User's Manual

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Getting Started
not running or you are not logged in. The tray
icon is grey.
• The handset is linked with the base station but
the VOIP251 software is not running. The tray
icon is not displayed.
3.10 Auto power off
For your phone to work properly, your
computer should be switched on and Skype
should be running.
In order to conserve battery life if your base
station is disconnected or your computer is
switched off, your handset will indicate
SEARCHING for 30 minutes. Then, it will be
switched off.
To switch your handset ON, press
e or place it
on the charger.
Note
Your handset will not switch off automatically if it
is on the charger.
3.11 What is standby mode?
Your phone is in standby mode when it is idle.
The standby screen displays the handset name
and number, Skype user status, time, signal icon
and battery icon.
3.12 Switching your handset on/off
3.12.1 Switching on your handset
Press
e. The handset may take a few
seconds to power up.
3.12.2 Switching off your handset
Press and hold
e.
Note
Your handset cannot receive any calls if there is
no power.
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