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GE 16223870 User Manual

2.4 GHz Cordless Dual-Handset Answering System with Call Waiting Caller ID User’s Guide
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EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION

1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US 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.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network 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 details.
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.
• 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 installer.
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 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.
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. 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 004-000­00345-4 when ordering copies.

FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS

For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Specific Absorption Ratio compliance for body-worn operations is restricted to belt-clips, holsters or similar accessories that have no metallic component in the assembly and must provide at least 0.7cm separation between the device, including its antenna and the user's body.

HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC)

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
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REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION ........ 2
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ................... 2
FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS ........ 2
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC)........ 2
INTRODUCTION ..................................... 5
HANDSET LAYOUT ................................. 7
BASE AND CHARGE CRADLE LAYOUT ........ 8
BEFORE YOU BEGIN .............................. 9
PARTS CHECKLIST ............................. 9
TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS ........ 9
INSTALLATION ..................................... 10
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION
GUIDELINES ................................... 10
INSTALLING THE PHONE .........................11
WALL MOUNTING THE BASE ................. 12
TELEPHONE SETUP.............................. 12
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS............. 12
LANGUAGE..................................... 13
HANDSET NAME ............................. 13
AREA CODE ................................... 14
RINGER TONE ................................. 15
TONE/PULSE .................................. 15
HANDSET REGISTRATION .................. 16
HANDSET DE-REGISTRATION .............. 18
GLOBAL DEREGISTRATION ................. 19
DEFAULT ........................................ 19
OPERATION ........................................ 20
CHARGE/IN USE INDICATOR .............. 20
RINGER VOLUME CONTROL ............... 20
CORDLESS HANDSET VOLUME
CONTROL ............................ 21
ANSWERING SYSTEM VOLUME
CONTROL ............................ 21
EXIT ............................................. 21
MAKING A CALL ............................. 21
ANSWERING A CALL ....................... 22
CALL TIMER .................................... 22
AUTO STANDBY .............................. 22
CALL WAITING................................ 22
FLASH ........................................... 22
LAST NUMBER REDIAL ..................... 22
MUTE ........................................... 23
PAGING ......................................... 23
BASE PAGING ALL HANDSETS ........... 24
TRANSFERRING CALLS...................... 25
INTERCOM ...................................... 26
MAKING AN INTERCOM CALL............. 26
RECEIVING AN INTERCOM CALL ... 27 RECEIVING AN INCOMING CALL
DURING AN INTERCOM CALL ............. 27
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” INSIDE THE PRODUCT.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE 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.
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INITIATING AN INTERCOM CALL
DURING AN EXTERNAL CALL .. 28
TEMPORARY TONE DIALING ............... 29
3-WAY CONFERENCING .................... 29
MEMORY........................................... 29
STORING A NAME AND NUMBER IN
MEMORY ....................................... 30
STORING A REDIAL NUMBER ............. 31
INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING
SEQUENCE ..................................... 31
REVIEWING, CHANGING OR DELETING
STORED NUMBERS .......................... 32
TO REVIEW: ............................ 32
TO CHANGE:........................... 32
TO DELETE: ............................ 32
DIALING A STORED NUMBER ............. 33
HANDSET ............................... 33
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY......... 33
CALLER ID (CID) ............................... 34
RECEIVING AND STORING CID
RECORDS ....................................... 34
REVIEWING CID RECORDS ................ 35
TRANSFERRING CID RECORDS
MEMORY................................... 36
TO
DIALING A CID NUMBER.................. 37
DELETING THE CID RECORD
SHOWING IN THE DISPLAY ................. 38
DELETING ALL CID RECORDS ........... 39
CID ERRORS.................................. 39
ANSWERING SYSTEM SET UP............... 40
TURNING THE ANSWERING
SYSTEM OFF AND ON...................... 40
SETTING THE RINGS TO ANSWER ........ 40
VOICE TIME/DAY STAMP................... 40
MESSAGES INDICATOR ..................... 40
SPEAKER VOLUME ........................... 41
OUTGOING ANNOUNCEMENT ............. 41
SAMPLE OUTGOING
ANNOUNCEMENT............................. 41
REVIEWING THE ANNOUNCEMENT ....... 42
MEMO .......................................... 42
MESSAGE PLAYBACK ....................... 42
ERASING MESSAGES ....................... 42
SCREENING CALLS AT THE BASE......... 43
SCREENING CALLS WITH THE
CORDLESS HANDSET ....................... 43
REMOTE ACCESS ............................. 43
SETTING THE SECURITY CODE
REMOTE ACCESS....................... 44
FOR
ACCESSING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM
THE CORDLESS HANDSET .......... 45
WITH
MESSAGE PLAYBACK ................ 45
ACCESSING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM
FROM ANOTHER LOCATION ............... 45
MEMORY FULL ............................... 46
REPLACING THE BATTERY ...................... 47
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......... 47
HEADSET AND BELT CLIP INSTALLATION .. 48
CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET
THE HANDSET ............................. 48
TO
CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP.............. 48
DISPLAY MESSAGES ............................ 49
ANSWERING SYSTEM DISPLAY
MESSAGES................................. 51
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS .................. 51
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................... 51
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 54
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............... 54
SERVICE ............................................ 55
INDEX ............................................... 56
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................ 58
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM ................... 59
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INTRODUCTION

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.
Congratulations on purchasing this GE cordless telephone/answering system with Call Waiting Caller ID. This telephone has been designed to be simple to use, however, you can reach its full potential more quickly by taking a few minutes to read this instruction book. This telephone is a multifunction product for use with Call Waiting and Caller ID services available from your local telephone company.
Your Caller ID Call Waiting phone allows you to:
• view the name and telephone number of a caller while you are on the phone (Call Waiting Caller ID).
• identify callers before you answer the phone.
• view the time and date of each incoming call.
• record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially in each handset.
• know who called while you were away.
• screen unwanted calls, eliminate harassment from annoying calls, or to get prepared before answering a call.
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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.
IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features of this telephone, you must subscribe to two separate services available from your local telephone company: the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service to know who is calling when the phone rings and Call Waiting Caller ID Service to know who is calling while you are on the phone.
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 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 frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, these devices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone. 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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HANDSET LAYOUT

mute/program button
Display
format/conference button
talk/callback button
redial button
page/int button
review button
play/stop button
program
* tone button
talk
redial
4 7
*
mem button
exit/answerer button
mute
callb
ack
1
ghi
pqrs
tone
format
conference
abc
2
5
tuv
8
oper
0
erase
ringerpage
play/stop
jkl
answerer
+
C
ID
V
o
l
-
flash
deleteint
def
3
skipreview
mno
6
wxyz
9
pause
#
CID/vol buttons
flash/delete button
ringer button
exit
mem
skip button
# pause button
erase button
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BASE AND CHARGE CRADLE LAYOUT

answer on/off button
memo button
announce button
erase button
Back Side of Base
Ring select 3, 5
Power converter
jack
play/stop button
Telephone
line jack
v
play stop
v
w
e
i
v
e
r
answer on/off
memo
announce
erase
page
page button
Display
review/skip button
p
i
k
s
/
charge/ in use
charge/in use indicator
AC power converter
Speaker volume up
Speaker volume down
Day/check button
Hour button
Min button
charge
charge/in use indicator
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

PARTS CHECKLIST

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
v
play
p
i
stop
k
s
/
v
w
e
i
v
e
r
answer on/off
memo
announce
erase
charge/
page
in use
program
exit
mem
mute
exit
mem
mute
answerer
program
answerer
c a ll b
c
a
a
+
ll
c k
b
a
+
c
C
k
format
I D
C
format
I D
V
o l
talk
V o
l
-
talk
conference
-
conference
redial
flash
ringerpage
redial
flash
ringerpage
deleteint
deleteint
def
abc
3
2
1
def
abc
3
2
1
ghi
4
pqrs
7
tone
*
skipreview
play/stop
skipreview
play/stop
mno
jkl
ghi
4
6
5
mno
jkl
6
5
wxyz
tuv
pqrs
7
9
8
wxyz
tuv
9
8
oper
pause
tone
#
0
oper
pause
*
#
0
erase
erase
Base
Telephone line cord
AC power converter
Dual HandsetsMounting pedestal
Handset charge cradle
2 Belt clips
charge

TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS

To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed.
2 Handset
battery packs
Wall plate
Modular telephone line jack
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INSTALLATION

• 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.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as
faxes, other phones, or modems.

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

• Install telephone near both a telephone (modular) jack and an electrical
power outlet.
• Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street, and
electrical noise, such motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.
• Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating appliances,
radiators, and direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low temperature.
• Avoid dusty locations.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
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INSTALLING THE PHONE

1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and telephone wall jack (RJ11C).
2. Plug the AC power converter into an electrical outlet and the DC
connector into the power jack on the back of the base.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. power supply 5-2596 that came with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.
3. Install the handset battery in each handset.
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
• Push down on the top of the battery compartment cover (located on the
back of the handset) and slide the cover off.
• Lift the battery pack and connect it's plug to the jack inside the
compartment.
BATTERY
BLACK WIRE
PRESS DOWN FIRMLY
NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red wires) to the
jack inside the compartment as shown in the illustration.
RED WIRE
• Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.
4. Connect the telephone line cord by plugging one end of the telephone
line cord into the jack on the back of the base and other end into a telephone wall jack.
NOTE: One base can support up to four handsets.
5. Place a handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use indicator turns on
to indicate the battery is charging.
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6. Plug the charge cradle power convertor into an electrical outlet, and place the extra handset in the charge cradle. The charge indicator turns on to indicate the battery is charging.
7. Allow the handsets to charge on a flat surface, such as a desk or table top, for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don't properly charge the handsets, battery performance is compromised.
exit
mem
mute
answerer
program
c
a
l
l
b
+
a
c
k
C
format
ID
V
o
l
talk
-
conference
redial
flash
ringerpage
deleteint
def
abc
3
2
1
skipreview
play/stop
mno
jkl
ghi
4
6
5
wxyz
tuv
pqrs
7
9
8
oper
pause
tone
#
0
*
erase
charge

WALL MOUNTING THE BASE

NOTE: For best results, leave the base on a flat surface during initial charging
before you hang it on the wall.
1. Turn the phone 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 pedestal) over the wall plate posts and slide the unit down into place. (Wall plate not included.)

TELEPHONE SETUP

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS

There are eight programmable menus available: Language, Handset Name, Area Code, Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse, Registration, Deregistration and Default Setting.
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LANGUAGE

1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the mute/program button until shows in the display.
3. Use the touch-tone pad or the cid/vol ( or  ) button on your handset to select
1ENG, 2FRA, or 3ESP
SET LANGUAGE 1ENG 2 FRA 3ESP
. English is the default setting.
SET LANGUAGE 1 ENG 2 FRA 3 ESP
NOTE: Press the exit/answerer button to keep the previous setting and return to the main menu.
4. Press the mute/program button to save your selection, and return to the main menu. The selected language displays for two seconds.
ENGLISH

HANDSET NAME

1. Press mute/program button until
2. Use the touch-tone pad on your handset to enter a name (up to 15 characters).
More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter Bill Smith, press the 2 key twice for the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L. Wait 1 second. Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L, and press the 1 key to insert a space between the first and last name. Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S; press the 6 key once for the letter M; press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I; press the 8 key for the letter T; press the 4 k ey twice for the letter H.
ENTER NAME
shows in the display.
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NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the flash/delete button to erase the wrong character(s).
NOTE: Press exit/answerer button to keep the previous setting and return to the main menu screen.
3. Press mute/program button to save the entered name and return to the main menu. The entered name displays for two seconds.

AREA CODE

If you enter a 3-digit area code in the area code menu, your local area code will not appear in Caller ID messages you receive. Instead, you will see only the local seven digit number. Calls you receive from outside your local area code will show the full ten-digit number. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
1. Press the mute/program button until display. - - - is the default setting.
SET AREA CODE - - -
shows in the
SET AREA CODE
- - -
2. Use the touch-tone pad on your handset to enter your three digit area code.
NOTE: Press the exit/answerer button to keep the previous setting and return to the main menu screen.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the flash/delete button to erase the wrong entered area code.
3. Press the mute/program button to save your selection and return to the main menu. The selected area code displays for two seconds.
AREA CODE - 317
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RINGER TONE

Make sure your handset is at the main menu. You may choose from six different ringer tones.
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the mute/program button until shows in the display. You will hear the current ringer tone.
3. Use the touch-tone pad on your handset to select the cid/vol ( or ) button on the Handset to scroll to your selection. The default setting is 1.
SET RINGER TONE 1 2 3 4 5 6
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
, or use
SET RINGER TONE
1 2 3 4 5 6
NOTE: When you use the handset to set a ringer tone, the ringer tone plays after you make your selection.
NOTE: Press the exit/answerer to keep the previous setting and return to the main menu screen.
4. Press the mute/program button to save your selection, and return to the main menu. The new ringer tone is displayed for two seconds and you will hear a confirmation tone.
RINGER TONE - 2

TONE/PULSE

Most telephone systems use tone dialing, however, some may still use pulse dialing. Depending on your telephone system, set the dialing mode as follows:
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1. Make sure the handset is at the main menu. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the mute/program button until shows in the display.
SET TONE/PULSE 1TONE 2PULSE
SET TONE / PULSE 1 TONE 2 PULSE
3. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to select press the cid/vol ( or ) button to scroll to your selection. The default setting is
NOTE: Press the exit/answerer button to keep the previous setting and return to the main menu screen.
4. Press the mute/program button to save your selection, and return to the main menu. You will hear a confirmation tone.
1TONE
.
1TONE
or
2PULSE
, or
TONE
NOTE: If you aren’t sure which dialing system you have, set the telephone to tone dialing and make a test call. If the call connects, the setting is correct. If the call does not connect, set the telephone to pulse dialing.

HANDSET REGISTRATION

TIP: During the registration process, keep your handset near the base when it displays the following:
OUT OF RANGE
You should register a handset to the base when the following shows in the display:
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HANDSET NEEDS
REGISTRATION
1. Press the mute/program button and shows in the display.
HOLD BASE PAGE WAIT FOR BEEP
HOLD BASE PAGE WAIT FOR BEEP
2. Press and hold the page button on the base until you hear a long beep and the handset displays
HANDSET # REGISTERED
.
HANDSET 1
REGISTERED
3. When handset registration is complete, you may name the handset.
ENTER NAME
Handset Name section.
NOTE: If the handset was registered previously and a name assigned, the name automatically displays after a successful re-registration.
To re-register a handset:
1. Press the mute/program button until in the display.
2. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset or the cid/vol ( or ) button to select
1YES
shows in the display. Repeat step 1 through step 3 in the
. The default setting is
REGISTRATION 1YES 2NO
2NO
.
shows
REGISTRATION
1 YES 2 NO
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3. Repeat steps one through three in the Handset Registration section.

HANDSET DE-REGISTRATION

Deregistration cancels a handset’s registration. If you do not know a handset’s name, you should deregister the handset according to the steps below. During the de-registration process, keep the handset near the base.
WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-registered, that handset's telephone features cannot be used until the handset is re-registered.
1. Make sure your handset is in menu mode. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the mute/program button until shows in the display. The default setting is
DEREGISTRATION 1YES 2NO
2NO
.
DEREGISTRATION
1 YES 2 NO
3. Press the touch-tone pad or use the cid/vol ( or ) to select
1YES
or
2NO
.
4. Press the mute/program to confirm and until the handset is moved closer to the base.
MOVE NEAR TO BASE
displays
Then the handset displays
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CONFIRM? 1YES 2NO.
MOVE NEAR TO
BASE
CONFIRM ?
1 YES 2 NO
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