VTech IP 5825 manual

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    1 Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should al- ways 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 Important Safety Instructions 13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 14. Do not use this or any cordless telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC. CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call [...]

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    3 Introduction The ip 5825 is an advanced cordless telephone set, capable of supporting 2 Handsets. This manual is designed to familiarize you with this cordless telephone. We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone.[...]

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    4 Parts Check List To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. NOTE: Use only VTech batteries (part number 80-5808-00-00) or equiva- lent NiMH rechargeable batteries. 6. Belt Clips 7. Base W[...]

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    5 1. Antenna 2. Earpiece 3. Volume Control 4. CID (Scroll Down) 5. On (Flash) 6. Dialing Keys (0-9, * , #) 7. Redial (Pause) The Handset Layout 8. Speakerphone 9. LCD Display 10. Select (Menu) 11. Phonebook(Scroll Up) 12. Headset jack (2.5mm) 13. Off (Clear) 14. Intercom 15. Mute (Delete)[...]

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    6 1. In Use LED 2. Charging LED 3. Message Waiting LED 4. Page key 5. DC Connector Jack 6. Telephone Jack The Base Unit Layout VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. DC 9V 600mA CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY CORDLESS TELEPHONE VTech Customer Service 1-800-595-9511 www.vtechphones.com TEL LINE HAC FCC ID: EW780-5348-02[...]

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    7 Connecting power to Base Unit/Handset Charger 1. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into the DC connector jack at the bottom of the Base Unit. Setup 2. Choose the location for your Handset Charger, and plug its power supply into an electrical outlet. Getting Started VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. DC 9V 600mA [...]

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    8 Getting Started Setup Charging of the Handset Battery The Handset of your cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in its charger or Base Unit. Y ou should charge the battery f or 10-12 hours when y ou fir st receive your phone. You will know the battery needs charging when: • The[...]

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    9 Getting Started Setup 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 personal computers, television sets and microwave ovens. 3 . In locations where there are multiple cordless teleph[...]

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    10 W all Mounting VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. DC 9V 600mA CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY CORDLESS TELEPHONE VTech Customer Service 1-800-595-9511 www.vtechphones.com TEL LINE HAC FCC ID: EW780-5348-02 Getting Started The Wall Mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. Wall mounting is optional. 1. Plug the AC adapters into[...]

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    11 Handset and Base Indicators Basic Operation • Turns on when the microphone is muted. • Turns on when there are new call log enteries. • Turns on when the ringer is muted. • Low battery indicator and charging indicator . • On when the phone is off hook. • Flashes when an extension phone is off hook. • On when the Handset is charging[...]

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    12 Basic Operation Handset Operation Making Calls • Press ON (or, SPEAKER to use the Handset Speakerphone feature). Dial the phone number. -OR- • Dial the phone number first; then press ON (or SPEAKER ). • Press OFF to end your call. Answering Calls • Press any key except OFF , INT , MUTE, REDIAL/ P A USE and the softkeys. • Press OFF to [...]

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    13 Basic Operation Mute Function • During an active call, pressing the MUTE.DELETE key will disable the mi- crophone. MICROPHONE MUTED will display briefly. The screen will display: • Press MUTE.DELETE again to return to normal 2-way conversation. MICRO- PHONE ON will display briefly. Intercom Call • From the idle (OFF) mode, press INT . The [...]

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    14 Basic Operation Call Transfer • A Handset (HS1) on an external call can forward it to the other Handset (HS2) by pressing the INT key. NOTE : The external call is put on hold automatically. • HS2 will ring, showing an intercom call. • HS2 can answer the intercom call by pressing ON . • HS1 and HS2 can discuss the external call. • Press[...]

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    15 Basic Operation Phonebook Operation >STORE REVIEW PHONE BOOK IS FULL ENTER NUMBER 800-595-9511 ENTER NAME _ Your ip 5825 can store up to 50 numbers with names in memory. Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits for the number and 16 characters for the name. NOTE : The Handsets share a common phonebook, which is stored in the Base. This m[...]

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    16 Basic Operation Phonebook Operation Characters by number of key presses Key 123456789 space 1 A B C 2abc D E F3de f G H I 4gh i JK L5 j k l MNO 6 m n o PQR S 7 p q r s TUV8 t u v W X Y Z 9 w xyz 0 ?! / ( ) # ', - . & 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 # Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order: Reviewing/[...]

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    17 Basic Operation Phonebook Operation when it is accessed, PHONEBOOK IS EMPTY will display. Editing a Phonebook Entry • Follow the two steps in Reviewing/Dialing from the phonebook (on page 16) to reach the entry to be edited. • Press SEL . • Press MUTE.DEL to backspace then enter the correct number. Press and hold REDIAL.PAUSE to add pauses[...]

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    18 Basic Operation Calls Log (Caller ID - Call W aiting) Caller ID - Call Waiting ID Your ip 5825 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 Waiting alert signal ( Call W aiting Caller ID ). With Cal[...]

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    19 Basic Operation VTech Com Calls Log (Caller ID - Call W aiting) • Press SEL again. Use or to scroll through the Call Log entries. • When the beginning or the end of the Call Log is reached, a happy tone will sound. NOTE : ‘!’ symbol in the right hand side of the first line indicates the call is not yet reviewed. Storing a Caller ID • F[...]

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    20 Basic Operation Calls Log (Caller ID - Call Waiting) Deleting Caller ID • Follow the steps in Reviewing Caller ID to scroll to the record to be deleted. • Press DELETE key to delete the desired record. A confirm tone will sound and the previous Caller ID record will be displayed on the screen. • To delete all the Caller ID records, press a[...]

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    21 Basic Operation Handset Settings Ringer Volume • From the idle ( OFF ) mode, press SEL then or key to RINGER VOLUME . • Press SEL again. The current ringer volume will be shown: • Press and keys or enter digit 0-6 to the desired ringer volume. The current ring tone is played and the volume bar is increased/ decreased each time the setting [...]

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    22 Basic Operation Handset Name (preset as ‘VTECH’) • It is possible to give each Handset its own unique name. The name is shown in the first line when the Handset is idle. The name can be a maximum of 16 characters in length. • From the idle ( OFF ) mode, press SEL then or key to HANDSET NAME. • Press SEL again. The display will show the[...]

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    23 Basic Operation Handset Settings Clear Message W aiting If, after reviewing all new voice mail messages, the Message Waiting alert still remains on the screen and the MESSA GE W AITING LED on Base is still flashing, you can manually remove the indication from the screen and turn the LED off. • From the idle ( OFF ) mode, press SEL then or key [...]

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    24 Advanced Operation Headset Operation Your ip 5825 Handset 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 com- patible with the ip 5825. To purchase a Headset, call VTech Customer Service at [...]

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    25 Advanced Operation In Case Of Difficulty If you have difficulties in operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulties after trying these suggestions, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Tele- communications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. The Phone Doesn’t W ork [...]

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    26 Additional Information In Case Of Difficulty • 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 to put the Handset in the cradle. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in the order listed): 1. Disconnect the power to the Base. 2. Disconnect th[...]

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    27 Additional Information T aking Care Of Y our T elephone Your 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 void water Your telephone can be damaged if i[...]

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    28 Additional Information 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 de[...]

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    29 Additional Information W arranty Statement 6. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes); or 7. Product returned without valid proof of purchase (see 2 below); or 8. Charges for installat[...]

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    30 Additional Information are limited to one year from date of purchase. Some states do not allow limita- tions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. • In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, conse- quential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost prof[...]

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    31 Additional Information FCC, ACTA, and IC Regulations FCC, A CT A and IC Regulations This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications Commis- sion (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 follow- ing two conditions: (1) this[...]

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    32 Additional Information FCC, ACTA, and IC Regulations to the intended usage of the product. This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The handset has such a low power that it does not re qu i r e testing. It may be safely held against the ear of the user. The base unit shall be installed & used such that parts of[...]

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    33 Additional Information FCC, ACTA, and IC Regulations 3. Repair instructions If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair proce- dures, follow the instructions outli[...]

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    34 Additional Information FCC, ACTA, and IC Regulations Notice: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Tech- nical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbrevia- tion, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicat[...]

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    35 Additional Information 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[...]

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    Printed in China 91-005467-070-000 ISSUE 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., Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 2003 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES.[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................... 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 3 Parts Check List ................................................................................................ 4 The Handset Layout .............[...]

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    T able Of Contents Key Tone (preset to ON) ................................................................................. 2 1 Handset Name (preset as ‘VTECH’) .............................................................. 2 2 Language (preset to English) ......................................................................... 2 2 Message Wa[...]

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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[...]