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Table of contents
Parts checklist 1 Chart of characters 19
Parts checklist for ia5865/ia5870 1 Edit a directory entry 20
Parts checklist for ia5878/ia5884 2 Delete a directory entry 20
Parts checklist for ia5882/ia5890 3 Move a directory entry into speed dial 21
Installation
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Voice menu 35 Remote access commands 35 Display screen messages 37 Battery information 38 Battery care and performance 38 Replacing the handset battery 38 Troubleshooting 39 Maintenance 49 Limited Warranty
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NEED HELP? This user’s manual has all the feature operation and troubleshooting you will need to install and operate your new VTech phone Please take the time to review thoroughly to ensure proper installation of this VTech innovative and feature rich product You can also visit our website at www vtechphones com for support, shopping, and everything new at VTech In Canada, please visit www vtechcanada com iii www.vtechphones.com
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Getting started Parts checklist Parts checklist for ia5865/ia5870 • Telephone base with wall • Important! mounting/desktop bracket Please read the Important safety • Handsets (2) SELECT instructions on • Charger page 51 before using this telephone • Telephone line cord • Base power adapter Charger Telephone base with wall mounting/desktop bracket • Charger power adapter Handsets (2) • Belt clips (2) • Batteries (2) • User’s manual Base power adapter Charger power
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Parts checklist Parts checklist for ia5878/ia5884 • Telephone base with wall mounting/desktop bracket • Handsets (3) • Chargers (2) SELECT • Telephone line cord • Base power adapter Telephone base with wall Chargers (2) • Charger power adapters (2) mounting/desktop bracket Handsets (3) • Belt clips (3) • Batteries (3) • User’s manual Charger power adapters (2) To purchase replacement Base power adapter Telephone line cord batteries, visit us on the web at www vtechphones com or call us
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Getting started Parts checklist Parts checklist for ia5882/ia5890 • Telephone base with wall mounting/desktop bracket • Handsets (4) SELECT • Chargers (3) • Telephone line cord • Base power adapter Chargers (3) Telephone base with wall • Charger power adapters (3) mounting/desktop bracket Handsets (4) • Belt clips (4) • Batteries (4) • User’s manual Charger power adapters (3) Base power adapter To purchase replacement Telephone line cord batteries, visit us on the web at www vtechpho
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Installation Choose location Connect power and telephone line cords For maximum performance of • Install the telephone your cordless telephone system: base away from electronic equipment 1 Choose a central location such as personal for your telephone base computers, television 2 I nstall your telephone base sets or microwave Standard and extension handset ovens Avoid Modular electrical outlet away from electronic excessive heat, cold, telephone jack dust or moisture equipment,
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Getting started Installation Install handset battery a) Align the two holes in the plug with the socket • Use only the pins in the handset battery compartment, provided VTech matching the red and black wires to the color- battery, or coded label Snap the plug into place Put the equivalent battery into the compartment To purchase replacement b) Place the battery in the compartment with the batteries, wires tucked inside visit us on th
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Installation Wall mounting bracket installation (optional) Your telephone base comes with the wall mounting/desktop bracket installed, ready for desktop use If you prefer to mount your telephone on the wall (optional), it is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate For wall mounting, follow these instructions: • First, insert the lower portion tabs of the wall mounting/desktop bracket into the lower grooves in the telephone base, then snap the upper portion tabs of the bracket i
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Getting started Installation If you subscribe to DSL service If you receive high speed internet service through your telephone line (commonly referred to as DSL) and you are experiencing interference during conversations and/or your caller ID features aren’t functioning properly, install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL provider to obtain a DSL filter. Telephone DSL filter (for line cord DSL users) To single telephone
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Installation Check for dial tone A fter the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press TALK/FLASH; you should hear a • If the phone will dial tone If you do not, refer to the Troubleshooting section in the back of this user’s manual not be used for a long period of time, Charge the handset battery remove the battery The battery may have enough power to allow for short calls If the battery power is low, NEEDS to prevent battery RECHARGING will appear on the handset screen F
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Getting started Installation Set handset date and time If you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with the first incoming call. • I n the event the If you do not have caller ID service, you can set the date and time manually: battery loses all • Press PROG, then press or until DATE/TIME is displayed Press SELECT. of its power or is • The month is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct month Press SELECT removed, the ti
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Telephone operation Handset layout 1 TALK 2 FLASH 3 CHAN (channel) 4 REMOVE 6 5 Answer a call 6 /CID VOL- SELECT 8 1,2 /VOL+ 7 7 SELECT 5 8 OFF 9 REDIAL/PAUSE 10 PROG (program) 3,4 9 10 10 www.vtechphones.com
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Basic operation Telephone operation Telephone base layout 11 CHARGE/IN USE 12 Message window 13 ANS ON/OFF 14 PLAY/STOP 15 REPEAT/ 16 SKIP/ 11 17 DELETE/ X 17 18 VOL / 18 16 19 CLOCK 15 14 20 SETUP 12 13 21 ANNC (announcement) 22 RECORD 23 FIND HANDSET 19 20 21 22 23 www.vtechphones.com 11
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Telephone operation Handset operation Making calls • Whenever the phone • Press TALK/FLASH, then dial the number is in use, call timer — OR — will be shown at the top right corner Dial the number (press to backspace), then press TALK/FLASH. Ending calls • Press OFF to end your call — OR — Put the handset on the telephone base or charger to end your call Answering Calls • Press any key to answer a call (except OFF, or ) FLASH During a call, press TALK/FLASH to receive an inc
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Basic operation Telephone operation • While phone is not in use, press to display caller ID information • While entering names or numbers into memory, press then press CHAN/REMOVE to delete the last character entered /VOL+ • While on a call, press to increase the volume A double beep will sound when you reach the highest setting • While phone is not in use, press to display directory entries • While entering names, press twice to add a space SELECT Press to confirm an entry of op
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Telephone operation Telephone base operation CHARGE/IN USE • Only one handset • Flashes in unison with an incoming call’s ringing can be on a call at a • Flashes slowly when the handset is in use or answering machine picks up a call or extension is off time For example, hook if HS1 is on a call • Glows steadily when the handset is charging and HS2 presses Message window the TALK/FLASH Indicate the status of answering machine (e g show the number of message recorded in the mailb
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Basic operation Telephone operation Temporary tone dialing If you have pulse (rotary) dialing, you can change from pulse dialing to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing *TONE This is useful if you need to send touch tone signals for access to telephone banking • Only one handset can be on a call at a or long distance services time For example, 1 Press *TONE when handset is off hook or on a call if HS1 is on a call 2 Dial the number and HS2 presses 3 After you hang up, t
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Telephone operation For the ia5878/ia5884 1 While on a call, press SELECT on HS1 to forward the call to the destination handset • If HS2 cannot be HS1 will show: Destination handset will ring and show: found, HS1 will generate an error tone and continue TRANSFERRED CALL ENTER 1-3 the call automatically Before HS2 answers, HS1 can press 2 Enter the destination handset number you want to transfer TALK/FLASH to cancel the forward 3 Press TALK/FLASH on the destinati
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Basic operation Telephone operation Headset jack Operating range You can use this telephone handsfree This cordless telephone operates within the maximum • T o purchase a when you install any VTech 2 5 mm power allowed by the Federal Communications headset, visit us on headset, purchased separately Commission (FCC) Even so, this handset and base the web at www can communicate over only a certain distance - which Plug the headset into the jack located vtechphones can vary with the loc
