We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone. . Base Unit 2. Handset(s) 3. Handset Charger(s) 4. Ethernet Cables 5. Base Power Adapter Note: Use ONLY VTech battery 80-5808-00-00 or VTech replacement 89-324-00-00. Base Unit Base AC Adapter User Docu- Belt Clip...
The Base Unit Layout . Message Waiting LED 2. Page key 3. In Use LED 4. Service Status LED 5. LAN Port 6. WAN Port 7. DC Connector Jack 8. Reset Switch...
Installation of Battery Pack in Handset Charging of the Handset Battery Pack The handset of your cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automatically whenever handset is in its charger. You should charge the batteries for 10-12 hours when you first receive your phone.
After the battery is charged, press ON on the handset. The LCD displays PHONE and shows a call timer, and you will hear a dial tone. If not, see In Case of Difficulty. CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone. IMPORTANT! MAXIMUM PERFOR-...
Wall Mounting The wall mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only. Wall mounting is optional. Only the handset chargers (not the main base unit) can be wall mounted. . Plug the power adapters into electrical outlets, and the connector to the bot- tom of the handset charger.
Setup Installation Without A Router Handset 1 & 2 NOTE: The IP800 series telephone is expandable up to a total of 4 handsets. Uses model IP 8 (sold separately) Warning: Do not route the Ethernet cable to outdoors, and ensure that you are using a safety approved DSL or Cable modem with proper electrical isolation...
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STEP 6 Plug the power cord into the power port located on the bottom or your IP800 series telephone and the other end into the electrical outlet. This turns the IP 800 series broadband telephone on. Helpful Hint: DO NOT interrupt this registration process by unplugging the pow- er or by using the handsets until the READY indicator light on the front of IP800 series base has gone from flashing yellow to a steady green.
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A. Open a web browser such as Microsoft ® Internet Explorer using the computer connected through your phone Ethernet port. In the address of location field, type <http://192.168.15.1> and press ENTER. This displays the login screen. Enter the default password ‘VTech’ and click on login. B. On the Setup Wizard screen, click Run Wizard to start the set-up.
Using the blue Ethernet cable provided, connect one end into the blue port, labeled WAN, located on the back of the IP800 series broadband telephone base unit and connect the other end into an available LAN port on your router. If you have a wireless router, place the base unit at least 3’...
Using the blue Ethernet cable provided, connect one end into the blue port, labeled “WAN,” located on the back of the IP800 series broadband telephone base unit and connect the other end into an available LAN port on your router. If you have a wire- less modem router, place the base unit at least 3 feet away from your router to avoid interference.
Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon MUTE • Turns On when the microphone is muted. • Turns On when there are new call log entries. • Turns On when the ringer is muted. • Low battery indicator and charging indicator. Handset LEds description SPEAKER...
Press ON/FLASH again to switch back to the original call. Redial Function Press REdIAL/PAUSE to display the last telephone number dialed from the • handset (up to 32 digits). Use dialed numbers. When the beginning or the end of the redial list is reached, a double beep will sound.
Handset Operation When the desired entry displays, press dELETE. You’ll hear a confirmation • beep. dial Vonage Voicemail Press and hold #1 to dial Vonage voicemail. Mute Function During an active call, pressing the MUTE/ • dELETE key will disable the microphone. MICROPHONE MUTEd will display briefly. The screen will display: Press MUTE/dELETE again to return to •...
Handset Operation Call Forward • While on an external call, one handset (HS1) can forward it to any other handset: • Press INT on HS, it will display: • Enter the handset number you wish to for- ward, HS will display: HS X can press ON to answer the call. •...
Phonebook Operation Your phone can store up to 50 numbers with names in memory. Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits for the number and 6 characters for the name. Note: The handsets share a common phonebook, which is stored in the base. This means that entries inserted by one handset are available for all handsets, and if one deletes a phonebook entry, it will disappear from all handsets.
Press ON or SPEAKER, to dial the number. • Note: If there are no entries in the phonebook, when it is accessed, PHONEBOOK IS EMPTY will display. & and the handset keys, until you reach VTech 595-9511 VTech Com 800-595-9511 PHONE 00:00:10 VTech Com VTech Com 800-595-9511...
• Follow the first two steps in Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook on previous page to reach the entry to be deleted. Press MUTE/dELETE to delete the entry. • A confirmation tone will sound. • The handset will then move to the next entry, if any. EDIT NUMBER 800-595-9511_ EDIT NAME VTech_ VTech 595-9511 VTech Com 800-595-9511 VTech 595-9511...
Calls Log (Caller Id - Call Waiting) Caller Id - Call Waiting Id Your phone is capable of displaying the name and/or number of the party calling before you answer the phone (caller ID). It is also capable of displaying caller ID information in conjunction with a call waiting alert signal (call waiting caller ID).
Press ON or SPEAKER key to dial the num- • ber. to scroll through the EDIT NAME NUMBER ALREADY IN PHONEBOOK VTech Com 800-595-9511 NEW 2/23 11:59 ADDED TO PHONEBOOK PHONEBOOK IS FULL UNABLE TO SAVE...
To delete all the caller ID records, press and hold the dELETE key. The screen will ask you dELETE ALL CALLS? Press SEL for confirmation. Or, press OFF to return to the CID record previously displayed. VTech Com 800-595-9511 NEW 2/23 11:59 DELETE ALL CALLS...
Handset Settings Ringer Volume From the idle (off) mode, press MENU then • key to RINGER VOLUME. Press SEL. The current ringer volume will • be shown: • Press keys or enter digit 0-6 to the desired ringer volume. The current ring tone is played and the volume bar is increased/ decreased each time the setting is adjusted.
Handset Settings Language (preset to English) From the idle (off) mode, press MENU then • key to LANGUAGE. Press SEL to select this option. Press • to scroll from English to French or Span- ish. Press SEL to confirm the setting. • Message Waiting Your phone is capable of detecting a message waiting signal generated by Vonage.
If you choose to use the headset option, you must obtain an optional accessory headset, which is compat- ible with the IP800 series telephone. To purchase a headset, visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com Once you have a compatible 2.5mm headset, locate the headset jack on the IP...
Netscape 6 or higher Firefox 0.8 or higher Use the following steps to gain access to the web-based configuration of your IP800 series telephone: Step 1: Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the phone adapter. The computer that was able to access the Internet when connected to the broadband modem or router should be connected to the PC port on the IP800 series.
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Obtain an IP address. Then, Click OK out to the desktop to apply the changes. Reboot the computer when prompted. When the computer reboots it should re- quest, and obtain, a valid IP address from the IP800 series telephone. Included in the troubleshooting section of this manual is more detailed information on checking your IP address.
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Step 2: From the dropdown menu, choose the Ethernet adapter. Step 3: After selecting the adapter, it will display the IP settings. Your adapter should have an IP address in the same range as the IP800 series telephone, 92.68.5.X. If it doesn’t try releasing, then renewing the IP.
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IP800 series telephone. Power the modem on first and let it stabilize. When the modem is ready, then power the IP8100 series telephone on. Wait a few seconds for the device to stabilize, and then test your connection. I followed the Quick Start Guide for a Static IP, but I wasn’t able to suc- cessfully configure the IP8100 series telephone.
Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install your base unit near a sink, bathtub or shower.
VTech; or 3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal condi- tions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or 4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech electrical accessories; or 5. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, Product serial numbers plates or elec-...
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• 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 and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty.
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In no event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, con- • sequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or...
11. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and contact VTech under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
3. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 4. Do not use this or any cordless telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
& used such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands should be maintained at a comfortable distance of approximately 20 cm or more. IC (Industry Canada) This telephone is registered for use in Canada. The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be...
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Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connec- tions of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base: 5725 - 5850 MHz Handset: 2400 - 2483.5 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 2400 - 2483.5 MHz Handset: 5725 - 5850 MHz CHANNELS 95 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.
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Index Additonal Information 25-37 Adjust the Handset Volume 3 Advanced operation 24 Answering Calls 3 Base LEDs 2 Base Operation 5 Basic Operation 2-23 Caller ID - Call Waiting ID 9 Call Forward 5 Calls Log (Caller ID - Call Waiting) 9 Charging of the Handset Battery Pack 4 Checking for dial tone 5 Conference Call 5...
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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 Telecommunications Canada Ltd., Richmond, B.C. Copyright 2005 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
Table Of Contents Parts Check List ... The Handset Layout ... 2 The Base Unit Layout ... 3 GETTING STARTEd ... 4 SETUP ... 4 Connecting power to Base Unit/Handset Charger... 4 Installation of Battery Pack in Handset ... 4 Charging of the Handset Battery Pack ...
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Table Of Contents Key Tone (preset to ON) ... 22 Language (preset to English) ... 23 Message Waiting ... 23 Clear Message waiting ... 23 AdVANCEd OPERATION ... 24 Headset Operation ... 24 AddITIONAL INFORMATION ... 25 Troubleshooting ... 25 Maintenance ...
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