GE 27831FE2 User Manual

Model 27831 Series
• 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
2.4 GHz Cordless
installer.
US Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
Telephone System
REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
2 Rights of the Telephone Company
User's Guide
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 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
Equipment Approval Information
which the receiving antenna is connected.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network
radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission
and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical
has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems." This
Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.
booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company
stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number
Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
information to your telephone company.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
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)
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain
Licensing
of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should
contact your local telephone company.
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
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
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
details.
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
Notes centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or
• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
• 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.
Visit the GE website at: www.GE.com/phones
Thomson Inc.
101 West 103rd Street
Model 27831 Indianapolis, IN 46290-1102
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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.
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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
TALK/call back
(button)
Parts Checklist
(for 27831xx1 Model)
CID/VOL 3 or 4
Make sure your package includes the items shown here. (Caller ID/volume
button)
REDIAL
(button)
FORMAT
(button)
Telephone
TONE*/exit
line cord
Base
(button)
AC power Handset CHAN/delete
adaptor battery pack Handset (channel/
delete button)
For Model 27831xx2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, battery pack
Installing the Phone
and cover than shown above.
IMPORTANT: You can only use one handset at a time and there is NO
Installing the Handset Battery
conference and intercom features for these units.
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
Telephone Jack Requirements
Wall plate
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone
the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery
jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your
model 5-2459 or Nickel-metal Hydride (Ni-MH) model 5-2522,
Modular
home. If you don't have a modular jack, call your local phone
which is compatible with this unit.
telephone
company to find out how to get one installed
line jack
1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag
Installation
and are separate from the handset.
2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.
Digital Security System
3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing,
NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed
unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
and can be inserted only one way.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at
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
interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away
from these appliances.
Certain other communications devices may also use the 2.4 GHz
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frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, these
FIRMLY
devices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone.
If you are concerned with interference, please refer to the owner's
4. Insert the battery pack.
manual for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid
interference. Typical devices that may use the 2.4 GHz frequency
5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.
for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless
Base Station
computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and
some long-range cordless telephone systems.
1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place
Important Installation Guidelines your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you may
mount it on the wall.
• Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent lighting, microwave
ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line
has been disconnected at the network interface.
2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the bottom of the
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
base and the other end into a modular jack.
3. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the
jack on the bottom of the base.
4. Set the ringer switch (on the handset) to ON, and place the handset in the cradle on
the base.
5. The in use/charge indicator turns on, verifying the battery is charging. The unit will
take 20 seconds to register and verify its security code.
NOTE: In case of a power failure, the handset may display
UNAVAILABLE when the TALK/call back button is pressed. You must
then place all handsets on the main base cradle for 20 seconds to
re-register.
FORMAT 6. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don't properly charge
(button) the phone, battery performance is compromised.
Model 27831xx2
CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or damage use
only the 5-2749 (black), or 5-2748 (gray) power adaptor listed in
the user's guide. This power adaptor is intended to be correctly
orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
Extra Charge Cradle
(applicable only with Model 27831xx2)
MEMORY
1. Plug the extra charging cradle into the electrical outlet.
(button)
2. Place the handset on the charging cradle.
PAUSE#
3. The charge indicator turns on, verifying the battery is charging.
(button)
4. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use.
FLASH/program
VERY IMPORTANT: BOTH HANDSETS MUST BE REGISTERED TO THE
(button)
MAIN BASE BEFORE USE. After the 2nd handset has charged for 16
hours, place it on the main base station for 20 seconds, it will then
automatically register and verify its security code.
Wall Mounting
If you want to mount the phone on a wall, slip the mounting holes (on the back of
the base) over the wall plate posts, and slide the unit down into place. (Wall plate not
included.)
Handset Setup
There are six programmable menus available: Language, Local Area Code, Ringer ON/OFF,
Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse and Factory Default. When you program these settings, make
sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). Pressing the TONE*/exit button will remove
you from the menu selection process without changing the feature you are in.
Display Language
1. Press the FLASH/program button until the screen displays 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP.
2. Use the CID/VOL (3 or 4) button or the handset number pad to select 1 (English), 2
(French), or 3 (Spanish). The default setting is "1ENG".
3. Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu
battery feature.
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Local Area Code
red wire
If you enter your local 3-digit area code in the area code menu, your local area code
does not display on the Caller ID (CID) list. Instead, you only see the local 7-digit number.
Calls received from outside your local area code will display the full 10-digit number.
1. Press the FLASH/program button until the screen displays AREA CODE - - - . The
black wire default setting is "- - -".
2. Use the handset number pad to enter your 3-digit area code.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the CHAN/delete button to erase
the incorrect area code and repeat step 2.
3. Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu
feature.
Set Ringer ON/OFF
1. Press the FLASH/program button until the screen displays RINGER 1ON 2OFF.
2. Use the CID/VOL (3 or 4) button or the handset number pad (1-2) to enter your
selection from 1ON or 2OFF. The default setting is "1ON".
3. Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu
feature.
Ringer Tone
1. Press the FLASH/program button until the screen displays RINGER TONE.
2. Use the CID/VOL (3 or 4) button or the handset number pad (1-3) to enter your
selection from Ringer Tone 1, 2, or 3. The default setting is "RINGER TONE 1".
3. Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu Channel Button
feature.
While talking on the phone, you might need to manually change the channel in order
Tone/Pulse
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
1. Press the FLASH/program button until the screen displays 1 TONE 2 PULSE.
to move to the next clear channel.
2. Use the CID/VOL ( or ) button or the handset number pad to enter your selection.
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Temporary Tone
The default setting is "1 TONE".
3. Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu 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
feature.
banks, credit card companies, etc. For example, when you call your bank you may need
NOTE: For Model 27831xx2, this setting should be changed on both
to enter your bank account number. Temporarily switching to touchtone mode allows
handsets.
you to send your number.
Factory Default
1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.
This feature allows you to restore the unit's original features. 2. When your call is answered, press the TONE*/exit button on the handset to
temporarily change from pulse dialing to tone dialing.
1. Press the FLASH/program button until the screen displays DEFAULT.
3. Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need.
2. Use the CID/VOL (3 or 4) button to scroll to YES. The default setting is "NO".
4. Hang up the handset and the phone automatically returns to pulse (rotary) dialing
3. Press FLASH/program to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone.
mode.
Cordless Phone Basics
Exit
Making a Call
Press the TONE*/exit button to cancel any command you initiated.
1. Press the TALK/call back button and dial the desired number.
Paging the Handset
-OR-
This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.
To perform preview dial, dial the number first then press the TALK/call back button.
Press the page button on the base. The handset will beep for about two minutes or until
2. To hang up, press the TALK/call back button or place the handset in the cradle.
you press TALK/call back on the handset or press the page button on the base.
Receiving a Call NOTE: You can still page the handset if the ringer is turned off. If the
battery is dead, the Paging feature will not work.
1. To answer a call press the TALK/call back button on the handset before you begin
Caller ID (CID)
speaking.
2. To hang up, press the TALK/call back button or place the handset in the cradle.
IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit's Caller ID features, you must
Call Transfer subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or
(applicable only with Model 27831xx2)
Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling while you are
During an external call, you may transfer the call to another handset.
on the phone, you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.
1. Press the FORMAT button on originating handset. The screen displays TRANSFERRING.
This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local phone company.
Both handsets will be paged.
This information can include the phone number, date, and time; or the name, phone
number, date, and time.
2. Press the FORMAT or TALK/call back button on the receiving handset to answer the
call.
Time Date
NOTE: To cancel the call transfer, you may press the TONE*/exit or
the FORMAT button on the originating handset.
Redial
Press the REDIAL button to quickly dial the last number you called (up to 32 digits).
If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press REDIAL to dial the
number again.
Call Waiting Caller ID
In Use Indicator
Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone company; if
When the in use/charge indicator on the base is lit, the handset is either in use or you receive an incoming call and you are already on the phone, a beep indicates the
charging. The in use/charge indicator on the base flashes when you receive a call. presence of a Call Waiting call on the line. Only the handset that is in use at the time of
the call will display and store the Call Waiting Caller ID information.
Flash
• When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver, press the
If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local FLASH/program button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call.
telephone company you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on Call Waiting Press FLASH/program again to return to the original call.
calls. During a phone call, you will hear a beep to indicate another call is waiting on
Receiving CID Records
the line and Caller ID information for the waiting call shows on the handset display. To
connect the waiting call, press the FLASH/program button on the handset and your When you receive a call, the Caller ID information is transmitted between the first and
original call is put on hold. You may switch back and forth between the two calls by
second ring. The Caller ID information appears on the display while the phone rings,
pressing the FLASH/program button.
giving you a chance to monitor the information and decide whether or not to answer
the call.
TIP: Do not use the TALK/call back button to activate custom calling
services such as call waiting, or you'll hang up the phone. Storing CID Records (In CID Memory)
Volume
If you are not at home or cannot answer, your telephone's Caller ID memory stores the
data for the 40 most recent calls you received so you can see who called while you
When the phone is ON, press the CID/VOL (3 or 4) on the handset to adjust the
were unavailable. When the 41st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st call) is
volume of the handset's earpiece. There are four settings. Press the right arrow to
automatically deleted.
increase the volume and left arrow to decrease the volume. You will see the volume
You may review the stored information at any time. Calls received since your last review
setting on the handset display. VOL 4 is the maximum and VOL 1 is the minimum.
show as NEW in the display. Calls that have not been previously reviewed but were
received from the same number more than once the screen displays the character(s)
as REPT.
Repeat call Number of calls
Caller ID phone
number
Caller ID
name