Call Identification Options...
» DISTINCTIVE RING: Allows you to have up to 4 directory numbers on a single line. This service is excellent for households with active teenagers or small businesses with FAX machines because each number has its own distinctive ring. You have the luxury of two separate numbers without the expense of two lines.
HOW TO USE IT
Wait until the full ringing pattern is complete before you answer the phone so you know which number is ringing.
LaPointe and Hayward exchanges (2 ringing patterns available)
Main number ring ——— (one long)
Secondary number ring — — (two short)
All other exchanges (4 ringing patters available)
Ring style 1 ——— (one long, normal)
Ring style 2 ——— ——— (two long)
Ring style 3 —— —— ——— (two short, one long)
Ring style 4 —— ——— —— (one short, one long, one short)
...WITH CALL WAITING these same ringing patterns occur.
...WITH CALL FORWARDING you may have one of two plans for forwarding calls made to your phone.**
- Forward all calls to another number. However, distinctive ringing will not occur at that number.
- You may forward only calls made to the main number. The secondary number will continue to ring at your premises.
**To change from one type of call forwarding to the other you must contact the telephone company.
» SELECTIVE DISTINCTIVE RINGING: If this feature is activated, anyone on your list will be signaled by a distinctive ring rather than the usual single ring. (This feature will not work on a line that also subscribes to Teen Line service.)
» CALLER ID and CALLER ID w/NAME: Allows you to see the telephone number and name of the incoming call on a display unit or telephone before you pick up the receiver.
- You need a Caller ID compatible add-on display unit or telephone.
- As the telephone rings, look at the display to see the number or name of the party who is calling.
- Different devices have different capabilities and storage capacities. Equipment should be chosen according to your needs.
» CALL WAITING w/CALLER ID: Allows you to see the telephone number and name of the incoming call on a display unit when you are signaled by your Call Waiting service.
- You need a Call Waiting/Caller ID compatible add-on display unit or telephone.
- As your Call Waiting signal beeps, look at the display to see the number or name of the party who is calling.
- To accept the incoming call, follow the usual Call Waiting procedure. Otherwise, you may ignore the call.
- Different devices have different capabilities and storage capacities. Equipment should be chosen according to your needs.
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