V-tech vt5820 User manual

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Introduction
EXPAND YOUR VT5831 SYSTEM. YOUR BASE WILL WORK
WITH UP TO 6 HANDSETS!!!
IMPORTANT:
The VT5820 is an Accessory Handset for use with the VT5831 system.
YoumusthavethismodelinordertousetheVT5820 AccessoryHandset.
This manual is designed to familiarize you with the VT5820 Accessory
Handset setup, registration and basic functions. For detailed operational
instructions, please refer to the VT5831 User's Manual.
ToorderadditionalsystemHandsets(model#VT5820),batterypacks,or
headsets, call VTech Communications Inc at 1-800-595-9511.
If you have questions about this product, or if you're
havingdifficultywithsetuporoperation,donotreturn
your phone to the store. Call our Customer Support
Center at:
1-800-595-9511
In Canada, call
1-800-267-7377
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Whenusingyourtelephoneequipment,basicsafetyprecautionsshouldalways
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. Unplugthisproductfromthewalloutletbeforecleaning.Donotuseliquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Donotusethisproductnearwater(forexample,nearabathtub,kitchen
sink, or swimming pool).
5. Donotplacethisproductonanunstablecart,stand,ortable.Theproduct
may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided
for ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these openings must not
be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator
orheatregister. Thisproductshouldnotbeplacedinabuilt-ininstallation
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 to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
8. Donotallowanythingtorestonthepowercord.Donotlocatethisproduct
where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots
astheymaytouchdangerousvoltagepointsorshortoutpartsthatcould
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.
Opening or removing cabinet parts other than specified access doors
may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect
reassembling can cause electric shock when the appliance 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 VTECH
under the following conditions:
A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
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B. If liquid has been spilled into 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
operatinginstructions,becauseimproperadjustmentofothercontrols
may result in damage.
E. Iftheproducthasbeendroppedandthecabinethasbeendamaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
13. Avoidusingatelephone(otherthanacordlesstype)duringanelectrical
storm. There may be 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.
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC
Customer Service: 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech Electronics Ltd.
at1-800-267-7377.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Registration And Operation Of The VTECH VT5820 Accessory
Handset
Your VTECH VT5831 system can operate up to 6 Handsets.
The VTECH accessory Handset consists of the following:
Setup
Belt Clip Charger Wall
Mounting Bracket
Handset
Telephone Line Cord Handset Charger
Battery Pack
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SetupOfTheVT5820Accessory
Handset
1. Plug the AC power adapter
intoan electricaloutlet.
2. Remove the Handset battery
cover by pressing on the
indentandslidingdownward.
3. Place the new battery pack
in the Handset, with the
metal contacts aligned with
the charge contacts in the
batterycompartment.
4. Replacethe batterycover by
slidingit upward.
5. Place the Handset in the
ChargeCradle,andallow itto
chargefor12hours.Afterthe
initial charge, a maintenance
charge of 8 hours should be
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Installation of Battery Pack in Handset
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As you register additional Handsets to the system, they will be assigned
extension numbers in the following order: HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3,
HANDSET 4, and so forth.
Whenever a charged Handset battery pack is installed, the Handset will
automatically begin SEARCHING FOR BASE (if previously registered), or
it will prompt you to ENTER BASE ID to register the new Handset.
BEFORE USING YOUR HANDSET(S), CAREFULLY PEEL OFF THE
PROTECTIVE FILM, COVERING THE DISPLAY.
Followthe steps below:
1. Remove the battery cover by
pressing on the indent and
slidingdownward.
2. Place the new battery pack in
the Handset with the metal
contacts aligned with the
charge contacts in the battery
compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover by
slidingit upwards.
4. If the new battery pack is not
already charged, place the
Handsetinthecharger,and allowit
tochargefor12hours. Afterinitial
charge,amaintenancechargeof8
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Registration
Enter Base ID Code
1. After charging the Handset, remove it from its
Charge Cradle; the screen will display:
alternating with this screen:
2. If, after charging the Handset, you see:
3. Press NEW. You will now see the ENTER
BASE ID screen as described in step 1.
4. Find the BASE ID Code by doing the following: (the Base must be in
idle (OFF) mode)
A. At the Base, press MENU
B. Scroll down to DISPLAY BASE-ID
C. Press OK. The Base screen will display the 15-digit ID Code.
Afterwards, it will return to the idle screen.
5. Enter the 15-digit Base ID Code into the Handset; then press OK.
NOTE: The 15-digit BASE ID Code may contain numbers and
characters, such as . Make sure you enter all 15 digits.
6. Wait approximately15 to 60seconds. You willhear confirmation beeps
fromtheBaseandHandset.ThenewlyregisteredHandsetwillnowassign
itself the lowest Handset number not previously assigned to a different
system Handset (1 through 6).
7. IftheHandsetdisplaysREJECTEDBYBASE
or continues to display SEARCHING FOR
BASE for well beyond 60 seconds, try the
registration process again by repeating the
above steps.
Congratulations! YoucannowenjoythebenefitsofyourVTECHMulti-Handset
system.
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The Handset Layout
1. Antenna
2. Earpiece
3. Headset Jack (2.5mm)
4. On (Flash)
5. Dialing Keys (0-9, , #)
6. Speakerphone
7. Message Waiting LED
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2
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10
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8. LCD Display
9. Soft Keys
10. Volume
11. Off (Clear)
12. Sound Select
13. Microphone
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Handset Indicators
Handset LEDs
LED
Message
Waiting
Description
• Blinkstoindicatethatyouhavenew voicemailmessages.
Servicemustbesubscribedtothroughyourlocaltelephone
company.
Handset Icons
Icon Description
Line In Use indicator
Onsteadywithnonumbernexttoitwhenaparallelsetisinuse.
On steady with one or more numbers next to it, indicating which
extensions are using the line. For example, 12 indicates that
Handset1andHandset2areonanoutsidecall.
Intercom indicator
On steady with the extension numbers currently on an
intercom call. For example, 02 indicates that the Base and
Handset2 are onanintercom call.
Battery indicator
When the Handset is removed from the charger, this lets you
know the level of charge in the battery pack, from FULL( )
to EMPTY ( ).
Cycles(Low,Medium,andFull)whenHandsetbatteryischarging.
Flasheswhen a low batteryconditionis detected.
Ringer Off indicator
is displayed when the ringer is turned off.
Enhanced Mode indicator
On steady when active Handset is in Enhanced mode.
TheHandset willenter Enhancedmodeautomatically whenin
anarea withinterference.
Mute indicator
Onsteady when the Handset microphone ismuted.
Hold indicator
On steady when the line is on hold.
Handset Registration indicator
is displayed when a Handset is either not registered, or is
searchingfortheBaseUnit.
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Your VT5820 cordless Handset is equipped with a 2.5mm Headset Jack for
usewithanoptionalaccessoryHeadsetforhands-freeoperation. Ifyouchoose
to use the Headset option, you must obtain an optional accessory Headset,
which is compatible with the VT5820.
TopurchaseaHeadset,callVTECHCustomerServiceat1-800-595-9511.
Once you have a compatible 2.5mm Headset, locate the Headset Jack on
the Handset.ConnecttheplugontheHeadsetcordtothejackonthecordless
Handset. The plug should fit securely. Do not force the connection.
NOTE :
WheneveracompatibleHeadsetisconnected
tothecordlessHandset,themicrophoneonthe
Handsetwillbemuted.Thisisdone tolimit the
effect of background noise.
Many compatible Headsets have a reversible,
monaural design. You can wear your Headset
on either ear, leaving one ear free for room
conversation.
Belt Clip
TheVT5820isalsoequippedwithadetachable
belt clip. Align the pins on the inside edge of
the clip with the notches on the sides of the
Handset. The belt clip should snap securely
into place. Do not force the connection.
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Taking Care Of Your Telephone
Your VT5820 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so
it must be treated with care.
Avoid rough treatment
PlacetheHandsetdowngently.Savetheoriginalpackingmaterialstoprotect
your telephone if you ever need to ship it.
Avoid water
Yourtelephonecanbedamagedifitgetswet.DonotusetheHandsetoutdoors
in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install your Base Unit near a
sink, bathtub or shower.
Electrical storms
Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic
equipment.
Foryourownsafety,usecautionwhenusingelectricappliancesduringstorms.
Cleaning your telephone
Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for
many years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or
a mild soap. Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.
Rememberthatelectricalappliancescancauseseriousinjuryifusedwhen
you are wet or standing in water. If your Base Unit should fall into water,
DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND
TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Then pull the unit out by
the unplugged cords.
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In Case Of Difficulty
If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve
theproblem.Ifyoustillhavedifficulty after trying these suggestions,call VTECH
Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at
1-800-267-7377.
The Phone Doesn't Work At All
• Make sure the Power Cord is plugged
• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the Base Unit
and the telephone wall jack.
• Make sure the batteries are properly charged. If the 'LOW BATTERY'
message is shown, the battery pack needs charging.
• Is the Handset registered to the Base? See Registration.
No Dial Tone
• First check all the suggestions above.
• If you still don't hear a dial tone, disconnect the Base Unit from the
telephone jack and connect a different phone. If there is no dial tone
on that phone either, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Call
your local telephone company.
You Get Noise, Static, Or A Weak Signal Even When You're Near
The Base Unit
• Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the Base Unit
cansometimescauseinterference. TrymovingtheapplianceortheBase
Unit to another outlet.
You Get Noise, Static, Or A Weak Signal When You're Away
From The Base Unit
• You may be out of range. Either move closer to the Base, or relocate
the Base Unit.
• Thelayoutofyourhomemaybelimitingtherange.TrymovingtheBase
Unit to another position.
The Handset Does Not Ring When You Receive A Call
• Make sure you have the Handset ringer activated. To set the ringer,
see HANDSET SETTINGS.
• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the Base Unit
and the telephone jack. Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• You may be too far from the Base Unit.
• Youmayhavetoomanyextensionphonesonyourtelephonelinetoallow
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Your Handset vibrates or shakes when a call comes in
• Itis likelythat your VibratingHandset Ringer optionhas beensettoON.
If you’d like to turn it off, see VT5831 User’s Manual - Handset
Settings - VIBRATE CONTROL, on page 22.
You Hear Other Calls While Using Your Phone
• DisconnectyourBaseUnitfromthetelephonejack,andpluginaregular
telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your
wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company.
YouHearNoiseInTheHandset, And None Of The Keys Or Buttons Work
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
Common Cure For Electronic Equipment
If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the Handset in
the cradle. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in the order listed) :
1. Disconnect the power to the Base.
2. Disconnect the Handset battery, and spare battery pack, if applicable.
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. Connect power to the Base.
5. Re-install the battery pack(s).
6. Watch for Handset to display :
In Case Of Difficulty
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Warranty Statement
What does this limited warranty cover?
•The manufacturer of this VTECH product, VTECH Communications,
warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”)
thattheproductandallaccessoriesprovidedbyVTECHinthesalespackage
(“Product”) are free from material defects in material and workmanship,
pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used
normallyandinaccordancewithoperationinstructions.Thislimitedwarranty
extendsonlytotheConsumerforProductspurchasedandusedintheUnited
States of America.
What will VTECH Communications do if the Product is not free
from material defects in materials and workmanship during the
limited warranty period (“Materially Defective Product”)?
•During the limited warranty period, VTECH’s authorized service representative
willrepairorreplaceatVTECH’soption,withoutcharge,aMateriallyDefective
Product.Ifwerepairthisproduct,wemayuseneworrefurbishedreplacement
parts. If we choose to replace this product, we may replace it with a new
or refurbished product of the same or similar design.VTECH will return
repaired or replacement products to you in working condition. VTECH will
retain defective parts, modules, or equipment. Repair or replacement of
Product, at VTECH‘S option, is your exclusive remedy. You should expect
the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days.
How Long is the limited warranty period ?
•The limited warranty period for the product extends for ONE(1)YEAR from
the date of purchase if we repair or replace a Materially Defective Product
thetermsofthislimitadwarranty.thislimitedwarrantyalsoappliestorepaired
or replacement Products for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date
therepairedorreplacementProductisshippedtoyouor(b)thetimeremaining
on the original one-year limited warranty. whichever is longer.
What is not covered by this limited warranty ?
This limited warranty does not cover
1. Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other
physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling,
neglect, inundation, fire, water or other liquid intrusion; or
2. Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modification by
anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTECH; or
3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal
conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or
4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTECH
electrical accessories; or
5. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, Product serial numbers plates or
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6. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the
United States, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including
but not limited to Products used for rental purposes ); or
7. Product returned without valid proof of purchase (see 2 below); or
8. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and
installation or repair of systems outside the unit.
How do you get warranty service?
• To obtain warranty service in the United States of America. call 1- 800-595-9511
for instructions regarding where to return the Product. Before calling for
service, please check the user’s manual. A check of the Product controls
and features may save you a service call.
• Exceptasprovidedbyapplicablelaw,youassumetheriskoflossordamage
duringtransitandtransportationandareresponsiblefordeliveryorhandling
chargesincurredinthetransportofProduct(s)totheservicelocation.VTECH
will return repaired or replaced product under this limited warranty to you,
transportation, delivery or handling charges prepaid. VTECH assumes no
risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit.
• If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of
purchasedoesnotmeetthetermsofthislimitedwarranty,VTECHwillnotify
youandwillrequestthat you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further
repairactivity.Youmustpay for thecostofrepairand returnshippingcosts
for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty.
What must you return with the Product to get warranty service?
1.ReturntheentireoriginalpackageandcontentsincludingtheProducttothe
VTECH service location along with a description of the malfunction or
difficulty;
2. Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the Product
purchased (Product model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and
3. Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone
number.
Other Limitations
•This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and
VTECH. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to
this Product. VTECH provides no other warranties for this product. The
warrantyexclusivelydescribesallofVTECH’sresponsibilitiesregardingthe
product.
There are no other expressed warranties. No one is authorized to make
modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such
modification.
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State Law Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular
purpose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the product is fit
forordinaryuse)arelimitedtooneyearfromdateofpurchase.Somestates
donot allowlimitations onhow longan impliedwarranty lasts,so theabove
limitation may not apply to you.
•In no event shall VTECH be liable for any indirect, special, incidental,
consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits
or revenue, inability to use the product, or other associated equipment, the
cost of substitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the
use of this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.
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This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications
Commission(FCC)rulesfortheUnitedStates. Italsocomplieswithregulations
RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
Alabel is located on theundersideof the Base Unit containingeither the FCC
registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC
registration number and Load Number. You must, upon request, provide this
information to your local telephone company.
This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids.
Shouldyouexperiencetroublewiththistelephoneequipment,pleasecontact:
VTech Communications Inc
CUSTOMERSERVICEat1-800-595-9511.InCanada,callVTech Electronics
Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.
For repair/warranty information. The telephone company may ask you to
disconnect this equipment from the line network until the problem has been
corrected.
FCC Part 15
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotryandcorrectthe interference
by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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FCC Part 68 and ACTA
Ifthis equipment was approved forconnectionto the telephone network priortoJuly
23,2001,itcomplieswithPart68oftheFederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)
rules.Iftheequipmentwasapprovedafterthatdate,itcomplieswiththePart68rules
and with Technical Requirements for Connection of Equipment to the Telephone
Network adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA).
We are required to provide you with the following information.
1. Product identifier and REN information
Thelabelonthebackorbottomofthisequipmentcontains,amongother
things,anidentifierindicatingproductapprovalandtheRingerEquivalence
Number(REN). Thisinformationmustbeprovidedtoyourlocaltelephone
company upon request. For equipment approved prior to July 23, 2001,
the product identifier is preceded by the phrase “FCC Reg No.” and the
REN is listed separately. For equipment approved after that date, the
product identifier is preceded by “US” and a colon (:), and the REN is
encodedintheproductidentifierwithoutadecimalpoint asthesixthand
seventhcharactersfollowingthecolon.Forexample,theproductidentifier
US:AAAEQ03T123XYZ would indicate an REN of 0.3.
The REN is used to determine how many devices you may connect to
yourtelephonelineandstillhavethemringwhenyouarecalled.Inmost,
but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. You
maywanttocontactyourlocaltelephonecompanyformoreinformation.
2. Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network
Theplugandjackusedtoconnectthisequipmenttothepremiseswiring
andthetelephonenetworkmustcomplywiththeapplicablePart68rules
andtechnicalrequirementsadoptedbyACTA.Acomplianttelephonecord
and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be
connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11
jackshouldnormallybeusedforconnectingtoasinglelineandanRJ14
jackfortwo lines.SeeInstallation Instructionsintheuser’smanual. This
equipmentmaynotbeusedwithCoinTelephoneLinesorwithPartyLines.
If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your
telephoneline,ensuretheconnectionofthisequipmentdoesnotdisable
youralarmequipment. Ifyouhavequestionsaboutwhatwilldisablealarm
equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
3. Repair instructions
Ifthisequipmentismalfunctioning,itmustbeunpluggedfromthemodularjack
untiltheproblemhasbeencorrected.Repairstothistelephoneequipmentcan
onlybemadebythemanufactureroritsauthorizedagents.Forrepairprocedures,
follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty.
4. Rights of the telephone company
Ifthisequipmentiscausingharmtothetelephonenetwork,thetelephone
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company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The
telephone company is required to notify you before interrupting service.
Ifadvancenoticeisnotpractical,youwillbenotifiedassoonaspossible.
Youwillbegiventheopportunitytocorrecttheproblemandthetelephone
company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with
the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities,
equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper
functioning of this product. The telephone company is required to notify
you if such changes are planned.
5. Hearing aid compatibility
Ifthisproductisequippedwithacordedorcordlesshandset,itishearing
aidcompatible.
6. Programming/testing of emergency numbers
If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store
police, fire department and emergency medical service telephone
numbers in these locations. If you do, please keep three things in mind:
a We recommend that you also write the telephone number on the
directorycard,sothatyoucanstilldialtheemergencynumber manu-
allyif the memorydialingfeature doesn’t work.
b This feature is provided only as a convenience, and the manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for customer reliance upon the
memory feature.
c Testing the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is
not recommended. However, if you do make a call to an emergency
number:
• Youmustremainontheline andbriefly explain thereasonforthe
callbeforehanging up.
• Programming/testing of emergency numbers should be performed
during off-peak hours, such as in the early morning or late evening,
whenthe emergencyservices tend tobe less busy.
IC (Industry Canada)
This telephone is registered for use in Canada.
Theterm“IC:”before theradiocertification numberonlysignifiesthatIndustry
Canada technical specifications were met.
Notice:
ThisequipmentmeetstheapplicableIndustryCanadaTerminalEquipmentTechnical
Specifications.Thisisconfirmedbytheregistrationnumber.Theabbreviation,IC,before
theregistrationnumbersignifiesthatregistrationwasperformedbasedonaDeclaration
ofConformityindicatingthatIndustryCanadatechnicalspecificationsweremet.Itdoes
not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.
Notice:
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1. The
RENassignedtoeachterminalequipmentprovidesanindicationofthemaximum
number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The
termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject
only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of
all the devices does not exceed five.
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FCC,ACTA and IC Regulations
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to
be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The
equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection.
Thecustomershouldbeawarethatcompliancewiththeaboveconditionsmay
not prevent degradation of services in some situations.
RepairstocertifiedequipmentshouldbemadebyanauthorizedCanadianmaintenance
facilitydesignatedbythesupplier.Anyrepairsoralterationsmadebytheuser tothis
equipment,orequipment malfunctions,maygive thetelecommunicationscompany
cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground
connectionsofthepowerutility,telephonelinesandinternalmetallicwaterpipe
system,ifpresent,areconnectedtogether.Thisprecautionmaybeparticularly
important in rural areas.
Caution :
Usersshouldnotattempttomakesuchconnectionsthemselves,butshouldcontact
the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
Your VT5820 is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the
FCC and IC. This means your Handset and Base Unit can communicate only
over a certain distance - which will depend on the location of the Base Unit
andHandset,weather,andtheconstructionandlayoutofyourhomeoroffice.
The RBRC Seal
The RBRC Seal on the nickel-metal-hydride battery indicates that VTech
Communications,Inc.isvoluntarilyparticipatinginanindustryprogramtocollect
and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives, when taken out of
servicewithin the UnitedStates and Canada.
TheRBRC programprovidesaconvenientalternativetoplacingused nickel-
metal-hydridebatteries into the trash ormunicipal waste,which may be illegal
inyour area.
VTech’s participation in RBRC makes it easy for you to drop off the spent
batteryatlocalretailersparticipatingintheRBRC programor
at authorized VTech product service centers.Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY forinformationonNi-MHbatteryrecycling
anddisposalbans/restrictionsinyourarea.VTech’sinvolvement
in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our
environmentand conserving naturalresources.
RBRC isaregisteredtrademarkofRechargeableBattery
Recycling Corporation.
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FREQUENCY CONTROL
Crystal controlled
PLL synthesizer
TRANSMIT FREQUENCY
Base : 5744.736-5825.952 MHz
Handset : 2401.056-2482.272 MHz
RECEIVE FREQUENCY
Base : 2401.056-2482.272 MHz
Handset:5744.736-5825.952MHz
CHANNELS
95 Channels
NOMINAL EFFECTIVE
RANGE
Maximum power allowed by FCC
andIC. Actualoperatingrangemay
vary according to environmental
conditions at the time of use.
SIZE
Handset : 193mmx52mmx40mm
(including antenna)
Charger : 77mm x 69mm x 54mm
WEIGHT
Handset : 138 grams
(excluding battery pack)
Charger : 216 grams
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Handset : 2.4V 1400mAh NiMH
Battery Pack
Charger : 6 VDC @ 300mA
MEMORY
Speed Dial : 50 Memory locations,
up to 32 digits per
location.
CID : Alphanumeric Display
50 Memory locations
SPECIFICATIONS ARE
TYPICAL AND MAY CHANGE
WITHOUT NOTICE.
Technical Specifications