GE 21098GE3 User manual

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2.4 GHz Color Display Cordless Handset
Call Waiting Caller ID Phone System
User’s Guide
21098

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Equipment Approval Information
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in
compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone
Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US 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.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must
comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant
telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a
compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.
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.
• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the
installation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will
disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
2 Rights 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 or
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.
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.

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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 communications. 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.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications 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.
Licensing
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO
PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS
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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Table of Contents
EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION ................ 2
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ........................... 2
LICENSING ................................................... 3
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) ................ 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................... 4
FCC RF RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT ...... 6
INTRODUCTION .............................................. 6
HANDSET LAYOUT ......................................... 8
BASE LAYOUT ............................................... 9
PARTS CHECKLIST ........................................10
TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS .............. 10
INSTALLATION ..............................................11
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES ........................ 11
INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY ........... 12
INSTALLING THE PHONE ............................ 12
CONNECTING THE AC (ELECTRICAL) POWER 13
CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE LINE ............ 13
SETTING THE VOICE PROMPT LANGUAGE ......... 13
ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP ......................... 14
VOICE TIME/DAY STAMP AND REAL TIME CLOCK
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SPEAKER VOLUME ................................... 15
VOICE INSTRUCTION ................................. 15
RECORDING THE OUTGOING ANNOUNCEMENT 15
REVIEWING AND CHOOSING THE
ANNOUNCEMENT .................................... 16
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION ................... 16
MESSAGE COUNTER ................................ 16
LEAVING A MESSAGE .............................. 17
SCREENING CALLS .................................. 17
MAILBOX INDICATOR ................................ 17
MESSAGE PLAYBACK ............................... 18
MEMORY FULL ....................................... 18
ERASING MESSAGES ............................... 18
LEAVING A MEMO ................................... 19
TELEPHONE SET UP .................................... 19
PROGRAMMING THE HANDSET ................... 19
STANDBY SCREEN ................................... 19
PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONS ...................... 20
ROOM MONITOR ..................................... 20
ANSWERER ............................................ 21
SECURITY CODE (FOR ANSWERING MACHINE) 21
RING TO ANSWER (FOR ANSWERING MACHINE)
........................................................... 22
PHONE SETTING ............................. 23
LANGUAGE ............................................ 23
AREA CODE ........................................... 23
REGISTRATION ....................................... 24
HANDSET NAME ............................. 25
DEREGISTRATION .................................... 26
GLOBAL DE-REGISTRATION ...................... 27
DEFAULT SETTING ................................... 28
DISPLAY SETTING .................................. 28
WALLPAPER ........................................... 29
COLOR SCHEME ..................................... 29
SET THE CONTRAST ................................ 30
SOUND SETTING .................................... 31
RINGER VOLUME ..................................... 31
RINGER TONE ......................................... 31
KEY TONE ............................................. 32
TELEPHONE OPERATION ................................ 33
CHARGE INDICATOR ................................. 33
MAKING CALLS ...................................... 33
ANSWERING CALLS ................................. 33
SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION ...................... 33
CALL TIMER ........................................... 34
PRE-DIALING .......................................... 34
AUTO STANDBY ...................................... 34
FLASH/CALL WAITING ............................. 34
NUMBER REDIAL ..................................... 35
EXIT ..................................................... 35
PAGE .................................................... 35
MUTE ................................................... 38
RINGER VOLUME CONTROL - BASE UNIT ..... 38
RINGER HI/LOW/OFF SHORTCUT - HANDSET .. 38
CORDLESS HANDSET VOLUME CONTROL ..... 38
SPEAKERPHONE/ANSWERING SYSTEM VOLUME
CONTROL ............................................... 39
DO NOT DISTURB (DND) ....................... 39
INTERCOM OPERATION ................................. 39
MAKING AN INTERCOM CALL .................... 39
RECEIVING AN INTERCOM CALL ................. 41

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ADVANCED INTERCOM FEATURES ................... 41
RECEIVING AN INCOMING TELEPHONE CALL
DURING AN INTERCOM CALL ................... 41
USING INTERCOM WITH EXTERNAL TELEPHONE
CALLS .................................................. 41
TWO-WAY CALLING ................................ 42
THREE-WAY CALLING .............................. 43
TRANSFERRING EXTERNAL CALLS TO OTHER
HANDSETS ............................................ 44
MEMORY ................................................... 44
STORING A NAME AND NUMBER IN PHONE
BOOK ON HANDSET ................................ 45
STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY ON THE BASE
........................................................... 47
STORING THE LAST NUMBER DIALED ........ 47
INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING SEQUENCE
(OF A STORED NUMBER) .......................... 48
REVIEWING RECORDS STORED IN MEMORY . 48
CHANGING RECORDS STORED IN MEMORY .. 49
DELETING RECORDS STORED IN MEMORY ... 49
DIALING A NUMBER FROM THE PHONE BOOK
ON THE CORDLESS HANDSET .................. 50
DIALING A NUMBER FROM MEMORY ON THE
BASE .................................................... 51
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ................. 51
CALLER ID (CID) ....................................... 52
CID ERROR CODES ................................. 52
RECEIVING CID RECORDS ......................... 53
STORING CID RECORDS (IN CALLER ID
MEMORY) .............................................. 53
REVIEWING CID RECORDS ........................ 53
STORING CID RECORDS IN INTERNAL MEMORY
........................................................... 54
DIALING A CID NUMBER ......................... 54
DELETING A CID RECORD ........................ 55
DELETING ALL CID RECORDS ................... 56
REMOTE ACCESS ......................................... 56
CORDLESS HANDSET ............................... 56
ANSWERING SYSTEM INDICATOR ................ 56
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE HANDSET ...... 57
ACCESSING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM FROM
ANOTHER LOCATION ................................ 57
MEMORY FULL ....................................... 57
CHANGING THE BATTERY .............................. 58
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................ 58
21009A OPTIONAL HANDSET ADDITIONAL
INSTRUCTIONS .................................... 59
INTERCOM .............................................. 59
ADVANCED INTERCOM FEATURES .................... 59
TWO-WAY CALLING ................................ 59
THREE-WAY CALLING .............................. 60
MEMORY ................................................... 60
STORING NAMES AND NUMBERS IN MEMORY 60
REVIEWING AND DIALING FROM MEMORY .... 61
CHANGING RECORDS STORED IN MEMORY .. 61
STORING VIP MELODY ............................ 62
CHANGING A STORED VIP MELODY
RECORD .................................... 62
REVIEWING AND DELETING STORED VIP
MELODY RECORD ....................... 63
AREA CODE ........................................... 63
CID ..................................................... 63
BELT CLIP AND OPTIONAL HEADSET ............... 64
CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP ..................... 64
CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET TO THE
HANDSET ............................................... 65
DISPLAY MESSAGES .................................... 65
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS ........................... 67
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................ 67
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE ............................. 70
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ........................ 70
INDEX ....................................................... 72
SERVICE .................................................... 74
ACCESSORY INFORMATION ............................ 74
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................... 75

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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.
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 the GE Color Display Cordless Handset
Telephone System. This system operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency range,
and is unique to conventional cordless telephones. When the base is
connected to electrical power and a telephone line, you can place a fully-
featured cordless handset anywhere electrical power is available.
Features
• 2.4 GHz digital spread spectrum technology
• Call Waiting and Caller ID compatible
• VIP melody
• Up to 50 name and number memory dialing
• Answering machine with 3 mailboxes
• Expandable up to a total of 4 handsets (by purchase of optional Model
21009A Handset with recharge cradle)
NOTE: Spread Spectrum technology does not need the feature of changing
channel.

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• 3-way conferencing, intercom, call transfer, and room monitoring
between handsets (by purchase of optional Model 21009A handset)
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 (Call Waiting Caller ID)
while you are on the phone.
• Identify callers before you answer the phone.
• View the time and date of each incoming call.
• Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially.
• 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.
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 Call Waiting Caller ID Service to know who
is calling while you are on the phone.

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Handset Layout
display
SPKR
(speaker button)
SELECT (button)
# pause (button)
flash/delete (button)
int
(intercom button) redial (button)
*exit (button)
MENU (button)
TALK/END/call back
(button)
ringer/hi lo off
(button) microphone
review (button)
play-stop (button)
skip (button)
erase (button)

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Base Layout
answer on/off
(button)
announce 1
(button)
announce 2
(button)
REVIEW
(button)
SKIP (button)
do not disturb
(button/indicator)
mem
(memory
button)
vol (buttons)
PLAY/STOP 1
(button/indicator)
PAGE/INT
(button)
speaker (button/
indicator)
# pause
(button)
flash
(button)
redial
(button)
del (button)
hold
(button)
conference/
memo (button)
mute
(button/indicator)
display
RINGER
(OFF, LO, HI)
LANGUAGE (button),
MIN (Minute) (button),
HOUR (button),
DAY/CHECK (button)
PLAY/STOP 2
(button/indicator)
PLAY/STOP 3
(button/indicator)
*exit (button)

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Parts Checklist
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Telephone Jack Requirements
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular
phone 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.
Base Handset Belt clip
AC power adaptor Telephone line
cord
Modular
telephone
line jack
Wall plate
Battery and battery
compartment doors

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Installation
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies
that may cause or receive interference with 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. If you are concerned
with interference, please refer to the owner’s manual for these devices on how
to properly set channels to avoid interference. 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.
• 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.
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 as 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 Handset Battery
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a
plastic bag and are separate from the handset.
2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.
3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.
4. Insert the battery pack.
5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into
place.
6. Place the handset in the charging cradle.
Allow handsets to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly
charge the handsets, battery performance is compromised.
BLACK WIRE
RED WIRE
BATTERY
PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY
Installing the Phone
Choose the best location to install your base. Your base should be placed on
a level surface such as a desk or table top.

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Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power
On the base, plug one end of the power adaptor cord into the power jack on
the back of the base and the other end into an electrical outlet.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. power adaptor 5-2596
that came with this unit. Using other power adaptors may damage the
unit.
NOTE: The in use/charging indicator on the base turns on to indicate the
handset battery is charging.
Connecting the Telephone Line
On the base, plug the one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the
back of the base and the other end into a modular wall phone jack.
Setting the Voice Prompt Language
The default voice prompt language is English.
To change the answering system’s voice prompt language,
• Press the language button to change to the FRENCH voice prompt. The
unit announces “OPTION FRANCAISE “ and Fr shows in the message
counter.
• Press the language button again to change to the SPANISH voice prompt.
The unit announces “SELECCION ESPANOL” and SP shows in the
message counter.

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NOTE: To change to “English,” press the language button again.
NOTE: In remote access mode, the system follows the selected language. The
voice prompt language cannot be switched remotely.
Answering System Setup
This section shows you how to set up your answering system to receive
incoming calls. Before you begin the set up process, you must turn on the
answering system.
• Press the answer on/off button to turn the answering system on and off.
The MESSAGES indicator lights when the answering system is on. The
indicator blinks when you have messages.
NOTE: The answering system displays “- -” when it is off.
Voice Time/Day Stamp and Real Time Clock
To check the current day and time, press and release the DAY/CHECK button.
1. Make sure the answering system is ON.
2. Press and hold the DAY/CHECK button to set the day of the week.
3. Press and hold the HOUR button to set the hour (a.m. or p.m.). Example:
12AM, 1AM, or 12PM, 1PM.
4. Press and hold the MIN button to set the minute. Then press and release
the MIN button to advance in 1-minute intervals or press and hold to
increase in 5 minute intervals.
5. After the time is set, the real time clock will be displayed on the handset
within 1 minute.
NOTE: You must set the day manually. You can choose to set the time
manually as well though the time is automatically transmitted by your local
phone company as part of Caller ID service. If you subscribe to Caller ID
service, the current time is set automatically when you receive your first CID
record.

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Speaker Volume
Use the vol ( or ) buttons to adjust speaker volume on the base to
a comfortable level. L1 is the minimum speaker volume and L8 is the
maximum.
Voice Instruction
If you need additional assistance, press the REVIEW button in standby
mode and follow the voice instructions.
Recording the Outgoing Announcement
For best results when recording, you should be about nine inches from the
microphone, and eliminate as much background noise as possible.
You may record 2 outgoing announcements in the answerer or choose the
default for your current outgoing announcement.
1. Make sure the answering system is ON.
2. Press and hold the announce 1 or announce 2 button until the speaker
announces “RECORD ANNOUNCEMENT AFTER TONE“.
3. Begin speaking after you hear the beep.
4. Release the button when you finish your announcement.
NOTE: If you choose not to record an outgoing announcement, a default
announcement plays instead. To return to the default announcement after you
have recorded your own outgoing announcement, press the announce 1 or 2
button and release it when you hear the beep.
Sample Single Mailbox Outgoing Announcement
Hi, this is (use your name here), I can’t answer the phone right now, so please leave your
name, number and a brief message after the tone, and I’ll get back to you. Thanks.
NOTE: The maximum recording time for the outgoing announcement is 2
minutes.
Sample Multi-Mailbox Outgoing Announcement
Hi, this is (use your name here), We can’t answer the phone right now, so please press 1 to
direct your message to (name 1), press 2 to direct your message to (name 2), press 3 to direct
your message to (name 3). Leave your name, number and a brief message after the tone, and
we’ll get back to you. Thanks.

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Reviewing and Choosing the Announcement
Press and release the announce 1 button to review and select this one as
your outgoing announcement. Or, press and release the announce 2 button
to review and select this one as your outgoing announcement.
Answering System Operation
This section discusses the buttons and features on the answering system.
Message Counter
The message counter gives you a numeric display of how many messages
you have. See below for the details.
a) Message counter has a number displayed without flashing - No new
messages. Shows total number of old messages.
b) Message counter has a flashing number displayed - There are new
messages. Shows total number of old and new messages.
c) Message counter has bars ( - - ) - Answerer is off.
d) Message counter has an F flashing on the display - Memory is full.
e) Message counter has a CL flashing on the display - Clock is not set since
power up or after power failure.
f) Message counter has a six horizontal bars flashing on the display along
with a numerical MEMO recording to that mailbox.
g) Message counter has a An flashing on the display - Answering incoming
calls and recording an incoming call.
h) Message counter has LA - The answering machine is being accessed
remotely.
i) Message counter has a A1 or A2 on the display - Announcement 1 or
Announcement 2 is selected as an current outgoing announcement
during Announcement selection and announcement recording/playing.
j) Message counter has En on the display - English is selected as the
current voice prompt during language selection.
k) Message counter has Fr on the display - French is selected as the current
voice prompt during language selection.

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l) Message counter has SP on the display - Spanish is selected as the
current voice prompt during language selection.
NOTE: While the messages are playing, the message counter will display the
messages in the order they were received.
NOTE: The maximum recording time for each message is 3 minutes and the
total recording time of this unit is 20 minutes.
Leaving A Message
1. After the answerer gets the line and plays the outgoing announcement,
the caller can enter the mailbox number (1, 2 or 3) during the play
of outgoing announcement or within the 2 seconds after the end of
outgoing announcement and then leave a message in that specific
mailbox.
2. If there is no entry of mailbox number during that period, then your
message will be left in the default mailbox 1.
Screening Calls
1. When the answering machine answers the call, listen at the base while
the caller leaves a message (to determine who is calling) or press
SELECT on the handset to listen on the earpiece.
2. To speak to the caller, press the SPEAKER button on the base or pick up
the handset, and press the TALK/END/call back or SPKR buttons.
The answering system automatically stops recording when you activate the
handset or pick up an extension phone.
TIP: Make sure the volume on the base is set loud enough to hear your
incoming calls.
Mailbox Indicator
The mailbox button/indicators inform you of messages for each individual
mailbox and whether they are new or old.
• Mailbox button/indicator is on; stored messages.
• Mailbox button/indicator is off; no messages.
• Mailbox button/indicator is flashing; new messages.

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Message Playback
The message counter and the base mailbox button/indicators (play/stop 1,
2 or 3) let you know when you have message(s) or new message(s). To play
the messages, press the corresponding play/stop 1, 2 or 3 button.
While a message is playing, you may do the following:
• Press the corresponding play/stop 1, 2, or 3 button to stop the message
playback.
• Press and release the review button to restart the current message.
• Press and release the review button twice to go to the previous message.
• Press and release the skip button to go to the next message.
• Press the del button to erase the current message.
Memory Full
When the answering system memory is full, the system answers after 10
rings. You should erase some messages so the answering system may
record new messages.
Erasing Messages
You may erase messages in the following three ways:
To erase a message while it is playing
1. Press and release the respective mailbox button (play/stop 1 or play/stop
2 or play/stop 3)
2. Press review and skip button to select and play the message you want to
erase.
3. Press the del button, the current message is erased, and the next
message plays.
To erase all previously played Messages in a mailbox
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode)
2. Press the del button, the answerer will announce “TO ERASE
MESSAGES, PRESS MAILBOX.”
3. Press the mailbox button (play/stop 1 or play/stop 2 or play/stop 3).
4. The answerer will announce “ALL MESSAGES ERASED MAILBOX X “.

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To erase a message from the handset:
1. Press the MENU button on the handset.
2. Use the ( or ) buttons to select ANSWERER and press SELECT to
enter the menu.
3. Use the touch tone pad or the  or  buttons to select 1 REMOTE
ACCESS. Press SELECT to confirm.
4. Press the key 2 (play/stop) followed by the mailbox number on the
handset. (e.g. Press key 2 and then key 3 to play messages in mailbox 3.)
5. Press key 0 (erase) on the handset to erase a message during playback.
NOTE: Erased messages cannot be restored.
Leaving a Memo
Use the memo feature to leave a message.
1. Press the memo/conference button and it will announce “TO RECORD,
PRESS AND HOLD MAILBOX.”
2. Press and hold the play/stop 1, 2, or 3 button. You must hold the button
until you finish recording the memo.
3. Begin speaking after it announces “RECORD MESSAGE.”
4. Release the mailbox button when finished.
Telephone Set Up
Programming the Handset
Standby Screen
The handset displays the handset number (or handset name), time and
battery charge.
HANDSET 1
11:30 AM

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Programming Functions
The system uses a menu structure to give you access to all of the built-
in features. You may program the following items in main menu: Room
Monitor, Answerer, Display Setting, Phone Setting and Sound Setting.
During programming, you may press the *exit button at any time to exit
and keep the previous setting.
Room Monitor
(This is only applicable with Model 21009 optional handset)
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the MENU button to go to the main menu.
3. Press the  or  buttons to scroll to ROOM MONITOR.
4. Press the SELECT button and all the registered handset numbers or
handset names show on the display.
5. Use the  or  buttons or the touch tone pad on the handset to select
the desired handset.
6. Press the SELECT button to confirm.
7. If handset 1 is the room monitoring initiator, the following displays will
be shown.
Handset 1 (initiator) Handset 4 (STEVE LEE) being
monitored
2 HANDSET 2
3 HANDSET 3
4 STEVE LEE
ROOM MONITOR
ROOM MONITOR
STEVE LEE
HANDSET 1
ROOM MONITOR
FROM
HANDSET 1
STEVE LEE