GE 26995 Cordless Telephone User Manual


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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.
• Handset records 40 Caller ID records sequentially.
• Know who called while you were away.
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 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.
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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS CHECKLIST
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
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.
INSTALLATION
DESKTOP INSTALLATION
NOTE: For desktop charging only, the handset is able
to charge facing up or down.
1. Place the handset in the base.
2. Raise the base antenna.
3. Plug the power supply cord into an AC outlet. The
CHARGE/IN USE indicator comes on indicating that the
battery is charging.
Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours before
using the first time. If you don't charge the
phone properly (for 12 hours) when you first set
up the phone, performance of the battery will be
compromised.
4. After charging, connect the telephone line cord to the
wall jack.
5. Set the RINGER switch on the handset to ON.
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 the phone 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. Remove the handset hook; turn it upside down, and put
it back in the slot. You need to do this so the handset
doesn't fall out of the base when it is on the wall.
2. Set the RINGER switch on the handset to ON.
3. Place the handset in the base.
4. Plug the power supply into the base and then into an
AC outlet.
The CHARGE/IN USE indicator comes on indicating that
the battery is charging.
Allow the phone
to charge for 12
hours before
using the first
time. If you don't
charge the phone
properly (for 12
hours) when you
first set up the
phone,
performance of
the battery will be
compromised.
5. After charging,
plug telephone
line cord into the wall jack and store excess phone cord
in wall mount bracket.
6. Attach the wall mount bracket by inserting the two tabs
at the top and then snapping the tab at the bottom into
place.
7. Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate posts and
slide the unit down firmly into place. (Wall plate not
included.)
8. Raise the base antenna.
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 the phone company.
CALLER ID BOX INSTALLATION
Required Equipment: Drill, 3/16’’ Drill Bit, Phillips Head
Screw Driver, Level (optional)
1. Determine a suitable location for the unit which is
visible from various locations. Be sure the unit is close
to an AC outlet, unless you intend to operate the unit
with batteries.
2. Locate the mounting template. A guide for the size of
the remote unit is included.
3. Fold the template along the horizontal dashed line.
4. Place the template on the wall, and make sure the
horizontal dashed line (folded line) is level. You might
want to do this visually only, but a level will work best.
5. On the wall, mark the locations shown on the template
for holes and drill a 3/16’’ diameter hole, at least one
inch deep.
6. Press one of the plastic anchors into each of the holes
and place one screw in each of the anchors. Turn the
screw until the head of the screw is 1/8’’ above the
surface of the wall.
7. Slip the mounting holes on the remote unit over the
screw heads, and slide the unit firmly into place.
POWERING THE UNIT
Your Caller ID box uses an AC power supply or 8 C-size
alkaline batteries for receiving caller ID records.
IMPORTANT: You will have a limited amount of time
to replace the batteries before the memories are lost.
Please read the instructions before replacing the
batteries and have the batteries ready to be inserted
beforehand.
To use the power supply, plug one end of the power
supply into the power jack on the back of the Caller ID box
and the other end into an AC outlet.
BATTERY INSTALL
1. Remove the screw on the bottom of the Caller ID unit
and open the battery door.
2. Insert 8 C-size batteries as shown on the diagram.
3. Replace the battery compartment door securely and
replace the screw.
NOTE: If the low battery icon appears in the display,
you need to replace the batteries. It is important that
you replace the batteries as soon as possible to
maintain Caller ID operation.
IMPORTANT: If you are not going to use the
telephone for more than 30 days, remove the batteries
because they may leak and damage the unit.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA 5-2497 power
supply that came with this unit. Using other power
supplies may damage the unit.
CORDLESS PHONE BASICS
RECEIVING A CALL
1. Check the display to see who is calling.
2. Press the TALK button.
MAKING A CALL
To make a call, press the TALK 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 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 button to activate custom
calling services such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up
the phone.
CHANNEL BUTTON
While talking, you might need to manually change the
channel in order to get rid of static. Press and release the
CHANNEL button to advance to the next clear 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 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 button (*) after your call is answered.
3. Follow the voice instructions to complete your
transaction.
4. Hang up when finished. The phone returns to Pulse
(rotary) service.
FINDING THE HANDSET
This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.
Press the PAGE button on the base. The handset beeps
continuously for about 2 minutes or until you press any
button on the handset. You can also press PAGE again 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.
TONE/PULSE DIALING
This adjustment allows you to select tone (touch-tone) or
pulse (rotary) mode dialing. The phone is automatically set
for touch-tone use.
TONE
1. Make sure the phone is OFF.
2. Press and hold the CHANNEL button for 2 seconds until
the phone beeps.
3. Press TONE*
PULSE
1. Make sure the phone is OFF.
2. Press and hold the CHANNEL button for 2 seconds until
the phone beeps.
3. Press #.
VOLUME
The VOLUME buttons control the volume of the handset's
earpiece.
VOICE MESSAGING
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.
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 button to put the current person on
hold so that you can answer the incoming call.
IMPORTANT: In order to use 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.
NOTE: Check with your local phone company
regarding name service availability.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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FLASH AND ARROW-
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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 IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
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40-Channel 900Mhz Caller ID with
Call Waiting Cordless Telephone
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FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Your telephone equipment is registered with the Federal
Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15 and
68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other
information, the FCC Registration 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 of 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.
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290
© 2000 ATLINKS USA, Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
Model 26995
15620020 (Rev. 0 DOM E)
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Printed in China
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Handset
Mounting bracket
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MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS
You need an RJ11 type modular jack, which is
the most common type of phone jack and
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 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 or VCR. If
such interference continues, move the cordless
telephone farther away from the TV or VCR.
STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY
1. Make sure the phone is OFF.
2. Press the MEMORY button.
3. Press the memory location number (0-9).
4. Press MEMORY again. The display shows
ENTER
NAME.
NOTE: If you don't want to enter the name, skip step 5.
5. Use the keypad to store a name (up to 15 characters).
More than one letter or character is stored in each of
the number keys. For example, to enter Joe Smith,
press 5 for J; press 6 three times for O; press 3 two
times for E; press 1 to enter a space before you start
entering the last name; press 7 four times for S; press 6
for M; press 4 three times for I; press 8 for T; and 4 two
times for H.
If you're using two letters consecutively that are stored
in the same number key, you must press FORMAT
between the letters. For example, if you enter Barb,
press 2 two times for B; press FORMAT; press 2 for A; 7
three times for R; and 2 two times for B. You need to
press FORMAT between the B and the A since they are
stored within the same number key.
6. Press MEMORY. The display shows
ENTER TEL NUMBR
.
7. Use the keypad to enter the number you want to store
(up to 24 digits). To add a pause, See “Inserting a Pause
in the Dialing Sequence”.
8. Press MEMORY again to store the number.
9. Record whose number is stored in the location on the
memory label provided. You will also be able to view
the name and number in the display.
CHANGING A STORED NUMBER
Use the same procedure to change a stored number as you
do to store a number—you’re just replacing the phone
number with a different one.
DIALING A STORED NUMBER
1. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK
button.
2. Press MEMORY.
3. Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory
location. The number dials automatically.
- OR -
1. Make sure the phone is OFF.
2. Press MEMORY.
3. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the numbers
stored in memory until the desired number is shown.
4. Press CALL BACK. The numbers dials 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
Press the REDIAL 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).
Each pause counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence.
REVIEWING RECORDS
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to
let you know how many calls have been received.
• Press the arrow down button to scroll through the call
records from the most recent to the oldest.
• Press the arrow up button to scroll through the call
records from the oldest to the newest.
• To display the last Caller ID record reviewed, make sure
the phone is OFF. Then press REDIAL. To dial the
number, press REDIAL again. The number dials
automatically.
DELETING RECORDS
Use the 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.
2. Use the arrow buttons to display the desired Caller ID
record.
3. Press DELETE. The display shows
ERASE CALL ID?
4. Press DELETE again to erase the record.
DELETING ALL RECORDS
1. Make sure the phone is OFF.
2. Use the arrow buttons to display the desired Caller ID
record.
3. Press and hold DELETE. The display shows
ERASE ALL?
4. Press DELETE again to erase all records.
DIALING A CALLER ID NUMBER
1. Make sure the phone is OFF.
2. Use the arrow buttons to display the desired Caller ID
record.
3. Press CALL BACK. The number dials automatically.
CHANGING THE NUMBER FORMAT
The FORMAT button lets you change the format of the
displayed 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 arrow buttons 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 CALL BACK. The number dials automatically.
NOTE: To clear the local area code, press and hold
CHANNEL until AREA CODE appears. Then enter
"000".
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.
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