25-Channel
Cordless Telephone
User’s Guide
2-9763
We bring good things to life.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This
certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications
network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Industry
Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s
satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible
to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.
The equipment must also 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.
Party lines are subject to telephone company 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.
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY
This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for Hearing
Aid Compatibility.
INDUSTRY CANADA NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
LOAD NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
INTRODUCTION
Your GE cordless phone is designed to give you flexibility in use, and high
quality performance. To get the most from your new phone, we suggest
that you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction
manual.
NOTICE: This cordless telephone uses radio communications between the
handset and the base unit, and may not ensure privacy of communication. Other
devices including other cordless telephones may interfere with the operation of
this cordless telephone or cause noise during operation. Cordless telephone must
not cause interference to any licensed radio service.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED ............................. 2
BEFORE YOU BEGIN............................ 2
M
ODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS ...... 2
INSTALLATION ................................ 3
CORDLESS PHONE BASICS................... 5
MAKING A CALL ............................ 5
RECEIVING A CALL .......................... 5
FLASH BUTTON.............................. 6
VOLUME BUTTON ........................... 6
RINGER SWITCH .............................6
PAGING THE HANDSET .................... 6
ADVANCED FEATURES......................... 7
CHANNEL BUTTON ......................... 7
THE MEMORY FEATURE ................... 7
TEMPORARY TONE ..........................8
CHANGING THE BATTERY ..................... 9
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE ................. 10
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS ............... 11
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................ 11
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............ 13
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION .............. 14
TELEPHONE NETWORK INFORMATION .... 14
LOAD NUMBER ................................ 14
INDEX ............................................ 15
SERVICE ......................................... 16
WARNING:
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO PREVENT FIRE
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND 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.
GETTING STARTED
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
PAGE / FIND
CHARGE
AC power supply Telephone line cord
IN USE
PHONE
JKL MNO
GHI
465
PRS
TUV WXY
TONE OPER
0
*
MEMORY
VOLUME
RINGER
OFF ON
CHANNEL
DEFABC
321
987
#
REDIAL
FLASH
Base
Handset
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.
2
DESKTOP
INSTALLATION
1
4
2
3
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, 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. Raise the base antenna.
5. Turn on the RINGER switch so the
handset rings for incoming calls.
1
6. Place handset in the base to charge
for 12 hours. The CHARGE/IN USE
light comes on indicating that the
battery is charging.
NOTE: Use only the Thomson
5-2346 power supply that came
with this unit. Using other
adapters may damage the unit.
RINGER switch
PHONE
JKL MNO
GHI
465
PRS
TUV WXY
TONE OPER
0
*
MEMORY
VOLUME
RINGER
OFF ON
CHANNEL
DEFABC
321
987
#
REDIAL
FLASH
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
PHONE NO.
PAGE / FIND
CHARGE
IN USE
CHARGE/IN USE light
3
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION
1. Install the base plate by putting
the tabs into the slots on the top
of the unit first, and then snapping
the bottom tabs into place.
2. Plug one end of the short tele-
phone line cord into the jack
marked PHONE LINE on the back
of the unit, and plug the other end
into a modular wall jack.
3. Connect the power supply adapter
to the POWER 9V DC jack on the
back of the unit, and plug it into an
AC outlet.
4. Slip the mounting holes over the
wall plate posts and slide the unit
down firmly into place. (Wall plate
not included.)
5. Set the TONE/PULSE switch to
TONE if you have touch-tone
service or to PULSE if you have
rotary dial service.
6. Turn on the RINGER switch so the
handset rings for incoming calls.
7. Place handset in the base to
charge for 12 hours. The CHARGE/
IN USE light comes on indicating
that the battery is charging.
PHONE
JKL MNO
GHI
465
PRS
TUV WXY
TONE OPER
0
*
MEMORY
VOLUME
RINGER
OFF ON
1
2
4
3
5
6
CHANNEL
DEFABC
321
987
#
REDIAL
FLASH
PAGE / FIND
CHARGE
IN USE
7
4