Vtech ip8301 User Manual

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10 Upper case: Chart of symbols Press the * key in text entry mode will present a chart of different symbols as shown in the following table.

100 • Press Retry • Reconnect the AC adapter to the Silver Base • Wait until the power, Internet and Info lights are glowing on the Base. Th

101 Inability to hear dial tone can be caused by a number of issues. Please follow the steps below to resolve the issue: • Check if t

102 • If you waited 5 minutes and did not receive a test call, please follow the steps below to resolve the issue: Call your new digital Com

103 Feature Specific Problem Suggestion I can not make any calls from my cordless handset? • Try plugging the cable to different jack to find if t

104 Problem Suggestion How do I reset my base? • Press the "reset"

105 Index About Cordless Telephones, 84 ABOUT CORDLESS TELEPHONES, 84 Add a New Entry in the Contact List, 40, 43 Address Book Creating a New Conta

106 Making an Outbound call, 39 Missed calls, 48 Mute, 12 Online Services, 76 Horoscope Updates, 80 News Headlines, 78 Sports Updates, 79 Weather Up

11 Base Layout 7. RESET – Press the reset

12 Activation Activating the Phone The phone needs to be activated to use Comcast features. To activate your phone: • Press center Navigation key/

13 Basic Calling Features Answering a call The handset allows you to answer internal as well as external call. • To answer the incoming call, press

14 Making a call To make an external call: • Use keypad to enter the destination number you wish to reach and press Call softkey / key to make the

15 Making an internal “Intercom” call The handset allows you to make internal as well as external call. To make an internal call: • Use keypad to e

16 Answering an external call during an “Intercom” call • During an intercom call, when there is an incoming external call, press softkey Answer on

17 Redial The handset allows you to redial a number. • To redial a number press the REDIAL/REMOVE key, a list of last dialed numbers is displayed.

18 Basic Phone Operations Handset Speaker phone and hands-free • During a call, press key to select between speakerphone and normal handset use.

19 Remote Firmware Upgrade Remote Firmware upgrade is a process of upgrading your phone for any updates in the network. This process is initiated i

2 Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this te

20 Multiple Profiles If you have Comcast.net email accounts, you will be able to create multiple profiles. If you are logged into your profile,

21 Create New user This feature allows you to create a new profile: • From the Home screen choose the Login softkey. • Choose Create New User and

22 Profile login and logout If you have to login to your profile, • Press the softkey Login from the Home Screen • Choose the profile and pres

23 Profile Settings Delete User This feature allows you to delete a user: • Press the softkey Menu from the Home Screen • Choose the Settings ico

24 Auto Logout This feature allows you enable / disable the auto logout option and set an auto logout timer if enabled: • Press the softkey Menu f

25 Change Display Name This feature allows you to Change the Display Name: • Press the softkey Menu from the Home Screen • Choose the Settings ic

26 Phone Settings Ringer Volume This feature allows you to adjust ringer volume for ring tone. To set the ringer volume: • Press the softkey Menu

27 Keypad Tone This feature allows you to switch on or switch off the keypad tone. When the keypad tone is on, a sound will be generated while any

28 Contrast This feature allows you to adjust the contrast of the handset’s screen. To set the contrast level: • Press the softkey Menu from the

29 Reset Settings This feature allows you to reset the phone settings to the default. To reset: • Press the softkey Menu from the Home Screen •

3 Table of Contents Package Contents List 5 Getting to know the ip8301 6 Phone Keypad and Screen Layout 6 Handset Status Icons 7 Using the Han

30 Ring Tones This feature allows you to set ring tone for different types of incoming calls. To set the ring tone: • Press the softkey Menu from

31 Time Set the Time This feature allows you to set the time for handset. Follow the below steps to set the time: • Press the softkey Menu from t

32 Phone Settings-Time – Set Time

33 Registration Settings Handset Settings The handset features are the features that manage the handset by registering to a Base-station and select

34 Handset Settings

35 Select Base This feature allows you to select one of the subscribed base stations for the handset. • Press Softkey Menu from Home screen •

36 Base Settings Change System PIN This feature allows you to change the system PIN of the base station. Maximum number of PIN digits that can be en

37 If you forget the PIN, “reset” the base and enter the default PIN in

38 De-register Handset This feature allows you to de-register a handset locked to a particular base station. If you have received a replacement hand

39 Base Settings

4 Regulations 93 Technical Specifications 95 Frequency control 95 Transmit frequency 95 Receive frequency 95 Channels 95 Nominal effective ran

40 Clear VMWI(Voice Mail Waiting Indicator) This feature is used to clear the Voice Mail Waiting Indicator located in the base station. To clear t

41 Base Settings

42 Help Help – Call Features This feature allows you to view the Call Features related queries and the solutions. • Press softkey Menu from Home s

43 Help – Online Services This feature allows you to view the Online Services related queries and the solutions. • Press softkey Menu from Home scr

44 Online Services Weather Updates This feature allows you to view the updated weather report based on the zip code provided. • Press the left or

45 Headlines This menu allows you to browse through Internet content such as: news headlines, sports scores and your horoscope. • Press the softke

46 Data Connectivity Error • Data Connectivity Error occurs when the phone is unable to contact the Comcast Data services. • This error may occur

47 Yellow Pages Accessing Yellow Pages This feature allows you to view Yellow Pages where the various business listings can be found depending on th

48 Previous Locations This feature allows you to check the last ten previous locations and change the location by selecting any of them • Choos

49 Enter full address This feature allows you to enter the full address if do not have the zip code of your location. • Choose the Yellow Pages i

5 Package Contents List Package Contents List

50 Top Searches This feature allows you to view the top searches for various business listings depending on the specified location. • Choose the Y

51 Search by Category This feature allows you to search based on category for various business listings depending on the specified location. • Cho

52 Previous Searches This feature allows you to view the previous searches for the business listings depending on the specified location • Choose

53 Call Log The handset provides a Call Log of the Missed, Answered and Dialed calls. You have the option to make a call, delete the call and save

54 Missed calls The most recent Missed calls with telephone number will be stored in Missed calls list. • Press softkey Menu when in Home. • Cho

55 Answered Calls The most recent Answered Calls will be stored in Answered Calls list. • Press softkey Menu when in Home. • Choose Call Log using

56 Dialed calls The most recent Dialed calls will be stored in dialed calls list. • Press softkey Menu when in Home. • Choose Call Log using up or

57 Advanced Features Visual VoiceMail Visual VoiceMail Access-Setup Telephone number • Choose the VoiceMail icon using left or right Navigation K

58 Visual VoiceMail Access • Choose the VoiceMail icon using left or right Navigation Key or when in Home screen and press center Navigation

59 Options-Display New • Choose the VoiceMail icon using left or right Navigation Key or when in Home screen and press center Navigation key/

6 Getting to know the ip8301 Phone Keypad and Screen Layout

60 Options-Display Saved • Choose the VoiceMail icon using left or right Navigation Key or when in Home screen and press center Navigation key

61 Options-Display All • When in the Display Saved Screen press the softkey Options. • Choose Display All using Navigation Key , , or and pr

62 Voicemail – Delete • Choose the VoiceMail icon using left or right Navigation Key or when in Home screen and press center Navigation key/S

63 Voicemail - Call • Choose the VoiceMail icon using left or right Navigation Key or when in Home screen and press center Navigation key/SEL/

64 Voicemail – Save Number • Choose the VoiceMail icon using left or right Navigation Key or when in Home screen and press center Navigation k

65 Email You must login to your profile to access email. Email – Access This feature allows you to view your updated Comcast.net emails. • While l

66 Reading an Email This feature allows you to read an Email. • Press softkey Menu from Home screen. • Press the left or right Navigation Key

67 Replying to an Email This feature allows you to reply to an Email. • Press softkey Menu from Home screen. • Press the left or right Navigation

68 Forwarding an Email This feature allows you to forward an Email. • Press softkey Menu from Home screen. • Press the left or right Navigation

69 The User can also type in the email address in the Address screen instead of selecting the contact from the Address Book.

7 Handset Status Icons Handset Status Icons 1. No connection to the telephone base. Make sure the telephon

70 Deleting an Email This feature allows you to delete an Email. • Press softkey Menu from Home screen. • Press the left or right Navigation Key

71 Refreshing the Email Inbox This feature allows you to delete an Email. • Press softkey Menu from Home screen. • Press the left or right Naviga

72 Address Book While in Address Book screen, press the up Navigation key to navigate to the previous contact in the same screen. Press the Do

73 Viewing Personal Address book This feature allows you to view the contacts stored in the Personal/Network Address book. To view the Address bo

74 Viewing a Contact in Address Book This feature allows you to view the Name, telephone number and email address of the contacts stored in the Addr

75 Making a call from a contact in the Address Book This feature allows you to make an outbound call to the contacts stored in the Address Book.

76 Creating a New Contact in the Shared Address Book This feature allows you to add a new contact in the Shared Address Book. If you are not logged

77 Address Book

78 Creating a New Contact in the Personal Address Book This feature allows you to add a new contact in the Personal Address Book. If you are logged

79 Address Book

8 Using the Handset Softkeys The handset has two softkeys that serve multiple functions. The text shown above the softkey indicates the current fun

80 Searching a Contact in the Address Book This feature allows you to search an existing contact from the Address Book. To Search contact: • While

81 Editing a Contact This feature allows you to edit an existing contact stored in the Address Book. To edit an existing contact: • While in Hom

82 Address Book BBooABBook

83 Deleting a Contact This feature allows you to delete an existing contact stored in the Address Book. To delete a contact: • While in Home screen

84 Copy To Phone This feature allows you to copy a Personal Address Book contact to Phone/Shared Address book so that it is available all the time e

85 Battery After the battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation Operating time While in use (talking) 2 hours

86 Operating Range This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Eve

87 About Cordless Telephones • Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are t

88 Voice Modem Connections Layout Diagrams A. Tel 1: prewired with RJ11 of the base B. Tel 2

89 Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire

9 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 th

90 12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the following conditions

91 Warranty What does this limited warranty cover? The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Con

92 Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or

93 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 t

94 The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when yo

95 Technical Specifications Frequency control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency Handset: 1920-1930 MHz Telephone base: 1920-19

96 Troubleshooting For more details, you can also refer the Onscreen Help menu option under Settings menu. If you need any further general / featu

97 During Activation If you find the below shown error screens, follow the suggestions given. Problem Suggestion This screen is displayed

98 The phone system has determined that the selected cable connection is either not active or has a signal level too low to guarantee reliable

99 • Press Retry. • The system has detected missing configuration data in the Comcast data services. Please contact Comcast at 800-931-0790