CHANNEL BUTTON

While talking on the phone, you might need to manually change the channel in order to reduce static caused by appliances, such as baby monitors, garage door openers, microwave ovens, or other cordless phones. Press and release the CHAN/delete button to move to the next clear channel.

TEMPORARY TONE

This feature is useful only if you have pulse (rotary) service.TemporaryTone Dialing enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touchtone services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc. For example, when you call your bank you may need to enter your bank account number.Temporarily switching to touchtone mode allows you to send your number.

1.Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.

2.When your call is answered, press theTONE*/exit button on the handset to temporarily change from pulse dialing to tone dialing.

3.Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need.

4.Hang up the handset and the phone automatically returns to pulse (rotary) dialing mode.

EXIT

Press theTONE*/exit button to cancel any command you initiated.

RINGER SWITCH

The RINGER switch is used to turn ON/OFF the telephone ringer when there is an incoming call.

PAGING THE HANDSET

This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.

Press the page button on the base.The handset will beep for about two minutes or until you pressTALK/call back on the handset or press the page button on the base.

NOTE: You can still page the handset if the ringer is turned off. If the battery is dead, the Paging feature will not work.

CALLER ID FEATURES

Caller ID (CID) is a service available from your local telephone company. For Caller ID to work on this system, you must subscribe to Caller ID service.To receive Caller ID information for a Call Waiting call, you must subscribe to the combined Caller ID Call Waiting service.The unit can store up to 40 calls for later review.

Sequence number

of calls received

Date call received

Time call received

Caller’s phone number

Caller’s name

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