Quick start guide
for models ia5870/5878/5882
NOTE: Use only the power adapter supplied w ith
your VTech telephone or equivalent.
NOTE:
For complete feature instructions, please refer to your
user’s manual.
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STEP 1 Connect power to telephone base
and chargers then connecttelephone line toconnect telephone line to
telephone base
Plug the connector into the power jack at the bottom
of the telephone base and charg ers then plug the
power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled
by a wall switch.
Plug one end of the telephone l ine cord into the
telephone line jack at the bottom of the telephone
base. Then plug the other end of the cor d into the
modular wall telephone outlet.
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STEP 2 Install the battery
• Align the two holes in the plug with the socket
pins matching the color-coded l abel in the battery
compartment of the handset, then s nap the plug
securely into place.
• Place the battery in the compartment with the wires
in the upper right corner.
• Position the battery c ompartment cover and slide it
towards the unit until it clicks into place.
• For optimal performance, we re commend that you
charge the handset for 16 hours. Note that the new
battery may have enough charge for some call s.
STEP 3 Make, receive, and end calls
Make a call
• Press TALK/FLASH to ensure there is a dial tone,
then dial the telephone number.
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For predialing:
• Dial the number (press to backspace, or press
and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to inser t a pause).
Receive a call
• Press TALK/FLAS H or any dialing keys (0-9, #, *)
End a call
• Press OFF, or put the handset in the telephone base
or charger.
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.
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STEP 5 Turn the answering system on and off
The answering system must be turned on to function.
If the answering syste m is turned of f, the telephone
base light will be off.
To turn the answering system on/off:
• Press ANS ON/O FF to select on or off.
STEP 6 Record outgoing announcement
(optional)
The tel ephone is p re-set with the announce ment
“

Hello, please leave a message after the tone

.

” To
replace the announcement with your own:
• Pr ess AN N C an d t he s yst em ann oun ce s

“Announcement, press PLAY or press RECORD.”

• Pre ss RE CORD to r eco rd, an d the sy ste m
announces

“Record af ter 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/S TOP wh en fi nished and the
answering system will automatically play back 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.
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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.
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