Vtech IA5823 User Manual

User’s Manualw w w . v t e c h p h o n e s . c o mModel: ia5823

www.vtechphones.com9GETTING STARTEDGetting StartedInstallation• In the event of a power outage, or if your phone’s p ow e r c or d i s

www.vtechphones.com10GETTING STARTEDSetupAttach belt clip (optional). To removeTo attach Installation

www.vtechphones.com11Basic OperationBASIC OPERATIONTelephone Operation1,23,48791056Handset Operation1. Make a Call Press PHONE, then dial the numb

www.vtechphones.com12BASIC OPERATIONBase Operation11. Message Waiting Indicator If you subscribe to telephone company voice mail with a visual mes

www.vtechphones.com13Basic OperationBASIC OPERATIONTelephone OperationTemporary Tone DialingIf you have pulse (rotary) service, you can change from di

www.vtechphones.com14BASIC OPERATION• F o r c l e a r e r reception while on a call, press the CHAN/DELETE button until any int er fer enc e

www.vtechphones.com15Basic OperationBASIC OPERATIONTelephone OperationMessage WaitingYour phone is designed to work with most local and regional telep

www.vtechphones.com16BASIC OPERATIONTelephone OperationDisplay Screen MessagesScreen Displays: When:** RINGING **There is a call coming in.CONNECTING.

www.vtechphones.com17Basic OperationBASIC OPERATION• The entries you stored in speed dial memory will be marked with 01 t hr o u gh 0 9

www.vtechphones.com18BASIC OPERATIONSpeed Dial 6. When you finish entering the name, press SELECT or PROG. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER. 7.

www.vtechphones.com TABLE OF CONTENTS1Tabel of ContentsBefore You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Parts Check List

www.vtechphones.com19Basic OperationBASIC OPERATIONSpeed Dial Delete a Speed Dial Number/Name1. Press and hold the speed dial location key (1 through

www.vtechphones.com20BASIC OPERATIONTelephone DirectoryYour phone can store 20 (including the nine speed dial entries) telephone numbers with names (u

www.vtechphones.com21Basic OperationBASIC OPERATIONTelephone Directory3. When the screen displays the entry you want to edit, press SELECT. Then pre

www.vtechphones.com22BASIC OPERATIONTelephone DirectorySPEED EDIT ERASE8005959511 6. Press SELECT. You’ll hear a confirmation beep.Move a Number/Name

www.vtechphones.com23Basic OperationBASIC OPERATIONYour phone has a caller ID (CID) with call waiting feature that works with service from your local

www.vtechphones.com24BASIC OPERATIONCaller ID Operation• If you answer a call before the information appears on the screen, it will not be

www.vtechphones.com25Basic OperationBASIC OPERATIONCaller ID OperationDelete Records from Call HistoryDelete a Specific Call:1. Locate the record you

www.vtechphones.com26BASIC OPERATIONCaller ID Operation5. Press or to select Y or N for distinctive ringer.6. Press SELECT. You’ll hear a confi

www.vtechphones.com27Basic OperationBASIC OPERATIONBatteries • If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even a f t e r ch a r gi n g

www.vtechphones.com28ADDITIONAL INFOTroubleshootingIf you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you

TABLE OF CONTENTS www.vtechphones.com2Battery Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 27Replacing the Handset Battery . . . . . .

www.vtechphones.com29Additional InformationADDITIONAL INFOProblem SuggestionI cannot dial out. • Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The h

www.vtechphones.com30ADDITIONAL INFOProblem SuggestionCAN’T CONNECTdisplays on my handset.• Move the handset closer to the base. You might have move

www.vtechphones.com31Additional InformationADDITIONAL INFOProblem SuggestionI get noise, static, or weak signal even when I’m near the base.• Press

www.vtechphones.com32ADDITIONAL INFOProblem SuggestionMy handset does not ring when I receive a call.• Make sure you have the ringer activated. Ref

www.vtechphones.com33Additional InformationADDITIONAL INFOProblem SuggestionMy calls fade or cut in and out while I’m using my handset.• Press the C

www.vtechphones.com34ADDITIONAL INFOProblem SuggestionMy Caller ID isn’t working.• Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this

www.vtechphones.com35Additional InformationADDITIONAL INFOMaintenanceTaking care of your telephoneYour cordless telephone contains sophisticated elect

www.vtechphones.com36ADDITIONAL INFOWarranty Statement4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech electrical accessorie

www.vtechphones.com37Additional InformationADDITIONAL INFOImportant Safety InstructionsWhen using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions s

www.vtechphones.com38ADDITIONAL INFOFCC, ACTA and IC RegulationCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for

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 INFOFCC, ACTA and IC Regulations* Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call

www.vtechphones.com40ADDITIONAL INFOTechnical SpecificationsFrequency Control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizerTransmit Frequency Base: 912.75 - 917.1

www.vtechphones.com41Additional InformationADDITIONAL INFOA About call history 24Additional info 29-42Attach belt clip 10B Basic operation 11-

www.vtechphones.com42ADDITIONAL INFOS Set Handset date and time 8Set language mode 8Set the dial mode 8Setup 10Speed dial 17-19Store a call h

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

www.vtechphones.com5Getting StartedGETTING STARTEDInstallationChoose LocationFor maximum performance of your cordless telephone system:1. Choose a c

www.vtechphones.com6GETTING STARTEDConnect Power and Telephone Line CordsInstallationStandardelectrical outletConnect the power cord. After charging t

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

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