VTech IA5879 manual Power connection, Telephone line connection, Data port, Desk bracket

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Installation

• Use only the base

power adaptor

supplied with this

product.

• If your home has

specially wired

alarm equipment

connected to the

phone line, be sure

that installing the

system does not

disable your alarm

equipment.. If you

have questions

about what will

disable alarm

equipment, contact

your telephone

company or a

qualified installer.

• If the battery has

not been previously

Power connection

Plug the connector of the base power adaptor to the connector jack at the bottom of the base unit.. Then plug the adaptor into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch..

Telephone line connection

Two-line wall jack

1.Use the four-wire (RJ-14) line cord..

2.Connect the telephone line cord from the jack labeled L1/L1+L2 on the base to the wall jack..

Separate wall jacks

1.Use both telephone line cords..

2.Connect the line cord from the jack labeled L1/L1+L2 at the bottom of the base to the wall jack designated as line 1..

3.Connect the other telephone line cord already plugged into the jack labeled L2 at the bottom of the base to the other wall jack..

4.Ensure the plugs are secured firmly into place.

Data port

Telephone	Standard
jack	electrical
	outlet

Examples of 1-Line and 2-Line Cords

RJ-11

RJ-14

One line

2 line

cord

cord

charged, place

the handset in the

base, and allow

it to charge for at

least 16 hours..

The data port at the bottom of the base unit provides an easy way to connect the fax machine, laptop computer, modem, or other telephone devices for direct access to LINE 2.. The data port only provides access to line 2, so it is necessary to have an active line connected to the line 2 jack at the bottom of the base unit.. Connect a phone cord from the data port (marked DATA at the bottom of the base unit) to your fax, laptop, etc..

Desk bracket

Make sure all telephone and power cords are installed before inserting the desk bracket to the bottom of the base unit..

1. Turn the base unit upside down..

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Contents Table of contents Battery care and performance Replace handset battery Additional informationNeed HELP? VTech toll free 1-800-595-9511 In Canada dialBefore you begin Parts check listInstallation Install handset batteryChoose a location Data port Power connectionTelephone line connection Desk bracketCharge the handset battery Press SEL/INT to saveHandset ringer/battery save Set handset date and timeBase ringer If you subscribe to DSL service Belt clip optionalTelephone operation Handset operationBase operation ContrastThree way conference call Four way conference callTemporary tone dialing Message waitingHeadset jack Operating rangePeriodically pressing LINE1 or LINE2 Display screen messages Speed dial Store a speed dial entryEdit a speed dial entry Delete a speed dial entry Calling from speed dialReassigning locations in speed dial Directory Store a directory entry in the handsetEdit a directory entry in the handset Delete a directory entry in the handset Store a speed dial entry in the directory from the handset Dial a directory entry from the handsetWill be displayed with this entry Store a redial number in the directory at the base Directory memory capacity at the baseStore a number in the directory at the base Dial from the directory at the baseDelete a directory entry at the base Replace a directory entry at the baseCaller ID About caller ID Review call historyDelete a record from call history Dial a number from call historyStore a call history number in the directory Your phone company is unable to receive information Other party is blocking name and/or numberInformation About this caller’s name and/or numberBattery needs charging when Battery care and performanceReplace the handset battery BatteriesAllow up to one minute for the handset and base to reset TroubleshootingHandset to its base when not in use ManualNoise Computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones Hold a charge Handset to its base when not in useS p l a y s o n m y Batteries will not’m near the base Installed in a low areaGet noise, static, or Outlet or near the microwaveTry unplugging some of the other phones To another location, preferably to a higher floorKitchen appliances and other cordless phones Near the microwave A low areaMy Caller ID isn’t For this to take placeMaintenance WarrantyAdditional Important safety instructions FCC, Acta and IC regulations FCC Part 68 and ActaRbrc seal Technical specifications Index Index 91-000570-010-000 User’s Manual