GE 26998 User manual

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40-Channel 900 MHz Caller ID Cordless
Telephone/ nswering System
User’s Guide
26998

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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.
1Notification 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.
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 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.
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.
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY
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

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SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
W RNING: 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.
C UTION:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EQUIPMENT PPROV L INFORM TION ........ 2
INTERFERENCE INFORM TION ................... 2
HE RING ID COMP TIBILITY ................... 2
INTRODUCTION ..................................... 5
BEFORE Y OU BEGIN .............................. 5
PARTS CHECKLIST ............................. 5
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS .......... 5
INST LL TION ND SET UP..................... 6
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION 6
INSTALLING THE PHONE ...................... 7
CONNECTING THE AC (ELECTRICAL)
POWER ............................................ 7
CONNECTING THE T ELEPHONE LINE ....... 7
WALL MOUNTING ............................. 8
TELEPHONE SETUP ................................ 8
SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE ........ 9
TONE/PULSE DIALING ........................ 9
SETTING THE LOCAL AREA CODE ......... 9
NSWERING SYSTEM SETUP ................ 10
SETTING THE V OICE T IME/DAY STAMP .10
SETTING THE RING SELECT ................ 11
SPEAKER VOLUME ............................ 11
RECORDING THE OUTGOING
ANNOUNCEMENT .............................. 11
REVIEWING ANNOUNCEMENT .......11
CORDLESS PHONE B SICS .................... 12
MAKING A CALL ............................. 12
REDIAL .......................................... 12
RECEIVING A CALL ........................... 12
FLASH ........................................... 12
VOLUME ........................................ 12
RINGER SWITCH .............................. 13
CANCEL ......................................... 13
IN USE/INDICATOR LIGHT .................. 13
FINDING THE HANDSET ..................... 13
CHANNEL BUTTON .......................... 13
TEMPORARY T ONE ........................... 13
CLLER ID FE TURES .......................... 14
TRANSFERRING CALLER ID RECORDS
TO MEMORY ................................... 14
CALLER ID WITH CALL WAITING ........ 15
RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS ........ 15
REVIEWING MESSAGES .................... 15
DELETING RECORDS ......................... 15
DELETING THE CURRENT RECORD 16
DELETING ALL RECORDS ........... 16
DIALING A CALLER ID NUMBER ......... 16
CHANGING THE NUMBER FORMAT ...... 16
THE MEMORY FE TURE ....................... 17
STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY ...... 17
CHANGING A STORED NUMBER ......... 17
DIALING A STORED NUMBER ............. 18
DIALING CALLER ID NUMBERS .......... 18
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY .. 18
INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING
SEQUENCE ..................................... 19
REVIEWING AND DELETING STORED
NUMBERS ...................................... 19
(Table of Contents continued
on next page)

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NSWERING SYSTEM OPER TION .......... 19
MESSAGES INDICATOR ..................... 19
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE BASE .... 20
MESSAGE PLAYBACK ....................... 20
MEMORY FULL ............................... 20
ERASING MESSAGES ....................... 20
LEAVING A MEMO ........................... 21
REMOTE CCESS ................................ 21
USING THE HANDSET ....................... 21
ANSWERER INDICATOR .............. 22
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE
HANDSET ....................................... 22
MEMORY FULL ............................... 22
ACCESSING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM
FROM ANOTHER LOCATION ................ 23
CHANGING THE SECURITY CODE ......... 23
HE DSET ND BELT CLIP OPER TION ..... 24
CONNECTING A HEADSET TO THE
HANDSET ....................................... 24
CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP .............. 24
CH NGING THE B TTERY ...................... 25
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .25
GENER L PRODUCT C RE .................... 26
HNDSET SOUND SIGN LS .................. 26
NSWER ST TUS INDIC TORS ............... 26
HNDSET INDIC TORS .......................... 27
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................... 28
CUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............... 30
SERVICE ............................................ 30
INDEX ............................................... 31
CCESSORY ORDER FORM ................... 33
LIMITED W RR NTY ............................ 34

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INTRODUCTION
Your cordless telephone/answering system with Caller ID is designed to
give you flexibility in use and high quality performance. To get the most
from your new cordless telephone/answering system we suggest that you
take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual.
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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS CHECKLIST
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS
You will need an RJ11C 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.
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.
volume
memo
rev/skip
messages
- +
play/stop
erase
mic
in use/charge
page
TALK
answerer
redial memory format
delete ringer
channel
off on
flash
abc
2
jkl
5
tuv
8
oper
0
def
3
mno
6
wxyz
9
#
1
ghi
4
pqrs
7
*
play/stop
review skip
CALL BACK
program
pausetone
cancel erase
CID/VOL
Base Handset AC power
supply
Telephone
line cord Belt clip (provided with 26998 only)

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INSTALLATION AND SET UP
CAUTION: Always disconnect phone cords from the wall outlets before
battery installation or replacement.
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 oven, or VCR. If
interference continues, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the
TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference. Certain other
communications devices may also use the 900 MHz frequency for
communication, and, if 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 900 MHz
frequency for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless
computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and some long-
range cordless telephone systems.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION
• 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 uninsulated 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.

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INSTALLING THE PHONE
Your cordless telephone/answering system should be placed on a level
surface such as a desk or table top or you can mount it on a wall.
CONNECTING THE AC (ELECTRICAL) POWER
Plug the power supply cord into the power jack on the bottom of the base
and the other end into an electrical outlet. The in use/charge indicator turns
on to indicate the battery is charging.
llow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If you don’t
properly charge the phone, battery performance is compromised.
NOTE: DO NOT connect the telephone line to the modular jack until the
phone has charged for 12 hours.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. power supply 5-2521
(black) or 5-2520 (white) that came with this unit. Using other power
supplies may damage the unit.
CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE LINE
1. Plug the one end of the telephone line cord into the jack TEL LINE on the
bottom of the base and the other end into a modular wall phone jack.
2. Set the RINGER switch (on the handset) to ON and place the handset in
the cradle.
TALK
answerer
redial memory format
delete ringer
channel
off on
flash
abc
2
jkl
5
tuv
8
oper
0
def
3
mno
6
wxyz
9
#
1
ghi
4
pqrs
7
*
play/stop
review skip
CALL BACK
program
pausetone
cancel erase
CID/VOL
1
2

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WALL MOUNTING
NOTE: For best results, leave the phone on a flat surface during initial
charging before you hang the phone on the wall.
If you want to mount the phone on a wall slip the mounting holes (on the
back of the base) over the wall plate posts and slide the unit down into
place. (Wall plate not included.)
TELEPHONE SETUP
TALK
answerer
redial memory format
delete ringer
channel
off on
flash
abc
2
jkl
5
tuv
8
oper
0
def
3
mno
6
wxyz
9
#
1
ghi
4
pqrs
7
*
play/stop
review skip
CALL BACK
program
pausetone
cancel erase
CID/VOL
Display
format/answerer button
flash/program button
redial button
memory button
channel/delete
button
off/on ringer switch
TALK/CALLBACK
button CID/VOL buttons
review button
*tone/cancel
button
0 oper/erase button
# pause button
skip button
play/stop button

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There are three programmable menus available: Language Tone/Pulse
Dialing and Local Area Code.
SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press and release flash/program button until 1 ENG 2 FRA 3 ESP shows
in the display. The default setting is English
3. Use the handset number pad or press the left or right arrow buttons to
enter the desired setting. For example to choose English press the
number 1 key.
4. When finished press and release flash/program button again to store
the setting. You will hear a confirmation tone and the unit enters the
Tone/Pulse Dialing menu.
TONE/PULSE DIALING
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press and release the flash/program button until 1TONE 2PULSE shows
in the display. The default setting is TONE.
3. Use the handset number pad or press the left or right arrow buttons to
enter the desired setting. For example to choose Tone dialing press the
number 1 key.
4. Press the flash/program button again to store. You will hear a confirmation
tone and the unit enters the Local Area Code Setting menu.
SETTING THE LOCAL AREA CODE
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press and release flash/program button until ENTER AREA CODE shows
on the display.
3. Use the handset number pad to enter your three digit area code.
4. When finished press and release flash/program button again to store
the area code and exit setup. You will hear a confirmation tone.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, repeat steps 1-3.

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ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP
This section shows you how to set up your answering system to receive incoming
calls. Before you begin the setup you must turn on the answering system.
• Press the answer on/off button on the side of the base to turn the
answering system on and off.
NOTE: The answering system displays “- -” when it is off.
SETTING THE VOICE TIME/DAY STAMP
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 the hour button to set the hour (a.m. or p.m.).
4. Press the min button to set the minute. When you press and hold the
min button the time advances in 5-minute intervals.
5. Press and release the day/check button to review the day and time settings.
volume
memo
rev/skip
messages
- +
play/stop
erase
mic
in use/charge
page
announce button
answer on/off
button
day/check button
hour button
min button
erase button
mic
play/stop button
page button
in use/charge
indicator
memo button
volume buttons
display
review (-)/skip (+)
button