, The dial tone should be a mid-ranged, constant pitch.


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, The dial is located between the earpiece and mouthpiece of the phone.
 Each number has a corresponding hole that will allow you to place your finger in to begin dialing that number.
 Push through the metal stop until both the metal stop and the dial no longer move.
 This will allow the dial and the metal stop to return to their original positions.
 Do this for the remaining numbers.

Remove the handset from the cradle.

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Listen for a dial tone.
Hold the handset with the dial up.
Place your finger on the first number you wish to dial.
Rotate the dial clockwise.
Remove your finger from the opening.
Find your second number and repeat steps four through six.
Return the phone to the cradle when you are finished with your conversation.
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