Vtech VT5831 User Manual

1When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should alwaysbe followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, includi

10Spare Battery Charger/Power Backup FeatureGETTING STARTED231The VT5831 uses the spare battery charger in the Base Unit to provide operationalbackup

1112133The Wall Mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. Wallmounting is optional.1. Plug the AC adapters into a

12Expand your VT5831 system by adding accessory Handsets. Bringtelephone service to rooms where a phone jack isn’t available!Registration and Operatio

13Your VT5831 Handset comes registered tothe Base Unit. To register additional VT5820Handsets, follow these steps:Enter Base ID Code1. After charging

14DescriptionLine In Use indicatorOn steady with no number next to it when a parallel set is inuse.On steady with one or more numbers next to it, indi

15Handset and Base IndicatorsHandset LEDsDescription• Flashes to indicate that you have new voicemail messages.Service must be subscribed to through y

16Soft Menu FunctionsThe VT5831 has an advanced design that usesa menu structure and soft keys to accessmany of the features.Example of the idle mode

17BASIC OPERATION• To dial, press SPEAKER PHONE.Erasing Numbers in Redial Memory(Handset or Base)• Press REDIAL, then scroll to the de

18HANDSET MENUWith the Handset in the idle (OFF) mode, press MENU to access the following options:• CALLS LOG (Caller ID)• INTERCOM• HANDSET SETTINGS•

19Calls Log (Caller ID)Caller ID - Call Waiting IDYour VT5831 is capable of displaying the name and/or number of the party callingbefore you answer th

212. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and contact VTECH under the followingconditions:A. When the power supply cord or plug is damag

20Calls Log (Caller ID)Reviewing Caller ID from the Handsetor BaseAs new Caller ID/Call Waiting ID records arereceived, your Handset and Base displays

21SAVE: Select this option to save the displayed Caller ID record into Speed DialMemory. Only Caller ID records with telephone numbers can be saved

22BASIC OPERATIONHandset SettingsFrom the HANDSET SETTINGS menu you canselect the following options to modify:• RINGER VOLUMESelect this option to ad

23Handset SettingsBASIC OPERATION• KEYPAD TONE (preset to ON)Select this option to turn the Keypad toneson or off. Press the OFF or ON soft key tomak

24BASIC OPERATIONTo access Base Settings, with the Base in the idle (OFF) mode, press MENU, scrolldown to BASE SETTINGS, then press OK. You can now ac

25BASIC OPERATIONKEYPAD TONE (preset to ON)Keypad tones are the ‘beeps’ you hear eachtime you press a key on the Base Unit.To turn this feature ON or

26BASIC OPERATIONThe VT5831 can store up to 50 names/numbers in memory. Each memory location canhold up to 32 digits and up to 16 characters for the n

27BASIC OPERATIONTo Store a Number/Name:• Starting from the idle screen, enter thenumber you want to store in memory.• Be sure to inc

28BASIC OPERATIONMem (Memory)To Search For and Dial a Number/Name:• Starting from the idle screen, pressthe MEM softkey to review memoryconten

29BASIC OPERATION• Press the DEL softkey. The screenwill display:• To delete this record, press THIS. Therecord will be deleted, and t

3The VT5831 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz frequencyrange. Your VT5831 is capable of supporting up to a maximum of 6 Ha

30Making CallsFrom the Handset• Press ON (or, SPEAKERPHONE touse the Handset Speakerphonefeature). Dial the phone number.-OR-• Dial th

31Handset and Base OperationADVANCED OPERATIONHow to Adjust the HandsetVolume ( also applies to the HandsetSpeakerphone)The volume control is on the

32Handset and Base OperationADVANCED OPERATIONMute FunctionDuring an active call pressing either the MUTEsoft key on the Handset or the MUTE key on th

33Handset and Base OperationIntercomFrom Base to ALL Handsets :• To page all Handsets from the Basepress the INTERCOM key. Scroll toGLOBAL PAGE,

34Message Waiting IndicationThe VT5831 is compatible with optional voicemail service provided by some localtelephone companies. If you subscribe to th

35Handset and Base OperationThe VT5831 will detect a VMWI signal and activate Message Waiting lights on the Baseand Handset(s). See Handset and Base

36Headset OperationYour VT5831 cordless telephone is equipped with a 2.5mm Headset Jack for use withan optional accessory Headset for hands-free opera

37MaintenanceTaking Care Of Your TelephoneYour VT5831 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must betreated with care.Avoid

38In Case Of DifficultyIf you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve theproblem. If you still have difficulty after

39Your Handset vibrates or shakes when a call comes in• It is likely that your Vibrating Handset Ringer option has been set to ON. If you’d

4To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech Communications Inc.at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Electronics Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.Part

40Warranty StatementWhat does this limited warranty cover?• The manufacturer of this VTECH product, VTECH Communications, warrants tothe hold

41Warranty Statement8. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, andinstallation or repair of systems outside the uni

42FCC, ACTA and IC RegulationsThis equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) rules for the United States. It also

43FCC, ACTA and IC RegulationsADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFCC Part 68 and ACTAIf this equipment was approved for connection to the telephone network prior t

44ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONmay make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures thatcould affect the proper functioning of this produc

45ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFCC, ACTA and IC RegulationsBefore installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to beconnected to the

46FREQUENCY CONTROLCrystal controlledPLL synthesizerTRANSMIT FREQUENCYBase : 5744.736 - 5825.952 MHzHandset: 2401.056 - 2482.272 MHzRECEIVE F

47Table Of ContentsR1. Important Safety Instructions3. Introduction4. Parts Check List5. The Handset Layout6. The Base Unit Layout7. Ge

48IndexAnswering Calls ...30Base UnitLayout ...6Indicators ...

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51. Antenna2. Earpiece3. Headset Jack (2.5mm)4. On (Flash)5. Dialing Keys (0-9, , #)6. Speakerphone7. Message Waiting LEDThe Handset Layout8. LCD D

61. Antenna2. LCD Display3. Clear4. In Use5. Flash6. Hold7. Redial8. Mute9. Messages LEDThe Base Unit Layout10. Intercom11. Soft keys12. Speaker Phone

7Connecting power to Base Unit/Handset Charger1. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into thebottom of the

8SetupGETTING STARTEDFollow the steps below:1. Remove the battery cover bypressing on the indent and slidingdownward.2. Place the new batte

9GETTING STARTEDConnecting to phone linePlug one end of the telephone line cord into the jackon the back of the Base Unit. Plug the other end ofthis c