Radio Shack 43-5862 - Manual (Page 67)

Beyond the Basics
3. Any digits you enter from then on will be sent as tone dialing.
When this call ends, the phone automatically returns to pulse
dialing.
See “Changing the Dial Mode” on page 29 for instructions on
setting your phone for pulse or tone dialing.
Seven-Digit Dialing
If you can make a local call by dialing only seven digits (instead
of ten), you can program your local area code into your phone.
If you get a call from within your area code, you will only see the
seven-digit phone number. If you get a call from outside your
area code, you will see all ten digits. To enter an area code:
From the Handset
1. Press the MENU soft key.
2. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the AREA CODE
submenu.
3. Use the number keypad (0 – 9) to enter a 3-digit area code.
If an area code has already been stored, it will appear in the
display. Press the DELETE soft key to delete the stored code,
and then enter a new one.
4. Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.
From the Base
1. Press MENU/SELECT.
2. Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu.
3. Select the GLOBAL submenu, and then the AREA CODE
submenu.
4. Use the number keypad (0 – 9) to enter a 3-digit area code.
If an area code has already been stored, it will appear in the
display. Press the DELETE soft key to delete the stored code,
and then enter a new one.
5. Press MENU/SELECT. You will hear a confirmation tone.
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