VTech ia5874, ia5876, ia5877 user manual Batteries, Battery Care and performance

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•If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after charging overnight, the battery should be replaced..

•To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully: Charge t h e b a t t e r y

p r o v i d e d w i t h or identified for u s e w i t h t h i s product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the user’s manual..

Batteries

Battery Care and performance:

After your battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:

Operation	Operating time
While in use (talking)	up to 5 hours

While not in use (standby*)	up to 6 days

*Handset is off the base unit or charger but not in use..

•The battery needs charging when:

—A new battery is installed in the handset..

—The phone beeps twice every five seconds.

—The screen displays BATTERY LOW and the low battery icon..

•Place the handset in the base so the CHARGE light turns on.. The battery is typically fully charged in 16 hours..

•You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the base after each use..

Replacing the Handset Battery

1.Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the cover downward..

2.Lift out the old battery and disconnect..

3.Align the two holes in the new battery’s plug with the socket pins, and snap the plug into place.. Snap the battery in the compartment, as described in Installation, on page 5..

4.Replace the cover by sliding it up into place..

5.The new battery must be charged before using the phone..

Place the handset in the base and allow it to charge for at least 16 hours the first charge. The telephone might operate before that, but for best performance, let the battery charge fully..

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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 BeginChoose Location InstallationInstall Handset Battery U g t h e Adapter into Electrical outlet.. If Connect Power and Telephone Line CordsWall Mounting Desk/Table InstallationCheck for Dial Tone Charge the Handset BatterySet Language Mode Set the Dial ModeSet Handset Date and Time Handset Ringer Style/Battery SaveTo remove If you subscribe to DSL serviceBelt clip optional Handset Operation Telephone OperationMessage Waiting Base OperationTemporary Tone Dialing Call Transfer When you have a message waiting, the handset will displayClear Message Waiting Alert Walk back into range, periodically pressing OFF Headset JackOperating Range 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 DialReassign Locations in Speed Dial Delete a Number/Name Stored in Speed DialDial a Speed Dial Number Edit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory Telephone DirectoryStore a Number/Name 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 IDLocate the record in call history that you want to dial Delete Records from Call HistoryDial a Displayed Number Store a Call History Record in the DirectoryPress select, then press Or until Program Code + number number only 1+ number.. See the noteSide margin for more information on changing Dialing sequenceAbout Announcements Audible IndicatorsSetting the clock Answering System Operation At the BaseTo delete your announcement System on or off Confirm feature settingsRecord Your Announcement To review your announcement at any timeFeature Summary Setting Up Your Answering SystemChoose how many times the phone will Listen to, Save & Delete MessagesTurn the base ringer on or off OffTo stop recording, press the PLAY/STOP again Call Screening/InterceptRecord a Memo Press to play messages.. Press again to stop playbackWindow Display When Voice Menu Answering System Operation Remote AccessRemote Access Commands Connect with the Answering SystemCode, then press 0 to turn the answering system on Again to turn the system back onTurn system on Batteries Battery Care and performanceProblem Suggestion TroubleshootingComputers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones Off in this troubleshooting guideNoise If you subscribe to DSL ServiceManual For further instructionGet noise, static Or weak signal evenWhen I’m near My handset does not Ring when I receive Manual CallMy handset Out while I’m usingUp to one minute for the handset and base to reset My calls fade or cutMy 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