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Calling Number Delivery
See the number calling before you answer the phone.

How it works:
When you receive a call, the number of the person calling you is shown on your Caller ID display screen.

How to use:

1. When you receive a call, wait until your telephone completes the first ringing signal.
2. The telephone number of the person calling you will automatically appear on your display screen.
3. If you choose to answer the call, the number will remain on the screen until you or the caller hangs up.

Note:

  • Subscription to Calling Number requires the lease or purchase of a display telephone or an add-on display unit.
  • If the letter "P" or "Private" appears on your screen, the caller may have blocked the display of their number by pressing *67 (or dialing 1167 on a rotary phone) before placing the call. You can choose whether or not to answer the call
  • If "unknown name," "unknown number," "out of area," or "0" appears, the caller is in an area that does not support Calling Number services.

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Warm Line
Be prepared for emergency situations.

How it works:
Help is not far away--even when you can't dial the phone. Your telephone can automatically dial an emergency number for you.

How to use:

1. Lift the handset and wait 30 seconds.
2. The pre-designated number is automatically dialed.

To prevent automatic dialing:

1. Begin dialing within 30 seconds after lifting the handset.

Note:

  • You must select the telephone number to be dialed when you sign up for Warm Line service. To change this number, contact your local telephone company.

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Customer Originated Trace
Identify harassing callers through the phone company.

How it works:
Please contact the local office for more information about this feature.

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Teen Service / Distinctive Ringing
A special number for home or business use, FAX, computer, or teens.

How it works:
You can get a special phone number that will ring your existing telephone line with a special ring. This allows you to know when a call is for you, for your children, or for any other purpose.

Interactions with Other Features
The distinctive ringing patterns of Teen Service are used with Call Waiting, so you can determine whether or not to interrupt your current conversation to answer the incoming call.

With Teen Service, Call Forwarding operates in one of two arrangements. Choose which arrangement you want when you subscribe to Teen Service. The arrangements are:

  • Both telephone numbers (the main and secondary) are forwarded when Call Forwarding is activated. The telephone number to which you forward these calls does not receive the distinctive ringing patterns.

Note:

  • Although you have two telephone numbers assigned to your line, you have just one line and only one conversation can be held at a time.

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Blocking (non-public)
Block your number from being displayed to others.

How it works:
By dialing a code before you place a call, you can prevent your phone number from appearing on the Caller ID display of the person receiving your call.

How to use:

1. Lift the handset and listen for the dialtone.
2. Press *67. (On a rotary phone, dial 1167.)
3. Dial the number you're calling as usual.
4. The person you've called will not be able to see your number displayed on their telephone display screen. Instead, a "P" or "Private" will be displayed.

Notes:

  • You must dial *67 before each call you place. Otherwise, your phone number will be released to the person receiving your call.
  • If you have requested Permanent Calling Number Blocking from your telephone company, you do not need to dial a code to block your number each time. Your number will always appear as "Private." To override Permanent Calling Number Blocking (allow your number to be displayed) on an individual call, dial *82 before placing the call.

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Speed Calling
Quickly dial thirty of your most frequently called numbers.

How it works:
You can program up to 30 telephone numbers--local or long distance-- into your Speed Calling list. Then, you can reach those people by dialing just two digits.

To program your speed calling list:

1. Lift the handset and listen for the dialtone.
2. Press *75. (On a rotary phone, dial 1175.)
3. Listen for the dialtone.
4. Dial a one-digit speed code. (Choose any number, 20 through 49.)
5. Dial the telephone number you wish to assign to that speed code. (For long distance calls, be sure to include "1" plus the area code.)
6. Press the # key. (On a rotary phone, wait four seconds after dialing.)
7. Listen for the confirmation tone.

To call someone on your speed calling list:

1. Lift the handset and listen for the dialtone.
2. Dial the one-digit speed code, then press the # key. (On a rotary phone, wait four seconds after dialing.)

To change your speed calling list:

1. Lift the handset and listen for the dialtone.
2. Press *75. (On a rotary phone, dial 1175.)
3. Listen for the dialtone.
4. Dial the two-digit speed code you wish to change. (Choose any number, 2 through 9.)
5. Listen for the cancellation tone, then the dial tone. Follow steps 4-7 above to program your Speed Calling list.

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B l o o m i n g d a l e - H o m e - T e l e p h o n e - C o m p a n y
Box 206
- · - Bloomingdale, IN - · - 47832
OFFICE: 765· 498· 2000
FAX: 765· 498· 8000

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