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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................... 1 Parts Check List ................................................................................................ 3 The Handset Layout ......................................................................................... 4 The Base Unit Layout ..........[...]
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Key Tone (preset to ON) ................................................................................. 2 2 Language (preset to English) ......................................................................... 2 3 Message Waiting ............................................................................................ 2 3 Clear Message waitin[...]
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1 Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should al- ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the power outlet[...]
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2 Important Safety Instructions BEFORE USING YOUR IP 8100-2/8100-3 SYSTEM, CAREFULLY PEEL OFF THE PROTECTIVE FILM COVERING THE DISPLAYS. E. If the product has been dropped and the handset and/or base unit has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electr[...]
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3 Parts Check List NOTE: USE ONLY VTech Battery 80-5808-00-00 or VTech Replacement 89-1324-00-00. 6. Charger Wall Mounting Bracket 7. Belt Clips 8. User Documentation CD 9. Quick Start Guide 10. Batteries 1. Base Unit 2. Handsets 3. Handset Chargers 4. Ethernet Cable 5. Base Power Adapter The IP 8100-2/8100-3 is an advanced Broadband cordless telep[...]
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4 1. Antenna 2. Earpiece 3. Volume Control 4. CID (Scroll Down) 5. On (Flash) 6. Voicemail 7. Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) 8. Redial (Pause) The Handset Layout 9 . Speakerphone 10. LCD Display 11. Select (Menu) 12. Phonebook (Scroll Up) 13. Headset Jack (2.5mm) 14. Off (Clear) 15. Intercom 16. Mute (Delete) 16 12 13[...]
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5 The Base Unit Layout 2 3 5 6 7 8 1 4 1. Message Waiting LED 2. Page key 3. In Use LED 4. Service Status LED 5. LAN Port 6. WAN Port 7. DC Connector Jack 8. Reset Switch[...]
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6 Getting Started Setup Charging of the Handset Battery Pack The handset of your cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automatically whenever handset is in its charger. Y ou should charge the batteries for 10-12 hour s when you first receive y our phone. You will know the battery pack needs charg- ing when: • Th[...]
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7 Getting Started Setup IMPORT ANT! MAXIMUM PERFOR- MANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELE- PHONE SYSTEM: 1. Install your base unit and extension handsets away from electronic equip- ment, such as personal computers, television sets and microwave ovens. 2. In locations where there are multiple cordless telephones, separate the base units as far away as possib[...]
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8 Getting Started W all Mounting The wall mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. Wall mounting is optional. Only the handset chargers (not the main base unit) can be wall mounted. 1. Plug the power adapters into electrical outlets, and the connector to the bottom of the handset charger. 2. Line up the tabs on the wa[...]
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9 Getting Started Setup Installation Without A Router IP 8100-2/8100-3 Base Unit INTERNET DSL or Cable Modem WAN Port PC Port IP 8100-2/8100-3 Handset 1 & 2 PC NOTE: The IP 8100-2/8100-3 is expandable up to a total of 4 handsets. Uses model IP 811 (sold separately) Warning: Do not route the ethernet cable to outdoors, and ensure that you are us[...]
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10 Getting Started STEP 1 Unplug the power cord for your cable/DSL modem. Make sure that you’ve turned your computer off, and that you do NOT plug in your IP 8100-2/8100- 3 broadband telephone until instructed to do so. STEP 2 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the back of your computer and then plug it into the WAN port (with white marking) on y[...]
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11 Getting Started Existing Network Router IP 8100-2/8100-3 Base Unit INTERNET DSL or Cable Modem PC WAN Port Laptop IP 8100-2/8100-3 Handset 1 & 2 Installation With A Router Setup STEP 1 Using the Ethernet cable provided, connect one end into the WAN port (with white marking) on the IP 8100-2/8100-3 broadband telephone, and connect the other e[...]
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12 Basic Operation Handset and Base Indicators • Turns on when the microphone is muted. • Turns on when there are new call log entries. • Turns on when the ringer is muted. • Low battery indicator and charging indicator . • On when the phone is off hook. • Flashes when an extension phone is off hook. • Flashes when you have voicemail.[...]
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13 Basic Operation Handset Operation Making Calls • Press ON (or, SPEAKER to use the handset speaker- phone feature). Dial the phone number. -OR- • Dial the phone number first; then press ON (or SPEAKER ). • Press OFF to end your call. Answering Calls • Press ON, SPEAKER or any dialing keys. • Press OFF to end your call. If the handset is[...]
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14 Basic Operation Mute Function • During an active call, pressing the MUTE/ DELETE key will disable the micro- phone. MICROPHONE MUTED will dis- play briefly. The screen will display: • Press MUTE/DELETE again to return to normal two-way conversation. MICRO- PHONE ON will display briefly. Intercom Call • From the idle (off) mode, press INT. [...]
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15 Basic Operation Handset Operation ENTER HANDSET # Call Forward • While on an external call, one handset (HS1) can forward it to any other handset: • Press INT on HS1, it will display: • Enter the handset number you wish to forward, HS1 will display: • HS X can press ON to answer the call. NOTE : If HS X does not respond in about 30 secon[...]
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16 Basic Operation Phonebook Operation ENTER NUMBER 800-595-9511 Your IP 8100-2 /8100-3 can store up to 50 numbers with names in memory. Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits for the number and 16 characters for the name. NOTE : The handsets share a common phonebook, which is stored in the base. This means that entries inserted by one hands[...]
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17 Basic Operation Phonebook Operation Characters by number of key presses Key 123456789 space 1 ABC2 a b c DEF 3 d e f GH I 4 g h i JK L5 j k l MNO 6 m n o PQ R S 7 p q r s TUV8 t u v W X Y Z 9 w xyz 0 * ?! / ( ) # ', - . & 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 * # Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order: VTe[...]
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18 Basic Operation Phonebook Operation Editing a Phonebook Entry • Follow the first two steps in Reviewing/ Dialing from the phonebook (on previous page) to reach the entry to be edited. • Press SEL . • Press MUTE/DELETE to backspace then enter the correct number. Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to add pauses if necessary. You can also press REDI[...]
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19 Basic Operation Calls Log (Caller ID - Call W aiting) Caller ID - Call Waiting ID Your IP 8100-2/8100-3 is capable of displaying the name and/or number of the party calling before you answer the phone (caller ID). It is also capable of displaying caller ID information in conjunction with a call waiting alert signal (call waiting caller ID). With[...]
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20 Basic Operation Calls Log (Caller ID - Call W aiting) • Press SEL . Use or to scroll through the call log entries. • When the beginning or the end of the call log is reached, a double beep will sound. NOTE: The NEW icon in the left down corner indicates the call is not yet reviewed. Storing a Caller ID • Follow the steps in Reviewing Calle[...]
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21 Basic Operation Calls Log (Caller ID - Call W aiting) Deleting Caller ID • Follow the steps in Reviewing Caller ID to scroll to the record to be deleted. • Press DELETE key to delete the desired record. A confirmation tone will sound and the previous caller ID record will be displayed on the screen. • To delete all the caller ID records, p[...]
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22 Basic Operation Handset Settings Ringer Volume • From the idle (off) mode, press MENU then or key to RINGER V OLUME . • Press SEL . The current ringer volume will be shown: • Press and keys or enter digit 0-6 to the desired ringer volume. The current ring tone is played and the volume bar is in- creased/decreased each time the setting is a[...]
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23 Basic Operation Language (preset to English) • From the idle (off) mode, press MENU then or key to LANGU A GE. • Press SEL to select this option. Press or to scroll from English to French or Spanish. • Press SEL to confirm the setting. Message W aiting Your IP 8100-2/8100-3 is capable of detecting a message waiting signal generated by Vona[...]
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24 Advanced Operation Your IP 8100-2/8100-3 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 IP 8100-2/8100-3. T o pur chase a headset, visit us on the web at www .vtec[...]
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25 Additional Information The Phone Doesn’t W ork At All • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. • Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged firmly into the base unit and the broadband connection. • Make sure the batteries are properly charged. If you get a LO W BA TTER Y message or indication, the batteries need charging. No Dial T one •[...]
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26 Additional Information T aking Care Of Y our T elephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. A v oid rough treatment Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. A v oid water Your telephone can be damaged if [...]
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27 Additional Information W arranty Statement What does this limited warranty cover? • The manufacturer of this VTech product, VTech Communications, warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the product and all accessories provided by VTech in the sales package (“Prod- uct”) are free from material [...]
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28 Additional Information W arranty Statement tronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or 6. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes); or 7. Product returned[...]
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29 Additional Information W arranty Statement Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular pur- pose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the product is fit for ordi- nary use) are limited to one year from date of purchase. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the [...]
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30 Additional Information FCC and IC Regulations This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications Commis- sion (FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this[...]
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31 Additional Information FCC and IC Regulations ment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of services in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designa[...]
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32 Additional Information FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base: 5725 - 5850 MHz Handset: 2400 - 2483.5 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 2400 - 2483.5 MHz Handset: 5725 - 5850 MHz CHANNELS 95 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environme[...]
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VTECH TELECOMMUNICA TIONS L TD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMP ANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VT ech Communications, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon, 97008 Distributed in Canada by VT ech T elecommunications Canada Ltd., Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 2005 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICA TIONS L TD.[...]