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C A L L I N G S E R V I CE S

The TalkSwitch is compatible with some calling services offered by your local telephone company. Use of telephone company services may require subscription; and some services may not be available – please consult your local telephone service provider for details.

Caller Display:

(Also known as: “Caller Identity”, “Identicall”, …)

Caller Display provides the caller’s telephone number and name. TalkSwitch receives the caller’s identity. When the incoming call is transferred to a local extension, the caller’s identity is also sent to the extension. If a call is transferred from one extension to another, the caller’s identity will also be transferred. The system can also use the Caller Display time stamp to set its internal clock.

Distinctive Ringing

(Also known as: “Call Sign”, “My-Ring”, )

TalkSwitch can identify the distinctive ringing pattern assigned to a telephone line’s second or third directory number. An incoming call with a distinctive ring can be configured to receive different call handling treatment. A common use of distinctive ringing is to share a fax number with an ordinary telephone number using the same telephone line. When the

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Talkswitch CT.TS005.001101.UK manual Caller Display, Distinctive Ringing