Ooma HD3 Handset User Manual
- June 2, 2024
- Ooma
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**Getting Started**
You’re just a few quick steps from making and receiving calls on your new Ooma HD3 Handset. This handset is the perfect companion to the Ooma Telo™—you’ll be able to access all Ooma features and even unlock new functionality! Before you begin, please make sure that your Ooma Telo is installed and operating properly, as your new handset cannot be set up without a functioning Telo.
Step 1
Insert Batteries
Remove the battery cover located on the back of the handset by sliding it away from the center of the device. Insert the two rechargeable AAA batteries, making sure that you align the flat end against the springs. Replace the battery cover by sliding it in the opposite direction.
WARNING: If you need to replace the batteries included with your handset, use only rechargeable Nickel Metal-Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. Other types of batteries may damage the handset or create a risk of fire.
Step 2 Charge the Handset
Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet and then connect the AC adapter cable
to the charging cradle. Put the handset on the cradle.
When the handset is on its cradle, it will show a lightning bolt in the
battery icon when it is charging.
We recommend that you leave the handset on the cradle for 30 minutes before proceeding to the next step. The handset requires 10 hours to fully charge.
We recommend that you leave the handset on the cradle for 30 minutes before proceeding to the next step. The handset requires 10 hours to fully charge.
Step 3 Register the Handset
Press the Page key on your Ooma Telo and hold it down for three seconds to
activate registration mode. When the handset detects the Telo, press the
YES soft key to proceed.
Once the handset is successfully registered, the home screen will be
displayed.
Each Ooma Telo supports up to four Ooma HD3 Handsets.
Quick Reference
Home Screen
After the handset is registered to your Telo, it will display a home screen similar to the one pictured below.
Navigating the User Interface
Your Ooma HD3 Handset has an easy-to-use interface that puts the most common features at your fingertips while still letting you access all the advanced features the handsetis capable of.
Accessing the main menu Press the **MENU**
key from the home screen.
To select an item Use the navigation pad to scroll through a menu until you have highlighted the item you want, then press the center Select key.
Using the soft keys
There are two context-sensitive soft keys just under the display. Shortcuts to
popular functions are assigned to these keys. The handset will update the
label above the keys as you use the phone. Press the appropriate soft key to
invoke the assigned function.
Accessing other options
To see a list of all available functions on a screen, press the Options soft
key.
To exit a menu
Press the key to go back one menu level. Press to exit all menus.
Main Menu Options
The following options are available from the main menu:
Basic Operation
Placing and Receiving Calls
There are two ways to place a call. You can dial the number first like a cell
phone, and then press . This gives you the added convenience of automatically
searching your phonebook as you dial. Alternately, you can place a call in a
traditional manner by pressing first before you dial.
To answer a call, press when the phone is ringing.
You may end a call by pressing .
To make a second call while you are already on the phone, press to switch
lines and then dial the phone number.
Note: This requires the Instant Second Line feature of Ooma Premier.
Joining an Existing Call
You can join an existing call-in-progress by picking up an unused handset and
pressing . Press the Join soft key and then select the line you wish to join.
Picture Caller-ID
When an incoming call comes in, you’ll see the associated phone number on the
display.
If the caller is in your Ooma phonebook, you’ll also see their name and
picture (if available) shown on the handset display.
Note: Ooma Premier users will see the caller-ID name even if the caller
is not in your phonebook.
Call-waiting
Switch to a second incoming call by pressing or the Answer soft key. The
current call will be automatically placed on hold. Switch back to the first
call by pressing again.
Speakerphone
Press the key to start a call in speakerphone mode, or during a call to switch
to speakerphone. Press again to go back to using the earpiece.
Muting the Microphone
While you are on a call, you can turn the microphone off by pressing the Mute
soft key. Press the Unmute soft key to turn the microphone on again.
Volume Adjustment
To adjust the ringer volume, press up/down on the navigation pad while you’re
on the home screen.
To adjust the call volume, press up/down while you’re on a call. This will
adjust the volume setting for the earpiece or speakerphone depending on which
one is active.
Handset Paging
To locate your handset, press the key on the Ooma Telo (refer to Telo Quick
Start Guide). All handsets that are powered on will chime for 30 seconds.
Press on the handset to stop the chime.
International Calls
To place an international call, dial 0 1 1
followed by the country code
and phone number. Depending on your account settings, you may hear your
prepaid balance announced before the call is connected.
Note: To make international calls and access other premium services such as 411, you must charge up your prepaid account at: my.ooma.com/prepaid
Calling Features
Phonebook
Set up your phonebook by going to:
my.ooma.com/contacts
You can add new contacts manually or import existing contacts from many
popular applications and sites.
To sync your phonebook down to your handsets, click the Sync button on the web page or select Services from the main menu on your handset and then Sync config.
From the Home screen, select Phonebook from the main menu, or long-press on the speaker key, to bring up a list of your contacts. Use the navigation pad to scroll and then press Select to view a list of phone numbers for a contact. Choose one and then press to place the call.
Voicemail Playback
To access your voicemail account, press the Voicemail soft key from the home
screen and follow the audio prompts.
When listening to your voicemail, press
**4**
to play the previous message, press
**5 **
to replay the current message and
**6**
to skip to the next message. Delete the current message by pressing
**7**
, and save by pressing **9**
.
Press to end voicemail playback.
Call Logs
Select Call Logs from the menu, or long-press on the Menu key, and use the
navigation pad to scroll through a list of your recent calls. Press to return
a call.
Redial
Press the redial soft key to bring up a list of previously dialed numbers.
Scroll through the list and then press to redial.
Intercom
Use the intercom to connect with other members of your household. To use this
feature, select Intercom from the main menu. Choose a handset you wish to
call or select Call All to ring all handsets.
Baby Monitoring
Baby monitoring lets you listen in on another room when you’re busy elsewhere
in your home. Monitoring works in one direction, with one handsetacting as a
remote microphone and the other handset acting as a speaker.
The first time you use this feature, you must enable the function on the handsetyou will use as a remote microphone. Goto Settings from the main menu and turn on the Baby monitor option. The handset is now ready to be monitored.
Now pick up the handset you will use as the speaker. Select Intercom from the main menu. Choose the handset you wish to monitor and then press the Monitor softkey.
Favorites
Set up a list of your favorite callers for easy access. Add a phone number
from your call logs, redial list, or phonebook by highlighting the number and
then pressing the Options softkey and selecting Add to favorites. Select which
speed dial slot you want the number to be assigned to.
Access your favorites by pressing # from the home screen and then the speed dial slot number you wish to dial. You may also press and hold the speed dial slot number from the home screen to make the call directly.
**Premier Features**
Ooma Premier is a collection of advanced calling features that have been
designed to enhance the capabilities of your home phone. With over 25 features
to hoose from, there’s something for everyone!
In addition to the features described below which take advantage of your Ooma HD3 Handset, Premier subscribers can also access privacy protecting features to block telemarketers, call forwarding options to prevent missed calls, and many other convenient features that greatly enhance the capabilities of your home phone. To learn more about all of the features available in Ooma Premier, visit: my.ooma.com/premier
Enhanced Voicemail
Send to Voicemail When an incoming call comes in, press the Options softkey
and then select Send to VM to send the call directly to voicemail. You can
also send an active call to voicemail.
Do Not Disturb
You can engage Do Not Disturb and send all calls straight to voicemail. Toggle
Do Not Disturb on and off by selecting the Do Not Disturb option from the
Services menu.
Voicemail Monitoring
When an incoming call goes to voicemail, you’ll be able to hear the caller
leaving their message through the handset speaker.
Press if you want to pick up the call, or press to shut off the speaker.
Enhanced Calling
Instant Second Line™
If someone else is already on a call, pick up any Ooma handset and press to
get a fresh Ooma dialtone to make a second call. You’ll see the line **2**
indicator light up when you’re on the second line.
Enhanced Call Waiting
If someone is already on the line and you receive a second incoming call, any
Ooma handsets not in use will ring. Press to answer the call.
Three-way Conferencing
With calls on both lines, press the Options soft key and then select the
3-way conference option to merge both lines together. To split the conference
into individual calls, press the Options soft key and then select the Stop
conference option.
Virtual Numbers
Select a second phone number for your in-laws, home business, or to make it
easy for loved ones living in another area code to reach you. To configure
this eature, go to: my.ooma.com/numbers
Personal Devices
Each Ooma HD3 Handset can be configured as a personal device, allowing you to
set up a separate phone number and voicemail account for a home office or a
ember of your household.
Your personal device will have a separate My Ooma account, allowing you to customize your new phone line exactly the way you want it. To configure this feature, go to: my.ooma.com/numbers
**Troubleshooting**
My handset doesn’t work
• If your phone cannot register to your Telo, you might have a first-
generation Ooma Telo Handset and your Telo is running in a mode that does not
support the new Ooma HD3 Handset. Dial *** # * # 3 0 2**
from a phone
connected directly to the Telo, wait for your Telo to reboot and then try
again.
• Make sure your batteries are properly installed and sufficiently charged.
My phone doesn’t ring
• Your ringer may be turned off. Increase the ringer volume by pressing up on
the navigation pad from the home screen.
• Check the signal quality with the signal strength indicator. Bring the
handset closer to the Telo and try to answer an incoming call.
• When DND is on, the status bar will display and all incoming calls will go
directly to voicemail. To turn this feature off, go to Menu, then Settings and
choose Do Not Disturb.
I don’t hear a dialtone
• Verify that your Ooma Telo is powered on and working properly. The Ooma logo
should be lit blue. If you have a regular phone, plug it into the PHONE port
of the Telo to check for dialtone.
My handset won’t charge
• Make sure the charging cradle is plugged in.
• Make sure that the handset is placed in the cradle securely.
• Remove the batteries from the handset and re-install them. Replace the
batteries with new Ni-MH rechargeable batteries if your current set no longer
works.
I hear noise or static
• Bring the handset closer to the Ooma Telo to see if quality improves.
• Try moving your Ooma Telo and handset away from devices that may generate
interference (other phones, computers, wireless devices, electrical appliances
like microwaves).
Call quality is not good
• Try adjusting the earpiece volume by pressing up/down on the navigation pad.
• Move closer to the Ooma Telo to see if the audio quality improves.
• Ensure that the handset batteries are fully charged.
• Problems with voice quality might be due to your Internet connection. Please
visit www.ooma.com/support for tips on
troubleshooting your Internet connection.
Need Assistance?
Check out these resources for troubleshooting guides or additional help:
Online knowledgebase:www.ooma.com/support
User
manuals:www.ooma.com/userguide
Community forum: forums.ooma.com
Live customer care: 1-888-711-6662
(US)
1-866-929-6662 (Canada)
**Warranty, Safety and Legal Notices**
What this Warranty Covers. Ooma agrees to provide a limited warranty to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the Ooma HD3 Handset contained in this package (“Product”) is free from material defects in material and workmanship, subject to the exclusions noted below. This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America or Canada.
What Ooma Will Do. During the warranty period, Ooma or its authorized service representative will repair or replace, at its option, without charge, a Product which is found to be materially defective in materials or workmanship and returned to Ooma. Ooma, at its option, may use new or refurbished replacement parts to repair the Product, or may replace the Product with a new or refurbished product having the same or similar function.
How Long this Warranty Lasts. This limited warranty shall expire one (1) year from the date of the Product purchase. Replacement or refurbished parts and products are warranted for the original Product warranty period. This warranty terminates if you sell or transfer your Product.
What this Warranty Excludes. This limited warranty does not cover: (a) the cost of shipping and handling for returned and replacement products, or damage or loss during shipment for warranty service; or (b) any software (which is governed exclusively by the licensing terms of such software); or (c) any Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling that is contrary to operation instructions, neglect, acts of god, inundation, fire, water or other liquid intrusion, or force majeure; or (d) any Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration, or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of Ooma; or (e) any Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or (f) any Product whose identifying information has been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or (g) any Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States or Canada, or that is returned without a valid proof of purchase; or (h) any indirect or consequential harm caused as a result of any defect or failure of the Product to properly operate, including without limitation lost data or inability to communicate.
How to Get Warranty Service. To obtain warranty service, call Customer Support toll-free at 1-888711-6662 (USA) or 1-866-929-6662 (Canada) for detailed information, including instructions on how and where to return your Product and on any applicable costs associated with a repair, replacement or exchange. You may be required to provide proof of purchase before obtaining warranty service, and it is your sole responsibility to maintain such proof (e.g., a sales receipt). eturned products that are determined not to be materially defective will be subject to a handling fee. If you disagree with any of our decisions with respect to warranty service, you have the right to contest that decision as permitted under applicable laws and regulations.
How State Law Applies. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Limitation on Liability. THIS WARRANTY IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AGREEMENT FOR THE PRODUCT BETWEEN YOU AND OOMA. NO ONE IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON ANY SUCH MODIFICATION. OOMA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ITS LIMITED WARRANTY WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE FOR FUTURE SALES. OOMA DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ITS PRODUCTS, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, COURSE OF DEALING, TRADE USAGE OR PRACTICE OR THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. MOREOVER, OOMA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY PRODUCT, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT OR TORT, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY BY OOMA FOR DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, REGARDLESS OF FORM, ACTION OR FORESEEABILITY, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO US FOR THE PRODUCT UPON WHICH LIABILITY IS BASED. SOME STATES AND/OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, AND/OR DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND/OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF SUCH IS THE CASE, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OOMA LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY.
What the FCC wants you to know
This device complies with part 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 communication may
not be ensured when using this device.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against producing harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• Try moving your Ooma Telo and Ooma HD3 Handset away from devices that may
generate interference, including: computers, wireless devices and electrical
appliances (such as microwaves).
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed to by the User Manual could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
To insure the safety of many users, the FCC has established criteria for the
amount of radio frequency energy various products may produce depending on
their intended use. This product has been tested and found to comply with the
FCC’s exposure criteria. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC
rules. A Label that contains, among other information, the ACTA registration
number is affixed on the back of the device. If trouble is experienced with
this equipment, please contact:
Company Name: Ooma,Inc.
Address: 525 Almanor Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
TEL: 1-888-711-6662
This equipment complies with 68.316 and 68.317 of the FCC Rules and
Regulations defining Hearing Aid Compatible(“HAC”) and Volume Control and , as
such, is deemed compatible with hearing aids.
The Ooma HD3 Handset FCC ID is XFT-TELOHS500.
Industry Canada Notice
This product meets the applicable Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Canada technical specifications. This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Safety Information
When using telephone equipment, including the Ooma HD3 Handset, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, damage to equipment, loss of property, severe injury to persons or even
loss of life, including the following:
• Do not use this equipment and all related accessories near or under water,
for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool, under the rain, do not plunge any parts in
water or any other liquid.
• Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote
risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Use only the charging cradle indicated in this manual and included in the
original product box, if necessary order a new replacement charging cradle
from Ooma.
• Do not insert the power adapter into an extension cord, receptacle or outlet
unless the prongs can be fully inserted, failure to do so may cause electric
shock or excessive heat resulting in a fire.
• Do not overload power outlets and extensions cords, otherwise it can result
in fire or serious electrical shock.
• To prevent overheating, situate all parts of the product away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other fixtures,
appliances and products that produce heat or any area where proper ventilation
is not provided.
• Unplug with caution the product from power outlets or USB ports if it emits
smoke, an abnormal smell or makes unusual noise. These conditions may cause
fire or electrical shock.
• Do not disassemble the charging cradle, it contains no user-serviceable
parts.
• On the Ooma HD3 Handset, the battery cover is removable and the rechargeable
batteries may be replaced. Do not disassemble any other part of the Ooma HD3
Handset, it contains no user-serviceable parts.
• Unplug the product from any power outlet or USB port before cleaning. Do not
use liquid or aerosol cleaners, use a damp cloth or a microfiber cloth for
cleaning.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the Ooma HD3 Handset, its charging cradle,
or power adapter.
• Unplug the product from the power outlet if the cable or power adapter
prongs are damaged or frayed, if liquid has been spilled onto the product, if
the product has been exposed to rain, water or any other liquid, if the
internal components of the Ooma HD3 Handset, charging cradle, or its power
adapter are exposed.
• Do not use the Ooma HD3 Handset to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the
leak as it could ignite the gas.
• The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or
floor mount position, the prongs are not designed to hold the power adapter in
place if it is plugged upside down, for example do not use facing down power
outlets on a ceiling, under a table or in a cabinet.
• Use only RECHARGEABLE batteries. The batteries must be Ni-MH (Nickel-Metal
Hydride) type and AA (R6) size. Do NOT use Alkaline, Manganese, Ni-Cd
batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Batteries must be inserted with the
polarities (-) and (+) in correct positions.
• Do not try to open, mutilate or burn batteries. Exposure to or swallowing
the ingredients contained within or their combustion products could be
harmful. Nickel is a chemical known to state of California to cause cancer.
• Be careful when handling the batteries. Conductive materials such as
bracelets, silverware, metallic surfaces may create a short-circuit leading to
a battery overheat and would cause burns or release of toxic ingredients.
• Do not intentionally short-circuit the batteries. • Remove the batteries
from the Ooma HD3 Handset before shipping or storing the product.
• Do not throw your old batteries in the trash. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY
(1-800-822-8837), they will provide you
with the address of the recycling center nearest to you.
© 2017 Ooma, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Ooma, the Ooma logo, Ooma Telo, Ooma HD3 Handset, Ooma Premier and all other Ooma company, product and service names and slogans are trademarks of Ooma, Inc. All other product, service or brand names are the property of their respective owners. Patent pending.
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