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  • Page 1 IS8128 IS8129 IS8128-2 IS8129-2 IS8128-3 IS8129-3 IS8128-4 IS8129-4 IS8128-5 IS8129-5 Click on the in the manual to watch the video tutorials. User’s manual Scan the QR code to go and subscribe our tutorial channel...
  • Page 2 VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com. In Canada, please visit phones.vtechcanada.com.
  • Page 3 Important safety instructions reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used. 13. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. When using your telephone equipment, basic safety 14. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer precautions should always be followed to reduce the servicing to an authorized service facility under risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the...
  • Page 4 19. For pluggable equipment, the socket outlet shall • Charge the battery provided with this product be installed near the equipment and shall be only in accordance with the instructions and easily accessible. limitations specified in this manual. Use only the batteries indicated in Precautions for users of implanted cardiac this manual.
  • Page 5 à sous-sol humide ou sous la douche. la clientèle de VTech dans les cas suivants : 5. Ne déposez pas ce téléphone sur un chariot, • Lorsque cordon d’alimentation...
  • Page 6 Réglez uniquement les commandes indiquées 20. N’utilisez que les adaptateurs inclus avec ce dans le les instructions de fonctionnement. Les produit. L’utilisation d’un adaptateur dont la réglages incorrects des autres commandes polarité ou la tension serait inadéquate risque pourraient provoquer un dommage qui d’endommager sérieusement le produit et mettre pourrait exiger un travail exhaustif de la part votre sécurité...
  • Page 7 À propos des téléphones sans fil VTech’s participation makes it easy for you to drop Confidentialité : Les mêmes caractéristiques qui off the spent battery at local retailers participating in constituent des avantages pour les téléphones sans the program or at authorized VTech product service fil affichent également des restrictions.
  • Page 8 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian requirement: FCC Part 15 CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B). This equipment has been tested and found to FCC Part 68 and ACTA comply with the requirements for a Class B digital This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications rules and with technical requirements adopted by...
  • Page 9 California Energy Commission battery practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem charging testing instructions and the telephone service provider is required to This telephone is set up to comply with the energy- inform you of your right to file a complaint with the conserving standards right out of the box.
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Operate Install | Set up Make, answer or end a home call What is in the box Install the battery Make a home call Connect the telephone base Predial a home call Connect the charger Answer a home call Charge the battery End a home call Check the battery level Make, answer or end a cell call 32...
  • Page 11 Delete all phonebook entries Introducing Bluetooth © Redial list Glossary of terms Review a redial list entry VTech Connect to Cell™ application Redial a call from list Save a redial entry to the Bluetooth setup phonebook Add a cell phone...
  • Page 12 About Smart call blocker* list Edit an allow list entry Call categories Delete an allow list entry Welcome calls Delete all allow list entries Unwelcome calls Star name list Calls without numbers (for home calls only) Add a star name entry Uncategorized calls (for home calls Review star name list only)
  • Page 13 Contents Retrieve voicemail Configure | Settings Answering system Set languages Difference between the built-in Set voice language answering system and voicemail Set date and time service Use caller ID to automatically set Use your built-in answering system date and time Caller ID announce New message indication Dial modes...
  • Page 14 Set remote access code Screen calls | Call screening Turn on or off the call screening 112 Alert setting Turn on or off the message alert tone Voicemail settings [Telephone service provider] Set speed dial voicemail number 113 Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicator Clear voicemail indicator/indication Add and register handset...
  • Page 15 Contents...
  • Page 16: Install | Set Up

    1 sets for IS8128-2 | IS8129-2 2 sets for IS8128-3 | IS8129-3 3 sets for IS8128-4 | IS8129-4 1 set for IS8128, IS8128-2, IS-8128-3, 4 sets for IS8128-5 | IS8129-5 IS8128-4, IS8128-5 | 1 set for IS8129, IS8129-2, IS-8129-3, IS8129-4, IS8129-5...
  • Page 17: Install The Battery

    Install the battery Connect the telephone base NOTES NOTES • Use only the battery provided. • Use only the adapters provided. • Charge the battery provided with this • Make sure the electrical outlets are product only in accordance with the not controlled by wall switches.
  • Page 18: Connect The Charger

    Connect the charger Once you have installed the battery, the handset LCD display indicates the battery NOTES status (see the table below). • Use only the adapters provided. • Make sure the electrical outlets are Battery Battery Action not controlled by wall switches. indicators status •...
  • Page 19: Check The Battery Level

    Check the battery level NOTES • Place the handset in the charger will After you have installed the battery, bypass the set date and time, and check the battery level on the handset voice guide. screen. • For best performance, keep the •...
  • Page 20: Before Use

    Before use Set up Smart call blocker through Voice Guide (Before use) Set date and time This feature is an easy and alternative way After you install your telephone or for you to do the basic setup of power returns following a power outage Smart call blocker.
  • Page 21 Alternate way to set up • After a power outage, the telephone base prompts you to set the date and 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the telephone time. After the date and time setting base to enter the call block menu is done or skipped, the telephone when in idle mode.
  • Page 22: Set Up Answering System Through Voice Guide (Before Use)

    Set up Answering System through Voice Alternate way to set up Guide (Before use) This feature is an alternative way for you This feature assists you to do the basic to do the basic setup of the answering setup of the answering system. You can system.
  • Page 23: Install

    Install Operating range This cordless telephone operates with Mount the telephone base (optional) the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance - which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the layout of your home or office.
  • Page 24: Overview

    Overview • Press to display the menu. Handset • Once in the menu, press to select an item or save an entry or setting. • Press show phonebook entries when the telephone is not in use. • Press to scroll up while in a menu.
  • Page 25 • On when the handset • Hang up a call. charging • Return to the previous CHARGE telephone base menu or idle mode handset charger. without making LCD display changes. • Delete digits while • Press to make or answer predialing.
  • Page 26: Handset Display Icons

    Handset display icons • Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily during a call if you have HANDSET 1 pulse service. • While entering names, press to change the next ANS ON letter to upper or lower MSG # 10:30 10/16 case.
  • Page 27: Handset Alert Tones

    Handset alert tones Telephone base • A key is pressed. 1 short • Plays at the end of each beep message playback. • End of recording. • Beginning of recording. 1 long • Plays at the end of all beep messages playback.
  • Page 28 • Press to repeat a • During a call, press to messsage. mute the microphone. /REPEAT • Press twice to play the • While the telephone MUTE previous message. base is ringing, press to silence the ringer • Press to delete the temporarily.
  • Page 29 • While in a menu, press • Press repeatedly to exit without making to view the last 10 changes or press and numbers dialed. REDIAL/ hold to return to idle • While entering PAUSE mode. numbers, press and CANCEL • Press and hold while hold to insert a dialing the telephone is not pause.
  • Page 30: Telephone Base Display Icons

    Telephone base display icons • While reviewing a caller ID log entry, BASE press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone MSG # 07/25 10:30 number before dialing or saving it in the • Handset ringer is off. phonebook.
  • Page 31: Operate

    Operate Using a Bluetooth headset to answer a home call: Make, answer or end a home You can use a Bluetooth headset to answer home calls. However, you call need to keep the device within 15 feet of the telephone base for optimal Make a home call performance.
  • Page 32: Make, Answer Or End A Cell Call

    Make, answer or end a cell Predial a cell call call 1. Enter the telephone number. The IS8128/IS8128-2/IS-8128-3/IS8128- 2. Press CELL on the handset to dial. 4/IS8128-5/ IS8129/IS8129-2/IS-8129-3/ -OR- IS8129-4/IS8129-5 can be used to make Press CELL on the telephone base to or answer calls on the cell line.
  • Page 33: Call Waiting On The Home Line

    Call waiting on the home line as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds). If you subscribe to call waiting service • When predialing (preview from your telephone service provider, numbers before dialing), press and someone calls while you are already MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on a call, the screen flashes , and you...
  • Page 34: Call Waiting On The Cell Line

    • If you have already picked up a phone affects your cell call volume on screened home call, the telephone the IS8128/IS8128-2/IS-8128-3/IS8128- checks whether the call waiting 4/IS8128-5/ IS8129/IS8129-2/IS-8129-3/ cell call’s number can be found in IS8129-4/IS8129-5 handsets.
  • Page 35: Temporary Ringer Silencing

    Temporary ringer silencing Mute the microphone When the telephone is ringing, you The mute function allows you to hear the can temporarily silence the ringer of other party but the other party cannot the handset or telephone base without hear you. disconnecting the call.
  • Page 36: Temporary Tone Dialing

    Temporary tone dialing View dialing options Though the caller ID log entries have If you have pulse (rotary) service only, 10 digits (the area code plus the seven- you can switch from pulse to touch-tone digit number), in some areas, you may dialing temporarily during a call.
  • Page 37: Join A Call In Progress

    Join a call in progress Find handset Another handset or the telephone This feature helps you find all system base can join you on home call. The call handsets. continues until all parties hang up. You CAUTIONS can share an outside call with up to two •...
  • Page 38: Intercom

    Intercom Using the telephone base Use the intercom feature for conversations 1. Press INT on the telephone base. between two devices. -OR- You can register up to five handsets to Press MENU/SELECT on the telephone the telephone base. base in idle mode, then press q CID or p to highlight Intercom.
  • Page 39: Answer An Incoming Call During An Intercom Call

    To answer a cell call during an intercom idle mode. call using the cordless handset: • To temporarily silence the intercom ringer, press OFF/CANCEL • Press CELL to answer the cell MUTE/DELETE/VOICE call and the intercom call ends destination handset/headset, automatically.
  • Page 40: Transfer A Call Via Intercom

    To answer a cell call during an intercom on the telephone base. The outside call using the telephone base: call is still on hold. Both devices now show Intercom. • Press CELL to answer the cell call and 5. To transfer call, press...
  • Page 41: Use The Phone Menu

    Use the phone menu • To transfer call, press MENU/SELECT on the telephone 1. Press MENU/SELECT when base, and then scroll to Transfer, phone is not in use. then press MENU/SELECT. The other handset automatically 2. Press q CID or p until the screen connects to the outside call.
  • Page 42: Phonebook

    Phonebook Add a phonebook entry The phonebook stores up to 1,000 1. Press MENU/SELECT on the handset entries with up to 30 digits for each or telephone base in idle mode. phone number and 15 characters for 2. Press q CID or p to highlight each name.
  • Page 43 Add a predialed telephone number to 6. Use the dialing keys to enter a name the phonebook (up to 15 characters) when prompted. Press a key repeatedly until the 1. While the telephone is not in use, desired use the dialing keys to enter the character shows on the screen.
  • Page 44: Search By Name

    Search by name Review the phonebook entries 1. Press p when the handset is in idle Entries are sorted alphabetically. mode. 1. Press p on the handset or 2. When an entry appears, use the telephone base when in idle mode. dialing keys (0-9) to start a name The screen shows the first entry in search (alphabetical search).
  • Page 45: Dial A Phonebook Entry

    Edit a phonebook entry Dial a phonebook entry 1. While reviewing a phonebook entry, You can dial a phonebook entry on press MENU/SELECT. The screen either a home or cell line. shows Enter number with the current 1. Search for the desired entry in number of the entry.
  • Page 46: Delete A Phonebook Entry

    • Press MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on Delete all phonebook entries the handset or X/DELETE on the 1. Press MENU/SELECT on the handset telephone base to erase a character. or telephone base when in idle mode. • Press and hold MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on the 2.
  • Page 47: Redial List

    Redial list Redial a call from list • When the desired redial entry Each handset stores the last 10 dialed displays on the handset, press numbers (up to 30 digits each) in the HOME/FLASH or to dial redial list. The list of dialed numbers using the home line, or press include both dialed home calls and cell CELL to dial using the cell line.
  • Page 48: Phonebook

    Save a redial entry to the phonebook • Press and hold MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on the 1. Press REDIAL/PAUSE on the handset handset or X/DELETE on the or telephone base in idle mode. telephone base to erase all CID, 2. Press characters. REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly to browse 7.
  • Page 49: Chain Dialing

    Chain dialing Access a number from the redial list while on a call Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the 1. Press REDIAL/PAUSE. phonebook, caller ID log or redial list 2. Press CID, while you are on a call. REDIAL/PAUSE until the desired number displays.
  • Page 50: Caller Id

    Caller ID Review the caller ID log Review the caller ID log to find out who The telephone stores caller ID information called, to return the call, or to copy the about the last 50 incoming calls in the caller’s name and number into your telephone base.
  • Page 51: Phonebook

    Save a caller ID log entry to the • Press 0 to add a space. phonebook • Press MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on the handset or X/DELETE on 1. While reviewing the caller ID log, the telephone base to erase a press q CID or p on the handset character.
  • Page 52 Save a caller ID log entry to allow list • Press and hold MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on the 1. Search for the desired caller ID log handset or X/DELETE on the entry (See Review the caller ID log). telephone base to erase all 2.
  • Page 53 Save a caller ID log entry to call block • Press and hold MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on the list handset or X/DELETE on the 1. Search for the desired caller ID log telephone base to erase all Review the caller ID log). entry (See characters.
  • Page 54: Name List

    Save a caller ID log entry to star name Dial a caller ID log entry list 1. Search for the desired caller ID log entry (see Review the caller ID log). 1. Search for the desired caller ID log entry (See Review the caller ID log).
  • Page 55: Delete Caller Id Entries

    Delete caller ID entries Missed (new) call indicator When a cordless handset or the To delete an entry telephone base is in idle mode and has 1. Search for the desired caller ID log new or missed calls, its screen shows XX entry (see Review the caller ID log).
  • Page 56: Introducing Bluetooth

    Keep connected cell phones and headsets within this range. • If your cell phone has poor reception in your home, the IS8128/IS8128-2/ IS-8128-3/IS8128-4/IS8128-5/IS8129/ IS8129-2/IS-8129-3/IS8129-4/IS8129- 5 cannot improve the reception. However, if there is a location in your...
  • Page 57: Glossary Of Terms

    IS8128/IS8128-2/ Refer to the Bluetooth setup section IS-8128-3/IS8128-4/IS8128-5 cell to learn how to set up your Bluetooth line. For optimal performance, the device. Refer Telephone cell phone must be within 15 feet of operation section on how to operate the telephone base.
  • Page 58: Vtech Connect To Cell™ Application

    Connect To Cell application. displayed on the handset screen. The VTech Connect to Cell comprises Caller CELL 1 and/or CELL 2/HEADSET light ID manager and Alerts manager that on the telephone base is/are off. help you integrate your cell phone with your new telephone system.
  • Page 59: Bluetooth Setup

    Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Advanced American Telephones and its feature of your cell phone and search parent, VTech Holdings Limited, is under license. for or add new devices. VTech Holdings Limited is a member of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
  • Page 60: Add A Headset

    Add a headset 5. Once your cell phone finds your VTech phone (VTech DECT 6.0), press the Before you begin, make sure that appropriate key on your cell phone to your Bluetooth enabled headset is continue the pairing process. not connected to any other Bluetooth device.
  • Page 61: Auto Connection

    Bluetooth headset). to the telephone base again. 5. Once your cell phone finds your Auto connection VTech phone (VTech DECT 6.0), press the appropriate key on your When an active device moves within cell phone to continue the pairing Bluetooth range of the telephone base, process.
  • Page 62: Device List And Connection

    Device list and connection Connect/disconnect an active device Up to 2 devices can be paired to the While in the device list menu, you may telephone base. All paired devices are connect or disconnect your active device. shown on the device list. To use a paired 1.
  • Page 63: Remove A Paired Device

    When you already have 2 devices on the You can download cell phone directory device list and you want to add another (phonebook) entries to your IS8128/ device, you must first delete one from IS8128-2/IS8128-3/IS8128-4/IS8128-5/ the list. You can only pair 2 cell phones...
  • Page 64: Remote Voice Control

    Remote voice control available, the handset returns to the previous menu. If you have connected a cell phone to During the download, the handset IS8128/IS8128-2/IS8128-3/IS8128- flashes Downloading..All other 4/IS8128-5/ IS8129/IS8129-2/IS-8129-3/ idle system handsets display IS8129-4/IS8129-5 telephone system, Downloading..you can activate the voice-controlled 5.
  • Page 65 • Try to activate the voice app on your manual and the voice app’s help cell phone to ensure it is in place. topics to find out what commands you can use and any limitations of Activate remote voice control the voice app.
  • Page 66: About Smart Call Blocker

    About Smart call blocker* • If you receive a landline or cell line incoming call when you have activated If you have subscribed to caller ID service, remote voice control on a connected then you can use Smart call blocker to cell phone, the remote voice control screen robocalls, telemarketing calls and operation will be ended.
  • Page 67: Call Categories

    Call categories your phonebook or allow list, they will bypass all screening and ring directly to Calls are classified into four categories: your handsets. Welcome calls NOTES • Smart call blocker is on, once you Welcome calls are calls with telephone install your telephone.
  • Page 68: Calls Without Numbers (For Home Calls Only)

    Calls without numbers (for home calls Call handling only) • Smart call blocker is set to on, and to Calls without numbers are calls that are allow all incoming calls by default. “out of area“ or with numbers set to When Smart call blocker is on, the “Private“.
  • Page 69 Call handling /Set profile options Call handling /Set profile options • The telephone rings when there is You can select one of the following five an incoming home call with number profile options for handling all unknown saved in your allow list or phonebook, home calls.
  • Page 70: Set Smart Call Blocker On/Off

    Set Smart call blocker on/off NOTE The Smart call blocker feature is set to on • You can set to screen, allow, or block by default. all unknown home calls without 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset or numbers, or unknown home calls telephone base to enter the call block with numbers not saved in your menu when the telephone is not in...
  • Page 71: Set Profile

    Set profile unknown home calls and asks the callers to press the pound There are five profile setting options, key (#) before putting the calls which allows you to quickly set up Smart through to you. See Screen call blocker. robocalls.
  • Page 72: Block List

    Block list NOTES • If you set SCB On/Off to Off, selected Add numbers that you want to prevent Set profile setting under will be their calls from ringing through. The invalid, and all incoming home and block list stores up to 1,000 entries. cell calls will ring, including calls with numbers in your block list.
  • Page 73: Review Block List

    Review block list telephone base to erase all digits. • Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset to insert a three-second dialing or telephone base to enter the call pause (a P appears). block menu when the telephone is -OR- not in use.
  • Page 74: Save A Caller Id Log Entry To Block List

    telephone base to erase all Save a caller ID log entry to block list characters. 1. Search for the desired caller ID log • Press TONE to change the next Review the caller ID log). entry (See letter to upper or lower case. 2.
  • Page 75: Unblock A Telephone Number

    Delete all block list entries cursor to the left or right. • Press 0 to add a space. 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset • Press MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on or telephone base to enter the call the handset or X/DELETE on block menu when the telephone is the telephone base to erase a not in use.
  • Page 76: Allow List

    Allow list Press REDIAL/PAUSE to copy a number from the redial list. Press Add numbers that you want to allow their press calls to get through to you. The allow list REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly stores up to 200 entries. locate the desired number. Press MENU/SELECT to copy the displayed Add an allow list entry number.
  • Page 77: Review Allow List

    Save a caller ID log entry to allow list Review allow list 1. Search for the desired caller ID log 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset Review the caller ID log). entry (See or telephone base to enter the call block menu when the telephone is 2.
  • Page 78: Edit An Allow List Entry

    • Press and hold 5. To edit the name: MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on the • Use the dialing keys to enter handset or X/DELETE on the characters. • Press q CID or p telephone base to erase all to move the characters. cursor to the left or right.
  • Page 79: Delete All Allow List Entries

    Star name list Delete all allow list entries There are many organizations like 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset schools, medical offices, and pharmacies or telephone base to enter the call that use robocalls to communicate block menu when the telephone is important information to you.
  • Page 80: Review Star Name List

    Review star name list 4. When the screen displays Enter name, use the dialing keys to enter a 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset or name (up to 15 characters). Press a key repeatedly until the desired character telephone base to enter the call block appears.
  • Page 81: Save A Caller Id Log Entry To Star Name List

    Save a caller ID log entry to star name telephone base to erase all list characters. • Press TONE to change the next 1. Search for the desired caller ID log letter to upper or lower case. entry (See Review the caller ID log).
  • Page 82: Delete All Star Name Entries

    Screening announcements Delete all star name entries If you have set profile to screen all 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset or unknown home calls (Screen unknown) telephone base to enter the call block or screen robocalls (Screen robot), the menu when the telephone is not in callers of the following incoming call use.
  • Page 83: Play Your Current Announcement Of Screening With Caller Name

    Play your current announcement of You can use these announcements, screening without caller name or record your own name to replace “this number” in the announcements. 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset Record your name for all Please refer to or telephone base to enter the call screening announcements.
  • Page 84: Record Your Name For All Screening Announcements

    Record your name for all screening Reset all your screening announcements announcements 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset or 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset or telephone base to enter the call block telephone base to enter the call block menu when the telephone is not in menu when the telephone is not in use.
  • Page 85: Voice Guide To Set Smart Call Blocker

    Voice guide to set Smart call NOTES blocker • The screening feature of Smart call blocker is applicable to home calls This feature is an easy and alternative way only. All incoming cell calls will get for you to do the basic setup of Smart through and ring.
  • Page 86: Call Handlings With Smart Call Blocker

    Call handlings with Smart call star name list. See Save a caller ID log entry to star name list. blocker Allowed calls If Smart call blocker is on, the following types of incoming calls can get through to you and ring on your telephone system: •...
  • Page 87: Blocked Calls

    Blocked calls Screen unknown home calls If Smart call blocker is on, incoming home If Smart call blocker is on, and you have or cell calls with numbers saved in your set profile to screen unknown home block list will not ring. The telephone calls, the telephone plays a screening plays the block announcement “Calls...
  • Page 88 • After you picked up a screened home NOTES call and the telephone is announcing • You can set Smart call blocker to screen the screening options, you can press and filter all unknown home calls. OFF/CANCEL to hang up the call. You can easily add incoming phone •...
  • Page 89 the screening announcement. This Send this call to the answering system: allows you to access your answering • Press 4 to forward the call to the system from an unknown number answering system. Answering system remotely. See End this call: remote access.
  • Page 90: Screen Robocalls

    Screen robocalls NOTES If Smart call blocker is on, and you have set profile to screen robocalls, the telephone • The telephone announces to the caller plays a screening announcement to with “Hello. Calls to this number are the caller when receiving the following being screened by Smart call blocker...”...
  • Page 91: Option While On A Call

    Option while on a call HOME/FLASH or to take When you are on a home or cell call the new call, or press CALL BLOCK and speaking to the caller, and you to block it. do not want to continue the call, you •...
  • Page 92: Retrieve Voicemail

    Retrieve voicemail Answering system Difference between the built-in answering When you received a voicemail, the system and voicemail service handset and the telephone base display New voicemail and Your telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice messages: To retrieve, you typically dial an access those recorded on its built-in digital number provided by your telephone...
  • Page 93: Use Your Built-In Answering System

    Use your built-in answering system The main differences between them are: New message indication Voicemail Built-in The handset and the telephone base from Category answering screen display XX new messages, telephone system and the / PLAY/STOP light on the service telephone base flashes when there are Messages are Messages...
  • Page 94: Playback Messages

    Using the telephone base: Playback messages • Press ANS ON to turn the answering To listen to messages at the telephone system on or off. When the answering base: system is turned on, it announces, 1. Press /PLAY/STOP “Calls will be answered.”...
  • Page 95 Options during playback NOTES When messages are playing on the • Only one handset or the telephone telephone base: base can access the answering system at a time. • Press VOL + or VOL - to adjust the • During message playback, if there is message playback volume.
  • Page 96: Screen A Call

    Screen a call • Press HOME/FLASH to answer the call. To screen calls at the telephone base: If the answering system and call Call intercept while using answering screening are on, the announcement and system the incoming message broadcast at the telephone base when a call is answered If you want to talk to the caller whose by the answering system.
  • Page 97: Delete All Messages

    Delete all messages Record a memo Using the telephone base: Memos are your own recorded messages used as reminders for yourself or others 1. Press X/DELETE in idle mode. The using the same answering system. You telephone announces, “To delete all can record your own memos using a old messages, press DELETE again.”...
  • Page 98: Answering System Remote Access

    Answering system remote access NOTES A two-digit security code is required to • If you do not press any keys after you access the answering system remotely enter the remote access code, all new from any touch-tone telephone. The messages play. If there are no new preset code is 19.
  • Page 99: Annoucement

    Annoucement Play your announcement MENU/SELECT 1. Press when Default announcement phone is not in use. The telephone is preset with a greeting 2. Press q CID or p to scroll to that answers calls with “Hello, please Answering sys, and then press leave a message after the tone.”...
  • Page 100: Delete Your Announcement

    Delete your announcement When your announcement is reset, the system answers calls with the default Using the handset: announcement, as described above. You cannot delete the default announcement. 1. Press MENU/SELECT when the phone is not in use. 2. Press q CID or p to scroll to Answering sys, and then press MENU/SELECT to select.
  • Page 101: Configure | Settings

    Configure | Settings Set voice language NOTE Set languages • This feature is exclusive for Canada version. The LCD language is preset to English. You can select English, French or Spanish The voice prompt language is preset to to be used in all screen displays. English.
  • Page 102: Set Date And Time

    Set date and time Use caller ID to automatically set date and time NOTE • Make sure you set the date and If you subscribe to caller ID service, the time including the year correctly; day, month and time are set automatically otherwise the answering system does with each incoming call.
  • Page 103: Caller Id Announce

    Caller ID announce the caller’s information. • Pronunciation of names may vary The caller ID announce feature lets you with this feature. Not all names may know who’s calling without having to be pronounced correctly. look at the display. When you have an •...
  • Page 104: Dial Modes

    Dial modes Temporary tone dialing If you have pulse (rotary) service only, Set dial mode you can switch from pulse to touch-tone The dial mode is preset to touch-tone dialing temporarily during a call. This is dialing. If you have pulse (rotary) service, useful if you need to send touch-tone you need to change the dial mode to signals to access your telephone banking...
  • Page 105: Area Code Settings

    Area code settings NOTE • If, in the future, your telephone Set home area code service provider requires you to dial If you dial your local calls using only the area code when making a local seven digits (area code not required), call, -OR-, if you move to a location you can program your home area code that requires it, delete the home area...
  • Page 106: Ringer

    Ringer message. This feature allows you to check for new messages and avoid Set number of rings paying long distance charges when You can set the answering system to calling from out of your local area. answer an incoming call after two, three, 6.
  • Page 107: Set Ringer Tone

    Set ringer tone Set ringer volume You can select the ringer tones for You can select the ringer volume for incoming home and cell calls. incoming home and cell calls. When the ringer is off, appears on the screen. Using a cordless handset or telephone Using a cordless handset or telephone base: base:...
  • Page 108: Telephone Base Ringer Volume

    Sound settings Telephone base ringer volume When the telephone base is idle, press Set listening volume VOL + or VOL - on the telephone base to adjust the ringer volume. To adjust the listening volume on a cordless handset When you set the ringer volume to zero, the base ringer is off and the telephone •...
  • Page 109: Set Key Tone

    Set key tone Set QUIET mode You can turn the key tone on or off for You can turn on the quiet mode for a each handset and the telephone base. period of time (1-12 hours). During this If you turn the key tone off, there are no period, all tones (except paging tone) beeps when you press the keys.
  • Page 110: Answering System Settings

    Answering system settings 4. Set up your answering system by inputting designated numbers, as Set your built-in answering system instructed in the voice guide. The answering system can record and NOTES store up to 99 messages. Each message • You can press CANCEL on the can be up to three minutes in length.
  • Page 111: Message Playback Settings

    Message playback settings Set remote access code If you have new messages, the telephone You can set your own remote access plays only the new messages (oldest code from 00 to 99. first). If there are no new messages, To change the remote access code: the telephone plays back all messages (oldest first).
  • Page 112: Screen Calls | Call Screening

    Screen calls | Call screening Alert setting Turn on or off the call screening Turn on or off the message alert tone Use this feature to choose whether When the message alert tone is set to on, incoming messages can be heard while and there is at least one new message, the they are being recorded.
  • Page 113: Voicemail Settings [Telephone Service Provider]

    Voicemail settings Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicator [Telephone service provider] If you subscribe to a voicemail service Set speed dial voicemail number offered by your telephone service provider, New voicemail and the This feature lets you save your voicemail icon appear on the handset and number for quick access when you telephone base screen when you have press and hold the...
  • Page 114: Clear Voicemail Indicator/Indication

    Add and register handset Clear voicemail indicator/indication Use this feature when the telephone When your handset is deregistered from indicates there is new voicemail but the telephone base, follow the steps there is none. For example, when you below to register it back to the telephone have accessed your voicemail while base.
  • Page 115: General Product Care

    General product care Technical specifications Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains Frequency • Crystal controlled PLL sophisticated electronic parts, so it must control synthesizer • Handset: 1921.536-1928.448 be treated with care. Transmit frequency • Telephone base: 1921.536- Avoid rough treatment 1928.448 MHz Channels...
  • Page 116: Dect 6.0 Digital Technology

    DECT 6.0 digital technology Simulated full-duplex handset and base speakerphones The VTech DECT 6.0 products offer unsurpassed range performance and The simulated full-duplex speakerphone sound clarity. This is achieved through on your handset and telephone base a unique antenna design and advances...
  • Page 117: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions Below are the questions most frequently asked about the cordless telephone. If you cannot find the answer to your question, visit our U.S. website at www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511 for customer service. phones.vtechcanada. In Canada, go to or call 1 (800) 267-7377.
  • Page 118 The limited warranty period for the Product extends systems outside the unit. for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If VTech replaces a Materially Defective Product under the How do you get warranty service?
  • Page 119 In no event shall VTech assumes no risk for damage or loss of the VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, Product in transit. If the Product failure is not covered...
  • Page 120 (US) to register Go to your product for enhanced warranty support and the latest VTech product news. Go to phones.vtechcanada.com (Canada) for the latest VTech product news. Specifications are subject to change without notice. © 2022 VTech Communications, Inc.

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