Getting Started Registration | VTech GiGA5.8x VT5836 specs

Getting Started

Registration

Registering an VT5801 Handset for the first time

After charging, the screen will display:

Find the BASE ID Code by doing the following (Base must be OFF):

1)At the Base, press MENU.

2)Scroll down to DISPLAY BASE-ID, then press OK.

3)Enter the 15-digit Base ID Code into the Handset. If you make a

mistake, move the joystick to the left ( ) to backpace or press the

right softkey to erase a character.

4)Press OK to complete the registration process.

NOTE: If the Handset, after charging, says “Searching for Base...”, press the NEW soft key. “Enter Base ID” will now be displayed. Follow the steps above.

Wait approximately 15-60 seconds. You will hear confirmation beeps from the Base and Handset. The newly registered Handset will now be assigned the lowest extension number not previously assigned to a different system Handset (1 - 6).

If you do not enter the correct digit sequence, you will see “ Invalid Base ID!” and hear an error tone. move the joystick to the left ( ) to backpace or press

the right softkey to erase a character, and carefully re-enter the Base ID Code.

NOTE: The 15-digit BASE ID Code may contain numbers and characters, such as *. Make sure you carefully enter all 15 digits.

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GiGA5.8x VT5886, GiGA5.8x VT5836 specifications

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