VTech i 5881 Cordless Telephone User Manual


 
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Connecting to phone line
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 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 i 5881 is preset for tone dialing. See BASE SETTINGS for details.
CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone.
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
Getting Started
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 Hand
sets 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.