GE 27851FE1 User Manual

Model 27851
2 Rights of the Telephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network,
2.4 GHz Cordless 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
Handset Telephone
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
Answering System 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,
User's Guide
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.
Interference Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
Privacy of Communications may not be ensured when using this product.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is
"receiving" the interference).
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications
equipment and receiving antenna.
• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiving antenna is connected.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an
experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal
Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve
Radio/TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering
copies.
Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Equipment Approval Information This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
Licensing
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
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.
Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
provide this information to your telephone company. 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter."
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.
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.
• 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.
• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line,
ensure the installation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment. If you
have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone
company or a qualified installer.
US Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
Thomson Inc.
10330 North Meridian Street
Model 27851FE3 Indianapolis, IN 46290
00017097 (Rev. 0 Dom E) © 2006 Thomson Inc.
06-36 Trademark(s) ® Registered
Printed in China Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Introduction Handset Layout
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.
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you
should have at least one phone in your home that isn't cordless, in
display
case the power in your home goes out.
Before You Begin
Parts Checklist
TALK/call back
(button)
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
CID/VOL -
(Caller ID/volume
button)
REDIAL
(button)
_
ERASE + ANNOUNCE
AC
review 3 3
Line cord
Base power (button)
adaptor
play/stop
3 Handsets
(button)
TONE*/exit
(button)
CHAN/delete
(channel/
delete button)
3 Handset
3 Battery
2 Handset ringer/on-off
compartment battery packs
(switch)
doors Charge Cradles
Base Layout
IMPORTANT: You can only use one handset at a time and there is NO
conference and intercom features for these units.
PAGE (button)
Telephone Jack Requirements
Wall plate
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone
jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in
Modular
your home. If you don't have a modular jack, call your local
telephone
phone company to find out how to get one installed
line jack
Installation
Digital Security System
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing,
unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at
ERASE _ +
frequencies that may cause or receive interference with 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
REVIEW in use/charge ERASE
interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away
(button) (indicator) (button)
from these appliances.
hour
day/check
Certain other communications devices may also use the 2.4 GHz (button)
(button)
frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, these
devices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone.
Installing the Phone
If you are concerned with interference, please refer to the owner's
manual for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid
Installing the Handset Battery
interference. Typical devices that may use the 2.4 GHz frequency
for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only
some long-range cordless telephone systems.
the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-Cadmium battery model
Important Installation Guidelines
5-2459, which is compatible with this unit.
• Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent lighting, microwave 1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag
ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight. and are separate from the handset.
• Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.
2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
and can be inserted only one way.
designed for wet locations.
• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line
battery
has been disconnected at the network interface. pack
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY
black wire
4. Insert the battery pack.
5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.
Base Station Voice Instructions
1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and If you need additional assistance, press the review (left arrow) button when you plug in
place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or the answering system and follow the voice instructions.
you may mount it on the wall. Recording the Outgoing Announcement
For best results when recording, you should be about nine inches from the mic
(microphone) opening to eliminate as much background noise as possible.
1. Press and hold the announce button. Hold the button down until you finish the
announcement.
2. Begin speaking after you hear the beep. You have up to two minutes of recording
time.
3. Release the button when you finish your announcement.
If you choose not to record an outgoing announcement, a default announcement is
CID/VOL +
played instead. To return to the default announcement after you have recorded your
(Caller ID/volume
button) own outgoing announcement, press the announce button and release it when you
hear the beep.
Sample Outgoing Announcement
FORMAT/answerer
(button)
Hi, this is (use your name here), I can't answer the phone right now, so please leave
2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the bottom of the your name, number and a brief message after the tone, and I'll get back to you.
MEMORY
Thanks.
(button) base and the other end into a modular jack.
Reviewing the Announcement
3. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the
skip
4 4
jack on the bottom of the base.
(button) • Press and release the announce button to review your outgoing announcement.
4. Set the ringer switch (on the handset) to ON, and place the handset in the cradle on
Ring Select
the base.
erase
Set the RING SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit to choose the number of times
5. The in use/charge indicator turns on, verifying the battery is charging. The unit will
(button)
you want the phone to ring before the system answers the call. You may choose 3 rings
take 20 seconds to register and verify its security code.
or 5 rings.
PAUSE#
NOTE: In case of a power failure, the handset may display
(button) Handset Setup
UNAVAILABLE when the TALK/CALL BACK button is pressed. You
must then place all handsets on the main base cradle for 20
FLASH/program There are five programmable menus available: Language, Local Area Code, Ringer
seconds to re-register.
(button)
Tone, Tone/Pulse and Factory Default. When you program these settings, make sure the
6. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don't properly charge
phone is OFF (not in talk mode). Pressing the TONE*/exit button will remove you from the
the phone, battery performance is compromised.
menu selection process without changing the feature you are in.
answer/transfer CAUTION: Use only the 5-2512 (black) or 5-2618 (gray) power
Display Language
(button)
adapter that came with the unit . Using other power adapters
may damage the unit. 1. Press the FLASH/program button until 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the display.
Extra Charge Cradles
2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button or the handset number pad to select 1
(English), 2 (French), or 3 (Spanish). The default setting is "1ENG".
1. Plug the extra charging cradles into electrical outlets.
3. Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu
2. Place a handset on a charging cradle.
feature.
3. The charge indicator turns on, verifying the battery is charging.
Local Area Code
4. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use.
MEMO (button)
If you enter your local 3-digit area code in the area code menu, your local area code
VERY IMPORTANT: ALL HANDSETS MUST BE REGISTERED TO THE
does not display on the Caller ID (CID) list. Instead, you only see the local 7-digit number.
SKIP (button) MAIN BASE BEFORE USE. After each handset has charged for 16
Calls received from outside your local area code will display the full 10-digit number.
hours, place it on the main base station for 20 seconds, it will then
message
1. Press the FLASH/program button until AREA CODE - - - shows in the display. The
automatically register and verify its security code.
indicator
default setting is "- - -".
Wall Mounting
PLAY/STOP (button)
2. Use the handset number pad to enter your 3-digit area code.
VOLUME - or + If you want to mount the phone on a wall, slip the mounting holes (on the back of
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the CHAN/delete button to erase
(button)
ANNOUNCE the base) over the wall plate posts, and slide the unit down into place. (Wall plate not
the incorrect area code and repeat step 2.
included.)
ANNOUNCE
3. Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu
(button) Answering System Setup
feature.
This section shows you how to set up your answering system to record incoming calls. Ringer Tone
Before you begin the setup, you must turn on the answering system.
min answerer on/ 1. Press the FLASH/program button until RINGER TONE shows in the display.
(minute off (button) • Press the answerer on/off button to turn the answering system on and off. The
2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button or the handset number pad (1-3) to enter
button)
MESSAGES indicator lights when the answering system is on. The indicator
your selection from Ringer Tone 1, 2, or 3. The default setting is "RINGER TONE 1".
alternately flashes between CL (clock) and 0, indicating day/time programming is
needed and 0 messages are stored. 3. Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu
feature.
NOTE: The answering system displays "- -" when it is off.
Tone/Pulse
Setting the Voice Prompt Language
1. Press the FLASH/program button until 1 TONE 2 PULSE shows in the display.
The default voice prompt language is English.
2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button or the handset number pad to enter
To change the answering system's voice prompt language, press and hold the skip
your selection. The default setting is "1 TONE".
button for two seconds. The unit announces "SELECCIONADO ESPANOL" (Spanish
selected). 3. Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu
feature.
NOTE: To change to "English," press and hold the skip button again for
2 seconds. NOTE: This setting should be changed on all handsets.
NOTE: In remote access mode, the system follows the selected Factory Default
language. The voice prompt language cannot be switched remotely.
This feature allows you to restore the unit's original features.
Voice Time/Day Stamp
1. Press the FLASH/program button until DEFAULT shows in the display.
1. Press and hold the day/check button to set the day of the week and then release.
2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to scroll to YES. The default setting is
2. Press the hour button to set the hour (a.m. or p.m.). "NO".
3. Press the min button to set the minutes. When you press and hold the min button, 3. Press FLASH/program to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone.
red wire
the time advances in 5-minute intervals.
4. Press and release the day/check button to review the day and time settings.
Speaker Volume
Use the VOLUME ( + or - ) buttons to adjust speaker volume to a comfortable level. Press
VOLUME ( + ) to increase the volume and VOLUME ( - ) to decrease the volume. L8 is the
maximum and L1 is the minimum level.
Cordless Phone Basics Caller ID (CID)
Making a Call
IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit's Caller ID features, you must
subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or
1. Press the TALK/call back button and dial the desired number.
Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling while you are
-OR-
on the phone, you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.
To perform preview dial, dial the number first then press the TALK/call back button.
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
2. To hang up, press the TALK/call back button or place the handset in the cradle.
number, date, and time.
Receiving a Call
Time Date
1. To answer a call press the TALK/call back button on the handset before you begin
speaking.
2. To hang up, press the TALK/call back button or place the handset in the cradle.
Call Transfer
During an external call, you may transfer the call to another handset.
1. Press the answer/transfer button on the originating handset. TRANSFERRING shows
in the display. All handsets will be paged.
Caller ID phone number Caller ID name
2. Press the answer/transfer or TALK/call back button on the receiving handset to
Call Waiting Caller ID
answer the call.
NOTE: To cancel the call transfer, you may press the TONE*/exit or
Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone company; if
the answer/transfer button on the originating handset.
you receive an incoming call and you are using the GE multi handset system, a beep
Redial indicates the presence of a Call Waiting call on the line. The Call Waiting Caller ID
information will be displayed and stored in the history of all handsets in the system.
Press the REDIAL button to quickly dial the last number you called (up to 32 digits).
• When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver, press the FLASH/
If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press redial to dial the
program button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. Press
number again.
FLASH/program again to return to the original call.
In Use Indicator
Receiving CID Records
When the in use/charge indicator on the base is lit, the handset is either in use or
When you receive a call, the Caller ID information is transmitted between the first and
charging. The in use/charge indicator on the base flashes when you receive a call.
second ring. The Caller ID information appears on the display while the phone rings,
Flash
giving you a chance to monitor the information and decide whether or not to answer
the call.
If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local
Storing CID Records (In CID Memory)
telephone company you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on Call Waiting
calls. During a phone call, you will hear a beep to indicate another call is waiting on
If you are not at home or cannot answer, your telephone's Caller ID memory stores the
the line and Caller ID information for the waiting call shows on the handset display. To
data for the 40 most recent calls you received so you can see who called while you
connect the waiting call, press the FLASH/program button on the handset and your
were unavailable. When the 41st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st call) is
original call is put on hold. You may switch back and forth between the two calls by
automatically deleted.
pressing the FLASH/program button.
You may review the stored information at any time. Calls received since your last review
TIP: Do not use the TALK/call back button to activate custom calling
show as NEW in the display. Calls that have not been previously reviewed but were
services such as call waiting, or you'll hang up the phone.
received from the same number more than once show as REPT in the display.
Volume Reviewing CID Records
When the phone is ON, press the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) on the handset to adjust As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many calls
the volume of the handset's earpiece. There are four settings. Press the right arrow to
have been received. To scroll CID records:
increase the volume and left arrow to decrease the volume. You will see the volume
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
setting on the handset display. VOL 4 is the maximum and VOL 1 is the minimum.
2. Press the CID/VOL (-) button to review the newest CID record.
Channel Button
3. Press the CID/VOL (+) button to review the oldest CID record first.
While talking on the phone, you might need to manually change the channel in order
Dialing a CID Number
to reduce static caused by appliances, such as baby monitors, garage door openers,
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
microwave ovens, or other cordless phones. Press and release the CHAN/delete button
to move to the next clear channel.
2. Use the CID/VOL ( - or + ) button to display the desired record.
Temporary Tone
3. Press the TALK/call back button. The number dials automatically.
NOTE: Depending on (a) how the incoming caller's phone number is
This feature is useful only if you have pulse (rotary) service. Temporary Tone Dialing
formatted when it is received, and (b) whether or not you previously
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 pre-programmed your local area code into the set up menu, you
may need to adjust the format of the incoming caller's stored phone
to enter your bank account number. Temporarily switching to touchtone mode allows
number before making the call, press the FORMAT/answerer button
you to send your number.
to adjust the number, and try again
1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.
Available formats include:
2. When your call is answered, press the TONE*/exit button on the handset to
temporarily change from pulse dialing to tone dialing. Number of digits Explanation
3. Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need. Eleven digits long distance code "1 "
+3-digit area code
4. Hang up the handset and the phone automatically returns to pulse (rotary) dialing
+7-digit telephone number.
mode.
Ten digits
Exit 3-digit area code +
7-digit telephone number.
Press the TONE*/exit button to cancel any command you initiated.
Seven digits 7-digit telephone number.
Ringer Switch
Storing CID Records in Internal Memory
The RINGER switch must be ON for the handset to ring during incoming calls.
You may also store CID information in the phone's internal memory.
Paging the Handsets
NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly BEFORE
This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.
storing in internal memory as you cannot reformat CID records
Press the page button on the base. All handsets will beep for about two minutes or until stored in memory.
you press TALK/call back on a handset or press the page button on the base.
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
NOTE: You can still page the handset if the ringer is turned off. If the
2. Use the CID/VOL (- or +) button to scroll to the desired CID record.
battery is dead, the Paging feature will not work.
3. Press the MEMORY button.
4. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a memory location (0-9) to store the number in that
memory location. You will hear a confirmation tone.
NOTE: If the memory location is occupied, "REPLACE MEMO?" is
displayed, and you must confirm replacement by pressing the
MEMORY button.
Number of Calls
Example
1-317-888-8888
317-888-8888
888-8888