VTech i 5836 manual

Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................. 1 Int rod uct ion .. .......................................................................................................... 3 Parts Check List ..............................................................................................[...]

Table Of Contents To Delete a Number/Name .................................................................................. 3 9 To Edit a Number/Name ................................................................................................. 40 Advanced Operations ....................................................... 41 Ha nds et a nd Ba s[...]

Important Safety Instructions 1 When using your telephone equipment, basic saf ety precautions should alwa ys be f ollowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury , including the f ollowing: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follo w all warnings and instr uctions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall ou[...]

2 i 5886 manualNov1 1.p65 1 1/12/2003, 9:50 AM 2 Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions 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 ope[...]

3 i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:50 AM 3 Introduction Y o u r i 5 836 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz frequency range. Your i 5 836 is capable of supporting up to a maximum of 6 Handsets. Using additional Handsets, up to 2 people can be conferenced on a call , or two extensions can be conferenced on a call, while[...]

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. Use's Manual 10. Battery Pack 11. USB Cable 12. Audio Patch Cable 13. Image Edit Tool CD-ROM 4 Battery Pack Handset Charger Charger Wall Mounting Bracket Base[...]

The Handset Layout 5 1. Antenna 2. Earpiece 3. Headset Jack and Audio Patch Cable Jack (2.5mm) 4. Soft/Select Key 5. On/Flash Key 6. Dialing Keys (0-9, * , #) 7. Speakerphone Key 8. Speakerphone LED 9. Message LED 1 2 9 10 16 3 5 6 7 13 12 15 14 8 17 11 4 10. Colour LCD Display 11. 5-Way Joystick 12. Volume Keys 13. Softkey 14. Off/Cancel Key 15. S[...]

1 2 10 3 5 6 7 8 4 9 11 12 13 14 6 1. Antenna 2. LCD Display 3. Clear 4. In Use 5. Fla sh 6. Hold 7. Redial 8. Mute 9. Message LED The Base Unit Layout 10. Intercom 11. Soft k eys 12. Speaker Phone 13. Dialing Keys (0-9, * ,# ) 14. Volume Keys 15. Telephone Jack 16. DC Connector 17. Spare Battery Drawer 18. Spare Battery Release Button i 5886 manua[...]

7 Connecting P ower 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 i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:50 AM 7[...]

8 Setup Follow the steps below: Installation of Battery Pack in Handset Getting Started i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:50 AM 8 Remove the battery compart- ment cover by p r e s s i n g o n t h e indent and sliding downward. Place the new battery pack in the Handset with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the battery compar[...]

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/Power Backup Feature The spare battery pack can also be used to replace a drained Handset battery, ensuring uninterrupted use. The spare battery pack is optional and purchased separately. NO TE: When using the i 5836 during P ower Bac kup mode, audio quality m ay b e compromised due to reduced pow er av ailability . 1. Open[...]

11 The Wall Mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. Wall mounting is optional. 1. P l ug t h e AC adapters into electrical outlets, and the DC connector to the bottom of the Base Unit. 2. Co nn ec t t he t el ep hone line cord to the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit, and the other end to the wall jack. 3. Line up [...]

12 Your i 5836 system can operate up to 6 Handsets (VT 5820 or i 5801). The VT 5820 accessory Handset consists of the following: The i 5801 accessory Handset consists of the following: Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset Getting Started i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:50 AM 12 Expand your i 5 836 system by adding accessory Hands[...]

13 Setup Of The VT 5820/ i 5801 Accessory Handset 1 . Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet. 2 . Remove the Handset battery compartment cover by pressing on the indent and sliding down- ward. 3. Place the new battery pack in the Handset, with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the battery compartment. 4 . Replace t[...]

14 Registration Register Additional VT 5820 Handsets 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 ID screen as described in step 1. 4. Find the BASE ID Code by doing the following: (the[...]

15 Registration Register Additional i 5801 Handsets After charging, the screen will display: Find the BASE ID Code by doing the following (Base must be OFF): 1. At the Base, press MENU . 2. Scroll down to DISPLAY BASE-ID , then press OK . 3. Enter the 15-digit Base ID Code into the Handset. If you make a mistake, move the joystick to the left ( ) t[...]

16 Handset and Base Indicators Basic Operations Line In Use Indicator • On steady with one or more numbers next to it, indicating which exten sion s are using the line. For example, 12 indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on an outside call. • Appears in idle or phone on modes to indicate a parallel set in use. It replaces phone on icon d[...]

17 Handset and Base Indicators Handset LEDs Description • Description • L ED Messages In Use Speaker Phone LED Message Waiting Base LEDs Base Unit Icons Description Ringer Off I ndicator is displayed when the Base ringer is turned off. Battery indicator Icon Basic Operations i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:50 AM 17 Speakerphone Lights to i[...]

18 Handset Menu Main Menu Press the joystick in any direction to display the 6 menu options. Then use the joystick to navigate to the desired menu option for selection. You can also press the dialing key assigned for each icon (see informa tion below for the assigned keys), to activate the menu option. Intercom (dialing key 1) - Talk between Handse[...]

19 Handset Menu Press the joystick , , or to navigate to the desired menu option. You can also press the dialing key assigned to each menu item. The top menu is as- signed to dialing key 1 and so forth on the menu. Intercom From Handset to Base: • With the Intercom icon highlighted, press the joystick in or assigned dialing key to re ve al y ou r[...]

20 • Any registered Handset or Base can answer the global page, thus entering Intercom mode. • To end the intercom call, press OFF on the Handset or INTERCOM on the Base. Phonebook With this icon highlighted, press the joystick in or press the left softkey to reveal the contents of your phonebook. If there are no entries, the screen will displa[...]

add a space between characters by pressing the 1 key or press the joystick twice. When finished, press OK . 21 NOTE: When phone book is full, pressing NEW , P ho ne b oo k is Full displays and an error tone sounds. • You will then be prompted to Enter Name . Use the digit keys to spell the name. If you make a mistake, p re s s t h e softkey. You [...]

22 • If you wish to be visually alerted to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive image, press the joystick or to scroll to PICTURE : (none) . • Press the joystick or to sample the pictures and images options. —O R— • Press the joystick in then press the joystick or to sample the pictures and images options. • Press OK to c[...]

23 —O R— You can press FIND softkey, enter the first few characters of the name and then press OK to search. If you make a mistake, press softkey. The closest match, alphabetically, will be displayed. You can enter Search For directly by pressing * • Once you can find the entry you want, simply press ON or SPEAKERPHONE to dial the num b e r .[...]

24 • Press the joystick in . The screen will display: • Press DELETE softkey. The screen will display: • To confirm the deletion, press YES . To exit with- out deleting, press NO . Calls Log With this icon highlighted, press the joystick in or left softkey to view your Caller ID and Redial options: Review CID Log Clear CID Log Review Redial C[...]

25 Clear Redial (dialing key 4) - Select this option to delete all phone numbers stored in redial memory.You will be asked Are you sure ? Choosing YES clears all records. Choosing NO returns you to the previous screen. Settings With this icon highlighted, press the joystick in or left softkey to reveal the following menu options: Set Time (dialing [...]

Handset Menu Basic Operation i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:50 AM 26 26 Sounds & Alerts With this icon highlighted, press the joystick i n or left softkey to reveal the following options: Ringer Control (dialing key 2) - This opt ion allows you to change the Ringer Vol ume, turn the Ringer On /Off a n d control the Vibrating Ringer. Range[...]

To assign a personal image into your Handset, see the Picture Download section in page 29 for instructions. Clear a Wllpaper image To clear a wallpaper image, select the icon Pictures in the main meun. Press t h ej o y s t i c ku po rd o w nu n t i l Clear Wallpaper is highlighted. Then press the joystick in or left softkey. 27 Set a Wallpaper imag[...]

28 Create a Ringer You can easily record a unique ringer to be used as either your Default Ringer or for a Distinctive Ringer for assigning to a individual phonebook directory. You can either record using the provided Audio Patch Cord (not the USB cord), or simply use the Handset microphone. You may record 9 unique ringers for a maximum of 10 secon[...]

29 Basic Operation Download Your Own Image ONE-TIME SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Insert the enclosed Image Editor Tool CD into your personal computer. 1. 2. You will immediately see a pop-up window giving you three options: a . Install/Uninstall the VTech Image Editor Software. b . Browse the installation CD. c. Visit VTech on the web . To install the sof[...]

30 -Adjust Brightness and Contrast -Adjust Color Before downloading your image, make sure that the provided USB cord is correctly installed into your computer (using the large connector) and Handset (using the small connector). After you have completed the image editing pro- cess, press Send to Phone and your image will be downloaded into the Hands[...]

31 Basic Operation Base Soft Menu Functions Example of the idle mode display: REDIAL •U s e t h e scroll keys to highlight the desired number. • To dial, press SPEAKERPHONE. Erasing Numbers in Redial Memory • Press REDIAL , then scroll to the desired number. • Press SELECT , then ERASE . Saving Redial Numbers in Phonebook Memory • Press R[...]

32 • • • Base Soft Menu Functions Base Unit Menu • CALLS LOG (Caller ID) • BASE SETTINGS • DISPLAY BASE-ID Basic Operations i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 32 Press SELECT, then SAVE. You will be asked to ENTER NAME. Use the keypad to enter the desired name (see a To Store a Number/Name on page 38 for more information). Press[...]

33 Basic Operations Calls Log Caller ID - Call Waiting ID Base Soft Menu Functions NOTES ABOUT CALLER ID & CALL WAITING CALLER ID These are subscription services, provided by most telephone service providers. You must subscribe to these services to get the benefits of these fe at ur es. I f you do not subscribe to Caller ID services, you can st[...]

34 Deleting CID Records NOTE : You do not have to delete Caller ID records. Your i 5836 always saves the 50 most current CID records. As new records come in, the oldest records are automatically deleted. Dialing Tip : Press the CID key, then OPT# . Up to four possible dialing strings of the number stored in Caller ID memory will display. If a nu mb[...]

35 Basic Operations Base Settings 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 f ollowing setting options: RINGER VOLUME RINGER MELODY KEYPAD TONE TONE/PULSE CONTRAST LANGUAGE Press CLEAR at any time to back out of Base Settings mode. Ringer Volum[...]

36 Keypad Tone (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 KEYPAD TONE . • Press OK . Choose ON or OFF . • Press OK to confirm your selection. Tone/Pulse (preset to TONE ) If you wan[...]

37 Basic Operations Base Soft Menu Functions Phonebook Memory: Number Key Characters (in order) 1& ‘ , . 1 2A B C a b c 2 3D E F d e f 3 4G H I g h i 4 5J K L j k l 5 6M N O m n o 6 7P Q R S p q r s 7 8T U V t u v 8 9 W X Y Z w x yz9 00 * ## i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 37 When prompted to ENTER NAME , use the digit keys to spel[...]

38 To 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 PAUSE softkey) if necessary. Press the MEM softkey. • You will then be prompted to ENTER NAME. Use the digit k ey s t o spell the name. If you make a mistake, press the CLEAR s[...]

39 Basic Operations Base Soft Menu Functions To Search 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[...]

40 • Press the DEL softkey. The sc re en will display: • To delete this record, press THIS .T h e record will be deleted, and the next entry in the phonebook will be displayed. • To confirm the deletion of all records, press YES . To exit without deleting press NO . To Edit a Number • Following the first 2 steps in To For and Dial a Number [...]

41 Making Calls From the Handset • Press ON (or, SPEAKERPHONE to use the Handset Speakerphone feature). Dial the phone number. - OR - • phone number first; then press ON (or SP EA KERPHONE ). • From the Base Unit • Press SPEAKERPHONE . D i a l t h e phone number. - OR - • Dial the phone number first; then press SPEAKERPHONE. • Press SPE[...]

42 Handset and Base Operation Handset Volume 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 Volume During an active call simply press the Volume or keys to ad[...]

43 Advanced Operations 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 mi- crophone. Press MUTE again to return to normal two- way conversation. Hold Function From the Hands et : • Press the HOLD soft key [...]

44 Handset and Base Operation Intercom From Base to ALL Handsets: • To page all Handsets from the Base press the INTER- COM key, scroll to GLOBAL PAGE , then press OK or press the intercom key, then press * . • Each Handset will display Global Call From Base. • Any Handset can then answer the page, and enter intercom mode with the Base by pre[...]

Advanced Operations 45 Handset and Base Operation i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 44 Line in Use Indication On the Handset: When the telephone line is currently being used by a i 5836 Handset or the Base, a status message similar to this will display on idle Handset(s): When the telephone line is currently being used by another phone (ot[...]

Advanced Operations 46 Handset and Base Operation Transferring Calls Blind Transfer From the Handset: • Press the joystick in then press joystick or to the desired destination. • Press the joystick in again for confirmation. • The ringing Handset or Base can pick up the transferred call just like any incoming call. From the Base: • Press IN[...]

Additional Information 47 Handset Accessories To purchase a Headset, call VTech Customer Service at 852-2776-3223. Once you have a compatible 2.5mm Headset, locate the Headset Jack on the Handset. Connect the plug on the Headset cord to the jack (covered with a small rubber flap) on the cordless Handset. The plug should fit securely. Do not force t[...]

AdditionalInformation i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 54 48 I n 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[...]

49 Additional Information i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 55 In 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. [...]

Additional Information i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 54 50 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 shi[...]

51 Additional Information i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 55 Warranty 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 [...]

Additional Information i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 54 52 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[...]

Additional Information i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 55 5 3 FCC, ACTA 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 condition[...]

Additional Information i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 54 54 FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations of Equipment to the Telephone Network adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). We are required to provide you with the following information. 1. Product identifier and REN information The label on the back or bottom of [...]

Additional Information i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 55 55 FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations 5. Hearing aid compatibility If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible. 6. Programming/testing of emergency numbers If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store police, fire [...]

Additional Information i 5886 manualNov11.p65 11/12/2003, 9:51 AM 54 FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations 56 Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian main tenance facility designated by the S upplier. Any repairs or alterations made b y th e user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the teleco m munications [...]

57 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 SIZE Handset: : 193mm x 52mm x 40mm (including antenna) Base: 192mm x 143mm x 91mm Charger : 77mm x 69mm x 54mm [...]

VTECH TELECOMMUNICA TIONS L TD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMP ANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VT ech Communications, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon, 97008 Distributed in Canada by VT ech T elecommunications Canada Ltd. 7671 Alderbridge Way , Richmond , B.C. V6X 1 Z9. Printed in China 91-5734-10-00 ISSUE 0[...]