Vtech ia5877 User Manual Page 1

User’s Manualw w w . v t e c h p h o n e s . c o mModel: ia5874,ia5876, ia5877

www.vtechphones.com9GETTING STARTEDGetting StartedInstallationSet Handset Date and Time If you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will

www.vtechphones.com10GETTING STARTEDIf you subscribe to DSL service:If you hear noise during conversations and/or your caller ID features aren’t funct

www.vtechphones.com11Basic OperationBASIC OPERATIONTelephone OperationHandset Operation1. Make a Call Press PHONE, then dial the number. -OR- Di

www.vtechphones.com12BASIC OPERATIONTelephone OperationBase Operation11. CHARGE/IN USE• Flashes in unison with an incoming call’s ringing.• Flashe

www.vtechphones.com13Basic OperationBASIC OPERATIONTelephone Operation• Only one handset can be on a call at a time. For example, if HS1 is

www.vtechphones.com14BASIC OPERATIONOperating RangeThis cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Co

www.vtechphones.com15Basic OperationBASIC OPERATIONTelephone OperationDisplay Screen MessagesScreen Displays: When:** RINGING **There is a call coming

www.vtechphones.com16BASIC OPERATIONSpeed Dialing PressesDial Key Once Twice 3 Times 4 Times 5 Times 6 Times112A B C 23D E F 34

www.vtechphones.com17Basic OperationBASIC OPERATIONSpeed DialingSPEED EDIT ERASE8005959511 01• If the location is not empty, your new entry wi

www.vtechphones.com18BASIC OPERATIONSpeed DialingDelete a Number/Name Stored in Speed Dial1. Press and hold the speed dial location key (1-9) of the

www.vtechphones.com TABLE OF CONTENTS1Table of ContentsGETTING STARTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Before You Begin . .

www.vtechphones.com19Basic OperationBASIC OPERATIONTelephone DirectoryYour phone can store 20 (including the nine speed dial entries) telephone number

www.vtechphones.com20BASIC OPERATIONTelephone Directory3. When the screen displays the entry you want to edit, press SELECT. Then press or until

www.vtechphones.com21Basic OperationBASIC OPERATIONTelephone Directory6. Press SELECT. You’ll hear a conrmation beep.Move a Number/Name to the Speed

www.vtechphones.com22BASIC OPERATIONYour phone has a caller ID (CID) with call waiting feature that works with service from your local phone service p

www.vtechphones.com23Basic OperationBASIC OPERATIONCaller IDAbout Call History (Caller ID)Your phone can store up to 45 calls in its caller ID (CID) m

www.vtechphones.com24BASIC OPERATIONCaller ID Delete Records from Call HistoryDelete a Specic Call:1. Locate the record you want to delete from call

www.vtechphones.com25Basic OperationBASIC OPERATIONCaller ID 2. If you wish to change how the number is stored, press #. The screen displays any al

www.vtechphones.com26BASIC OPERATIONAnswering System Operation At the BaseAudible IndicatorsYour phone telephone system gives you voice prompts for fe

www.vtechphones.com27Basic OperationBASIC OPERATIONAnswering System Operation At the Base• By setting announce only to on or off, you decide which a

www.vtechphones.com28BASIC OPERATIONAnswering System Operation At the BaseSetting Up Your Answering System You can set up one feature at a time, or yo

TABLE OF CONTENTS www.vtechphones.com2Answering System Operation - Remote Access . . . . 32Connect with the Answering System . . . . . . .

www.vtechphones.com29Basic OperationBASIC OPERATIONAnswering System Operation At the Base“Set base ringer” On* OffTurn the base ringer on or off.“Set

www.vtechphones.com30BASIC OPERATIONAnswering System Operation At the BaseMessage WindowDelete Messages• To delete a message, press DELETE while t

www.vtechphones.com31Basic OperationBASIC OPERATIONAnswering System Operation At the Base3. To stop recording, press the PLAY/STOP again.Window Displ

www.vtechphones.com32BASIC OPERATIONAnswering System Operation - Remote AccessConnect with the Answering SystemYou can access many features of this sy

www.vtechphones.com33Basic OperationBASIC OPERATIONAnswering System Operation - Remote AccessFunction: Command:Delete message Press 3 while message is

www.vtechphones.com34BASIC OPERATIONBatteries Battery Care and performance:After your battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performan

www.vtechphones.com35Additional InformationADDITIONAL INFOTroubleshootingIf you have difculty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solv

www.vtechphones.com36ADDITIONAL INFOProblem SuggestionI cannot dial out. • Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The handset may take a seco

www.vtechphones.com37Additional InformationADDITIONAL INFOProblem SuggestionCAN’T CONNECT displays on my handset.• Only one handset of your phone sy

www.vtechphones.com38ADDITIONAL INFOProblem SuggestionI get noise, static, or weak signal even when I’m near the base.• Press the CHAN button while

NEED HELP?This book has all the feature operation and troubleshooting you need to install and operate your new VTech phone. Please take the time to re

www.vtechphones.com39Additional InformationADDITIONAL INFOProblem SuggestionMy handset does not ring when I receive a call.• Make sure you have the

www.vtechphones.com40ADDITIONAL INFOProblem SuggestionMy calls fade or cut in and out while I’m using my handset.• Press the CHAN button while on a

www.vtechphones.com41Additional InformationADDITIONAL INFOProblem SuggestionMy Caller ID isn’t working.• Caller ID is a subscription service. You m

www.vtechphones.com42ADDITIONAL INFOMaintenanceTaking care of your telephoneYour cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it mus

www.vtechphones.com43Additional InformationADDITIONAL INFOWarranty Statement4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech

www.vtechphones.com44ADDITIONAL INFOImportant Safety InstructionsWhen using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be follow

www.vtechphones.com45Additional InformationADDITIONAL INFOFCC, ACTA and IC RegulationsFCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply wi

www.vtechphones.com46ADDITIONAL INFOFCC, ACTA and IC Regulations* Remain on the line and briey explain the reason for the call before hanging up.* Pe

www.vtechphones.com47Additional InformationADDITIONAL INFOTechnical SpecicationsFrequency Control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizerTransmit Frequenc

www.vtechphones.com48INDEXA About announcements 26About call history 23Additional information 35-47Answering system operation - remote acces

www.vtechphones.com4Before You BeginGETTING STARTEDEnhanced 5.8GHz Technology - Dual band transmission combines the best of 5.8GHz and 900MHz techno

www.vtechphones.com49INDEXMove a number/name to the speed dial memory 21O Operating range 14P Parts check list 4R Range 14Reassign locations

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www.vtechphones.com5GETTING STARTEDGetting StartedInstallationChoose LocationFor maximum performance of your cordless telephone system:1. Choose a c

www.vtechphones.com6GETTING STARTEDInstallationConnect Power and Telephone Line CordsModulartelephone jackStandardelectrical outletConnect the power c

www.vtechphones.com7GETTING STARTEDGetting StartedInstallationWall MountingYour phone base unit is designed to mount on a standard telephon

www.vtechphones.com8GETTING STARTEDInstallationCharge the Handset Battery Place the handset in the base or charger. NEEDS CHARGING will appear on the