Vtech ia5870 User Manual

www.vtechphones.comTable of contentsParts checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Parts checklist for ia5865/ia5

www.vtechphones.com7Getting startedIf you subscribe to DSL serviceIf you receive high speed internet service through your telephone line (commonly ref

www.vtechphones.com8InstallationCheck for dial tone After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press TALK/FLASH; you should hear a dia

www.vtechphones.com9 Getting startedInstallationSet handset date and time If you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will be set autom

www.vtechphones.com10Telephone operationHandset layout1. TALK2. FLASH3. CHAN (channel)4. REMOVE5. Answer a call6. /CID VOL- /VOL+ 7. SELECT8

www.vtechphones.com11Basic operation Telephone operationTelephone base layout11. CHARGE/IN USE12. Message window13. ANS ON/OFF14. PLAY/STOP15. REPEA

www.vtechphones.com12Telephone operation• Whenever the phone is in use, call timer will be shown at the top right corner.Handset operationMaking call

www.vtechphones.com13 Basic operationTelephone operation• While phone is not in use, press to display caller ID information.• While entering nam

www.vtechphones.com14Telephone operation• Only one handset can be on a call at a time. For example, if HS1 is on a call and HS2 presses the TALK/FLAS

www.vtechphones.com15 Basic operationCALL TRANSFERREDTRANSFERRED CALLCall transferTo transfer an external call from one handset (HS1) to the other h

www.vtechphones.com16For the ia5878/ia58841. While on a call, press SELECT on HS1 to forward the call to the destination handset. HS1 will show:

www.vtechphones.comVoice menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Remote access commands . . . . . . . . . .

www.vtechphones.com17 Basic operationOperating rangeThis cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications

www.vtechphones.com18DirectoryYour phone can store 20 (including nine speed dial entries) telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters for the na

www.vtechphones.com19 Basic operationChart of charactersUsing the chart below, enter up to 15 characters for the name you’re storing. An error tone

www.vtechphones.com20DirectoryEdit a directory entry1. Press . The screen displays DIRECTORY.2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through ent

www.vtechphones.com21Basic operationDirectory4. Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES and the number. The current choice ashe

www.vtechphones.com22Speed dial Characters by number of key pressesDial key Once Twice 3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times112A B C

www.vtechphones.com23Basic operationSpeed dialSPEED EDIT ERASE8005959511 016. Enter the telephone number. Press then press CHAN/REMOVE to backspa

www.vtechphones.com24Speed dialDelete a speed dial entry1. Press and hold the speed dial location key (1-9) of the entry you wish to delete.2. When

www.vtechphones.com25 Basic operationYour phone has a caller ID (CID) with call waiting feature that works with service from your local phone servic

www.vtechphones.com26Caller IDAbout call history (caller ID)Your phone can store up to 45 calls in its caller ID (CID) memory. When the memory is full

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www.vtechphones.com27Basic operationCaller ID Delete records from call historyDelete a specic call:1. Locate the record you want to delete from call

www.vtechphones.com28Caller ID 2. If you wish to change how the number is stored, press#. The screen displays any alternate dialing sequences availab

www.vtechphones.com29Basic operationAnswering system operationAudible indicatorsYour telephone system gives you voice prompts for feature operations a

www.vtechphones.com30Answering system operationIf you choose not to record a personalized announcement, the pre-recorded announcement will say “Hello,

www.vtechphones.com31Basic operationAnswering system operationDelete your announcementPress DELETE during announcement playback. The system will use t

www.vtechphones.com32Answering system operationMessage alert tone <current setting>, to change the setting, press SKIP or REPEAT, to continue se

www.vtechphones.com33Basic operationTo increase/decrease speaker volume.Listen to, save & delete messagesThe system automatically saves your messa

www.vtechphones.com34Answering system operationWindow display: When:0There are no messages.1-95Total number of old message(s).0-95 (ashing)Total numb

www.vtechphones.com35Basic operationAnswering system operation - remote accessAccessing the answering system remotelyYou can access many features of t

www.vtechphones.com36Answering system operation - remote accessFunction: Command:Review previous message Pres s 4 dur ing the beg inning of the

www.vtechphones.com1 Getting startedParts checklist• Telephone base with wall mounting/desktop bracket • Handsets (2)• Charger• Telephone lin

www.vtechphones.com37 Basic operationScreen displays: When:** RINGING **There is a call coming in.CONNECTING...The handset is waiting for dial tone.

www.vtechphones.com38Battery informationBattery care and performance:After your battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:Ope

www.vtechphones.com39 Additional informationTroubleshootingIf you have difculty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the proble

www.vtechphones.com40Problem SuggestionThe battery does not charge in the handset or the handset battery does not accept charge. • Make sure the

www.vtechphones.com41 Additional informationProblem SuggestionThe CHARGE/IN USE Indicator on the telephone base is ashing.• This is a signal th

www.vtechphones.com42Problem SuggestionThe telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call.• Make sure the ringer is on. (See page 9).• M

www.vtechphones.com43 Additional informationI cannot dial out. • First, try all the above suggestions.• Make sure there is a dial tone before dial

www.vtechphones.com44Problem SuggestionTroubleshootingThere is noise or interference during a telephone conversation.My calls fade out or cut in and o

www.vtechphones.com45 Additional informationTroubleshootingMy caller ID features are not working properly.• Caller ID is a subscription service. Yo

www.vtechphones.com46The answering system does not answer after the correct number of rings.• Make sure the answering system is on. When the answerin

www.vtechphones.com2Parts checklistParts checklist for ia5878/ia5884• Telephone base with wall mounting/desktop bracket • Handsets (3)• Chargers

www.vtechphones.com47 Additional information .The messages on the system are very difcult to hear.• Press or on the telephone base to increas

www.vtechphones.com48Common cure for electronic equipment.• If the unit is not responding normally, try putting the cordless handset in the telephone

www.vtechphones.com49 Additional informationMaintenanceTaking care of your telephoneYour cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts,

www.vtechphones.com50Limited Warranty6. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States of America or Canada,

www.vtechphones.com51 Additional informationImportant safety instructionsWhen using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always

www.vtechphones.com52FCC, ACTA and IC regulationsFCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B dig

www.vtechphones.com53 Additional informationFCC, ACTA and IC regulations* Remain on the line and briey e�plain the reason for the call before hangi

www.vtechphones.com54Technical specicationsFrequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizerTransmit frequency Base: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz Handset:

www.vtechphones.com55IndexAAbout call history (caller ID) 26Answering system operation 29-36Audible indicators 29BBattery information 38Belt clip

www.vtechphones.com56cStore a speed dial entry 22TTechnical specications 54Telephone base layout 11Telephone base operation 14Telephone operation

www.vtechphones.com3 Getting startedParts checklistParts checklist for ia5882/ia5890• Telephone base with wall mounting/desktop bracket • Hands

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User’s manualw w w . v t e c h p h o n e s . c o mModels: ia5865/ia5870/ia5878/ia5882/ia5884/ia5890

www.vtechphones.com4• Install the telephone base away from electronic equipment such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid

www.vtechphones.com5Getting startedInstallation• Use only the provided VTech battery, or equivalent. To purchase repl

www.vtechphones.com6InstallationWall mounting bracket installation (optional)Your telephone base comes with the wall mounting/desktop bracket installe