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VTech IS8128 User Manual

VTech IS8128
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VTech IS8128 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVTech
ModelIS8128
CategoryCordless Telephone
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Product Information

Hearing Aid Compatibility

Describes compatibility with hearing aids and the TIA-1083 logo.

ENERGY STAR Program

Explains the ENERGY STAR program and its recognition of energy-saving products.

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Basic safety precautions to reduce risk of fire, shock, and injury.

User Precautions and Information

Cardiac Pacemaker Safety

Safety guidelines for users with cardiac pacemakers to avoid interference.

Cordless Telephone Features

Information regarding privacy, electrical power, and TV interference for cordless phones.

Environmental and Battery Information

ECO Mode Operation

Description of the power-conserving technology that reduces consumption.

Battery Recycling (RBRC Seal)

Information about VTech's participation in battery recycling programs.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC Part 15 and Part 68 Compliance

Details on compliance with FCC rules for digital devices and terminal attachments.

Industry Canada Compliance

Compliance with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regulations.

Installation and Setup Guide

Unpacking and Initial Setup

Lists items, battery installation, base connection, charging, and dial tone check.

System Overview and Basic Setup

Introduces handset/base components, icons, and initial feature configuration.

Telephone Operation

Making and Receiving Calls

Procedures for initiating, answering, and ending home and cell calls.

Call Management Features

Call waiting, intercom, and call transfer functionalities.

Sound and Volume Settings

Adjusting speakerphone, listening volume, and ringer settings.

Smart Call Blocker Features

Call Categories and Handling

Classifies calls and defines how the system handles them based on criteria.

Configuring Call Blocking

Steps to enable/disable and set up Smart call blocker profiles via voice or menu.

Managing Block and Allow Lists

Managing numbers to block or allow calls from, including saving from Caller ID.

Star Name List and Announcements

Managing names for prioritized screening and customizing announcements.

Operating Home Calls

Making and Ending Home Calls

Detailed steps for making, answering, and ending home calls.

Bluetooth Headset for Home Calls

Instructions for answering calls using a Bluetooth headset.

Operating Cell Calls

Bluetooth Cell Call Management

Procedures for making, answering, and ending cell calls using Bluetooth.

Call Waiting Features

Home Line Call Waiting

Managing incoming calls on the home line while on an active call.

Sound Settings

Speakerphone and Volume Control

Adjusting speakerphone, listening volume, and ringer settings.

Call Management Sound Options

Ringer Silencing and Microphone Mute

Silencing the ringer and muting the microphone during calls.

Dialing Features

Tone Dialing and Options

Switching dialing modes and viewing options for caller ID entries.

Advanced Call Features

Joining Calls and Finding Handsets

Allowing multiple devices on a call and locating lost handsets.

Intercom Communication

Initiating and Answering Intercom Calls

Steps to start and answer intercom calls between devices.

Ending Intercom Calls

Procedures to terminate an intercom call from handset or base.

Call Transfer

Transferring Calls via Intercom

Transferring an outside call to another handset or the base.

Navigating Phone Menus

Using the Phone Menu System

Navigating the phone's menu system to access features.

Phonebook Management

Adding and Reviewing Contacts

Step-by-step guide to saving new contacts and browsing entries.

Searching and Dialing Contacts

Finding contacts by name and dialing them.

Editing Phonebook Entries

Dialing and Editing Contacts

Procedures to dial numbers and modify existing phonebook entries.

Deleting Phonebook Entries

Removing Single or All Contacts

Removing a single contact or clearing all entries from the phonebook.

Redial List Operations

Reviewing and Redialing Numbers

Viewing recently dialed numbers and redialing them.

Redial List Management

Saving and Deleting Redial Entries

Saving redialed numbers to phonebook or removing them.

Chain Dialing Feature

Accessing Numbers During Calls

Using phonebook, caller ID, or redial list numbers during an active call.

Caller ID Information

Memory Match and Log Review

How caller ID names match entries and reviewing call history.

Managing Caller ID Entries

Saving Caller ID to Phonebook

Adding caller ID information to the phonebook for easy access.

Caller ID List Management

Saving Caller ID to Allow/Block Lists

Adding caller ID entries to the allow or block lists for call management.

Caller ID Dialing and Star List

Saving Caller ID to Star Name List

Adding caller ID entries to the star name list for special handling.

Dialing from Caller ID Log

Dialing numbers directly from the caller ID log.

Caller ID Log Maintenance

Deleting Caller ID Entries

Removing single entries or clearing all entries from the caller ID log.

Missed Call Indicator

Understanding and managing the missed call indicator on the screen.

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth Setup Overview

Key details about Bluetooth compatibility and initial pairing process.

Pairing Cell Phones and Headsets

Steps to pair and connect Bluetooth-enabled cell phones and headsets.

Managing Bluetooth Devices

Automatic Device Connection

How devices automatically connect or disconnect based on range.

Device List and Connection Management

Viewing paired devices and managing active connections.

Bluetooth Device and Phonebook Management

Removing Paired Devices

Deleting a device from the paired list to add a new one.

Downloading Phonebook Contacts

Transferring cell phone contacts to the telephone system.

Remote Voice Control

Using Voice Commands with Cell Phones

Using voice commands via cell phone apps like Siri or Google Now via the telephone.

Reference Information

Glossary of Terms

Definitions of common terms related to Bluetooth and VTech telephones.

VTech Connect to Cell App

Information about the Connect To Cell app for Android phones.

Activating Remote Voice Control

Initiating Voice Control Sessions

Steps to initiate and use the remote voice control feature.

Smart Call Blocker Features

Call Categories and Handling

Classifies calls and defines how the system handles them based on criteria.

Configuring Call Blocking

Options for configuring Smart Call Blocker to handle different call types.

Enabling/Disabling Smart Call Blocker

Instructions to enable or disable the Smart Call Blocker feature.

Block List Management

Adding and Reviewing Blocked Numbers

Adding specific numbers to the block list and reviewing them.

Saving Caller ID to Block List

Adding a number from the caller ID log to the block list.

Editing and Deleting Block List Entries

Modifying existing entries and deleting individual entries from the block list.

Allow List Management

Adding and Reviewing Allowed Numbers

Adding numbers to the allow list and reviewing them.

Saving Caller ID to Allow List

Adding caller ID entries to the allow list.

Editing and Deleting Allow List Entries

Modifying existing entries and deleting individual entries from the allow list.

Star Name List Management

Adding and Reviewing Star Names

Adding names to the star list for prioritized screening.

Saving Caller ID to Star Name List

Adding caller ID entries to the star name list.

Editing and Deleting Star Name Entries

Modifying and removing entries from the star name list.

Screening Announcements

Customizing Screening Greetings

Information on default screening announcements and recording custom ones.

Playing and Recording Announcements

Listening to current announcements and recording personalized greetings.

Resetting Screening Announcements

Restoring screening announcements to default settings.

Smart Call Blocker Setup Guide

Using Voice Guide for Setup

Using a voice guide for easy setup of Smart Call Blocker.

Call Handling with Smart Call Blocker

Allowed and Blocked Calls

Types of calls that get through or are blocked when the feature is active.

Screening Unknown and Robocalls

How the phone screens unknown calls by asking for caller identification or input.

Screened Call Actions

Options for Handling Screened Calls

Actions available for screened calls: allow, block, or send to answering system.

Robocall and Screening Options

Screening Robocalls

How the phone screens robocalls by requesting caller input.

Call Screening Without Name Request

Screening calls without requesting the caller's name, using a generic prompt.

Answering System Features

Voicemail and Answering System Overview

Clarifies the distinction between the phone's answering system and provider voicemail.

Using the Built-in Answering System

How new messages are indicated and steps to activate/deactivate the system.

Managing Answering System Messages

How to play messages using the telephone base or cordless handset.

Answering System Playback Options

Controls for adjusting volume, skipping, repeating, and deleting messages.

Call Screening and Intercept

How to screen incoming calls and interrupt message recording.

Message and Memo Management

Deleting all old messages and recording personal memos.

Remote Answering System Access

Instructions for accessing the answering system remotely via phone.

Answering System Announcements

Information about the pre-set greeting and recording personalized ones.

Managing Custom Announcements

Removing a custom recorded announcement.

Configure | Settings

Language Settings

Changing the display language and voice prompt language.

Date and Time Settings

Manually setting time or enabling automatic synchronization via caller ID.

Caller ID Announce Feature

Feature that speaks the caller's name or number for incoming calls.

Dial Mode Configuration

Changing dialing mode and switching to touch-tone temporarily.

Area Code Settings

Programming the home area code for automatic caller ID log formatting.

Ringer Settings

Configuring the number of rings before the answering system answers.

Ringer Tone and Volume

Selecting different ringer tones and adjusting volume for calls.

Sound and Volume Adjustments

Adjusting ringer volume for the base and listening volume for calls.

Quiet and Key Tone Settings

Enabling/disabling key press tones and activating quiet mode.

Answering System Setup

Configuring the Built-in System

Overview of features for recording, deleting, and managing messages.

Voice Guide Setup

Using a voice guide for initial setup of the answering system.

Answering System Playback and Remote Access

Message Playback and Remote Code Setup

How messages are played and setting the security code for remote access.

Call Screening and Alerts

Enabling Call Screening

Enabling or disabling the feature to hear incoming messages during recording.

Message Alert Tone Settings

Activating or deactivating the beep for new messages.

Voicemail Settings

Speed Dial Voicemail Number

Saving the voicemail number for quick access via speed dial.

Voicemail Indicator

How new voicemail messages are indicated on the phone's display.

Handset Management

Clearing Voicemail Indicator

Manually turning off the "New voicemail" indicator.

Registering Handsets

Steps to re-register a handset with the telephone base.

Product Care and Specifications

General Care and Cleaning

General advice on handling, cleaning, and protecting the telephone.

Technical Specifications Overview

Technical details like frequency, channels, power, and memory.

Advanced Technical Details

DECT 6.0 Technology and Range

Features and benefits of DECT 6.0 technology for range and clarity.

Speakerphone Functionality

Explanation of simultaneous two-way communication via speakerphones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Common questions and troubleshooting tips for cordless telephones.

Limited Warranty Information

Warranty Coverage and VTech's Actions

Details on what VTech's limited warranty covers and replacement procedures.

Warranty Period and Exclusions

Information on warranty duration and items not covered by the warranty.

Obtaining Warranty Service

Contact information and procedures for obtaining warranty service.

Warranty Service and Limitations

Items Required for Warranty Service

Required items to include when returning the product for service.

Warranty Exclusions and Limitations

Limitations on VTech's warranty responsibilities and implied warranties.

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