Vtech IS8151-4 Users Manual - Page 8

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 pwr 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 HOME. Move closer to the telephone base, then press HOME 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. Battery backup mode Battery backup mode allows your telephone system to function in the event of a power outage. The telephone system uses stored power from the handset's battery to operate. To activate the mode After the power goes out, if there is already a handset with enough charge placed in the telephone base, the telephone system enters battery backup mode automatically. That handset screen shows Powering base... Don't pick up. All other handset screens show Battery backup mode. -OR- ORIf there is no handset placed in the telephone base after the power goes out, all handsets show Out of range OR no power at base and Put HS on base to power base, alternately. Place any handset with enough charge in the telephone base. Its screen shows Powering base... Don't pick up. All other handset screens show Battery backup mode. Operation During battery backup mode, the telephone base, answering system and all Bluetooth related features will be disabled. The operating time is subject to the battery level of the handset placed in the telephone base and the actual usage. For optimal performance, we recommend that you do not use the handset placed in the telephone base when this mode is on. Using other system handsets (Recommended): Operate the handsets the same way as usual, except the answering system and all Bluetooth related features which will be disabled. Using the handset placed in the telephone base: To maximize the operating time, you are not advised to use this handset. If you do have to use it, make sure you do not lift it from the telephone base. All operations should be done with the handset placed in the telephone base. In this case, calls can only be made and received using the speakerphone. Introducing Bluetooth Your new telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features: • Pair up to 2 Bluetooth enabled devices (cell phones or headsets) with the telephone base. • Connect a maximum of 2 Bluetooth enabled devices to make and receive cell calls. Both devices can be active on a call at a time. • Connect a Bluetooth enabled headset for making and receiving home calls. • Conference any combination of cell and home call. • Make and receive calls using your cell phone service with your telephone base or system handsets. • Download phonebook entries from your cell phone. IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Your telephone is compatible with Bluetooth version 2.0 or above devices. • After plugging in the telephone base, wait at least 20 seconds before connecting a Bluetooth device. The screen shows Bluetooth system busy if you try to connect too soon. • Refer to the user's manual of your Bluetooth enabled cell phone or headset for more information about how that device uses Bluetooth connectivity. • Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (a maximum of approximately 15 feet) from the telephone base. Keep connected cell phones and headsets within this range. • If your cell phone has poor reception in your home, the telephone cannot improve the reception. However, if there is a location in your house with better reception, you can leave your cell phone at that location while you use the telephone cell line. For optimal performance, the cell phone must be within 15 feet of the telephone base. • If you experience poor sound quality, it may be caused by the distance between your cell phone and the telephone base. To improve the performance, place your cell phone closer to the telephone base (within 15 feet) and make sure that there are no physical obstacles such as large furniture or thick wall in between. Less than 15 feet for optimal performance IS8151 ® Cellular signal • Charge your cell phone while it is connected to the telephone base. Your cell phone's battery discharges faster while it is connected to the telephone base via Bluetooth wireless technology. • Monitor your cell phone's usage because minutes may be deducted from your cellular plan for the duration of all cell calls, depending on the terms of your plan. 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. 8 Refer to the Bluetooth setup section to learn how to set up your Bluetooth device. Refer to the Telephone operation section on how to operate your Bluetooth devices with your new telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology. Glossary of terms Below are some terms used in this user's manual to help you become familiar with using your Bluetooth devices and your new VTech telephone system. Active devices - the Device list has two active slots for two cell phones, or one cell phone and one headset. When a device in the list is active, it will have a D1: or D2: in front of the device name. In order to use a Bluetooth device on a call, it must be in an active slot and be connected. Bluetooth cell phone - refers to a mobile Bluetooth enabled cellular telephone. CELL line - the telephone line associated with your cell phone service. On your telephone base and handset, press CELL 1 or CELL 2 to use the cell line. Connected - when you pair a Bluetooth device to your telephone system, it is placed in an active slot and automatically connected. When a device is connected, a 1 and/or 2 will display after on the handset and telephone base screen. Also, the CELL 1 and/or CELL 2/HEADSET light on the telephone base will be on. If a device loses its connection to the telephone base, it must be reconnected before you can use the device with the telephone system. Device list - The list of devices that have been paired to the telephone. You can pair up to 2 Bluetooth enabled devices (cell phones or headsets). Disconnected - when a device is disconnected, 1 and/or 2 displays after on the handset and telephone base screen. The CELL 1 and/or CELL 2/HEADSET light on the telephone base is/are off. Discoverable mode - before a Bluetooth enabled device can be paired, it must be set to this mode. When pairing your cell phone, the telephone base will be set to this mode. Depending on the manufacturer, this mode is sometimes referred to as Find Me or Visibility. Paired devices - The Bluetooth enabled devices (cell phones or headsets) that have shared registration information with the telephone base. A total of four Bluetooth enabled devices can be paired to the telephone base. However, only two paired devices can communicate with the base at a time. Pairing - sometimes referred to as bonding. The process of sharing registration information between two Bluetooth enabled devices. Your Bluetooth enabled cell phone or headset must first be paired to the telephone base in order to use it with this telephone system. VTech Connect to Cell™ application If you are using Bluetooth-enabled Android® phones (OS 2.3 or higher), you can further extend the flexibility of your telephone system with use of the free Connect To Cell application. VTech Connect to Cell comprises Caller ID manager and Alerts manager that help you integrate your cell phone with your new telephone system. To learn more or download this application via Google Play® Store, go to http://www.vtechphones.com/app_connect_to_cell. Bluetooth setup To use a Bluetooth enabled cell phone with your IS8151/ IS8251, you must first pair and connect it with the telephone base. The IS8151/IS8251 telephone base and all system handsets can be used to make or answer calls on the cell phone line. Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (up to 15 feet). When you pair a Bluetooth cell phone or Bluetooth headset to the telephone base, keep the device within 15 feet of the telephone base for optimal performance. Add a cell phone Before you begin, make sure that you have cellular coverage and your Bluetooth enabled cell phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth device. Refer to your cell phone user's manual to learn how to search for or add new Bluetooth devices. To pair and connect a cell phone: 1. Press MENU on the telephone base in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2. Press q CID or p to highlight Bluetooth, then press SELECT. 3. Press SELECT to choose Add device. 4. Press SELECT to choose Add cellular. The screen displays Please wait... followed by 1. If cell is connected to BT device, please disconnect it. 5. Press NEXT. The screen displays 2. Place cell phone next to base. • All devices that are connected to the telephone base are disconnected until the pairing process completes. 6. Press NEXT to turn on the telephone base discoverable mode. Promptly turn on the Bluetooth feature of your cell phone and search for or add new devices. 7. Once your cell phone finds your AT&T phone (VTech DECT 6.0), press the appropriate key on your cell phone to continue the pairing process. 8. When a device is successfully connected, the telephone base displays Cell Phone Y is added and connected to base and the corresponding status icon ( 1 or 2) displays (Cell Phone Y represents the device name of your cell phone). The corresponding device light on the telephone base (CELL 1 or CELL 2/HEADSET ) turns on. 9