VTech IS8151 Series DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephone with Bluetooth Wireless Technology

Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury. Always follow these instructions:

• Read and understand all instructions.
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
• Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
• Do not use this product near water, such as near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, or swimming pool, nor in a wet basement or shower.
• Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand, or other unstable surfaces.
• Avoid placing the telephone system in places with extreme temperature, direct sunlight, or other electrical devices. Protect your phone from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids, and fumes.
• Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the telephone base and handset are provided for ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa, or rug. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided.
• 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 or office, consult your dealer or local power company.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where the cord may be walked on.
• Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots in the telephone base or handset because they may touch dangerous voltage points or create a short circuit. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the telephone base or handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used.
• Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.
• Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the following conditions:
  • When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
  • If liquid has been spilled onto the product.
  • If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
  • If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation.
  • If the product has been dropped and the telephone base and/or handset has been damaged.
  • If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
• Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Under certain circumstances, a spark may be created when the adapter is plugged into the power outlet, or when the handset is replaced in its cradle. This is a common event associated with the closing of any electrical circuit. The user should not plug the phone into a power outlet, and should not put a charged handset into the cradle, if the phone is located in an environment containing concentrations of flammable or flame-supporting gases, unless there is adequate ventilation. A spark in such an environment could create a fire or explosion. Such environments might include: medical use of oxygen without adequate ventilation; industrial gases (cleaning solvents; gasoline vapors; etc.); a leak of natural gas; etc.
• Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode.
• The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table, or cabinet outlet.
• For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• CAUTION: Use only the batteries indicated in this manual. There may be a risk of explosion if a wrong type of battery is used for the handset. Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries or replacement batteries (BT183342/BT283342) for the handset. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode.
• Use only the adapter included with this product. Incorrect adapter polarity or voltage can seriously damage the product.

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Battery Precautions

• CAUTION: Use Only Supplied Battery.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conductive materials.
• Charge the battery provided with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.

Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers

Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, WTR recommends to physicians that:

• Pacemaker patients should keep wireless telephones at least six inches (15 cm) from the pacemaker.
• Should NOT place wireless telephones directly over the pacemaker, such as in a breast pocket, when it is turned ON.
• Should use the wireless telephone at the ear opposite the pacemaker.

WTR's evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other persons using wireless telephones.

About Cordless Telephones

• Privacy: Calls are transmitted by radio waves, so conversations could be intercepted. Do not consider cordless telephone conversations as private as those on corded telephones.
• Electrical Power: The telephone base must be connected to a working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made if the base is unplugged, switched off, or if power is interrupted.
• Potential TV Interference: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to televisions and VCRs. To minimize or prevent interference, do not place the telephone base near or on top of a TV or VCR. Moving the base farther away often reduces or eliminates interference.
• Rechargeable Batteries: Exercise care in handling batteries to avoid short circuits with conductive materials like rings, bracelets, and keys, as the battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm. Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger.
• Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of these batteries safely. Do not burn or puncture them, as they could release caustic material causing injury.

Specifications

• Product Type: DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephone with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
• Phonebook: 200 memory locations; up to 30 digits and 15 characters per entry.
• Caller ID Log: 50 memory locations; up to 24 digits and 15 characters per entry.
• Call Block: 1000 entries.
• Power Requirement:
  
  • Handset: 2.4 VDC, 2x AAA Ni-MH battery pack
  • Telephone Base: 6V DC @ 400mA
  • Charger: 6V DC @ 600mA
• Nominal Effective Range: Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions.
• Channels: 5
• Transmit Frequency: Handset & Telephone Base: 1921.536MHz - 1928.448MHz
• Frequency Control: Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer control
• Hearing Aid Compatibility: Compatible with Hearing Aid T-Coil (TIA-1083 Compliant). Telephones with this logo have reduced noise and interference when used with most T-coil equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants.
• Energy Star: Proudly marked with the ENERGY STAR® label, indicating it meets the latest energy efficiency guidelines.

What's in the Box

The package typically includes:

• 1 Quick start guide
• For IS8151 models: 1 handset, 1 telephone base, 1 charger, 1 battery pack, 1 belt clip, 1 phone cord, 1 power adapter.
• For IS8151-2 models: 2 handsets, 1 telephone base, 2 chargers, 2 battery packs, 2 belt clips, 1 phone cord, 1 power adapter.
• For IS8151-3 models: 3 handsets, 1 telephone base, 3 chargers, 3 battery packs, 3 belt clips, 1 phone cord, 1 power adapter.
• For IS8151-4 models: 4 handsets, 1 telephone base, 4 chargers, 4 battery packs, 4 belt clips, 1 phone cord, 1 power adapter.
• For IS8151-5 / IS8152-5 models: 5 handsets, 1 telephone base, 5 chargers, 5 battery packs, 5 belt clips, 1 phone cord, 1 power adapter.
• For IS8151-1S models: 1 handset, 1 telephone base, 1 charger, 1 battery pack, 1 belt clip, 1 phone cord, 1 power adapter.
• For IS8151-2S models: 2 handsets, 1 telephone base, 2 chargers, 2 battery packs, 2 belt clips, 1 phone cord, 1 power adapter.
• For IS8151-3S models: 3 handsets, 1 telephone base, 3 chargers, 3 battery packs, 3 belt clips, 1 phone cord, 1 power adapter.
• For IS8151-4S models: 4 handsets, 1 telephone base, 4 chargers, 4 battery packs, 4 belt clips, 1 phone cord, 1 power adapter.
• For IS8151-5S / IS8152-5S models: 5 handsets, 1 telephone base, 5 chargers, 5 battery packs, 5 belt clips, 1 phone cord, 1 power adapter.

Connect and Install

1. Connect the telephone base: Connect the telephone base to a phone jack. If you subscribe to DSL high-speed Internet service through your telephone line, connect a DSL filter (not included) to the telephone wall jack.
2. Install the battery: Open the battery compartment on the handset. Insert the battery pack, ensuring the correct orientation (THIS SIDE UP). Secure the compartment cover.
3. Connect the charger: Connect the charger to the telephone base and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet.
4. Charge the battery: Place the handset on the telephone base or charger. Charge the battery for at least 12 hours before first use.
5. Install belt clip: To attach the belt clip, snap it into the slots on both sides of the cordless handset. To remove, lift either of the belt clip tabs outwards from the handset.

Display and Indicators

The handset and telephone base displays show the time, date, and various status icons. Softkeys are located below the screen and their function is indicated by text above them.

Status Indicators:

• [battery-low] Handset battery low and needs charging.
• [charging] The handset battery is charging.
• [handset-number] Handset indicates the handset number.
• [ringer-off] Handset or telephone base ringer is off.
• [voicemail] New voicemail received from your telephone service provider.
• [home-line-in-use] The HOME line is in use.
• [bluetooth-active] Bluetooth device is active.
• [bluetooth-in-use] Bluetooth device is in use.
• [bluetooth-headset-in-use] Wireless Bluetooth headset is in use.
• [answering-system-on] Answering system is on.
• [new-caller-id] There are new caller ID log entries and/or new messages.

Improve the Telephone Signal Strength

To avoid interference, place the telephone base in a central location of the house and at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from:

• Thick walls
• Other household appliances such as TVs, radios, microwave ovens, Wi-Fi routers
• Large mirrors, metal furniture, and fish tanks.

Bluetooth Features

Pair and connect your Bluetooth enabled cellular phone or headset with the telephone base.

Add a Bluetooth Cell Phone

1. Press MENU on the telephone base.
2. Scroll to Bluetooth, then press SELECT.
3. Select Add device, then Add cellular.
4. Follow on-screen prompts: disconnect cell from other BT devices, place cell phone next to base.
5. When your cellphone finds your telephone (VTech DECT 6.0), continue the pairing process on your cell phone.

Add a Bluetooth Headset

1. Press MENU on the telephone base.
2. Scroll to Bluetooth, then press SELECT.
3. Select Add device, then Add headset.
4. Follow on-screen prompts: disconnect headset from cell, set headset to discoverable mode.
5. Place your headset next to the base to continue the pairing process.

Download a Cell Phone Directory

Before downloading, ensure the cell phone is paired, active, and connected.

1. Press MENU on the telephone base.
2. Scroll to Bluetooth, then press SELECT.
3. Scroll to Download PB, then press SELECT.
4. Follow prompts to download the directory. Up to 4 cell phone directories can be stored, each with up to 1,000 entries.

Activate Remote Voice Control

Make sure your cell phone is paired and connected via Bluetooth.

1. Press VOICE on the handset or telephone base.
2. Speak toward the telephone base or handset, and wait for feedback.
3. Press END to finish.

Setup

Date and Time

The handset and telephone base will prompt you to set the date and time upon initial setup or after a power outage.

1. When prompted, enter the date (MM/DD/YY) and press NEXT.
2. Enter the time (HH:MM AM/PM) and press SAVE.

Voice Guide for Smart Call Blocker / Answering System

After setting the date and time, you will be prompted to set up the Smart Call Blocker and the answering system via voice guide. Follow the voice prompts by pressing YES to start the setup.

Phonebook

The phonebook can store up to 4200 entries, including downloaded cellphone phonebooks. Each entry can have a phone number up to 30 digits and a name up to 15 characters.

Add a Phonebook Entry

1. Enter the phone number and press SAVE.
2. Press NEXT.
3. Select a label (Home, Cell, Work) and press NEXT.
4. Enter the name and press SAVE.

Review Phonebook Entries

1. Press the [phonebook] icon.
2. Choose the desired phonebook and press REVIEW.
3. Scroll through the entries.

Dial a Phonebook Entry

When your desired phonebook entry displays, press the [dial] or [call] button.

Delete a Phonebook Entry

1. When your desired phonebook entry displays, press DELETE.
2. Press YES to confirm deletion.

Answering System

Your telephone has a built-in answering system and may also support voicemail service from your provider.

Turn the Built-in Answering System On or Off

Press the [answering-system-on/off] button on the telephone base.

Message Playback

On the handset: Press MENU, then select Play messages. On the telephone base: Press the [play-messages] button.

Skip a Message

During playback, press SKIP.

Repeat the Playing Message

During playback, press REPEAT.

Delete All Messages

On the handset: Press MENU, navigate to Answering sys, select Delete all old, then press YES.

Set Number of Rings

On the handset: Press MENU, navigate to Answering sys, select Ans sys setup, then # of rings. Select the desired number of rings (e.g., 2 rings).

Caller ID

If you subscribe to caller ID service, information about each caller appears after the first or second ring. The caller ID log stores up to 50 entries.

Review Caller ID Log Entries

Press the [caller-id] icon on the handset or telephone base. Scroll through the entries.

Delete a Caller ID Log Entry

When your desired caller ID entry displays, press DELETE.

Save a Caller ID Log Entry to the Phonebook

1. When your desired caller ID entry displays, press SAVE.
2. Select Phonebook, then press SELECT.
3. Edit the phone number and name if needed, then press SAVE.

Dial a Caller ID Log Entry

When your desired caller ID entry displays, press the [dial] or [call] button.

Settings

Set Voice Language

The voice prompt language can be set to English or French.

1. Press MENU.
2. Scroll to Settings, then press SELECT.
3. Scroll to Voice language, then press SELECT.
4. Scroll to English or Français, then press SELECT.

Need Help?

For operations, guides, and the latest information and support, check the online help topics and FAQs.

• Visit: https://help.vtechphones.com/is8151

You can also contact Customer Support:

• In the US: 1 (800) 595-9511
• In Canada: 1 (800) 267-7377

RBRC® Seal

The RBRC® seal on the nickel-metal hydride battery indicates VTech's participation in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives. This provides a convenient alternative to disposing of used batteries in trash or municipal waste.

FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations

This equipment complies with FCC Part 15 and Canadian Industry Canada (IC) regulations for Class B digital devices. It has been tested and found to comply with requirements intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

RF Exposure: The handset may be safely held against the ear. For body-worn operation, the handset meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with designated accessories. The telephone base should be installed and used such that user body parts other than hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm (8 inches) or more.

FCC Part 68 and ACTA: This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA. The product identifier format is US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. This must be provided to your telephone service provider. The plug and jack used must comply with applicable Part 68 rules. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this product is encoded in the product identifier and indicates the number of devices allowed on a telephone line (sum of RENs should not exceed 5.0 in most areas).

Privacy of Communications: Privacy may not be ensured when using this telephone.

Hearing Aid Compatibility: This product is hearing aid compatible.

Emergency Numbers: If storing emergency numbers, remain on the line and explain the reason for the call before hanging up. Perform such activities in off-peak hours.

Industry Canada: This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS standards. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Limited Warranty

VTech warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase when used normally and in accordance with operating instructions.

What is not covered: Misuse, accident, physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation, neglect, water intrusion beyond stated specifications, unauthorized repairs, external signal conditions, non-VTech accessories, removed or altered serial numbers, international use, or commercial/institutional use. Charges for installation, setup, or adjustments are not covered.

Obtaining Warranty Service: Contact VTech customer support. You must provide a valid proof of purchase (sales receipt) identifying the product model and date of purchase. You are responsible for shipping costs to the service location; VTech will cover return shipping for repaired/replaced products.

Limitations: This warranty is the complete agreement and supersedes all other communications. VTech provides no other warranties. VTech is not liable for indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages.

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

VTech Communications, Inc. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual or the product. They also assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this product.