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 telephone base or 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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19. Use only the power cord indicated in this manual. Power adapter rating: 5.0 Vdc @ 2.0 A 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.
Declaration of Conformity Hereby, VTech declares that this VSP861A 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 phone and basic installation instructions. Please refer to the VSP861A Deskset User Guide for complete installation and operation instructions. For customer service or warranty service, please contact our regional offices or distributors in the country or region where you purchased your product.
Quick Reference Guide External Features MESSAGE WAITING indicator SD card slot (on back) Flashes when you have a new voice message. SCREEN Displays call information, application shortcuts, and deskset menus. NAVIGATION PAD Press q or p to scroll through menus, highlight items or change settings.
VSP861A Deskset User Guide and the VSP861A Deskset Administrator and Provisioning Manual. You can power the phone using a compatible VTech power adapter or using Power over Ethernet (PoE) from your network. (The phone requires PoE Class 3.) If you are not using PoE, install the phone near a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
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If the deskset is not using power from a PoE-capable network router or switch: a. Connect a compatible VTech power adapter to the deskset power jack. b. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.
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Deskset Installation Installing the phone (continued) If there is a networked computer and no extra Ethernet wall ports near the phone, then the phone and PC can share the same network connection. To share a network connection with a PC: 1.
Maintenance Taking care of your telephone • Your telephone base contains sophisticated electronic parts, so you must treat it with care. • Avoid rough treatment. • Place the corded handset down gently. • Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone base if you ever need to ship it.
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