VTech I5866 manual

1 Introduction EXPAND YOUR i 5853, i 5866 OR i 58 67 SYSTEMS. YOUR BASE WILL WORK WITH UP TO 8 HANDSETS!!! IMPORTANT: The i 5807 is an Accessory Handset for use with the i 5853 , i 5866 or i 58 67 systems. You must have one of these Base Units in order to use the i 5807 Accessory Handset. This manual is designed to familiarize you with the i 5807 A[...]

2 Import 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 b[...]

3 Import ant Safety Instructions 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 lighting. 14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. W ARNING: Only put the Handset of your tel[...]

4 Part s Check List 5. User's Manual 6. Software CD-ROM Disc 7. Audio Patch Cable 8 USB Cable 1. Handset 2. Belt Clip 3. Battery Cells 4. Handset Charger Getting St arted Audio P atch Cab le USB Cable Image Editor Software Handset Battery Cells User s Manual Belt Clip Charger S P E A K E R P H O N E 1 DEF 3 MNO 6 GHI 4 # WX YZ 9 PQ RS 7 TON[...]

5 The Handset Layout Getting St arted 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. USB cable jack 9. In Use/Incoming Ringing LED 10. LCD Display 11. Navigation Key (NavKey) 12. Volume Keys 13. Softkey 14. Off/Cancel Key 15. Sound Selec[...]

6 Setup Connecting Power to Handset Charger Because the i 5807 is an accessory Handset to the i 5853, i 5866 or i 5867 , all you need to do is choose the location for your Handset Charger, and plug in the power supply into an electrical outlet. Getting St arted Installation and Charge of Battery Cells in Handset Follow these steps: 1. Place the new[...]

7 Setup Getting St arted Battery Life A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about 8 hours or standby time of 5 days. NOTE: Talk time and standby time may vary depending on operating conditions. Battery Indicator Ten minutes before the battery charge level gets too low to operate the Hand- set, an empty battery icon will start fla[...]

8 Registration Registering the i 5807 Handset for the first time After charging, the screen on the Handset will display: If your Base Unit is model number i 5866 : 1 ) Find the Base ID Code on the underside of the Base Unit. 2 ) Enter the 15-digit Base ID Code into the Handset. If you make a mis take, press the left NavKey to backspace or press the[...]

9 Handset Number Indicator • Indicates the Handset number. It's permanently displayed at the top left corner after the Handset has found the Base. Searching for Base Indicator • Indicates that the Handset is still searching for the Base. Intercom Indicator • On steady with the extension numbers currently on an intercom call. For example,[...]

10 Handset Menu Basic Operation Navigation Keys (NavKey): • Press any NavKey button to display the Main Menu. Press the NavKey buttons (left, right, up and down) to navigate through menus. Press the middle NavKey to select the highlighted menu item. Menu Shortcuts • When viewing menu options, pressing the corresponding number on the dialing pad[...]

11 Handset Menu Basic Operation Intercom From Handset to Handset: • With the Intercom icon highlighted, press the middle NavKey or press the left softkey. • Press the up or down NavKey to navigate to the desired Handset. • Press the middle NavKey, left softkey or the as- signed dialing key (1- 6) to confirm. • The ringing Handset can answer[...]

12 Handset Menu Pat Johnson Rose Sam 1 of 1 1 Adding Phonebook Entries • From the Handset idle ( OFF ) mode, press the NavKey in any direction. The Phonebook icon should be highlighted. Press the middle NavKey or left softkey to select. • Press NEW . NOTE: When the phonebook is full and NEW is pressed, Phonebook is Full will display and an erro[...]

13 Handset Menu Basic Operation SA VE • Enter the number you want to store in the P h o nebook. Press and hold the # key to insert a pause. If you make a mistake, press the right softkay . 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[...]

14 Basic Operation Handset Menu John Smith Pat Johnson Rose 1 of 1 1 1 of 1 1 Pat Johnson Rose Sam 1 of 1 1 John Smith Pat Johnson Rose 1 of 1 1 John Smith Pat Johnson Rose 1 of 1 1 NOTE: For directions on the Picture Download feature, please refer to page 22. • Once you’ve selected a picture, press SA VE . • Your phonebook entry has been sav[...]

15 Basic Operation Handset Menu EDIT John Smith 1-604-720-358960 4203589 RINGER: Melody 1 PICTURE: DELETE 3 of 1 1 1604720358960420 3589 RINGER: Melody 1 PICTURE: SA VE J ohn Smith EDIT John Smith 1-604-720-358960 4203589 RINGER: Melody 1 PICTURE: (none) DELETE 3 of 1 1 • Press the middle NavKey. The screen will dis play: • Press the EDIT softk[...]

16 Basic Operation Handset Menu Calls Log With this icon highlighted, press the middle NavKey or left softkey to view your Caller ID and Redial options: Review CID Log Clear CID Log Review Redial Clear Redial Move 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 [...]

17 Basic Operation Handset Menu Set Time (dialing key 2) - This option allows you to set the time to be displayed on the bottom of the idle screen. If you subscribe to Caller ID, the time will be set automatically when your first CID record is received. NOTE: Press the number keys to change the time. Contrast (dialing key 3) - This option allows yo[...]

18 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 tones On/Off. Range T one (dialing key 6) - This option allows you to turn the Range Tone On/Off. Pictures Your i 5807 Handset is preset with the fol[...]

19 Basic Operation 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 micro- phone. You may record up to 9 unique ringers for a maximum o[...]

20 General Information The TeleZapper feature in your i 5807 cordless telephone is a patented device that helps eliminate many of those annoying telemarketing calls. • The TeleZapper feature in your i 5807 covers all the telephones and answering machines connected to that phone line in your home or office. • When you or your answering machine p[...]

21 Instead of connecting you to a salesperson, the computer stores your number as disconnected in its databas e. Over time, as your number is removed from more and more databases, you’ll see a dramatic decrease in the number of annoying telemarketing calls you receive. Q. How do I know when I’ve “zapped” a telemarketer? A. If you answer you[...]

22 Basic Operation Download Y our Own Image Do you have a favorite image stored in your personal computer that you would like to use as your i 5807 Handset wallpaper or to assign to one of your 50 available phonebook directories? Using the provided Image Editor Software, you can view and convert your image. Once you have selected your file and view[...]

23 Picture Download Basic Operation • 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 process, press Send to Phone and your image will be downloaded into the Handset. Within [...]

24 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 number keys. • Press OFF or p lace t[...]

25 Handset Operation Advance Operation Flash Function You can use your i 5807 with services such as Call Waiting. Simply press the ON/FLASH key on the Handset to flash the line. 1 1 MUTE HOLD T reble Boost 12:30PM 1 2 OK ON OFF 1 2 1 2 MUTE HOLD 12:30PM OFF 1 2 OK ON OFF 1 2 1 2 MUTE HOLD 12:30PM 1 1 MUTE HOLD Natural Audio 12:30PM TREBLE - High Fr[...]

26 Handset Operation Advance Operation Handset Speakerphone Operation Your i 5807 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 the Handset Operation section. Line in Use Indication When the te[...]

27 Handset Operation Advance Operation • Press the middle NavKey to confirm. • When the ringing Handset answers, announce that there’s an active call on hold. • Press OFF on either handset. • Press ON (on the destination Handset) to pick up the call on hold.[...]

28 Headset Operation Additional Information Your i 5807 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 5807 . For best results, use a VTech 2.5mm headset. To purcha[...]

29 Maintenance 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 damage[...]

30 In Case Of Difficulty Additional Information 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 doesn't work at [...]

31 In Case Of Difficulty Additional Information 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 [...]

32 W arranty St atement Additional Information 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[...]

33 W arranty St atement Additional Information 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 [...]

34 Additional Information 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 interferenc[...]

35 FCC, ACT A and IC Regulations 1. Product identifier and REN information The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, an identifier indicating product approval and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). This information must be provided to your local telephone company upon request. For equipment approved prior to [...]

36 Additional Information FCC, AC T A 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 department and emergency medical service tel[...]

37 FCC, ACT A and IC Regulations Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connectio[...]

38 T echnical Specifications 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 [...]

39 91-5631-10-00 ISSUE 0 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., 200-7671 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 2004 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in[...]

40 Introduction....................................................................................................................1 Important Safety Instructions..................................................................................2 Getting Started.........................................................................................[...]