GE 15362520 User Manual

2-9774
25-Channel Cordless Speakerphone with Type II Caller ID and Dual LCD Display User’s Guide
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FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Your GE telephone equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.
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.
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.
2 Rights of the Telephone Company
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 of 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. 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.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.

HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
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FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION ....... 2
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ............... 2
EARING AID COMPATIBILITY .............. 2
H
NTRODUCTION ..................................... 4
I
CALLER ID ........................................ 4
CALL WAITING ................................... 4
CALLER ID WITH CALL WAITING ............. 4
VOICE MESSAGING ............................. 4
DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM ................... 4
NSTALLATION AND SETUP ....................... 5
I
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS ......... 5
ESKTOP INSTALLATION ...................... 6
D
ALL MOUNT INSTALLATION .............. 7
W
TELEPHONE SETUP ............................ 8
INGER SWITCH ................................ 8
R
OLUME .......................................... 8
V SETTING THE AREA CODE FOR CALLER
ID ............................................. 9
ELEPHONE OPERATION ....................... 10
T
TO MAKE A CALL AT THE BASE
UNIT .................................... 10
O RECEIVE A CALL AT THE BASE
T
UNIT .................................... 10
O MAKE A CALL FROM THE
T
HANDSET .............................. 10
RECEIVING A CALL .......................... 10
ISTINCTIVE RING ........................... 11
D
UTO STANDBY .............................. 11
A
AUTOMATIC REDIAL ......................... 11
O REDIAL THE LAST NUMBER CALLED
T
THE HANDSET ..................... 11
AT
TO REDIAL THE LAST NUMBER CALLED AT
BASE ................................ 12
THE
AST REDIAL .................................. 12
F
MUTE ........................................... 12
HANNEL ....................................... 12
C
EMPORARY TONE .......................... 13
T
INTERCOM ...................................... 13
TO ACTIVATE INTERCOM ................. 14
LASH ........................................... 15
F
PAGE ............................................ 16
SING THE SPEAKERPHONE .............. 16
U
NSWERING AND PLACING CALLS ...... 17
A
WITCHING BETWEEN SPEAKER AND
S
HANDSET ................................... 17
ALLER ID OPERATION ........................ 18
C
ECEIVING AND STORING CALLS ........ 18
R
REVIEWING MESSAGES .................... 19
ESSAGE ERRORS .......................... 19
M
IALING A CALLER ID NUMBER ......... 20
D
DELETING CALLER ID RECORDS ......... 20
ELETING ALL CALLER ID
D
ECORDS .................................. 20
R
SPECIAL FEATURES .............................. 21
ALL WAITING WITH CALLER ID ........ 21
C
TORING NAMES AND NUMBERS ....... 21
S
INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING
SEQUENCE .............................. 23
HANGING A STORED NUMBER ...... 23
C
DIALING A STORED NUMBER ......... 23
SING CALL BACK ...................... 24
U
HAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ..... 24
C REVIEWING AND DELETING STORED
NUMBERS ............................... 25
ERY IMPORTANT PERSON (VIP)
V
FEATURE ................................... 25
TORING A VIP NUMBER IN
S
MEMORY
................................. 25
CALLING A VIP NUMBER ............... 25
EMOVING A VIP NUMBER ............ 26
R
RASING ALL VIP NUMBERS .......... 26
E
VOICE MESSAGING ........................ 4
ESSAGE INDICATORS ..................... 27
M
ENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 28
G
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........ 28
ROUBLESHOOTING T IPS ....................... 29
T
ALLER ID..................................... 29
C
CALL WAITING ............................... 29
ELEPHONE .................................... 30
T
AUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............... 33
C
SERVICE ............................................ 33
EPLACING THE BATTERY ....................... 34
R
CCESSORY ORDER FORM ................... 35
A
INDEX ............................................... 36
IMITED W ARRANTY ............................ 38
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INTRODUCTION

Your GE cordless phone is designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality performance. You can use this phone with basic telephone service, but it fully functions when equipped with the following custom calling features:

CALLER ID

This feature allows you to see the number or name and number of the person calling before you answer the phone.

CALL WAITING

This feature allows you to answer incoming calls while you are talking on the phone.

CALLER ID WITH CALL WAITING

Also known as Type II Caller ID, this feature allows you to see the name and number of a call that beeps in while you are talking on the phone with someone else.
VOICE MESSAGING
This feature requires a subscription from the telephone company, allows callers to leave messages while you are talking on the phone.

DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM

Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to prevent false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
IMPORTANT
When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security code. After a power outage or battery replacement, you should place the hand­set in the base for about 20 seconds to reset the code.
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.
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INSTALLATION AND SETUP

SPEAKER
MEMORYREDIAL FLASH
CHARGE
IN USE
DEF
3
ABC
21
MNO6JKL5GHI
4
WXYZ9TUV8PQRS
7
#
OPER0TONE
*
MUTE
PAGE/INT
DIAL 1 +
CALL BACKDELETE ENTER VIP
PAUSE
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Short telephone line cord
DEF
3
MNO6JKL5GHI
DIAL +
#
R
E D
I
A
L
AC power supply
DELETE CALL BACK
PHONE
ENTER INTERCOM
ABC
4
7
OPER0TONE
*
VIP
CH/
H
S A
L F
21
WXYZ9TUV8PQRS
M
EM
O
R
Y
Base
Handset
Wall mount bracket
Telephone line cord
NOTE: Use only the Thomson power supply #5-2429 that came with this unit.
Using other adapters may damage the unit.

MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS

You need an RJ11 type modular jack, which is the most common type of phone jack and might look like the one pictured here. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs 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 or VCR. If such interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW­HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN
WARNING:
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO PREVENT FIRE
ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS IN­SIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
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DESKTOP INSTALLATION

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4
T/P switch
1
5
NOTE: For desktop charging, the
handset is able to charge facing up or facing down.
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3
1. Set the TONE/PULSE switch to TONE for touch-tone service, or PULSE
for pulse (rotary) service. If you don’t know which type of service you have, check with the phone company.
2. Set the RINGER switch to ON so the handset rings for incoming calls.
3. Plug the power supply cord into the base and into an AC outlet.
4. Raise the base antenna.
5. Place handset in the base. Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours
before using the first time. The CHARGE/IN USE light comes on indicat­ing that the battery is charging. If you don’t charge the handset
battery properly (for 12 hours) when you first set up the phone, performance of the battery will be compromised.
6. After charging, connect the telephone line cord to the phone and then to
the wall jack.
NOTE: Use only the Thomson power supply # 5-2429 that is compatible with this unit. Using other adapters may damage the unit.
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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION

Because it is necessary to cradle the handset for 12 hours prior to connecting it for use the first time, it is better to leave the unit on a flat surface during inital charge before attempting to hang it on the wall.
1. Plug the power supply cord into
the base and into an AC outlet.
2. Place the handset in the base.
Allow phone to charge for 12 hours before using the first time. The CHARGE/IN USE
light comes on. If you don’t charge the handset battery properly (for 12 hours) when you first set up the phone, the battery’s performance will be compromised.
3. After charging, plug the short
telephone line cord into the phone jack on the back of the unit and then to the wall jack.
4. Attach the wall mount bracket by
inserting the two tabs at the top and then snapping the tab at the bottom into place.
5. Slip the mounting holes over the
wall plate posts and slide the unit down firmly into place. (Wall plate not included.)
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3
4
NOTE: Use only the Thomson
power supply # 5-2429 that is compatible with this unit. Using other adapters may damage the unit.
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5
7
PHONE LINE
DC 12V
POWER
TONE PULSE
SPEAKER
MEMORY REDIAL FLASH
DEF
3
ABC
21
MNO6JKL5GHI
4
WXYZ9TUV
8
PQRS
7
#
OPER
0
TONE
*
MUTE
PAGE/INT
DIAL 1 +
CALL BACK DELETE ENTER VIP
PAUSE

TELEPHONE SETUP

After charging the handset for an initial 12 hours:
1. Set the PULSE/TONE switch to TONE for
touch-tone service or PULSE for rotary service. If you don’t know which type of service you have, check with the phone company.
2. Turn on the RINGER switch so the handset
rings for incoming calls.
PULSE/TONE switch
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RINGER SWITCH
The handset ringer switch can be set to ON or OFF.
Also, the base has a 3-position switch (OFF, LO, and HI) that controls the unit's ringing ability.
If the switch is OFF, the unit will not ring.
VOLUME
The handset has a VOLUME switch with two settings: HI and NORMAL. The base has a variable slide control.
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2
RINGER switch
VOLUME control
HIGH • • NORMAL

VOLUME

ON • • OFF
RINGER
HIGH • • NORMAL
VOLUME
ON • • OFF
RINGER

SETTING THE AREA CODE FOR CALLER ID

SPEAKER
MEMORY REDIAL FLASH
DEF
3
ABC
21
MNO6JKL5GHI
4
WXYZ9TUV
8
PQRS
7
#
OPER
0
TONE
*
MUTE
PAGE/INT
DIAL 1 +
CALL BACK DELETE ENTER VIP
PAUSE
Setting your area code is necessary for proper caller ID operation. Once you set the code, the phone will automatically remove it from local
calls within your area when a number from Caller ID is dialed back. You must set the area code on both the handset and the base.
To set your area code:
1. Make sure the handset or speakerphone is OFF.
2. Press ENTER. The Caller ID display prompts you to enter your area
code.
3. Enter your 3-digit area code by pressing the appropriate number keys. 3a. If 7-digit dialing (no area code) is accepted for local calls in you area,
enter your 3-digit area code using the number keys.
3b. If, instead, 10-digit dialing (area code + number) is required for ALL
local calls in your area, enter "000" to prevent area codes from being removed.
The phone emits 2 beeps to confirm it has accepted the area code entry.
4. To change or enter your area code again, follow steps 1-3 above.
ENTER button
DELETE CALL BACK
PHONE
ENTER INTERCOM
ABC
21
MNO6JKL5GHI
4
WXYZ9TUV8PQRS
7
OPER0TONE
*
M
EM
VIP
O
R
Y
CH/
H
S
A
L
F
DEF
3
DIAL +
#
R
E
D
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TELEPHONE OPERATION

SPEAKER
MEMORY REDIAL FLASH
DEF
3
ABC
21
MNO
6
JKL
5
GHI
4
WXYZ
9
TUV
8
PQRS
7
#
OPER
0
TONE
*
MUTE
PAGE/INT
DIAL 1 +
CALL BACK DELETE ENTER VIP
PAUSE

TO MAKE A CALL AT THE BASE UNIT

1. Press SPEAKER. The indicator
light will come on.
2. Wait for dial tone.
3. Dial phone number.
4. When finished, press SPEAKER
to hang up.

TO RECEIVE A CALL AT THE BASE UNIT

1. Press SPEAKER.
2. When finished, press SPEAKER
to hang up.

TO MAKE A CALL FROM THE HANDSET

To make a call, press the PHONE button before you dial. To hang up, press PHONE again or put the handset back on the base.

RECEIVING A CALL

1. Check the display to see who is
calling.
2. Press the PHONE button to
answer the call.
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DELETE CALL BACK
PHONE
ENTER INTERCOM
ABC
DEF
21
MNO
JKL
GHI
5
4
WXYZ
TUV
PQRS
8
7
TONE
*
H
S
A
L
F
DIAL +
OPER
#
0
M
EM
VIP
O
R
Y
CH/
R
E
SPEAKER button
3
6
9
D
I
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PHONE button

DISTINCTIVE RING

DEF
3
ABC
21
MNO
6
JKL
5
GHI
4
WXYZ
9
TUV
8
PQRS
7
#
OPER
0
TONE
*
F
L
A
S
H
CH/
VIP
M
EM
O
R
Y
R
E
D
I
A
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DELETE CALL BACK
ENTER INTERCOM
PHONE
DIAL +
The base unit and the cordless handset are capable of receiving the distinctive ringing patterns generated through your local telephone company as a special service. This custom calling service is available only through your local telephone company.

AUTO STANDBY

While the handset is "on", place it in the base and it will automatically hang up.

AUTOMATIC REDIAL

The handset and base each keep a separate redial number (up to 48 digits).
The number will remain in the redial memory until another number is dialed.

TO REDIAL THE LAST NUMBER CALLED AT THE HANDSET

1. Pick up handset.
2. Press PHONE.
3. Wait for dial tone.
4. Press REDIAL.
REDIAL button
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TO REDIAL THE LAST NUMBER
SPEAKER
MEMORY REDIAL FLASH
DEF
3
ABC
21
MNO
6
JKL
5
GHI
4
WXYZ
9
TUV
8
PQRS
7
#
OPER
0
TONE
*

MUTE

PAGE/INT
DIAL 1 +
CALL BACK DELETE ENTER VIP
PAUSE
CALLED AT THE BASE
1. Press SPEAKER.
2. Wait for dial tone.
3. Press REDIAL.

FAST REDIAL

If you want to keep dialing a busy number in rapid succession, you can do so with Fast Redial. When you hear the busy signal, just press the REDIAL button. The phone will go off-line, on-line and then redial the busy number. Press REDIAL to try again.
MUTE
To prevent the person you are speaking to from hearing you while in speakerphone mode, press the MUTE button. Mute can be accessed from the base, and in the base display. Press MUTE again to cancel.

CHANNEL

While talking, if you ever experience any interference or don’t have clear voice quality, press and release the CHANNEL (CH) button on the handset to advance to another channel.
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REDIAL button
MUTE button
MUTE
will show
DELETE CALL BACK
PHONE
ENTER INTERCOM
ABC
DEF
21
MNO
JKL
GHI
5
4
WXYZ
TUV
PQRS
8
7
TONE
*
H
S
A
L
F
DIAL +
OPER
#
0
M
EM
VIP
O
R
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CH/
R
3
6
9
E
D
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CHANNEL (CH) button
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