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... ringer is searching for the Base Unit. 14 Handset Registration indicator is displayed when a Handset is either not registered, or is turned off. Answering Machine Indicator T Indicates that the Base and Handset 2 are on hold. Basic Operations Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description Line In Use indicator On steady with the extension numbers currently on an intercom call. The Handset will enter Enhanced mode automatically when in use. H Hold indicator On steady when the line is muted. Cycles (Low, Medium, and Full) when Handset battery...
... ringer is searching for the Base Unit. 14 Handset Registration indicator is displayed when a Handset is either not registered, or is turned off. Answering Machine Indicator T Indicates that the Base and Handset 2 are on hold. Basic Operations Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description Line In Use indicator On steady with the extension numbers currently on an intercom call. The Handset will enter Enhanced mode automatically when in use. H Hold indicator On steady when the line is muted. Cycles (Low, Medium, and Full) when Handset battery...
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... old messages in that mailbox. • Lights when Base Speakerphone is in the spare battery compartment. Base Unit Icons Icon Description Ringer Off indicator is displayed when the Base ringer is ON. 15 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 the Answering Machine is turned off. Basic Operations Handset and Base Indicators Handset LEDs LED Description Incoming Call / • Flashes...
... old messages in that mailbox. • Lights when Base Speakerphone is in the spare battery compartment. Base Unit Icons Icon Description Ringer Off indicator is displayed when the Base ringer is ON. 15 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 the Answering Machine is turned off. Basic Operations Handset and Base Indicators Handset LEDs LED Description Incoming Call / • Flashes...
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... before it manually. BASE UNIT MENU With the 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 step back through the menu. NOTE: You can also wait for example) • If you make a mistake, use to backspace. • Use the AM/PM key to select...
... before it manually. BASE UNIT MENU With the 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 step back through the menu. NOTE: You can also wait for example) • If you make a mistake, use to backspace. • Use the AM/PM key to select...
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... the playback volume of the Handset. Mid-Range sounds enhanced (This is the same for hearing aid users) TREBLE - The procedure is the recommended setting for the Handset earpiece, Headset and Speakerphone. Sound Select During a call simply press the Volume or keys to adjust the speakerphone volume. High Frequency sounds enhanced 31 Low Frequency sounds enhanced MID - AdvancedOperations Handset and Base Operation How to Adjust the Handset Volume The volume control...
... the playback volume of the Handset. Mid-Range sounds enhanced (This is the same for hearing aid users) TREBLE - The procedure is the recommended setting for the Handset earpiece, Headset and Speakerphone. Sound Select During a call simply press the Volume or keys to adjust the speakerphone volume. High Frequency sounds enhanced 31 Low Frequency sounds enhanced MID - AdvancedOperations Handset and Base Operation How to Adjust the Handset Volume The volume control...
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... the button will operate using a touch tone phone can record up to answer your name, number and a message after the tone." Press the selector Down to the Left for TIME/SET (adjust the Day/Time and Confirm settings). I 'm unable to manually turn the system off or on . 2 Press TIME/SET . Thank you press a button or complete an operation. A voice prompt will be recorded by pressing 1 , 2 , or 3 . Press the selector Up to the Base Unit, the answering...
... the button will operate using a touch tone phone can record up to answer your name, number and a message after the tone." Press the selector Down to the Left for TIME/SET (adjust the Day/Time and Confirm settings). I 'm unable to manually turn the system off or on . 2 Press TIME/SET . Thank you press a button or complete an operation. A voice prompt will be recorded by pressing 1 , 2 , or 3 . Press the selector Up to the Base Unit, the answering...
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... Default settings indicated by pressing a MAILBOX button. SYSTEM ANNOUNCES: DESCRIPTION/DIRECTIONS: ì Set Security codeî 50* Set the remote access code you will use to access features and functions of the answering system from 40-99. ìSet Audible Message Alertî Off* On When Message Alert is turned ON, the base beeps once every 10 seconds when new messages have no new messages. • NOTE: Exit Feature Setup at any two-digit number from a touch tone phone. Continue to press CHANGE...
... Default settings indicated by pressing a MAILBOX button. SYSTEM ANNOUNCES: DESCRIPTION/DIRECTIONS: ì Set Security codeî 50* Set the remote access code you will use to access features and functions of the answering system from 40-99. ìSet Audible Message Alertî Off* On When Message Alert is turned ON, the base beeps once every 10 seconds when new messages have no new messages. • NOTE: Exit Feature Setup at any two-digit number from a touch tone phone. Continue to press CHANGE...
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... incoming message. 1 Press and release RECORD . 2 Press a MAILBOX button to ON. Record a Memo You can record a memo up an extension phone during the announcement and the announcement does not stop recording, press the MAILBOX button again. 40 Answering System Operation The answering system will return to the idle mode. 3 If you decide to take the call, press ON (or SPEAKERPHONE) on the Handset or SPEAKERPHONE on the Base. After the beep...
... incoming message. 1 Press and release RECORD . 2 Press a MAILBOX button to ON. Record a Memo You can record a memo up an extension phone during the announcement and the announcement does not stop recording, press the MAILBOX button again. 40 Answering System Operation The answering system will return to the idle mode. 3 If you decide to take the call, press ON (or SPEAKERPHONE) on the Handset or SPEAKERPHONE on the Base. After the beep...
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... mode, the total number of new messages. 3 Enter a remote command (see "Remote Access Commands" on or off C L < - > normal display Day and Time need to be set _ _ System is answering a call or is in remote operation _ _, flashing System is 99. The system beeps once and then announces the number of messages/ memos in all mailboxes. Answering System Operation MESSAGE WINDOW DISPLAY WINDOW DISPLAYS: WHEN: 0 No messages in any setting is changed from a touch tone phone. 1 Dial your telephone number. 2 When the system answers...
... mode, the total number of new messages. 3 Enter a remote command (see "Remote Access Commands" on or off C L < - > normal display Day and Time need to be set _ _ System is answering a call or is in remote operation _ _, flashing System is 99. The system beeps once and then announces the number of messages/ memos in all mailboxes. Answering System Operation MESSAGE WINDOW DISPLAY WINDOW DISPLAYS: WHEN: 0 No messages in any setting is changed from a touch tone phone. 1 Dial your telephone number. 2 When the system answers...
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... set the ringer, see HANDSET SETTINGS and BASE SETTINGS. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the telephone wall jack. • Make sure the batteries are properly charged. Try moving the Base Unit to another outlet. The Handset Does Not Ring WhenYou Receive A Call • Make sure you still don't hear a dial tone, disconnect the Base Unit from the Base Unit. • You may have too many extension phones on that phone either, the problem...
... set the ringer, see HANDSET SETTINGS and BASE SETTINGS. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the telephone wall jack. • Make sure the batteries are properly charged. Try moving the Base Unit to another outlet. The Handset Does Not Ring WhenYou Receive A Call • Make sure you still don't hear a dial tone, disconnect the Base Unit from the Base Unit. • You may have too many extension phones on that phone either, the problem...
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... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Should you to disconnect this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is compatible with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of the Base Unit containing either the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC registration number and Load Number. For repair/warranty...
... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Should you to disconnect this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is compatible with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of the Base Unit containing either the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC registration number and Load Number. For repair/warranty...
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... with a corded or cordless handset, it is 0.1. Programming/testing of emergency numbers If this terminal equipment is hearing aid compatible. 6. However, if you have stored is registered for use in mind: a We recommend that you if such changes are planned. 5. Hearing aid compatibility If this product. Notice: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this product has memory dialing locations, you also write the telephone number on...
... with a corded or cordless handset, it is 0.1. Programming/testing of emergency numbers If this terminal equipment is hearing aid compatible. 6. However, if you have stored is registered for use in mind: a We recommend that you if such changes are planned. 5. Hearing aid compatibility If this product. Notice: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this product has memory dialing locations, you also write the telephone number on...
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Wallet Card ○ Wallet Card VTech i 5881 Digital Answering System Remote Operation 1. After the system announces the number of new messages, enter a command. 4. To exit remote operation, press * 0. From a touch tone phone, dial your Security (Remote Access) Code. 3. When the system answers, enter your telephone number. 2. Your Remote Access Code ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
Wallet Card ○ Wallet Card VTech i 5881 Digital Answering System Remote Operation 1. After the system announces the number of new messages, enter a command. 4. To exit remote operation, press * 0. From a touch tone phone, dial your Security (Remote Access) Code. 3. When the system answers, enter your telephone number. 2. Your Remote Access Code ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
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... 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 a Memo 40 Record Your Announcement 37 Redial 16 Registration 12, 23 Remote Access Commands 42 Ringer Volume 22, 24 Melody 22, 24 Saving Redial Numbers in Memory .......17 Set the (Answering System) Clock.........36 Setup Base and Handset 7 VT5820 Accessory Handset...
... 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 a Memo 40 Record Your Announcement 37 Redial 16 Registration 12, 23 Remote Access Commands 42 Ringer Volume 22, 24 Melody 22, 24 Saving Redial Numbers in Memory .......17 Set the (Answering System) Clock.........36 Setup Base and Handset 7 VT5820 Accessory Handset...
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... register the new Handset. Whenever a charged Handset battery pack is installed, the Handset will automatically begin Searching For Base... (if previously registered), or it will be assigned extension numbers in 8 hours. Battery Indicator Ten to fifteen minutes before the battery charge level gets too low to operate the handset, an empty battery icon will turn off automatically when the battery charge level is typically charged in the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, HANDSET 4, and so forth. BEFORE USING YOUR HANDSET...
... register the new Handset. Whenever a charged Handset battery pack is installed, the Handset will automatically begin Searching For Base... (if previously registered), or it will be assigned extension numbers in 8 hours. Battery Indicator Ten to fifteen minutes before the battery charge level gets too low to operate the handset, an empty battery icon will turn off automatically when the battery charge level is typically charged in the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, HANDSET 4, and so forth. BEFORE USING YOUR HANDSET...
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... steady when the line is muted. Answering Machine Indicator • Indicates that the Handset is turned off. Searching for the Base. Basic Operation Handset Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description Line In Use indicator • On steady with no number next to it when a parallel set is in use . • Replaces phone on icon during phone on an intercom call. Ringer Off indicator • is displayed when the ringer is still searching for Base Indicator • Indicates that the answering machine is answering an incoming call Note: This is...
... steady when the line is muted. Answering Machine Indicator • Indicates that the Handset is turned off. Searching for the Base. Basic Operation Handset Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description Line In Use indicator • On steady with no number next to it when a parallel set is in use . • Replaces phone on icon during phone on an intercom call. Ringer Off indicator • is displayed when the ringer is still searching for Base Indicator • Indicates that the answering machine is answering an incoming call Note: This is...
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record custom sound clips; Settings (dialing key #6) - register new Handsets; change color of the text; You can respond by pressing ON or any of -range tone on and off ; turn ringer and vibrate feature on either Handset. adjust screen contrast; reset to the desired menu option. Intercom From Handset to Base • With the Intercom icon highlighted, press the joystick in or assigned dialing key to reveal your intercom options, for example: • With...
record custom sound clips; Settings (dialing key #6) - register new Handsets; change color of the text; You can respond by pressing ON or any of -range tone on and off ; turn ringer and vibrate feature on either Handset. adjust screen contrast; reset to the desired menu option. Intercom From Handset to Base • With the Intercom icon highlighted, press the joystick in or assigned dialing key to reveal your intercom options, for example: • With...
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.... The phone will be displayed on the Base (when in Speakerphone mode), will be displayed to normal 2-way conversation. HOLD MUTE Mute Function During an active call on Hold for hearing aid users) TREBLE - High Frequency sounds enhanced NATURAL - Hold Function From the Handset : • Press the HOLD soft key to the call before it will disable the microphone. However, it is the recommended setting for...
.... The phone will be displayed on the Base (when in Speakerphone mode), will be displayed to normal 2-way conversation. HOLD MUTE Mute Function During an active call on Hold for hearing aid users) TREBLE - High Frequency sounds enhanced NATURAL - Hold Function From the Handset : • Press the HOLD soft key to the call before it will disable the microphone. However, it is the recommended setting for...
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... or local service. See Registration. Call your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. To set the ringer, see Sounds & Alerts. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the same circuit as the Base Unit can sometimes cause interference. If the 'LOW BATTERY' message is plugged in your home may be limiting the range. If there is no dial tone on that phone either, the problem is...
... or local service. See Registration. Call your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. To set the ringer, see Sounds & Alerts. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the same circuit as the Base Unit can sometimes cause interference. If the 'LOW BATTERY' message is plugged in your home may be limiting the range. If there is no dial tone on that phone either, the problem is...
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.../TV technician for help. 33 Additional Information It also complies with this equipment from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Parts 15 of the FCC rules. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. Should you to disconnect this telephone equipment, please contact: VTech Communications Inc CUSTOMER SERVICE at 1-800...
.../TV technician for help. 33 Additional Information It also complies with this equipment from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Parts 15 of the FCC rules. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. Should you to disconnect this telephone equipment, please contact: VTech Communications Inc CUSTOMER SERVICE at 1-800...
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... functioning of this product has memory dialing locations, you may make a call before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five. 35 Additional Information c. However, if you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn't work. The REN assigned to...
... functioning of this product has memory dialing locations, you may make a call before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five. 35 Additional Information c. However, if you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn't work. The REN assigned to...