VTech i5871 User manual

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Important 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 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, kitchen 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. Nor should
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 packaging. 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. Avoid spilling 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.
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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 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.
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: To insure your safety from possible electric shock, only use the enclosed
VTech audio patch cable to record custom ring tones. Do NOT leave the audio
patch cable attached to the handset while charging in its cradle.
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Your i 5871 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz fre-
quency range. Your i 5871 is capable of supporting up to a maximum of 8
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 the i 5871 cordless telephone. We strongly
recommend you read the manual before using your phone.
To order additional accessory handsets (model number i 5808), batteries or headsets,
visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-
595-9511. In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377.
Introduction
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Parts Check List
1. Base Unit
2. Handset
3. Telephone Line Cord
4. Belt Clip
5. User’s Manual
6. Quick Start Guide
7. Battery
8. USB Cable
9. Audio Patch Cable
10. VTech Phonebook Manager CD
11. Base Power Adapter
12. Special Feature Guide
To purchase replacement batteries, visit
us on the web at www.vtechphones.com
or call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-
800-595-9511 (in the United States). In
Canada, call VTech Telecommunications
Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.
NOTE:
Use only VTech batteries (part number 89-
1324-00-00).
Base Unit
Handset
Telephone Line Cord Belt Clip
User’s Manual
(English and Spanish)
Quick Start Guide
(English and Spanish)
Battery
USB Cable
Audio Patch Cable
VTech Phonebook
Manager CD
Base Power Adapter
Special Feature 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. Softkey
10. NavKeys (Navigation Keys)
11. Volume Keys
12. Off/Clear Key
13. Microphone
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The Base Unit Layout
1. LCD Display
2. Softkeys
3. Speakerphone key
4. Delete key
5. Repeat key
6. Play/Stop Key
7. Skip key
8. Clear key
9. Volume key
10. Intercom key
11. New Message LED
12. Antenna
13. Charging LED
14. Microphone
15. Telephone Jack
16. DC Connector Jack
17. Spare Battery Compartment
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Getting Started
Setup
Connecting Power to Base Unit
Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the connector into the bottom of
the base unit.
Installation and Charge of Battery in Handset
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 isn’t already charged,
place the handset in its charger or base
unit, and allow it to charge for at least 12
hours. After the initial charge, a
maintenance charge of 8 hours should be
sufficient.
The original handset that is shipped with your i 5871 system will be
automatically registered to the base. This handset is HANDSET 1.
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Getting Started
Setup
Charging of the Handset Battery
The handset of your i 5871 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery
which charge automatically whenever the handset is in its base unit or charger.
Maximum talk time on a fully charged battery is seven hours, and maximum standby time
is four days.
You should charge the battery for at least 12 hours when you first receive your
phone. You’ll know the battery needs 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.
IMPORTANT:
1. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire, they may explode.
2. Do not open or mutilate the battery cells. Toxic substances
may be released, causing harm to the eyes and/or skin.
3. Be careful when handling the battery in order to prevent an
accidental short of the charge contacts, potentially causing
the battery to overheat.
4. Do not dispose of the battery into household garbage.
5. If Handset is long time no use, please take out its battery.
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.
REDIAL
CALL LOG
Low Battery
HANDSET1
12:00AM
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Getting Started
IMPORTANT! FOR MAXIMUM PERFOR-
MANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE
SYSTEM:
1. Choose a central location for your base unit.
2. Install your base unit and accessory hand-
sets 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 VTech power supply provided with your telephone.
Setup
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Getting Started
Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Feature
Power Guard Feature
The i 5871 uses the spare battery charger in the base unit to provide power backup
in the event of a power failure or outage. With a fully charged battery in the spare
battery charger, you will be able to place and receive calls, for up to 2.5 hours during
a power outage.
The spare battery can also be used to replace a drained handset battery, ensuring uninter-
rupted use. The spare battery is optional and can be purchased separately.
NOTE: When using your i 5871 during power backup mode, audio quality may be
compromised due to reduced power availability.
Installation
1. Open the spare battery compartment by pressing the release button, located on the
bottom of the base unit.
2. Remove the battery cover and place the battery in the compartment with the metal
contacts aligning, as shown in the diagram.
3. Replace the compartment cover. The spare battery charger takes 20 hours to fully
charge a drained battery.
To order spare batteries, headsets and additional handsets (model
i 5808), visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech
Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377.
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Getting Started
Installation/Registration of Accessory Handset
Your VTech i 5871 system can operate up to eight handsets. To order additional
handsets (model number i 5808), visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or
call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377.
The i 5808 accessory handset comes with the following:
Expand your i 5871 system by adding accessory handsets. Bring telephone
service to rooms where a phone jack isn’t available!
As you register additional handsets to the system, they will be assigned extension num-
bers in the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, etc.
Whenever charged handset batteries are installed, the handset will automatically begin
Searching for Base... (if previously registered), or it will prompt you to register the
new handset.
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Getting Started
Installation of Accessory Handset
Setup of the i 5808 Accessory Handset
1. Plug the power adapter into an elec-
trical outlet.
2. Remove the battery cover and
place the battery in the compart-
ment with the metal contacts
aligning, as shown in the diagram.
3. Replace the battery compartment
cover by sliding it upward.
4. Place the handset in the charger, and
allow it to charge for at least 12
hours. After the initial charge, a
maintenance charge of eight hours
should be sufficient.
MODEL: 5808
DC 9V 200mA
CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE ONLY
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Getting Started
Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset
Registration
Your i 5871 handset comes registered to the base unit. To register additional i 5808
handsets (purchased separately):
Registering the i 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 REG-
ISTER 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 previ-
ously assigned to another system handset (1 – 8).
READY TO
REGISTER NEW
HANDSET
CANCEL
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Getting Started
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.
New Message Indicator
Flashes when there is a new message in the answer machine.
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Getting Started
Handset and Base Indicators
Base 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.
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.
Description
Flashes when there is a new message in the answer ma-
chine.
Flashes when a call is on hold.
Lights when base speakerphone is in use.
On when the handset is in its base.
LED
New Message
Speakerphone
Charging
Base LEDs
MUTE
Answering Machine Indicator
ANS. OFF is displayed when the answer system is turned
off.
Record Message Indicator
REC. OFF is displayed when the record message function
is turned off. Under this mode, answering system will
only answer the call but not record any message.
ANS. OFF
REC. OFF
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Basic Operation
Handset Menu
Handset Main Menu
Enter the handset main menu options by pressing MENU/SEL. Use the or NavKeys
to select from the eight menu items described below.
NavKeys (Navigation Keys)
Press the or 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 .
Messages - Retrieve messages in the answering system.
Intercom
Talk between handset(s) and base unit (when at least one i 5808 accessory handset
is registered to your i 5871 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 direc-
tory.
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 up or down Navkeys.
— OR —
Press MENU/SEL, then using the or NavKeys, scroll to phonebook, then press
MENU/SEL. If there are no entries, the screen will display Phonebook is empty.
The i 5871 handset can store up to 100 numbers with names in the phonebook direc-
tory, 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
2ABCabc2
3DEFdef3
4GHIghi4
5JKLjkl5
6MNOmno6
7PQRSpqrs7
8TUVtuv8
9 WXYZwxyz9
00
*
*
##
Phone Book
FIND
NEW
Phone Book
is empty
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Basic Operation
Handset Menu
Phone Book
VTech|
SET
Phone Book
SET
Phone Book
SAVE
Phone Book
SAVE
To end an intercom call, press /CLEAR on any
handset or place the handset to base unit.
You will then be prompted to Enter Name. Use the
digit keys to spell the name. If you make a mistake,
press the softkey. When finished, press the
SET softkey.
NOTE: Press to advance the cursor. Press again to add
a space.
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.
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Basic Operation
Handset Menu
Phone Book
SAVE
Phone Book
FIND
NEW
Entry has been
saved
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 animations,
press SAVE.
Your phonebook entry has been saved and the
screen will display:
Searching for and Dialing Phonebook Entries
From the handset in idle (off) mode, press the up or
down NavKey to enter the phonebook.
Continue pressing the up or down 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 dis-
played.
— OR —
Press the FIND softkey, enter the first few charac-
ters of the name and then press SET to search. If you
make a mistake, press the softkey. The clos-
est match alphabetically will be displayed.
Phone Book
SET
Search for
NOTE: There are eight traditional ring tones and 17 mu-
sical 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 Pic-
ture: < (none) >.
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.
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Basic Operation
Handset Menu
Once you find the entry you want, simply press /
FLASH (on) or 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
SAVE
Phone Book 3
EDIT
DELETE
Phone Book 3
EDIT
DELETE
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VTech i5871 User manual

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