GE 21095 User manual

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2.4 GHz Digital Cordless Handset
Speakerphone/Answering System
with Call Waiting Caller ID
User’s Guide
21095

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NOTICE:This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.
The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method of connection.The customer
should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of
service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance
facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this
equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to
request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the
power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe systems, if present, are
connected together.This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should
contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
FCC RF RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.This transmitter must not be co-located
or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure
guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use of other accessories
may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere with
residential radio and television reception if not properly installed and used in accordance
with instructions contained in this manual. Reasonable protection against such interference
is ensured, although there is no guarantee this will not occur in a given installation. If
interference is suspected and verified by switching this equipment on and off, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient the radio/television receiver’s antenna, relocate the equipment with respect to the
receiver, plug the equipment and receiver into separate circuit outlets.The user may also
wish to consult a qualified radio/television technician for additional suggestions.This
equipment has been fully tested and complies with all limits for Class B computing devices
pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations.This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may
not cause interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE CABINET BOTTOM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ....................... 2
FCC RF RADIATION EXPOSURE
STATEMENT .................................. 2
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ................... 2
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) ........ 2
INTRODUCTION ..................................... 5
HANDSET AND BASE LAYOUT .................. 7
BEFORE Y OU BEGIN .............................. 8
PARTS CHECKLIST ............................. 8
TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS ........ 8
DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM ................. 8
INSTALLATION ....................................... 9
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES .. 9
INSTALLING THE PHONE ........................ 10
WALL MOUNTING THE BASE .............. 11
TELEPHONE SETUP .............................. 12
PROGRAMMING THE BASE ................. 12
LANGUAGE ..................................... 12
DISPLAY CONTRAST ......................... 12
ANSWERER ON/OFF ........................ 13
RING TO ANSWER ............................ 13
SECURITY CODE .............................. 14
ANNOUNCEMENT ............................. 14
RECORDING THE OUTGOING
ANNOUNCEMENT ............................. 14
REVIEWING THE
ANNOUNCEMENT .................. 15
RINGER T ONE ................................. 16
TONE/PULSE .................................. 16
SET DAY ....................................... 17
SETT IME ....................................... 17
AREA CODE ................................... 17
DEFAULT ........................................ 18
PROGRAMMING THE HANDSET ........... 18
LANGUAGE ..................................... 18
HANDSET NAME ............................. 19
AREA CODE ................................... 20
RINGER T ONE ................................. 20
REGISTRATION ................................ 20
DEREGISTRATION ............................. 22
DEFAULT ........................................ 23
CORDLESS PHONE BASICS .................... 24
SPEAKERPHONE .............................. 24
CHARGE INDICATOR ......................... 24
MAKING ACALL WITH THE HANDSET ... 24
MAKING ACALL WITH THE
SPEAKERPHONE .................... 25
ANSWERING ACALL WITH THE
HANDSET ....................................... 25
ANSWERING ACALL WITH THE
SPEAKERPHONE .................... 25
CALLT IMER .................................... 25
AUTO STANDBY .............................. 25
RINGER VOLUME CONTROL ............... 26
HANDSET ............................... 26
BASE ............................................ 26
CALL WAITING ................................ 27
FLASH ........................................... 27
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING:TO
PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSETHIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
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 INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION:

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LAST NUMBER REDIAL ..................... 27
EXIT ............................................. 28
PAGING ......................................... 28
TRANSFERRING CALLS ...................... 29
MUTE ........................................... 30
TEMPORARYT ONE DIALING ............... 31
CORDLESS HANDSET VOLUME
CONTROL ............................ 31
SPEAKERPHONE/ANSWERING
SYSTEM VOLUME CONTROL ... 32
INTERCOM ...................................... 32
MAKING AN INTERCOM CALL ............. 32
RECEIVING AN INTERCOM CALL ... 33
RECEIVING AN EXTERNALT ELEPHONE
CALL DURING AN INTERCOM CALL ..... 33
USING INTERCOM OR
CONFERENCE WITH
EXTERNAL CALLS ................. 33
MEMORY ........................................... 35
STORING ANAME AND NUMBER IN
MEMORY ....................................... 35
STORING AREDIAL NUMBER ............. 36
INSERTING APAUSE IN THE DIALING
SEQUENCE ..................................... 37
REVIEWING, CHANGING OR DELETING
STORED NUMBERS .......................... 37
TOREVIEW: ............................ 37
TOCHANGE: ........................... 37
TODELETE: ............................ 38
DIALING ASTORED NUMBER WITH THE
HANDSET ....................................... 38
DIALING ASTORED NUMBER
WITH THE BASE .................... 39
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ......... 39
CALLER ID (CID) ............................... 40
RECEIVING AND STORING CID
RECORDS ....................................... 40
REVIEWING CID RECORDS ................ 41
TRANSFERRING CID RECORDS
TO MEMORY ................................... 41
DIALING ACID NUMBER .................. 42
DELETING THE CID RECORD
SHOWING IN THE DISPLAY ................. 44
DELETING ALL CID RECORDS ........... 44
CID ERRORS .................................. 45
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION .......... 46
STANDBY DISPLAY ........................... 46
SPEAKER VOLUME ........................... 46
SCREENING CALLS AT THE BASE ......... 46
MESSAGE PLAYBACK ....................... 46
ERASING MESSAGES ....................... 47
MEMO .......................................... 48
REMOTE ACCESS ............................. 48
ACCESSING THE ANSWERING
SYSTEM WITH THE CORDLESS
HANDSET ............................ 48
SCREENING CALLS WITH THE
CORDLESS HANDSET ............. 49
ACCESSING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM
FROM ANOTHER LOCATION ................ 49
MEMORY FULL ............................... 49
REPLACING THE BATTERY ...................... 50
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......... 51
HEADSET AND BELT CLIP INSTALLATION .. 51
CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL
HEADSET TO THE HANDSET ................ 51
CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP .............. 51
DISPLAY MESSAGES ............................ 52
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS .................. 53
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................... 54
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 57
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............... 57
INDEX ............................................... 58
TELEPHONE NETWORK INFORMATION ...... 60
REN NUMBER ................................... 60
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM ................... 61
SERVICE ............................................ 62

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INTRODUCTION
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety
instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for
future reference.
Congratulations on purchasing this GE cordless telephone/answering
system with Call Waiting Caller ID.This telephone has been designed to be
simple to use, however, you can reach its full potential more quickly by
taking a few minutes to read this instruction book.This telephone is a
multifunction product for use with Call Waiting and Caller ID services
available from your local telephone company.
Your Caller ID Call Waiting phone allows you to:
•view the name and telephone number of a caller while you are on the
phone (Call Waiting Caller ID).
•identify callers before you answer the phone.
•view the time and date of each incoming call.
•record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially in each handset and
the base.
•know who called while you are on the other line or when you
were away.
•screen unwanted calls, eliminate harassment from annoying calls, or to
get prepared before answering a call.

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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.
IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features of this telephone, you must
subscribe to two separate services available from your local telephone
company: the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service to know who is
calling when the phone rings and Caller ID with Call Waiting Service to know
who is calling while you are on the phone.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies
that may cause interference to nearby TVs, microwave ovens, 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, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such
interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these
appliances. Certain other communications devices may also use the 2.4 GHz
frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, these devices may
interfere with each other and/or your new telephone. Typical devices that may
use the 2.4 GHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/video
senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone
systems, and some long-range cordless telephone systems.

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HANDSET AND BASE LAYOUT
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Display
format/conference button
talk/callback button
redial button
page/int button ringer button
flash/delete button
CID/vol buttons
mute/program button
Back Side
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ringer button
flash/delete
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redial button
memo button
play/stop button
mem (memory) button
exit/answerer button
MUTE/program button MEM (memory) button
EXIT button
review button
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skip button
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erase button

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS CHECKLIST
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C (CA11A) type
modular telephone jack, which might look like the one
pictured here, installed in your home. If you don’t have
a modular jack, call your local phone company to find
out how to get one installed.
DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false
ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line. When you
place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security code. After a
power outage or battery replacement, you should place the handset in the
base for about 30 seconds to reset the code.
Base HandsetMounting pedestal Belt clip
AC power supply
Telephone line cord
Battery pack
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Wall plate
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INSTALLATION
•Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
•Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet locations.
•Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
•Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
•Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as
faxes, other phones, or modems.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
•Install telephone near both a telephone (modular) jack and an electrical
power outlet.
•Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street, and electrical
noise, such motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.
•Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating appliances,
radiators, and direct sunlight.
•Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low temperature.
•Avoid dusty locations.
•Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.

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INSTALLING THE PHONE
1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and telephone wall jack (RJ11C).
2. Plug the AC power supply into the electrical outlet and the DC connector
into the power jack on the back of the base.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. power supply 5-2605
(black) or 5-2606 (white) that came with this unit. Using other power
supplies may damage the unit.
3. Install the handset battery.
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
•Push down on the top of the battery compartment cover (located on
the back of the handset) and slide the cover off.
•Lift the battery pack and connect it's plug to the jack inside the
compartment.
NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red wires) to the
jack inside the compartment as shown in the illustration.
•Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.
4. Connect the telephone line cord by plugging one end of the telephone
line cord into the jack on the back of the base and other end into a
telephone wall jack.
BLACK WIRE
RED WIRE
BATTERY
PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY