Table of contents | VTech IA5879 instruction

Table of contents

Getting started	.	.		4	Display screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Before you begin	. .	.		. 4	Speed dial	.	16
Parts check list	. .	.		. 4	Store a speed dial entry	.	16
Installation	.	.	.	5	Edit a speed dial entry	.	17
Choose a location	. .	.		. 5	Delete a speed dial entry	.	18
Install handset battery	. .	.		. 5	Calling from speed dial	.	18
Power connection	.	.	.	6	Reassign locations in speed dial	.	18
Telephone line connection	. .	.		. 6	Directory	.	19
Data port	. .	.		. 6	Store a directory entry in the handset	.	19
Desk bracket	. .	.		. 6	Edit a directory entry in the handset	.	19
Charge the handset battery	. .	.		. 7	Delete a directory entry in the handset	.	20
Language	.	.	.	7	Store a speed dial entry in the directory
Check for dial tone	. .	.		. 7	from the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Set dial mode	.	.	.	7	Dial a directory entry from the handset	.	21
Set handset date and time	. .	.		. 8	Directory memory capacity at the base	.	22
Handset ringer/battery save	. .	.		. 8	Store a number in the directory at the base . . . .	.	22
Base ringer	. .	.		. 8	Store a redial number in the directory at the base	.	22
If you subscribe to DSL service	. .	.		. 9	Dial from the directory at the base	.	22
Belt clip	. .	.	.	9	Delete a directory entry at the base	.	23
Basic operation			10		Replace a directory entry at the base	.	23
Telephone operation	. .	.	10		Caller ID	.	24
Handset operation	. .	.	10		About caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Base operation	. .	.	11		Review call history	.	25
Conference call	.	.	12		Delete a record from call history	.	26
Temporary tone dialing	.	.	13		Dial a number from call history	.	26
Message waiting	. .	.	13		Store a call history number in the directory . . . .	.	26
Headset jack	. .	.	14		Display screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Operating range	. .	.	14		Batteries	.	28

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Table of contents Additional information Battery care and performance Replace handset battery VTech toll free 1-800-595-9511 In Canada dial Need HELP? Parts check list Before you begin Install handset battery InstallationChoose a location Telephone line connection Power connectionData port Desk bracket Press SEL/INT to save Charge the handset battery Set handset date and time Handset ringer/battery saveBase ringer Belt clip optional If you subscribe to DSL service Handset operation Telephone operation Contrast Base operation Four way conference call Three way conference call Message waiting Temporary tone dialing Operating range Headset jackPeriodically pressing LINE1 or LINE2 Display screen messages Store a speed dial entry Speed dial Edit a speed dial entry Calling from speed dial Delete a speed dial entryReassigning locations in speed dial Store a directory entry in the handset DirectoryEdit a directory entry in the handset Delete a directory entry in the handset Dial a directory entry from the handset Store a speed dial entry in the directory from the handsetWill be displayed with this entry Store a number in the directory at the base Directory memory capacity at the baseStore a redial number in the directory at the base Dial from the directory at the base Replace a directory entry at the base Delete a directory entry at the base Caller ID Review call history About caller ID Dial a number from call history Delete a record from call historyStore a call history number in the directory Information Other party is blocking name and/or numberYour phone company is unable to receive information About this caller’s name and/or number Replace the handset battery Battery care and performanceBattery needs charging when Batteries Handset to its base when not in use TroubleshootingAllow up to one minute for the handset and base to reset Manual Noise S p l a y s o n m y Hold a charge Handset to its base when not in useComputers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones Batteries will not Get noise, static, or Installed in a low area’m near the base Outlet or near the microwave To another location, preferably to a higher floor Try unplugging some of the other phonesKitchen appliances and other cordless phones A low area Near the microwave For this to take place My Caller ID isn’t Warranty Maintenance Additional Important safety instructions FCC Part 68 and Acta FCC, Acta and IC regulations Rbrc seal Technical specifications Index Index 91-000570-010-000 User’s Manual