Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect User Manual

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User Guide
VERIZON WIRELESS
HOME PHONE CONNECT

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  • Page 1 User Guide 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 America’s most reliable wireless network. This guide will help you understand your new wireless device and all of its capabilities. So let’s get started.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Introduction ....................................1 Package Contents ................................1 Top View ..................................... 2 Bottom View..................................3 2 Installation and Activation ................................ 4 Step 1: Installing the Battery ............................4 Step 2: Installing the Antenna ............................. 5 Step 3: Installing the Power Adapter ........................5 Step 4: Connecting your Telephone to Home Phone Connect ................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    I ntroduction 0 B 0 B Package Contents The package should contain the following items. Please contact Verizon Wireless if any of the items are missing or damaged. Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect Antenna Battery Desktop stand User Guide Quick Reference...
  • Page 6: Top View

    Top View  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* Signal strength indicators Antenna port...
  • Page 7: Bottom View

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

    Installation and Activation S tep 1: Installing the Battery 5 B 5 B 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.
  • Page 9: Step 2: Installing The Antenna

    S tep 2: Installing the Antenna 6 B 6 B Make sure the device is turned off. Align the antenna with the antenna port on the device as illustrated below. Screw the antenna into the port, ensuring that the connection is secure.
  • Page 10: Step 4: Connecting Your Telephone To Home Phone Connect

    S tep 4: Connecting your Telephone to Home Phone Connect 8 B 8 B The Home Phone Connect device provides ports for up to two telephones. The ports use the same telephone number. First, unplug your telephone from your wall's telephone jack. Second, plug the end of your telephone's cord into one of the telephone ports (the other end of the cord must remain plugged into the back of your home telephone base unit).
  • Page 11 Warning: Do not plug Home Phone Connect into your telephone wall jack.  Note:  The telephone and telephone cord are not included. Customer must provide own telephone and telephone cord.  The device and telephone cord are for indoor use only. ...
  • Page 12: Step 5: Powering On The Device

    Step 5: Powering on the Device 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. S tep 6: Activating the Device 1 1 B 1 1 B If your device has not yet been activated, please follow the steps below:...
  • Page 13 Remove the HPC unit, charging plug, battery, and antenna from the box. Remove the battery cover, clip the battery plug into the white insert, then set the battery and replace the cover. Attach the antenna and charging plug to the back of the device.
  • Page 14 Plug your landline phone or the base of your cordless phone into either jack in the back of the Home Phone Connect unit. Press the power button on top of the unit. The blue light will turn on.
  • Page 15 Dial *228 on the landline phone connected to the Home Phone Connect unit. Follow the prompts to activate your phone. Customer Transferring their Current Home Number Dial *228 on the telephone connected to your Home Phone Connect. You will hear a recording: Press 1 to program your Home Phone Connect.
  • Page 16: Step 7: Understanding The Indicators

    Step 7: Understanding the Indicators The table below describes a possible status for each of the device indicators. Icon Indicator Status Blinking Blue New Message Voice mail Blue Full Charge Blinking Blue Partial Charge Battery Blinking Red Low Charge Solid Red No Battery Charge All Blinking in Blue International Roaming...
  • Page 17: Step 9: Receiving Calls

    S tep 9: Receiving Calls 1 4 B 1 4 B  For customers with a new telephone number, simply share your new number with friends & family. When they call, answer the phone connected to your Home Phone Connect device. ...
  • Page 18: General Functions

    General Functions M ounting the Device 1 0 B 1 0 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. ...
  • Page 19: Making A 3-Way Call

    Desktop Stand Installation Home Phone Connect device can be placed vertically on the desktop stand vertically, as illustrated below. Making a 3-Way Call You can talk with two parties at the same time by using the 3-way call feature on your Home Phone Connect.
  • Page 20: Using Voice Mail

    3-Way Calling is an included feature that is typically added to your account when you first activate service. If you wish to confirm you have this feature, sign in to My Verizon to view the calling features available on your account. ...
  • Page 21: Important Facts About Your Home Phone Connect

    Hang up your home phone or return the phone receiver to its base. Important Facts About Your Home Phone Connect 10-Digit Dialing 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 22: Assistive Communication Devices

    Home Security Systems Your Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect may not be compatible with certain Home Security systems. Please check with your security system provider to confirm the compatibility requirements of your Home Security system. Other Incompatibilities Additional incompatibilities for the Home Phone Connect device include: ...
  • Page 23: Frequently Asked Questions

    User Guide). Check to make sure you are not roaming outside of the Verizon Wireless network. Can I create a shortcut to access my voice mail? The availability of a shortcut feature to access voice mail messages depends solely on the capabilities of the corded or cordless phone that you use with Home Phone Connect.
  • Page 24: Voice Mail

    Can I use my telephone answering device instead of voice mail? Yes. Set the answering device to fewer rings in order to pick up the call before Verizon 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.
  • Page 25 How long is the battery life of Home Phone Connect? Talk time is approximately 2 hours and standby time is approximately 36 hours. Actual values can vary with environmental conditions. How does Caller ID (CID) work? CID allows you to see the caller's name and/or phone number before you take the call. Monthly subscription charges may apply.
  • Page 26 How to set the TTY mode? Enter the keys # # 5 6 * n # to set the TTY mode.  n=0: TTY off mode. The standard voice speaking mode and the listening mode. This is the default setting. ...

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