Quick start guide
for models ia5870/5878/5882
STEP 1 Connect power to telephone base and chargers then connect telephone line to telephone base
• Plug the connector into the power jack at the bottom |
of the telephone base and chargers then plug the |
power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled |
by a wall switch. |
STEP 3 Make, receive, and end calls
STEP 4 Set the answering system clock
• Press CLOCK to hear the current clock setting.
• Press CLOCK again to change the settings.
• Press 
/SKIP or 
/REPEAT to change the year, hour, minute or date.
When the correct setting is announced, press CLOCK to advance to the next setting.
NOTE:
For complete feature instructions, please refer to your user’s manual.
• Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the |
telephone line jack at the bottom of the telephone |
base. Then plug the other end of the cord into the |
modular wall telephone outlet. |
NOTE: Use only the power adapter supplied with your VTech telephone or equivalent.
STEP 2 Install the battery
•Align the two holes in the plug with the socket pins matching the
•Place the battery in the compartment with the wires in the upper right corner.
•Position the battery compartment cover and slide it towards the unit until it clicks into place.
•For optimal performance, we recommend that you charge the handset for 16 hours. Note that the new battery may have enough charge for some calls.
Make a call
•Press TALK/FLASH to ensure there is a dial tone, then dial the telephone number.
SELECT
For predialing:
•Dial the number (press 
to backspace, or press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a pause).
Receive a call
• Press TALK/FLASH or any dialing keys
SELECT
End a call
•Press OFF, or put the handset in the telephone base or charger.
SELECT
STEP 5 Turn the answering system on and off
The answering system must be turned on to function. If the answering system is turned off, the telephone base light will be off.
To turn the answering system on/off:
• Press ANS ON/OFF to select on or off.
STEP 6 Record outgoing announcement (optional)
The telephone is
•Press ANNC and the system announces “Announcement, press PLAY or press RECORD.”
•Press RECORD to record, and the system announces “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.”
•After the tone, speak towards the microphone at the front right of the telephone base from about nine inches away.
•Press 
/PLAY/STOP when finished and the answering system will automatically playback the newly recorded announcement.
STEP 7 Charge the battery
•The battery may have enough charge for a short call. For best performance, charge the battery for at least 16 hours.
•To charge the handset, place it in the telephone base or charger.
•The CHARGE light on the telephone base or charger will be on when the handset is properly positioned. See Troubleshooting in the user’s manual if the CHARGE light is not on.
For installation and use of the belt clip and the wall mount bracket, please consult the user’s manual.
IMPORTANT!
If your product is not working properly:
•Refer to the Troubleshooting section of your user’s manual.
•Visit our website at www.vtechphones.com, or in Canada, www.vtechcanada.com.
