V-tech Vonage IP 8100-2 User manual

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Parts Check List
Note: Use ONLY VTech battery 80-5808-00-00 or VTech replacement
89-1324-00-00.
6. Charger Wall Mounting Brackets
7. Belt Clip(s)
8. User Documentation CD
9. Quick Start Guide
10. Battery(ies)
1. Base Unit
2. Handset(s)
3. Handset Charger(s)
4. Ethernet Cables
5. Base Power Adapter
The system is an advanced Broadband cordless telephone set, capable of sup-
porting 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.
Base Unit
Handset
Base AC Adapter Handset Charger
Blue Ethernet Cable
Belt Clip User Docu-
mentation CD Quick Start Guide Charger Wall
Mounting Bracket
Battery
Note: If you have purchased the IP8100 series telephone, please also refer to
the parts list in your IP811 user’s manual.
Yellow Ethernet Cable

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

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Getting Started
Setup
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 rst 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 speak-
erphone 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re,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.
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sufcient.
Connecting power to Base Unit/Hand-
set Charger
1. Plug the power adapter into an electrical
outlet, and the connector into the connec-
tor jack at the bottom of the base unit.
2. Choosethelocationforyourhandsetcharger,
and plug its power supply into an electrical
outlet.

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Getting Started
Setup
IMPORTANT! MAXIMUM PERFOR-
MANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELE-
PHONE SYSTEM:
1.Install your base unit and extension
handsets away from electronic equip-
ment, 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.
CAUTION: Use only the VTech power supply provided with your telephone.
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 10 seconds and then released, the phone will restore to factory defaults.
Thisincludesclearingandresettingthepasswordonthewebconguration.
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 Difculty.
Add new handsets to make your phone more versatile
Your telephone can accommodate up to four cordless handsets. You can add
new handsets (Model IP811, sold separately) at any time. You can register a
maximumoffourhandsets.

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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 bot-
tom 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rmlyinplace.
3. Mount the handset charger on the wall. Position the handset charger so the
mountingstudswilltintotheholesonthewallmountbracket.Slidehandset
charger down on the mounting studs until it locks into place.

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Getting Started
Setup
Installation Without A Router
PC
DSL or Cable Modem
INTERNET
Base Unit
Handset 1 & 2
NOTE: The IP8100 series telephone is
expandableuptoatotalof4handsets.
Uses model IP 811 (sold separately)
WAN Port
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.
PC/LAN Port
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 IP8100 series broadband tele-
phone 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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Getting Started
Setup
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 10 min-
utes.
STEP 6
Plug the power cord into the power port located on the bottom or your IP8100
series telephone and the other end into the electrical outlet. This turns the IP
8100 series broadband telephone on.
Helpful Hint: DO NOT interrupt this registration process by unplugging the pow-
er or by using the handsets until the READY indicator light on the front of IP8100
seriesbasehasgonefromashingyellowtoasteadygreen.
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 work-
ing, try to visit any website. If your Internet is working, please proceed to STEP
10. If not, please proceed to STEP 8.
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 yel-
low cable to the Ethernet port of your computer.
STEP 8:
Cable Users
If you receive Internet access through a Cable modem, you may need to register
the IP8100 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 IP8100 series telephone. Once your ISP has updated your
account, proceed to step 9.
-- OR --

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Getting Started
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 IP8100
series telephone.
A. OpenawebbrowsersuchasMicrosoft®InternetExplorerusingthe
computer connected through your phone Ethernet port. In the address
 oflocationeld,type<http://192.168.15.1>andpressENTER. 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 800-342-1791 to setup your voicemail service and to learn about
other free Vonage features included with every Vonage calling plan.

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Getting Started
Existing
Network Router
Base Unit INTERNET
DSL or Cable Modem
PC
WAN Port
Laptop
Handset 1 & 2
Installation With A Router
Setup
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:TheIP8100seriestelephoneisexpandableupto
a total of 4 handsets. Uses model IP 811 (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 IP8100 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:IfalltheEthernetportsonyourexistingrouterarefull,disconnectoneofthe
attacheddevicesfromtheexistingrouter.PlugtheblueEthernetcableinto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 IP8100 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 IP8100 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
ashingyellowtoasteadygreen.
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 800-
342-1791 to setup your voicemail service and to learn about other free Vonage features
included with every Vonage calling plan.