User manual VTECH IA5839

[. . . ] Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following: 1. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink or swimming pool). Do not place this product on an unstable surface, such as a table, shelf, or stand. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the base unit and handset are provided for ventilation. [. . . ] If you answer a call before the information appears on the screen, it will not be in the call history. NOTE: Each handset's CID log is independent from the other handset. For example, when you delete one or all call log entries in one handset, they will not be deleted from the other handset. Review Call History 1. NOTE: Press (off) at any time to exit call history. Delete Records from Call History Delete a Specific Call: 1. With the handset in idle (off) mode, press and hold CHAN/DELETE to delete. The screen displays alternate dialing sequences available for this call (area code + number; 1 + area code + number; number only; 1+ number). Press until DIAL flashes. DIAL PROGRAM 800-595-9511 5/01 5:40PM OLD28 4. -- OR -- When the number is correctly displayed for dialing, press /FLASH. Store a Call History Record in the Directory 1. Locate the record in the call history you want to store in the directory. The screen displays alternate dialing sequences available for this call (area code + number; 1 + area code + number; number only; 1+ number). Press SELECT, then press until PROGRAM flashes. DIAL PROGRAM 800-595-9511 5/01 5:40PM OLD28 4. If you choose Y in step 5 a D will be displayed with the directory entry. 21 Basic Operation Caller ID Operation Display Screen Messages Screen Displays: PRIVATE When: The other party is blocking name and/or number information. Your phone company is unable to receive information about this caller's name and/or number. UNKNOWN * (after the name) This caller has called you more than once. Basic Operation 22 Headset Operation Your ia 5839 handset is equipped with a 2. 5mm headset jack for use with an optional accessory headset for handsfree operation. If you choose to use the headset option, you must obtain an optional accessory headset, which is compatible with the ia 5839. To purchase a headset, visit us on the web at www. vtechphones. com or call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. Once you have a compatible 2. 5mm headset, locate the headset jack on the ia 5839 handset. Connect the plug on the headset cord to the jack (under a small rubber flap) on the cordless handset. NOTE: Whenever a compatible headset is connected to the cordless handset, the microphone on the handset will be muted. This is done to limit the effect of background noise. Belt Clip The ia 5839 is also equipped with a detachable belt clip. Align the pins on the inside edge of the clip with the notches on the sides of the handset. The belt clip should snap securely into place. 23 Additional Information Maintenance Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. Avoid rough treatment Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. [. . . ] Hearing aid compatibility If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible. 6. Programming/testing of emergency numbers If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store police, fire department and emergency medical service telephone numbers in these locations. We recommend that you also write the telephone number on the directory card, so that you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn't work. This feature is provided only as a convenience, and the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for customer reliance upon the memory feature. [. . . ]