VTech IA5879 manual S p l a y s o n m y, Computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones

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Troubleshooting

Problem	Suggestion
CAN ’ T CO N N EC T	• Move the handset closer to the base.. You might have moved out of range..
d i s p l a y s o n m y	• If the handset is in its base and the charging light does not come on, refer to The charge light
handset..	is off in this troubleshooting guide..
	• Reset the base.. Unplug the unit’s electrical power.. Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in..
	Allow up to one minute for the handset and base to reset..
	• Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone.. Try installing your
	phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices such as: wireless routers,
	radios, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal
	computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones..
The batteries will not	• Charge the battery in the handset for at least 16 hours.. For optimum daily performance, return
hold a charge..	the handset to its base when not in use..
	• You may need to purchase a new battery, please refer to the Batteries section of this user’s
	manual..
	• Your phone might be malfunctioning.. Please refer to the Warranty section of this user’s manual
	for further instruction..

If you subscribe to DSL	If you hear interference during conversations and/or your caller ID features aren’t functioning
service	properly, install a noise filter to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line
	jack. Contact your DSL provider to obtain a noise filter.

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Additional Information

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Contents Table of contents Additional information Battery care and performance Replace handset batteryVTech toll free 1-800-595-9511 In Canada dial Need HELP?Parts check list Before you beginInstall handset battery InstallationChoose a location Desk bracket Power connectionTelephone line connection Data portPress SEL/INT to save Charge the handset batterySet handset date and time Handset ringer/battery saveBase ringer Belt clip optional If you subscribe to DSL serviceHandset operation Telephone operationContrast Base operationFour way conference call Three way conference callMessage waiting Temporary tone dialingOperating range Headset jackPeriodically pressing LINE1 or LINE2 Display screen messages Store a speed dial entry Speed dialEdit a speed dial entry Calling from speed dial Delete a speed dial entryReassigning locations in speed dial Store a directory entry in the handset DirectoryEdit a directory entry in the handset Delete a directory entry in the handset Dial a directory entry from the handset Store a speed dial entry in the directory from the handsetWill be displayed with this entry Dial from the directory at the base Directory memory capacity at the baseStore a number in the directory at the base Store a redial number in the directory at the baseReplace a directory entry at the base Delete a directory entry at the baseCaller ID Review call history About caller IDDial a number from call history Delete a record from call historyStore a call history number in the directory About this caller’s name and/or number Other party is blocking name and/or numberInformation Your phone company is unable to receive informationBatteries Battery care and performanceReplace the handset battery Battery needs charging whenManual TroubleshootingHandset to its base when not in use Allow up to one minute for the handset and base to resetNoise Batteries will not Hold a charge Handset to its base when not in useS p l a y s o n m y Computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phonesOutlet or near the microwave Installed in a low areaGet noise, static, or ’m near the baseTo another location, preferably to a higher floor Try unplugging some of the other phonesKitchen appliances and other cordless phones A low area Near the microwaveFor this to take place My Caller ID isn’tWarranty MaintenanceAdditional Important safety instructions FCC Part 68 and Acta FCC, Acta and IC regulationsRbrc seal Technical specifications Index Index 91-000570-010-000 User’s Manual