GE 27939 User Manual
27939
40-Channel 2.4 GHz Call Waiting
Caller ID Cordless Telephone with
Answering Machine & Speakerphone
User’s Guide
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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.
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 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
004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION ........ 2
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ................... 2
INTRODUCTION ..................................... 5
CALLER ID ....................................... 5
CALL WAITING .................................. 5
CALL WAITING CALLER ID .................. 5
BEFORE Y OU BEGIN .............................. 7
PARTS CHECKLIST ............................. 7
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS .......... 7
DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM................. 7
DESKTOP INSTALLATION ......................... 8
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION .................. 9
TELEPHONE SET UP .............................11
LANGUAGE SELECTION ..................... 12
DISPLAY CONTRAST SELECTION ......... 13
LOCAL AREA CODE SELECTION .......... 13
RINGER LEVEL SELECTION ................ 14
RINGER T ONE SELECTION .................. 14
CURRENT DAY /TIME SELECTION ........ 14
DEFAULT SETTING SELECTION ........... 15
CORDLESS PHONE BASICS .................... 16
CHARGE/PAGE INDICATOR ................. 16
RECEIVING A CALL ........................... 16
MAKING A CALL ............................. 16
MANUAL CHANNEL SELECTION .......... 17
DURATION COUNTER........................ 17
AUTO STANDBY .............................. 17
RINGER VOLUME SWITCH ................. 17
FLASH ........................................... 18
LAST NUMBER REDIAL ..................... 18
BASE UNIT ............................. 18
HANDSET ............................... 18
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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OLD ............................................ 18
CANCEL ......................................... 19
FINDING/PAGING THE HANDSET ......... 19
MUTE ........................................... 20
TEMPORARY T ONE DIALING ............... 20
VOLUME CONTROL .......................... 21
ANSWERING MACHINE .............. 21
HANDSET ............................... 21
SPEAKERPHONE ....................... 21
SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION .................. 21
USING THE BASE UNIT
SPEAKERPHONE .............................. 21
RECEIVING A CALL WITH
SPEAKERPHONE .............................. 22
MAKING A CALL WITH
SPEAKERPHONE .............................. 22
SWITCHING BETWEEN SPEAKERPHONE
HANDSET ................................ 23
AND
INTERCOM OPERATION ......................... 23
INTERCOM CALLING ......................... 23
USING INTERCOM FROM THE
BASE ................................. 23
FROM THE HANDSET ................. 24
ADVANCED INTERCOM FEATURES ........ 24
HANDLING AN INCOMING
TELEPHONE CALL DURING
INTERCOM CALL .............. 24
AN
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.
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.
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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USING INTERCOM WHILE Y OU
HAVE A T ELEPHONE CALL ....... 24
SETTING UP A T WO-WAY
INTERCOM CONVERSATION
WHILE Y OU HAVE A
TELEPHONE CALL ..................... 25
SETTING UP A T HREE-WAY
CONVERSATION USING
INTERCOM ........................... 26
MEMORY........................................... 26
STORING A NAME/AND NUMBER IN
MEMORY ....................................... 26
STORING A REDIAL NUMBER ............. 27
INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING
SEQUENCE ..................................... 28
REVIEWING, CHANGING OR DELETING
STORED NUMBERS .......................... 28
DIALING A STORED NUMBER ............. 28
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ......... 30
CALLER ID OPERATION ........................ 31
RECEIVING AND STORING CALL
RECORDS ....................................... 31
REVIEWING CALL RECORDS ............... 32
TRANSFERRING CID RECORDS TO
MEMORY ....................................... 33
DIALING A CALLER ID NUMBER ......... 33
DELETING THE CURRENT CALLER ID
RECORD ........................................ 35
DELETING ALL CALLER ID RECORDS .. 35
CALLER ID ERRORS ......................... 35
CALL WAITING CALLER ID ................ 36
ANSWERING MACHINE SET UP ............. 36
VOICE INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 37
SETTING THE SPEAKER V OLUME ......... 37
SETTING THE RING SELECT ............... 37
ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION ........ 37
RECORDING THE OUTGOING
ANNOUNCEMENT............................. 37
REVIEWING ANNOUNCEMENT ...... 38
MESSAGES INDICATOR ..................... 38
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE BASE .... 38
MESSAGE PLAYBACK ....................... 39
MEMORY FULL ............................... 39
ERASING MESSAGES ....................... 39
LEAVING A MEMO ........................... 40
REMOTE ACCESS ................................ 40
USING THE HANDSET ....................... 41
ANSWERING MACHINE INDICATOR ...... 41
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE
HANDSET ....................................... 41
MEMORY FULL ............................... 42
ACCESSING THE ANSWERING MACHINE
ANOTHER LOCATION ................ 42
FROM
CHANGING THE SECURITY CODE ......... 43
CHANGING THE BATTERY ...................... 44
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......... 44
HEADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATION ..... 45
CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET
THE HANDSET ............................. 45
TO
CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP .............. 45
DISPLAY MESSAGES ............................ 46
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS .................. 46
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................... 47
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 49
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............... 49
SERVICE ............................................ 50
INDEX ............................................... 51
LIMITED W ARRANTY ............................ 54
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM ................... 55
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INTRODUCTION
Your cordless telephone/answering machine with Caller ID is designed to
give you flexibility in use and high quality performance. To get the most
from your new cordless telephone/answering machine, we suggest that
you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual.
Your Caller ID phone stores and displays specific information, provided by
your local telephone company, to subscribers of Caller ID or similar caller
identification services.
CALLER ID
This feature allows you to see the number or name and number of the
person calling before you answer the phone.
CALL WAITING
This feature allows you to answer incoming calls while you are talking on
the phone.
CALL WAITING CALLER ID
Also known as Type II Caller ID, this feature allows you to see the name
and number of a call that beeps in while you are talking on the phone with
someone else.
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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.
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. 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 long-range cordless telephone systems.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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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.
DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false
ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
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When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security code.
After a power outage or battery replacement, you should place the
handset in the base for about 20 seconds to reset the code.
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should
have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in
your home goes out.
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DESKTOP INSTALLATION
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1. Remove the battery compartment door on the handset, insert the battery
pack, plug the cord into the jack (inside the compartment), and replace
the compartment door.
2. Set the RINGER switch (on the handset) to ON, and place the handset in
the cradle on the base.
3. Plug the power supply cord into the power jack on the back of the base
and into an electrical outlet. The "charge/page" indicator comes on,
verifying the battery is charging.
Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If you don't
properly charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised.
4. Plug the telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the back of
the base and into a modular phone jack.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2510 power supply that
came with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.
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Because it is necessary to charge the handset for 12 hours prior to
connecting the phone for use the first time, it is better to leave the unit on
a flat surface during initial charge before attempting to hang it on the wall.
1. Remove the battery compartment door on the handset, insert the battery
pack, plug the cord into the jack (inside the compartment), and replace
the compartment door.
2. Set the RINGER switch (on the handset) to ON and place the handset in
the cradle on the base.
3. Plug the power supply into the power jack on the back of the base and
the other end into an electrical outlet. The charge/page indicator comes,
verifying the battery is charging.
NOTE: If desired, gather the extra power supply line cord together, fasten
with a wire tie, and store inside the wall mounting bracket.
Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If you don’t
properly charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2510 power supply that
came with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.
Installation continued on next page.
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4. Remove the handset from the cradle and set aside. Turn the base over
and align the four slots on the bottom of the base with the four hooktabs on the mounting bracket.
5. Insert the hook-tabs into the slots and push upwards until the mount
bracket snaps securely into place.
6. Plug the telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the back of the
base and into a modular jack.
NOTE: If desired, gather the extra telephone line cord together, fasten with a
wire tie, and store inside the wall mounting bracket.
7. Slip the mounting holes on the bracket over the wall plate posts and
firmly slide the unit down into place (wall plate not included).
8. Place the handset in the cradle.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2510 power supply that
came with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.
NOTE: The phone is shipped in Tone Dialing Mode from the manufacturer.
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TELEPHONE SET UP
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There are eight programmable menus available: Language, Contrast,
Area Code, Ringer Level, Ringer Tone, Day, Time, and Default Setting. Of
these settings, language, local area code and ringer tone can also be set
on the handset.
1. Language. Choices: 1 English, 2 Spanish, 3 French.
2. Display Contrast. Choices: 1[Low], 2 [Med], 3 [High].
3. Local Area Code. Setting: Enter using number keys on keypads.
4. Base Ringer Level Choices: High, Low, or Off.
5. Ringer Tone. Choices: 1,2, or 3.
6. Set Day Choices: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday & Sunday.
7. Set Time: Current Time. (Can be set manually, or it is automatically set
during the first Caller ID call)
8. Default Setting: 1=YES, 2=NO.
LANGUAGE SELECTION
1. Press the flash/program button until “
the display. “
2. Press 1,2, or 3 on the handset or base number pad or use the cid review (up
or down arrow) button on the base or handset to scroll to your selection.
3. Press flash/program to store selection.
1ENGLISH
“ is the default setting.
1ENGLISH 2FRA 3ESP
“ shows in
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DISPLAY CONTRAST SELECTION
NOTE: This setting is for the base only.
1. Press the flash/program button until “
SET CONTRAST
” shows in the
display. “2” is the default setting.
2. Press 1, 2 or 3 on the base number keypad or use the cid review (up or
down arrow) button on the base to scroll to your selection.
3. Press flash/program to store selection.
NOTE: You can press flash/program to go on to the next feature at any time.
To exit the menu, press flash/program repeatedly.
LOCAL AREA CODE SELECTION
1. Press the flash/program button until “
display. “- - -” is the default setting.
2. Use the handset or base number pad to enter your three digit area code.
3. Press flash/program to store selection.
NOTE: You can press flash/program to go on to the next feature at any time.
To exit the menu, press flash/program repeatedly.
To clear the local area code, press and release flash/program, until SET AREA
CODE is displayed. Then enter "000." Press flash/program again to confirm.
SET AREA CODE - - -
” shows in the
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RINGER LEVEL SELECTION
NOTE: This setting is for the base only.
1. Press the flash/program button until “
display. “
1 HI
” is the default setting.
SET RING LEVEL
” shows in the
2. Press 1, 2 or 3 on the base keypad or use the CID review (up or down
arrow) button to scroll to your selection.
3. Press flash/program again to store selection.
NOTE: You can press flash/program to go on to the next feature at any time.
To exit the menu, press flash/program repeatedly.
RINGER TONE SELECTION
1. Press the flash/program button until “
display. “1” is the default setting.
2. Press 1, 2 or 3 on the handset or base number pad or use the CID review
(up or down arrow) button to scroll to your selection.
3. Press flash/program to store selection.
SET RINGER TONE
” shows in the
CURRENT DAY/TIME SELECTION
NOTES: This setting is for the base only.
Time is transmitted automatically by your local phone company as part of
Caller ID service. If you have subscribed to Caller ID, the current time will be
set automatically when your first CID call is received. Otherwise, you can set
the time manually.
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1. Press the flash/program button until “
SET DAY
” shows on the display.
“Monday” is the default setting.
2. Use the CID review (up or down arrow) button to select the current day.
3. Press flash/program until “
SET TIME
” shows on the display. “12:00 AM
is the default setting.
4. Use the number keypad to enter the first digit of the hour, then enter the
second digit of the hour, the first digit of the minute, and the second
digit of the minute.
5. Use the CID review (up or down arrow) button to scroll to AM or PM.
6. Press flash/program to store selection.
NOTE: You can press and release flash/program to review the settings. To exit,
press flash/program until you have exited the menu.
DEFAULT SETTING SELECTION
1. Press the flash/program button until “
shows in the display. “
2NO
” is the default setting.
2. Press 1 or 2 on the handset or base number pad or use the CID review
(up or down arrow) button to scroll to
NOTE: If you choose “YES” all settings in the programmable menu are
returned to factory defaults.
3. Press flash/program to store selection.
4. The base unit announces the new day/time after the default setting.
DEFAULT SETTING 1YES 2NO
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2NO
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CORDLESS PHONE BASICS
CHARGE/PAGE INDICATOR
When lit, this indicates the handset is correctly seated in the cradle and is
charging. The indicator flashes when the base pages the handset.
RECEIVING A CALL
Check the display to see who is calling.
Using the Handset — To answer a call you must press the TALK/callback
button on the handset. The new message/in-use indicator on the base
comes on whenever the handset is on. When finished, press TALK/callback
to hang up.
Using the Base Speakerphone — Press the SPEAKER button.
NOTE: For more information, refer to “Speakerphone Operation” on page 21
of this manual.
MAKING A CALL
From the Handset — Press the TALK/callback button. Wait for a dial tone
then dial the desired number. Or, dial the numbers and then press the
TALK/callback button.
Using the Base Speakerphone — Press the SPEAKER button. Wait for a
dial tone, then dial the desired number. Or, dial the numbers and then
press the SPEAKER button.
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should
have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in
your home goes out.
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MANUAL CHANNEL SELECTION
While talking, you might need to manually change the channel in order to
reduce static caused by baby monitors, garage door openers, or other
cordless phones. Press and release the chan/ans button to advance to the
next clear channel.
DURATION COUNTER
After you press TALK/callback on the handset (or SPEAKER button on the
base), the built-in call duration counter shows on the display and begins
counting the length of time of the call.
AUTO STANDBY
Placing the handset in the cradle while the handset is off the hook (during
a call) automatically hangs up the handset.
RINGER VOLUME SWITCH
Handset — A two-position switch permits the handset ringer to be turned
off or on.
Base Unit — The base ringer volume is set in the programming menu.
Refer to Telephone Set Up for more information.
The ringer switch must be in the on position for the handset to ring during
incoming calls.
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FLASH
Use the flash/program buttons on the base and handset to activate
custom calling services such as call waiting or call transfer, which are
available through your local phone company.
TIP: Don’t use the TALK/callback or SPEAKER button on the cordless
handset to activate custom calling service such as call waiting, or you’ll hang
up the phone.
LAST NUMBER REDIAL
To redial the last number you dialed:
BASE UNIT
1. Press the SPEAKER button.
2. Press the redial/delete button.
-Or-
3. Press the redial/delete button first, then press the SPEAKER button.
If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press the
redial/delete button to quickly redial the number.
HANDSET
1. Press TALK/callback button.
2. Press the redial/delete button.
-Or-
3. Press the redial/delete button first, then press the TALK/callback button.
If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press the
redial/delete button to quickly redial the number.
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HOLD
Press the hold button on the base or handset to put a call on hold. The
base SPEAKER button or handset antenna indicators will blink at halfsecond intervals.
To take a call off hold, press the hold button again and the base SPEAKER
button or handset antenna indicator stops flashing.
• To switch a call on hold from the base to the handset, press TALK/
callback on the handset.
• To switch a call on hold from the handset to base, press the SPEAKER
button on the base.
If you continue the call on a separate extension phone, your cordless
phone will release the line to the extension phone, and the base SPEAKER
button or handset antenna indicator turns off.
CANCEL
Press the cancel button to cancel any command you initiated. Press cancel
to hang up after finishing a call.
FINDING/PAGING THE HANDSET
This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.
Press and release the PAGE/intercom button on the base. The display
shows
for about 2 minutes or until you press int or TALK/callback on the handset
or press PAGE/Intercom on the base, or place the handset in the cradle.
PAGING
. The handset beeps continuously and displays
PAGE YOU
NOTE: You may still page the handset with the ringer off.
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MUTE
Use the mute button on the handset or base during a phone conversation
to speak privately with another person in the room with you.
1. Press the mute button and begin your conversation. The handset or
base display shows
the mute button on the base lights up. The person on the telephone will
not hear your private conversation.
2. Press mute again to turn it off.
MUTE
and the handset antenna indicator blinks or
TEMPORARY TONE DIALING
This feature is useful only if you do not have touch-tone service.
Temporary Tone Dialing enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to
access touch-tone services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc. If
the TONE/PULSE switch is set to PULSE, you can press the *TONE key on
either number pad to temporarily make the phone touch-tone compatible.
To get information about your bank account, for example, you would:
1. Call the bank’s information line.
2. Press the tone key, denoted with (*TONE) on the number pad, when
your call is answered.
3. Follow the voice menu instructions to get the information. When you
hang up, the phone goes back to pulse (rotary) service selected by the
TONE/PULSE switch.
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VOLUME CONTROL
ANSWERING MACHINE
Adjust the base unit speaker volume by pressing the volume up or down
buttons. There are eight volume levels, and each press of the volume button
adjusts the speaker volume by one level.
HANDSET
Adjust the cordless handset receiver volume by pressing the vol buttons on
the side of the cordless handset. There are four volume levels, and each
press of the vol buttons adjusts the receiver volume by one level. When the
maximum or minimum volume level is reached, the phone beeps twice.
SPEAKERPHONE
Adjust the speakerphone volume by pressing the volume up or down
arrow buttons on the base.
SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION
USING THE BASE UNIT SPEAKERPHONE
For best speakerphone performance, avoid the following:
• Areas with high background noise. (The microphone might pick up
these sounds.)
• Surfaces affected by vibration.
• Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard, or next to a
cabinet, which can generate an echo effect.
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NOTE: To maximize speakerphone volume, remove the handset from the
cradle. The speakerphone will reach full duplex performance shortly after
the line is established.
Note the following guidelines when you use the speakerphone.
• Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can be clearly heard by
the person to whom you are speaking.
• The SPEAKER indicator is on when the speakerphone is in use.
RECEIVING A CALL WITH SPEAKERPHONE
1. When the phone rings, press and release the SPEAKER button on the
base unit and talk normally into the built-in microphone at a minimum
distance of 8-9 inches.
2. Adjust speakerphone volume by pressing the volume up or down arrow
buttons on the base.
3. To end the call, press the SPEAKER button again.
MAKING A CALL WITH SPEAKERPHONE
1. Press and release the SPEAKER button on the base unit and wait for a
dial tone.
2. Dial the number (using a memory dial number, if desired.) The number
you dialed shows on the display. Or, dial the number and then press the
SPEAKER button.
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3. When the party answers, adjust speakerphone volume by pressing the
volume up or down arrow buttons.
4. To end the call, press the SPEAKER button again.
SWITCHING BETWEEN SPEAKERPHONE AND HANDSET
You can switch between speakerphone and handset after dialing a number,
or any time during a conversation.
Speakerphone to Handset — Press TALK/callback on handset, then press
SPEAKER.
Handset to Speakerphone — While using the handset, press hold on the
handset, and then press SPEAKER on the base.
INTERCOM OPERATION
INTERCOM CALLING
The intercom feature of your phone system allows you to have an
unlimited-duration, two-way conversation between the handset and the
base unit without tying up the telephone line. Since the telephone line is
not being used, you can still receive incoming calls.
USING INTERCOM FROM THE BASE
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the PAGE/intercom button. A paging tone sounds at the handset
and base. (To cancel intercom, press PAGE/intercom again.)
3. Wait for the person with the handset to press the int button to activate
the intercom.
4. When finished, press the PAGE/intercom button on the base to deactivate
the intercom.
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FROM THE HANDSET
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode)..
2. Press the int button. A paging tone sounds at the base and handset. (To
cancel intercom, press int again.)
3. Wait for the person near the base to press the PAGE/intercom button, or
the base will auto-connect the intercom after 15 seconds of paging.
4. When finished, press int on the handset to deactivate the intercom.
ADVANCED INTERCOM FEATURES
HANDLING AN INCOMING TELEPHONE CALL DURING AN INTERCOM CALL
During an intercom call, if a telephone call comes in, both users are alerted
as follows:
Handset: Receives a ringing tone. To take the call, press TALK/callback. (The
intercom connection is discontinued.)
Base Unit: Speaker rings and the new message/in use indicator blinks. To
take the line, press the SPEAKER button.
USING INTERCOM WHILE YOU HAVE A TELEPHONE CALL
During a telephone call, you can use the Intercom Paging function to page
the other unit and set up a private (2-way) intercom conversation with
another user, meanwhile placing the telephone call on hold. Or, you can
create a 3-way conversation between the telephone caller, the base unit, and
the handset. You can also transfer the telephone call to the opposite unit.
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NOTE: Before intercom paging the other unit, you must decide whether
you want to create a 2-way conversation or a 3-way conversation. To set up a
2-way conversation, you must put the external caller on hold and
intercom/page the other unit. The external user is unable to hear the
resulting intercom conversation.
SETTING UP A TWO-WAY INTERCOM CONVERSATION WHILE YOU
HAVE A TELEPHONE CALL
1. Press the PAGE/intercom button on the base or int button on the
handset where the outside call is in progress.
The external caller is placed on hold and HOLD is displayed on the
originating unit. The charge/page at the base or the handset antenna
indicator blinks and a paging tone sounds at both units.
displayed on the originating unit and
PAGE YOU
on the other unit.
2. To answer the intercom page:
At the Base Unit
• Press the PAGE/intercom button.
At the handset
• Press the int button. Both users can now talk privately in Intercom mode.
After finishing the intercom, press the PAGE/intercom on the base or int
button on the handset to stop the intercom mode, then retrieve the
external caller.
PAGING
is
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SETTING UP A THREE-WAY CONVERSATION USING INTERCOM
1. Press the PAGE/intercom button on the base or int button on the
handset when an outside call is in progress.
The external caller is placed on hold. The charge/page button on the
base or the handset antenna indicator blinks, and a paging tone sounds
at both units.
YOU
on the other unit.
2. If the originating unit is the handset: Press the base PAGE/intercom
button to set up the intercom first. Then press the handset hold button
to retrieve the external caller. Three-way conversation begins, and
CONFERENCE shows on the display.
3. If the originating unit is the base unit: Press the handset int button to
setup the intercom first. Then press the base hold button to retrieve the
external caller. Three-way conversation begins, and CONFERENCE will
be shown on the LCD display.
PAGING
is displayed on the originating unit and
PAG E
MEMORY
The handset and base each have their own separate memory dialing
storage areas. Ten 15-character names and 24-digit telephone numbers can
be stored in the handset memory. Ten 15-character names and 24-digit
telephone numbers can be stored in the base memory.
STORING A NAME/AND NUMBER IN MEMORY
1. Press the (mem) memory button.
2. Press the desired (mem) memory location button (0 through 9 keys). If
the memory location is occupied, the memory location and stored name
and number appear on the screen. If the memory location is empty,
EMPTY
appears in the display.
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3. Press the (mem) memory button again. The display shows
4. Use the handset number keypad 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.
5. Press the (mem) memory button again to save your selection. The
display shows
6. Use the number keypad to enter the area code followed by the telephone
number (up to 24 digits, including pauses) and press the (mem) memory
button again to save your selection. The unit beeps to confirm.
7. To enter another name and number in a different memory location,
return to step 1 and repeat the process.
ENTER TEL NUMBR
.
ENTER NAME
.
STORING A REDIAL NUMBER
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the mem (memory) button.
3. Press any number key (0-9) to store the phone number in that memory location.
4. Press mem (memory) and
5. Use the handset number pad to enter the name, then press mem
(memory) and
6. Press redial/delete to display the redial number and name.
7. Press mem (memory) again to confirm.
NOTE : If the redial number has more than 24 digits, the redial number
cannot be stored in memory.
ENTER TEL NUMBR
ENTER NAME
shows on the display.
shows on the display.
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INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING SEQUENCE
Press the #PAUSE button on the number pad twice to insert a delay in dialing
sequence of a stored telephone number when a pause is needed to wait for a
dial tone (for example, after you dial 9 for an outside line, or wait for a
computer access tone.) Each pause counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence.
REVIEWING, CHANGING OR DELETING STORED NUMBERS
To Review: press mem (memory), then press the CID (up or down arrow)
buttons (or memory location number) to scroll through the stored
numbers.
To Change: Use the same procedure to change a stored number as you do
to store a number and just replace one stored phone number with a
different one.
To Delete: Press mem (memory), then press the CID (arrow up or down)
buttons to scroll to a desired entry.
1. While the entry is displayed, press redial/delete to mark the entry for
deletion. The display shows
2. Press redial/delete a second time to delete the entry.
NOTE: If you don’t want to change or delete a number, simply press the
cancel button or wait for 1 minute to exit Review mode.
DELETE?
DELETED
is displayed.
DIALING A STORED NUMBER
Handset:
Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK/callback button.
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1. Press the mem button.
2. Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location. The number
dials automatically.
-Or-
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the mem button.
3. Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location or use the CID
review up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the numbers in the
memory until the desired number is shown.
4. Press the TALK/callback button. The number dials automatically.
Base Unit:
Press the SPEAKER button.
1. Press the memory button.
2. Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location. The number
dials automatically.
-Or-
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the memory button.
3. Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location or use the CID
review up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the numbers in the
memory until the desired number is shown.
4. Press the SPEAKER button. The number dials automatically.
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CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY
Use this feature to make calls that require a sequence of numbers, such as
a calling card number used for a frequently called long distance number.
The following example shows how you can store each part of the long
dialing sequence and use chain dialing to make a call through a long
distance service:
The Number For Memory Location
Long Distance Access Number 7
Authorization Code 8
Frequently called long distance number 9
Handset:
Make sure the phone is ON.
1. Press mem (memory) and then press 7.
2. When you hear the access tone, press mem (memory) and then press 8.
3. At the next access tone, press mem (memory) and then 9.
Base Unit:
Press the SPEAKER button.
1. Press memory and then press 7.
2. When you hear the access tone, press memory and then press 8.
3. At the next access tone, press memory and then 9.
TIP: Wait for the access tones before pressing the next (mem) memory button
or your call might not go through.
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