VTech ia5824 User Manual
VTech ia5824 User Manual

VTech ia5824 User Manual

Vtech ia5824: user guide
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Parts checklist ...................................................................1
Installation .........................................................................2
Choose location ............................................................3
Install handset battery ...................................................3
Wall mounting ................................................................4
Desk/table bracket installation ......................................4
If you subscribe to DSL service ....................................5
Belt clip ..........................................................................6
Telephone operation .........................................................7
Handset layout ..............................................................7
Telephone base layout ..................................................8
Handset operation .........................................................9
Telephone base operation .......................................... 11
Set language ...............................................................12
Set dial mode ..............................................................12
Set handset date and time ..........................................12
Check for dial tone ......................................................12
Charge the handset battery ........................................13
Handset ringer style/battery save ...............................13
Ringer volume .............................................................13
Temporary tone dialing ...............................................14
Operating range ..........................................................14
Voice mail ....................................................................15
Clear voice mail alert ..................................................15
Display screen messages ...........................................16
Directory ..........................................................................17
Store a directory entry ................................................17
Edit a directory entry ...................................................18
Erase a directory entry ................................................19
Dial a directory number ...............................................20
Speed dial ......................................................................21
Store a speed dial entry ..............................................21
Edit a speed dial entry ................................................22
Erase a speed dial entry .............................................23
Dial a speed dial number ............................................23
Reassign locations in speed dial ................................23
Caller ID .........................................................................24
About call history (caller ID) ........................................25
Review call history ......................................................25
Delete records from call history ..................................26
Delete a specific call ...................................................26
Delete all calls .............................................................26
Dial a displayed number ..............................................26
Display screen messages ...........................................27
Battery information ..........................................................28
Troubleshooting ..............................................................29
Maintenance ....................................................................38
Limited Warranty ............................................................38
Important safety instructions ..........................................40
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations .......................................41
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Parts checklist ...1 Installation ...2 Connect power and telephone line cords ...2 Choose location ...3 Install handset battery ...3 Wall mounting ...4 Desk/table bracket installation ...4 If you subscribe to DSL service ...5 Belt clip ...6 Headset ...6 Telephone operation ...7...
  • Page 2 Table of contents The RBRC ® seal ...42 Technical specifications ...43 Index ...44 www.vtechphones.com...
  • Page 3: Need Help

    NEED HELP? This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting you need to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please take the time to review thoroughly to ensure proper installation of this VTech innovative and feature rich product.
  • Page 4: Parts Checklist

    1-800-595-9511. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call us at 1-800-267-7377. Battery covers Handset Telephone base with desk/wall mount bracket Belt clip Telephone line cord User’s manual www.vtechphones.com • Important! Before using this telephone, please read the Important safety nstructons on page 40.
  • Page 5: Installation

    Installaton Connect power and telephone lne cords • Install the telephone base away from electronic equipment such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. • Connect the power and telephone line cords to the underside of the base as illustrated.
  • Page 6: Choose Location

    Replace cover by sliding it up into place. d) The battery may have enough power for some calls. For best performance, put the handset in the telephone base and charge the battery for at least 16 hours. www.vtechphones.com •...
  • Page 7: Wall Mounting

    • Mount the telephone base on the wall by positioning it so the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the telephone base and wall mounting/desktop bracket. Slide the telephone base down on the mounting studs until it locks into place.
  • Page 8: If You Subscribe To Dsl Service

    If you receive high speed internet through your telephone line (commonly referred to as DSL) and you are experiencing interference during conversations and/or your caller ID features aren’t functioning properly, install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL provider to obtain a DSL filter.
  • Page 9: Belt Clip

    Headset jack You can use this telephone handsfree when you install any VTech 2.5 mm headset, purchased separately. Plug the headset into the jack located on the right side of the handset (under the small rubber flap). Do not force the connection, but make sure the plug fits securely.
  • Page 10: Telephone Operation

    Telephone operaton Handset layout 1. TALK 2. FLASH 3. CHAN (channel) 4. REMOVE 5. Answer a call /CID VOL- /VOL+ 7. SELECT 8. OFF 9. REDIAL/PAUSE 10. PROG (program) www.vtechphones.com...
  • Page 11: Telephone Base Layout

    Telephone operaton Telephone base layout 11. CHARGE/IN USE 12. Message waiting indicator 13. FIND HANDSET www.vtechphones.com...
  • Page 12: Handset Operation

    • To end a call, press OFF. Endng Calls • Press OFF to end your call. — OR — Put the handset on the telephone base to end your call. Answerng calls • Press any key to answer a call (except OFF, FLASH •...
  • Page 13 Telephone operaton • While phone is not in use, press to display caller ID information. • While entering names or numbers into memory, press last character entered. /VOL+ • While on a call, press to increase the volume. A double beep will sound when you reach the highest setting.
  • Page 14: Telephone Base Operation

    NEW VOICEMAIL and an icon will also display on the handset screen when you have voice mail waiting. FIND HANDSET Press to page the handset. Press again, press OFF on handset, or place handset in the telephone base to cancel the page. splay on the handset screen when you have voice...
  • Page 15: Set Language

    Telephone operaton Set language • Press PROG, then press • The current setting blinks. Press • If you have any Espanol, Francais). trouble installing your phone, • Press SELECT to save your selection. please visit our website at www. Set dal mode vtechphones.
  • Page 16: Charge The Handset Battery

    Telephone operaton tone. If you do not, refer to the Troubleshootng section in the back of this user’s manual. Charge the handset battery The battery may have enough power to allow for short calls. If the battery power is low, NEEDS RECHARGING will appear on the handset screen.
  • Page 17: Temporary Tone Dialing

    If you have pulse (rotary) dialing, you can change from dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing *TONE. This is useful if you need to send touch tone signals for access to telephone • Temporary tone dial banking or long distance services.
  • Page 18: Voicemail

    Voice messaging is a subscription service, available through most service providers, for a fee. Contact your local telephone company for more information. When a caller leaves a message in your voice mailbox, the VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base will flash. In addition, the handset will display:...
  • Page 19: Display Screen Messages

    There is a call coming in. The handset is waiting for dial tone. The handset is in use. You have been alerted by the telephone company that you have received new voice mail. The telephone base is paging the handset.
  • Page 20: Directory

    Drectory Your phone can store 20 (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. Store a drectory entry 1. Press PROG. The screen displays DIRECTORY.
  • Page 21: Edit A Directory Entry

    Drectory 5. Enter the telephone number. Press corrections. Press REDIAL/PAUSE to store a pause (a P will be shown) if necessary. — OR — • When you are Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last number dialed from this handset. using the dial pad 6.
  • Page 22: Erase A Directory Entry

    Drectory Erase a drectory entry 1. Press . The screen displays DIRECTORY. 2. 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 delete. 3.
  • Page 23: Dial A Directory Number

    Drectory 4. Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER -. 5. Press the key (1-9) for the memory location where you want to store this entry. You’ll hear a confirmation beep. A memory location number (1 through 9) will be displayed with this entry. Dal a drectory number 1.
  • Page 24: Speed Dial

    Speed dal Your phone can store up to nine telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters and 24 digits in each location) into the speed dial memory locations you assign (1 through 9). You can also store telephone numbers with names alphabetically in the directory. See Telephone directory for instructions.
  • Page 25: Edit A Speed Dial Entry

    Store a speed dal entry 6. When you finish entering the name, press SELECT or PROG. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER. 7. Enter the telephone number. Press corrections. Press display when a pause has been successfully inserted.) — OR —...
  • Page 26: Erase A Speed Dial Entry

    Speed dal Erase a speed dal entry 1. Press and hold the speed dial location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish to delete. 2. When the screen displays the entry you want to delete, press SELECT. Then press ERASE flashes.
  • Page 27: Caller Id

    ID services, and they may not be available in all areas. This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment.
  • Page 28: About Call History (Caller Id)

    For each call that comes in, the screen displays the following information between the first and second rings: • Your caller’s name (15 letters are sent by your telephone company). • The caller’s area code and telephone number.
  • Page 29: Delete Records From Call History

    While reviewing the call log, press # repeatedly to display these dialing options for local and dialing options. long distance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number. See an example below. You can choose to dial with or...
  • Page 30: Display Screen Messages

    While reviewing the call log, press # repeatedly to display these dialing options for local and long distance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number. See the side column (and illustration on the previous page) for more information on changing the dialing format.
  • Page 31: Battery Information

    While not in use (standby*) overnight, the battery should be replaced. * Handset is off the telephone base but not in use. • To reduce the • The battery needs charging when: risk of fire or — A new battery is installed in the handset.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshootng 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. Problem Suggeston My telephone does not •...
  • Page 33 • If the cordless handset is in the telephone base but the CHARGE light is not on, refer to The charge lght s off in this section. • It may be necessary to purchase a new battery. Please refer to the Batteres section on page 28 of this user’s manual.
  • Page 34 • The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new telephone line cord. • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack and connect a different telephone. If there is no dial tone on the telephone either, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company.
  • Page 35 • The cordless handset may be too far from the telephone base. Move it closer to the telephone base. • There may be too many extension phones on the telephone line to allow all of them to ring simultaneously. Try unplugging some of them.
  • Page 36 • Charge the battery in the handset for 16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to its base when not in use. • You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring. Try unplugging some of the other phones.
  • Page 37 • Make sure the telephone is set to the correct dial mode (pulse dial or tone dial) for the service in your area. Refer to the Set dal mode section of this user’s manual (page 12) to set the dial mode.
  • Page 38 • Disconnect the telephone base from the modular jack and plug in a corded telephone. If calls are still not clear, the problem is probably in the wiring or local service. Contact your local service company (charges may apply).
  • Page 39 Problem Suggeston • Do you have DSL service? If yes, you need to have a DSL filter installed at every telephone jack that has a telephone connected to it. Contact your DSL service provider for filter information. My caller ID features •...
  • Page 40 Problem Suggeston My cordless handset • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Plug the unit into a different beeps five times and working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. is not performing •...
  • Page 41: Maintenance

    How long s the lmted warranty perod? The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If VTech repairs or replaces a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Product for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year warranty;...
  • Page 42 Product(s) to the service location. VTech will return repaired or replaced Product under this limited warranty to you, transportation, delivery or handling charges prepaid. VTech assumes no risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit. 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.
  • Page 43: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not place this product on an unstable surface, such as a table, shelf or stand. The product may fall, causing serious damage. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the telephone base 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.
  • Page 44: Fcc, Acta And Ic Regulations

    This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The handset may be safely held against the ear of the user. The telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm (8 inches) or more. If you choose to use a clipping device, please make sure to only use the supplied VTech belt clip.
  • Page 45: The Rbrc ® Seal

    The term ‘’IC: ‘’ before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1. The REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termina- tion on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five.
  • Page 46: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Enhanced 5.8GHz technology–your phone operates on a dual band transmission that combines the best of 5.8GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones. 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...
  • Page 47 Charge the handset battery 13 Check for dial tone 12 Choose location 3 Clear voice mail alert 15 Connect power and telephone line cords 2 Delete all calls 26 Delete a specific call 26 Delete records from call history 26...
  • Page 48 Index Voice mail indicator 11 Volume 10, 13 Wall mounting 4 www.vtechphones.com...
  • Page 49 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada, Ltd., Richmond, B.C. Copyright ©2007 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China.
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