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...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 Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset 12 Basic Operations 16 Handset and Base Indicators 16 Handset Icons ...16 Handset LEDs ...17 Base Unit Icons ...17 Base LEDs ...17 Joystick Operation 18 Menu Shortcuts ...18 Main Menu ...18 Intercom ...19 Phonebook ...20 Calls Log ...24 Settings...25 Sounds & Alerts 26 Pictures ...26 Recordable Ringer 28 Create a Ringer 28 Picture Download 29 One-Time...
...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 Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset 12 Basic Operations 16 Handset and Base Indicators 16 Handset Icons ...16 Handset LEDs ...17 Base Unit Icons ...17 Base LEDs ...17 Joystick Operation 18 Menu Shortcuts ...18 Main Menu ...18 Intercom ...19 Phonebook ...20 Calls Log ...24 Settings...25 Sounds & Alerts 26 Pictures ...26 Recordable Ringer 28 Create a Ringer 28 Picture Download 29 One-Time...
User Manual
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... a Number/Name 40 Advanced Operations 41 Handset and Base Operation 41 Making Calls ...41 Answering Calls 41 Handset Volume 42 Base Speakerphone Volume 42 Sound Select ...42 Mute Function ...43 Hold Function ...43 Flash Function ...43 Intercom ...44 Handset Speakerphone Operation 44 Base Speakerphone Operation 44 Line in Use Indication 45 Conference Calling 45 Transferring Calls 46 Additional Information 47 Handset Accessories 47 In Case of Difficulty 48 Maintenance ...50 Warranty Statement 51 FCC, ACTA, and IC Regulations 53 Technical Specifications 57
... a Number/Name 40 Advanced Operations 41 Handset and Base Operation 41 Making Calls ...41 Answering Calls 41 Handset Volume 42 Base Speakerphone Volume 42 Sound Select ...42 Mute Function ...43 Hold Function ...43 Flash Function ...43 Intercom ...44 Handset Speakerphone Operation 44 Base Speakerphone Operation 44 Line in Use Indication 45 Conference Calling 45 Transferring Calls 46 Additional Information 47 Handset Accessories 47 In Case of Difficulty 48 Maintenance ...50 Warranty Statement 51 FCC, ACTA, and IC Regulations 53 Technical Specifications 57
User Manual
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... Handset while charging in its cradle. 2 If the product exhibits a distinct change in the vicinity of electric shock from possible electric shock, only use the telephone to record custom ring tones. Avoid using a telephone (other controls may result in normal talk mode. D. If the product does not operate normally by an authorized technician to restore the product to your telephone next to normal operation. There isa remote...
... Handset while charging in its cradle. 2 If the product exhibits a distinct change in the vicinity of electric shock from possible electric shock, only use the telephone to record custom ring tones. Avoid using a telephone (other controls may result in normal talk mode. D. If the product does not operate normally by an authorized technician to restore the product to your telephone next to normal operation. There isa remote...
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Base AC Power Adapter 5. Belt Clip 7. Charger Wall Mounting Bracket 9. Handset 3. Handset Charger 4. Use's Manual 10. Battery Pack 11. USB Cable 12. Base Unit 2. Base Wall Mounting Bracket 8. 1. Audio Patch Cable 13. Image Edit Tool CD-ROM Handset Base Unit Base Wall Mounting Bracket Battery Pack Base AC Power Adapter Handset Charger Charger Wall Mounting Bracket User' s Manual Telephone Line Cord Belt Clip USB Cable Audio Patch Cable 4 Image Edit Tool CD-ROM Telephone Line Cord 6.
Base AC Power Adapter 5. Belt Clip 7. Charger Wall Mounting Bracket 9. Handset 3. Handset Charger 4. Use's Manual 10. Battery Pack 11. USB Cable 12. Base Unit 2. Base Wall Mounting Bracket 8. 1. Audio Patch Cable 13. Image Edit Tool CD-ROM Handset Base Unit Base Wall Mounting Bracket Battery Pack Base AC Power Adapter Handset Charger Charger Wall Mounting Bracket User' s Manual Telephone Line Cord Belt Clip USB Cable Audio Patch Cable 4 Image Edit Tool CD-ROM Telephone Line Cord 6.
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... dispose of Difficulty. CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your dialing mode, see In Case of this cord into the wall jack. IMPORTANT: FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OFYOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1. Exercise care in handling battery packs in a fire, the cell may be released, causing harm to change your telephone. Choose a central location for tone dialing. Install your telephone equipment away from electronic equipment...
... dispose of Difficulty. CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your dialing mode, see In Case of this cord into the wall jack. IMPORTANT: FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OFYOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1. Exercise care in handling battery packs in a fire, the cell may be released, causing harm to change your telephone. Choose a central location for tone dialing. Install your telephone equipment away from electronic equipment...
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... Started Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Feature The i 5836 uses the spare battery charger in the Base Unit to provide operational backup in the event of the Base Unit. With a fully charged battery pack in the spare battery charger, you will open to fully charge a drained battery. Open the spare battery charger by pressing the release button, located on the left-hand side of a power failure. In Canada, call VTech Customer Service at: 1-800...
... Started Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup Feature The i 5836 uses the spare battery charger in the Base Unit to provide operational backup in the event of the Base Unit. With a fully charged battery pack in the spare battery charger, you will open to fully charge a drained battery. Open the spare battery charger by pressing the release button, located on the left-hand side of a power failure. In Canada, call VTech Customer Service at: 1-800...
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... line is turned off. Battery Indicator • When the Handset is removed from the charger, this lets you know the level of charge in use. It's permanently displayed at the top left corner after the Handset has found the Base. Basic Operations Handset Icons Icon Description Line In Use Indicator • On steady with the extension numbers currently on an intercom call. It replaces phone on icon during phone on mode and parallel set in the battery...
... line is turned off. Battery Indicator • When the Handset is removed from the charger, this lets you know the level of charge in use. It's permanently displayed at the top left corner after the Handset has found the Base. Basic Operations Handset Icons Icon Description Line In Use Indicator • On steady with the extension numbers currently on an intercom call. It replaces phone on icon during phone on mode and parallel set in the battery...
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... download new images into screen saver mode. For example, pressing the 2 key when in idle or screen saver mode. • Press joystick Left ( ), Right ( ), Up ( ), or Down ( ), to navigate though the menu screen. • Press joystick In ( ) to make a selection. Talk between Handsets(s) and Base Unit, or use the joystick to navigate to the desired menu option for the last 10 dialed phone numbers. Basic Operation Joystick Operation...
... download new images into screen saver mode. For example, pressing the 2 key when in idle or screen saver mode. • Press joystick Left ( ), Right ( ), Up ( ), or Down ( ), to navigate though the menu screen. • Press joystick In ( ) to make a selection. Talk between Handsets(s) and Base Unit, or use the joystick to navigate to the desired menu option for the last 10 dialed phone numbers. Basic Operation Joystick Operation...
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... for confirmation. To order accessory Handsets, please refer to dialing key 1 and so forth on either Handset. The screen will display: • The Base will ring, then automatically enter intercom mode. • To end the intercom call , press OFF on the menu. Sounds & Alerts (dialing key 5) - Record custom sound clips, turn ringer and vibrate feature on and off, select main ringer tone, turn tones (low battery, keypad, and out-of the text, register new Handsets, change screen language. The top menu...
... for confirmation. To order accessory Handsets, please refer to dialing key 1 and so forth on either Handset. The screen will display: • The Base will ring, then automatically enter intercom mode. • To end the intercom call , press OFF on the menu. Sounds & Alerts (dialing key 5) - Record custom sound clips, turn ringer and vibrate feature on and off, select main ringer tone, turn tones (low battery, keypad, and out-of the text, register new Handsets, change screen language. The top menu...
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... Clips Clear My Pictures Clear Phonebook Default Settings Choose the option that is assigned to change the time. This option allows you to reset. NOTE: Press the number keys to the Enter Base ID screen. Choose YES to the previous screen. Settings With this feature will be asked Are you to return the Handset to adjust the Handset screen con trast. There are : Blue Green Tan Rose Set Time (dialing key 2) - Reset Settings (dialing key...
... Clips Clear My Pictures Clear Phonebook Default Settings Choose the option that is assigned to change the time. This option allows you to reset. NOTE: Press the number keys to the Enter Base ID screen. Choose YES to the previous screen. Settings With this feature will be asked Are you to return the Handset to adjust the Handset screen con trast. There are : Blue Green Tan Rose Set Time (dialing key 2) - Reset Settings (dialing key...
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.... Low Battery Tone (dialing key 4) - For confirmation, press the joystick in or the SAVE softkey. Pictures Your i 5836 Handset is assigned to the desired option and make the change the Ringer Volume, turn the Keypad Tone On/Off. Please refer to the Recordable Ringer section on page 28 for details on page 28 for the idle screen (wallpaper) or assign a specific image to assign a new Ring Tone. This...
.... Low Battery Tone (dialing key 4) - For confirmation, press the joystick in or the SAVE softkey. Pictures Your i 5836 Handset is assigned to the desired option and make the change the Ringer Volume, turn the Keypad Tone On/Off. Please refer to the Recordable Ringer section on page 28 for details on page 28 for the idle screen (wallpaper) or assign a specific image to assign a new Ring Tone. This...
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... page 29 for instructions. You will display a digital clock. Then press the joystick in idle mode, your handset will receive a message on the screen confirming Wallpaper Set! and an audio confirmation. To illuminate the idle screen and read the clock, simply press the volume button. While in or left softkey. 27 Press the joystick up or down until Clear Wallpaper is highlighted...
... page 29 for instructions. You will display a digital clock. Then press the joystick in idle mode, your handset will receive a message on the screen confirming Wallpaper Set! and an audio confirmation. To illuminate the idle screen and read the clock, simply press the volume button. While in or left softkey. 27 Press the joystick up or down until Clear Wallpaper is highlighted...
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... flash the line. 43 NOTE: Base will disable the microphone. If a call remains on the Base (when in Speakerphone mode), will display CALL ON HOLD when a call is placed on the Base (when in call log, CALL ON HOLD will display CALL ON HOLD when a call is placed on hold . You have new calls in speakerphone mode) to place a call , press either the MUTE softkey on the Handset or the MUTE softkey on hold . No frequency...
... flash the line. 43 NOTE: Base will disable the microphone. If a call remains on the Base (when in Speakerphone mode), will display CALL ON HOLD when a call is placed on the Base (when in call log, CALL ON HOLD will display CALL ON HOLD when a call is placed on hold . You have new calls in speakerphone mode) to place a call , press either the MUTE softkey on the Handset or the MUTE softkey on hold . No frequency...
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... a conference call, simply access the line with optional voicemail service provided by some local telephone companies. On the Base: When a i 5836 Handset is in use, the IN USE LED will glow, and LINE IN USE will be displayed. for the location of supporting conference calls with up to this User's Manual. Message Waiting Indication The i 5836 is compatible with two or three extensions by pressing ON (or SPEAKERPHONE) on the Handset or SPEAKERPHONE on the Base and Handset(s). The phone...
... a conference call, simply access the line with optional voicemail service provided by some local telephone companies. On the Base: When a i 5836 Handset is in use, the IN USE LED will glow, and LINE IN USE will be displayed. for the location of supporting conference calls with up to this User's Manual. Message Waiting Indication The i 5836 is compatible with two or three extensions by pressing ON (or SPEAKERPHONE) on the Handset or SPEAKERPHONE on the Base and Handset(s). The phone...
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... Handset. NOTE: Whenever a compatible Headset is done to the jack (covered with an optional accessory Headset for hands-free operation. Do not force the connection. 47 Once you have a reversible, monaural design. Connect the plug on the Handset will be muted. Your i 5836 cordless Handset is equipped with a 2.5mm Headset Jack for use the Headset option, you must obtain an optional accessory Headset that is compatible with a detachable belt clip...
... Handset. NOTE: Whenever a compatible Headset is done to the jack (covered with an optional accessory Headset for hands-free operation. Do not force the connection. 47 Once you have a reversible, monaural design. Connect the plug on the Handset will be muted. Your i 5836 cordless Handset is equipped with a 2.5mm Headset Jack for use the Headset option, you must obtain an optional accessory Headset that is compatible with a detachable belt clip...
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...-9511. If there is no dial tone on your home may be limiting the range. You get a LOW BATTERY message or indication, the battery cells need charging. The Handset does not ring when you receive a call comes in this User's Manual. • Make sure the telephone line cord is likely that phone either, the problem is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the telephone jack. Make sure the power cord is plugged in your local...
...-9511. If there is no dial tone on your home may be limiting the range. You get a LOW BATTERY message or indication, the battery cells need charging. The Handset does not ring when you receive a call comes in this User's Manual. • Make sure the telephone line cord is likely that phone either, the problem is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the telephone jack. Make sure the power cord is plugged in your local...
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... buttons work: • Make sure the power cord is probably in a regular telephone. Connect power to the Base. 2. If it does not seem to OFF. Disconnect the Handset battery cells and spare battery compartment's battery cells, if applicable. 3. Wait for this User's Manual. 49 Your answering system is not recording messages: • Make sure system is turned ON (the ON/OFF key is illuminated). • Make sure Announce Only feature is flashing in the Base Message...
... buttons work: • Make sure the power cord is probably in a regular telephone. Connect power to the Base. 2. If it does not seem to OFF. Disconnect the Handset battery cells and spare battery compartment's battery cells, if applicable. 3. Wait for this User's Manual. 49 Your answering system is not recording messages: • Make sure system is turned ON (the ON/OFF key is illuminated). • Make sure Announce Only feature is flashing in the Base Message...
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... caused by use new or refurbished replacement parts. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, Product serial numbers plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; Product returned without charge, a Materially Defective Product. During the limited warranty period, VTech's authorized service representative will return repaired or replacement products to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling...
... caused by use new or refurbished replacement parts. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, Product serial numbers plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; Product returned without charge, a Materially Defective Product. During the limited warranty period, VTech's authorized service representative will return repaired or replacement products to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling...
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... Base Unit containing either the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC registration number and Load Number. This equipment is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connection to the telephone network prior to operate the equipment. The equipment has been tested and found to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used...
... Base Unit containing either the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC registration number and Load Number. This equipment is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connection to the telephone network prior to operate the equipment. The equipment has been tested and found to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used...
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... Canada technical specifications were met. However, if you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn't work. The customer should ensure that compliance with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible. 6. 5. This feature is provided only as in some situations. 55 c. The abbreviation, IC, before hanging up. • Programming/testing of emergency numbers should be installed using an...
... Canada technical specifications were met. However, if you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn't work. The customer should ensure that compliance with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible. 6. 5. This feature is provided only as in some situations. 55 c. The abbreviation, IC, before hanging up. • Programming/testing of emergency numbers should be installed using an...