VTech ia5829 manual

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    T able of Content s Important Safety Instructions......................................................................................1 Before Y ou Begin .............................................................................................................. 3 Parts Check List .................................................................[...]

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    About Call History .............................................................................................19 Review Call History .........................................................................................19 Delete Records from Call History ..............................................................................19 Dial a Di[...]

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    1 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 [...]

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    2 Import ant Safety Instructions A . When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. 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 operating instruct[...]

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    3 Enhanced 5.8GHz T echnology - Dual band transmission combines the best of 5.8GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones. Before Y ou Begin 5. Battery 6. Belt Clip 7. User’s Manual 8. Wall Mount Bracket Parts Check List 1. Base Unit 2 . Handset 3. Base Power Adaptor 4. T elephone Line Cord Batte[...]

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    4 The Handset Layout 1. Antenna 2. Earpiece 3 . LCD 4. Left and Right Arrow Keys 5. Phone/Flash Key 6. Dialing Keys (0-9,*,#) 7. Chan/Delete Key 8 . Microphone 9. Headset Jack 10. Select Key 11 . Off Key 12. Hold Key 13. Redial/Pause Key 14. Prog Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14[...]

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    5 The Base Unit Layout 1 2 3 4 5 4. Telephone Line Jack 5. DC Connector Jack 1. Message Light 2. Locate Handset Key 3. Charging/In use Light[...]

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    6 Getting Star ted Setup Installation and Charge of Battery 1. Install the battery . Use only VT ech batteries. a ) Remove battery compartment cover by pressing on the indentation and sliding downward. b ) Align the two holes in the plug with the socket pins, then snap the plug into place. c ) Place the battery in the compartment with the wires in [...]

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    7 Getting Star ted Setup Connect the telephone line cord Modular telephone jack 2. If the phone will not be used for long periods of time, remove the battery to prevent possible leakage. NOTE: Install the base unit away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moi[...]

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    8 Getting Star ted Setup Set Date and Time If you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with the first incoming call. If you do not have caller ID service, you can set the date and time manually: • Press PROG on the handset. • Press or until DA TE/TIME is displayed. Press SELECT . • The month is flashing.[...]

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    9 Basic Operation T elephone Operation / CID • While on a call, press to decrease the volume. A double beep will sound when you reach the mini- mum setting. • While phone is not in use, press to display caller ID information. • While entering number or letters, press to delete last character entered. (phone) / FLASH • T o make a call, press[...]

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    10 Basic Operation T elephone Operation Message Waiting Indicator • If you subscribe to tele- phone company voice mail with a visual mes- sage waiting signal, this light flashes, and MESSAGES W AITING displays on the hand- set screen when you have voice mail wait- ing. In Use/Charging Indicator • Flashes slowly when the handset is in use. • F[...]

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    11 Basic Operation T elephone Operation Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save Y ou can select from four different handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and extend the battery life. 1. Make sure the handset is off. 2. Press PROG . 3. Press until the screen displays RINGER: and the current selection. 4. Press SELECT . The current setting blinks, [...]

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    12 Basic Operation T elephone Operation Clear Message Waiting Alert If you wish to manually turn off the message waiting light: 1. Press PROG . 2. Press or until screen displays MESSAGES W AITING . 3. Press SELECT, the screen displays: MESSAGES WAITING LIGHT OFF: YES 4. Press or to change from YES or NO . 5. Press SELECT to choose the desired setti[...]

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    13 Basic Operation Speed Dial Memory Y ou can store up to nine telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters and 24 digits in each location) into the speed dial memory locations you assign (1 through 9). Y ou can also store telephone numbers with names alphabetically in the directory . See T elephone Directory for instructions. NOTES: • The e[...]

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    14 Basic Operation T elephone Memory 6. When you finish entering the name, press SELECT or PROG. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER . 7 . Enter the telephone number . Use to backspace and make corrections. Press REDIAL/P AUSE to store a pause in the dialing sequence. -OR- Press REDIAL/P AUSE to display the last number dialed from this phone. 8. Press[...]

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    15 Basic Operation Reassign Locations in Memory 1 . Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) o f the entry you wish to reassign. 2 . When the screen displays the entry you want to reassign, press SELECT . Then press until SPEED flashes. 3. Press SELECT . The screen displays ENTER 1-9 . 4. Press the keys (1 through 9) to re-assign this e[...]

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    16 Basic Operation T elephone Directory 4 . When you finish entering the name, press SELECT or PROG . The screen displays ENTER NUMBER . 5 . Enter the telephone number . Use to backspace and make corrections. Press REDIAL/P AUSE to store a pause in the dialing sequence. -OR- Press REDIAL/P AUSE to display the last number dialed from this phone. 6 .[...]

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    17 Basic Operation first ring. Choose N for a normal ringing pattern. 8 . Press SELECT or PROG to confirm your selection. If you chose Y, a D will be displayed with the directory entry . NOTE: When memory is full the screen displays MEMORY FULL , an error tone sounds, and you will not be able to store a new number until you delete a stored number .[...]

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    18 Basic Operation Dial a Number from the Directory 1. Press . The screen displays DIRECTOR Y . 2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in directory . -OR- Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to dial. 3. When the number you want to dial is displayed, press (phone)/FLASH . T elephone Directory Move a[...]

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    19 Basic Operation Caller ID Operation About Call History (Caller ID) Y our ia 5829 can store up to 45 calls in its caller ID (CID) memory . The most recent call will have the highest number . When the memory is full, the oldest call will be deleted to make room for new incoming call information. For each call that comes in, the screen displays the[...]

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    20 Basic Operation Caller ID Operation Store a Call History Record in the Directory 1. Locate the record in the call history you want to store in the directory . 2. If you wish to change how the number is stored, press # . The screen displays alternate dialing sequences available for this call (area code + number; 1 + area code + number; number onl[...]

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    21 Additional Information Headset Operation Your ia 5829 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 ia 5829. To purchase a headset, visit us on the web at www. vt[...]

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    22 Additional Information 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 tele pho ne if you ever need to ship it. Avoid water Your telephone can be dama[...]

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    23 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, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1[...]

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    24 Additional Information In Case of Difficulty You hear noise in the Handset, and none of the keys or buttons work • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Common cure for electronic equipment If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in the base. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in the o[...]

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    25 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[...]

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

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    27 Additional Information FCC, ACT 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[...]

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    28 Additional Information 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 equip[...]

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    29 Additional Information FCC, ACT A and IC Regulations feature doesn’t work. b. This feature is provided only as a convenience, and the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for customer reliance upon the memory feature. c . Testing the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is not recommended. However, if you do make a call to an emergenc[...]

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    30 Additional Information T echnical S pecifications FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz Handset: 5863.80 - 5872.50 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 5863.80 - 5872.50 MHz Handset: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz CHANNELS 30 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual oper[...]

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    91-000175-010-000 ISSUED 0 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. 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 China A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COM[...]

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    Congratulations on your purchase of this VT ech 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 T oll Free: 1-800-595-951 1 In Canada, Call: 1-800-267-7377 or visit our website at www . vtechphones. com[...]

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    CORDLESS Troubleshooting TAGS 250 De-register and register De-register hands et from the E2525, E2600B and E2555 Please take the Handset out of the Base before de-registering. Using the [SOFT] Keys on the Base, press MENU, then press the Down arrow twice until BASE SETTINGS is highlighted. Press OK, then press MUTE 3 times and FLASH twice. This wil[...]

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    The Handset provided with your telephone is automatically registered as Handset 1. Additional Handsets will be assigne d numbers in the order the ar e registered (2, 3, 4, etc.) up to a maximum of eight. Keypad Tone Featur e - Vtech Telephones When the Keypad Tone Feature is ON but the handset is OFF (i.e. in standby): You will hear loud tones bein[...]

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    button, and the [OFF] button em itted through the external speaker on th e back of the handset. 2.You will not hear any tone when you press the [SOUND SELECT] button. Keypad Tone Feature When the Keypad Tone Feature is ON but the handset is OFF (i.e. in standby): You will hear loud tones being emitted through the external s peaker on the back of th[...]

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    When the Keypad Tone Feature is ON a nd the Speakerphone on the handset is ON: 1.You will hear the tones from the number bu ttons ([0] - [ 9]), the [SOFTKEY] buttons (the three unnamed buttons under the di splay), the [XFER/IN TERCOM] button, the [SPEAKER] button, the [PHO NE] button, and the [OFF] button emitted through the external speaker on the[...]

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    ·Every call conversation cuts in and out, other end hears beeps. 1.Advise the customer that you (the rep) wi ll place a no charge replacement order that will be shipped via UPS service, which should arrive within 14 days. Advise the customer that they will also receive a prepai d ARS label sent via US Mail to retu rn their original unit (no charge[...]

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    · After placing the order, se nd an internal r eferral commitm ent to the [VTECH ARS LABEL] team for a prepaid UPS ARS La bel to be sent to the customer. NOTE: DO NOT SEND TH ESE CUSTOMERS BACK TO THE RETAILER FOR REPLACEMENT (EVEN IF THEY AR E WITHIN THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE). IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU FOLLOW THIS PROCESS. Process for gz2434 [...]

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    ·Enter the 15 digit Base ID Code, located on the underside of the Base Unit. The ID Code can include numbers (0-9 ) and characters (*,#). ·Press OK. The Handset will display: PLEASE WA IT! ·Wait approxim ately 15 seconds. The Handset will display FOUND BASE. NOTE: Occasionally, it will take longer than 15 seconds for the Handset to find the Base[...]

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    SET TIME PONER TIEMPO REGLER L'HEURE CLOCK MODE MODO RELOJ MODE HORLOGE REGISTER REGISTRAR REGISTRE RINGER VOLUME TIMBRE VOLUMEN SONNERIE VOLUME RINGER MELODY TIPO DE TIMBRE SONNERIE MELODIE VIBRATE CONTROL CTRL VIBRACION MODE VIBRATION LOW BATT TONE TONO DE BAT BAJA SON PILE FAIBLE RANGE TONE TONO DE RANGO SON DE PORTEE KEYPAD TONE TONO DE DE[...]

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    FRENCH CALLS LOG GUEA DE LLAMADAS REGISTRE D'APPEL BASE SETTINGS CONFIG BASE REGLAGES BASE DISPLAY BASE-ID NUMERO DE BASE NUMERO DE BASE RINGER VOLUME TIMBRE VOLUMEN SONNERIE VOLUME RINGER MELODY TIPO DE TIMBRE SONNERIE MELODIE KEYPAD TONE TONO DE DECLADO SON DU CLAVIER TONE/PULSE TONOS/PULSOS TONALITE/IMPUL CONTRAST CONTRASTE CONTRASTE LANGUA[...]

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    3.Hold down [PAGE] key for 5 seconds. When the LINE IN USE light begins to flash, release the [PAGE] key. 4.The HANDSET CHARGING light will blink 5 times. W ithin 5 seconds from when it stops blinking, press [PAGE] once. VT2461 Mk1 DEREGISTER A SINGLE HANDSET 1.Unplug power from the Base. Remove spare battery pack. 2.Hold down [PAGE] while r econne[...]

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    - Advise the customer that you are sending him or her a brand new replacem ent set (Cordless 2230 or 2255 whichever the customer ha s). If the customer does not want the replacement, advise him or her to return th eir unit to the place of purchase. Stop! If the customer accepts the replacem ent 2230/2255 continue.... - Inform the customer that he o[...]

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    9.Hit "Ok". Now "line or Line In" should s how up in the master volume control for Recording. Please make sure that there is a check mark in the Sele ct box under the "Line or Line IN 10.Go to Options and Select Properties. 11.There should be an option to adjust Record ing or playback volume control. Choose Playback. 12.The[...]

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    of line voltage available at the phone and the distance of miles between the two other parties. Customer may consider 3-way calling se rvice (if available throug h local telco) as alternative. Customer is less likely to expe rience volume loss due to more direc t routing of conference. Caller Id after 2 nd ring Most Telco's send out the Caller[...]

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    This cordless operates in the 900 megahertz fr equency band. Radio signals in this band can penetrate small openings and reflect around obstructions more effciently than those of conventional cordless telephon es. This alows the unit to operate in areas that are typically difficult for cordless phones. Your cordless telephone operates at the maximu[...]

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    940101B2-7CPS2A (CRS will not accept a slash.) The battery save feature will deactiv ate the ri ng approxim ately 60 seconds after being set. After 60 seconds, the phone will enter "sleep mode". The phone will not ring or d isplay "incoming call" when the extension phones ar e ringing. If any bu tton on the phone is pressed, thi[...]

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    ·If possible advise your cal lers to leave a message. ·Check with the local telephone company and advise them 7-10 seconds of silence is required for the answering system to disconnect. NOTE: Charges may apply Call Waiting disconnects answering system Answering System senses a fluctuation in line vo ltage caused by the Call Waiting signal and dis[...]

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    Calling in same Area Code Many LTCO's are changing their dialing sequence to 0 +, or 1 +, 10-di git dialing (0 + 0r 1 + area code + seven-digit phone number) for al l long distance calls that are made within the same area code. All 0 +, or 1 +, 7-dig it d ialing within the same area code will be eliminated. This also means tha t local cr edit [...]

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    5.Replace battery cover. 6.Recradle handset in base for 15 seconds. 7.Pick up handset and press phone. NOTE: Be sure batteries have been charged r ecently. If not, charge batteries fully for 16 hours. Common Cure If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in the base to reinitialize the unit. If it still does [...]

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    To determine if telephones ring separately or together: 1.Remove telephones from line. 2.Replace one at a time. ·Line 1 has a higher pitched ring that helps differentiate it from the ring of Line 2. ·Have someone call on each line. ·Let the telephone ring approximately five times and listen to the difference. ·Try using 2 two conductor cords or[...]

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    . Ringer Equivalence On the bottom of each telephone or adjunct is a Ringer Equivalence. 1.Find this number for everything connected to your telephone line. 2.Add up all the numbers to get the total Ringer Equivalence. Julian Date NOTE: Contact the telephone company, if required. The Julian date for this unit is found on the bottom of the unit. TAS[...]