GE 27903 User manual

4. Insert the battery pack .
5. Close the battery compartment by placing the handset back cover slightly
higher than the handset and then sliding the cover down into position.
Base Station
1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C),
and place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or
tabletop, or you may mount it on the wall.
2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of
the base and the other end into a modular jack.
3. Plug the AC power adaptor into the electrical outlet and the DC connector
into the jack on the back of the base.
4. Place the handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use indicator turns on,
verifying the battery is charging.
5. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly
charge the phone, battery performance is compromised.
CAUTION: Use only the Thomson Inc. 5-2735 power adaptor
that came with this unit. Using other power adaptors may
damage the unit.
Wall Mounting
1. Rotate the handset hook up with a coin,
2. Insert the wall mount bracket into the socket at the front side of the unit .
(To uninstall the wall mount bracket, turn over the base, press and hold the
button on the bottom of the base and pull out the bracket at the same time.)
Press and hold
the button
Pull out the bracket
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.
US Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
Thomson Inc.
10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024
© 2006 Thomson Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Model 27903
00016599 (Rev. 0 Dom E)
06-40
Printed in China
Modular
telephone
line jack
Wall plate
2 Rights of the Telephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on y our 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.
Privacy of Communications may not be ensured when using this product.
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.
Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
HEAring Aid compAtibility (HAc)
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
licEnsing
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.
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.”
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.
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.
bEforE you bEgin
Parts Checklist
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
3. Plug one end of the straight telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom
of the base.
4. Feed the line cord through the groove and plug the end into the modular
telephone jack.
5. Slip the mounting holes (on the bottom of the base) over the wall plate posts
and firmly slide the unit down into place.
progrAmming tHE tElEpHonE
Standby Screen
The handset displays the handset name, date, time, signal and battery status.
The base displays the current date and time.
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: Setup HS, Setup
BS, and Date/Time.
NOTE: If the handset is not registered, or is out of range,
Setup BS and Date/Time are not programmable, and
Unavailable displays as you try to enter these two menus.
NOTE: During programming, you may press the mute/Clear
button at any time to exit the sub-menu and return to the
main menu, or press Flash/Exit to exit programming and
return to standby screen.
NOTE: If no key is pressed for 60 seconds, the handset will
automatically exit programming and return to standby
screen.
Setup HS
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the Menu button to go to the main menu.
3. Press cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to Setup HS.
4. Press Menu button to confirm and you may program the followingitems: Ring
Volume, Tones, Auto Talk, Handset Name and Language.
Language
From the Setup HS Menu:
1. Press thecid/vol (- or +) buttonto scrollto the Language sub-menu.
2. Press Menu button to enter the menu.
3. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to select English, Français or Espanol. The
default setting is English.
4. Press the Menu button to save your selection.
Ring Volume
There are 4 volume levels for your selection. They are Volume 1 to 3 and Ringer
off respectively.
From the Setup HS Menu:
1. Press thecid/vol (- or +) buttonto scrollto the Ring Volume sub-menu.
2. Press Menu button to enter the menu. Use the cid/vol (- or +) buttonto scroll to
your selection. The default setting is VOL 3.
Important Installation Guidelines
• Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent lighting,
microwave ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
• 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.
HAndsEt lAyout
Model 27903
2.4 GHz Cordless
Telephone System
User’s Guide
SEE MARKING ONBOTTOM / BACK OFPRODUCT
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ACCOMPANYING
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CAUTION:
Telephone Jack Requirements
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C 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.
instAllAtion
Digital Security System
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false
ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
INSTALLATIONNOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at
frequencies that may cause or receive interference with
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. 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.
Telephone
line cord
AC power
adaptor
Handset
battery pack
Base
Handset
black wire
red wire
battery
pack
PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY
3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment .
NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is
keyed and can be inserted only one way.
3. Press the Menu button to save your selection and the new volume setting
shows in the display.
NOTE: Ringer can be disabled by pressing the mute/Clear/Ringer
on/off button in standby mode, please refer to “Ringer On/Off”.
Tones
From the Setup HS Menu:
1. Press the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to the Tones sub-menu.
2. Press Menu button to confirm and you may program the followingitems: Low
Battery, No Coverage and Key Tone.
3. Use the cid/vol (- or +) buttonto scrollto the item you want to program and
press Menu button to enter.
Low Battery - You may set the warning beep to “On” when yourhandset
battery is low, so as to alert you to charge the battery. Press the cid/vol (- or
+) button to scroll to On or Off, then press Menu button to save the setting.
The default setting is On.
No Coverage - You may set the warning beep to “On” or “Off” when the
handset is out of range. Press the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to On or Off,
then press Menu button to save the setting. The default setting is On.
Key Tone - You may set the key tone to “On” or “Off” when you press buttons.
Press the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to On or Off, then press Menu button
to save the setting. The default setting is On.
Auto Talk
This option allows you to pick up the handset from base to answer an incoming
call without pressing the TALK/call back button.
From the Setup HS Menu:
1. Press thecid/vol (- or +) buttonto scrollto the Auto Talk sub-menu.
2. Press Menu button to enter the menu. Use the cid/vol (- or +) buttonto scroll to
your selection. The default setting is On.
3. Press the Menu button to save your selection.
Handset Name
From the Setup HS Menu:
1. Press thecid/vol (- or +) buttonto scrollto the Handset name sub-menu.
2. Press Menu button to enter the menu. The default setting is Handset .
3. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 13 characters). More than
one letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter Bill
Smith, press the 2 key twice for the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the
letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L. Press the 5 key 3 times for the
second letter L, and press the 1 key to insert a space between the first and
last name. Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S; press the 6 key once for the
letter M; press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I; press the 8 key for the letter T;
press the 4 key twice for the letter H.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press cid/vol (- or +) button to
move the cursor forward or backward, then use the mute/
Clear button to backspace and delete one character at a time.
4. Press the Menu button to save your name. You will hear a confirmation tone
and the display shows Saved.
Setup BS
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the Menu button to go to the main menu.
3. Press cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to Setup BS.
4. Press Menu button to confirm and you may program the followingitems: LAC
(local area code) and Dial mode.
Area Code
The telephone uses the pre-programmed area code to determine the
number format to display when a valid Caller ID record is received. The pre-
programmed area code is also used for the Dialback feature.
From the Setup BS Menu:
1. Pressthecid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to the Area code sub-menu.
2. Press Menu button to enter the menu. Enter area code shows in the display.
3. Use the touch-tone pad to enter your 3-digit area code.
4. Press Menu button to save the setting.
Dial Mode
From the Setup BS Menu:
1. Pressthecid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to the Dial mode sub-menu.
2. Press Menu button to enter the menu and use the cid/vol (- or +) button to
select Tone or Pulse.
3. Press Menu button to save your selection.
Date/Time
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the Menu button to go to the main menu and use cid/vol (- or +) button
to scroll to Date/Time.
3. Press Menu button to enter the menu. Year 2006 shows in the display.
4. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the last two digits of the current year (range:
00 to 99).
5. Press Menu button to save the year setting and proceed to date setting.
6. Date 01/01 shows in the display. Use the touch-tone pad to enter two digits
for current month and day respectively.
7. Press Menu button to save the month/date setting and proceed to time
setting.
8. Time 12:01p shows in the display. Use the touch-tone pad to enter four digits
for current time and use cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll through “p” (pm) and
“a” (am).
9. Press Menu button to save the setting. Saved shows in the display.
Telephone Operation
Charge/In Use Indicator on Base
The charge/in use indicator on the base will flash to alert you to an incoming
call, during paging, or if you have a message waiting from your service provider.
The indicator will remain lit when a handset is in the base charging or when the
line is in use.
Making a Call
1. Press the TALK/call back button. Dial the desired number.
- OR -
Dial the number first, then press the TALK/call back button.
2. When finished, press the TALK/call back button or put the handset back into
the base cradle to hang up.
NOTE: If you want to delete the pre-dial number you entered,
press the mute/Clear button until all of the digits are erased.
Answering Calls
1. When the phone rings, press the TALK/call back button.
2. When finished, press the TALK/call back button or put the handset back into
the base cradle to hang up.
NOTE: If you have turned the Auto Talk function on, you can
pick up the handset from the base to answer the incoming
call directly, without pressing any buttons.
NOTE: Adjust the handset volume by pressing the cid/vol (- or
+) button during a call.
Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence
Press the #pause button twice to insert a delay in dialing sequence when a
pause is needed to wait for a dial tone (for example, after you dial 9 for an
outside line, or to wait for a computer access tone.) Each pause counts as one
digit in the dialing sequence, and is shown as Pin the display.
Redial
To quickly redial a number you dialed:
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the TALK/call back button.
3. Press the redial button first, then use the cid/vol (- or +) button to select the
desired redial number.
NOTE: You may choose from 10 last dialed numbers.
4. Press the Menu button. The number dials automatically.
-OR-
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the redial button. Then use the cid/vol (- or +) button to select the
desired redial number.
NOTE: You may choose from 10 last dialed numbers.
3. Press the TALK/call back button. The number dials automatically.
Editing a Redial Record Before Dialing
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the redial button first , then use the cid/vol (- or +) button to select the
desired redial number.
3. Press the Menu button.
4. Press cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to Select.
5. Press the Menu button to enter edit mode.
6. Press cid/vol (- or +) button to move the cursor forward or backward. Use the
touch-tone pad to add digits or press the mute/Clear button to backspace
and delete one digit at a time.
7. After editing, press TALK/call back to dial the modified redial number.
Storing a Redial Record in Phone Book
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the redial button first , then use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to the
desired redial number.
3. Press the Menu button.
4. Press cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to Save number.
5. Press the Menu button to enter edit mode.
6. Enter name shows in the display. Input a name. Please refer to section
“Handset Name” for name editing method.
NOTE: A name must be input otherwise the record cannot be
stored.
7. Press the Menu button to save. Saved shows in the display. Repeat steps 2
through 7 to save other records.
Deleting a Redial Record
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the redial button first , then use the cid/vol (- or +) button to select the
desired redial number.
3. Press the Menu button.
4. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to Delete?.
5. Press the Menu button to delete the record showing in the display. Confirm?
shows in the display.
6. Press the Menu button again to confirm the deletion. Deleted shows in the
display.
NOTE: Press the Flash/Exit button to return to the standby
mode without deleting any redial records.
Deleting All Redial Records
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to display any redial record.
3. Press the Menu button.
4. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to Delete all?.
5. Press the Menu button. Confirm? shows in the display.
6. Press the Menu button again to confirm the deletion. All deleted shows in the
display.
NOTE: Pressthe Flash/Exit butt on to return to the standby
mode without deleting any redial records.
Call Timer
Afteryou press the TALK/call back buttonon the handset,the built-in calltimer
showson the displayand countsthe length of time of thecall in minutesand
seconds.
Wall mount
bracket
bAsE lAyout
Handset hook Page button
charge/in use
indicator
display
TALK/call back
(button)
cid/vol +/- (caller ID/
volume +/- button)
redial (button)
#pause
(button)
Flash/Exit
(button)
mute/Clear/
ringer on/off
(button)
Format (button)
Menu (button)
*tone (button)
Phonebook (button)
display
Aim at the socket and push
Rotate
instAlling tHE pHonE
Installing the Handset Battery
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use
only the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-metal Hydride
(Ni-MH) battery model 5-2734, that is compatible with this
unit.
1. Locate battery which is packaged inside a plastic bag and is separate from
the handset.
2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset .

Handset Sound Signals
Signal Meaning
A long warbling tone (with ringer on) Signals an incoming call
Three short beeps (several times) Page signal
One beep every 14 seconds Low battery warning
Troubleshooting Guide
Telephone Solutions
No dial tone
• Check or repeat installation steps:
Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet.
Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall
jack.
• Connect another phone to the same jack. If it doesn’t work, the problem
might be your wiring or local service.
• The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.
• Make sure the battery is properly charged (for 16 hours).
Dial tone is ok, but can’t dial out
• Make sure the type of phone service you are subscribed to is TONE or
PULSE.
Handset does not ring
• Make sure the handset ringer is set to on.
• The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.
• You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging
some extensions.
• Check for a dial tone. If no dial tone is heard, see “No dial tone”.
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out
• The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to base.
• Make sure base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with another
household appliance. If necessary, relocate the base.
• Charge the battery (for 16 hours).
Memory dialing doesn’t work
• Did you follow proper dialing sequence?
Unit locks up and no communication between the base and cordless handset
• Unplug the power adaptor from the electrical outlet and the back of the
base. Remove the handset battery. Wait for 30 seconds and plug the
power adaptor back into the base and electrical outlet. Reconnect the
battery and charge for 16 hours.
Searching.... shows in the handset display
• Move the handset closer to the base.
• Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet.
Date/Time setting is restored to default setting
• May be caused by power failure. Set Date/Time again.
Caller ID Solutions
No Display
• Charge the battery (for 16 hours). Or replace the battery.
• Make sure the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet.
Disconnect the power adaptor from the base and reconnect it.
No Caller ID
• You must be subscribed to the standard Name/Number Caller ID service
from your local telephone company to receive CID information.
Auto Standby
If you place the handset in the cradle while the handset is off the hook (during a
call), the call is automatically disconnected.
Ringer On/Off
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the mute/Clear/Ringer on/off button to switch the ringer on or off.
NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, RINGER OFF shows in the
display.
Flash
If you subscribeto the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service fromyour local
telephone company, you will receive Caller ID information (if available)on Call
Waiting calls.During a phone call, you will heara beep to indicate another call
is waiting on theline and Caller ID informationfor the waiting call shows on the
handset display.
• To connect to the waiting call, press the Flash/Exit button on the handset,
and your original call is put on hold.
• To switch between the two calls, press the Flash/Exit button.
TIP: Do not press the TALK/call back button on the handset to
activate a custom calling service, such as call waiting, or call
will disconnect.
Mute
To have a private, off-line conversation, use the MUTE feature. The party on the
telephone line cannot hear you, but you can hear them.
1. Press the mute/Clear button. The handset display shows MUTE.
2. Press the mute/Clear button to cancel and return to your phone
conversation.
Page
The page feature helps you locate a misplaced handset.
1. Press the page button on the base. The charge/in use indicator on the base
flashes; the handset beeps and Page shows in the handset display.
2. To cancel the page, press the page button on the base, or press any key on
the handset. Otherwise the paging will last for 2 minutes.
Receiver Volume Control
When the handset is ON (in talk mode) you may adjust the receiver volume by
pressing the cid/vol (- or +) button. There are five volume levels to choose from.
VOL 1 is minimum and VOL 5 is maximum.
cAllEr id (cid)
IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit’s Caller ID features, you
must subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller
ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is
calling while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to Call
Waiting Caller ID Service.
This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local phone
company. This information can include the phone number, date, and time; or
the name, phone number, date, and time. The incoming date/time information
will override the telephone Date/Time setting.
7. Press the Menu button to save.
NOTE: If Memory full shows in the display, you should delete
one or more unnecessary records and repeat above steps to
continue the call record storage.
Reviewing Phone Book Records
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the Phonebook button.
3. Press the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll through the records,
-OR
Press the number keys to go to the name of the records started with the
corresponding character.
TIP: Press the *tone button to show the person’s telephone
number whose name is current shown in the display.
Editing a Phone Book Record
1. When reviewing the phone book records, use the cid/vol (- or +) button or the
number keys to scroll to the desired record.
2. Press Menu button and use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to Edit.
3. Press Menu button to enter edit mode. You may now change the number, if
desired.
4. Press Menu button to proceed to name change. You may now change the
name, if desired. Please refer to section “Handset Name” for name editing
method.
5. Press Menu button to save.
NOTE: Press the Flash/Exit button to keep the previous setting
(making no changes) and return to the standby mode.
Deleting a Phone Book Record
1. When reviewing the phone book records list , use the cid/vol (- or +) button or
the number keys to scroll to the desired record.
2. Press Menu button and use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to Delete?.
3. Press Menu button. Confirm? shows in the display.
4. Press Menu button to confirm. Deleted shows in the display.
NOTE: If you don’t want to delete the record when the display
shows DELETE?, simply press the Flash/Exit button, or wait for
one minute to exit to the standby mode automatically.
Dialing a Phone Book Record
Dial a phone book record while in talk mode:
1. Make sure the phone is ON (in talk mode) by pressing the TALK/call back
button.
2. Press the Phonebook button to access the phone book.
3. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button or the number keys to scroll to the desired
record.
4. Press the Menu button to dial the number.
- OR -
Dial a phone book record while reviewing it:
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the Phonebook button to access the phone book.
3. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button or the number keys to scroll to the desired
record.
4. Press the TALK/call back button. The number dials automatically.
If you want to edit the number before dialing:
1. Press the Menu button when reviewing phone book records.
2. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to Select and press the Menu button
enter edit mode.
3. When finished editing, press Talk/call back to dial the number.
Chain Dialing from Phone Book
Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers, such as a
calling card number used for a frequently called long distance number.
You can store each part of the dialing sequence (such as Long Distance Access
Number, Authorization Code, and a frequently called long distance number)
in the phone book and simply repeat step 2 through 4 in “Dial a phone book
record while in talk mode” to dial them one by one.
cHAnging tHE bAttEry
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use
only the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-metal Hydride
(Ni-MH) battery model 5-2734, that is compatible with this
unit.
1. Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace
battery.
2. Remove the battery compartment door.
3. Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and remove the battery
pack from the handset.
4. Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord to the jack inside the
battery compartment.
5. Put the battery compartment door back on.
6. Place handset in the base or handset charge cradle to charge. Allow the
handset battery to properly charge (for 16 hours) prior to first use or
when you install a new battery pack. If you do not properly charge the
phone, battery performance will be compromised.
Battery Safety Precautions
• Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this
type, toxic materials could be released which can cause injury.
• To reduce the ris k of fire or person al injury, us e only the Nickel-metal
Hydride battery listed in the User’s Guide.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
Battery
If you experience any of the following problems, even after recharging the
battery, you may need to replace the battery pack:
• Short talk time
• Poor sound quality
• Limited range
General Product Care
To keep your unit working and looking good, follow these guidelines:
• Avoiddroppingthe handset,as well asother rough treatmentto the phone.
• Clean the phone with a soft cloth.
• Never use strong cleaning agents, paint thinner, abrasive powder, alcohol,
or other chemical products to clean the unit. Doing so will damage the
finish.
• Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later
date.
• Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and base with a
clean pencil eraser.
Causes of Poor Reception
• Aluminum siding.
• Foil backing on insulation.
• Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals.
• You ’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, computers,
etc.
• Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.
• Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house.
• Base is plugged into AC outlet with other electronic devices.
• Baby monitor is using the same frequency.
• Handset battery is low.
• You’re out of range of the base.
Service
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information,
please contact customer service at 1-800-448-0329. If the equipment is causing
harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you
disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service
agents. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could
void the user’s authority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain
service, refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at
1-800-448-0329.
Or refer inquiries to:
Thomson Inc.
Manager, Consumer Relations
P O Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot down the date
this product was purchased or received as a gift. This information will be valuable if
service should be required during the warranty period.
Purchase date ______________________________________________________
Name of store ______________________________________________________
Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year, fromdate of purchase.
(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from
date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)
What we will do:
• Provide youwith a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is
under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.
How you get service:
• Properly pack yourunit . Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided
with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing
materials.
• ”Proof of purchasein the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is
evidence that the product is within the warranty period, must be presented to
obtain warranty service.” For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.
Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via
standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Thomson Inc.
11721 B Alameda Ave.
Socorro, Texas 79927
• Payany charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered
by the warranty.
• Insure yourshipment for loss or damage. Thomson Inc. accepts no liability in
case of damage or loss.
• A new or refurbishedunit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (YourO wner’s Manual provides information regarding
operating instructions and user controls. Any additional information, should be
obtained from your dealer.)
• Installation and setup service adjustments.
• Batteries.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Products which havebeen modified or incorporated into other products.
• Products purchasedor ser viced outside the USA.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the ProductRegistration Card packed with your unit .
It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of
the card is not required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
• The warranty stated aboveis the only warranty applicable to this product .
All other warranties, express or implied (including all implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose) are hereby disclaimed. No
verbal or written information given by Thomson Inc., its agents, or employees
shall create a guaranty or in any way increase the scope of this warranty.
• Repairor replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive
remedy of the consumer.Thomson Inc. shall not be liable for incidental or
consequential damages resulting from the use of this product or arising
out of any breach of any express or implied warranty on this product. This
disclaimer of warranties and limited warranty are governed by the laws of the
state of Indiana. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law,any implied
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product
is limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
• This warranty givesyou specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights
that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact yourdealer for warranty information.
Storing CID Records into Phone Book
You may also store CID information in the Phone Book.
NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly
BEFORE storing in Phone Book as you cannot reformat CID
records stored in Phone Book.
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to the desired CID record.
3. Press Menu button.
4. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to Save number.
5. Press Menu button to enter edit mode. You may now change the name, if
desired. Please refer to section “Handset Name” for name editing method.
NOTE: If the CID record does not include a name. Enter name
shows in the display.
6. Press the Menu button to save.
NOTE: If Memory full shows in the display and the unit emits
3 beeps, you should delete one or more unnecessary records
and repeat above steps to continue the call record storage.
NOTE: Press the Flash/Exit button to keep the previous setting
(making no changes) and return to the standby mode.
NOTE: If the selected CID record contains any information that
is non-numeric, the unit will not allow this record to transfer to
the internal user memory.
Deleting a CID Record
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to display the CID record you want to delete.
3. Press the Menu button.
4. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to Delete?.
5. Press the Menu button. Confirm? shows in the display.
6. Press the Menu button again to confirm the deletion. Deleted shows in the
display.
NOTE: Press the Flash/Exit button to return to the standby
mode without deleting any CID records.
Deleting All CID Records
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to display any CID record.
3. Press the Menu button.
4. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to Delete all?.
5. Press the Menu button. Confirm? shows in the display.
6. Press the Menu button again to confirm the deletion. All deleted shows in the
display.
NOTE: Pressthe Flash/Exit butt on to return to the standby
mode without deleting any CID records.
pHonE book
Each handset can store up to fifty 24-digit numbers with up to 15-character
names in memory for quick dialing. The records are stored by alphabetic
ascending order.
Adding Phone Book Entries
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the Phonebook button.
3. Press the Menu button and use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll Add new.
4. Press the Menu button. Enter number shows in the display.
5. Use the touch-tone pad to input a telephone number.
TIP: Press the #pause button twice to insert a pause in a
number if necessary.
6. Press the Menu button. Enter name shows in the display. Please refer to
section “Handset Name” for name editing method.
AccEssory informAtion
To place order, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready and call
toll-free 1-800-338-0376.
A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering. It is required by law
to collect appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country,and locality to
which the merchandise is being sent.Items are subject to availability.
DESCRIPTION MODEL NO.
Handset Replacement Battery 5-2734
AC Power adaptor 5-2735
Call Waiting Caller ID
Provided yousubscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID ser vice from yourphone
company; if you receive an incoming call and you are using the GE multi
handset system, a beep indicates the presence of a Call Waiting call on the line.
The Call Waiting Caller ID information will be displayed and stored in the history
of all handsets in the system.
• When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver, press the Flash/
Exit button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. Press
Flash/Exit again to return to the original call.
Receiving CID Records
When you receive a call, the Caller ID information is transmitted between the
first and second ring. The Caller ID information appears on the display while
the phone rings, giving you a chance to monitor the information and decide
whether or not to answer the call.
Storing CID Records (In CID Memory)
If you are not at home or cannot answer,your telephone’s Caller ID memory
stores the data for the 30 most recent calls (up to 20 digits and 15 characters
for each record) you received so you can see who called while you were
unavailable. And the display shows New calls, as a reminder that there are
unanswered calls. When the 31st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st
call) is automatically deleted.
You may review the stored information at any time. Calls received since your
last review show as NEW in the display. Calls that have not been previously
reviewed but were received from the same number more than once show as
RPT in the display.
Reviewing CID Records
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how
many calls have been received. To scroll CID records:
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the cid/vol (- or +) button to review the newest CID record.
3. Press the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll through the CID records.
NOTE: When you reach the end of records, a dashed line
shows in the display.
NOTE: If no calls have been received, Empty shows in the
display for 2 seconds at the time the cid/vol (- or +) button is
pressed.
Dialing a CID Number
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to display the desired record.
3. Press the TALK/call back button. The number dials automatically.
Formatting a CID Number Before Dialing
NOTE: Depending on (a) how the incoming caller’s phone
number is formatted when it is received, and (b) whether or
not you previously pre-programmed your local area code into
the set up menu, you may need to adjust the format of the
incoming caller’s stored phone number before making the
call, press the Format button to adjust the number, and try
again.
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to the desired CID record.
3. Press the Format button to scroll to the desired format .
4. Press the TALK/call back button. The formatted number dials automatically.
Available formats include:
Number of digits Explanation Example
Eleven digits long distance code “1 ” 1-317-888-8888
+3-digit area code
+7-digit telephone number.
Ten digits 3-digit area code + 317-888-8888
7-digit telephone number.
Seven digits 7-digit telephone number. 888-8888
NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Inc. product
indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle the
rechargeable battery (or batteries).
For more information go to the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org
or call 1-800-8-BATTERY or contact a local recycling center.
CID display 1 on base
CID display 2 on base
Caller ID name
Caller ID phone number
CID display on handset
Display Messages
The following messages shows the status of the phone, provides Caller ID
information, or helps you set up and use your phone.
BLOCKED Indicates the person is calling from a number which is
blocked from transmission.
DELETE ALL? Prompt asking if you want to erase all records.
DELETE? Prompt asking if you want to erase the current record.
END OF LIST Indicates that it is the end of the list .
ENTER NAME Prompt telling you to enter a name.
ENTER NUMBER Prompt telling you to enter a telephone number.
NEW CALLS Indicates call or calls which have not been reviewed.
HANDSET NAME Prompt telling you to enter a username for the
handset.
UNAVAILABLE The handset is not yet registered or is out of range.
No line Indicates that the telephone line is not connected.
Empty Indicates there are no CID records in memory.
Searching Indicates handset is too far away from the base, and
the handset is searching for the base.
Page from base Someone pressed the PAGE button on the base.
RPT Indicates a repeat call message. Indicates a new call
from the same number was received more than once.
Unknwon Indicates incoming call is from an area not serviced by
CID or the CID information was not sent.