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Terminology Used in this Manual
Caller ID (CID)
Available from your telephone provider, CID shows you the names and
numbers of incoming callers.
CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting)
Available from your telephone provider, CIDCW shows you incoming
caller information while you're on another call.
Standby
The handset is not in use. If it is off the cradle, no dial tone is present.
Talk mode
A telephone line or PC call has been activated on the handset, enabling
a dial tone.
PC Call
A call made through Windows Live™ Messenger to another user's
computer. In order to make and receive PC calls, your phone must be
connected to your computer through the USB cable, and your computer
must be turned on and signed in to Windows Live™ Messenger.
Regular Phone Call
A call made through your local telephone company to another regular
telephone number. In order to make and receive regular phone calls,
your phone must be connected to an active telephone wall jack through
the RJ-11 telephone cord.
Windows Live™ Web Call
NOTE: The web calling feature is
provided by Windows Live™
Messenger and is subject to
availability.
A low-cost call made through Windows Live™ Messenger to a regular
telephone number. Windows Live™ web calling is a paid service
provided by a third party. You must activate an account before you can
use this service. For more information, open Window Live Messenger™
and select Tools
Billing Information
Phone Calls from the main
menu.
Contact List
The list instant message IDs and phone numbers stored in Windows
Live™ Messenger on your computer.
Phonebook
The list of names and phone numbers stored in the handset's memory.