VTech i 5881 manual

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 liqui[...]

VTECH COMMUNICA TIONS, INC . CUSTOMER SERVICE : 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. BEFORE USING Y OUR i 5881 SYSTEM, CAREFULL Y PEEL OFF THE PRO TECTIVE FILM, CO VERING THE DISPLA YS. SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS Important Safety Instructions 2[...]

The i 5881 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz frequency range. Your i 5881 is capable of supporting up to a maximum of 6 Handsets. Using additional Handsets, up to three people can be conferenced on a call (2 Handsets and the Base Speakerphone), or two extensions can be conferenced on a call, while two other extensions ca[...]

To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunication Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. Parts Check List 1. Base Unit 2. Handset 3. Handset Charger 4. Base AC Power Adapter 5. Telephone Line Cord 6. Belt Clip 7. Base Wall Mounting Bracket 8. Charger Wall Mounting Bracket 9. Us[...]

1. Antenna 2. Earpiece 3. Headset Jack (2.5mm) 4. On (Flash) 5. Dialing Keys (0-9, * , #) 6. Speakerphone The Handset Layout 7. Incoming Call/Handset On LED 8. LCD Display 9. Soft Keys 10. Volume 11. Off (Clear) 12. Sound Select 13. Microphone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5[...]

6 1. Antenna 2. LCD Display 3. Answering System On/Off 4. Time/Set, Record, Menu, Change 5. Clear 6. Delete 7. Flash 8.Mailbox Keys 9. Repeat/Slow The Base Unit Layout 10. Skip/Quick 11. Intercom 12. Speaker Phone 13. Soft Keys 14. V olume Ke ys 15. Dialing Keys (0-9, * , #) 16. T elephone Jack 17. DC Connector 18. Spare Battery Drawer 19. Spare Ba[...]

7 Connecting power to Base Unit/Handset Charger 1. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into the bottom of the Base Unit. 2. Choose the location for your Handset Charger, and plug its power supply into an electrical outlet. Setup Getting Started[...]

8 Setup Follow the steps below: 1 . Remove the battery cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward. 2. Place the new battery pack in the Handset with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the battery compartment. 3 . Replace the battery cover by sliding it upwards. 4 . If the new battery pack is not already charged, place [...]

9 Connecting to phone line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit. Plug the other end of this cord into the wall jack. Checking for dial tone After the battery is charged press ON on the Handset. The Phone icon will appear on the Handset display, and you will hear dial tone. If not, see In Case of Diffi[...]

10 Spare Battery Charger/P ower Bac kup Feature 2 3 1 The i 5881 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 pack in the spare battery charger, you will still be able to place and receive calls from the Handset only , f or up to 2 1/2 hours. The spare ba[...]

11 1 2 1 3 3 The Wall Mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. Wall mounting is optional. 1 . Plug the AC adapters into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector to the bottom of the Base Unit. 2 . Connect the teleph one line cord to the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit, and the other end to the wall jack. 3. Line[...]

12 Expand your i 5881 system by adding accessory Handsets. Bring telephone service to rooms where a phone jack isnít available! Registration and Operation Of The VT ech VT 5820 Accessor y Handset Your VTech i 5881 system can operate up to 6 Handsets. The VT 5820 accessor y Handset consists of the follo wing: Registration and Operation Setup Of The[...]

13 Your i 5881 Handset comes registered to the Base Unit. T o register additional VT 5820 Handsets, follow these steps: Enter Base ID Code 1. After charging the Handset, remove it from its Charge Cradle; the screen will display: alternating with this screen: 2. If, after charging the Handset, you see: 3. Press NEW. You will now see the ENTER BASE I[...]

14 Handset and Base Indicators Basic Operations Description Line In Use indicator On steady with no number next to it when a parallel set is in use. On steady with one or more numbers next to it, indicating which extensions are using the line. For example, 12 indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on an outside call. Intercom indicator On stead[...]

15 Handset and Base Indicators Handset LEDs Description • Flashes to indicate that you have new messages in that mailbox. • Glows steadily if there are only old messages in that mailbox. • Lights when Base Speakerphone is in use. • Flashes when HOLD function is activated. • Flashes during the incoming ringing. • Lights when the Answerin[...]

16 Soft Menu Functions The i 5881 has an advanced design that uses a menu structure and soft keys to access many of the features. Example of the idle mode display: REDIAL From the Handset: Press REDIAL to display the last 10 telephone numbers dialed from the Handset. The number on the top line represents the last number dialed. • Use the scroll k[...]

17 • To dial, press SPEAKER PHONE. Erasing Numbers in Redial Memory (Handset or Base) • Press REDIAL , then scroll to the desired number. • Press SELECT , then ERASE . Saving Redial Numbers in Phone Book Memory (Handset or Base) • Press REDIAL, then scroll to the desired number. • Press SELECT , then SA VE . • You will be asked to ENTER[...]

18 HANDSET MENU With the Handset in the idle (OFF) mode, press MENU to access the following options: • CALLS LOG (Caller ID) • INTERCOM • HANDSET SETTINGS • SET TIME • CLOCK MODE • REGISTER Use the scroll keys to select the desired option, then press OK . Press the OFF/CLEAR key to step back through the menu structure. Press and hold th[...]

19 Calls Log (Caller ID) Caller ID - Call W aiting ID Your i 5881 is capable of displaying the name and/or 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 W aiting aler t signal ( Call W aiting Caller ID ). With Call Waiting Caller ID, the Calle[...]

20 Reviewing Caller ID from the Handset or Base As new Caller ID/Call Waiting ID records are received, your Handset and Base displays will alert you to the new Caller ID records, for example: The number of new calls displayed on each system Handset and Base may not be the same. If, for example, you answer a call on Handset 2 , that Handset will not[...]

21 SA VE: Select this option to save the displayed Caller ID record into Speed Dial Memory. Only Caller ID records with telephone numbers can be saved into Speed Dial Memor y . If you need to modify the number after sa ving, see TO EDIT A NUMBER . Deleting CID Records To delete the displayed Caller ID record, press CID , then DEL. You will then hav[...]

22 Handset Settings From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu you can select the following options to modify: • RINGER V OLUME Select this option to adjust the ringer volume. Use the scroll keys to adjust the volume up or down. You will see a graph on the Handset display indicating the relative volume setting. At the lowest setting (graph is completely clea[...]

23 Handset Settings • KEY P A D T ONE (preset to ON) Select this option to turn the Keypad tones on or off. Press the OFF or ON soft key to make your selection. Press OK to confirm your selection and return to the HANDSET SETTINGS menu. When set to ON, the Handset will emit a beep whenever a key is pressed. • CONTRAST Select this option to adju[...]

24 To access Base Settings, with the Base in the idle (OFF) mode, press MENU , scroll down to BASE SETTINGS , then press OK . You can now access the following setting options: • RINGER V OLUME • RINGER MELOD Y • KEYP AD T ONE • T ONE/PULSE • CONTRAST • LANGU A GE Press CLEAR at any time to back out of Base Settings mode. RINGER V OLUME [...]

25 KEYP AD T ONE (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 , then press OK . Scroll down to KEYP AD T ONE . • Press OK . Choose ON or OFF . • Press OK to confirm your selection. T ONE/PULSE (preset to T ONE) I[...]

26 The i 5881 can store up to 50 names/numbers in memory. Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits and up to 16 characters for the name. When prompted to ENTER NAME , use the digit keys to ‘spell’ the name. Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order: Each system Handset and the Base Unit can ind[...]

27 T o Store a Number/Name: • Starting from the idle screen, enter the number you want to store in memory. • Be sure to include long distance codes and pauses (using the P A USE softkey) if necessary. Press the MEM softkey. • You will then be prompted to ENTER NAME. Use the digit keys to ‘spell’ the name. If you make a mistake, press the [...]

28 Mem (Memory) T o Searc h For and Dial a Number/ Name: • Starting from the idle screen, press the MEM softkey to review memory contents. • Using the softkeys scroll through the memory contents in alphabetical order. • Or, you can press the FIND softkey, enter the first few chararcters of the name and then press FIND to search. If you make a[...]

29 • Press the DEL softkey. The screen will display: • T o delete this record, press THIS . The record will be deleted, and the next entry in the phonebook will be displayed. • To delete all records in your phonebook memory, press ALL . The display will ask ARE Y OU SURE? • To confirm the deletion of ALL records, press YES . T o e xit witho[...]

30 Making Calls From the Handset • 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 to end your call. Answering Calls From the Handset • Press any key except OFF and the softkeys. • Press OFF to end your call . -OR-[...]

31 Handset and Base Operation How to Adjust the Handset V olume The volume control is on the right edge of the Handset. During a call, press the or key to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level. The procedure is the same for the Handset earpiece, Headset and Speakerphone. Base Speakerphone V olume During an active call simply press the [...]

32 Handset and Base Operation Mute Function During an active call pressing either the MUTE soft key on the Handset or the MUTE softkey on the Base (when in Speakerphone mode), will disable the microphone. Press MUTE again to return to normal 2-way conversation. Hold Function From the Handset : • Press the HOLD soft key to place a call on hold. To[...]

33 Handset and Base Operation Intercom From Base to ALL Handsets : • To page all Handsets from the Base press the INTERCOM key. Scroll to GLOBAL P A GE , then press OK . • Each Handset will display GLOBAL CALL FROM BASE. • Any Handset can then answer the page, and enter intercom mode with the Base by pressing ON or any number key . • To end[...]

34 Handset and Base Operation Handsfree Speakerphone Operation Your i 5881 Handset has a built-in handsfree speakerphone. This feature allows you to stand the Handset upright on a table or desktop and have handsfree conversations. For more inf ormation, refer to MAKING CALLS in HANDSET AND BASE OPERA TION. Base Speakerphone Operation The Base of yo[...]

35 Handset and Base Operation Conference Calling The i 5881 is capable of supporting conference calls with up to two registered Handsets, and the Base Unit. To enter a conference call, simply access the line with two or more extensions by pressing ON (or SPEAKERPHONE ) on the Handset or SPEAKERPHONE on the Base. The phone icon and two or more exten[...]

36 Answering System Operation Audible Indicators This system gives you voice prompts for feature operations and voice confirmations when you press a button or complete an operation. Answering System Operation • NOTE: You can press and hold CHANGE to advance the minutes in increments of ten. About Mailboxes This answering system has three voice ma[...]

37 • By setting Announce Only to on or off, you decide which announcement your callers will hear when the system answers a call (the system comes set for normal answering, with Announce Only turned OFF). See “ Set Announce Only ” on page 38 to change your announcement selection. Record Your Announcement Answering System Operation ï NOTE: If [...]

38 Answering System Operation Answering System Operation the system announce the feature you want to set. Refer to the Feature Summary chart below for a description of the features and your choices. 3 Press CHANGE to hear the current setting. Continue to press CHANGE to adjust the current setting. 4 Press TIME/SET to confirm your setting. 5 Press M[...]

39 Listen to, Save & Delete Messages The system automatically saves your messages until you delete them, and can store approximately 25 minutes of messages, memos, and announcements (up to a maximum of 99 messages). A message or memo can be up to 4 minutes in length. Before playing a message, the system announces the day and time it was receive[...]

40 Call Screening/Intercept 1 Make sure the answering system is O N, an d the Call Screening feature is set to ON . At the Base, set the message playback volume to level loud enough to hear the caller’s message. 2 If you decide to take the call, press ON (or SPEAKERPHONE ) on the Handset or SPEAKERPHONE on the Base. The answering system will retu[...]

41 WINDOW DISPLAYS: WHEN: 0 No messages in any mailbox 1-98 In idle mode, the total number of messages/ memos in all mailboxes. During message playback, the order number of the message being played. 0-99 <-> F Memory is full, or total number of messages is 99. Counting 1 to 99 Duration(in seconds) of announcement or memo recording 99 , flashi[...]

42 Answering System Operation REMOTE ACCESS COMMANDS FUNCTION: COMMAND: Play messages Press # , then enter the appropriate mailbox in a mailbox number(1 , 2 , or 3 ). The system plays new messages. If there are no new messages, the system plays old messages. Repeat a message Press #4 while message is playing; each press backs up another message. Sk[...]

43 Headset Operation Your i 5881 cordless telephone 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 5881 . To purchase a Headset, call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9[...]

44 Maintenance T aking Care Of Y our T elephone Your i 5881 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. A v oid rough treatment Place the Handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. A v oid water Your telephone can be damaged if it g[...]

45 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. The Phone Doesnít W ork At All • Make sure the Powe[...]

46 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 Handset Settings-VIBRA TE CONTROL , on page 22. Y ou Hear Other Calls While Using Y our Phone • Disconnect your Base Unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telep[...]

47 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 defects in material and w[...]

48 W arranty Statement 8 . Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems outside the unit. 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 servi[...]

49 FCC, AC T A and IC Regulations 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 m[...]

50 FCC, A CT A and IC Regulations FCC P a rt 68 and A C T A If this equipment was approved for connection to the telephone network prior to July 23, 2001, it complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. If the equipment was approved after that date, it complies with the Part 6 8 rules and with Technical Requirements f[...]

51 may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product. The telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned. 5. Hearing aid compatibility If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible. 6. Programming/tes[...]

52 FCC, A CT A and IC Regulations Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not preven[...]

53 FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base : 5744.736 - 5825.952 MHz Handset: 2401.056 - 2482.272 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 2401.056 - 2482.272 MHz Handset : 5744.736 - 5825.952 MHz CHANNELS 95 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to en[...]

W allet Card VT ech i 5881 Digital Answering System Remote Operation 1. From a touch tone phone, dial your telephone number . 2. When the system answers, enter your Security (Remote Access) Code. 3. After the system announces t he number of new messages, enter a command. 4. T o exit remote operation, press * 0 . Y our Remote Access Code ______ ____[...]

Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................. 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 3 Parts Check List ..................................................................................................[...]

T able Of Contents To Delete a Number/Name ................................................................................. 2 8 To Edit a Number ................................................................................................. 2 9 Advanced Operations ....................................................... 30 Handset and Base Operat[...]

Answering Calls .......................................30 Answering System Feature Setup..........37 Answering System Operation.................36 BaseUnit Layout ......................................6 Indicators ...............................15 Settings .................................24 Menu ......................................18 Battery Pac[...]

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 2003 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. 91-5385-30-00 ISSUE 0[...]