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Toll Call Restrictor Instructions

The Toll Call Restrictor (TCR) prevents phone calls that begin with the number “0” or “1” and the prefix 976, the information number 411, and any phone number with more than seven digits.  The only exceptions are phone numbers specifically allowed by you using the programming method described below.  You may also change the digit limit.  The TCR always allows dialing 911.  You may override the restrictions with your four digit personal code. 

To Change your Personal Code:

Dial 10+2222 (factory preset personal code).  Wait for a dial tone.  Dial 1040 and wait for a dial tone.  Enter XXXX (your new personal code).  You will hear a single beep, then hang up.  If there is a number you dial that begins with “10” be sure your new personal code is not the same as the first four digits of that number.  We strongly recommend that you WRITE DOWN your new personal code and place it where you can find it if you happen to forget the code.  There is no way to recover from a lost personal code except to return your TCR to the factory for a complete reset. 

To Bypass the Restrictions:

Dial 10+ your personal code.  Wait for a dial tone.  Dial any number without restriction except those that begin with “10”.  To dial a number that  begins with”10” see the next step. 

To Bypass the Restrictions for a Number Beginning with “10”:

Dial 10+ your personal code.  Wait for a dial tone.  Dial 1093 and wait for a dial tone.  You may now dial any local or long distance number or any sequence of digits you may need for telephone pagers, telephone bank transactions or the like.  When you hang up full restrictions will be automatically restored. 

To Temporarily Permit All Outgoing Calls:

Dial 10+ your personal code.  Wait for a dial tone.  Dial 1057 and you will hear a single beep.  Wait for a dial tone, then hang up.  The telephone may now be dialed without restriction   

To Re-establish Restrictions and Programming:

Dial 10+ your personal code.  Wait for a dial tone.  Dial 1062 and you will hear a single beep.  Wait for a dial tone, then hang up.  All call restrictions and previous programming are restored. 

To Program Your TCR to Permit Certain Long Distance Calls:

Dial 10+ your personal code.  Wait for a dial tone.  Dial 1034 and wait for a dial tone.  Enter any toll number  as you would normally dial it followed by the # key.  If you don’t have a # key simply wait four seconds and your number will be accepted.  A single beep will confirm that the number has been accepted into memory.  You may permit all numbers in an area code or prefix by entering a 1 (if required) plus the area code or prefix or an area code and prefix to be allowed.  Enter the # sign (or wait four seconds) after you enter the area code or area code and prefix.  A single beep will confirm your entry.

It is not necessary to enter your personal code for each number you wish to allow.  After each entry you will hear a single beep.  Wait for a new dial tone and enter the next number to be allowed.  When you have entered all the number you wish to allow simply hang up.  When the memory is full you will hear two beeps instead of a single one.  No more numbers may then be entered. 

To Change the Digit Limit Restriction:

Dial 10+ your personal code.  Wait for a dial tone.  Dial 1076 and wait for a dial tone.  Enter a two digit number (00 through 99).  You must dial in two digits, you would enter a digit limit of 7 as 07.  This will be the number of digits that may be dialed without restriction if the first digits are not “0” or “1”.  The factory default is 7 digits.  If you enter 00 no outgoing calls will be allowed.  If you enter 99 there will be no digit limit. 

To Set the Optional Call Timer:

Dial 10+ your personal code.  Wait for a dial tone.  Dial 1089 and wait for a dial tone.  Enter in a two digit number (00 through 99).  This will be the number of minutes that any call may last.  If you enter 00 the call timer will be disabled.  The call time effects any outgoing or incoming call even if the number is in the memory of allowed phone numbers.  The call timer will beep once at 30 seconds remaining and beep twice at 15 seconds remaining.  At 0 seconds the call will be cut off.  To override the timer for a single call, wait 40 seconds after dialing or answering your call and enter your personal code. 

To Clear the TCR Memory of Allowed Number and Restore Factory Defaults:

Dial 10+ your personal code.  Wait for a dial tone.  Dial 1021.  You will hear a single beep.  Wait for a dial tone and hang up.  The memory is cleared of all programmed numbers and all factory defaults are reset except your personal code.  Digit limit is 7, Call Timer is off, Restrictions are on.

Note:  If your TCR was built before January 2000, it will have a different instruction set.  All instructions will start with 11 rather than the current 10.  You can view the instructions for old style units here.

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