VTech i 5866 manual

1 I mport ant 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 [...]

2 13. Avoid using a corded telephone 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 in normal talk mode. Import ant Safety Instructions W ARNING: To insure your s[...]

3 Your i 586 6 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz fre- quency range. Your i 5866 is capable of supporting up to a maximum of 8 Handsets. Using additional Handsets, up to 2 people can be conferenced on a call or two extensions can be conferenced on a call, while two other extensions can be talking internally, using the Int[...]

4 Part s Check List 1. Base Unit 2. Handset 3. Belt Clip 4. Base AC Power Adapter To purchase replacement battery cells, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800- 595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunication Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. # # # 5. Battery Cells 6. Telephone Line Cord 7. Audio Patch Cable 8. Quick Start Guide 9. User’s Manual[...]

5 The Handset Layout 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. In Use/ Incoming Ringing LED 9. LCD Display 10. Navigation Key (NavKey) 11. Volume Keys 12. SoftKey 13. Off/Cancel Key 14. Sound Select Key 15. Microphone[...]

6 The Base Unit Layout 1. Volume Keys 2. Charging LED 3. Repeat/Slow 4. Skip/Quick 5. Delete 6. Record 7. Change 8. Antenna 9. Time/Set 10. Menu 11. Mailbox Keys (Play/Stop) 12. In Use LED 13. Page 14 . On/Off 15. Spare Battery Drawer 16. Spare Battery Release Button 17. Telephone Jack 18. DC Connector Jack[...]

7 Getting S tarted Setup Connecting Power to Base Unit 1. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into the bottom of the Base Unit. Installation and Charging of Battery Cells in Handset 1 . Remove the Battery cover and place the new battery cells in the Handset with the positive and negative poles aligned in the ba[...]

8 Getting St arted Setup As you register additional Handsets to the system, they will be assigned extension numbers in the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3 , etc. Whenever charged Handset battery cells are installed, the Handset will automatically begin Searching for Base... (if previously registered), or it will prompt you to Enter Base ID to[...]

9 Getting St arted T one/Pulse Selection Your i 5866 is preset for tone dialing. See Phone Setup for tone/pulse options. IMPORT ANT : FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1. Choose a central location for your Base Unit. 2 . Install your Base Unit and Extension Hand- sets away from electronic equipment, such as p e rsonal compu[...]

10 Getting St arted Sp are Battery Charger/Power Backup Feature Power Guard Feature The i 5866 uses the spare battery charger in the Base Unit to provide operational backup in the event of a power failure. With fully charged battery cells in the spare battery charger, you will be able to place and receive calls from the Handset only , for up to 2 1[...]

11 Getting St arted Inst allation and Registration of Accessory Handset Your VTech i 5866 system can operate up to 8 Handsets. To order additional Handsets (model numbers i 5803 or i 5807 ), call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-951 1 . In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377. The i 5803 accessory Handset comes with the following: The i 5807 accessory Ha[...]

12 Getting St arted Inst allation and Registration of Accessory Handset Setup of the i 5803/ i 5807 Accessory Handset 1. Plug the AC power adapter into an elec- trical outlet. 2 . Place the new battery cells in the Handset with the positive and negative poles aligned in the bat- tery compartment. 3 . Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding[...]

13 Getting St arted Registration of Accessory Handset After charging, the screen will display: • Enter the BASE ID Code located on the underside of the Base Unit. • Press OK to complete the registration process. NOTE: If after charging the Handset says Searching for Base... , press the NEW softkey. Enter Base ID will now be displayed. Follow th[...]

14 Getting St arted Handset and Base Indicators Line In Use Indicator • On steady with one or more numbers next to it, indicating which exten- sions are using the line. For example, 12 indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on an outside call. • Indicates when a parallel set is in use. • Lit when the answering machine is answering an inco[...]

15 Getting St arted Handset LEDs Description • On when in speakerphone mode. LED SPEAKERPHONE 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 the Answering Machine is ON. • On when the Handset is in its Base. • Flashes five times[...]

16 Basic Operation Handset Menu Navigation Key (NavKey) • Press any NavKey to display the Main Menu. Use the NavKeys ( Left , Right , Up and Down ) to navigate through menus. Press the middle NavKey to select menu item highlighted. Menu Shortcuts • When viewing menu options, pressing the corresponding number on the dialing keypad will automatic[...]

17 Basic Operation Intercom From Handset to Handset: • With the Intercom icon highlighted, press the middle NavKey or left softkey. • Press the up or down NavKey to maneuver to the desired Handset. • Press the middle NavKey or left softkey to confirm. Or press the assigned dialing key (1-8). • The ringing Handset can answer by pressing ON o[...]

18 Basic Operation Pat Johnson Rose Sam 1 of 10 Adding Phonebook Entries • From the Handset idle ( OFF ) mode, press any NavKeys. The Phonebook icon should be high- lighted. Press the middle NavKey or left softkey. • Press NEW . NOTE: When the phonebook is full and NEW is pressed, Phonebook is full will display and an error tone will sound. •[...]

19 Basic Operation • Enter the number you want to store in the Phonebook. Press and hold the # key to insert a pause. If you make a mistake, press the softkey. When finished, press OK . The screen will display: NOTE: If you do not wish to assign a distinctive ring tone or image to this Phonebook entry, press SA VE now. • If you wish to be alert[...]

20 Basic Operation V 3 of 1 1 • Once you’ve selected a picture, press SA VE . • Your phonebook entry has been saved and the screen will display: Searching for and Dialing Phonebook Entries • From the Handset idle ( OFF ) mode, press any NavKey. The Phonebook icon should be highlighted, press the middle NavKey or left softkey. • Press the [...]

21 Basic Operation • Press the middle NavKey. The screen will display: • Press the EDIT softkey. • Press the up or down NavKey to the option you want to edit then enter the corrections as needed. Press the softkey to delete. • When finished, press the SA VE softkey. The screen will display the edited entry. Deleting Phonebook Entries • Fo[...]

22 Basic Operation Calls Log With this icon highlighted, press the middle NavKey or the left softkey to view your Caller ID and Redial options: Review CID Log Clear CID Log Review Redial Clear Redial Press the up or down NavKey to highlight the desired option, then press the middle NavKey or left softkey. You can also press the dialing key assigned[...]

23 Basic Operation Set Time (dialing key 2) - This option allows you to set the time to be dis- played on the Handset. If you subsribe to Caller ID, when your first CID record is received, the clock will automatically be set. NOTE: If manually setting the clock, use the number keys to change the time. Contrast (dialing key 3) - This option allows y[...]

24 Basic Operation Handset Menu Low Battery T one (dialing key 4) - This option allows you to turn the Low Battery Tone On/Off . Keypad T one (dialing key 5) - This option allows you to turn the Keypad Tone On/Off . Range T one (dialing key 6) - This option allows you to turn the Range Tone On/Off . Pictures Your i 5866 Handset is preset with the f[...]

25 Basic Operation Recordable Ringer Record a Ringer You can easily record a unique ringer to be used as either your Default Ringer or for a Distinctive Ringer assigned to a specific phonebook directory. You can record with either the provided Audio Patch Cord (not the USB cord), or with the Handset microphone. You may record up to 9 unique ringers[...]

26 Advanced Operations Making Calls • 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 or place the Handset in the charger cradle to end your call. Answering Calls • Press ON , SPEAKERPHONE or any of the number keys. • [...]

27 Advanced Operations Handset Operation MID - Mid-Range sounds enhanced (This is the rec- ommended setting for hearing aid users). TREBLE - High Frequency sounds enhanced. NA TURAL - No frequency enhancement (Your Handset is preset to this selection). The Handset will graphically display these four modes. NOTE : The Sound Select feature cannot be [...]

28 Advanced Operations Handset Speakerphone Operation Your i 5866 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 information, refer to Making Calls in Handset Operation. Line in Use Indication When the telephone line is currently be[...]

29 Advanced Operations T urn Answering System On/Off Press ON/OFF to manually turn the system on or off. A voice prompt will confirm your selection. When the answering system is ON , the light inside the button will glow steadily. The system will operate using the default settings and pre-recorded announcements set at the factory, until you program[...]

30 Answering System Operation Example of an outgoing announcement using the Mailbox feature: “We can’t come to the phone right now . T o leave a mes- sage for Bob , press 1 now . T o leave a message for Sue , press 2 now . For Elmo , press 3 now . Otherwise, just wait for the beep.” If the caller does not select a Mailbox, their message will [...]

31 Answering System Operation FEATURE SUMMARY Default settings indicated by * . Answering System Operation When you turn Announce Only ON , callers hear your announcement, but cannot leave a message. FEATURE SUMMARY Default settings indicated by * . SYSTEM ANNOUNCES: DESCRIPTION/DIRECTIONS: “ Set Security Code ” 50* Set the remote access code y[...]

32 Answering System Operation Answering System Operation 1 DEF 3 MNO 6 GHI 4 # WX YZ 9 PQ RS 7 TONE 0 OPER JKL 5 TUV 8 ABC 2 OK ON OFF 1 DEF 3 MNO 6 GHI 4 # WX YZ 9 PQ RS 7 TONE 0 OPER JKL 5 TUV 8 ABC 2 1 ABC 2 DEF 3 JKL 5 TUV 8 GHI 4 MNO 6 PQ RS 7 WX YZ 9 0 OPER TONE # Play Messages Press the desired MAILBOX key to play messages. Press again to st[...]

33 Answering System Operation Answering System Operation 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 (i[...]

34 Answering System Operation Connect with the Answering System from a Remote Location You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone. 1 . Dial your telephone number. 2 . When the system answers, enter your Remote Access Code (preset to 50 ). T he system beeps once and then announces the number of new messages. 3 . Ent[...]

35 Additional Information Your i 5866 Handset is equipped with a 2.5mm Headset Jack for use with an optional accessory Headset for handsfree operation. If you choose to use the Headset option, you must obtain an optional accessory Headset, which is compatible with the i 5866 . For best results, use a VTech 2.5mm headset. To purchase a Headset, call[...]

36 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[...]

37 Additional Information 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. If the Check Battery or WARNING[...]

38 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 the[...]

39 Additional Information W arranty St atement 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 d[...]

40 Additional Information W arranty St atement 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 call. • Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation a[...]

41 Additional Information FCC and ACTA Information 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 68 rules and with Technical Requirements for Connect[...]

42 Additional Information FCC, ACT A and IC Regulations 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 to determine how many d[...]

43 Additional Information FCC, ACT A and IC Regulations c . Testing the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is not recommended. 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[...]

44 Additional Information FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base: 5725-5850 MHz Handset: 2400-2483.5 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 2400-2483.5 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 con[...]

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

T able Of Content s Announced Transfer ...................................................................................................... 28 Answering System Operation .......................................................... 2 9 Audible Indicators ................................................................................................[...]

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