GE 2931SST User Manual

2-931SST

Digital Spread Spectrum 900MHz
Cordless Telephone
With Caller ID
User’s Guide

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.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

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REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ..................................... 4

CORDLESS PHONE INFORMATION.......... 4

ALLER ID INFORMATION ................... 4

C

ODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS ......... 5

M

GETTING STARTED ................................ 5

ANDSET SETUP ............................... 6

H

ESKTOP INSTALLATION...................... 7

D

WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION .............. 8

ORDLESS PHONE BASICS ...................... 9

C

AKING A CALL ............................... 9

M

IN USE INDICATORS ....................... 9

EDIAL ........................................ 9

R

ECEIVING A CALL ............................ 9

R

FLASH BUTTON ........................... 10

DJUSTING THE VOLUME ................. 10

A

ANDSET EARPIECE VOLUME ......... 10

H

RINGER VOLUME ......................... 10

ELECTING A RING TONE ................. 10

S

EMPORARY TONE .......................... 11

T

PAGING THE HANDSET ..................... 11

HE MEMORY FEATURE ................... 12

T

TORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY ... 12

S
ADDING A PAUSE WHEN YOU STORE

NUMBER IN MEMORY ............ 13

A

TORING A TEMPORARY TONE

S

NUMBER ................................ 14

TORING A CALLER ID RECORD ..... 14

S

ELETING A STORED NUMBER ....... 14

D
DELETING ALL STORED NUMBERS

ONCE ................................ 15

AT

IALING A STORED NUMBER ......... 15

D

DIALING FROM THE DISPLAY.......... 15

IALING WITH DIRECT DIGIT ENTRY 15

D

HAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ..... 16

C

WARNING:

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

TO PREVENT FIRE

HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS .................. 16

ALLER ID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS ..... 17

C

CALLER ID DISPLAY FEATURES .......... 17

EVIEWING CALL RECORDS ............... 18

R

IALING A CALLER ID RECORD .......... 18

D
STORING A CALLER ID RECORD

MEMORY ................................ 18

IN

ELETING RECORDS ........................ 19

D

DELETING AN INDIVIDUAL RECORD .. 19

ELETING ALL RECORDS ............... 19

D

ECORDS ................................ 19

VIP R

STORING A VIP RECORD .............. 19

EVIEWING VIP RECORDS ............. 20

R

IALING A VIP RECORD ............... 20

D

DELETING A VIP RECORD ............. 20

ELETING ALL VIP RECORDS ........ 20

D

ALLER ID MESSAGES .................... 21

C

CALL WAITING DISPLAY ................... 22

ORMATTING LONG DISTANCE

F

NUMBERS .................................. 23

NTERING LOCAL AREA CODE ....... 23

E

CHANGING THE BATTERY ...................... 24

ENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 25

G

AUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ........... 25

C

SERVICE ........................................ 25

ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................... 26

T

NDEX ............................................... 28

I

LIMITED WARRANTY ............................ 29

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW­HEAD 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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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.

CORDLESS PHONE INFORMATION

• Digital Security System

When you place the Handset in the base, the unit verifies it’s security code
which prevents false ringing from other cordless telephones. After a
power outage or battery replacement, you should place the Handset in the
base for about 20 seconds to reset the code.

• IMPORTANT: This Should Not Be The Only Phone in Your Home

Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least
one phone in your home that is not cordless, in case the power in your
home goes out.

CALLER ID INFORMATION

This device allows you to take advantage of the Caller Identification
Delivery with Call Waiting service that may be available from your local
telephone company. If you do not have this service already installed, you
must contact your local telephone company to arrange to have this service
installed on your line. There is an extra charge to your monthly telephone
bill for this service.

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GETTING STARTED

Make sure your package includes the items shown below.

Telephone line cord

AC power adapter

Short telephone

line cord

CHARGE / IN USE

PAGE / FIND

TALK

DELETE

D

VIP

1

GHI

4

PQRS WXYZ

7

*

REDIAL

MEMORY

NEW

AM

#

LOW

PM

REPEAT

JOHN SMITH

REVIEW

ENTER

DIAL

TALK

ABC

DEF

3

2

MNO

JKL

5

6

TUV

9

8

FORMAT

OPERTONE

0

#

VOLUME

FLASHMEMORY

Battery (5-2419)

HandsetBase

Wall mount bracket

MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS

You need an RJ11C, 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

1. Remove the battery compartment door.

2. Insert the battery into the compartment.

3. Install the battery compartment door.

4. Plug the power supply cord into the 9V
DC jack on the base and into an AC
outlet.

5. Place the handset in the base (facing
either up or down) to charge for 12
hours.

a) Base Unit on Desk –␣ Charging of
handset can be done with handset facing
either Up or Down.

b) Base Unit at Wall Mount –␣ Charging of
handset can be done ONLY in face-up
position.

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

IMPORTANT: Return the

A.M.

10:51

JOHN SMITH

DELETE

D

VIP

1

GHI

4

PQRS WXYZ

7

*

REDIAL

CALL

REPT

#

8/11

25

MEMO

NEW

REVIEW

ENTER

DIAL

TALK

ABC

DEF

3

2

MNO

JKL

5

6

TUV

9

8

CHARGE / IN USE

FORMAT

OPERTONE

0

#

PAGE / FIND

VOLUME

FLASHMEMORY

CHARGE / IN USE

PAGE / FIND

handset to the base unit for
at least 3 minutes once a
week to reestablish the
phone’s communication
link. This procedure is also
useful if you find it difficult
getting the phone to go off
hook.

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DESKTOP

6

4

INSTALLATION

5

1

3

TONE/PULSE

2

switch

1. Plug the power supply cord into the 9V DC jack on the base and into an
AC outlet.

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. Raise the base antenna.

4. Select RINGER ON or OFF (on the side of handset). When you select
OFF, the handset doesn’t ring.

5. Place handset in the base to charge for 12 hours. The CHARGE/IN
USE light comes on to indicate 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.

6. Plug the telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the back of
the base and into a modular jack.

NOTE: Use only the AC power adapter (5-4083) that came with this unit.
Using other adapters may damage the unit.

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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION

1. Plug the short telephone line cord into the
PHONE LINE jack on the back of the base
and connect the other end to a wall jack.

2. Plug the power supply cord into the 9V DC
jack on the base and plug the power
supply into an AC outlet.

3. Feed the short line cord through the notch
at the top of the wall mount bracket so that
it comes through the square opening on
the bracket. Then feed the power supply
cord through both the top and bottom
notches on the bracket.

4. Attach the wall mount bracket by putting
the tabs into the slots on the top of the unit
and then snap the tabs at the bottom of the
wall mount bracket into place.

5. Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate
posts and slide the unit down firmly into
place. (Wall plate not included.)

6. Raise the base antenna.

7. 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.

8. Select RINGER ON or OFF (on the side of
handset). When you select OFF, the
handset doesn’t ring.

9. Place handset in the base to charge for 12
hours. The CHARGE/IN USE light comes on
indicating that the battery is charging.

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

8

2

1

Mounting
holes

3

8

RINGER ON/OFF

4

5

DELETE

REVIEW

VIP

ENTER

TALK

DIAL

D

FORMAT

6

2

ABC

1

3

DEF

4

5

JKL

GHI

MNO

9

7

8

TUV

PQRS WXYZ

*

0

#

OPERTONE

FLASHMEMORY

VOLUME

REDIAL

AM

LOW

TALK

PM

MEMORY

NEW
REPEAT

#

JOHN SMITH

CORDLESS PHONE BASICS

MAKING A CALL

After initial set up, the handset battery
should be charged for at least 12 hours.

The only two things you need to know to
make a call are:

• Press the TALK button before you dial.
If you try to make a call when you’re
too far away from the base, the
handset beeps.

• Press TALK or place the handset in the
base to hang up.

IN USE INDICATORS

• The TALK button on the handset lights.

• The CHARGE/IN USE light on the base
blinks.

• The Phone Symbol appears in the
display.

REDIAL

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

Phone
symbol

TALK
button

REDIAL
button

RECEIVING A CALL

1. Check the display for Caller ID
information.

2. Press TALK to answer a call.

CHARGE / IN USE

PAGE / FIND

CHARGE/
IN USE
light

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