Changing the Number Format

The format/mute button lets you change the format of a telephone number. Available formats are as follows.

7-digit

7-digit telephone number.

10-digit

3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.

11-digit

long distance code “1” + 3-digit area code + 7-digit

 

telephone number.

1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).

2.Use the CID-VOL (- or +) buttons on the handset to scroll to the number you want to call back.

3.If the number does not dial, press the format/mute button on the handset to select another format.

4.Press talk/callback to dial the number.

5.Repeat step 3, if necessary, until the correct number format is selected and the call is completed.

Memory

Store up to ten 24-digit numbers in memory for quick dialing. This memory feature is in addition to the 40 Caller ID records that can be stored in memory.

Storing a Name and Number in Memory

1.Press the memory button on the handset.

2.Press the desired memory location button (0 through 9 keys). If the memory location is occupied, the memory location and stored name and number appear on the screen. If the memory location is empty, EMPTY appears in the display.

3.Press the memory button again. The display shows ENTER NAME.

4.Use the handset touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 15 characters). More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter Bill Smith, press the 2 key twice for the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L, then press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L, and press the 1 key to insert a space between

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GE 25860 manual Changing the Number Format, Storing a Name and Number in Memory