Caller ID Service
Using Caller ID service
Important:
LThis unit is Caller ID compatible. To use
Caller ID features, you must subscribe to your telephone company’s Caller ID service.
For all local and national incoming calls, your display will show the area code (e.g. 09 for Auckland) or the cellular prefix (e.g. 0274 for Telecom Cellular) followed by the caller’s phone number. An Auckland caller’s number will be displayed as 09XXXXXXX. The 7 X’s represent the 7 digits of the caller’s phone number. A caller from a
LThe Caller ID information is not presented on incoming fax calls if Telecom FaxAbility is used.
Using toll services from Telecom or another company
Your telephone company may charge you for a local call if the number dialled has the area code prefix included. If this is unacceptable, dial only the
Caller ID features
When an outside call is being received, the calling party’s telephone number is displayed.
Telephone numbers for the last 50 different callers are logged in the caller list by the most recent call to the oldest.
LIf the unit cannot receive caller information, the following is displayed:
–“Out of area”: The caller dialled from an area which does not provide Caller ID service.
–“Private caller”: The caller requested not to send caller information.
LIf the unit is connected to a PBX system, caller information may not be received properly. Consult your PBX supplier.
LIf the name display service is available in your area, the display shows caller names. For further information, please contact your telephone company.
Missed calls
If a call is not answered, the unit treats the call as a missed call. The number of missed calls is shown on the handset display. This lets you know if you should view the caller list to see who called while you were out.
Private name display
When caller information is received and it matches a phone number stored in the phonebook, the stored name is displayed and logged in the caller list.
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