GE 23200, 4007 User Manual

2.4 GHz Extra Handset and Recharge Cradle

with Call-Waiting Caller ID

for Use with Model 23200

User’s Guide

Please read this manual before operating product for the ﬁrst time.

Model 23210

Equipment Approval Information

Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.

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.

Important Information

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 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

Licensing

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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.

Important Information

Table of Contents

SE E M ARK ING ON BO TTO M / BA CK OF PRO DUC T

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” INSIDE THE 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 EXCLA MATION POINT WI THIN THE TRIANGLE IS

A WARNING SI GN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCT IONS ACCOMPANYIN G THE PROD UCT

CAUTION:

Equipment Approval Information ............ 2

Interference Information .......................... 3

Licensing .................................................... 3

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) ............3

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement .... 3

Introduction ............................................... 5

Parts Checklist ...........................................

Installation ................................................. 6

Installation Guidelines ................................6

Installing the Recharge Cradle .................7

Installing the Handset Battery .................7

Handset Layout ......................................... 8

Recharge Cradle Layout ............................ 8

Programming the Handset .......................9

Handset Registration .................................. 9

Standby Screen .............................................

Programming Functions .............................

Room Monitor ...............................................9

Handset Setup .............................................10

Set Language ................................................... 10

Handset Name ................................................11

Ringer Tone ...................................................... 11

Ringer Volume ................................................12

Cell Ring Tone .................................................

Cell Ring Vol .................................................... 13

Set Voicemail ...................................................13

VIP Melody .......................................................14

Key Tone ............................................................15

Area Code .........................................................16

De-Registration .............................................. 16

Default Setting ...............................................17

Changing the Battery ..............................18

Battery Safety Precautions ....................

Belt Clip and Optional Headset ..............19

Connecting the Belt Clip ........................ 19

Connecting an Optional Headset to

the Handset .............................................. 19

Battery .....................................................20

General Product Care .............................. 20

Causes of Poor Reception .......................

Index ........................................................21

Service ......................................................22

Accessory Information ............................22

Limited Warranty ....................................

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 extra RCA cordless handset with Call-Waiting Caller ID. This telephone has been designed to be simple to use. However, you can reach the handset’s 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.

Features:

• 2.4 GHz digital spread spectrum technology

• Handset to Handset Intercom

• 3-way Conference/Call Transfer

• Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible

• VIP Melody (different ring tones available for cell and home calls)

• Up to 50 Name and Number Memory Dialing

• Room Monitor Between Handset and Handset

Your Caller ID Call Waiting phone allows you to:

• View the name and telephone number of a caller (Call Waiting Caller ID) while you are on the phone.

• Identify callers before you answer the phone.

• View the time and date of each incoming call.

• Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially.

• Know who called while you are on the other line or when you were away.

• Screen unwanted calls, eliminate harassment from annoying calls, or to get prepared before answering a call.

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. Not all cell phones support the transfer of this feature to the Cellular Phone Docking System.

Connections & Setup

Parts Checklist

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

Handset

Belt clip

(5-2661)

Recharge cradle

(5-2671)

Handset Battery

(5-2670)

Battery compartment

cover

Installation

INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause or receive interference with 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, multihandset cordless telephone systems, and some long-range cordless telephone systems.

• 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.

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 as 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.

Connections & Setup

Installing the Recharge Cradle

Choose the best location to install the recharge cradle, it should be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top.

Installing the Handset Battery

NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.

1. Push down on the top of the battery compartment cover (located on the back of each handset) and remove the cover.

2. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the battery compartment.

NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the compartment. To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed and can be inserted only one way.

3. Insert the battery pack.

4. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.

5. Place the handset in the charging cradle.

Allow handset to charge for 16 hours prior to ﬁrst use. If you don’t properly charge the handset, battery performance is compromised.

NOTE: If the battery is not properly installed in the handset, or if the battery pack is not properly connected to the jack inside the battery compartment. “NO BATTERY” shows in the display when the handset is placed in the charging cradle.

IMPORTANT: After you place the handset in the cradle the display shows “CHARGING...”, then, “SEARCHING...”, then “HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION” alternately. Wait until the handset charges properly, then register the handset to the base. During the registration process, keep your handset near the base.

NOTE: This extra handset is only compatible with the RCA model 23200.

CAUTION: The extra handset must be registered before use.

BLACK WIRE

RED WIRE

BATTERY

PRESS DOWN FIRMLY

format/conference

(button)

delete

(button)

intercom

(button)

redial

(button)

home

(button)

hold

(button)

CID/vol

(button)

cell

(button)

voicemail

(button)

CID/vol

(button)

memory

(button)

speaker

(button)

#pause/ringer on-off

(button)

ﬂash/exit

(button)

display

Connections & Setup

charge

(indicator)

Handset Layout

Recharge Cradle Layout

home in-use

indicator

cell in-use

indicator

prog/mute

(program/mute button)

USER NAME HANDSET X

Programming the Handset

Handset Registration

1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2. Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3. Press CID/vol orbuttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4. Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5. Press the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to the REGISTRATION menu.

6. Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. REGISTRATION 1YES 2NO shows in the display.

7. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1 or 2, or use the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to your selection. 2NO is the default setting.

8. Press the prog/mute button to conﬁrm your selection. If you choose to register, HOLD BASE PAGE WAIT FOR BEEP shows in the display.

9. Press and hold the page button on the base unit until you hear a long beep at the handset and HANDSET X REGISTERED shows in the handset display, where X is the handset number. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

Standby Screen

The handset displays the user name (if entered) and handset number.

Programming the Handset

Programming Functions

The system uses a menu structure to give you access to all of the built-in features. You may program the following items in main menu: Room Monitor, Handset Setup.

Room Monitor

1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2. Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3. Press the CID/vol

orbuttons to scroll to ROOM MONITOR.

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ROOM MONITOR

HANDSET SETUP

Programming the Handset

4. Press prog/mute button to enter ROOM MONITOR menu, ROOM MONITOR EXTENSION ? shows in the display.

5. Use the touch tone pad to enter the handset number to be monitored, either 1, 2, or 3.

6. The receiving handset will turn on the microphone and the originating handset will turn on the earpiece to monitor sound from the receiving handset.

NOTE: For room monitoring mode to work, the originating handset must NOT be on the cradle.

NOTE: While in room monitoring mode, the handsets will emit an alert tone approximately every

5 seconds if there is an incoming call. You may press the home button to quit room monitor and answer the call.

NOTE: While in room monitoring mode, the originating handset can be switched to monitor by speaker mode by pressing the speaker button once. Switch back to earpiece by pressing the home button once.

NOTE: Press the ﬂash/exit button on the handset to exit room monitor mode.

Handset Setup

You may program the following items:

Set Language, Handset Name, Ringer Tone, Ringer Volume, Cell Ring Tone, Cell Ring Vol, Set Voicemail, VIP Melody, Key Tone, Area Code, Registration, Deregistration and Default Setting.

NOTE: During programming, you may press the ﬂash/exit button at any time to exit the menu and return to the sub-menu.

Set Language

1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2. Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3. Press CID/vol orbuttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4. Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5. Press the CID/vol orbuttons to scroll to the SET LANGUAGE menu.

6. Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. SET LANGUAGE 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the display.

7. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select

1ENG, 2FRA, 3ESP, or use the CID/vol

orbuttons to scroll to the desired language. “1ENG” is the default setting.

8. Press the prog/mute button to save your selection. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone and the selected language shows in the display.

Programming the Handset

Handset Name

1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2. Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3. Press CID/vol

orbuttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4. Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5. Press the CID/vol orbuttons button to scroll to the HANDSET NAME menu.

6. Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. HANDSET NAME shows in the display.

7. Use the touch-tone pad 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. 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 key twice for the letter H.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, use the delete button to backspace and delete one character at a time.

8. Press the prog/mute button to save your name. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone and the handset name shows in the display.

Ringer Tone

You may choose from ten different ringer tones and ten different melodies.

1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2. Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3. Press CID/vol

orbuttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4. Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5. Make sure the ringer is turned on. See Ringer Volume section.

6. Press the CID/vol

orbuttons to scroll to the RINGER TONE menu.

7. Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. SET RINGER TONE 01 shows in the display. 01

default setting.

8. Use the CID/vol

orbuttons to scroll to the desired setting (1 through 20). You will hear a

sample of the ringer tone/melody you select.

9. Press the prog/mute button to save your selection. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone and the selected ringer tone shows in the display.

Programming the Handset

Ringer Volume

There are two ways to adjust the ringer volume.

Method 1:

1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2. Press the #pause/ringer on-off button to display SET RINGER 1HI 2LOW 3OFF.

3. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1, 2 or 3, or use the

CID/vol orbuttons to

scroll to your selection. 1HI is the default setting.

4. Press #pause/ringer on-off button again to save and display the new selection for a few seconds.

Method 2:

1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2. Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3. Press CID/vol orbuttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4. Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5. Press the CID/vol

orbuttons to scroll to the RINGER VOLUME menu.

6. Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. SET RINGER 1HI 2LOW 3OFF shows in the display.

7. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1, 2 or 3, or use the CID/vol

orbuttons

button to scroll to your selection. 1HI is the default setting.

8. Press the prog/mute button to save your selection. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone and the new volume setting shows in the display.

NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, the ringer off icon

shows in the display.

Cell Ring Tone

You may choose from ten different ringer tones and ten different melodies.

1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2. Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3. Press CID/vol orbuttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4. Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5. Press the CID/vol

orbuttons to scroll to the CELL RING TONE menu.

6. Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. SET CELL TONE 11 shows in the display. 11 is default setting.

SET CELL TONE

Programming the Handset

SET CELL VOLUME

�1HI 2LOW 3OFF

7. Use the CID/vol orbuttons to scroll to the desired setting (1 through 20). You will hear a sample of the ringer tone/melody you select.

8. Press the prog/mute button to save your selection. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone and the selected ringer tone shows in the display.

Cell Ring Vol

1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2. Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3. Press CID/vol orbuttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4. Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5. Press the CID/vol orbuttons to scroll to the CELL RING VOL menu.

6. Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. SET CELL VOLUME 1HI 2LOW 3OFF shows in the display.

7. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1, 2 or 3, or use the CID/volorbuttons button to scroll to your selection. 1HI is the default setting.

8. Press the prog/mute button to save your selection. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone and the new volume setting shows in the display.

Set Voicemail

This feature enables you to access your cell phone voicemail service with the touch of a button using the cordless handset.

1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2. Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3. Press CID/vol

orbuttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4. Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5. Press the CID/vol

orbuttons to scroll to the SET VOICEMAIL menu.

6. Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. ENTER TEL NUMBER shows in the display.

7. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to enter the number you would normally dial to reach your cell phone voicemail service provider.

8. Press the prog/mute button to save your number. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone and it returns to Handset Setting menu.

After programming is complete simply press the Voicemail button on the handset. The number you entered will automatically be dialed using the cell line.

Programming the Handset

VIP Melody

This feature allows you to assign a speciﬁc melody to someone you want to get your attention when the person calls. When a VIP melody is assigned and that person calls, the unit rings the normal ring for the ﬁrst ring and then follows with VIP melody ring. You may choose from ten different polyphonic melodies and may store up to 10 VIP records.

NOTE: This feature ONLY works when the following conditions are met.

1. You have subscribed to Caller ID.

2. You have your Caller ID record transferred to the memory. (Refer to Storing CID Records in Internal Memory). NO USER MEMORY will show in display to remind the user to do CID transfer ﬁrst.

Storing VIP Melody

1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2. Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3. Press CID/vol orbuttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4. Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5. Press the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to VIP MELODY menu.

6. Press prog/mute button to enter menu.

VIP 1 **EMPTY** shows in the display.

NOTE: If the memory location is occupied, the memory location and stored melody and number appear in the display. If the memory location is not being used, then “EMPTY” shows in the display.

7. Press CID/vol

or buttons to select a VIP melody memory location (10 VIP locations) that does

not currently contain a record.

8. Press prog/mute button to display

SELECT MEMORY.

NOTE: If the memory location does not contain any CID memory records and you are trying to mark a speciﬁc record as VIP MELODY, then “NO USER MEMORY” will be displayed to alert the user to do CID transfer ﬁrst.

9. Press CID/vol

or buttons to view the records from memory to be selected as VIP entry.

10. Press prog/mute button to display VIP MELODY 01

11. Press CID/vol

or buttons to select from melody 01 to melody 10 (a testing tone is

generated while making melody selection)

12. Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

NOTE: If the desired number/record was previously stored in any one of the ten VIP melody records, “DUPLICATE NUMBER” shows in the display.

Programming the Handset

Changing a Stored VIP Melody Record

Use the Storing VIP Melody procedure to change the number of a selected record and replace the old phone number with new phone number.

When REPLACE VIP# ? shows in the display, you must press prog/mute button on the handset to conﬁrm replacement.

Reviewing And Deleting Stored VIP Melody Record

1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2. Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3. Press CID/vol

orbuttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4. Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5. Press the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to VIP MELODY menu.

6. Press the prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

7. Use the CID/vol

orbuttons to scroll to the desired VIP Melody Record.

8. If you want to delete the information, press the delete button on the handset while the entry displays. The display show DELETE VIP# ?.

9. Press the delete button again to conﬁrm. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone and VIP# DELETED shows in the display.

Key Tone

1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2. Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3. Press CID/vol orbuttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4. Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5. Press the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to the KEY TONE menu.

6. Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. SET KEY TONE 1ON 2 OFF shows in the display.

7. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1 or 2, or use the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to your selection. 1ON is the default setting.

8. Press the prog/mute button to conﬁrm and the key tone setting shows in the display.

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