GE CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM 27906 User manual

Model 27906
2.4 GHz Cordless
Telephone System
User’s Guide

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Important Information
NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry
Canada technical specifications.
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.
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.

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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.

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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.

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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 6,427,009.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada
standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator
and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located
or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.”
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.

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Important InformatIon.................................................... 2
Interference InformatIon................................................ 3
telephone network InformatIon .................................... 4
ren number .................................................................. 4
lIcensIng ........................................................................ 5
hearIng aId compatIbIlIty (hac) .................................... 5
fcc rf radIatIon exposure statement ........................... 5
IntroductIon .................................................................. 9
before you begIn ........................................................... 9
Parts CheCklist ..........................................................................9
telePhone JaCk requirements...............................................10
InstallatIon ................................................................. 10
Digital seCurity system .........................................................10
imPortant installation guiDelines .......................................12
handset layout ............................................................ 13
InstallIng the phone..................................................... 14
installing the hanDset Battery............................................14
Base station.............................................................................15
Wall mounting.......................................................................16
handset setup.............................................................. 17
DisPlay language ....................................................................17
loCal area CoDe.....................................................................17
ringer tone..............................................................................18
tone/Pulse...............................................................................18
FaCtory DeFault ......................................................................19
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cordless phone basIcs ................................................. 19
making aCall..........................................................................19
reCeiving aCall ......................................................................19
reDial ........................................................................................20
inuse inDiCator ......................................................................20
Flash .........................................................................................20
volume ......................................................................................21
Channel Button......................................................................21
temPorary tone.......................................................................21
exit.............................................................................................22
ringer on/oFF .......................................................................22
Paging the hanDset................................................................23
volume Boost .........................................................................23
caller Id (cId)............................................................ 24
Call Waiting Caller iD.........................................................25
reCeiving CiD reCorDs ..........................................................25
storing CiD reCorDs (inCiD memory)..............................26
revieWing CiD reCorDs.........................................................26
Dialing aCiD numBer ...........................................................27
storing CiD reCorDs in internal memory.........................28
torePlaCe astoreD CiD reCorD........................................29
Deleting aCiD reCorD..........................................................29
Deleting all CiD reCorDs....................................................30
memory ........................................................................ 31
storing aname anD numBer in memory ............................31
storing the last numBer DialeD .........................................33
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inserting aPause in the Dialing sequenCe oF astoreD
numBer..................................................................................34
Changing astoreD numBer ..................................................34
revieWing anD Deleting storeD numBers ..........................34
Dialing astoreD numBer ......................................................35
Chain Dialing From memory .................................................36
changIng the battery ................................................... 37
Battery saFety PreCautions ..................................................37
dIsplay messages .......................................................... 38
handset sound sIgnals ................................................ 40
troubleshootIng guIde................................................. 41
causes of poor receptIon............................................. 44
general product care ................................................. 44
servIce.......................................................................... 45
Index ............................................................................ 47
accessory InformatIon ................................................. 50
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTOPEN
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:
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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.
Before You Begin
Parts Checklist
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Base
Handset
Telephone
line cord
AC power
adaptor
Handset
battery pack
Belt clip

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Telephone Jack Requirements
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C
type modular telephone jack, which
might look like the one pictured here,
installed in your home. If you don’t have
a modular jack, call your local phone
company to find out how to get one installed.
Installation
Digital Security System
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to
protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and
charges to your phone line.
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.
Modular
telephone
line jack
Wall plate