VTech ia5877, ia5876, ia5874 user manual Base Operation, Temporary Tone Dialing, Message Waiting

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Telephone Operation

Base Operation

11. CHARGE/IN USE

• Flashes in unison with an incoming call’s ringing..

• Flashes slowly when the handset is in use, or the answering system is answering a call..

• Glows steadily when the handset is charging..

12. LOCATE HANDSET

Press to page the handset for up to 60 seconds.. Press again, press OFF on handset or place handset in base to cancel the page..

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Temporary Tone Dialing

If you have pulse (rotary) service, you can change from dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing * TONE.. This is useful if you need to send touch tone signals for access to telephone banking or long distance services..

1..Dial the number..

2..Press * TONE. Buttons pressed after this send touch tone signals..

3..After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to pulse service..

Message Waiting

Your phone is designed to work with most local and regional telephone service provider’s voice messaging systems to provide an alert on handset when new messages come in.. Voice messaging is a subscription service, available through most service providers for a monthly fee.. Contact your local telephone company for more information..

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Contents User’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents VTech toll free 1-800-595-9511 In Canada dial Need HELP?Parts Check List Before You BeginInstall Handset Battery InstallationChoose Location U g t h e Adapter into Electrical outlet.. If Connect Power and Telephone Line CordsWall Mounting Desk/Table InstallationSet Language Mode Charge the Handset BatterySet the Dial Mode Check for Dial ToneSet Handset Date and Time Handset Ringer Style/Battery SaveBelt clip optional If you subscribe to DSL serviceTo remove Handset Operation Telephone OperationTemporary Tone Dialing Base OperationMessage Waiting Clear Message Waiting Alert When you have a message waiting, the handset will displayCall Transfer Operating Range Headset JackWalk back into range, periodically pressing OFF Display Screen Messages Store a Number/Name in Speed Dial Speed DialingPress select to save the edited information Edit a Number/Name Stored in Speed DialDial a Speed Dial Number Delete a Number/Name Stored in Speed DialReassign Locations in Speed Dial Store a Number/Name in the Directory Telephone DirectoryEdit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory Delete a Number/Name Stored in the Directory Dial a Number from the Directory Move a Number/Name to the Speed Dial MemoryCaller ID Review Call History About Call History Caller IDDial a Displayed Number Delete Records from Call HistoryStore a Call History Record in the Directory Locate the record in call history that you want to dialSide margin for more information on changing Code + number number only 1+ number.. See the noteDialing sequence Press select, then press Or until ProgramSetting the clock Audible IndicatorsAnswering System Operation At the Base About AnnouncementsRecord Your Announcement System on or off Confirm feature settingsTo review your announcement at any time To delete your announcementFeature Summary Setting Up Your Answering SystemTurn the base ringer on or off Listen to, Save & Delete MessagesOff Choose how many times the phone willRecord a Memo Call Screening/InterceptPress to play messages.. Press again to stop playback To stop recording, press the PLAY/STOP againWindow Display When Remote Access Commands Answering System Operation Remote AccessConnect with the Answering System Voice MenuTurn system on Again to turn the system back onCode, then press 0 to turn the answering system on Batteries Battery Care and performanceProblem Suggestion TroubleshootingNoise Off in this troubleshooting guideComputers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones Manual ServiceFor further instruction If you subscribe to DSLWhen I’m near Or weak signal evenGet noise, static My handset does not Ring when I receive Manual CallUp to one minute for the handset and base to reset Out while I’m usingMy calls fade or cut My handsetMy Caller ID isn’t Warranty Statement MaintenanceHow do you get warranty service? Important Safety Instructions FCC Part FCC, Acta and IC RegulationsIndustry Canada Rbrc SealReceive Frequency Base 5863..80 5872..5 MHz Technical SpecificationsIndex IndexIndex 91-000499-070-000