VTech IA5879 - Cordless Phone - Operation Specifications

www.vtechphones.com1Table of contentsGetting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Before you begin . . . . .

www.vtechphones.com10Telephone operationHandset operation1. Answering a call Press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to answer a call.2. Making a call Press LI

www.vtechphones.com11Basic operationTelephone operationBase operation11. CONTRASTPress the contrast key, to adjust the screen contrast. Repeated press

www.vtechphones.com12Telephone operationThree way conference callAt the handset:• While on an active call (on either line.)• Press HOLD. Make a call

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

www.vtechphones.com14Operating rangeThis cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

www.vtechphones.com15Basic operationTelephone operationDisplay screen messagesScreen displays: When:NEEDS RECHARGINGThe battery needs to be recharged.

www.vtechphones.com16Speed dial PressesDial key Once Twice 3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times112A B C 23D E F 34G H I 45J K L 56M

www.vtechphones.com17Basic operation5. After you enter the name, press SEL/INT. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER.6. Enter the telephone number. Use

www.vtechphones.com18Speed dialDelete a speed dial entry1. Press and hold the speed dial location key (1-9) of the entry you wish to delete.2. When

www.vtechphones.com19Basic operationDirectoryYour phone can store 20 (including the nine speed dial entries) telephone numbers with names (up to 15 ch

www.vtechphones.com2Battery care and performance . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Replace handset battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

www.vtechphones.com20Directory3. When the screen displays the entry you want to edit, press SEL/INT. Then press or until EDIT ashes.4. Press

www.vtechphones.com21Basic operationDirectoryStore a speed dial entry in the directory from the handset1. Press . The screen displays DIRECTORY.2.

www.vtechphones.com22DirectoryDirectory memory capacity at the baseYour base unit can store 10 frequently dialed phone numbers.Store a number in the d

www.vtechphones.com23Basic operation• The base displays ENTER MEM 0-9. Enter the desired location that to be deleted. The base now displays ENTRY DEL

www.vtechphones.com24Your phone has a caller ID (CID) with call waiting feature that works with service from your local phone service provider. Caller

www.vtechphones.com25Basic operationCaller IDAbout caller IDYour phone can store up to 45 calls in its caller ID (CID) memory. When the memory is full

www.vtechphones.com26Caller ID Delete a record from call historyDelete a specic call:1. Locate the record you want to delete from call history.2. P

www.vtechphones.com27Basic operationCaller ID2. If you wish to change how the number is stored, press #. The screen displays all dialing variations

www.vtechphones.com28Batteries Battery care and performanceAfter the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:Operation Oper

www.vtechphones.com29Additional informationTroubleshootingIf you have difculty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem.

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

www.vtechphones.com30Problem SuggestionI cannot dial out. • Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The handset may take a second or two to n

www.vtechphones.com31ProblemSuggestionC A N ’ T C O N N E C T d i s p l a y s o n m y handset.• Move the handset closer to the base. You might

www.vtechphones.com32ProblemSuggestionI get noise, static, or weak signal even when I’m near the base.• Other electronic products can cause inter

www.vtechphones.com33Additional informationProblem SuggestionMy handset does not ring when I receive a call.• Make sure you have the ringer ac

www.vtechphones.com34Problem SuggestionMy calls fade or cut in and out while I’m using my handset.• Press PROG and then SEL/INT while on a call unti

www.vtechphones.com35Additional informationProblem SuggestionM y Cal l er I D i s n’ t working.• Caller ID is a subscription service. You must su

www.vtechphones.com36MaintenanceTaking care of your telephoneYour cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated wi

www.vtechphones.com37Additional informationWarranty5. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, Product serial numbers plates or electronic serial nu

www.vtechphones.com38When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock

www.vtechphones.com39Additional informationFCC, ACTA and IC regulationsFCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirem

www.vtechphones.com41. Base unit 2. Handset7. Battery 5. Belt clip3. Telephone line cords 6. Base power adaptor4. Desk bracket8. User’s manualBefore y

www.vtechphones.com40FCC, ACTA and IC regulations* Remain on the line and briey explain the reason for the call before hanging up.* Perform such ac

www.vtechphones.com41Additional informationTechnical specicationsFrequency Control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizerTransmit Frequency Base: 912.75

www.vtechphones.com42IndexBBase ringer 8Basic operation 10-29 Batteries 5, 28Before you begin 4Belt clip 9CCaller ID 24–27Calling from speed dial

www.vtechphones.com43IndexSSet dial mode 7Set handset date and time 8Speed dial 16–18Store a call history number in the directory 26Store a

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User’s Manualw w w . v t e c h p h o n e s . c o mModel: ia5879

www.vtechphones.com5Getting startedInstallationChoose a locationFor maximum performance of your cordless telephone system:1. Choose a central locatio

www.vtechphones.com6InstallationPower connectionPlug the connector of the base power adaptor to the connector jack at the bottom of the base unit. The

www.vtechphones.com7Getting startedInstallationCharge the handset batteryPlace the handset in the base or charger. If the battery hasn’t already been

www.vtechphones.com8InstallationSet handset date and time If you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with the

www.vtechphones.com9Getting startedInstallationIf you subscribe to DSL service:If you hear interference during conversations and/or your caller ID fea