VTech 5831 Telephone User Manual


 
10
Handset Menu
Basic Operation
Joystick Operation
This Handset is equipped with a 5-way navigation
joystick: Left (
), Right ( ), Up ( ), Down ( ),and
In ( ).
The joystick allows you to access the Handset’s
advanced features and settings.
Press the joystick in any direction to access the
Main Menu when in idle or screen saver mode.
Press joystick Left ( ), Right ( ), Up ( ), or Down ( ), to navigate
though the menu screen.
Press joystick In ( ) to make a selection. Alternatively, pressing the left
softkey in some screens will also allow you to select the highlighted option.
Menu Shortcuts
When viewing menu options, pressing the
corresponding number on the dialing keypad
will automatically go to and select that item.
For example, in the Main Menu screen, pressing
the 1 key will automatically take you to the Intercom
menu screen, pressing the 6 key will automatically
take you to the Settings menu screen.
Similarly, when viewing a list menu, pressing
the corresponding number will automatically
select that option, and save it, if necessary. For
example, pressing the 2 key when in the
Appearance screen will select and save the
GREEN option.
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Main Menu
Press the joystick in or left soft key to display the 6
menu options. Then use the joystick to navigate to
the desired menu option for selection. You can also
press the dialing key assigned for each icon (see
information below for the assigned keys), to activate
the menu option.
Intercom (dialing key 1) - talk between
Handsets(s) and Base Unit, or use to page the
cordless Handset(s).
Phonebook
(dialing key 2) - enter and
retrieve up to 50 names and phone numbers,
along with a distinctive ring and image for each.
1. Intercom
2. Phonebook
3. Calls Log
4. Pictures
5. Sounds & Alerts
6. Settings