Intellitouch 5850-2 User manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
5850-2
5.8Ghz Digital Cordless Phone
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Introduction ................................................................................... 2
Welcome ..............................................................................................2
Features ................................................................................................3
Quick Reference ............................................................................ 4
Terminology ..........................................................................................4
Parts Checklist ......................................................................................5
Controls & Functions ..................................................................... 6
Handset Functions & Controls ...............................................................6
Base Unit & Charging Stand Functions & Controls .................................7
LCD Display .........................................................................................8
Soft Key Functions ................................................................................. 8
Standby Mode ......................................................................................8
Getting Started ........................................................................... 10
Setting up your phone .........................................................................10
Locating your phone ........................................................................10
Connecting your phone .................................................................... 11
Battery installation ..........................................................................12
Belt clip (optional) ...........................................................................13
Charging your phone .......................................................................14
Wall-mounting the base unit ............................................................15
Menu Setting Options ................................................................. 16
Local and Global Settings ....................................................................16
Ringer Level (local setting) ..................................................................17
Ring Tones (local setting) ....................................................................18
Key Touch Tone (local setting) ..............................................................19
Language (local setting) ......................................................................19
Flash & Pause Time Setting (Base only) ................................................20
Pause Time Setting (Base only) ............................................................21
Voice Mail Access (local setting) .......................................................... 22
Time/Date Setting (local setting) ..........................................................23
Area Code Setting (local setting) ......................................................... 24
User Name Setting (local setting) ........................................................25
Message Waiting Lamp Setting (global setting) ....................................26
Dial Mode Setting (local setting) .......................................................... 27
Re-register (local setting) ....................................................................28
De-register (local setting) ....................................................................28
Talking Caller ID (TCID) ....................................................................... 29
Talking CID (local setting) ....................................................................30
Personalizing your TCID announcements ..............................................31
Telephone Operation ................................................................... 32
Making and receiving calls .................................................................. 32
Dialing calls ....................................................................................32
Answering calls ...............................................................................34
Holding a call ................................................................................. 35
Muting a call ................................................................................... 36
Transferring a call ............................................................................ 37
Call Conferencing ............................................................................46
Using the Intercom ..........................................................................51
Paging Handsets (base only) ............................................................57
Call Waiting ..................................................................................... 58
Caller ID ..........................................................................................59
Hands-free speakerphone ................................................................60
Volume adjustment .......................................................................... 60
Room Monitoring ............................................................................ 61
Phone Book ........................................................................................62
Storing New Entries .........................................................................62
Viewing entries ................................................................................64
Calling an Entry ............................................................................... 64
Editing or Deleting an Entry .............................................................66
Chain Dialing ..................................................................................67
Caller ID (CID) .............................................................................. 68
Caller ID Display .................................................................................68
Deleting a CID Message ...................................................................... 70
Calling a CID Number .........................................................................71
Storing a CID Number .........................................................................71
Formatting a CID Number ...................................................................72
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 73
Specifications .............................................................................. 76
Precautions .........................................................................................76
Warranty ...................................................................................... 77
FCC Information .......................................................................... 78
Table Of Contents
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the 5850-2 5.8 GHz Digital Cordless phone with
Talking Caller ID. Your full-function phone is equipped with a speakerphone
base and two handsets. It has an elegant design and is simple to use.
This user’s guide is designed to familiarize you with your cordless telephone.
We strongly recommend you read the guide before using your phone.
Introduction
IMPORTANT: Allow
the handsets to
charge for at least
12 hours before
using the phone for
the first time. The
fully charged phone
should offer 5 hours
of continuous talk
time.
NOTE!
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Features
• 5.8 GHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)
• 5-line Graphic LCD with 3 soft keys on the handset and base unit
• Talking Caller ID*
• Speaker, LCD and Keypad on base
• Last number redial: 32 digits long for each redial number
• Expandable to 4 handsets for one base
• Handsets fully functional while in charger or base (handsets must be charged)
• Key touch tone on/off
• Intercom
• Privacy feature
• Room monitor
• Page all
• 3-way conference
• Call transfer
• Dedicated voice mail button
• New call/MSG waiting indicator on base and handset (VMWI)
• Voice Mail Compatible: FSK and Stutter Dial Tone**
• Selectable ringer: 10 ring tones
•
40-name-and-number shared phone book (16-digit numbers and 15 characters) on the base unit
•
40-name-and-number private and 40-name-and-number shared phone books (16-digit
numbers and 15 characters) on each handset
• Call Waiting Caller ID with 80-name-and-number memory per handset
• Headset jack on handsets
• Full duplex digital speakerphone on base and handsets
• Language set: English/Spanish/French
*requires subscription to Caller ID service from your telephone company
**requires subscription to Voice Mail service from your telephone company
Introduction
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Terminology
Standby Mode - The mode your phone is in when you’re not on a
call. The phone is ready to accept a new action.
Talk Mode - The mode your phone is in when you’re on a call. Some
of the soft keys will not be available when in this mode.
TCID - Talking Caller ID. Your phone will announce the caller’s name
when the call comes in if you subscribe to Caller ID service through
your telephone company.
Call Waiting - This service from your telephone company allows you
to place a call on hold and pick up an incoming call on the same line.
Soft Keys - Soft keys appear on the LCD screen of the base or hand-
sets directly below the LCD. The functions of these change, based on
the mode (standby or talk) or menu.
Quick Reference
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Quick Reference
Parts Checklist
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1. This user’s guide
2. Base unit
3. 2 Handsets
4. 2 NiMH battery packs
5. Charging stand
6. 2 Power adapters
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7. Telephone line cord
8. 2 Belt clips
9. Base stand
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Handset Functions & Controls
Controls & Functions
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1. Handset Antenna
2. Beltclip Hole
3. Speakerphone Speaker & Ringer
4. Headset Jack
5. Handset Battery Compartment
6. New Message LED (VMWI)
7. Handset Earpiece
8. LCD Display
9. Soft Keys
10. Up and Down (volume up / down)
11. Talk / Flash
12. End / Exit
13. Keypad
14. Hold / Intercom
15. Speaker
16. Phone Book
17. Microphone
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Controls & Functions
Base Unit & Charging Stand Functions & Controls
1. Charging Contacts for Handset
2. New Message LED (VMWI)
3. LCD Display
4. Soft Keys
5. Up / Down (Volume Up / Down)
6. Base Speaker
7. Keypad
8. Telephone Line Jack
9. 9VDC Power Input Jack
10. Charge LED
11. In-Use LED
12. Exit
13. Hold / Intercom
14. Speaker button
15. Flash / Page
16. Phone Book
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Base Unit
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Controls & Functions
LCD Display
The LCD on the handset and base unit, combined with the soft keys
and navigation keys, are used to select the various features and func-
tions of the phone.
Soft Key Functions
The soft key functions appear on the LCD screen of the base or hand-
sets. The functions change based on the mode (standby or talk) or
menu. The function of the soft key is determined by the text directly
above the button.
Standby Mode
Standby mode is the phone’s default mode. In standby mode the LCD
of the base displays the new and total call counter for Caller ID, new
message counter, current day and time, and three soft keys.
Base Unit
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Controls & Functions
In standby mode, the LCD of the handset displays the new call coun-
ter for Caller ID, current time and day, handset name, and three soft
keys.
Pressing a key on the base or handset in standby mode will generate a
key tone.
Handset
If the battery in
the handset is low
while in standby
mode, the handset
will also display the
“low battery” icon
on the LCD.
NOTE!
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Getting Started
Setting up your phone
Locating your phone
Decide where you would like to place the base and the charging
stand. Choose a central location away from televisions, microwaves
and other electronic appliances that could cause interference.
Caution!
Avoid placing your cordless
phone near any electronic devices
such as computers, televisions
or microwave ovens. Also avoid
excessive moisture, extremely low
temperatures, dust, mechanical
vibration, or shock.
If your home has
specially wired
alarm equipment
connected to the
telephone line, be
sure that installing
the system does not
disable your alarm
equipment.
If you have
questions about
what will disable
your alarm
equipment,
contact your alarm
company or a
qualified installer.
NOTE!
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Getting Started
Connecting your phone
1 Power connection
Connect the power cord to a standard electrical outlet that is not
controlled by a wall switch.
2 Phone line connection
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back
of the base. Plug the other end into a modular telephone wall jack.
3 Charging stand connection
Connect the power cord to a standard electrical outlet that is not
controlled by a wall switch.
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Bottom of
charging stand
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Battery installation
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset.
2. Remove the sticker attached to the battery connector.
3. Plug the battery connector into the receptacle in the battery com-
partment.
4. Insert the battery into the battery compartment.
5. Replace the cover.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the second handset.
Getting Started
IMPORTANT: Allow
the handsets to
charge for at least
12 hours before
using the phone for
the first time. The
fully charged phone
should offer 5 hours
of continuous talk
time.
NOTE!
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Getting Started
Belt clip (
optional
)
You can use the phone with or without the belt clip. To attach it, slide
the belt clip down on the back of the handset until it snaps into place.
To remove it, slide the belt clip up.
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Getting Started
Charging your phone
1. Place one handset in the base.
2. Plug the AC adapter from the base unit into the wall.
3. Place the other handset in the charging stand.
4. Plug the AC adapter from the charging stand into the wall.
The phone charges itself automatically while the handset is placed in
the base.
When the battery is low, the phone will emit a low battery tone and a
“low battery” icon will be shown in the LCD.
IMPORTANT: Allow
the handsets to
charge for at least
12 hours before
using the phone for
the first time. The
fully charged phone
should offer 5 hours
of continuous talk
time.
NOTE!
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Charged handsets
are able to place or
receive calls while in
charger or base by
using the [SPEAKER]
button.
NOTE!
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Wall-mounting the base unit
The base unit can be used on a desk or mounted on a wall. Make sure
that the AC adapter and telephone line jack are not plugged in while
mounting the phone.
1. Turn over the base.
2. Run the telephone line jack and power cord through the openings
in the base stand.
3. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack on the base.
4. Connect the AC adapter to the jack on the base.
5. Mount the base on the wall by aligning the holes on the base with
the mounting studs on the wall jack.
CLICK!
wall
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Getting Started
For use on a desk,
simply connect the
stand to the bottom
of the base as
shown below:
NOTE!
CLICK!
DESK
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Menu Setting Options
Your phone is set to default settings at the factory that match the way
most people use their phone. While you may never need to change
many of these options, there are a few options that need to be set in
order for you to be able to take full advantage of your phone’s func-
tions.
Local and Global Settings
When you set some options (like flash time and pause time) they are
automatically set globally on all phones in your set. Other options (like
ringer volume, time, date, etc.) are specific to the individual phones
and therefore need to be set locally on all phones in your set.
To access these settings press the [Menu] soft key on either the hand-
set or base station and use the [UP] or [DOWN] arrow keys.
Menu Setting Options
The Menu “times
out” after about 17
seconds of inactivity
and will return to
Standby mode.
NOTE!
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Menu Setting Options
Ringer level (local setting)
Ringer levels can be changed from the base unit or the handset.
1. In Standby mode, press the [Menu] soft key.
2. Select the Ringer Level sub menu.
3. Press the [OK] soft key.
4. Press the [UP] or [DOWN] soft key to
choose Low, Medium, High or Off
5. Press the [OK] soft key.
When Off is selected from the Ringer Level sub menu, the LCD ap-
pears as:
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Menu Setting Options
Ring Tones (local setting)
The ring tone sets which ringer you hear when you receive a call. You
can change the ring tones for each handset and the base.
1. In Standby mode, press the [Menu] soft key.
2. Select the Ring Tones sub menu then press the [OK] soft key.
3. Press the [UP] or [DOWN] soft key to choose one of ten ring tones.
4. Press the [OK] soft key.
The Ring Tone you selected will play briefly.
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Menu Setting Options
Key Touch Tone (local setting)
Allows you to turn the touch tone for the keypad on or off.
1. In Standby mode, press the [Menu] soft key.
2. Select the Key Touch Tone menu.
3. Select ON or OFF.
4. Press the [OK] soft key.
Language (local setting)
You can set the language of your phone. There are three language
choices. English, French and Spanish.
1. In Standby mode, press the [Menu] soft key.
2. Select the Language menu and press the [OK] soft key.
3.
Press the [UP] or [DOWN] soft key to choose English, Français or Español.
4. Press the [OK] soft key.
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