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VTech i 5866 Owner's Manual

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mportant Safety Instructions
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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 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.
E. If the product has been dropped and the Base and/or Handset has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
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  • Page 1: Important Safety Instructions

    mportant 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.
  • Page 2 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 cradle.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Your i 5866 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz fre- quency range. Your i 5866 is capable of supporting up to a maximum of 8 Handsets. Using additional Handsets, up to 2 people can be conferenced on a call or two extensions can be conferenced on a call, while two other extensions can be talking internally, using the Intercom feature.

  • Page 4: Parts Check List

    1. Base Unit 2. Handset 3. Belt Clip 4. Base AC Power Adapter To purchase replacement battery cells, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800- 595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunication Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. 5. Battery Cells 6. Telephone Line Cord 7.

  • Page 5: The Handset Layout

    The Handset Layout Antenna Earpiece Headset Jack and Audio Patch Cable Jack (2.5mm) Soft/Select Key On/Flash Key Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) Speakerphone Key In Use/ Incoming Ringing LED LCD Display 10. Navigation Key (NavKey) 11. Volume Keys 12. SoftKey 13.

  • Page 6: The Base Unit Layout

    The Base Unit Layout 1. Volume Keys 2. Charging LED 3. Repeat/Slow 4. Skip/Quick 5. Delete 6. Record 7. Change 8. Antenna 9. Time/Set 10. Menu 11. Mailbox Keys (Play/Stop) 12. In Use LED 13. Page 14. On/Off 15. Spare Battery Drawer 16.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Base Unit. Installation and Charging of Battery Cells in Handset The original Handset that is shipped with your i 5866 system will be automatically registered to the Base. This Handset is HANDSET 1. 1. Remove the Battery cover and place the...

  • Page 8: Installation And Charge Of Battery Cells In Handset

    Base ID to register the new Handset. Charging of the Handset Battery Cells The Handset of your i 5866 cordless telephone is powered by rechargeable battery cells. They charge automatically whenever the Handset is in its Base Unit or charger. Maxi- mum talk time on a full charge is 8 hours, and maximum standby time is 5 days.

  • Page 9: Tone/Pulse Selection

    Setup Tone/Pulse Selection Your i 5866 is preset for tone dialing. See Phone Setup for tone/pulse options. CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone. FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE IMPORTANT: OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1. Choose a central location for your Base Unit.

  • Page 10: Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Feature

    Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Feature Power Guard Feature The i 5866 uses the spare battery charger in the Base Unit to provide operational backup in the event of a power failure. With fully charged battery cells in the spare battery charger, you will be able to place and receive calls from the Handset only, for up to 2 1/2 hours during a power outage.

  • Page 11: Installation And Registration Of Accessory Handset

    Expand your i 5866 system by adding accessory Handsets. Bring telephone service to rooms where a phone jack isn’t available! Your VTech i 5866 system can operate up to 8 Handsets. To order additional Handsets (model numbers i 5803 or i 5807), call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377.

  • Page 12: Setup Of The I 5803/ I 5807 Accessory Handset

    Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset Setup of the i 5803/ i 5807 Accessory Handset Plug the AC power adapter into an elec- trical outlet. Place the new battery cells in the Handset with the positive and negative poles aligned in the bat- tery compartment.

  • Page 13: Registration Of Accessory Handset

    Base ID Code. NOTE: The 15-digit BASE ID Code may contain numbers and characters, including 0 through 9 and*. Make sure you enter all 15 digits. Congratulations! You can now enjoy the benefits of your VTech Multi-Handset system.

  • Page 14: Handset And Base Indicators

    Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description Line In Use Indicator On steady with one or more numbers next to it, indicating which exten- • sions are using the line. For example, Handset 2 are on an outside call. Indicates when a parallel set is in use.

  • Page 15: Handset Leds

    • Flashes quickly when Alkaline batteries are detected in the spare battery drawer. • Lights when line is being used by a Handset of the i 5866 system. IN USE • Flashes when another telephone on the same line is in use...

  • Page 16: Basic Operations

    Handset Menu Navigation Key (NavKey) • Press any NavKey to display the Main Menu. Use the NavKeys (Left, Right, Up and Down) to navigate through menus. Press the middle NavKey to select menu item highlighted. Menu Shortcuts When viewing menu options, pressing the corresponding number on the dialing keypad •...

  • Page 17: Intercom

    If there are no entries, the screen will display Phonebook is empty. The i 5866 Handset can store up to 50 numbers with names in the phonebook directory, along with a distinctive ring and image for each. Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits and up to 16 characters, including spaces.
  • Page 18 Handset Menu When prompted to Enter Name, use the digit keys to spell the name. Each press of a key will cause characters to be displayed as follows: Number Key & Space Adding Phonebook Entries From the Handset idle (OFF) mode, press any •...
  • Page 19 Handset Menu Enter the number you want to store in the Phonebook. • Press and hold the # key to insert a pause. If you make a mistake, press the finished, press OK. The screen will display: NOTE: If you do not wish to assign a distinctive ring tone or image to this Phonebook entry, press SAVE now.
  • Page 20 Handset Menu Once you’ve selected a picture, press SAVE. • Your phonebook entry has been saved and the • screen will display: Searching for and Dialing Phonebook Entries From the Handset idle (OFF) mode, press any • NavKey. The Phonebook icon should be highlighted, press the middle NavKey or left softkey.
  • Page 21 Handset Menu Press the middle NavKey. The screen will display: • Press the EDIT softkey. • Press the up or down NavKey to the option you want • to edit then enter the corrections as needed. Press the softkey to delete. When finished, press the SAVE softkey.

  • Page 22: Calls Log

    Handset Menu Calls Log With this icon highlighted, press the middle NavKey or the left softkey to view your Caller ID and Redial options: Review CID Log Clear CID Log Review Redial Clear Redial Press the up or down NavKey to highlight the desired option, then press the middle NavKey or left softkey.

  • Page 23: Sounds & Alerts

    Handset Menu Set Time (dialing key 2) - This option allows you to set the time to be dis- played on the Handset. If you subsribe to Caller ID, when your first CID record is received, the clock will automatically be set. NOTE: If manually setting the clock, use the number keys to change the time.

  • Page 24: Pictures

    Press the NavKeys to highlight the option you wish to select or press the dialing key that is assigned to that icon. To confirm, press the middle NavKey the SAVE softkey. Pictures Your i 5866 Handset is preset with the following number of images: Images – 6 images Emotions – 9 images You may assign an image as your background for the idle screen (wallpaper) and/or assign a images to specific phonebook entries in the available 50 directory locations.

  • Page 25: Recordable Ringer

    Note: Your i 5866 Handset is preset with many musical ringer options (i.e. Jazz, R&B, Reggae, Rock, etc) for you to use as your default ringer or a distinctive ringer.

  • Page 26: Advanced Operations

    Handset Operation Making Calls • Press ON (or, SPEAKERPHONE to use the Handset Speakerphone feature). Dial the phone number. -OR- Dial the phone number first; then press ON (or SPEAKERPHONE). • Press OFF or place the Handset in the charger cradle to end your call.

  • Page 27: Mute Function

    Hold Ring Back! You have 30 seconds to return to the call before it is dropped. Flash Function You can use your i 5866 with services such as Call Waiting. Simply press the ON/FLASH key on the Handset to flash the line.

  • Page 28: Handset Locator

    USE will be displayed. Conference Calling The i 5866 is capable of supporting conference calls with up to two registered Hand- sets. To enter a conference call, simply access the line with two extensions by pressing ON (or SPEAKERPHONE) on the Handset. The phone icon numbers will be displayed in the upper left corner of the Handset display.

  • Page 29: Answering System Operation

    Answering System Operation Audible Indicators Your i 5866 system gives you voice prompts for feature operations and voice confir- mations when you press a button or complete an operation. Turn Answering System On/Off Press ON/OFF to manually turn the system on or off. A voice prompt will confirm your selection.

  • Page 30: Record Your Announcement

    Answering System Operation Record Your Announcement NOTE: If you have assigned different mailboxes to different people, be sure to tell callers in your announcement to press 1, 2, or 3 to leave a message in the appropriate mailbox. Example of an outgoing announcement using the Mailbox feature: “We can’t come to the phone right now.

  • Page 31: Feature Summary

    Answering System Operation FEATURE SUMMARY SYSTEM ANNOUNCES: “Set Security Code” “Set Audible Message Alert” Off */On “Set Announce Only” Off*/On “Set Base Ringer” Off/On* “Set Number of Rings” Toll Saver FEATURE SUMMARY NOTE: You can press and hold CHANGE to advance the remote access code in increments of ten.

  • Page 32: Play Messages

    Answering System Operation Play Messages P r e s s t h e d e s i r e d M A I L B O X k e y t o p l a y messages. Press again to stop playback. A Mailbox key will flash if that mailbox contains any unplayed messages.

  • Page 33: Record A Memo

    Answering System Operation Record a Memo You can record a memo up to four minutes long to store as an incoming message. 1. Press and release RECORD. 2. Press a MAILBOX button to select a mailbox for the memo. After the beep, speak toward the microphone.

  • Page 34: Connect With The Answering System From A Remote Location

    Answering System Operation Connect with the Answering System from a Remote Location You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone. 1. Dial your telephone number. 2. 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 35: Additional Information

    Headset Operation Your i 5866 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, which is compatible with the i 5866.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 37: In Case Of Difficulty

    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 Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.
  • Page 38 n Case Of Difficulty Your Handset vibrates or shakes when a call comes in • It is likely that your Vibrating Handset Ringer option has been set to ON. If you’d like to turn it off, see the section on Sounds & Alerts - Ringer Control in this User’s manual. You hear other calls while using your phone •...

  • Page 39: 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 electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible;...
  • Page 40 • 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 prior to any further repair activity. You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty.

  • Page 41: 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 42 FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations is preceded by “US” and a colon (:), and the REN is encoded in the product identifier without a decimal point as the sixth and seventh characters following the colon. For example, the product identifier US:AAAEQ03T123XYZ 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.
  • Page 43 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 up.

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base: 5725-5850 MHz Handset: 2400-2483.5 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 2400-2483.5 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.

  • Page 45: Table Of Contents

    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 Cells in Handset ...
  • Page 46 Table Of Contents Announced Transfer ... 28 Answering System Operation ... 29 Audible Indicators ... 29 Turn Answering System On/Off ... 29 Setting the Clock ... 29 About Mailboxes ... 29 About Announcements ... 29 Record Your Announcement ... 30 Answering System Feature Setup ...
  • 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. 200-7671 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 2003 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.

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