VTech 5808 User manual

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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 before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, sink or swimming pool).

5. Do not place this product on an unstable surface such as a table, shelf or stand. The

product may fall, causing serious damage.

6. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the base unit and handset are provided for

ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by

placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This product should

never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed

in any area where proper ventilation is not provided.

7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your

dealer or local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where the cord

may have anyone walking on it.

9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the base or handset as

they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of

fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an

authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the base or handset other than

specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect

reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used.

11. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or

electric shock.

12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service

facility under the following conditions:

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 instructions, as improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work

by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation.

E. If the product has been dropped and the base and/or handset has been damaged.

F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Important Safety Instructions

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Important Safety Instructions

13. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) 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.

WARNING: To insure your safety from possible electric shock, only use the

enclosed audio patch cable to record custom ring tones. Do NOT leave the

audio patch cable attached to the handset while charging in its charger.

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Your phone is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz frequency range.

Your phone is capable of supporting up to a maximum of eight handsets. Using additional

handsets, up to four people can be conferenced on a call (three handsets and the base

speakerphone).

This manual is designed to familiarize you with your cordless telephone. We strongly recom-

mend you read the manual before using your phone.

To order additional system handsets (model number 5808), batteries or headsets, contact the

Supplier.

Introduction

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Audio Patch Cord

USB Cable

Parts Check List

1. Base Unit

2. Handset

3. Base Power Adapter

4. Telephone Line Cord

5. Special Features Guide

6. Quick Start Guide

7. Belt Clip

8. User’s Manual

9. Audio Patch Cord

10. Battery

11. VTech Phonebook Manager CD

12. USB Cable

Base Unit

Handset

Base Power Adapter

Telephone Line Cord

Quick Start Guide

(English and Spanish)

Belt Clip

User's Manual

(English and Spanish)

VTech Phonebook

Manager CD

Battery

Special Features Guide

(English and Spanish)

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The Handset Layout

1. Earpiece

2. USB Cable Jack

3. Headset Jack / Audio

Patch Cable Jack (2.5mm)

4. On/Flash Key

5. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #)

6. Speakerphone Key

7. LCD Display

8. Menu/Select Key

9. Softkeys

10. NavKeys(Navigation Keys)

11. Volume Keys

12. Off/Clear Key

13. Microphone

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1. Charging LED

2. LCD Display

3. Message LED

4. Speakerphone

5. Softkeys

6. Flash

7. Intercom

The Base Unit Layout

8. Volume Key

9. Dialing Keys (0-9,

*

, #)

10. Clear

11. Antenna

12. Microphone

13. Telephone Jack

14. DC Connector Jack

15. Spare Battery Compartment

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Getting Started

Connecting Power to Base Unit

Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the connector into the bottom of the base

unit.

Setup

To outlet

Installation and Charge of Battery

Follow these steps:

1. Remove the battery cover and place

the battery in the compartment with

the metal contacts aligning, as shown

in the diagram.

2. Replace the cover by sliding it

upwards.

3. If the new battery is not already

charged, place the handset in its

base unit, and allow it to charge for a

minimum of 12 hours. After initial

charge, a maintenance charge of

eight hours should be sufficient.

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Getting Started

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 /FLASH (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 Difficulty.

IMPORTANT:

1. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire, they might explode.

2. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Toxic substances may be released,

causing harm to eyes or skin.

3. Exercise care in handling batteries in order to prevent an accidental

short of the charge contacts, potentially causing the batteries to overheat.

4. Do not dispose of batteries into household garbage. They should be properly recycled.

5. If the phone will not be used for long periods of time, remove the battery to prevent

possible leakage.

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 base. Maximum talk time on fully charged

battery is seven hours, and maximum standby time is four days.

You should charge the battery for a minimum of 12 hours when you first receive your

phone.

You’ll know the battery need charging when:

• The low battery message is displayed:

• The handset seems completely dead, the LCD is completely

dark and does not activate when you press the keys.

Setup

REDIAL

CALL LOG

Low Battery

HANDSET1

12:00AM

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Getting Started

Setup

IMPORTANT! FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF

YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM:

1. Choose a central location for your base unit.

2. Install your base unit and accessory handsets

away from electronic equipment, such as personal

computers, television sets and microwave

ovens.

3. In locations where there are multiple cordless

telephones, separate base units as much as

possible.

4. Install your telephone equipment away from heat

sources and sunlight.

5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold.

CAUTION: Use only the power supply provided with your telephone.

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Getting Started

Power Guard/Spare Battery Charger Feature

Power Guard

Your phone uses the spare battery charger in the base unit to provide operational backup in

the event of a power failure. With a fully charged battery in the spare battery charger, you will

still be able to place and receive calls, for up to 2.5 hours.

The spare battery can also be used to replace drained handset battery ensuring uninterrupted

use. The spare battery is optional and purchased separately.

NOTE: When using your phone during power guard mode, audio quality may be compro-

mised due to reduced power availability.

Installation

1. Open the spare battery compartment by pressing on the cover and sliding in the direction

as indicated on the cover.

2. Place the battery in the charger with the metal contacts aligning, as shown in the diagram

below.

3. Replace the spare battery compartment cover. The spare battery charger takes 20

hours to fully charge drained battery.

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Getting Started

Expand your 5858 system by adding accessory handsets. Bring telephone

access to rooms where a phone jack isn’t available!

Your 5858 phone system can operate up to eight handsets. To order additional handsets

(model 5808), contact the Supplier.

Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset

Audio Patch Cable

USB Cable

Handset

Battery

Users Manual

(English and Spanish)

Belt Clip

Charger

Special Features Guide

(English and Spanish)

VTech Phonebook

Manager CD

The original handset that is shipped with your 5858 system will be automatically

registered to the base. This handset is HANDSET 1.

As you register additional accessory handsets (model 5808) to the system, they will be

assigned extension numbers in the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, etc.

Whenever a charged handset battery is installed, the handset will automatically begin Search-

ing for Base... (if previously registered), or it will prompt you to register the new handset.

The 5808 accessory handset consists of the following:

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Getting Started

Setup of 5808 Accessory Handset

1. Plug the power adapter into an electrical

outlet.

2. Place the battery in the handset with

the metal contacts aligning, as shown

in the diagram to the left.

3. Replace the battery compartment

cover by sliding it upward.

4. Place the handset in the charger, and

allow it to charge for a minimum of 12

hours. After the initial charge, a

maintenance charge of eight hours

should be sufficient.

Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset

MODEL: 5808

DC 9V 200mA

CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY

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Getting Started

Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset

Registration

Your 5858 handset comes registered to the base unit. To register additional 5808 handsets

(purchased separately):

Registering the 5808 handset for the first time

After charging, the handset will display registration directions, which

are as follows:

• On the base unit, press MENU, then select REGISTER

HANDSET.

• When the base unit shows READY TO REGISTER NEW

HANDSET, press REGISTER on the handset.

• The handset displays Registration in Progress.

• Within approximately 15 – 60 seconds the base and handset

will beep, and the newly registered handset will be assigned

the lowest extension number not previously assigned to

another system handset (1 – 8).

12:00AM

10 NEW CALLS

BASE SETTINGS

REGISTER HANDSET

READY TO

REGISTER NEW

HANDSET

CANCEL

Registration

in Progress...

12:00AM

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Basic Operation

Handset and Base Indicators

LED

Handset LEDs

Description

On when handset speakerphone is in use.

Icon

Handset Icons

Description

Mute Indicator

• Flashes when the handset microphone is muted.

Ringer Off Indicator

• is displayed when the ringer is turned off.

Battery Indicator

• When the handset is removed from the charger, this lets you know the

level of charge in the battery, from FULL( ) to EMPTY ( ).

• Cycles (low, medium, and full) when handset battery is charging.

• Flashes when a low battery condition is detected.

Line In Use Indicator

• On steady when an extension handset or parallel set is in use.

Hold Indicator

• Flashes when a call is on hold.

Message Waiting Indicator

• Flashes to indicate that you have new voicemail messages. (Service

must be subscribed to through your local telephone company.)

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Basic Operation

Handset and Base Indicators

Base Unit Icons

Description

Ringer Off Indicator

is displayed when the base ringer is turned off.

Icon

Line In Use Indicator

• On steady when an extension handset or parallel set is in use.

Hold Indicator

• Flashes when a call is on hold.

Description

• Flashes to indicate that you have new voicemail messages.

(Service must be subscribed to through your local telephone

company.)

• Flashes when a call is on hold.

• Lights when base speakerphone is in use.

• On when the handset is in its base.

LED

Message

Speakerphone

Charging

Base LEDs

Battery Indicator

• Cycles (low, medium, and full) when battery is charging in the

spare battery compartment.

• Flashes when the base is under power backup mode (No AC

power is detected).

Mute Indicator

• Flashes when the microphone is muted.

MUTE

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Basic Operation

Handset Menu

Handset Main Menu

Enter the handset main menu options by pressing MENU/SEL. Use the and NavKeys

to select from the seven menu items described below.

NavKeys (Navigation Keys)

Press the and NavKeys to maneuver through the various options in the handset

main menu. Press MENU/SEL to choose the displayed menu item.

Phonebook

Enter and retrieve up to 100 names and phone numbers, each can be assigned a distinctive

ring and image.

Call Log

Review caller ID data, select and dial from the caller ID data .

Intercom

Talk between handset(s) and base unit (when at least one accessory handset is regis-

tered to your base unit), or use to page the handset(s) or base.

Settings

Set the time, change the tone setting, adjust the phone settings, change the language of the

menu prompts or reset all to factory settings.

Sounds

Record custom sound clips, turn ringer and vibrate feature on or off, select main ringer tone.

Pictures

Choose from the many preset images or download new images into the handset to be used

as your idle screen (wallpaper) or assign an image to a specific phonebook directory.

Animations

Choose from many preset images to use as your idle (wallpaper) screen or assign as a

distinctive image to a specific phonebook directory.

Use the up and down NavKeys to maneuver to the desired menu option, then press MENU/

SEL to select.

Screen Saver

After 30 seconds of inactivity in idle mode, your handset will go into screen saver mode.

While in screen saver mode, your handset will display a digital clock. To illuminate the

screen and read the clock. simply press the volume buttons on the right edge of the

handset.

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Basic Operation

Handset Menu

Phonebook

Enter the phonebook directly from idle mode by pressing the or Navkeys.

— OR —

Press MENU/SEL, then using the and NavKeys, scroll to phonebook, then press

MENU/SEL. If there are no entries, the screen will display Phonebook is empty. The

i 5858 handset can store up to 100 numbers with names in the phonebook directory, along

with a distinctive ring and image for each. Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits and

up to 16 characters, including spaces.

Each press of a key will cause characters to be displayed as follows:

Adding Phonebook Entries

• From the handset idle (off) mode, press the or NavKey.

• Press the NEW softkey.

NOTE: When the phonebook is full and NEW is pressed, Phonebook is full will display

and an error tone will sound.

Number Key Characters (in order)

1 & ’ , . 1

Space

2 ABCab c 2

3 DEFdef 3

4 GHI ghi 4

5 JKLjkl5

6MNOmno6

7PQRSpqrs7

8TUVtuv8

9 WXYZwxyz9

00

*

##

Phone Book

FIND

NEW

Phone Book

is empty

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Basic Operation

Handset Menu

• You will then be prompted to Enter Name. Use the

digit keys to spell the name. If you make a mistake,

press the softkey. To add a space between

characters, press twice. When finished, press

the SET softkey.

NOTE: Press to advance the cursor. Press again to

add a space.

Phone Book

VTech|

SET

Phone Book

SET

Phone Book

SAVE

• 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 right softkey

.When finished, press SET. The screen will

display:

NOTE: If you do not wish to assign a distinctive ring

tone or image to this phonebook entry, press

SAVE now.

• If you wish to be alerted to calls from this phone

number, you can assign a unique ring tone to this

phonebook entry. Press the up or down NavKey to

scroll to Ringer : < Default >.

• Press the left or right NavKey to sample the ringer

options. Press to return to the default ring

tone.

- OR -

Press MENU/SEL then press the up or down

NavKey to sample the options. Once you have

selected a ringer, press SET.

• Once you have selected a ringer, press the down

NavKey to move on and select a a distinct image or

animation for this entry or press SAVE to confirm

your selections. You must subscribe to caller ID

service for the distinctive ring function to work.

NOTE: There are eight traditional ring tones and 17

musical ringers. For Recordable Ringer,

see page 25.

• If you wish to be visually alerted to calls from this

number by changing to a distinctive image or ani-

mation, press the or NavKey to scroll to

Picture: < (none) >.

Phone Book

SAVE

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Basic Operation

Handset Menu

Phone Book

SAVE

Phone Book

FIND

NEW

Entry has been

saved

Phone Book

SET

Search for

NOTE: There are 29 preset pictures and animations to

choose from. For Picture Download information, see page

26.

• Once you’ve selected a picture or an animation, press

SAVE.

• Your phonebook entry has been saved and the

screen will display:

Searching for and Dialing Phonebook Entries

• With the handset in idle (off) mode, press the or

NavKey to enter the phonebook.

• Continue pressing the or NavKeys to scroll

through the contents in alphabetical order.

— OR —

Use the number keys to enter the first characters of the

name. The closest match alphabetically will be displayed.

— OR —

Press the FIND softkey, enter the first few characters

of the name and then press SET to search. If you make a

mistake, press the softkey. The closest match

alphabetically will be displayed.

• Press the or NavKey to sample the picture and

animation options. If you make a mistake, press

to delete.

— OR —

• Press MENU/SEL then press the or NavKey to

sample the picture and image options.

• Once you have selected an image or animation, press

SET. You must subscribe to caller ID service for the

distinctive image or animation feature to work.

Phone Book

FIND

NEW

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Basic Operation

Handset Menu

• Once you find the entry you want, simply press

/FLASH (on) or SPEAKERPHONE to dial the

number.

Editing Phonebook Entries

• Following the first two steps in Searching for and

Dialing Phonebook Entries, locate the entry you

want to edit.

• Press the MENU/SEL. The screen will display:

• Press the EDIT or MENU/SEL softkey.

• Press or NavKeys to the option you want to

edit then enter the corrections as needed. Press the

softkey to delete.

• When finished, press the SAVE softkey. The

screen will display the edited entry.

Deleting Phonebook Entries

• Following the first two steps in Searching for and

Dialing Phonebook Entries, locate the entry

you want to delete.

• Press MENU/SEL. The screen will display:

• Press DELETE softkey. The entry will be deleted.

Phone Book

FIND

NEW

Phone Book

SAVE

Phone Book 3

EDIT

DELETE

Phone Book 3

EDIT

DELETE

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