VTech Telecommunications 80-5412-00 Cordless Telephone Base User Manual ATT 5865CIB d1

VTech Telecommunications Ltd Cordless Telephone Base ATT 5865CIB d1

Manual Part 1B

9Getting Started8Getting StartedBelt clip & optional headsetInstall belt clip as shown below if desired.For hands-free telephone conversations, you can use any industry standard 2.5 mmheadset (purchased separately). For best results use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset.Wall mountingThe speakerphone base can be installed on any standard wall-phone outlet as shownbelow. Choose a location away from electronic equipment, such as personal comput-ers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.Plug power cord transformerinto electrical outletConnect cords as shown, then pressand slide down firmly so base is heldsecurely on outlet mounting pegsPlug short line cordinto telephone jackSnap belt clip into notches onside of handset. Rotate and pullto remove.Plug 2.5 mm headsetinto jack on side ofhandset (beneathsmall rubber cap)Clip wall-mount bracketsecurely into notches onunderside of basePlace handset in base to chargefor 12 hours before first use.Rotate antennato fully upright position
11Telephone Operation10Telephone OperationBasic handset operationMaking and answering callsTo answer an incoming call, press any key except OFF.To make a call, press PHONE, then dial a number. PressOFF to hang up.To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first,then press PHONE to dial. Press CLEAR at any time tomake corrections as you are entering numbers. Hands-free speakerphone callsTo answer an incoming call, press SPEAKER. To make acall, press SPEAKER, then dial a number. During a callyou can press SPEAKER to toggle between hands-freespeakerphone and normal handset use. Press OFF tohang up.Last number redialPress REDIAL to display a list of numbers recently called.Use the joystick control to select a number, then pressPHONE to dial (or press DELETE to erase this numberfrom the redial memory).Hold and mutePress HOLD to place a call on hold. Press PHONE toresume the call.Press MUTE to silence the microphone. You will be ableto hear, but your caller will not be able to hear youuntil you press MUTE again to resume speaking.Call transferDuring a conversation you can transfer the call to thebase speakerphone (or to another handset if you havemore than one registered).Press the middle joystick button to display a list of sets.Use arrow buttons to highlight the set you want, thenpress the middle joystick button to transfer the call.The call will be placed on hold. You can then pressSPEAKER at the base to resume speaking.REDIAL CID LOG2:10 PM1Transfer CallBASEHANDSET 2HANDSET 31CALL ONHOLDHOLD MUTE2:10 PM1Press joystickBasic base operationMaking and answering callsTo answer an incoming call, press SPEAKERPHONE. Tomake a call, press SPEAKERPHONE, then dial a number.Press SPEAKERPHONE again to hang up. To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first,then press SPEAKERPHONE to dial. Press CLEAR at anytime to make corrections as you are entering numbers. Last number redialPress REDIAL to display a list of numbers recently called.Use the joystick control to select a number, then pressPHONE to dial (or press DELETE to erase this numberfrom the redial memory).Hold and mutePress HOLD to place a call on hold. Press SPEAKER-PHONE to resume the call.Press MUTE to silence the microphone. You will be ableto hear, but your caller will not be able to hear youuntil you press MUTE again to resume speaking.Call transferDuring a conversation you can transfer the call to ahandset. Press XFER to display a list of registered handsets. Usearrow buttons to highlight the set you want, then pressOK to transfer the call.The call will be placed on hold. You can then pressPHONE or SPEAKER at the handset to resume speaking.8 NEW CALLSREDIAL MENU MEMCALL ONHOLDXFER HOLD MUTEPHONE ONXFER HOLD MUTEHANDSET 1HANDSET 2HANDSET 3VOK VVolumeSpeakerphone
13Telephone Operation12Telephone OperationOptions while on callsTo adjust volume or sound qualityPress VOLUME buttons on the handset or the base toadjust listening volume. Each button press raises orlowers volume by one level.During a handset speakerphone call you can pressSOUND SELECT to change sound quality. You canchoose Natural Audio, Bass Boost, Mid Boost or TrebleBoost. Each button press changes to the next tone type.Call waitingIf you have Call Waiting service, you will hear a beep ifsomeone calls while you are already on a call. PressFLASH to put your current call on hold and take the newcall. You can press FLASH at any time to switch backand forth between calls.Ring silencingPress OFF while the phone is ringing to silence the ringer.You can still answer, or let the caller leave a message.3-way conference callsDuring an outside call, you can use both the handset andbase (or two local handsets) to allow a three-way conversation.While a call is in progress, others can press PHONE orSPEAKER to join the conference call. Others can pressOFF (or SPEAKER) to drop out of the conference call,but the call will not be terminated until the originatingset hangs up.Temporary tone dialingIf you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can switch totouch tone dialing during a call by pressing *. Thiscan be useful if you need to send tone signals for accessto answering systems or long-distance services.VolumeSilence ringerToneFlashIntercom callsIntercom callsThe intercom allows conversation between the handsetand base, or between handsets if you have registeredadditional handsets for use with your system.Select INTERCOM at the handset menu, or press theINTERCOM button at the base. Scroll down to select astation, or select GLOBAL PAGE to page all stations. Topage, press the middle joystick button at the handset(or OK at the base).To answer an intercom page, press PHONE at the hand-set, or SPEAKERPHONE at the base. When your intercom call is finished, press OFF at thehandset (or INTERCOM at the base) to end the call.Handling incoming callsIf the phone rings during an intercom call, you have twooptions:• Press PHONE at the handset (or SPEAKERPHONE atthe base) to answer the outside call and conferenceit in with your existing intercom conversation.• Press PHONE twice at the handset to terminate theintercom conversation and answer the outside call.Intercom CallBaseGLOBAL PAGE1Press base Intercom buttonIntercom1Select IntercomDisplay menuHANDSET 1GLOBAL PAGEVOK V
15Telephone Operation14Telephone OperationHandset screen imagesThis feature allows you to select an image or design as“wallpaper” to be displayed in the background of yourhandset display screen.Press the middle joystick button to display the menu,use navigation buttons to highlight PICTURES, thenpress the middle button again to select this option.Choose a category (Images or Emotions), then use theup/down arrows to display the available graphics. PressSET to select an image.To remove an image from your screen, use theup/down arrows to select CLEAR WALLPAPER, thenpress the middle joystick button.Handset sounds & alertsVibrate (silent call alerting)When on, the phone vibrates to signal an incoming callor intercom page. This can be useful in situations wherering tones are undesirable, or in noisy environmentswhere ringing may not be heard.Ringer controlAt this menu you can set a default ring volume level (1-5), turn the ringer off, or activate the vibrating silentcall alert (see above).RingersThis feature allows you to customize the incoming callalerter. The menu includes options for 8 ringer stylesand 12 musical passages. You will hear an example ofeach ringing type as you scroll through the choices.Low battery toneThe handset is factory programmed to alert you with atone when the battery is low and needs recharging. Youcan turn this alert on or off at this menu.Keypad toneThe handset is factory programmed to beep at eachkeypress. You can turn the keypad tones on or off atthis menu.Out-of-range toneThe handset is factory programmed to alert you with atone when the handset is too far from the base, toremind you to move closer. You can turn this alert onor off at this menu.Intercom1Display menuPictures1Select PicturesChoose categoryBrowse imagesPicturesImagesEmotionsClear Wallpaper1ImagesSET 1 of 101Press SET to selectdesired imageSounds & Alerts1Vibrate1Select SoundsOptions: On/OffRinger Control1Volume Level: 1 to 5Ringer: On/OffVibrate: On/OffRingers1Choose 1 of 20 ringer typesLow Batt Tone1Options: On/OffKeypad Tone1Options: On/OffRange Tone1Options: On/Off
17Telephone Operation16Telephone OperationHandset settingsAppearance (580-2 handsets only)At this menu you can choose one of four display screenbackground colors. (This feature is available only inModel 580-2 handsets with color displays.)Set timeSelect this menu to set the time displayed on screen.You must enter four digits (09:23). Press the downarrow, then use left/right arrows to set AM or PM. Youcan also turn off the time display at this menu.ContrastAt this menu you can adjust screen contrast to one ofeight levels to maximize readability in different lightingconditions.RegisterChoose this option to register a new handset for usewith your existing base. You must enter the 15-digit IDnumber of the base. (To find this number, go to the base,press MENU, scroll down to select DISPLAY BASE ID,then press OK.)LanguageAt this menu you can select the language used in allmenus and screen displays. Choices are English,Español, Français.Reset SettingsAt this menu you can delete all images, delete all entriesfrom your handset phonebook, or restore all factorydefault settings.Settings1Appearance1Select SettingsSet background color Set Time1Set time or turn clock on/offContrast1Adjust screen contrastRegister1Enter base ID to register handsetLanguage1Choose screen display languageReset Settings1Clear imagesClear phonebookRestore factory default settingsBase settingsRinger volumeAt this menu you can set a default ring volume level (1-6).Ringer melodyThis feature allows you to customize the incoming callalerter. The menu includes options for 8 ringing styles.You will hear an example of each ringing style as youscroll through the choices.Number announceIf you have Caller ID service, you will hear a caller’stelephone number spoken after the first ring. You canturn this feature on or off at this menu.Keypad toneThe handset is factory programmed to beep at eachkeypress. You can turn the keypad tones on or off atthis menu.Tone/pulseFactory default setting is TONE. Change this to PULSEonly if you do not have touch-tone dialing service.ContrastAt this menu you can adjust screen contrast to one of16 levels to maximize readability in different lightingconditions.LanguageAt this menu you can select the language used in allmenus and screen displays. Choices are English, Spanish,French.8 NEW CALLSREDIAL MENU MEMCALLS LOGBASE SETTINGSDISPLAY BASE-ID^OKVRINGER VOLUMERINGER MELODYKEYPAD TONETONE/PULSE^OKVSet ringer volume (levels 1-6)RINGER VOLUMERINGER MELODYKEYPAD TONETONE/PULSE^OKVSet ringing style (8 choices)RINGER VOLUMERINGER MELODYKEYPAD TONETONE/PULSE^OKVOptions: on/offRINGER VOLUMERINGER MELODYKEYPAD TONETONE/PULSE^OKVOptions: tone/pulse dialingKEYPAD TONETONE/PULSECONTRASTLANGUAGE^OKVSet contrast (levels 1-16)KEYPAD TONETONE/PULSECONTRASTLANGUAGE^OKVOptions: English/Spanish/French

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