Entering Your Area Code

•To enable the setting change of CIDCW or Dialing Mode, you need to return the handset to the base unit when you complete the setting.

•If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send the DTMF tones during a call, you can tem- porarily switch over to tone dialing. (Refer to "Tone Dialing Switch- over" on page 20.)

3)Press the select/channel key to toggle and turn on Caller ID on Call Waiting.

4)Press the end key and return the handset to the main base to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode.

If you can make a call by dialing only 7 digits (instead of 10), you can program your local area code in your phone. If you get a call from within your area code, you'll only see the 7-digit phone number. If you get a call from outside your area code, you'll see all 10 digits.

1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the call id/menu key. The following screen appears.

2) Press the ▼ key to move the pointer to select Area Code.

3) Press the select/channel key. If an area code was already stored, the phone will display it.

4) Use the number keys (0 - 9) to enter the 3-digit area code. If you make an error, use the delete/transfer key to backspace.

5) Press the select/channel key. A confirmation tone sounds.

6)Press the end key or return the handset to the charging cradle to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode.

Choosing the Dialing Mode (Handset 1 only)

Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing and pulse dialing. These days, most phone networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing.

If your phone company uses pulse dialing, you'll need to change your phone's dial mode. There's an easy way to tell: try making a call. If your call connects, your phone's setting is fine. If not, follow the steps below:

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