GE 15359630 User manual

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2-9950
900MHz 32-Channel Cordless Telephone
with Digital Messaging System
User’s Guide

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FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Your GE telephone equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and
is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
1Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the FCC
Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must,
upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone
line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but
not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5.
To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN,
you should contact your local telephone company.
Notes
• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your own
telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone company.
• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your
telephone from your line.
2Rights of the Telephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network,
the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of
service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant
such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In
case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you
of such temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; and
(3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures
set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment,
operations of procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and
not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the
use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you
adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.
FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is
“receiving” the interference).
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment
and receiving antenna.
• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiving antenna is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experi-
enced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communica-
tions Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV
Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
NOTE: Digital Security System
When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security
code which prevents false ringing from other cordless telephones. After
a power outage or battery replacement, you should place the handset in
the base for about 20 seconds to reset the code.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION .... 2
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ............ 3
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY ........... 3
INTRODUCTION .................................. 4
GETTING STARTED ................................ 5
BEFORE YOU BEGIN .......................... 5
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS ...... 5
DESKTOP INSTALLATION ...................... 6
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION .............. 7
SETUP ............................................ 8
SETTING DAY AND TIME .................... 8
TOCHECK DAY AND TIME ................ 9
BASE RINGER ON/OFF ...................... 9
SETTING NUMBER OF RINGS ............. 10
SETTING REMOTE ACCESS CODE ....... 10
INDICATORS ........................................ 12
BASE UNIT .................................... 12
HANDSET ....................................... 12
CORDLESS PHONE BASICS .................... 13
MAKING ACALL ............................. 13
INUSE INDICATOR ....................... 13
REDIAL ...................................... 13
RECEIVING ACALL .......................... 13
FLASH ....................................... 13
VOLUME SWITCH ......................... 14
RING/PWR SWITCH ....................... 14
SELECTING ARING SOUND ............... 15
MUTE BUTTON ............................... 15
TEMPORARY TONE .......................... 15
PAGING THE HANDSET ..................... 16
CHAN (CHANNEL) ............................ 16
PHONE RECORD .............................. 17
ROOM MONITOR ............................. 17
HANDSET CALL SCREENING .............. 18
HELP ............................................ 18
REMOTE ACCESS ............................ 19
ANSWERING INCOMING CALLS DURING
PLAYBACK .................................. 19
THE MEMORY FEATURE ....................... 20
STORING ANUMBER IN MEMORY ... 20
STORING APAUSE IN MEMORY ..... 20
STORING AREDIAL NUMBER ........... 20
CHANGING ASTORED NUMBER ...... 21
DIALING ASTORED NUMBER ......... 21
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ..... 22
DIGITAL ANSWERING BASICS ................ 23
POWER ON/OFF ............................. 23
STATUS CHECK ............................... 23
RECORDING OUTGOING
ANNOUNCEMENTS ....................... 23
CHECKING ANNOUNCEMENTS (FROM
BASE ONLY)............................. 24
MEMO RECORDING ......................... 25
MESSAGE PLAYBACK ....................... 25
PAUSING PLAYBACK ..................... 26
CANCELING PLAYBACK .................. 26
REVIEWING MESSAGES ................. 26
SKIPPING MESSAGES ................... 26
ERASING MESSAGES ....................... 27
TO ERASE ASINGLE MESSAGE:........ 27
TO ERASE OLD MESSAGES: ............. 27
REMOTE OPERATIONS .......................... 28
CHANGING THE BATTERY ...................... 29
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..... 29
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................... 30
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 32
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............... 32
SERVICE ............................................ 33
INDEX ............................................... 34
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM ................... 35
LIMITED W ARRANTY ............................ 37
INTRODUCTION
Your GE 900 MHz Cordless Telephone is designed to give you flexibility in use and
high quality performance. To get the most from your new cordless telephone, we
suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction
manual.

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GETTING STARTED
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
AC power adapter
Telephone line cord
Short telephone
line cord
HandsetBase
Base plate
MESSAGE/MEMO
ANNOUNCE ERASE STOP
TIME
MENU SET ON/OFF
PAGE
ANSWER
TUV
1
456
GHI
7
PQRS
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WXYZ
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0#
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TONE
JKL MNO
ABC DEF
PAUSE MUTE HELP
TALK
REMOTE
CHAN RING
ON OFF–RING
PWR ON OFF
IN USE REMOTE
REDIAL FLASH MEM
BAT LOW
MEMO
ROOM NEW MSG ON/OFF
ERASE STOP
ANNOUNCE
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should
have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in
your home goes out.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that
may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such
interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on
top of a TV or VCR. If interference continues, moving the cordless telephone
farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS
You need an RJ11 type modular jack, which is the most
common type of phone jack and might look like the one
pictured here. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your
local phone company to find out how to get one installed.
CHARGE ANSWER
PAGE FULL
MESSAGERING
IN USE

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DESKTOP INSTALLATION
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2
1. Make sure base plate is securely
fastened.
2. Plug the power supply cord into
the POWER 9V DC jack on the
base and into an AC outlet. The
LED indicators will all light up.
This is normal operation. The
LEDs will go out after about 30
seconds.
3. Place handset in the base to
charge for 12 hours. The
CHARGE/IN USE light (on the
base) comes on to indicate that
the battery is charging. If you
don’t charge the handset battery
properly (for 12 hours) when you
first set up the phone, perfor-
mance of the battery will be
compromised.
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4
NOTE: Use only the Thomson
5-2420 power supply that is
compatible with this unit. Using
other adapters may damage the
unit.
4. Plug the telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the base and
into a modular jack.

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WALL MOUNT
INSTALLATION
1. Plug the power supply cord into
the POWER 9V DC jack on the
base and into an AC outlet. The
LED indicators will all light up.
This is normal operation. The
LEDs will go out after about 30
seconds.
Place handset in the base to charge
for 12 hours. The CHARGE/IN USE
light comes on to indicate that the
battery is charging. You must
charge the handset battery
continuously (without using the
phone) for 12 hours when you
set up the phone.
2. Remove the handset hook; turn it
upside down, and put it back in
the slot. You need to do this so
the handset doesn’t fall out of the
base.
3. Flip the base plate and re-install
it by putting the tabs into the
slots on the top of the unit first,
and then snapping the bottom
tabs into place.
4. Plug the short telephone line
cord into the jack marked PHONE
LINE on the back of the unit and
plug the other end into a modu-
lar wall jack.
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4
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5. Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate
posts and slide the unit down firmly into place.
(Wall plate not included.)

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SETUP
1. Set the T/P switch to T for touch-
tone service, or P for pulse
(rotary) service. If you don’t know
which type of service you have,
check with the phone company.
2. Set RING switch to ON.
3. Raise the base antenna.
4. Set message length switch to
desired setting.
SETTING DAY AND TIME
1. Hold TIME SET until the unit
announces a day of the week.
2. Press to advance through the
days or to reverse through
the days until the unit announces
the correct day of the week.
3. Press TIME SET to confirm your
choice.
The unit will announce the hour.
4. Press to advance through the
hours or to reverse through
the hours until the unit an-
nounces the correct hour of the
day.
CHAN RING
ON OFF–RING
PWR ON OFF
BAT LOW
MESSAGE / MEMO
TIME ANSWER
ON / OFF
SET
MENU
TIME ANSWER
ON / OFF
SET
MENU
MESSAGE / MEMO
Max 1 min Announce Only T/P
-
+
Message Length
1
Note: The prompts for “Setup” will cancel after
several seconds if no buttons are pressed.
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5. Press TIME SET to confirm your
choice.
The unit will announce the
minute(s).
6. Press to advance through the
minutes or to reverse
through the minutes until the
unit announces the correct
minute (s) of the day.
7. Press TIME SET to confirm your
choice.
The unit will announce the set
day and time.
TOCHECK DAY AND TIME
Press TIME SET. The unit will
announce the day and time.
BASE RINGER ON/OFF
1. Press MENU and the unit will
announce the current ringer on/
off state.
2. Press or until the unit
announces the state you want:
on or off.
3. Press MENU to confirm your
choice and proceed to the next
setting.
MESSAGE / MEMO
TIME ANSWER
ON / OFF
SET
MENU
TIME ANSWER
ON / OFF
SET
MENU
TIME ANSWER
ON / OFF
SET
MENU
TIME ANSWER
ON / OFF
SET
MENU

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SETTING NUMBER OF
RINGS
This feature allows you to set the
number of times the phone rings
before the answerer picks up. The
default is set for four rings.
1. While the ANSWER/MESSAGE
LED is flashing, press MENU and
the unit will announce the
current number of rings. If the
LED is steady, press MENU twice.
2. Press or to select: two
rings, two or four rings (toll
saver), four rings or six rings.
3. Press MENU.
The unit will confirm your selection.
SETTING REMOTE
ACCESS CODE
1. While the ANSWER/MESSAGE
LED is flashing, press MENU
and the unit will announce the
remote access code. If the LED is
steady, press MENU 3 times.
2. Press or to choose the
first number of the code.
3. Press MENU to confirm your
choice.
TIME ANSWER
ON / OFF
SET
MENU
MESSAGE / MEMO
TIME ANSWER
ON / OFF
SET
MENU
MESSAGE / MEMO
TIME ANSWER
ON / OFF
SET
MENU
Note: The prompts for “Setup” will cancel after
several seconds if no buttons are pressed.

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4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the
second and third numbers of the
code.
After you have chosen the third number, the unit will announce the new
code for confirmation. If the LED remains flashing, you may press MENU
to accept the new code, or repeat steps 2-4 to re-adjust it.

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INDICATORS
IN USE/RING
Off : handset is not in use
On (solid): handset is in use
Fast blink: incoming call
CHARGE/PAGE
Off : handset is not charging; page not
active
On (solid): the handset is charging
Fast blink : the base is paging the
handset
ANSWER/MESSAGE
Off : answerer is off
On ( solid): answerer is on but no
messages
Slow blink : answerer on with messages
waiting
Fast blink: answerer is performing a
remote or base function or may be
answering a call
FULL
Off : message memory is not yet full
Fast blink : message memory is full or
has been lost
IN USE
Off : handset is not engaged; phone
conversation is not muted
On (solid): handset is in use
Slow blink : mute is active
Fast blink : channel change in progress;
base isringing/paging the handset;
handset is trying to link to base
REMOTE
Off : answerer functions are not active
from the handset
On (solid): answerer is being used from
the handset
Fast blink : answerer is recording the
conversation on handset
BAT LOW
Off: handset battery is charged
Slow blink : handset battery needs to be
charged
BASE UNIT HANDSET
TALK
REMOTE
IN USE REMOTE
CHAN RING
ON OFF–RING
PWR ON OFF
BAT LOW
CHARGE ANSWER
PAGE FULL
MESSAGERING
IN USE

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MAKING ACALL
After initial set up, put handset in
the base for 12 hours to charge the
battery.
The only two things you need to
know to make a call are:
• Press the TALK button before
you dial.
• Press TALK or place the handset
in the base to hang up.
INUSE INDICATOR
You know the phone is on when
you see the IN USE indicator on the
handset light.
REDIAL
Press the TALK button, then press
the REDIAL button to redial the last
number you called (up to 31 digits).
RECEIVING ACALL
To answer a call when the handset
is out of the base, you must press
the TALK button before you can
talk.
FLASH
Use the FLASH button to activate
custom calling services such as call
CORDLESS PHONE BASICS
TALK
REMOTE
IN USE REMOTE
TALK
REMOTE
IN USE REMOTE
REDIAL FLASH MEM
TALK
REMOTE
IN USE REMOTE
REDIAL FLASH MEM

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waiting or call transfer, which are
available through your local phone
company.
TIP: If you press the TALK button
to activate custom calling services
such as call waiting, you’ll hang up
the phone. Press FLASH instead.
VOLUME SWITCH
Controls the volume of the
handset's earpiece.
RING/PWR SWITCH
This is a 3-position switch that
controls the ringer and handset
power.
When you move the switch to the
left, the power is on and the ringer
is on.
When you move the switch to the
middle position, the power is on,
but the ringer is off.
When you move the switch to the
far right, the power is off and the
ringer is off, which saves battery
power. You must turn PWR to ON
(by sliding the switch to the middle
or left position) in order to make
calls or receive calls.
CHAN RING
ON OFF–RING
PWR ON OFF
BAT LOW
TUV
1
456
GHI
7
PQRS
89
WXYZ
OPER
0#
*
23
TONE
JKL MNO
ABC DEF
PAUSE MUTE HELP
TALK
REMOTE
CHAN RING
ON OFF–RING
PWR ON OFF
IN USE REMOTE
REDIAL FLASH MEM
BAT LOW
MEMO
ROOM NEW MSG ON/OFF
ERASE STOP
ANNOUNCE
volume

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SELECTING ARING
SOUND
You can choose between two
different ring sounds. To choose the
first ring sound:
1. Press RING.
2. Press 1.
3. Press RING.
To choose the second ring sound:
1. Press RING.
2. Press 2.
3. Press RING.
To check your current ring sound
selection, press RING, press 3, and
press RING again.
MUTE BUTTON
Use the MUTE button to interrupt a
phone conversation to talk privately
with someone else in the room.
1. Press MUTE to activate mute
feature (the IN USE light blinks).
2. Press MUTE again to turn it off.
TEMPORARY TONE
This feature lets users with pulse
(rotary) service access touch-tone
services offered by banks, credit
card companies, etc., by pressing
the TONE button to temporarily
CHAN RING
ON OFF–RING
PWR ON OFF
BAT LOW
PAUSE MUTE HELP
TALK
REMOTE
IN USE REMOTE

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make the phone touch-tone com-
patible. To get information about
your bank account, for example,
you would:
1. Press the TALK button.
2. Call the bank’s information line.
3. Press the TONE button after your
call is answered.
4. Follow the voice instructions to
complete your transaction.
5. Hang up when finished. The
phone returns to pulse (rotary)
service.
PAGING THE HANDSET
Press the PAGE button on the base
to locate a misplaced handset.
When you press the PAGE button,
the handset beeps. Press and
release for a short sequence, hold
down for longer sequences. Press
the TALK button when you locate
the handset. Remember that the
ringer must be ON in order for the
handset to ring.
CHAN (CHANNEL)
If you ever experience any interfer-
ence or don’t have clear voice
quality, press the CHAN button on
the handset to advance to another
channel.
TALK
REMOTE
IN USE REMOTE
OPER
0#
*
TONE
MEMO
CHAN RING
ON OFF–RING
PWR ON OFF
BAT LOW
TIME ANSWER
ON / OFF
SET
PAGE
MENU

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PHONE RECORD
This feature allows you to record
your phone conversation.
1. Press REMOTE.
The REMOTE indicator will light.
2. Press TONE*.
The base unit will record the
conversation. The ANSWER/
MESSAGE indicator will blink
rapidly while recording.
3. Press STOP when you want to
finish recording.
4. Press REMOTE to return the
messaging system to Standby
mode.
TALK
REMOTE
IN USE REMOTE
OPER
0#
*
TONE
MEMO
CHARGE ANSWER
PAGE FULL
MESSAGERING
IN USE
456
GHI JKL MNO
ERASE STOP
ANNOUNCE
TALK
REMOTE
IN USE REMOTE
TALK
REMOTE
IN USE REMOTE
REMOTE ACCESS
1. To access answerer functions
through the handset, press
REMOTE.
The answerer will report a status
check (the number of messages,
how many are new, etc.) and then
emit a ready tone.
2. Enter a remote command (found
under HELP on page 18 or
Remote Operations on page 29).
After each command is completed,
the answerer will emit a ready tone
and await the next command.
3. Press REMOTE or TALK to end
the remote operation.

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ROOM MONITOR
This feature allows you to hear what is
going on in the room in which the
base unit is installed.
1. Press REMOTE.
2. Press ROOM.
The microphone on the base unit will
activate for 60 seconds.
3. Press STOP to turn the microphone
off.
This feature will automatically shut off
if a remote command is entered.
HANDSET CALL SCREENING
You can hear outgoing or incoming
messages through the handset by
pressing REMOTE.
If you want to answer the call, press
TALK. The unit will stop recording at
the base and connect the call to the
handset.
TUV
7
PQRS
89
WXYZ
ROOM NEW MSG ON/OFF
456
GHI JKL MNO
ERASE STOP
ANNOUNCE
TALK
REMOTE
IN USE REMOTE
TALK
REMOTE
IN USE REMOTE
TALK
REMOTE
IN USE REMOTE

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TALK
REMOTE
IN USE REMOTE
PAUSE MUTE HELP
HELP
Press HELP.
The unit responds with a status
report of the answerer (whether it is
on or off), the number of messages
and how many are new, the day
and time and reviews a help menu:
New Messages press 8
Rewind press 1
Play or Pause press 2
Fast Forward press 3
Announcement press 4
Erase press 5
Stop press 6
Room Monitor press 7
On or Off press 9
Phone Record press *
Memo press 0
Help press #
All these functions are available
from a remote phone, such as a pay
phone, except Phone Record. See
Remote Operations.
ANSWERING INCOMING
CALLS DURING PLAYBACK
If a call comes in while you are
accessing the answerer through the
handset, press TALK.
The unit will stop message play-
back and connect the call.

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THE MEMORY FEATURE
REDIAL FLASH MEM
REDIAL FLASH MEM
Store up to 10 numbers in memory
for quick dialing.
STORING ANUMBER IN MEMORY
The phone must be OFF (PWR
button ON, but no dial tone).
1. Press the MEM button
2. Dial the number (up to 24 digits
including digits or pauses).
3. Press MEM.
4. Press any number key (0-9) to
store the phone number in that
memory location.
S TORING A P AUSE IN M EMORY
Use the PAUSE button to insert a
pause when a delay is needed in
the dialing sequence (for example,
when you must dial a 9 to get an
outside line or when you must
enter codes to access your bank’s
information line).
S TORING A REDIAL NUMBER
The phone must be off (PWR button
ON, but no dial tone).
1. Press MEM.
2. Press REDIAL.
3. Press MEM.
NOTE: Each pause counts as one
digit in memory storage. If you need a
longer pause, press the PAUSE button
more times.