Important Safety Information This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear on the product or in this user’s manual. Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock. 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...
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12. 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 handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used.
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20. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. 21. In wall mounting position, make sure to mount the telephone base on the wall by aligning the eyelets with the mounting studs of the wall plate. Then slide the telephone base down on both mounting studs until it locks into place.
Declaration of Conformity Hereby, VTech declares that this VSP601A is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
About this Guide This quick start guide provides a reference for the external features of the VSP601A SIP DECT cordless handset and basic installation instructions. The VSP601A SIP DECT cordless handset is for use with the VSP600A SIP DECT base station or a compatible ErisTerminal SIP deskset. Please refer to the VSP600A/VSP601A User Guide for complete operation instructions with the base station.
Quick Reference Guide Cordless handset external features MESSAGE LED Flashes when a line has a new voice message. HEADSET JACK 2.5 mm jack for connecting a corded headset. SOFT KEYS VOL p DIR Perform the actions While in menus, press p indicated by the on- to scroll up the menu.
Handset Installation This section assumes that your network infrastructure is established and that your IP PBX phone service has been ordered and configured for your location. Installation involves both the the handset and the handset charger. The handset charger is powered using the supplied power adapter. The charger can be placed on a flat surface or mounted on a wall.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. 2. The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
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To install the handset battery: 1. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment. Insert the supplied battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up as indicated. 2. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards until it clicks into place.
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Wall mounting the charger The charger is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount the charger on a wall, use two 10 mm (3/8 inch) screws and wall anchors to hold the charger in place. Screws and wall anchors are not provided, but are available for purchase in many hardware or consumer electronics retailers.
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Adding a corded headset You can use this handset hands-free when you install any industry-standard 2.5 mm corded telephone headset (purchased separately). Plug a 2.5 mm headset into the HEADSET jack on the side of the handset.
Handset Registration Registering the handset to the base station The handset is pre-registered to the base station. To register the handset to a deskset, or if the handset becomes deregistered, perform the registration procedure as follows. To register the handset: 1.
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Deregistering the handset Before using the handset with a different base station or deskset, you must deregister the handset from the device to which it is currently registered. To deregister the handset: 1. Press MENU on the handset. The Main Menu appears. 2.
Maintenance Taking care of your telephone • Your base station and cordless handset contain sophisticated electronic parts, so you must treat them with care. • Avoid rough treatment. • Place the handset down gently. • Save the original packing materials to protect your products if you ever need to ship them.
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