11 Call Features; Dial Mode; Select The Recall Duration; Manage The Area Code - Philips DECT CD170 User Manual

11 Call features

The phone supports a number of call-related
features that help you handle and manage the
calls.

Dial mode

Note
•
This feature only applies to models that
support both tone and pulse dial.
Dial mode is the telephone signal used in your
country. The phone supports tone (DTMF) and
pulse (rotary) dial. Consult the service provider
for detailed information.
Set the dial mode
1
Press MENU.
2
Select [ADVANCED SET] > [DIAL
MODE], then press OK to confirm.
3
Select a dial mode, then press OK to
confirm.
The setting is saved.
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Note
•
If your phone is in pulse dial mode, press
during a call for temporary tone mode. *
displays. Digits entered for this call are then
sent out as tone signals.

Select the recall duration

Ensure that the recall time is set correctly
before you can answer a second call. In normal
case, the phone is already preset for the recall
duration. You can select among 3 options:
[SHORT], [MEDIUM] and [LONG]. The
number of available options varies with different
countries. For details, consult your service
provider.
1
Press MENU.
2
Select [ADVANCED SET] > [RECALL
TIME], then press OK to confirm.
3
Select an option, then press OK to
confirm.
The setting is saved.
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Manage the area code

Note
•
This feature only applies to models with area
code support.
You can define an area code (up to 5 digits).
This area code is automatically removed from
an incoming call if it matches with the code you
define. Then the phone number is saved in the
call log without an area code.
Activate/Deactivate auto removal of
area code
1
Press MENU.
2
Select [ADVANCED SET] > [AREA
CODE], then press OK to confirm.
3
Enter the area code, then press OK to
confirm.
The setting is saved.
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Carrier code

Note
•
This feature only applies to models with carrier
code support.
Some service providers require a carrier code
to be added when you make a call outside the
local area. This feature can decide automatically
if a carrier code is needed when you return a
call from the incoming call log.
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