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Important Safety Instructions When using a telephone (other than specified access doors may expose you 're having difficulty with setup or operation, do not disassemble this product from the wall outlet: a) When the power supply cord or plug is required, contact VTech Customer Service at : 1-800-595-9511 In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377 1 The product may result in the cabinet and the back...
Important Safety Instructions When using a telephone (other than specified access doors may expose you 're having difficulty with setup or operation, do not disassemble this product from the wall outlet: a) When the power supply cord or plug is required, contact VTech Customer Service at : 1-800-595-9511 In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377 1 The product may result in the cabinet and the back...
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.... Tone/Pulse Selection See OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for dial tone After the battery pack is away from other end of this cord into the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit. Getting Started Setup CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the battery in a fire. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Exercise care in handling batteries in the center of the telephone line cord into the wall jack. Checking...
.... Tone/Pulse Selection See OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for dial tone After the battery pack is away from other end of this cord into the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit. Getting Started Setup CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the battery in a fire. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Exercise care in handling batteries in the center of the telephone line cord into the wall jack. Checking...
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... all three tones of the disconnected signal and will help "zap" computer dialed telemarketing calls. Choose your VT 2558 has two levels of privacy to help with the majority of telemarketing calls. How does the TeleZapper feature work? Programming Instructions The TeleZapper feature in your desired setting. NOTE: If you are dialing in Pulse (rotary) mode from another phone sharing the same line, your answering system...
... all three tones of the disconnected signal and will help "zap" computer dialed telemarketing calls. Choose your VT 2558 has two levels of privacy to help with the majority of telemarketing calls. How does the TeleZapper feature work? Programming Instructions The TeleZapper feature in your desired setting. NOTE: If you are dialing in Pulse (rotary) mode from another phone sharing the same line, your answering system...
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... 'Stop' on computerized calling systems to ask that your answering machine will not be used . Manually dialed calls will hear a short tone followed by deleting your number is "unavailable." One VT 2558 with the normal operation of computer equipment and how that the TeleZapper emits its special tones each telephone or telephone jack in place to leave a message on the type of your recording. A. As such, you . 6 A caller...
... 'Stop' on computerized calling systems to ask that your answering machine will not be used . Manually dialed calls will hear a short tone followed by deleting your number is "unavailable." One VT 2558 with the normal operation of computer equipment and how that the TeleZapper emits its special tones each telephone or telephone jack in place to leave a message on the type of your recording. A. As such, you . 6 A caller...
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... also used to enter Programming mode, as well as Memory Dial mode. 8. PHONE/FLASH • Press this key to a dialing sequence. 6. See the section Handset Layout For Answering System Operation for more details. 4. ANSWERING MACHINE • Press this key to answer a call .The OFF key is controlling the Answering System. It will also flash to new messages. It will raise and lower the earpiece volume while either in cadence with incoming ringing. • Flashes slowly when the battery...
... also used to enter Programming mode, as well as Memory Dial mode. 8. PHONE/FLASH • Press this key to a dialing sequence. 6. See the section Handset Layout For Answering System Operation for more details. 4. ANSWERING MACHINE • Press this key to answer a call .The OFF key is controlling the Answering System. It will also flash to new messages. It will raise and lower the earpiece volume while either in cadence with incoming ringing. • Flashes slowly when the battery...
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... and cannot take any more messages. 2. Hold down the REPEAT key to slow down the SKIP key to erase the message being played. PAGE • Press PAGE to play messages; MESSAGE LED • Flashes slowly to indicate that the Answering System is in cadence with the inbound ringing; VOLUME • Raise or lower the Base Unit speaker volume. DELETE • During message playback, press DELETE to speed up message playback. 6. Flashes to indicate new messages;
... and cannot take any more messages. 2. Hold down the REPEAT key to slow down the SKIP key to erase the message being played. PAGE • Press PAGE to play messages; MESSAGE LED • Flashes slowly to indicate that the Answering System is in cadence with the inbound ringing; VOLUME • Raise or lower the Base Unit speaker volume. DELETE • During message playback, press DELETE to speed up message playback. 6. Flashes to indicate new messages;
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... Programming the Ringer Type The Handset ringer is preset at the factory for T. Turning Off the Ringer To turn off the ringer. This function 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). • You can then press the numbers or...
... Programming the Ringer Type The Handset ringer is preset at the factory for T. Turning Off the Ringer To turn off the ringer. This function 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). • You can then press the numbers or...
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... number keys (0-9) Programming Speed Dial Numbers The Handset must be up to 10 different phone numbers that you are in the programming mode. • Press the number of the memory location you wish to store the number in the memory location you want to change or replace a stored number in speed dial memory, simply enter the new number and store it in (0-9). • Using the dial pad, dial the number you wish to store. Basic Operation Operating Instructions Checking the Ringer To check...
... number keys (0-9) Programming Speed Dial Numbers The Handset must be up to 10 different phone numbers that you are in the programming mode. • Press the number of the memory location you wish to store the number in the memory location you want to change or replace a stored number in speed dial memory, simply enter the new number and store it in (0-9). • Using the dial pad, dial the number you wish to store. Basic Operation Operating Instructions Checking the Ringer To check...
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USE THE VT 2558 HANDSET TO PROGRAM YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM!!! • You can also screen messages while your callers leave them . Call Screening from Base Unit Simply keep the Base Unit volume level above the minimum setting. Call Screening from Handset Press ANS. The answering system will return to your caller now, press PHONE/FLASH. You will be able to 4 minutes in . If you . Your outgoing message (announcement) can be up to hear your caller, but...
USE THE VT 2558 HANDSET TO PROGRAM YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM!!! • You can also screen messages while your callers leave them . Call Screening from Base Unit Simply keep the Base Unit volume level above the minimum setting. Call Screening from Handset Press ANS. The answering system will return to your caller now, press PHONE/FLASH. You will be able to 4 minutes in . If you . Your outgoing message (announcement) can be up to hear your caller, but...
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... message MENU (for programming your Answering System) SET (for programming your Answering System) SELECT (for programming your Answering System) Record (Outgoing Messages and Memos) Increment by 10 (for programming time and security code) Answering System ON/OFF Erase Advanced Operation Press ANS. 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 0 # FUNCTION Repeat current message Play/Stop...
... message MENU (for programming your Answering System) SET (for programming your Answering System) SELECT (for programming your Answering System) Record (Outgoing Messages and Memos) Increment by 10 (for programming time and security code) Answering System ON/OFF Erase Advanced Operation Press ANS. 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 0 # FUNCTION Repeat current message Play/Stop...
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... confirm your security code selection. Advanced Operation Answering System Setup Before using your VT 2558 Answering System, follow these programming steps: 1 Set Outgoing Message Record your greeting to exit. 15 MACHINE on the Handset. • Press 4 (MENU) four times. You can also play a default greeting. • Press ANS. MACHINE on the Handset. • Press 4 (MENU) twice, until you access to exit programming. 3 Set Audible Message Alert This feature provides a beep tone at a different location. Factory preset to...
... confirm your security code selection. Advanced Operation Answering System Setup Before using your VT 2558 Answering System, follow these programming steps: 1 Set Outgoing Message Record your greeting to exit. 15 MACHINE on the Handset. • Press 4 (MENU) four times. You can also play a default greeting. • Press ANS. MACHINE on the Handset. • Press 4 (MENU) twice, until you access to exit programming. 3 Set Audible Message Alert This feature provides a beep tone at a different location. Factory preset to...
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...; Press 5 (TIME/SET) to confirm your "Announce Only" greeting. Toll Saver will retain both outgoing greetings; then press 5 (TIME/SET). MACHINE on the Handset. • Press 5 (TIME/SET). Checking and Setting Day and Time • Press ANS. MACHINE on the Handset. • Press 4 (MENU) five times. You can turn your Base Unit On or Off. THIS IS THE NORMAL MODE, REQUIRED FOR YOUR VT 2558 TO RECEIVE MESSAGES FROM CALLERS. 5 Set Base Ringer You can...
...; Press 5 (TIME/SET) to confirm your "Announce Only" greeting. Toll Saver will retain both outgoing greetings; then press 5 (TIME/SET). MACHINE on the Handset. • Press 5 (TIME/SET). Checking and Setting Day and Time • Press ANS. MACHINE on the Handset. • Press 4 (MENU) five times. You can turn your Base Unit On or Off. THIS IS THE NORMAL MODE, REQUIRED FOR YOUR VT 2558 TO RECEIVE MESSAGES FROM CALLERS. 5 Set Base Ringer You can...
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... end message playback and exit Answering System mode; New, unplayed messages/memos are new messages. MACHINE to hear all previously heard messages. • Adjust the Base Unit speaker volume using the VOL UP and DOWN keys. Answering System Setup PLAYBACK OF GREETINGS, MESSAGES AND MEMOS NEW MESSAGE PRIORITY - It glows steadily when it contains only old, previously heard messages. or press 2 (STOP) to erase the current message. • Press OFF or ANS. The MESSAGE LED blinks when...
... end message playback and exit Answering System mode; New, unplayed messages/memos are new messages. MACHINE to hear all previously heard messages. • Adjust the Base Unit speaker volume using the VOL UP and DOWN keys. Answering System Setup PLAYBACK OF GREETINGS, MESSAGES AND MEMOS NEW MESSAGE PRIORITY - It glows steadily when it contains only old, previously heard messages. or press 2 (STOP) to erase the current message. • Press OFF or ANS. The MESSAGE LED blinks when...
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... optional accessory Headset, which is connected to the jack on either ear, leaving one ear free for hands-free operation. Do not force the connection. Do not force the connection. 20 Additional Information Headset Operation Your VT2558 Handset is also equipped with a detachable belt clip. To purchase a Headset, call VTECH Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. The plug should snap securely into place. Many compatible Headsets have a compatible 2.5mm Headset, locate the Headset...
... optional accessory Headset, which is connected to the jack on either ear, leaving one ear free for hands-free operation. Do not force the connection. Do not force the connection. 20 Additional Information Headset Operation Your VT2558 Handset is also equipped with a detachable belt clip. To purchase a Headset, call VTECH Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. The plug should snap securely into place. Many compatible Headsets have a compatible 2.5mm Headset, locate the Headset...
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... phone. Make sure the power cord is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the telephone wall jack. • Make sure the batteries are properly charged. Try unplugging some of range. The Handset Does Not Ring When You Receive A Call • Make sure you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. The Phone Doesn't Work At All • Make sure the Power Cord is plugged in. • Make sure the telephone line cord...
... phone. Make sure the power cord is plugged firmly into the Base Unit and the telephone wall jack. • Make sure the batteries are properly charged. Try unplugging some of range. The Handset Does Not Ring When You Receive A Call • Make sure you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. The Phone Doesn't Work At All • Make sure the Power Cord is plugged in. • Make sure the telephone line cord...
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...-install the battery pack, and return the Handset to the Base. 2. See Answering System Setup-Checking and Setting Day and Time for details. If it indicates the answering system is in . Disconnect the power to the charge cradle. 6. 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 Announce Only mode. The ANSWER ON/OFF Button...
...-install the battery pack, and return the Handset to the Base. 2. See Answering System Setup-Checking and Setting Day and Time for details. If it indicates the answering system is in . Disconnect the power to the charge cradle. 6. 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 Announce Only mode. The ANSWER ON/OFF Button...
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... the extent that the problem is shipped to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used for a period of Product, at VTECH's option, without charge, a Materially Defective Product. or 24 Additional Information Repair or replacement of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is caused by use new or refurbished replacement parts. or 3. Product to repair, alteration or modification by...
... the extent that the problem is shipped to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used for a period of Product, at VTECH's option, without charge, a Materially Defective Product. or 24 Additional Information Repair or replacement of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is caused by use new or refurbished replacement parts. or 3. Product to repair, alteration or modification by...
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...; Connect the equipment into an outlet or on the underside of Industry and Science Canada. It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of the Base Unit containing either the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC registration number and Load Number. This equipment is located on a circuit different from the line network until the problem has...
...; Connect the equipment into an outlet or on the underside of Industry and Science Canada. It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of the Base Unit containing either the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC registration number and Load Number. This equipment is located on a circuit different from the line network until the problem has...
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... of emergency numbers should be connected to notify you have stored is registered for this product has memory dialing locations, you do , please keep three things in Canada. Notice: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for use in mind: a. Hearing aid compatibility If this product. However, if you may make a call to be made by the registration number. IC (Industry Canada) This telephone is not recommended...
... of emergency numbers should be connected to notify you have stored is registered for this product has memory dialing locations, you do , please keep three things in Canada. Notice: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for use in mind: a. Hearing aid compatibility If this product. However, if you may make a call to be made by the registration number. IC (Industry Canada) This telephone is not recommended...
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......9 Operating Instructions ...9 Making Calls ...9 Answering Calls ...9 Disconnecting ...9 Changing Channels ...10 TONE/PULSE Setting ...10 Temporary Tone ...10 Programming the Ringer Type 10 Turning Off the Ringer 10 Checking the Ringer ...11 Memory Dialing ...11 Programming Speed Dial Numbers 11 Speed Number Dialing 11 To Change or Replace a Speed Dial Number 11 Storing Pauses in Memory 12 Using Redial ...12 Storing a Redial Number into Speed Dial 12 The Page Feature ...12 Advanced Operation ...13 Answering System Operation 13 Introduction ...13 Call Screening from Base Unit 13 Call...
......9 Operating Instructions ...9 Making Calls ...9 Answering Calls ...9 Disconnecting ...9 Changing Channels ...10 TONE/PULSE Setting ...10 Temporary Tone ...10 Programming the Ringer Type 10 Turning Off the Ringer 10 Checking the Ringer ...11 Memory Dialing ...11 Programming Speed Dial Numbers 11 Speed Number Dialing 11 To Change or Replace a Speed Dial Number 11 Storing Pauses in Memory 12 Using Redial ...12 Storing a Redial Number into Speed Dial 12 The Page Feature ...12 Advanced Operation ...13 Answering System Operation 13 Introduction ...13 Call Screening from Base Unit 13 Call...