Vtech 2498 User Guide - Page 25

Caller ID Operation Basic Operation About Call History This phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 90. The most recent call will have the highest number. When the memory is full, the oldest call information is deleted to make room for new incoming call information. For each call that comes in, the screen displays the following information between the first and second rings: • Your caller's name (15 letters are sent by your telephone company) • The caller's area code and telephone number • The time and date of the call If you answer a call before the information appears on the screen, it will not be in the call history. If there appears a * in the upper right corner of the screen, it signifies the caller has called you at least two times. Note: Press OFF on the cordless Handset or CLEAR on the Base at any time to exit Call History. Review Call History The screen displays call information for about 15 seconds after it has been received. 1 Press (CID) to view call history. The screen displays 2 Use and to scroll through records in call history. 2498-manual-output.p65 25 25 3/6/03, 9:33 AM