Vtech ia5877 User Manual - Page 26

Basic Operation Caller ID 2. If you wish to change how the number is stored, press #. The screen displays any alternate dialing sequences available for this call (area code + number; 1 + area code + number; number only; 1+ number). See the note in the side margin for more information on changing the dialing sequence. 3. Press select, then press or until PROGRAM flashes. 4. Press select three times. The screen displays: 5. Press or to select Y or N for distinctive ringer. 6. Press select. You'll hear a confirmation beep. If you choose Y in step 5, a will be displayed with the directory entry. 800-595-9511 5/01 5:40 PM OLD 28 DIAL PROGRAM 800-595-9511 5/01 5:40 PM OLD 28 DISTINCT RING? N 800-595-9511 5/01 5:40 PM OLD 28 Display Screen Messages Screen Displays: PRIVATE UNKNOWN * (after name) When: The other party is blocking name and/or number information. Your phone company is unable to receive information about this caller's name and/or number. This caller has called you more than once. • Caller ID numbers may appear with an area code that may not be required for local calls, or without a 1 that may be needed for long distance calls. If the number displayed is not in the right format, press # repeatedly to see different dialing options. You can choose to dial with or without the area code, or with or without the 1. www.vtechphones.com BASIC OPERATION 25