Display screen messages

Telephone operation

	Screen displays:	When:
	NEEDS RECHARGING	The battery needs to be recharged..

	RINGING	There is a call coming in..

	CONNECTING...	The handset is waiting for a dial tone..

	PHONE ON	The handset is in use..

	CALLING HANDSET	The base is paging the handset..

	CALLING BASE	The handset is paging the base..

	BATTERY LOW	The battery needs to be recharged..

	SCANNING...	The handset is changing to one of the 30 channels
	SCANNING...	available..
		available..
		1.. Displays when base power is off and LINE 1 or
	CAN’T CONNECT	LINE 2 is pressed.. You’ll also hear an error tone..
	CAN’T CONNECT	2.. Displays when an out of range dial fails to
		2.. Displays when an out of range dial fails to
		connect..

	L1 & L2 RING OFF	The handset ringer is turned off..

	L1(&L2) MESSAGES	Displays when you have been alerted by the
	L1(&L2) MESSAGES	telephone company that you have received new
		voicemail on that particular line..

Basic operation

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VTech IA5879 manual Display screen messages

Contents

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 Installation Install handset batteryChoose a location Desk bracket Power connectionTelephone line connection Data port Press SEL/INT to save Charge the handset battery Handset ringer/battery save Set handset date and timeBase 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 Headset jack Operating rangePeriodically pressing LINE1 or LINE2 Display screen messages Store a speed dial entry Speed dial Edit a speed dial entry Delete a speed dial entry Calling from speed dialReassigning locations in speed dial Directory Store a directory entry in the handsetEdit a directory entry in the handset Delete a directory entry in the handset Store a speed dial entry in the directory from the handset Dial a directory entry from the handsetWill be displayed with this entry Dial from the directory at the base Directory memory capacity at the baseStore a number in the directory at the base Store a redial number in 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 Delete a record from call history Dial a number from call historyStore a call history number in the directory About this caller’s name and/or number Other party is blocking name and/or numberInformation Your phone company is unable to receive information Batteries Battery care and performanceReplace the handset battery Battery needs charging when Manual TroubleshootingHandset to its base when not in use Allow up to one minute for the handset and base to reset Noise Batteries will not Hold a charge Handset to its base when not in useS p l a y s o n m y Computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones Outlet or near the microwave Installed in a low areaGet noise, static, or ’m near the base Try unplugging some of the other phones To another location, preferably to a higher floorKitchen 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

Telephone operation

Display screen messages

Screen displays:

When:

SCANNING...

CAN’T CONNECT

L1(&L2) MESSAGES

Basic operation