VTech IA5879 manual Set handset date and time, Handset ringer/battery save, Base ringer

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•In the event of a power outage or if the power cord is unplugged, the date and time will need to be reset..

Installation

Set handset 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, or wish to set the date and time manually:

•Press PROG, then press or until DATE/TIME is displayed.. Press SEL/INT.

•The month is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct month.. Press SEL/ INT..

•The day is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct day.. Press SEL/INT.

•The hour is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct hour.. Press SEL/INT.

•The minute is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct minute.. Press SEL/

INT.

•AM or PM is flashing. Press or to choose between AM or PM. Press SEL/INT.

•You’ll hear a confirmation beep..

Handset ringer/battery save

You can select from four different handset ringer styles for each line, or turn the ringer off for one or both lines to prolong the battery life..

1.. With the handset in idle (off) mode, press PROG..

2.Presstwice and the screen will show L1 RINGER: 1 and the current setting for line 1.. (Pressing three times will display L2 RINGER: 1 and the current setting for line 2..)

3.Press SEL/INT.. The current setting blinks, and you will hear a sample of the ring..

4..Press or to select RINGER: 1, 2, 3, 4 or OFF.. You will hear a sample of each ring tone..

5..Press SEL/INT to choose the displayed ringer setting..

Base ringer

Your phone has an independent ringer for each line, controlled by switches located on the right side of the base.. You can select OFF, LOW or HIGH base ringer volume for each line separately..

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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 listChoose a location InstallationInstall handset battery Power connection Telephone line connectionData port Desk bracketCharge the handset battery Press SEL/INT to saveBase ringer Handset ringer/battery saveSet handset date and time If you subscribe to DSL service Belt clip optionalTelephone operation Handset operationBase operation ContrastThree way conference call Four way conference callTemporary tone dialing Message waitingPeriodically pressing LINE1 or LINE2 Headset jackOperating range Display screen messages Speed dial Store a speed dial entryEdit a speed dial entry Reassigning locations in speed dial Delete a speed dial entryCalling from speed dial Edit a directory entry in the handset DirectoryStore a directory entry in the handset Delete a directory entry in the handset Will be displayed with this entry Store a speed dial entry in the directory from the handsetDial a directory entry from the handset Directory memory capacity at the base Store a number in the directory at the baseStore a redial 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 historyStore a call history number in the directory Delete a record from call historyDial a number from call history Other party is blocking name and/or number InformationYour phone company is unable to receive information About this caller’s name and/or numberBattery care and performance Replace the handset batteryBattery needs charging when BatteriesTroubleshooting Handset to its base when not in useAllow up to one minute for the handset and base to reset ManualNoise Hold a charge Handset to its base when not in use S p l a y s o n m yComputers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones Batteries will notInstalled in a low area Get noise, static, or’m near the base Outlet or near the microwaveKitchen appliances and other cordless phones Try unplugging some of the other phonesTo another location, preferably to a higher floor 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