VTech IS8151/IS8152 DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephone with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
User's Manual
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Important Safety Instructions
Basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury:
- Read and understand all instructions.
- Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
- Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
- Do not use the product near water.
- Avoid placing the telephone system in places with extreme temperature, direct sunlight, or other electrical devices. Protect from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and fumes.
- Ensure proper ventilation for the telephone base.
- Operate only from the indicated power source.
- Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord.
- Never push objects of any kind into the product through slots.
- Do not disassemble the product; take it to an authorized service facility.
- Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.
- Unplug the product and refer servicing to an authorized service facility if the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled, the product has been exposed to rain or water, the product does not operate normally, has been dropped, or the handset/base has been damaged.
- Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm.
- Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
- Only put the handset next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode.
- The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented.
- For pluggable equipment, the socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
- Use only the supplied batteries. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Battery Safety:
- Use only supplied battery.
- Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.
- Do not open or mutilate the battery.
- Exercise care in handling batteries to avoid short circuits.
- Charge the battery provided with this product only as specified in this manual.
Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers:
- Keep wireless telephones at least six inches from the pacemaker.
- Do not place wireless telephones directly over the pacemaker.
- Use the telephone at the ear opposite the pacemaker.
About Cordless Telephones
Privacy: Conversations are transmitted by radio waves and may be intercepted.
Electrical Power: The telephone base must be connected to a working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Potential TV Interference: Do not place the telephone base near or on top of a TV or VCR to minimize interference.
Rechargeable Batteries: Handle with care to avoid short circuits. Do not burn or puncture batteries.
What's in the box
Your telephone package contains the following items:
- Telephone base
- Cordless handset(s)
- Power adapter
- Telephone line cord
- Battery for handset
- Belt clip
- User's manual
Connecting the Telephone
Connect the telephone base:
- Connect the telephone line cord to the telephone base and the wall jack.
- Connect the power adapter to the telephone base and a power outlet.
Mounting the telephone base: The base can be mounted on a wall or placed on a desktop.
Connect the charger: Place the handset in the charger to charge the battery.
Install and charge the battery: Follow the diagrams to install the battery and charge the handset.
Before Use
Set date and time: Ensure the date and time are set correctly for proper answering system operation.
Voice guide for Smart call blocker* / Answering system: Follow the voice prompts to set up these features.
Check for dial tone: Press HOME to confirm installation is successful.
Introducing Bluetooth®
Your telephone system features Bluetooth wireless technology, allowing you to:
- Pair up to 2 Bluetooth enabled devices (cell phones or headsets).
- Connect up to 2 devices to make and receive cell calls.
- Connect a Bluetooth headset for home calls.
- Download phonebook entries from your cell phone.
Operating Range: The effective range is up to 15 feet (4.5 meters). Keep connected devices within this range.
Battery Backup Mode: Allows the system to function during a power outage using the handset's battery.
Bluetooth Setup: Pair your cell phone or headset by following the on-screen prompts.
VTech Connect to Cell™ Application: Enhance functionality with this app for Android phones.
Telephone Operations
Make, Answer, or End a Call: Use the HOME/FLASH or CELL buttons on the handset or base.
Call Waiting: Hear a tone for an incoming call and press the appropriate button to switch calls.
Conference Home and Cell Calls: Create a 3-way conference call.
Handset Speakerphone: Press the speakerphone button to talk hands-free.
Volume Control: Adjust listening volume during calls or ringer volume.
Mute: Temporarily turn off the microphone during a call.
Hold: Place a call on hold and resume later.
Equalizer: Adjust audio quality for better hearing.
Join a Call in Progress: Allow another handset to join an existing call.
Chain Dialing: Initiate a dialing sequence from stored numbers while on a call.
Find Handset: Page misplaced handsets.
Redial List: Review and redial recently dialed numbers.
Phonebook: Store and manage contacts.
Caller ID: View information about incoming calls.
Smart Call Blocker: Screen unwanted calls.
Answering System: Record and manage messages.
Remote Voice Control: Use voice commands to interact with your connected cell phone's assistant (Siri®, Google Now™, S Voice®).
Intercom
Use the intercom feature for communication between handsets, the base, or registered headsets.
Answer an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call: Press the appropriate button to switch to an incoming home or cell call.
Call Transfer Using Intercom: Transfer an outside call to another device or share a call.
Push-to-Talk (PTT): Broadcast messages directly to other devices.
Answer a PTT Call: Respond to a PTT broadcast.
Change a One-to-One PTT Call to an Intercom Call: Convert a PTT session to an intercom call.
Answer an Incoming Call During a PTT Call: Switch to an incoming call while on a PTT session.
Make an Outgoing Call During a PTT Call: Initiate a new call during a PTT session.
End or Leave a PTT Call: Terminate a PTT session.
Phonebook
Add a Phonebook Directory Entry: Store contact information.
Add a Predialed Telephone Number to the Phonebook: Save numbers before dialing.
Review a Phonebook Entry: Browse stored contacts.
3-Character Alphabetical Search: Quickly find contacts by name.
Dial a Phonebook Entry: Make calls directly from the phonebook.
Edit a Phonebook Entry: Update contact information.
Edit the Type of a Phonebook Entry: Change the contact type (Home, Cell, Work, Other).
Delete a Phonebook Entry: Remove contacts.
Remove a Downloaded Cell Phone Directory: Delete phonebook data downloaded from a cell phone.
Caller ID
Review a Caller ID Log Entry: View incoming call history.
Memory Match: Identify calls from saved contacts.
Missed Call Indicator: Notifies you of unreviewed calls.
View Dialing Options: Adjust dialing formats.
Dial a Caller ID Log Entry: Call back numbers from the log.
Save a Caller ID Log Entry to the Phonebook: Add caller information to your contacts.
Save a Caller ID Log Entry to the Allow List: Add trusted numbers to bypass screening.
Save a Caller ID Log Entry to the Block List: Add unwanted numbers to block calls.
Save a Caller ID Log Entry to the Star Name List: Add names for special call handling.
Delete the Caller ID Log Entries: Remove call history.
About Smart Call Blocker
Screen unwanted calls using customizable lists and profiles.
Call Categories: Welcome calls, Unwelcome calls, Calls without numbers, Uncategorized calls.
Call Handling: Smart Call Blocker filters calls based on your settings.
Set Smart Call Blocker On/Off: Enable or disable the feature.
Set Profile: Choose from five screening profiles (Screen unknown, Screen robot, Allow unknown, UnknownToAns.S, Block unknown).
Block List: Add numbers to block.
Allow List: Add numbers to allow.
Star Name List: Add names for special call handling.
Screening Announcements: Customize or use default announcements.
Voice Guide to Set Smart Call Blocker: Easy setup assistance.
Allowed Calls: Lists calls that will ring through.
Blocked Calls: Lists calls that will be rejected.
Screen Unknown Home Calls: Configure how to handle calls with no or unknown caller ID.
Screen Calls and Ask for Caller Names: Set up voice prompts for callers.
Screened Call Options: Choose actions for screened calls (answer, allow, block, send to answering system).
Screen Robocalls: Filter automated calls.
Screen Calls Without Asking for Caller Names: Use a simplified screening process.
Option While on a Call: End a call and potentially block the number.
Answering System and Voicemail Service
About the Built-in Answering System and Voicemail Service: Understand the differences and capabilities.
Set Your Built-in Answering System: Configure settings for recording and playback.
Turn the Answering System On or Off: Activate or deactivate the system.
Default Announcement: Use the preset greeting or record your own.
Record Your Own Announcement: Record a personalized greeting (up to 90 seconds).
Play the Announcement: Listen to recorded announcements.
Delete the Announcement: Remove custom announcements.
Voice Guide to Set Answering System: Follow voice prompts for setup.
Set Number of Rings: Adjust how many rings before the system answers.
Set Recording Time: Set the maximum length for incoming messages.
Turn the Call Screening On or Off: Choose whether to hear incoming messages as they are recorded.
Turn the Message Alert Tone On or Off: Enable or disable audible alerts for new messages.
Answering System and Voicemail Indicators: Understand the indicators for new messages.
Use the Answering Machine and Voicemail Together: Coordinate system and provider voicemail settings.
Message Capacity: Understand the storage limits for messages.
Voice Prompts: System guidance for setup and operations.
Call Screening: Listen to incoming messages as they are recorded.
Call Intercept: Stop recording to speak to the caller.
Temporarily Turn Off the Message Alert Tone: Silence alerts.
Message Playback: Listen to new and old messages.
Delete All Old Messages: Remove reviewed messages.
Record and Play Memos: Record personal reminders.
Remote Access: Access answering system functions remotely using a security code.
Set Remote Access Code: Change the security code for remote access.
Register a Handset
Follow the steps in Method 1 or Method 2 to register a handset to the telephone base.
Screen Messages
A list of common screen messages and their meanings is provided for user reference.
General Product Care
Taking Care of Your Telephone: Handle with care, avoid rough treatment and water.
Cleaning Your Telephone: Use a dry, non-abrasive cloth.
Frequently Asked Questions
This section addresses common issues and provides solutions for pairing, connectivity, audio, downloading, and general operation problems.
The RBRC Seal
Information regarding the recycling of Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations
Compliance information related to FCC Part 15, FCC Part 68, ACTA, and Industry Canada regulations is provided.
California Energy Commission Battery Charging Testing Instructions
Instructions for activating and deactivating the CEC battery charging testing mode for compliance testing.
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