GE 26981 - Manual (Page 2)

D
IALING A
S
TORED
N
UMBER
1. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the talk button.
2. Press mem.
3. Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location.
The number dials automatically.
- OR -
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press mem.
3. Use the cid/vol ( or arrow) button to scroll through
the numbers stored in memory until the desired number
is shown.
4. Press the talk or callback button. The numbers dial
automatically.
IMPORTANT: If you make test calls to emergency
numbers stored in memory, remain on the line and
briefly explain the reason for the call to the dispatcher.
Also, it’s a good idea to make these calls in off-peak
hours, such as early morning or late evening.
I
NSERTING A
P
AUSE IN THE
D
IALING
S
EQUENCE
Press the # PAUSE button once to insert a delay in the
dialing sequence of a stored telephone number when a
pause is needed to wait for a dial tone (for example after
you dial 9 for an outside line, or to wait for a computer
access tone). PAUSE shows on the display as a
P. Each
pause counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence.
R
EVIEWING AND
D
ELETING
S
TORED
N
UMBERS
1. Press mem, then use the cid/vol ( or arrow) button
to view the record.
2. While the record displays, press delete to delete the
record. The display shows DELETE?
3. Press delete a second time to delete the record. The
display shows DELETED.
C
HAIN
D
IALING FROM
M
EMORY
Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of
numbers such as using a calling card for a frequently
called long distance number. Basically, you dial each part
of the sequence from memory. The following example
shows how you can use chain dialing to make a call
through a long distance service:
The Number For Memory Location
Long distance access number 7
Authorization code 8
Frequently called long distance number 9
1. Make sure the phone is ON.
2. Press mem and then press 7.
3. When you hear the access tone, press mem and then
press 8.
4. At the next access tone, press mem and then 9.
TIP: Wait for the access tones before pressing the next
memory button, or your call might not go through.
C
LOCK
R
ADIO
O
PERATION
AM A
NTENNA
A built-in antenna is used for AM reception. Rotating the
unit slightly may improve reception for distant AM stations.
FM A
NTENNA
The AC power cord acts as the FM antenna. For best
reception, be sure the power cord is stretched to its full
length. Do not coil or bunch the cord together. Changing
position of the power cord may also improve reception.
P
OWER
Press the off/on radio button to turn the radio on or off.
S
ETTING THE
B
ROADCAST
B
AND
Use the FM/AM switch to select which broadcast band you
want the radio to receive.
V
OLUME
When the radio is on, use the volume + or - buttons to
adjust the listening level. + increases the volume and -
decreases the volume. 1 is the minimum level and 16 is
the maximum level. 8 is the default setting.
C
HANGING
S
TATIONS
When the radio is on and “lock” is set on the lock/wake/
time switch, use the radio tune/seek + or - button to
change the radio station. Press and hold either button to
automatically scan the stations.
D
IGITAL
C
LOCK
The base has a digital real time clock which displays hour
and minutes in 12-hour format. This is not affected by
incoming caller ID information.
S
ETTING
T
HE
T
IME
1. Turn off the radio. The default time is 12:00am.
2. Set the lock/wake/time switch to time position.
3. Press the base wake/time set + or - button to set the
minute. If you hold either button down for more than
two seconds, the digits change at a faster rate.
4. Exit the time set mode by setting the lock/wake/time
switch to the lock position.
NOTE : The colon flashes continuously while setting the
wake time. It stays lit after returning to clock mode.
S
ETTING
T
HE
W
AKE
T
IME
1. While the radio is OFF, set the lock/wake/time switch to
the wake position.
2. Press the base wake/time set + or - button to adjust the
wake time. If you hold either button down for more
than two seconds the digits change at a faster rate.
3. Exit the set wake time mode by setting the lock/wake/
time switch to the lock position.
NOTE : The colon flashes continuously while setting the
wake time. It stays lit after returning to clock mode.
S
ETTING
T
HE
A
LARM
The wake to alarm mode and wake to radio mode can be
activated by setting the off/music/alarm switch.
When the off/music/alarm switch is set to the off position,
the wake function is disabled.
S
NOOZE
M
ODE
If you press the snooze button when the alarm sounds, the
alarm is silenced for approximately nine minutes. Or you
may press the off button to turn off the snooze mode.
If the radio is in sleep mode and you press the snooze
button, sleep mode is canceled.
S
LEEP
M
ODE
When the radio is off, press the sleep button and the use
the wake/time set + or - button to set the sleep time. The
default is 60 minutes. The maximum sleep time is 120
minutes and the minimum is one minute.
If you hold either button down for more than two seconds
the digits change at a faster rate.
NOTE: It is recommended that you do not adjust the
time once the sleep mode is enabled, otherwise, you
may de-activate the sleep function.
A
DJUSTING THE
B
ASE
D
ISPLAY
Use the hi/lo switch to adjust the brightness of the display.
C
HANGING THE
B
ATTERY
Make sure the telephone is OFF before
you replace battery.
1. Remove the battery compartment
door.
2. Disconnect the cord attached to the
battery pack and remove the battery
pack from the handset.
3. Insert the new battery pack and
connect the cord into the jack inside
the handset.
4. Put the battery compartment door
back on.
5. Place handset in the base to charge. Allow the handset
battery to properly charge (for 12 hours) prior to first use or when
you install a new battery pack. If you do not properly charge the
phone, battery performance will be compromised.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or
personal injury, use only the battery listed in the
instruction book.
B
ATTERY
S
AFETY
P
RECAUTIONS
• Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like
other batteries of this type, toxic materials could be
released which can cause injury.
• To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the
battery listed in the User’s Guide.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
C
AUSES OF
P
OOR
R
ECEPTION
• Aluminum siding.
• Foil backing on insulation.
• Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield
radio signals.
• You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves,
stoves, computers, etc.
• Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.
• Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the
house.
• Base is plugged into an AC outlet with other electronic
devices.
• Baby monitor is using the same frequency.
• Handset battery is low.
• You’re out of range of the base.
D
ISPLAY
M
ESSAGES
The following indicators show the status of a message or
of the unit.
INCOMPLETE DATA Caller information was interrupted
during transmission or the phone
line is excessively noisy.
ENTER NUMBER Prompt telling you to enter the
telephone number for one of the 10
memory locations.
Delete Call ID?/ Prompt asking if you want to erase
Delete? Caller ID records or one of the 10
numbers stored in the phone’s
outgoing memory.
DELETE ALL? Prompt asking if you want to erase
all Caller ID records.
DELETED Prompt confirming the Caller ID/
Memory record is erased.
END OF LIST Indicates that there is no additional
information in Caller ID memory.
NEW Indicates call or calls have not been
reviewed.
UNKNOWN NAME/ The incoming call is from an area
CALLER/NUMBER not serviced by Caller ID, or the
information was not sent.
PAGING Someone has pressed the page
button on the base.
BLOCKED CALL The caller’s number and name is
blocked from transmission.
BLOCKED NAME/ The caller’s name or number is
NUMBER blocked from transmission.
REPT Repeat call message. Indicates that a
new call from the same number was
received more than once.
NO DATA No Caller ID information was
received.
EMPTY Indicates a memory location is vacant.
NO CALLS Indicates no CID records have been
stored.
MESSAGE WAITING Indicates a message is available.
H
ANDSET
S
OUND
S
IGNALS
Signal Meaning
A long warbling tone Signals an incoming call
(with ringer on)
One short beep and one Page signal
long beep (several times)
One beep every 7 seconds Low battery warning
Two long beeps Confirmation tone
Three short beeps Error tone
G
ENERAL
P
RODUCT
C
ARE
To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow
these guidelines:
• Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and
devices that generate electrical noise (for example,
motors or fluorescent lamps).
• DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.
• Avoid dropping and other rough treatment to the phone.
• Clean with a soft cloth.
• Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder
because this will damage the finish.
• Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship
the phone at a later date.
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
T
IPS
C
ALLER
ID S
OLUTIONS
No Display
• Make sure the battery is fully charged. Replace the
battery. Make sure the battery is properly installed and
connected.
• If you are using AC (electrical) power, make sure that the
unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet.
Disconnect the unit from the plug and plug it in again.
• You must be subscribed to Caller ID service from your
local telephone company to receive CID records.
Caller ID Error Message
• The unit displays this message if it detects anything
other than valid Caller ID information during the silent
period after the first ring. This message indicates the
presence of noise on the line.
T
ELEPHONE
S
OLUTIONS
No dial tone
• Check or repeat installation steps:
Make sure the base power cord is connected to a
working outlet.
Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the
base and the wall jack.
• Disconnect the base from the wall jack and connect
another phone to the same jack. If there is no dial tone
on the second phone, the problem might be your wiring
or local service.
• The handset may be out of range of the base. Move
closer to the base.
• Make sure the battery is properly charged (12 hours).
• Make sure the battery pack is installed correctly.
• Did the handset beep when you pressed the TALK
button? Did the in use indicator come on? The battery
may need to be charged.
Charge/In use indicator on the base flashes
• Provided your phone company offers voice messaging
service and you subscribe to it, the charge in use
indicator on the base flashes when the phone is not in
use to indicate there is a message waiting. It stops
flashing after the message has been reviewed.
Dial tone is OK, but can't dial out
• Make sure the tone/pulse setting is programmed
correctly.
Handset does not ring
• Make sure the RINGER switch on the handset is turned
ON.
• You may have too many extension phones on your line.
Try unplugging some phones.
• See solutions for “No dial tone.”
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out
• Change channels.
• The handset maybe out of range of the base. Move
closer to the base.
• Relocate the base.
• Charge the battery.
• Make sure base is not plugged into an outlet with
another household appliance.
Unit beeps
• Place handset in the base for 20 seconds to reset the
security code. If that doesn’t work, charge the battery for
12 hours.
• Clean the charging contacts on the handset and base
with a soft cloth or an eraser.
• See solutions for “No dial tone.”
• Replace the battery.
Memory Dialing
• Did you program the memory location keys correctly?
• Did you follow proper dialing sequence?
• Make sure the tone/pulse setting is programmed
correctly.
• Did you reprogram the numbers into memory after a
power outage or battery replacement?
I
NTERFERENCE
I
NFORMATION
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.
CUS
T
OMER:
CUT
AL
ONG DO
T
TED LINE.
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CCESSORY
O
RDER
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ORM
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S
ERVICE
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or
warranty information, please contact customer service at 1-
800-448-0329. If the equipment is causing harm to the
telephone network, the telephone company may request that
you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
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how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this
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P O Box 1976
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L
IMITED
W
ARRANTY
What your warranty covers:
•
Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
•
One year, from date of purchase.
(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days
from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)
What we will do:
•
Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange
unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty
period.
How you get service:
•
Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally
provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and
packing materials.
• ”Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which
is evidence that the product is within the warranty period, must be
presented to obtain warranty service.” For rental firms, proof of first rental
is also required. Also print your name and address and a description of the
defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
c/o Thomson
11721 B Alameda Ave.
Socorro, Texas 79927
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not
covered by the warranty.
• Insure your shipment for loss or damage. ATLINKS accepts no liability in
case of damage or loss.
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information
regarding operating instructions and user controls. Any additional
information, should be obtained from your dealer.)
• Installation and setup service adjustments.
• Batteries.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
•
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your
unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The
return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
•
THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE
TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
(INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
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VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY ATLINKS USA, INC., ITS
AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY
INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
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d el et e prog/ fo rm a t cid/vol
NOTE: The RBRC seal on the
battery used in your ATLINKS USA,
Inc. product indicates that we are
participating in a program to collect
and recycle Nickel Cadmium
batteries throughout the United
States. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY
for information or contact your local
recycling center.
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BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS
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•
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rights that vary from state to state.
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•
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