Changing the number format – GE 25860 User Manual

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Changing the Number Format

The format/mute button lets you change the format of a telephone number.

Available formats are as follows.
7-digit

7-digit telephone number.

10-digit

3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.

11-digit

long distance code “1” + 3-digit area code + 7-digit

telephone number.

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the CID-VOL (- or +) buttons on the handset to scroll to the number

you want to call back.

3. If the number does not dial, press the format/mute button on the handset

to select another format.

4. Press talk/callback to dial the number.
5. Repeat step 3, if necessary, until the correct number format is selected

and the call is completed.

Memory

Store up to ten 24-digit numbers in memory for quick dialing. This memory

feature is in addition to the 40 Caller ID records that can be stored in memory.

Storing a Name and Number in Memory

1. Press the memory button on the handset.
2. Press the desired memory location button (0 through 9 keys). If the

memory location is occupied, the memory location and stored name and

number appear on the screen. If the memory location is empty, EMPTY

appears in the display.

3. Press the memory button again. The display shows ENTER NAME.
4. Use the handset touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 15 characters). More

than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter

Bill Smith, press the 2 key twice for the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for

the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L, then press the 5 key 3

times for the second letter L, and press the 1 key to insert a space between

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