VTech 2458 Changing Channels, TONE/PULSE Setting, Programming the Ringer Type, Press PROG/MEM

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Basic Operation

Operating Instructions

Changing Channels

•If you notice interference when using your Handset, press CHAN to switch to a clear channel. This function is only available when you are on a call.

TONE/PULSE Setting

NOTE: Your VT 2458 is preset at the factory for TONE dialing.

•If you have touch tone service on phone line:

•Press PROG, *, *, MEM to switch to TONE dialing.

If you have rotary service, press PROG/MEM,*

*, #, PROG/MEM to switch to PULSE.

* To return to touch tone service, press PROG/ MEM, *, *, PROG/MEM.

Temporary Tone

If you have rotary (dial-pulse) telephone service, (TONE/PULSE setting is set to PULSE), this feature allows you to enter special codes and tones to operate answering machines, use electronic banking services, calling cards, or other special services.

•Dial the call normally.

•Activate the Temporary Tone feature by pressing TONE (the * key).

•You can th en press the numbers or symbols you need, and your phone will send the proper signals.

•To end the call, press OFF or place the Handset back in the Base. The phone will automatically go back to rotary (dial-pulse) service.

Programming the Ringer Type

The Handset ringer is capable of four different types of ringing tones. To select a different ringer type do the following:

•Press PROG/MEM.

•Press the # key.

•Press a key 1 - 4 to select a ringer type.

•Press the PROG/MEM key to confirm.

NOTE: To program, the Handset must be OFF.

Turning Off the Ringer

To turn off the ringer on the Handset, do the following:

•Press PROG/MEM.

•Press the # key.

•Press 5 to turn off the ringer. Press the PROG/ MEM key to confirm.

•To turn the ringer on again, see Programming the Ringer Type.

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