V-tech vt2458 User manual

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Whenusingyourtelephoneequipment,basicsafetyprecautionsshouldalwaysbefollowedtoreducethe
risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool).
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious
damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect it
from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug,
or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
This product should not be placed in a built-in-installation where proper ventilation is not provided.
7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power
company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be
abused by persons walking on it.
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the product.
10.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. If service or repair work is
required, contact VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. Opening or removing cabinet parts
other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect
reassembling can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.
11.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
12.Unplug this product from the wall outlet:
a) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b) If liquid has been spilled into the product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controlsthatarecovered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls
mayresultindamage and will often require extensive work to restore the product to normal operation.
e) If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged.
f) If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
13.Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from lighting.
14.Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
If you have questions about this product, or if you're
having difficulty with setup or operation, do not return
your phone to the store. Call our Customer Support
Center at:
1-800-595-9511
In Canada, call
1-800-267-7377
Important Safety Instructions

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Connecting power to Base Unit
Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into
the bottom of the Base Unit.
Setup
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Follow the steps below:
1. Remove the battery cover by pressing
on the indent and sliding downward.
2. Withtheredandblackwiresatthebottom
right corner of the pack, angle the top of
the battery into the compartment, under
the two ‘claws’. Next, press the lower
endofthebatterypackdown,soitsnaps
inplace,underthelowerclaw. Now,plug
the connector into the socket, located
below the battery. Slip the wires under
the wire guide, located below and to the
left of the socket.
3. Replace the battery cover by sliding it
upwards.
4. If the new battery pack is not already
charged, place the Handset in the Base
Unit, and allow it to charge for 12 hours.
After the initial charge, a maintenance
charge of 8 hours should be sufficient.
Maximum talk time is 5 hours on a full
charge.Maximumstandby timeis5 days.
Introduction
Parts Check List:
1. Handset
2. BaseUnit
3. TelephoneLineCord
4. BatteryPack
5. ACAdapter
6. BeltClip
7. Owner'sManual
Topurchase replacement battery packs,
callVTechCommunicationsat 1-800-595-
9511. In Canada, call VTech
Telecommunicationsat 1-800-267-7377.
Installation of Battery Pack in Handset
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Handset Features
1. IN USE/LOW BATTERY LED
* Glows when the Handset is in use.
* Flashes during programming mode.
* Flashes in cadence with incoming
ringing.
* Flashesslowlywhenthebatterypack
needs recharging.
2. PHONE/FLASH
* Press this key to answer a call or get
a dial tone. While on a call, when
youreceiveaCallWaitingalert,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 Answer ing
System. It will also flash to alert you
to new messages.
See the section Handset Layout
For Answering System Operation
for more details.
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.InProgrammingmode,
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
* ThiskeyisusedtoenterProgramming
mode, as well as Memory Dial mode.
8. CHANNEL
* Ifyouexperiencenoiseorinterference
while on a call, press CHAN toswitch
to a clear channel.
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Getting Started
Setup
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury, read and follow these instructions:
1. Useonlythe VTech batterysupplied 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. Exercisecare inhandling batteries in order not toshort the batterywith conducting
materials suchas rings,bracelets,andkeys. Thebatteryor conductormayoverheat
andcause burns.
4. Donotdispose of thebatteryin a fire.The cell mayexplode.
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:
Inanelevatedlocation,inthecenteroftheroom,
with no obstructions nearby.
In a location that is away from other electrical
appliancessuch as microwave ovens, personal
computers, or televisions.
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Operating Instructions
Making Calls
• Pick up the Handset and press PHONE.
• When you hear a dial tone, dial the number.
• TheIN USE LED will illuminatewhile theHandset ison a call.If youmake amistake
when dialing, press OFF to hang up, then press PHONE to get the dial tone again.
• You must always press PHONE before you can dial a call on the Handset.
Answering Calls
• When an incoming call is ringing, the IN USE/CHARGING LED on the Base and
IN USE/LOW BATT LED on the Handset will flash.
• To answer a call when the Handset is in the Base, just pick up the Handset.
— OR —
• To answer a call when the Handset is away from the Base, press any key on
the Handset (except OFF). This is very useful in a dark environment; you do not
have to fumble around looking for the PHONE key to answer the call.
Disconnecting
• To end a call, either place the Handset back in the Base.
— OR —
• Press OFF on the Handset.
Base Unit Features
1. MESSAGELED
* Flashes slowly to indicate new
messages;Glows steadily toindicate
old (previously heard) messages;
Flashes rapidly to indicate that the
Answering System is full and cannot
take any messages.
2. REPEAT
* During message playback, press
REPEAT toreturn to thebeginning of
the messages being played. Hold
down the REPEAT key to slow down
message playback.
3. PLAY/STOP
* Press to play messages; press again
to stop.
4. DELETE
* During message playback, press
DELETEtoerasethe messagebeing
played. During idle mode, press
DELETE to erase all previously
played messages.
5. SKIP
* During message playback, press
SKIP to the next message. Hold
down the SKIP key to speed up
message playback.
6. ANSWER ON/OFF LED
* Glows steadily when the Answering
System is ON and the day and time
hasbeen set;Flashestoindicatethat
the day and time need to be set.
Flashes slowly to indicate the
Answering System is in ANNOUNCE
ONLYmode.
7. PAGE
* Press PAGE to engage the Handset
in a ring sequence, which will last for
60 seconds. You can end the page
by pressing PAGE again on the
Base Unit, or pressing OFF on the
Handset.
8. VOLUME
* Raiseorlower theBase Unitspeaker
volume. These are 8volume levels.
At thelowestlevel(Level1),incoming
messages cannot be screened at
the Base Unit as they come in.
9. IN USE/CHARGING LED
* Flashes slowly when the Handset is
in TALK mode; Flashes in cadence
withtheinboundringing;Glowswhen
the Handset is charging in the Base
Unit cradle; Flashes when Handset
is in ANSWERING SYSTEM mode.
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Checking the Ringer
To check the ringer which is currently
programmed, do the following:
• Press PROG/MEM.
• Press the #key.
• Press 0.
• PressthePROG/MEMkeytoconfirm.
Memory Dialing
• The VT2458 can store up to 10
different phone numbers that you can
dial just by pressing PHONE, PROG/
MEM and one of the number keys (0-9)
Programming Speed Dial Numbers
The Handset must be OFF.
• Press PROG/MEM. The IN USE LED
willblink to indicate that you are in the
programming mode.
• Press the number of the memory
location you wish to store the number
in (0-9).
• Using the dial pad, dial the number
you want to store. The number can
be up to 16 digits long. The number
can be entered manually or by using
REDIAL/PAUSE.
• PressPROG/MEM tostore the phone
number to the key you selected.The
phoneexits program modeand emits
a tone.
Speed Number Dialing
• Press PHONE/FLASH to get a dial
tone.
• Press PROG/MEM and the memory
location number key (0-9).
• For example, to dial the number you
assigned to key ‘8’, you would press
PHONE, PROG/MEM, 8.
To Change or Replace a Speed Dial
Number
• To change or replace a stored
number in speed dial memory, simply
enter the new number and store it in
the memory location you wish to
change.
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Changing Channels
.IfyounoticeinterferencewhenusingyourHandset,
press CHAN to switch to a clear channel. This
function is only available when you are on a call.
TONE/PULSE Setting
NOTE: Your VT 2458 is preset at the factory for
TONEdialing.
.If you have rotary service, press PROG/MEM,
*,#, PROG/MEM to switch to PULSE.
.To return to touch tone service, press PROG/
MEM, *, *, PROG/MEM.
Temporary Tone
If you have rotary (dial-pulse) telephone service,
(TONE/PULSE setting is set to PULSE), this feature
allows you to enter special codes and tones to
operateanswering 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 symbols you
need,and your phone will send theproper signals.
• To end the call, press OFF or place the Handset
back in the Base. The phone will automatically go
back to rotary (dial-pulse) service.
Programming the Ringer Type
The Handset ringer is capable of four different types
of ringing tones. To select a different ringer type do
the following:
• Press PROG/MEM.
• Press the #key.
• Press a key 1 - 4 to select a ringer type.
• Press the PROG/MEM key to confirm.
NOTE: To program, the Handset must be OFF.
Turning Off the Ringer
Toturnoffthe ringeronthe Handset,dothe following:
• Press PROG/MEM.
• Press the #key.
• Press 5 to turn off the ringer. Press the PROG/
MEM key to confirm.
• To turn the ringer on again, see Programming
the Ringer Type.
Basic Operation
Basic Operation

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Answering System Operation
Introduction
Your
VT 2458 has a digital Answering Device in the Base Unit, capable of storing
approximately 12 minutes of messages. Your outgoing message (annoucement) can
be up to 90 seconds in length. Incoming messages can be up to 4minutes.
• You can listen to your messages from the Handset or the Base Unit.
• You can also screen messages while your callers leave them from either the
Handset or the Base Unit.
Call Screening from Base Unit
Simply keep the Base Unit volume level above the minimum setting. You will hear
messages at the Base Unit as your callers leave them.
Call Screening from Handset
Press ANS. MACHINE on the Handset as a message comes in. You will be able
to hear your caller, but your caller cannot hear you. If you want to talk to your caller
now, press PHONE/FLASH. The answering system will return to idle mode.
USE THE VT 2458 HANDSET TO PROGRAM YOUR ANSWERING
SYSTEM!!!
Storing Pauses in Memory
•To insert a pause in a phone number,
pressPAUSE.The pauseis approximately
4 secondsinlength.Forlongerpauses,
press PAUSE two or more times. Each
additional press adds an additional 4
second pause.
• If your phone is connected to a PBX
you can store the PBX access number
and a pause before the phone number.
For example, to store 9-PAUSE-555-
1234 in memory location 8 do the
following:
• PressPROG/MEM.
• Press 8.
• Press 9.
• Press REDIAL/PAUSE.
• Dial 555-1234.
• Press PROG/MEM.
Using Redial
• To redial the last number you called,
press PHONE/FLASH then press
REDIAL/PAUSE. The phone will
automatically dial the number.
Storing a Redial Number into Speed
Dial
• To store the last number you dialed as
a Speed Dial number, press PROG/
MEM,alocationnumber(0-9),REDIAL/
PAUSE, PROG/MEM.
The Page Feature
• From the Base Unit, press PAGE to
signal the person at the idle Handset.
• To end the page at the Base, press
PAGE again.
• To end the page at the Handset, press
OFF.
• The page alert will continue for
approximately 60 seconds.
• This feature is useful in locating a
misplaced Handset.
Operating Instructions
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation

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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 9to 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
VT2458 AnsweringSystemcanalsoplayyourgreeting,withouttakingmessages
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.
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
HandsetLayoutForAnsweringSystemOperation
Repeat current message
Play/Stop (playback or recording)
Skip to the next 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
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Press ANS. MACHINE or OFF to exit Answering System mode.
Advanced Operation
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Recording a Memo
• Press ANS. MACHINE on the Handset.
• Press 7 (RECORD). After the prompt: “Now Recording”, speak into the Handset.
• Press OFF or ANS. MACHINE to end recording and exit Answering System
mode, or press 2 (STOP) to end recording and stay in Answering System mode.
Turning Your Answering System ON/OFF
Your VT 2458 Answering System is turned ON when you first apply power to it.
From the Handset you can turn the system ON and OFF.
• Press ANS. MACHINE on the Handset.
• Press 0. Through the earpiece, you will hear “Answering Machine OFF (or ON).
Continued presses of the 0key will toggle between ON and OFF.
• Press OFF to exit programming mode.
Answering System Setup
Answering System Setup
Now, follow the steps in 1 SET OUTGOING MESSAGE to record your “Announce
Only” greeting. The VT 2458 Answering System will retain both outgoing greetings;
one for Normal (record messages) mode, and one for Announce Only mode.
NOTE!!!!! THE ANSWERING SYSTEM IS PRESET AT THE FACTORY FOR
ANNOUNCE ONLY OFF. THIS IS THE NORMAL MODE, REQUIRED FOR YOUR
VT 2458 TO RECEIVE MESSAGES FROM CALLERS.
5 Set Base Ringer
You can turn your Base Unit On or Off. This is independent of the Handset ringer.
• Press ANS. MACHINE on the Handset.
• Press 4 (MENU) five times. You will hear: “Set Base Ringer”.
• 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.
6 Set Number of Rings
Choose between 2, 4, 6, or Toll Saver. Toll Saver will cause the Answering System
to activate after 4 rings if there are no new, unplayed messages, and after 2rings
if there are new, unplayed messages.
• Press ANS. MACHINE on the Handset.
• Press 4 (MENU) six times. You will hear: “Set Number of Rings”.
• Press 6 (SELECT) to choose between 2, 4, 6 and Toll Saver.
• Press 5 (TIME/SET) to confirm your selection.
• Press 4 (MENU) to continue programming, or OFF to exit.
NOTE: DURING PROGRAMMING, PRESS ANS. MACHINE OR OFF
AT ANY TIME TO EXIT.
Checking and Setting Day and Time
• Press ANS. MACHINE on the Handset.
• Press 5 (TIME/SET). The current Day and Time setting can be heard from
the Handset and Base.
• After the current day and time announcement, the system will announce, " To
set day and time, press TIME /SET". To change the current setting, press 5
(TIME/SET) again.
• Press6(SELECT)until youhearthecorrectday;thenpress5(TIME/SET).
• Press6(SELECT)until youhearthecorrecthour;thenpress5(TIME/SET).
• Press 6 (SELECT) until you hear the correct minute (or press 9to increment the
minutes by 10); then press 5 (TIME/SET). Your setting will be played for you.
You can press ANS.MACHINE or OFF to exit.
Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation

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Remote Operationof Your VT2458 AnsweringSystem
You can access messages and change your greeting remotely, using a touch
tone phone from a different line or location.
Dial the phone number associated with the line to your VT 2458 . While the
greeting is playing, press your 2 digit security code.
You are now in remote access mode.
A voice menu will first tell you how many new and old messages you have, and
then, after a pause, you will hear a review of the following remote commands:
REMOTE COMMANDS
#1 HELP MENU
#2 PLAYALLMESSAGES
#4 REPEATCURRENTMESSAGE
#4, #4 PLAY PREVIOUS MESSAGE
#5 STOP (Playback or Recording)
#6 SKIP TO NEXT MESSAGE
#7 REVIEW GREETING (Outgoing Message)
#9 ERASE CURRENT MESSAGE
#0 ANSWERING SYSTEM ON/OFF
*7 RECORD GREETING (Outgoing Message)
*8 RECORD MEMO
*0 HANG UP
NOTE: You do not have to wait unit the voice menu announces the command to
execute a particular remote function.
Answering System Setup
Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation
From the Base Unit
Use the PLAY/STOP to start and stop playback of messages and memos.
•Press the SKIP key to jump ahead to the next message.
•Hold the SKIP key to speed up message playback.
• Press the REPEAT key to return to the beginning of the current message.
2 consecutive presses of the REPEAT key will take you back to the previous
message.
• Hold the REPEAT key to slow down message playback.
• Press DELETE while a message is playing to erase that message.
• Press and Hold DELETE while the Answering System is idle to erase all
previously heard messages.
• Adjust the Base Unit speaker volume using the VOL UP and DOWN keys.
The MESSAGE LED blinks when there are new messages. It glows steadily when
it contains only old, previously heard messages.
From the Handset
•Press ANS.MACHINE on the Handset.
• Press 2 (PLAY) to hear messages from the Handset.
• Press 1to repeat the message; press 3to skip to the next message.
• Press # (DELETE) to erase the current message.
• Press OFF or ANS. MACHINE to end message playback and exit Answering
System mode; or press 2 (STOP) to end message playback and stay in
Answering System mode.
NOTE: Your VT 2458 prevents accidental erasure of unplayed messages
To Hear Your Outgoing Greeting
• Press ANS.MACHINE on the Handset.
• Press 4 (MENU).
• Press 2 (PLAY/STOP).
• Press 4 (MENU) to continue programming, or OFF to exit.
PLAYBACK OF GREETINGS, MESSAGES AND MEMOS
NEW MESSAGE PRIORITY – New, unplayed messages/memos are played
first. Playback will then stop. You can then enter playback mode again
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Taking Care Of Your Telephone
Your VT2458 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must
be treated with care.
Avoid rough treatment
Place the Handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your
telephone if you ever need to ship it.
Avoid water
Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the Handset outdoors in
the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install your Base Unit near a sink, bathtub
or shower.
Electrical storms
Electricalstormscansometimescausepowersurgesharmfultoelectronicequipment.
For your own safety, use caution when using electric appliances during storms.
Cleaning your telephone
Yourtelephonehasadurableplasticcasingthatshouldretainitslusterformanyyears.
Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap. Do not
use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.
Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you
are wet or standing in water. If your Base Unit should fall into water, DO NOT
RETRIEVEITUNTILYOUUNPLUGTHEPOWERCORDANDTELEPHONELINE
CORDS FROM THE WALL. Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords.
Maintenance
Headset Operation
YourVT2458Handsetisequippedwitha2.5mmHeadsetJackforusewithanoptional
accessoryHeadset forhands-free operation.If youchoose touse theHeadset option,
youmustobtainan optionalaccessoryHeadset, whichiscompatible withtheVT2458.
To purchase a Headset, call VTECH Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511.
Onceyouhave acompatible2.5mm Headset,locate theHeadsetJack ontheVT2458
Handset. Connect the plug on the Headset cord to the jack on the cordless Handset.
The plug should fit securely. Do not force the connection.
NOTE:
Whenever a compatible Headset is
connected to the cordless Handset, the
microphoneontheHandsetwillbemuted.
This is done to limit the effect of
backgroundnoise.
Many compatible Headsets have a
reversible, monaural design. You can
wearyourHeadset oneitherear, leaving
one ear free for room conversation.
Belt Clip
The VT2458 is also equipped with a
detachablebeltclip.Alignthepins onthe
inside edge of the clip with the notches
onthe sidesof the Handset.The belt clip
should snap securely into place. Do not
force the connection.
Additional
Information
Additional
Information
Periodic cleaning of the charge contacts
For optimum performance, regularly clean the metal charge contacts located in the
Base Unit charge cradle and on the bottom of the Handset. Gently rub the contacts
with a clean pencil eraser. In most environments, monthly contact maintenance is
sufficient.