Formatting a CID Number Before Dialing

NOTE: Depending on (a) how the incoming caller’s phone number is formatted when it is received, and (b) whether or not you previously preprogrammed your local area code into the PHONE SETTING menu, you may need to adjust the format of the incoming caller’s stored phone number before calling back the record.

If the number does not dial as shown, follow steps below to format it:

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

2.Press the button.

3.Press the View (SKL) button or press the button again.

4.Use the or button to scroll to the desired CID record.

5.Press the More (SKL) button.

6.Press the Select (SKL) button.

7.Press the Format (SKL) button to change the format of the displayed number.

8.Press the TALK or SPKR button. The formatted number dials automatically.

NOTE: TO dial from cellular line, press Back (SKR), then press the Cell (SKR) button.

Available formats include:

 

Number of digits

Explanation

Example

Eleven digits

long distance code “1 ”

1-317-888-8888

 

+3-digit area code

 

 

+7-digit telephone number.

 

Ten digits

3-digit area code +

317-888-8888

 

7-digit telephone number.

 

Seven digits

7-digit telephone number.

888-8888

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GE 28127 manual Formatting a CID Number Before Dialing, Eleven digits, Ten digits, Seven digits