GE 27938 User manual

INTRODUCTION
Your Caller ID phone stores and displays specific information, provided by your local
telephone company, to subscribers of Caller ID or similar caller identification
services.You must subscribe to one of these services in order to use this unit.
Your Caller ID phone enables you to:
•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 were away.
To get the most from your new phone, we suggest that you take a few minutes right
now to read through this user's guide.
IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features of this unit, you must subscribe
to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Caller ID with Call
Waiting Service. To know who is calling while you are on the phone, you must
subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting Service.
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.
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.
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27938 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.
INSTALLING THE PHONE
Your telephone should be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top, or
you can mount it on a wall. A wall mounting pedestal is packaged with your
phone.
NOTE: For desktop charging only, the handset may be charged facing up or down.
SET UP
There are five programmable menus available: Language, Area Code, RingerTone,
Tone/Pulse Dialing, and Default Setting.
LANGUAGE SETTING SELECTION
1. Press the flash/program button until “ 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP “ shows in the display.
“ 1ENG “ is the default setting.
2. Use the cid/vol (+ or -) button or the handset number pad to enter your selection.
3. Press flash/program to store selection.
AREA CODE SELECTION
1. Press the flash/program button until “AREA CODE - - -” shows in the display. “ - - -” is
the default setting.
2. Use the handset number pad to enter your three digit area code.
Note: If you make a mistake, press the channel/delete button to erase the wrong
area code and repeat step 2.
3. Press flash/program to store selection.
RINGER TONE SELECTION
1. Press the flash/program button until “ RINGERTONE ” shows in the display. “1” is the
default setting.
2. Use the cid/vol (+ or -) button or the handset number pad to scroll to 1, 2, or 3.
3. Press flash/program to store selection.
TONE/PULSE DIALING SELECTION
1. Press the flash/program button until “ 1TONE 2PULSE” shows in the display.
“1TONE” is the default setting.
2. Use the cid/vol (+ or -) button or the handset number pad to scroll to 1TONE or
2PULSE .
3. Press flash/program to store selection.
DEFAULT SETTING SELECTION
1. Press the flash/program button until DEFAULT shows in the display. NO is the
default setting.
2. Use the cid/vol (+ or -) button or the handset number pad to scroll to NO or YES .
3. Press flash/program to store selection.You will hear a confirmation tone.
CORDLESS PHONE BASICS
MAKING ACALL
To make a call, press theTALK/CALLBACK button before you dial and press it again to
hang up. Or you may dial a number, and then press theTALK/CALLBACK button.
REDIAL
While the phone is on, press the redial button to quickly redial the last number you
dialed (up to 32 digits). If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number,
just press redial again (you don't have to turn the phone off and back on). Or you
may press the redial button, and then press theTALK/CALLBACK button.
FLASH
If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone
company, you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on CallWaiting calls. During
a phone call, you will hear a beep to indicate another call is waiting on the line and Caller
ID information for the waiting call shows on the handset display.To connect to the
waiting call, press the flash button on the handset and your original call is put on hold.
You may switch back and forth between the two calls by pressing the flash button.
TIP: Don’t use the TALK/CALLBACK button to activate custom calling services
such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.
INUSE INDICATOR
The phone is ON when the charge/ in use indicator on the base is lit.The charge/in
use indicator on the base flashes when you receive a call.
CHANNEL BUTTON
While talking, you might need to manually change the channel in order to get rid of
static. Press and release the channel/delete button to advance to the next clear channel.
TEMPORARY TONE
This feature is useful only if you have pulse dialing service.TemporaryTone Dialing
enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch-tone services offered by
banks, credit card companies, etc. For example, when you call your bank you may
need to enter your bank account number.Temporarily switching toTouchTone mode
allows you to send your number.
1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.
2. When your call is answered, press the * TONE/cancel button on the handset
number pad to temporarily change from PULSE dialing toTONE dialing. Temporary
tone dialing mode is displayed as .
3. Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need.
4. Hang up the handset and the phone automatically returns to PULSE (rotary)
dialing mode.
CANCEL
Press the *TONE/cancel button to cancel any command you initiated.
FINDING THE HANDSET
This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.
Press the PAGE button on the base.The handset beeps continuously for about 2
minutes or until you press theTALK/CALLBACK button on the handset.
NOTE: The ringer does not have to be on for this feature to work.
RINGER SWITCH
The RINGER switch must be ON for the handset to ring during incoming calls.
VOLUME
The cid/vol (+ or -) button controls the volume of the handset's earpiece. Press the +
button to increase the volume and the - button to decrease the volume.
CALLER ID FEATURES
Caller ID (CID) is a service available from your local telephone company. For Caller ID
to work on this system, you must subscribe to Caller ID service.To receive Caller ID
information for a Call Waiting call, you must subscribe to the combined Caller ID Call
Waiting service.
When your telephone rings, and you are subscribed to Caller ID Call Waiting service,
you will receive information (if available) transmitted by your local telephone
company.You will also receive Caller ID information from Call Waiting calls.
If you receive an incoming call and you are already on the phone, a beep indicates
the presence of a Call Waiting Call on the line, and Caller ID information for the Call
Waiting call shows on the display.This information may include the phone number,
date and time; or the name, phone number, and date and time.The unit stores up to
40 calls for later review.
•Press the program/flash button to put the current person on hold so that you can
answer the incoming call.
RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS
When you receive a call, the information is transmitted by the phone company to
your Caller ID telephone between the first and second ring.
When the memory is full, a new call automatically replaces the oldest call in
memory. NEW appears in the display for calls received that have not been reviewed.
NOTE: Check with your local phone company regarding name service availability.
REVIEWING RECORDS
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many
calls have been received.
•Press the cid/vol - button to scroll through the call records from the most recent to
the oldest.
•Press the cid/vol + button to scroll through the call records from the oldest to the
newest.
TRANSFERRING CID RECORDS TO MEMORY
You may transfer a Caller ID record to your phone’s memory.
NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly before storing in
memory. It is not possible to re-format CID records stored in memory.
1. Use the cid/vol (+ or -) button to scroll to the desired record.
2. Press the mem button.
3. Press the desired memory location. Example, press the number 1 key to store the
record in memory location 1.You will hear a confirmation tone.
To Replace an Old Memory with a New CID Record:
1. Repeat steps 1 through step 3 in Transferring CID RecordsTo Memory.
2. After entering the memory location, “ REPLACE MEMO? ” shows in the display.
3. Press the mem button again, and the new CID record replaces the old memory in
that location.You will hear a confirmation tone.
DELETING RECORDS
Use the chan/delete button to erase the record currently shown in the display or all
records.
DELETING THE CURRENT RECORD
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Use the cid/vol (+ or -) buttons to display the desired Caller ID record.
3. Press chan/delete.The display shows DELETE CALL ID?
4. Press chan/delete again to erase the record and the next Caller ID record shows in
the display.You will hear a confirmation tone.
DELETING ALL RECORDS
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Use the cid/vol (+ or -) buttons to display any Caller ID record.
3. Press and hold chan/delete button until DELETE ALL? shows in the display.
4. Press chan/delete again to erase all records.You will hear a confirmation tone.The
display shows NO CALLS .
DIALING ACALLER ID NUMBER
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Use the cid/vol (+ or -) buttons to display the desired Caller ID record.
3. Press TALK/CALLBACK.The number dials automatically.
CHANGING THE CID NUMBER FORMAT
The FORMAT button lets you change the format of the displayed CID number.The
available formats are as follows.
7-digit 7-digit telephone number.
10-digit 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.
11-digit long distance code “1” + 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.
1. Use the cid/vol (+ or -) buttons to scroll to the number you want to call back.
2. If the number will not dial as shown, press the FORMAT button. Repeat if
necessary, until the correct number of digits are shown.
3. Press TALK/CALLBACK.The number dials automatically.
MEMORY
Store up to ten 24-digit numbers in memory for quick dialing.This memory feature is
in addition to the 40 Caller ID records that can be stored in the Caller ID memory log.
STORING ANAME AND NUMBER IN MEMORY
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the mem button.
3. Press the desired memory location (0 through 9).
4. Press the mem button again.The display shows ENTER NAME .
NOTE: If you don't want to enter the name, skip step 5.
5. Use the number keys on the handset to enter the name (up to 15 characters) and
press the memory button to save. More than one letter is stored in each of the
number keys. For example, to enter the name 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.
Wait for 1 second, and then press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L. Press the 1
key to insert a space between the L and the S. 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 letterT; press the 4 key twice for the letter H.
NOTE: The cursor will automatically move to the next position if another
number key is pressed.
6. Press the mem button to save the name. The display shows ENTERTEL NUMBER .
7. Use the number keypad to enter the telephone number you want to store (up to
24 digits).
8. Press mem again to store the number.You will hear a confirmation tone.
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EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public SwitchedTelephone Network and
is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and theTechnical 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 becertain
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.
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
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ATLINKS USA, Inc.
101 West 103rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290
© 2002 ATLINKS USA, Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Model 27938
15889550 (Rev. 1 DOM E)
02-27
Printed in China
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS
You will need an RJ11C type modular phone 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.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that
may cause interference to nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize
or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be
placed near or on top of a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such interference
continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these appliances.
Certain other communications devices may also use the 2.4 GHz frequency for
communication, and, if not properly set, these devices may interfere with each
other and/or your new telephone. 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.
DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to provide protection against false
ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security code. After a
power outage or battery replacement, you should place the handset in the base for
the code.
CONNECTING THE AC (ELECTRICAL) POWER
Plug the power supply cord into the power jack on the back of the base and the other
end into an electrical outlet.The charge/in use indicator turns on to indicate the
battery is charging when the handset is placed on the base cradle.
Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly charge
the phone, battery performance is compromised.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2526 (white) or 5-2527
(black) power supply 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 markedTEL LINE on the
back 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
on the base.
NOTE: The phone is shipped from the manufacturer in tone dialing mode.
WALL MOUNTING
Caller ID name
Time Date Number of calls
Caller ID phone number
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CID/VOL (+ or -) button
Display
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RECEIVING ACALL
1. Check the display to see who is calling.
2. Press the TALK/CALLBACK button.
NOTE: For best results, before you hang the phone on the wall, charge the
phone on a flat surface.
1. Turn the base over.
2. Attach the wall mounting pedestal by first inserting the tabs on the open edge of
the pedestal into the slots on the lower portion of the bottom of the base.Then
push down and snap the pedestal into place.
3. Slip the mounting holes (on the back of the base and pedestal) over the wall plate
posts and slide the unit down into place. (Wall plate not included.)
NOTE: If desired, gather the extra telephone line and power supply cord
together, fasten with a wire tie, and store inside the wall mounting pedestal.

CHANGING ASTORED NUMBER
1. Repeat steps 1 through 7 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.
2. Press the mem button, and " REPLACE MEMO? " shows in the display.
3. Press the mem button to store the number.You will hear a confirmation tone.
STORING AREDIAL NUMBER
1. Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.
2. Press the redial button.
3. Press the mem button to store the number.You will hear a confirmation tone.
To Replace an Old Memory with a New Redial Number:
1. Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.
2. Press the redial button.
3. Press the mem button, and " REPLACE MEMO? " shows in the display.
4. Press the mem button to replace the old memory with the new redial number.You
will hear a confirmation tone.
DIALING ASTORED NUMBER
1. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing theTALK/CALLBACK button.
2. Press the mem button.
3. Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location. The number dials
automatically.
- OR -
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press mem button.
3. Use the cid/vol (+ or -) buttons to scroll through the numbers stored in memory
until the desired number is shown.
4. Press TALK/CALLBACK.The numbers dial automatically.
IMPORTANT: If you make test calls to emergency numbers stored in memory,
remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call to the dispatcher.
Also, it’s a good idea to make these calls in off-peak hours, such as early morning
or late evening.
INSERTING APAUSE IN THE DIALING SEQUENCE
Press the # PAUSE button to insert a delay in the dialing sequence of a stored
telephone number 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). PAUSE shows
on the display as a “P. “ Each pause counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence.
REVIEWING AND DELETING STORED NUMBERS
1. Press mem, then use the cid/vol (+ or -) buttons to view the entry. Or use the touch
tone pad on your handset to enter the memory location.
2. While the entry is displayed, press chan/delete to delete the entry.The display
shows DELETE?
3. Press chan/delete a second time to delete the entry.The display shows DELETED .
You will hear a confirmation tone.
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY
Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers such as using a
calling card for a frequently called long distance number. Basically, you dial each part
of the sequence from memory.The following example shows how you can use chain
dialing to make a call through a long distance service:
The Number For Memory Location
Long distance access number 7
Authorization code 8
Frequently called long distance number 9
1. Make sure the phone is ON.
2. Press mem and then press 7.
3. When you hear the access tone, press mem and then press 8.
4. At the next access tone, press mem and then 9.
TIP: Wait for the access tones before pressing the next mem button, or your call
might not go through.
HEADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATION
CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET TO THE HANDSET
The handset can be used with an optional
headset for hands free operation.
1. Connect the headset to the HEADSET jack
on the side of the handsetThe handset
receiver and microphone are disabled
when the headset is connected.
2. Adjust the headset to rest comfortably on
top of your head and over your ear. Move
the microphone to approximately two to
three inches from your mouth.
3. Press the talk/callback button to answer a
call or make calls using the headset.
4. To return to normal operation, unplug the
headset from the jack.
CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP
To attach the belt clip, insert the sides of the belt clip into the
slots on each side of the handset. Snap the ends of the belt clip
into place.
CHANGING THE BATTERY
Make sure the telephone is OFF before you replace battery.
1. Remove the battery compartment door.
2. Disconnect the battery plug from the jack inside the battery
compartment and remove the battery pack from the handset.
3. Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord to the jack
inside the handset.
4. Put the battery compartment door back on.
5. Place handset in the base to charge.
Allow the handset battery to properly charge (for 12 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.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury,
use only the battery listed in the instruction book.
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 risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery listed in the User’s
Guide.
•Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
•Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE
To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow these guidelines:
•Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that generate
electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps).
•DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.
•Avoid dropping and other rough treatment to the phone.
•Clean with a soft cloth.
•Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damage
the finish.
•Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date.
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION
•Aluminum siding.
•Foil backing on insulation.
•Heating ducts and other metal construction 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 an 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.
DISPLAY MESSAGES
The following indicators show the status of a message or of the unit.
INCOMPLETE Caller information has been interrupted during transmission or
DATA the phone is excessively noisy.
ENTER NAME Prompt telling you to enter a name for one of the 10 memory
locations.
ENTER TEL Prompt telling you to enter the telephone number for one of the
NUMBER 10 memory locations.
DELETE ALL? Prompt asking if you want to erase all Caller ID records.
DELETE CALL ID? Prompt asking if you want to erase the current Caller ID record
that is shown on the display.
DELETE? Prompt asking if you want to erase one of the 10 numbers stored
in the phone's outgoing memory.
END OF LIST Indicates there is no additional information in the Caller ID
memory log.
NEW Indicates call or calls have not been reviewed.
UNKNOWN The incoming call is from an area not serviced by Caller ID or the
information was not sent.
PAGING Someone has pressed the PAGE button on the base.
BLOCKED NUMBER The person is calling from a number that has been blocked from
transmission.
REPT Repeat call message. Indicates that a new call from the same
number was received more than once.
NO DATA No Caller ID information was received.
MESSAGE Indicates a message is available.
WAITING
DELETED Prompt indicating the Caller ID/Memory record is erased.
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS
Signal Meaning
A long warbling tone Signals an incoming call
(with ringer on)
Three short beeps Page signal
(several times)
One beep every 7 seconds Low battery warning
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
CALLER ID
Problem Solution
No Display • Is battery fully charged? Charge the battery for 12 hours or
replace the battery. Make sure the battery is properly installed
and connected.
•If you are using AC (electrical) power, make sure that the unit is
connected to a non-switched electrical outlet. Disconnect the
unit from the plug and plug it in again.
• Are you subscribed to Caller ID service from your local
telephone company?
Caller ID incomplete • The unit displays this message if it detects anything other
data message than valid Caller ID information during the silent period after
the first ring.This message indicates the presence of noise on
the line.
TELEPHONE
Problem Solution
No dial tone • Check installation:
— Is the base power cord connected to a working
electrical outlet?
— Is the telephone line cord connected to the base unit and the
wall phone jack?
•Disconnect the base from the wall phone jack and connect
another phone to the same jack. If there is no dial tone on
the second phone, the problem might be your wiring or
local service.
•The handset might be out of range of the base. Move closer to
the base.
•Make sure the battery is properly charged (for 12 hours).
•Ensure the battery pack is installed correctly.
•Did the handset beep when you pressed the talk/callback
button? Did the in use indicator come on?The battery may
need to be charged.
Dial tone is OK, but • Make sure the tone/pulse
can't dial out setting is programmed correctly.
Handset does • Make sure the RINGER switch on the handset is turned to ON.
not ring • You may have too many extension phones on your line.Try
unplugging some phones.
•See solutions for “No dial tone.”
Charge/In Use • Provided your phone company offers voice messaging service
Indicator on the and you subscribe to it, the charge/in use indicator on the base
base flashes flashes when the phone is not in use to indicate there is a
message waiting. It stops flashing after the message has
been reviewed.
Phone dials in pulse • Make sure the PHONE is inTONE dialing mode.
with tone service
Phone won’t dial out • Make sure the PHONE is in PULSE dialing mode.
with pulse service
CUSTOMER: CUTALONG DOTTED LINE. ✂
Please make sure that this form has been filled out completely.
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
Total Merchandise.........................................$_______________
Sales Tax........................................................$_______________
We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, county, and locality to which the
merchandise is being sent.
Use VISA or Master Card or Discover preferably. Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only. No COD or Cash. All
accessories are subject to availability. Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.
Shipping/Handling....................................... $_______________
Total Amount Enclosed.................................$_______________
Mail order form and money order or check (in U.S. currency) made payable toThomson
multimedia Inc. to:
Thomson multimedia Inc.
Mail Order Department
P.O . Box8419
Ronks, PA 17573-8419
Name_______________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________ Apt.____________
City ________________________State________ ZIP_________________
Daytime Phone Number ( )_______________________________
$5.00
____________________________________________________________________
Authorized Signature
My card expires:
Copy the number above your
name on the Master Card.
For credit card purchases
Your complete charge card number, its expiration date and your signature are necessary to
process all charge card orders.
Copy your complete account number from your VISA card.
My card expires:
Copy your complete account number from your
Master Card or Discover.
To order, call 1-800-338-0376 (for accessories only) or complete this order form.
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM
DESCRIPTION MODEL NO. TOTAL
QTY.
PRICE*
Belt clip $10.85
$14.95
Replacement battery
5-2560
5-2459
$15.50
AC Power supply 5-2527
black white
5-2560
5-2526
Headset $36.35
5-2425 5-2444
You experience • Change channels
static, noise, or • The handset maybe out of range. Move closer to the base.
fading in and out • Relocate the base.
•Charge the battery.
•Make sure base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with
another household appliance.
Unit beeps • Place handset in base cradle for 20 seconds to reset the security
code. If that doesn’t work, charge the battery for 12 hours.
•Clean the charging contacts on the handset and base with a
soft cloth or an eraser.
•See solutions for “No dial tone.”
•Replace the battery.
Memory Dialing • Did you program the memory location keys correctly?
•Did you follow the proper dialing sequence?
•Make sure the tone/pulse setting is programmed correctly.
•Did you reprogram numbers into memory after a power
outage or battery replacement?
SERVICE
This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service
agents. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ATLINKS USA, 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:
ATLINKS USA, 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 ________________________________________________
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, “HowTo 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.
LIMITED WARRANTY
What your warranty covers:
•Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
•One year, from date 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 you with 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 your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided
with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
•”Proof of purchase in 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:
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
c/o Thomson multimedia Inc.
11721 B Alameda Ave.
Socorro,Texas 79927
•Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by
the warranty.
•Insure your shipment for loss or damage. ATLINKS accepts no liability in case of
damage or loss.
•Anew or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
What your warranty
does not cover:
•Customer instruction. (Your Owner’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 have been modified or incorporated into other products.
•Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
•Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
•Please complete and mail the Product Registration 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 ABOVE ISTHE ONLYWARRANTY APPLICABLETO THIS
PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NOVERBAL ORWRITTEN INFORMATION
GIVEN BY ATLINKS USA, INC., ITS AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A
GUARANTY OR IN ANYWAY INCREASETHE SCOPE OFTHIS WARRANTY.
•REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDERTHIS WARRANTY ISTHE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OFTHE CONSUMER. ATLINKS USA, INC. SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
USE OFTHIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY ONTHIS PRODUCT.THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BYTHE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
INDIANA. EXCEPTTOTHE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ONTHIS PRODUCT IS LIMITEDTOTHE 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 gives you 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 your dealer for warranty information.
TALK
redial
format
ABC
2
JKL
5
TUV
8
OPER
0
DEF
3
MNO
6
WXYZ
9
#
1
GHI
4
PQRS
7
*
TONE PAUSE
cid/vol
delete
chan
mem
flash
ringer
off on
CALLBACK
delete
program
cancel
Headset jack
Headset plug
NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your
ATLINKS USA, Inc. product indicates that we are
participating in a program to collect and recycle Nickel
Cadmium batteries throughout the United States.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information or contact
your local recycling center.
Ni-Cd
RBRC
RBRC
Slot for belt clip