VTech IP8300 user manual Info menu, Access the Internet on the handset

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Info menu

The Info menu allows you access to the call log, phone and profile settings, contacts, user profiles, weather, channels (news and sports), and Yahoo! Local search.

When you first setup your phone the info menu will show the default profile, which is called Home (the name is shown at the top of the screen). This profile has access to Internet content for weather, channels (horoscope), and Yahoo! local search. To customize the Home profile or create new profiles with personalized Internet content and access to Yahoo! Mail, Yahoo! Messenger and Yahoo! Address Book see pages 68-75.

Access the Internet on the handset

To access basic content from the Internet:

Step 1: Press on the handset while in idle mode to display the welcome screen.

Step 2: Press the Activate softkey and then enter your zip code. Press the Enter softkey when finished.

After entering your zip code, the info menu will be displayed. Press at anytime to displayed the info menu.

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��The only difference between the Home profile and profiles you create is the Home profile does not have access to Yahoo! email, instant messaging, address book and is not password protected.

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Contents User’s manual Congratulations Table of contents Info III Minimum requirements Before you beginParts checklist Handset installation Handset charger installation Installation and configurationInstall handset battery Charge handset battery Installation and configuration Install telephone line Telephone base installationInstallation Telephone base layout Getting to know the ip8300Base status lights 10.OFF Handset layoutHandset status icons Softkeys Using the handsetChart of characters Symbol tableCharacter versus number of key presses Upper case Configure your Yahoo! account Chart of symbolsAccess Internet content on the handset Create a user profileConfirm the highlighted item Area code setup Access personalized content on the handsetCaller ID with call waiting Caller ID operationTelephone operation Making callsReceiving calls Mute Call volumeEnding calls Speakerphone operationRedial Service provider voicemailBase Setting Make a call log entry ready to dial Call logMissed calls Dial a missed call entryPress the up or down NavKey or to review the entries Delete all missed call entries Delete a missed call entrySave a missed call entry Answered calls Delete an answered call entry Dial an answered call entryDelete all answered call entries Be highlighted Save an answered call entryDial a dialed call entry Dialed callsDelete all dialed call entries Delete a dialed call entryRing tones Play ring tonesRing tones will be displayed Press the Back softkey to return to previous screen Set ring toneWallpapers Ringer volume Phone settingsKeypad tone Color themes Set contrast Handset nameReset settings Registration settings Handset settings Select a baseRegister a handset Registration Settings Back Select Register to base Base1 Step Press the up or down NavKey Base settingsSettings then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SEL Change system PINDe-register handset Area Code Area codeArea Code Back Select 212 Set Set the time Date and timeHide/show the time Then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/ SELOr to choose Time then press Set the date Hide/show the date NavKey Set alarmSet alarm volume Set alarm tone Change alarm Alarm icon on the idle screen will no longer be displayed Disable alarmSearch and dial an entry from the VIP list VIP listAccess the Internet on the handset InfoInfo menu Weather Accessing basic Internet contentNews ChannelsYahoo! Local search Phone Customize profilesAdd a new entry in the contacts list VIP list Contacts in the info menuInfo Review and dial an entry in contacts VIP list Edit an entry in contacts VIP list Delete an entry in contacts VIP list Activating web access and creating profiles Info My settings tab Info Info Info Services tab Channels tab Refer to Username and password on the next page for details Modify the profile settings Retrieve ID or passwordUsername and password Login to personal infoView a new email Personal info menu explainedReply to a new email Delete a new emailText entry tips Yahoo! Messenger IM Choose your IM statusSend out instant messages Check for received instant messages Search for a contact Contacts Yahoo! Address BookEdit contact information Add a new entry in the contact list Info Intercom Intercom callingSwap internal and external calls Conference call Answer an incoming call during an intercom callHandset screen display message Not possibleTo the base Handset screen display message Problem Suggestion TroubleshootingThis user’s manual for further instruction Battery does notCharge in the handset Non-abrasive fabricCharge light Before dialing Check the signal icon Strong network coverageLess background noise Local service company charges may apply System does To one minute for this to take place Replacement parts for My ip8300? Info light on How can I getOn the website Into the modem, there may be a problem with your router My screen displaysRouter is not working properly 101 Error Prevented the update of information to your screenService is ready Not working properlyError From being processed Maintenance Operating range103 About cordless telephones Warranty105 How do you get warranty service?Important safety instructions 107 FCC, Acta and IC regulationsIndustry Canada Rbrc sealTechnical specifications Index Handset installation Save a missed call entry 27 Save an answered call entry 112 Version