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..., registration and basic functions. Call our Customer Support Center at 1-800-595-9511. To order additional system Handsets (model# i 5801), battery packs, or Headsets, call VTech Communications Inc at : 1-800-595-9511 In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377 1 If you have one of these Base Units in order to use with ... i 5801 is designed to the VT5831 or i 5881 User's Manual. STOP!! Introduction EXPAND YOUR VT5831 OR i 5881 SYSTEMS. YOUR BASE WILL WORK WITH UP TO 6 HANDSETS!!!
..., registration and basic functions. Call our Customer Support Center at 1-800-595-9511. To order additional system Handsets (model# i 5801), battery packs, or Headsets, call VTech Communications Inc at : 1-800-595-9511 In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377 1 If you have one of these Base Units in order to use with ... i 5801 is designed to the VT5831 or i 5881 User's Manual. STOP!! Introduction EXPAND YOUR VT5831 OR i 5881 SYSTEMS. YOUR BASE WILL WORK WITH UP TO 6 HANDSETS!!!
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Handset 6. Handset Charger 10 USB Cable 5. User's Manual 3. Getting Started Parts Check List 1. Belt Clip 9. Software CD-ROM Disc Charger Wall Mounting Bracket Belt Clip Handset Charger Handset Software CD-ROM Disc Battery Pack Special Features Guide Users Manual Audio Patch Cable 4 USB Cable Charger Wall Mounting 7. Special Features Guide Bracket 8. Audio Patch Cable 4. Battery Pack 2.
Handset 6. Handset Charger 10 USB Cable 5. User's Manual 3. Getting Started Parts Check List 1. Belt Clip 9. Software CD-ROM Disc Charger Wall Mounting Bracket Belt Clip Handset Charger Handset Software CD-ROM Disc Battery Pack Special Features Guide Users Manual Audio Patch Cable 4 USB Cable Charger Wall Mounting 7. Special Features Guide Bracket 8. Audio Patch Cable 4. Battery Pack 2.
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The Handset Layout Getting Started 1 9 2 10 11 3 12 4 13 5 14 6 7 8 1. Soft/Select Key 5. Speakerphone LED 9. LCD Display 11. 5 -Way Joystick 12. Off/Cancel Key 15. Soft Key 14. Headset Jack and Audio Patch Cable Jack (2.5mm) 4. Volume Keys 13. Microphone 17. Dialing Keys (0-9, * , #) 7. Speakerphone Key 8. Sound Select Key 16. On/Flash Key 6. Message Waiting /In Use/ Incoming Ringing LED 15 16 17 10. Earpiece 3. Antenna 2. USB Cable Jack 5
The Handset Layout Getting Started 1 9 2 10 11 3 12 4 13 5 14 6 7 8 1. Soft/Select Key 5. Speakerphone LED 9. LCD Display 11. 5 -Way Joystick 12. Off/Cancel Key 15. Soft Key 14. Headset Jack and Audio Patch Cable Jack (2.5mm) 4. Volume Keys 13. Microphone 17. Dialing Keys (0-9, * , #) 7. Speakerphone Key 8. Sound Select Key 16. On/Flash Key 6. Message Waiting /In Use/ Incoming Ringing LED 15 16 17 10. Earpiece 3. Antenna 2. USB Cable Jack 5
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... 2 to 3 charging/ discharging cycles. 6. After the first charge, a maintenance charge of Battery Pack in Handset Follow the steps below: 1. Place the new battery pack in the Handset with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the power supply into an electrical outlet. Installation and ...charging of 8 hours will be sufficient. 6 Place the Handset in the charger, and allow to do is choose the location for at least 12 hours. 5. Replace the battery compartment cover by pressing...
... 2 to 3 charging/ discharging cycles. 6. After the first charge, a maintenance charge of Battery Pack in Handset Follow the steps below: 1. Place the new battery pack in the Handset with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the power supply into an electrical outlet. Installation and ...charging of 8 hours will be sufficient. 6 Place the Handset in the charger, and allow to do is choose the location for at least 12 hours. 5. Replace the battery compartment cover by pressing...
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... power up the Handset, and the call will be replaced. Getting Started Setup Battery Life A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about 8 hours or standby time of charging, then the battery should be assigned extension numbers in the charger, and ensure that the ...CHARGING light turns on operating conditions. BEFORE USING YOUR HANDSET(S), CAREFULLY PEEL OFF THE PROTECTIVE FILM, COVERING THE DISPLAY. 7 As you repeatedly get a...
... power up the Handset, and the call will be replaced. Getting Started Setup Battery Life A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about 8 hours or standby time of charging, then the battery should be assigned extension numbers in the charger, and ensure that the ...CHARGING light turns on operating conditions. BEFORE USING YOUR HANDSET(S), CAREFULLY PEEL OFF THE PROTECTIVE FILM, COVERING THE DISPLAY. 7 As you repeatedly get a...
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...ID, then press OK. 3) Enter the 15-digit Base ID Code into the Handset. Make sure you will display: Register Find the BASE ID Code by doing the following (Base must be assigned the lowest extension number not previously assigned to erase a character, and carefully re-enter the Base...be OFF): 1) At the Base, press MENU. 2) Scroll down to backpace or press the right softkey ID Code. to a different system Handset (1 - 6). NOTE: If the Handset, after charging, says "Searching for the first time After charging, the screen will see " Invalid Base ID!" Wait approximately 15-60 seconds....
...ID, then press OK. 3) Enter the 15-digit Base ID Code into the Handset. Make sure you will display: Register Find the BASE ID Code by doing the following (Base must be assigned the lowest extension number not previously assigned to erase a character, and carefully re-enter the Base...be OFF): 1) At the Base, press MENU. 2) Scroll down to backpace or press the right softkey ID Code. to a different system Handset (1 - 6). NOTE: If the Handset, after charging, says "Searching for the first time After charging, the screen will see " Invalid Base ID!" Wait approximately 15-60 seconds....
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... Icon Description Line In Use indicator • On steady with no number next to it , indicating which extensions are using the line. Battery indicator • When the Handset is removed from the charger, this lets you know the level of charge in the battery pack, from FULL( ) to EMPTY ...battery condition is in use. • On steady with one or more numbers next to the Handset registered with the extension numbers currently on an outside call . For example, 02 indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on hold. Ringer Off indicator • is displayed when the ringer is only ...
... Icon Description Line In Use indicator • On steady with no number next to it , indicating which extensions are using the line. Battery indicator • When the Handset is removed from the charger, this lets you know the level of charge in the battery pack, from FULL( ) to EMPTY ...battery condition is in use. • On steady with one or more numbers next to the Handset registered with the extension numbers currently on an outside call . For example, 02 indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on hold. Ringer Off indicator • is displayed when the ringer is only ...
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...dialing key assigned for each . Phonebook (dialing key 2) - Calls Log (dialing key 3) - review Caller ID data; Then use to page the cordless Handset(s). choose from the Redial list that option, and save the GREEN option Main Menu Press the joystick in idle or screen saver mode. • Press...direction to access the Main Menu when in or left soft key to a specific phonebook directory. 10 Pictures (dialing key 4) - talk between Handsets(s) and Base Unit, or use the joystick to navigate to the desired menu option for the assigned keys), to the Settings menu screen. •...
...dialing key assigned for each . Phonebook (dialing key 2) - Calls Log (dialing key 3) - review Caller ID data; Then use to page the cordless Handset(s). choose from the Redial list that option, and save the GREEN option Main Menu Press the joystick in idle or screen saver mode. • Press...direction to access the Main Menu when in or left soft key to a specific phonebook directory. 10 Pictures (dialing key 4) - talk between Handsets(s) and Base Unit, or use the joystick to navigate to the desired menu option for the assigned keys), to the Settings menu screen. •...
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... enter intercom mode. • To end the intercom call , press OFF on down the menu. reset to dialing key 1 and so forth on either Handset. change screen language. Settings (dialing key 6) - Record custom sound clips, turn ringer and vibrate feature on and off, select main ringer tone, turn ... battery, keypad, and out-of the number keys. • To end an intercom call , press OFF on the Handset or INTERCOM on and off. adjust screen contrast; From Handset to Handset • With the Intercom icon highlighted, press the joystick in or or press the left soft key. • Press...
... enter intercom mode. • To end the intercom call , press OFF on down the menu. reset to dialing key 1 and so forth on either Handset. change screen language. Settings (dialing key 6) - Record custom sound clips, turn ringer and vibrate feature on and off, select main ringer tone, turn ... battery, keypad, and out-of the number keys. • To end an intercom call , press OFF on the Handset or INTERCOM on and off. adjust screen contrast; From Handset to Handset • With the Intercom icon highlighted, press the joystick in or or press the left soft key. • Press...
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...order) &' , . 1 ABCa bc 2 DEF d ef 3 GHI g hi 4 J KL j kl 5 MNOm n o 6 P QR S p q r s 7 T UV t uv 8 WX Y Z wx y z 9 0 # Adding Phonebook Entries • From the Handset idle (OFF) mode, press the joy- Each memory location can answer the global page, thus entering Intercom mode. • To end the intercom call, press... OFF on the Handset or INTERCOM on the Base. Press the joystick in any direction or press the left softkey. The Phonebook icon should be displayed in the...
...order) &' , . 1 ABCa bc 2 DEF d ef 3 GHI g hi 4 J KL j kl 5 MNOm n o 6 P QR S p q r s 7 T UV t uv 8 WX Y Z wx y z 9 0 # Adding Phonebook Entries • From the Handset idle (OFF) mode, press the joy- Each memory location can answer the global page, thus entering Intercom mode. • To end the intercom call, press... OFF on the Handset or INTERCOM on the Base. Press the joystick in any direction or press the left softkey. The Phonebook icon should be displayed in the...
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NOTE: There are 8 traditional ring tones and 12 recorded personal ringers. Handset Menu • Press NEW. JOHN SMITH • You will display: NOTE: If there is no need to sample the ringer options. When finished, press OK. ...
NOTE: There are 8 traditional ring tones and 12 recorded personal ringers. Handset Menu • Press NEW. JOHN SMITH • You will display: NOTE: If there is no need to sample the ringer options. When finished, press OK. ...
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OR - • Press the joystick in alphabetical order, will display: Searching for and Dialing Phonebook Entries • From the Handset idle (OFF) mode, press the joystick in alphabetical order. - SAVE Melody1 Entry has been saved! OR - The closest match, in then press the joystick or ... or to sample the pictures and images options. - FIND NEW • Your phonebook entry has been saved and the screen will be highlighted. Basic Operation Handset Menu • If you 've selected a picture, press SAVE.
OR - • Press the joystick in alphabetical order, will display: Searching for and Dialing Phonebook Entries • From the Handset idle (OFF) mode, press the joystick in alphabetical order. - SAVE Melody1 Entry has been saved! OR - The closest match, in then press the joystick or ... or to sample the pictures and images options. - FIND NEW • Your phonebook entry has been saved and the screen will be highlighted. Basic Operation Handset Menu • If you 've selected a picture, press SAVE.
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... first 2 steps in . Note: If the name or number for deleting. • When finished, press the SAVE softkey. The screen will display the edited entry. Handset Menu -
... first 2 steps in . Note: If the name or number for deleting. • When finished, press the SAVE softkey. The screen will display the edited entry. Handset Menu -
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... top menu is assigned to each menu item. To exit with- Choosing YES clears all CID records at once. Review Redial (dialing key 3)- Basic Operation Handset Menu • Press the joystick in the phonebook, or press DELETE to erase. 16 The screen will display: • Press DELETE softkey. NOTE: you want...
... top menu is assigned to each menu item. To exit with- Choosing YES clears all CID records at once. Review Redial (dialing key 3)- Basic Operation Handset Menu • Press the joystick in the phonebook, or press DELETE to erase. 16 The screen will display: • Press DELETE softkey. NOTE: you want...
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..., Spanish or French. this option allows you to change the screen prompts to the previous screen. this option allows you to adjust the Handset screen contrast. For confirmation, press the joystick in or press SAVE softkey. 17 this option allows you to change , or press the ... reveal the following menu: Set Time(dialing key 2) - Your color choices are 4 options can be displayed on the bottom of the Handset screen. Basic Operation Handset Menu Clear Redial (dialing key 4) - Choosing YES clears all phone numbers stored in or left soft key to the previous screen. this...
..., Spanish or French. this option allows you to change the screen prompts to the previous screen. this option allows you to adjust the Handset screen contrast. For confirmation, press the joystick in or press SAVE softkey. 17 this option allows you to change , or press the ... reveal the following menu: Set Time(dialing key 2) - Your color choices are 4 options can be displayed on the bottom of the Handset screen. Basic Operation Handset Menu Clear Redial (dialing key 4) - Choosing YES clears all phone numbers stored in or left soft key to the previous screen. this...
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Handset Menu Sounds& Alerts Basic Operation With this icon highlighted, press the joystick in or left soft key to record your own personalized ringer. this option ... Battery Tone(dialing key 4)--this option allows you to turn the Ringer On/Off and control the Vibrating Ringer. For confirmation, press the joystick in handset) You have the ability to record and access your background for details.
Handset Menu Sounds& Alerts Basic Operation With this icon highlighted, press the joystick in or left soft key to record your own personalized ringer. this option ... Battery Tone(dialing key 4)--this option allows you to turn the Ringer On/Off and control the Vibrating Ringer. For confirmation, press the joystick in handset) You have the ability to record and access your background for details.
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... Pictures, Images or Emotions) menu options. While in idle mode, your Handset will receive a message on the screen confirming "Wallpaper Set!" Set a Wallpaper image To set the image as your Handset, see the Picture Download section in page 21 for instructions. Basic Operation ...19 and an audio confirmation. Handset Menu screen (wall paper) or assign a specific image to set a wallpaper image,...
... Pictures, Images or Emotions) menu options. While in idle mode, your Handset will receive a message on the screen confirming "Wallpaper Set!" Set a Wallpaper image To set the image as your Handset, see the Picture Download section in page 21 for instructions. Basic Operation ...19 and an audio confirmation. Handset Menu screen (wall paper) or assign a specific image to set a wallpaper image,...
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... of your PC or audio source. "Clip has been saved" will be used as a default or distinctive ringer for a maxium of the i 5801 Handset. • Select the Sounds & Alerts icon in the Main Menu. • Select the Sound Clips icon • You can listen to the playing..., R&B, Reggae, Rock, etc.) for your use as either record using the provided Audio Patch Cord (not the USB cord), or simply use the Handset microphone to record ringers. Press SAVE for assigning to a individual phonebook directory. Basic Operation Recordable Ringer Record a Ringer using the Audio Patch Cord You...
... of your PC or audio source. "Clip has been saved" will be used as a default or distinctive ringer for a maxium of the i 5801 Handset. • Select the Sounds & Alerts icon in the Main Menu. • Select the Sound Clips icon • You can listen to the playing..., R&B, Reggae, Rock, etc.) for your use as either record using the provided Audio Patch Cord (not the USB cord), or simply use the Handset microphone to record ringers. Press SAVE for assigning to a individual phonebook directory. Basic Operation Recordable Ringer Record a Ringer using the Audio Patch Cord You...
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... USB cord to send the converted image directly into your selected image. You'll start by downloading the software into your image. Install/Uninstall the Vtech i 5801 Image Editor b. After the installation process is stored, and open icon, Then the pictures in the software, use as your i 5801...your file and viewed your image in the accompanied CD-ROM Disc can be found automatically. Insert the enclosed Image Editor Tool CD into the Handset. Once you can select the following options to view and convert your personal computer. 2. You can view and convert your computer: ONE-...
... USB cord to send the converted image directly into your selected image. You'll start by downloading the software into your image. Install/Uninstall the Vtech i 5801 Image Editor b. After the installation process is stored, and open icon, Then the pictures in the software, use as your i 5801...your file and viewed your image in the accompanied CD-ROM Disc can be found automatically. Insert the enclosed Image Editor Tool CD into the Handset. Once you can select the following options to view and convert your personal computer. 2. You can view and convert your computer: ONE-...
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... Pictures in the My Pictures directory. This will be downloaded into your computer (using the large connector) and Handset (using the small connector). You are able to the Handset for an extended period of 14 images stored in total. 22 Additional image samples can be wall paper) or...-Adjust Brightness and Contrast -Adjust Color • Before downloading your image, make sure that the provided USB cord is correctly installed into the Handset. NOTE: Do not leave the USB cord connected to have completed the image editing process, press Send to be deleted and replaced by new...
... Pictures in the My Pictures directory. This will be downloaded into your computer (using the large connector) and Handset (using the small connector). You are able to the Handset for an extended period of 14 images stored in total. 22 Additional image samples can be wall paper) or...-Adjust Brightness and Contrast -Adjust Color • Before downloading your image, make sure that the provided USB cord is correctly installed into the Handset. NOTE: Do not leave the USB cord connected to have completed the image editing process, press Send to be deleted and replaced by new...