GE 16154820 User Manual

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NTRODUCTION

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.

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.

Your Caller ID phone enables you to:

•

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 were away or on the phone.

To get the most from your new phone, we suggest that you take
a few minutes right now to read through this user's guide.

IMPORTANT:

In order to use all of the Caller ID features of

this phone, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/
Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To
know who is calling while you are on the phone, you must
subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.

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.

EFORE

EGIN

ARTS

HECKLIST

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

ANDSET

AND

HARGE

RADLE

AYOUT

NSTALLING

THE

ANDSET

ATTERY

NOTE:

The handset batteries and battery compartment covers

are packaged together.

1. On each handset, connect the battery to the jack located inside

the battery compartment.

NOTE:

It is important to maintain the polarity (black and

red wires) to the jack inside the compartment as shown in
the illustration.

2. Close the battery compartments by pushing the cover up until it

snaps into place.

3. Place one handset in the base cradle and the other in the

charge cradle.

Allow the handsets to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If you
don't properly charge the handsets, battery performance is
compromised.

NSTALLING

THE

HONE

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.

ONNECTING

THE

AC (

ELECTRICAL

)

OWER

1. Plug the power supply into the power jack on the bottom of the

base and into an electrical outlet.

2. Plug the charge cradle into an electrical outlet. The in use/charge

indicators turn on, verifying the batteries are charging.

CAUTION:

Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc.

5-2541(black) and 5-2576(white) power supply that
came with this unit. Using other power supplies may
damage the unit.

Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If
you don't properly charge the phone, battery performance
will be compromised.

ONNECTING

THE

ELEPHONE

INE

1. Set the RINGER switch (on both handsets) to ON.

2. Place one handset in the base cradle and the other in the

charge cradle.

NOTE:

DO NOT connect the telephone line to the modular

jack until the phone has charged for 12 hours.

3. Plug the telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the

bottom of the base and into a modular jack.

NOTE:

The phone automatically defaults to touch-tone

dialing. To change to pulse (rotary) dialing, see "Tone/Pulse
Dialing." If you don't know which type of service you have,
check with your local telephone company.

ALL

OUNTING

THE

ASE

NOTE:

For best results, before you hang the base on the wall,

charge the base on a flat surface.

Slip the mounting holes on the bracket over the wall plate posts on
the back of the base and firmly slide the unit down into place (wall
plate not included).

There are five programmable menus available: Language, Area
Code, Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse Dialing and Default.

ANGUAGE

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press the flash/program button until

1ENG 2FRA 3ESP

shows in

the display. “

1ENG

” is the default setting.

3. Press 1, 2, or 3 on the handset's touch-tone pad to enter your

selection, or press the CID/VOL (-) arrow or CID/VOL (+) arrow
buttons to scroll to 1, 2, or 3.

4. Press flash/program again to save. You will hear a

confirmation tone.

REA

ODE

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press the flash/program button until

AREA CODE

--- shows in

the display. --- is the default setting.

3. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter your three digit

area code.

NOTE:

If you make a mistake, press the channel/delete

button to erase the wrong area code and repeat step 2.

4. Press flash/program again to save. You will hear a

confirmation tone.

INGER

ONE

ELECTION

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press the flash/program button until

RINGERTONE

shows in the

display.

is the default setting.

3. Use the CID/VOL (-) arrow or CID/VOL (+) arrow buttons or the

touch-tone pad on the handset to scroll to

4. Press flash/program again to save. You will hear a

confirmation tone.

ONE

ULSE

IALING

ELECTION

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press the flash/program button until

1TONE 2PULSE

shows in

the display.

3. Press 1 or 2 on the handset's touch-tone pad, or press the CID/

VOL (-) arrow or CID/VOL (+) arrow buttons to scroll to

4. Press flash/program again to save. You will hear a

confirmation tone.

EFAULT

ETTING

ELECTION

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press the flash/program button until

DEFAULT

shows in the

display.

is the default setting.

3. Press 1 or 2 on the handset's touch-tone pad, or press the CID/

VOL (-) arrow or CID/VOL (+) arrow buttons to scroll to

4. Press flash/program again to save. You will hear a

confirmation tone.

ELEPHONE

PERATION

ANDSET

EGISTRATION

Each handset is pre-registered. If your handset(s) is not registered,
follow these steps:

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press and hold the format button on the handset until you hear

a beep and

PRESS AND HOLD BASE PAGE KEY

shows in the

handset's display.

3. Move the handset close to the base.

4. Press and hold the base page button. The handset shows

REGISTERING . . . WAIT FOR BEEP

NOTE:

You must press the page button on the base within 30

seconds to continue registration.

5. You will hear a confirmation tone when the registration is

complete.

HANDSET 1

HANDSET 2

shows in the display.

AKING

ALL

1. Pick up the handset, and press the TALK/callback button.

Listen for a dial tone.

2. Dial the number you want to call, or dial the number first then

press the TALK/callback button.

3. When finished, press the TALK/callback button to hang up.

NSWERING

ALL

1. When the phone rings, pick up the handset, and press the

TALK/callback button.

2. When finished, press the TALK/callback button to hang up.

EDIAL

While the phone is on, press the redial button to redial the last
number you dialed (up to 32 digits). If you get a busy signal, and
want to keep dialing the number, just press redial again (you don't
have to turn the phone off and back on).

LASH

Use the flash/program button 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 button to activate

custom calling services such as call waiting, or you’ll hang
up the phone.

HARGE

NDICATOR

IGHT

The in use/charge indicator on the base is lit when the handset is
correctly seated in the cradle and is charging, or when the phone is
ON. It flashes when you receive a call or when the page button
is pressed.

HARGE

NDICATOR

The charge indicator on the charge cradle is lit when the handset is
correctly seated in it and is charging.

NOTE:

It is not lit when the phone is ON (in TALK mode).

HANNEL

UTTON

While talking, you might need to manually change the channel in
order to get rid of static. Press and release the channel/delete
button to advance to the next channel. The current channel number
appears on the left side of the display.

EMPORARY

ONE

IALING

This feature is useful only if you have 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 you call your bank you may
need to enter your bank account number. Temporarily switching to
Touch tone mode allows you to send your number.

1. Dial the telephone number, and wait for the line to connect.

2. When your call is answered, press the * tone/exit button on the

handset touch-tone 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 handset, and the phone automatically returns to

pulse (rotary) dialing mode.

XIT

Press the *tone/exit button to cancel any command you initiated.

INDING

THE

ANDSET

This feature helps locate a misplaced handset.

Press the page button on the base. Both handsets beep
continuously for about two minutes or until you press any button
on the handset. You may also press page to cancel.

NOTE:

The ringer does not have to be ON for this feature

to work.

INGER

WITCH

The ringer switch must be ON for the handset to ring during
incoming calls.

OLUME

While talking, press the VOLUME buttons (left and right arrows) to
adjust the listening level of the handset's earpiece. There are four
volume levels. Press the right arrow (+) button to increase the
volume level, and press the left arrow (-) button to decrease. VOL 1
is the lowest level and VOL 4 is the loudest.

ALL

IMER

While you are talking on the phone, the total talk time is displayed
on the bottom line of the display.

UAL

ANDSET

PERATION

ANDSET

When a handset is ON (in TALK mode),

HANDSET IN USE

shows in

the display of the 2nd handset if it is OFF (not in TALK mode).

3-W

ONFERENCE

ALLING

While one handset is on (in TALK mode), press the TALK/callback
button on the other handset to join the call.

ALL

RANSFER

1. While one handset is on (in TALK mode), press the TALK/callback

button to join the call.

2. Hang up the first handset by pressing the TALK/callback button,

or place the handset in the charge cradle.

ALLER

ID (CID)

Caller ID (CID) is a service available from your local telephone
company. For Caller ID to work on this system, you must subscribe
to Caller ID service. To receive Caller ID information for a Call
Waiting call, you must subscribe to the combined Call Waiting
Caller ID service.

This telephone system receives and displays information transmitted
by your local phone company. This information can include the phone
number, date, and time; or the name, phone number, date, and time.
The unit can store up to 40 calls for later review.

ALL

AITING

ALLER

Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your
phone company, you are able to see who is calling when you hear
the call waiting beep. The caller identification information appears
in the display after you hear the tone.

•

Press the flash/program button to put the current call on hold so
that you can answer the incoming call.

IMPORTANT:

In order to use all of the Caller ID features of

this telephone, you must subscribe to either the standard
Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID
Service. To know who is calling while you are on the phone, you
must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.

ECEIVING

AND

TORING

CID C

ALLS

When you receive a call, the information is transmitted by the
phone company to your Caller ID telephone between the first and
second ring.

When the memory is full, a new call automatically replaces the
oldest call in memory.

NEW

appears in the display for calls

received that have not been reviewed.

REPT

indicates that a new

call from the same number was received more than once.

NOTE:

Check with your local phone company regarding

name service availability.

EVIEWING

CID R

ECORDS

As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you
know how many calls have been received.

•

Press the CID/VOL (-) arrow button to scroll through the call
records from the most recent to the oldest.

•

Press the CID/VOL (+) arrow button to scroll through the call
records from the oldest to the newest.

RANSFERRING

CID R

ECORDS

EMORY

You may transfer a Caller ID record to your phone’s memory.

NOTE:

It is important that you format CID records correctly

before storing in memory. It is not possible to re-format CID
records stored in memory.

1. Use the CID/VOL (-) arrow or CID/VOL (+) arrow button to scroll

to the desired record.

2. Press the memory button.

3. Press the desired memory location. You will hear a confirmation

tone. Example, press the number 1 key to store the record in
memory location 1.

To replace a CID record stored in a memory location with a
new CID record:

1. Repeat steps 1 through 3.

2. Press the memory button and

REPLACE MEMO?

shows in the

display.

3. Press *tone/exit to exit, or press memory again and the new CID

record replaces the old CID record in that memory location. You
will hear a confirmation tone.

ELETING

CID R

ECORDS

Use the channel/delete button to erase the record currently shown
in the display or all records.

26937

40-Channel 900 MHz Dual Handset
with Call Waiting Caller ID
Cordless Telephone
User's Guide

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Model 26937
16154820 (Rev. 1 DOM E)
03-46
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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
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.

CAUTION:

US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

ELEPHONE

ACK

EQUIREMENTS

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 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.

IGITAL

ECURITY

YSTEM

Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to provide
protection 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.

in use/c

harge

page

CID/VOL

TALK

redial

memory

format

delete

ringer

channel

off on

flash

abc

jkl

tuv

oper

def

mno

wxyz

ghi

pqrs

callback

program

tone

exit

pause

Base

Handsets

AC power

supply

Telephone

line cord

NEW CALL #

Caller ID name

Caller ID phone number

Time

Date

New call

Belt Clips

QUIPMENT

PPROVAL

NFORMATION

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.

1 Notification 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.

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.

2 Rights 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.

EARING

OMPATIBILITY

(HAC)

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

Modular
telephone
line jack

Wall plate

CID/VOL

TALK

redial

memory

format

delete

ringer

channel

off on

flash

abc

jkl

tuv

oper

def

mno

wxyz

ghi

pqrs

callback

program

tone

exit

pause

redial
button

memory
button

channel/
delete
button

ringer switch

left arrow/-
volume button

right arrow/+
volume button

TALK/
callback
button

format
button

flash/
program
button

display

* tone/exit
button

# pause
button

charge

charge indicator

handset charge cradle

AC power supply

ASE

AYOUT

in use/c

arge

page

page button

in use/charge
indicator

MPORTANT

NSTALLATION

NFORMATION

•

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.

MPORTANT

NSTALLATION

UIDELINES

•

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.

CID/VOL

TALK

redial

memory

format

delete

ringer

channel

off on

flash

abc

jkl

tuv

oper

def

mno

wxyz

ghi

pqrs

callback

program

tone

exit

pause

CID/VOL

TALK

redial

memory

format

delete

ringer

channel

off on

flash

abc

jkl

tuv

oper

def

mno

wxyz

ghi

pqrs

callback

program

tone

exit

pause

Charge cradle

charge

Battery

compartment

covers

Batteries

BLACK WIRE

RED WIRE

BATTERY

PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY

This manual is related to the following products:

26937