Handset Features - VTech vt2458 Operating Instructions Manual

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. Do not dispose of the 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 DIFFICULTY.
Tone/Pulse Selection
See OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for details.
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.
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1. IN USE/LOW BATTERY LED
* Glows when the Handset is in use.
* Flashes during 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
you receive 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.
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Handset Features

4. VOLUME UP /VOLUME DOWN
* These keys will raise and lower the
earpiece volume while either IN
PHONE or ANSWERING SYSTEM
mode.
5. 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
pause to a dialing sequence.
6. OFF
* Press this key to end a call.The OFF
key is also used to exit all modes of
operation.
7. PROG/MEM
* This key is used to 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.