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Table of contents

Wallpapers	. .		36
Phone settings	.	.	37
Ringer volume			37
Keypad tone			38
Color themes	.		. 39
Handset name			40
Set contrast	. .		40
Reset settings			41
Registration settings	.	.	42
Handset settings	. .		42
Select a base	.		. 42
Register a handset	.		. 42
Base settings	.		. 44
Change system PIN			44
De-register handset			45
Area code	.	.	46
Date and time	.		. 48
Set the time	. .		48
Hide/show the time	.		. 49
Set the date	. .		50
Hide/show the date	.		. 51
Set alarm	.	.	52
Set alarm volume	. .		53
Set alarm tone			54
Change alarm			55
Disable alarm	.		. 56
VIP list			57
Search and dial an entry from the VIP list . .	.		. 57

Info				58
Info menu			.	58
Access the Internet on the handset				58
Accessing basic Internet content			.	59
Weather	. . . . . . . . . . . . .		.	59
Channels				60
Yahoo! Local search		. . . . . . . .	.	. 61
Call log				62
Customize profiles				62
Phone settings			.	62
Contacts in the info menu				63
Add a new entry in the contacts list (VIP list)				63
Review and dial an entry in contacts (VIP list) .			.	65
Edit an entry in contacts (VIP list)				66
Delete an entry in contacts (VIP list) . . . .			.	. 67
Activating web access and creating profiles . .			.	68
My settings tab page			.	70
Services tab page				74
Channels tab page			.	. 75
Modify the profile settings				76
Retrieve ID or password				76
Login to personal info			.	77
Username and password			.	. 77
Personal info menu explained				78
Email	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .		.	. 78
View a new email			.	78
Delete a new email			.	. 79
Reply to a new email			.	79

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VTech IP8300 user manual Info

Contents

User’s manual Congratulations Table of contents Info III Before you begin Minimum requirements Parts checklist Installation and configuration Handset installation Handset charger installation Install handset battery Charge handset battery Installation and configuration Telephone base installation Install telephone line Installation Getting to know the ip8300 Telephone base layout Base status lights Handset layout 10.OFF Handset status icons Using the handset Softkeys Symbol table Chart of charactersCharacter versus number of key presses Upper case Chart of symbols Configure your Yahoo! account Create a user profile Access Internet content on the handsetConfirm the highlighted item Access personalized content on the handset Area code setup Caller ID operation Caller ID with call waiting Making calls Telephone operationReceiving calls Call volume Ending callsSpeakerphone operation Mute Service provider voicemail Redial Base Setting Call log Make a call log entry ready to dial Dial a missed call entry Missed callsPress the up or down NavKey or to review the entries Delete a missed call entry Delete all missed call entries Save a missed call entry Answered calls Dial an answered call entry Delete an answered call entry Delete all answered call entries Save an answered call entry Be highlighted Dialed calls Dial a dialed call entry Delete a dialed call entry Delete all dialed call entries Play ring tones Ring tonesRing tones will be displayed Set ring tone Press the Back softkey to return to previous screen Wallpapers Phone settings Ringer volume Keypad tone Color themes Handset name Set contrast Reset settings Handset settings Select a base Registration settingsRegister a handset Registration Settings Back Select Register to base Base1 Base settings Settings then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/SELChange system PIN Step Press the up or down NavKey De-register handset Area code Area Code Area Code Back Select 212 Set Date and time Set the time Then press the Select softkey or center NavKey/ SEL Hide/show the timeOr to choose Time then press Set the date Hide/show the date Set alarm NavKey Set alarm volume Set alarm tone Change alarm Disable alarm Alarm icon on the idle screen will no longer be displayed VIP list Search and dial an entry from the VIP list Info Access the Internet on the handsetInfo menu Accessing basic Internet content Weather Channels News Yahoo! Local search Customize profiles Phone Contacts in the info menu Add a new entry in the contacts list VIP list Info 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 Modify the profile settings Retrieve ID or password Refer to Username and password on the next page for details Login to personal info Username and password Personal info menu explained View a new email Delete a new email Reply to a new email Text entry tips Choose your IM status Yahoo! Messenger IMSend out instant messages Check for received instant messages Contacts Yahoo! Address Book Search for a contact Edit contact information Add a new entry in the contact list Info Intercom calling Intercom Swap internal and external calls Answer an incoming call during an intercom call Conference call Not possible Handset screen display messageTo the base Handset screen display message Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Battery does not Charge in the handsetNon-abrasive fabric This user’s manual for further instruction Charge light Strong network coverage Before dialing Check the signal iconLess background noise Local service company charges may apply System does To one minute for this to take place How can I get Replacement parts for My ip8300? Info light onOn the website My screen displays Into the modem, there may be a problem with your routerRouter is not working properly Error Prevented the update of information to your screen Service is readyNot working properly 101 Error From being processed Operating range Maintenance103 Warranty About cordless telephones How do you get warranty service? 105 Important safety instructions FCC, Acta and IC regulations 107 Rbrc seal Industry Canada Technical specifications Handset installation Index Save a missed call entry 27 Save an answered call entry 112 Version