OM256VW USER MANUAL VERIZON WIRELESS HOME PHONE CONNECT
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Welcome to Verizon Wireless Thank you for choosing Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect. You’re now connected to the power of America’s most reliable wireless network. This guide will help you understand your new wireless device and all the things you can do with it. So let’s get started.
Contents 1 0BIntroduction......................................................................................................................................................1 2BPackage Contents...................................................................................................................................1 3BTop View .................................................................................................................................................2 4BBottom View ............
1 Introduction 0B Package Contents 2B The package should contain the following items. Please contact Verizon Wireless if any of the items are missing or damaged.
Top View 3B Note: The figures are only for your reference, the actual shape and color of the product may differ slightly. 9 8 7 6 4 2 3 1 10 5 1 DC 12V power port 6 Power indicator 2 Telephone port 1 7 Voice mail indicator 3 Telephone port 2 8 Battery indicator 4 USB port* 9 Signal strength indicators 5 Antenna port 10 Power on/off switch * Note: Never place a USB-based device into the USB port of the Home Phone Connect under any circumstances.
Bottom View 4B 1 1 Wall-mounting brackets 2 Battery cover 2 3 3 3 Battery port
2 Installation Installing the Battery 5B Note: The system will stop charging the battery when the ambient temperature is outside of the temperature range allowed for charging (14°F to 113°F). When the power adapter is connected, the battery will automatically charge. When fully charged, the battery will automatically stop charging. Remove the battery if the device will be unused for a period exceeding 2 weeks.
Remove the battery cover. Carefully insert the battery connection cable into the battery port. The connection cable will click into place when correctly inserted. Place the battery in the battery slot and return the battery cover. Installing the Antenna 6B Make sure the device is turned off. Align the antenna with the antenna port on the device as illustrated below. Screw the antenna into the port, ensuring that the connection is secure.
Installing the Power Adapter 7B Under normal usage, the device relies on the external power adapter for its power supply. Insert the power adapter into the DC input port, and plug the unit into an AC wall outlet. Note: Back up battery power will only be used during power failure or if the external power adapter is not in use. Connecting the Device to a Telephone 8B The device provides two telephone ports. The ports use the same telephone number.
Do not plug Home Phone Connect into your telephone wall jack. This configuration is not supported unless you have taken steps to disconnect the landline wires coming into your home. Note: The telephone cable is not included. The device and telephone cable are for indoor use only. Only corded telephones connected directly to the Home Phone Connect will receive service.
Mounting the Device 9B Horizontal Mounting 19B Place the device on a smooth surface with good ventilation. Place it at least 4 inches away from other objects. Vertical Mounting 20B Fix two wall screws into the wall with the screw heads extending approximately 0.1 inches from the surface of the wall. The diameter of a screw head should be between 0.22 inches and 0.28 inches. The distance between two screws should be 3.98 inches.
3 General Functions Powering on the Device 10B Press the button to power on the device. When the device is on, the power indicator will be blue. Note: Press and hold the button for 1 second to power off the device. Activating the Device 1B If your device has not yet been activated, please follow the steps below: 1. 2. Dial * 2 2 8 from your home telephone and follow the instructions to program your Home Phone Connect. You will hear a confirmation message once programming is complete.
Note: If you are porting your home telephone number to Home Phone Connect service, you will not be able to receive calls until the porting process has been completed. Understanding the Indicators 12B The table below describes possible states for each of the device indicators.
Making Calls 13B 1. 2. 3. Before making a call, make sure at least one signal strength indicator ( ) is lit up. Place a call by entering the desired telephone number. The number will be dialed automatically. When your call is complete, hang up or return the phone to the receiver to ensure that you can receive calls. Making a 3-Way Call 14B You can talk with two parties at the same time by using the 3-way call feature on your Home Phone Connect.
Receiving Calls 15B Lift the handset or press "talk" to answer an incoming call. Note: While the Home Phone Connect adapter has a backup battery, if the landline device requires external power to operate, service (including the ability to make and receive 911 calls) will not be available during a power outage. Using Voice Mail 16B 1. 2. 3. The voice mail indicator ( ) will blink blue to indicate that you have one or more unheard voice mail messages. Dial * 8 6 to access your voice mail.
Important Facts About Your Home Phone Connect 17B Dialing 21B Your Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect may require 10-digit dialing in most areas. Customers may need to use the three-digit Area Code when dialing local and long distance numbers. Your Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect does not support rotary or pulse dialing phones. Call Forwarding 2B Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect allows customers to forward calls to another phone number, including your mobile phone or office number.
2. 3. You will hear a confirmation tone. Hang up your home phone or return the phone receiver to its base. Fax Machine Compatibility 23B Your Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect does not support incoming or outgoing fax service. 25B Home Security Systems 24B Your Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect may not be compatible with certain Home Security systems. Please check with your security system provider to confirm the compatibility requirements of your Home Security system.
4 Troubleshooting 1B I am not getting a dial tone on my handset. 1. Ensure that the power adaptor is properly connected (refer to page 6 of the User Manual) and that the power indicator is illuminated (refer to page 10 of the User Manual). 2. Check to make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged in (refer to page 6 of the User Manual). Check to make sure you are not roaming outside of the Verizon Wireless network. 3.
Can I create a shortcut to access my voice mail? The availability of a shortcut feature to access voice mail messages depends solely on the capabilities of the corded or cordless phone that you use with Home Phone Connect. Please refer to the user material that came with your phone.
Service will only be available during a power outage if the home telephone connected to the device does not rely on external power to operate (as is the case with many corded phones). How long is the battery life of Home Phone Connect? Talk time is about 2 hours and standby time is about 36 hours, but the actual values vary with the network environment. How does Caller ID (CID) work? Caller ID works the same way it does on your Verizon Wireless Mobile Phone.
1. Take the phone off the hook so you can hear the dial tone and verify that telephone service is available. 2. Press # # 1 to adjust the volume. 3. Press keys 1 to 4 to select the desired volume. 4. After selecting the desired volume, press the * key to save it. If you hear a single confirmation tone, you have successfully set the volume level. Note: If you hear a double tone you have pressed an incorrect key.
