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Set up Smart call blocker

*

After the date and time setting is done 
or skipped, the base will prompt if you 
want to set Smart call blocker. Press 

Yes

 to start the Smart call blocker setup 

via voice guide.

Start voice guide to set up  

Smart call blocker now?

No

Yes

This feature is an easy and alternative 
way for you to do the basic setup 
of 

“Smart call blocker”

. You can 

follow the voice guide to set your 
telephone system to allow or to screen 
all incoming home calls, or to screen 
home calls that do not display a phone 
number.

You hear a voice prompt 

“Hello! This 

voice guide will assist you with the 
basic setup of Smart call blocker...”

Set up your Smart call blocker feature 
by inputting the designated numbers, 
as instructed in the voice guide.

• 

To skip the set up, press 

.

• 

Press 

1

 if you want to screen 

home calls with telephone 
numbers that are not saved in 
your phonebook or star name 
list; or

• 

Press 

2

 if you do not want to 

screen calls, and want to allow all 
incoming calls to get through.

 NOTE

• 

The screening feature of Smart call 
blocker is applicable to home calls 

only. All incoming cell calls will get 
through and ring. If you want to 
block a cell call, add the number to 
the block list.

Answering system

After the Smart call blocker setting is 
done or skipped, the base will then 
prompt and ask whether you want to 
set up the answering system.

Press 

Yes

 to start the answering system 

setup via voice guide. You hear a voice 
prompt 

“This voice guide will assist you 

with the basic setup of your answering 
system...“

 

• 

To skip the set up, press 

.

You can record your own 
announcement, set the number of 
rings, and set the message alert tone.

Set your own annoucement

• 

Press 

7

 to record your own 

annoucement, or press 

9

 to 

use the standard annoucement 

“Hello! Please leave a message 
after the tone...”

 and skip to next 

item - 

Set number of rings

.

Set number of rings

• 

Press 

2

3

4

5

 or 

6

 for your 

preferred number of rings, or 

8

 

for toll saver.
• 

Displays and confirms the 
number of rings being set.

Set message alert tone

When there is at least one new 
message, the base beeps every 10 
seconds. You can press 

1

 for 

On

 or 

0

 

for 

Off

.

Summary of Contents for IS8251

Page 1: ...DECT 6 0 cordless telephone with BLUETOOTH wireless technology Scan the QR code for support information Quick start guide IS8251 IS8251 2 IS8251 3 IS8251 4 IS8251 5 US CA...

Page 2: ...ot install this product where the cord may be walked on 11 Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots in the telephone base or handset because they may touch dangerous voltage...

Page 3: ...n incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery that can result in an explosion Leaving a battery in an extr...

Page 4: ...hone near or on top of a TV or VCR If interference is experienced moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR often reduces or eliminates the interference Rechargeable batteries Exer...

Page 5: ...e d montez pas l appareil mais apportez le plut t un centre de service qualifi s il doit tre r par En enlevant le couvercle vous vous exposez des tensions dangereuses ou autres dangers similaires Un r...

Page 6: ...is type de piles pour le t l phone N utilisez que les piles rechargeable inclus ou les piles de rechange BT162342 BT262342 N incin rez pas les piles Celles ci risqueraient d exploser Mettre au rebut l...

Page 7: ...utiliser le t l phone sans fil en l appuyant sur l oreille qui se trouve dans la direction oppos e au stimulateur cardiaque L tude effectu e par l organisme WRS n a pas identifi de risque pour les d t...

Page 8: ...s been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules These requirements are intended to provide reasona...

Page 9: ...the sum of all RENs should be five 5 0 or less For more information please contact your telephone service provider This equipment may not be used with Party Lines If you have specially wired alarm dia...

Page 10: ...instructions are intended for California Energy Commission CEC compliance testing only When the CEC battery charging testing mode is activated all telephone functions except battery charging will be d...

Page 11: ...roduct for a period of either a 90 days from the date the replacement Product is shipped to you or b the time remaining on the original one year warranty whichever is longer What is not covered by thi...

Page 12: ...and correct mailing address and telephone number Other limitations This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and VTech It supersedes all other written or oral communications r...

Page 13: ...hrough the use of this product Company VTech Communications Inc Address 9020 SW Washington Square Road Ste 555 Tigard OR 97223 United States Phone 1 800 595 9511 in the U S or 1 800 267 7377 in Canada...

Page 14: ...15 Before use 17 Smart keys 19 Add a speed dial number 19 Add an emergency number 20 Add a menu option 21 Change a smart key function 21 Bluetooth 21 Add a Bluetooth cell phone headset 21 Download yo...

Page 15: ...a caller ID log entry to phonebook 26 Dial a caller ID log entry 28 Delete a caller ID log entry 28 Phonebook 29 Add a phonebook entry 29 Review phonebook entries 31 Dial a phonebook entry 31 Delete a...

Page 16: ...em and voicemail service 41 Set number of rings 42 Turn the built in answering system on or off 43 Message playback 43 Options while message playback 44 Delete all old messages 45 Countdown timer 46 S...

Page 17: ...s NOTE To purchase replacement batteries or power adapters visit our website at www vtechphones com or call 1 800 595 9511 In Canada go to phones vtechcanada com or dial 1 800 267 7377 Quick start gui...

Page 18: ...andard dual stud telephone wall mounting plate If you do not have this wall mounting plate you can purchase one from many hardware or consumer electronics retailers You may need a professional to inst...

Page 19: ...t battery compartiment Make sure the battery label THIS SIDE UP is facing up as indicated 2 Align the cover flat against the battery compartment then slide it upwards until it clicks into place Charge...

Page 20: ...nstallation procedures are properly done The handset may take a second or two to find the telephone base and produce a dial tone This is normal Wait an extra second before dialing If the previous sugg...

Page 21: ...rging pole 3 LCD display 4 6 Smart keys Configurable shortcut of menu option s e g speed dial number emergency call and other menu options Press a smart key to select the option displays next to it 5...

Page 22: ...es when the telephone is not in use Press to review the caller ID log when the telephone is not in use Press to page all handsets FLASH During a call press to answer an incoming home call when you rec...

Page 23: ...turn it off Press to enter key during a call Press repeatedly to show other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry 8 Press to enter COUNTDOWN TIMER REDIAL Press repeatedly to view the l...

Page 24: ...n on a home call or cell call press to block the call Adjust LCD display brightness Press left to dim and press right to increase the LCD brightness Press to navigate in the menu options Press to make...

Page 25: ...es when the telephone is not in use Press to scroll up while in a menu Press to increase the listening volume when on a call or increase the message playback volume While entering names or numbers pre...

Page 26: ...e menu display or press and hold this button to exit to idle mode When the handset is ringing press to mute the ringer temporarily Press and hold while the handset is not in use to erase the missed ca...

Page 27: ...o delete the playing message or the recorded announcement 8 CHARGE light On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger 9 Press to make or answer a cell call During a call press to a...

Page 28: ...ECO mode activates automatically to reduce power consumption when the handset is within range of the telephone base New voicemail received from your telephone service provider Displays when Home line...

Page 29: ...etooth device is paired and active Bluetooth device is in use Wireless Bluetooth headset is in use Menu Grandma Grandma New voicemail received from your telephone service provider Push to Talk is off...

Page 30: ...ng the year correctly otherwise the answering system does not announce the correct day of the week foryour recorded messages time stamp For example July 25 2021 and the time is 12 05PM Handset 1 Enter...

Page 31: ...ow all incoming calls to get through NOTE The screening feature of Smart call blocker is applicable to home calls only All incoming cell calls will get through and ring If you want to block a cell cal...

Page 32: ...ime you want Add a speed dial number 1 Press Add to add a Smart key function 2 Press Speed dial SMART KEY 1 SETTING Speed dial Which function would you like to have Emergency call Menu option 3 Enter...

Page 33: ...the time It does not auto update synchronize even if the entries in the Phonebook have changed since then You need to update it separately Update the Smart key speed dial number entry 1 Press softkey...

Page 34: ...ant to change For instance Phonebook Current key function Press your desired Smart key to edit its function SMART KEY SETTING Phonebook Add Setting Grandma Jackson K SW Clinic 4 Press Yes to confirm c...

Page 35: ...lar Add headset Cell phone 5 Follow the on screen instructions and press Next STEP 1 If your cell phone is connected to a BT device please disconnect it ADD CELLULAR Next STEP 2 Place cell phone next...

Page 36: ...base LCD screen 12 20 pm Menu Jackson K Grandma SW Clinic Download your cell phone phonebook using the base NOTE Before downloading the phonebook make sure cell phone is paired active and connected to...

Page 37: ...e 2 Press to scroll to the next page and then select Bluetooth 3 Press Edit BLUETOOTH DEVICE Edit Add device Mike Smith smartphone Phonebook download C1 Connect Disconnect Christine Smith smartphone C...

Page 38: ...andset or base 2 Enter the t e l e p h o n e number Make a cell call 1 Press handset or base 2 Enter the telephone number Make a smart key speed dial TIP Make sure you have the speed dial contact firs...

Page 39: ...ith 888 883 2445 ECO 10 30PM 11 20 1 Base 1 Press 2 Press to browse the entries CALLER ID LOG Total 3 Edit 1 Walter 888 4544 5386 JAN 19 12 00pm 2 Amy 800 4225 5386 JAN 25 10 00pm 3 Sally 800 1112 538...

Page 40: ...Smith 800 595 9512 JUL 25 12 00am 1 3 List view Dial Delete Block Phonebook 4 Press YES to save the telephone number to the Phonebook Edit Save to Phonebook No Yes 800 595 9512_ You can also edit the...

Page 41: ...00 4225 5386 JAN 25 10 00pm 3 Sally 800 1112 5386 JAN 27 12 00pm 3 Press CALLER ID LOG Tota Edit 1 Walter 888 4544 5386 JAN 19 12 00pm 2 Amy 800 4225 5386 JAN 25 10 00pm 3 Sally 800 1112 5386 JAN 27 1...

Page 42: ...12 00am 1 3 List view Dial Delete Block Phonebook Phonebook The phonebook can store up to 1 000 entries which are shared by all handsets and the telephone base Each entry may consist of a telephone nu...

Page 43: ...2 Answering system Smart call blocker Phonebook Block list Caller ID log Intercom Next At the Phonebook follow the steps below 1 Press Yes Phonebook is empty Add a contact No Yes 2 Enter the telephone...

Page 44: ...go to Phonebook menu option Enter A Z to search Total 50 Delete All 2 Mike 800 595 9511 1 Chris 800 225 1445 3 Nancy 800 696 2523 New Dial a phonebook entry Handset 1 Press and then press p q to scrol...

Page 45: ...225 1445 3 Nancy 800 696 2523 New 2 Press Dial OR Press or to call 1 50 List view Dial Delete Chris 800 225 1445 Edit Star name Block Delete a phonebook entry Handset 1 Press and then press p q to scr...

Page 46: ...33 2 Press Delete X 2 3 List view Dial Delete Chris 888 883 2445 Edit Star name Block 3 Press Yes to confirm deleting the entry Delete the contact No Yes Chris 888 883 2445...

Page 47: ...n your phonebook block list or star name list You can easily add incoming phone numbers to your block list This allows you to build up your lists of allowed and blocked numbers and Smart call blocker...

Page 48: ...BLOCK 2 Press porq SCB settings 3 Press porq Screening annc 4 Press porq SCB annc type 5 Press porq Robocalls only Allow unknown No screening Block calls on the block list only default settings 1 Pre...

Page 49: ...Forward all unknown home calls to the answering system 1 Press Menu softkey and choose Smart call blocker 2 Press SCB screening 3 Press and select Unknown to Ans system Block unknown Block all unknown...

Page 50: ...ss when the desired entry appears 2 Press porq To Block list 3 Press twice Adding CID log entry to star name list 1 Press CID on the handset or telephone base p q Press when the desired entry appears...

Page 51: ...reening ECO SCB screening options Base SCB SCREENING No Screening Screen unknown Unknown to Ans system Block unknown i Learn More SCB SCREEN No Screening Unknown to Ans system i Learn More SC No Scree...

Page 52: ...reen unknown ECO UnknownToAns S UnknownToAns S ECO Block unknown Block unknown ECO NING Screen unknown Block unknown CB SCREENING Screen unknown to em Block unknown SCB SCREENING No Screening Screen u...

Page 53: ...organizations into the star name list it ensures these calls will ring through when you only know the caller names but not their numbers Unblock a telephone number If you have added a telephone number...

Page 54: ...r Susbscrption No Yes Fees No May apply Answer incoming calls After 4 rings by default It can be changed in the handset or the telephone base menu Usually after 2 rings It can be changed by contacting...

Page 55: ...ou are on a call or if the answering system is busy recording a message and you receive another call the second caller can leave a voicemail message Handset 1 Press 2 Press p q to scroll to Answering...

Page 56: ...ber of rings Message alert tone Previous 4 Press your desired number of rings NUMBER OF RINGS 5 Rings 6 Rings Toll Saver 2 Rings 3 Rings 4 Rings Turn the built in answering system on or off Base Press...

Page 57: ...Skip Repeat the playing message Handset Base Playing Message Delete 2 Nancy Parker 800 696 2523 r r r r r r r r 1 Mike Smith 800 595 9512 JAN 10 12 00pm JAN 19 12 00pm new Repeat Skip Press Press Rep...

Page 58: ...o Delete all old and then press Delete all old ECO 1 ANS ON Base 1 Press Menu 2 Press Answering system MENU 1 2 Answering system Smart call blocker Phonebook Block list Caller ID log Intercom Next 3 P...

Page 59: ...numeric keys You can also press to edit the number of minute and second and press to move between MINUTES and SECONDS COUNTDOWN TIMER History Reset Start MINUTES SECONDS 00 00 Enter the timer duratio...

Page 60: ...AQs Use your smartphone or mobile device to access our online help Go to https help vtechphones com is8251 https phones vtechcanada com en support general manuals OR Scan the QR code on the right Laun...

Page 61: ...8 448 MHz Telephone base 1921 536 1928 448 MHz Channels 5 Nominal effective range Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time...

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