The caller-ID function on your home phone allows you to screen your calls so you can decide which ones to take and which ones to ignore. If you’re bombarded by prank calls, telemarketers or other distractions that infringe on your busy day, having caller ID can be a real time-saver.
Instructions
1. Purchase a caller-ID-enabled phone, answering machine or separate caller-ID display box. Each has an LCD readout showing the phone number from which a call is originating--and in some cases, the name under which that phone is registered.
2. Call your phone company and ask that caller ID be enabled on your phone line. Some telephone companies offer this as a free service; others may charge a small monthly fee.
3. Plug your new phone or answering machine into the phone jack, as you would any other telephone. If you purchased a separate caller-ID display box, plug it into the phone jack and then plug your regular telephone into the provided jack on the box.
4. Look at the LCD screen when you receive your next phone call. The originating phone number should be displayed if the service is activated.
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