Handset Layout For Answering System Operation; Answering System Setup; Set Outing Message; Set Security Code - VTech vt2458 Operating Instructions Manual

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 recording)
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
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.
• 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 set to any number from 10 to 99.
• Press ANS. MACHINE on the Handset.
• Press 4 (MENU) twice, until you hear: "Set Security Code".
• Press 6 (SELECT) to increment the security code by one per each press.
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.
• 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