Vtech gz5838 User Manual

www.vtechphones.comTable of contents1Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Parts checklist . . . . .

www.vtechphones.com10Make, answer and end calls • Press /FLASH and then use the dial pad keys to dial a number. -OR-• Dial a number and then pre

www.vtechphones.com11Basic operationTelephone operationSet handset ringerThere are many ring tones to choose from. To hear a sample of ea

www.vtechphones.com12Telephone operationSet date and timeIf you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with the 

www.vtechphones.com13Basic operationTelephone operationTemporary tone dialingIf you have pulse (rotary) service, you can change from pulse to touch

www.vtechphones.com14Screen displays: When:** RINGING **There is a incoming call.CONNECTING...The handset is waiting for a dial tone.PHONE ON The hand

www.vtechphones.com15Basic operationSpeed dialYou can store as many as nine frequently dialed telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters and 24

www.vtechphones.com16Speed dial7. Enter the telephone number. Press to backspace and make corrections. Press REDIAL/PAUSE to store a pause in the d

www.vtechphones.com17Basic operationSpeed dialEdit a speed dial entry1. Press and hold the memory location key (1-9) of the entry to be edited.2. Wh

www.vtechphones.com18Dial a speed dial number1. Press and hold the memory location key (1-9) of the entry you wish to dial.2. Press /FLASH to dial

www.vtechphones.com19Basic operationDirectoryThe directory can store up to 20 entries (including nine speed dial entries). Each entry may consist of a

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www.vtechphones.com204. After entering the name, press SEL or PROG. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER.5. Enter the telephone number. Press to backs

www.vtechphones.com21Basic operationEdit a directory entry1. Press / . The screen displays DIRECTORY.2. Press or to scroll alphabetically thr

www.vtechphones.com22Delete a directory entry1. Press / and the screen displays DIRECTORY.2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries

www.vtechphones.com23Basic operationMove a directory entry to speed dial1. Press / . The screen displays DIRECTORY.2. Pre

www.vtechphones.com24About caller ID informationIf you subscribe to caller ID service from your local telephone company, this feature displays the

www.vtechphones.com25Basic operationCaller IDCall logThe information of the caller will be displayed if you subscribe to caller ID service from your l

www.vtechphones.com26Caller IDRemove records from call historyRemove a specic entry:1. Locate the record to be deleted from the call log.2. Press C

www.vtechphones.com27Basic operationCaller IDStore a call log entry in the directory1. Locate the desired entry in the call log to be stored in the d

www.vtechphones.com28Headset operationThe handset is equipped with a 2.5mm headset jack for use with an optional accessory headset for handsfree opera

www.vtechphones.com29Additional informationTroubleshootingIf you have difculty operating your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Custom

Congratulationson purchasing your new VTech product.Before using this telephone, please read theImportant safety instructionson page 37 of this manual

www.vtechphones.com30TroubleshootingProblem SuggestionI cannot dial out. • First, try all the above suggestions.• Make sure there is a dial tone bef

www.vtechphones.com31Additional informationProblem SuggestionBATTERY LOW is displayed on screen• Place the handset in the telephone base for rechargi

www.vtechphones.com32Problem SuggestionI hear other calls while using the telephone.• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack.

www.vtechphones.com33Additional informationProblem SuggestionThe telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call.• Make sure the ringer is

www.vtechphones.com34Problem SuggestionThere is noise or interference during a telephone conversation.My calls cut in and out when I am using the cord

www.vtechphones.com35Additional informationProblem SuggestionMy caller ID features are not working properly.• Caller ID is a subscription service. You

www.vtechphones.com36BatteryAfter the battery is fully charged for 16 hours, you can expect the following performance:Operation Operating timeWhile in

www.vtechphones.com37Additional informationImportant safety instructionsWhen using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be

www.vtechphones.com38MaintenanceTaking care of your telephoneYour cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated wi

www.vtechphones.com39Additional informationWarrantyWhat is not covered by this limited warranty?This limited warranty does not cover:1. Produ

www.vtechphones.comBefore you begin1. Telephone base2. Handset3. Color handset brackets (2) and telephone base plates (2)4. AC power adapter5. B

www.vtechphones.com40FCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of

www.vtechphones.com41Additional informationFCC, ACTA and IC regulationsThe Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices you m

www.vtechphones.com42The RBRC® Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery indicates that VTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily participating in an indus

www.vtechphones.com43Additional informationTechnical specicationsFrequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizerTransmit frequency Telephone bas

www.vtechphones.com44AAdditional information 29-43Answer a call 10BBasic operation 10-28Battery 36Belt clip 28CCall log 25Call log display

www.vtechphones.com45MMaintenance 38Make a call 10Move a directory entry to speed dial 23OOperating range 40PParts checklist 4RRe-assign spe

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User’s manualw w w . v t e c h p h o n e s . c o mModel: gz5838

www.vtechphones.com5Getting startedInstallationInstalling handset batteryPlug the battery connector securely into the jack inside the battery compartm

www.vtechphones.com6Installation• If you need to install your telephone within the same room as other cordless telephones or wireless products, you m

www.vtechphones.com7Getting startedInstallationRemovable handset bracket and telephone base plateYour telephone comes with two additional handset brac

www.vtechphones.com8Handset features /• When the telephone is not in use, press to display directory entries.• Press and hold for two seconds during

www.vtechphones.com9Getting startedTelephone base featuresFIND HANDSETPress to page the handset for up to 60 seconds. Press FIND HANDSET, OFF, or