VTech 2458 Cordless Telephone User Manual
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1. d lt S i vtech VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES Distributed in the U S A by VTech Communications Inc Beaverton Oregon Distributed in Canada by VTech Electronics Canada Ltd Suite 200 7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond B C V6X 129 Copyright 2002 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD Printed in China 91 5449 10 00 ISSUEO Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions esee eiiis ases na aenea tna tn a tna 1 aet REDE 2 Parts Chock LISTo irr 2 Getting Started rre TTA II Handset Features Base Unit Features 3 3 4 5 6 Basic Operation 7 Operating Instructions 7 Making Calls 7 Answering Calls vA Disconnectilig cete tek tent re RE RE eee ARR nde Rx uu Re eda px uitae dari rua 7 Changing Ghinnels 2 icc bete sc e a LEE a DE XE Ra 8 TONE PULSE Setting 8 Temporary Tone 8 Programming the Ringer Type 8 Turning Off the Ringer 8 Checking the Ringer es 9 Memory i tita nds it n teo essere dee 9 Programming Speed Dial Numbers sssssssssssseseeeeeeeeteennennennenetnrtnei 9 Speed Number Dialing und To Change or Replace a2. 5 ae lt S FCC ACTA and IC Regulations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or electrician as appropriate Your Cordless Phone is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC This means your Handset and Base Unit can communicate only over a certain distance which will depend on the location of the Base Unit and Handset weather and the construction and layout of your home or office The RBRC Seal The RBRC Seal on the nickel cadmium battery indicates that VTech Communications Inc is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives when taken out of service within the United States and Canada The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placi
3. VTech Communications Inc CUSTOMER SERVICE at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1 800 267 7377 For repair warranty information The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the line network until the problem has been corrected FCC Part 15 Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designedto provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technicia
4. 20 Warranty Statement 22 FCC ACTA and IC Regulations i OARE n OS EEE E re Eo Pa er bo aD AEE 28 Technical Specifications A a tr 29
5. Speed Dial Number 9 Storing Pausesin 10 Using Redial Storing a Redial Number into Speed Dial 10 Lhe Page Features x hits 10 Advanced Operation PRAN Answering System Operation d Introduction sel Call screening from Base Unit ERI Gall Screening from Handset ii Dee a ee tea Te IHE t a BEER 11 Hanset Layout For Answering System Operation sss 12 Answering System Setup ettet titer tet it t Re et cte dede ce toute ed dan e re ve d oae dedere Set Security Code Set Audible Message Alert Set Announce Only Set Base Rings Set Number of Rings 25 Checking and Setting Day and Time sss enne Recording Memo cs ent Matelas Turning Your Answering System ON OFF mM Play back of Greetings Messages and 16 Remove Operation of Your VT2458 Answering 17 LO DIEMIINE Dn 18 Headset Operation eo enn e ete etre ee ei t eie rat tps 18 Belt Clip 18 Maintenance 19 In Case Of Difficulty
6. and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty What must you return with the Product to get warranty service 1 Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the VTECH service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty 2 Include valid proof of purchase sales receipt identifying the Product purchased Product model and the date of purchase or receipt and 3 Provide your name complete and correct mailing address and telephone number Other Limitations This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and VTECH It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this Product VTECH provides no other warranties for this product The warranty exclusively describes all of VTECH s responsibilities regarding the product There are no other express warranties No one is authorized to make modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification State Law Rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 23 S ao Ss Co lt S Warranty Statement Limitations Implied warranties including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability an unwritten warranty that the product is fit for ordinary use are limited to one year from date of purchase Some states do not allow li
7. dial the number you assigned to key 8 you would press PHONE PROG MEM 8 To Change or Replace a Speed Dial Number To change or replace a stored number in speed dial memory simply enter the new number and store it in the memory location you wish to change o i 92 25 Operating Instructions Storing Pauses in Memory To insert a pause a phone number press PAUSE The pauseis approximately 4 seconds in length For longer pauses press PAUSE two or more times Each additional press adds an additional 4 second pause f your phone is connected to a PBX you can store the PBX access number and a pause before the phone number For example to store 9 PAUSE 555 1234 in memory location 8 do the following Press PROG Press 8 Press 9 Press REDIAL PAUSE Dial 555 1234 Press PROG MEM Using Redial To redial the last number you called press PHONE FLASH then press REDIAL PAUSE The phone will automatically dial the number Storing a Redial Number into Speed Dial To store the last number you dialed as a Speed Dial number press PROG MEM alocation number 0 9 REDIAL PAUSE PROG MEM The Page Feature From the Base Unit press PAGE to signal the person at the idle Handset To end the page at the Base press PAGE again Toend the page at the Handset press OFF fthe Handsetis in use off hook when PAGE
8. in water If your Base Unit should fall into water DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords 19 SE Ss Ou ER T 5 5 Se E o 2 lt S In Case Of Difficulty If you have difficulty operating your phone the suggestions below should solve the problem If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions call VTECH Communications at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1 800 267 7377 The Phone Doesn t Work At Make sure the Power Cord is plugged in Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the telephone wall jack Make sure the batteries are properly charged If the LOW BATTERY LED is slowly flashing the battery pack needs charging No Dial Tone First check all the suggestions above f you still don t hear a dial tone disconnect the Base Unit from the telephone jack and connect a different phone If there is no dial tone on that phone either the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company You Get Noise Static Or A Weak Signal Even When You re Near The Base Unit Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the Base Unit can sometimes cause interference Try moving the appliance or the Base Unit to another outlet You Get Noise Static Or A Weak Signal When You re Away
9. is pressed on the Base Unit the Handset will emit one page alert If the Handset is not in use on hook the page alertwill continuefor approximately 60 seconds The page alert will continue for approximately 60 seconds 10 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 VT2458 HANDSET TO PROGRAM YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM You can listen to your messages from the Handset or the Base Unit e 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 11 S dim E T D 5 D gt lt Handset Layout For Answering System Operation With the Handset in the idle mode on hook first press ANS MACHINE to enter Answering System mode then one of the following keys KEY FUNCTION 1 Repeat current message 2 Play Stop playback or rec
10. now in remote access mode A voice menu will first tell you how many new and old messages you have and then after a pause you will hear a review of the following remote commands REMOTE COMMANDS 1 HELP MENU 2 PLAY ALL MESSAGE 4 REPEAT CURRENT MESSAGE 4 4 PLAY PREVIOUS MESSAGE 5 STOP Playback or Recording 6 SKIP TO NEXT MESSAGE 7 REVIEW GREETING Outgoing Message 9 ERASE CURRENT MESSAGE 0 ANSWERING SYSTEM ON OFF 7 RECORD GREETING Outgoing Message 8 RECORD MEMO 0 NOTE You do not have to wait unit the voice menu announces the command to execute a particular remote function 17 i D ga D o gt lt Headset Operation Your VT2458Handsetis equipped with a 2 5mm Headset Jack for use with an optional accessory Headset for hands free operation If you choose to use the Headset option you must obtain an optional accessory Headset which is compatible with the VT2458 To purchase a Headset call VTECH Customer Service at 1 800 595 9511 Once you have a compatible 2 5mm Headset locate the Headset Jack on the VT2458 Handset Connect the plug on the Headset cord to the jack on the cordless Handset The plug should fit securely Do not force the connection NOTE Whenever a compatible Headset is connected to the cordless Handset the microphone on the Handset will be muted This is done to limit the effect of background noise Many compatibl
11. 14 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak If you have questions about this product or if you re having difficulty with setup or operation do not return your phone to the store Call our Customer Support Center at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call 1 800 267 7377 Introduction Parts Check List 01 45 00 0 Handset Base Unit Telephone Line Cord Battery Pack To purchase replacement battery packs AC Adapter call VTECH Communications at 1 800 Belt Clip 595 9511 In Canada call VTECH Owner s Manual Electronics at 1 800 267 7377 BASE UNIT P TELEPHONE LINE CORD AC ADAPTER USER S MANUAL ul BELT CLIP BATTERY o OWNER S MANUAL Setup Connecting power to Base Unit Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet and the DC connector into the bottom of the Base Unit To AC outlet Installation of Battery Pack in Handset Follow the steps below 1 Remove the battery cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward with the red and black wires at the bottom right corner of the pack angle the top of the battery into the compartment under the two claws Next press the lower end of the battery pack down so it snaps in place under the lower claw Now plug the connector into the socket located below t
12. AGE again on the Base Unit or pressing OFF on the Handset VOLUME Raise or lower the Base Unit speaker volume These are 8 volume levels At the lowestlevel Level 7 incoming messages cannot be screened at the Base Unit as they come in IN USE CHARGING LED Flashes slowly when the Handset is in TALK mode Flashes in cadence with the inbound ringing Glows when the Handset is charging in the Base Unit cradle Flashes when Handset is in ANSWERING SYSTEM mode Operating Instructions Making Calls Pick up the Handset and press PHONE When you hear a dial tone dial the number The IN USELED 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 Ez s v 2 a s mA Disconnecting To end a call either place the Handset back in the Base OR Press OFF on
13. ECT 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 14 Answering System Setup Recording a Memo Press ANS MACHINE on the Handset Press 7 RECORD After the prompt Now Recording speak into the Handset Press OFF or ANS MACHINE to end recording and exit Answering System mode or press 2 STOP to end recording and stay in Answering System mode Turning Your Answering System ON OFF Your VT 2458 Answering System is turned ON when you first apply power to it From the Handset you can turn the system ON and OFF Press ANS MACHINE on the Handset Press 0 Through the earpiece you will hear Answering Machine OFF or ON Continued presses of the 0 key will toggle between ON and OFF Press OFF to exit programming mode 15 o 9 MEI ec lt Answering System Setup PLAYBACK OF GREETINGS MESSAGES AND MEMOS From the Base Unit Use the PLAY STOP to start and stop playback of messages and memos Press the p SKIP key to jump ahead to the next message Hold the gt SKIP key to speed up message playback Press the 44 REPEAT key to return to the beginning of the current message 2 consecutive presses of the 44 REPEAT key will take you back to the
14. From The Base Unit You may be out of range Either move closer to the Base or relocate the Base Unit The layout of your home may be limiting the range Try moving the Base Unit to another position The Handset Does Not Ring When You Receive A Call Make sure you have the Handset ringer activated To set the ringer see Programming the Ringer Type Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the telephone jack Make sure the power cord is plugged in You may be too far from the Base Unit You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring Try unplugging some of the other phones You Hear Other Calls While Using Your Phone Disconnect your Base Unit from the telephone jack and plug in a regular telephone If you still hear other calls the problem is probably in your wiring or local service Call your local telephone company 20 In Case Of Difficulty You Hear Noise In The Handset And None Of The Keys Or Buttons Work Make sure the power cord is plugged in Common Cure For Electronic Equipment If the unit does not seem to be responding normally then try putting the Handset in the cradle If it does not seem to respond do the following in the order listed Disconnect the power to the Base Disconnect the Handset battery Wait a few minutes Connect power to the Base Re install the battery pack and return the Handset to the ch
15. Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury including the following 1 2 3 10 13 Read and understand all instructions Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub kitchen sink or swimming pool Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation To protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on the bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This product should not be placed in a built in installation where proper ventilation is not provided This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it Never push obj
16. Press 9 to increment by 10 Press 5 TIME SET to confirm your security code selection You can either press 4 MENU to continue programming or OFF to exit programming 3 Set Audible Message Alert This feature provides a beep tone at the Base Unit every 10 seconds alerting you to new messages Press ANS MACHINE on the Handset e Press 4 MENU three times You will hear Set Audible Message Alert 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 4 Set Announce Only Your VT 2458 Answering System can also play your greeting without taking messages from callers In this case ANNOUNCE ONLY is set to ON Press ANS MACHINE on the Handset Press 4 MENU four times You will hear Set Announce Only 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 13 S o gt lt 25 S D D gt lt 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 ONL
17. ULTY Tone Pulse Selection See OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for details IN CAUTION Use only the Vtech power supply provided with your telephone IMPORTANT For best performance the VT2458 should be installed as follows In an elevated location in the center of the room with no obstructions nearby In a location that is away from other electrical appliances such as microwave ovens personal computers or televisions IN USE LOW BATTERY LED Glows when the Handset is in use Flashes duing programming mode Flashes in cadence with incoming ringing Flashes slowly when the battery pack needs recharging 2 PHONE FLASH Press this key to answer a call or get a dial tone While on a call when youreceive a Call Waiting alert press PHONE FLASH to switch between calls 3 ANSWERING MACHINE Press this key to enter Answering System mode It will flash while the Handset is controlling the Answering System It will also flash to alert you to new messages See the section Handset Layout For Answering System Operation for more details Handset Features VOLUME UPA VOLUME DOWNY These keys will raise and lower the earpiece volume while either N PHONE or ANSWERING SYSTEM mode REDIAL PAUSE With the Handset ON pressing this key will dail the last number you called In Programming mode REDIAL PAUSE will add a 4 second p
18. Y 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 e Press 4 MENU six times You will hear Set Base Ringer e Press 6 SELECT to toggle between ON and OFF Press 5 TIME SET to confirm your selection e 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 e Press 4 MENU six times You will hear Set Number of Rings Press 6 SELECT to choose between 2 4 6 and Toll Saver e 5 TIME SET to confirm your selection e Press 4 MENU to continue programming or OFF to exit NOTE DURING PROGRAMMING PRESS ANS MACHINE OR AT ANY TIME TO EXIT Checking and Setting Day and Time e 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 SEL
19. arge cradle After a few seconds try using your Handset again OX ON ce TI 21 es e Ss e ne lt S 5 2 lt S Warranty Statement What does this limited warranty cover The manufacturer of this VTECH product VTECH Communications warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase Consumer or you that the product and all accessories provided by VTECH in the sales package Product are free from material defects in material and workmanship pursuant to the following terms and conditions when installed and used normally and in accordance with operation instructions This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States of America What will VTECH Communications do if the Product is not free from material defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period Materially Defective Product During the limited warranty period VTECH s authorized service representative will repair or replace at VTECH s option without charge a Materially Defective Product If we repair this product we may use new or refurbished replacement parts If we choose to replace this product we may replace it with a new or refurbished product of the same or similar design VTECH will return repaired replacement products to you in working condition VTECH will retain defective parts modules or equipment Repair or replaceme
20. ause to a dialing sequence OFF Press this key to end a call The OFF key is also used to exit all modes of operation PROG MEM This key is usedto enter Programming mode as well as Memory Dial mode 8 CHANNEL If you experience noise or interference while on a call press CHAN to switch to a clear channel GettingStarted Base Unit Features a heed N 27 S 2 oO MESSAGE LED Flashes slowly to indicate new messages Glows steadily to indicate old previously heard messages Flashes rapidly to indicate that the Answering System Messageis FULL REPEAT During message playback press REPEAT to return to the beginning of the messages being played Hold down the REPEAT key to slow down message playback PLAY STOP Press to play messages press again to stop DELETE During message playback press DELETE to erase the message being played During idle mode press DELETE to erase all previously played messages SKIP During message playback press SKIP to the next message Hold down the SKIP key to speed up message playback ANSWER ON OFF LED Glows steadily when the Answering System is ON and the day and time has been set Flashes to indicate that the day and time need to be set PAGE Press PAGE to engage the Handset in a ring sequence which will last for 60 seconds You can end the page by pressing P
21. e Headsets have a reversible monaural design You can wear your Headset on either ear leaving one ear free for room conversation Belt Clip The VT2458 is also equipped with a detachable belt clip Align the pins on the inside edge of the clip with the notches onthe sides of the Handset The belt clip should snap securely into place Do not force the connection uim ge Ss 1 Co lt S 18 Maintenance Taking Care Of Your Telephone Your VT2458 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts so it must be treated with care Avoid rough treatment Place the Handset down gently Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet Do not use the Handset outdoors in the rain or handle it with wet hands Do not install your Base Unit near a sink bathtub or shower Electrical storms Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety use caution when using electric appliances during storms Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing
22. e telephone company If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service The telephone company is required to notify you before interrupting service If advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to 26 FCC ACTA and IC Regulations file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operation or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product The telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned 5 Hearing aid compatibility If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset it is hearing aid compatible 6 Programming testing of emergency numbers If this product has memory dialing locations you may choose to store police fire department and emergency medical service telephone numbers in these locations If you do please keep three things in mind a We recommend that you also write the telephone number on the directory card so that you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn t work b This feature is provided only as a convenience and the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for customer reliance upon the memory feature c Testing the emergency tele
23. ects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product If service or repair work is required contact VTech Customer Service at 1 800 595 9511 Opening or removing cabinet parts other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock Unplug this product from the wall outlet When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work to restore the product to normal operation If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lighting
24. he battery Slip the wires under the wire guide located below and to the left of the socket Replace the battery cover by sliding it upwards If the new battery pack is not already charged place the Handset in the Base Unit and allow it to charge for 12 hours After the initial charge a maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient Maximum talk time is 5 hours on a full charge Maximum standby time is 5 days Me M 551 27 S ES 9 nel vi 7 N 6p e m Bum OQ Setup CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or injury read and follow these instructions 1 Use only the Vtech battery supplied or equivalent 2 Do not open or mutilate the battery Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin It may be toxic if swallowed 3 Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns 4 Donotdispose ofthe battery in a fire The cell may explode Connect to phone line Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit Plug the other end of this cord into the wall jack Checking for dial tone After the battery pack is charged pick up the Handset and press the PHONE key The IN USE indicator should light up and you should hear a dial tone if not see IN CASE OF DIFFIC
25. hone line and still have them ring when you are called In most but not all areas the sum of all RENs should be five 5 0 or less You may want to contact your local telephone company for more information 2 Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines See Installation Instructions in the user s manual This equipment may not be used with Coin Telephone Lines or with Party Lines If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line ensure the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer 3 Repair instructions If this equipment is malfunctioning it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents For repair procedures follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty 4 Rights of th
26. mitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Innoeventshall VTECH be liable for any indirect special incidental consequential or similar damages including but not limited to lost profits or revenue inability to use the product or other associated equipment the cost of substitute equipment and claims by third parties resulting from the use of this product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you MS 5 S E Soo ER 24 FCC ACTA and IC Regulations This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules for the United States It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS 03 of Industry and Science Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device A label is located on the underside of the Base Unit containing either the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN or the IC registration number and Load Number You must upon request provide this information to your local telephone company This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment please contact
27. n for help 25 S 2 5 zE 5 5 Gd E S E lt Ez E ACTA and IC Regulations FCC and ACTA Information If this equipment was approved for connection to the telephone network prior to July 23 2001 it complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission rules If the equipment was approved after that date it complies with the Part 68 rules and with Technical Requirements for Connection of Equipment to the Telephone Network adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments ACTA We are required to provide you with the following information 1 Product identifier and REN information The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains among other things an identifier indicating product approval and the Ringer Equivalence Number REN This information must be provided to your local telephone company upon request For equipment approved prior to July 23 2001 the product identifier is preceded by the phrase FCC Reg No and the REN is listed separately For equipment approved after that date the product identifier is preceded by US and a colon and the REN is encoded in the product identifier without a decimal point as the sixth and seventh characters following the colon For example the product identifier US AAAEQOST123XYZ would indicate an REN of 0 3 The REN is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telep
28. ng used nickel cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste which may be illegal in your area VTech s participation in RBRC makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC program or at authorized VTech product service centers Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on Ni Cd battery recycling and disposal bans restrictions in your area VTech s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources RBRC isa registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation 28 Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY 2411 15 2418 4 MHz 917 10 MHz Base Handset 912 75 RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base 912 75 917 10 MHz Handset 2411 15 2418 4 MHz CHANNELS 30 Channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and 1 Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use SIZE Handset 203 3mmx56 0mmx39 8mm including antenna Base 168 1mmx130mmx114mm 29 including antenna WEIGHT Handset 178 7 grams Base 303 8 grams excluding battery pack POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset 3 6V 400mAh Ni Cd Battery Pack Base 9V DC 500mA MEMORY Speed Dial 10 Memory locations 16 digits per location SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
29. nt of Product at VTECH S option is your exclusive remedy You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days How long is the limited warranty period The limited warranty period for the product extends for ONE 1 YEAR from the date of purchase if we repair or replace a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty This limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Products for a period of either a 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or b the time remaining on the original one year warranty whichever is longer What is not covered by this limited warranty This limited warranty does not cover Product that has been subjected to misuse accident shipping or other physical damage improper installation abnormal operation or handling neglect inundation fire water or other liquid intrusion or Product that has been damaged due to repair alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of VTECH or Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions network reliability or cable or antenna systems or Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non VTECH electrical accessories or Product whose warranty quality stickers Product serial numbers plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed altered or rendered illegible o
30. ording 3 Skip to the next message 4 MENU for programming your Answering System 5 SET for programming your Answering System 6 SELECT for programming your Answering System 7 Record Outgoing Messages and Memos 9 Increment by 10 for programming time and security code 0 Answering System ON OFF Erase S mime e Qu 5 KEY1 KEYS lt KEY 5 KEY6 KEY4 KEYS KEY7 KEY9 KEY KEYO Press ANS MACHINE or OFF to exit Answering System mode 12 Answering System Setup Before using your VT 2458 Answering System follow these programming steps 1 Set Outgoing Message Record your greeting to be heard by callers If you do not record a greeting your VT 2458 will play a default greeting Press ANS MACHINE on the Handset e Press 4 MENU The voice prompt says Set Outgoing Message Press 7 Record The voice prompt says Now Recording followed by a beep Speak into the Handset to record your announcement Press 2 Stop when done Your recorded announcement will be played for you 2 Set Security Code Your 2 digit security code gives you access to your VT 2458 Answering System from a telephone at a different location Factory preset to 19 your security code can be any number from 10 to 99 Press ANS MACHINE on the Handset e Press 4 MENU twice until you hear Set Security Code Press 6 SELECT to increment the security code by one per each press
31. phone numbers you have stored is not recommended However if you do make a call to an emergency number You must remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up Programming testing of emergency numbers should be performed during off peak hours such as in the early morning or late evening when the emergency services tend to be less busy IC Industry Canada This telephone is registered for use in Canada The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications This is confirmed by the registration number The abbreviation IC before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment Notice The Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this terminal equipment is 0 1 The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on aninterface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five 27 8 5 E Ou EK
32. previous message Hold the 44 REPEAT key to slow down message playback Press DELETE while a message is playing to erase that message Press and Hold DELETE while the Answering System is idle to erase all previously heard messages Adjust the Base Unit speaker volume using the VOL UP 4 and DOWN v keys The MESSAGE LED blinks when there are new messages It glows steadily when it contains only old previously heard messages From the Handset Press ANS MACHINE on the Handset Press 2 PLAY to hear messages from the Handset Press 1 to repeat the message press 3 to skip to the next message Press DELETE to erase the current message Press OFF or ANS MACHINE to end message playback and exit Answering System mode or press 2 STOP to end message playback and stay in Answering System mode NOTE Your VT 2458 prevents accidental erasure of unplayed messages To Hear Your Outgoing Greeting e Press ANS MACHINE on the Handset Press 4 MENU Press 2 PLAY STOP gt S lt Press 4 MENU to continue programming or OFF to exit 16 Remote Operation of Your VT 2458 Answering System You can access messages and change your greeting remotely using a touch tone phone from a different line or location Dial the phone number associated with the line to your VT 2458 While the greeting is playing press your 2 digit security code You are
33. r Product purchased used serviced or shipped for repair from outside the United States or used for commercial or institutional purposes including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes or 22 Warranty Statement 7 Product returned without valid proof of purchase see 2 below or 8 Charges for installation or set up adjustment of customer controls and installation or repair of systems outside the unit How do you get warranty service To obtain warranty service in the United States of America call 1 800 595 9511 for instructions regarding where to return the Product Before calling for service please check the user s manual A check of the Product controls and features may save you a service call Except as provided by applicable law you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport of Product s to the service location VTECH will return repaired or replaced product under this limited warranty to you transportation delivery or handling charges prepaid VTECH assumes no risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit f the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty VTECH will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity You must pay for the cost of repair
34. s 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 5to turn off the ringer Press the PROG MEM key to confirm To turn the ringer on again see Programming the Ringer Type OS TN 77 Operating Instructions Checking the Ringer To check the ringer which is currently programmed do the following Press PROG MEM Press the key Press 0 Press the PROG MEMkey to confirm Memory Dialing The VT2458 can store up to 10 different phone numbers that you can dial just by pressing PHONE PROG MEM and one of the number keys 0 9 Programming Speed Dial Numbers The Handset must be OFF Press PROG MEM The IN USELED will blink to indicate that you are in the programming mode Press the number of the memory location you wish to store the number in 0 9 Using the dial pad dial the number you want to store The number can be up to 16 digits long The number can be entered manually or by using REDIAL PAUSE Press MEMto storethe phone number to the key you selected The phone exits PROG MEM mode and emits a tone 5 a MI e r Speed Number Dialing Press PHONE FLASH to get a dial tone Press PROG MEM and the memory location number key 0 9 For example to
35. the Handset e x s v 2 Kea a Operating Instructions Changing Channels f you notice interference when using your Handset press CHANto 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 f you have touch tone service on phone line Press PROG x x MEM to switch to TONE dialing f you have rotary service press PROG MEM PROG MEM to switch to PULSE return to touch tone service press PROG MEM x 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 Youcan 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 Pres
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