VTech IP 5825 Manual
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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
cleaners 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 cart, stand, or table. The prod-
uct may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for
ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked
by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation 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
to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product
where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots 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 cabinet parts other
than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other
risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the appliance 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 contact VTECH under the following
conditions:
A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into 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,
because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work to restore the product to normal operation.
E. If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

Important Safety Instructions

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  • Page 1: Important Safety Instructions

    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 contact VTECH under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
  • Page 2: Save These Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 14. Do not use this or any cordless telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. If you have questions about this product, or if you're having difficulty with setup or operation, do not return STOP!! your phone to the store.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction This is an advanced cordless telephone, capable of supporting 2 Handsets. This manual is designed to familiarize you with this cordless telephone. We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone.
  • Page 4: Parts Check List

    5. Telephone Line Cord 10. Battery Cells To purchase replacement battery cells, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800- 595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267- 7377. Note : Use only VTech batteries P/N 80-5380-00-00 or equivalent AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries.
  • Page 5: The Handset Layout

    The Handset Layout 1. Antenna 8. Speakerphone 2. Earpiece 9. LCD Display 3. Volume Control 10. Select (Menu) 4. CID (Scroll Up) 11. Phonebook(Scroll Down) 5. On (Flash) 12. Headset jack (2.5mm) 13. Off (Clear) 6. Dialing Keys (0-9, , #) 14.
  • Page 6: The Base Unit Layout

    The Base Unit Layout CORDLESS TELEPHONE VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. DC 9V 600mA CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY VTech Customer Service 1-800-595-9511 www.vtechphones.com FCC ID: EW780-5348-00 1. In Use LED 2. Charging LED 3. Message Waiting LED 4. Page key 5. DC Connector...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Base Unit. CORDLESS TELEPHONE VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. DC 9V 600mA CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY VTech Customer Service 1-800-595-9511 www.vtechphones.com FCC ID: EW780-5348-00 2. Choose the location for your Handset Charger, and plug its power supply into an electrical outlet.
  • Page 8: Installation Of Battery Cells In Handset

    Setup Installation of Battery Cells in Handset Follow the steps below: 1. Place the new battery cells in the andset with the positive and negative poles aligned in the battery compart- ment. 2. Place the battery cover by sliding it upwards 3.
  • Page 9: Connecting To Phone Line

    If not, see In Case of Difficulty. Tone/Pulse selection Your phone is preset for tone dialing. See Handset Settings for details. CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone. FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1.
  • Page 10: Wall Mounting

    Wall Mounting The Wall Mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. Wall mounting is optional. 1. Plug the AC adapters into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector to the bottom of the Base Unit. 2.
  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description MUTE • Turns on when the microphone is muted. • Turns on when there are new call log enteries. 18/8818:88 • CID date and time information. • Turns on when the ringer is muted. •...
  • Page 12: Handset Operation

    NOTE: The procedure is the same for the Hand- set earpiece, Speakerphone and Headset. Flash Function • You can use your ip 5825 with services such as Call Waiting. Simply press the ON/ FLASH key to flash the line. Redial Funtion •...
  • Page 13: Intercom Call

    Handset Operation Intercom Call • From the idel (OFF) mode, press INT. The Handset will display: • The other Handset will be ringed and the screen will display: • Press INT or SPEAKER to answer the interzcom call. The screens will display: •...
  • Page 14 Handset Operation NOTE: If the other Handset (HS2) do not re- sponse in about 30 seconds, the external call will be returned to the Handset (HS1) and the display will show: Call Transfer • A Handset, says HS1, on an external call can forward it to the other Handset, says HS2, by press the INT key.
  • Page 15: Phone Book Operation

    Phone Book Operation The ip 5825 can store up to 50 names/numbers in memory. Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits and up to 16 characters for the name. NOTE: The Handsets share a common phone book, which is stored in the base station.
  • Page 16: Storing A New Entry

    Phone Book Operation Storing a new entry • Followed the steps in page 13 to enter the Phone Book sub-menu. Press (upper arrow) or (down arrow) to scroll to STORE then press SEL. • Enter the number you want to store in memory. Press DELETE key to backspace.
  • Page 17: Editing A Phone Book Entry

    Phone Book Operation • Scroll through the Phone Book entries using keys or enter first character of the name to be searched (using the dial digit keys) and continue navigating using the as scroll keys, until you reach the entry to be dialed. •...
  • Page 18: Calls Log (Caller Id - Call Waiting)

    Calls Log (Caller ID - Call Waiting) Caller ID - Call Waiting ID Your ip 5825 is capable of displaying the name and/or number of the party calling before you answer the phone (Caller ID). It is also capable of displaying Caller ID information in conjunction with a Call Waiting alert signal (Call Waiting Caller ID).
  • Page 19 Calls Log (Caller ID - Call Waiting) • Press SEL again to confirm. Use scroll through the Call Log entries. NOTE: ‘!’ symbol in the right hand side of the first line indicates the call is not yet reviewed. Storing a Caller ID •...
  • Page 20 Calls Log (Caller ID - Call Waiting) • To delete all the Caller ID records, press and hold the DELETE key. The screen will ask you DELETE ALL CALL LOG? Press SEL for con- firmation. Or, press OFF to return to the CID record previously displayed.
  • Page 21: Quick Dialing

    Quick Dialing Up to 10 ‘quick dial numbers may be entered into each Handset. It is possible to ‘quick dial’ num- bers with just a single key press. The quick dial list in each Handset is unique to that Handset and is not shared with the other Handset.
  • Page 22: Reviewing Quick Dial Numbers

    Quick Dialing • Press SEL to copy the stored number to the quick dial number. You are presented with the call log review screen. You can navigate to a desired entry as describe in the call log section. Pressing SEL will copy the phone number shown into the quick dial number.
  • Page 23: Dialing A Quick Dial Number

    Quick Dialing • Press DEL to delete the currently shown location. The following will be shown: Where x is the quick dial location number. Pressing OFF will return to the quick dial re- view as shown above. Pressing SEL will confirm the deletion and will be shown, indicating the location has been de- leted.
  • Page 24: Editing A Quick Dial Number

    Quick Dialing Editing a Quick Dial Number • Follow the first 2 steps in Reviewing Quick Dial Number to reach the quick dial numbers to be edited. • Press SEL then you will be prompted to EDIT NUMBER. Use DEL key to back- space and press the digit keys to enter the number.
  • Page 25: Handset Setting

    Handset Settings If the location does have an entry, then that number will be added to any pre-dialed digits and the phone will go off-hook and begin dialing. Audio Volume Audio volume is adjusted during an active call by the following key sequence: Pressing the volume keys on the side of...
  • Page 26: Key Tone (Preset To On)

    Handset Settings • Press SEL to confirm your setting. Key Tone (preset to ON) • From the idle (OFF) mode, press SEL then key to KEY TONE. • Press SEL again. The current setting will be shown. Press keys to scroll to ON or OFF.
  • Page 27: Handset Name

    It is possible to give each Handset its own unique name. The name is shown in the first line during idle replacing the “VTECH”, normally shown when the Handset is idle. The name can be a maximum of 16 characters in length.
  • Page 28: Language

    Handset Settings Language (preset to English) • From the idle (OFF) mode, press SEL then key to LANGUAGE. • Press SEL to select this option. Press keys to scroll from English to French or Spanish. • Press SEL to confirm the setting. Message Waiting Your telephone can detect a Visual Message Waiting signal, generated by many telephone...
  • Page 29: Dial Method

    Handset Settings • Press SEL then use key to scroll TONE to PULSE. • Press SEL to confirm your setting. NOTE: When the phone is set for PULSE dial mode, it is possible to switch to temporary TONE mode during an ongoing call by pressing *. Once pressed, TONE will be used for rest of the call.
  • Page 30: Temporary Tone

    Handset Settings Temporary Tone When the phone is set for pulse dial mode, it is possible to switch to temporary Tone mode during an ongoing call by pressing * . Once pressed, TONE will be used for the rest of the call. After you hang up, the phone will return to pulse dialing for the next call.
  • Page 31: Call Back

    Handset Settings Call Back After forwarding a call, a CALL BACK is generated in the forwarding Handset if the forwarded call is not answered within 30 seconds. When a call is returned to a Handset, it will show the following while ringing: If the returned call is not answered within 30 seconds, the phone automatically goes on hook,...
  • Page 32: Flash

    Handset Settings Flash During an ongoing external call, press the FLASH/ON key to flash the line (to respond to a Call Waiting signal, for ex- ample). Mute It is possible to mute the microphone during a conversation by pressing the DELETE/MUTE key.
  • Page 33 Handset Settings Page The page function is used as an aid to locate the Handsets. It can be only done from the Base. To activate paging press the PAGE button on the base. All Handsets not currently active on a call will show: and start the paging sound.
  • Page 34: Headset Operation

    Handset Operation Headset Operation Your ip 5825 Handset is equipped with a 2.5mm Headset Jack for use with an optional accessory Headset for hands-free operation. If you choose to use the Headset option, you must obtain an optional accessory Headset, which is compat- ible with the ip 5825.
  • Page 35: Additional Information

    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 Telecommunicatios Canada Ltd at 1-800-267-7377.
  • Page 36: In Case Of Difficulty

    1. Disconnect the power to the Base. 2. Disconnect the Handset battery, and spare then battery pack, if applicable. 3. Wait a few minutes. 4. Connect power to the Base. 5. Re-install the battery pack (s) 6. Watch for Handset to display: “VTECH”...
  • Page 37: 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...
  • Page 38 • 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 and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty.
  • Page 39: Fcc, Acta And Ic Regulations

    FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations • In to event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use the product, or other associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment,...
  • Page 40 FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product.
  • Page 41 FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
  • Page 42 FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations This telephone is registered for use in Canada. The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Notice: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications.
  • Page 43: The Rbrc Seal

    VTech product service centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Ni-MH battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. VTech’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and con- serving natural resources.
  • Page 44: Technical Specifications (This Part Will Change Accordingly)

    Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL WEIGHT Crystal controlled Handset : 146 grams PLL synthesizer (excluding Batteries) Base : 210 grams TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Charger : 225 grams Base : 5744.736 - 5825.952 MHz POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset: 2401.056 - 2482.272 MHz Handset : 3.6V 750mAh NiMH RECEIVE FREQUENCY (3 AAA cells) Base : 9 V @ 600mA...
  • Page 45: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCT................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/Handset Charger.........7 Installation of Battery Cells in Handset...............8 Charging of the Handset Battery Cells............8 Connecting to phone line................9 Checking for dial tone..................9 Wall Mounting....................10 BASIC OPERATION....................11...
  • Page 46 Table Of Contents Dial Method....................29 Temporary Tone...................30 Call Forward & Call Transfer................30 Call Forward....................30 Call Transfer......................30 Call Back......................31 Conference.......................31 Redial at On-Hook state................31 Redial at Off-Hook state................31 ADVANCED OPERATION..................31 Flash......................32 Mute.........................32 Page.......................33 HEADSET OPERATION..................34 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION................35 Maintenance....................35 In Case Of Difficulty..................36 Warranty Statement..................37 FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations..............39 The RBRC...
  • Page 47 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. Printed in China...

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