VTech 5870 User's Manual

VTech Telephone User's Manual - 5870.
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Quick start guide

for models ia5870/5878/5882

NOTE: Use only the power adapter supplied with 

your VTech telephone or equivalent.

NOTE:

For complete feature instructions, please refer to your 

user’s manual.

96-006322-010-100  

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  STEP 1    Connect power to telephone base 

and chargers then connect telephone line to

connect telephone line to 

telephone base

Plug the connector into the power jack at the bottom 

of the telephone base and chargers then plug the 

power adapter into an electrical outlet not control ed 

by a wall switch.
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the 

telephone line jack at the bottom of the telephone 

base. Then plug the other end of the cord into the 

modular wall telephone outlet.

  STEP 2    Install the battery 
•  Align  the  two  holes  in  the  plug  with  the  socket 

pins matching the color-coded label in the battery 

compartment  of  the  handset,  then  snap  the  plug 

securely into place.

•  Place the battery in the compartment with the wires 

in the upper right corner.

•  Position the battery compartment cover and slide it 

towards the unit until it clicks into place.

•  For optimal performance, we recommend that you 

charge the handset for 16 hours. Note that the new 

battery may have enough charge for some cal s.

STEP 3    Make, receive, and end calls
Make a call
•   Press 

TALK/FLASH to ensure there is a dial tone, 

then dial the telephone number. 

 

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  -OR-

For predialing: 
•  Dial the number (press   to backspace, or press 

and hold 

REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a pause).

Receive a call  
•  Press 

TALK/FLASH or any dialing keys (0-9, #, *)

End a call
•  Press 

OFF, or put the handset in the telephone base 

or charger.

STEP 4    Set the answering system clock

Press 

CLOCK to hear the current clock setting.

Press 

CLOCK again to change the settings.

Press 

/SKIP or  /REPEAT to change the year, 

hour, minute or date.

When the correct setting is announced, press 

CLOCK 

to advance to the next setting.

STEP 5    Turn the answering system on and off
The answering system must be turned on to function. 

If the answering system is turned off, the telephone 

base light will be off.
To turn the answering system on/off:
•  Press 

ANS ON/OFF to select on or off.

STEP 6    Record outgoing announcement

                 (optional)

The  telephone  is  pre-set  with  the  announcement 

Hel o,  please  leave  a  message  after  the  tone

.  To 

replace the announcement with your own:
•  Press 

ANNC  and  the  system  announces 

“Announcement, press 

PLAY or press RECORD.”

•  Press 

RECORD  to  record,  and  the  system 

announces 

“Record  after  the  tone.  Press 

STOP 

when you are done.”

•  After the tone, speak towards the microphone at the 

front right of the telephone base from about nine 

inches away.

•  Press 

  /

PLAY/STOP  when  finished  and  the 

answering system will automatical y playback the 

newly recorded announcement. 

  STEP 7    Charge the battery

The battery may have enough charge for a short 

call. For best performance, charge the battery for at 

least 16 hours.
To charge the handset, place it in the telephone 

base or charger.
The 

CHARGE light on the telephone base or 

charger will be on when the handset is properly 

positioned. See 

Troubleshooting in the user’s 

manual if the 

CHARGE light is not on.

For installation and use of the belt clip and the wall 

mount bracket, please consult the user’s manual.

IMPORTANT!
If your product is not working properly:

Refer to the 

Troubleshooting section of your 

user’s manual.
Visit our website at www.vtechphones.com, or in 

Canada, www.vtechcanada.com.

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