Vtech 5808 User Manual

1When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followedto reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, includi

10Getting StartedPower Guard/Spare Battery Charger FeaturePower GuardYour phone uses the spare battery charger in the base unit to provide operational

11Getting StartedExpand your 5858 system by adding accessory handsets. Bring telephoneaccess to rooms where a phone jack isn’t available!Your 5858 p

12Getting StartedSetup of 5808 Accessory Handset1. Plug the power adapter into an electricaloutlet.2. Place the battery in the handset withthe metal c

13Getting StartedInstallation and Registration of Accessory HandsetRegistrationYour 5858 handset comes registered to the base unit. To register additi

14Basic OperationHandset and Base IndicatorsLEDHandset LEDsDescriptionOn when handset speakerphone is in use.IconHandset IconsDescriptionMute Indicato

15Basic OperationHandset and Base IndicatorsBase Unit IconsDescriptionRinger Off Indicator is displayed when the base ringer is turned off.Icon

16Basic OperationHandset MenuHandset Main MenuEnter the handset main menu options by pressing MENU/SEL. Use the and NavKeysto select from the seve

17Basic OperationHandset MenuPhonebookEnter the phonebook directly from idle mode by pressing the or Navkeys.— OR —Press MENU/SEL, then using the

18Basic OperationHandset Menu• You will then be prompted to Enter Name. Use thedigit keys to spell the name. If you make a mistake,press the softkey

19Basic OperationHandset MenuPhone BookSAVEPhone BookFINDNEWEntry has beensavedPhone BookSETSearch forNOTE: There are 29 preset pictures and animatio

2Important Safety Instructions13. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There isa remote risk of electric shock fr

20Basic OperationHandset Menu• Once you find the entry you want, simply press/FLASH (on) or SPEAKERPHONE to dial thenumber.Editing Phonebook Entries•

21Basic OperationHandset MenuThis feature allows you to scroll through the 100 currentcaller ID and call waiting records received. With a CIDrecord d

22Basic OperationHandset MenuSettingsEnter the settings menu by pressing MENU/SEL, then the and NavKeys. When Settingsare displayed, press MENU/SE

23Basic OperationHandset MenuPlay Sound ClipsThis option allows you to access all preset melodies and the melodies you have recordedusing the Recordab

24Basic OperationHandset MenuRedial• Press the REDIAL softkey to display the last 20 telephonenumbers dialed from the handset. The number on the topli

25Basic OperationRecordable RingerNOTE: If the memory is full, the handset will prompt Sound Clip memory full.• Press the STOP softkey stop the record

26Basic OperationPicture DownloadGetting StartedThe VTech Phonebook Manager allows you to download pictures and edit your handsetphonebook from the c

27Basic OperationPicture Download/Phonebook Tab FunctionsPhonebook Tab FunctionsThe VTech phonebook manager can be used to create, modify and backup p

28Basic Operation• Once you have completed editing the phonebook, you must either save the data to yourPC’s hard drive or transfer it to your handset:

29Basic Operation2. Start the VTech phonebook manager program on your PC. Load the newly createdphonebook into the phonebook manager software using th

3Your phone is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 5.8GHz frequency range.Your phone is capable of supporting up to a maximum of eigh

30Basic OperationBase Menu Soft FunctionsYour phone has an advanced design that uses amenu structure and softkeys to access many ofthe features.Exampl

31Basic Operation• Press SELECT, then SAVE.• You will be asked to ENTER NAME. Use thekeypad to enter the desired name (see To Storea Number/Name on pa

32Basic OperationCalls LogCaller ID - call waiting IDYour phone is capable of displaying the name and/or number of the party calling before youanswer

33Basic Operationdial.Save CID Records to Phonebook MemoryPress SELECT, then SAVE TO PH. BOOK. Only caller ID records with telephone numberscan be sav

34Basic OperationBase SettingsTo access base settings, with the base in the idle (off) mode, press MENU, scroll down toBASE SETTINGS, then press SELEC

35Basic OperationKeypad Tone (preset to ON)Keypad tones are the beeps you hear each timeyou press a key on the base unit.To turn this feature ON or OF

36Basic OperationPhonebook MemoryYour base can store up to 50 numbers with names in memory. Each memory location canhold up to 32 digits for the numbe

37Basic Operation12:00AM10 NEW CALLSBase Menu Soft FunctionsTo Store a Number/Name:• Starting from the idle screen, enterthe number you want to store

38Basic OperationBase Menu Soft FunctionsTo Search For and Dial a Number/ Name:• Starting from the idle screen, press the PH BOOKsoftkey to review mem

39Basic OperationBase Menu Soft FunctionsTo Edit a Number• Following the first two steps in To Search Forand Dial a Number/Name, locate the entry youw

4Audio Patch CordUSB CableParts Check List1. Base Unit2. Handset3. Base Power Adapter4. Telephone Line Cord5. Special Features Guide6. Quick Start Gui

40Advanced OperationsMaking CallsFrom the handset:• Press /FLASH (on) or to use the handsetspeakerphone feature.• Dial the phone number.-OR-• Dial

41Advanced OperationsHandset VolumeThe volume control is on the right edge of thehandset. During a call, press the + or keys toadjust the listening

42Advanced OperationsMute FunctionDuring an active call pressing either the MUTE softkey on thehandset or base (when in speakerphone mode), will disa

43Advanced OperationsHandset and Base OperationIntercomFrom Base to ALL Handsets:• At the base press INTERCOM, scroll to GLOBAL PAGE,then press SELECT

44Advanced OperationsHandset and Base OperationConference CallingYour phone is capable of supporting conference calls with up to three registered hand

45Additional InformationHeadset OperationYour handset is equipped with a 2.5mm headset jack for use with an optional accessoryheadset for handsfree op

46Additional InformationMaintenanceTaking care of your telephoneYour cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated

47Additional InformationIn Case Of DifficultyIf you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem.If you still

48Additional InformationIn Case Of DifficultyYou hear noise in the handset, and none of the keys or buttons work• Make sure the power cord is plugged

49Additional InformationWarranty StatementThe Supplier warrants, to the original purchaser only, the material and workmanship ofthis product for ONE Y

5The Handset Layout1. Earpiece2. USB Cable Jack3. Headset Jack / AudioPatch Cable Jack (2.5mm)4. On/Flash Key5. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #)6. Speakerphon

50Additional InformationFCC, ACTA and IC RegulationsFCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a ClassB d

51Additional InformationFCC, ACTA and IC Regulationsequipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.If this equipment is malfunctio

52Additional InformationFREQUENCY CONTROLCrystal controlledPLL synthesizerTRANSMIT FREQUENCYBase: 5725-5850 MHzHandset: 5725-5850 MHzRECEIVE FR

Important Safety Instructions ... 1Introduction...

Table Of ContentsBase Unit Menu ...

IndexAdding Phonebook Entries...17Additional Information...45Advanced Operations...

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61. Charging LED2. LCD Display3. Message LED4. Speakerphone5. Softkeys6. Flash7. IntercomThe Base Unit Layout8. Volume Key9. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #)1

7Getting StartedConnecting Power to Base UnitPlug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the connector into the bottom of the baseunit.Setup

8Getting StartedConnecting to Phone LinePlug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on thebottom of the base unit. Plug the other end of thi

9Getting StartedSetupIMPORTANT! FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OFYOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM:1. Choose a central location for your base unit.2. Install yo