VTech USB 7100, Manual

Page 1: ...USB 7100 Dual Line PC Internet Phone VTECH 05 00PM 1 19 8883472005 EDIT DELETE ...

Page 2: ...ts PC with Windows 2000 or XP 400 MHz processor 128 MB RAM 30 MB free disk space on your hard drive Working CD ROM drive Available USB port Internet connection at least 33 6 Kbps Note Cable or DSL connection is highly recommended Some telephone features are not supported if you share a single line for standard telephone calls and a dial up connection Add new handsets to make your phone more versat...

Page 3: ...tercom call transfers 14 Handset settings 15 P Ph ho on ne eb bo oo ok k About the phonebook 18 New phonebook entries 19 Phonebook search 20 To dial change or delete entries 21 C Ca al ll le er r I ID D L Lo og gs s How Caller ID works 22 To review your call log 23 A Ap pp pe en nd di ix x Screen icons indicator lights 24 Adding new handsets 25 In case of difficulty 26 Care and maintenance 30 Dial...

Page 4: ...ove the key SOFTKEY Press a softkey to select an option displayed just above the key Press to scroll up in menus While entering names or numbers press to move the cursor to the right Press to display Phonebook entries List Call Press to make or answer an Internet call Press to see Skype contact list Press again to call highlighted contact Handset Volume Press to adjust listening volume Feature men...

Page 5: ...ackaging in case you ever need to ship your telephone for warranty service Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following Telephone base Belt clip Battery compartment cover Batteries 2 Telephone handset CD ROM AC adapter USB cable Telephone line cord Quick Start Guide ...

Page 6: ...improve reception move closer to the base I If f y yo ou u m mo ov ve e o ou ut t o of f r ra an ng ge e w wi it th ho ou ut t p pr re es ss si in ng g OFF your phone will be left off the hook To hang up properly walk back toward the telephone base periodically pressing OFF until the call is disconnected About Caller Identification Caller ID with Call Waiting features let you see who s calling bef...

Page 7: ...en batteries are fully depleted a full recharge takes 15 hours Press here and pull down to remove cover Insert supplied batteries Place handset in base to charge for 15 hours before first use Low battery indicator Return handset to base or charger when this symbol appears Handset will beep when battery is low Caution Do not use alkaline batteries Use only the batteries that came with your phone or...

Page 8: ...location away from electronic equipment such as television sets or microwave ovens Avoid excessive heat cold dust or moisture Connect AC adapter and USB cable as shown on page 5 Plug line cord into telephone jack Connect cords as shown on page 5 then press and slide down firmly so base is held securely on outlet mounting pegs ...

Page 9: ...t batteries for at least 15 hours plug line cord into telephone jack NOTE Use only the power cord supplied with this product If you need a replacement call 1 888 347 2005 USA or 1 888 211 2005 Canada Plug USB cable into a USB port in your computer Underside of telephone basee Computer Route wires under strain relief tabs as shown NOTE It is recommended that you keep the base connected to a single ...

Page 10: ...d For hands free telephone conversations you can use any industry standard 2 5 mm headset purchased separately Insert belt clip tabs into notches on back of handset then rotate to snap in place Plug 2 5 mm headset purchased separately into jack on side of handset beneath small rubber cap ...

Page 11: ...oftware installation Software installation use To make and receive Internet calls you must install onto your computer Vtech and Skype software Use the CD ROM included with your telephone to down load and install the latest version of software NOTE At the pop up screen after software installation click Allow this program to use Skype then click OK ...

Page 12: ...figured to allow access by the Phone Suite software Shows whether the audio connec tion to the PC is running properly Help support see below Click to open User Manual Click to check for software upgrades Click to view Skype s User Manual Click to visit the Vtech web site for product support Status screen NOTE Make sure telephone batteries are fully charged before checking for software upgrades Cli...

Page 13: ...irected to do so by a Vtech Customer Care representative Phone Suite software version Skype software version Telephone firmware version Options screen About screen NOTE The telephone will be reprogrammed automatically if the firmware does not match the Phone Suite software version Keep the handset in the telephone base until programming is completed ...

Page 14: ...er first then press CALL FLASH to dial While pre dialing press CLEAR to erase digits one by one or press and hold CLEAR to delete all and begin again To hang up after your call press OFF or return the handset to the base Last number redial Press REDIAL to display the most recently called number You can use the V buttons to view the 10 most recently called numbers Press either CALL button to redial...

Page 15: ...can press FLASH at any time to switch back and forth between standard calls Switching between Internet standard calls During a call you can press the non active CALL but ton to put your existing call on hold and make or answer a call on the other line Press the non active CALL button to switch back and forth between calls Select OFF to terminate the active call This will auto matically switch you ...

Page 16: ...c ca al ll ls s o on nl ly y Press OFF before your intercom page is answered If the paged handset is not answered in about 30 seconds the external call will be returned to your handset If you do not press CALL to answer within 30 seconds the external call will be terminated C Ca al ll l T Tr ra an ns sf fe er r s st ta an nd da ar rd d o or r I In nt te er rn ne et t c ca al ll ls s After your pag...

Page 17: ...n press V repeatedly to hear sample ring patterns You can choose a differ ent ring pattern for each type of call Select OK to save the current ring pattern 3 3 K Ke ey y b be ee ep p The handset is factory programmed to beep at each keypress Select OK to toggle key beeps on or off a checkmark appears when on Press OFF to save exit 4 4 C Co on nt ta ac ct t a al le er rt t This tone alerts you when...

Page 18: ...andset displays Search Base after it has been in the base for more than 60 seconds Use the V buttons to highlight Register or Deregister then select OK See page 25 for further information 6 Time date You can choose to set the time and date manually or have it updated automatically to match your PC time and date settings if the USB cable is connected to an operating computer Use the V buttons to hi...

Page 19: ...anged to Not Available when you are logged in but have not used your computer for a longer time 20 minutes by default can be changed in Skype Options 6 6 D Do o n no ot t d di is st tu ur rb b You can activate this status if you are busy and do not want to receive incoming calls 7 7 I In nv vi is si ib bl le e You can activate this status if you want to make but not receive Internet calls Other us...

Page 20: ...rd telephone line to call numbers entered in your phonebook Just make sure each number is entered as it will be dialed that is include the area code and 1 prefix if required The telephone will insert a prefix to the number if you use SkpeOut to call a standard phone number N No ot te e To make Internet calls to standard telephone numbers you must establish a Skype Out account see page 4 For inform...

Page 21: ... the second three times for the third Continue for lower case letters or numerals See page 31 for full character set The cursor moves to the right when you press another dial pad button or the button Press the V button to move the cursor to the left Press 1 to enter a space Press repeatedly to enter an ampersand apostrophe comma period or the digit 1 Press CLEAR to erase letters if you make a mist...

Page 22: ...that button Press dial pad buttons once for the first letter twice for the second three times for the third as shown on the previous page For example press 5 jkl once to find Jennifer twice to find Kevin or three times to find Linda The phonebook will cycle through 3 or 4 entries depending on the number of letters on the key If there aren t any names associated with one of the let ters the next al...

Page 23: ...ebook entry is displayed select DELETE to delete the displayed entry from the phone book Once deleted an entry cannot be recovered To edit an entry When any phonebook entry is displayed select EDIT to modify the entry See page 19 for help in editing the name or number Change the number as needed then select OK Change the name as needed then select OK to save the entry The modified entry will be di...

Page 24: ...er of the person calling match es a number in your phonebook the name that appears on screen will match the name as you entered it into your phonebook Example If Christine Smith calls her name will appear as Chris if this is how you entered it into your phonebook If someone in your Internet contact list is currently online a checkmark will be displayed after the name in your call log 08 15AM 02 14...

Page 25: ...te all entries from your call log When asked to confirm select YES to clear your call log of all entries or NO to exit and leave all call log entries intact Select STORE to copy this entry into your phone book If you want to change the name or number before storing it in your phonebook press repeatedly to choose the correct dialing format or select EDIT to change the name If the name or number are...

Page 26: ...to resume conversation NEW New calls press CID to review call log Indicator lights INTERNET LINE On when Internet line is in use Flashes slowly when call is on hold Flashes quickly when line is ringing MUTE NEW TELEPHONE LINE On when telephone line is in use Flashes slowly when call is on hold Flashes quickly when line is ringing Status symbols for Internet calls Online SkypeMe Away Status Unknown...

Page 27: ...ATE HANDSET button on the base for at least 30 seconds 4 4 The handset should beep to indicate the registra tion has completed You will be prompted to enter a name for the new handset see page 17 for help in entering names We strongly recommend that you give each handset a distinctive name to simplify paging and intercom use 5 5 Select O OK K to save the new handset name The name you enter will be...

Page 28: ...d see page 9 You must establish a Skype account before using the Internet line Launch your browser and check to see if you can connect to the Internet You must establish an Internet connection to make calls Activate your Vtech Cordless Phone Suite software click on the Status tab and make sure all four boxes are checked Unchecked boxes may help you identify the source of the problem Check your Net...

Page 29: ...nal prefix if needed number Enter 011 Country code National prefix if needed number Launch the Vtech Cordless Phone Suite software click the Options tab then check the box marked Add international prefix and country code Then enter National prefix if needed number Problems check ing Net Status on handset Check your Net Status when you first enter the menu before scrolling When you scroll the highl...

Page 30: ...and all required software is running Make sure the ringer for the non ringing line is on see page 15 Make sure the telephone line cord and AC adapter are plugged in prop erly see page 5 Move the handset closer to the base You might have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring Try unplugging some of them Handset does not work If the error message Not Registered...

Page 31: ...er Support at the numbers listed on page 26 If you have lost or broken a handset you should de register it from the base Using a handset that is registered to the base follow the steps below to de register the lost or broken handset 1 Select MENU 2 Press Vuntil Registration is displayed then select OK 3 Press Vuntil Deregister is highlighted then select OK 4 Press Vuntil affected handset is highli...

Page 32: ...rs in the rain or handle it with wet hands Do not install your base unit near a sink bathtub or shower Electrical storms Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety use caution when using electric appliances during storms Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years Clean ...

Page 33: ...ou make a mistake Press and hold CLEAR to delete all letters and start over 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Number of button presses To enter text press dial pad buttons once for the first letter twice for the second three times for the third etc See chart below for full character set Press once to enter A 5 times for a Press twice to enter B 6 times for b Press 3 times to enter C 7 times for c Press 4 times to...

Page 34: ...product should not be placed in any area 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 in your home consult your dealer or local power company 8 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not install this product where the cord may be stepped on or ...

Page 35: ...he base and or handset has been damaged 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 the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Important safety instructions WARNING Put the handset of your telephone next to your ear onl...

Page 36: ...ducts for a period of either a 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or b the time remaining on the original one year warran ty whichever is longer What is not covered by this limited war ranty This limited warranty does not cover 1 Product that has been subjected to misuse accident shipping or other physical damage improper installation abnormal operation or ...

Page 37: ...VTech It supersedes all other written or oral commu nications related to this Product VTech pro vides no other warranties for this product The warranty exclusively describes all of VTech s responsibilities regarding the prod uct There are no other express warranties No one is authorized to make modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification State Law Rights...

Page 38: ...his equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encour aged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equip ment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit diff...

Page 39: ...mpany is required to notify you before interrupting service If advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone compa ny may make changes in its facilities equip ment operation or procedures that could aff...

Page 40: ...o the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degrada tion of services in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the Supplier Any repairs or...

Page 41: ...dB BW 864 KHz RF Frequency Band Base to Handset 2400 MHz 2483 MHz Channels 95 Channel Spacing 864 KHz Operating Temperature 32 F 122 F 0 C 50 C Base Unit Voltage AC Voltage 60Hz 96 144 Vrms Base Unit Voltage AC Adapter Output 7 Vdc 500 mA nominal Handset Voltage 2 4 Vdc 750 mAh nominal Approximate Talk Time 8 hours Approximate Standby Time 4 days ...

Page 42: ... settings 15 Headphone 8 I I Incoming call log 22 Incoming calls answering 12 Indicator lights 24 Intercom 14 L L Language 16 Last number redial 12 Low battery 7 M M Making calls 12 21 Mute 13 N N Names enter into phonebook 19 search for 20 Net status 17 O O Operating range 39 P P Paging 14 Phonebook dial number 21 edit entries 21 name search 20 new entries 19 Problems 26 Q Q Quick reference guide...

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Page 44: ...Telecommunications Ltd Issue 1 17 VTech 12 29 05 Distributed in the U S A by VTech Communications Inc Beaverton Oregon 97008 1 888 347 2005 Distributed in Canada by VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd 200 7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond B C V6X 1Z9 1 888 211 2005 www vtechphones com www vtechcanada com ...