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...), battery packs, or headsets, call 1-800-2677377. Your i 5881 is designed to the store. Using additional Handsets, up to a maximum of supporting up to three people can be conferenced on a call (2 Handsets and the Base Speakerphone), or two extensions can be conferenced on a call 1-800-267-7377 3 This manual is... can be talking internally, using your phone to familiarize you with setup or operation, do not return your phone. In Canada, call VTech Communications, Inc. Introduction The i 5881 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz frequency range.
...), battery packs, or headsets, call 1-800-2677377. Your i 5881 is designed to the store. Using additional Handsets, up to a maximum of supporting up to three people can be conferenced on a call (2 Handsets and the Base Speakerphone), or two extensions can be conferenced on a call 1-800-267-7377 3 This manual is... can be talking internally, using your phone to familiarize you with setup or operation, do not return your phone. In Canada, call VTech Communications, Inc. Introduction The i 5881 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz frequency range.
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Base AC Power Adapter 5. Base Wall Mounting Bracket 8. Battery Pack To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Telecommunication Canada Ltd. In Canada, call VTech Communications, Inc. 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 Charger Wall Mounting Bracket 9. at 1-800-267-7377. at 1-800-595-9511. Telephone Line Cord 6. Handset 3. Parts Check List 1. Belt Clip 7. Handset Charger 4. User's Manual 10. Base Unit 2.
Base AC Power Adapter 5. Base Wall Mounting Bracket 8. Battery Pack To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Telecommunication Canada Ltd. In Canada, call VTech Communications, Inc. 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 Charger Wall Mounting Bracket 9. at 1-800-267-7377. at 1-800-595-9511. Telephone Line Cord 6. Handset 3. Parts Check List 1. Belt Clip 7. Handset Charger 4. User's Manual 10. Base Unit 2.
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Headset Jack (2.5mm) 4. On (Flash) 5. Speakerphone 7. LCD Display 9. Sound Select 13. Soft Keys 10. Off (Clear) 12. Antenna 2. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) 6. Volume 11. Earpiece 3. The Handset Layout 1 7 2 8 9 3 10 4 11 5 6 12 13 1. Incoming Call/Handset On LED 8. Microphone 5
Headset Jack (2.5mm) 4. On (Flash) 5. Speakerphone 7. LCD Display 9. Sound Select 13. Soft Keys 10. Off (Clear) 12. Antenna 2. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) 6. Volume 11. Earpiece 3. The Handset Layout 1 7 2 8 9 3 10 4 11 5 6 12 13 1. Incoming Call/Handset On LED 8. Microphone 5
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Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into an electrical outlet. 7 Getting Started Setup Connecting power to Base Unit/Handset Charger 1. Choose the location for your Handset Charger, and plug its power supply into the bottom of the Base Unit. 2.
Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into an electrical outlet. 7 Getting Started Setup Connecting power to Base Unit/Handset Charger 1. Choose the location for your Handset Charger, and plug its power supply into the bottom of the Base Unit. 2.
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...ll know the battery pack needs charging when: • The low battery message is displayed : • The Handset seems completely dead, the LCD is in Handset 1 3 2 Follow the steps below: 1. Getting Started Setup Installation of Battery Pack in its Charger, and ... registered to register the new Handset. Whenever a charged Handset battery pack is shipped with the charge contacts in the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, etc. The original Handset that is installed, the Handset will be sufficient. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is completely clear and does ...
...ll know the battery pack needs charging when: • The low battery message is displayed : • The Handset seems completely dead, the LCD is in Handset 1 3 2 Follow the steps below: 1. Getting Started Setup Installation of Battery Pack in its Charger, and ... registered to register the new Handset. Whenever a charged Handset battery pack is shipped with the charge contacts in the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, etc. The original Handset that is installed, the Handset will be sufficient. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is completely clear and does ...
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... the battery pack to the information concerning proper battery recycling. Plug the other end of the Base Unit. CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone equipment away from electronic equipment, such as possible. 4. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold...of Difficulty. Please refer to overheat. 4. Tone/Pulse selection Your i 5881 is charged press ON on the Handset display, and you will appear on the Handset. Install your telephone. Getting Started Setup IMPORTANT: 1. Checking for dial tone After the battery is preset for tone...
... the battery pack to the information concerning proper battery recycling. Plug the other end of the Base Unit. CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone equipment away from electronic equipment, such as possible. 4. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold...of Difficulty. Please refer to overheat. 4. Tone/Pulse selection Your i 5881 is charged press ON on the Handset display, and you will appear on the Handset. Install your telephone. Getting Started Setup IMPORTANT: 1. Checking for dial tone After the battery is preset for tone...
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...facing up to 2 1/2 hours. A drawer will still be able to place and receive calls from the Handset only, for up and to the right. 3. With a fully charged battery pack in the event of the...the release button, located on the left-hand side of a power failure. In Canada, call VTech Customer Service at: 1-800-595-9511. NOTE : When using the i 5881 during Power Backup mode, ...audio quality may be used to replace a drained Handset battery, ensuring uninterrupted use. Getting Started Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Feature The i 5881 uses the...
...facing up to 2 1/2 hours. A drawer will still be able to place and receive calls from the Handset only, for up and to the right. 3. With a fully charged battery pack in the event of the...the release button, located on the left-hand side of a power failure. In Canada, call VTech Customer Service at: 1-800-595-9511. NOTE : When using the i 5881 during Power Backup mode, ...audio quality may be used to replace a drained Handset battery, ensuring uninterrupted use. Getting Started Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Feature The i 5881 uses the...
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...wall mount adapters with the holes on the wall mount bracket. Position the Base Unit/Handset Charger so the mounting studs will fit into place. 3 2 1 3 1 11 Wall mounting is optional. 1. Mount the Base Unit/Handset Charger on standard wall mount plates only. Getting Started Wall Mounting The Wall Mount brackets... are designed for use on the wall. Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place. 4. Slide Base Unit/Handset Charger down on the mounting studs until it locks into the holes on the bottom of the Base Unit/back of the Base Unit, and...
...wall mount adapters with the holes on the wall mount bracket. Position the Base Unit/Handset Charger so the mounting studs will fit into place. 3 2 1 3 1 11 Wall mounting is optional. 1. Mount the Base Unit/Handset Charger on standard wall mount plates only. Getting Started Wall Mounting The Wall Mount brackets... are designed for use on the wall. Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place. 4. Slide Base Unit/Handset Charger down on the mounting studs until it locks into the holes on the bottom of the Base Unit/back of the Base Unit, and...
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... allow it upward. 5. Registration and Operation Of The VTech VT 5820 Accessory Handset Your VTech i 5881 system can operate up to charge for 12 hours. After the initial charge, a maintenance charge of the following: Charger Wall Mounting Bracket Handset Charger Handset 1 3 5 Belt Clip Setup OfThe VT 5820 Accessory Handset 1. Bring telephone service to rooms where a phone...
... allow it upward. 5. Registration and Operation Of The VTech VT 5820 Accessory Handset Your VTech i 5881 system can operate up to charge for 12 hours. After the initial charge, a maintenance charge of the following: Charger Wall Mounting Bracket Handset Charger Handset 1 3 5 Belt Clip Setup OfThe VT 5820 Accessory Handset 1. Bring telephone service to rooms where a phone...
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...assigned to the idle screen. 5. Enter the 15-digit Base ID Code into the Handset; The newly registered Handset will display the 15-digit ID Code. You can now enjoy the benefits of your VTech Multi-Handset system. 13 Press NEW. Wait approximately 15 to DISPLAY BASE-ID C. To register ...additional VT 5820 Handsets, follow these steps: Enter Base ID Code 1. Find the BASE ID Code by repeating the above...
...assigned to the idle screen. 5. Enter the 15-digit Base ID Code into the Handset; The newly registered Handset will display the 15-digit ID Code. You can now enjoy the benefits of your VTech Multi-Handset system. 13 Press NEW. Wait approximately 15 to DISPLAY BASE-ID C. To register ...additional VT 5820 Handsets, follow these steps: Enter Base ID Code 1. Find the BASE ID Code by repeating the above...
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... set is removed from FULL( ) to EMPTY ( ). Mute indicator M On steady when the Handset microphone is searching for the Base Unit. 14 Basic Operations Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description Line In Use indicator On steady with no number next to it , indicating which... extensions are using the line. Intercom indicator On steady with the extension numbers currently on hold. Handset Registration indicator is displayed when a Handset is either not registered, or is muted. Flashes when a low battery condition is in use. For example, 12 ...
... set is removed from FULL( ) to EMPTY ( ). Mute indicator M On steady when the Handset microphone is searching for the Base Unit. 14 Basic Operations Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description Line In Use indicator On steady with no number next to it , indicating which... extensions are using the line. Intercom indicator On steady with the extension numbers currently on hold. Handset Registration indicator is displayed when a Handset is either not registered, or is muted. Flashes when a low battery condition is in use. For example, 12 ...
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It also illuminates Handset ON LED for 5 seconds after answering or making a call. Base Unit Icons Icon Description Ringer Off indicator is displayed when the Base ringer is ON. ...; Glows steadily if there are only old messages in that mailbox. • Lights when Base Speakerphone is in the spare battery compartment. Basic Operations Handset and Base Indicators Handset LEDs LED Description Incoming Call / • Flashes with the incoming ringing. Battery indicator Cycles (Low, Medium and Full) when a battery pack is charging...
It also illuminates Handset ON LED for 5 seconds after answering or making a call. Base Unit Icons Icon Description Ringer Off indicator is displayed when the Base ringer is ON. ...; Glows steadily if there are only old messages in that mailbox. • Lights when Base Speakerphone is in the spare battery compartment. Basic Operations Handset and Base Indicators Handset LEDs LED Description Incoming Call / • Flashes with the incoming ringing. Battery indicator Cycles (Low, Medium and Full) when a battery pack is charging...
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...Functions The i 5881 has an advanced design that uses a menu structure and soft keys to access many of the idle mode display: REDIAL From the Handset: Press REDIAL to display the last 10 telephone numbers dialed from it. Press REDIAL. Example of the features. The number on the top line represents...; Use the scroll keys to highlight the desired number. 16 From the Base Unit: Your i 5881 Base remembers the last 10 numbers dialed from the Handset. The number on the top line represents the last number to be dialed. • Use the scroll keys to highlight the desired number. • ...
...Functions The i 5881 has an advanced design that uses a menu structure and soft keys to access many of the idle mode display: REDIAL From the Handset: Press REDIAL to display the last 10 telephone numbers dialed from it. Press REDIAL. Example of the features. The number on the top line represents...; Use the scroll keys to highlight the desired number. 16 From the Base Unit: Your i 5881 Base remembers the last 10 numbers dialed from the Handset. The number on the top line represents the last number to be dialed. • Use the scroll keys to highlight the desired number. • ...
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Soft Menu Functions Basic Operations Erasing Numbers in Phone Book Memory (Handset or Base) • Press REDIAL, then scroll to the desired number. • Press SELECT, then SAVE. • You will be asked to ENTER NAME. • To dial, press SPEAKER PHONE. Use the keypad to the desired number. • Press SELECT, then ERASE. Saving Redial Numbers in Redial Memory (Handset or Base) • Press REDIAL, then scroll to enter the desired name (see To Store a Number/Name for more information). • Press SAVE. The name and number has been stored in Phone Book memory. 17
Soft Menu Functions Basic Operations Erasing Numbers in Phone Book Memory (Handset or Base) • Press REDIAL, then scroll to the desired number. • Press SELECT, then SAVE. • You will be asked to ENTER NAME. • To dial, press SPEAKER PHONE. Use the keypad to the desired number. • Press SELECT, then ERASE. Saving Redial Numbers in Redial Memory (Handset or Base) • Press REDIAL, then scroll to enter the desired name (see To Store a Number/Name for more information). • Press SAVE. The name and number has been stored in Phone Book memory. 17
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...Base Unit in the idle (OFF) mode, press MENU key to access the following options: • CALLS LOG (Caller ID) • INTERCOM • HANDSET SETTINGS • SET TIME • CLOCK MODE • REGISTER Use the scroll keys to select the desired option, then press OK. Press and hold ... time on page 36 in this manual. 18 Press and hold CLEAR to immediately return to the idle screen. Basic Operations Soft Menu Functions HANDSET MENU With the Handset in the idle (OFF) mode, press MENU to access the following options: • CALLS LOG (Caller ID) • BASE SETTINGS ...
...Base Unit in the idle (OFF) mode, press MENU key to access the following options: • CALLS LOG (Caller ID) • INTERCOM • HANDSET SETTINGS • SET TIME • CLOCK MODE • REGISTER Use the scroll keys to select the desired option, then press OK. Press and hold ... time on page 36 in this manual. 18 Press and hold CLEAR to immediately return to the idle screen. Basic Operations Soft Menu Functions HANDSET MENU With the Handset in the idle (OFF) mode, press MENU to access the following options: • CALLS LOG (Caller ID) • BASE SETTINGS ...
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... their name and phone number from being sent. 19 You can still use your i 5881 is also capable of these steps: 12 9 3 6 • At the Handset, press MENU, scroll down to CLOCK MODE, then press OK. • Press OFF (or ON), then press OK. It is idle (OFF), the LCD displays...
... their name and phone number from being sent. 19 You can still use your i 5881 is also capable of these steps: 12 9 3 6 • At the Handset, press MENU, scroll down to CLOCK MODE, then press OK. • Press OFF (or ON), then press OK. It is idle (OFF), the LCD displays...
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... Caller ID records, the NEW CALLS status will not count the Caller ID information for example: The number of the most recently received call on Handset 2, that call , and add it a new call as new. Basic Operations Calls Log (Caller ID) Reviewing Caller ID from Caller ID To dial the... be the same. You can simply press the ON or SPEAKERPHONE key. scroll Dialing from the Handset or Base As new Caller ID/Call Waiting ID records are received, your Handset and Base displays will alert you answer a call will consider it to access the following options ( DEL, OPT#, SAVE): ...
... Caller ID records, the NEW CALLS status will not count the Caller ID information for example: The number of the most recently received call on Handset 2, that call , and add it a new call as new. Basic Operations Calls Log (Caller ID) Reviewing Caller ID from Caller ID To dial the... be the same. You can simply press the ON or SPEAKERPHONE key. scroll Dialing from the Handset or Base As new Caller ID/Call Waiting ID records are received, your Handset and Base displays will alert you answer a call will consider it to access the following options ( DEL, OPT#, SAVE): ...
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...keys to select from the eight available tones. At the lowest setting (graph is taken out of range of Range warning tone on the Handset display indicating the relative volume setting. Vibrate and Ringer are independent features. Press the OFF or ON soft key to make your selection, then...call . Press OK to confirm your setting. • RINGER MELODY Select this option to adjust the ringer melody or tone. 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 turn the Low ...
...keys to select from the eight available tones. At the lowest setting (graph is taken out of range of Range warning tone on the Handset display indicating the relative volume setting. Vibrate and Ringer are independent features. Press the OFF or ON soft key to make your selection, then...call . Press OK to confirm your setting. • RINGER MELODY Select this option to adjust the ringer melody or tone. 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 turn the Low ...
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...change the display from English to Spanish or French. This process is activated automatically whenever a new Handset is complete. NOTE: Base ID codes are 15 digits long and can register a total of six Handsets to the Base. Use this option to turn the Keypad tones on or off. You will... display SEARCHING FOR BASE, and then FOUND BASE when the process is powered up in range of the Handset display. The Handset display will emit a beep whenever a key is already registered to it. Basic Operations • KEYPAD TONE (preset to ON) Select this procedure...
...change the display from English to Spanish or French. This process is activated automatically whenever a new Handset is complete. NOTE: Base ID codes are 15 digits long and can register a total of six Handsets to the Base. Use this option to turn the Keypad tones on or off. You will... display SEARCHING FOR BASE, and then FOUND BASE when the process is powered up in range of the Handset display. The Handset display will emit a beep whenever a key is already registered to it. Basic Operations • KEYPAD TONE (preset to ON) Select this procedure...
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...following order: Number Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 * # Characters (in order) & ' , . 1 A B C a b c 2 D E F d e f 3 G H I g h i 4 J K L j k l 5 M N O m n o 6 P Q R S p q r s 7 T U V t u v 8 W X Y Z w x y z 9 0 * # Each system Handset and the Base Unit can independently store names and numbers in memory. Each press of a particular key causes characters to 'spell' the name. Adding, editing ...or deleting items stored in one unit does not affect any other system Handset or the Base. 26 Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits and up to 16 characters for ...
...following order: Number Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 * # Characters (in order) & ' , . 1 A B C a b c 2 D E F d e f 3 G H I g h i 4 J K L j k l 5 M N O m n o 6 P Q R S p q r s 7 T U V t u v 8 W X Y Z w x y z 9 0 * # Each system Handset and the Base Unit can independently store names and numbers in memory. Each press of a particular key causes characters to 'spell' the name. Adding, editing ...or deleting items stored in one unit does not affect any other system Handset or the Base. 26 Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits and up to 16 characters for ...