Vtech IP 8100-2, IP 8100-3 User Manual

Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................	1
Parts Check List ................................................................................................	3
The Handset Layout ..........................................................................................	4
The Base Unit Layout........................................................................................	5
GETTING STARTED.........................................................................................	6
SETUP...............................................................................................................	6
Connecting power to Base Unit/Handset Charger.............................................	6
Installation of Battery Pack in Handset..............................................................	6
Charging of the Handset Battery Pack ..............................................................	6
Reset Switch......................................................................................................	7
Checking for Dial Tone ......................................................................................	7
Wall Mounting....................................................................................................	8
Installation Without A Router .............................................................................	9
Installation With A Router ...............................................................................	12
Installation With A Modem Router ..................................................................	13
BASIC OPERATION .......................................................................................	14
Handset and Base Indicators ..........................................................................	14
Handset Icons..................................................................................................	14
Handset LEDs .................................................................................................	14
Base LEDs.......................................................................................................	14
Handset Operation ..........................................................................................	15
Making Calls....................................................................................................	15
Answering Calls...............................................................................................	15
Adjust the Handset Volume .............................................................................	15
Flash Function.................................................................................................	15
Redial Function................................................................................................	15
Dial Vonage Voicemail.....................................................................................	16
Mute Function..................................................................................................	16
Intercom Call ...................................................................................................	16
Call Forward ....................................................................................................	17
Conference Call...............................................................................................	17
Base Operation................................................................................................	17
Phonebook Operation......................................................................................	18
Storing a New Entry.........................................................................................	18
Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook...........................................................	19
Editing a Phonebook entry ..............................................................................	20
Delete a phonebook entry ...............................................................................	20
Calls Log (Caller ID - Call Waiting)..................................................................	21
Caller ID - Call Waiting ID................................................................................	21
Reviewing Caller ID.........................................................................................	21
Storing a Caller ID ...........................................................................................	22
Dialing from Caller ID ......................................................................................	22
Deleting Caller ID ............................................................................................	23
Handset Settings .............................................................................................	24
Ringer Volume.................................................................................................	24

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Ringer Tone .....................................................................................................	24
Key Tone (preset to ON)..................................................................................	24
Language (preset to English) ..........................................................................	25
Message Waiting.............................................................................................	25
Clear Message waiting ....................................................................................	25
ADVANCED OPERATION ..............................................................................	26
Headset Operation ..........................................................................................	26
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ........................................................................	27
In Case Of Difﬁculty.........................................................................................	27
Maintenance....................................................................................................	28
Warranty Statement.........................................................................................	29
FCC and IC Regulations..................................................................................	32
Technical Speciﬁcations ..................................................................................	34

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 instructions marked on the product.

3.Unplug this product from the power outlet and broadband connection before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4.Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool).

5.Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage.

6.Slots and openings on the base and handset are provided for ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation where proper ventilation is not provided.

7.This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

8.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.

9.Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots in the base or handset as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of ﬁre or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

10.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing cabinet parts other than speciﬁed access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

11.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

12.Unplug this product from the wall outlet and contact VTech under the following conditions:

A.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

B.If liquid has been spilled into the product.

C.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

D.If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating in structions, because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work to restore the product to normal operation.

Important Safety Instructions

E.If the product has been dropped and the handset and/or base unit has been damaged.

F.If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

13.Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

14.Do not use this or any cordless telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

15.Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a ﬁre. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING YOUR IP 8100-2/8100-3 SYSTEM, CAREFULLY PEEL OFF THE PROTECTIVE FILM COVERING THE DISPLAYS.

Parts Check List

The IP 8100-2/8100-3 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.

1.	Base Unit	6.	Charger Wall Mounting Brackets
2.	Handsets	7.	Belt Clips
3.	Handset Chargers	8.	User Documentation CD
4.	Ethernet Cables	9.	Quick Start Guide
5.	Base Power Adapter	10. Batteries

NOTE: USE ONLY VTech Battery 80-5808-00-00 or VTech Replacement 89-1324-00-00.

Base Unit

Battery

Handset

Blue Ethernet Cable

Base AC Adapter	Handset Charger

Yellow Ethernet Cable

Belt Clip	User Docu-	Quick Start Guide	Charger Wall
	mentation CD		Mounting Bracket

NOTE: If you have purchased the IP 8100-3, please also refer to the parts list in your IP 811 User’s Manual.

The Handset Layout

1.	Antenna	9. Speakerphone
2.	Earpiece	10. LCD Display
3.	Volume Control	11. Select (Menu)
4.	CID (Scroll Down)	12. Phonebook (Scroll Up)
5.	On (Flash)	13. Headset Jack (2.5mm)
6.	Voicemail	14. Off (Clear)
7.	Dialing Keys (0-9, *, #)	15. Intercom
8.	Redial (Pause)	16. Mute (Delete)

The Base Unit Layout

1.Message Waiting LED

2.Page key

3.In Use LED

4.Service Status LED

5.LAN Port

6.WAN Port

7.DC Connector Jack

8.Reset Switch

Getting Started

Setup

Connecting power to Base Unit/Handset Charger

1. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the connector into the connector jack at the bottom of the base unit.

2. Choosethelocationforyourhandsetcharger, and plug its power supply into an electrical outlet.

Installation of Battery Pack in Handset

Follow the steps below:

1.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 10-12 hours. After initial charge, a maintenance charge of 8 hours should

be sufﬁcient.

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 bat-

tery) 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.Do not dispose of the battery pack in a ﬁre, it might explode.

2.Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Toxic substances may be released, causing harm to eyes or skin.

3.Exercise care in handling batteries in order to prevent an accidental short of the charge contacts, potentially causing the batteries to overheat.

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 > 10 seconds and then released, the phone will restore to factory defaults. This includes clearing and resetting the password on the web conﬁguration.

Reset switch does not affect your base unit power, RF operation, or any of the telephone handset settings.

Checking for Dial Tone

Afterthebatteryischarged,pressON 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 PERFOR-

MANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELE-

PHONE 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 extreme cold.

Add new handsets to make your phone more versatile

Your telephone can accommodate up to four cordless handsets. You can add new handsets (Model IP 811, sold separately) at any time. You can register a maximum of four handsets.

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.

1.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 handset charger. Snap the wall mount bracket ﬁrmly in place.

3.Mount the handset charger on the wall. Position the handset charger so the mounting studs will ﬁt into the holes on the wall mount bracket. Slide handset charger down on the mounting studs until it locks into place.

Setup

Installation Without A Router

INTERNET

DSL or Cable Modem

IP 8100-2/8100-3
Handset 1 & 2		PC/LAN Port
	WAN Port	IP 8100-2/8100-3
		IP 8100-2/8100-3
		Base Unit

NOTE: The IP 8100-2/8100-3 is expandable up to a total of 4 handsets. Uses model IP 811 (sold separately)

Getting Started

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 IP 8100-2/8100-3 broadband telephone until instructed to do so.

Helpful Hint: The modem should be powered off for at least 10 minutes. If it is turned off for a shorter period of time, it may “remember” old information that will prevent it from working properly.

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