Vtech DS6251-2 User Manual - Page 20

Use caller ID to automatically set date and time If you subscribe to caller ID service, you can choose to set the date and time for each incoming call by the caller ID information automatically. The default setting is On. 1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. 2. Press q or p to choose Settings, and then press SELECT. 3. Press q or p to choose CID time sync, then press SELECT. 4. Press q or p to choose On or Off, then press SELECT. You hear a confirmation tone. Home area code If you dial 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 in the caller ID log without the area code. 1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. 2. Press q or p to choose Phonebook and then press SELECT. 3. Press q or p to choose Home area code, and then press SELECT. The screen displays Only for 7 digits dialing from Caller ID log briefly. 4. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the desired home area code. • Press BACKSP or DELETE to delete a digit. • Press and hold DELETE to delete all digits. 5. Press SAVE to confirm. You hear a confirmation tone and the screen displays Area code will not show in Caller ID log briefly. Dial mode The dial mode is preset to touch-tone dialing. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you need to change the dial mode to pulse dialing before using the telephone. 1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. 2. Press q or p to choose Settings, and then press SELECT. 3. Press q or p to choose Dial mode, then press SELECT. 4. Press q or p to choose Touch-tone or Pulse, then press SELECT. 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 TONE . 2. Use the dialing keys to enter the number you wish to dial. The telephone sends touch-tone signals. It automatically returns to pulse dialing mode after you end the call. Headset usage For handsfree telephone conversation, you can use any industry standard 2.5mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use a VTech 2.5mm headset. • Lift up the plastic cover on the side of the handset and plug a 2.5mm headset into the jack. • 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, ___ appears. 12