Caller ID Service
Using Caller ID service
Important:
RThis unit is Caller ID compatible. To use Caller ID features, you must subscribe to a Caller ID service. Contact your service provider/telephone company for details.
Caller ID features
When an outside call is being received, the caller information is displayed.
Caller information for the last 50 callers is logged in the caller list from the most recent call to the oldest.
RIf the unit cannot receive caller information, the following is displayed:
–“Out of area”: The caller dials from an area which does not provide a Caller ID service.
–“Private caller”: The caller requests not to send caller information.
–“Long distance”: The caller makes a long distance call.
RIf the unit is connected to a PBX system, caller information may not be properly received. Contact your PBX supplier.
Missed calls
If a call is not answered, the unit treats it as a missed call and “Missed call” is displayed. This lets you know if you should view the caller list to see who called while you were away.
Even if only one missed call in the caller list is viewed (page 34), “Missed call” disappears from the display. When you receive another new call, “Missed call” is displayed again.
Note:
REven when there are unviewed missed calls, “Missed call” disappears from the standby display if the following operation is performed by one of the registered handsets:
–Being replaced on the base unit or charger.
–Pressing MOFFN.
Phonebook name display
When caller information is received and it matches a phone number stored in the phonebook, the stored name in the phonebook is displayed and logged in the caller list.
Talking Caller ID
This feature lets you know who is calling without looking at the display.
To use this feature, you must:
–subscribe to a Caller ID service of your service provider/telephone company.
–turn this feature on (page 23).
When caller information is received, the handsets announce the caller’s name or phone number received from your service provider/telephone company following every ring.
The unit announces in English only.
RName pronunciation may vary. This feature may not pronounce all names correctly.
RCaller ID service has a limit of how many characters can be displayed. If the caller’s name is too long, the unit may not be able to display or announce the entire name.
Phonebook name announcement
When caller information is received and it matches a phone number stored in the phonebook, the stored name in the phonebook is announced.
Caller list
Important:
RMake sure the unit’s date and time setting is correct (page 12).
Viewing the caller list and calling back
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