V-tech ia5829 - Cordless Phone - Operation User manual

Table of Contents
ImportantSafetyInstructions......................................................................................1
BeforeYouBegin..............................................................................................................3
PartsCheckList..................................................................................................................3
TheHandsetLayout......................................................................................................4
TheBaseUnitLayout.........................................................................................................5
GettingStarted...................................................................................................................6
Setup........................................................................................................................6
ConnectingPowertoBaseUnit.....................................................................................6
InstallationandChargeof Battery...............................................................................6
Low Battery Indication ......................................................................................7
BatteryCareandMaintenance......................................................................................7
ConnectingtoPhoneLine.............................................................................................7
CheckforDialTone.................................................................................................8
SetDateandTime................................................................................................8
Wall Mounting....................................................................................................8
BasicOperation..............................................................................................................9
Telephone Operation..................................................................................................9
Handset Operation.........................................................................................9
Base Operation .........................................................................................10
HandsetRinger Style/BatterySave.......................................................................11
Set the Dail Mode.........................................................................................11
TemporaryTone Dialing........................................................................................11
MessageWaiting......................................................................................................11
Clear Message Waiting Alert....................................................................12
DisplayScreenMessages.........................................................................................12
Speed Dial Memory.....................................................................................13
Store a Number/Name in Speed Dial Memory ..................................................13
Edit a Number/Name Stored in Memory .........................................................14
Delete a Number/Name Stored in Memory ......................................................14
Dial a Memory Number ....................................................................................15
ReassignLocationsinMemory....................................................................................15
Telephone Directory...........................................................................................16
Store a Number/Name in the Directory ...........................................................16
Edit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory ....................................................17
Delete a Number/Name Stored in the Directory ...............................................17
Dial a Number from the Directory.......................................................................18
MoveaNumber/Name to the Memory.................................................................18
CallerID Operation.................................................................................................19

About Call History .............................................................................................19
Review Call History .........................................................................................19
DeleteRecordsfrom CallHistory..............................................................................19
Dial a Displayed Number...................................................................................20
Store a Call History Record in the Directory.......................................................20
Display Screen Messages.................................................................................20
AdditionalInformation.................................................................................................21
HeadsetOperation...................................................................................................21
Maintenance..................................................................................................................22
InCaseof Difficulty...................................................................................................23
WarrantyStatement.................................................................................................25
FCC,ACTAand IC Regulations.................................................................................27
Technical Specifications......................................................................................30
Table of Contents

1
Important Safety Instructions
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the
following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen
sink or swimming pool).
5. Do not place this product on an unstable surface, such as a table, shelf, or
stand. The product may fall, causing serious damage.
6. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the base unit and handset are
provided for ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings
must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed,
sofa or rug. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register. This product should not be placed in any area where proper
ventilation is not provided.
7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your
home, consult your dealer or local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product
where the cord may have anyone walking on it.
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the base or
handset as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.
10.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but
take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the
base or handset other than specified access doors may expose you to
dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause
electric shock when the product is subsequently used.
11. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the
risk of fire or electric shock.
12.Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized
service facility under the following conditions:

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Important Safety Instructions
A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled onto the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, as improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized technician
to restore the product to normal operation.
E. If the product has been dropped and the base and/or handset has been
damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
13.Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm.
There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
14.Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
15.Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal
talk mode.

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Enhanced 5.8GHz Technology - Dual band transmission combines the best of
5.8GHz and 900MHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over
standard cordless telephones.
Before You Begin
5. Battery
6. Belt Clip
7. User’s Manual
8. Wall Mount Bracket
Parts Check List
1. Base Unit
2. Handset
3. Base Power Adaptor
4. Telephone Line Cord
Battery Belt Clip Telephone
Line Cord User’s Manual
(English and Spanish)
Handset Base Unit Base Power Adaptor
To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com
or call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech
Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.
Wall Mount Bracket

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The Handset Layout
1. Antenna
2. Earpiece
3. LCD
4. Left and Right Arrow Keys
5. Phone/Flash Key
6. Dialing Keys (0-9,*,#)
7. Chan/Delete Key
8. Microphone
9. Headset Jack
10. Select Key
11. Off Key
12. Hold Key
13. Redial/Pause Key
14. Prog Key
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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The Base Unit Layout
1
2
3
4
5
4. Telephone Line Jack
5. DC Connector Jack
1. Message Light
2. Locate Handset Key
3. Charging/In use Light

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Getting Started
Setup
Installation and Charge of Battery
1. Install the battery. Use only VTech batteries.
a) Remove battery
compartment cover
by pressing on the
indentation and sliding
downward.
b) Align the two holes in the plug with the
socketpins,thensnaptheplugintoplace.
c) Place the battery in the compartment
with the wires in the lower right corner.
d) Replace the battery compartment cover.
e) If the battery is not already charged,
place the handset in its base and allow
to charge for 10 - 12 hours (or over-
night). After that, be sure to place the
handset in its base when not in use to
ensure maximum daily performance.
Connecting Power to Base Unit
2. Plug the DC connector to the base.
Plug the AC adaptor into an electri-
cal outlet.
Connect the
power cord
Standard electrical outlet
1. Choose a location for the base
nearanelectrical outlet andatele-
phone jack. This phone requires
a modular telephone jack and a
standard electrical outlet (110V
AC) not controlled by a wall
switch.

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Getting Started
Setup
Connect the
telephone line cord
Modular telephone jack
2. If the phone will not be used for long periods of time, remove the battery to
prevent possible leakage.
NOTE: Install the base unit away from electronic equipment, such as personal
computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust
or moisture.
Connecting to Phone Line
Before connecting to the phone, make
sureto properlychargethe batteryforat
least10 -12 hours.
Plug one end of the telephone line cord
into the jack on the bottom of the base
unit. Plug the other end of this cord into
thewall jack.
Battery Care and Maintenance
• The maximum standby time on a fully charged battery is six days. Average
talk time on a fully charged battery is five hours.
• The battery needs charging when:
— A new battery is installed in the handset.
— The phone beeps twice every five seconds.
— The screen displays BATTERY LOW and the low battery icon.
• Place the handset in its base so the CHARGING light turns on. The battery
is typically fully charged in 12 hours.
• You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to its base
after each use.
• If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after charging overnight, the
battery should be replaced. Use only VTech batteries.
CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to
the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully:
Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this
product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations
specified in the user’s manual.
LowBatteryIndication:Ifthebatterypowerbecomes
low, a low-battery icon will be shown at the lower left
corner of handset display. The handset will beep until
youplacethehandsetinthecharger.Wheninstandby
mode, the low-battery display is shown:
BATTERY LOW
AM
1/0 1 12:00

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Getting Started
Setup
Set Date and Time
Ifyousubscribe tocallerIDservice, thedateand time willbeset automatically with
thefirstincoming call. Ifyoudo not havecallerID service, youcanset the dateand
time manually:
• Press PROG on the handset.
• Press or until DATE/TIME is displayed. Press SELECT.
• The month is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct
month. Press SELECT.
• The day is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct
day. PressSELECT.
• The hour is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct
hour. Press SELECT.
• The minute is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct
minute. Press SELECT.
•AM or PM is flashing. Press or to choose between AM or PM.
Press SELECT.
Wall Mounting
The wall mount bracket is designed for use on standard wall mount plates only.
1. Run the power and telephone line cords through the slots in the bracket,
connecting them to the jacks located on the underside of the base.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. If the battery has not been
previously charged, place the handset in the base, and allow it to charge for 10-
12 hours (or overnight).
3. Connect the telephone line cord to the wall jack.
4. Line up the tabs on the
wall mount bracket with the
slots on the bottom of the
base unit. Snap the bracket
firmly in place.
5. Mount the base on the
wall. Position the base unit
so the mounting studs will
fit into the holes on the wall
mount bracket. Slide the
base unit down on the
mounting studs until it locks
into place.
Check for Dial Tone
Afterthebatteryis charged,pickup the handsetandpress PHONE/FLASH.Youshould
hearadialtone.

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Basic Operation
Telephone Operation
/ CID
• While on a call, press to
decrease the volume. A
double beep will sound
when you reach the mini-
mumsetting.
• While phone is not in use,
press to display caller ID
information.
• While entering number or
letters,presstodeletelast
character entered.
(phone) /FLASH
• To make a call, press then
dialthenumber.ordialthe
number (use < to back-
space and correct digits),
then press (phone)/
FLASH.
• During a call, press to re-
ceive an incoming call, if
call waiting is activated.
• To answer a call, press
this or any key except
(off).
HOLD
• Presstoputacallonhold.
• To release hold, press it
again or press phone or
lift the handset of an ex-
tension.
CHAN/DELETE
• Press to switch to a clear
channel while on a call.
• When viewing the all log,
press to delete the cur-
rent record displayed.
• Press and hold to delete
all calls log while handset
is idle.
SELECT
• Use SELECT inconjunction
with PROG during handset
programming.
/
• While on a call, press to in-
creasethevolume.Adouble
beep will sound when you
reach the maximum setting.
• While phone is not in use,
press to display phonebook
entries.
• Whileentering letters, press
to advance cursor.
(off)
• To end a call, press this key
or place handset in base.
• While programming, press
to exit.
• While paging, press to
cancel.
REDIAL/PAUSE
• To call last number dialed,
pressREDIAL/PAUSE,then
press (phone)/FLASH
-OR-
• Press (phone)/FLASH
thenpressREDIAL/PAUSE.
• Todeletethelastnumberdi-
aled record, press twice
while handset is idle.
• While entering numbers,
pressREDIAL/PAUSEtoin-
sert a dialing pause.
PROG
• Press to enter programming
mode with handset idle (on
hook).
Handset Operation

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Basic Operation
Telephone Operation
Message Waiting
Indicator
• Ifyou subscribe to tele-
phone company voice
mail with a visual mes-
sage waiting signal,
this light flashes, and
MESSAGESWAITING
displays on the hand-
set screen when you
have voice mail wait-
ing.
In Use/Charging
Indicator
• Flashes slowly when
the handset is in use.
• Flashes rapidly when a
call is on hold.
• Glows steadily when
the handset is charging
in its base.
Page/Handset Lo-
cator
• Press to page the hand-
sets. Press again, press
(off) on handset, or
place handset in the
basetocancelthepage.
Base Operation

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Basic Operation
Telephone Operation
Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save
You can select from four different handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and
extend the battery life.
1. Make sure the handset is off.
2. Press PROG.
3. Press until the screen displays RINGER: and the current selection.
4. Press SELECT. The current setting blinks, and you will hear a sample of the
ring.
5. Press or to select RINGER: 1, 2, 3, 4 or (off). You will hear a sample
of each ring.
6. Press SELECT to choose the displayed ringer setting.
Set the Dial Mode
If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the battery
is charged. If youhavepulse (rotary) service, you’ll needtochange the dial mode.
• Press PROG on the handset.
• Press or untilthescreendisplaysDIAL MODE: and thecurrentselection.
• Press SELECT. The current setting blinks.
• Press to select TONE or PULSE.
• Press SELECT to save the displayed mode.
Temporary Tone Dialing
If you have pulse (rotary) service only, you can change from pulse to touch tone
dialing during a call by pressing * (TONE). This is useful if you need to send
touch tone signals for access to telephone banking or long distance services.
1. Dial the number.
2. Press * (TONE). Buttons pressed after this send touch tone signals.
3. After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to pulse service.
Voice messaging is subscription service, available through most service
providers, for a monthly fee. Contact your local telephone company for more
information.
When a caller leaves a message in your voice mailbox, the MESSAGE light on
the base unit will flash. In addition, the handset will display:
Message Waiting
Your ia 5829 is designed to work with most local and regional telephone service
provider's voice messaging systems, providing alerts on both the handset and
base unit when new messages come in.

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Basic Operation
Telephone Operation
Clear Message Waiting Alert
If you wish to manually turn off the message waiting light:
1. Press PROG.
2. Press or until screen displays MESSAGES WAITING.
3. Press SELECT, the screen displays:
MESSAGES WAITING
LIGHT OFF: YES
4. Press or to change from YES or NO.
5. Press SELECT to choose the desired setting. You’ll hear a confirmation tone.
** RINGING **** RINGING **
** RINGING **** RINGING **
** RINGING **
CONNECTING...CONNECTING...
CONNECTING...CONNECTING...
CONNECTING...
PHONE ONPHONE ON
PHONE ONPHONE ON
PHONE ON
SCANNING...SCANNING...
SCANNING...SCANNING...
SCANNING...
** PAGING **** PAGING **
** PAGING **** PAGING **
** PAGING **
HOLDHOLD
HOLDHOLD
HOLD
BATTERY LOWBATTERY LOW
BATTERY LOWBATTERY LOW
BATTERY LOW
NO CONNECTNO CONNECT
NO CONNECTNO CONNECT
NO CONNECT
Screen Displays: When:
Display Screen Messages
There is a call coming in.
The handset is waiting for a dial tone.
The handset is in use.
The handset is changing to another of the 30
channels available.
The base is paging the handset.
There is a call on hold.
The battery needs to be recharged.
Displays and a sad tone sounds when the base
power is off and (phone) / FLASH is pressed.
MESSAGES WAITINGMESSAGES WAITING
MESSAGES WAITINGMESSAGES WAITING
MESSAGES WAITING You have been alerted by the telephone company
that you have received new voice mail.
5/01 5:40PM
RINGER OFFRINGER OFF
RINGER OFFRINGER OFF
RINGER OFF The ringer is turned off.

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Basic Operation
Speed Dial Memory
You can store up to nine telephone numbers with names (up to 15 characters and 24
digits in each location) into the speed dial memory locations you assign (1 through 9).
You can also store telephone numbers with names alphabetically in the directory. See
Telephone Directory for instructions.
NOTES:
•The entries you store in speed dial memory will be marked with 01 through 09 in the
telephone directory.
•Press (off) at any time to exit memory mode.
Store a Number/Name in Speed Dial Memory
1. Press PROG on the handset.
2. Press or until the screen displays SPEED DIAL.
3. Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER 1-9.
NOTE: When memory is full the screen displays MEMORY FULL, an error tone sounds,
and you cannot store a new number until you delete a record in speed dial memory or
telephone directory.
4. Press the key (1 through 9) for the memory location where you’re storing this entry.
The screen displays ENTER NAME.
NOTE: If the location is not empty, your new entry will be stored in place of the old and the
first entry will be deleted. Take caution to not save over entries you do not wish to delete
from memory.
5. Using the chart below, enter up to 15 characters for the name you’re storing with the
number. Use to backspace and make corrections; use to advance and add a
space.
1: 1
2: ABC2
3: DEF3
4: GHI 4
5: JKL5
6: MNO6
7: PQRS7
8: TUV8
9: WX Y Z 9
0: 0
*:
#: &’,-.#
Presses
Dial Key 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Basic Operation
Telephone Memory
6. Whenyoufinishenteringthe name,pressSELECT orPROG. Thescreendisplays
ENTERNUMBER.
7. Enter the telephone number. Use to backspace and make corrections.
Press REDIAL/PAUSE to store a pause in the dialing sequence.
-OR-
Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last number dialed from this phone.
8. PressSELECT or PROG tostore yourentry.The screen displays DISTINCT
RING? and the current setting.
9. Press or to change the setting. Choose Y(for yes) if you wish the phone
to alert you to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive ringing
pattern after the first ring. Choose Nfor a normal ringing pattern.
10. PressSELECT orPROG toconfirmyourselection.If you chose Y, a Dwill be
displayed with the memory entry.
Edit a Number/Name Stored in Memory
1. Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish
to edit.
2. When the screen displays the entry you want to edit, press SELECT. Then
press or until EDIT flashes.
3. Press SELECT.The screen displays the name and number. The cursor
appears at the end of the name. Use , and the dial pad keys to edit the
name. Press SELECT to move on to edit the number. Use to backspace
and make corrections. Press SELECT to move to edit the distinctive ring
setting.
4. Press SELECT to save the edited information
Delete a Number/Name Stored in Memory
1. Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish
to delete.
2. When the screen displays the entry you want to delete, press SELECT. Then
press or until ERASE flashes.
3. Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES and the number.
4. Press or until YES flashes.
5. Press SELECT.You’ll hear a confirmation beep.
SPEED EDIT ERASE
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SPEED EDIT ERASE
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Basic Operation
Reassign Locations in Memory
1. Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry you
wish to reassign.
2. When the screen displays the entry you want to reassign, press
SELECT. Then press until SPEED flashes.
3. Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER 1-9.
4. Press the keys (1 through 9) to re-assign this entry into another memory
location. You will hear a confirmation beep.
Telephone Memory
Dial a Memory Number
1. Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish
to dial.
2. Press (phone) / FLASH to dial the displayed memory number.
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Basic Operation
Telephone Directory
4. Whenyoufinishentering thename,pressSELECT orPROG.Thescreendisplays
ENTER NUMBER.
5. Enterthetelephonenumber.Use tobackspaceandmakecorrections.Press
REDIAL/PAUSE tostoreapauseinthedialingsequence.
-OR-
PressREDIAL/PAUSE todisplay thelastnumberdialed fromthisphone.
6. PressSELECTorPROG.The screen displaysDISTINCTRING? andthecurrent
setting.
7. Press or to change the setting. Choose Y (for yes) if you wish the phone to
alertyoutocallsfromthisnumberbychanging to a distinctiveringingpatternafterthe
Presses
Dial Key 1 2 3 4 5 6
1: 1
2: ABC2
3: DEF3
4: GHI 4
5: JKL5
6: MNO6
7: PQRS7
8: TUV8
9: WX Y Z 9
0: 0
*:
#: &’,-.#
Presses
Dial Key 1 2 3 4 5 6
Your ia 5829 can store 20 (including nine speed dial entries) telephone numbers with
names(up to15characters forthename and24digits forthenumber ineachlocation).
NOTE:Press (off) atanytimeto exitdirectory.
Store a Number/Name in the Directory
1. PressPROG.ThescreendisplaysDIRECTORY.
2. PressSELECT.ThescreendisplaysENTERNAME.
3. Usingthechart below, enterup to 15characters for thename you’re storingwith the
number.Use to backspaceand makecorrections;use to advance andadda
space.

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Basic Operation
firstring.ChooseN for anormalringingpattern.
8. PressSELECTor PROG to confirm your selection. If you chose Y, a D will be
displayedwith thedirectory entry.
NOTE: Whenmemoryisfull the screendisplaysMEMORY FULL,an errortonesounds,
andyou willnotbe abletostore anew number untilyou deleteastored number.
Edit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory
1. Press .ThescreendisplaysDIRECTORY.
2. Press or toscrollalphabetically throughthe entries stored inthe directory.
-OR-
Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to edit.
3. Whenthe screen displaysthe entryyou wanttoedit, pressSELECT. Thenpress
or untilEDIT flashes.
4. Press SELECT. The screen displays the name and number. The cursor ap-
pears at the end of the name. Use , and the dial pad keys to edit the
name. Press SELECT to move on to edit the number. Use to backspace
and make corrections. Press SELECT to move on to edit the distinctive ring
setting.
5. Press SELECT to save the edited information.
Delete a Number/Name Stored in the Directory
1. Press .ThescreendisplaysDIRECTORY.
2. Press or toscrollalphabetically through entriesin the directory.
-OR-
Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to delete.
3. Whenthe screen displaysthe entryyou want todelete, pressSELECT. Thenpress
or untilERASEflashes.
4. PressSELECT.ThescreendisplaysERASENOYES andthenumber.The current
choiceflashes.
5. Press or until YES flashes.
6. PressSELECT.You’llhearaconfirmationbeep.
Telephone Directory
SPEED EDIT ERASESPEED EDIT ERASE
SPEED EDIT ERASESPEED EDIT ERASE
SPEED EDIT ERASE
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SPEED EDIT ERASESPEED EDIT ERASE
SPEED EDIT ERASESPEED EDIT ERASE
SPEED EDIT ERASE
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