Vtech CS6719 User Manual - Page 16

Home area code If you dial your local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can program your home area code so that when you receive a call within your local area, the telephone number is automatically stored without the area code in the caller ID log. 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. 2. Press or to highlight Settings, and then press SELECT. 3. Press or to highlight Home area code, and then press SELECT. 4. Use the dialing keys to enter a three-digit home area code. 5. Press SELECT to save your selection. Then the handset returns to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone. NOTE • If, in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to dial the area code when making a local call, or, if you move to a location that requires it, delete the home area code you have already programmed, following the steps above. After you have deleted the home area code, _ _ _ will appear on the display. Dial mode The dial mode is preset to touch-tone dialing. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you must change the dial mode to pulse dialing before using the telephone to make a call. 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. 2. Press or to highlight Settings, and then press SELECT. 3. Press or to highlight Dial mode, and then press SELECT. 4. Press or to choose Touch-tone or Pulse. 5. Press SELECT to save your selection. Then the handset returns to the previous menu. You hear a confirmation tone. Temporary tone dialing If you have pulse (rotary) service only, you can switch from pulse to touch-tone dialing temporarily during a call. This is useful if you need to send touch-tone signals to access your telephone banking or long distance services. 1. During a call, press . 2. Use the dialing keys to enter the number you wish to dial. 3. The telephone sends touch-tone signals. The telephone automatically returns to pulse dialing mode after you end the call. 10