VTech IP8100 User Manual

IP8100 series Quick Start Guide

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Parts Check List

The IP8100 series telephone is an advanced broadband cordless telephone set, capable of supporting up to
four handsets.
Your package contains:

1. Base Unit 6. Charger Wall Mounting Bracket(s)

2. Handset(s) 7. Belt Clip(s)

3. Handset Charger(s) 8. User Documentation CD

4. Ethernet Cables 9. Quick Start Guide

5. Base Power Adapter 10. Battery(ies)

Base Unit

Base AC Power Adapter

Belt Clip

User Documentation

Handset Charger

CD

Handset

Blue Ethernet Cable

Yellow Ethernet Cable

Quick Start Guide

Battery

Charger Wall

Mounting Bracket

i : Your broadband telephone accommodates up to 4 handsets. You can add new handset, model# IP811, by
visiting www.vtechphones.com

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IP8100 series Quick Start Guide

Getting Started

Installation of Batteries in Handset

Follow the steps below:

1. Place the new battery in the handset and align
the two holes in the plug with the socket pins to
snap the plug into place.

2. Replace the battery cover by sliding it upwards.

3. If the new batteries are not already charged,
place the handset in its charger, and allow it to
charge for 10-12 hours. After initial charge, a
maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient.

NOTE: Use VTech battery 80-5808-00-00 or VTech
Replacement 89-1324-00-00. To purchase replacement batteries,
visit us on the web at www.vtechphones.com or call VTech Communications, Inc. at 800-595-9511.

Charging of the Handset Batteries

The handset of your cordless telephone is powered
by rechargeable batteries. 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 batteries need 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.

• I M P O R TAN T •

BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Make sure that you have installed and fully charged the handset batteries.

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IP8100 series Quick Start Guide

Getting Started

Pre-Installation

Answer the following questions for the instructions that are appropriate for you.

Do you have a stand-alone router?

If yes, please use the instructions on page 7.
Helpful Hint: Do you have more than one computer connected to the Internet? If so,

you have a router.

Do you have a modem with a built in router?

If yes, please use the instructions on page 9.
Helpful Hint: Some Internet Service Providers (ISP) supply combinations modem/

routers. Please look on the back of your modem, if it has multiple ports, it is a modem with
a built in router. If you are not sure, please call your ISP and ask them if it is a standard
modem or a modem with a built in router and follow the appropriate instructions.

If the answer is no to both questions, continue on page 4.

Helpful Hint: If you purchased this VTech broadband phone from a retail store, you
need to activate your device at www.vonage.com/activate.

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