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Configure calling cards

1. If you haven't already done so, set up a modem.

   For information, refer to the modem topics in Microsoft Windows Help.

2. In Contacts, on the Actions menu, point to Call Contact, and then click New Call.
3. Click Dialing Properties, select your location, click Edit, and then click the Calling Card tab.
4. Do one of the following:

   Configure a calling card that is in the list

   1. In the Card Types list, select the calling card.
   2. In the Account number box, type the account number provided by the calling card company for the calling card. For some calling cards this is the home or business phone number associated with the account.
   3. In the Personal Identification Number (PIN) box, type your personal number required to secure your account against unauthorized use. Some calling cards do not use a PIN.
   4. To designate access numbers and calling card dialing steps for long distance, international, and local calls, click the corresponding tabs.

      On each tab, in the Access number box, type the phone number required to access the corresponding service. On the Local Calls tab, leave this box blank to dial local numbers without using the calling card.

   Note  If you add Access Number, PIN, or Account Number to the Calling card dialing steps list and the corresponding field is blank, you will be prompted to enter the missing value when you click OK or Apply.

   Configure a calling card that is not in the list

   1. Click New.

   2. In the Calling card name box, type the name used to identify the card.

   3. In the Account number box, enter the account number provided by the calling card company for the calling card. For some calling cards this is the home or business phone number associated with the account.
   4. In the Personal Identification Number (PIN) box, type your personal number required to secure your account against unauthorized use. Some calling cards do not use a PIN.
   5. To designate access numbers and calling card dialing steps for long distance, international, and local calls, click the corresponding tabs.

      On each tab, in the Access number box, type the phone number required to access the corresponding service. On the Local Calls tab, leave the box blank to dial local numbers without using the calling card.

   Note  If you add Access Number, PIN, or Account Number to the Calling card dialing steps and the corresponding field is blank, you will be prompted to enter the missing value when you click OK or Apply.