VTech TeleZapper VT 2568 User Manual page 9

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USING THE TELEZAPPER FEATURE
TeleZapper Q&A:
Q. How does the TeleZapper feature work?
A. The TeleZapper uses the technology of telemarketers' automatic dialing
equipment against them. When you or your answering machine picks up a
call, the TeleZapper emits a special tone that "fools" the computer into
thinking your number is disconnected. Instead of connecting you to a salesperson,
the computer stores your number as disconnected in its database. Over
time, as your number is removed from more and more databases, you'll
see a dramatic decrease in the number of annoying telemarketing calls
you receive.
Q. How do I know when I've "zapped" a telemarketer?
A. If you answer your telephone and there's no one there, the odds are that
you just "zapped" a telemarketer. Quite often you will see the caller ID from
such a call is "unavailable." After a few weeks, you will notice that you
receive fewer and fewer of these calls.
Q. Do I need one for each telephone or telephone jack in my home or
office?
A. No. One VT 2568 with the TeleZapper feature covers ALL telephones
and answering machines connected to the same line (telephone number).
If you have two lines, you need an additional unit for your other line.
Q. Will it interfere with my computer or fax machine?
A. No. The TeleZapper does not interfere with the operation of your computer,
your fax machine or other telecommunications or electronic equipment.
It plays the tone briefly when the line is answered, then goes to "sleep"
waiting for the next call.
Q. Will it interfere with my answering machine?
A. No. This is the best way to use your TeleZapper feature. Let your answering
machine pick up the line, the TeleZapper feature "zaps" the telemarketer,
and you were not bothered at all! You will need to delay your message for
a few seconds to allow the tone to play. A caller who wishes to leave a
message on your answering machine will hear a short tone followed by
your recording.
Q. I have voicemail from the telephone company. Will it work with this?
A. Yes and No. Your telephone must go "off-hook" for the TeleZapper to
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