VTech IS8101 Accessory Handset User Manual

VTech IS8101 Accessory Handset

About VTech

VTech is a Hong Kong-based multinational company specializing in electronic learning products for children, telecommunications, and consumer electronics. The company was founded in 1976 by Allan Wong and Stephen Leung, and its name stands for “Video Technology Limited.” VTech is known for producing educational toys, electronic learning aids, and other electronic products aimed at children of various age groups.

VTech’s products often combine technology with education to create interactive and engaging experiences for young learners. These products can include electronic learning tablets, interactive books, toys that teach language and math skills, and more. The company has gained recognition for its efforts to incorporate learning into play and its commitment to child safety in its products.

Congratulations

on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read the Important safety instructions.
This manual has instructions on how to set up and register your new handset. For instructions on using the handset, see the Quick Start guide that came with your telephone base. You may also view or download the online user manual for a complete set of installation and operation instructions at www.vtechphones.com.
In Canada, visit www.vtechcanada.com.

• Telephones identified with this logo have reduced noise and interference when used with most T-coil-equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants. The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association. Used under license.
• The ENERGY STAR® program (www. energystar.gov) recognizes and encourages using products that save energy and help protect our environment. We are proud to mark this product with the ENERGY STAR® label indicating it meets the latest energy efficiency guidelines.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by VTech Holdings Limited is under license. VTech Holdings Limited is a member of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Important safety instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury, including the following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water such as near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, or swimming pool, nor in a wet basement or shower.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand, or other unstable surfaces.
6. Avoid placing the telephone system in places with extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, or other electrical devices. Protect your phone from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids, and fumes.
7. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the telephone base and handset are provided for ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa, or rug. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided.
8. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home or office, consult your dealer or local power company.
9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where the cord may be walked on.
10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots in the telephone base or handset because they may touch dangerous voltage points or create a short circuit. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to
    an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the telephone base or handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used.
12. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Under certain circumstances, a spark may be created when the adapter is plugged into the power outlet, or when the handset is replaced in its cradle. This is a common event associated with the closing of any electrical circuit. The user should not plug the phone into a power outlet, and should not put a charged handset into the cradle if the phone is located in an environment containing concentrations of flammable or flame-supporting gases unless there is adequate ventilation. A spark in such an environment could create a fire or explosion. Such environments might include: medical use of oxygen without adequate ventilation; industrial gases (cleaning solvents; gasoline vapors; etc.); a leak of natural gas; etc.
15. Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode.
16. The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor-mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under the table, or cabinet outlet.
17. For pluggable equipment, the socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
18. CAUTION
    Use only the batteries indicated in this manual. There may be a risk of explosion if the wrong type of battery is used for the handset. Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries or replacement batteries (BT183342/BT283342) for the handset. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode.
19. Use only the adapter included with this product. Incorrect adapter polarity or voltage can seriously damage the product.
20. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the following conditions:

• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
• If liquid has been spilled onto the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped and the telephone base and/or handset has been damaged.
• If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Battery

• CAUTION Use Only Supplied Battery.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conductive materials.
• Charge the battery provided with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.

Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers

Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones)

• Wireless Technology Research
• LLC (WTR), an independent research entity
• led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, WTR recommends to physicians that.

Pacemaker patients

• Should keep wireless telephones at least six inches from the pacemaker.
• Should NOT place wireless telephones directly over the pacemaker, such as in a breast pocket, when it is turned ON.
• Should use the wireless telephone at the ear opposite the pacemaker.

WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other persons using wireless telephones.

What’s in the box

Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.

Charger overview

• 1 – Charging pole

Handset overview

1 – LCD display

2 – VOICE

• Press to activate the voice-controlled application of a connected cell phone.
  

3 – PUSH TO TALK

• Press to initiate a one-to-one or one-to-group broadcast.
• Press and hold to broadcast to a group of system devices.

4 – Softkeys (2)

• Press to select the menu item displayed above the key.
• While in a menu, press to select an item, save an entry or setting, cancel an operation, or back up to the previous menu.
  

5 – CELL 1/ CELL 2

• Press to make or answer a cell call.
• During a cell call, press to answer an incoming CELL 1/ CELL 2 call when you hear a call waiting for the alert.
• During message playback, press to call back the caller if the caller’s number is available.

6 – Volume

• Press to show phonebook entries when the handset is not in use.
• Press to scroll up while in the menus.
• Press to increase the listening volume when on a call or to increase the message playback volume.
• While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the right.
• Press to show the caller ID log when the handset is not in use.
• Press to scroll down while in the menus.
• Press to decrease the listening volume when on a call or to decrease the message playback volume.
• While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the left.

7 – OFF/CANCEL

• During a call, press to hang up.
• While in a menu, press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the 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 telephone is not in use to erase the missed call indicator.
  

8 – QUIET #

• Press to display other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry.
• Press and hold to enter the QUIET mode setting screen, or to deactivate QUIET mode.

9 – CALL BLOCK

• Press to enter the Smart call blocker menu.
  

10 – REDIAL/PAUSE

• Press to review the redial list.
• Press and hold to insert a dialing pause while entering a number.
  

11 – CHARGE light

• On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger.

12 – HOME /FLASH

• Press to make or answer a home call.
• During message playback, press to call back the caller if the caller’s number is available.
• During a call, press to answer an incoming home call when you receive a call waiting for the alert.
  

13 – Email

• While reviewing a caller ID log entry, press to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the phonebook.
• Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail number.

14 – TONE

• Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily during a call if you have pulse service.
• While entering names, press to change the next letter to upper or lower case.

15 – /SPEAKER

• Press to make or answer a home or cell call using the speakerphone.
• Press to switch between the speakerphone and the handset.

16 – MUTE/DELETE

• During a call, press to mute the microphone.
• When the handset is ringing, press to mute the ringer temporarily.
• While reviewing the caller ID log, the directory, or the redial memory, press to delete an individual entry.
• During message or announcement playback, press to delete the playing message or the recorded announcement.

17 – Headset jack

Display icons overview

Install the battery

LCD language setting
If you accidentally set the LCD language to Spanish or French, press MENU and then enter 364# to change the handset LCD language back to English while the handset is not in use.

Connect and install

• Connect the charger
• Install belt clip
  To attach the belt clip Snap the belt clip into the slots on both sides of the cordless handset.
  To remove the belt clip Lift either of the belt clip tabs outwards from the handset.
• Charge the battery

Before use

Add and register a handset
You can add new IS8101 handsets (purchased separately) to your IS8151-1/IS8151-2/IS8151-3/IS8151-4/IS8151-5/ IS8152-5 telephone system. Your telephone system supports a maximum of 12 handsets. Each handset must be registered with the telephone base before use. When first purchased, each expansion handset displays To register HS, see manual.

Note
Charge the new handset without interruption for at least 30 minutes before registering it to the telephone base.

To register a handset to the IS8151 telephone base

1. Put the handset you wish to register on the telephone base cradle.
   
   IS8151 base
   
   
   
   Do not place the handset in the charger.
   
   
2. Both the handset and the telephone base show Registering Please wait. When the registration process completes, the handset and the telephone base display HANDSET Registered and both the handset and the telephone base beep. The handset is now registered with the telephone base. The registration process takes about 90 seconds.

If registration fails, Registration failed appears on both screens. The handset shows To register HS, see the manual. and the telephone base returns to idle mode. This may take up to five minutes to occur. Please start again from Step 1.

Deregister handsets

• If you want to replace a handset or reassign the designated handset number of a registered handset, you must deregister all the handsets and then individually register each handset.
• If you want to register a handset to another telephone base, you must deregister all handsets, and then register each handset individually to the desired telephone base.
  To deregister all handsets from the telephone base

1. Press and hold FIND HS on the telephone base for about 10 seconds until the HOME light on the telephone base turns on and starts flashing. The telephone base screen shows Deregister all devices.
   IS8151 base
   
2. Immediately press FIND HS again. You must press FIND HS while the HOME light is still flashing. The HOME light turns off, and you hear a confirmation tone.
3. All handsets display To register HS, see manual. when the deregistration process completes. The deregistration process takes about 10 seconds.

Notes

• If the deregistration process fails, you may need to reset the system and try again. To reset, unplug the power from the telephone base and plug it back in.
• You cannot deregister the handsets if any other system handset is in use.
• Even if the battery is depleted, you can still deregister the handsets by following the steps. After the handset is charged for at least 10 minutes, the screen shows To register HS, see the manual.

Operating range

This cordless telephone operates with 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. When the handset is out of range, the handset displays Out of range OR no power at base. If there is a call while the handset is out of range, it may not ring, or if it does ring, the call may not connect well when you press. Move closer to the telephone base, and then press to answer the call. If the handset moves out of range during
a telephone conversation, there may be interference. To improve reception, move closer to the telephone base. 

Technical specifications

• Frequency control   
  Crystal-controlled PLL synthesizer
• Transmit frequency
  Handset: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz
• Channels
  DECT channel: 5
• Nominal effective range
  Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. The actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use.
  
• Power requirement
  Handset: 2.4 V DC, AAA×2, Ni-MH battery
  Charger: 6V DC @ 400mA
  
• Memory
  Phonebook: 200 memory locations; up to 30 digits and 15 characters
  Caller ID log: 50 memory locations; up to 24 digits and 15 characters
  Call block: 1000 entries

Need help?

For operations and guides to help you using your telephone, and for the latest information and support, go and check the online help topics and online FAQs. Use your smartphone or mobile device to access our online help.

• Go to https://help.vtechphones.com/is8101; OR
• Scan the QR code on the right. Launch the camera app or QR code scanner app on your smartphone or tablet. Hold the device’s camera up to the QR code and frame it. Tap the notification to trigger the redirection of the online help.
• If the QR code is not clearly displayed, adjust your camera’s focus by moving your device closer or further away until it is clear.

ECO mode

This power-conserving technology reduces power consumption for optimal battery performance. The ECO mode activates automatically whenever the handset is synchronized with the telephone base.

General product care

Taking care of your telephone
Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care.

Avoid rough treatment
Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it.

Avoid water
Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install the telephone base near a sink, bathtub, or shower.

Electrical storms
Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment. For your own safety, take caution when using electrical appliances during storms.

Cleaning your telephone
Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years. Clean it only with a dry non-abrasive cloth. Do not use dampened cloth or cleaning solvents of any kind.

About cordless telephones

• Privacy
  The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and the cordless handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that the cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset. For this reason, you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as those on corded telephones.
  
  
• Electrical power
  The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet. The electrical outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the cordless handset if the telephone base is unplugged, switched off, or if the electrical power is interrupted.
  
  
• Potential TV interference
  Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to televisions and VCRs.
  To minimize or prevent such interference, do not place the telephone base of the cordless telephone 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
  Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm. Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger.
  
  
• Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries
  Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture the battery. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury.

FCC, ACTA, and IC regulations

FCC Part 15
NOTE
This equipment has 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.

To ensure the safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product. This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The handset may be safely held against the ear of the user. For body-worn operation, this handset has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

The telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm (8 inches) or more. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian requirements: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B). For body-worn operation, this handset has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

FCC Part 68 and ACTA
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). Is the label on the back or bottom of this equipment containing, among other things, a product identifier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX? This identifier must be provided to your telephone service provider upon request.
The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premise’s wiring and the telephone network must comply with applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA.  

California Energy Commission battery charging testing instructions

This telephone is set up to comply with the energy-conserving standards right out of the box. These 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 disabled. To activate the CEC battery charging testing mode:

1. Unplug the telephone base power adapter from the power outlet. Make sure all handsets are plugged with charged batteries before proceeding.
2. While you press and hold FIND HS, plug the telephone base power adapter back into the power outlet.
3. After about 20 seconds, when the HOME light starts flashing, release FIND HS and then press it again within two seconds. You hear a confirmation tone. The HOME light turns off and all handsets display To register HS, see the manual. Allow up to one minute for the process to complete.

If the phone fails to enter this mode, repeat all the steps mentioned above. The telephone base will be powered up as normal if you fail to press FIND HS within two seconds in Step 3. To deactivate the CEC battery charging testing mode:

1. Unplug the telephone base power adapter from the power outlet, and then plug it back in. Then the telephone base is powered up as normal.
2.  Put the handsets on the telephone base cradle to begin registration.
3.  The telephone base shows Registering… Please wait, and the handset then shows Registering Please wait. If the registration is successful, the handset screen displays HANDSET Registered and beeps. The handset is registered with the telephone base.

Limited Warranty

What does this limited warranty cover?
The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” or “you”) that the Product and all accessories provided in the sales package (“Product”) are free from defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions when installed and used normally and in accordance with the Product operating instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America and Canada.

What is not covered by this limited warranty?
This limited warranty does not cover:

1. The product has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water, or other liquid intrusion.
2. The product that has been subjected to contact with liquid, water, rain, extreme humidity or heavy perspiration, sand, dirt, or the like; but then only to the extent the damage was not caused by incorrectly securing the waterproof handset’s protective elements, for example, failing to properly close a seal), or such protective elements are damaged or missing (e.g. a cracked battery door), or subjecting a Product to conditions beyond its stated specifications or limits (e.g. 30 minutes in 1 meter of freshwater).
3. Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration, or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTech;
4. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network reliability, or cable or antenna systems;
5. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-VTech accessories;
6. A product whose warranty/quality stickers, product serial number plates, or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered, or rendered illegible;
7.  Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States of America or Canada, or used
   for commercial or institutional purposes
   (including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes);
8. Product returned without a valid proof of purchase (see item 2 below); or
9. Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems outside the unit.

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

VTech Communications, Inc. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this user’s manual. VTech Communications, Inc. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may arise through 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

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