GE 27906 User Manual

Model 27906

2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone System User’s Guide

Important Information

NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry

Canada technical speciﬁcations. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certiﬁed equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe systems, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.

Interference Information

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere with residential radio and television reception if not properly installed and used in accordance with instructions contained in this manual. Reasonable protection against such interference is ensured, although there is no guarantee this will not occur in a given installation. If interference is suspected and veriﬁed by switching this equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient the radio/ television receiver’s antenna, relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver, plug the equipment and receiver into separate circuit outlets. The user may also wish to consult a qualiﬁed radio/television technician for additional suggestions. This equipment has been fully tested and complies with all limits for Class B computing devices pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations.

Telephone Network Information

Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company, where practicable, may notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately.

The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company will likely give you adequate notice to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.

Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your telephone from your line.

REN Number

On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.

The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5.

To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.

REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.

Licensing

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

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.

Table of Contents

Important InformatIon .................................................... 2

Interference InformatIon ................................................ 3

telephone network InformatIon .................................... 4

ren number .................................................................. 4

lIcensIng ........................................................................ 5

hearIng aId compatIbIlIty (hac) .................................... 5

fcc rf radIatIon exposure statement ........................... 5

IntroductIon .................................................................. 9

before you begIn ........................................................... 9

Parts CheCklist ..........................................................................9

telePhone JaCk requirements ...............................................10

InstallatIon ................................................................. 10

Digital seCurity system .........................................................10

imPortant installation guiDelines .......................................12

handset layout ............................................................ 13

InstallIng the phone ..................................................... 14

installing the hanDset Battery ............................................14

Base station .............................................................................15

Wall mounting .......................................................................16

handset setup .............................................................. 17

DisPlay language ....................................................................17

loCal area CoDe .....................................................................17

ringer tone..............................................................................18

tone/Pulse ...............................................................................18

FaCtory DeFault ......................................................................19

Table of Contents

cordless phone basIcs ................................................. 19

making a Call ..........................................................................19

reCeiving a Call ......................................................................19

reDial ........................................................................................20

in use inDiCator ......................................................................20

Flash .........................................................................................20

volume ......................................................................................21

Channel Button ......................................................................21

temPorary tone .......................................................................21

exit .............................................................................................22

ringer on/oFF .......................................................................22

Paging the hanDset ................................................................23

volume Boost .........................................................................23

caller Id (cId) ............................................................ 24

Call Waiting Caller iD .........................................................25

reCeiving CiD reCorDs ..........................................................25

storing CiD reCorDs (in CiD memory) ..............................26

revieWing CiD reCorDs .........................................................26

Dialing a CiD numBer ...........................................................27

storing CiD reCorDs in internal memory .........................28

to rePlaCe a storeD CiD reCorD ........................................29

Deleting a CiD reCorD ..........................................................29

Deleting all CiD reCorDs ....................................................30

memory ........................................................................ 31

storing a name anD numBer in memory ............................31

storing the last numBer DialeD .........................................33

SE E M ARK ING ON BO TTOM / B ACK OF PR ODU CT

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

CAUTION:

Table of Contents

inserting a Pause in the Dialing sequenCe oF a storeD

numBer ..................................................................................34

Changing a storeD numBer ..................................................34

revieWing anD Deleting storeD numBers ..........................34

Dialing a storeD numBer ......................................................35

Chain Dialing From memory .................................................36

changIng the battery ................................................... 37

Battery saFety PreCautions ..................................................37

dIsplay messages .......................................................... 38

handset sound sIgnals ................................................ 40

troubleshootIng guIde ................................................. 41

causes of poor receptIon ............................................. 44

general product care ................................................. 44

servIce.......................................................................... 45

Index ............................................................................47

accessory InformatIon ................................................. 50

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.

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.

Before You Begin

Parts Checklist

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

Base

Belt clip

AC power

adaptor

battery pack

Telephone

line cord

Handset

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.

Wall plate

Modular

telephone

line jack

Installation

Digital Security System

Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.

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. If you are concerned with interference, please refer to the owner’s manual for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid interference. Typical devices that may use the 2.4 GHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and some longrange cordless telephone systems.

Important Installation Guidelines

• Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, ﬂuorescent lighting, microwave ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight.

• Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.

• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.

• 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.

Handset Layout

Vol Boost

(volume boost

button)

talk/call back

(button)

display

mem

(memory button)

redial

(button)

TONE*/exit

(button)

delete/channel

(button)

CID/vol 5 or 6

(caller ID/volume

5 or 6 button)

format

(button)

(pause button)

ﬂash/program

(button)

ringer (button)

Installing the Phone

black wire

red wire

battery

pack

PRESS DOWN

FIRMLY

Installing the Handset Battery

NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of ﬁre or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery model 5-2459 or Nickel Metal Hydride battery model 5-2522 that is compatible with this unit.

1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag and are separate from the handset.

2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.

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

NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed and can be inserted only one way.

4. Insert the battery pack.

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

Base Station

1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you may mount it on the wall.

2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the bottom of the base and the other end into a modular jack.

3. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the jack on the bottom of the base.

4. Set the ringer switch (on the handset) to ON, and place the handset in the cradle on the base.

5. The charge/in use indicator turns on, verifying the battery is charging. The unit will take 20 seconds to register and verify its security code.

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

CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, ﬁre, or damage use only the 55-2748 guide. This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or ﬂoor mount position.

power adaptor listed in the user’s

2617 or

Wall Mounting

If you want to mount the phone on a wall, slip the mounting holes (on the back of the base) over the wall plate posts, and slide the unit down into place. (Wall plate not included.)

Handset Setup

There are ﬁve programmable menus available: Language, Local Area Code, Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse and Factory Default. When you program these settings, make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). Pressing the TONE*/exit button will remove you from the menu selection process without changing the feature you are in.

Display Language

1. Press the ﬂash/program button until 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the display.

2. Use the CID/vol (5 or 6) button or the handset number pad to select 1 (English), 2 (French), or 3 (Spanish). The default setting is 1ENG.

3. Press the ﬂash/program button to conﬁrm and to advance to the next menu feature.

Local Area Code

If you enter your local 3-digit area code in the area code menu, your local area code does not display on the Caller ID (CID) list. Instead, you only see the local 7-digit number. Calls received from outside your local area code will display the full 10-digit number.

1. Press the ﬂash/program button until AREA CODE - - - shows in the display. The default setting is - - -.

2. Use the handset number pad to enter your 3-digit area code.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the delete/channel button to erase the incorrect area code and repeat step 2.

3. Press the ﬂash/program button to conﬁrm and to advance to the next menu feature.

Ringer Tone

1. Press the ﬂash/program button until RINGER TONE shows in the display.

2. Use the CID/vol (5 or 6) button or the handset number pad (1-3) to enter your selection from Ringer Tone 1, 2, or 3. The default setting is RINGER TONE 1.

3. Press the ﬂash/program button to conﬁrm and to advance to the next menu feature.

Tone/Pulse

1. Press the ﬂash/program button until 1 TONE 2 PULSE shows in the display.

2. Use the CID/vol (5 or 6) button or the handset number pad to enter your selection. The default setting is 1 TONE.

3. Press the ﬂash/program button to conﬁrm and to advance to the next menu feature.

Factory Default

This feature allows you to restore the unit’s original features.

1. Press the ﬂash/program button until DEFAULT shows in the display.

2. Use the CID/vol (5 or 6) button to scroll to YES o NO. The default setting is NO.

3. Press ﬂash/program to conﬁrm. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

Cordless Phone Basics

Making a Call

1. Press the talk/call back button and dial the desired number.

-OR-

To perform preview dial, dial the number ﬁrst then

press the talk/call back button.

2. To hang up, press the talk/call back button or place the handset in the cradle.

Receiving a Call

1. To answer a call press the talk/call back button on the handset before you begin speaking.

2. To hang up, press the talk/call back button or place the handset in the cradle.

Redial

Press the redial button to quickly dial the last number you called (up to 32 digits).

If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press redial to dial the number again.

In Use Indicator

When the charge/in use indicator on the base is lit, the handset is either in use or charging. The charge/in use indicator on the base and the incoming-call-alarm at the base front cradle ﬂash when you receive a call.

Flash

If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone company you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on Call Waiting calls. During a phone call, you will hear a beep to indicate another call is waiting on the line and Caller ID information for the waiting call shows on the handset display. To connect the waiting call, press the ﬂash/ program button on the handset and your original call is put on hold. You may switch back and forth between the two calls by pressing the ﬂash/program button.

TIP: Do not use the talk/call back button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.

Volume

When the phone is ON, press the CID/vol (5 or 6) on the handset to adjust the volume of the handset’s earpiece. There are four settings. Press the CID/vol 5 to increase the volume and CID/vol 6 arrow to decrease the volume. You will see the volume setting on the handset display. VOL 4 is the maximum and VOL 1 is the minimum.

Channel Button

While talking on the phone, you might need to manually change the channel in order to reduce static caused by appliances, such as baby monitors, garage door openers, microwave ovens, or other cordless phones. Press and release the delete/channel button to move to the next clear channel.

Temporary Tone

This feature is useful only if you have pulse (rotary) service. Temporary Tone Dialing enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touchtone services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc.

For example, when you call your bank you may need to enter your bank account number. Temporarily switching to touchtone mode allows you to send your number.

1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.

2. When your call is answered, press the TONE*/exit button on the handset to temporarily change from pulse dialing to tone dialing.

3. Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need.

4. Hang up the handset and the phone automatically returns to pulse (rotary) dialing mode.

Exit

Press the TONE*/exit button to cancel any command you initiated.

Ringer On/Off

1. Press ringer button to enter the ringer on/ off setting menu and current setting will show in display.

2. Press ringer button again to select the setting and you will hear the conﬁrmation tone.

NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, RINGER OFF shows in the display.

Paging the Handset

This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset. Press the page button on the base. The handset will beep

for about two minutes or until you press talk/call back on the handset or press the page button on the base.

NOTE: You can still page the handset if the ringer is turned off. If the battery is dead, the Paging feature will not work.

Volume Boost

During a conversation, you may increase the volume by pressing the Vol Boost button, AUDIO BOOST will show in display. The volume will return to its original setting when you hang up the phone or if you press the vol Boost button again during conversation.

NOTE: The Volume Boost feature can be turned on at any Volume Level setting during conversation. Also, the volume level can still be adjusted after the Audio Boost Feature is enabled by using the CID/vol (5 or 6) button.

Caller ID (CID)

IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit’s Caller ID features, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.

This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local phone company. This information can include the phone number, date, and time; or the name, phone number, date, and time.

Time Date Number of calls

Caller ID

phone number

Caller ID name

Call Waiting Caller ID

Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone company; if you receive an incoming call and you are already on the phone, a beep indicates the presence of a Call Waiting call on the line. Only the handset that is in use at the time of the call will display and store the Call Waiting Caller ID information.

• When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver, press the ﬂash/program button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. Press ﬂash/program again to return to the original call.

Receiving CID Records

When you receive a call, the Caller ID information is transmitted between the ﬁrst and second ring. The Caller ID information appears on the display while the phone rings, giving you a chance to monitor the information and decide whether or not to answer the call.

Storing CID Records (In CID Memory)

If you are not at home or cannot answer, your telephone’s Caller ID memory stores the data for the 40 most recent calls you received so you can see who called while you were unavailable. When the 41st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st call) is automatically deleted.

You may review the stored information at any time. Calls received since your last review show as NEW in the display. Calls that have not been previously reviewed but were received from the same number more than once show as REPT in the display.

Reviewing CID Records

As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many calls have been received. To scroll CID records:

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press the CID/vol (6) button to review the newest CID record.

3. Press the CID/vol (5) button to review the oldest CID record ﬁrst.

Dialing a CID Number

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Use the CID/vol (5 or 6) button to display the desired record.

3. Press the talk/call back button. The number dials automatically.

NOTE: Depending on (a) how the incoming caller’s phone number is formatted when it is received, and (b) whether or not you previously pre-programmed your local area code into the set up menu, you may need to adjust the format of the incoming caller’s stored phone number before making the call, press the format button to adjust the number, and try again.

Available formats include: Number of digits Explanation Eleven digits long distance code “1 ”

+3-digit area code +7-digit telephone number.

Example: 1-317-888-8888

Ten digits 3-digit area code +7-digit telephone number.

Example: 317-888-8888

Seven digits 7-digit telephone number.

Example: 888-8888

Storing CID Records in Internal Memory

You may also store CID information in the phone’s internal memory.

NOTE: records correctly BEFORE storing in internal memory as you cannot reformat CID records stored in memory.

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Use the CID/vol (5 or 6) button to scroll to the desired CID record.

3. Press the mem button.

4. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a memory location (0-9) to store the number in that memory location. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

NOTE: If the memory location is occupied, REPLACE MEMO? is displayed, and you must conﬁrm replacement by pressing the mem button.

It is important that you format CID

NOTE: Press the TONE*/exit button once to keep the previous setting (making no changes) and return to the menu.

NOTE: If the selected CID record contains any information that is non-numeric, the unit will not allow this record to transfer to the internal user memory. The handset will display UNABLE TO STORE.

To Replace a Stored CID Record

1. Repeat steps 1 through 3 in Storing CID Records in Internal Memory. After you enter the memory location, REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.

2. Press the mem button again, and the new CID record replaces the old memory in that location. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

Deleting a CID Record

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Use the CID/vol (5 or 6) button to display the CID record you want to delete.

3. Press delete/channel. The display shows DELETE CALL

ID?.

4. Press delete/channel again to erase the record and the next Caller ID record shows in the display. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

NOTE: Press the TONE*/exit key to return to the standby mode.

Deleting All CID Records

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Use the CID/vol (5 or 6) button to display any Caller ID record.

3. Press and hold the delete/channel button until DELETE ALL? shows in the display.

4. Press delete/channel again to erase all records. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone. The display shows NO

CALLS.

NOTE: Press the TONE*/exit key to return to the standby mode.

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