GE 27944 Cordless Telephone User Manual


 
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CHANNEL BUTTON
While talking on the phone, you might need to manually change the channel in order to
reduce static caused by appliances, such as baby monitors, garage door openers, microwave
ovens, or other cordless phones. Press and release the CHAN/delete button to move to the
next clear channel.
TEMPORARY TONE
This feature is useful only if you have pulse (rotary) service. Temporary Tone Dialing enables
pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touchtone 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 touchtone 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 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.
EXIT
Press the TONE*/exit button to cancel any command you initiated.
RINGER SWITCH
The RINGER switch is used to turn ON/OFF the telephone ringer when there is an incoming call.
PAGING THE HANDSET
This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.
Press the page button on the base. The handset will beep for about two minutes or until you
press TALK/call back on the handset or press the page button on the base.
NOTE: You can still page the handset if the ringer is turned off. If the battery is dead,
the Paging feature will not work.
CALLER ID FEATURES
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 Caller ID Call Waiting service. The unit
can store up to 40 calls for later review.
Time call received
Caller’s name
Sequence number
of calls received
Date call received
Caller’s phone number