Page 2 - Congratulations; on purchasing your new VTech product; Important safety instructions; on page 106 of this manual.
This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new 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 V...
Page 3 - Table of contents; Installation and configuration; Configure your Yahoo! account; Create a user profile
www.vtechphones.com I Table of contents Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Minimum requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Parts checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Handset installation . . . ...
Page 4 - II; Channels
www.vtechphones.com II Table of contents Wallpapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Phone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Keypad tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Color themes . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - III; Answer an incoming call during an intercom call . . 89; Technical specifications
www.vtechphones.com III Text entry tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Yahoo! Messenger (IM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Choose your IM status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Send out instant messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Check for received instant messages . . . . . . . . 82...
Page 6 - Minimum requirements; Confirm your system meets the following minimum requirements:; Before you begin
www.vtechphones.com 1 Minimum requirements Confirm your system meets the following minimum requirements: Yahoo! email account* PC with an up-to-date web browser Broadband Internet access (cable/DSL)Broadband router with an available LAN port * In order to access email and instant messaging with the ...
Page 7 - Parts checklist; Yellow ethernet cable; �� To purchase
www.vtechphones.com 2 B efo re y ou b eg in Parts checklist Check to make sure the package includes the following:1. Quick start guide 2. Telephone base3. Handset4. Handset charger5. Handset charger power adapter 6. Yellow ethernet cable 7. Telephone line cord8. Battery9. Battery compartment cover10...
Page 8 - adapter for the handset charger is the smaller adapter.; or floor mount
www.vtechphones.com 3 Handset installationHandset charger installation Plug the smaller power adapter into the power port on the bottom of the charger. Route the cord through the slots and plug the other end into the electrical outlet as shown below. Make sure the electrical outlet is not controlled...
Page 9 - Install handset battery; �� To purchase
www.vtechphones.com 4 In sta lla tio n a nd c on fig ur ati on Install handset battery Step 1: Align the two holes of the battery plug with the socket pins in the handset battery compartment, matching the red and black wires of the color-coded label. Step 2: Place the battery in the compartment with...
Page 10 - Charge handset battery; CHARGE
www.vtechphones.com 5 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 wi...
Page 12 - for details on configuring this feature.; Telephone base installation
www.vtechphones.com 7 �� The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. �� Use only the power adapter provided in this package; using any other power adapter could damage the telephone. To install the telephone base:Do NOT plug in the telephone base unt...
Page 13 - check the DHCP log for your router.; Troubleshooting; section on page 92 for additional information relating to setup.
www.vtechphones.com 8 Telephone base installation If you have problems getting the ip8300 installed properly, first verify that you have the device physically installed correctly. Then try rebooting the telephone base by unplugging the power and plugging it back in after few seconds. Some routers re...
Page 14 - Telephone base layout
www.vtechphones.com 9 1. FIND HANDSET I f y o u m i s p l a c e a h a n d s e t , 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. 2. POWER A steady red light indicates the base is powered on. 3. VMWI A blin...
Page 15 - Base status lights
www.vtechphones.com 10 G ett in g t o k no w th e i p8 30 0 Base status lights Name Color Indication light status Description POWER Red Steady on The base is powered on. VMWI Orange Off There is no new voicemail. Blinking There is new voicemail. Line in use Orange Off The telephone line is not in us...
Page 16 - Handset layout; SEL
www.vtechphones.com 11 Getting to know the ip8300 Handset layout 1. Earpiece Audio output for telephone calls. 2. ( 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. 4. ( speaker) Press this key to turn the ...
Page 17 - Handset status icons; is powered on and the telephone is within its range.; The handset alarm is set.
www.vtechphones.com 12 G ett in g t o k no w th e i p8 30 0 Handset status icons 1. No connection to the telephone base. Make sure the telephone base is powered on and the telephone is within its range. 2. The handset is not registered to a telephone base. See page 42 for registration instructions. ...
Page 18 - Using the handset
www.vtechphones.com 13 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. Basic navigation Use the NavKey (navigation key) to move around...
Page 19 - Chart of characters; to be displayed in the following order:; Character versus number of key presses; Symbol table
www.vtechphones.com 14 G ett in g t o k no w th e i p8 30 0 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 pr...
Page 21 - with the ip8300. If you don’t already have a Yahoo! account, visit
www.vtechphones.com 16 G ett in g t o k no w th e i p8 30 0 Chart of symbols Press the * key in text entry mode will present a chart of different symbols as shown in the following table. Getting to know the ip8300 . , ‘ ? ! “ - ( ) @ / : _ ; + % * = < > $ [ ] { } \ ~ ^ # | Configure your Yahoo...
Page 22 - You may return to; Access Internet content on the handset; �� For more
www.vtechphones.com 17 After installing the telephone base and cordless handset you will be able to make and receive standard telephone calls and access basic content from the Internet. To access basic content from the Internet, complete the following steps:Step 1: Press on the handset while in idle...
Page 23 - Access personalized content on the handset; to display the info menu.; Users; Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey or; Area code setup
www.vtechphones.com 18 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 to display the info me...
Page 24 - Caller ID operation; Caller ID with call waiting
www.vtechphones.com 19 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,...
Page 25 - Telephone operation; Making calls; REDIAL; Receiving calls; Answer; will
www.vtechphones.com 20 Telephone operation Telephone operation Making calls To make a standard telephone call, press and then dial the number. If you want to use the speakerphone, press and then dial the number. For pre-dialing, (preview numbers before dialing) enter the numbers first. If you make a...
Page 26 - Ending calls; OFF; Speakerphone operation; UnMute; Call volume; to adjust the listening volume for the earpiece or speaker; Info
www.vtechphones.com 21 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 ...
Page 27 - Redial
www.vtechphones.com 22 Telephone operation 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 RED...
Page 28 - Service provider voicemail; Clear VMWI; confirm and; VMWI cleared
www.vtechphones.com 23 Service provider voicemail Step 4: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Clear VMWI and 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 turn...
Page 29 - Back; Call log; telephone numbers dialed and the date and time the calls are made.; Make a call log entry ready to dial; repeatedly to display these dialing options
www.vtechphones.com 24 Telephone operation �� Press the Back softkey to return to the previous screen. �� Due to regional service differences, caller ID information may not be available for every incoming call. In addition, the callers may intentionally block their name and/or telephone number. Call...
Page 30 - Missed calls; You have new; Dial a missed call entry; �� Press the; softkey to return
www.vtechphones.com 25 Missed calls Missed calls are the calls that were not answered (including missed call waiting records).If you have unreviewed calls and the handset is not in use, You have new missed call(s) will be display on the screen. Press the View softkey to review the missed call list o...
Page 31 - Delete a missed call entry; to confirm. The selected; Delete all missed call entries; Yes; No missed calls; will be displayed
www.vtechphones.com 26 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 NavKeys to choose Call Log then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/ SEL / . Step 3: Press the up o...
Page 32 - Save a missed call entry; screen will be displayed and the name field will
www.vtechphones.com 27 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 , , and/or NavKeys to choose Call Log , then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/ SEL / . Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey or to c...
Page 33 - Press the
www.vtechphones.com 28 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 NavKeys to choose Call Log then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/ SEL / . Step 3: Press ...
Page 34 - No answered; will be
www.vtechphones.com 29 Dial an answered call entry While the entry you want to call is displayed, press or to dial. -OR- Press the Options softkey. Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Call then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/ SEL / to dial the number. Delete an answered call entry St...
Page 35 - Delete all answered call entries; confirm or press the
www.vtechphones.com 30 Telephone operation Answered calls Close Options Thomas 1-222-333-4444 01/31 00:12 Mike 1-444-555-6666 No answered calls will be displayed if there is no answered call entry. • Telephone operation Delete all answered call entries Step 1: While viewing the answered calls list, ...
Page 36 - Save an answered call entry
www.vtechphones.com 31 Save an answered 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 NavKeys to choose Call Log , then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/ SEL / . Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey or t...
Page 37 - No dialed calls; will be displayed if
www.vtechphones.com 32 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. Step 2: Press the , , and/or ...
Page 38 - Delete a dialed call entry; Delete all dialed call entries
www.vtechphones.com 33 Delete a dialed call entry Step 1: To display the telephone feature menu , press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. Step 2: Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Call Log then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/ SEL / . Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey or to cho...
Page 39 - Ring tones; to choose a song file, then
www.vtechphones.com 34 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 S...
Page 40 - Set ring tone; to choose a ring tone file,
www.vtechphones.com 35 Set ring tone Step 1: To display the telephone feature menu , press the Menu softkey on the main idle screen. Step 2: Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Ring Tones then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/ SEL / . A list of song files will display. Step 3: Press the ...
Page 41 - Wallpapers; wallpaper files will be displayed.
www.vtechphones.com 36 Telephone operation Wallpapers The handset is preset with background picture (wallpaper) that will be displayed when the handset is in the main idle screen. To choose a different wallpaper:Step 1: To display the telephone feature menu , press the Menu softkey on the main idle ...
Page 42 - adjust it. A sample of the volume level will be played at the same
www.vtechphones.com 37 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 v...
Page 43 - Keypad tone
www.vtechphones.com 38 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 NavKeys to choose Phone Settings then press the Select sof...
Page 44 - Color themes; confirm and the selected color will be displayed on the handset.
www.vtechphones.com 39 Color themes The color of the handset screen can be changed to red, blue or green. To set the color themes:Step 1: Press the Menu softkey on the main idle screen. Step 2: Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Phone Settings then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/ SEL ...
Page 45 - Handset name; softkey to confirm and the new name of the handset; Set contrast
www.vtechphones.com 40 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 NavKeys to choose Phone Settings then p...
Page 46 - to adjust the level of contrast.; Reset settings; softkey to confirm, or press the; softkey anytime
www.vtechphones.com 41 Set contrast Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Set Contrast then press the Change softkey or center NavKey/ SEL / . The current level of contrast will be shown on the screen. Step 4: Press the up or down NavKey or to adjust the level of contrast. As you adjust t...
Page 47 - Registration settings; you to choose which base to connect to.; Register a handset; FIND; for at least 10 seconds on the; VMWI; and; LINE IN USE; lights will blink
www.vtechphones.com 42 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 settingsSelect a base If the handset is registered to more than one 8300 base this scre...
Page 49 - Change system PIN; when you are finished.; Confirm New PIN; softkey to confirm the new PIN and the screen will; The PIN digits; Base settings
www.vtechphones.com 44 Telephone operation 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:Step 1: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. Step 2: Press the , , a...
Page 51 - Area code; Leave; For more dialing; Area Code 1; box
www.vtechphones.com 46 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 nu...
Page 52 - softkey to confirm and the screen will display
www.vtechphones.com 47 Area code To enter the area codes:Step 1: Press the Menu softkey when the phone is not in use. Step 2: Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Registration Settings , and press the Select softkey or center NavKey/ SEL / . Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose Base Se...
Page 53 - Date and time
www.vtechphones.com 48 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 (...
Page 55 - Set the date
www.vtechphones.com 50 Telephone operation Set the date Follow these steps to set the date:Step 1: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. Step 2: Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Date and Time then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/ SEL / . Step 3: Press the up or down NavKey or ...
Page 57 - STOP
www.vtechphones.com 52 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 NavKeys to choose Date and Time then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/ SE...
Page 58 - Set alarm volume
www.vtechphones.com 53 Set alarm volume This menu allows you to set the alarm volume. To set the alarm volume:Step 1: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. Step 2: Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Date and Time then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/ SEL / . Step 3: Press the up...
Page 59 - Set alarm tone
www.vtechphones.com 54 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 NavKeys to choose Date and Time then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/ SEL / . Step ...
Page 61 - Disable alarm
www.vtechphones.com 56 Telephone operation Disable alarm If you have set the alarm and would like to disable it:Step 1: Press the Menu softkey from the idle screen. Step 2: Press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose Date and Time then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/ SEL / . Step 3: Press the ...
Page 62 - VIP list; Contacts in the info menu; Search and dial an entry from the VIP list; once to find Jenny, twice to find Kristen,
www.vtechphones.com 57 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 only. To create, edit or delete an entry, refer to Contacts in the info menu section on page 83. Search a...
Page 63 - Info menu; profile or create new profiles with; Access the Internet on the handset; softkey when finished.; profile; profile; Mon
www.vtechphones.com 58 Telephone operation 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, wh...
Page 64 - Accessing basic Internet content
www.vtechphones.com 59 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 upd...
Page 65 - on
www.vtechphones.com 60 Info 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 , , and/or NavKeys to choose the channels icon . Step 2: Press the center NavKey/ SEL / . A Channels ...
Page 66 - choose Yahoo! local search icon
www.vtechphones.com 61 Info Yahoo! Local search This feature allows you to search for local businesses by keyword, category and location. The name, address and phone number of the business will be displayed. The default location will be your home zip code. For instance, if you type pizza into the se...
Page 67 - home profile and profiles you have created.; Customize Your; your profile. The username and password for the profile you are; Phone settings
www.vtechphones.com 62 Info 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 , , and/or NavKeys to choose the call log icon . Step 2: Press the center NavKey/ SEL / ...
Page 68 - You can also access your online Yahoo! address book by pressing the; Add a new entry in the contacts list (VIP list); Step 4: After entering the first name, press the down NavKey; Even if your
www.vtechphones.com 63 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 local phonebook can also be accessed from the idle screen of the handset by pressing the VI...
Page 69 - confirm. It will return to the
www.vtechphones.com 64 Info 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 or to move the cursor to the right of the character you want to delete and press REDIAL / REMOVE ...
Page 70 - Review and dial an entry in contacts (VIP list); ) to start a quick name search to find the; Either a first or
www.vtechphones.com 65 Info Review and dial 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 shown. Step 2: Press a dial pad key ( 2-9 ) to start a quick name search to find the desired entry to revie...
Page 71 - ) to start a quick name search to find
www.vtechphones.com 66 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. The sc...
Page 73 - Activating web access and creating profiles; profiles allows
www.vtechphones.com 68 Info Info Step 1: Press to display the default info menu. Step 2: Press the Users softkey and then press the New softkey. Step 3: From your computer, open a web browser and navigate to https://infophone.com.Step 4: A Welcome to infoPhone.com page will be displayed. Click Activ...
Page 74 - Take note of; section, enter the 12 character activation code from the handset; How to find your activation code; in the box on the screen. The activation code is case sensitive.
www.vtechphones.com 69 Info Take note of the infoPhone. com ID and the Password, you will need it when you want to edit your profile late on. �� Activating web access and creating profiles Step 5: In the Account Activation section, enter the 12 character activation code from the handset screen (refe...
Page 75 - My settings tab page; by clicking the; Edit; To login to your
www.vtechphones.com 70 Info 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 includin...
Page 76 - In the; My Account; the; button and the; My Account Details; page will be displayed. Enter the details on the screen and; Update
www.vtechphones.com 71 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 - on the screen and the
www.vtechphones.com 72 Info 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 f...
Page 78 - In; Phone Information; and the screen will display; Do you really want to; OK; button and the user will be deleted from the phone information
www.vtechphones.com 73 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 w...
Page 79 - Services tab page; button and the configuration page of that service; Your email; button to confirm.
www.vtechphones.com 74 Info 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 a...
Page 80 - Channels tab page; Enabled
www.vtechphones.com 75 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...
Page 81 - Modify the profile settings; Retrieve ID or password
www.vtechphones.com 76 Info 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 Sig...
Page 82 - Login to personal info; For more
www.vtechphones.com 77 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 on the handset(s). To login to a user profile: Step 1: From the telephone idle screen, press ...
Page 83 - Personal info menu explained; When there is no; You have no
www.vtechphones.com 78 Info 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 p...
Page 84 - Delete a new email; . The email will be deleted from your Yahoo!; You have; Reply to a new email
www.vtechphones.com 79 Info Delete a new email Step 1: While in the personal info menu, press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose the email icon . Press the center NavKey . All new email will be displayed. Step 2: Press the up or down NavKey or to choose an email to read then press the center NavKey/ S...
Page 86 - Choose your IM status; . Your status will be shown on the; Send out instant messages; NavKeys to choose the Yahoo! Messenger icon
www.vtechphones.com 81 Info Yahoo! Messenger (IM) This menu allows you to send instant messages to the people on your Yahoo! Messenger buddy list. Choose your IM status Step 1: While in the personal info menu, press the , , and/or NavKeys to choose the IM icon , and press the center NavKey/ SEL / . ...
Page 87 - Send; Check for received instant messages; NavKeys to choose the Yahoo! Messenger icon
www.vtechphones.com 82 Info Info Send out instant messages Step 4: After entering the message, press the Send softkey to send out the message and the sent or received message(s) will be shown below the instant message box. Step 5: Press the Close softkey to cancel and return to the available buddy l...
Page 88 - Search for a contact; name entered is not in your Yahoo! address book.
www.vtechphones.com 83 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. can be reviewed. Search for a contact Step 1: While in the personal info menu, press the Con...
Page 89 - Edit contact information; change the Yahoo address book online.
www.vtechphones.com 84 Info 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 do...
Page 90 - Add a new entry in the contact list
www.vtechphones.com 85 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. Step 1: While in the personal info menu, press the Contacts softkey, a list of directories will be displayed. Step 2: Press...
Page 91 - this new entry cannot be uploaded to your Yahoo! address book.
www.vtechphones.com 86 Info Info Add a new entry in the contact list Step 8: After entering the last name, press the down NavKey to choose 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 or to move the cu...
Page 92 - Intercom; Intercom calling
www.vtechphones.com 87 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 purchased separately. Intercom The intercom feature ...
Page 93 - Swap internal and external calls
www.vtechphones.com 88 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 or to choose Internal ca...
Page 95 - Appendix; Handset screen display message
www.vtechphones.com 90 Appendix Handset screen display message Not possible The base is not responding to the handset request, check the power to the base. Low signal range The signal strength is low, try moving closer to the base. Invalid address or empty address, insert valid recipients You have t...
Page 97 - Problem; My telephone does not
www.vtechphones.com 92 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My telephone does not work at all. Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly (see pages 4-6). For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the charger after use.Make sure the power adapter is securely ...
Page 98 - Make sure the handset is placed in the charger correctly. The; light on the charger; of this user’s manual for further instruction.; POWER
www.vtechphones.com 93 Problem Suggestion The batter y does not charge in the handset or the handset battery does not accept charge. Make sure the handset is placed in the charger correctly. The CHARGE light on the charger should be on. Clean the charging contacts on the handset(s) each month using ...
Page 100 - for this to take place.; Handset; section on page 12 for details. If there is no network coverage,; Low signal; less background noise.
www.vtechphones.com 95 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 ins...
Page 104 - accessing my profile
www.vtechphones.com 99 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion How can I get replacement parts for my ip8300? If you need a replacement, call VTech Communications, Inc. at 1 (800) 595-9511 in the United States. In Canada, go to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377. �� The INFO light on the teleph...
Page 105 - Unable to communicate; in this
www.vtechphones.com 100 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My screen displays: If you receive this error message, it usually indicates a configuration problem with your firewall or router which prevents information from passing between the phone and the Internet. We recommend that you forwa...
Page 106 - into the modem, there may be a problem with your router.; Retry; try
www.vtechphones.com 101 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.Please c...
Page 107 - My screen displays; try the
www.vtechphones.com 102 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My screen displays 200 Error: There has been a connection error in the network that has prevented the request for the service from being processed. Please try the Retry softkey, to see if you can reestablish the connection. If that ...
Page 108 - Operating range; Maintenance
www.vtechphones.com 103 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 an...
Page 109 - Warranty; About cordless telephones
www.vtechphones.com 104 Appendix �� Privacy: the same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the base and the cordless handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless telephone conversations could be in...
Page 111 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
www.vtechphones.com 106 Appendix 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: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and i...
Page 112 - FCC, ACTA and IC regulations
www.vtechphones.com 107 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection ...
Page 113 - The RBRC® seal
www.vtechphones.com 108 Appendix FCC, ACTA and IC regulations Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up. Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening. Industry Canada This equipment complies with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 ...
Page 114 - PLL synthesizer
www.vtechphones.com 109 Technical specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Handset: 1921.536 - 1928.448 MHzTelephone base: 1921.536 - 1928.448 MHz Channels 5 Nominal effective range Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary acc...
Page 115 - Index; profiles 6
www.vtechphones.com 110 Appendix Index A About cordless telephones 104 Accessing basic Internet content 59 Access Internet content on the handset 17, 58 Access personalized content on the handset 18 Activating web access and creating profiles 6 8 Add a new entry in the contact list 85 Add a new entr...
Page 117 - Username and password 77
www.vtechphones.com 112 Index U Username and password 77 Using the handset 13 V View a new email 78 VIP list 57 W Wallpapers 36 Warranty 104Weather 59 YYahoo! Local search 61 Yahoo! Messenger (IM) 81
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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. Version...