VTech 2458 Operating Instructions, Making Calls, Answering Calls, Disconnecting

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Operating Instructions

Making Calls

•Pick up the Handset and press PHONE.

•When you hear a dial tone, dial the number.

•The IN USE LED will illuminate while the Handset is on a call. If you make a mistake when dialing, press OFF to hang up, then press PHONE to get the dial tone again.

•You must always press PHONE before you can dial a call on the Handset.

Answering Calls

•When an incoming call is ringing, the IN USE/CHARGING LED on the Base and IN USE/LOW BATT LED on the Handset will flash.

•To answer a call when the Handset is in the Base, just pick up the Handset.

— OR —

•To answer a call when the Handset is away from the Base, press any key on the Handset (except OFF). This is very useful in a dark environment; you do not have to fumble around looking for the PHONE key to answer the call.

Disconnecting

•To end a call, either place the Handset back in the Base.

— OR —

•Press OFF on the Handset.

Basic Operation

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Contents Important Safety Instructions Parts Check List IntroductionConnecting power to Base Unit SetupTone/Pulse Selection See Operating Instructions for details Connect to phone lineChecking for dial tone Case of DifficultyHandset Features Base Unit Features Answering Calls DisconnectingOperating Instructions Making CallsPress PROG/MEM TONE/PULSE SettingChanging Channels Programming the Ringer TypeSpeed Number Dialing Checking the RingerMemory Dialing Programming Speed Dial NumbersStoring Pauses in Memory Press REDIAL/PAUSE Dial Press PROG/MEM Using RedialIntroduction Answering System OperationKEY Function HandsetLayoutForAnsweringSystemOperationSet Audible Message Alert Answering System SetupSet Outgoing Message Set Security CodeSet Base Ringer Checking and Setting Day and TimeSet Number of Rings Turning Your Answering System ON/OFF Recording a MemoPress 4 Menu Press 2 PLAY/STOP From the Base UnitFrom the Handset To Hear Your Outgoing GreetingAnswering System ON/OFF Play Previous MessageSkip to Next Message Erase Current MessageHeadset Operation To purchase a Headset, call Vtech Customer Service atBelt Clip Maintenance No Dial Tone You Hear Other Calls While Using Your PhoneCase Of Difficulty Phone Doesnt Work At AllCommon Cure For Electronic Equipment What is not covered by this limited warranty ? Warranty StatementWhat does this limited warranty cover? How long is the limited warranty period ?Other Limitations How do you get warranty service?Information Additional VTech Communications Inc FCC, Acta and IC RegulationsFCC Part Repair instructions FCC and Acta InformationProduct identifier and REN information Connection and use with the nationwide telephone networkHearing aid compatibility Programming/testing of emergency numbersIC Industry Canada Rbrc Seal Technical Specifications Member of the Vtech Group of Companies Table of Contents