GE 2-9917 User Manual
GE 2-9917 User Manual

GE 2-9917 User Manual

900mhz hands-free cordless telephone
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900MHz Hands-free
Cordless Telephone
User's Guide
We bring good things to life.

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  • Page 1 2-9917/2-9918 900MHz Hands-free Cordless Telephone User’s Guide We bring good things to life.
  • Page 2 MPORTANT NFORMATION NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Industry Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS ... 4 NTRODUCTION ... 5 ETTING TARTED Charging the Battery ... 5 & S NSTALLATION ETUP SING ANDS Placing or Receiving Calls ... 7 In Use Indicators ... 7 Base Unit ... 7 Handset ... 7 Buttons and Features ... 8 Volume ...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION Your GE 900 MHz Cordless Telephone is designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality performance. To get the most from your new cordless telephone, we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    ETTING Make sure your package includes the items shown here. Base Headset hook TARTED Handset/Headphone AC power adapter Telephone line cord...
  • Page 6: Installation & Setup

    NSTALLATION 1. Make sure that the power supply cord is plugged into the POWER 12V DC jack on the base and into an AC outlet. 2. Plug the telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the base and into a modular jack. 3.
  • Page 7: Using Your Hands -F

    SING LACING OR Whether you are placing or receiving a call, you just need to know the following basics: • You need to use the headset to listen and talk. • Press the PHONE button on the Handset to get a dial tone, to answer an incoming Call, or to hang up.
  • Page 8: Buttons And Features

    UTTONS AND OLUME Use the Volume buttons to increase or decrease the headset volume. The MUTE button is used to interrupt a phone conversation to talk privately with someone else in the room. 1. Press MUTE to activate mute feature. 2.
  • Page 9: Flash Button

    LASH UTTON Use the FLASH button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or call transfer, which are available through your local phone company. EDIAL UTTON The REDIAL button allows you to easily redial the last number you called. When you get a dial tone, press REDIAL.
  • Page 10: Page/Find

    Use the PAGE/FIND button to locate a missing handset, or to page the person using it. • Press and release the PAGE/FIND button to page the handset with three short tone bursts. • Press and hold the PAGE/FIND button to emit continuous tones from the handset.
  • Page 11: Storing A Pause In Memory

    TORING A AUSE IN Use the PAUSE button to insert a pause when a delay is needed in the dialing sequence (for example, when you must dial a 9 to get an outside line or when you must enter codes to access your bank’s information line).
  • Page 12: Dialing A Stored Number

    IALING A TORED 1. Press the PHONE button to get a dial tone. 2. Press MEMORY and then press the number for that memory location. HAIN IALING FROM Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers, for instance if you use a calling card for a frequently called long distance number.
  • Page 13: Changing The Battery

    HANGING Follow these steps to change the battery: 1. Press the release tab on back of the handset. 2. Grasp the battery cartridge, pulling down and away from the phone. 3. Place the catridge in the recharge cradle. 4. Insert the new battery cartridge. 5.
  • Page 14: Roubleshooting Guide

    ROUBLESHOOTING In case of difficulty, please check the following Troubleshooting Guide before seeking service. Problem No dial tone Dial tone is OK, but can’t dial out Handset does not ring Cannot hear phone conversation You experience static, noise, or fading in and out Range is shorter than normal...
  • Page 15: Elephone Etwork

    Problem Battery will not hold a charge or is fully charged and the BAT LOW lights BAT LOW light blinks Memory Dialing doesn’t work ELEPHONE Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company, where practicable, may notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required.
  • Page 16: Product

    ENERAL RODUCT 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. •...
  • Page 17: Ndex

    NDEX Accessory Order Form 19 Battery Safety 12 Chain Dialing 12 Changing a Stored Number 11 CHANNEL Button 8 CHARGE/IN USE light 5 Charging the battery 5 Cleaning the phone 16 Digital Security System 4 FLASH button 9 In Use indicators 7 Installation &...
  • Page 18: Ervice

    ERVICE Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries.
  • Page 20 Model 2-9917/2-9918 © 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. 15363430 (Rev. 1 E/F) Trademark(s) ® Registered 98-39 Marque(s) ® déposée(s) Printed in China...

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