VTech 2458 Set Base Ringer, Set Number of Rings, Checking and Setting Day and Time

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Advanced Operation

Answering System Setup

Now, follow the steps in 1 SET OUTGOING MESSAGE to record your “Announce Only” greeting. The VT 2458 Answering System will retain both outgoing greetings; one for Normal (record messages) mode, and one for Announce Only mode.

NOTE!!!!! THE ANSWERING SYSTEM IS PRESET AT THE FACTORY FOR ANNOUNCE ONLY OFF. THIS IS THE NORMAL MODE, REQUIRED FOR YOUR VT 2458 TO RECEIVE MESSAGES FROM CALLERS.

5 Set Base Ringer

You can turn your Base Unit On or Off. This is independent of the Handset ringer.

•Press ANS. MACHINE on the Handset.

•Press 4 (MENU) six times. You will hear: “Set Base Ringer”.

•Press 6 (SELECT) to toggle between ON and OFF.

•Press 5 (TIME/SET) to confirm your selection.

•Press 4 (MENU) to continue programming, or OFF to exit.

6 Set Number of Rings

Choose between 2, 4, 6, or Toll Saver. Toll Saver will cause the Answering System to activate after 4 rings if there are no new, unplayed messages, and after 2 rings if there are new, unplayed messages.

•Press ANS. MACHINE on the Handset.

•Press 4 (MENU) six times. You will hear: “Set Number of Rings”.

•Press 6 (SELECT) to choose between 2, 4, 6 and Toll Saver.

•Press 5 (TIME/SET) to confirm your selection.

•Press 4 (MENU) to continue programming, or OFF to exit.

NOTE: DURING PROGRAMMING, PRESS ANS. MACHINE OR OFF AT ANY TIME TO EXIT.

Checking and Setting Day and Time

•Press ANS. MACHINE on the Handset.

•Press 5 (TIME/SET). The current Day and Time setting can be heard from the Handset and Base.

•After the current day and time announcement, the system will announce, “To set day and time, press TIME /SET.” to change the current setting.Press 5 (TIME/SET) again.

•Press 6 (SELECT) until hear the correct day; then press 5 (TIME/SET).

•Press 6 (SELECT) until hear the correct hour; then press 5 (TIME/SET).

•Press 6 (SELECT) until hear the correct minute (or press 9 to increment the minutes by 10); then press 5 (TIME/SET). Your setting will be played for you. You can press ANS.MACHINE or OFF to exit.

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Contents Important Safety Instructions Introduction Parts Check ListSetup Connecting power to Base UnitCase of Difficulty Connect to phone lineChecking for dial tone Tone/Pulse Selection See Operating Instructions for detailsHandset Features Base Unit Features Making Calls DisconnectingOperating Instructions Answering CallsProgramming the Ringer Type TONE/PULSE SettingChanging Channels Press PROG/MEMProgramming Speed Dial Numbers Checking the RingerMemory Dialing Speed Number DialingPress REDIAL/PAUSE Dial Press PROG/MEM Using Redial Storing Pauses in MemoryAnswering System Operation IntroductionHandsetLayoutForAnsweringSystemOperation KEY FunctionSet Security Code Answering System SetupSet Outgoing Message Set Audible Message AlertSet Number of Rings Checking and Setting Day and TimeSet Base Ringer Recording a Memo Turning Your Answering System ON/OFFTo Hear Your Outgoing Greeting From the Base UnitFrom the Handset Press 4 Menu Press 2 PLAY/STOPErase Current Message Play Previous MessageSkip to Next Message Answering System ON/OFFBelt Clip To purchase a Headset, call Vtech Customer Service atHeadset Operation Maintenance Phone Doesnt Work At All You Hear Other Calls While Using Your PhoneCase Of Difficulty No Dial ToneCommon Cure For Electronic Equipment How long is the limited warranty period ? Warranty StatementWhat does this limited warranty cover? What is not covered by this limited warranty ?How do you get warranty service? Other LimitationsInformation Additional FCC Part FCC, Acta and IC RegulationsVTech Communications Inc Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network FCC and Acta InformationProduct identifier and REN information Repair instructionsIC Industry Canada Programming/testing of emergency numbersHearing aid compatibility Rbrc Seal Technical Specifications Member of the Vtech Group of Companies Table of Contents
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