Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
Important Safety Instructions A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled onto the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Before You Begin Enhanced 5.8GHz Technology - Dual band transmission combines the best of 5.8GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones. Parts Check List 1. 2. 3. 4. Base Unit Handset Base AC Power Adaptor Telephone Line Cord 5. Battery 6. Belt Clip 7. User’s Manual To purchase replacement batteries, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.
The Handset Layout 1 2 3 4 9 10 5 11 12 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 7 13 8 14 Antenna Earpiece LCD Left and Right Arrow Keys Phone/Flash Key Dialing Keys (0-9,*,#) Chan/Delete Key Microphone 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
The Base Unit Layout 3 1 2 4 5 1. Message Light 2. Page Key 3. Charging/In use Light 4. Telephone Line Jack 5.
Getting Started Setup Connecting Power to Base Unit 1. Choose a location for the base near an electrical outlet and a tele phone jack. This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a stan-dard electrical outlet (110V AC) not controlled by a wall switch. Connect the Power Cord Standard electrical outlet 2. Plug the DC connector to the base. Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet. Installation and Charge of Battery 1. Install the battery. Use only VTech batteries.
2. If the phone will not be used for long periods of time, remove the battery to prevent possible leakage. NOTE: Install the base unit away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Battery Care and Maintenance • • • • • The maximum standby time on a fully charged battery is six days. Average talk time on a fully charged battery is five hours.
Getting Started Setup Set Date and Time If you subscribe to Caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with the first incoming call. If you do not have Caller ID service, you can set the date and time manually: • • • • • • • Press prog on the handset. Press or until DATE/TIME is displayed. Press select. The month is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct month. Press select. The day is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct day. Press select.
Telephone Operation Operation Handset Volume Adjust the volume while on a call. A double beep will sound when you reach the maximum or minimum setting. ( ) Press ( )when phone is not in use to display phonebook entries, while entering letters,press to advance cursor. CID ( ) press CID ( ) when phone is not in use to display caller ID information,when entering number or letters. press to delete last character entered. Answer a Call Press any key except OFF. Hold Press to put a call on hold.
Telephone Operation Basic Operation Base Operation In Use/Charging Indicator • Flashes slowly when the handset is in use. • Flashes rapidly when a call is on hold. • Glows steadily when the handset is charging in its base. Message Waiting Indicator If you subscribe to telephone company voice mail with a visual message waiting signal, this light flashes, and MESSAGES WAITING displays in the handset screen, when you have voice mail waiting. Page/Handset Locator Press to page the handsets.
Telephone Operation Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save You can select from four different handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and extend the battery life. 1. Make sure the handset is OFF. 2. Press prog to enter programming mode. 3. Press until the screen displays RINGER: and the current selection. 4. Press select. The current setting blinks, and you will hear a sample of the ring. (off). You will hear a sample 5. Press or to select RINGER: 1, 2, 3, 4 or of each ring. 6.
Telephone Operation MESSAGES WAITING Clear Message Waiting Alert 1. Press prog. 2. Press or until screen displays MESSAGES WAITING. 3. Press select, the screen displays: Basic Operation LIGHT OFF? YES 4. Press or to change from YES or NO. 5. Press select to choose the desired setting. You’ll hear a confirmation one. Display Screen Messages Screen Displays: When: ** RINGING ** There is a call coming in. CONNECTING... The handset is waiting for a dial tone. PHONE The handset is in use.
Telephone Memory You can store up to nine telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters and 24 digits in each location) into the speed dial memory locations you assign (1 through 9) in each handset. You can also store telephone numbers with names alphabetically in the directory. See Telephone Directory for instructions. NOTES: • The entries you stored in speed dial memory will be marked with 01 through 09 in the telephone directory. • Press OFF ( ) at any time to exit memory dial mode. 1.
Telephone Memory Basic Operation 6. When you finish entering the name, press select or prog. The screen dis EN TER NUMBER playsEN ENTER NUMBER. to backspace and make corrections. 7. Enter the telephone number. Use Press redial/pause ( ) to store a pause in the dialing sequence. -ORPress redial/pause ( ) to display the last number dialed from this phone. 8. Press select or prog to store your entry. The screen displays DISTINCT RING? and the current setting. 9. Press or to change the setting.
Telephone Memory Dial a Memory Number 1. Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish to dial. 2. Press phone/flash ( ) to dial the displayed memory number. Reassign Locations in Memory 1. Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish to reassign. 2. When the screen displays the entry you want to reassign, press select. Then press until SPEED flashes. 01 3. Press select. The screen displays ENTER 1-9. 4.
Telephone Directory Your ia 5829 can store 50 (including nine speed dial entries) telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters for the name and 24 digits for the number in each location) in each handset. NOTE: Press OFF at any time to exit directory. Basic Operation Store a Number/Name in the Directory 1. Press prog. The screen displays DIRECTORY DIRECTORY. 2. Press select. The screen displays ENTER NAME NAME. 3.
Telephone Directory first ring. Choose N for a normal ringing pattern. 8. Press select or prog to confirm your selection. If you chose Y, a D will be displayed with the directory entry. Edit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory 1. Press (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY DIRECTORY. 2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through the entries stored in the directory. -ORPress the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to edit. 3.
Telephone Directory Dial a Number from the Directory 1. Press (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY DIRECTORY. or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in directory. 2. Press -ORPress the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to dial. 3. When the number you want to dial is displayed, press phone/flash. Basic Operation Move a Number/Name to the Memory 1. Press (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY. 2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through directory.
Caller ID Operation Caller’s name VTech L 8005959511 AM NEW 5/01 5:40 P M OLD 28 Long distance call Date of call Time of call Party has called 2 or more times Caller’s telephone number Position of call in call history Your ia 5829 can store up to 90 calls in its Caller ID (CID) memory. The most recent call will have the highest number. When the memory is full, the oldest call will be deleted to make room for new incoming call information.
Caller ID Operation 2. Press until YES flashes. 3. Press select. You’ll hear a confirmation beep. Dial a Displayed Number 1. Locate the record in call history that you want to dial. 2. If you wish to change how the number is dialed, press #. The screen dis plays alternate dialing sequences available for this call (area code + num ber; 1 + area code + number; number only; 1+ number). 3. Press select. Press until DIAL flashes. DIAL PROGRAM Basic Operation 8005959511 5/01 5:40PM OLD 28 4.
Caller ID Operation Display Screen Messages Screen Displays: When: The other party is blocking name and/or number information. UNKNOWN Your phone company is unable to receive information about this caller’s name and/or number. * (after the name) This caller has called you more than once.
Headset Operation Your ia 5829 handset is equipped with a 2.5mm headset jack for use with an optional accessory headset for handsfree operation. If you choose to use the headset option, you must obtain an optional accessory headset, that is compatible with the ia 5829. To purchase a headset, call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. Once you have a compatible 2.5mm headset, locate the headset jack on the ia 5829 handset.
Maintenance Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. Avoid rough treatment Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install your base unit near a sink, bathtub, or shower.
In Case of Difficulty If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTech Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377. The phone doesn't work at all • • • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone wall jack.
In Case of Difficulty If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company. You hear noise in the Handset, and none of the keys or buttons work • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Common cure for electronic equipment Additional Information If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in the base. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in the order listed): 1.
Warranty Statement What does this limited warranty cover? • The manufacturer of this VTech product, VTech Communications, warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the product and all accessories provided by VTech in the sales package (“Product”) are free from material defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with operation instructions.
Warranty Statement How do you get warranty service? • To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, call 1-800-595-9511 for instructions regarding where to return the Product. Before calling for service, please check the user’s manual. A check of the Product controls and features may save you a service call.
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS03 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations 1. Product identifier and REN information The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, an identifier indicating product approval and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). This information must be provided to your local telephone company upon request. For equipment approved prior to July 23, 2001, the product identifier is preceded by the phrase “FCC Reg No.” and the REN is listed separately.
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations feature doesn’t work. b. This feature is provided only as a convenience, and the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for customer reliance upon the memory feature. c. Testing the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is not recommended. However, if you do make a call to an emergency number: • You must remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up.
Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL WEIGHT Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Handset: Base: Charger: 142.6 grams 208.6 grams 106 grams (excluding battery pack) TRANSMIT FREQUENCY POWER REQUIREMENTS Base: 2410.2 - 2418.9 MHz Handset: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz Handset: 3.6V 400mAh Ni-Cd Battery Base: Charger: 9V DC @ 300mA 6V DC @ 300mA RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 912.75 - 917.10 MHz Handset: 2410.2 - 2418.
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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions......................................................................................1 Before You Begin ..............................................................................................................3 Parts Check List ..................................................................................................................3 The Handset Layout.................................................................................................
Table of Contents About Call History .............................................................................................20 Review Call History .........................................................................................20 Delete All Calls..................................................................................................20 Dial a Displayed Number...................................................................................