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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Initiate an intercom call Glossary of terms Redial list Handset display icons Answer an incoming call during an VTech Connect to Cell™ application Review a redial list entry Handset alert tones intercom call Redial a call from list Telephone base... - Page 6 Review the device list Edit a block list entry Contents Connect/disconnect an active Unblock a telephone number device Voice guide to set Smart call Record your own announcement Remove a paired device blocker Delete all block list entries Play your announcement Download phonebook Call handlings with Smart call Allow list...
- Page 7 Answering system settings Technical specifications Contents Set your built-in answering system DECT 6.0 digital technology 123 Telephone operating range Voice guide to set up answering Redefining long range coverage system and clarity Message playback settings Simulated full-duplex handset Set remote access code and base speakerphones Screen calls | Call screening Frequently asked questions...
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Page 8: Install | Set Up
Install the battery Connect the telephone base Install | Set up NOTES NOTES What is in the box • Use only the battery provided. • Use only the adapters provided. • Charge the battery provided with this • Make sure the electrical outlets are Your telephone package contains the product only in accordance with the not controlled by wall switches. -
Page 9: Connect The Charger
Connect the charger Check the battery level Once you have installed the battery, the NOTES handset LCD display indicates the battery • Place the handset in the charger will After you have installed the battery, NOTES status (see the table below). bypass the set date and time, and check the battery level on the handset •... -
Page 10: Before Use
Before use Set up Smart call blocker through Voice Alternate way to set up • After a power outage, the telephone base prompts you to set the date and Guide (Before use) 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the telephone Set date and time time. -
Page 11: Set Up Answering System Through Voice Guide (Before Use)
Install Set up Answering System through Voice Alternate way to set up Operating range Guide (Before use) This feature is an alternative way for you This cordless telephone operates with Mount the telephone base (optional) After the Smart call blocker setting is to do the basic setup of the answering the maximum power allowed by the done or skipped, the telephone base... -
Page 12: Overview
Overview • Press to make or • Press to switch to tone • On when the handset answer a cell call. dialing temporarily Handset is charging in the • During a cell call, during a call if you CHARGE telephone base or press to answer an have pulse service. -
Page 13: Handset Display Icons
Handset display icons Handset alert tones • When the handset is • Press and hold to set not in use, press to and turn on the QUIET • The battery is low • A key is pressed. MUTE/ activate the voice- mode, or turn it off. -
Page 14: Telephone Base
Telephone base • Press to display the PTT • Press to increase the menu to begin a PTT listening volume call. during a call. • Press and hold to • When the telephone begin a one-to-group is not in use, press to broadcast when the increase the telephone VOL +... -
Page 15: Telephone Base Alert Tones
Operate • Press to switch to tone • Press to block the • Press to start or stop dialing temporarily incoming call when message playback. Make, answer or end a home during a call if you the telephone is • During call screening, have pulse service. -
Page 16: Make, Answer Or End A Cell Call
(in hours, minutes and call 1. Enter the telephone number. seconds). You can use a Bluetooth headset to The IS7256-3 can be used to make or 2. Press CELL on the handset to dial. • When predialing (preview answer home calls. -
Page 17: Call Waiting On The Home Line
• If you have already picked up a volume on the IS7256-3 handsets. call’s number can be found in the screened home call, the telephone directory, block list or allow list. -
Page 18: Mute The Microphone
Temporary tone dialing View dialing options Join a call in progress Mute the microphone The mute function allows you to hear the Though the caller ID log entries have Another handset or the telephone If you have pulse (rotary) service only, other party but the other party cannot 10 digits (the area code plus the seven- base can join you on home call. -
Page 19: Find Handset
Find handset Intercom Using the telephone base try again, or the initiating handset displays Unable to call, and returns This feature helps you find all system Use the intercom feature for conversations 1. Press INT on the telephone base. to idle mode. handsets. -
Page 20: Transfer A Call Via Intercom
To answer a cell call during an intercom To answer a cell call during an intercom show Intercom. CELL on the telephone base. call using the cordless handset: call using the telephone base: • To transfer call, press The outside call is still on hold. Both MENU/SELECT on the telephone devices now show Intercom. -
Page 21: Push-To-Talk (Ptt)
Push-to-talk (PTT) Turn PTT on or off PTT call to a single device you can press and hold PTT to continue speaking or the destination You can directly broadcast messages Using a cordless handset: Using a cordless handset: device can respond (see Answer a to the speakerphone of any device. -
Page 22: Ptt Call To Multiple Devices
Answer a PTT call Using the telephone base: PTT call to multiple devices 2. Press and hold PTT/FLASH. A chirp indicates your microphone is on. You can respond to a PTT call, as When there are multiple handsets 1. You have three ways to call multiple Speak towards telephone... -
Page 23: Change A One-To-One Ptt Call To An Intercom Call
Answer an incoming call during a PTT call Make an outgoing call during PTT call End or leave a PTT call After speaking, release PTT on your handset PTT/FLASH your When you receive an outside call during • During a one-to-one PTT call, press For one-to-one PTT calls, both initiating telephone base. -
Page 24: Use The Phone Menu
Use the phone menu Directory 5. Press MENU/SELECT to move on to Add a directory entry the name. The directory stores up to 1,000 entries 1. Press MENU/SELECT when the phone 1. Press MENU/SELECT on the handset 6. Use the dialing keys to enter a with up to 30 digits for each phone is not in use. -
Page 25: Add A Predialed Telephone Number To The Directory
Add a predialed telephone number to the Search by name Review the directory entries Dial a directory entry directory 1. Press p DIR when the handset is in Entries are sorted alphabetically. You can dial a directory entry on either 1. -
Page 26: Edit A Directory Entry
Redial list Edit a directory entry Delete all directory entries • Press MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on the handset or X/DELETE on the Each handset stores the last 10 dialed 1. While reviewing a directory entry, 1. Press MENU/SELECT on the handset telephone base to erase a character. numbers (up to 30 digits each) in the press MENU/SELECT. -
Page 27: Redial A Call From List
Chain dialing Redial a call from list Save a redial entry to the directory • Press and hold MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on the • When the desired redial entry Use this feature to initiate a dialing 1. Press REDIAL/PAUSE on the handset handset or X/DELETE on the displays on the handset, press sequence from numbers stored in the... -
Page 28: Access A Number From The Redial List
Caller ID Access a number from the redial list Review the caller ID log Save a caller ID log entry to the directory while on a call 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 1. -
Page 29: Directory
Save a caller ID log entry to call block • Press 0 to add a space. • Press and hold Save a caller ID log entry to allow list list • Press MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on the the handset or X/DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the 1. -
Page 30: List
Save a caller ID log entry to star name Dial a caller ID log entry Delete caller ID entries • Press and hold MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on the list To delete an entry 1. Search for the desired caller ID log handset or X/DELETE on the entry (see Review the caller ID log). -
Page 31: Introducing Bluetooth
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks cell phone at that location while you by Advanced American Telephones and its use the IS7256-3 cell line. For optimal parent, VTech Holdings Limited, is under license. performance, the cell phone must... -
Page 32: Glossary Of Terms
Refer to the Telephone operation (cell phones or headsets). Android® phones (OS 2.3 or higher), with your IS7256-3, you must first pair section on how to operate your Bluetooth Disconnected - when device(s) is/are you can further extend the flexibility of and connect it with the telephone base. -
Page 33: Add A Cell Phone
5. Once your cell phone finds your VTech Y represents the device name of Add a cell phone Add a headset phone (VTech DECT 6.0), press the your paired headset) If you press Before you begin, make sure that you... -
Page 34: Auto Connection
Device list and connection Connect/disconnect an active device Remove a paired device NOTES Up to 2 devices can be paired to the While in the device list menu, you When you already have 2 devices on the • The pairing process may take up to telephone base. -
Page 35: Download Phonebook
You can download cell phone directory idle system handsets display Activate remote voice control the IS7256-3 telephone system, you can (phonebook) entries to your IS7256-3 Downloading..activate the voice-controlled application telephone system via Bluetooth wireless 1. Press MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on the 5. -
Page 36: About Smart Call Blocker
About Smart call blocker* • Please check the cell phone user’s always. Select the desired options. to your directory or allow list, they will manual and the voice app’s help If you do not respond to your cell bypass all screening and ring directly to If you have subscribed to caller ID service, topics to find out what commands phone’s prompt in time, the handset... -
Page 37: Call Categories
Call categories Calls without numbers (for home calls Call handling Call handling /Set profile options only) Calls are classified into four categories: • Smart call blocker is set to on, and to • The telephone rings when there is Calls without numbers are calls that are allow all incoming calls by default. -
Page 38: Set Smart Call Blocker On/Off
Set profile Call handling /Set profile options NOTE Set Smart call blocker on/off You can select one of the following five • You can set to screen, allow, or block There are five profile setting options, The Smart call blocker feature is set to profile options for handling all unknown all unknown home calls without which allows you to quickly set up Smart... -
Page 39: Screen Robot
Block list • Press and hold NOTES Screen robot MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on the • If you set SCB On/Off to Off, selected Add numbers that you want to prevent • Screen robocalls. handset or X/DELETE on the setting under Set profile will be their calls from ringing through. -
Page 40: Review Block List
Save a caller ID log entry to block list Review block list • Press TONE to change the next handset or X/DELETE on the telephone base to erase all letter to upper or lower case. 1. Search for the desired caller ID log 1. -
Page 41: Unblock A Telephone Number
Allow list Delete all block list entries 5. To edit the name: Press REDIAL/PAUSE to copy a number from the redial list. Press • Use the dialing keys to enter Add numbers that you want to allow 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset or q CID or p DIR, or press characters. -
Page 42: Review Allow List
Review allow list handset or X/DELETE on the 5. To edit the name: Save a caller ID log entry to allow list telephone base to erase all • Use the dialing keys to enter 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset or characters. -
Page 43: Delete All Allow List Entries
Star name list Delete all allow list entries Review star name list a key repeatedly until the desired character appears. The first character There are many organizations like schools, 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset or 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset or of every word is capitalized. -
Page 44: Save A Caller Id Log Entry To Star
Screening announcements Save a caller ID log entry to star name Delete all star name entries • Press TONE to change the next letter to upper or lower case. list If you have set profile to screen all 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset 4. -
Page 45: Play Your Current Announcement Of
Play your current announcement of Record your name for all screening Reset all your screening announcements You can use these announcements, screening without caller name announcements or record your own name to replace 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset “this number”... -
Page 46: Voice Guide To Set Smart Call Blocker
Voice guide to set Smart call Call handlings with Smart from caller ID log and save it to the NOTES star name list. See Save a caller ID log blocker call blocker • The screening feature of Smart call entry to star name list. -
Page 47: Blocked Calls
Blocked calls Screen unknown home calls • After you picked up a screened home NOTES call and the telephone is announcing If Smart call blocker is on, incoming home If Smart call blocker is on, and you have • You can set Smart call blocker to the screening options, you can press or cell calls with numbers saved in your set profile to screen unknown home... -
Page 48: Screen Robocalls
Screen robocalls • The telephone can respond to remote Send this call to the answering system: This option is suitable for you to filter access code while it is playing the • Press 4 to forward the call to the calls that uses autodialers to deliver If Smart call blocker is on, and you screening announcement. -
Page 49: Option While On A Call
Retrieve voicemail Answering system Option while on a call • After you have picked up a screened home call, the telephone checks When you are on a home or cell call Difference between built-in When you received a voicemail, the whether the call waiting number is and speaking to the caller, and you do answering system and voicemail service... -
Page 50: Service
Use your built-in answering system Using the telephone base: Playback messages The main differences between them are: Voicemail ANS ON to turn the • Press Built-in New message indication To listen to messages at the telephone from answering system on or off. When Category answering base:... -
Page 51: Screen A Call
Options during playback Screen a call • Press HOME/FLASH to answer NOTES When messages are playing on the the call. • Only one handset or the telephone To screen calls at the telephone base: telephone base: base can access the answering system If the answering system and call Call intercept while using answering at a time. -
Page 52: Delete All Messages
Delete all messages Record a memo Answering system remote access NOTES A two-digit security code is required to Using the telephone base: • If you do not press any keys after Memos are your own recorded messages access the answering system remotely you enter the remote access code, used as reminders for yourself or others 1. -
Page 53: Annoucement
Annoucement Play your announcement Delete your announcement When your announcement is reset, the system answers calls with the Using the handset: 1. Press MENU/SELECT when the phone Default announcement default announcement, as described is not in use. The telephone is preset with a greeting above. -
Page 54: Configure | Settings
Configure | Settings Set voice language Set date and time Use caller ID to automatically set date and time NOTE The voice prompt language is preset to Set languages • Make sure you set the date and English. You can select English or French If you subscribe to caller ID service, time including the year correctly;... -
Page 55: Caller Id Announce
Caller ID announce Dial modes Temporary tone dialing • Pronunciation of names may vary with this feature. Not all names may be If you have pulse (rotary) service only, The caller ID announce feature lets you Set dial mode pronounced correctly. you can switch from pulse to touch- know who’s calling without having to •... -
Page 56: Area Code Settings
Area code settings Ringer 5. Press q CID or p DIR to choose from NOTE 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or Toll saver. • If, in the future, your telephone Set home area code Set number of rings • Toll saver - the answering system service provider requires you to dial If you dial your local calls using only You can set the answering system to... -
Page 57: Set Ringer Tone
Sound settings Set ringer tone Set ringer volume Telephone base ringer volume You can select the ringer tones for You can select the ringer volume for When the telephone base is idle, press Set listening volume incoming home and cell calls. incoming home and cell calls. -
Page 58: Set Key Tone
Answering system settings Set key tone Set QUIET mode 3. Press q CID or p DIR to scroll Voice guide, then press You can turn the key tone on or off for You can turn on the quiet mode for a Set your built-in answering system MENU/SELECT. -
Page 59: Message Playback Settings
Screen calls | Call screening Alert setting Message playback settings Set remote access code If you have new messages, the telephone You can set your own remote access Turn on or off the call screening Turn on or off the message alert tone plays only the new messages (oldest code from 00 to 99. -
Page 60: Voicemail Settings [Telephone Service Provider]
Voicemail settings Add and register handset Voicemail (visual message waiting) Clear voicemail indicator/indication indicator [Telephone service provider] Use this feature when the telephone When your handset is deregistered If you subscribe to a voicemail service indicates there is new voicemail but from the telephone base, follow the Set speed dial voicemail number offered by your telephone service... -
Page 61: Screen Messages
Screen messages Microphone Mute is off so the other Voice guide After you install your Put in The battery is very low. set Smart call charger party can hear your telephone or power The handset should be Blocked call An incoming call is voice. -
Page 62: General Product Care
General product care Technical specifications DECT 6.0 digital technology Simulated full-duplex handset and base speakerphones The VTech DECT 6.0 products offer Frequency • Crystal controlled PLL Taking care of your telephone unsurpassed range performance and The simulated full-duplex speakerphone control synthesizer sound clarity. -
Page 63: 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 website at phones.vtechcanada.com or call 1 (800) 267-7377. Make sure the telephone base is installed properly, and battery is telephone installed and charged correctly. - Page 64 The limited warranty period for the Product extends The warranty exclusively describes all of VTech’s systems outside the unit. for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If VTech responsibilities regarding the Product. There are no replaces a Materially Defective Product under the other express warranties.
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