Telephone Feature Descriptions & Instructions

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Automatic Callback

When you reach a busy line, Automatic Callback keeps dialing for up to 30 minutes and signals you with a special ring when the line is free.

How It Works:
1. Hear a busy signal — hang up.
2. Pick up, dial *66 (rotary/pulse: 1166).
3. A special ring alerts you when the line is free.
4. Pick up — the call is placed automatically.
5. To cancel: dial *86 (rotary/pulse: 1186).

Automatic Recall / Automatic Redial

Returns the call of the last person who called you, even if you missed it.

How It Works:
1. Pick up and dial *69 (rotary/pulse: 1169) and follow the prompts.
2. If the line is busy, your phone will keep trying for up to 30 minutes.
3. To cancel: dial *89 (rotary/pulse: 1189).

Call Forwarding

Forward all calls to any phone, anywhere.

How It Works:
1. Dial *72 (rotary/pulse: 1172) and wait for dial tone.
2. Dial the forwarding number.
3. Stay on the line until someone answers — or repeat steps 1–2 and wait for a confirmation tone.
4. To cancel: dial *73 (rotary/pulse: 1173).

Note: You are billed for any toll charges when forwarding outside your local area.

Call Hold

Place a caller on hold to step away briefly, then resume when ready by returning to the handset.

Call Name Delivery

Displays the caller's name on your phone's screen before you answer, so you always know who's calling.

Call Number Delivery

Displays the caller's directory number during the ringing cycle.

Call Waiting

Answer a second call without hanging up on your current conversation.

How It Works:
1. When you hear the Call Waiting tone, press and release the receiver button to put your current call on hold.
2. Press the receiver button again to switch between parties.
3. To cancel for a single call only: dial *70 before placing the call.

Distinctive Ring / Directory Number

Adds a second phone number with a different ring pattern — on the same line and equipment. Useful for separating personal and fax calls, or family lines.

Speed Calling 8 & 30 Numbers

Reach frequently dialed numbers by pressing one or two digits.

How It Works:
8-number codes are digits 2–9. 30-number codes are digits 20–49.
1. Press *74 (8-number) or *75 (30-number) and wait for dial tone.
2. Dial the code number, then dial the full number to store.
3. Wait for two bursts of dial tone, then hang up.
To use: dial the code and wait 4 seconds for the call to connect.

Three-Way Calling

Add a third party to any call without hanging up on the first.

How It Works:
1. Press the receiver button for 3 seconds to put the first party on hold. Listen for three bursts then steady dial tone.
2. Dial the third party. When they answer, press the receiver button for 3 seconds to connect all three.
3. When the originating party hangs up, all parties are disconnected.

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