GE 26938 Cordless Telephone User Manual


 
INTRODUCTION
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.
You must subscribe to one of these services in order to use this unit.
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 are 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 features of this phone, you must subscribe
to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Caller ID with Call
Waiting Service. To know who is calling while you are on the phone, you must
subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting 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.
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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS CHECKLIST
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
INSTALLATION
DESKTOP INSTALLATION
NOTE : The handset can be charged facing up or down.
1. Set the RINGER switch (on the handset) to ON and place the handset in the cradle on
the base.
2. Plug the power supply into the power jack on the bottom of the base and the other
end into an electrical outlet. The in use/charge indicator comes on, verifying the
battery is charging.
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.
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 TEL LINE jack on the bottom of the base and
into a modular jack.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2527(black) and
5-2526(white) power supply that came with this unit. Using other power
supplies may damage the unit.
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.
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION
Because it is necessary to charge the handset for 12 hours prior to connecting the
phone for use the first time, it is better to leave the unit on a flat surface during initial
charge before attempting to hang it on the wall.
1. Set the ringer switch (on the handset) to on and place the handset in the cradle on
the base.
2. Plug the power supply into the power jack on the bottom of the base and the other
end into an electrical outlet. The in use/charge indicator comes on, verifying the
battery is charging.
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.
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 TEL LINE jack on the bottom of the base and the
other end into a modular jack.
4. Slip the mounting holes on the bracket over the wall plate posts and firmly slide the
unit down into place (wall plate not included).
5. Place the handset in the cradle.
NOTE: If desired, gather the extra line cord together, and fasten with a wire tie.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2527(black) and
5-2526(white) power supply that came with this unit. Using other power
supplies may damage the unit.
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 withe the phone company.
SET UP
There are three programmable menus available: Language, Tone/Pulse Dialing, and
Area Code.
LANGUAGE SETTING
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. Use the CID review/left (-) or right (+) arrow button or the handset number pad to
scroll to your selection.
4. Press flash/program to store selection. You will hear a confirmation tone.
TONE/PULSE DIALING
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the flash/program button until “
1 TONE 2 PULSE”
shows in the display.
“TONE”
is the default setting.
3. Use the CID review/left (-) or right (+) arrow button or the handset number pad to
scroll to your selection.
4. Press flash/program to store selection. You will hear a confirmation tone.
AREA CODE SETTING
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the flash/program button until
“ - - - ENTER AREA CODE”
shows in the display.
- - -”
is the default setting.
3. Use the handset number pad to enter your three digit area code.
4. Press flash/program to store selection. You will hear a confirmation tone.
CORDLESS PHONE BASICS
RECEIVING A CALL
1. Check the display to see who is calling.
2. Press the TALK/CALLBACK button.
MAKING A CALL
To make a call, press the TALK/CALLBACK button before you dial and press it again to
hang up.
REDIAL
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).
FLASH
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.
IN USE INDICATOR LIGHT
The in use/charge indicator is lit when the phone is ON or the handset is in the cradle
on the base. It flashes when you receive a call.
CHANNEL BUTTON
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.
TEMPORARY TONE
This feature enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch-tone services offered
by banks, credit card companies, etc., by pressing the *tone/cancel button to temporarily
make the phone touch-tone compatible. To get information about your bank account, for
example, you would:
1. Call the bank’s information line.
2. Press the *tone/cancel button after your call is answered.*Tone/cancel shows in the
display as “”.
3. Follow the voice instructions to complete your transaction.
4. Hang up when finished. The phone returns to Pulse (rotary) service.
CANCEL
Press the *tone/cancel button to cancel any command you initiated.
FINDING THE HANDSET
This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.
Press the page button on the base. The handset beeps continuously for about two
minutes or until you press the TALK/CALLBACK 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.
RINGER SWITCH
The ringer switch must be ON for the handset to ring during incoming calls.
VOLUME
While talking, press the VOLUME buttons (left and right arrows) to control the volume
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.
CALLER ID FEATURES
This unit 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.
CALLER ID WITH CALL WAITING
Provided you subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting 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 person on hold so that you can
answer the incoming call.
IMPORTANT: In order to use the Caller ID functions with this unit, you must
subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Caller ID
with Call Waiting Service. To know who is calling while you are on the phone, you
must subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting Service.
RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS
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.
REVIEWING RECORDS
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many
calls have been received.
Press the CID review left arrow (-) button to scroll through the call records from the
most recent to the oldest.
Press the CID review right arrow (+) button to scroll through the call records from
the oldest to the newest.
TRANSFERRING CID RECORDS TO MEMORY
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 CIDreview/ left (-) or right (+) arrow button to scroll to the desired record.
2. Press the memory button.
3. Press the desired memory location. Example, press the number 1 key to store the
record in memory location 1. You will hear a confirmation tone.
To replace a CID record stored in a memory location with a new CID record:
1. Repeat steps 1 through 3.
2. Press *tone/cancel 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.
DELETING RECORDS
Use the channel/delete button to erase the record currently shown in the display or
all records.
DELETING THE CURRENT RECORD
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the CIDreview/ left (-) or right (+) arrow button to scroll to the desired Caller
ID record.
3. Press channel/delete. The display shows
DELETE?
4. Press channel/delete again to erase the record. You will hear a confirmation tone.
The display shows
DELETED
. Then the next Caller ID record shows in the display.
DELETING ALL RECORDS
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the CIDreview/ left (-) or right (+) arrow button to scroll to the desired Caller
ID record.
3. Press and hold channel/delete button until the unit beeps and
DELETE ALL?
shows
in the display.
4. Press channel/delete again to erase all records. You will hear a confirmation tone,
and the display shows
NO CALLS
.
DIALING A CALLER ID NUMBER
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the CIDreview/ left (-) or right (+) arrow button to scroll to the desired Caller
ID record.
3. Press TALK/CALLBACK button. The number dials automatically.
CHANGING THE CID NUMBER FORMAT
The format button lets you change the format of the displayed CID number. The
available formats are as follows.
7-digit 7-digit telephone number.
10-digit 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.
11-digit long distance code “1” + 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.
1. Use the CIDreview/ left (-) or right (+) arrow button to scroll to the number you want
to call back.
2. If the number will not dial as shown, press the format button. Repeat if necessary,
until the correct number of digits are shown.
3. Press TALK/CALLBACK button. The number dials automatically.
26938
40-Channel 900 MHz Caller ID with
Call Waiting Cordless Telephone
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EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION
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.
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.
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.
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
101 West 103rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290
© 2002 ATLINKS USA, Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
Model 26938A
15884540 (Rev. 3 DOM E)
02-22
Printed in China
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
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS
To properly connect your phone to your telephone lines, you will need an RJ11C
type modular phone jack, which might look like the one pictured here. 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.
DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM
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.
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NEW CALL #
Caller ID nameCaller ID phone number
Time
Date
Caller ID/Memory Location