and the base unt f there are block ther name new call log entres, .e. mssed call (ncludng mssed call watng record) and/or telephone and unrevewed calls. number. • You can also lsten to messages (f the callers left messages) when revewng the call log.

  • Page 39: RevEw The Call Log

    Advanced operation Call log Review the call log • When n the call log, use the UP or DOWN NavKey the call log on the handset. Use the softkey log on the base unt. • The name, number, date and tme of recevng call, and message (f the caller left a message) are dsplayed on the screen.

  • Page 40: Save An Entry To The Handset Phonebook

    Advanced operation Call log Save an entry to the handset phonebook • When n the call log, use the UP or DOWN NavKey • The tme s automatcally the call log and hghlght the entry to be saved. Press the softkey SAVE to set and updated save the entry to the phonebook.

  • Page 41: Redial List

    Advanced operation Redial list The handset and the base unt can store the ten most recently daled numbers n the redal lst. You can revew, redal, or save the number nto the phonebook. • When there are already ten entres on the redal lst, the earlest entry s deleted to make room for the new entry.

  • Page 42: Save A RedAl Entry To The Handset Phonebook

    Advanced operation Redial list Save a redial entry to the phonebook on the handset • When n the redal lst, press the UP or DOWN NavKey the number to be saved. • Press the softkey SAVE. • Use the dal pad to enter the name for the entry. Press the softkey SET when finished.

  • Page 43: Answering System Operation

    Answering system operation Message capacity The answerng system can record up to 99 messages, dependng on the length of each message. Indvdual messages can be up to 4 mnutes n length, but the total maxmum recordng tme s 15 mnutes. Message wll reman avalable for replay untl they are deleted. Handset access In addton to the features descrbed n ths secton, the handset can also be used to revew or delete messages (see Handset messages secton on page 16).

  • Page 44: SettNg AnswerNg System

    Answering system operation Setting answering system Activate the answering system • When n The answerng system must be turned on to functon. If the answerng system GREETING s turned off, the base unt dsplays ANS. OFF on the screen. ONLY mode, To turn on/off the answerng system: REC OFF wll •...
  • Page 45 Setting answering system Set number of rings Ths feature allows you to select how many tmes the telephone wll rng before the answerng system answers. You can choose from two, four, sx rngs or toll saver. Wth toll saver actve, the answerng system answers after two rngs when there are new messages, and after four rngs when there are no new messages.
  • Page 46 SET to confirm, and there will be a confirmation tone. Set security code A four-dgt securty code s requred to access the answerng system from any touch tone telephone. The factory default code s 4321. • Press the softkey MENU n dle mode. • Press the softkey softkey SELECT to confirm.

  • Page 47: OutgoNg GreetNg

    Outgong greetng s the message callers hear when calls are answered by the answerng system. The telephone s preset wth a greetng that answers calls wth “ unable to answer your call right now. Please leave you name, number and the message after the tone.
  • Page 48 Answering system operation Outgoing greeting Restore to factory greeting • When factory • Follow the nstructon n the secton Record your greeting on page 45 to greetng s access the GREETING OPTION menu. restored, • Press the softkey the greetng softkey SELECT to confirm.

  • Page 49: Message Playback

    Answering system operation Message playback New message indication • The base unt screen dsplays NEW MESSAGE. • The NEW MESSAGE indicator light on the base unit flashes. • If the new message alert tone s turned on, the base unt wll beep every ten seconds when there are unrevewed messages.

  • Page 50: Recording And Playing Memos

    Answering system operation Recording and playing memos Memos are your own recorded messages used as a remnder for yourself or for others n the household usng the same answerng system. They are saved, • Your memo played back and deleted exactly the same way as ncomng messages. can be up to Record a memo 4 mnutes n...

  • Page 51: Remote Access

    Answering system operation Remote access You can access many features of your answerng system remotely from any touch tone telephone. A four-dgt securty code s requred to access the system and the factory default code s 4321; see page 44 to change t. To access remote access: •...

  • Page 52: Special Features

    Special features Recordable ringer You can record a unque rnger as ether your default rnger or as a dstnctve rnger assgned to a • The handset specific phonebook entry. You can record with either the provided audio patch cord (not the USB cord), can store a or wth the handset mcrophone.
  • Page 53 Special features • Press the softkey SET when finished. The screen displays Sound Clip saved, and there wll be a confirmation tone. Record a sound clip by using the microphone • Press MENU/SEL when n dle mode. • Press the UP NavKey three tmes to reach Sounds, and press MENU/SEL to select.

  • Page 54: Picture Download

    Graphics tab functions The VTech Phonebook Manager allows you to open graphic files on your PC and transfer them to your telephone. Once the graphcs are transferred, they can be used for your wallpaper mage or to be assigned to a particular phonebook entry, quickly alerting you to your caller’s identification.
  • Page 55 • If you have the phonebook manager program open, you should see from the status bar n the bottom rght corner update that the PC has detected the telephone. You are now ready to transfer a graphc to the telephone.
  • Page 56 Picture download Graphic editing • None of the The VTech Phonebook Manager allows you to perform basc graphc edtng functons such as zoom, graphc edtng rotate, brghtness/contrast and color balance. When usng these tools to edt your pctures, you can functons wll see them on the prevew panel on the left sde of the phonebook manager applcaton.

  • Page 57: Phonebook Tab FunctOns

    Special features Phonebook tab functions The VTech Phonebook Manager can be used to create, modify and backup phonebook files from your handset. The phonebook manager has many useful functons: • Export exstng contacts from any contact manager (such as Mcrosoft Outlook a comma separated text file.
  • Page 58 Special features Phonebook tab functions • Clck on Transfer Edit a phonebook You can ether open an exstng phonebook stored n your PC’s hard drve by pressng the OPEN PHONEBOOK phonebook from your handset to the phonebook manager software usng the suppled USB cable. To accomplsh ths: •...
  • Page 59 Phonebook tab functions Import contacts into phonebook manager from other PC applications Use this feature to import contacts from a comma separated text file into the VTech phonebook manager software. The contacts wll be merged nto the currently loaded phonebook.
  • Page 60 If the mappng dsplayed s not what s desred, select one of the rows and press the Change Map button to correct it. You can only use each of the three fields (VTech name first, VTech name last and VTech phone number) once. If you want to change one that has already been mapped, you must first select that row and use the Change Map button to remove the assocaton.
  • Page 61 Special features Phonebook tab functions • Select Export Contacts and press the next button. • Select whether you want to Export All Contacts or Selected Contacts. • Enter the name of the file to be exported to. You can use the browse button to locate the folder and enter a file name.

  • Page 62: Handset And Base Indicators

    Handset and base indicators Handset icons Lne n use ndcator • On when an extenson handset or parallel set s n use. Hold ndcator • Flashes when a call s on hold. Mute ndcator • Flashes when the handset mcrophone s muted. Rnger off ndcator •...

  • Page 63: Base Icons

    Handset and base indicators Base icons Rnger off ndcator • dsplays when the base rnger s turned off. Lne n use ndcator • On when an extenson handset or parallel set s n use. Hold ndcator • Flashes when a call s on hold. Battery ndcator •...
  • Page 64 Handset and base indicators Base LEDs New Message Speakerphone Charging • Flashes when there s a new message n the answer machne. • Flashes when a call s on hold. • Lghts when the base speakerphone s n use. • On when the handset s n the base unt. www.vtechphones.com...

  • Page 65: Add AddTOnal Handsets

    Add additional handsets Your telephone can accommodate up to eght cordless handsets. You can add new handsets (VTech 5808, purchased separately) anytme. Up to three handsets can be on a call at the same tme. The handset provded wth your telephone system s automatcally regstered as Handset 1 (5871), or Handset 1 and Handset 2 (for 5873).

  • Page 66: Replace A Handset

    Add additional handsets • The newly regstered handset wll be assgned the lowest extenson number whch has not been prevously assgned to another system handset (2 through 8 for model 5871, 3 through 8 for model 5873). Replace a handset If you are replacng a handset on a system that has the maxmum number of regstered handsets (eght) or wsh to change the assgned handset number of your registered handsets, you must first de-register the handsets, and then...
  • Page 67 Add additional handsets De-register all handsets • On the base unt, press the softkey MENU. once to reach BASE SETTINGS, then press the softkey • Press the softkey SELECT to select. twce to reach DELETE HANDSETS, and press the • Press the softkey softkey SELECT to select.

  • Page 68: Charge Spare Battery Pack

    Charge spare battery pack Power guard feature Your phone uses a spare battery charger n the base unt to provde power backup n the event of a power falure or outage. Wth a fully charged battery n the spare battery charger, you wll be able to •...

  • Page 69: BatterEs

    *Handset is off the base unt but not n use. The battery needs chargng when: • A new battery s nstalled n the handset. • The telephone beeps twce once taken off the base unt. • Battery ndcator on screen s empty. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions: 1.

  • Page 70: 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: Read and understand all nstructons. Follow all warnngs and nstructons marked on the product.

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    • Move the handset closer to the base unt. You mght have moved out of range. • Make sure the telephone s set to the correct dal mode for the type of servce that you have (pulse or touchtone). Refer to the Installation secton of ths user’s manual to set the dal mode.
  • Page 72 Wait an extra second before dialing. • Make sure the telephone s set to the correct dal mode for the type of servce that you have (pulse or touchtone). Refer to the Set dial mode (page 20) of ths user’s manual to set the dal mode.
  • Page 73 • If your telephone s plugged n wth a modem or surge protector, plug the telephone (or modem/ surge protector) nto a dfferent locaton. If ths solves the problem, re-locate your telephone or modem farther apart from one another, or use a dfferent surge protector.
  • Page 74 • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone jack. Make sure the power cord s plugged n. • The handset may be too far from the base unt.
  • Page 75 • If your telephone s plugged n wth a modem or surge protector, plug the telephone (or modem/ surge protector) nto a dfferent locaton. If ths solves the problem, re-locate your telephone or modem farther apart from one another, or use a dfferent surge protector.
  • Page 76 3. Wat a few mnutes. 4. Connect power to the telephone base. 5. Re-nstall the battery(es). 6. Wat for the handset to re-establsh ts lnk wth the telephone base. To be safe, allow up to one mnute for ths to take place. www.vtechphones.com...

  • Page 77: Operating Range

    Not possible wll be dsplayed f access s tred. If there s a call whle the handset s out of range, t mght not rng, or f t does rng, the call mght not connect well when you press TALK/FLASH. Move closer to the telephone base, then press TALK/FLASH to answer the call.

  • Page 78: About Cordless Telephones

    Durng the lmted warranty perod, Vtech’s authorzed servce representatve wll repar or replace at Vtech’s opton, wthout charge, a Materally Defectve Product. If we repar ths product, we may use new or refurbshed replacement parts. If we choose to replace ths product, we may replace t wth a new or refurbshed product of the same or smlar desgn. Vtech wll return repared or replacement products to you n workng condton.

  • Page 79: Fcc, Acta And Ic RegulatOns

    • If the Product falure s not covered by ths lmted warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of ths lmted warranty, Vtech wll notfy you and wll request that you authorze the cost of repar and return shppng costs for the repar of Products that are not covered by ths lmted warranty.
  • Page 80 For example, the product identifier US:AAAEQ3T123XYZ would indicate an REN of 0.3. The REN is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. You may want to contact your local telephone company for more nformaton.
  • Page 81 The Rnger Equvalence Number (REN) for ths termnal equpment s 0.1. The REN assgned to each termnal equpment provdes an ndcaton of the maxmum number of termnal allowed to be connected to a telephone nterface. The termnaton on an nterface may consst of any combnaton of devces subject only to the requrement that the sum of the Rnger Equvalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.

  • Page 82: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL syntheszer Frequency Base: 5725-5850 MHz Handset: 5725-5850 MHz Channels Nomnal effectve range Maxmum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operatng range may vary accordng to envronmental condtons at the tme of use. Sze Handset: 190.0mm X 42.0mm X 31.0mm Base: 250.0mm X 90.0mm X 84.0mm...

  • Page 83: Index

    Index About caller ID nformaton 9 About cordless telephones 76 Actvate the answerng system 42 Add addtonal handsets 63-65 Answerng system operaton 41-49 Base cons 61 Base LEDs 62 Base settngs 22-24 Batteres 67 Belt clp 8 Call log 36-38 Call watng 27 Charge spare battery pack 66 Chart of characters 33...
  • Page 84 Index Mantenance 75 Make, answer and end calls on the base unt 25-26 Make, answer and end calls on the handset 25 Memo playback 48 Message capacty 41 Message playback 47 Message playback on the base unt Mute 26 New message ndcaton 47 One-tme software nstallaton 52 Open a graphic file 53 Operatng range 75...
  • Page 85 Index Troubleshootng 69-74 Volume control 27 Warranty 76-77 Weekday settng 22...
  • Page 86 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Dstrbuted n the U.S.A. by VTech Communcatons, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon Dstrbuted n Canada by VTech Telecommuncatons Canada, Ltd., Rchmond, B.C. Copyrght ©2006 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Prnted n Chna.
  • Page 87 User’s Manual w w w . v t e c h p h o n e s . c o m Model: 5871/5873...

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