Verizon Wireless F256VW User Manual

Verizon Wireless F256VW User Manual

Home phone connect

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USER
MANUAL
VERIZON WIRELESS
HOME PHONE CONNECT

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Summary of Contents for Verizon Wireless F256VW

  • Page 1 USER MANUAL VERIZON WIRELESS HOME PHONE CONNECT...
  • Page 2 label...
  • Page 3 Welcome to Verizon Wireless Thank you for choosing Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect. You’re now connected to the power of America’s most reliable wireless network. This guide will help you understand your new wireless device and all the things you can do with it. So...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 0 B 0 B I ntroduction..............................1 2 B 2 B P ackage Contents...........................1 3 B 3 B T op View ..............................2 4 B 4 B B ottom View ............................3 2 Installation .................................4 5 B 5 B I nstalling the Battery..........................4 6 B 6 B I nstalling the Antenna..........................5 7 B 7 B I nstalling the Power Adapter .........................6 8 B 8 B C onnecting the Device to a Telephone ....................6...
  • Page 5: 0 B 0 B I Ntroduction

    I ntroduction 0 B 0 B P ackage Contents 2 B 2 B The package should contain the following items. Please contact Verizon Wireless if any of the items are missing or damaged. Verizon Wireless Home Phone Antenna Battery Connect...
  • Page 6: B T Op View

    T op View 3 B 3 B  Note:  The figures are only for your reference, the actual shape and color of the product may differ slightly. DC 12V power port Power indicator Telephone port 1 Voice mail indicator Telephone port 2 Battery indicator USB port*...
  • Page 7: B B Ottom View

    B ottom View 4 B 4 B Wall-mounting brackets Battery port Battery cover...
  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation I nstalling the Battery 5 B 5 B  Note:  The system will stop charging the battery when the ambient temperature is ° ° outside of the temperature range allowed for charging (14 F to 113  When the power adapter is connected, the battery will automatically charge. ...
  • Page 9: B I Nstalling The Antenna

    Remove the battery cover. Carefully insert the battery connection cable into the battery port. The connection cable will click into place when correctly inserted. Place the battery in the battery slot and return the battery cover. I nstalling the Antenna 6 B 6 B Make sure the device is turned off.
  • Page 10: B I Nstalling The Power Adapter

    I nstalling the Power Adapter 7 B 7 B Under normal usage, the device relies on the external power adapter for its power supply. Insert the power adapter into the DC input port, and plug the unit into an AC wall outlet. ...
  • Page 11 Do not plug Home Phone Connect into your telephone wall jack. This configuration is not supported unless you have taken steps to disconnect the landline wires coming into your home.  Note:  The telephone cable is not included.  The device and telephone cable are for indoor use only.
  • Page 12: B M Ounting The Device

    M ounting the Device 9 B 9 B H orizontal Mounting 1 9 B 1 9 B Place the device on a smooth surface with good ventilation. Place it at least 4 inches away from other objects. V ertical Mounting 2 0 B 2 0 B Fix two wall screws into the wall with the screw heads extending approximately 0.1 inches from the surface of the wall.
  • Page 13: General Functions

    General Functions P owering on the Device 1 0 B 1 0 B Press the button to power on the device. When the device is on, the power indicator will be blue.  Note:  Press and hold the button for 1 second to power off the device. A ctivating the Device 1 1 B 1 1 B If your device has not yet been activated, please follow the steps below:...
  • Page 14: 2 B 1 2 B U Nderstanding The Indicators

     Note:  If you are porting your home telephone number to Home Phone Connect service, you will not be able to receive calls until the porting process has been completed. U nderstanding the Indicators 1 2 B 1 2 B The table below describes possible states for each of the device indicators.
  • Page 15: 3 B 1 3 B M Aking Calls

    M aking Calls 1 3 B 1 3 B Before making a call, make sure at least one signal strength indicator ( ) is lit up. Place a call by entering the desired telephone number. The number will be dialed automatically.
  • Page 16: 5 B 1 5 B R Eceiving Calls

    R eceiving Calls 1 5 B 1 5 B Lift the handset or press "talk" to answer an incoming call.  Note:  While the Home Phone Connect adapter has a backup battery, if the landline device requires external power to operate, service (including the ability to make and receive 911 calls) will not be available during a power outage.
  • Page 17: 7 B 1 7 B I Mportant Facts About Your Home Phone Connect

    1 7 B 1 7 B D ialing 2 1 B 2 1 B Your Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect may require 10-digit dialing in most areas. Customers may need to use the three-digit Area Code when dialing local and long distance numbers.
  • Page 18: 8 B 1 8 B A Ssistive Communication Devices

    Hang up your home phone or return the phone receiver to its base. F ax Machine Compatibility 2 3 B 2 3 B Y our Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect does not support incoming or outgoing fax 2 5 B 2 5 B service.
  • Page 19: 1 B 1 B T Roubleshooting

    Check to make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged in (refer to page of the User Manual). Check to make sure you are not roaming outside of the Verizon Wireless network. How do I check my voice messages? Dial * 8 6 to access your voice mail messages. Refer to page of the User Manual for additional details.
  • Page 20 Wireless voice mail. Alternatively, turn off your home answering machine or increase the number of rings if you would like to use the Verizon Wireless voice mail service. Please refer to the user material provided by the Home Answering Machine manufacturer for instructions.
  • Page 21 How does Caller ID (CID) work? Caller ID works the same way it does on your Verizon Wireless Mobile Phone. CID allows you to see the caller's phone number before you take the call. CID may display the number of the person calling you (for all unblocked numbers).
  • Page 22 Take the phone off the hook so you can hear the dial tone and verify that telephone service is available. Press # # 1 to adjust the volume. Press keys 1 to 4 to select the desired volume. After selecting the desired volume, press the * key to save it. If you hear a single confirmation tone, you have successfully set the volume level.

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