VTech VT 8100 HANDSET Owner's manual

Brand: VTech

Model: VT 8100 HANDSET

Category: Telephones

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

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

Table Of Contents

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

Table Of Contents

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 fol-

lowing:

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 plac-

ing 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 oper-

ating 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

BEFORE USING YOUR IP 8100-2/8100-3 SYSTEM, CAREFULLY PEEL OFF

THE PROTECTIVE FILM COVERING THE DISPLAYS.

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

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 Clips

8. User Documentation CD

9. Quick Start Guide

10. Batteries

1. Base Unit

2. Handsets

3. Handset Chargers

4. Ethernet Cables

5. Base Power Adapter

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.

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 IP 8100-3, please also refer to the parts list

in your IP 811 User’s Manual.

Yellow Ethernet Cable

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)

The Base Unit Layout

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













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

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.

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.

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. Choose the location for your handset charger,

and plug its power supply into an electrical

outlet.

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

> 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

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.

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 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 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.

Getting Started

Setup

Installation Without A Router

DSL or Cable Modem

INTERNET

IP 8100-2/8100-3

Base Unit

IP 8100-2/8100-3

Handset 1 & 2

NOTE: The IP 8100-2/8100-3 is expand-

able 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 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.

Getting Started

STEP 4

Connect one end of the blue ethernet cable to the blue port, labeled “WAN,” lo-

cated on the back of the IP 8100-2/8100-3 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 IP 8100-

2/8100-3 and the other end into the electrical outlet. This turns the IP 8100-

2/8100-3 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 IP 8100-

2/8100-3 base has gone from ﬂashing 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

9. 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 IP 8100-2/8100-3 base unit and connect the

other end of the yellow 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 reg-

ister the IP 8100-2/8100-3 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 IP 8100-2/8100-3. Once your ISP has updated your account,

proceed to step 9.

-- OR --

Setup

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 IP 8100-

2/8100-3.

A. Open a web browser such as Microsoft ® Internet Explorer using the

computer connected through your IP 8100-2/8100-3 ethernet port. In

the address of location ﬁeld, 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.

Getting Started

Existing

Network Router

IP 8100-2/8100-3

Base Unit

INTERNET

DSL or Cable Modem

WAN Port

Laptop

IP 8100-2/8100-3

Handset 1 & 2

Installation With A Router

Setup

STEP 1:

Using the blue ethernet cable provided, connect one end into the blue port, labeled “WAN,”

located on the back of the IP 8100-2/8100-3 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 IP 8100-2/8100-3 broadband telephone base unit.

STEP 2:

Plug the power cord into the power port located on the bottom of your IP 8100-2/8100-3

base unit and the other end into the electrical outlet. This turns the IP 8100-2/8100-3

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 IP 8100-2/8100-3 base

has gone from ﬂashing 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.

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 IP 8100-2/8100-3 is expandable up to

a total of 4 handsets. Uses model IP 811 (sold separately)

Getting Started

Setup

DSL or Cable Modem

INTERNET

Laptop

IP 8100-2/8100-3

Base Unit

IP 8100-2/8100-3

Handset 1 & 2

WAN Port

STEP 1:

Using the blue ethernet cable provided, connect one end into the blue port, labeled

“WAN,” located on the back of the IP 8100-2/8100-3 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’ 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 IP 8100-2/8100-3 broad-

band telephone base unit.

STEP 2:

Plug the power cord into the power port located on the bottom of your IP 8100-

2/8100-3 base unit and the other end into the electrical outlet. This turns the IP 8100-

2/8100-3 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 IP 8100-2/8100-3

base has gone from ﬂashing yellow to a steady green.

Helpful Hint: Use only the power cord provided in this package; using an older pow-

er 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 tak-

ing 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 Von-

age features included with every Vonage calling plan.

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 IP 8100-2/8100-3 is expandable up to

a total of 4 handsets. Uses model IP 811 (sold separately)

Installation With A Modem Router

Basic Operation

Handset and Base Indicators

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• Turns on when there are new call log entries.

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•Lowbatteryindicatorandchargingindicator.

• On when the phone is off hook.

• Flashes when an extension phone is off hook.

• Flashes when you have voicemail.

IN USE

MESSAGE

WAITING

Base LEDs

LED Description

Handset Icons

Icon Description

MUTE

NEW

• LED is on when in handsfree mode.

SPEAKER

Handset LEDs

LED Description

Ready

• Green: Link/activity indicator (off = no connection, on steady =

connected, blinking = activity detected)

• Yellow: Connection speed indicator (off = 10Mb/s, on = 100Mb/s)

WAN/LAN

port

• Solid Red: Internet Service currently not available. No connection

to the ISP. Either (a) wait for the connection to be completed, (b)

ensure ISP conﬁguration is correct (and user/password is entered,

if PPPoE), or (c) contact ISP for assistance.

• Flashing Red: Error condition not related to ISP connection.

Contact Vonage Customer Care 866-243-4357.

• Solid Yellow: Connecting to Vonage, please wait

• Flashing Yellow: Connecting to Vonage

PLEASE DO NOT UN-

PLUG THE POWER TO THE ip8100. This process may take a

few minutes, please wait

• Solid Green: Line ready to use

• Flashing Green: Software upgrade in progress, may make and

receive calls

Basic Operation

Handset Operation

Making Calls

• Press ON (or, SPEAKER to use the handset speak-

erphone feature). Dial the phone number.

-OR-

• Dial the phone number ﬁrst; then press ON (or

SPEAKER).

• Press OFF to end your call.

Answering Calls

• Press ON, SPEAKER or any dialing keys.

• Press OFF to end your call.

If the handset is in idle mode during an incoming call,

the ringer can be temporarily muted by pressing OFF

or MUTE, or by adjusting the ringer volume using the

volume keys. If the ringing is muted completely (by

pressing OFF or MUTE, or adjusted to ringer level 0

using the volume keys), the ringer mute icon will turn

on indicating the ringing is being muted.

This feature is useful when you need to lower or stop the

ringing quickly without actually answering the call. For

example, someone is sleeping in the room and you want

to check the caller ID before answering, or you want to

ignore just the current call.

This adjustment is temporary, and only last for the

current ringing call. The ringer volume will return to it’s

normal setting once the call is answered or when the ringing stops.

Adjust the Handset Volume (also applies to the handset speakerphone and

headset)

• The volume control is on the left edge of the handset. During a call, press

VOLUME or keys to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable

level. When you reach the maximum or minimum setting, a double-beep will

sound.

Flash Function

• You can use your IP 8100-2/8100-3 with services

such as call waiting. When you receive a call waiting

signal, simply press the ON/FLASH key to switch

to the new call. Press ON/FLASH again to switch

back to the original call.

Redial Function

• Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last telephone number dialed from the

handset (up to 32 digits). Use or to scroll through the ﬁve previously

dialed numbers. When the beginning or the end of the redial list is reached,

a double beep will sound.

• When the desired number is reached, press ON or SPEAKER to dial.

• Pressing OFF will exit the redial review list.

REDIAL

595-9511

Basic Operation

Mute Function

• During an active call, pressing the MUTE/

DELETE key will disable the microphone.

MICROPHONE MUTED will display

brieﬂy. The screen will display:

• Press MUTE/DELETE again to return to

normal two-way conversation. MICRO-

PHONE ON will display brieﬂy.

Intercom Call

• From the idle (off) mode, press INT. The

handset (HS1) will display:

ENTER HANDSET #

• Select a number of the handset to be

called. The display will show: CALLING

HANDSET X (Where X is the handset

number.)

• The other handset will ring and the screen

will display:

HANDSET X IS CALLING

• Press INT, PHONE, SPEAKER or any of

the dial pad keys on handset X to answer

the intercom call. The screens will dis-

play:

• Press INT or OFF on either handset to

end the call.

NOTE: If handset X is out of range, or on an

external call, when HS1 attempts to intercom

it, the display of HS1 will show:

Handset Operation

HANDSET X

IS CALLING

• When the desired entry displays, press DELETE. You’ll hear a conﬁrmation

beep.

CALLING

HANDSET X

Dial Vonage Voicemail

Press and hold #1 key to dial Vonage Voice-

mail.

ENTER

HANDSET #

PHONE 00:00:15

MICROPHONE MUTE

INTERCOM

INTERCOM ENDED

UNABLE TO CALL

TRY AGAIN

Basic Operation

Handset Operation

ENTER HANDSET #

Call Forward

• While on an external call, one handset (HS1)

can forward it to any other handset:

• Press INT on HS1, it will display:

• Enter the handset number you wish to for-

ward, HS1 will display:

• HS X can press ON to answer the call.

NOTE: If HS X does not respond in about 30

seconds, the external call will be returned to

HS1 and the display will show:

If the returned call is not answered within 30

seconds, the external call will end automati-

cally.

Conference Call

It is possible to establish a conference between

two handsets and the external line.

If a handset already has a connection to the

external line, and another handset goes off-

hook, a conference is immediately established.

Both handsets will show:

Base Operation

From the base unit, you can use the PAGE key

to locate the handsets.

• When the handset is in idle, press PAGE.

The handsets will display:

• To end the page at the handset, press ON,

SPEAKER or any dialing keys.

• To end the page at the base, press PAGE.

CALL FORWARDED

CALL BACK

CONF. 00:00:25

BASE IS

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