Parts Check List The system is an advanced Broadband cordless telephone set, capable of supporting four handsets. This manual is designed to familiarize you with this Broadband cordless telephone. We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone. 6. Charger Wall Mounting Brackets . Base Unit 7. Belt Clip(s) 2. Handset(s) 8. User Documentation CD 3. Handset Charger(s) 9. Quick Start Guide 4. Ethernet Cables 0. Battery(ies) 5. Base Power Adapter Note: Use ONLY VTech battery 80-5808-00-00 or VTech replacement 89-324-00-00. Base Unit Handset Battery Blue Ethernet Cable Base AC Adapter Handset Charger Yellow Ethernet Cable Belt Clip Charger Wall User Documentation CD Quick Start Guide Mounting Bracket Note: If you have purchased the IP800 series telephone, please also refer to the parts list in your IP8 user's manual. The Handset Layout 12 13 16 . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Antenna Earpiece Volume Control CID (Scroll Down) On (Flash) Voicemail Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #) Redial (Pause) 9. Speakerphone 0. LCD Display . Select (Menu) 2. Phonebook (Scroll Up) 3. Headset Jack (2.5mm) 4. Off (Clear) 5. Intercom 6. Mute (Delete) 2 The Base Unit Layout . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Message Waiting LED Page key In Use LED Service Status LED LAN Port WAN Port DC Connector Jack Reset Switch 3 Getting Started Setup Connecting power to Base Unit/Handset Charger . Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the connector into the connector jack at the bottom of the base unit. 2. Choose the location for your handset charger, and plug its power supply into an electrical outlet. Installation of Battery Pack in Handset Follow the steps below: . Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing on the indentation and sliding downward. Place the new battery pack in the handset with the positive and negative poles aligned in the battery compartment. 2. Replace the battery cover by sliding it upwards. 3. If the new battery pack is not already charged, place the handset in its charger, and allow it to charge for 0-2 hours. After initial charge, a maintenance charge of 8 hours should besufficient. 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. You will know the battery pack needs charging when: · The low battery message is displayed: · The handset seems completely dead, the LCD is completely clear and does not activate when you press the keys. Note: While in PLACE IN CHARGER (low battery) mode, the keypad sounds, backlighting and speakerphone features will not work. When the battery has been charged, the features will return to their normal function. IMPORTANT: 1. Donotdisposeofthebatterypackinafire,itmightexplode. 2. Donotopenormutilatethebatterypack.Toxicsubstancesmaybereleased, causing harm to eyes or skin. 3. Exercisecareinhandlingbatteriesinordertopreventanaccidentalshortof the charge contacts, potentially causing the batteries to overheat. 4 Setup 4. Do not dispose of the battery pack into household garbage. Please refer to the information concerning proper battery recycling. 5. Do not charge the battery pack with other electrical devices. Reset Switch The reset switch, when quickly pressed and released, will reset the phone and restart the software. Beware that when the reset switch is pressed and held for more than 0 seconds and then released, the phone will restore to factory defaults. Thisincludesclearingandresettingthepasswordonthewebconfiguration. Reset switch does not affect your base unit power, RF operation, or any of the telephone handset settings. Checking for dial Tone 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 PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: 1.Install your base unit and extension handsets away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets and microwave ovens. 2. In locations where there are multiple cordless telephones, separate the base units as far away as possible. 3. Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and sunlight. 4. Avoid excessive moisture, dust or extremecold. Add new handsets to make your phone more versatile Your telephone can accommodate up to four cordless handsets. You can add new handsets (Model IP8, sold separately) at any time. You can register a maximumoffourhandsets. 5 Getting Started Getting Started 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 bottom of the handset charger. 2. Line up the tabs on the wall mount brackets with the holes at the back of the handsetcharger.Snapthewallmountbracketfirmlyinplace. 3. Mount the handset charger on the wall. Position the handset charger so the mountingstudswillfitintotheholesonthewallmountbracket.Slidehandset charger down on the mounting studs until it locks into place. 6 Setup Installation Without A Router INTERNET dSL or Cable Modem PC Handset 1 & 2 WAN Port PC/LAN Port Base Unit NOTE: The IP800 series telephone is expandableuptoatotalof4handsets. 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. STEP 1 Unplug the power cord from your Cable or DSL modem (the device your ISP provided which provides high-speed Internet). Make sure that you turn your computer off and that you do NOT plug in your IP800 series broadband telephone until instructed to do so. Helpful Hint: The modem should be powered off for at least 0 minutes. If it is turned off for a shorter period of time, it may "remember" old information that will prevent it from working properly. 7 Getting Started Getting Started Setup STEP 2 Disconnect all cables between your Cable or DSL modem and your computer. STEP 3 Connect one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to the yellow port, labeled "PC/ LAN," located on the back of the base unit and connect the other end of the yellow cable to the Ethernet port of your computer. STEP 4 Connect one end of the blue Ethernet cable to the blue port, labeled "WAN," located on the back of the base unit and connect the other end of the blue cable to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem. STEP 5 Reconnect power cord to the modem then turn the modem on. Please wait until all lights on the modem stop blinking. Helpful Hint: This should take a few minutes, but may take as long as 0 minutes. 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 power or by using the handsets until the READY indicator light on the front of IP800 seriesbasehasgonefromflashingyellowtoasteadygreen. Helpful Hint: Use only the power cord provided in this package; using an older power cord can damage the broadband telephone. STEP 7 Turn your computer on, and check your computer to see if your Internet is working, try to visit any website. If your Internet is working, please proceed to STEP 0. If not, please proceed to STEP 8. STEP 8: Cable Users If you receive Internet access through a Cable modem, you may need to register the IP800 series telephone with your ISP. Please contact them to update your information; you will likely need your WAN MAC address, which is located on the bottom of the IP800 series telephone. Once your ISP has updated your account, proceed to step 9. -- OR -- 8 Setup dSL Users If you have DSL and are required to enter a user name and password (PPPoE) when accessing the Internet, you may be required to authenticate the IP800 series telephone. A. OpenawebbrowsersuchasMicrosoft®InternetExplorerusingthe computer connected through your phone Ethernet port. In the address oflocationfield,typeandpressENTER. 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. C. Follow Wizard screens to complete the setup. STEP 9: Check for dial tone by pressing the ON button on your handset. If you do not hear a dial tone, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the user manual. Congratulations! Even if you are transferring your number, you are ready to start taking advantage of the great savings and superior quality of Vonage right now! Please call 800-342-79 to setup your voicemail service and to learn about other free Vonage features included with every Vonage calling plan. 9 Getting Started Getting Started Setup Installation With A Router Base Unit INTERNET dSL or Cable Modem PC WAN Port Laptop Existing Network Router Handset 1 & 2 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. NOTE:TheIP8100seriestelephoneisexpandableupto a total of 4 handsets. Uses model IP 8 (sold separately) STEP 1: 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' away from your router to avoid interference. Helpful Hint:IfalltheEthernetportsonyourexistingrouterarefull,disconnectoneofthe attacheddevicesfromtheexistingrouter.PlugtheblueEthernetcableintothenowfree port on your router. Connect the device you just unplugged from your router to the yellow PC/LAN port located on the back of IP800 series broadband telephone base unit. STEP 2: Plug the power cord into the power port located on the bottom of your base unit and the other end into the electrical outlet. This turns the IP800 series broadband telephone on. Helpful Hint: DO NOT interrupt this registration process by unplugging the power or by using the handsets until the READY indicator light on the front of base has gone from flashingyellowtoasteadygreen. Helpful Hint: Use only the power cord provided in this package; using an older power cord can damage the broadband phone. STEP 3: Check for dial tone by pressing the ON button on your handset. If you do not hear a dial tone, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the user manual. Congratulations! Even if you are transferring your number, you are ready to start taking advantage of the great savings and superior quality of Vonage right now! Please call 800342-79 to setup your voicemail service and to learn about other free Vonage features included with every Vonage calling plan. 0 Setup Installation With A Modem Router INTERNET Base Unit PC WAN Port Laptop dSL or Cable Modem Handset 1 & 2 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. NOTE:TheIP8100seriestelephoneisexpandableupto a total of 4 handsets. Uses model IP8 (sold separately) STEP 1: 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 modem router, place the base unit at least 3 feet away from your router to avoid interference. Helpful Hint:IfalltheEthernetportsonyourexistingrouterarefull,disconnectone oftheattacheddevicesfromtheexistingrouter.PlugtheblueEthernetcableinto the now free port on your router. Connect the device you just unplugged from your router to the yellow "PC/LAN" port located on the back of IP800 series broadband telephone base unit. STEP 2: Plug the power cord into the power port located on the bottom of your base unit and the other end into the electrical outlet. This turns the IP800 series broadband telephone on. Helpful Hint: DO NOT interrupt this registration process by unplugging the power or by using the handsets until the REAdY indicator light on the front of base has gone fromflashingyellowtoasteadygreen. Helpful Hint: Use only the power cord provided in this package; using an older power cord can damage the broadband phone. STEP 3: Check for dial tone by pressing the ON button on your handset. If you do not hear a dial tone, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the user manual. Congratulations! Even if you are transferring your numb ...