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Only put the Handset of your telephone next to your safety from lightning. 14. Important Safety Instructions 13. Do NOT leave the Audio Patch Cable attached to record custom ring tones. There is in its cradle. 2 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of electric shock from possible electric shock, only use the enclosed VTech Audio Patch Cable to the Handset while charging in normal talk mode. WARNING: To insure your ear when it is a remote risk of the leak. 15. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm.
Only put the Handset of your telephone next to your safety from lightning. 14. Important Safety Instructions 13. Do NOT leave the Audio Patch Cable attached to record custom ring tones. There is in its cradle. 2 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of electric shock from possible electric shock, only use the enclosed VTech Audio Patch Cable to the Handset while charging in normal talk mode. WARNING: To insure your ear when it is a remote risk of the leak. 15. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm.
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... Guide 6. In Canada, call VTech Communications, Inc. Telephone Line Cord 5. User's Manual 8. Battery Cells To purchase replacement battery cells, call VTech Telecommunication Canada Ltd. NOTE: Use only VTech batteries P/N 80-5461-00-00 or equivalent AA NiMH rechargeable batteries. Base Unit Handset Base AC Power Adapter Telephone Line Cord Quick Start Guide Belt Clip Battery Cells Audio Patch Cord 4 Users Manual Base Unit 2. Audio Patch Cord 9. Belt Clip 7. at 1-800-595-9511. Handset 3. at 1-800-267-7377. Base AC Power Adapter 4. Parts Check...
... Guide 6. In Canada, call VTech Communications, Inc. Telephone Line Cord 5. User's Manual 8. Battery Cells To purchase replacement battery cells, call VTech Telecommunication Canada Ltd. NOTE: Use only VTech batteries P/N 80-5461-00-00 or equivalent AA NiMH rechargeable batteries. Base Unit Handset Base AC Power Adapter Telephone Line Cord Quick Start Guide Belt Clip Battery Cells Audio Patch Cord 4 Users Manual Base Unit 2. Audio Patch Cord 9. Belt Clip 7. at 1-800-595-9511. Handset 3. at 1-800-267-7377. Base AC Power Adapter 4. Parts Check...
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... of charge in idle or phone on modes to indicate a parallel set is detected. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Handset Number Indicator • Indicates the Handset number. Battery Indicator • When the Handset is removed from FULL( ) to it, indicating which extensions are using the line. For example, 02 indicates that the Base and Handset 2 are on an outside call . It's permanently displayed at the top left corner after the Handset has found the Base. Basic Operation Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description Line In Use Indicator...
... of charge in idle or phone on modes to indicate a parallel set is detected. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Handset Number Indicator • Indicates the Handset number. Battery Indicator • When the Handset is removed from FULL( ) to it, indicating which extensions are using the line. For example, 02 indicates that the Base and Handset 2 are on an outside call . It's permanently displayed at the top left corner after the Handset has found the Base. Basic Operation Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description Line In Use Indicator...
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... NavKey buttons to display Main Menu. Then use to page the Handset(s). Settings (dialing key 6) - The top menu is assigned to dialing key 1 and so forth on /off. Record custom sound clips, turn ringer and vibrate feature on/off, select main ringer tone, turn tones (low battery, keypad, and outof-range) on down the menu. 16 Basic Operation Handset Menu Navigation Key (NavKey) • Press any Navkey buttons to display the 6 menu options. Phonebook Intercom (dialing key...
... NavKey buttons to display Main Menu. Then use to page the Handset(s). Settings (dialing key 6) - The top menu is assigned to dialing key 1 and so forth on /off. Record custom sound clips, turn ringer and vibrate feature on/off, select main ringer tone, turn tones (low battery, keypad, and outof-range) on down the menu. 16 Basic Operation Handset Menu Navigation Key (NavKey) • Press any Navkey buttons to display the 6 menu options. Phonebook Intercom (dialing key...
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... or the left softkey or the * key to confirm. • Any registered Handset or Base can answer by pressing ON or any of the number keys. • To end an intercom call , press OFF on the Handset or INTERCOM on either Handset. Performing global page 17 The screen will display: • The Base will ring, then automatically enter intercom mode. • To end the intercom call , press OFF on the...
... or the left softkey or the * key to confirm. • Any registered Handset or Base can answer by pressing ON or any of the number keys. • To end an intercom call , press OFF on the Handset or INTERCOM on either Handset. Performing global page 17 The screen will display: • The Base will ring, then automatically enter intercom mode. • To end the intercom call , press OFF on the...
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... Caller ID service VTech 18005959511 • If you wish the phone to alert you do not wish to confirm. Basic Operation Handset Menu NOTE: When the phonebook is full and NEW is pressed, Phonebook is Full will display and an error tone will then be prompted to Enter Name. When finished, press OK. For Recordable Ringer, please refer to spell the name. Use the digit keys...
... Caller ID service VTech 18005959511 • If you wish the phone to alert you do not wish to confirm. Basic Operation Handset Menu NOTE: When the phonebook is full and NEW is pressed, Phonebook is Full will display and an error tone will then be prompted to Enter Name. When finished, press OK. For Recordable Ringer, please refer to spell the name. Use the digit keys...
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... to turn the clock on the bottom of the idle screen. Language (dialing key 5, preset to the previous screen. Press any NavKey to move to the desired option and to make the change the Tone/Pulse setting. Choosing NO returns you to display the last 10 numbers dialed. This option allows you to the icon. This option allows you sure? Basic Operation Handset Menu Review Redial (dialing key 3) - Use the...
... to turn the clock on the bottom of the idle screen. Language (dialing key 5, preset to the previous screen. Press any NavKey to move to the desired option and to make the change the Tone/Pulse setting. Choosing NO returns you to display the last 10 numbers dialed. This option allows you to the icon. This option allows you sure? Basic Operation Handset Menu Review Redial (dialing key 3) - Use the...
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... musical ringers. Low Battery Tone (dialing key 4) - Ringer Control (dialing key 2) - This option allows you to turn the Low Battery Tone On/Off. This option allows you to record and access your background for details. Pictures Your i 5853 handset is assigned to change , or press the dialing key that is preset with the following options: Sound Clips (dialing key 1) - Then select Clear Wallpaper, the screen will receive a message on the screen confirming Wallpaper Set! This...
... musical ringers. Low Battery Tone (dialing key 4) - Ringer Control (dialing key 2) - This option allows you to turn the Low Battery Tone On/Off. This option allows you to record and access your background for details. Pictures Your i 5853 handset is assigned to change , or press the dialing key that is preset with the following options: Sound Clips (dialing key 1) - Then select Clear Wallpaper, the screen will receive a message on the screen confirming Wallpaper Set! This...
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... the speakerphone volume. Base Speakerphone Volume During an active call , press the or keys to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level. Advanced Operations Sound Select (Handset Only) During a call, you through four different frequency responses: BASS - Pressing SOUND SELECT repeatedly will cycle you can adjust the quality of the Handset. Mid-Range sounds enhanced (This is the recommended setting for the Handset earpiece, Headset and Speakerphone. TREBLE...
... the speakerphone volume. Base Speakerphone Volume During an active call , press the or keys to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level. Advanced Operations Sound Select (Handset Only) During a call, you through four different frequency responses: BASS - Pressing SOUND SELECT repeatedly will cycle you can adjust the quality of the Handset. Mid-Range sounds enhanced (This is the recommended setting for the Handset earpiece, Headset and Speakerphone. TREBLE...
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... as Call Waiting. An H will display CALL ON HOLD when a call , press the ON (or SPEAKERPHONE) key. If a call remains on Hold for 5 minutes, your i 5853 Handset will display CALL ON HOLD when a call pressing either the MUTE softkey on the Handset or the MUTE button on hold . Note: Base will ring to the call is placed on hold . If a call remains on the Base (when in Speakerphone or Headset mode. Flash Function You can use...
... as Call Waiting. An H will display CALL ON HOLD when a call , press the ON (or SPEAKERPHONE) key. If a call remains on Hold for 5 minutes, your i 5853 Handset will display CALL ON HOLD when a call pressing either the MUTE softkey on the Handset or the MUTE button on hold . Note: Base will ring to the call is placed on hold . If a call remains on the Base (when in Speakerphone or Headset mode. Flash Function You can use...
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... a 2.5mm Headset Jack for use a VTech 2.5mm headset. For best results, use with an optional accessory Headset for handsfree operation. The plug should snap securely into place. Do not force the connection. 41 Additional Information The belt clip should fit securely. To purchase a Headset, call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. Once you must obtain an optional accessory Headset that is compatible with the i 5853. Align the pins on...
... a 2.5mm Headset Jack for use a VTech 2.5mm headset. For best results, use with an optional accessory Headset for handsfree operation. The plug should snap securely into place. Do not force the connection. 41 Additional Information The belt clip should fit securely. To purchase a Headset, call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. Once you must obtain an optional accessory Headset that is compatible with the i 5853. Align the pins on...
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... for battery installation). Try unplugging some of your home may have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. In Case Of Difficulty If you have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring. Let the new batteries fully charge the Base Unit before you use your local telephone company. No dial tone • First try all • Make sure the Power Cord...
... for battery installation). Try unplugging some of your home may have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. In Case Of Difficulty If you have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring. Let the new batteries fully charge the Base Unit before you use your local telephone company. No dial tone • First try all • Make sure the Power Cord...
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... 5. or 8. This limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Products for repair from outside the unit. 45 Additional Information or 6. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls and installation or repair of systems outside the United States, or used in accordance with non-VTech electrical accessories; If we repair this product, we repair or replace a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this...
... 5. or 8. This limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Products for repair from outside the unit. 45 Additional Information or 6. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls and installation or repair of systems outside the United States, or used in accordance with non-VTech electrical accessories; If we repair this product, we repair or replace a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this...
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... If this unit not expressly approved by one or more . Operation is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. If this equipment from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used such that date, it complies with the Part 68 rules and with Technical Requirements for Connection of Equipment...
... If this unit not expressly approved by one or more . Operation is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. If this equipment from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used such that date, it complies with the Part 68 rules and with Technical Requirements for Connection of Equipment...
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.... Repairs to store police, fire department and emergency medical service telephone numbers in mind: a. For example, the product identifier US:AAAEQ03T123XYZ would indicate an REN of emergency numbers If this telephone equipment can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn't work. 48 Additional Information Programming/testing of 0.3. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is required to notify you can only be connected...
.... Repairs to store police, fire department and emergency medical service telephone numbers in mind: a. For example, the product identifier US:AAAEQ03T123XYZ would indicate an REN of emergency numbers If this telephone equipment can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn't work. 48 Additional Information Programming/testing of 0.3. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is required to notify you can only be connected...
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..., telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This feature is 0.1. The customer should ensure for customer reliance upon the memory feature. Repairs to be aware that the electrical ground connections of your Handset and Base Unit can communicate only over a certain distance - The term "IC:" before hanging up. • Programming/testing of emergency numbers should be installed using...
..., telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This feature is 0.1. The customer should ensure for customer reliance upon the memory feature. Repairs to be aware that the electrical ground connections of your Handset and Base Unit can communicate only over a certain distance - The term "IC:" before hanging up. • Programming/testing of emergency numbers should be installed using...
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... x 65mm WEIGHT Handset: Base: 164 grams (excluding Battery Cells) 575 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset: 2 cell AA 1.2V 1400mAh NiMH Battery Base: 7 VDC @ 900mA MEMORY Phonebook: CID: 50 Memory locations; up to environmental conditions at the time of use. Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base: 5725-5850 MHz Handset: 2400-2483.5 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 2400-2483.5 MHz Handset: 5725-5850 MHz CHANNELS 95 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC...
... x 65mm WEIGHT Handset: Base: 164 grams (excluding Battery Cells) 575 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset: 2 cell AA 1.2V 1400mAh NiMH Battery Base: 7 VDC @ 900mA MEMORY Phonebook: CID: 50 Memory locations; up to environmental conditions at the time of use. Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base: 5725-5850 MHz Handset: 2400-2483.5 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 2400-2483.5 MHz Handset: 5725-5850 MHz CHANNELS 95 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC...
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... Parts Check List ...4 The Handset Layout 5 The Base Unit Layout 6 Getting Started 7 Setup ...7 Connecting Power to Base Unit 7 Installation and Charge of Battery Cells in Handset 8 Charging of the Handset Battery Cells 8 Connecting to Phonebook Memory 29 51 Call Waiting ID 28 Reviewing Caller ID from the Base 28 Dialing from Caller ID 28 Save CID Records to Phone Line 9 Checking for Dial Tone 9 Tone/Pulse Selection 9 Power Guard/Spare Battery Charger Feature 10 Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset 11 Basic Operations 14 Handset and Base Indicators 14 Handset...
... Parts Check List ...4 The Handset Layout 5 The Base Unit Layout 6 Getting Started 7 Setup ...7 Connecting Power to Base Unit 7 Installation and Charge of Battery Cells in Handset 8 Charging of the Handset Battery Cells 8 Connecting to Phonebook Memory 29 51 Call Waiting ID 28 Reviewing Caller ID from the Base 28 Dialing from Caller ID 28 Save CID Records to Phone Line 9 Checking for Dial Tone 9 Tone/Pulse Selection 9 Power Guard/Spare Battery Charger Feature 10 Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset 11 Basic Operations 14 Handset and Base Indicators 14 Handset...
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... Records 29 Base Settings ...30 Ringer Volume ...30 Ringer Melody ...30 Keypad Tone ...31 Tone/Pulse ...31 Contrast ...31 Language ...31 Phonebook Memory 32 To Store a Number/Name 33 To Search For and Dial a Number/Name 34 To Delete a Number/Name 34 To Edit a Number 35 Advanced Operations 36 Handset and Base Operation 36 Making Calls ...36 Answering Calls 36 Handset Volume 37 Base Speakerphone Volume 37 Sound Select ...37 Mute Function ...38 Hold Function ...38 Flash Function ...38 Intercom ...39 Handset Speakerphone Operation 39 Base Speakerphone Operation 39 Line in Use...
... Records 29 Base Settings ...30 Ringer Volume ...30 Ringer Melody ...30 Keypad Tone ...31 Tone/Pulse ...31 Contrast ...31 Language ...31 Phonebook Memory 32 To Store a Number/Name 33 To Search For and Dial a Number/Name 34 To Delete a Number/Name 34 To Edit a Number 35 Advanced Operations 36 Handset and Base Operation 36 Making Calls ...36 Answering Calls 36 Handset Volume 37 Base Speakerphone Volume 37 Sound Select ...37 Mute Function ...38 Hold Function ...38 Flash Function ...38 Intercom ...39 Handset Speakerphone Operation 39 Base Speakerphone Operation 39 Line in Use...
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... Speakerphone Operation ......... 39 Headset Operation 41 Hold Function 38 Important Safety Instructions 1 In Case of Difficulty 43 Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset 11 Battery Cells in Handset 8 Intercom 17, 39 Introduction 3 Keypad Tone 31 Language 31 Line in Use Indication 39 Main Menu 16 Maintenance 42 Making Calls 36 Menu Short Cuts 16 Mute Function 38 Phonebook 18, 32 Power Guard/Spare Battery Charger Feature 10 Recordable Ringer 25 Redial 26 Registration (of Handset 13 Ringer Volume 30 Settings...
... Speakerphone Operation ......... 39 Headset Operation 41 Hold Function 38 Important Safety Instructions 1 In Case of Difficulty 43 Installation and Registration of Accessory Handset 11 Battery Cells in Handset 8 Intercom 17, 39 Introduction 3 Keypad Tone 31 Language 31 Line in Use Indication 39 Main Menu 16 Maintenance 42 Making Calls 36 Menu Short Cuts 16 Mute Function 38 Phonebook 18, 32 Power Guard/Spare Battery Charger Feature 10 Recordable Ringer 25 Redial 26 Registration (of Handset 13 Ringer Volume 30 Settings...