GE 27928 User Manual

27928
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NTRODUCTION
40-Channel 2.4GHz
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should always be
Cordless Telephone followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them
for future reference.
User's Guide
Your 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.
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that is not
cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.
CAUTION: Always disconnect phone cords from the wall outlets before battery installation or replacement.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to 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 oven, or VCR. If interference continues, moving the cordless
telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.
Certain other communications devices may also use the 2.4 GHz frequency for communication, and, if properly set,
these devices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone. If you are concerned with interference,
please refer to the owner's manual for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid interference. Typical
devices that may use the 2.4 GHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless
computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and some long-range cordless telephone systems.
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ANDSET AND ASE
vol button
TALK
redial button
1 2 ABC 3 DEF
4 GHI 5 JKL 6
MNO
7 8 TUV 9
PQRS WXYZ
*TONE button
0
* TONE OPER # PAUSE
channel program flash
ringer
off on
chan button
ringer switch
We bring good things to life. B Y B
EFORE OU EGIN
P C
ARTS HECKLIST
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MPORTANT NFORMATION Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.
The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that
compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. TALK
PAGE 1 2 ABC 3 DEF
4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the 8
PQRS 7 TUV 9 WXYZ
TONE * OPER 0 # PAUSE
supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the channel program flash
off on ringer
telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone
Base Handset Handset
lines and internal metallic water pipe systems, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be
battery
particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate
electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. M J R
ODULAR ACK EQUIREMENTS
NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. To use this phone you need an RJ11C (CA11A) type modular phone jack, which
might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home. If you don't have a
I I
NTERFERENCE NFORMATION
modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed.
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere with residential radio and television
D S S
IGITAL ECURITY YSTEM
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. Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to provide protection against false ringing, unauthorized
If interference is suspected and verified by switching this equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct
access, and charges to your phone line.
the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient the radio/television receiver's antenna, relocate the
equipment with respect to the receiver, plug the equipment and receiver into separate circuit outlets. The user may also When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security code. After a power outage or battery
wish to consult a qualified radio/television technician for additional suggestions. This equipment has been fully tested
replacement, you should place the handset in the base for about 20 seconds to reset the code.
and complies with all limits for Class B computing devices pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations. This device
complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
H A C (HAC)
EARING ID OMPATIBILITY
This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
ATLINKS Communications Canada Inc.
Model 27928C (An Alcatel /Thomson Multimedia Joint Venture)
16332150 (Rev. 1 E/F) © 2004 ATLINKS Communications Canada, Inc.
04-03 Trademark(s) ® Registered
Printed in China Marque(s) ® déposée(s)
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NSTALLING THE ANDSET ATTERY
NOTE : You must connect the handset battery before use.
1. Push down on the top of the battery compartment door and remove it.
2. Lift the battery pack and connect it's plug into the jack inside the compartment.
NOTE : It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.
4. Place the handset in the charging cradle.
NOTE : If the battery pack is not properly installed, the TALK button indicator blinks when the handset is placed in
the base cradle, and the handset will not operate.
BATTERY
BLACK WIRE
PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY
RED WIRE
I P
NSTALLING THE HONE
C L
RADLE AYOUT
I I I
MPORTANT NSTALLATION NFORMATION
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
charge/in use indicator • Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the
TALK button network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as faxes, other phones, or modems.
memory button
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1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack RJ11C (CA11A). Your phone should be
placed on a level surface, such as a table top or desk.
2. Plug the AC power converter into an electrical outlet and the DC connector to the back of the base. The
#PAUSE button charge/in use indicator turns on to indicate the battery is charging.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2616 (black) or 5-2617 ( grey) power converter that came
flash button with this unit. Using other converters may damage the unit.
PAGE button
prog button
3. Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If you don't properly charge the phone, battery
performance will be compromised.
4. Plug the one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base and the other end into a
telephone wall phone jack.
5. Set the RINGER switch (on the handset front) to ON.
NOTE: The phone automatically defaults to touch-tone dialing. To change to pulse (rotary) dialing, see
"Tone/Pulse Dialing." If you don't know which type of service you have, check with the phone company.
AC power converter Telephone line cord
Mounting
bracket
Wall plate
W M
ALL OUNTING
NOTE: For best results, leave the phone on a flat surface during initial charging before you hang the
Modular
phone on the wall.
telephone
line jack 1. Turn the base over.
2. Attach the wall mounting pedestal by first inserting the tabs on the open edge of the pedestal into the slots on
the lower portion of the bottom of the base. Then push down and snap the pedestal into place.
3. Slip the mounting holes (on the back of the base and pedestal) over the wall plate posts and slide the unit
down into place. (Wall plate not included.)
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ORDLESS HONE ASICS
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CAUTION: AKING A ALL
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
NOTE: You must charge the handset for 12 hours prior to first use.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF THE EXCLAMATION
1. Pick up the handset and press the TALK button.
AND ARROW HEAD ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE POINT WITHIN THE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER TRIANGLE IS A
WITHIN THE TRIANGLE
2. Dial the desired number.
IS A WARNING SIGN SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE ALERTING YOU OF
3. When finished, press the TALK button again, or place the handset in the base cradle.
"DANGEROUS PERSONNEL. IMPORTANT
VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT. ACCOMPANYING THE
A C
PRODUCT. NSWERING A ALL
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT 1. When the handset rings, pick it up and press the TALK button.
2. When finished, press the TALK button again to hang up the handset.
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N SE NDICATOR
The phone is ON when the TALK button/indicator on the handset is lit and the charge/ in use indicator on the base is lit.
R EDIAL
Press the redial button to quickly redial the last number you called (up to 32 digits).
F S P M
LASH TORING A AUSE IN
Use the flash button to activate custom calling services such as Call Waiting or call transfer, which are available Use the # PAUSE button to insert a pause when a delay is needed in the dialing sequence (for example, when you
through your local phone company. must dial a 9 to get an outside line or when you must enter codes to access your bank's information line). Each
pause counts toward the 20-digit limit.
TIP: If you press the TALK button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting, you'll hang up the phone.
If you need to dial 9 to get an outside line and want to store a number in memory without having to dial 9 each
Press "flash" instead.
time, you would:
V 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
OLUME
2. Press the memory button.
Use Vol left and right arrow buttons to adjust the volume of the handset's earpiece to a comfortable level.
3. Press any number (0-9) to store the phone number in that memory location.
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INGER WITCH 4. Press memory again.
5. Enter the number 9 (or any other appropriate number) to access an outside line.
The handset ringer switch can be set to ON or OFF. If the switch is off, the unit will not ring.
6. Press # PAUSE.
R T
INGER ONE
7. Enter the phone number you want to store in memory.
To select the ringer tone: 8. Press the memory button again to confirm.
1. Press and hold the prog button.
TIP: If you need a longer pause, press the # PAUSE button twice.
2. Press 1 or 2 for Ringer Tone selection.
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IALING A TORED UMBER
3. Press the prog button again. You will hear a confirmation tone.
1. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK button.
T /P D
ONE ULSE IALING
2. Press the memory button.
Most telephone systems use tone dialing, however, some may still use pulse (rotary) dialing. Depending on your
3. Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location. The number dials automatically.
telephone system, set the dialing mode as follows:
IMPORTANT: If you make test calls to emergency numbers stored in memory, remain on the line and briefly
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
explain the reason for the call to the dispatcher. Also, it's a good idea to make these calls in off-peak hours, such as
2. Press and hold the prog button until the unit beeps.
early morning or late evening.
3. Press the * key to select TONE or the # key to select PULSE.
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HANGING THE ATTERY
4. Press the prog button again. You will hear a confirmation tone.
1. Make sure the telephone is OFF before you replace battery.
T T D
EMPORARY ONE IALING
2. Remove the battery compartment door.
This feature is useful only if you use pulse dialing service. Temporary tone dialing enables pulse (rotary) service 3. Disconnect the battery pack from the jack inside the battery compartment and
phone users to access touch-tone services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc. For example, when you
remove the battery pack from the handset.
call your bank you may need to enter your account number. Using the temporary tone feature allows you to
4. Insert the new battery pack and connect the plug to the jack inside the handset.
temporarily switch to touch-tone mode so you can enter and send your number.
5. Put the battery compartment door back on.
1. Press the TALK button, dial the telephone number (i.e. bank or credit card company), and wait for the line to
connect. 6. Place handset in the base to charge. If you don't charge the handset battery
properly (for 12 hours) when you first set up the phone and/or when you install a
2. When your call is answered, press the *TONE button on your handset number pad to temporarily change from
new battery pack, the battery's long-term performance will be compromised.
pulse dialing to tone dialing.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery listed
3. Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need.
in the instruction book.
4. Hang up the handset and the phone automatically returns to pulse (rotary) dialing mode.
NOTE : If the battery pack is not properly installed, the TALK button indicator blinks
P H
AGING THE ANDSET when the handset is placed in the base cradle, and the handset will not operate.
To find your misplaced handset:
B S P
ATTERY AFETY RECAUTIONS
1. Press the PAGE button on the base. The handset beeps, and the TALK button and charge/in use indicator
• Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, toxic materials could be
(base) blinks.
released which can cause injury.
2. Press the TALK button when you locate the handset, or press the base PAGE button to stop paging. The page
• To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery listed in the User's Guide.
signal beeps three times every two seconds for two minutes.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
NOTE: You can still page the handset when the ringer is off.
• Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
C (C ) B
HAN HANNEL UTTON
Contains
Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Battery
If you ever experience any interference or don't have clear voice quality, press the chan button on the handset to
advance to another channel.
M
EMORY
Ni-Cd
Must be Recycled or Disposed of Properly
Store up to ten 20-digit telephone numbers in memory for quick dialing.
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TORING A UMBER IN EMORY
T
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). ROUBLESHOOTING
2. Press the memory button.
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ELEPHONE OLUTIONS
3. Press any number key (0-9) to store the phone number in that memory location.
No dial tone
4. Press memory button.
5. Use the keypad to enter the number (up to 20 digits) you want to store in that memory location. • Check or repeat installation steps.
6. Press the memory button again to confirm. • Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet.
• Make sure the handset TALK button and the base charge/in use indicator is lit when the handset is in the
C S N
HANGING A TORED UMBER
cradle.
Use the same procedure to change a stored number as you do to store a number— you're just replacing the
• Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the back of the base and the wall phone jack.
phone number with a different number.
• Disconnect the base from the wall phone jack and connect another phone to the same jack. If there is no dial
S R N tone on the second phone, the problem might be your wiring or local service.
TORING A EDIAL UMBER
• The handset may be out of range. Move closer to the base.
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
• Make sure the battery is properly charged (12 hours).
2. Press the memory button.
• Make sure the battery pack is installed correctly?
3. Press any number key (0-9) to store the phone number in that memory location.
• Disconnect the power cord and remove the battery pack. Then reconnect the power cord and reinstall the
4. Press the memory button
battery pack. Place the handset in the base for 10 seconds to reset.
5. Press redial.
6. Press the memory button again to confirm.
Handset does not ring
EMORY
• Make sure the RINGER switch on the handset is turned ON.
• You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging some phones.
• See solutions for "No dial tone."
Difficulty hearing on the phone
• Press the left and right arrow button on the handset to adjust the volume to the desired listening level.
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out
• Change channels.
• The handset maybe out of range. Move closer to the base.
• Relocate the base.
• Charge the handset battery for 12 hours.
• Make sure the base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with another household appliance.
Range is shorter than normal
• Press the chan button during the conversation to select a new channel.
Battery will not hold a charge
• Be sure you sufficiently charge the battery (for 12 hours), you can expect approximately 4 hours of talk time.
• Check to be sure the battery contacts on both the handset and the base make contact and are clean.
• When the handset is placed in the base, make sure the base charge/in use indicator is on.
Phone dials in pulse with tone service.
• Make sure the dial mode is set to TONE.
Phone won't dial out with pulse service
• Make sure dial mode is set to PULSE.
Memory dialing doesn't work
• Did you program the memory location keys correctly?
• Did you follow the proper dialing sequence?
• Make sure the tone/pulse setting is programmed correctly.
Unit locks up and no communication between the base and the handset
• Disconnect the power cord and remove the battery pack. Then reconnect the power cord and reinstall the
battery pack. Place the handset in the base for 10 seconds to reset.
• If a power outage occurs while the handset is away from the base, return the handset to the base when the
power returns.
REN N
UMBER
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN) for the equipment.
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 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.
T N I
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.
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. If these changes are expected to affect the use or
NOTE: This product contains a nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery
performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company will likely give you adequate notice to allow
and must be recycled or disposed of properly. We suggest that you check
you to maintain uninterrupted service.
with your local Environmental Agency regarding recycling or disposal.
Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your telephone from your line.
S
ERVICE
ATLINKS Communications Canada, Inc., warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any
G manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of
UIDE
purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation.
This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking
batteries.
Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:
1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,
OR
2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the
original carton (or equivalent).
— Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:
ATLINKS Communications Canada, Inc.
c/o Thomson multimedia Ltd.
6200 Edwards Boulevard
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L5T 2V7
The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction
from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation,
and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory
warranties and other rights and remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the
extent necessary to comply therewith.
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:
DESCRIPTION MODEL NO. PRICE* QUANTITY TOTAL
black grey
AC power supply 5-2616 5-2617 $15.50
Replacement battery 5-2459 $14.95
To order, call 1-800-338-0376 (for accessories only) or complete this order form.