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... difficulty with the i 5881 cordless telephone. Your i 5881 is capable of 6 Handsets. To order additional system Handsets (model# VT 5820), battery packs, or headsets, call 1-800-2677377. This manual is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz frequency range. Call our Customer... 1-800-267-7377 3 Using additional Handsets, up to familiarize you read the manual before using the Intercom feature. In Canada, call VTech Communications, Inc. We strongly recommend you with setup or operation, do not return your phone. Introduction The i 5881 is designed to ...
... difficulty with the i 5881 cordless telephone. Your i 5881 is capable of 6 Handsets. To order additional system Handsets (model# VT 5820), battery packs, or headsets, call 1-800-2677377. This manual is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz frequency range. Call our Customer... 1-800-267-7377 3 Using additional Handsets, up to familiarize you read the manual before using the Intercom feature. In Canada, call VTech Communications, Inc. We strongly recommend you with setup or operation, do not return your phone. Introduction The i 5881 is designed to ...
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Base AC Power Adapter 5. at 1-800-267-7377. at 1-800-595-9511. Handset Base Unit Base Wall Mounting Bracket Battery Pack Charger Wall Mounting Bracket Handset Charger Base AC Power Adapter Telephone Line Cord Belt Clip Users Manual 4 Parts Check List 1. Base Unit 2. Handset Charger 4. Telephone Line Cord 6. Belt Clip 7. Base Wall Mounting Bracket 8. Battery Pack To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Telecommunication Canada Ltd. In Canada, call VTech Communications, Inc. User's Manual 10. Handset 3. Charger Wall Mounting Bracket 9.
Base AC Power Adapter 5. at 1-800-267-7377. at 1-800-595-9511. Handset Base Unit Base Wall Mounting Bracket Battery Pack Charger Wall Mounting Bracket Handset Charger Base AC Power Adapter Telephone Line Cord Belt Clip Users Manual 4 Parts Check List 1. Base Unit 2. Handset Charger 4. Telephone Line Cord 6. Belt Clip 7. Base Wall Mounting Bracket 8. Battery Pack To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Telecommunication Canada Ltd. In Canada, call VTech Communications, Inc. User's Manual 10. Handset 3. Charger Wall Mounting Bracket 9.
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Time/Set, Record, Menu, Change 5. Clear 6. Speaker Phone 13. DC Connector 18. Spare Battery Drawer 19. Delete 7. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) 16. Flash 8.Mailbox Keys 9. Skip/Quick 11. Volume Keys 15. Telephone Jack 17. Soft Keys 14. Answering System On/Off 4. Spare Battery Release LCD Display 3. Intercom 12. Repeat/Slow 6 10. Antenna 2. The Base Unit Layout 1 2 11 3 12 4 5 13 6 7 8 9 14 10 15 16 18 19 17 1.
Time/Set, Record, Menu, Change 5. Clear 6. Speaker Phone 13. DC Connector 18. Spare Battery Drawer 19. Delete 7. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) 16. Flash 8.Mailbox Keys 9. Skip/Quick 11. Volume Keys 15. Telephone Jack 17. Soft Keys 14. Answering System On/Off 4. Spare Battery Release LCD Display 3. Intercom 12. Repeat/Slow 6 10. Antenna 2. The Base Unit Layout 1 2 11 3 12 4 5 13 6 7 8 9 14 10 15 16 18 19 17 1.
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...dead, the LCD is installed, the Handset will automatically begin SEARCHING FOR BASE (if previously registered), or it will be sufficient. Place the new battery pack in the Handset with the metal contacts aligned with your i 5881 cordless telephone is in Handset 1 3 2 Follow the steps below: ... the Handset in the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, etc. You should be assigned extension numbers in its charger. Remove the battery cover by sliding it to charge for 12 hours when you register additional Handsets to the system, they will prompt you press the keys. ...
...dead, the LCD is installed, the Handset will automatically begin SEARCHING FOR BASE (if previously registered), or it will be sufficient. Place the new battery pack in the Handset with the metal contacts aligned with your i 5881 cordless telephone is in Handset 1 3 2 Follow the steps below: ... the Handset in the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, etc. You should be assigned extension numbers in its charger. Remove the battery cover by sliding it to charge for 12 hours when you register additional Handsets to the system, they will prompt you press the keys. ...
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... OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Do not dispose of the Base Unit. Checking for dial tone After the battery is preset for tone dialing. CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone equipment away from electronic equipment, such ...household garbage. Plug the other end of Difficulty. If not, see In Case of this battery pack into the wall jack. Do not dispose of the charge contacts, potentially causing the battery pack to phone line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the...
... OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Do not dispose of the Base Unit. Checking for dial tone After the battery is preset for tone dialing. CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone equipment away from electronic equipment, such ...household garbage. Plug the other end of Difficulty. If not, see In Case of this battery pack into the wall jack. Do not dispose of the charge contacts, potentially causing the battery pack to phone line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the...
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... contacts facing up to 2 1/2 hours. In Canada, call VTech Customer Service at: 1-800-595-9511. With a fully charged battery pack in the spare battery charger, you will open to reveal the spare battery compartment. 2. Getting Started Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Feature The i 5881 uses the spare battery charger in the Base Unit to provide operational...
... contacts facing up to 2 1/2 hours. In Canada, call VTech Customer Service at: 1-800-595-9511. With a fully charged battery pack in the spare battery charger, you will open to reveal the spare battery compartment. 2. Getting Started Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Feature The i 5881 uses the spare battery charger in the Base Unit to provide operational...
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...5 Belt Clip Setup OfThe VT 5820 Accessory Handset 1. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet. 2. Place the Handset in the battery compartment. 4. Getting Started Registration and Operation Expand your i 5881 system by pressing on the indent and sliding downward. 3. The VT 5820 ...hours. Place the new battery pack in the Handset, with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the Charger, and allow it upward. 5. Bring telephone service to 6 Handsets. Registration and Operation Of The VTech VT 5820 Accessory Handset Your VTech i 5881 system can...
...5 Belt Clip Setup OfThe VT 5820 Accessory Handset 1. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet. 2. Place the Handset in the battery compartment. 4. Getting Started Registration and Operation Expand your i 5881 system by pressing on the indent and sliding downward. 3. The VT 5820 ...hours. Place the new battery pack in the Handset, with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the Charger, and allow it upward. 5. Bring telephone service to 6 Handsets. Registration and Operation Of The VTech VT 5820 Accessory Handset Your VTech i 5881 system can...
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... When the Handset is charging. H Hold indicator On steady when the line is in the battery pack, from FULL( ) to EMPTY ( ). Cycles (Low, Medium, and Full) when Handset battery is removed from the charger, this lets you know the level of charge in use. Intercom ...indicator On steady with the extension numbers currently on an outside call . Flashes when a low battery condition is muted. Mute indicator M On steady when the Handset microphone is detected. Handset Registration indicator is displayed when a Handset is either...
... When the Handset is charging. H Hold indicator On steady when the line is in the battery pack, from FULL( ) to EMPTY ( ). Cycles (Low, Medium, and Full) when Handset battery is removed from the charger, this lets you know the level of charge in use. Intercom ...indicator On steady with the extension numbers currently on an outside call . Flashes when a low battery condition is muted. Mute indicator M On steady when the Handset microphone is detected. Handset Registration indicator is displayed when a Handset is either...
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.... • Glows steadily if there are only old messages in that mailbox. • Lights when Base Speakerphone is in the spare battery compartment. Battery indicator Cycles (Low, Medium and Full) when a battery pack is charging in use. • Flashes when HOLD function is activated. • Flashes during the incoming ringing. • Lights when...
.... • Glows steadily if there are only old messages in that mailbox. • Lights when Base Speakerphone is in the spare battery compartment. Battery indicator Cycles (Low, Medium and Full) when a battery pack is charging in use. • Flashes when HOLD function is activated. • Flashes during the incoming ringing. • Lights when...
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...selection, then press OK to the HANDSET SETTINGS menu. Adjusting one does not affect the other. • LOW BATTERY TONE (preset to ON) Select this option to turn the Low Battery warning tone on or off . Use the scroll keys to the HANDSET SETTINGS menu. Vibrate and Ringer are ...independent features. When set to ON, the Handset will emit a warning tone when a Low Battery condition is detected. • RANGE TONE (preset to ON) Select this option to adjust the ringer volume. Press OK to confirm your selection and...
...selection, then press OK to the HANDSET SETTINGS menu. Adjusting one does not affect the other. • LOW BATTERY TONE (preset to ON) Select this option to turn the Low Battery warning tone on or off . Use the scroll keys to the HANDSET SETTINGS menu. Vibrate and Ringer are ...independent features. When set to ON, the Handset will emit a warning tone when a Low Battery condition is detected. • RANGE TONE (preset to ON) Select this option to adjust the ringer volume. Press OK to confirm your selection and...
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...section of your i 5881 is a very useful feature for handsfree conversations or conference calls at the Base Unit. The status message LOW BATTERY will also be displayed when the Handset is in HANDSET AND BASE OPERATION. the phone icon will display on the same line); For ...more information, refer to MAKING CALLS in use , EXTENSION IN USE will appear on the screen. 12 9 3 6 Low Battery Indication When a low battery is detected, the Battery icon will be replaced by a parallel set (a telephone device other than the i 5881 on idle Handset(s): When the telephone line is...
...section of your i 5881 is a very useful feature for handsfree conversations or conference calls at the Base Unit. The status message LOW BATTERY will also be displayed when the Handset is in HANDSET AND BASE OPERATION. the phone icon will display on the same line); For ...more information, refer to MAKING CALLS in use , EXTENSION IN USE will appear on the screen. 12 9 3 6 Low Battery Indication When a low battery is detected, the Battery icon will be replaced by a parallel set (a telephone device other than the i 5881 on idle Handset(s): When the telephone line is...
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...T T E R Y' message is plugged in. • You may be too far from the Base Unit. • You may have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. To set the ringer, see HANDSET SETTINGS and BASE SETTINGS. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the...a dial tone, disconnect the Base Unit from the telephone jack and connect a different phone. Make sure the power cord is shown, the battery pack needs charging. Contact your home may be limiting the range. You Get Noise, Static, Or A Weak Signal When Youíre ...
...T T E R Y' message is plugged in. • You may be too far from the Base Unit. • You may have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. To set the ringer, see HANDSET SETTINGS and BASE SETTINGS. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the...a dial tone, disconnect the Base Unit from the telephone jack and connect a different phone. Make sure the power cord is shown, the battery pack needs charging. Contact your home may be limiting the range. You Get Noise, Static, Or A Weak Signal When Youíre ...
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Disconnect the Handset battery, and spare battery pack, if applicable. 3. Wait a few minutes. 4. You Hear Noise In The Handset, And None Of The Keys Or Buttons Work • Make sure the power ... OFF. Common Cure For Electronic Equipment If the unit does not seem to turn it does not seem to a comfortable listening level. Re-install the battery pack (s) 6. See Set the Clock, on page 22. As you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in the cradle. If you adjust the...
Disconnect the Handset battery, and spare battery pack, if applicable. 3. Wait a few minutes. 4. You Hear Noise In The Handset, And None Of The Keys Or Buttons Work • Make sure the power ... OFF. Common Cure For Electronic Equipment If the unit does not seem to turn it does not seem to a comfortable listening level. Re-install the battery pack (s) 6. See Set the Clock, on page 22. As you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in the cradle. If you adjust the...
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...and Canada. Please call 1800-8-BATTERYTM for you to operate at authorized VTech product service centers. The RBRC R program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-metal-hydride batteries into the trash or municipal waste,which will depend on the nickel-... contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. which may be installed using an acceptable method of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. 52 Additional Information FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations Before installing this equipment, users should be made by the...
...and Canada. Please call 1800-8-BATTERYTM for you to operate at authorized VTech product service centers. The RBRC R program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-metal-hydride batteries into the trash or municipal waste,which will depend on the nickel-... contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. which may be installed using an acceptable method of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. 52 Additional Information FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations Before installing this equipment, users should be made by the...
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... antenna) Base : 192mm x 143mm x 91mm Charger: 77mm x 69mm x 54mm Technical Specifications WEIGHT Handset : Base : Charger : 138 grams (excluding Battery Pack) 432 grams 216 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset : Base : Charger : 2.4V 1400mAh NiMH Battery Pack 7 VDC @ 900mA 6 VDC @ 300mA MEMORY Speed Dial: 50 Memory locations; Actual operating range may vary according to 32...
... antenna) Base : 192mm x 143mm x 91mm Charger: 77mm x 69mm x 54mm Technical Specifications WEIGHT Handset : Base : Charger : 138 grams (excluding Battery Pack) 432 grams 216 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset : Base : Charger : 2.4V 1400mAh NiMH Battery Pack 7 VDC @ 900mA 6 VDC @ 300mA MEMORY Speed Dial: 50 Memory locations; Actual operating range may vary according to 32...
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... 7 Setup ...7 Connecting power to Base Unit/Handset Charger 7 Installation of Battery Pack in Handset 8 Charging of the Handset Battery Pack 8 Connecting to phone line 9 Checking for dial tone 9 Tone/Pulse selection 9 Spare Battery Charger/ Power Backup Feature 10 Wall Mounting ...11 Registration and Operation 12 ...(preset to ON 19 Calls Log (Caller ID 19 Handset Settings 22 Ringer Volume ...22 Ringer Melody ...22 Vibrate Control ...22 Low Battery Tone 22 Range Tone ...22 Keypad Tone ...23 Contrast ...23 Language ...23 Register ...23 Base Settings ...24 Ringer Volume ...24 Ringer...
... 7 Setup ...7 Connecting power to Base Unit/Handset Charger 7 Installation of Battery Pack in Handset 8 Charging of the Handset Battery Pack 8 Connecting to phone line 9 Checking for dial tone 9 Tone/Pulse selection 9 Spare Battery Charger/ Power Backup Feature 10 Wall Mounting ...11 Registration and Operation 12 ...(preset to ON 19 Calls Log (Caller ID 19 Handset Settings 22 Ringer Volume ...22 Ringer Melody ...22 Vibrate Control ...22 Low Battery Tone 22 Range Tone ...22 Keypad Tone ...23 Contrast ...23 Language ...23 Register ...23 Base Settings ...24 Ringer Volume ...24 Ringer...
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... Mute Function ...32 Hold Function ...32 Flash Function ...32 Intercom ...33 Handsfree Speakerphone Operation 34 Base Speakerphone Operation 34 Line in Use Indication 34 Low Battery Indication 34 Conference Calling 35 Transferring Calls 35 Answering System Operation 36 Audible Indicators 36 Turn Answering System On/Off 36 4-Way Multi-Function Selector...
... Mute Function ...32 Hold Function ...32 Flash Function ...32 Intercom ...33 Handsfree Speakerphone Operation 34 Base Speakerphone Operation 34 Line in Use Indication 34 Low Battery Indication 34 Conference Calling 35 Transferring Calls 35 Answering System Operation 36 Audible Indicators 36 Turn Answering System On/Off 36 4-Way Multi-Function Selector...
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Index Answering Calls 30 Answering System Feature Setup..........37 Answering System Operation 36 BaseUnit Layout 6 Indicators 15 Settings 24 Menu 18 Battery Pack Installation 8 Charging 8 Recycling (RBRCR 52 Calls Log (Caller ID 19 Deleting CID 21 Dialing from CID 20 Save to Memory 21 Clock Mode... 45 Intercom/Page 33 Keypad Tone 23, 25 Language 23, 25 Line in Use Indication 34 Listen to, Save and Delete Messages....39 Low Battery Tone 22 Maintenance 44 Making Calls 30 Memory 26 Message Window Display 41 Mute 32 Parts Check List 4 Power Backup 10 Range Tone 22 Record...
Index Answering Calls 30 Answering System Feature Setup..........37 Answering System Operation 36 BaseUnit Layout 6 Indicators 15 Settings 24 Menu 18 Battery Pack Installation 8 Charging 8 Recycling (RBRCR 52 Calls Log (Caller ID 19 Deleting CID 21 Dialing from CID 20 Save to Memory 21 Clock Mode... 45 Intercom/Page 33 Keypad Tone 23, 25 Language 23, 25 Line in Use Indication 34 Listen to, Save and Delete Messages....39 Low Battery Tone 22 Maintenance 44 Making Calls 30 Memory 26 Message Window Display 41 Mute 32 Parts Check List 4 Power Backup 10 Range Tone 22 Record...