VTech 2458 Cordless Telephone User Manual


 
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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.
Basic Operation
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