GE 27700 User Manual

40-Channel 2.4 GHz
Cordless Telephone
User’s Guide

27700

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FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Your 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.

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

INTRODUCTION

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:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION .... 2

NTERFERENCE INFORMATION............ 2

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EARING AID COMPATIBILITY ........... 2

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INTRODUCTION ..................................... 3

EFORE YOU BEGIN .............................. 4

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ARTS CHECKLIST ............................. 4

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MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS ......... 4

NSTALLATION ....................................... 5

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ESKTOP INSTALLATION ...................... 5

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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION .............. 6

ORDLESS PHONE BASICS...................... 8

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AKING A CALL ............................... 8

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AUTO STANDBY................................ 8

EDIAL ............................................ 8

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ECEIVING A CALL ............................ 8

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FLASH ............................................. 9

UTE ............................................. 9

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OLUME .......................................... 9

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TEMPORARY TONE .......................... 10

ING TONE .................................... 11

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INDING THE HANDSET..................... 11

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EMORY........................................... 12

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TORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY ...... 12

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NSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING

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SEQUENCE ................................. 13

HANGING A STORED NUMBER ......... 13

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IALING A STORED NUMBER............. 13

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CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY......... 14

EADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATION ..... 15

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ONNECTING A HEADSET TO THE

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HANDSET .................................... 15

ONNECTING THE BELT CLIP ............. 15

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HANGING THE BATTERY...................... 16

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BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........ 16

ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................... 17

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ENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 19

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CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............... 20

ERVICE ............................................ 20

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CCESSORY ORDER FORM ................... 21

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INDEX ............................................... 23

IMITED WARRANTY............................ 24

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WARNING:

OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO PREVENT FIRE

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW­ HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
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.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

PARTS CHECKLIST

Make sure your package includes the items shown below.

Telephone line cord

AC power supply

IN USE

CHARGE/PAGE

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Belt clip

Mounting bracket

HandsetBase

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 interference continues, moving the cordless
telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the
interference.

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INSTALLATION

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DESKTOP INSTALLATION

1. Attach the mounting bracket by inserting the tabs on the smaller end of

the bracket into the slots on the bottom of the base. Push the tabs in on
the larger end of the bracket into the upper slots and snap into place.

2. Plug the telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the back of

the base and into a modular jack.

3. Plug the power supply cord into the 9V DC jack on the base and into an

AC outlet.

4. Set the TONE/PULSE 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.

5. Set the RINGER switch on the handset to ON.

6. Place handset in the base to charge for 12 hours. The CHARGE/PAGE

indicator comes on to show that the battery is charging.

If you don’t charge the handset battery properly (for 12 hours) when you first
set up the phone, the battery’s long-term performance will be compromised.

CAUTION: Use only the Thomson 5-2445 (white)/5-2446 (black) power

supply that came with this unit. Using other adapters may damage the
unit.

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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION

1. Remove the mounting bracket.

Rotate it so that the bottom of
the phone is flat. Reattach the
mounting bracket by inserting
the tabs into the slots on the top
of the unit first, and then
snapping the bottom tabs into
place.

2. Set the TONE/PULSE 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.

3. Set the RINGER switch on the

handset to ON.

4. Place the handset in the base.

Allow the phone to charge
for 12 hours before using the
first time. If you don't
charge the phone properly
when you first set up the
phone, performance of the
battery will be compromised.

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5. Connect the power supply cord

into the base and the other end
into an AC outlet. The CHARGE/
PAGE indicator comes on,
showing the battery is charging.

6. Plug the telephone line cord into

the jack marked PHONE LINE on
the back of the unit and plug the
other end into a modular wall
jack.

7. Slip the mounting holes over the

wall plate posts and slide the unit
down firmly into place. (Wall
plate not included.)

8. Remove the handset hook; turn it

upside down, and put it back in
the slot. You need to do this so
the handset doesn’t fall out of the
base.

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CAUTION: Use only the Thomson 5-2445 (white)/5-2446 (black) power

supply that came with this unit. Using other adapters may damage the
unit.

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CORDLESS PHONE BASICS

MAKING A CALL

To make a call, press the TALK
button before you dial and press it
again to hang up.

AUTO STANDBY

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

REDIAL

Press the TALK button, then press
the RE/PA button to redial the last
number you called (up to 32 digits).

RECEIVING A CALL

To answer a call when the handset
is out of the base, press any button.

TALK
button

RE/PA
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FLASH

Use the FLASH button to activate
custom calling services such as call
waiting or call transfer, which are
available through your local phone
company.

IMPORTANT: Don't use the TALK

button to activate custom calling
services such as call waiting, or
you’ll hang up the phone.

MUTE

Use the MUTE button to interrupt a
phone conversation to talk privately
with someone else in the room.

1. Press and hold MUTE to activate

the Mute feature.

2. Release MUTE to turn it off.

VOLUME

To change the volume, press
VOLUME up or down while you’re
talking on the phone.

MUTE

MUTE button

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TEMPORARY TONE

This feature enables people who
have pulse (rotary) service to
access touch-tone services offered
by banks, credit card companies,
etc., by pressing the tone button to
temporarily make the phone touch­tone compatible. To get information
about your bank account, for
example, you would:

1. Press the TALK button.

2. Call the bank’s information line.

3. Press the TONE button after your

call is answered.

4. Follow the bank’s voice

instructions to complete your
transaction.

5. Hang up when finished. The

phone returns to pulse (rotary)
service.

TALK
button

TONE
button

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RING TONE

You can adjust the ring tone for
incoming calls. Four different tones
are available.

1. Make sure the phone is OFF.

2. Press FLASH.

3. Press the number for the desired

ring tone (1-4).

TALK

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FINDING THE HANDSET

This feature helps to locate a
misplaced handset.

Press the PAGE button on the base.
The handset beeps continuously for
several seconds or until you press
any button on the handset.

NOTE: The ringer does not have to

be on for this feature to work.

IN USE indicator

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MEMORY

You can store up to 20 numbers in
memory for quick dialing.

STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY

1. Make sure the phone is OFF.

2. Press the MEM button.

3. Dial the number to be stored (up

to 16 digits).

4. Press MEM again.

5. Press a memory location button

(01-20).

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INSERTING A PAUSE IN

DIALING SEQUENCE

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Use the RE/PA button to add pauses
to a dialing sequence, for example
after you dial 9 for an outside line.

CHANGING A STORED NUMBER

Use the same procedure to change
a stored number as you do to store
a number–you’re just replacing the
phone number with a different one.

DIALING A STORED NUMBER

1. Make sure the phone is ON.

2. Press MEM.

3. Press the desired memory

location (01-20). The number
dials automatically.

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CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY

Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers, for
instance if you use a calling card for a frequently called long distance
number. Basically, you dial each part of the sequence from memory. The
following example shows how you can use chain dialing to make a call
through a long distance service:

The Number For Memory Location

Long distance access number 07
Authorization code 08
Frequently called long distance number 09

1. Press the TALK button to get a

dial tone.

2. Press the MEM button and then

press 07.

3. When you hear the access tone,

press MEM and then press 08.

4. At the next access tone, press

MEM and then 09.

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HEADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERA TION

CONNECTING A HEADSET

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For hands free conversation,
connect the headset (not included)
to the HEADSET jack as shown. The
handset receiver and microphone
are disabled when the headset is
connected.

Adjust the headset to rest
comfortably on top of your head
and over your ear. Move the
microphone to approximately 2 to 3
inches from your mouth.

• Press the TALK button to answer

or place a call before using the
headset.

CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP

Slot for
belt clip

HEADSET
jack

HEADSET

Headset
plug

Slot for
belt clip

There are two slots, one on each
side of the handset.

• Attach the belt clip by inserting

the sides of the belt clip into the
slots. Snap the ends of the belt
clip into place.

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