- VTECH USER'S MANUAL Cordless Telephone ia5874, ia5876, ia5877
www.vtechphones.com
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GETTING STARTED
Getting Started
Installation
Choose Location
For maximum performance of your 
cordless telephone system:
1.   Choose a central location for 
your base unit.
2.  Install your base unit and 
extension handsets 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.
a) Remove 
battery 
compartment cover 
by pressing on the 
indentation and 
sliding downwards.
b) Align the two holes in the plug with 
the socket pins, then snap the plug 
into place.
c) Place the battery in the compartment with 
the wires tucked inside.
d) Replace cover by sliding it up into place.
e) Place the handset in its base when 
not in use to ensure maximum daily 
performance.
•   U s e   o n l y   t h e 
provided  VTech 
b a t t e r y ,  o r 
equivalent.
Install Handset Battery
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