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Innovation Beyond Technology
Model: i 5858
USER’S MANUAL
FEATURING:
High Resolution 65K
colour display includes
picture & animation
caller ID.
Musical Ringer -
Personalize your ringer
by recording directly
from your PC or stereo
equipment.
Phonebook Download -
export your phonebook
from popular
applications (ie MS
Outlook, Palm) directly
into the handset.
FULL COLOUR Expandable Cordless System
with Dual Caller ID
8
5.GHz Premium Cordless System
Digital Spread
Spectrum
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Important Safety Instructions 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. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near
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Important Safety Instructions 13. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is a 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
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Introduction The i 5858 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz frequency range. Your i 5858 is capable of supporting up to a maximum of eight handsets. Using additional handsets, up to four people can be conferenced on a call (three handsets and the base speakerphone). This manual is designed to familiarize you with the i 5858 cordless telephone. We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone. To order additional system handsets (model number i 5808)
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Parts Check List 1. Base Unit 7. Belt Clip 2. Handset 8. User’s Manual 3. Base AC Power Adapter 9. Audio Patch Cord 4. Telephone Line Cord 10. Battery 11. VTech Phonebook Manager 5. Special Features Guide 12. USB Cable 6. Quick Start Guide To purchase replacement batteries, please call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. NOTE: Use only VTech batteries P/N 89-1324-00-00. Base Unit Belt Clip Handset Battery Base Power Adapter Quick Start Guide Special Features Guide Telephone
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The Handset Layout 1. Earpiece 9. Softkey 2. USB Cable Jack 10. NavKeys (Navigation Keys) 3. Headset Jack / Audio Patch Cable 11. Volume Keys Jack (2.5mm) 12. Off/Clear Key 4. On/Flash Key 13. Microphone 5. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) 6. Speakerphone Key 7. LCD Display 8. MENU/SEL (Menu/Select Key) 4 5
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The Base Unit Layout 1. Charging LED 9. Dialing Keys (0-9, , #) * 2. LCD Display 10. Clear 3. Message LED 11. Antenna 4. Speakerphone 12. Microphone 5. Softkeys 13. Telephone Jack 6. Flash 14. DC Connector Jack 7. Intercom 15. Spare Battery Compartment 8. Volume Key 6 7 Getting Started
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Setup Connecting Power to Base Unit Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the connector into the bottom of the base unit. To outlet 6 7 Getting Started
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Setup Installation and Charge of Battery Follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery cover and place the battery in the compartment with the metal contacts aligning, as shown in the diagram. 2. Replace the cover by sliding it upwards. 3. If the new battery is not already charged, place the handset in its base unit, and allow it to charge for a minimum of 12 hours. After initial charge, a maintenance charge of eight hours should be sufficient. Charging of the Handset Battery The ha
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Setup 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 /FLASH (on) on the handset. The Phone icon will appear on the handset display, and you will hear dial tone. If not, see In Case of Difficulty. CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone. IMPORTANT! FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLES
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Power Guard/Spare Battery Charger Feature Power Guard The i 5858 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 in the spare battery charger, you will still be able to place and receive calls, for up to 2 1/2 hours. The spare battery can also be used to replace drained handset battery ensuring uninterrupted use. The spare battery are optional and purchased separately. NOTE: When using the i 5858 durin
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Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset Expand your i 5858 system by adding accessory handsets. Bring telephone access to rooms where a phone jack isn’t available! Your VTech i 5858 system can operate up to eight handsets. To order additional handsets (model i 5808), please call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-267-7377. In USA, call: 1-800- 595-9511. The original handset that is shipped with your i 5858 system will be automatically registered to the base. This handset is HANDSET
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Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset Setup of i 5808 Accessory Handset 1. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. 2. Place the battery in the handset with the metal contacts aligning, as shown in the diagram to the left. 3. Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding it upward. 4. Place the handset in the charger, and allow it to charge for a minimum of 12 hours. After the initial charge, a maintenance charge of eight hours should be sufficient. 12 13 Getting
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Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset Registration Your i 5858 handset comes registered to the base unit. To register additional i 5808 handsets (purchased separately): Registering the i 5808 handset for the first time After charging the handset will display registration directions, which are as follows: • On the base unit, press MENU, then select REGISTER HANDSET. • When the base unit shows READY TO REGISTER NEW HANDSET, press REGISTER on the handset. • The handset displays Regis
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Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description Line In Use Indicator • On steady when an extension handset or parallel set is in use. Hold Indicator • Flashes when a call is on hold. Mute Indicator • Flashes when the handset microphone is muted. Ringer Off Indicator • is 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, from FULL ( ) to EMPTY ( ). • Cycles (low, medium, a
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Handset and Base Indicators Base Unit Icons Icon Description Ringer Off Indicator • is displayed when the base ringer is turned off. Line In Use Indicator • On steady when an extension handset or parallel set is in use. Hold Indicator • Flashes when a call is on hold. Battery Indicator • Cycles (low, medium, and full) when batteries are charging in the spare battery compartment. • Flashes when the base is under power backup mode (No AC power is detected). Mute Indicator MUTE • Flashes when th
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Handset Menu Handset Main Menu Enter the handset main menu options by pressing MENU/SEL. Use the and NavKeys to select from the seven menu items described below. Navigation Keys (NavKeys) Press the and NavKeys to maneuver through the various options in the handset main menu. Press MENU/SEL to choose the displayed menu item. Phonebook Enter and retrieve up to 50 names and phone numbers, each can be assigned a distinctive ring and image. Call Log Review caller ID data, select and dial
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Handset Menu Phonebook Enter the phonebook directly from idle mode by pressing the or Navkeys. — OR — press MENU/SEL. Next using the up and down NavKeys, scroll to phonebook, then press MENU/SEL. If there are no entries, the screen will display Phonebook is empty. The i 5858 handset can store up to 100 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. Eac
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Handset Menu • You will then be prompted to Enter Name. Use the digit keys to spell the name. If you make a mistake, press the softkey. To add a space between characters, press the 1 key or twice. When finished, press the SET softkey. NOTE: Press to advance the cursor. Press again to add a space. • Enter the number you want to store in the phonebook. Press and hold the # key to insert a pause. If you make a mistake, press the right softkey .When finished, press SET. The screen will d
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Handset Menu • If you wish to be visually alerted to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive image or animation, press the or NavKey to scroll to PICTURE : < (none) >. • Press the or NavKey to sample the picture and animation options. If you make a mistake, press to delete. — OR — • Press MENU/SEL then press the or NavKey to sample the picture and image options. • Once you have selected an image or animation, pre SET. You must subscribe to caller ID service for the disti
