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VTech IP8300 User Manual

VTech IP8300 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s manual w w w . v t e c h p h o n e s . c o m Model: ip8300...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Telephone base installation ....7 Getting to know the ip8300....9 Telephone base layout ....9 Base status lights .
  • Page 4 Table of contents Wallpapers ..... . 36 Phone settings ....37 Ringer volume .
  • Page 5 Text entry tips ....80 Yahoo! Messenger (IM) ... . . 81 Choose your IM status .

  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    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.

  • Page 7: Parts Checklist

    �� To purchase �� To purchase To purchase a new battery pack, visit our website at www. vtechphones. com or call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1 (800) 3. Handset 595-9511 in the United States. In Canada, go to www.

  • Page 8: Installation And Configuration

    Installation and configuration Handset installation Handset charger installation �� Use only the AC �� Plug the smaller power adapter into the power port on the bottom of the charger. Route the power adapter cord through the slots and plug the other end into the electrical outlet as shown below. Make supplied with this sure the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.

  • Page 9: Install Handset Battery

    Black wire wire www.vtechphones.com �� To purchase replacement batteries, visit us on the web at www. vtechphones. com or call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1 (800) 595-9511. In Canada, go to www. vtechcanada.com or dial 1 (800) 267-7377.

  • Page 10: Charge Handset Battery

    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.
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: Telephone Base Installation

    Step 3: Turn power on Plug the telephone base power adapter into the power port located on the back of the ip8300 telephone base and the other end into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. This turns the telephone on.
  • Page 13 Internet content. In this case, 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.

  • Page 14: Getting To Know The Ip8300

    Getting to know the ip8300 Telephone base layout 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.

  • Page 15: Base Status Lights

    Getting to know the ip8300 Base status lights Name Color Indication light status Steady on POWER VMWI Orange Blinking Line in use Orange Blinking On steady Blinking Info Orange On steady Internet Orange Flickering On steady Description The base is powered on.

  • Page 16: Handset Layout

    Getting to know the ip8300 Handset layout 1. Earpiece Audio output for telephone calls. (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.

  • Page 17: Handset Status Icons

    Getting to know the ip8300 Handset status icons No connection to the telephone base. Make sure the telephone base is powered on and the telephone is within its range. The handset is not registered to a telephone base. See page 42 for registration instructions.

  • Page 18: Using The Handset

    Getting to know the ip8300 Using the handset 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.

  • Page 19: Chart Of Characters

    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: Keys Character versus number of key presses space &...
  • Page 20 Getting to know the ip8300 Chart of characters Upper case: Keys space Character versus number of key presses & Symbol table Swap among lower case, upper case & numeric www.vtechphones.com ‘ “ < >...

  • Page 21: Chart Of Symbols

    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. Remember your Yahoo! username and password for when you configure your user profile.

  • Page 22: Access Internet Content On The Handset

    You may return to https://infophone.com at any time to modify your profile settings (see page 76). on the handset while in idle mode to display the welcome to display the info menu. www.vtechphones.com Welcome Welcome to the ip8300 info phone! Press Activate and/or set up the phone. Activate Activation...

  • Page 23: Access Personalized Content On The Handset

    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 1: From the idle screen, press Step 2: Press the Users softkey to display a list of profiles configured for the telephone.

  • Page 24: Caller Id Operation

    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.

  • Page 25: Telephone Operation

    Telephone operation Making calls �� To make a standard telephone call, press you want to use the speakerphone, press �� For pre-dialing, (preview numbers before dialing) enter the numbers first. If you make a mistake when dialing, press the left or right NavKey to place the cursor to the right of the number you want to delete and press REDIAL/REMOVE to delete the number.

  • Page 26: Ending Calls

    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.

  • Page 27: Redial

    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. Pressing REDIAL/REMOVE on the handset will display the Dialed calls screen.
  • Page 28 Telephone operation Service provider voicemail Step 4: Press the up or down NavKey press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ Step 5: 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).

  • Page 29: Call Log

    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. Entries are displayed from the most recent entry to the oldest entry. When the memory is full, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for new call information.

  • Page 30: Missed Calls

    Telephone operation Missed calls �� Press the Back Missed calls are the calls that were not answered (including missed call softkey to return waiting records). to previous If you have unreviewed calls and the handset is not in use, You have new screen.

  • Page 31: Delete A Missed Call Entry

    Telephone operation Delete a missed call entry Step 1: To display the telephone feature menu, press the Menu softkey on the main idle screen. Step 2: Press the and/or press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey and press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ A list of missed calls with name, telephone number, date and time will be displayed if you subscribe to caller ID from your telephone...

  • Page 32: Save A Missed Call Entry

    Telephone operation Save a missed call entry Step 1: To display the telephone feature menu, press the Menu softkey on the main idle screen. Step 2: Press the press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey and press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ A list of missed calls with name, telephone number, date and time will be displayed if you subscribe to caller ID from your telephone...

  • Page 33: Answered Calls

    Telephone operation Answered calls To review a list of answered calls: Step 1: From idle, press the Menu softkey to display the telephone feature menu. Step 2: Press the and/or press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ answered calls with name, telephone number, date and time will be displayed if you subscribe to caller ID service from your telephone...

  • Page 34: Dial An Answered Call Entry

    Telephone operation Dial an answered call entry While the entry you want to call is displayed, press -OR- • No answered calls will be Press the Options softkey. Press the up or down NavKey displayed if there Call then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ are no entries in number.

  • Page 35: Delete All Answered Call Entries

    Telephone operation Delete all answered call entries Step 1: While viewing the answered calls list, press the Options softkey. Press the up or down NavKey press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ Step 2: The screen will display Delete all calls? Press the Yes softkey to confirm or press the No softkey to return to previous screen.

  • Page 36: Save An Answered Call Entry

    Telephone operation Save an answered call entry To display the telephone feature menu, press the Menu softkey on Step 1: the main idle screen. • No answered Step 2: Press the calls will be press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ displayed if there are no entries in Step 3:...

  • Page 37: Dialed Calls

    Telephone operation Dialed calls 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.

  • Page 38: Delete A Dialed Call Entry

    Telephone operation Delete a dialed call entry Step 1: To display the telephone feature menu, press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. • No dialed calls will be displayed if Step 2: Press the there is no dialed press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ call entry.

  • Page 39: Ring Tones

    Telephone operation 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. Play ring tones To display the telephone feature menu, press the Menu softkey Step 1:...

  • Page 40: Set Ring Tone

    Telephone operation Set ring tone To display the telephone feature menu, press the Menu softkey on Step 1: the main idle screen. Step 2: Press the press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ files will display. Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey then press the Options softkey.

  • Page 41: Wallpapers

    The date and time information at the bottom of the screen may be hard to see with Back Select some wallpaper Wallpapers selections. The date and time Vtech information is always clear on the default cards screen. Back Preview Wallpapers Back...

  • Page 42: Phone Settings

    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.

  • Page 43: Keypad Tone

    Telephone operation Keypad tone 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 then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey then press the Change softkey or center NavKey/SEL/...

  • Page 44: Color Themes

    Telephone operation Color themes The color of the handset screen can be changed to red, blue or green. To set the color themes: Press the Menu softkey on the main idle screen. Step 1: Step 2: Press the then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey then press the Change softkey or center NavKey/SEL/...

  • Page 45: Handset Name

    Telephone operation Handset name 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: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. Step 2: Press the and/or then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ Step 3:...

  • Page 46: Reset Settings

    Telephone operation Set contrast Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey press the Change softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ �� Press the Back level of contrast will be shown on the screen. softkey anytime to return to Step 4: Press the up or down NavKey previous screen.

  • Page 47: Registration Settings

    Telephone operation 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 If the handset is registered to more than one 8300 base this screen allows you to choose which base to connect to.

  • Page 48: Register A Handset

    Telephone operation Register a handset Step 2: To display the telephone feature menu, press the Menu softkey from the main idle screen. �� The PIN entered Step 3: Press the will be displayed as * symbols on Settings then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ the screen.

  • Page 49: Base Settings

    Telephone operation Base settings Use this menu to change the system PIN, de-register handset and clear the voicemail waiting indication (VMWI). Change system PIN 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. To change the PIN: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen.

  • Page 50: De-Register Handset

    Telephone operation De-register handset This menu allows you to de-register the handset from the telephone base. To de-register the handset: �� The default system PIN is Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. Step 1: 0000. Step 2: Press the ��...

  • Page 51: Area Code

    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.
  • Page 52 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 Settings, and press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ Step 4: Press the up or down NavKey...

  • Page 53: Date And Time

    Telephone operation 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).

  • Page 54: Hide/Show The Time

    Telephone operation Set the time Step 8: If the 12 hour format is selected in the format box, press the down NavKey �� Press the Back left or right NavKey softkey to return to previous Press the Apply softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ Step 9: screen.

  • Page 55: Set The Date

    Telephone operation Set the date Follow these steps to set the date: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. Step 1: Step 2: Press the and/or then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey the Options softkey.

  • Page 56: Hide/Show The Date

    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: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. Step 1: Step 2: Press the then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey...

  • Page 57: Set Alarm

    Telephone operation Set alarm This menu allows you to set the alarm time and turn it on or off. To set the alarm: Step 1: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. Step 2: Press the and/or then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey the Options softkey.

  • Page 58: Set Alarm Volume

    Telephone operation Set alarm volume This menu allows you to set the alarm volume. To set the alarm volume: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. Step 1: Step 2: Press the then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey the Options softkey.

  • Page 59: Set Alarm Tone

    Telephone operation Set alarm tone 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 then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey the Options softkey.

  • Page 60: Change Alarm

    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 then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey the Options softkey.

  • Page 61: Disable Alarm

    Telephone operation Disable alarm If you have set the alarm and would like to disable it: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. Step 1: Step 2: Press the and/or then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey the Options softkey.

  • Page 62: Vip List

    Telephone operation VIP list 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 Press the Back �� only. To create, edit or delete an entry, refer to Contacts in the info menu softkey to return to the previous section on page 83.

  • Page 63: Info

    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).

  • Page 64: Accessing Basic Internet Content

    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 This menu allows you to view the updated weather updates. Step 1: While in the info menu, press the choose the weather icon...

  • Page 65: Channels

    Info Channels This menu allows you to browse through Internet content such as: news headlines, sports scores and your horoscope. Step 1: While in the info menu, press the choose the channels icon Step 2: Press the center NavKey/SEL/ displayed. The default items such as news headlines, sports scores and horoscope will be displayed.

  • Page 66: Yahoo! Local Search

    Info Yahoo! Local search This feature allows you to search for local businesses by keyword, category Press OFF or the and location. The name, address and phone number of the business will be �� Home softkey to displayed. The default location will be your home zip code. For instance, if return to the info you type pizza into the search box, you will receive a list of pizza places in menu.

  • Page 67: Call Log

    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 choose the call log icon Step 2: Press the center NavKey/SEL/ be shown.

  • Page 68: Contacts In The Info Menu

    Info Contacts in the info menu 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 �� Even if your local phonebook can also be accessed from the idle screen of the handset internet access is by pressing the VIP List softkey (see page 57).
  • Page 69 Info Add a new entry in the contacts list (VIP list) Step 7: Use the dial pad to enter the phone number in the dialog box. Press 1 to insert a space, the left or right NavKey cursor to the right of the character you want to delete and press REDIAL/REMOVE to delete number.

  • Page 70: Review And Dial An Entry In Contacts (Vip List)

    Info Review and dial an entry in contacts (VIP list) While in the info menu, press the Contacts softkey to display the Step 1: Contacts screen. A list of entries will be shown. �� Either a first or last name and a Step 2: Press a dial pad key (2-9) to start a quick name search to find the telephone number...

  • Page 71: Edit An Entry In Contacts (Vip List)

    Info Edit an entry in contacts (VIP list) Step 1: While in the info menu, press the Contacts softkey to display the Contacts screen. A list of entries will be displayed. Step 2: Press a dial pad key (2-9) to start a quick name search to find the desired entry to edit.

  • Page 72: Delete An Entry In Contacts (Vip List)

    Info Delete an entry in contacts (VIP list) While in the info menu, press the Contacts softkey to display the Step 1: Contacts screen. A list of entries will be displayed. Step 2: Press a dial pad key (2-9) to start a quick name search to find the desired entry to delete.

  • Page 73: Activating Web Access And Creating Profiles

    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.
  • Page 74 Info Activating web access and creating profiles Step 5: 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) ��...

  • Page 75: My Settings Tab Page

    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.
  • Page 76 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.
  • Page 77 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.
  • Page 78 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.

  • Page 79: Services Tab Page

    Info Services tab page 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).

  • Page 80: Channels Tab Page

    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.

  • Page 81: Modify The Profile Settings

    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.

  • Page 82: Login To Personal Info

    Info Login to personal info 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 �� For more on the handset(s). To login to a user profile: information about the website and Step 1:...

  • Page 83: Personal Info Menu Explained

    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.

  • Page 84: Delete A New Email

    Info Delete a new email Step 1: While in the personal info menu, press the NavKeys to choose the email icon All new email will be displayed. Step 2: Press the up or down NavKey then press the center NavKey/SEL/ opened.

  • Page 85: Text Entry Tips

    Info Reply to a new email Step 4: 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 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.

  • Page 86: Yahoo! Messenger (Im)

    Info Yahoo! Messenger (IM) This menu allows you to send instant messages to the people on your Yahoo! Messenger buddy list. Press 1 to enter �� a space. If the # Choose your IM status key was used to Step 1: While in the personal info menu, press the enable numeric NavKeys to choose the IM icon...

  • Page 87: Check For Received Instant Messages

    Info Send out instant messages After entering the message, press the Send softkey to send out Step 4: 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 Step 5: list.

  • Page 88: Contacts (Yahoo! Address Book)

    Info Contacts (Yahoo! Address Book) This menu allows you to access your Yahoo! address book. All the information in the address book including names, telephone numbers, addresses, etc. �� The local can be reviewed. phonebook called VIP List is also Search for a contact accessed from While in the personal info menu, press the Contacts softkey and a...

  • Page 89: Edit Contact Information

    Info Edit contact information Any changes you make to a Yahoo Contacts through the phone will also change the Yahoo address book online. Step 1: While in the personal info menu, press the Contacts softkey and your contact list will be displayed. Step 2: Press the up or down NavKey contact list and press the center NavKey/SEL/...

  • Page 90: Add A New Entry In The Contact List

    Info Add a new entry in the contact list Any new entries you make to the Yahoo Contacts through the phone will also change the Yahoo address book online. Pressing the * �� key in text entry While in the personal info menu, press the Contacts softkey, a list Step 1: mode will present of directories will be displayed.
  • Page 91 Info Add a new entry in the contact list Step 8: After entering the last name, press the down NavKey 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 cursor to the right of the character you want to delete and press REDIAL/REMOVE to delete number.

  • Page 92: Intercom Calling

    Intercom calling 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 ��...

  • Page 93: Swap Internal And External Calls

    Intercom calling Swap internal and external calls 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 press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL/ Step 3: Enter the destination handset number and the destination handset...

  • Page 94: Answer An Incoming Call During An Intercom Call

    Intercom calling Answer an incoming call during an intercom call Step 1: During an intercom call, there will be an alert tone signaling an incoming call. Step 2: To answer the incoming call, press the handset, the intercom call will end automatically. Press answer using the speakerphone.

  • Page 95: Handset Screen Display Message

    Handset screen display message Not possible Low signal range Invalid address or empty address, insert valid recipients Out of range Line busy No Contact in phonebook Failed to get contacts Please Wait... Calling... Call summary hh:mm:ss No missed calls. No answered calls. No dialed calls.
  • Page 96 Handset screen display message Searching for a base in registration mode. Base is paging Handset successfully registered to base Handset failed to register to base Handset successfully de-registered Handset failed to de-register Connected to base Invalid PIN PIN does not match! Wallpaper set.

  • Page 97: 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.
  • Page 98 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Make sure the handset is placed in the charger correctly. The CHARGE light on the charger The battery does not �� 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.
  • Page 99 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The CHARGE light �� This is a signal that the battery is very low, completely depleted, or when there is no electrical on the charger is contact between the battery and the charger. flashing. �� Ensure the connector of the battery is securely plugged into the handset and place the handset in the charger for charging.
  • Page 100 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. ��...
  • Page 101 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion There is noise �� The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base. or interference �� Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the same circuit as the telephone base during a telephone can cause interference.
  • Page 102 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I hear other calls when �� 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 using the telephone.
  • Page 103 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.
  • Page 104 The INFO light on the �� If your router supports a SIP ALG and you have issues in registering the ip8300 cordless phone when the INFO indicator on the telephone base is on, try to toggle the SIP ALG setting (if its telephone base is on, on, turn it off and vice-versa).
  • Page 105 �� 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. �� For detailed information on checking the DHCP logs, setting up port forwarding, or DMZ host configuration, please refer to your router’s user manual or call the manufacturer for help.
  • Page 106 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. ��...
  • Page 107 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My screen displays �� There has been a connection error in the network that has prevented the request for the service 200 Error: from being processed. Please try the Retry softkey, to see if you can reestablish the connection. If that doesn’t work, ��...

  • Page 108: Operating Range

    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.

  • Page 109: About Cordless Telephones

    How long is the limited warranty period? The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If VTech repairs or replaces a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Product for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year warranty;...
  • Page 110 Product(s) to the service location. VTech will return repaired or replaced Product under this limited warranty to you, transportation, delivery or handling charges prepaid. VTech assumes no risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit. If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, VTech will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity.

  • Page 111: Important Safety Instructions

    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: Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

  • Page 112: Fcc, Acta And Ic Regulations

    This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The handset may be safely held against the ear of the user. The telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm (8 inches) or more. If you choose to use a clipping device, please make sure to only use the supplied VTech belt clip.

  • Page 113: The Rbrc® Seal

    VTech’s participation in RBRC® makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC® program or at authorized VTech product service centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERYTM for information on Ni-MH battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. VTech’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.

  • Page 114: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Handset: 1921.536 - 1928.448 MHz Telephone base: 1921.536 - 1928.448 MHz Channels 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...
  • Page 115 Edit an entry in contacts (VIP list) 66 Edit contact information 84 Email Ending calls 21 Entering text 13 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations 107 Getting to know the ip8300 9 Handset charger installation 3 Handset installation 3 Handset layout 11 Handset name 40...
  • Page 116 Index Handset screen display message 90 Handset settings 42 Handset status icons 12 Hide/show the date 51 Hide/show the time 49 Important safety instructions 106 Info 58 Info menu 58 Installation and configuration 3 Install handset battery 4 Intercom 87 Intercom calling Keypad tone 38 Login to personal info 77...
  • Page 117 Index Username and password 77 Using the handset 13 View a new email 78 VIP list 57 Wallpapers 36 Warranty 104 Weather Yahoo! Local search Yahoo! Messenger (IM) www.vtechphones.com...
  • Page 118 Info VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon Distributed in Canada by VTech Technologies Canada, Ltd., Richmond, B.C. Copyright ©2008 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Printed in China.

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