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Caller ID
Caller ID operation
To review the caller ID history
Review the caller ID history to find out who called, to return the call or to 
copy the caller’s name and number into your directory. CALL LOG EMPTY 
appears if there are no records in the caller ID history.
When a handset is in idle mode, press  CID to review the caller ID history 
in reverse chronological order starting with the most recent call. 
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When a handset is in idle mode, you can also review the caller ID history 
by pressing MENU/SELECT. Press  DIR or  CID to scroll to >CALL LOG, 
then press MENU/SELECT twice to select >REVIEW.
Press  DIR or  CID to scroll through 
the list. A double beep sounds when 
the list reaches the beginning or end 
of the caller ID history.
Press  OFF/CLEAR to exit the caller 
ID history.
NOTE: If the telephone number has more than 15 digits, only the last 15 digits appear in 
the caller ID history.
To view the dialing options
Although the caller ID history entries received typically have 10 digits (the 
area code plus the seven-digit number), in some areas, you might need to 
dial only the seven digits, or 1 plus the seven digits, or 1 plus the area code 
plus the seven digits. You can follow the steps 
below to change the number of digits that you dial 
from or store in the directory:
Follow steps 1 and 2 in To review the caller ID 
history on this page to find the entry.
Before dialing or saving the telephone number in 
the directory, press # repeatedly to show different 
dialing options for local and long distance 
numbers. 
-OR- 
Before dialing or saving the telephone number in 
the directory, press 1 repeatedly if you need to 
add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number.
NOTE: If you do not need to dial the area code for local calls, make sure to program your 
home area code (see Home area code on page 14).
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Christine Smith
888-722-7702
10:30
PM
11/20
Caller’s name
Caller’s number
Appears when 
the call is missed 
and not reviewed.
Date of callTime of call
11/20
Robert Brown
800-360-4121
10:45
PM
Press #    1-800-360-4121
Press #    360-4121
Press #    1-360-4121
Press #    800-360-4121
Press 1    1-800-360-4121
Press 1    800-360-4121
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