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VTech ia5851 User 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. 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.
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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.

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    Handset Base Unit Battery Belt Clip To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-951. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. Handset Battery Base Power Adaptor Wall Mount Bracket...

  • Page 4: The Handset Layout

    The Handset Layout Antenna Earpiece Left and Right Arrow Keys Phone/Flash Key Dialing Keys (0-9,*,#) Channel/Delete Key Microphone Headset Jack Select Key Off Key Hold Key Redial/Pause Key Program Key...

  • Page 5: The Base Unit Layout

    The Base Unit Layout Antenna Volume -/+ Keys Time/Set Key In Use/Charging Light Repeat/Slow Key Select Key Menu Key Record/Memo Key Answer On/Off Key Answer On/Off Light Play/Stop (Mailbox) Keys Skip/Quick Key Delete Key Locate Handset Key DC Connector Jack Telephone Line Jack...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Setup Connecting Power to Base Unit Choose a location for the base near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (110v AC) not controlled by a wall switch.

  • Page 7: Low Battery Indication

    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. NOTE: Before connecting to the phone line, make sure to properly charge the battery for at least 10 - 12 hours.

  • Page 8: Check For Dial Tone

    Wall Mounting The wall mount bracket is designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. Run the power and telephone line cords through the slots in the bracket, connecting them to the jacks located on the underside of the base.

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    Telephone Operation / CID • While on a call, press to decrease the volume. A double beep will sound when you reach the mini- mum setting. • While phone is not in use, press to display caller ID information. • While entering number or letters, press to delete last character entered.
  • Page 10 Telephone Operation CHARGING/IN USE • Flashes in unison with an incoming call’s ringing. • Flashes slowly when the handset is in use, or the an- swering system is answer- ing a call. • Flashes rapidly when a call is on hold.

  • Page 11: Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save

    If you have pulse (rotary) service, you can change from pulse to tone dialing during a call by pressing * (tone). This is useful if you need to send touch tone signals for access to telephone banking or long distance services. Dial the number.

  • Page 12: Display Screen Messages

    Telephone Operation Display Screen Messages Screen Displays: ** RINGING ** ** RINGING ** ** RINGING ** ** RINGING ** ** RINGING ** There is a call coming in. CONNECTING... CONNECTING... CONNECTING... CONNECTING... CONNECTING... The handset is waiting for a dial tone.

  • Page 13: Speed Dial Memory

    Speed Dial Memory Your ia 5851 can store up to nine telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters and 24 digits in each location) in the speed dial memory locations you assign (num- bered 1 through 9). You can also store telephone numbers with names alphabeti- cally in the directory.

  • Page 14: Edit A Number/Name Stored In Memory

    NUMBER ENTER ENTER NUMBER NUMBER Enter the telephone number. Use Press REDIAL/PAUSE to enter a pause if necessary. — OR — Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last number (up to 24 digits long) di- aled from this phone. Press SELECT or PROG to store your entry. The screen displays...

  • Page 15: Dial A Memory Number

    Speed Dial Memory Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE The current choice flashes. until YES YES flashes. Press Press SELECT. You’ll hear a confirmation beep. Dial a Memory Number 1. Press and hold the memory location key (1-9) of the entry you wish to dial. 2.

  • Page 16: Telephone Directory

    Telephone Directory Your ia 5851 can store 50 (including the nine speed dial entries) telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters for the name and 24 digits for the number in each location) in the handset. NOTE: Press (off) at any time to exit the directory.

  • Page 17: Edit A Number/Name Stored In The Directory

    Telephone Directory this number by changing to a distinctive ringer after the first ring. Choose N for a normal ringer. 8. Press SELECT or PROG to confirm. If you chose Y in Step 7, a displayed with the directory entry.

  • Page 18: Move A Number/Name To The Speed Dial Memory

    Telephone Directory Move a Number/Name to the Speed Dial Memory . The screen displays DIRECTORY Press Press to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in directory. — OR — Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to move.

  • Page 19: Caller Id Operation

    For each call that comes in, the screen displays the following information be- tween the first and second rings: • Your caller’s name (up to 15 letters are sent by your telephone company). • The caller’s area code and telephone number.

  • Page 20: Dial A Displayed Number

    Caller ID Operation Delete All Calls: With the handset in idle (off) mode, press and hold DELETE. The screen ERASE ERASE ERASE displays ERASE ERASE until YES YES flashes. Press Press SELECT. You’ll hear a confirmation beep. Dial a Displayed Number Locate the record in call history you want to dial.

  • Page 21: Store A Call History Record In The Directory

    Caller ID Operation Store a Call History Record in the Directory Locate the record in the call history you want to store in the directory. If you wish to change how the number is stored, press #. The screen displays any alternate dialing sequences available for this call: (area code + number;...

  • Page 22: Answering System Operation

    You can set the time manually, or allow it to be set automatically with incoming caller ID information. (This only applies if you subscribe to CID service provided by your local telephone company.) To advance the minutes or years by increments of 10, press and hold SELECT.

  • Page 23: Record Your Announcement

    Answering System Operation tone.” The announce only pre-recorded announcement says: “Hello, I’m un- able to answer your call right now. Please call again. Thank you.” • 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).

  • Page 24: Setting Up Your Answering System

    Answering System Operation Setting Up Your Answering System You can set up one feature at a time, or you can set the features one after the other, in sequence. Make sure the answering system is ON. 2. Press MENU until the system announces the feature you want to set. Refer to the Feature Summary below for a description of the features and choices.

  • Page 25: Listen To, Save & Delete Messages

    Answering System Operation Listen to, Save & Delete Messages The system automatically saves your messages until you delete them, and can store approximately 17 minutes of messages, memos, and announcements (up to a maximum of 99 messages). Your caller can leave a message of up to four minutes in length.

  • Page 26: Call Screening/Intercept

    Answering System Operation Call Screening/Intercept 1. Make sure the answering system is ON and set the message playback volume is set above level one so you can hear the caller’s message. 2. If you decide to take the call, press If you pick up an extension phone during the announcement and the an- nouncement does not stop right away, press and release the until the announcement stops.

  • Page 27: Connect With The Answering System From A Remote Location

    Connect with the Answering System From a Remote Location You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone. Dial your telephone number. 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 28: Remote Access Commands

    Answering System Operation Remote Access Commands (continued) Function: Function: Command: Turn system off Turn system on NOTE: If no key is pressed within 10 seconds of entering remote access, the voice menu will be announced. After the voice menu announcement, if no key is pressed within 20 seconds, the remote access call will automatically end.

  • Page 29: Headset Operation

    5851. To purchase a Headset, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. Once you have a compatible 2.5mm headset, locate the headset jack on the ia 5851 handset. Connect the plug on the headset cord to the jack (under a small rubber flap) on the cordless handset.

  • Page 30: Additional Information

    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 31: 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, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications at 1-800- 595-9511 (in the United States). In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd.
  • Page 32 • Disconnect your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company. You hear noise in the handset, and none of the keys or buttons work •...

  • Page 33: Warranty Statement

    Defective Product. If we repair this product, we may use new or refurbished replacement parts. 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 34 If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of pur- chase 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.
  • Page 35 • In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, conse- quential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or rev- enue, inability to use the product, or other associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the use of this product.

  • Page 36: 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 37 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. For more information, please contact your local telephone company.
  • Page 38 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 39 Notice: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1. The 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 40: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base: 912.75-917.10 MHz Handset: 5863.80-5872.5 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 5863.80-5872.5 MHz Handset: 912.75-917.10 MHz CHANNELS 30 Channels N O M I N A L E F F E C T I V E RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC.

  • Page 41: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to Phone Line... 7 Check for Dial Tone ...8 Set Time and Date ... 8 Wall Mounting...8 Basic Operation...9 Telephone Operation...9 Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save ...11 Set Dial Mode ...11 Temporany Tone Dialing ...11 Display Screen Messages ...12 Speed Dial Memory ...13 Store a Number/Name in Memory ...13...
  • Page 42 Table Of Contents About Mailboxes ...22 About Announcements...22 Record Your Announcement ...23 To review your announcement at any time...23 To Delete your announcement...23 Setting up Your Answering System...24 Feature Summary...24 Listen to, Save & Delete Messages...25 Call Screening/Intercept ...26 Record a Memo ...26 Message Window Display ...26 Connect with the Answering System From a Remote Location...27 Voice Menu...27...
  • Page 43 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.

  • Page 44: Need Help

    Congratulations on your purchase of this VTech product NEED HELP? Our representatives are here to help you with any questions concerning the operation of this product, available accessories, or any other related issues. Call Toll Free: 1-800-595-9511 In Canada, Call:...

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