VTech IA5879 Cordless Telephone User Manual


 
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7
Getting started
Installation
Charge the handset battery
Place the handset in the base or charger. If the battery hasn’t already been charged, NEEDS RECHARGING
will appear on the handset. Charge the battery for at least 16 hours before using your phone for the rst
time.
Language
Press PROG, then press
or
until LANGUAGE is displayed. Press SEL/INT.
The current setting blinks. Press
or
until the screen displays the correct language (English, Spanish
or French).
Press SEL/INT to save your selection.
Check for dial tone
After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press LINE 1 or LINE 2; you should hear a dial
tone. If you do not, refer to the Troubleshooting section in the back of this user’s manual.
Set dial mode
If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the battery is charged. If you have
pulse (rotary) service, you need to change the dial mode.
Press PROG.
Press
or
or until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the current setting.
Press SEL/INT. The current setting blinks.
Press
or
to select TONE or PULSE.
Press SEL/INT to save.
If the phone will
not be used for
a long period,
remove the
battery to prevent
possible leakage.
If you have
any trouble
installing your
phone, please
refer to the
Troubleshooting
section near
the end of this
manual.
2. Secure the back of the unit by holding it in
both hands.
3. Place thumbs on the mounting pegs of the
bracket.
4. Apply pressure with the thumbs to push the
bracket into place.