Answering System Operation, Introduction

Answering System Operation

Introduction

Your VT 2458 has a digital Answering Device in the Base Unit, capable of storing approximately 12 minutes of messages.

USE THE VT 2458 HANDSET TO PROGRAM YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM!!!

•You can listen to your messages from the Handset or the Base Unit.

•You can also screen messages while your callers leave them from either the Handset or the Base Unit.

Call Screening from Base Unit

Simply keep the Base Unit volume level above the minimum setting. You will hear messages at the Base Unit as your callers leave them.

Call Screening from Handset

Press ANS. MACHINE on the Handset as a message comes in. You will be able to hear your caller, but your caller cannot hear you. If you want to talk to your caller now, press PHONE/FLASH. The answering system will return to idle mode.

Advanced Operation

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VTech 2458 important safety instructions Answering System Operation, Introduction

Contents

Important Safety Instructions Parts Check List Introduction Connecting power to Base Unit Setup Tone/Pulse Selection See Operating Instructions for details Connect to phone lineChecking for dial tone Case of Difficulty Handset Features Base Unit Features Answering Calls DisconnectingOperating Instructions Making Calls Press PROG/MEM TONE/PULSE SettingChanging Channels Programming the Ringer Type Speed Number Dialing Checking the RingerMemory Dialing Programming Speed Dial Numbers Storing Pauses in Memory Press REDIAL/PAUSE Dial Press PROG/MEM Using Redial Introduction Answering System Operation KEY Function HandsetLayoutForAnsweringSystemOperation Set Audible Message Alert Answering System SetupSet Outgoing Message Set Security Code Set Number of Rings Checking and Setting Day and TimeSet Base Ringer Turning Your Answering System ON/OFF Recording a Memo Press 4 Menu Press 2 PLAY/STOP From the Base UnitFrom the Handset To Hear Your Outgoing Greeting Answering System ON/OFF Play Previous MessageSkip to Next Message Erase Current Message Belt Clip To purchase a Headset, call Vtech Customer Service atHeadset Operation Maintenance No Dial Tone You Hear Other Calls While Using Your PhoneCase Of Difficulty Phone Doesnt Work At All Common 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 FCC Part FCC, Acta and IC RegulationsVTech Communications Inc Repair instructions FCC and Acta InformationProduct identifier and REN information Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network IC Industry Canada Programming/testing of emergency numbersHearing aid compatibility Rbrc Seal Technical Specifications Member of the Vtech Group of Companies Table of Contents