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.
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.
ETTING TARTED Make sure your package includes the items shown here. IN USE BAT LOW TALK CHAN RE/PA FLASH MUTE IN USE Belt Clip (for Base plate CHARGE/ 2-9921 only) PAGE Headset PQRS WXYZ (for 2-9921 TONE OPER ON OFF–RING only) PWR–ON OFF PAGE...
ESKTOP NSTALLATION T/P switch 1. Make sure base plate is securely fastened. 2. Plug the telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the base and into a modular jack. 3. Plug the power supply cord into the POWER 9V DC jack on the base and into an AC outlet.
OUNT NSTALLATION 1. Remove the handset hook; turn it upside down, and put it back in the slot. You need to do this so the handset doesn’t fall out of the base. 2. Plug the short telephone line cord into the jack marked PHONE LINE on the back of the unit and plug the other end into a modular wall jack.
10. Place handset in the base to charge for 12 hours. The CHARGE/PAGE light comes on to indicate that the battery is charging. You must charge the handset battery continuously (without using the phone) for 12 hours when you set up the phone. ORDLESS HONE ASICS...
LASH UTTON VOL (volume) switch Use the FLASH button to activate custom (on the side of the handset) calling services such as call waiting or call transfer, which are available through your local phone company. MUTE FLASH button button TIP: If you press the TALK button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting, you’ll hang up the phone.
(PGM B ELECTING A OUND UTTON You can choose between two different ring sounds. To choose the first ring sound: 1. Press PGM. 2. Press 1. 3. Press PGM. To choose the second ring sound: 1. Press PGM. 2. Press 2. 3.
AGING THE ANDSET IN USE Press the PAGE button on the base to CHARGE/ locate a misplaced handset. When you PAGE press the PAGE button, the handset beeps. Press the TALK button when you PAGE button locate the handset. Remember that the PAGE ringer must be ON in order for the handset to ring.
HANGING A TORED UMBER Use the same procedure to change a stored number as you do to store a number— you’re just moving the phone number to a different memory location. TORING A REDIAL NUMBER The phone must be off (PWR button ON, but no dial tone). 1.
IALING A TORED UMBER 1. Press the TALK button to get a dial tone. 2. Press MEM and then press the number for that memory location. HAIN IALING FROM EMORY 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.
EADSET AND PERATION Headset plug ONNECTING A HEADSET TO Headset THE HANDSET jack For hands free conversation, connect the headset (for 2-9921 only) to the HEADSET jack as shown. The handset receiver and microphone are disabled when the headset is connected. Adjust the headset to rest comfortably on top of your head and over your ear.
HANGING THE ATTERY Make sure RING/POWER switch is OFF before you replace battery. 1. Remove the battery compartment door. 2. Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and remove the battery pack from the handset. 3. Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord into the jack inside the handset.
ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE In case of difficulty, please check the following Troubleshooting Guide before seeking service. Problem Solution No dial tone • Check installation: — Is the base power cord connected to a working outlet? — Is TALK light on? — Is the telephone line cord connected to the base unit and the wall jack? •...
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Problem Solution Cannot hear the • Set the RING/PWR switch on the handset to ON (the far left Page alert tone position). Range is shorter • Press the CHAN button during the conversation to select a than normal new channel. •...
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. •...
ELEPHONE ETWORK NFORMATION 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. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately.
NTERFERENCE NFORMATION This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere with residential radio and television reception if not properly installed and used in accordance with instructions contained in this manual. Reasonable protection against such interference is ensured, although there is no guarantee this will not occur in a given installation.
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