Summary of the content on the page No. 1
User’s Manual
w w w . v t e c h p h o n e s . c o m
Model: VT5875
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Table of contents Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . Co . nference call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . Parts checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . Vo . lume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 . . . . Installation . .
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Table of contents Delete all calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 . . . . Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . 7 . . Dial a displayed number . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . 9 . . FCC, ACTA and IC regulations . . . . . . . . . . 4 . 8 . . ® Store a call history record in the directory . . . . . 3 . 0 The RBRC seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 . . . . Voicemail . . . . . . . . . .
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Getting started Before you begin Parts checklist 1 . Handset 2 . Base unit • Important! Before using this 3 . Charger telephone, you 4 . Battery must read the 5 . Telephone line cord important safety 6 . Belt clip instructions on page 47 . 7 . Base wall mounting bracket 8 . AC power adapter Base unit Handset Charger 9 . Charger power adater 10 . User’s manual To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www . vtechphones . com or call VTech Communications, Battery Teleph
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Installation Choose location Install handset battery a) Align the two holes in the plug with For maximum performance of your cordless the socket pins, then snap the plug telephone system: • Use only the VTech into place . battery pack supplied 1 . C hoose a central location for your base with your phone . b) Place the battery in the compartment . unit . • Place the handset in c) Replace cover by sliding it up into 2 . Install your phone(s) as far away as its telephone base place . p
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Getting started Installation Power guard/spare battery charger feature Your phone can use the spare battery 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 • When using the phone during and receive calls from the handset for up to 1 .5 hours . power backup mode, audio The spare battery can also be used to replace a drained handset battery, ensuring uninterrupted use .
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Installation Connect power to telephone base/handset chargers 1 . Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch, and the connector into the bottom of the telephone base . Caution: Use only 2 . Choose the location for your charger, and plug its power supply into an electrical outlet . the VTech power supply provided with your phone . Modular Standard Standard telephone jack electrical outlet electrical outlet Connect to phone line Plug one end of the teleph
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Getting started Installation Wall mounting Your phone base unit is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate . Wall mounting is optional . 1 . Run the power and telephone line cords through the slots in the bracket, connecting them to the jacks located on the underside of the base. 2 . Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet, and the connector to the bottom of the base unit . 3. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack at the bottom of the base unit, and the other end to the
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Installation Charge the handset battery Place the handset in the base . Be sure to charge the battery for at least 16 hours before using your phone . • Your phone contains an internal noise filter Check for dial tone (for DSL subscribers) . After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press ON; you should hear a dial tone . If This means, If you you do not, try this phone in another phone jack. subscribe to DSL service, you shouldn’t experience Belt clip (optional) interf
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Getting started Registration Your phone can operate up to four handsets . To order additional handsets call the supplier . To register your accessory handsets • The 15-digit base ENTER BASE ID 1 . After charging the battery, the screen will display: ID code may ############### 2 . On the base unit, press MENU/SEL, then scroll to DISPLAY BASE ID, contain numbers press MENU/SEL . and characters, 3 . Enter the 15 digit base unit ID code, If you make a mistake, press the including 0 DELETE/MU
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Handset and base indicators Handset display Icon Description MUTE Turns on when the microphone is muted . NEW Turns on when there are new call log entries . Turns on when the ringer is muted . Low battery indicator and charging indicator . LED is on when in handsfree mode . VOICEMAIL On when new voicemail is detected . Service must be subscribed through your local telephone company . www.vtechphones.com 0
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Basic operation Handset and base indicators Base display Icon Description • In the event of a MUTE • MUTE turns on when the microphone is muted . power failure, if a spare battery • LED is on when microphone is muted is charging in the NEW Turns on when there are new call log entries . base, the base will go into backup Turns on when the ringer is muted . mode and use the spare battery for Displays when spare battery is charging in the base unit . power . IN USE On when the phone is off
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Handset layout 1 . Antenna 2 . CID 3 . Redial/pause 4. On/flash 5 . Dialing key (0 - 9, *, #) 6 . Voicemail 7 . Play 8 . Skip 9 . Menu/select 10 . 11 . Speaker 12 . Mute/delete 13 . Off/clear 14 . Billed services 15 . Intercom 16 . Erase X 16 www.vtechphones.com
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Basic operation Base unit layout 1 . Intercom 2 . In use 3 . Spare battery 4 . Charge 23 5 . Microphone 6 . Auto call back 7 . Three-way calling 8 . Repeat dialing 9 . Number keys 10 . Speaker 11 . Mute 12 . Flash 13 . Redial/pause 14 . CID 15 . EXIT 16 . Delete 17 . 18 . Menu/select 19 . Skip 20 . Volume 21 . Erase 22 . Voicemail 23 . Play www.vtechphones.com 3
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Telephone operation Making calls From the handset: Press ON (or, SPEAKER ( ) to use the handset speakerphone feature) . Dial the phone number . -OR- Dial the phone number first; then press ON or SPEAKER ( ) . As you are entering numbers, press DELETE/MUTE or OFF/CLEAR to backspace and make corrections, or press and hold PAUSE to enter a three second dialing pause . Press OFF to end your call . From the base unit • Press SPEAKER ( ) . Dial the phone number . -OR- Enter the phone number fir
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Basic operation Telephone operation Flash function You can use your phone with services such as call waiting . When you receive a call waiting signal, simply press the FLASH key to switch to the new call . Press FLASH again to switch back to the • Use FLASH to access other original call . phone company Redial function subscriber services, as • Press REDIAL to display the last telephone number dialed from the handset or base unit (up to described by your 32 digits) . Use or to scroll th
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Telephone operation Volume control Press the VOLUME button on the handset or press the VOLUME button on the base to adjust listening volume . Each button press raises or lowers volume by one leve . l When you change the • If the returned volume level, the new setting is saved . The new volume level will be applied each time you use the call is not handset, speakerphone or headset . answered within 30 seconds, the Transferring calls external call You can transfer calls between the
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Basic operation Telephone operation Intercom call You can intercom between the base and any handsets registered to it . INTERCOM TO: • From the idle (off) mode, press INTERCOM . The handset will display: • Select a number of the handset to be called (1-4 or 0 for base) . CALLING For example if you intercom the base the display will show: BASE • Press INTERCOM, ON or SPEAKER ( ) on the handset (or INTERCOM base) to answer the intercom call . The screens will display: • Press INTERCOM, OFF/C
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Telephone operation Call forward You can forward calls between the base and any handsets registered to it . • A handset on an external call can forward it to any other handset or base . FORWARD TO: • Press and hold the INTERCOM key on the handset, it will display: • Enter the handset number you wish to forward to or 0 for base . CALL FORWARD The handset will display: • At the handset or base press ON, SPEAKER or any of the dialing keys (0-9, *, #) to answer the call . If the handset or base b
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Basic operation Telephone operation Headset You can use this telephone handsfree when you install a compatible 2 .5 mm headset, purchased separately . Plug the headset into the jack located on the side of the handset (under the small rubber flap). Do not force the connection, but make sure the plug fits securely. Operating range This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . This handset and base can only communicate over a
