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  • Page 1 IS8128 IS8128-11 IS8128-2 IS8128-21 IS8128-3 IS8128-31 IS8128-4 IS8128-41 IS8128-5 IS8128-51 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 • If the product has been exposed to rain or of this innovative and feature rich VTech product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before water. For support, shopping, and everything new at cleaning.
  • Page 3 VTech dans les cas suivants : 6. Ne déposez pas ce téléphone sur un chariot, the electrical power is interrupted. •...
  • Page 4 à proximité du produit. area. À propos des téléphones sans fil gaz industriels (dissolvants de nettoyage, des VTech’s participation makes it easy for you to drop Confidentialité : Les mêmes caractéristiques qui vapeurs d’essence, etc.); une fuite de gaz naturel, CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS off the spent battery at local retailers participating in constituent des avantages pour les téléphones sans...
  • Page 5 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You California Energy Commission battery requirement: will be given the opportunity to correct the problem FCC Part 15 charging testing instructions CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B).
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Use speakerphone Redial list Mount the telephone base Glossary of terms Control volume Review a redial list entry (optional) VTech Connect to Cell™ Temporary ringer silencing application Redial a call from list Operating range Mute the microphone Bluetooth setup Save a redial entry to the...
  • Page 7 About Smart call blocker* Save a caller ID log entry to allow Contents list Call categories Edit an allow list entry Retrieve voicemail Configure | Settings Welcome calls Delete an allow list entry Unwelcome calls Answering system Set languages Delete all allow list entries Calls without numbers (for home Difference between the built-in Set voice language...
  • Page 8 Screen calls | Call screening Contents Turn on or off the call screening 111 Alert setting Turn on or off the message alert tone Voicemail settings [Telephone service provider] Set speed dial voicemail number Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicator Clear voicemail indicator/indication Add and register handset General product care Taking care of your telephone...
  • Page 9: Install | Set Up

    2 sets for IS8128-3 | IS8128-31 3 sets for IS8128-4 | IS8128-41 1 set for IS8128 | IS8128-2 | IS-8128-3 | 4 sets for IS8128-5 | IS8128-51 IS8128-4 | IS8128-5 | IS8128-11 | IS8128-21 | IS-8128-31 | IS8128-41 | IS8128-51...
  • Page 10: 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 11: Before Use

    Before use Set up Smart call blocker through Voice Alternate way to set up • After a power outage, the telephone Guide (Before use) base prompts you to set the date and 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the telephone Set date and time time.
  • Page 12: 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) This feature assists you to do the basic to do the basic setup of the answering the maximum power allowed by the setup of the answering system.
  • Page 13: Overview

    Overview • On when the handset • Hang up a call. • Press to display the charging • Return to the previous menu. Handset CHARGE telephone base menu or idle mode • Once in the menu, press handset charger. without making to select an item or save changes.
  • Page 14: Handset 1

    Handset display icons Handset alert tones Telephone base • Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily • A key is pressed. during a call if you have HANDSET 1 1 short • Plays at the end of each pulse service. beep message playback.
  • Page 15 • Press to repeat a • During a call, press to • While in a menu, press • Press repeatedly messsage. mute the microphone. to exit without making to view the last 10 /REPEAT • Press twice to play the •...
  • Page 16: Telephone Base Display Icons

    Operate Telephone base display icons Using a Bluetooth headset to answer a • While reviewing a home call: caller ID log entry, BASE Make, answer or end a home press repeatedly to You can use a Bluetooth headset to add or remove 1 in answer home calls.
  • Page 17: Make, Answer Or End A Cell Call

    IS8128/IS8128-2/IS8128-3/IS8128- 2. Press CELL on the handset to dial. numbers before dialing), press and someone calls while you are already 4/IS8128-5/IS8128-11/IS8128-21/ -OR- MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on a call, the screen flashes , and you IS8128-31/IS8128-41/IS8128-51 can be...
  • Page 18: Call Waiting On The Cell Line

    IS8128/IS8128-2/IS8128-3/IS8128-4/ checks whether the call waiting IS8128-5/IS8128-11/IS8128-21/IS8128- cell call’s number can be found in 31/IS8128-41/IS8128-51 handsets. the block list. If yes, the telephone displays Blocked call and rejects To adjust the listening volume of a the call.
  • Page 19: Temporary Tone Dialing

    Temporary tone dialing View dialing options Join a call in progress Find handset The incoming caller ID log entries have Another handset or the telephone This feature helps you find all system If you have pulse (rotary) service only, 10 digits (the area code plus the seven- base can join you on home call.
  • Page 20: Intercom

    Intercom Using the telephone base To answer a cell call during an intercom idle mode. call using the cordless handset: • To temporarily silence the intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations 1. Press INT on the telephone base. ringer, press OFF/CANCEL •...
  • Page 21: Transfer A Call Via Intercom

    Use the phone menu To answer a cell call during an intercom on the telephone base. The outside • To transfer call, press call using the telephone base: call is still on hold. Both devices now MENU/SELECT on the telephone 1.
  • Page 22: Phonebook

    Phonebook Add a predialed telephone number to 6. Use the dialing keys to enter a name Add a phonebook entry the phonebook (up to 15 characters) when prompted. The phonebook stores up to 1,000 Press a key repeatedly until the 1.
  • Page 23: Review The Phonebook Entries

    Search by name Edit a phonebook entry Review the phonebook entries Dial a phonebook entry 1. Press p when the handset is in idle 1. While reviewing a phonebook entry, Entries are sorted alphabetically. You can dial a phonebook entry on mode.
  • Page 24: Delete A Phonebook Entry

    Redial list Redial a call from list • Press MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on Delete all phonebook entries the handset or X/DELETE on the • When the desired redial entry Each handset stores the last 10 dialed 1. Press MENU/SELECT on the handset telephone base to erase a character.
  • Page 25: Save A Redial Entry To The Phonebook

    Chain dialing Save a redial entry to the phonebook Access a number from the redial list • Press and hold while on a call MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on the Use this feature to initiate a dialing 1. Press REDIAL/PAUSE on the handset handset or X/DELETE on the sequence from numbers stored in the or telephone base in idle mode.
  • Page 26: Caller Id

    Caller ID Review the caller ID log Save a caller ID log entry to the • Press 0 to add a space. phonebook • Press MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on Review the caller ID log to find out who The telephone stores caller ID information the handset or X/DELETE on called, to return the call, or to copy the about the last 50 incoming calls in the...
  • Page 27: Save A Caller Id Log Entry To Allow List

    Save a caller ID log entry to allow list Save a caller ID log entry to call block • Press and hold • Press and hold MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on the MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on the list 1. Search for the desired caller ID log handset or X/DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the entry (See...
  • Page 28: Save A Caller Id Log Entry To Star Name List

    Save a caller ID log entry to star name Dial a caller ID log entry Delete caller ID entries Missed (new) call indicator list When a cordless handset or the To delete an entry 1. Search for the desired caller ID log telephone base is in idle mode and has entry (see Review the caller ID...
  • Page 29: Glossary Of Terms

    Bluetooth devices and • Connect a maximum of two Bluetooth Less than 15 performance, place your cell phone your new VTech telephone system. enabled devices to make and receive feet for optimal closer to the telephone base (within performance cell calls.
  • Page 30: Vtech Connect To Cell™ Application

    Bluetooth enabled devices. Your by Advanced American Telephones and its feature of your cell phone and search Bluetooth enabled cell phone or headset parent, VTech Holdings Limited, is under license. for or add new devices. VTech must first be paired to the telephone...
  • Page 31: Add A Headset

    Add a headset 5. Once your cell phone finds your VTech MENU/SELECT to confirm, the NOTES phone (VTech DECT 6.0), press the current paired headset will be Before you begin, make sure that • The pairing process may take up to...
  • Page 32: Device List And Connection

    IS8128-2/IS8128-3/IS8128-4/IS8128- device, it must be connected. Both the list. You can only pair 2 cell phones base in idle mode to enter the main 5/IS8128-11/IS8128-21/IS8128-31/ Bluetooth enabled devices can be used or one cell phone and one Bluetooth menu. IS8128-41/IS8128-51 telephone system on a cell call at a time.
  • Page 33: Remote Voice Control

    IS8128/IS8128-2/IS8128-3/IS8128-4/ cell phone to ensure it is in place. During the download, the handset you can use and any limitations of IS8128-5/IS8128-11/IS8128-21/IS8128- flashes Downloading..All other Activate remote voice control the voice app. 31/IS8128-41/IS8128-51...
  • Page 34: About Smart Call Blocker

    About Smart call blocker* Call categories above. your phonebook or allow list, they will • If you receive a landline or cell line bypass all screening and ring directly to Calls are classified into four categories: If you have subscribed to caller ID service, incoming call when you have activated your handsets.
  • Page 35: Welcome Calls

    Calls without numbers (for home calls Call handling Call handling /Set profile options Call handling /Set profile options only) • Smart call blocker is set to on, and to • The telephone rings when there is You can select one of the following five Calls without numbers are calls that are allow all incoming calls by default.
  • Page 36: Set Smart Call Blocker On/Off

    Set profile unknown home calls and asks Set Smart call blocker on/off the callers to press the pound NOTE There are five profile setting options, The Smart call blocker feature is set to on key (#) before putting the calls •...
  • Page 37: Block List

    Block list Review block list telephone base to erase all digits. NOTES • Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE • If you set SCB On/Off to Off, selected Add numbers that you want to prevent 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset to insert a three-second dialing setting under Set profile...
  • Page 38: Save A Caller Id Log Entry To Block List

    Delete all block list entries telephone base to erase all cursor to the left or right. Save a caller ID log entry to block list characters. • Press 0 to add a space. 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset 1.
  • Page 39: Allow List

    Allow list Save a caller ID log entry to allow list Review allow list Press REDIAL/PAUSE to copy a number from the redial list. Press Add numbers that you want to allow their 1. Search for the desired caller ID log 1.
  • Page 40: Edit An Allow List Entry

    Star name list Delete all allow list entries • Press and hold 5. To edit the name: MUTE/DELETE/VOICE on the • Use the dialing keys to enter There are many organizations like 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset handset or X/DELETE on the characters.
  • Page 41: Review Star Name List

    Save a caller ID log entry to star name Review star name list 4. When the screen displays Enter telephone base to erase all name, use the dialing keys to enter a list characters. 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset or name (up to 15 characters).
  • Page 42: Delete All Star Name Entries

    Screening announcements Play your current announcement of Delete all star name entries You can use these announcements, screening without caller name or record your own name to replace If you have set profile to screen all 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset or “this number”...
  • Page 43: Record Your Name For All Screening

    Voice guide to set Smart call Record your name for all screening Reset all your screening announcements NOTES announcements blocker • The screening feature of Smart call 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset or blocker is applicable to home calls 1.
  • Page 44: Call Handlings With Smart Call Blocker

    Call handlings with Smart call Blocked calls Screen unknown home calls star name list. See Save a caller ID log entry to star name list. blocker 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.
  • Page 45 • After you picked up a screened home the screening announcement. This Send this call to the answering system: NOTES call and the telephone is announcing allows you to access your answering • Press 4 to forward the call to the •...
  • Page 46: Option While On A Call

    Screen robocalls Option while on a call HOME/FLASH or to take NOTES If Smart call blocker is on, and you have set When you are on a home or cell call the new call, or press CALL BLOCK profile to screen robocalls, the telephone and speaking to the caller, and you •...
  • Page 47: Retrieve Voicemail Answering System

    Retrieve voicemail Answering system Use your built-in answering system The main differences between them are: New message indication Difference between the built-in answering When you received a voicemail, the Voicemail Built-in system and voicemail service handset and the telephone base display The handset and the telephone base from Category...
  • Page 48: Playback Messages

    Using the telephone base: Playback messages Options during playback NOTES • Press ANS ON to turn the answering When messages are playing on the To listen to messages at the telephone • Only one handset or the telephone system on or off. When the answering telephone base: base: base can access the answering...
  • Page 49: Screen A Call

    Screen a call Delete all messages Record a memo • Press HOME/FLASH to answer the call. To screen calls at the telephone base: Using the telephone base: Memos are your own recorded messages If the answering system and call used as reminders for yourself or others 1.
  • Page 50: Answering System Remote Access

    Annoucement Answering system remote access Play your announcement NOTES A two-digit security code is required to • If you do not press any keys after you 1. Press MENU/SELECT when Default announcement access the answering system remotely enter the remote access code, all new phone is not in use.
  • Page 51: Delete Your Announcement

    Configure | Settings Set voice language Delete your announcement When your announcement is reset, the system answers calls with the default Using the handset: NOTE announcement, as described above. You Set languages • This feature is exclusive for Canada cannot delete the default announcement. 1.
  • Page 52: Set Date And Time

    Set date and time Use caller ID to automatically Caller ID announce the caller’s information. • Pronunciation of names may vary set date and time The caller ID announce feature lets you NOTE with this feature. Not all names may know who’s calling without having to •...
  • Page 53: Dial Modes

    Dial modes Ringer Temporary tone dialing after four rings when there is no new message. This feature allows If you have pulse (rotary) service only, Set dial mode Set number of rings you to check for new messages you can switch from pulse to touch-tone The dial mode is preset to touch-tone You can set the answering system to and avoid paying long distance...
  • Page 54: 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 55: Set Key Tone

    Answering system settings Set key tone Set QUIET mode 4. Set up your answering system by inputting designated numbers, as 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 instructed in the voice guide.
  • Page 56: 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 57 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 58 Technical DECT 6.0 digital technology NOTE specifications • If your handset is new, make sure The VTech DECT 6.0 products offer Taking care of your telephone you charge it before attempting unsurpassed range performance and registration. sound clarity. This is achieved through...
  • Page 59 Frequently asked Simulated full-duplex handset and base speakerphones questions The simulated full-duplex speakerphone on your handset and telephone base Below are the questions most frequently allow both ends of a call to speak and asked about the cordless telephone. be heard at the same time. Optimal If you cannot find the answer to your performance is subject to external factors question, visit our U.S.
  • Page 60 The limited warranty period for the Product extends or oral communications related to this Product. VTech systems outside the unit. for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If VTech provides no other warranties for this Product. replaces a Materially Defective Product under the The warranty exclusively describes all of VTech’s...
  • Page 61 (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. © 2024 VTech Communications, Inc.

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