My handset | VTech Ia5854 manual

Troubleshooting

Problem	Suggestion

My calls fade or cut in	• Press the CHAN button while on a call until the interference has been eliminated..
and out while I’m using	• Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone.. Try installing your
my handset..	phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios,
	radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal
	computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones

•Microwaves operate on the same frequency as your phone.. It is normal to experience static on your phone while the microwave is running.. Do not install this phone in the same outlet or near the microwave..

•If your phone is plugged in with a modem or surge protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location.. If this solves the problem, re-locate your phone or modem farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector..

•Relocate your phone to a higher location.. The phone will get better reception not installed in a low area..

•If the other phones in your home are having the issue, the problem is in your wiring or local service.. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply..)

The charge light is off..	• Clean the handset and base charging contact each month using a pencil eraser or cloth..
	• Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in correctly and firmly.
	• Reset the base.. Unplug the unit’s electrical power.. Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in.. Allow
	up to one minute for the handset and base to reset..
	• Your phone might be malfunctioning.. Please refer to the Warranty section of this user’s manual
	for further instruction..

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Contents

Table of Contents Table of Contents Need HELP? VTech toll free 1-800-595-9511 In Canada dial Before You Begin Parts Check List Install Handset Battery InstallationChoose Location Connect Power and Telephone Line Cords Desk/Table Installation Wall Mounting Charge the Handset Battery Set Language ModeSet the Dial Mode Check for Dial Tone Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save Set Handset Date and Time If you subscribe to DSL service Belt clip optional Telephone Operation Handset Operation Temporary Tone Dialing Base OperationMessage Waiting When you have a message waiting, the handset will display Clear Message Waiting Alert Operating Range Headset JackWalk back into range, periodically pressing OFF Display Screen Messages Speed Dialing Store a Number/Name in Speed Dial Edit a Number/Name Stored in Speed Dial Press select to save the edited information Dial a Speed Dial Number Delete a Number/Name Stored in Speed DialReassign Locations in Speed Dial Store a Number/Name in the Directory Telephone DirectoryEdit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory Delete a Number/Name Stored in the Directory Move a Number/Name to the Speed Dial Memory Dial a Number from the Directory Caller ID About Call History Caller ID Review Call History Delete Records from Call History Dial a Displayed NumberStore a Call History Record in the Directory Locate the record in call history that you want to dial Code + number number only 1+ number.. See the note Side margin for more information on changingDialing sequence Press select, then press Or until Program Audible Indicators Setting the clockAnswering System Operation At the Base About Announcements System on or off Confirm feature settings Record Your AnnouncementTo review your announcement at any time To delete your announcement Setting Up Your Answering System Feature Summary Listen to, Save & Delete Messages Turn the base ringer on or offOff Choose how many times the phone will Call Screening/Intercept Record a MemoPress to play messages.. Press again to stop playback To stop recording, press the PLAY/STOP again Window Display When Answering System Operation Remote Access Remote Access CommandsConnect with the Answering System Voice Menu Again to turn the system back on Turn system onCode, then press 0 to turn the answering system on Menu Will Battery Care and performance Batteries Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Noise Off in this troubleshooting guideComputers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones Service ManualFor further instruction If you subscribe to DSL When I’m near Ring when I receive Manual Call My handset does not Up to one minute for the handset and base to reset My handset My Caller ID isn’t Maintenance Warranty Statement How do you get warranty service? Important Safety Instructions FCC, Acta and IC Regulations FCC Part Rbrc Seal Industry Canada Technical Specifications Receive Frequency Base 5863..80 5872..5 MHz Index Index Telephone operation 11-15 Page User’s Manual