VTech Telecommunications 80-5412-01 Cordless Telephone Handset User Manual ATT 5865CIB d1

VTech Telecommunications Ltd Cordless Telephone Handset ATT 5865CIB d1

Manual Part 1A

User Manual (Part 2)5.8 GHz CordlessSpeakerphone/ Answering System 5865with Caller ID & Call Waiting
1Table of contentsCopyright © 2003 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corporation., licensed to Advanced American Telephones.User Manual (Part 2)5.8 GHz CordlessSpeakerphone/Answering System 5865STOP! See page 7for easy instructionsYou must install andcharge the battery beforeusing the telephoneFor customer service or productinformation, visit our web site atwww.telephones.att.comor call 1-800-222-3111Please also readImportant Product InformationEnclosed in product packageAdd new handsets to make your phone more versatile (see page 46)Your telephone can accommodate up to six cordless handsets. You can add newhandsets (sold separately) at any time. Up to four handsets at a time can be used.The handset provided with your telephone is automatically registered as Handset 1.Additional handsets will be assigned numbers in the order they are registered (2, 3, 4,etc.) up to a maximum of six handsets.Handset 1 Handset 2 Handset 3Getting StartedQuick reference ...................................2Parts checklist .......................................4Before you begin ..................................5Telephone base installation................6Battery installation & charging ..........7Wall mounting ......................................8Belt clip & optional headset...............9Telephone OperationBasic handset operation ...................10Basic base operation .........................11Options during calls ..........................12Intercom calls .....................................13Handset screen images.....................14Handset sounds & alerts ..................15Handset settings.................................16Base settings........................................17Handset PhonebookNew phonebook entries..................19Phonebook search.............................20To dial, edit or delete a listing........21Base PhonebookNew phonebook entries..................23Phonebook search.............................24To dial, edit or delete a listing........25Handset Calls LogTo review voice messages ...............27To review Caller ID log ...................28To dial a Caller ID entry..................29To review redial log ..........................30Base Caller ID & RedialTo review Caller ID log ...................32To dial a Caller ID entry..................33To review redial log ..........................34Answering System OperationAnswering system operation ..........35Day and time announcements ........36Outgoing announcements................37Announce Only mode ......................38Changing feature options.................39Message playback ...............................40Recording and playing memos ........41Message window displays.................42Remote access....................................43AppendixDisplay screen status icons..............44Alert tones & indicator lights..........45Adding new handsets ........................46Charging spare batteries ..................47In case of difficulty .............................48INDEX..................................................50Spare remote access card................53
3Getting Started2Getting StartedJoystickPress center button to display menus.Press arrow buttons to navigate throughmenus. Press center button to selectmenu item highlighted.Quick reference guideQuick reference guideSpeakerPress to activate handset speaker-phone. Press again to hang up.SoftkeysPress a softkey to select a menu item displayed just above the key.Off/CancelDuring a call, press to hang up. While using menus, press to cancel anoperation, back up to the previous menu,or exit the menu display.Phone/FlashPress to begin a call, then dial a number.During a call, press to receive an incomingcall, if Call Waiting is activated (see page 12).Sound SelectPress to customize speaker sound forclear speakerphone conversations.Answering system controls (see pages 35-43)ON/OFF ..................Press to turn answering system on or offDELETE ..................Press to delete message currently playingTIME SET................Press to set date and timeMENU......................Press to review or change answering system optionsCHANGE ................Press to change a menu optionRECORD ................Press to record a memo or outgoing announcementTelephone function keys (see pages 11-13)SOFTKEYS ............Press to select menu item displayed just above the keyFLASH ....................During a call, press to receive an incoming call, if Call Waiting is activatedVOLUME ................Press to adust speakerphone listening volumeMUTE ......................Press to silence microphone; press again to resumeSPEAKERPHONE ..Press to turn speakerphone on or off (begin or end a call)Handset Base/SpeakerphoneAnsweringsystem controlsTelephonefunction keysSwivel antenna fullyupright for best resultsIntercomSee page 13 See page 18 See page 26 See page 14 See page 15 See page 16Vibrate Ringer Control RingersLow Batt Tone Keypad Tone Range ToneAppearance Set Time ContrastRegister Language Reset SettingsPhonebook Calls Log Pictures Sounds/Alerts SettingsMain menuSounds & Alerts menu Settings menuItem 1 Item 2 Item 3Press to play messagesPress to repeat message.Press twice to hear previous message.Press to skip to next message.Left RightUpDown
5Getting Started4Getting StartedBefore you beginParts checklistRemember to save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you ever need toship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone packageincludes the following: Telephone baseTelephone handsetPoweradapterBelt clipBatteriesLong line cordShort line cordAbout Caller Identification Caller ID with Call Waiting features inthis telephone let you see who’s callingbefore you answer the phone, evenwhen you’re on another call. Thesefeatures require services provided byyour local telephone company.Contact your telephone serviceprovider if:• You have both Caller ID and CallWaiting, but as separate services(you may need combined service)• You have only Caller ID service, oronly Call Waiting service• You don’t subscribe to any CallerID or Call Waiting services.You can use this phone with regularCaller ID service, and you can use itsother features without subscribing toeither Caller ID or combined Caller IDwith Call Waiting service. There maybe fees for these services, and theymay not be available in all areas.Caller ID features will work only ifboth you and the caller are in areasoffering Caller ID service, and if bothtelephone companies use compatibleequipment.See Caller ID Operation, beginning onpage 28, for more details about howthese features work.Telephone operating rangeThis cordless telephone operates withthe maximum power allowed by theFederal Communications Commission(FCC). Even so, this handset and basecan communicate over only a certaindistance — which can vary with thelocations of the base and handset, theweather, and the construction of yourhome or office. For best performance,keep the base antenna fully upright.If you receive a call while you areout of range, the handset might notring — or if it does ring, the call mightnot connect when you press PHONE.Move closer to the base, then pressPHONE to answer the call.If you move out of range during aphone conversation, you might hearnoise or interference. To improvereception,move closer to the base.If you move out of range without pressing OFF, your phone will be left“off the hook.” To hang up properly,walk back toward the telephone base,periodically pressing OFF until the callis disconnected.Wall mount bracket
DID YOU KNOW? Optional spare batteries can be kept charged inthe base, for quick replacement when handsetbatteries become depleted (see page477Getting Started6Getting StartedBattery installation & chargingAfter installation, place the handset in the base and allow the battery to charge for 12hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the baseafter each use. When battery power is fully depleted, a full recharge takes about 8 hours.Press coin into slot onbase of handset torelease latch, thenremove coverInsert suppliedbatteriesReplace coverPlace handset in base to chargefor 12 hours before first use.Telephone base installationInstall the speakerphone base as shown below. Choose a location away from electron-ic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoidexcessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.Plug power cord transformer into electrical outletPlug long line cordinto telephone jackLow battery indicatorReturn handset to base to rechargewhen this symbol flashes. (Handsetwill beep when battery is low.)NOTE:Use only the powercord supplied with this product.If you need a replacement,call 1 800 222–3111.Be sure to use an electrical outletnot controlled by a wall switch.Rotate antennato fully upright positionCaution: Use only AArechargeable batteries. Do notuse AA alkaline batteries.DID YOU KNOW? Optional spare batteries can be kept charged inthe base, for quick replacement when handsetbatteries become depleted (see page 47).REDIAL CID LOG2:10 PM1

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