GE 27959 User manual

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40-Channel 2.4 GHz Call Waiting Caller ID
Cordless Telephone with Answering
Machine & Speakerphone
User’s Guide
27959

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NOTICE:This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.
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 certified 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 verified 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 qualified 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.This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may
not cause interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE CABINET BOTTOM

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SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING:TO
PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSETHIS
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.
CAUTION:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ....................... 2
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ................... 2
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) ....... 2
INTRODUCTION ..................................... 5
HANDSET LAYOUT ................................ 7
BASE LAYOUT ...................................... 7
BEFORE YOU BEGIN .............................. 8
PARTS CHECKLIST ............................. 8
TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS ........ 8
DIGITAL SECURITY CODE .................... 8
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION ... 8
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES .. 9
INSTALLING THE PHONE ......................... 9
WALL MOUNTING THE BASE ............. 10
TELEPHONE SET UP............................ 11
PROGRAMMING THE BASE ................ 11
MENU MODE ................................. 11
LANGUAGE .................................... 11
DISPLAY CONTRAST ......................... 12
RING TO ANSWER ........................... 12
USING TOLL SAVER ......................... 12
SECURITY CODE .............................. 13
RING LEVEL ................................... 13
RINGER TONE ................................. 14
TONE/PULSE .................................. 14
SET DAY ....................................... 15
SET TIME ...................................... 16
AREA CODE ................................... 16
FACTORY DEFAULT .......................... 17
BASIC OPERATION .............................. 18
SPEAKERPHONE .............................. 18
CHARGE/INUSE INDICATOR .............. 18
MAKING ACALL WITH THE HANDSET .. 18
MAKING ACALL WITH THE
SPEAKERPHONE .............................. 18
ANSWERING ACALL WITH THE
HANDSET ....................................... 19
ANSWERING ACALL WITH THE
SPEAKERPHONE .............................. 19
CALL TIMER ................................... 19
AUTO STANDBY .............................. 19
MANUAL CHANNEL SELECTION .......... 19
RINGER VOLUME CONTROL ............... 20
HANDSET ....................................... 20
BASE UNIT .................................... 20
FLASH ........................................... 20
LAST NUMBER REDIAL ..................... 20
HOLD ............................................ 21
CANCEL ......................................... 21
MUTE ........................................... 21
TEMPORARY TONE DIALING .............. 21
VOLUME ........................................ 22
ANSWERING SYSTEM ....................... 22
SPEAKERPHONE .............................. 22
CORDLESS HANDSET ....................... 22
PAGING ......................................... 22
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PAGING FROM THE BASE ........... 22
PAGING FROM THE HANDSET ..... 23
INTERCOM OPERATION ......................... 23
MAKING AN INTERCOM CALL ............ 23
RECEIVING AN INTERCOM CALL .......... 23
RECEIVING AN EXTERNAL TELEPHONE CALL
DURING AN INTERCOM CALL ............. 24
USING INTERCOM WITH ATELEPHONE
CALL ............................................ 24
TWO-WAY INTERCOM CALLS ............ 24
THREE-WAY INTERCOM CALLS .......... 24
MEMORY ........................................... 25
STORING ANAME AND NUMBER IN
MEMORY ....................................... 25
STORING AREDIAL NUMBER ............. 26
INSERTING APAUSE IN THE DIALING
SEQUENCE ..................................... 26
REVIEWING, CHANGING OR DELETING
STORED NAMES/NUMBERS ............... 26
DIALING ASTORED NUMBER ............. 27
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ......... 28
CALLER ID (CID) ............................... 29
RECEIVING AND STORING CID
RECORDS ....................................... 29
REVIEWING CALL RECORDS ............... 30
TRANSFERRING CID RECORDS TO
MEMORY ....................................... 30
DIALING ACALLER ID NUMBER ......... 31
DELETING THE CURRENT CALLER ID
RECORD ........................................ 32
DELETING ALL CALLER ID RECORDS .. 32
CALLER ID ERRORS/NODATA ........... 33
CALL WAITING CALLER ID ............... 33
ANSWERING SYSTEM SET UP.............. 33
VOICE INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 33
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION .......... 34
RECORDING THE OUTGOING
ANNOUNCEMENT ............................ 34
REVIEWING ANNOUNCEMENT ............ 34
MESSAGES INDICATOR ..................... 34
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE BASE .... 34
MESSAGE PLAYBACK FROM THE BASE 35
MEMORY FULL ............................... 35
ERASING MESSAGES ....................... 35
LEAVING AMEMO ........................... 36
REMOTE ACCESS ................................ 36
USING THE HANDSET ....................... 36
ANSWERING SYSTEM INDICATOR ........ 37
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE HANDSET37
MEMORY FULL ............................... 37
ACCESSING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM
FROM ANOTHER LOCATION ................ 37
CHANGING THE SECURITY CODE ........ 38
CHANGING THE BATTERY ...................... 38
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........ 39
HEADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATION ..... 40
CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET TO
THE HANDSET ................................. 40
CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP ............. 40
DISPLAY MESSAGES ............................ 40
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS .................. 42
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................... 42
TELEPHONE SOLUTIONS ................... 42
CALLER ID SOLUTIONS .................... 44
BATTERY SOLUTIONS ....................... 44
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 45
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............... 45
INDEX ............................................... 46
TELEPHONE NETWORK INFORMATION ...... 48
REN NUMBER ................................... 48
SERVICE ............................................ 48
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM ................... 48

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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.
Congratulations on purchasing this GE telephone/answering system.
This system operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range. When the base is
connected to electrical power and a telephone line, it can support a
cordless handset.
Features:
• 2.4GHz Technology
• Speakerphone
• Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible
• Tone/Pulse Dialing
This telephone has been designed to be simple to use, however, you can
reach its full potential more quickly by taking a few minutes to read this
instruction book. This telephone is a multifunction product for use with Call
Waiting and Caller ID services available from your local telephone company.
Your Caller ID Call Waiting phone allows you to:
• View the name and telephone number of a caller while you are on the
phone (Call Waiting Caller ID).
• Identify callers before you answer the phone.
• View the time and date of each incoming call.
• Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially in handset and the base.
• Know who called while you are on the other line or when you were away.
• Screen unwanted calls, eliminate harassment from annoying calls, or to
get prepared before answering a call.

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IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features of this telephone, you must
subscribe to two separate services available from your local telephone
company: the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service to know who is
calling when the phone rings and Caller ID with Call Waiting Service to know
who is calling while you are on the phone.
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 2.4GHz
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
2.4GHz 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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HANDSET LAYOUT
BASE LAYOUT
Display CID/VOL (caller ID/
volume button)
format/answerer (button)
play/stop (button)
skip (button)
review (button)
#PAUSE (button)
flash/program (button)
intercom (button)
ringer (switch)
conf./memory
(conference/memory
button)
chan/delete
(channel/delete
button)
erase (button)
redial (button)
TALK/callback
(button)
*TONE/cancel (button)
announce (button)
memo (button)
play/stop (button)
display
format (button)
cid/messages (caller ID/
messages button)
memory (button)
mic
flash/program (button)
SPEAKER/call back (button)
hold (button)
charge/in use (indicator)
mute (button)
vol (+ or -) (volume
+/- button)
page/intercom
(button)
conference (button)
redial (button)
delete/erase (button)
answerer on/off (button)
answerer on/off (indicator)
new message (indicator)
#PAUSE (button)
TONE*/exit
(button)

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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 (CA11A) 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.
DIGITAL SECURITY CODE
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 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 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.
• Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as
faxes, other phones, or modems.
Base Cordless
handset Belt clip Desktop/Wall
Mounting pedestal AC power
converter
Handset
battery
Modular
telephone
line jack
Wall plate
Telephone
line cord

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IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
• Install telephone near both a telephone (modular) jack and an electrical
power outlet.
• Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street, and electrical
noise, such as motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.
• Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating appliances,
radiators, and direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low temperature.
• Avoid dusty locations.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
INSTALLING THE PHONE
1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and telephone wall jack
RJ11C (CA11A).
2. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC
connector into the power jack on the back of the base.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. power converter 5-2596
(black) that came with this unit. Using other power converters may
damage the unit.
3. Install the handset battery.
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
• Push down on the top of the battery compartment cover (located on the
back of the handset) and slide the cover off.
• Lift the battery pack and connect its plug to the jack inside the compartment.
NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red wires) to the
jack inside the compartment as shown in the illustration.
BLACK WIRE
RED WIRE
BATTERY
PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY

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• Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.
4. Connect the telephone line cord by plugging one end of the telephone
line cord into the jack on the back of the base and other end into a
telephone wall jack.
5. Place the handset in the base cradle. The charge indicator turns on to
indicate the battery is charging.
6. Allow the handset to charge on a flat surface, such as a desk or table
top, for 12 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly charge the
phone, battery performance is compromised.
NOTE: If the battery is not properly installed in the handset, or if the battery
pack is not properly connected to the jack inside the battery compartment.
"NO BATTERY" shows in the display when the handset is placed in the
charging cradle.
WALL MOUNTING THE BASE
NOTE: For best results, leave the base on a flat surface during initial charging
before you hang it on the wall.
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 pedestal) over the wall plate
posts and slide the unit down into place. (Wall plate not included.)

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TELEPHONE SET UP
PROGRAMMING THE BASE
There are eleven programmable menus available: LANGUAGE,
CONTRAST, RINGTO ANSWER, SECURITY CODE, RING LEVEL, RINGER
TONE,TONE/PULSE, DAY,TIME, AREA CODE AND DEFAULT SETTING .
MENU MODE
Your phone must be in menu mode before you begin programming.
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode.)
2. Press the flash/program button to enter the menu mode.
NOTE: During programming, you can press flash/program to go to the next
option. To exit the menu, press flash/program repeatedly, or press the
TONE*/exit button on the base or *TONE/cancel button on the handset.
LANGUAGE
NOTE: This setting may be made with the base or the handset.
1. Press the flash/program button until SET LANGUAGE >1ENG 2FRA
3ESP shows on the base unit display or >1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows on
the handset display. 1ENG (ENGLISH) is the default setting.
Prompt displayed on the base unit Prompt displayed on the handset
2. Use touch-tone pad to select 1ENG, 2FRA, 3ESP or use the cid/messages
(< or >) buttons on the base or the CID/VOL (< or >) buttons on the
handset to scroll to 1ENG, 2FRA or 3ESP .
SET LANGUAGE
>1ENG 2FRA 3ESP >1ENG 2FRA 3ESP

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3. Press flash/program again to store your selection.You will hear a
confirmation tone.
DISPLAY CONTRAST
NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base.
1. Press the flash/program button until SET CONTRAST >1 2 3 shows in
the display. “ 1 ” is the default setting.
2. Press 1 , 2 or 3 on the base touch-tone to enter your selection or use the
cid/messages ( < or > ) button on the base to scroll to your selection.
3. Press flash/program again to store your selection. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
RING TO ANSWER
NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base.
You may set the number of times you want the phone to ring before the
answering system answers a call.
1. Press the flash/program button until RING TO ANSWER > 3, 5 TOLL
shows in the display. “ 5 ” is the default setting.
2. Press 3 or 5 or use the cid/messages (< or >) to scroll to 3, 5 or TOLL .
3. Press flash/program again to store your selection.You will hear a
confirmation tone.
USING TOLL SAVER
Toll Saver can save you the cost of a toll call when accessing your
messages from another phone:
SET CONTRAST
>1 2 3
RING TO ANSWER
3
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• If you have new messages, the unit answers after the 3rd ring.
• If you have no new messages, the unit answers after the 5th ring.
You can hang up after the 3rd or 4th ring and save the pay telephone or
long distance charge.
SECURITY CODE
NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base
You can access the answering system from any tone dialing telephone in
another location. The security code is required for remote access, and it
prevents unauthorized access to your answering system. You may only
change the security code at the base.
1. Press the flash/program button until SECURITY CODE 1 2 3 shows in
the display.
2. Use the touch-tone pad to enter your new 3-digit security code. For
example, press the 6, 2, and 8 number keys for security code 628 . The
default security code is 123 .
NOTE: If you want to re-enter the security code, enter the numbers again and
press the flash/program button. The new numbers replace the old numbers.
3. Press flash/program again to store your selection. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
RING LEVEL
NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base.
SECURITY CODE
1 2 3

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1. Press the flash/program button until SET RING LEVEL >1HI 2LO 3OFF
shows in the display.The default setting is 1HI .
2. Use the touch-tone pad to select 1, 2, or 3 or use the cid/messages (< or
>) buttons to scroll to 1HI , 2LO , or 3OFF .
3. Press flash/program again to store your selection.You will hear a
confirmation tone (at the base only).
NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, “RINGER OFF” shows in the base display.
RINGER TONE
NOTE: This setting may be made with the base and the handset.
You may choose from three different ringer tones.
1. Press the flash/program button until SET RINGER TONE > 1 2 3 shows
on the base unit display or RINGERTONE > 1 shows on the handset
display.The default ringer tone is 1.
Prompt displayed on the base unit Prompt displayed on the handset
2. Use the touch-tone pad to select 1, 2, 3 or use the cid/messages (< or >)
buttons on the base unit or CID/VOL ( < or > ) buttons on the handset to
scroll to your selection.The ringer tone plays for few seconds.
3. Press flash/program again to store your selection.You will hear a
confirmation tone.
TONE/PULSE
NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base.
SET RING LEVEL
>1HI 2LO 3OFF
SET RINGER TONE
>1 2 3
RINGER TONE >1

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Most telephone systems use tone dialing, however, some may still use
pulse dialing. Depending on your telephone system, set the dialing mode
as follows:
1. Press the flash/program button until SET TONE/PULSE >1TONE 2PULSE
shows on the display. The default setting is TONE .
2. Use the touch-tone pad to select 1TONE or 2 PULSE , or press the cid/
messages (< or >) button to scroll to 1TONE or 2PULSE .
3. Press flash/program again to store your selection. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
NOTE: If you aren’t sure which dialing system you have, set the telephone to
tone dialing and make a test call. If the call connects, the setting is correct. If
the call does not connect, set the telephone to pulse dialing.
SET DAY
NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base.
NOTE: If you want to keep the current day, press the flash/program button
again to skip when the display shows SET DAY SU M T W H F S.
1. Press the flash/program button until SET DAY SU >M T W H F S shows
on the display. The default setting is M (Monday).
2. Press the cid/messages (< or >) to scroll to the day. M (MONDAY) is
default setting.
SET TONE/PULSE
>
1TONE 2PULSE
SET DAY
SU
>M
T W H F s

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3. Press flash/program again to store your selection.You will hear a
confirmation tone.
SET TIME
NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base.
NOTE: Time of day is automatically transmitted by your local phone company
as part of Caller ID service. If you subscribe to Caller ID service, the current
time is set automatically when you receive your first CID record. Otherwise,
you may set the time manually.
NOTE: If you want to keep the current time, press the flash/program button
when the display shows - - : - - AM PM.
1. Press the flash/program button until SET TIME 12:00 >AM PM shows on
the display. The default setting is 12:00 AM.
2. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the current time. In the display, the
arrow automatically moves to the AM field. Use the cid/messages (< or
>) button to move the arrow to PM , if necessary.
3. Press flash/program again to store your selection.You will hear a
confirmation tone.
AREA CODE
NOTE: This setting may be made with the base and the handset.
If you enter a 3-digit area code here, your local area code does not appear
in Caller ID messages you review. Instead, you will see only the local
seven digit number. Calls you receive from outside your local area code
display as the full ten-digit number.
1. Press the flash/program button until SET AREA CODE - - - shows on the
base unit display or AREA CODE - - - shows on the handset display.The
default setting is - - -.
SET TIME
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Prompt displayed on the base unit Prompt displayed on the handset
2. Use the touch-tone pad to enter your three digit area code.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the delete/erase button on the base or
the chan/delete button on the handset to erase the incorrect area code and
repeat above step.
3. Press flash/program again to store your selection.You will hear a
confirmation tone.
FACTORY DEFAULT
NOTE: This setting may be made with the base and the handset.
As you become familiar with this system, you may prefer to use the system’s
original settings. Follow these steps to return to the factory settings.
1. Press the flash/program button until DEFAULT SETTING 1YES >2NO
shows on the base unit display or DEFAULT > NO shows on the handset
display.The default setting is NO .
Prompt displayed on the base unit Prompt displayed on the handset
2. Use the touch-tone pad to select 1YES or 2NO , or press the cid/
messages (< or >) button on the base or CID/VOL (< or >) button on the
handset to scroll to YES or NO .
• If you select YES , all settings in the programmable menu return to the
factory default settings.
• If you select NO , your programmed settings are retained.
SET AREA CODE
‐ ‐ ‐
AREA CODE ‐ ‐ ‐
DEFAULt SETTING
1YES >2NO
DEFAULt >NO

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3. Press flash/program again to store your selection.You will hear a
confirmation tone.
BASIC OPERATION
SPEAKERPHONE
For hands-free operation and convenience, your system is equipped with
a speakerphone.
For best speakerphone performance, avoid the following:
• Areas with high background noise. (The microphone might pick up
these sounds.)
• Surfaces affected by vibration.
• Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard, or next to a
cabinet, which can generate an echo effect.
TIP: Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can be clearly heard by the
person to whom you are talking.
CHARGE/INUSE INDICATOR
When the charge/in use indicator on the base is lit, the handset is correctly
seated in the cradle and is charging.The indicator flashes when the base is
paged, when the base pages the handset, or when you receive an
incoming call.
MAKING ACALL WITH THE HANDSET
1. Pick up the handset and press the TALK/callback button. Listen for a
dial tone.
2. Dial the desired number, or pre-dial the number first then press the talk/
callback button.
3. When finished, press theTALK/callback button again to hang up.
MAKING ACALL WITH THE SPEAKERPHONE
1. Press the SPEAKER/callback button on the base.You will hear a dial tone.
2. Dial a number. Or, pre-dial the number and then press the SPEAKER/
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3. When finished, press the SPEAKER/callback button to hang up.
NOTE: You can enter up to 32 pre-dial digits.
NOTE: To delete a pre-dialed number, press the delete/erase button on the
base or chan/delete button on the handset to backspace and erase the digits.
ANSWERING ACALL WITH THE HANDSET
1. When the phone rings, press theTALK/callback button on the handset.
2. When finished, press theTALK/callback button again to hang up.
ANSWERING ACALL WITH THE SPEAKERPHONE
1. When the phone rings, press the SPEAKER/callback button to answer a call.
2. When finished press SPEAKER/callback to hang up.
NOTE: If you are using the handset and want to switch to the speakerphone,
press the SPEAKER/callback button on the base first, and then either press
the TALK/callback button on the handset to switch it off, or put the handset
in the base cradle. When the SPEAKER/callback button is pressed, the
button lights. If you want to switch from speakerphone to handset, press the
TALK/callback button on the handset first, and then press the SPEAKER/
callback button on the base.
CALL TIMER
When you pressTALK/callback on the handset or SPEAKER/callback on the
base, the built-in call timer shows in the display and counts the length of
time of the call in minutes and seconds.
AUTO STANDBY
Placing the handset in the base cradle while the handset is off hook
(during a call) automatically hangs up the handset.
MANUAL CHANNEL SELECTION
While talking, you might need to manually change the channel in order to
reduce static caused by such appliances as baby monitors, garage door
openers, or other cordless phones. Press and release the chan/delete
button on the handset to advance to the next clear channel.

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RINGER VOLUME CONTROL
HANDSET
Use the two-position switch on the handset to turn the ringer off or on.
The ringer switch must be in the ON position for the handset to ring when
you receive calls.
BASE UNIT
The base ringer volume is set through the programming menu. Refer to
Telephone Set Up for more information.
FLASH
Use the flash/program button on the handset or base to activate custom
calling services, such as call waiting, which are available through your
local phone company.
TIP: Don’t press the TALK/callback button on the handset or the SPEAKER/
callback button on the base to activate a custom calling service, such as call
waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.
LAST NUMBER REDIAL
You may redial a number up to 32 digits long. If the number is longer than
32 digits, you will hear an error tone.To quickly redial the last number you
dialed:
1. Press theTALK/callback button on the handset or the SPEAKER/callback
button on the base.
2. Press the redial button.
-OR-
3. Press the redial button first then press theTALK/callback button or the
SPEAKER/callback button.
-OR-
4. If you get a busy signal and want to keep dialing the number, press the
redial button to quickly redial the number.