Users contact card doesn't show when dialed without area code

[bmasarik]

Every phone number in my contact list is stored with the area code as it should be. My problem is when I dial the number directly into my phone without the area code (exp. 555-5657) their contact card doesnt show up and history only reflects the number and not the name.

How can I make the phone assume the area code is my local area code and show their contact card? I have gone into contacts and the default area code is set to my area.

Thans in advance for any help