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2 3 Interference Information This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured[...]
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2 3 3 T able of Contents Getting Started 7 P acking List 7 Setup the base 7 Setup the handset 8 Registration 8 SIP account Conguration 9 Base Web interface 1 0 Get the base IP address 1 0 Input SIP account information via web interface 1 0 Handset menu 1 1 Overview 1 1 Base 1 1 Handset 12 Handset keys layout 12 Master Handset 14 Handset Menu tre[...]
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4 5 P acking List The following components are included in your package: IP DECT Gateway IP160 DECT Handset Handset Belt Clip Charging Cradle AC Adaptor (6V, 0.5A) for Charging Cradle AC Adaptor (5V, 0.5A) for gateway 1.5M Ethernet Cable (Cat 5) Quick Setup Guide 2 x AAA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries Setup the base 1. Plug the adaptor (5V, 0.5A) int[...]
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5 The IP address of the base is assigned dynamically by default. Make sure the router’s DHCP server is on. When the base is powered up, the amber led will be amber colored. Once the net- address, the amber led will light up again. Setup the handset Connecting the charging cradle 1. Plug the adaptor (6V, 0.5A) into a power outlet and connect its p[...]
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6 7 Registration On the base: 1. Hold down the page key on the back of the base. 2. After the button is held down for ve seconds, the amber led begins blinking amber and blue. The page key can now be released. The base is now in registration mode. On the handset: 1. If the handset has not registered to any base, it will show “Unregistered” o[...]
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6 7 7 SIP account Conguration The SIP account can be congured through IP DECT base web interface or handset menu. Base Web interface Retrieving the base IP address In order to access the web interface of the base, the IP address is required. This information can be obtained from a properly registered handset. Press “OK” button to enter th[...]
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8 9 Enter display name, user id, password, SIP Server and Outbound Proxy server of the SIP account. Check the Active eld to Enable/Disable. Press the “Save” button to conrm. If the SIP settings are congured correctly , the handset will now be able to make and receive VOIP calls. Handset menu On the handset, go to menu “Settings [ VOI[...]
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8 9 9 Overview Base Functions of registration/paging button on the base. The registration/paging button is located at the right hand side of the gateway . When the gateway is powered up, the status LED will be on and in amber color for 5 secs. After the initialization, the led status indicators are as follows: LED status Description Steady amber Ne[...]
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10 11 Handset Handset key layout Functions of Key on the handset Key Function Left Soft Key P erform the contextual operation as shown on the left side of current display Right Soft Key P erform the contextual operation as shown on the right side of current display Talk On/Speaker Phone K ey When the phone is in idle mode, press the talk button onc[...]
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10 11 11 Key Function Navigation Right Key When the phone is in idle mode, press this key to show the Ringer volume menu. In talk mode, press this key to open the talk volume menu. Press the navigation up/down key to adjust the volume. OK Key When the phone is in idle mode, press it to open the main menu. 0-9 Keys W hen the phone is in idle mode, h[...]
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12 13 Master Handset When a SIP account is created on the gateway through handset menu, the hand- set will be set as the master headset of the SIP account. Users of this handset can congure the settings in base related to the SIP account through the menu on the master handset. The administrator can change the master handset of SIP accounts via t[...]
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12 13 13 Main Menu Sub Menu Function description Contacts Private Directory Accesses local phonebook, Maximum 150 entries Public Directory Accesses shared phonebook which is stored in the gateway , Maximum 300 entries N etwork Directory Accesses network phonebook by LDAP Call Lists All Calls Accesses the all calls list from the gateway Outgoing Cal[...]
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14 15 Main Menu Sub Menu Function description System Network Views the network settings of the gateway H /S User P assword Changes handset user password. System Admin P assword Changes the system Admin P assword Firmware Upgrade Upgrades handset software Handset Factory Default Resets handset settings to factory default Base Factory Default Resets [...]
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14 15 15 General Settings Phone status Enter “Status” menu. Select item “SIP Account Status” to view the associated SIP accounts status (registered/disabled). Select item “Network Status” to view the base network information. This includes base network type, IP Address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS. Time and date Enter “Settin[...]
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16 17 To make an external call through default line: Enter the number/IP address in pre-dialing page or select a record in phonebook/call log list. Then press the Talk On key or OK key . The default outgoing line will be selected automatically for the call making. To select line before making an external call: Enter the number/IP address in pre-dia[...]
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16 17 17 Call Forward On the master handset, Enter “Services” [ “Call Forward” menu. Highlight the SIP account to enable/disable call forward. Use left and right navigation keys to highlight the call forward options. There are 3 types of call forwarding options: 1) Call forwarding unconditional - W hen this is enabled, the incoming call of [...]
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18 19 Call Waiting When there is a call waiting, you can -press “Accept” soft key to answer the call waiting and put the current call on hold. -press “Reject” soft key to reject the call. Call Transfer During a conversation with an external call, users can press the “Transfer” soft key , then enter calling phone number and press the “[...]
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18 19 19 Account Settings SIP Account Setup: Users can setup SIP Accounts on the base through the handset. On the handset, go to the menu “Settings” [ “VOIP Account Setup” View SIP Account Status: Users can view the status of the accounts which are associated with the handset. On the handset, go to the menu “Status” [ “SIP Account Sta[...]
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20 21 Base: Hold down the page key for 1 0 seconds. Then release the key . Press the key again. The settings in base will go back to factory default. Firmware upgrade Handset: Go to the menu “System” [ “Firmware Upgrade”. The phone will check the avail- ability of new software version. If new rmware is available, a popup window will ask [...]
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20 21 21 Service If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact customer service at 1-800-5 1 1-3 180. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. This product may be serviced only by t[...]
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22 23 Warranty Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase: • Two years, from date of purchase What we will do: • Provide you with a replacement unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period. How you get service: ?[...]
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22 23 23 • Products purchased or serviced outside the USA • Acts of nature, such as, but not limited to lightning damage • 3rd party products, such as headsets Product Registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be neccessary . The return [...]
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24 25 Visit the RCA web site at www .rca4business.com Please do not send any products to the Oregon address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Teleeld NA Inc. 49 15 SW Grith Dr . #302 Beaverton, Or 97 005 RCA is a trademark of RCA Trademark Management S.A., Used under license. © 20 [...]
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