GE 27958 User manual

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2.4GHz Speakerphone and Answering System
with Cordless Handset and Call Waiting
Caller ID
User’s Guide
27958

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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 forTelephoneTerminal Equipment published
by ACTA.
1Notification to the LocalTelephone 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.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the
applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is
provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See
installation instructions for details.
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.
•If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this
product does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment,
consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
2Rights of theTelephone 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,
“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.
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
US NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE CABINET BOTTOM

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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
FLASHANDARROW
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
“DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE” INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE.
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:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION ........ 2
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ................... 2
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) ........ 2
INTRODUCTION ..................................... 5
HANDSET AND CHARGE CRADLE LAYOUT .. 7
BASE LAYOUT ...................................... 7
BEFORE Y OU BEGIN .............................. 8
PARTS CHECKLIST ............................. 8
TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS ........ 8
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION .... 8
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES .. 9
INSTALLING THE PHONE .......................... 9
CONNECTING THE AC (ELECTRICAL)
POWER .......................................... 10
CONNECTING THET ELEPHONE LINE ..... 10
CONNECTING THE CORDED HANDSET .. 10
WALL MOUNTING THE BASE ............. 10
TELEPHONE SET UP.............................11
LANGUAGE......................................11
DISPLAY CONTRAST ......................... 12
LOCAL AREA CODE ......................... 12
RINGER LEVEL ................................ 12
CURRENT DAY/TIME ........................ 13
TONE/PULSE .................................. 13
RING SELECT ................................. 13
REGISTRATION ................................ 14
DEFAULT SETTING ........................... 14
BASIC OPERATION ............................... 15
ANSWERING ACALL ........................ 15
CORDLESS HANDSET ................ 15
CORDED HANDSET ................... 15
BASE SPEAKERPHONE ............... 15
MAKING ACALL ...................... 15
CORDLESS HANDSET ................ 15
CORDED HANDSET ................... 15
SPEAKERPHONE ....................... 16
MANUAL CHANNEL SELECTION.......... 16
CALLTIMER .................................... 16
AUTO STANDBY .............................. 16
RINGER VOLUME SWITCH ................. 16
HANDSET ............................... 16
BASE UNIT ............................. 16
FLASH ........................................... 17
LAST NUMBER REDIAL ..................... 17
BASE SPEAKERPHONE ............... 17
CORDED HANDSET ................... 17
CORDLESS HANDSET ................ 17
HOLD ............................................ 18
PAGING THE CORDLESS HANDSET ...... 18
MUTE ........................................... 18
TEMPORARYTONE DIALING ............... 18
VOLUME ........................................ 19
ANSWERING SYSTEM................ 19
CORDED HANDSET ................... 19
CORDLESS HANDSET ................ 19
SPEAKERPHONE ....................... 19

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SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION .............. 20
RECEIVING ACALL WITH
SPEAKERPHONE .................... 20
MAKING ACALL WITH
SPEAKERPHONE .................... 20
SWITCHING BETWEEN
SPEAKERPHONE AND
HANDSET ............................ 21
INTERCOM OPERATION ..................... 21
MAKING AN INTERCOM CALL ..... 21
ANSWERING AN INTERCOM
CALL .................................. 21
RECEIVING AN INCOMING
TELEPHONE CALL DURING
AN INTERCOM CALL .............. 21
USING INTERCOM WITH A
TELEPHONE CALL ................. 22
TWO-WAY INTERCOM
CALLS ......................... 22
THREE-WAY INTERCOM
CALLS ......................... 22
MEMORY ........................................... 23
STORING ANAME AND NUMBER IN
MEMORY ....................................... 23
STORING AREDIAL NUMBER ............. 24
INSERTING APAUSE IN THE DIALING
SEQUENCE ..................................... 24
REVIEWING, CHANGING OR DELETING
STORED NAMES/NUMBERS ............... 24
DIALING ASTORED NUMBER ............. 25
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ......... 26
CALLER ID (CID) ............................... 27
RECEIVING AND STORING CID
RECORDS ....................................... 27
REVIEWING CALL RECORDS ............... 28
TRANSFERRING CID RECORDS
TO MEMORY................................... 28
DIALING ACALLER ID NUMBER ......... 29
DELETING THE CURRENT CALLER ID
RECORD ........................................ 30
DELETING ALL CALLER ID RECORDS .. 30
CALLER ID ERRORS ......................... 30
CALL WAITING CALLER ID................ 31
ANSWERING SYSTEM SET UP............... 31
VOICE INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 31
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION .......... 31
RECORDING THE OUTGOING
ANNOUNCEMENT............................. 31
REVIEWING ANNOUNCEMENT...... 32
MESSAGES INDICATOR ..................... 32
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE BASE .... 32
MESSAGE PLAYBACK ....................... 32
MEMORY FULL ............................... 33
ERASING MESSAGES ....................... 33
LEAVING AMEMO ........................... 34
REMOTE ACCESS ................................ 34
USING THE HANDSET ....................... 34
ANSWERING SYSTEM INDICATOR ........ 35
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE
HANDSET....................................... 35
MEMORY FULL ............................... 35
ACCESSING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM
FROM ANOTHER LOCATION ................ 35
CHANGING THE SECURITY CODE......... 36
CHANGING THE BATTERY ...................... 37
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......... 37
HEADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATION ..... 38
CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET
TO THE HANDSET ............................. 38
CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP .............. 38
DISPLAY MESSAGES ............................ 39
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS .................. 40
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................... 40
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 42
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............... 42
SERVICE ............................................ 43
INDEX ............................................... 44
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................ 46
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM ................... 47

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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 2.4 GHz frequency range, and is unique to conventional cordless
telephones.When the base is connected to electrical power and a telephone line, it
can support a cordless handset.And you can place the fully featured cordless
handset anywhere electrical power is available.
Features:
•2.4 GHzTechnology
•Speakerphone
•CallWaiting 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 (CallWaiting 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 each 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 2.4 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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HANDSET AND CHARGE CRADLE LAYOUT
BASE LAYOUT
3
DEF
12
ABC
6
MNO
4
GHI
5
JKL
9
WXYZ
7
PQRS
8
TUV
#
PAU SE
*
TONE
0
OPER
ANSWERER
ON/OFF
ANNOUNCE
MEMO
PLAY/STOP
PROGRAM
REDIAL
PAG E
INTERCOM
MESSAGES/CID
HANDSET
VOLUME
SPKR VOL
+
-
SPEAKER
MUTE
HOLD
C
A
L
L
B
A
C
K
MEMORY
DELETE
NEW MESSAGE
FORMAT
FLASH
+_
TALK
redial
ABC
2
JKL
5
TUV
8
OPER
0
DEF
3
MNO
6
WXYZ
9
#
1
GHI
4
PQRS
7
*
TONE PAUSE
cid/vol
delete
ringer
off on
CALL BACK
program
code
PLAY/STOP
erase
answerer/
format
chan flash
memory intercom
CHARGE
Display
cid/vol button
answerer/
format button
PLAY/STOP
button
skip button
review button
PAUSE button
flash/program
button
intercom button
ringer switch
conference/mem
button
chan/delete
button
erase button
redial button
TALK/callback
button
charge cradle with
power supply
charge indicator
new message
indicator display
memo button
PLAY/STOP button
arrow button
CONFERENCE/
MEMORY button
FLASH/
PROGRAM button
REDIAL button
PAGE INTERCOM
button
HOLD indicator
HOLD button
SPEAKER/CALLBACK
indicator
SPEAKER/CALLBACK
button
MUTE indicator
MUTE button
SPKR/VOL button
HANDSET VOLUME
button
DELETE button
arrow button
ANNOUNCE button
ANSWERER ON/OFF button
FORMAT button
Hook switch

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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 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.
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 supply
Telephone
line cord Handset battery
Modular
telephone
line jack
Wall plate
Coiled handset
cord
Base Handset
3
DEF
12
ABC
6
MNO
4
GHI
5
JKL
9
WXYZ
7
PQRS
8
TUV
#
PAUSE
*
TONE
0
OPER
ANSWERER
ON/OFF
ANNOUNCE
MEMO
PLAY/STOP
PROGRAM
REDIAL
PAGE
INTERCOM
MESSAGES/CID
HANDSET
VOLUME
SPKR VOL
+
-
SPEAKER
MUTE
HOLD
C
A
L
L
B
A
C
K
MEMORY
DELETE
NEWMESSAGE
FORMAT
FLASH
+_
TALK
redial
ABC
2
JKL
5
TUV
8
OPER
0
DEF
3
MNO
6
WXYZ
9
#
1
GHI
4
PQRS
7
*
TONE PAUSE
cid/vol
delete
ringer
off on
CALLBACK
program
code
PLAY/STOP
erase
answerer/
format
chan flash
memory intercom
Cordless handset
charger
CHARGE

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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
Choose the best location to install your base and handset charge cradle.
Your base and handset charge cradle should be placed on a level surface
such as a desk or table top, or you may mount the base on a wall.

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CONNECTING THE AC (ELECTRICAL) POWER
1. On the base, plug the power supply cord into the power jack on the back
of the base and the other into an electrical outlet. If desired, store the
extra power supply line cord inside desktop pedestal.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2510 (black) and 5-2511
(white) power supply that came with this unit. Using other power
supplies may damage the unit.
2. Plug the handset charge cradle into an electrical outlet.
NOTE: The charge indicator on the handset charge cradle turns on to
indicate the handset battery is charging
Allow the handset to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. if you don't
properly charge the system, battery performance is compromised.
CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE LINE
On the base, plug one end of the straight telephone line cord into the jack on
the back of the base and the other end into a modular wall telephone jack.
NOTE: If desired, gather the extra telephone line and power supply cord
together, fasten with a wire tie.
CONNECTING THE CORDED HANDSET
1. Connect one end of the coiled handset cord to the jack on the side of
the base.
2. Connect the other end of the coiled cord to the jack on the handset, then
place the handset in the base cradle.
WALL MOUNTING THE BASE
The base is packaged with the pedestal attached in desktop mode.To
mount the base on the wall:
1. Turn the base over and remove the pedestal.
2. Rotate the pedestal a half turn, and align it with the bottom of the base.
3. Attach the pedestal by first inserting the tabs on the pedestal into the
slots on the bottom of the base, and then push the pedestal down until
it snaps into place.

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4. Plug the telephone line cord into the jack marked PHONE LINE on the
back of the base and the other end into a modular phone jack.
5. Feed the telephone line cord and power supply cord through the
grooves on the pedestal to allow the unit to rest flat against the wall.
6. Slip the mounting holes on the pedestal over the wall plate posts and
firmly slide the unit into place. (Wall plate not included.)
7. Remove the handset hook, turn it upside down, and put it back in the
slot.You need to do this so the corded handset doesn't fall out of the
base.
8. Place the corded handset in the base cradle.
NOTE: If desired, gather the extra telephone line and power supply cord
together, fasten with a wire tie.
TELEPHONE SET UP
There are ten programmable menus available: Language,Tone/Pulse,
Ringer, Display Contrast, Local Area Code, Ringer Level, Set Day, SetTime,
Link Cordless Handset, and Default.
LANGUAGE
NOTE: This setting may be made with the base or the cordless handset.
1. Press the flash/program button until 1ENGLISH 2FRA 3ESP shows in the
display. 1ENGLISH is the default setting.
2. Press 1, 2, or 3 on the cordless handset or base touch-tone pad to enter
your selection, or press the MESSAGES/CID (or) button on the
base or the cid/vol (or) buttons on the cordless handset to scroll to
your selection.
3. Press flash/program again to store your selection.

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DISPLAY CONTRAST
NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base.
1. Press the flash/program button until SET CONTRAST shows in the
display. “ 2 ” is the default setting.
2. Press 1, 2 or 3 on the base touch-tone pad to enter your selection, or use the
MESSAGES/CID (or) button on the base to scroll to your selection.
3. Press flash/program again to store your selection.
NOTE: You can press flash/program at any time to go to the next option. To
exit the menu, press flash/program repeatedly.
LOCAL AREA CODE
NOTE: This setting may be made with the base or the cordless handset.
1. Press the flash/program button until SET AREA CODE - - - shows in the
display. - - - is the default setting.
2. Use the cordless handset or base number pad to enter your three digit
area code.
3. Press flash/program again to store your selection.
NOTE: You can press flash/program at any time to go to the next option. To
exit the menu, press flash/program repeatedly.
RINGER LEVEL
NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base.
1. Press the flash/program button until SET RING LEVEL shows in the
display. 1 HI is the default setting.
2. Press 1, 2 or 3 on the base touch-tone pad to enter your selection, or use
the MESSAGES/CID (or) button to scroll to your selection.
3. Press flash/program again to store your selection.
NOTE: You can press flash/program at any time to go to the next option. To
exit the menu, press flash/program repeatedly.

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CURRENT DAY/TIME
NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base.
Time is transmitted automatically by your local phone company as part of
Caller ID service. If you are subscribed to Caller ID service, the current time is
set automatically when you receive your first CID call. Otherwise, you can set
the time manually.
1. Press the flash/program button until SET DAY shows in the display.
Monday is the default setting.
2. Use the MESSAGES/CID (or) button to select the current day.
3. Press flash/program until SETTIME shows on the display. 12:00 AM is
the default setting.
4. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the first digit of the hour, then enter the
second digit of the hour, the first digit of the minute, and the second
digit of the minute.
5. Use the MESSAGES/CID (or) button to scroll to AM or PM.
6. Press flash/program again to store your selection.
NOTE: Press and release flash/program to review the settings. To exit, press
the flash/program button until you exit the menu.
TONE/PULSE
NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base.
1. Press the flash/program button until 1TONE 2PULSE shows in the
display. 1TONE is the default setting.
2. Use the touch-tone pad on the base to enter your selection, or press the
MESSAGES/CID (or) buttons to scroll to your selection.
3. Press flash/program again to store your selection.
RING SELECT
This setting may only be made with the base.
1. Press the flash/program button until RING SELECT shows in the display.

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2. Use the touch-tone pad on the base to enter your selection, or use the
MESSAGES/CID (or) button to scroll to your selection (3 to 5 rings).
3. Press flash/program again to store your selection.
REGISTRATION
Registration links the base to a cordless handset. Once a handset is
registered it can use the base’s phone connection. A cordless handset will
not operate until it is registered to the base. During the registration
process, keep the handset near the base.
1. Press the flash/program button on the base until LINK HANDSET shows
in the display. 2NO is the default setting.
2. Press the 1 number key or press the MESSAGES/CID (or) button
on the base to scroll to 1YES .
3. Press flash/program to confirm handset is linked to the base. WAITING
HANDSET REGISTRATION shows in the display.
4. Press the flash/program button on the handset until LINK BASE? shows
in the display. 2NO is the default setting.
5. Press 1 on the handset keypad or cid/vol (or) button on the
handset to scroll to 1YES .
6. Press flash/program on the handset again to confirm.You will hear a long
confirmation tone when the handset is successfully linked to the base.
DEFAULT SETTING
1. Press the flash/program button until DEFAULT SETTING 1YES 2NO
shows in the display. 2NO is the default setting.
2. Press 1 or 2 on the cordless handset or base touch-tone pad or use the
MESSAGES/CID (or) button on the base or the cid/vol (or)
button on the handset to scroll to 1YES or 2NO .
NOTE: If you choose “YES” all settings in the programmable menu return to
factory defaults. Changing the default setting will not reset the clock.
3. Press flash/program again to store your selection.

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BASIC OPERATION
ANSWERING ACALL
Check the display to see who is calling.
CORDLESS HANDSET
1. Press theTALK/callback button on the handset.The new message/in-use
indicator on the base comes on whenever the handset is on.
2. When finished, pressTALK/callback to hang up.
CORDED HANDSET
1. Lift the handset.
2. When finished, put the handset back on the cradle to hang up.
BASE SPEAKERPHONE
1. Press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button.
2. When finished, press SPEAKER/CALLBACK to hang up.
NOTE: For more information, refer to Speakerphone Operation section of
this manual.
MAKING ACALL
CORDLESS HANDSET
1. Press theTALK/callback button.
2. Wait for a dial tone then dial the desired number.
3. When finished, pressTALK/callback to hang up.
CORDED HANDSET
1. Lift the handset and wait for a dial tone.
2. Dial the desired number.
3. When finish, put the handset back on the cradle to hang up.

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SPEAKERPHONE
1. Press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button.
2. Wait for a dial tone, then dial the desired number. Or, dial the number
and then press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button.
3. When finished, press SPEAKER/CALLBACK to hang up.
MANUAL CHANNEL SELECTION
While talking, you might need to manually change the channel in order to
reduce static caused by baby monitors, garage door openers, or other
cordless phones. Press and release the Channel/Delete button on the
cordless handset to advance to the next clear channel.
CALL TIMER
After you pressTALK/callback on the cordless handset (or lift the corded
handset, or press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button on the base), the built-in
call timer shows in the display and begins counting the length of time of
the call.
AUTO STANDBY
Placing the cordless handset in the charge cradle while the handset is off
the hook (or during a call) automatically hangs up the handset.
RINGER VOLUME SWITCH
HANDSET
Use the two-position switch on the cordless handset to turn the ringer
volume off or on.
BASE UNIT
The base ringer volume is set through the programming menu. Refer to
Telephone Set Up for more information.
The ringer switch must be in the ON position for the cordless handset to
ring when incoming calls are received.

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FLASH
Use the flash/program buttons on the base and cordless handset to
activate custom calling services such as call waiting or call transfer, which
are available through your local phone company.
TIP: Don’t use the TALK/callback or SPEAKER/CALLBACK button to activate
custom calling service such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.
LAST NUMBER REDIAL
To quickly redial the last number you dialed:
BASE SPEAKERPHONE
1. Press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button.
2. Press the redial button.
-Or-
3. Press the redial button first, then press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button.
If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press the
redial button to quickly redial the number again.
CORDED HANDSET
1. Lift the corded handset.
2. Press the redial button.
If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press the
redial button to quickly redial the number.
CORDLESS HANDSET
1. PressTALK/callback button.
2. Press the redial button.
If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press the
redial/pause button to quickly redial the number again.

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HOLD
Press the hold button on the base to put a call on hold.The hold indicator
light turns on.
To take a call off hold, press the hold button again, and the hold indicator
light turns off.
•To switch a call on hold from the base to the cordless handset, press
TALK/callback on the cordless handset.
If you continue the call on a separate extension phone, your cordless
phone releases the line to the extension phone, and the hold indicator
light turns off.
PAGING THE CORDLESS HANDSET
This feature helps you locate a misplaced handset.
Press and release the PAGE INTERCOM button on the base.The display
shows PAGING .The cordless handset beeps continuously and displays
PAGEYOU for about two minutes or until you press intercom orTALK/
callback on the cordless handset or press PAGE INTERCOM on the base.
NOTE: You may still page the cordless handset even if the ringer is turned off.
MUTE
To have a private, off-line conversation, use the mute feature.The party on
the other end of the line cannot hear you, but you can still hear them.
1. Press the MUTE button on the base.The base display shows MUTE and
the mute indicator turns on.
2. Press MUTE again to cancel and return to your phone conversation.
TEMPORARY TONE DIALING
This feature is useful only if you use pulse dialing service.Temporary tone
dialing enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch-tone
services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc. For example, when

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you call your bank you may need to enter your account number. Using the
temporary tone allows you to temporarily make your phone touch tone
compatible.
1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.
2. When your call is answered, press the *TONE button on your cordless
handset or base number pad to temporarily change from pulse dialing
to tone dialing.
3. Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need.
4. Hang up the phone and the phone automatically returns to pulse
(rotary) dialing mode.
VOLUME
ANSWERING SYSTEM
Adjust the base unit speaker volume by pressing the SPKR/VOL + and -
buttons.There are eight volume levels, and each press of the volume
button adjusts the speaker volume by one level.When you reach the
maximum or minimum volume level, the phone beeps three times.
CORDED HANDSET
Adjust the corded handset volume by pressing the HANDSETVOLUME
button on the base.There are four volume levels, and each press of the
HANDSETVOLUME button adjusts the receiver volume by one level.
CORDLESS HANDSET
Adjust the receiver volume by pressing the cid/vol (or) buttons.There
are four volume levels, and each press of the cid/vol (or) button
adjusts the receiver volume by one level.When the maximum or minimum
volume level is reached, the phone beeps twice.
SPEAKERPHONE
Adjust the speakerphone volume by pressing the SPKR/VOL + and -
buttons on the base.

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SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION
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.
Note the following guidelines when using the speakerphone.
•Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can be clearly heard by
the person to whom you are speaking.
•The SPEAKER indicator is on when the speakerphone is in use.
RECEIVING ACALL WITH SPEAKERPHONE
1. When the phone rings, press and release the SPEAKER/CALLBACK
button on the base, and speak normally, at a minimum distance or 8-9
inches, into the built-in microphone.
2. Adjust speakerphone volume by pressing the SPKR/VOL + and - buttons
on the base.
3. To end the call, press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button again.
MAKING ACALL WITH SPEAKERPHONE
1. Press and release the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button on the base, and wait
for a dial tone.
2. Dial the number (using a memory dial number, if desired.)The number
shows in the display.
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Dial the number and then press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button.
3. When the party answers, adjust speakerphone volume by pressing the
SPKR/VOL + and - buttons.
4. To end the call, press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button again.