Telephone Operation; Set Handset Ringer Style; Set Date And Time; Set The Dial Mode - VTech gz2438 User Manual

Telephone Operation

Set Handset Ringer Style

You can select from four traditional ringers, five musical ringers, two personal ringers, or
turn the ringer OFF.
1. Make sure the Handset is OFF.
2. Press PROG.
3. Press until the screen displays RINGER: and the current setting.
4. Press SELECT. The current setting blinks, and you will hear a sample of the ring.
5. Press or
6. Press SELECT to choose the desired ringer. If you chose a musical ringer or one
of your personal ring tones, the Handset will display, for example:
7. Press or
8. Press SELECT to confirm the volume setting. You'll hear a confirmation beep.
If you want to record personal ringers, please refer to page 18 for details.

Set Date and Time

If you subscribe to Caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with the first
incoming call. If you do not have Caller ID service, you can set the date and time manually:
1. Make sure the Handset is OFF.
2. Press PROG.
3. Press until the screen displays DATE/TIME.
4. Press SELECT. The current month blinks.
5. Use or
beep.
6. Repeat step 5 to adjust the day, hour, minute and AM or PM.
Set the Dial Mode (Preset to TONE)
If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the battery is charged.
If you have pulse (rotary) service, you'll need to change the dial mode.
1. Make sure the Handset is OFF.
2. Press PROG.
3. Press until the screen displays DIAL MODE:, and the currently selected mode.
4. Press SELECT. The current setting blinks.
5. Press or
6. Press SELECT to save the displayed mode.

Message Waiting

Your gz 2438 is designed to work with most local and regional telephone service provider
Voice Messaging systems, providing alerts on both the Handset and Base Unit when new
messages are received.
Voice Messaging is subscription service, available through most local and regional service
providers, for a monthly fee. Contact your local telephone company for more information.
When a caller leaves a message in your voice mailbox, the MESSAGE light on the Base
Unit will flash. In addition, the Handset will display:
After calling your voicemail service and listening to all new messages, the indicators will be
turned off within a few seconds after you complete your call.
to select the desired option. You will hear a sample of each ring.
to adjust the volume level.
to adjust the month, then press SELECT. You'll hear a confirmation
. The screen displays TONE or PULSE.
alternately
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