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- Page 1 User’s Manual w w w . v t e c h p h o n e s . c o m Model: VT5875...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting started ..... 4 From the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Before you begin . - Page 3 Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . 30 About call history (caller ID) Additional information ....39 Review call history .
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Page 4: 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 it thoroughly to ensure proper installation so you can enjoy the benefits of this VTech innovative and feature-rich product . -
Page 5: Getting Started
9 . Charger power adater 10 . User’s manual To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www . v techphones .com or call VTech Communications, Batteries (2) Telephone Belt clips (2) Inc . at 1-800-595-9511 . In... -
Page 6: Installation
For maximum performance of your cordless the socket pins, then snap the plug telephone system: • Use only the VTech into place . 1 . Choose a central location for your base battery pack supplied b) Place the battery in the compartment . -
Page 7: Power Guard/Spare Battery Charger Feature
Installation Power guard/spare battery charger feature Your phone can use the spare battery in the base unit to provide operational backup in the event of a • When using the power failure . With a fully charged battery in the spare battery charger, you will still be able to place phone during and receive calls from the handset for up to 1 .5 hours . -
Page 8: Connect Power To Telephone Base/Handset Chargers
1 . Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch, and the connector into the bottom of the telephone base . Caution: Use only 2 . Choose the location for your charger, and plug its power supply into an electrical outlet . the VTech power supply provided with your phone . Modular... -
Page 9: Wall Mounting
Installation Wall mounting Your phone base unit is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate . Wall mounting is optional . 1 . 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 10: Charge The Handset Battery
Installation Charge the handset battery Place the handset in the base . Be sure to charge the battery for at least 16 hours before using your phone . • Your phone contains an internal noise filter Check for dial tone (for DSL subscribers) . -
Page 11: Registration
Registration Your phone can operate up to four handsets . To order additional handsets call the supplier . To register your accessory handsets • The 15-digit base 1 . After charging the battery, the screen will display: ENTER BASE ID ID code may 2 . -
Page 12: Handset And Base Indicators
Handset and base indicators Handset display Icon Description MUTE Turns on when the microphone is muted . Turns on when there are new call log entries . Turns on when the ringer is muted . Low battery indicator and charging indicator . LED is on when in handsfree mode . -
Page 13: Base Display
Handset and base indicators Base display Icon Description • In the event of a MUTE • MUTE turns on when the microphone is muted . power failure, if a spare battery • LED is on when microphone is muted is charging in the Turns on when there are new call log entries . -
Page 14: Handset Layout
Handset layout 1 . Antenna 2 . CID 3 . Redial/pause 4. On/flash 5 . Dialing key (0 - 9, *, #) 6 . Voicemail 7 . Play 8 . Skip 9 . Menu/select 10 . 11 . Speaker 12 . Mute/delete 13 . -
Page 15: Base Unit Layout
Base unit layout 1 . Intercom 2 . In use 3 . Spare battery 4 . Charge 5 . Microphone 6 . Auto call back 7 . Three-way calling 8 . Repeat dialing 9 . Number keys 10 . Speaker 11 . -
Page 16: Telephone Operation
Telephone operation Making calls From the handset: Press ON (or, SPEAKER ( ) to use the handset speakerphone feature) . Dial the phone number . -OR- Dial the phone number first; then press ON or SPEAKER ( As you are entering numbers, press DELETE/MUTE or OFF/CLEAR to backspace and make corrections, or press and hold PAUSE to enter a three second dialing pause . -
Page 17: Flash Function
Telephone operation Flash function You can use your phone with services such as call waiting . When you receive a call waiting signal, simply press the FLASH key to switch to the new call . Press FLASH again to switch back to the •... -
Page 18: Volume Control
Telephone operation Volume control Press the VOLUME button on the handset or press the VOLUME button on the base to adjust listening volume . Each button press raises or lowers volume by one level . When you change the • If the returned volume level, the new setting is saved . -
Page 19: Intercom Call
Telephone operation Intercom call You can intercom between the base and any handsets registered to it . INTERCOM TO From the idle (off) mode, press INTERCOM . The handset will • display: Select a number of the handset to be called (1-4 or 0 for base) . •... -
Page 20: Call Forward
Telephone operation Call forward You can forward calls between the base and any handsets registered to it . A handset on an external call can forward it to any other handset or base . • FORWARD TO: Press and hold the INTERCOM key on the handset, it will display: •... -
Page 21: Operating Range
Telephone operation Headset You can use this telephone handsfree when you install a compatible 2 .5 mm headset, purchased separately . Plug the headset into the jack located on the side of the handset (under the small rubber flap). Do not force the connection, but make sure the plug fits securely. -
Page 22: Handset Display Screen Messages
Telephone operation Handset display screen messages Screen displays: When: PHONE The handset is in use . ENDED The handset is on hook . NO ENTRIES You are accessing an empty directory or call log . LIST FULL You are saving to a full directory . MICROPHONE MUTED The call is on mute . -
Page 23: Handset Display Screen Messages
Telephone operation Handset display screen messages Screen displays: When: CALLING BASE Calling the base . Other handset is calling . HANDSET X IS CALLING LINE IN USE An extension phone is in use . NO LINE There is no telephone line connected . The telephone number you have entered is already ALREADY SAVED stored in the directory . -
Page 24: Base Display Screen Messages
Telephone operation Base display screen messages Screen displays: When: The speakerphone is in use . SPEAKER The speakerphone is on hook . ENDED You are accessing an empty directory or call log . NO ENTRIES LIST FULL The directory is full, no new data can be saved . MICROPHONE MUTED The call is on mute . -
Page 25: Telephone Settings
Telephone settings Ringer volume > RINGER VOLUME From the idle (off) mode, press MENU/SELECT on the handset • RINGER TONE (or MENU/SEL on the base) then the key to RINGER • Settings for the VOLUME . handset and the base must RINGER VOLUME be programmed Press MENU/SELECT on the handset (or MENU/SEL on the base) . -
Page 26: Key Tone
Telephone settings Key tone (preset to on) > KEY TONE From the idle (off) mode, press MENU/SELECT on the handset • LANGUAGE (or MENU/SEL on the base) then the keys to select KEY • When the phone TONE . is set for pulse Press MENU/SELECT on the handset (or MENU/SEL on the base) . -
Page 27: Telephone Directory
Telephone directory Your phone can store up to 50 numbers with names in memory . Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits for the number and 16 characters for the name . Storing a new entry • If you register additional •... -
Page 28: Review/Dial From The Phonebook
Telephone directory Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order: Character versus # of key presses & space Review/dial from the phonebook • Press MENU/SELECT on the handset (or MENU/SEL on the base) . With PHONEBOOK highlighted, press MENU/SELECT on the handset (or MENU/SEL on the base) . -
Page 29: Edit A Phonebook Entry
Telephone directory • Scroll through the phonebook entries using the keys or enter Andrew Smith first character of the name to be searched (using the digit keys) and 555-123-4567 continue navigating using the keys as scroll keys, until you • When reviewing reach the entry to be dialed . -
Page 30: Caller Id
Caller ID Caller’s name Andrew Smith Caller’s telephone number 555-123-4567 NEW 6/15 10:15PM Time of call Date of call Shared call log The caller ID log is stored in the base, and is shared by the system handsets . Changes made at the base or a handset will be reflected in all handsets and the base. -
Page 31: About Call History (Caller Id)
Caller ID About call history (caller ID) Your phone can store up to 50 calls in its caller ID memory . When the memory is full, the oldest call will be deleted to make room for new incoming call information . For each call that comes in, the •... -
Page 32: Store A Call History Record In The Directory
Caller ID Store a call history record in the directory 1 . Locate the record in the call history you want to store in the directory . 2 . If you wish to change how the number is stored, press # . The screen displays alternate dialing •... -
Page 33: Voicemail
Voicemail Access voicemail When a voicemail is detected, VOICEMAIL key will be illuminated and NEW VOICEMAIL will display on the handset and base . • In order to use Once your voicemail access number and password are programmed into your phone, you can quickly these features, retrieve voicemail messages by pressing the VOICEMAIL key on the handset or base . -
Page 34: Program Password
Voicemail Program password You need to program a password to access your voicemail. First, you must activate and define your voicemail password with the voicemail service provided by your local telephone company . Once you have defined your password, you can then program it into the phone. PASSWORD to scroll to PASSWORD, then press MENU/SELECT on the handset (or MENU/SEL on the base) to choose it . -
Page 35: Program The Skip Key
Voicemail Press DELETE/MUTE on the handset (or DELETE on the base) . Enter the new number provided by your local telephone company . To enter pauses, press and hold PAUSE. When finished press MENU/SELECT on the handset (or MENU/SEL on the base) . Program the SKIP key The default SKIP key number is # . -
Page 36: Custom Pay-Per-Use (Ppu) Features
Custom pay-per-use (PPU) features PPU keys on base You can use the dedicated keys on the base unit to access below functions . • Your local telephone company may Auto call back dials the last party who called you, whether or not you answered the call . A charge provide a monthly is added to your phone bill each time you use this feature . -
Page 37: Change Ppu Key Setting
Custom pay-per-use (PPU) features Change PPU key setting Your phone is factory programmed with the PPU keys, you can reprogram the codes to the numbers provided by your local telephone company . From the idle mode, press MENU/SELECT on the handset (or MENU/SEL on the base), use to scroll to FEATURE CODES, then press MENU/SELECT on the handset (or MENU/SEL on the base) . -
Page 38: Change Three-Way Calling Number
Custom pay-per-use (PPU) features Change three-way calling number The default three-way calling code is F (flash). If this does not match the number provided by your local telephone company, you will need to edit the number . 3-WAY CALLING to scroll to three-way calling, then press MENU/SELECT on the handset (or MENU/SEL on the base) . -
Page 39: Batteries
Batteries Battery care and maintenance After your battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation Operating time • If you repeatedly get a low battery While in use (talking) up to 8 hours indicator, even after charging While not in use (standby*) up to 4 days overnight, the... -
Page 40: Additional Information
Troubleshooting If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call the Supplier . Problem Suggestion My phone doesn’t work • Make sure the power cord is plugged in . at all . - Page 41 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I cannot dial out . • Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The handset may take a second or two to find the base and produce a dial tone . This is normal . Wait an extra second before dialing . •...
- Page 42 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion CAN’T CONNECT • Move the handset closer to the base . You might have moved out of range . displays on my • If the handset is in its base and the charging light does not come on, refer to The charge light handset .
- Page 43 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I get noise, static, • Other cordless phones and 802 . 1 1 wireless routers that are used for home computer networks or weak signal even both use internal radios to communicate . The radios may interfere with one another . You can when I’m near the improve the performance of your cordless phones and your router by: base .
- Page 44 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My handset does not • Make sure you have the ringer activated . Refer to the section(s) on ringer selection in this ring when I receive user’s manual . a call . • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone jack. Make sure the power cord is plugged in .
- Page 45 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My calls fade or cut • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone . Try installing in and out while I’m your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, using my handset .
- Page 46 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My caller ID isn’t • Caller ID is a subscription service . You must subscribe to this service for this feature to work working . on your phone . • Your caller must be calling from an area that supports caller ID . •...
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Page 47: Maintenance
During the limited warranty period, VTech’s authorized service representative will repair or replace at VTech’s option, without charge, a Materially 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 . - Page 48 • 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 .
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Page 49: 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 . 3 . -
Page 50: Fcc, Acta And Ic Regulations
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 51: 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 conserving natural resources . RBRC is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. -
Page 52: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Enhanced 5 .8GHz technology–your phone operates on a dual band transmission that combines the best of 5 .8GHz and 2 .4GHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones . Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Base: 5725–5850 MHz Handset: 2400–2483 .5 MHz Receive frequency... -
Page 53: Index
Index About call history (caller ID) 30 Delete a phonebook entry 28 Access voicemail 32 Delete a specific call 30 Delete all calls 30 Additional information 39 Delete records from call history 30 Answering calls 15 De-register all system handsets 10 Dial a displayed number 30 Base display 12 Dial type 25... - Page 54 Index Reset all codes 37 Review call history 30 Language 25 Reviewing/dialing from the phonebook 27 Ringer tone 24 Maintenance 46 Ringer volume 24 Making calls 15 Mute 16 Shared call log 29 Store a call history record in the directory 31 Storing a new entry 26 Operating range 20 Technical specifications 51...
- Page 55 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 .
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