VTech i 5808 manual

1 Impor tant 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. Unplug this product from the wall outlet b[...]

2 F . If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 14 . Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 15 . Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is[...]

3 Your i 587 1 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz fre- quency range. Your i 587 1 is capable of supporting up to a maximum of 8 handsets. Using additional handsets, up t o four people can be conferenced on a call (three handsets and the base speakerphone). This manual is designed to familiarize you with the i 587 1 cordle[...]

4 P arts Check List 1. Base Unit 2. Handset 3. Telephone Line Cord 4. Belt Clip 5. User’s Manual 6. Quick Start Guide 7. Battery 8. USB Cable 9. Audio Patch Cable 10. VTech Phonebook Manager CD 11. Base Power Adapter 12. Special Feature Guide To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Communication[...]

5 The Handset Layout 1. Earpiece 2. USB Cable Jack 3. Headset Jack / Audio Patch Cable Jack (2.5mm) 4. On/Flash Key 5. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) 6. Speakerphone Key 7. LCD Display 8. Menu/Select Key 9. Softkey 10. NavKeys (Navigation Keys) 11. Volume Keys 12. Off/Clear Key 13. Microphone 1 2 3 5 6 4 7 9 10 11 13 8 12[...]

6 The Base Unit Layout 1. LCD Display 2. Softkeys 3. Speakerphone key 4. Delete key 5. Repeat key 6. Play/Stop Key 7. Skip key 8. Clear key 9. Volume key 10. Intercom key 11. New Message LED 12. Antenna 13. Charging LED 14. Microphone 15. Telephone Jack 16. DC Connector Jack 17. Spare Battery Compartment 3 4 8 7 6 9 10 11 12 13 16 14 15 5 2 1 17[...]

7 Getting Star ted Setup Connecting Power to Base Unit Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the connector into the bottom of the base unit. Installation and Charge of Battery in Handset 1. Remove the battery cover and place the battery in the compartment with the metal contacts aligning, as shown in the diagram. 2. Replace the cove[...]

8 Getting Star ted Setup Charging of the Handset Battery The handset of your i 58 71 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery which charge automatically whenever the handset is in its b ase u nit or charger. Maximum talk time on a fully charged battery is seven hours, and maximum standby time is four days. Y ou should c harge the bat[...]

9 Getting Star ted IMPOR T ANT! FOR MAXIMUM PERFOR- MANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1. Choose a central location for your base unit. 2. Install your base u nit and accessory hand- sets away from electronic equipment such as p ersonal computers, television sets and microwave ovens. 3 . In locations where there are multiple cordless telephon[...]

10 Getting Star ted Spare Battery Charger/P ower Bac kup Feature Power Guard Feature The i 5 8 71 uses the spare battery charger in the base unit to provide power backup in the event of a power failure or outage. With a fully charged battery in the spare battery charger, you will be able to place and receive calls , for up to 2.5 hours during a pow[...]

11 Getting Star ted Installation/Registration of Accessory Handset Your VTech i 5871 system can operate up to eight handsets. To order additional handsets (model number i 5808 ), visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377. The i 5808 accessory handset comes with the fo[...]

12 Getting Star ted Installation of Accessory Handset Setup of the i 5808 Accessory Handset 1. Plug the power adapter into an elec- trical outlet. 2 . Remove the battery cover and place the battery in the compart- ment with the metal contacts aligning, as shown in the diagram. 3 . Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding it upward. 4. Place[...]

13 Getting Star ted Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset Registration Your i 5871 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: • On the[...]

14 Getting Star ted Handset and Base Indicators LED Handset LEDs Description On when handset speakerphone is in use. Icon Handset Icons Description Mute Indicator • Flashes when the handset microphone is muted. Ringer Off Indicator • is displayed when the ringer is turned off. Battery Indicator • When the handset is removed from the charger, [...]

15 Getting Star ted Handset and Base Indicators Base Icons Description Ringer Off Indicator • is displayed when the base ringer is turned off. Icon 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. Battery Indicator • Cycles (low, medium, and full) when ba[...]

16 Basic Operation Handset Menu Handset Main Menu Enter the handset main menu options by pressing MENU/SEL . Use the or NavKeys to select from the eight menu items described below. NavKeys (Navigation Keys) Press the or NavKeys to maneuver through the various options in the handset main menu. Press MENU/SEL to choose the displayed menu item. Phoneb[...]

17 Basic Operation Handset Menu Phonebook Enter the phonebook directly from idle mode by pressing the up or down Navkeys. — OR — Press MENU/SEL , then using the or NavKeys, scroll to phonebook, then press MENU/SEL . If there are no entries, the screen will display Phonebook is empty . The i 5871 handset can store up to 100 numbers with names in[...]

18 Basic Operation Handset Menu Phone Book VTech| SET Phone Book SET Phone Book SAVE Phone Book SAVE • To end an intercom call, press /CLEAR on any handset or place the handset to base unit. • You will then be prompted to Enter Name . Use the digit keys to spell the name. If you make a mis take, press the softkey. When finished, press the SET s[...]

19 Basic Operation Handset Menu Phone Book SAVE Phone Book FIND NEW Entry has been saved NOTE: There are 29 preset pictures and animations to choose from. For Picture Download information, see page 26. • Once you’ve selected a picture or an animations, press SA VE . • Your phonebook entry has been saved and the screen will display: Searching [...]

20 Basic Operation Handset Menu • Once you find the entry you want, simply press / FLASH (on) or 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. • Press the MENU/SEL . The screen will disp la y: • Press the EDIT or MENU/SEL softk[...]

21 Basic Operation Handset Menu Dial Options 800-595-9511 1-800-595-9511 595-9511 DIAL Intercom Global Page BASE HANDSET1 This feature allows you to scroll through the 100 current caller ID and call waiting records received. With a CID record displayed, press SA VE to store it in the phonebook (see page 17), or press DELETE to remove the entry from[...]

22 Basic Operation Handset Menu Settings Enter the settings menu by pressing MENU/SEL , then the or NavKeys. When Settings a re disp l ayed, press MENU/SEL . Use the up and down NavKeys to choose from the following: Clock Setting This option allows you to change the time that will display on the idle screen. If you subscribe to caller ID, the time [...]

23 Basic Operation Handset Menu Sounds Play Sound Clips This option allows you to access all preset melodies and the melodies you have recorded using the Recordable Ringer option (see page 25 for details.) Record Sound Clip Choose this selection to record your own ring tones. See page 25 for complete instruc- tions. Ringer Melody This option allows[...]

24 Basic Operation Handset Menu Redial • Press REDIAL softkey to display the last 10 telephone numbers dialed from the Handset. The number on the top line represents the last number dialed. • Use the and NavKeys to scroll to the desired number. • To dial, press /FLASH (on) or . Saving Redial Number in Phonebook Memory • Press REDIAL , then [...]

25 Basic Operation Recordable Ringer NOTE: If the memory is full, the Handset will prompt Sound Clip memory full. • Press the STOP softkey stop the recording. • After recording, you may PLA Y or SA VE the melody. If you choose SA VE , you will be prompted to Enter Clip Name . Enter a name (up to ten characters) for the record ing. If you make a[...]

26 Basic Operation Picture Download Getting Started The VTech Phonebook Manager allows you to download pictures and edit your handset phonebook from the convenience of your PC. It also allows you to import/export contacts from/to comma separated text files. This great feature allows you to get contacts from your existing PC applications such as Mic[...]

27 Basic Operation Picture Download/Phonebook T ab Functions Phonebook T ab Functions The VTech phonebook manager can be used to create, modify and backup phonebook files from your handset. The phonebook manager has many useful functions: • Export existing contacts from any contact manager (such as Microsoft Outlook, Palm, etc.) to a comma separa[...]

28 Basic Operation Phonebook T ab Functions • Once you have completed editing the phonebook, you must either save the data to your PC’s hard drive or transfer it to your handset: • Select the SA VE PHONEBOOK button to save the data to your PC’s hard drive. -OR- • Click on T ransfer NOTE: This operation will replace the phonebook on your h[...]

29 Basic Operation Phonebook T ab Functions 2. Start the VTech phonebook manager program on your PC. Load the newly created phonebook into the phonebook manager software using these steps: • Press the T ransfer button. • Press the CREA TE PHONEBOOK button. This will create an empty phonebook. • Press the OPEN PHONEBOOK button to load the prev[...]

30 Advanced Operations Base Menu Soft Functions Your i 5871 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 5871 base remembers the last 10 numbers dialed from it. Press REDIAL . The number on the top line represents the last number that was dialed. • U[...]

31 Advanced Operations Base Menu Soft Functions Calls Log Caller ID - call waiting ID Your i 5871 is capable of displaying the 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). With call waiting caller [...]

32 Advanced Operations Base Menu Soft Functions Dialing Option : Press SELECT . Use the or to scroll to DIAL OPTION , then press SELECT . Up to three possible dialing options of the number stored in caller ID memory will display. If a number is provided in the caller ID data, the possible options to choose from will be either 7, 10, or 11 digits. F[...]

33 Advanced Operations 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 WEEKDAY SETTING RINGER VOLUME RINGER MELODY KEYPAD TONE CONTRAST DIAL TYPE FACTORY SETTINGS DELET[...]

34 Advanced Operations Base Menu Soft Functions Factory Settings If you wish to reset your i 5871 to the settings programmed at the factory: • Press MENU , then scroll to BASE SETTINGS . • Press SELECT . Use the or Navkeys to scroll to FACTORY SETTINGS , then press SELECT . • The screen will display RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS ARE YOU SURE? • [...]

35 Advanced Operations REDAIL MEMO MEMU NEW MESSAGE 50 NEW CALLS Answering System Operation Turn Answering System On/Off • At the base, press the MENU softkey. • Use the or softkeys to scroll to ANSWERING SYSTEM , press SELECT . • Scroll to ANSWER OPTIONS , press SELECT . • Scroll to your desired selection, press SET . • You’ll hear a c[...]

36 Advanced Operations Answering System Operation REDAIL MEMO MEMU NEW MESSAGE 50 NEW CALLS NOTES: 1. If you do not record an announcement, the system will use the pre-recorded announcement; “Hello, I’m unable to answer your call right now. Please leave your name, number and a message after the tone.” 2. Your greeting can be up to 4 minutes i[...]

37 Advanced Operations announce the day and time the message was received, then play the message. While listening to messages, press SKIP to move on to the next message, press PLAY/STOP or CLEAR again to stop and exit message playback, press REPEAT to replay a message, press the PAUSE softkey to temporarily stop message playback (press the PLAY sof[...]

38 Answering System Operation Answering System Operation Once you have entered the security code, you have the following options: Press 1 to play all messages. Press 2 to play new messages. Press 3 to delete the current message (while it is playing). Press 4 to repeat message (while it is playing). Press 4 twice to play the previous message (while [...]

39 Answering System Operation Making Calls From the handset: • Press /FLASH (on) or to use the handset speakerphone feature. • Dial the phone number. -OR- • Dial the phone number first; then press /FLASH (on) or . • Press /CLEAR to end your call or place the handset in its base to end your call. NOTE : In pre-dial mode, press PAUSE softkey [...]

40 Answering System Operation Sound Select Treble Handset and Base Operation Sound Select (handset only) During a call, you can adjust the quality of the sound to best suit your hearing. Pressing the or NavKey will cycle you through four different frequency options: BASS - Low frequency sounds enhanced. MID - Mid-range sounds enhanced (This setting[...]

41 Answering System Operation Intercom From Base to ALL Handsets: • At the base press INTERCOM, scroll to GLOBAL P AGE , then press SELECT . • Each handset will display Global Page from BASE. • Any handset can then answer the page, and enter intercom mode by pressing /FLASH (on), or any dialing keys. • To end an intercom call, press /CLEAR [...]

42 Answering System Operation Conference Calling The i 5871 is capable of supporting conference calls with up to three registered handsets and the base unit. To enter a conference call, simply access the line with as many as three handsets and the base by pressing /FLASH (on) or on the handset or base. The phone icon will be displayed. Transferring[...]

43 Additional Information Your i 5871 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 compatible with the i 5871 . For best results, use a VTech 2.5mm headset. To purchase a headset, vis[...]

44 Additional Information • 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. Y our 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 S[...]

45 Additional Information I n Case Of Difficulty You hear other calls while using your phone: • Disconnect your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company. You hear noise in the handset, and none of th[...]

46 Additional Information 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[...]

47 Additional Information W arranty Statement What does this limited warranty cover? • The manufacturer of this VTech product, VTech Communications, warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the product and all accessories provided by VTech in the sales package (“Product”) are free from material de[...]

48 Additional Information W arranty Statement How do you get warranty service? • To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, call 1-800-595-9511 for instructions regarding where to return the Product. Before calling for service, please check the user’s manual. A check of the Product controls and features may save you a service c[...]

49 Additional Information This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must acce[...]

50 Additional Information FCC, A CT A and IC Regulations the product identifier 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[...]

51 Additional Information FCC, A CT A and IC Regulations 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. • Programming/testing of emergency numbers should be performed during off-peak hours, such as in the early morning or late evening, when the [...]

52 Additional Information 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 conditi[...]

T able Of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 3 Parts Check List ................................................................[...]

T able Of Contents Advanced Operations .................................................................................. 3 0 Base Menu Soft Functions ....................................................................................... 30 Redial .....................................................................................................[...]

Intercom ......................................................................................................................... 41 Handset Speakerphone Operation .............................................................................. 4 1 Base Speakerphone Operation ..........................................................................[...]

Index Additional Information ........................ 43 Adjust Playback Volume ................... 3 7 Adjust the Base Speakerphone Volume ...................... 39 Adjust the Handset Volume .............. 3 9 Advanced Operations .. .. ................... 30 Announced Transfer ......................... 4 2 Answering Calls .........................[...]

Index Recordable Ringer ............................ 2 5 Redial ................................................. 24 Redial ................................................. 30 Registration ........................................ 13 Review your Announcement ............ 36 Reviewing caller ID from the base ... 31 Ringer Melody ....................[...]

Congratulations on your purchase of this VTech product NEED HELP? Our representatives are here to help you with any questions concerning the operation of this product, available accessories, or any other related issues. Call Toll Free: 1-800-595-9511 In Canada, Call: 1-800-267-7377 or visit our website at www. vtechphones. com[...]

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. Copyright 2004 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China 91-00141-010-000 ISSUE[...]