VTech i 5836 User's Manual
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1. e concor isiin anaana teen aaar S aKa AKA aaan In Case of Difficulty 1 eseseeeseeeeeeeeeee eser eeee rennen satiata naunan nsnm eater Maintenance Warranty Statement FCC ACTA and IC Regulations Technical Specifications eese eese eene nennen nnne When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury including the following 1 2 3 10 11 12 Read and understand all instructions Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub kitchen sink or swimming pool Do not place this product on an unstable surface such as a table shelf or stand The product may fall causing serious damage Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the Base Unit and Handset are provided for ventilation To protect them from overheating these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed sofa or rug This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register Nor should this product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided This product should be o2. Contrast You can adjust the Base Unit LCD screen s contrast to your liking Press MENU Scroll down to BASE SETTINGS then press OK Scroll down to CONTRAST Press OK Use the gg and EB Scroll keys to lower and raise the screen s contrast Press OK to confirm your selection Language preset to ENGLISH Your display can be in English Spanish or French To adjust Press MENU Scroll down to BASE SETTINGS then press OK Scroll down to LANGUAGE Press OK Scroll to the desired language Press OK to confirm your selection 36 Phonebook Memory The i 5836 Base can store up to 50 numbers with names inmemory Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits for the number and 16 characters for the name When prompted to ENTER NAME use the digit keys to spell the name Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order Number Key Characters in order 1 n U m i U cjo gt cjo AJI W lt m o N 7lo 3 7 o o z clo 5 x 5 o o x 2ojo 7 o ol l ojo s o m o aj x lt lt lt N o L Pp 6 MNO mno 6 J R gc a NOTE Each system Handset and the Base Unit can independently store names and numbers in memory Adding editing or deleting items stored in one unit does not affect any other system Handset or the Base 37 Basic ions To Store a Number Name Starting from the idle screen enter the nu
3. Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset Expand your i 5836 system by adding accessory Handsets Bring telephone service to rooms where a phone jack isn t available Your i 5836 system can operate up to 6 Handsets VT 5820 or i 5801 The VT 5820 accessory Handset consists of the following Mounting Bracket n e Belt Clip Handset Battery Pack The i 5801 accessory Handset consists of the following Belt Clip Handset Charger Charger Wall Mounting Bracket Handset Software CD Battery Pack ROM Disk USER S MANUAL USB Cable Audio Patch Cable User s manual 12 Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset Setup Of The VT 5820 i 5801 Accessory Handset 1 Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet 2 Remove the Handset battery compartment cover by pressing on the indent and sliding down ward 3 Placethe new battery pack in the Handset with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the battery compartment 4 Replace the battery compart ment cover by sliding it upward 5 Place the Handset in the Charger and allow it to charge for 12 hours After the initial charge a maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient 13 Registration Registration Your i 5836 Handset comes
4. Scroll to the desired destination then press OK When the ringing Handset answers announce that there s an active call on hold Press INTERCOM on the Base or press OFF on the Handset Press ON on the destination Handset to pick up the call on hold 46 Your i 5836 cordless Handset is equipped with a 2 5mm Headset Jack for use with an optional accessory Headset for hands free operation If you choose to use the Headset option you must obtain an optional accessory Headset that is compatible with the i 5836 To purchase a Headset call VTech Customer Service at 852 2776 3223 Once you have a compatible 2 5mm Headset locate the Headset Jack on the Handset Connect the plug on the Headset cord to the jack covered with a small rubber flap on the cordless Handset The plug should fit securely Do not force the connection 47 NOTE Whenever a compatible Headset is connected to the cordless Handset the microphone on the Handset will be muted This is done to limit the effect of background noise Many compatible Headsets have a reversible monaural design This means you can wear your Headseta on either ear leaving one ear free for on either ear leaving one ear free for other conversation Belt Clip The i 5836 is also equipped with a detachable belt clip Align the pins on the inside edge of the clip with the notches on the sides of the Handset The belt clip should snap securely into place
5. Spare Battery Release Button Setup Connecting Power to Base Unit Handset Charger 1 Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet and the DC connector into the bottom of the Base Unit To AC outlet 6 A i e ue G e gt 7 0 Q 2 Choose the location for your Handset Charger and plug its power supply into an electrical outlet To AC outlet AC Adapter Installation of Battery Pack in Handset Follow the steps below 1 Remove the battery compart ment cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward 2 Place the new battery pack in the Handset with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding it upward 4 If the new battery pack is not already charged place the Handset in its Charger and allow it to charge for 12 hours After initial charge a maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient The original Handset that is shipped with your i 5836 system will be automatically registered to the Base This Handset is HANDSET 1 As you register additional Handsets to the system they will be assigned extension numbers in the following order HANDSET 2 HANDSET 3 etc Whenever a charged Handset battery pack is installed the Handset will automatically begin Searching fo
6. lol2 v Cjo zi Z A X X xm oir 7 m o N 7 o 3 x oljo z x X Adding Phonebook Entries From the Handset idle OFF mode press the joy stick in any direction The Phonebook icon should be highlighted Press the joystick in or left softkey again Press NEW 20 c z clo 5 x o o oj o o s o m O r m uo ve o n o N N c 1 Phonebook BDA NOTE NOTE When phone book is full pressing NEW Phonebook is Full displays and an error tone sounds You will then be prompted to Enter Name Use the digit keys to spell the name If you make a mistake press the softkey You can add a space between characters by pressing the 1 key or press the joystick f twice When finished press OK Enter the number you want to store in Phonebook Press and hold the key to insert a pause When finished press OK The screen will display If you do not wish to assign a distinctive ring tone or image press SAVE now If you wish the phone to alert you to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive ringing pattern press the joystick Aor W to scroll to RINGER Default gt Press the joystick or P to sample the ringer options OR Mi Phonebook Gerry s Cell JOHN SMITH John Smith JOHNSON 3 of 11 Kl Phonebook Enter Name John Smith Kl Phonebook Enter Number 1604720358960420 35891 Hohn Smith 160472035896042
7. request For equipment approved prior to July 23 2001 the product identifier is preceded by the phrase FCC Reg No and the REN is listed separately For equipment approved after that date the product identifier is preceded by US and a colon and the REN is encoded in the product identifier without a decimal point as the sixth and seventh characters following the colon For example the product identifier US AAAEQ03T123XYZ would indicate an REN of 0 3 The REN is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called In most but not all areas the sum of all RENs should be five 5 0 or less For more information please contact your local telephone company 2 Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines See Installation Instructions in this user s manual This equipment may not be used with Coin Telephone Lines or with Party Lines If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line ensu
8. Do not force the connection T ionallnformation If you have difficulty operating your phone the suggestions below should solve the problem If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions call VTech Communications at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd at 1 800 267 7377 The phone doesn t work at all Make sure the Power Cord is plugged in 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 If you get a LOW BATTERY message or indication the battery cells need charging No dial tone First try all the suggestions above f you still don t hear a dial tone disconnect the Base Unit from the telephone jack and connect a different phone If there is no dial tone on that phone either the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company You get noise static or a weak signal even when you re near the Base Unit Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the Base Unit can sometimes cause interference Try moving the appliance or the Base Unit to another outlet You get noise static or a weak signal when you re away from the Base Unit You may be out of range Either move closer to the Base or relocate the Base Unit The layout of your home may be limiting the range Try moving the Base Unit to another position The Handse
9. PULSE CONTRAST LANGUAGE Press CLEAR at any time to back out of Base Settings mode Ringer Volume To adjust the Base Unit ringer volume Press MENU Scroll down to BASE SETTINGS then press OK RINGER VOLUME will be highlighted Press OK again You will see a graph on the Base display indicating the relative volume set ting Press ggg to lower the ringer volume At the lowest setting graph is com pletely clear the Base will not ring when a call comes in Press gg to raise the volume At the loudest setting the graph is completely shaded in Press OK to confirm your setting Ringer Melody There are eight Base ringer melody choices To change the melody Press MENU Scroll down to BASE SETTINGS then press OK Scroll down to RINGER MELODY Press OK Use either scroll key to sample the melodies Press OK to confirm your selection 35 Basic Operations Keypad Tone presetto ON Keypad tones are the beeps you hear each time you press a key on the Base Unit To turn this feature ON or OFF Press MENU Scroll down to BASE SETTINGS then press OK Scroll down to KEYPAD TONE Press OK Choose ON or OFF Press OK to confirm your selection Tone Pulse preset to TONE If you want to change your dialing mode follow these steps Press MENU Scroll down to BASE SETTINGS then press OK Scroll down to TONE PULSE Press OK Choose TONE or PULSE Press OK to confirm your selection
10. a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water If your Base Unit should fall into water DO NOTRETRIEVEIT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords 50 What does this limited warranty cover The manufacturer of this VTech product VTech Communications warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase Consumer or you that the product and all accessories provided by VTech in the sales package Product are free from material defects in material and workmanship pursuant to the following terms and conditions when installed and used normally and in accordance with operation instructions This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America What will VTech Communications do if the Product is not free from material defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period Materially Defective Product During the limited warranty period VTech s authorized service representative will repair or replace at VTech s option without charge a Materially Defective Product If we repair this product we may use new or refurbished replacement parts If we choose to replace this product we may replace it wit
11. displayed To delete all records in your phonebook memory press ALL The display will ask ARE YOU SURE To confirm the deletion of all records press YES To exit without deleting press NO To Edit a Number Name Following the first 2 steps in To Search For and Dial a Number Name locate the entry you want to edit Press the EDIT softkey twice The Handset will display Press NAME or NUMBER depend ing on which you want to edit Using the Sg softkey move the cursor to the character you want to edit and then enter the corrections as needed Press MORE to access DEL BACK and PAUSE SPACE function When finished press the SAVE softkey To exit without saving press CLEAR When finished the screen will dis play the edited entry 40 Caen Y C8 Y Como ER PHO gs Nes 2asc 3DEF 5k 6mno Making Calls From the Handset IPS Press ON or SPEAKERPHONE to use the Handset Speakerphone feature Dial the phone number OR Dial the phone number first then press ON or SPEAKERPHONE Press OFF or place the Handset in charger cradle to end your call From the Base Unit gee i HON Press SPEAKERPHONE Dial the phone number OR Dial the phone number first then press SPEAKERPHONE Press SPEAKERPHONE to end your call Answering Calls From the Handset Pressing any key except OFF the 5 way joystick and the two softkeys can answer calls Press OFF OR Place the
12. keys to change the time Contrast dialing key 3 This option allows you to adjust the Handset screen contrast Register dialing key 4 This options will allow you to return the Handset to the Enter Base ID screen Language dialing key 5 preset to English This option allows you to change the screen prompts to English Spanish or French Reset Settings dialing key 6 This option allows you to return the Handset to factory preset settings There are 4 options that can be reset Clear My Clips Clear My Pictures Clear Phonebook Default Settings Choose the option that you want to reset You will be asked Are you sure Choose YES to reset Choosing NO returns you to the previous screen Press the joystick to navigate to the desired option and to make the change or press the dialing key that is assigned to the icon For confirmation press the joystick in or press the SAVE softkey 25 Sounds amp Alerts D With this icon highlighted press the joystick in or left softkey to reveal the following options Sound Clips dialing key 1 This option allows you to record and Basic Operation access your personal melodies See the Recordable Ringer section on page 28 for details Ringer Control dialing key 2 This option allows you to change the Ringer Volume turn the Ringer On Off and control the Vibrating Ringer Ringers dialing key 3 This option allows you to assign a new Ring Tone You ca
13. that you would like to use as your i 5836 Handset wallpaper or to assign to one of your 50 available phonebook directories Using the provided Image Editor Software you can view and convert your image Once you have selected your file and viewed your image in the software use the included USB cord to send the converted directly into the Handset You ll start by downloading the software into your computer m ONE TIME SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 1 Insert the enclosed Image Editor Tool CD into your personal computer 2 You will immediately see a pop up window giving you three options a Install Uninstall the VTech Image Editor Software b Browse the installation CD c Visit VTech on the web To install the software click on the Install Uninstall the VTech Image Editor icon ep and follow the download instructions 3 After the installation process is complete you will find a VTech Image Editor icon u on your PC desktop Click on this icon to run the Image Editor software Image Download Once you have installed the software follow these steps to view and convert your selected image Click on the OPEN C J Ziicon Then the pictures on the accompanying CD ROM be found automatically Or navigate to the directory where your desired image file is stored and open the file You will see your image displayed in the middle of the screen and inside the telephone display on the right You can select the following options to edit
14. top line represents the last number to be dialed Use the x4 scroll keys to highlight the desired number To dial press SPEAKERPHONE Erasing Numbers in Redial Memory Press REDIAL then scroll to the desired number Press SELECT then ERASE Saving Redial Numbers in Phonebook Memory Press REDIAL then scroll to the desired number 31 Basic Operations 7 Press SELECT then SAVE You will be asked to ENTER NAME Use the keypad to enter the desired name see a To Store a Number Name on page 38 for more information E Press SAVE The name and number have been stored in Phonebook memory Base Unit Menu With the Base Unit in the idle OFF mode press the MENU key to access the following options CALLS LOG Caller ID BASE SETTINGS DISPLAY BASE ID Press the CLEAR key to step back through the menu Press and hold CLEAR to immediately return to the idle screen 32 Calls Log Caller ID Call Waiting ID Your i 5836 is capable of displaying the name and or number of the party calling before you answer the phone Caller ID It is also capable of displaying Caller ID information in conjunction with a Call Waiting alert signal Call Waiting Caller ID With Call Waiting Caller ID the Caller ID data is displayed so you can decide whether to answer the incoming call or continue with your m current conversation NOTES ABOUT CALLER ID amp CALL WAITING CALLER ID These are subscriptio
15. your image T Zoom In and Zoom Out a Rotate Left and Rotate Right 29 Basic Operation Adjust Brightness and Contrast e Adjust Color Before downloading your image make sure that the provided USB cord is correctly installed into your computer using the large connector and Handset using the small connector After you have completed the image editing pro cess press Send to Phone qo and your image will be downloaded into the Handset Within a few seconds you will see the new image displayed on your Handset and it will be saved in your My Pictures directory You have the option to either SET set the picture to be wallpaper or DELETE the downloaded image You are able to have a total of 14 images stored in the My Pictures directory You can delete the preset images in this directory Additional image samples can be found on the accompanying CD ROM NOTE 1 Do not leave the USB cord connected to the Handset for an extended period of time This will drain the battery 2 All preset images in My Pictures can be deleted and replaced by new ones You can record 14 total images in My Pictures 30 The i 5836 has an advanced design that uses a menu structure and softkeys to access many of the features Example of the idle mode display REDIAL Your i 5836 Base remembers the last 10 numbers dialed from it Press REDIAL The number on the
16. 0 3589 RINGER Default gt PICTURE 4 none gt John Smith 1604720358960420 3589 Default PICTURE 4 none Press the joystick in then press the joystick A or W to sample the ringer options Press OK to confirm In order for your distinctive ring feature to function you must subscribe to Caller ID service NOTE There are 8 traditional ring tones and 12 musical ringers For Recordable Ringer please refer to page 28 for details If you do not wish to assign a distinctive image press SAVE now 21 Basic Operation If you wish to be visually alerted to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive image press the joystick A or W to scroll to PICTURE lt none gt Press the joystick lt q or gt to sample the pictures and images options OR images options Press OK to confirm In order for your distinctive image feature to function you must subscribe to Caller ID service NOTE To create your own pictures please refer to Picture Download on page 29 for details Once you ve selected a picture press SAVE Your phonebook entry has been saved and the screen will display Searching for and Dialing Phonebook Entries From the Handset idle OFF mode press the joystick in any direction The Phonebook icon should be highlighted Press the joystick in or left softkey again Press the joystick A or V to scroll through the contents in alphabetical or
17. 511 In Canada call 1 800 267 7377 NOoORWONDM Base Unit 8 Charger Wall Mounting Bracket Handset 9 Use s Manual Handset Charger 10 Battery Pack Base AC Power Adapter 11 USB Cable Telephone Line Cord 12 Audio Patch Cable Belt Clip 13 Image Edit Tool CD ROM Base Wall Mounting Bracket Base Wall Mounting Bracket Charger Wall Mounting Bracket Battery Pack USER S MANUAL C Base AC Power Adapter User s Manual J S Saoi Leg Image Edit Tool USB Cable Audio Patch Cable CD ROM 4 The Handset Layout oN CON On e CQ Goo Antenna Earpiece Headset Jack and Audio Patch Cable Jack 2 5mm Soft Select Key On Flash Key Dialing Keys 0 9 Speakerphone Key Speakerphone LED Message LED 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 TT SOOO Colour LCD Display 5 Way Joystick Volume Keys Softkey Off Cancel Key Sound Select Key Microphone USB Cable Jack ooudoosromwmo Gooeocoo0 OG Antenna LCD Display Clear In Use Flash Hold Redial Mute Message LED 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Intercom Softkeys Speaker Phone Dialing Keys 0 9 Volume Keys Telephone Jack DC Connector Spare Battery Drawer
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19. Flashes to indicate that you have new voicemail messages Service must be subscribed to through you local telephone company In Use Light when line is being used by a Handset or Base of the i 5836 system ili Flashes when another telephone on the same line parallel extension is in use Speaker Phone Lights when Base Speakerphone is in use Flashes when HOLD funcition is activated 17 Basic Operation Joystick Operation This Handset is equipped with a 5 way navigation joystick Left lt q Right D gt Up A Down W and In e The joystick allows you to access the Handset s advanced features and settings Press the joystick in any direction to access the Main Menu when in idle or screen saver mode Press joystick Left lt q Right gt Up A or Down w to navigate though the menu screen Press joystick In to make a selection Alternatively pressing the left softkey in some screens will also allow you to select the highlighted option Menu Shortcuts e When viewing menu options pressing the corresponding number on the dialing keypad will automatically go to and select that item e For example in the Main Menu screen pressing the 1 key will automatically take you to the Intercom menu screen pressing the 6 key will automatically take you to the Settings menu screen Similarly when viewing a list menu pressing the corresponding number will automatically select that o
20. Handset in charger cradle to end your call From the Base Unit UC ou Press SPEAKERPHONE or any of the dialing keys 0 9 Press SPEAKERPHONE to end your call 41 sinc Handset Volume The volume control is on the right edge of the Handset During a call press the A or W key to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level The procedure is the same for the Handset earpiece Headset and Speakerphone Base Speakerphone Volume During an active call simply press the Volume A or W keys to adjust the speakerphone volume VOLUME O Sound Select Handset Only During a call you can adjust the quality of the sound to best suit your hearing Pressing SOUND SELECT repeatedly will cycle you through four different frequency responses BASS Low Frequency TTTHARMH sounds enhanced MID Mid Range sounds enhanced This is the recommended setting for hearing aid users Q Treble Boost HAHHTIT sounds enhanced 3 42 NATURAL No frequency enhancement Your Handset Natural Audio is preset with this selection The Handset will graphically display the four modes NOTE The Sound Select feature can t be use when in TTETTTTTT Speakerphone or Headset talk mode Mute Function During an active call pressing either the MUTE soft key on the Handset or the MUTE softkey on the Base when in Speakerphone mode will disable the mi crophone Press MUTE again to retur
21. Table Of Contents Important Safety Instructions c ccceseeeseeeceeeeeeeeeseeeseeeeceneeseeeseeeseeeseensnseensenenene 1 Wnt CU CHINN iat ia ans eens 3 Parts Check St DE 4 The Handset Layout 5 The Base Unit Layout correr roe rr br e entr enia esent nd v ES 6 Gettind Started o iioii isnt eese ties nee 7 I e M 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 Connecting Power to Base Unit Handset Charger Installation of Battery Pack in Handset Charging of the Handset Battery Pack Connecting to Phone Line eesesseeeeeeenenenneneneeennen nennen enne nenne Checking for Dial Tore rm i iet ret riae n cs tees ane Tone Pulse selection essssseeeesse iie UD OS Spare Battery Charger Power Backup Feature m Wall Mounting 2 2 22 contr teinte tnter aa 11 Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset 12 Basic Operations M Handset and Base Indicators Handset ICONS ssemmi ore PEG ERE ee REGERE NERO Handset Mzp ccM VE Base Unit Icons Base LEDs Joystick Operation Menu Shortcuts Main Menu Intercom Phonebook Calls Log Settings Sounds amp Alerts Pict res e Recordable Ringer Create a Ringer Pictu
22. a approved the equipment Notice The Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this terminal equipment is 0 1 The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maxi mum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equip ment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of services in some situations 55 lina Information Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the Supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equip ment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe System if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such con
23. ase of Difficulty Tone Pulse Selection Your i 5836 is preset for tone dialing If you want to change your dialing mode see the Tone Pulse section for details ZX CAUTION Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone IMPORTANT FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OFYOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM Choose a central location for your Base Unit Install your Base Unit and Extension Handsets away from electronic equipment such as personal computers television sets and microwave ovens In locations where there are multiple cordless telephones separate Base Units as much as possible Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and sunlight Avoid excessive moisture dust or extreme cold 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 a power failure With a fully charged battery pack in the spare battery charger you will still be able to place and receive calls from the Handset only for up to 2 1 2 hours The spare battery pack can also be used to replace a drained Handset battery ensuring uninterrupted use The spare battery pack is optional and purchased separately NOTE When using the i 5836 during Power Backup mode audio quality may be compromised due to reduced power availability Installation 1 Open the spare battery charger by pressing the release button located on the le
24. croll to GLOBAL PAGE then press OK or press the intercom key then press Each Handset will display Global Call From Base Any Handset can then answer the page and enter intercom mode with the Base by pressing any key except OFF the 5 way joystick and the two softkeys can answer intercom calls To end an intercom call press OFF on the Handset or INTERCOM on the Base From Base to a Specific Handset Press the Base INTERCOM key then scroll to the Handset you want to call e g HANDSET 2 Then press OK Handset 2 can answer the intercom call by pressing any key except OFF the 5 way joystick and the two softkeys can answer To end an intercom call press OFF on the Handset or INTERCOM on the Base Handset Speakerphone Operation Your i 5836 Handset has a built in handsfree speakerphone This feature allows you to stand the Handset upright on a table or desktop and have handsfree conversations For more information refer to Making Calls in the Handset and Base Operation section Base Speakerphone Operation The Base of your i 5836 is equipped with a full duplex speakerphone This is a very useful feature for handsfree conversations or conference calls at the Base Unit For more information refer to Making Calls in the Handset and Base Operation section 44 Line in Use Indication On the Handset When the telephone line is currently being used by a i 5836 Handset or the Base a status message similar to this
25. der OR You can enter the first characters of the name directly The closest match alphabetically will be displayed 22 John Smith 1604720358960420 3589 RINGER Melody 1 none Press the joystick in then press the joystick amp or W to sample the pictures and Phonebook i Phonebook Frank Gerry s Cell JOHN SMITH JOHNSON 3 of 11 El Phonebook Gerry s Cell JOHN SMITH John Smith JOHNSON 3of 11 i Phonebook Frank Gerry s Cell JOHN SMITH JOHNSON 3 of 11 OR You can press FIND softkey enter the first few characters of the name and then press OK to search If you make a mistake press softkey The closest match alphabetically will be displayed You can enter Search For directly by pressing at any time when reviewing the phonebook Once you can find the entry you want simply press ON or SPEAKERPHONE to dial the number Editing Phonebook Entries Following the first two steps in Searching for and Dialing Phonebook Entries locate the entry you want to edit Press the joystick in The screen will display Press the EDIT softkey Press the joystick A or W to the option you want to edit then enter the corrections as needed Press the softkey to delete When finished press the SAVE softkey The screen will display the edited entry Deleting Phonebook Entries Following the first two steps in Searching for and Dialing Phonebook Entries locate the entry y
26. djustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation E If the product has been dropped and the Base and or Handset has been damaged F If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance 13 Avoid using a telephone other than cordless during an electrical storm There isa remote risk of electric shock from lightning 14 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 15 Only put the Handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode WARNING To insure your safety from possible electric shock only use the enclosed VTech Audio Patch Cable to record custom ring tones Do NOT leave the Audio Patch Cable attached to the Handset while charging in its cradle Your i 5836 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5 8GHz frequency range Your i 5836 is capable of supporting up to a maximum of qms additional Handsets up to 2 people can be conferenced on a C Ur two extensions can be conferenced on a call while two other extensions can be talking internally using the Intercom feature This manual is designed to familiarize you with the i 5836 cordless telephone We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone To order additional system Handsets model number VT5820 or i 5801 batteries or headsets call VTech Communications Inc at 1 800 595 9
27. ed by use with non VTech electrical ccessories or 5 Product whose warranty quality stickers Product serial numbers plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed altered or rendered illegible or 6 Product purchased used serviced or shipped for repair from outside the United States or used for commercial or institutional purposes including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes or 7 Product returned without valid proof of purchase see 2 below or 8 Charges for installation or set up adjustment of customer controls and installation or repair of systems outside the unit 51 ation Information How do you get warranty service To obtain warranty service in the United States of America call 1 800 595 9511 for instructions regarding where to return the Product Before calling for service please check the user s manual A check of the Product controls and features may save you a service call Except as provided by applicable law you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport of Product s to the service location VTech will return repaired or replaced product under this limited warranty to you transportation delivery or handling charges prepaid VTech assumes no risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit Ifthe Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty or proof of purchase do
28. es not meet the terms of this limited warranty VTech will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty What must you return with the Product to get warranty service 1 Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTech service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty 2 Include valid proof of purchase sales receipt identifying the Product purchased Product model and the date of purchase or receipt and 3 Provide your name complete and correct mailing address and telephone number Other Limitations This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and VTech It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this Product VTech provides no other warranties for this product The warranty exclusively describes all of VTech s responsibilities regarding the product There are no other express warranties No one is authorized to make modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification State Law Rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Limitations Implied warranties including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability an
29. ft hand side of the Base LDHs 9 Unit A drawer will open to reveal o q9 the spare battery compartment 2 Place a battery pack in the drawer EA with the charge contacts facing up s and to the right E 3 Push the drawer closed a 6000 D N The spare battery charger takes 24 hours to fully charge a drained battery SF OOO Vr o 0 OOO 6 To order battery packs headsets and additional Handsets model i 5801 or VT 5820 call VTech Customer Service at 1 800 595 9511 1 800 267 7377 In Canada call 10 Wall Mounting The Wall Mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only Wall mounting is optional 1 Plug the AC adapters into electrical outlets and the DC connector to the bottom of the Base Unit 2 Connect the telephone line cord to the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit and the other end to the wall jack 3 Line up the tabs on the wall mount adapters with the holes on the bottom of the Base Unit back of the Handset Charger Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place 4 Mount the Base Unit Handset Charger on the wall Position the Base Unit Handset Charger so the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the wall mount bracket Slide Base Unit Handset Charger down on the mounting studs until it locks into place 11
30. h a new or refurbished product of the same or similar design VTech will return repaired or replacement products to you in working condition VTech will retain defective parts modules or equipment Repair or replacement of Product at VTech s option is your exclusive remedy You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days How long is the limited warranty period The limited warranty period for the product extends for ONE 1 YEAR from the date of purchase if we repair or replace a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty This limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Products for a period of either a 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or b the time remaining on the original one year warranty whichever is longer What is not covered by this limited warranty This limited warranty does not cover 1 Product that has been subjected to misuse accident shipping or other physicaldamage improper installation abnormal operation or handling neglect inundation fire water or other liquid intrusion or 2 Product that has been damaged due to repair alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech or 3 Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions network reliability or cable or antenna systems or 4 Product to the extent that the problem is caus
31. he Base press MENU 2 Scroll down to DISPLAY BASE ID then press OK 3 Enter the 15 digit Base ID Code into the Handset If you make a mistake move the joystick to the left lt q to backpace or press the right softkey to erase a character 4 Press OK to complete the registration process NOTE If the Handset after charging Display Searching for Base press the NEW soft key Enter Base ID will now be displayed Follow the steps above Wait approximately 15 60 seconds You will hear confirmation beeps from the Base and Handset The newly registered Handset will now be assigned the lowest extension number not previously assigned to a different system Handset 1 6 If you do not enter the correct digit sequence you will see Invalid Base ID and hear an error tone move the joystick to the left lt q to backpace or press the right softkey to erase a character and carefully re enter the Base ID Code NOTE The 15 digit BASE ID Code may contain numbers and characters including 0 through 9 and Make sure you enter all 15 digits Congratulations You can now enjoy the benefits of your VTech Multi Handset system 15 Handset Icons leon Description Line In Use Indicator Onsteady with one or more numbers next to it indicating which extensions are using the line For example 2 indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on an outside call Appears in idle or phone on modes to
32. he ringing Handset can respond by pressing ON or any of the number keys Toendan intercom call press OFF on either Handset NOTE To access this feature you must have an additional Handset To order accessory Handsets please refer to page 12 for details Global Page from Handset With the Intercom icon highlighted press the joystick in or press the left softkey Press the joystick A or W to navigate to GLOBAL PAGE Press the joystick inor press the left softkey for confirmation Calling Handset 2 KAD E El intercom Call Base Handset 2 19 Basic Operation Any registered Handset or Base can answer the global page thus entering Intercom mode Toend the intercom call press OFF on the Handset or INTERCOM on the Base Phonebook 16 Performing global page g With this icon highlighted press the joystick in or press the left softkey to reveal the contents of your phonebook If there are no entries the screen will display Phonebook is empty The i5836 Handset can store up to 50 numbers with names in the phonebook directory along with a distinctive ring and image for each Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits and up to 16 characters including spaces When prompted to Enter Name use the digit keys to spell the name Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order Number Key Characters in order UO gt go
33. ialing strings of the number stored in Caller ID memory will display If a number is provided in the Caller ID data the possible op tions to choose from will be either 7 8 10 or 11 digits For example if the original number in Caller ID memory was 808 880 8808 then the display options will be Use the ep and GEB keys to make your selection and then press DIAL or SPEAKERPHONE to dial the number Use the SAVE option to store the displayed Caller ID record into the Phonebook Only caller ID records with telephone numbers can be saved into Speed Dial Memory If you need to modify the number after saving see To Edit a Number Name on page 38 Deleting CID Records To delete the displayed Caller ID record press CID then DEL You will then have the option of deleting the single CID record press THIS or all stored CID records press ALL If you press ALL the screen will ask ARE YOU SURE Press YES to confirm the deletion of all CID records Or press NO to return to the CID record previously displayed NOTE You do not have to delete Caller ID records Your i 5836 always saves the 50 most current CID records As new records come in the oldest records are automatically deleted 34 Base Settings To access Base Settings with the Base in the idle OFF mode press MENU scroll down to BASE SETTINGS then press OK You can now access the following setting options RINGER VOLUME RINGER MELODY KEYPAD TONE TONE
34. indicate a parallel set in use It replaces phone on icon during phone on mode and parallel set is detected 1 2 Handset Number Indicator Hag Indicates the Handset number It s permanently displayed at the top left corner after the Handset has found the Base Searching for Base Indicator Indicates that the Handset is still searching for the Base Intercom Indicator Onsteady with the extension numbers currently on an intercom call For example 02 indicates that the Base and Handset 2 are on intercom call Hold Indicator Onsteady when the line is on hold Mute Indicator On steady when the Handset microphone is muted Ringer Off Indicator s displayed when the ringer is turned off Battery Indicator When the Handset is removed from the charger this lets you know the level of charge in the battery pack from FULL 4 to EMPTY 4D Cycles Low Medium and Full when Handset battery is charging Flashes whena low battery condition is detected 16 Handset LEDs Lights to indicate that you have new voicemail messages Service must be subscriped to through your local telephone company Speakerphone Lights when Handset Speakerphone is in use Base Unit Icons Ringer Off Indicator is displayed when the Base ringer is turned off Message Waiting Battery indicator Cycles Low Medium and Full when a battery pack is charging in the spare battery compartment Base LEDs Messages
35. larger plug into the headset jack of your PC or audio source Insert the 2 5mm plug smaller plug into the Headset jack on the side of the i 5836 Handset You can listen to the playing music through your Handset speaker after connecting the Audio Patch Cord when selecting the Record Preview menu option Adjust the recording volume at the audio source When hear what you desire to record press RECORD f you want to use the Handset microphone to record ringers select Record Clip menu option Start recording your tone after you hear a beep Basic Operation NOTE If the memory is full it will prompt Clip memory full Hitthe STOP softkey if you want to stop the recording After the recording is finished you have the choice to PLAY or SAVE the recording If you press SAVE to store your recording it will prompt Enter Clip Name Enter a name up to 8 characters for the recorded melogy If you make a mistake press the E softkey to backspace Press SAVE for confirmation Clip has been saved will display The melody will be stored in the My Clips section You can listen to all of your recorded musical ringers in My Clips If you want when in My Clips you can press DELETE then YES to erase one of them My Clips NOTE When you want to use the Handset microphone to record ringers do not insert the Audio Patch Cord into the headset jack 28 Download Your Own Image Do you have a favorite image stored in your personal computer
36. m from the Base to Handset Handset to Handset or Handset to Base Blind Transfer You can directly transfer any active call to another i 5836 extension without notification by doing the following steps From the Handset Press the joystick in then press joystick A or W to the desired destination Press the joystick in again for confirmation The ringing Handset or Base can pick up the transferred call just like any incoming call From the Base Press INTERCOM or XFER softkey Scroll to the desired destination then press OK The ringing Handset can pick up the transferred call just like any incoming call Announced Transfer You can perform an announced transfer call and advise another extension of an active call by doing the following steps From the Handset Press HOLD to place your call on hold Press the joystick in any direction then press joystick lt to Intercom press the joystick in again to confirm OR Press the joystick in any direction then press the dialing key 1 Press joystick A or W to the desired destination To confirm press the joystick in again When the ringing Handset or Base answers announce that there s an active call on hold Press OFF on the Handset or INTERCOM on the Base Press ON on the destination Handset or SPEAKERPHONE on the destination Base to pick up the call on hold From the Base Press HOLD to place your call on hold Press INTERCOM
37. mber you want to store in memory Be sure to include long distance codes and pauses using the PAUSE softkey if necessary Press the MEM softkey You will then be prompted to ENTER NAME Use the digit keys to spell the name If you make a mistake press the CLEAR softkey To enter a space press B When finished press SAVE If there is space available in memory the entry will be saved and the Base will return to pre dial mode If the memory is full the Base will dis play PHONEBOOK IS FULL and exit to pre dial mode without saving the entry 38 To Search For and Dial a Number Name Starting from the idle screen press the MEM softkey to review memory contents s Using the Gee e softkeys scroll through the memory contents in alphabetical order Or you can press the FIND softkey enter the first few chararcters of the name and then press FIND to search If you make a mistake press the CLEAR softkey The closest match alphabetically will be displayed s Once you find the entry you want simply press SPEAKER PHONE to dial the number To Delete a Number Name Following the first two steps in To Search For and Dial a Number Name locate the entry you want to delete Press the EDIT softkey The screen will display 39 E jons Press the DEL softkey The screen will display To delete this record press THIS The record will be deleted and the next entry in the phonebook will be
38. n choose from 8 traditional ringers and 12 musical ringers Please refer to the Recordable Ringer section on page 28 for details on how to record your own personalized ringer Low Battery Tone dialing key 4 This option allows you to turn the Low Battery Tone On Off Keypad Tone On Off 6 e Keypad Tone dialing key 5 This option allows you to turn the eb Range Tone dialing key 6 This option allows you to turn the Range Tone On Off Press the joystick to navigate to the desired option and make the change or press the dialing key that is assigned to the icon For confirmation press the joystick in or the SAVE softkey Pictures Ea Your i 5836 Handset is preset with the following number of images My Pictures 10 images Images 9 images Emotions 10 images CD ROM 44 images You can assign one image as your background for the idle screen wallpaper or assign a specific image to a phonebook directory in the avail able 50 directories 26 Set a Wallpaper image To set a wallpaper image select the icon Pictures in the main menu Then choose an image in one of the three My Pictures Images or Emotions menu options Once you have selected the image press the SEEN softkey to set the image as your wallpaper You will receive a message on the screen confirming Wallpaper Set and an audio confirmation To assign a personal image into your Handset see the Picture Download section in page 29 for instruc
39. n services provided by most telephone service providers You must subscribe to these services to get the benefits of these features If you do not subscribe to Caller ID services you can still use your i 5836 and the other features it offers Due to regional incompatibilities Caller ID information may not be available for every call you receive In addition the calling party may intentionally block their name and or phone number from being sent Reviewing Caller ID from the Base As new Caller ID Call Waiting ID records are received your Base displays will alert you to the new Caller ID records for example The number of new calls displayed on each system Handset and Base may not be the same If for example you answer a call on Handset 2 that Handset will not count the Caller ID information for that call as new However the other registered Handset and Base displays will consider it a new call and add it to the NEW CALLS total After you review all new Caller ID records the NEW CALLS status will be turned off From the idle OFF mode press MENU CALLS LOG is highlighted press OK The Caller ID information of the most recently received call will be displayed For example To scroll to other records use the N Z scroll keys 33 E jons Dialing from Caller ID To dial the number displayed you can simply press the ON or SPEAKERPHONE key Dialing Tip Press the CID key then OPT Up to four possible d
40. n to normal two way conversation Hold Function From the Handset Press the HOLD softkey to place a call on hold To return to the call press the ON or SPEAKERPHONE key NOTE The Handset will display CALL ON HOLD when a Call is placed on hold If you have new calls in call log CALL ON HOLD will display alternately An H will be displayed to remind you a call is on hold If a call remains on Hold for 5 minutes your i 5836 Handset will ring to remind you the call is being held The phone will display Call On Hold Ring Back You have 30 seconds to return to the call before it is dropped From the Base During an active call press the HOLD softkey to place a call on hold The SPEAK ERPHONE LED will flash to indicate a call is on hold Toreturn to the call press either HOLD or SPEAKERPHONE NOTE Base will display CALL ON HOLD when a call is placed on hold If a call remains on hold for 5 minutes your i 5836 Base will ring to remind you the call is being held The phone will display CALL ON HOLD RING BACK You have 30 seconds to return to the call before it is dropped Flash Function You can use your i 5836 with services such as Call Waiting Simply press the ON FLASH key on the Handset or the FLASH key on the Base when in speakerphone mode to flash the line 43 een Intercom INTERCOM INTERCOM O From Base to ALL Handsets To page all Handsets from the Base press the INTER COM key s
41. nections themselves but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or electrician as appropriate Your Cordless Phone is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC This means your Handset and Base Unit can communicate only over a certain distance which will depend on the location of the Base Unit and Handset weather and the construction and layout of your home or office 56 FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base 5744 736 5825 952 MHz Handset 2401 056 2482 272 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base 2401 056 2482 272 MHz Handset 5744 736 5825 952 MHz CHANNELS 95 Channels SIZE Handset 193mm x 52mm x 40mm including antenna Base 192mm x 143mm x 91mm Charger 77mm x 69mm x 54mm SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 57 WEIGHT Handset 148 5 grams excluding Battery Pack Charger 292 grams Base 396 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset 2 4V 1400mAh NiMH Battery Pack Base 7 VDC 900mA Charger 6 VDC 300mA MEMORY Phone Book 50 Memory locations up to 32 digits per location CID 50 Memory locations vtech VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD wtech member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES Distributed in the U S A by VTech Communications Inc Beaverton Oregon 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd 7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond B C V6X 1Z9 Printed in
42. ook Press ON or SPEAKERPHONE to dial the number or DELETE the entry from the log Alternatively you can dial out by pressing the joystick in while reviewing CID Log Clear CID Log dialing key 2 Choose this option if you want to delete all CID records at once You will be asked Are you sure Choosing YES clears all records Choosing NO returns you to the previous screen Review Redial dialing key 3 Select this option to display the last 10 numbers you dialed Use the joystick Aor W to highlight the desired number press and hold joystick in to view numbers that are longer than 11 digits then press ON or SPEAKERPHONE to dial You can press SAVE to store it in the phonebook or press DELETE to erase 24 Clear Redial dialing key 4 Select this option to delete all phone numbers stored in redial memory You will be asked Are you sure Choosing YES clears all records Choosing NO returns you to the previous screen SN Settings es With this icon highlighted press the joystick in or left softkey to reveal the following menu options hOg 6 Appearance dialing key 1 This option allows you to change the color of the text at the top and bottom of the Handset screen Your color choices are Blue Green Tan Rose Set Time dialing key 2 This option allows you to set the time to be displayed on the bottom of the idle screen If you subsribe to Caller ID this feature will set and update the clock NOTE Press the number
43. ou want to delete 23 Kl Phonebook Search For El Phonebook Frank Gerry s Cell JOHN SMITH JOHNSON 3 of 11 JOHN SMITH 1 604 720 358960 4203589 RINGER Melody 1 PICTURE EA 3 of 10 J 1604720358960420 3589 RINGER 4 Melody 1 PICTURE lt e gt JOHN SMITH 1 604 720 358960 4203589 RINGER Melody 1 PICTURE none i 3 of 10 i Phonebook Frank Gerry s Cell JOHN SMITH JOHNSON 3 of 11 Basic Operation Press the joystick in The screen will display JOHN SMITH 1 604 720 358960 Melody 1 PICTURE EA 3 of 10 e Press DELETE softkey The screen will display e To confirm the deletion press YES To exit with out deleting press NO Calls Log 9 E With this icon highlighted press the joystick in or left softkey to view your Caller ID and Redial options Review CID Log Clear CID Log Review Redial Clear Redial Move the joystick A or W to highlight the desired option then press the joystick in or press the left softkey You can also press the dialing key assigned to each menu item The top menu is assigned to dialing key 1 and so forth on down the menu NOTE you can also view your Caller ID and Redial options from the Idle Menu by selecting the using the soft keys Review CID Log dialing key 1 Allows you to scroll through the 50 current Caller ID and Call Waiting records received With a CID record displayed you can press SAVE to save it in the phoneb
44. p Alerts y 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 range on and off Settings dialing key 6 Set the time adjust screen contrast reset to default settings change color of the text register new Handsets change screen language Press the joystick lt d gt A or W to navigate to the desired menu option You can also press the dialing key assigned to each menu item The top menu is as signed to dialing key 1 and so forth on the menu Intercom eum From Handset to Base With the Intercom icon highlighted press the joystick inor assigned dialing key to reveal your intercom options for example With the Base option highlighted press the joystick in the left softkey or the assigned dialing key 0 for confirmation The screen will display The Base will ring then automatically enter intercom mode To end the intercom call press OFF on the Handset or INTERCOM on the Base From Handset to Handset With the Intercom icon highlighted press the E Intercom Call Base Handset 2 GLOBAL PAGE Calling Base lt A 6 joystick in or press the left softkey Press the joystick 4 or V to navigate to the desired Handset E intercom Call Base GLOBAL PAGE Press the joystick in or press the left softkey for confirmation Or press the assigned dialing key 1 6 directly T
45. perated only from the type of power source indicated on the packaging If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not install this product where the cord may have anyone walking on it Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the Base or Handset as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock Avoid spilling liquid of any kind on the product To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product but take it to an authorized service facility Opening or removing parts of the Base or Handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the following conditions A When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed B If liquid has been spilled onto the product C If the product has been exposed to rain or water D If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper a
46. ption and save it if necessary For example pressing the 2 key when in the Appearance screen will select and save the Green option Screen Saver After 30 seconds of inactivity in idle mode your handset will go into screen saver mode While in screen saver your handset will display a digital clock and the new calls count if you have new calls To illuminate the screen and read the clock and the new calls count if you have new calls simply press the volume button on the right edge of the handset Main Menu Press the joystick in any directionto display the 6 menu 1 Phonebook options Then use the joystick to navigate to the desired menu option for selection You can also press the dialing key assigned for each icon see information below for the assigned keys to activate the menu option Intercom con dialing key 1 Talk between Handsets s and Base Unit or use to page the cordless Handset s Phonebook 10 dialing key 2 Enter and retrieve up to 50 phone numbers with name along with a distinctive ring and image for each Calls Log dialing key 3 Review Caller ID data select and dial from the Caller ID data or from the Redial list that accounts for the last 10 dialed phone numbers Pictures EQ dialing key 4 Choose from the many preset images or download new images into the Handset to be used as your idle screen wall paper or assign an image to a specific phonebook directory 18 Sounds am
47. r Base if previously registered or it will prompt you to Enter Base ID to register the new Handset Charging of the Handset Battery Pack The Handset of your i 5836 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery pack It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in its charger Maximum talk time on a full charge is 8 hours and maximum standby time is 5 days You should charge the battery pack for 12 hours when you first receive your phone You ll know the battery pack needs charging when The low battery message is displayed s The Handset seems completely dead the LCD is completely clear and does not activate when you press the keys 8 IMPORTANT 1 Do not dispose of a battery pack in a fire the cell may explode 2 Do not open or mutilate the battery pack Toxic substances may be released causing harm to eyes or skin 3 Exercise care in handling battery packs in order to prevent an accidental short of the charge contacts potentially causing the battery pack to overheat 4 Do not dispose of this battery pack into household garbage Connecting to Phone Line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit Plug the other end of this cord into the wall jack Checking for Dial Tone After the battery is charged press ON on the Handset The Phone icon X will appear on the Handset display and you will hear dial tone If not see In C
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49. re the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer 3 Repair instructions If this equipment is malfunctioning it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents For repair procedures follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty 4 Rights of the telephone company If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service The telephone company is required to notify you before interrupting service If advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operation or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product The telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned 54 5 Hearing aid compatibility If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset it is hearing aid compatible 6 Programming testing of emergency numbers If this product has memory dialing locations you may choose to
50. registered to the Base Unit To register additional VT 5820 i 5801 Handsets follow these steps Register Additional VT 5820 Handsets 1 After charging the Handset remove it from its Charge Cradle the screen will display alternating with this screen 2 f after charging the Handset you see 3 Press NEW You will now see the ENTER BASE ID screen as described in step 1 4 Find the BASE ID Code by doing the following the Base must be in idle OFF mode A At the Base press MENU B Scroll down to DISPLAY BASE ID C Press OK The Base screen will display the 15 digit ID Code 5 Enter the 15 digit Base ID Code into the Handset If you make a mistake press lt q to erase a character Then press OK NOTE The 15 digit BASE ID Code may contain numbers and characters including 0 through 9 and Make sure you enter all 15 digits 6 Wait approximately 15 to 60 seconds You will hear confirmation beeps from the Base and Handset The newly registered Handset will now assign itself the lowest Handset number not previously assigned to a different system Handset 1 6 7 f the Handset displays REJECTED BY BASE or continues to display SEARCHING FOR BASE for well beyond 60 seconds try the registration process again by repeating the above steps 14 Register Additional i 5801 Handsets H After charging the screen will display Find the BASE ID Code by doing the following Base must be OFF 1 At t
51. store police fire department and emergency medical service telephone numbers in these locations If you do please keep three things in mind a We recommend that you also write the telephone number on the directory card so that you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn t work b This feature is provided only as a convenience and the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for customer reliance upon the memory feature c Testing the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is not recommended However if you do make a call to an emergency number You must remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up Programming testing of emergency numbers should be performed during off peak hours such as in the early morning or late evening when the emergency services tend to be less busy IC Industry Canada This telephone is registered for use in Canada The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications This is confirmed by the registration number The abbreviation IC before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not imply that Industry Canad
52. t does not ring when you receive a call Make sure you have the ringer activated Refer to the section s on Sounds amp Alerts Ringer Control in this User s Manual Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the telephone jack Make sure the power cord is plugged in You may be too far from the Base Unit You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring Try unplugging some of the other phones Your Handset vibrates or shakes when a call comes in e Itis likely that your Vibrating Handset Ringer option has been set to ON If you d like to turn it off see the section on Sounds amp Alerts Ringer Control in this User s manual 48 You hear other calls while using your phone Disconnect your Base Unit from the telephone jack and plug in a regular telephone If you still hear other calls the problem is probably in your wiring or local service Call your local telephone company You hear noise in the Handset and none of the keys or buttons work Make sure the power cord is plugged in Common cure for electronic equipment If the unit does not seem to be responding normally then try putting the Handset in the cradle If it does not seem to respond do the following in the order listed 1 Disconnect the power to the Base 2 Disconnect the Handset battery cells and spare battery compartment s battery cells if applicable 3 Wait a few min
53. the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help To ensure safety of users the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria The handset has such a low power that it does not require testing It may be safely held against the ear of the user The base unit shall be installed amp used such that parts of the user s body other than the hands should be maintained at a comfortable distance of approximately 20 cm or more FCC and ACTA Information If this equipment was approved for connection to the telephone network prior to July 23 2001 it complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules If the equipment was approved after that date it complies with the Part 68 rules and with Technical Requirements for Connection 53 ation Information of Equipment to the Telephone Network adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments ACTA We are required to provide you with the following information 1 Product identifier and REN information The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains among other things an identifier indicating product approval and the Ringer Equivalence Number REN This information must be provided to your local telephone company upon
54. tions NOTE After 30 seconds of inactivity your Handset will go into idle mode While in idle mode your handset will display a digital clock To illuminate the idle screen and read the clock simply press the volume button Clear a Wilpaper image To clear a wallpaper image select the icon Pictures in the main meun Press the joystick up or down until Clear Wallpaper is highlighted Then press the joystick in or left softkey 27 Create a Ringer You can easily record a unique ringer to be used as either your Default Ringer or for a Distinctive Ringer for assigning to a individual phonebook directory You can either record using the provided Audio Patch Cord not the USB cord or simply use the Handset microphone You may record 9 unique ringers for a maximum of 10 seconds each NOTE Your i 5836 Handset is preset with many musical i e Jazz R amp B Reggae Rock etc ringer options for you to use as your default ringer or a distinctive ringer for a phonebook directory Three of them are protected you cannot replace them You can replace the other 6 preset ringers with your own Or you can record your own ringers in another 3 blank locations in My Clips You may find 10 additional sound clips on the accompanying CD ROM To record a ringer follow these steps Select the Sounds amp Alerts icon cB in the Main Menu Select the Sound Clips icon DAJ f you are using the Audio Patch Cord insert the 3 5mm plug
55. uld you experience trouble with this telephone equipment please contact VTech Communications Inc CUSTOMER SERVICE at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd at 1 800 267 7377 for repair warranty information The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the line network until the problem has been corrected FCC Part 15 Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from that to which
56. unwritten warranty that the product is fit for ordinary use are limited to one year from date of purchase Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect special incidental consequential or similar damages including but not limited to lost profits or revenue inability to use the product or other associated equipment the cost of substitute equipment and claims by third parties resulting from the use of this product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 52 This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules for the United States It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS 03 of Industry and Science Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device A label is located on the underside of the Base Unit containing either the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN or the IC registration number and Load Number You must upon request provide this information to your local telephone company This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids Sho
57. utes 4 Connect power to the Base 5 Re install the battery cells 6 Wait for the Handset to re establish its link with the Base To be safe allow up to one minute for this to take place 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 set to OFF You cannot hear recorded messages Using the Base volume control raise the volume to a comfortable listening level CL is flashing in the Base Message Window Display You need to set the day and time Refer to the section s on Setting the Clock in this User s Manual 49 ation Information Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts so it must be treated with care Avoid rough treatment Place the Handset down gently Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet Do not use the Handset outdoors in the rain or handle it with wet hands Do not install your Base Unit near a sink bathtub or shower Electrical storms Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety use caution when using electric appliances during storms Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years Clean it only with
58. will display on idle Handset s When the telephone line is currently being used by another phone other than the i 5836 the phone icon will remain on steadily and EXTENSION IN USE will be displayed On the Base When a i 5836 Handset is in use the IN USE LED will glow and LINE IN USE will appear on the screen When a parallel set is in use the IN USE will flash and EXTENSION IN USE will appear on the screen Message Waiting Indication The i 5836 is compatible with optional voicemail service provided by some local telephone companies If you subscribe to this service and you have new unplayed messages in your voicemail a Visual Message Waiting Indication VMWI signal is transmitted by your local telephone company The i 5836 will detect a VMWI singnal and activate Message Waiting lights on the Base and Handset s See the Handset and Base Unit Layout Diagrams at the beginning of this User s Manual for the location of the Message Waiting lights Conference Calling The i 5836 is capable of supporting conference calls with up to two registered Handsets and the Base Unit To enter a conference call simply access the line with two or three extensions by pressing ON or SPEAKERPHONE on the Handset or SPEAKERPHONE on the Base The phone icon and two or three extension numbers will be displayed in the upper left corner of the Handset display 45 sno Transferring Calls You can transfer calls on the i 5836 syste
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