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Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read the Important safety instructions on page 106 of this manual. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com.
Table of contents Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Minimum requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Parts checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Handset installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Handset charger installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Install handset battery . . . . . .
Table of contents Wallpapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Phone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Keypad tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Color themes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Handset name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Set contrast . . .
Text entry tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Yahoo! Messenger (IM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Choose your IM status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Send out instant messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Check for received instant messages . . . . . . . . 82 Contacts (Yahoo! Address Book) . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Search for a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before you begin Minimum requirements Confirm your system meets the following minimum requirements: �� Yahoo! email account* �� PC with an up-to-date web browser �� Broadband Internet access (cable/DSL) �� Broadband router with an available LAN port * In order to access email and instant messaging with the ip8300, you must have an account with Yahoo! Mail service. If you don’t already have a Yahoo! account, you may sign up for a free one at http://www.yahoo.com. www.vtechphones.
Parts checklist Check to make sure the package includes the following: 1. Quick start guide 2. Telephone base 3. Handset 4. Handset charger 5. Handset charger power adapter 6. Yellow ethernet cable 7. Telephone line cord 8. Battery 9. Battery compartment cover 10. Telephone base power adapter Remember to save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service. 1. Quick start guide 4. Handset charger 2. Telephone base 3.
Installation and configuration �� Use only the AC power adapter supplied with this telephone. �� This power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. Handset installation Handset charger installation �� �� Plug the smaller power adapter into the power port on the bottom of the charger. Route the cord through the slots and plug the other end into the electrical outlet as shown below. Make sure the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.
Install handset battery Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Align the two holes of the battery plug with the socket pins in the handset battery • To purchase compartment, matching the red and black wires of the color-coded label. replacement Place the battery in the compartment with the wires in the bottom left corner. batteries, Position the battery compartment cover and slide it up until it clicks into place. visit us on the Black Red wire wire web at www. vtechphones. com or call VTech Communications, Inc.
Installation and configuration Charge handset battery After battery installation, there may be enough power for some short calls. For optimal performance, we recommend that you place the handset in the charger and allow the battery to charge for 16 hours before use. The CHARGE light on the handset charger will be lit to indicate that the handset is charging. You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the charger after each use.
Installation and configuration Installation and configuration CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions: 1. Use only the battery(ies) provided or their equivalent. 2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check local waste management codes for special disposal instructions. 3. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin.
Telephone base installation • The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. • Use only the power adapter provided in this package; using any other power adapter could damage the telephone. To install the telephone base: Do NOT plug in the telephone base until you are instructed to do so. Before connecting the telephone base to the broadband router, make sure the router’s DHCP server is enabled. Typically, the DHCP server is enabled by default.
Telephone base installation Telephone base installation If you have problems getting the ip8300 installed properly, first verify that you have the device physically installed correctly. Then try rebooting the telephone base by unplugging the power and plugging it back in after few seconds. Some routers require modifications to their firewall settings to allow the ip8300 to access Internet content.
Getting to know the ip8300 Telephone base layout 5. INFO 1. FIND HANDSET If you misplace a handset, press this button to make the handset ring. To stop the ringing, press OFF on the handset, or press FIND HANDSET on the telephone base again. 2. POWER A steady red light indicates the base is powered on. 3. VMWI A blinking orange light indicates that there are new voicemail messages. If the light is off, there are no new voicemail messages. 4.
Getting to know the ip8300 Name Color Indication light status POWER Red Steady on VMWI Orange Off Blinking Off Line in use Orange Blinking On steady Info Internet Orange Orange Getting to know the ip8300 Base status lights Description The base is powered on. There is no new voicemail. There is new voicemail. The telephone line is not in use. The telephone is ringing. The telephone line is in use. Off Unable to obtain an IP address; DHCP failed.
Getting to know the ip8300 Handset layout 8. Right softkey 1. Earpiece Audio output for telephone calls. 2. (info key) Press this key to access online content. 3. Left softkey Press this key to select the action shown on the bottom left of the screen. 4. (speaker) Press this key to turn the speakerphone on or off. 5. 9. REDIAL/REMOVE Press this key to bring up a list of recently dialed numbers, or to delete characters when entering text. 10. OFF Press this key to end a call.
Getting to know the ip8300 1. Getting to know the ip8300 Handset status icons NEW No connection to the telephone base. Make sure the telephone base is powered on and the telephone is within its range. 2. The handset is not registered to a telephone base. See page 42 for registration instructions. Info Phone 1 01-01-2007 12:08 PM VIP List Menu 3. Handset has signal and is communicating with the telephone base. 4. NEW There are new voicemail messages. 5. The handset alarm is set. 6.
Getting to know the ip8300 Using the handset 13 Softkeys The handset has two softkeys that serve multiple functions. The text shown above the softkey indicates the current function of the key. If no text is shown, then the key has no function. Basic navigation �� Use the NavKey (navigation key) to move around the menu screens. �� Press the center NavKey/SEL/ to select a given option. �� Return to the idle screen at anytime by pressing OFF. �� Press to access online content.
Getting to know the ip8300 Getting to know the ip8300 Chart of characters Use the dial pad and the chart below to enter a text. Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order: Lower case: Character versus number of key presses Keys 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 space 1 _ ? ! , .
Getting to know the ip8300 Chart of characters Upper case: Character versus number of key presses Keys 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 space 1 _ ? ! , . : ; ‘ “ < = > ( ) 2 A B C 2 $ \ _ 0 3 D E F 3 4 G H I 4 5 J K L 5 6 M N O 6 7 P Q R S 8 T U V 8 9 W X Y Z 9 0 + & @ / % 7 * Symbol table # Swap among lower case, upper case & numeric www.vtechphones.
Getting to know the ip8300 Getting to know the ip8300 Chart of symbols Press the * key in text entry mode will present a chart of different symbols as shown in the following table. . , ‘ ? ! “ - ( ) @ / : _ ; + % * = < > $ [ ] { } \ ~ ^ # | Configure your Yahoo! account A Yahoo! account is required for accessing email, instant messaging, and your online address book with the ip8300. If you don’t already have a Yahoo! account, visit http://www.yahoo.com to sign up for free.
Access Internet content on the handset • For more information on creating and personalizing a profile see page 68. After installing the telephone base and cordless handset you will be able to make and receive standard telephone calls and access basic content from the Internet. To access basic content from the Internet, complete the following steps: Step 1: Press on the handset while in idle mode to display the welcome screen. Step 2: Press the Activate softkey and then enter your zip code.
Access personalized content on the handset After activating your cordless phone and configuring a user profile, you will be able to login and access your personalized content on the handset. To login to a user profile: Step 4: Step 5: Access personalized content on the handset Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: From the idle screen, press to display the info menu. Press the Users softkey to display a list of profiles configured for the telephone.
Caller ID operation Caller ID with call waiting This product can be used with regular caller ID service, or this product’s other features can be used without subscribing to either caller ID or combined caller ID with call waiting service. There are fees for caller ID services, and they may not be available in all areas. Depending on your service, you may see the caller’s number or the caller’s name and number.
Telephone operation Making calls �� Line Busy will be displayed if you try to make a call when another handset (e.g. Handset 2) is on a call. • Out of range will be displayed while the telephone is not in the range. Info Phone Telephone operation To make a standard telephone call, press and then dial the number. If you want to use the speakerphone, press and then dial the number. �� For pre-dialing, (preview numbers before dialing) enter the numbers first.
Telephone operation Ending calls While you are on a call, press OFF to end the call. After a call ends, the call summary will be displayed, showing the length of the call in hours, minutes and seconds. Speakerphone operation Speakerphone provides you a hands-free option while on a call. During a call, press to alternate between speakerphone and normal handset use. i Info Call summary 02:46:40 Mute Options Mute The mute function is used to silence the microphone during a conversation.
Telephone operation Redial The Redial button is a short-cut key for the history of dialed calls. Dialed calls memory can store up to 10 dialed calls. If there are more than 10 calls, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for new dialed calls. Back Select Service provider voicemail If you subscribe to the voicemail service provided by your local telephone company, you can receive voicemail left by the caller.
Telephone operation Service provider voicemail Step 4: Step 5: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Clear VMWI and press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . The screen will display Clear VMWI? Press the Yes softkey to confirm and VMWI cleared will display. Clearing the VMWI only turns off the indicators; it does not delete the voicemail message(s).
Telephone operation Call log The ip8300 telephone has three call histories: missed calls, answered calls, and dialed calls. The missed call and answered call histories can each hold 20 records. The dialed calls history can hold 10 records. If you subscribe to caller ID from your telephone company, then the missed and answered call log will display more specific information on the caller, such as their name and telephone number; otherwise, the telephone will only record the date and time the call comes in.
Telephone operation Call Log • Press the Back softkey to return to previous screen. Missed calls Missed calls are the calls that were not answered (including missed call waiting records). If you have unreviewed calls and the handset is not in use, You have new missed call(s) will be display on the screen. Press the View softkey to review the missed call list or press the Back softkey to return to the main idle screen.
Telephone operation Delete a missed call entry Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 5: Delete all missed call entries Step 1: Step 2: While viewing the desired call list, press the Options softkey. Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Delete All then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . The screen will display Delete all calls? Press the Yes softkey to delete all calls. Press the No softkey to return to previous screen.
Telephone operation Save a missed call entry Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: 27 To display the telephone feature menu, press the Menu softkey on the main idle screen. Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Call Log, then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Missed calls and press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ to select.
Telephone operation Answered calls Call Log To review a list of answered calls: Step 1: Step 2: Step 4: �� Press the Back softkey to return to previous screen. Back Select Telephone operation Step 3: From idle, press the Menu softkey to display the telephone feature menu. Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Call Log then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Answered calls then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ .
Telephone operation Dial an answered call entry • No answered calls will be displayed if there are no entries in the answered call log. While the entry you want to call is displayed, press or to dial. -ORPress the Options softkey. Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Call then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ to dial the number. Delete an answered call entry Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: To display the telephone feature menu, press the Menu softkey from the idle screen.
Telephone operation Delete all answered call entries Step 1: Step 2: While viewing the answered calls list, press the Options softkey. Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Delete All then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . The screen will display Delete all calls? Press the Yes softkey to confirm or press the No softkey to return to previous screen.
Telephone operation Save an answered call entry Step 1: • No answered calls will be displayed if there are no entries in the answered call log. Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: 31 To display the telephone feature menu, press the Menu softkey on the main idle screen. Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Call Log, then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Answered calls and press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ to select.
Telephone operation Dialed calls Call Log Missed calls • No dialed calls will be displayed if there is no dialed call entry. Answered calls Dialed calls Back Select Telephone operation Dialed calls are the last 10 calls that have been dialed or attempted to dial on the handset. To view the dialed calls: Step 1: To display the telephone feature menu, press the Menu softkey on the main idle screen.
Telephone operation Delete a dialed call entry Step 1: • No dialed calls will be displayed if there is no dialed call entry. Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: To display the telephone feature menu, press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Call Log then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Dialed calls then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . A list of dialed calls will be displayed.
Telephone operation Ring tones Ring Tones In this menu you can listen to ring tones and set different ring tones for the various types of incoming calls including normal (home), internal (intercom) and VoIP calls. Important: The VoIP calling service is not yet available. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Back To display the telephone feature menu, press the Menu softkey from the idle screen.
Telephone operation Set ring tone Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Ring Tones To display the telephone feature menu, press the Menu softkey on the main idle screen. Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Ring Tones then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . A list of song files will display. Press the up or down NavKey or to choose a ring tone file, then press the Options softkey.
Telephone operation Wallpapers Wallpapers www.vtechphones.com Back Select Wallpapers Vtech car cards Back �� The date and time information at the bottom of the screen may be hard to see with some wallpaper selections. The date and time information is always clear on the default screen. Preview Wallpapers Back Set 36 Telephone operation The handset is preset with background picture (wallpaper) that will be displayed when the handset is in the main idle screen.
Telephone operation Phone settings From this menu you can change the following telephone settings: ringer volume, keypad tone, color themes, handset name, handset screen contrast or reset the telephone to its original settings. Ringer volume There are five volume levels on the handset. The same volume setting is applied to the Home, VoIP and Intercom ringers. To adjust the ringer volume: Step 1: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen.
Telephone operation Keypad tone Phone Settings Back Select Telephone operation When the keypad tone is on, the handset will beep with each key press. To change the keypad tone setting: Step 1: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. Step 2: Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Phone Settings then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Keypad Tone then press the Change softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ .
Telephone operation Color themes The color of the handset screen can be changed to red, blue or green. To set the color themes: Step 1: Press the Menu softkey on the main idle screen. Step 2: Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Phone Settings then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Color Themes then press the Change softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . Step 4: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose from Red, Blue or Green.
Telephone operation Handset name Phone Settings The default name of the handset is infoPhone which will be displayed on the idle screen. To change the name of the handset: Step 1: Step 2: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Set contrast The contrast of each handset’s screen can be adjusted according to suit different lighting conditions. To change the contrast of the handset screen: Step 1: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen.
Telephone operation Set contrast Step 3: �� Press the Back softkey anytime to return to previous screen. Step 4: Step 5: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Set Contrast then press the Change softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . The current level of contrast will be shown on the screen. Press the up or down NavKey or to adjust the level of contrast. As you adjust the level the screen contrast will change.
Telephone operation Registration settings Registration Settings Use the registration settings menu when you need to make changes to base registration, system pin, de-register handsets and clear the VMWI. Handset settings Select a base Register a handset Select Registration Settings Handset Settings A maximum of five handsets can be registered to the same telephone base. To register accessory handsets: Step 1: Back Press and hold FIND HANDSET for at least 10 seconds on the telephone base.
Telephone operation Register a handset Step 2: �� The PIN entered will be displayed as * symbols on the screen. �� If a base location is full there will be an alpha-numeric code listed underneath the base name. Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: Step 8: Step 9: To display the telephone feature menu, press the Menu softkey from the main idle screen. Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Registration Settings then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ .
Telephone operation Base settings Use this menu to change the system PIN, de-register handset and clear the voicemail waiting indication (VMWI). Registration Settings �� The PIN digits you enter will appear as * in the box. Change system PIN www.vtechphones.com Back Select Telephone operation The system will require you to input the PIN to register or de-register a handset. The default system PIN is 0000. The PIN must be four digits.
Telephone operation De-register handset �� The default system PIN is 0000. �� When you enter the PIN, the digits will display as * symbols on the screen. �� To register a handset to the base, see page 42. This menu allows you to de-register the handset from the telephone base. To de-register the handset: Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen.
Telephone operation Area code Area Code 1 If you need to dial 7 digits for local calls you can enter your home area code as Area Code 1. The telephone will compare all incoming caller ID records with the home area code you enter, and remove the area code before storing the number in the call log. This feature makes it easy to call someone from the Missed calls or Answered calls lists without having to edit the number. If you need to dial 7 digits for local calls: Enter your home area code as Area Code 1.
Telephone operation Area code To enter the area codes: Step 1: Press the Menu softkey when the phone is not in use. Step 2: Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Registration Settings, and press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Base Settings, then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . Step 4: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Area Code, then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . The Area Code screen will be displayed.
Telephone operation Date and time Date and Time The default date and time settings are 01-01-2007 and 12:00 AM, they will be displayed on the idle screen. You can allow the date and time to be set automatically if you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your local telephone company (refer to Caller ID on page 19). To set the time on the handset: Step 1: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen.
Telephone operation Set the time Step 8: • Press the Back softkey to return to previous screen. Step 9: If the 12 hour format is selected in the format box, press the down NavKey to move to the next box to enter AM or PM. Press the left or right NavKey or to choose between AM and PM. Press the Apply softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . The time will be shown on the Date and Time screen and the idle screen. The screen will display Enter valid value! if you have entered an incorrect time.
Telephone operation Set the date Date and Time Back Select Telephone operation Follow these steps to set the date: Step 1: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. Step 2: Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Date and Time then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Date and press the Options softkey. Step 4: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Set then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ .
Telephone operation Hide/show the date This menu allows you to hide or show the date on the idle screen of the handset. To hide/show the date: Step 1: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. Step 2: Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Date and Time then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Date then press the Options softkey.
Telephone operation Set alarm www.vtechphones.com Date and Time Back Select Date and Time Time 03:05 Date 01-01-2007 Disabled Alarm Options Back Date and Time Time 03:05 Date 01-01-2007 Alarm Set alarm Alam tone Back Select Set alarm • When the alarm goes off you can press the STOP softkey. This is a daily alarm so the alarm will continue to go off every day until you disable the alarm. -ORWhen the alarm goes off you can press the SNOOZE softkey to silence the alarm for 10 minutes.
Telephone operation Set alarm volume This menu allows you to set the alarm volume. To set the alarm volume: Step 1: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. Step 2: Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Date and Time then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Alarm then press the Options softkey. Step 4: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Alarm tone then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ .
Telephone operation Set alarm tone Date and Time Time 03:05 Date 01-01-2007 Disabled Alarm Options Back Telephone operation This menu allows you to set the alarm’s tone. To set the alarm tone: Step 1: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. Step 2: Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Date and Time then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Alarm then press the Options softkey.
Telephone operation Change alarm Use this menu if you have set the alarm before and would like to change the settings. To reset the alarm: Step 1: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. Step 2: Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Date and Time then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Alarm then press the Options softkey. Step 4: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Change alarm then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ .
Telephone operation Disable alarm Date and Time Back Select Telephone operation If you have set the alarm and would like to disable it: Step 1: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. Step 2: Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Date and Time then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Alarm then press the Options softkey.
Telephone operation VIP list �� Press the Back softkey to return to the previous screen. The VIP list is a local phonebook stored in the telephone base, and is shared by all handsets. All the entries in the VIP list are for dialing and review purposes only. To create, edit or delete an entry, refer to Contacts in the info menu section on page 83. Search and dial an entry from the VIP list Entries are sorted alphabetically. Any entries beginning with numbers are shown first.
Info Info menu The Info menu allows you access to the call log, phone and profile settings, contacts, user profiles, weather, channels (news and sports), and Yahoo! Local search. When you first setup your phone the info menu will show the default profile, which is called Home (the name is shown at the top of the screen). This profile has access to Internet content for weather, channels (horoscope), and Yahoo! local search.
Info Accessing basic Internet content From the info menu you can access non-personalized content including weather forecasts, call log, phone settings, horoscope and Yahoo! Local search on the handset after the handset is activated. Weather Today This menu allows you to view the updated weather updates. Step 1: While in the info menu, press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose the weather icon . Step 2: Press the center NavKey/SEL/ , and the weather updates will be displayed.
Info Channels Channels News Sports Horoscope Home Headlines AP: New Details on Tilln Senate Approves Natio Asian Investors Rattle Comic-Con: Comics Fa Vick Pleads Not Guilty �� Press the Home softkey to return to the info menu. �� To customize the internet content in the Channels menu, see the Channels tab on page 75. Info This menu allows you to browse through Internet content such as: news headlines, sports scores and your horoscope.
Info Yahoo! Local search �� Press OFF or the Home softkey to return to the info menu. �� Press the Back softkey to return to previous screen. 61 This feature allows you to search for local businesses by keyword, category and location. The name, address and phone number of the business will be displayed. The default location will be your home zip code. For instance, if you type pizza into the search box, you will receive a list of pizza places in the zip code you chose.
Info Call log This menu allows you to review the call log of standard telephone calls including missed calls, answered calls and dialed calls. Step 1: While in the info menu, press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose the call log icon . Step 2: Press the center NavKey/SEL/ to confirm. A Call log screen will be shown. For more information on missed calls, answered calls and dialed calls, refer to the Call log section on page 24.
Info Contacts in the info menu �� Even if your internet access is down, you will still be able to access your VIP List. Contacts in the info menu is a local phonebook to store names and telephone numbers, which is called the VIP list and is stored in the telephone base. The local phonebook can also be accessed from the idle screen of the handset by pressing the VIP List softkey (see page 57).
Info Add a new entry in the contacts list (VIP list) Step 7: Step 8: Use the dial pad to enter the phone number in the dialog box. Press 1 to insert a space, the left or right NavKey or to move the cursor to the right of the character you want to delete and press REDIAL/REMOVE to delete number. After all the items have been entered, press the Done softkey to confirm. It will return to the Contacts screen and the new entry will be displayed on the screen alphabetically.
Info Review and dial an entry in contacts (VIP list) Step 1: �� Either a first or last name and a telephone number must be entered, otherwise, the new entry cannot be saved. Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: While in the info menu, press the Contacts softkey to display the Contacts screen. A list of entries will be shown. Press a dial pad key (2-9) to start a quick name search to find the desired entry to review or dial.
Info Edit an entry in contacts (VIP list) Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 7: Step 8: King, amy moss, jeremy moss, melissa Back New Contact king, amy home 5036665555 mobile 50388886543 work 5034441234 Back Options Options Info Step 6: Contacts While in the info menu, press the Contacts softkey to display the Contacts screen. A list of entries will be displayed. Press a dial pad key (2-9) to start a quick name search to find the desired entry to edit.
Info Delete an entry in contacts (VIP list) Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: While in the info menu, press the Contacts softkey to display the Contacts screen. A list of entries will be displayed. Press a dial pad key (2-9) to start a quick name search to find the desired entry to delete. The screen will display the first name beginning with the first letter associated with a certain key if there is an entry beginning with that letter.
Info Activating web access and creating profiles When you first setup your phone the info menu will show the default profile, which is called Home (the name is shown at the top of the screen). This profile has access to Internet content for weather, channels (news and sports), and Yahoo! Local search. To customize internet content see pages 70-75. In addition to the Home profile, you can create up to eight individual profiles for different people.
Info Activating web access and creating profiles Step 5: �� Take note of the infoPhone. com ID and the Password, you will need it when you want to edit your profile late on. Step 6: Step 7: Step 8: Step 9: 69 In the Account Activation section, enter the 12 character activation code from the handset screen (refer to steps 1-2, or click the link of How to find your activation code on the page) in the box on the screen. The activation code is case sensitive. In Portal Login section, enter infoPhone.
Info My settings tab page This page will be displayed by default after logging into the activation website. The user’s name is shown and you can also sign out from any screen. This tab allows you to review your user profile. There are four sections of information including services, channels, my account and phone information on the page. In the services and channels section, you can edit the status of these two functions by clicking the Edit button on the screen. All the services are disable by default.
Info My settings tab page In the My Account section, the user’s Yahoo! account will be displayed. To modify your address, click the Edit button and the My Account Details page will be displayed. Enter the details on the screen and click the Update button when you’re finished. Your account details will be updated automatically. 71 www.vtechphones.
Info My settings tab page You can also change the PIN in this section. To change your handset PIN, click Change Handset PIN on the screen and the Change Pin page will be displayed. Enter your old pin and new pin (twice to confirm) and press the Update button when you’re finished. To change your portal password, click Change Portal Password on the screen and the Change Password page will be displayed.
Info My settings tab page In Phone Information section, you can change your profile display name and delete registered users. To remove the registered user(s), click Remove and the screen will display Do you really want to remove this user ?. Press the OK button and the user will be deleted from the phone information section and the cordless phone. 73 www.vtechphones.
Info Services tab page www.vtechphones.com Info This tab allows you to modify the services accessible from your handset(s) including instant messenger, address book and email. The description and current settings of the services will be shown. You can now change the account user ID and password and enable or disable the delivery to the handset(s). To modify the setting of the service, click the Edit button on the Services section on the My Settings tab page or click the SERVICES tab.
Info Channels tab page This tab allows you to modify the channels accessible from your handset(s) including weather, horoscope, news and sports. If the service is turned on, Enabled will be displayed next to the service. If the service is turned off, Disabled will be displayed next to the service.
Info Modify the profile settings You may return to https://infophone.com at any time to modify your profile settings after activation of web access. A Welcome to infoPhone.com page will be displayed. Enter your infoPhone.com ID and Password on the screen and click the Sign in button. My settings tab page will be displayed, see page 70 for details. Retrieve ID or password If you forget the password, click the link of Forgot your ID or password?. A Forgotten Password page will be displayed.
Info Login to personal info �� For more information about the website and customizing your settings see pages 70-75. After activating your cordless phone and configuring your profile, you will be able to login to your personal info menu and access the personalized content on the handset(s). To login to a user profile: Step 1: From the telephone idle screen, press to display the info menu. Step 2: Press the Users softkey to display a list of profiles. The profile called Home is the default profile.
Info Personal info menu explained The personal info menu provides weather, channels (news, sports, etc.), Yahoo! Local search, call log, phone settings, Yahoo! Mail, and Yahoo! Messenger. For information on weather, channels, Yahoo! local search, call log, VIP list, and phone settings see Accessing basic Internet content on page 59. Email Email (5) This menu allows you to read, delete and reply to new email in Yahoo! Mail. All old email or marked as read email will not be shown on the handset.
Info Delete a new email Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: While in the personal info menu, press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose the email icon . Press the center NavKey . All new email will be displayed. Press the up or down NavKey or to choose an email to read then press the center NavKey/SEL/ . The selected email will be opened. Press the Options softkey and press the up or down NavKey or to choose Delete. The email will be deleted from your Yahoo! mailbox and the email screen on the handset.
Info Reply to a new email Step 4: Step 5: Email -Reply Use the dial pad to enter the message in the message box. Press 1 to insert a space, or press the left or right NavKey or to move the cursor to the right of the character you want to delete and press REDIAL/REMOVE to delete text, or press * to insert a symbol. After entering the message, press the Send softkey to send the message or the Cancel softkey to cancel. To: VTT4 CIB3 1: Reply Back Email-Reply Text entry tips �� �� �� www.vtechphones.
Info Yahoo! Messenger (IM) �� Press 1 to enter a space. If the # key was used to enable numeric mode, then it will enter a *. �� Press the left or right NavKey or to move the cursor to the right of the character you want to delete and press REDIAL/ REMOVE to delete text. �� Pressing the # key in text entry mode alternates between lowercase, uppercase and numeric modes. The upper right corner of the screen will display which mode is activated.
Info Send out instant messages Step 4: Step 5: IM - Available After entering the message, press the Send softkey to send out the message and the sent or received message(s) will be shown below the instant message box. Press the Close softkey to cancel and return to the available buddy list.
Info Contacts (Yahoo! Address Book) �� The local phonebook called VIP List is also accessed from Contacts. For more information on the VIP List see page 57. This menu allows you to access your Yahoo! address book. All the information in the address book including names, telephone numbers, addresses, etc. can be reviewed.
Info Edit contact information Contacts Any changes you make to a Yahoo Contacts through the phone will also change the Yahoo address book online. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 7: Step 8: www.vtechphones.com Back Contact king, amy home 5036665555 mobile 50388886543 work 5034441234 Edit More QuickList Edit Contact First: amy Last: king Home: 5036665555 Work: 5034441234 Cell: 5038886543 Cancel Done �� Press 1 to enter a space.
Info Add a new entry in the contact list �� Pressing the * key in text entry mode will present a chart of different symbols that you can select from. Use the navigation key to scroll though the options and press the Select softkey to insert the symbol. Any new entries you make to the Yahoo Contacts through the phone will also change the Yahoo address book online.
Info Add a new entry in the contact list Step 8: After entering the last name, press the down NavKey to choose Home, Work or Cell. Step 9: Use the dial pad to enter the phone number in the dialog box. Press 1 to insert a space, the left or right NavKey or to move the cursor to the right of the character you want to delete and press REDIAL/REMOVE to delete number. Step 10: The name and one telephone number should be entered, otherwise, this new entry cannot be uploaded to your Yahoo! address book.
Intercom calling �� The handset number can be found on the idle screen in the upper right hand corner below the battery icon. 87 The intercom feature allows the conversation between two handsets. If there is an incoming call, a conference call can be set up as well. You must own at least two handsets to use these features. Additional handset(s) can be purchased separately. Intercom The intercom feature allows conversation between two handsets.
Intercom calling Swap internal and external calls www.vtechphones.com Incoming Call Int 2 00:01:55 Answer Intercom calling While you are on an external call and you wish to intercom another handset without disconnecting the external call: Step 1: While on a call, press the Options softkey. Step 2: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Internal call then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ . Step 3: Enter the destination handset number and the destination handset will ring.
Intercom calling Answer an incoming call during an intercom call Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: During an intercom call, there will be an alert tone signaling an incoming call. To answer the incoming call, press or the Answer softkey on the handset, the intercom call will end automatically. Press to answer using the speakerphone. To end the intercom call without answering the incoming call, press OFF on the handset.
Handset screen display message The base is not responding to the handset request, check the power to the base. Low signal range The signal strength is low, try moving closer to the base. Invalid address or empty address, insert valid recipients You have tried to send a message without a valid address. Out of range The handset is too far from the base, try moving closer to the base. Line busy Home line is in use. No Contact in phonebook There are no contacts in the local phonebook.
Handset screen display message Searching for a base in registration mode. The handset is searching for a base that is in registration mode to register to. Base is paging The base is paging the handset. Handset successfully registered to base The handset has successfully registered to the base. Handset failed to register to base The handset has failed to register to the base. Handset successfully de-registered The handset has been de-registered from the base.
Troubleshooting If you have difficulty operating your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com, or call VTech Communications at 1 (800) 595-9511; in Canada, visit our website at www.vtechcanada. com, or call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1 (800) 267-7377. Suggestion My telephone does not work at all. �� Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly (see pages 4-6).
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The battery does not �� Make sure the handset is placed in the charger correctly. The CHARGE light on the charger charge in the handset should be on. or the handset battery �� Clean the charging contacts on the handset(s) each month using a pencil eraser or a dry does not accept charge. non-abrasive fabric. �� Remove the battery from the handset and install it in the spare battery compartment on the side of the charger and let it charge for 16 hours.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The CHARGE light on the charger is flashing. �� This is a signal that the battery is very low, completely depleted, or when there is no electrical contact between the battery and the charger. �� Ensure the connector of the battery is securely plugged into the handset and place the handset in the charger for charging. There is no dial tone. �� �� �� �� The telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call. �� Make sure the ringer is on. (See page 37).
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion �� Test a working telephone at the telephone jack. If another telephone has the same problem, the problem is in the telephone jack. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply). �� The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new telephone line cord. �� Re-install the battery and place the cordless handset in the charger. �� Wait for the cordless handset to synchronize with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute for this to take place.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion There is noise or interference during a telephone conversation. �� The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base. �� Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the same circuit as the telephone base can cause interference. Try moving the appliance or telephone base to another outlet. �� Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I hear other calls when using the telephone. �� Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack. Plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in the wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company. I hear noise in the cordless handset, and none of the keys or buttons work. �� Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged in securely. �� Try installing a different line cord.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion �� If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (Digital Subscriber Line - DSL) through your telephone lines, you must have a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack. The filter will prevent noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters. �� Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion How can I get replacement parts for my ip8300? �� If you need a replacement, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1 (800) 595-9511 in the United States. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377. The INFO light on the telephone base is on, but having problem in registration of ip8300 cordless phone.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My screen displays: �� If you receive this error message, it usually indicates a configuration problem with your firewall or router which prevents information from passing between the phone and the Internet. �� We recommend that you forward TCP Port 5060 to the IP address of the ip8300, or configure it as the DMZ host.To find the IP address of the ip8300, check the DHCP log for your router.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My screen displays: �� If you receive this error message, this indicates that the phone base did not acquire a valid IP address. This indicates your router is not functioning correctly or the internet connection is not working properly. �� Please check your computer to see if you are experiencing a service and/or router issue. If your computer is connecting to the internet, please check the ethernet cable that is connected from the phone base to the router.
Troubleshooting Problem My screen displays 200 Error: Suggestion �� There has been a connection error in the network that has prevented the request for the service from being processed. �� Please try the Retry softkey, to see if you can reestablish the connection. If that doesn’t work, try the Home softkey. If those both fail, try removing and then reconnecting the power supply to the telephone base. As the base powers up, the Info light will come on, indicating that the service is ready.
Operating range This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance ----which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the layout of your home or office. When the handset is out of range, the handset will display Searching. The user can access the handset directory, and certain parts of the menu system, i.e.
About cordless telephones • • • • • Privacy: the same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the base and the cordless handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset. For this reason, you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as those on corded telephones.
Warranty 8. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems outside the unit. How do you get warranty service? To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, please call 1-800-595-9511; In Canada, please dial 1 (800) 267-7377. NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user’s manual - a check of the Product controls and features may save you a service call.
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. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations �� Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up. �� Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening. Industry Canada This equipment complies with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Handset: 1921.536 - 1928.448 MHz Telephone base: 1921.536 - 1928.448 MHz Channels 5 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: 146.0mm X 48.7mm X 28.8mm Telephone base: 151.5mm X 115mm X 40.2mm Charger: 76.3mm X 83.5mm X 100.3mm Weight Handset: 134.
Index A About cordless telephones 104 Accessing basic Internet content 59 Access Internet content on the handset 17, 58 Access personalized content on the handset 18 Activating web access and creating profiles 68 Add a new entry in the contact list 85 Add a new entry in the contacts list (VIP list) 63 Answer an incoming call during an intercom call 89 Answered calls 28 Area code 46 Area code setup 18 B Base settings 44 Base status lights 10 Basic navigation 13 Before you begin 1 19 Delete an answered call
Index Handset screen display message Handset settings 42 Handset status icons 12 Hide/show the date 51 Hide/show the time 49 90 O Operating range I Important safety instructions 106 Info 58 Info menu 58 Installation and configuration 3 Install handset battery 4 Intercom 87 Intercom calling 87 K Keypad tone 77 M Maintenance 103 Make a call log entry ready to dial Making calls 20 Minimum requirements 1 Missed calls 25 Modify the profile settings 76 111 70 103 P Parts checklist 2 Personal info menu ex
Index U Username and password Using the handset 13 V View a new email VIP list 57 77 78 W Wallpapers 36 Warranty 104 Weather 59 Y Yahoo! Local search Yahoo! Messenger (IM) 61 81 www.vtechphones.
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