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27730
2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum
Call Waiting Caller ID
Cordless Telephone
User’s Guide

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means
that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and
safety requirements. The Industry Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to
the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the
facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using
an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the
above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance
facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this
equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to
request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the
power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe systems, if present, are
connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should
contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
Party lines are subject to telephone company tariffs and, therefore, you may not be able to
use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local
telephone company.
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere with
residential radio and television reception if not properly installed and used in accordance
with instructions contained in this manual. Reasonable protection against such interference
is ensured, although there is no guarantee this will not occur in a given installation. If
interference is suspected and verified by switching this equipment on and off, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient the radio/television receiver’s antenna, relocate the equipment with respect to the
receiver, plug the equipment and receiver into separate circuit outlets. The user may also
wish to consult a qualified radio/television technician for additional suggestions. This
equipment has been fully tested and complies with all limits for Class B computing devices
pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations. This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY
This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
INDUSTRY CANADA NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTION
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTOPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
(Table of Contents continued
on the following page.)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ....................... 2
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ................... 2
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY .................. 2
INTRODUCTION ..................................... 5
BEFORE YOU BEGIN .............................. 6
PARTS CHECKLIST ............................. 6
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS ...... 6
DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM ............. 6
INSTALLATION ....................................... 7
DESKTOP INSTALLATION ...................... 7
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION .............. 8
SETUP .............................................. 10
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF ........ 10
POWER ON ............................... 10
POWER OFF .............................. 10
USING THE MENUS ......................... 10
SELECTING AMENU ..................... 11
SELECTING ASUBMENU ................ 11
SETTING THE AREA CODE ................. 12
TELEPHONE OPERATION ....................... 14
RECEIVING ACALL .......................... 14
MAKING ACALL ............................. 14
REDIAL .......................................... 14
LAST NUMBER REDIAL ................. 15
REVIEW AND REDIAL .................... 15
MENU REDIAL ............................ 16
FLASH ........................................... 17
TEMPORARY TONE .......................... 17
FINDING THE HANDSET ..................... 18
VOLUME ........................................ 18
MUTE ........................................... 19
VOICE MESSAGING ......................... 19
CALLER ID FEATURES .......................... 20
CALL WAITING CALLER ID ............... 20
RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS ........ 21
REVIEWING CALLER ID RECORDS ....... 22
DELETING CALLER ID RECORDS ......... 23
DELETING ARECORD .................... 23
DELETING ALL RECORDS ............... 24
DIALING ACALLER ID NUMBER ......... 25
CHANGING THE NUMBER FORMAT ...... 25
MEMORY........................................... 27
STORING ANAME AND NUMBER IN
MEMORY ................................... 27
CHANGING ASTORED NUMBER ......... 29
DIALING ASTORED NUMBER ............. 30
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ..... 31
INSERTING APAUSE IN THE DIALING
SEQUENCE ................................. 32
DELETING ASTORED NUMBER .......... 32
DELETING ALL STORED NUMBERS ...... 33

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ADVANCED FEATURES .......................... 34
HANDSET SETUP ............................. 34
CHANGING THE RING PATTERN ...... 34
CHANGING THE RING LEVEL .......... 35
RESETTING THE HANDSET ............. 36
BASE SETUP .................................. 37
TONE/PULSE DIALING .................. 37
RESETTING THE BASE ................... 38
HEADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATION
(OPTIONAL) ..................................... 39
CONNECTING AHEADSET TO THE
HANDSET ................................... 39
CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP ............. 39
CHANGING THE BATTERY ...................... 40
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........ 40
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............... 41
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 41
MESSAGE INDICATORS ......................... 42
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS .................. 42
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ...................... 43
TELEPHONE NETWORK INFORMATION ...... 46
REN NUMBER ................................... 46
INDEX ............................................... 47
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM ................... 49
SERVICE ............................................ 51

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INTRODUCTION
Your Caller ID phone stores and displays specific information, provided by
your local telephone company, to subscribers of Caller ID or similar caller
identification services. You must subscribe to one of these services in
order to use this unit.
Your Caller ID phone enables you to:
• Identify callers before you answer the phone.
• View the time and date of each incoming call.
• Record up to 50 Caller ID messages sequentially.
• Know who called while you were away.
To get the most from your new phone, we suggest that you take a few
minutes right now to read through this user's guide.
IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit, you must subscribe to either the
standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Caller ID with Call Waiting
Service. To know who is calling while you are on the phone, you must
subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting Service.
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should
have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in
your home goes out.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS CHECKLIST
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Base Handset
AC power supply
Telephone line cord
Mounting bracket
IN USE
CHARGE
VOICE MAIL
PAGE
MUTE DELETE
EXIT
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PWR RE/PA MEMORY FLASH
FORMAT
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS
You need an RJ11 (CA11A) type modular jack, which is the
most common type of phone jack and might look like the one
pictured here. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local
phone company to find out how to get one installed.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at
frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize
or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be
placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If such interference continues, move
the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR.
DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to provide protection
against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
Belt clip

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DESKTOP INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the mounting bracket is securely fastened.
2. Place the handset in the base.
3. Plug the power supply cord into the base and then into an AC outlet.
The CHARGE indicator comes on indicating that the battery is charging.
When the battery is fully charged, the CHARGE indicator slowly blinks
and eventually goes out.
Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours before using the first
time. If you don't charge the phone properly (for 12 hours)
when you first set up the phone, perfomance of the battery will
be compromised.
4. After charging, connect the telephone line cord to the phone and then to
the wall phone jack.
5. Press the PWR button on the handset. Search is displayed. When Ready
is displayed the phone is ready for use.
NOTE : The phone automatically defaults to touch-tone dialing. To change to
pulse (rotary) dialing, see “Tone/Pulse Dialing.” If you don’t know which type
of service you have, check with the phone company.
CAUTION: Use only the Thomson 5-2470 power supply that came with
this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.
NOTE: For desktop charging
only, the handset is able to
charge facing up or down.
INSTALLATION
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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION
Because it is necessary to charge
the handset for 12 hours prior to
connecting the phone for use the
first time, it is better to leave the
unit on a flat surface during initial
charge before attempting to hang it
on the wall.
1. Make sure the mounting bracket
is securely fastened.
2. Remove the handset hook; turn it
upside down, and put it back in
the slot. You need to do this so
the handset doesn't fall out of
the base when it is on the wall.
3. Place the handset in the base.
4. Connect the power supply
adapter into the base and then
into an AC outlet.
The CHARGE indicator comes on
indicating that the battery is
charging. When the battery is
fully charged, the CHARGE
indicator slowly blinks and
eventually goes out.
Instructions continued on next page.
IN USE
CHARGE
VOICE MAIL
PAGE
2
IN USE
CHARGE
VOICE MAIL
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Allow the phone to charge for
12 hours before using the first
time. If you don't charge the
phone properly (for 12 hours)
when you first set up the
phone, perfomance of the
battery will be compromised.
5. After charging, remove and
reattach the mounting bracket by
inserting the two tabs at the top
and then snapping the tab at the
bottom into place.
6. Plug the telephone line cord into
the phone jack on the back of the
unit and then into the wall phone
jack.
7. Slip the mounting holes over the
wall plate posts and slide the unit
down firmly into place. (Wall
plate not included.)
8. Press the PWR button on the
handset. Search is displayed.
When Ready is displayed the
phone is ready for use.
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NOTE : The phone automatically defaults to touch-tone dialing. To change to
pulse (rotary) dialing, see “Tone/Pulse Dialing.” If you don’t know which type
of service you have, check with the phone company.
CAUTION: Use only the Thomson 5-2470 power supply that came with
this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.

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SETUP
TURNING THE POWER ON/
OFF
POWER ON
Press the PWR button. Search is
displayed. When Ready is
displayed, the phone is ready for
use.
POWER OFF
When Ready is displayed, press and
hold the PWR button for 3 seconds.
USING THE MENUS
When setting up or using your
phone, you can choose from the
following menus and submenus:
•Caller ID
Review CID
Area code
•Store number
•Handset setup
Ring VOLUME
Ext ring pat
Reset phone
•Base setup
T/P settings
Reset base
•Redial
MUTE DELETE
EXIT
TALK
SELECT
WXYZ
9
TUV
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PQRS
7
MNO
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JKL
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GHI
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DEF
3
ABC
21
#
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TONE
*
PWR RE/PA MEMORY FLASH
FORMAT
PWR button

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SELECTING AMENU
1. Make sure the phone power is
ON (but not in the “talk”mode)
by pressing the PWR button.
2. Use the arrow buttons to scroll
through the main menu until the
desired menu is flashing.
3. Press SELECT. A submenu is
displayed.
SELECTING ASUBMENU
1. Follow the steps in “Selecting a
Menu”to enter the desired
submenu.
2. While a submenu is displayed,
use the arrow buttons to scroll
through the selections until the
desired setting is displayed.
3. Press SELECT to confirm.
NOTE: To exit a menu or
submenu, press EXIT.
MUTE DELETE
EXIT
TALK
SELECT
WXYZ
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PWR RE/PA MEMORY FLASH
FORMAT
SELECT
button
Arrow
buttons
PWR button
EXIT
button

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SETTING THE AREA CODE
You need to set your area code in
order for the Caller ID to distinguish
between local and long distance
calls. This allows the Caller ID to
remove the redundant area code
information when a local call is
received.
IMPORTANT: For proper Caller
ID operation, you must enter your
area code.
1. Make sure the phone power is
ON (but not in the “talk”mode)
by pressing the PWR button.
2. Use the arrow buttons to scroll
through the main menu until
Caller ID is flashing.
3. Press the SELECT button. A
second menu shows on the
display.
MUTE DELETE
EXIT
TALK
SELECT
WXYZ
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MNO
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JKL
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SELECT
button
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4. Use the arrow buttons to scroll
to Area Code.
5. Press SELECT. Enter Area Code
shows on the display.
6. Enter your 3-digit area code
using the number keys.
7. Press SELECT to confirm.
NOTE: If you want to return to the
previous menu, press EXIT.
NOTE: If you find it necessary to
dial all local calls with the area
codes included, press DELETE to
clear the area code while it is
displayed. Then press SELECT to
confirm.
MUTE DELETE
EXIT
TALK
SELECT
WXYZ
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TUV
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MNO
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PWR RE/PA MEMORY FLASH
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SELECT
button
Arrow
buttons
EXIT
button
DELETE
button

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TELEPHONE OPERATION
RECEIVING ACALL
1. Make sure the phone power is
ON (but not in the “talk”mode)
by pressing the PWR button.
2. Check the display to see who is
calling.
3. Press the TALK button.
MAKING ACALL
Make sure the phone power is ON
(but not in the “talk”mode) by
pressing the PWR button.
To make a call, press the TALK
button before you dial and press it
again to hang up.
REDIAL
There are 3 ways to redial a
number: last number redial, review
and redial, and menu redial. Each
number can have up to 24 digits.
MUTE DELETE
EXIT
TALK
SELECT
WXYZ
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TUV
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PQRS
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MNO
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JKL
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GHI
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PWR RE/PA MEMORY FLASH
FORMAT
TALK
button
PWR
button

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LAST NUMBER REDIAL
You can redial the last number dialed.
1. Make sure the phone power is ON
(but not in the “talk”mode) by
pressing the PWR button.
2. Press TALK.
3. Press RE/PA. The number dials
automatically.
REVIEW AND REDIAL
1. Make sure the phone power is ON
(but not in the “talk”mode) by
pressing the PWR button.
2. Press RE/PA.
3. Use the arrow buttons to scroll
through the last 5 numbers dialed
until the desired number is
displayed.
4. Press TALK. The number dials
automatically.
RE/PA
button
MUTE DELETE
EXIT
TALK
SELECT
WXYZ
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TUV
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MNO
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JKL
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PWR RE/PA MEMORY FLASH
FORMAT
TALK
button
PWR
button
Arrow
buttons

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MENU REDIAL
1. Make sure the phone power is
ON (but not in the “talk”mode)
by pressing the PWR button.
2. Use the arrow buttons to scroll
through the main menu until
Redial is flashing.
3. Press the SELECT button. The
last number dialed is displayed.
4. Use the arrow buttons to scroll
to the desired number.
•If you want to call a number,
press TALK. The number dials
automatically.
NOTE: To return to the previous
menu, press EXIT.
MUTE DELETE
EXIT
TALK
SELECT
WXYZ
9
TUV
8
PQRS
7
MNO
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JKL
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GHI
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#
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TONE
*
PWR RE/PA MEMORY FLASH
FORMAT
TALK
button
PWR
button
Arrow
buttons
EXIT
button

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MUTE DELETE
EXIT
TALK
SELECT
WXYZ
9
TUV
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PQRS
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MNO
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JKL
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GHI
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ABC
21
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TONE
*
PWR RE/PA MEMORY FLASH
FORMAT
TALK
button
SELECT
button
Arrow
buttons
FLASH
button
FLASH
Use the FLASH button to activate
custom calling services such as call
waiting or call transfer, which
are available through your local
phone company.
TIP: Don‘t use the TALK button to
activate custom calling services such
as call waiting, or you‘ll hang up the
phone.
TEMPORARY TONE
This feature enables Pulse (rotary)
service phone users to access touch-
tone services offered by banks, credit
card companies, etc., by pressing the
TONE button to temporarily make
the phone touch-tone compatible. To
get information about your bank
account, for example, you would:
1. Call the bank’s information line.
2. Press the TONE button (*) after
your call is answered.
3. Follow the voice instructions to
complete your transaction.
4. Hang up when finished. The
phone returns to Pulse (rotary)
service.
TONE
button

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FINDING THE HANDSET
This feature helps to locate a
misplaced handset.
Press the PAGE button on the base.
The handset beeps continuously for
about 2 minutes or until you press
any button on the handset.
NOTE: The ringer does not have to
be on for this feature to work.
VOLUME
The VOLUME buttons control the
volume of the handset's earpiece.
PAGE
button
IN USE
CHARGE
VOICE MAIL
PAGE
MUTE DELETE
EXIT
TALK
SELECT
WXYZ
9
TUV
8
PQRS
7
MNO
6
JKL
5
GHI
4
DEF
3
ABC
21
#
OPER
0
TONE
*
PWR RE/PA MEMORY FLASH
FORMAT
VOLUME
buttons

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MUTE
Use the MUTE button to interrupt a
phone conversation to talk privately
with someone else in the room.
1. Press MUTE. Mute is displayed.
2. Press MUTE again to turn it off.
VOICE MESSAGING
Provided your phone company
offers the proper format for voice
messaging service and you
subscribe to it, the VOICE MAIL
indicator on the base comes on
when the phone is not in use to
indicate there is a message waiting.
It will turn off after the message has
been reviewed.
VOICE
MAIL
indicator
IN USE
CHARGE
VOICE MAIL
PAGE
MUTE DELETE
EXIT
TALK
SELECT
WXYZ
9
TUV
8
PQRS
7
MNO
6
JKL
5
GHI
4
DEF
3
ABC
21
#
OPER
0
TONE
*
PWR RE/PA MEMORY FLASH
FORMAT
MUTE
button

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CALLER ID FEATURES
MUTE DELETE
EXIT
TALK
SELECT
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MNO
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PWR RE/PA MEMORY FLASH
FORMAT
This unit receives and displays
information transmitted by your
local phone company. This
information can include the phone
number, date, and time; or the
name, phone number, date, and
time. The unit can store up to 50
calls for later review.
CALL WAITING CALLER ID
Provided you subscribe to Caller ID
with Call Waiting service from your
phone company, you are able to see
who is calling when you hear the
call waiting beep. The caller
identification information appears in
the display after you hear the tone.
•Press the FLASH button to put
the current person on hold so
that you can answer the
incoming call.
VERY IMPORTANT: The Caller ID
feature of this product requires a
subscription to Caller ID service
from your telephone company.
FLASH
button