GE 26938 Cordless Telephone User Manual


 
MEMORY
Store up to ten 24-digit numbers in memory for quick dialing. This memory feature is
in addition to the 40 Caller ID records that can be stored in the Caller ID memory log.
STORING A NAME AND NUMBER IN MEMORY
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the memory button.
3. Press the desired memory location (0 through 9).
4. Press the memory button again. The display shows
ENTER NAME
.
NOTE: If you don't want to enter the name, skip step 5.
5. For example, to enter the name Bill Smith, press the two key twice for the letter B,
press the four key three times for the letter I, and press the five key three times for
the letter L. After one second, press the five key three times again for the second
letter L and press the one key to insert a space between the letter L and S. Press the
seven key four times for the letter S, press the six key once for the letter M, press
the four key three times for the letter I, press the eight key once for the letter T, and
press the four key twice for the letter H.
NOTE: If you enter a wrong letter, press channel/delete button to backspace.
6. Press the memory button to save the name. The display shows
ENTER NUMBER
.
7. Use the number keypad to enter the telephone number you want to store (up to
24 digits).
8. Press memory again to store the number. You will hear a confirmation tone.
CHANGING A STORED NUMBER
1. Repeat steps 1 through 7 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.
2. Press the memory button and
REPLACE MEMO?
shows in the display.
3. Press *tone/cancel to exit, or press the memory button to store the number. You will
hear a confirmation tone.
STORING A REDIAL NUMBER
1. Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.
2. Press the redial button.
3. Press the memory button to store the number. You will hear a confirmation tone.
To replace an old redial number stored in a memory locations with a new
redial number:
1. Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.
2. Press the memory button and
REPLACE MEMO?
shows in the display.
3. Press *tone/cancel to exit, or press the memory button again and the new redial
number replaces the old redial number in that memory location. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
DIALING A STORED NUMBER
1. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK/CALLBACK button.
2. Press memory button.
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 memory button.
3. Use the CID review (left or right arrow) button to scroll through the numbers stored
in memory until the desired number is shown.
4. Press TALK/CALLBACK. 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.
INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING SEQUENCE
When storing information in memory, press the # pause button 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. “
REVIEWING AND DELETING STORED NUMBERS
1. Press memory, then use the CIDreview/ left (-) or right (+) arrow button to view
the entry.
2. While the entry is displayed, press channel/delete button to delete the entry. The
display shows
DELETE?
3. Press channel/delete again to delete the entry.
DELETED
shows in the display.
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY
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 memory and then press 7.
3. When you hear the access tone, press memory again and then press 8.
4. At the next access tone, press memory and then 9.
TIP: Wait for the access tones between pressing the memory button, or your call
might not go through.
HEADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATION
CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL
HEADSET
TO THE HANDSET
For hands free conversation, connect the headset
(optional) to the HEADSET jack as shown. The
handset receiver and microphone are disabled when
the headset is connected.
Adjust the headset to rest comfortably on top of
your head and over your ear. Move the microphone
to approximately 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.
Press the TALK/CALLBACK button to answer or
place a call.
CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP
There are two slots, one on each side of the handset.
Attach the belt clip by inserting the sides of the belt clip into the
slots. Snap the ends of the belt clip into place.
CHANGING THE BATTERY
Make sure the telephone is OFF before you replace battery.
1. Remove the battery compartment door.
2. Disconnect the battery plug from the jack in the handset battery
compartment and remove the battery pack.
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
5-2459.
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your ATLINKS USA 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.
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE
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.
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION
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.
DISPLAY MESSAGES
The following indicators show the status of a message or of the unit.
INCOMPLETE DATA Caller information has been interrupted during transmission or
the phone line is excessively noisy.
ENTER NAME Prompt telling you to enter the name for one of the 10
memory locations.
ENTER NUMBER Prompt telling you to enter the telephone number for one
of the 10 memory locations.
DELETE? Prompt asking if you want to erase 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
CALLER/NUMBER an area not serviced by Caller ID or the information was not
sent.
PAGING Someone has pressed the page button on the base.
BLOCKED NUMBER The person is calling from a number that has been blocked
from transmission.
BLOCKED NAME The person’s name is 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.
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS
Signal Meaning
A long warbling tone Signals an incoming call
(with ringer on)
One long beep Confirmation Tone
Three short beeps Page signal
One short beep Low battery warning
every seven seconds
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
CALLER ID
Problem Solution
No Display Is battery fully charged? Try replacing the battery. Make sure the
battery is properly installed and connected.
If you are using AC 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.
Did you order Caller ID service from your local telephone
company?
Caller ID Error The unit displays this
Message 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.
TELEPHONE
Problem Solution
No dial tone Check installation:
— Is the base power cord connected to a working outlet?
— Is the telephone line cord connected to the base unit 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 in the second
phone, the problem might be your wiring or local service.
Is the handset out of range of the base?
Make sure the battery is properly charged (12 hours).
Is the battery pack installed correctly?
Did the handset beep when you pressed the TALK/CALLBACK
button? Did the display indicator turn on? The battery may need to
be charged.
Dial tone is OK, but Make sure the tone/pulse setting is programmed correctly.
can't dial out
Handset does Make sure the ringer switch on the handset is turned to ON.
not ring You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try
unplugging some phones.
See solutions for “No dial tone.”
You experience Change channels
static, noise, or Is handset out of range? Move closer to the base.
fading in and out Does the base need to be relocated?
Charge battery.
Make sure base is not plugged into an outlet with another
household appliance.
Unit beeps Place handset in base for 20 seconds to reset the security code. If
that doesn’t work, charge battery for 12 hours.
Clean charging contacts on handset and base with a soft cloth, or an
eraser.
See solutions for “No dial tone.”
Replace 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 numbers into memory after power outage or
battery replacement?
In Use/Charge Provided your phone company offers voice messaging service and
Indicator on the you subscribe to it, the In Use/Charge indicator on the base flashes
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.
S
ERVICE
This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service
agents. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ATLINKS USA, Inc. could
void the user’s authority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain
service, refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at 1-800-
448-0329.
Or refer inquiries to:
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
Manager, Consumer Relations
P O Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot down the date this
product was purchased or received as a gift. This information will be valuable if
service should be required during the warranty period.
Purchase date _________________________________________
Name of store _________________________________________
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.
Slot for
belt clip
Headset jack
Headset plug
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.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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, “How To 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.
LIMITED WARRANTY
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 multimedia Inc.
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 FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.
NO 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.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. ATLINKS USA, INC. SHALL NOT 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
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF
THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON
THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How state law relates to this warranty:
Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary
from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
CUSTOMER: CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE.
DESCRIPTION
MODEL NO.
TOTAL
QTY.
PRICE*
Belt clip
$10.85
Headset
$36.35
$9.95
Replacement battery
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM
5-2555
5-2425
5-2459
Please make sure that this form has been filled out completely.
To order, call 1-800-338-0376 (for accessories only) or complete this order form.
Copy your complete account number from your Master Card or Discover.
_________________________________________________________________________
Authorized Signature
My card expires:
Copy the number above your name on the Master Card.
For credit card purchases
Your complete charge card number, its expiration date and your signature are necessary to
process all charge card orders.
Copy your complete account number from your VISA card.
My card expires:
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
Total Merchandise...............................................................$_______________________________
Sales Tax..............................................................................$_______________________________
We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, county, and locality to which the merchandise
is being sent. Duties will apply for shipments to Canada.
Use VISA or Master Card or Discover preferably. Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only. No COD or Cash. All
accessories are subject to availability. Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.
Shipping/Handling................................................................$______________________________
Total Amount Enclosed........................................................$______________________________
Mail order form and money order or check (in U.S. currency) made payable to Thomson
multimedia Inc. to:
Thomson multimedia Inc.
Mail Order Department
P.O. Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573-8419
Name______________________________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________ Apt.__________________________________________
City ________________________State____________ZIP___________________________________________
Daytime Phone Number ( ) _____________________________________________________________
$5.00
$24.95
Power supply
5-2527
black
white
5-2552
5-2444
5-2459
5-2526