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Anonymous Call Rejection
Lets you refuse calls from callers who block their numbers.

How it works:
People who attempt to call you with anonymous Call Blocking enabled are blocked from connecting with your telephone.  Callers are instructed to disable their Call Blocking and to try again.

How to use:

1. Pick up the handset and listen for a normal dial tone.
2. Press *77. On a rotary phone, dial 1177.
3. Listen for a confirmation tone or announcement. Hang up.

When someone calls:

1. Callers who have blocked the display of their number or name will hear an announcement that you do not accept anonymous calls and they should remove Blocking and call again.
2. All other calls will ring though as usual.

To cancel:

1. Press *87. On a rotary phone, dial 1187.
2. Listen for the confirmation tone or announcement. Hang up.

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Automatic Recall
Easily dial your last caller--even if you didn't answer.

How it works:
If you couldn't get to the phone in time, you can still find out who called. Return the call by dialing a simple code.

How to use:

1. Lift the handset and listen for a normal dial tone.
2. If you were already on the phone and ignored a call waiting tone, press and quickly release the "switchhook."
3. Press *69. (On a rotary phone, dial 1169.) Your call will go through like a normal call.

If the line is busy:

1. Hang up. Your phone will keep trying the line for up to 30 minutes.
2. A special callback ring alerts you if the line becomes free. (Some phones ring normally).
3. Lift the handset to automatically place a call.

To cancel your Automatic Recall request:

1. Press *89. (On a rotary phone, dial 1189.) Your call will go through like a normal call.
2. Listen for the confirmation tone or announcement. Hang up.

Note:

  • The "switchhook" is the button the handset pushes down when you hang up the phone. Some telephones have a Link or Flash key you can press instead.
  • In some areas, after you dial *69, a recorded voice will give you the phone number of the call you missed and ask if you want to use the Automatic Recall feature. Just follow the voice instructions.
  • Does not work on 800 numbers, 900 numbers, outside the specified service area, or lines where Call Forward and some other call services have been activated.

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Automatic Callback
Get through to busy numbers as soon as they're free.

How it works:
You can save time dialing busy numbers over and over. Your phone rings you as soon as the line is free, and automatically connects you.

How to use:

1. When you hear a busy signal, press and release the "switchhook." Listen for a special tone.
2. If you've already hung up, lift the handset and listen for a normal dial tone.
3. Press *66. (On a rotary phone, dial 1166.)
4. If the line is still busy, hang up. Your phone will check the number for up to 30 minutes.
5. A special callback ring alerts you if the line becomes free. (Some phones ring normally).
3. Lift the handset to automatically place the call.

To cancel your Callback request:

1. Depress the "switchhook" and release. Listen for a special dial tone.
2. If you've already hung up, lift the handset and listen for a normal dial tone.
3. Press *86. (On a rotary phone, dial 1186.)
4. Listen for the confirmation tone or announcement. Hang up.

Note:

  • To start the 30-minute clock, repeat steps 1 - 4 under "How to use."
  • Automatic Callback can check as many as 31 busy lines at once for you. To know which call is being completed, must subscribe to Calling Number service.
  • Does not work on 800 numbers, 900 numbers, outside the specified service area, or lines where Call Forward and some other call services have been activated.
  • The "switchhook" is the button the handset pushes down when you hang up the phone. Some telephones have a Link or Flash key you can press instead.

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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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