Setup
IMPORTANT:
1.Do not dispose of a battery pack in a fire, the cell may explode.
2.Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Toxic substances may be released, causing harm to eyes or skin.
3.Exercise care in handling battery packs in order to prevent an accidental short of the charge contacts, potentially causing the battery pack to overheat.
4.Do not dispose of this battery pack into household garbage. Please refer to the information concerning proper battery recycling.
Connecting to phone line
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the Base Unit. Plug the other end of this cord into the wall jack.
Checking for dial tone
After the battery is charged press ON on the Handset.
The Phone icon will appear on the Handset display, and you will hear dial tone. If not, see In Case of Difficulty.
Tone/Pulse selection
Your VT5831 is preset for tone dialing.
See BASE SETTINGS for details.
CAUTION: Use only the Vtech power supply provided with your telephone.
IMPORTANT:
FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM:
1. Choose a central location for your Base Unit.
2. Install your Base Unit and Extension Handsets away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets and microwave ovens.
3. In locations where there are multiple cordless telephones, separate base units as much as possible.
4.Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and sunlight.
5.Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme cold.
GETTING STARTED
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