GE 16197920 User Manual

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NTRODUCTION
40-Channel 900 MHz Call Waiting
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there
Caller ID Cordless Telephone
are basic safety instructions that should always be
User's Guide
followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save
them for future reference.
This telephone has been designed to be simple to use,
however, you can reach its full potential more quickly by
taking a few minutes to read this user's Guide. This
telephone is a multifunction product for use with the Call
Waiting Caller ID services available from you local
telephone company.
Your Call Waiting Caller ID phone stores and displays
specific information, provided by your local telephone
company, to subscribers of Caller ID or similar caller
identification services.
Your Call Waiting Caller ID phone allows you to:
• View the name and telephone number of a caller.
• Identify callers before you answer the phone.
• View the time and date of each incoming call.
• Store up to 40 Caller ID records sequentially.
• Know who is calling while you are on the phone or
when you are away.
• Screen unwanted calls, eliminate harassment from
annoying calls, or to get prepared before answering a call.
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 Caller ID features of
this phone, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/
Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To
know who is calling while you are on the phone, you must
subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID 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.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW
WARNING: TO
We bring good things to life. HEAD WITHIN THE
PREVENT FIRE OR
TRIANGLE IS A
ELECTRICAL SHOCK WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
HAZARD, DO NOT
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
EXPOSE THIS
THE PRODUCT.
E A I PRODUCT TO RAIN
QUIPMENT PPROVAL NFORMATION
OR MOISTURE.
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.
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EFORE OU
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.
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ARTS HECKLIST
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
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
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.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone
network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted
by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this
product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also
compliant. See installation instructions for details.
Notes
• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone
company.
Remote charger with Handset with battery
• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use
battery pack
your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local
telephone company.
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• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of
ELEPHONE ACK
your telephone from your line.
• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line,
To use this phone, you need an
ensure the installation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment. If you
RJ11C type modular telephone jack,
have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone
company or a qualified installer. which might look like the one
pictured here, installed in your home.
2 Rights of the Telephone Company
If you don't have a modular jack, call
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 your local phone company to find out
of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances
how to get one installed.
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 INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate
pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs,
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment,
microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such
operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and
interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be
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
placed near or on top of a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If
adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.
such interference continues, move the cordless telephone
farther away from these appliances.
H A C (HAC)
EARING ID OMPATIBILITY
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility. D S
IGITAL ECURITY
US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
provide protection against false ringing, unauthorized
access, and charges to your phone line.
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
101 West 103rd Street
Model 26989
Indianapolis, IN 46290
16197920 (Rev. 1 DOM E)
© 2003 ATLINKS USA, Inc.
03-43 Trademark(s) ® Registered
Printed in China
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
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ANDSET ASE AND EMOTE
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HARGER AYOUT
Display
cid/vol (+/> or -/<)
CALL BACK/ buttons
TALK button
CALL BACK
TALK
FORMAT
1 2 3 # pause button
abc def
FORMAT button
4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno
7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz
exit
* tone 0 oper # pause
redial button redial ringer memory memory button
delete/channel program/flash
program/flash
delete/channel
button
button
Battery pack ringer button
page button
Antenna
in use/page
indicator
Telephone jacks
Handset charge cradle Battery charge cradle
CAUTION:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO POINT WITHIN THE
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR TRIANGLE IS A
BACK). NO USER WARNING SIGN
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. ALERTING YOU OF
REFER SERVICING TO IMPORTANT
QUALIFIED SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
PERSONNEL. ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
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EGIN
AC Power supply cord Charge indicators
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MPORTANT NSTALLATION
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NFORMATION
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
CALL BACK
TALK
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the
FORMAT
1 2 abc def 3
4 5 jkl 6
ghi mno
pqrs 7 8 tuv wxyz 9 jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
exit 0 oper #
tone redial * ringer memory pause
delete/channel program/flash
• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals,
unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the
Base unit Telephone
network interface.
pack line cord
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
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EQUIREMENTS • Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the
phone such as faxes, other phones, or modems.
Wall plate
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MPORTANT NSTALLATION UIDELINES
Modular
• Install telephone near both a telephone (modular) jack
telephone
and an electrical power outlet.
line jack
• Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy
street, and electrical noise, such motors, microwave
ovens, and fluorescent lighting.
• Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating
appliances, radiators, and direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low
temperature.
• Avoid dusty locations.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
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YSTEM
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HARGING THE ATTERY
For your convenience, this shop phone includes two
rechargable battery packs. One battery pack is attached to
the bottom of the cordless handset, and the other is
attached to the top of the recharge cradle. While one is in
use, the other is charging.
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WITCHING ATTERY ACKS
The battery packs are interchangable. While one battery You may choose from three different ringer tones.
pack is charging, the other is in use. To remove the battery
1. Press the program/flash button until RINGERTONE
pack from the handset, push in on the tabs and pull. To
attach the battery pack to the handset, snap the battery
pack onto the bottom of the handset. 2. Use the cid/vol (+/> or -/<) buttons or the handset
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NSTALLING THE HONE
3. Press program/flash to store selection.
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Set your phone according to the type of service you are
subscribed to.
1. Press the program/flash button until 1TONE 2PULSE
2. Use the cid/vol (+/> or -/<) buttons or the handset
3. Press program/flash to store selection.
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You may use the factory default settings or your
own settings.
1. Press the program/flash button until DEFAULT shows in
C T L 2. Use the cid/vol (+/> or -/<) buttons or the handset
ONNECTING THE ELEPHONE INE
1. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the LINE
jack on the bottom of the base.
3. Press program/flash to store selection. You will hear a
2. Connect the other end of the telephone line cord to a
telephone jack on the wall.
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3. Raise the antenna on the base.
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ONNECTING THE ELECTRICAL
P
OWER The handset is pre-registered. If your handset is not
registered, follow these steps:
1. Plug the base into an electrical outlet.
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).
2. Place the remote charger on a flat surface. Plug the
2. Press and hold the format button on the handset until
power supply into an electrical outlet.
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NSTALLING THE ATTERY ACK
3. Move the handset close to the base.
1. Detach the battery pack from the handset by pressing
4. Press and hold the base page button.
the side tabs.
2. Remove the "Prior to Use" tag.
3. Re-attach the battery pack to the handset.
5. You will hear a confirmation tone when the registration
4. Place the handset in the charge cradle on the remote
charger and charge for 12 hours prior to first use.
NOTE: If you don't properly charge the handset, battery
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performance is compromised.
5. Place the extra battery pack on the battery charge cradle
1. Press the CALL BACK/TALK button.
on the remote charger and charge for 12 hours prior to
2. When you hear a dial tone, dial a telephone number.
first use.
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ET P
There are five programmable menus available: Language,
Area Code, Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse Dialing, and Default 3. When finished, press the CALL BACK/TALK button again
Setting.
NOTE: To program these settings, the handset must be OFF
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(not in TALK mode).
1. Pick up the handset and press the CALL BACK/TALK
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ANGUAGE
Set the display language to show messages in either
English, Spanish, or French.
1. Press the program/flash button until 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP 2. To disconnect a call, place the handset back in the
shows in the display.
2. Use the cid/vol (+/> or -/<) buttons or the handset touch-
tone pad to choose 1ENG (English), 2FRA (French) or 3
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ESP (Spanish).
3. Press program/flash to store selection.
While the phone is on, press the redial button to
immediately redial the last number you dialed (up to 32
A C digits). If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing
REA ODE
the number, just press redial again (you don't have to turn
1. Press the program/flash button until AREA CODE --- the phone off and back on).
shows in the display. --- is the default setting.
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2. Use the handset number pad to enter your three digit
area code.
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ACKS
Use the program/flash button to activate custom calling
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the delete/channel
services such as call waiting or call transfer, which
button to erase the wrong area code and repeat step 2.
are available through your local phone company.
3. Press program/flash to store selection.
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INGER ONE N SE NDICATOR
The in use indicator is lit when the handset is charging in the
cradle on the base or when the phone is ON. It flashes when
you receive a call or when the page button is pressed.
shows in the display. 1 is the default setting.
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HANNEL UTTON
touch-tone pad to move the arrow to 1, 2 or 3.
While talking, you might need to manually change the
channel in order to get rid of static. Press and release
the delete/channel button to advance to the next
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ONE ULSE IALING
channel. The current channel number appears on the left
side of the display.
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EMPORARY ONE
shows in the display.
This feature is useful only if you use pulse dialing service.
temporary tone dialing enables pulse (rotary) service
touch-tone pad to select 1TONE if you have touch-tone
phone users to access touch-tone services offered by
service or 2PULSE if you have rotary service.
banks, credit card companies, etc. For example, when you
call your bank you may need to enter your account
number. Using the temporary tone feature allows you to
temporarily switch to touch tone mode so you can enter
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and send your number.
EFAULT ETTING
1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.
2. When your call is answered, press the *tone/exit button
on your handset number pad to temporarily change
from pulse dialing to tone dialing.
the display , 1 NO is the default setting.
3. Follow the automated instructions to get the information
you need.
touch-tone pad to select 1 NO to use your settings or
2 YES to restore the factory default settings.
4. Hang up the handset and the phone automatically
returns to pulse (rotary) dialing mode.
confirmation tone.
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ANCEL
O
ELEPHONE PERATION
Press the *tone/exit button to cancel any command you
initiated.
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ANDSET EGISTRATION
F H
INDING THE
This feature helps locate a misplaced handset.
Press the page button on the base. The handset beeps
continuously for about two minutes or until you press any
button on the handset. You may also press page to cancel.
you hear a beep and PRESS AND HOLD BASE PAGE KEY
shows in the handset's display.
NOTE: The ringer does not have to be ON for this feature
to work.
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INGER UTTON
NOTE: You must press the page button on the base within 30
seconds to continue registration.
Three options are available: RINGER OFF, LOW , and HIGH .
The default setting is RINGER LOW .
is complete, and the handset's display shows
1. When the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode), press
REGISTERED .
RINGER once to listen to the current ringer tone.
2. Use the cid/vol (+/> or -/<) buttons to choose the ringer
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AKING A ALL level you want.
3. Press RINGER again to store selection. The desired
setting shows in the display.
NOTE: If you turn the ringer off, the display shows RINGER =
Or
OFF when the phone is in standby mode.
Dial the phone number first, then press the CALL BACK/
TALK button.
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OLUME
While talking, press the cid/vol (+/> or -/<) buttons to
to hang up.
adjust the listening level of the handset's earpiece. There
are four volume levels. Press the right arrow (+/>) button to
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NSWERING A ALL
increase the volume level, and press the left arrow (-/<)
button to decrease. VOL 1 is the lowest level and VOL 4 is
the loudest.
button.
NOTE: The CALL BACK/TALK button is disabled when the
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ALL IMER
handset is in the remote charger cradle.
While you are talking on the phone, the total talk time is
displayed on the bottom line of the display.
cradle on the remote charger or press the CALL BACK/
TALK button again.
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ALLER
EDIAL
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 from you local
telephone company.
Time
LASH
Caller ID phone number
TIP: Don't use the CALL BACK/TALK button to activate
custom calling services such as call waiting, or you'll hang
up the phone.
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IGHT This unit receives and displays CID information
transmitted by your local telephone company. This
information can include the phone number, date, and time;
or the name, phone number, date, and time. The unit
stores up to 40 calls for later review.
C W C ID
ALL AITING ALLER
To receive Caller ID information for a Call Waiting call, you
must subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID
service from your local telephone company. Call Waiting
Caller ID service allows you to see Caller ID information for
an incoming call while you are on the telephone.
IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the Caller ID features of
this unit, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/
Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To
know who is calling while you are on the phone, you must
subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.
R S CID
ECEIVING AND TORING
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ECORDS
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.
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EVIEWING ECORDS
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to
let you know how many calls have been received.
• Press the cid/vol (-/<) arrow button to scroll through the
ANDSET
call records from the most recent to the oldest.
• Press the cid/vol (+/>) arrow button to scroll through the
call records from the oldest to the newest.
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RANSFERRING ECORDS TO
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EMORY
You may transfer a CID 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 cid/vol (-/<) arrow or cid/vol (+/>) arrow button
to scroll to the desired record.
2. Press the memory button.
3. Press the desired memory location. You will hear a
confirmation tone. Example, press the number 1 key to
store the record in memory location 1.
To replace a CID record stored in a memory location with a
new CID record:
1. Repeat steps 1 through 2.
2. Press the memory button and REPLACE MEMO? shows
in the display.
3. Press *tone/exit 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.
D CID R
ELETING A ECORD
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the cid/vol (-/<) arrow or cid/vol (+/>) arrow button
to display the desired Caller ID record.
3. Press delete/channel. The display shows DELETE?
4. Press delete/channel again to erase the record showing
EATURES in the display. You will hear a confirmation tone. The
display shows DELETED and the next Caller CID record
shows in the display.
D A CID R
ELETING LL ECORDS
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
Date New call 2. Use the cid/vol (-/<) arrow or cid/vol (+/>) arrow button
to display any Caller ID record.
NEW CALL #
3. Press and hold channel/delete button until the unit
beeps and DELETE ALL? shows in the display.
4. Press delete/channel again to erase all CID records.
You will hear a confirmation tone, and the display
shows NO CALLS .
Caller ID name