Vtech communications user' manual cordless telephone i 5836 (60 pages)
Summary of Contents for VTech I 5858
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Innovation Beyond Technology USER’S MANUAL FULL COLOUR Expandable Cordless System with Dual Caller ID Premium Cordless System Digital Spread Spectrum Model: i 5858 FEATURING: • High Resolution 65K colour display includes picture & animation caller ID. • Musical Ringer -...
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.
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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. Do NOT leave the audio patch cable attached to the handset while charging in its charger.
The i 5858 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz frequency range.Your i 5858 is capable of supporting up to a maximum of eight handsets. Using additional handsets, up to four people can be conferenced on a call (three handsets and the base speakerphone).
3. Base AC Power Adapter 4. Telephone Line Cord 5. Special Features Guide 6. Quick Start Guide To purchase replacement batteries, please call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. NOTE: Use only VTech batteries P/N 89-1324-00-00. Base Unit Base Power Adapter...
Installation and Charge of Battery Charging of the Handset Battery The handset of your i 5858 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery. It charges automatically whenever the handset is in its base. Maximum talk time on fully charged battery is eight hours, and maximum standby time is five days.
The Phone icon display, and you will hear dial tone. If not, see In Case of Difficulty. 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.
Power Guard/Spare Battery Charger Feature Power Guard The i 5858 uses the spare battery charger in the base unit to provide operational backup in the event of a power failure. With a fully charged battery in the spare battery charger, you will still be able to place and receive calls, for up to 2 1/2 hours.
Expand your i 5858 system by adding accessory handsets. Bring telephone access to rooms where a phone jack isn’t available! Your VTech i 5858 system can operate up to eight handsets. To order additional handsets (model i 5808), please call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-267-7377. In USA, call: 1-800- 595-9511.
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Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset Setup of i 5808 Accessory Handset 1. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. 2. Place the battery in the handset with the metal contacts aligning, as shown in the diagram to the left. 3.
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Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset Registration Your i 5858 handset comes registered to the base unit. To register additional i 5808 handsets (purchased separately): Registering the i 5808 handset for the first time After charging the handset will display registration directions, which are as follows: •...
Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description Line In Use Indicator • On steady when an extension handset or parallel set is in use. Hold Indicator • Flashes when a call is on hold. Mute Indicator • Flashes when the handset microphone is muted. Ringer Off Indicator •...
Handset and Base Indicators Base Unit Icons Icon Description Ringer Off Indicator • is displayed when the base ringer is turned off. Line In Use Indicator • On steady when an extension handset or parallel set is in use. Hold Indicator •...
Intercom Talk between handsets(s) and base unit (when at least one i 5808 accessory handset is registered to your i 5858 base unit.), or use to page the handset(s) or base. Settings Set the time, change the tone setting, adjust the phone settings, change the viewing contrast, change the language of the menu prompts or reset all to factory settings.
MENU/SEL. Next using the up and down NavKeys, scroll to phonebook, then press MENU/SEL. If there are no entries, the screen will display Phonebook is empty. The i 5858 handset can store up to 100 numbers with names in the phonebook directory, along with a distinctive ring and image for each.
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Handset Menu • You will then be prompted to Enter Name. Use the digit keys to spell the name. If you make a mistake, press the softkey. To add a space between characters, press the 1 key or press the SET softkey. NOTE: Press to advance the cursor.
Handset Menu • If you wish to be visually alerted to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive image or animation, press the NavKey to scroll to PICTURE : < (none) >. • Press the NavKey to sample the picture and animation options.
Handset Menu • Once you find the entry you want, simply press /FLASH (on) or SPEAKERPHONE to dial the number. Editing Phonebook Entries • Following the first two steps in Searching for and Dialing Phonebook Entries, locate the entry you want to edit.
Handset Menu Calls log To access the call log, press the CALL LOG softkey. — OR — Press MENU/SEL, then the call log menu. Press MENU/SEL. Then use the NavKeys to scroll and view the CID records in the call log. This feature allows you to scroll through the 100 current caller ID and call waiting records received.
Handset Menu Global Page from Handset: • With the Intercom icon highlighted, press MENU/ SEL. • Press the NavKey to highlight Global Page. Press MENU/SEL. • Any registered handset and base can answer the global page, thus entering Intercom mode. •...
Pictures Your i 5858 handset is preset with 23 pictures you can use as the background for your idle screen (wallpaper) or assign a specific image to a phonebook directory.You can also download your own pictures (see Picture Download on page 26).
Handset Menu Redial • Press the REDIAL softkey to display the last 20 telephone numbers dialed from the handset. The number on the top line represents the last number dialed. • Use the NavKey to scroll to the desired number. •...
Note: Your i 5858 handset is preset with 17 musical ringer options (i.e. Jazz, R&B, Reggae, Rock, etc.) for you to use as your default ringer or a distinctive ringer. Four of the ringers are protected, you cannot replace them.
PC desktop. Graphics Tab Functions The VTech phonebook manager allows you to open graphic files on your PC and transfer them to your phone. Once the graphics are transferred, they can be used for your wallpaper image or to assign to a particular phonebook entry, quickly alerting you to your caller’s identification.
Picture Download/ Graphic Editing The VTech phonebook manager allows you to perform basic graphic editing functions such as zoom, rotate, adjust brightness/contrast and adjust the color balance. As you use these tools to edit your pictures, you can see them update on the preview panel on the left side of the phonebook manager application.
Transfer Phonebook 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 will be merged into the currently loaded phonebook.
If the mapping displayed is not what is desired, 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 association.
Base Menu Soft Functions Your i 5858 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 5858 base remembers the last 10 numbers dialed from it.
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 on page 37). • Press SAVE. The name and number has been stored in phonebook memory.
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 5858 and the other features it offers. Due to regional incompatibilities, caller ID information may not be available for every call you receive.
Or press NO to return to the CID record previously displayed. NOTE: You do not have to manually delete caller ID records. Your i 5858 saves the 50 most current CID records. As new records come in, the oldest records are automatically deleted to make room.
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 SELECT. You can now access the following setting options: CLOCK SETTING KEYPAD TONE CLEAR MSG WAIT PRODUCT ID Press CLEAR at any time to back out of the base settings mode.
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 SELECT.
ARE YOU SURE? Press YES to deregister all handsets. NOTE: If you choose this option, you will need to re-register the handset(s) to the i 5858 base before you can use your phone. See Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset on page 11-13 for instructions.
Base Menu Soft Functions NOTE: Each system handset and the base unit can independently store names and numbers in memory. Adding, editing or deleting items stored in one unit does not affect the phonebook in any other system handset or the base. To Store a Number/Name: •...
Base Menu Soft Functions To Search For and Dial a Number/ Name: • Starting from the idle screen, press the PHBOOK softkey to review memory contents. • Use the softkeys to scroll through the memory contents in alphabetical order. — OR — Press the FIND softkey, enter the first few chararcters of the name and then press FIND to search.
Base Menu Soft Functions To Edit a Number • Following the first two steps in To Search For and Dial a Number/Name, locate the entry you want to edit. • Press the EDIT softkey twice. The handset will display: • Press NAME or NUMBER, depending on which you want to edit.
Handset and Base Operation Making Calls From the handset: • Press /FLASH (on) or speakerphone feature. • Dial the phone number. — OR — • Dial the phone number first; then press • Press /CLEAR (off) to end your call or place the handset in its base to end your call.
Handset and Base Operation Handset Volume The volume control is on the right edge of the handset. During a call, press the + or – keys to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level. You can adjust the volume for the headset and speakerphone this way also.
A will be displayed to remind you a call is on hold. If a call remains on hold for one minute, your i 5858 handset will ring to remind you the call is being held.The phone will display Call on Hold Ringback! You have 30 seconds to return to the call before it is dropped.
Making Calls in Handset and Base Operation (see page 40). Base Speakerphone Operation The base of your i 5858 is equipped with a speakerphone. This is a very useful feature for handsfree conversations or conference calls at the base unit. For more information, refer to Making Calls in Handset and Base Operation (see page 40).
/FLASH (on) or displayed in the upper middle of the handset display. Transferring Calls You can transfer calls on the i 5858 system from the base to handset, handset to handset, or handset to base. Announced Transfer Perform an announced transfer (call and advise another extension) of an active call: From the Handset: •...
Headset Operation Your i 5858 handset is equipped with a 2.5mm headset jack for use with an optional accessory headset for handsfree operation. If you choose to use the headset option, you must obtain an optional accessory headset that is compatible with the i 5858. For best results, use a VTech 2.5mm headset.
Maintenance Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. Avoid rough treatment Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet.
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 Telecommunications at 1-800- 267-7377. In US, call VTech Communications at 1-800-595-9511.
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In Case Of Difficulty Common cure for electronic equipment If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in the charger. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in the order listed): 1.
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; 5. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, Product serial numbers plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible;...
What must you return with the Product to get warranty service? 1. Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; 2. Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the Product purchased (Product model) and the date of purchase or receipt;...
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.
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations 1. Product identifier and REN information The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, an identifier indicating product approval and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). This information must be provided to your local telephone company upon request. For equipment approved prior to July 23, 2001, the product identifier is preceded by the phrase “FCC Reg No.”...
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FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations c. Testing the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is not recommended. However, if you do make a call to an emergency number: • You must remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging •...
Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base: 5725-5850 MHz Handset: 5725-5850 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 5725-5850 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.
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 in Handset... 8 Charging of the Handset Battery ...
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Table Of Contents Saving Redial Numbers in Phonebook Memory... 30 Base Unit Menu ... 31 Calls log... 32 Caller ID - Call Waiting ID... 32 Reviewing Caller ID from the Base... 32 Dialing from Caller ID ... 33 Save CID Records to Phonebook Memory... 33 Deleting CID Records...
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Adding Phonebook Entries... 17, 37 Additional Information... 45 Advanced Operations ... 40 Announced Transfer... 44 Answering Calls... 40 Base LEDs... 15 Base Menu Soft Functions ... 30 Base Settings ... 34 Base Speakerphone Operation ... 43 Base Speakerphone Volume ... 41 Base Unit Icons ...
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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., Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 2005 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
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