GE 27909 User manual

Model 27909 DECT6.0
Cordless Handset with
Answering System &
Speakerphone
User’s Guide

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Important Information
NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specications.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
interference, and () This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The
customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not
prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certied equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian
maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations
made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the
equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of
the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe systems, if present,
are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but
should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as
appropriate.
NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone
company.
Interference Information
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere
with residential radio and television reception if not properly installed and used
in accordance with instructions contained in this manual. Reasonable protection
against such interference is ensured, although there is no guarantee this will not
occur in a given installation. If interference is suspected and veried by switching
this equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures: Reorient the radio/television receiver’s
antenna, relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver, plug the equipment and
receiver into separate circuit outlets. The user may also wish to consult a qualied
radio/television technician for additional suggestions. This equipment has been fully
tested and complies with all limits for Class B computing devices pursuant to part 15
FCC Rules and Regulations.

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Telephone Network Information
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone
network, the telephone company, where practicable, may 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.
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. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of
your telephone equipment, the telephone company will likely give you adequate
notice to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.
Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your telephone
from your line.
REN Number
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.
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.
REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
Licensing
Licensed under US Patent 6,47,009.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for Hearing Aid
Compatibility.

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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 0 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.
Information for DECT Product
This telephone is compliant with the DECT 6.0 standard which
operates in the 1.9GHz to 1.9GHz frequency range. Installation of
this equipment is subject to notication and coordination with UTAM.
Any relocation of this equipment must be coordinated through and
approved by UTAM. UTAM may be contacted at 1-800-49-886.

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Table of Contents
Important InformatIon .......................2
Interference InformatIon ...................2
telephone network InformatIon .......3
ren number .....................................3
lIcensIng ...........................................3
hearIng aId compatIbIlIty (hac) .......3
fcc rf radIatIon exposure
statement ...................................4
InformatIon for dect product ........4
IntroductIon .....................................7
before you begIn ..............................8
Parts CheCklist ....................................8
telePhone JaCk requirements ............8
InstallatIon ......................................9
Digital seCurity system .......................9
imPortant installation guiDelines .....9
handset layout ...............................10
base layout .....................................11
InstallIng the phone ........................12
installing the hanDset Battery ......12
Base station .......................................13
Dsl Filter installation .............14
Wall mounting ..........................15
answerIng system setup ..................15
VoiCe instruCtions ............................15
sPeaker Volume .................................15
reCorDing the outgoing
announCement .............................16
programmIng the telephone ............16
stanDBy sCreen ..................................16
Programming FunCtions ..................16
hanDset setuP ...................................17
language .....................................17
ring Volume ................................17
tones ............................................18
auto talk ....................................18
hanDset name ............................19
Base station setuP ............................19
area CoDe ...................................20
Dial moDe ...................................20
Bs BaCklight ..............................20
Date/time ............................................21
registration ........................................22
register ........................................22
De-register ..................................23
ansWer maChine................................23
ansWer on/oFF ...........................23
ring to ansWer ...........................24
VoiCe language ...........................24
seCurity CoDe ..............................24
telephone operatIon .......................25
Charge/in use inDiCator on Base ..25
making a Call ....................................25
ansWering Calls ...............................25
inserting a Pause in the Dialing
sequenCe .......................................26
reDial ..................................................26
eDiting a reDial reCorD BeFore
........................................................26
storing a reDial reCorD in Phone
Book...............................................27
Deleting a reDial reCorD ................27
Deleting all reDial reCorDs ..........28
Call timer ...........................................28
auto stanDBy .....................................28
ringer on/oFF ..................................28
Flash ...................................................28
mute ....................................................29
Page .....................................................29
reCeiVer Volume Control ................29

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Table of Contents
interCom oPeration...........................29
hanDset to hanDset interCom
Call ..............................................30
three-Way ConFerenCing ..........30
caller Id (cId) ...............................31
Call Waiting Caller iD ...................31
reCeiVing CiD reCorDs ....................32
storing CiD reCorDs (in CiD
memory) .........................................32
reVieWing CiD reCorDs ...................32
Dialing a CiD numBer ......................32
Formatting a CiD numBer BeFore
Dialing ...........................................33
storing CiD reCorDs into
Phone Book ..................................34
Deleting a CiD reCorD ....................34
Deleting all CiD reCorDs ..............35
phone book .....................................35
aDDing Phone Book entries ...........35
reVieWing Phone Book reCorDs ....36
eDiting a Phone Book reCorD ........36
Deleting a Phone Book reCorD .....36
Dialing a Phone Book reCorD ........37
Chain Dialing From Phone Book ....37
answerIng system operatIon ...........38
message inDiCator .............................38
messages PlayBaCk ...........................39
ansWering system remote aCCess .40
memory Full ......................................40
leaVing a memo .................................41
changIng the battery ......................41
battery safety precautIons .............42
dIsplay messages .............................43
handset sound sIgnals ...................44
troubleshootIng guIde ....................44
telePhone solutions .................44
Caller iD solutions ..................45
Battery .........................................45
general product care ....................46
causes of poor receptIon ................46
warranty ........................................47
accessory InformatIon ....................48
Index ...............................................49

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Introduction
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic
safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product
and save them for future reference.
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.

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Before You Begin
Parts Checklist
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Telephone Jack Requirements
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C 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 nd out how to get one
installed.
Modular
telephone
line jack
Wall plate
Base Handset
Telephone line
cord
AC power
adaptor Handset battery pack
Handset
back cover
6-in. Telephone
line cord

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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.
INSTALLATION NOTE: 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 1.9 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 1.9 GHz 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 Guidelines
• Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, uorescent 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 specically
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.

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Handset Layout
talk/call back
(button) cid/vol 4
(caller ID/volume
4button)
#pause
(button)
ash/exit
(button)
mute/clear/
ringer on/off
(button)
phonebook
(button)
cid/vol 3
(caller ID/volume
3button)
menu (button)
redial (button)
format
(button)
* tone (button)
display
microphone