VTech 5831 Telephone User Manual


 
9
GETTING STARTED
Connecting to phone line
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack
on the back of the Base Unit. Plug the other end of
this cord into the wall jack.
Checking for dial tone
After the battery is charged press ON on the Handset.
The Phone icon will appear on the Handset
display, and you will hear dial tone. If not, see In Case
of Difficulty.
Tone/Pulse selection
Your VT5831 is preset for tone dialing.
See BASE SETTINGS for details.
CAUTION: Use only the Vtech power supply
provided with your telephone.
IMPORTANT:
FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR
CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM:
1. Choose a central location for your Base Unit.
2. Install your Base Unit and Extension Handsets
away from electronic equipment, such as
personal computers, television sets and
microwave ovens.
3. In locations where there are multiple cordless
telephones, separate base units as much as
possible.
4. Install your telephone equipment away from
heat sources and sunlight.
5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extreme
cold.
IMPORTANT:
1. Do not dispose of a battery pack in a fire, the cell may explode.
2. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Toxic substances may be released,
causing harm to eyes or skin.
3. Exercise care in handling battery packs in order to prevent an accidental short
of the charge contacts, potentially causing the battery pack to overheat.
4. Do not dispose of this battery pack into household garbage. Please refer to the
information concerning proper battery recycling.
Setup