BellSouth BS5822, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Manual Model BS5822 ...

Page 2: ...h function 12 Redial 12 Mute 13 Conference call 13 Volume control 13 Transferring calls 13 Intercom call 14 Call forward 15 Find handset 15 Handset display screen messages 16 Telephone settings 18 Ringer volume 18 Ring tone 18 Key tone 19 Language 19 Dial type 19 Phonebook 20 Store a new entry 20 Review dial from the phonebook 21 Edit a phonebook entry 22 Delete a phonebook entry 22 Caller ID 23 S...

Page 3: ...ing 29 Change auto call back number 29 Change 3 way calling number 30 Change repeat dialing number 30 Reset all codes 30 Headset 31 Operating range 31 Batteries 32 Battery care and maintenance 32 Replacing the handset battery 32 Additional information 33 Troubleshooting 33 Maintenance 39 Warranty 39 Important safety instructions 40 FCC ACTA and IC regulations 41 The RBRC seal 42 Technical specific...

Page 4: ... cord 6 Belt clip 7 AC power adaptor 8 User s manual Before you begin Telephone line cord Battery AC power adaptor User s manual Handset Base wall mount bracket Important Before using this telephone you must read the important safety instructions on page 40 Base unit Belt clip Getting started ...

Page 5: ...parate base units as much as possible 4 Installyourtelephoneequipmentaway from heat sources and sunlight 5 Avoid excessive moisture dust or extreme cold Install handset battery Choose a location 1 Align the two holes in the plug with the socket pins then snap the plug into place 2 Place the battery in the compartment with the wires in the upper left corner 3 Replace cover by sliding it upwards unt...

Page 6: ...utlet Connect the power cord After charging the battery for at least 16 hours connect the telephone line cord Install the base unit away from electronic equipment such as personal computers television sets or microwave ovens Avoid excessive heat cold dust or moisture Getting started ...

Page 7: ...e handset and press ON you should hear a dial tone If you do not try this phone in another phone jack Belt clip optional Your phone can operate up to four handsets To order additional handsets call the supplier Your phone contains an internal noise filter for DSL subscribers This means If you subscribe to DSL service you shouldn t experience interference or noise when using your phone due to your ...

Page 8: ...ase ID code has been entered the display will go blank for a second or two and then show 6 If the base accepts the new handset after several seconds the new handset will show Re register existing handsets to a new base 1 Install your new base unit the handset s will display SEARCHING press and hold the MENU SELECT button for two seconds 2 The handset will display 3 Follow steps 2 through 6 in To r...

Page 9: ... base Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place 3 Mount the telephone base on the wall Position the telephone base so that the mounting studs fit into the holes on the wall mount bracket Slide telephone base down on the mounting studs until it locks into place Wall mounting optional Install the base unit away from electronic equipment such as personal computers television sets or microwave ovens...

Page 10: ...or and charging indicator LED is on when in handsfree mode VOICEMAIL On when new voicemail is detected Service must be subscribed through your local telephone company Base display Icon Description IN USE On when the phone is off hook CHARGE On when the handset is charging in the base VOICEMAIL On when new voicemail is detected Service must be subscribed through your local telephone company Basic o...

Page 11: ...dset layout 1 Antenna 2 CID 3 Redial pause 4 On flash 5 Dialing key 0 9 6 Voicemail 7 Play 8 Skip 9 Menu select 10 Phonebook 11 Speaker 12 Mute delete 13 Off clear 14 Billed services 15 Intercom 16 Erase X 16 ...

Page 12: ...11 Basic operation 1 Intercom 2 In use 3 Voicemail 4 Charge Base unit layout ...

Page 13: ... key to switch to the new call Press FLASH again to switch back to the original call Redial Press REDIAL to display the last telephone number dialed from the handset or base unit up to 32 digits Use or to scroll through the five previously dialed numbers When the beginning or the end of the redial list is reached a double beep will sound When the desired number is reached press ON or SPEAKER to di...

Page 14: ...s saved The new volume level will be applied each time you use the handset speakerphone or headset Transferring calls You can transfer calls between any handsets registered to it While you are on an external call Using Transfer allows you to speak to the person who answers at the handset you are calling before releasing the external call to them Press INTERCOM key on the handset it will display Se...

Page 15: ...s registered to it From the idle off mode press INTERCOM The handset will display Select a number of the handset to be called 1 4 Press INTERCOM ON or SPEAKER on the handset to answer the intercom call The screens will display Press INTERCOM OFF CLEAR on the handset to end the call If the handset you are attempting to intercom is out of range or on an external call the display will show INTERCOM T...

Page 16: ... press ON SPEAKER or any of the dialing keys 0 9 to answer the call If the handset being called does not respond in about one minute the external call will be returned to originating handset and the display will show Find handset Locate a missing handset from the base unit by using these steps With the handset in idle press FIND HANDSET To end the page at the handset press ON SPEAKER or any dial p...

Page 17: ...CROPHONE MUTED The call is on mute SPEAKER The handset speakerphone is in use LOW BATTERY The battery needs to be recharged INCOMING CALL There is a call coming in NEW VOICE MAIL There are new voicemail messages X NEW CALLS There are new calls in the CID log SEARCHING The handset has lost communication with the base BASE IS PAGING The base is paging handset s CALLING HANDSET X Calling another hand...

Page 18: ...have entered is already stored in the directory SAVED Your operation is successful WARNING CHECK BATTERY The battery is not installed properly in the handset OR The battery needs to be replaced OR An incorrect battery has been installed by mistake PLACE IN CHARGER The battery is very low The handset should be placed in the base unit or charger CHARGING A handset with a low battery has been placed ...

Page 19: ...splay will show The handset will not ring when a call comes in if ringer volume is set to the lowest setting Press MENU SELECT on the handset Ring tone From the idle off mode press MENU SELECT on the handset then the or keys to RINGER TONE Press MENU SELECT on the handset Press the or keys or enter a digit 0 through 9 to sample the ring tones The screen will show Press MENU SELECT on the handset T...

Page 20: ... on the handset Press the or keys to select between English Spanish or French Press MENU SELECT on the handset Dial type preset to tone From the idle off mode press MENU SELECT on the handset then or keys to DIAL TYPE Press MENU SELECT on the handset then use or keys to scroll from TONE to PULSE Press MENU SELECT on the handset KEY TONE ON LANGUAGE CLR VOICE MAIL LANGUAGE ENGLISH DIAL TYPE PHONEBO...

Page 21: ...MUTE on the handset to backspace and make corrections Press MENU SELECT on the handset You ll hear a confirmation tone and the new phonebook entry will be displayed If the phonebook is full the handset or base unit will display You can also press REDIAL then or keys to scroll to the previously dialed number from the redial list you want to store in the phonebook Press MENU SELECT on the handset Wh...

Page 22: ...hted press MENU SELECT on the handset With the desired phonebook entry highlighted press MENU SELECT on the handset OR With the handset in idle press the handset goes directly into phonebook review mode Andrew 123 4567 Key of key presses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 2 A B C 2 a b c 3 D E F 3 d e f 4 G H I 4 g h i 5 J K L 5 j k l 6 M N O 6 m n o 7 P Q R S 7 p q r s 8 T U V 8 t u v 9 W X Y Z 9 w x y z 0 0 ...

Page 23: ...LECT on the handset You are now prompted to EDIT NAME Press DELETE MUTE on the handset to backspace then use the dialing keys to enter the correct name see page 21 Use the and keys to move the cursor Press MENU SELECT on the handset A confirmation tone will sound Delete a phonebook entry Follow the first two steps in Review dial from the phonebook Press DELETE MUTE on the handset A confirmation to...

Page 24: ...see who s calling before you answer the phone even when you re on another call You may need to change your phone service to use this feature Contact your service provider if You have both caller ID and call waiting but as separate services you may need combined service You have only caller ID service or only caller waiting service You don t subscribe to any caller ID or call waiting services You c...

Page 25: ...displays the following information between the first and second rings Your caller s name 15 letters are sent by your telephone company The caller s area code and telephone number The time and date of the call Review call history Press CID to view call history Use and to scroll through records in call history Delete records from call history Delete a specific call Locate the record you want to dele...

Page 26: ... number Locate the record in call history that you want to dial If you wish to change how the number is dialed press The screen displays alternate dialing sequences available for this call When the number is correctly displayed for dialing press ON or SPEAKER Store a call history record in the directory 1 Locate the record in the call history you want to store in the directory 2 If you wish to cha...

Page 27: ... to access play skip and erase messages functions Clear voicemail If you wish to manually turn off the voicemail indications on the handset follow the steps below From the idle mode press MENU SELECT on the handset then the or keys to CLR VOICEMAIL Press MENU SELECT on the handset the screen will display TURN INDICATOR OFF Press MENU SELECT on the handset Programming the Voicemail Access Keys Your...

Page 28: ...andset to erase numbers if you make a mistake When finished press MENU SELECT on the handset Program the voicemail key The default voicemail access number is 98 If this does not match the number provided by your local telephone company you will need to edit the number Use or to scroll to ACCESS NUMBER then press MENU SELECT on the handset You see the following display Press DELETE MUTE on the hand...

Page 29: ... press and hold PAUSE When finished press MENU SELECT on the handset Program the erase key The default ERASE key number is 3 If this does not match the number provided by your local telephone company you will need to edit the number Use or to scroll to ERASE then press MENU SELECT on the handset You see the following display Press DELETE MUTE on the handset Enter the new number provided by your lo...

Page 30: ...set Press or to scroll to BILLED SERVICES then press MENU SELECT on the handset Use or to scroll to your desired option then press MENU SELECT on the handset You can access the following options AUTO CALLBACK 3 WAY CALLING REPEAT DIALING RESET ALL CODES Change auto call back number The default AUTO CALLBACK number is 69 If this does not match the number provided by your local telephone company you...

Page 31: ...PAUSE When finished press MENU SELECT on the handset Change repeat dialing number The default repeat dialing number is 66 If this does not match the number provided by your local telephone company you will need to edit the number Use or to scroll to REPEAT DIALING then press MENU SELECT on the handset The display will show Press DELETE MUTE on the handset Enter the new number provided by your loca...

Page 32: ...ress ON Move closer to the base then press ON to answer the call If you move out of range during a phone conversation you might hear noise or interference or you may lose the call To improve reception move closer to the base If you move out of range while on a call and the call is lost your line may remain busy To hang up properly walk back into range periodically pressing OFF Headset You can use ...

Page 33: ...econds The screen displays LOW BATTERY and the low battery icon Place the handset in the base so the CHARGE light turns on The battery is typically fully charged in 16 hours You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the base after each use Replacing the handset battery 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the cove...

Page 34: ...Unplug the unit s electrical power Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the handset and base to reset You may need to purchase a new battery please refer to the Batteries section see page 32 of this user s manual I cannot get a dial tone First try all the suggestions above Move the handset closer to the base You might have moved out of range Your line cord might be m...

Page 35: ... on my handset Move the handset closer to the base You might have moved out of range If the handset is in its base and the charging light does not come on refer to The charge light is off see page 37 in this troubleshooting guide Reset the base Unplug the unit s electrical power Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the handset and base to reset Other electronic produ...

Page 36: ...hone in the same outlet or near the microwave If your phone is plugged in with a modem or surge protector plug the phone or modem surge protector into a different location If this solves the problem re locate your phone or modem farther apart from one another or use a different surge protector Relocate your phone to a higher location The phone will likely get better reception not installed in a lo...

Page 37: ... home or office might be limiting the operating range Try moving the base to another location preferably on an upper floor If the other phones in your home are having the issue the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company charges may apply Test a working phone at the phone jack If another phone has the same problem the problem is the phone jack Contact your l...

Page 38: ...r plug the phone or modem surge protector into a different location If this solves the problem re locate your phone or modem farther apart from one another or use a different surge protector Relocate your phone to a higher location The phone will get better reception not installed in a low area If the other phones in your home are having the issue the problem is in your wiring or local service Con...

Page 39: ...atible equipment Common cure for electronic equipment If the unit does not seem to be responding normally then try putting the handset in its base If it does not seem to respond do the following in the order listed 1 Disconnect the power to the base 2 Disconnect the handset battery and spare battery if applicable 3 Wait a few minutes 4 Connect power to the base 5 Re install the battery ies 6 Wait ...

Page 40: ...ean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind Warranty The Supplier warrants to the original purchaser only the material and workmanship of this product for ONE YEAR from the date of purchase We will repair or replace at our option this product without charge should it fail due to a defect in material or workmansh...

Page 41: ...andset as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 10 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product but take it to an authorized service facility Opening or removing parts of the base or handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous vo...

Page 42: ...he plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting to a single l...

Page 43: ...on of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five The RBRC Seal on the nickel metal hydride battery indicates that VTech Communications Inc is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives when taken out of service within the United States and Canada The RBRC prog...

Page 44: ...MHz Receive Frequency Base 2400 2483 5 MHz Handset 5725 5850 MHz Channels 95 Nominal Effective Range Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use Size Handset 42mm X 52mm X 163mm Base 120mm X 118mm X 63mm Weight Handset 124 grams Base 196 grams Power Requirements Handset 600mAH NiMH Battery Base 9V DC 400mA Memory Phon...

Page 45: ...ttery 6 Check for dial tone 6 Choose a location 4 Clear voicemail 26 Conference call 13 Custom pay per use PPU features 29 30 D Delete a phonebook entry 22 Delete a specific call 24 Delete all calls 24 Delete records from call history 24 Dial a displayed number 24 Dial type 19 E Edit a phonebook entry 22 F FCC ACTA and IC regulations 41 42 Find handset 15 Flash function 12 G Getting started 3 H Ha...

Page 46: ...R Re register existing handsets to a new base 7 Redial 12 Replacing the handset battery 32 Reset all codes 28 Review dial from the phonebook 21 Review call history 24 Ringer volume 18 Ring tone 18 S Shared call log 23 Store a call history record in the directory 25 Store a new entry 20 T Table desk installation 5 Technical specifications 43 Telephone settings 18 19 The RBRC seal 42 To register you...

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