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Dialing a CID Number
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1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit's Caller ID features, you
must subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller
2. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to display the desired record.
ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is
3. Press the talk/call^sback button. The number dials automatically.
calling while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to Call
Formatting a CID Number Before Dialing
Waiting Caller ID Service.
This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local phone
NOTE: Depending on (a) how the incoming caller's phone
company. This information can include the phone number, date, and time; or
number is formatted when it is received, and (b) whether or
not you previously pre-programmed your local area code into
the name, phone number, date, and time. The incoming date/time information
will override the telephone Date/Time setting.
the set up menu, you may need to adjust the format of the
incoming caller's stored phone number before making the
call, press the format button to adjust the number, and try
again.
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
Caller ID name
2. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to the desired CID record.
3. Press the format button to scroll to the desired format.
4. Press the talk/call back button. The formatted number dials automatically.
Caller ID
phone number
Available formats include:
Number of digits
Explanation
Example
Eleven digits
long distance code "1 "
1-317-888-8888
+3-digit area code
CID display on handset
+7-digit telephone number.
Ten digits
3-digit area code +
317-888-8888
Call Waiting Caller ID
7-digit telephone number.
Seven digits
7-digit telephone number.
888-8888
Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone
company; if you receive an incoming call and you are using the GE multi
Storing CID Records into Phone Book
handset system, a beep indicates the presence of a Call Waiting call on the line.
You may also store CID information in the Phone Book.
The Call Waiting Caller ID information will be displayed and stored in the history
of all handsets in the system.
NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly
BEFORE storing in Phone Book as you cannot reformat CID
• When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver, press the flash/
records stored in Phone Book.
exit button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. Press
flash/exit again to return to the original call.
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
Receiving CID Records
2. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to the desired CID record.
3. Press menu/ok button.
When you receive a call, the Caller ID information is transmitted between the
4. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to Save number.
first and second ring. The Caller ID information appears on the display while
the phone rings, giving you a chance to monitor the information and decide
5. Press menu/ok button to enter edit mode. You may now change the name, if
whether or not to answer the call.
desired. Please refer to section "Handset Name" for name editing method.
NOTE: If the CID record does not include a name. Enter name
Storing CID Records (In CID Memory)
shows in the display.
If you are not at home or cannot answer, your telephone's Caller ID memory
6. Press the menu/ok button to save.
stores the data for the 30 most recent calls (up to 20 digits and 15 characters
NOTE: If Memory full shows in the display and the unit emits
for each record) you received so you can see who called while you were
unavailable. And the display shows New calls, as a reminder that there are
3 beeps, you should delete one or more unnecessary records
and repeat above steps to continue the call record storage.
unanswered calls. When the 31st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st
call) is automatically deleted.
NOTE: Press the flash/exit button to keep the previous setting
(making no changes) and return to the standby mode.
You may review the stored information at any time. Calls received since your
last review show as NEW in the display. Calls that have not been previously
NOTE: If the selected CID record contains any information that
is non-numeric, the unit will not allow this record to transfer to
reviewed but were received from the same number more than once show as
RPT in the display.
the internal user memory.
Reviewing CID Records
Deleting a CID Record
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
many calls have been received. To scroll CID records:
2. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to display the CID record you want to delete.
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
3. Press the menu/ok button.
2. Press the cid/vol (- or +) button to review the newest CID record.
4. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to Delete?.
3. Press the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll through the CID records.
5. Press the menu/ok button. Confirm? shows in the display.
NOTE: When you reach the end of records, a dashed line
6. Press the menu/ok button again to confirm the deletion. Deleted shows in
shows in the display.
the display.
NOTE: If no calls have been received, Empty shows in the
NOTE: Press the flash/exit button to return to the standby
display for 2 seconds at the time the cid/vol (- or +) button is
mode without deleting any CID records.
pressed.
Deleting All CID Records
Dialing a Phone Book Record
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
Dial a phone book record while in talk mode:
2. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to display any CID record.
1. Make sure the phone is ON (in talk mode) by pressing the talk/call back
button.
3. Press the menu/ok button.
4. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to Delete all?.
2. Press the phonebook button to access the phone book.
5. Press the menu/ok button. Confirm? shows in the display.
3. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button or the number keys to scroll to the desired
record.
6. Press the menu/ok button again to confirm the deletion. All deleted shows in
4. Press the menu/ok button to dial the number.
the display.
NOTE: Press the flash/exit button to return to the standby
- OR -
mode without deleting any CID records.
Dial a phone book record while reviewing it:
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1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
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2. Press the phonebook button to access the phone book.
Each handset can store up to fifty 24-digit numbers with up to 15-character
3. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button or the number keys to scroll to the desired
names in memory for quick dialing. The records are stored by alphabetic
record.
ascending order.
4. Press the talk/call back button. The number dials automatically.
Adding Phone Book Entries
If you want to edit the number before dialing:
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
1. Press the menu/ok button when reviewing phone book records.
2. Press the phonebook button.
2. Use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to Select and press the menu/ok
3. Press the menu/ok button and use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll Add
button enter edit mode.
new.
3. When finished editing, press Talk/call back to dial the number.
4. Press the menu/ok button. Enter number shows in the display.
Chain Dialing from Phone Book
5. Use the touch-tone pad to input a telephone number.
Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers, such as a
TIP: Press the pause# button twice to insert a pause in a
calling card number used for a frequently called long distance number.
number if necessary.
You can store each part of the dialing sequence (such as Long Distance Access
6. Press the menu/ok button. Enter name shows in the display. Please refer to
Number, Authorization Code, and a frequently called long distance number)
section "Handset Name" for name editing method.
in the phone book and simply repeat step 2 through 4 in "Dial a phone book
7. Press the menu/ok button to save.
record while in talk mode" to dial them one by one.
NOTE: If Memory full shows in the display, you should delete
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one or more unnecessary records and repeat above steps to
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continue the call record storage.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use
Reviewing Phone Book Records
only the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-metal Hydride
(Ni-MH) battery model 5-2734, that is compatible with this
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
unit.
2. Press the phonebook button.
1. Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace
3. Press the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll through the records,
battery.
-OR
2. Remove the battery compartment door.
Press the number keys to go to the name of the records started with the
3. Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and remove the battery
corresponding character.
pack from the handset.
TIP: Press the tone* button to show the person's telephone
4. Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord to the jack inside the
number whose name is current shown in the display.
battery compartment.
Editing a Phone Book Record
5. Put the battery compartment door back on.
1. When reviewing the phone book records, use the cid/vol (- or +) button or the
6. Place handset in the base or handset charge cradle to charge. Allow the
handset battery to properly charge (for 16 hours) prior to first use or
number keys to scroll to the desired record.
when you install a new battery pack. If you do not properly charge the
2. Press menu/ok button and use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to Edit.
phone, battery performance will be compromised.
3. Press menu/ok button to enter edit mode. You may now change the number,
if desired.
Battery Safety Precautions
4. Press menu/ok button to proceed to name change. You may now change the
• Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this
name, if desired. Please refer to section "Handset Name" for name editing
type, toxic materials could be released which can cause injury.
method.
• To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Nickel-metal
5. Press menu/ok button to save.
Hydride battery listed in the User's Guide.
NOTE: Press the flash/exit button to keep the previous setting
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
(making no changes) and return to the standby mode.
• Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
Deleting a Phone Book Record
1. When reviewing the phone book records list, use the cid/vol (- or +) button or
NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Inc. product
the number keys to scroll to the desired record.
indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle the
2. Press menu/ok button and use the cid/vol (- or +) button to scroll to Delete?.
rechargeable battery (or batteries).
3. Press menu/ok button. Confirm? shows in the display.
For more information go to the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org
4. Press menu/ok button to confirm. Deleted shows in the display.
or call 1-800-8-BATTERY or contact a local recycling center.
NOTE: If you don't want to delete the record when the display
shows DELETE?, simply press the flash/exit button, or wait for
one minute to exit to the standby mode automatically.
Display Messages
Unit locks up and no communication between the base and cordless handset
• Unplug the power adaptor from the electrical outlet and the back of the
The following messages shows the status of the phone, provides Caller ID
base. Remove the handset battery. Wait for 30 seconds and plug the
information, or helps you set up and use your phone.
power adaptor back into the base and electrical outlet. Reconnect the
BLOCKED
Indicates the person is calling from a number which is
battery and charge for 16 hours.
blocked from transmission.
Searching.... shows in the handset display
DELETE ALL?
Prompt asking if you want to erase all records.
DELETE?
Prompt asking if you want to erase the current record.
• Move the handset closer to the base.
END OF LIST
Indicates that it is the end of the list.
• Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet.
ENTER NAME
Prompt telling you to enter a name.
Date/Time setting is restored to default setting
ENTER NUMBER
Prompt telling you to enter a telephone number.
• May be caused by power failure. Set Date/Time again.
NEW CALLS
Indicates call or calls which have not been reviewed.
Caller ID Solutions
HANDSET NAME
Prompt telling you to enter a user name for the
No Display
handset.
UNAVAILABLE
The handset is not yet registered or is out of range.
• Charge the battery (for 16 hours). Or replace the battery.
No line
Indicates that the telephone line is not connected.
• Make sure the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet.
Empty
Indicates there are no CID records in memory.
Disconnect the power adaptor from the base and reconnect it.
Searching
Indicates handset is too far away from the base, and
No Caller ID
the handset is searching for the base.
• You must be subscribed to the standard Name/Number Caller ID service
Page from base
Someone pressed the PAGE button on the base.
from your local telephone company to receive CID information.
RPT
Indicates a repeat call message. Indicates a new call
from the same number was received more than once.
Battery
Unknwon
Indicates incoming call is from an area not serviced by
If you experience any of the following problems, even after recharging the
CID or the CID information was not sent.
battery, you may need to replace the battery pack:
Handset Sound Signals
• Short talk time
• Poor sound quality
Signal
Meaning
• Limited range
A long warbling tone (with ringer on)
Signals an incoming call
General Product Care
Three short beeps (several times)
Page signal
One beep every 14 seconds
Low battery warning
To keep your unit working and looking good, follow these guidelines:
Troubleshooting Guide
• Avoid dropping the handset, as well as other rough treatment to the phone.
• Clean the phone with a soft cloth.
Telephone Solutions
• Never use strong cleaning agents, paint thinner, abrasive powder, alcohol,
No dial tone
or other chemical products to clean the unit. Doing so will damage the
• Check or repeat installation steps:
finish.
Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet.
• Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later
Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall
date.
jack.
• Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and base with a
• Connect another phone to the same jack. If it doesn't work, the problem
clean pencil eraser.
might be your wiring or local service.
Causes of Poor Reception
• The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.
• Aluminum siding.
• Make sure the battery is properly charged (for 16 hours).
Dial tone is ok, but can't dial out
• Foil backing on insulation.
• Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals.
• Make sure the type of phone service you are subscribed to is TONE or
PULSE.
• You 're too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, computers,
etc.
Handset does not ring
• Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.
• Make sure the handset ringer is set to on.
• Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house.
• The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.
• Base is plugged into AC outlet with other electronic devices.
• You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging
some extensions.
• Baby monitor is using the same frequency.
• Check for a dial tone. If no dial tone is heard, see "No dial tone".
• Handset battery is low.
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out
• You're out of range of the base.
• The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to base.
• Make sure base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with another
household appliance. If necessary, relocate the base.
• Charge the battery (for 16 hours).
Memory dialing doesn't work
• Did you follow proper dialing sequence?
Service
Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information,
please contact customer service at 1-800-448-0329. If the equipment is causing
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you
For how long after your purchase:
disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
• One year, from date of purchase.
This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service
(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from
agents. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could
date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)
void the user's authority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain
What we will do:
service, refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at
• Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is
1-800-448-0329.
under warranty for the remainder of the original product's warranty period.
Or refer inquiries to:
How you get service:
Thomson Inc.
• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided
Manager, Consumer Relations
with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing
P O Box 1976
materials.
Indianapolis, IN 46206
• "Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is
Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot down the date
evidence that the product is within the warranty period, must be presented to
this product was purchased or received as a gift. This information will be valuable if
obtain warranty service." For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.
service should be required during the warranty period.
Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via
Purchase date ______________________________________________________
standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Name of store ______________________________________________________
Thomson Inc.
11721 B Alameda Ave.
Socorro, Texas 79927
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered
by the warranty.
• Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Thomson Inc. accepts no liability in
case of damage or loss.
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual provides information regarding
operating instructions and user controls. Any additional information, should be
obtained from your dealer.)
• Installation and setup service adjustments.
• Batteries.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit.
It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of
the card is not required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
• The warranty stated above is the only warranty applicable to this product.
All other warranties, express or implied (including all implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose) are hereby disclaimed. No
verbal or written information given by Thomson Inc., its agents, or employees
shall create a guaranty or in any way increase the scope of this warranty.
• Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive
remedy of the consumer. Thomson Inc. shall not be liable for incidental or
consequential damages resulting from the use of this product or arising
out of any breach of any express or implied warranty on this product. This
disclaimer of warranties and limited warranty are governed by the laws of the
state of Indiana. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product
is limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights
that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
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Handset Replacement Battery
5-2734
AC Power adaptor
5-2735
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