VTech manual Getting to know the ip8301, Using the Handset

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Using the Handset

Softkeys

The handset has two softkeys that serve multiple functions. The text shown above the softkey indicates the current function of the key. If no text is shown, then the key has no function.

Basic navigation

Press up or down navigation key or to move from one text box to another.

Press the left or right navigation key or to move the cursor character by character within the same text box

Press the center NavKey/SEL/ to select a given option.

Return to the idle screen at anytime by pressing OFF.

Entering text

Use the dial pad to enter characters while in a text entry field. The first key press will display the first character presented on the key. Pressing the key repeatedly will cycle through the characters on the key (see Chart of characters on pages 8-9).

Text Entry Tips

Pressing the # key in text entry mode alternates between lower case mode, upper case mode, and numeric mode. The upper right corner of the screen will display which mode is activated.

Pressing the * key in text entry mode will present a chart of different symbols that you can select from. Use the navigation key to scroll though the options and press the center Navigation key/SEL/ to insert the symbol.

Press 1 to enter a space. If the # key was used to enable numeric mode, then it will enter a 1.

Press the left or right navigation keys or to move the cursor to the right of the character you want to delete and press REDIAL/REMOVE to delete text.

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Getting to know the ip8301

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Contents Page Page Page Index Package Contents List Phone Keypad and Screen Layout Getting to know the ip8301Phone Keypad and Screen Layout Handset Status Icons Handset Status IconsUsing the Handset Getting to know the ip8301Chart of characters Chart of symbols Base Layout Base LayoutActivation ActivationAnswering a call Basic Calling FeaturesBasic calling Features Making a call Making an internal Intercom call Answering an external call during an Intercom call Call waiting for External CallsRedial Volume Basic Phone OperationsHandset Speaker phone and hands-free MuteRemote Firmware Upgrade Remote Firmware UpgradeMultiple Profiles Multiple profilesCreate New user Profile login and logout Profile Settings Delete UserAuto Logout Change Display Name Phone Settings Ringer VolumeKeypad Tone Phone Settings-Contrast ContrastPhone Settings-Reset Settings Reset SettingsPhone Settings-Ring Tones Ring TonesSet the Time Phone Settings-Time Set TimeTime Phone Settings-Time Set Time Registration Settings Handset SettingsHandset Settings Register to BaseHandset Settings Select Base Change System PIN Base SettingsBase Settings Base Settings De-register Handset Base Settings Clear VMWIVoice Mail Waiting Indicator Base Settings Help Help Call FeaturesHelp Help Online Services Weather Updates Online ServicesWeather Updates Headlines HeadlinesData Connectivity Error Data Connectivity ErrorAccessing Yellow Pages Yellow PagesYellow Pages LocationPrevious Locations Enter full address Top Searches Search by Category Previous Searches Call Log Call logMissed calls Call log Answered Calls Answered CallsDialed calls Advanced Features Visual VoiceMail Access-Setup Telephone numberVisual VoiceMail Visual VoiceMailVisual VoiceMail Access Options-Display New Options-Display Saved Options-Display All Listening to VoicemailVoicemail Delete Voicemail Call Voicemail Save Number Email Access Reading an Email Replying to an Email Forwarding an Email Page Deleting an Email Refreshing the Email Inbox Address Book Address BookPersonal and Shared Address book Viewing Shared Address BookViewing Personal Address book List EmptyViewing a Contact in Address Book Making a call from a contact in the Address Book Creating a New Contact in the Shared Address Book Address Book Creating a New Contact in the Personal Address Book Address Book Searching a Contact in the Address Book Editing a Contact Address Book Deleting a Contact Copy To Phone Battery BatteryMaintenance Operating RangeAbout Cordless Telephones About Cordless TelephonesLayout Diagrams Voice Modem ConnectionsImportant Safety Instructions Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions Warranty WarrantyWarranty Regulations RegulationsRegulations Technical Specifications Technical SpecificationsTroubleshooting TroubleshootingDuring Activation TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting 100 101 102 Feature Specific 104 Index Index106