GE 2900SST User Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your cordless telephone equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and
injury to persons, including the following:
• Read and understand all instructions.
• Never install telephone wiring to this cordless telephone during a
lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jacks are
specifically designed for wet locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless disconnected at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the phone.
• Unplug phone base from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use damp cloth for cleaning.
• Do not use the base half of this product near water, for example, near a
bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a
wet basement.
• Do not place the phone on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The phone
may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
• This phone should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult Thomson or local power company.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
phone where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
• Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in
the risk of fire or electrical shock.
• Never push objects of any kind into this phone through case slots as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the phone.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble this product.
Send it to Thomson when some service or repair work is required.
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or
other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electrical shock when the
phone is subsequently used.
• Unplug this phone from the wall outlets and refer servicing to Thomson
under the following conditions:
A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the base.
C. If the phone has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the phone has been dropped or the case has been damaged.
E. If the phone exhibits a distinct change in performance.
• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak when the handset or the
base is in the vicinity of the leak.
• Use only the following battery pack type: Thomson Part No. 5-2388.
• Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cells may explode.
Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if
swallowed.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with
conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or
conductor may overheat and cause burns.
• Charge the batteries provided with or identified for use with this
product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
WARNING:
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO PREVENT FIRE
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the GE 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless
Telephone. This phone is the result of our commitment to design and
manufacture the best consumer electronics product incorporating the
following advancements:
High performance “Direct Sequence” Digital Spread Spectrum Technology adapted from advanced U.S. military communications systems. This
provides secure, clear, reliable communications with outstanding range.
Range by incorporating its unique Digital Spread Spectrum Technology
to transmit digitally on the frequencies within the 900 MHz band, this
phone will give you far greater range than traditional cordless phones.
Enjoy conversing in and around your home, yard and even your
neighborhood!
Security and Privacy In addition to digitalization, there are four levels of
security built into the phone:
• 100 channels
• 100,000 digital security codes
• Digital transmission
• Spread Spectrum (a form of voice scrambling)
All of these ensure private wireless conversations and virtually eliminate
any chance of eavesdropping by other telephone users in your area.
Designed and Manufactured in USA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED ......................................................................................... 5
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................. 5
HANDSET SETUP ........................................................................................... 6
DESKTOP INSTALLATION .................................................................................. 7
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 8
CORDLESS PHONE BASICS ............................................................................... 9
MAKING A CALL ............................................................................................ 9
TALK LIGHT ................................................................................................ 9
REDIAL ........................................................................................................ 9
RECEIVING A CALL ......................................................................................... 9
FLASH BUTTON ........................................................................................... 10
VOLUME BUTTON ........................................................................................ 10
MUTE BUTTON ........................................................................................... 10
TEMPORARY TONE ....................................................................................... 11
PAGING THE HANDSET .................................................................................. 11
ADVANCED FEATURES ................................................................................... 12
CHANNEL BUTTON ....................................................................................... 12
THE MEMORY FEATURE ................................................................................ 12
STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY ................................................................... 12
CHANGING A STORED NUMBER ...................................................................... 12
DIALING A STORED NUMBER ......................................................................... 13
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ..................................................................... 14
CHANGING THE BATTERY............................................................................... 14
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................... 15
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................................................................ 16
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE ............................................................................. 18
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS ........................................................................... 18
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ........................................................................ 19
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION .................................................................................
TELEPHONE NETWORK INFORMATION ......................................................................
LOAD NUMBER ..................................................................................................
INDEX ........................................................................................................ 21
SERVICE ..................................................................................................... 22
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GETTING STARTED
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
BATT LOW
AC power supply
TALK
ABC
12
JKL
GHI
4
56
PQRS
TUV9WXYZ
7
8
OPER
0
*
MEM
VOL
FLASH
CHAN
DEF
3
MNO
#
REDIAL
MUTE
PAGE/FIND
AUXILIARY
CHARGER
CHARGE
IN USE
Telephone line cord
Short Telephone line cord
Handset
Nickel-Cadmium Battery
Base
Handset Antenna
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS
You need an RJ11 (CA11A) 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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HANDSET SETUP
PAGE/FIND
AUXILIARY
CHARGER
CHARGE
IN USE
1. Insert the battery into the compartment.
2. Install the battery compartment door.
3. Attach the handset antenna by screwing
the antenna clockwise into the top of the
handset.
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BATTERY CHARGER COMPARTMENT
You can purchase a second nickelcadmium battery to use as a back up.
Just put the extra battery in the auxiliary charger compartment, located in
phone’s base, and you will always have
a fully charged battery ready for use.
To remove the battery charger compartment door, press the release right
below the hook switch and lift off the
door.
Always return the handset to the base
for at least 10 seconds after installing a
charged battery.
AUXILIARY POWER RESERVE
The spare battery also functions as a
power back up. In the event of a power
service interruption, the base will draw
power from this battery and provide you
with 4 hours of standby time and 2 hours
of talk time.
1
2
Press the release
and pull off door.
Auxiliary
charger
compartment
door
TIP: In order to maximize
your battery’s use, we recommend that you periodically
use the handset without
returning it to the base to
drain the battery completely,
then recharge for 8 hours.
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DESKTOP
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INSTALLATION
1
5
2
4
Ringer volume switch
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PULSE/TONE switch
1. Plug the telephone line cord into the base and into a modular jack.
2. Plug the power supply cord into the base and into an AC outlet.
3. Set the PULSE/TONE 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.
4. Select either OFF, LO, or HI (on the base) for the preferred ringer
volume. If you select OFF, the handset will not ring with incoming calls
or paging, but the TALK button will light.
5. Raise the base antenna.
6. Place handset in the base to charge for 8 hours. The CHARGE light
comes on indicating that the battery is charging. A low battery warning
(BATT LOW light and warning tone) will remind you to charge the
handset batteries for at least 8 hours.
NOTE: Use only the Thomson 5-2387 power supply that came with this unit.
Using other adapters may damage the unit.
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