Sending dtmf signals from the phone book, Push, Turn to select “number tone,” then push – Sony CM-B1200 User Manual
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Quick W
ays
to Make Calls
You can send DTMF (Dual Tone Multiple
Frequency) signals to access electronic services
(such as telephone banking) when dialing
numbers from the Phone Book. Dual Tone
Multiple Frequency is also known as “touch-
tone.” A tone is generated when you press a
telephone button (number,
*
, or #). It can be used
to access answering machines, pagers, telephone
banking services, data services, and other
electronic services.
1
During a call, search for the Phone Book
entry that contains the numbers you want
to send.
The selected entry is displayed. Use the Directory
menu to search for the Phone Book entry (see pages 47
and 48).
2
Push
.
The Options menu appears.
3
Turn
to select “Number Tone,” then
push
.
A DTMF signal, containing the entered digits, is sent in
a burst.
If you try to send a DTMF signal in standby mode
The following message is displayed. You can send a DTMF
signal only during a call.
Notes
• To enter and send numbers one by one during a call, use the number buttons to send the
DTMF number.
• To change the length of the DTMF transmission, see “Setting the keybeep length” on page 41.
Sending DTMF signals from the Phone Book
Tones can
be played
only during
a call.
L01
SONY
123-456-7890
:Options
L15
OPTIONS
Erase
Send
Edit
L15
2
ABC
3
DEF
5
JKL
6
MNO
8
TUV
0
OPER
4
GHI
7
PQ
RS
9
WX
YZ
1
PWR
CLR
SEND
END
Number buttons
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