GE 27939 User manual

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40-Channel 2.4 GHz Call Waiting
Caller ID Cordless Telephone with
nswering Machine & Speakerphone
User’s Guide
27939
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EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in
compliance with parts 15 and 68 FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for
Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.
1Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating among other information the US number and
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must upon request provide this
information to your telephone company.
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still
have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas the sum of
the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you
may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should contact your local telephone company.
Notes
• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
• Party lines are subject to state tariffs and therefore you may not be able to use your own telephone
equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone company.
• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from
your line.
2Rights of the Telephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network the telephone
company shall where practicable notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required.
Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action the telephone company
may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance the telephone
company must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to
correct the situation; and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to
procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68 FCC Rules and Regulations.
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities equipment operations or
procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC
Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone
equipment the telephone company must give you adequate notice in writing to allow you to maintain
uninterrupted service.
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is the antenna for radio or television that is “receiving” the
interference).
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and
receiving antenna.
• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiving antenna is connected.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/
television technician for additional suggestions. Also the Federal Communications Commission has
prepared a helpful booklet “How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is
available from the U.S. Government Printing Office Washington D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number
004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
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SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
W RNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH
AND ARROW HEAD
WITHIN THE TRIANGLE
IS A WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
“DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE” INSIDE THE
PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING THE
PRODUCT.
C UTION:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EQUIPMENT PPROV L INFORM TION ........ 2
INTERFERENCE INFORM TION ................... 2
INTRODUCTION ..................................... 5
CALLER ID ....................................... 5
CALL WAITING .................................. 5
CALL WAITING CALLER ID .................. 5
BEFORE Y OU BEGIN .............................. 7
PARTS CHECKLIST ............................. 7
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS .......... 7
DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM ................. 7
DESKTOP INST LL TION ......................... 8
WLL MOUNT INST LL TION .................. 9
TELEPHONE SET UP............................. 11
LANGUAGE SELECTION ..................... 12
DISPLAY CONTRAST SELECTION ......... 13
LOCAL AREA CODE SELECTION .......... 13
RINGER LEVEL SELECTION ................ 14
RINGER T ONE SELECTION .................. 14
CURRENT DAY/TIME SELECTION ........ 14
DEFAULT SETTING SELECTION ........... 15
CORDLESS PHONE B SICS .................... 16
CHARGE/PAGE INDICATOR ................. 16
RECEIVING A CALL ........................... 16
MAKING A CALL ............................. 16
MANUAL CHANNEL SELECTION .......... 17
DURATION COUNTER ........................ 17
AUTO STANDBY .............................. 17
RINGER VOLUME SWITCH ................. 17
FLASH ........................................... 18
LAST NUMBER REDIAL ..................... 18
BASE UNIT ............................. 18
HANDSET ............................... 18
HOLD ............................................ 18
CANCEL ......................................... 19
FINDING/PAGING THE HANDSET ......... 19
MUTE ........................................... 20
TEMPORARY T ONE DIALING ............... 20
VOLUME CONTROL .......................... 21
ANSWERING MACHINE .............. 21
HANDSET ............................... 21
SPEAKERPHONE ....................... 21
SPE KERPHONE OPER TION .................. 21
USING THE BASE UNIT
SPEAKERPHONE .............................. 21
RECEIVING A CALL WITH
SPEAKERPHONE .............................. 22
MAKING A CALL WITH
SPEAKERPHONE .............................. 22
SWITCHING BETWEEN SPEAKERPHONE
AND HANDSET ................................ 23
INTERCOM OPER TION ......................... 23
INTERCOM CALLING ......................... 23
USING INTERCOM FROM THE
BASE ................................. 23
FROM THE HANDSET ................. 24
ADVANCED INTERCOM FEATURES ........ 24
HANDLING AN INCOMING
TELEPHONE CALL DURING
AN INTERCOM CALL .............. 24
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USING INTERCOM WHILE Y OU
HAVE A T ELEPHONE CALL ....... 24
SETTING UP A T WO-WAY
INTERCOM CONVERSATION
WHILE Y OU HAVE A
TELEPHONE CALL ..................... 25
SETTING UP A T HREE-WAY
CONVERSATION USING
INTERCOM ........................... 26
MEMORY ........................................... 26
STORING A NAME/AND NUMBER IN
MEMORY ....................................... 26
STORING A REDIAL NUMBER ............. 27
INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING
SEQUENCE ..................................... 28
REVIEWING CHANGING OR DELETING
STORED NUMBERS .......................... 28
DIALING A STORED NUMBER ............. 28
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ......... 30
CLLER ID OPER TION ........................ 31
RECEIVING AND STORING CALL
RECORDS ....................................... 31
REVIEWING CALL RECORDS ............... 32
TRANSFERRING CID RECORDS TO
MEMORY ....................................... 33
DIALING A CALLER ID NUMBER ......... 33
DELETING THE CURRENT CALLER ID
RECORD ........................................ 35
DELETING ALL CALLER ID RECORDS .. 35
CALLER ID ERRORS ......................... 35
CALL WAITING CALLER ID ................ 36
NSWERING M CHINE SET UP............. 36
VOICE INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 37
SETTING THE SPEAKER V OLUME ......... 37
SETTING THE RING SELECT ............... 37
NSWERING M CHINE OPER TION ........ 37
RECORDING THE OUTGOING
ANNOUNCEMENT ............................. 37
REVIEWING ANNOUNCEMENT ...... 38
MESSAGES INDICATOR ..................... 38
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE BASE .... 38
MESSAGE PLAYBACK ....................... 39
MEMORY FULL ............................... 39
ERASING MESSAGES ....................... 39
LEAVING A MEMO ........................... 40
REMOTE CCESS ................................ 40
USING THE HANDSET ....................... 41
ANSWERING MACHINE INDICATOR ...... 41
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE
HANDSET ....................................... 41
MEMORY FULL ............................... 42
ACCESSING THE ANSWERING MACHINE
FROM ANOTHER LOCATION ................ 42
CHANGING THE SECURITY CODE ......... 43
CH NGING THE B TTERY ...................... 44
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......... 44
HE DSET ND BELT CLIP OPER TION ..... 45
CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET
TO THE HANDSET ............................. 45
CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP .............. 45
DISPL Y MESS GES ............................ 46
HNDSET SOUND SIGN LS .................. 46
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................... 47
GENER L PRODUCT C RE .................... 49
CUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............... 49
SERVICE ............................................ 50
INDEX ............................................... 51
LIMITED W RR NTY ............................ 54
CCESSORY ORDER FORM ................... 55
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INTRODUCTION
Your cordless telephone/answering machine with Caller ID is designed to
give you flexibility in use and high quality performance. To get the most
from your new cordless telephone/answering machine we suggest that
you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual.
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.
CALLER ID
This feature allows you to see the number or name and number of the
person calling before you answer the phone.
CALL WAITING
This feature allows you to answer incoming calls while you are talking on
the phone.
CALL WAITING CALLER ID
Also known as Type II Caller ID this feature allows you to see the name
and number of a call that beeps in while you are talking on the phone with
someone else.
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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.
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.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS CHECKLIST
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS
You need an RJ11 type modular jack which is the most common
type of phone jack and might look like the one pictured here. If
you don’t have a modular jack call your local phone company
to find out how to get one installed.
DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect 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 about 20 seconds to reset the code.
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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Base Handset Belt clip Mounting bracket
AC power supply Telephone line cord Handset battery
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DESKTOP INSTALLATION
1. Remove the battery compartment door on the handset insert the battery
pack plug the cord into the jack (inside the compartment) and replace
the compartment door.
2. Set the RINGER switch (on the handset) to ON and place the handset in
the cradle on the base.
3. Plug the power supply cord into the power jack on the back of the base
and into an electrical outlet. The "charge/page" indicator comes on
verifying the battery is charging.
llow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If you don't
properly charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised.
4. Plug the telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the back of
the base and into a modular phone jack.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2510 power supply that
came with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.
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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION
Because it is necessary to charge the handset for 12 hours prior to
connecting the phone for use the first time it is better to leave the unit on
a flat surface during initial charge before attempting to hang it on the wall.
1. Remove the battery compartment door on the handset insert the battery
pack plug the cord into the jack (inside the compartment) and replace
the compartment door.
2. Set the RINGER switch (on the handset) to ON and place the handset in
the cradle on the base.
3. Plug the power supply into the power jack on the back of the base and
the other end into an electrical outlet. The charge/page indicator comes
verifying the battery is charging.
NOTE: If desired, gather the extra power supply line cord together, fasten
with a wire tie, and store inside the wall mounting bracket.
llow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If you don’t
properly charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2510 power supply that
came with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.
Installation continued on next page.
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4. Remove the handset from the cradle and set aside. Turn the base over
and align the four slots on the bottom of the base with the four hook-
tabs on the mounting bracket.
5. Insert the hook-tabs into the slots and push upwards until the mount
bracket snaps securely into place.
6. Plug the telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the back of the
base and into a modular jack.
NOTE: If desired, gather the extra telephone line cord together, fasten with a
wire tie, and store inside the wall mounting bracket.
7. Slip the mounting holes on the bracket over the wall plate posts and
firmly slide the unit down into place (wall plate not included).
8. Place the handset in the cradle.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2510 power supply that
came with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.
NOTE: The phone is shipped in Tone Dialing Mode from the manufacturer.
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