If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send the DTMF tones during a call, you can temporarily 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.

Entering Your Area Code

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 twice 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 back- space.

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

6) Press the end key to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode.

Choosing the Dialing Mode

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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