GE 21008 User manual

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2.4 GHz Dual Cordless Handset
Call Waiting Caller ID Phone System
User’s Guide
21008

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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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ....................... 2
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ................... 2
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) ........ 2
FCC RF RADIATION EXPOSURE
STATEMENT .................................. 5
INTRODUCTION ..................................... 5
HANDSET LAYOUT ................................. 7
BASE LAYOUT ...................................... 8
HANDSET CHARGE CRADLE LAYOUT ......... 8
PARTS CHECKLIST ................................. 9
TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS ........ 9
INSTALLATION ..................................... 10
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES ................ 10
INSTALLING THE PHONE ..................... 11
CONNECTING THE AC (ELECTRICAL)
POWER ........................................... 11
CONNECTING THET ELEPHONE LINE ...... 11
INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY .... 12
WALL MOUNTING THE BASE ............. 12
PROGRAMMING THET ELEPHONE ............. 13
STANDBY SCREEN ........................... 13
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ............. 13
LANGUAGE ............................. 13
HANDSET NAME ...................... 13
AREA CODE ............................ 14
RINGER T ONE .......................... 14
TONE/PULSE ........................... 14
REGISTRATION ......................... 15
DE-REGISTRATION .................... 16
GLOBAL DE-REGISTRATION ......... 16
DEFAULT SETTING .................... 17
TELEPHONE OPERATION ....................... 17
CHARGE INDICATOR ......................... 17
MAKING CALLS .............................. 17
ANSWERING CALLS ......................... 18
CALLT IMER .................................... 18
AUTO STANDBY .............................. 18
RINGER ON/OFF ............................. 18
FLASH/CALL WAITING ...................... 19
LAST NUMBER REDIAL ..................... 19
EXIT ............................................. 19
PAGE ............................................ 20
HANDSET TO HANDSET PAGING .. 20
PAGING FROM THE BASE/GROUP
PAGE ................................. 20
MUTE ........................................... 20
TEMPORARY T ONE DIALING ............... 20
RECEIVER VOLUME CONTROL ............. 21
INTERCOM OPERATION ......................... 21
MAKING AN INTERCOM CALL ..... 21
RECEIVING AN INTERCOM CALL ... 22
ADVANCED INTERCOM FEATURES ........ 22
RECEIVING AN INCOMING
TELEPHONE CALL DURING
AN INTERCOM CALL .............. 22
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:

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
USING INTERCOM WITH
EXTERNALT ELEPHONE CALLS .22
TWO-WAY CALLING ........................ 22
THREE-WAY CALLING ...................... 23
TRANSFERRING EXTERNAL CALLS TO
OTHER HANDSETS .......................... 23
MEMORY ........................................... 23
STORING ANAME AND NUMBER IN
MEMORY ....................................... 24
STORING THE LAST NUMBER DIALED .. 24
INSERTING APAUSE IN THE DIALING
SEQUENCE (OF ASTORED NUMBER)... 25
REVIEWING RECORDS STORED
IN MEMORY ................................... 25
CHANGING RECORDS STORED
IN MEMORY ................................... 25
DELETING RECORDS STORED
IN MEMORY ................................... 25
DIALING ANUMBER FROM MEMORY ... 26
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ......... 26
CALLER ID (CID) ............................... 27
CID ERROR CODES ......................... 27
RECEIVING CID RECORDS ................. 27
STORING CID RECORDS (INCALLER ID
MEMORY) ...................................... 28
REVIEWING CID RECORDS ................ 28
STORING CID RECORDS IN INTERNAL
MEMORY ....................................... 28
DIALING ACID NUMBER .................. 29
DELETING ACID RECORD ................ 30
DELETING ALL CID RECORDS ........... 30
CHANGING THE BATTERY ...................... 31
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......... 31
BELT CLIP AND OPTIONAL HEADSET ....... 32
CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP .............. 32
CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL
HEADSET TO THE HANDSET ................ 32
DISPLAY MESSAGES ............................ 33
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS .................. 34
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................... 35
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 38
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............... 38
TELEPHONE NETWORK INFORMATION ...... 39
REN NUMBER ................................... 39
INDEX ............................................... 40
SERVICE ............................................ 42
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM ................... 43

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FCC RF RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment.This equipment should be installed and
operated with a mininum 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.
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 the GE Dual Cordless HandsetTelephone
System.This system operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency range, and is unique
to conventional cordless telephones. When the base is connected to electrical
power and a telephone line, you can place a fully-featured cordless handset
anywhere electrical power is available.
Features:
•2.4 GHz digital technology
•Handset to handset Intercom
•2-way and 3-way Conference/CallTransfer
•Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible
•Tone/Pulse Dialing
•Up to 50 Name and Number Memory 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.

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Your Caller ID Call Waiting phone allows you to:
•View the name and telephone number of a caller (Call Waiting Caller ID)
while you are on the phone.
•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 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.
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.
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 Call Waiting Caller ID Service to know who
is calling while you are on the phone.

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format/conference button
cid/vol (up or down
arrow) buttons
REDIAL button
PAGE/INT button
RINGER button
FLASH/DELETE button
*tone button #pause button
HANDSET LAYOUT
EXIT button
MUTE/program button
MEM button

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BASE LAYOUT
HANDSET CHARGE CRADLE LAYOUT
in use/
page
charge
page
page button/indicator
in use/page indicator
charge indicator
Back Side
charge
charge indicator
AC power supply

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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 phone 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.
Base Dual Handsets Belt clips Mounting
pedestal
AC power supply Telephone line
cord
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Wall plate

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INSTALLATION
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. 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.
•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.
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 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.